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This week.. 4. Secrets to a long life 6.Once Upon a Princess 8. Whats on this week 11.Bristol Young Hero’s Awards 2021 12. Increase in NI and dividend tax 14. Good Grief Bristol Festival, 16. Jack O’ Lanterns Empanadas 18. Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies 22. Improving Temple Street 24. Whats going on in Brislington 26. Plans to preserve Hillfort 28. Police riders and horses awarded 36.Quick Halloween Decorating Guide 40. Specialist Nursing Care Charity 44. Bristol Hoteliers wish list @directlocal
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Secrets of a long life: 12 simple and surprising tips to help you live to 100 Here are some simple and often surprising tricks that research shows can extend your life..
4 Eat three walnuts a day Walnuts are the healthiest nut of all because they contain the most disease-fighting and anti-ageing antioxidants, according to recent search from the U niversity of London
1 Switch your latte for a cuppa Tea is packed with antioxidants called polyphenols that can help your body fight Eating just three walnuts a day is enough to heart disease, cancer and premature ageing. reap the full benefits. One Israeli study found that moderate tea drinkers lived substantially longer than those who don’t have a regular cuppa. But r emember to give it a good stir before removing the tea bag, as research shows this releases 15% more of the age-resisting ingredients. 2 Balance on one leg every morning It may sound strange, but standing on alternative legs while you dress in the morning forces your body to balance, strengthening your ‘core’ (back, pelvic and stomach) muscles which support your spine.
5 Use less sunscreen but don’t burn Figures show that 50% of people in the UK are deficient in vitamin D, the nutrient made by the action of sunlight on our skin, increasing our risk of a host of potentially fatal conditions including heart disease, osteoporosis and cancer. To boost your v itamin D levels without raising your risk of skin cancer, Cancer Research UK now recommends getting a few minutes (in practice around 15 to 20) of sun around the middle of the day without sunscreen. But make sure you don’t burn, or you’ll wipe out any health benefits.
According to local physiotherapist Tom: “This simple daily act will offer significant long-term 6 Make six good mates you can always benefits when it comes to staying active for rely on longer and protecting against falls and broken bones as you get older.” Developing close friendships and family ties is the secret of living to 100, according to a 3 Have regular sex at least twice a week recent Australian study of centenarians. A large Welsh study on longevity found that those who had sex less than once a month Friends provide emotional support, which had double the risk of dying prematurely than helps us deal with stress, and feeling loved those who had sex twice a week. boosts production of feel-good chemicals dopamine and oxytocin, which promote brain Aside from the health benefits, couples with growth, combating ageing. a healthy sex life can also look up to seven years younger, according to a study by the Other r esearch has pinpointed six as the Royal Edinburgh Hospital – possibly optimum number of friends we each need. because sex reduces stress, leading to greater contentment and better sleep. 4
9 Be a details person Research by Uk psychologist Dr Friedman has found that the best predictor of longevity is how conscientious a person is. That’s right – people who are careful with money, thoughtful, detail-focused and like to put everything back in its rightful place tend to live longer! It’s thought that conscientious people may produce more of the feel-good brain chemical serotonin, which stops them comfort-eating and improves their sleep. They also appear to be drawn towards healthier choices and can live less risky lifestyles. 10 Buy yourself a pet, and preferably a dog People who own a pet are less stressed, less depressed and can live longer than those who don’t, according to research.
7 Stop eating when you’re 80% full The Okinawans, who inhabit remote Japanese islands, have one of the world’s lowest rates of obesity, as well as the highest percentage of people living beyond 100. Their secret? At every meal, they stop eating when they feel about 80% satisfied, happily leaving any excess food on their plate.
The calming effect of owning an animal can even drop blood pressure and reduce your risk of a heart attack, according to University of The West Of England. Another study found owners who walk their dogs daily lived an average of seven years longer than otherwise similar non-dog owners. 11 Don’t put fruit in the fridge You might think you’re making it last longer, but studies show that chilled fruit contains fewer health-boosting nutrients than fruit, which has been kept at room temperature.
Researchers have also found animals can live up to twice as long when their food intake is reduced by up to a third. For example, tomatoes and peppers stored in a bowl rather than the fridge can contain As well as helping them to maintain a double the betacarotene and up to 20 times healthier weight, it’s thought eating less more lycopene. means the metabolism has less work to do, putting less long-term stress on the body. Which is good news, as high intakes of both these antioxidants have been linked to 8 Go to bed one hour earlier if you can better heart health and lower rates of certain Lack of sleep can put you at greater risk of cancers. health conditions such as depression and heart disease, according to a raft of recent 12 Be helpful and lend a hand to others research. Helping others not only feels good – it could reap big health rewards too. And yet a small change makes a big difference – a study from Harvard Business A long-term US study found that people who School in the US found that for people who volunteered regularly over a lifetime lived normally slept for seven hours or less a night, significantly longer than those who didn’t. going to bed just one hour earlier led to a significant drop in blood pressure – thereVolunteers also experienced less depression, fore lowering their risk of heart attacks and fewer pains and better general health. strokes. 5
The ultimate pop princess party Once Upon A Princess is heading out on the road this autumn and will be visiting the Redgrave Theatre, Bristol for some half term fun on Tuesday 26 October. This smash-hit glittering production features all your favourite fairytale princesses plus a soundtrack of top pop hits and movie musical classics that will have the whole audience singing and dancing. The books in the Fairyland library have got muddled up and magic maker Fairy Muddled needs your help to put the pages back in the right books. Once Upon A Princess, now in its fifth sparkling year, continues to entertain, inspire and captivate little princes and princesses with its toe-tapping, dance in the aisles set list which features songs from Cher, Meghan Trainor, Michael Buble, Whitney Houston, Jess Glynne, Olly Murs, Leona Lewis and S Club 7, plus West End and Broadway numbers from Hairspray, Annie, 9 to 5 and The Greatest Showman.
There’s no need for a Fairy Godmother because you can get your tickets from the Redgrave Theatre Box Office now, by telephone on 0117 3157 602 or online at www.redgravetheatre.com Come one, come all, we’ll have a ball!
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10 Things to Do For Less Than £10 in Bristol
Sticking to the budget during half term in Bristol has never been so much fun. Here are our top 10 things to do for under £10 in the city.
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M Shed Haunted walking tours On the historic Harbourside, and surrounded Get a feel for the city with a bit of humour by lunch-friendly eating places, M Shed tells thrown in, and some prime film trivia too. These walking tours of ‘haunted and hidden’ all about Bristolian history right up to the 21st century. Working exhibits include steamBristol are so good even the locals rate them, so well worth the £5 fee. Prepare to meet the boats, trains and cranes that will appeal to the juniors. ‘famous’ dwarf highwayman.
2. Avon Valley Adventure and
Wildlife Park With tickets from £5.50 for children and £5 for adults, the Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park is great value. Meet Highland cattle, Shetland ponies, pigs, goats, donkeys and more. Don’t miss the Riverside Walk, the outside play areas, trains, tractor rides and indoor play barn!
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Banksy Tour Banksy’s art might now be known the world over, but he started out in the streets of Bristol. Take a tour of his earliest work and get to know the city at the same time, thanks to the Banksy walking tour.
4. Blaise Castle House Vintage Toys
Little and big kids will appreciate the collection of vintage toys on display at Blaise Castle House. Wander through the house and learn about its history and the amazing collection, which holds over 200 years’ worth of toys including dolls’ houses and furniture, lead soldiers, and rare train sets.
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Hengrove Play Park Hengrove Play Park, half an hour from the centre of town, is home to the biggest free play park in Bristol. It expertly combines activities for different ages, with a jungle play experience, swings, and a special area for smaller kids, not to mention a skating park with plenty of daredevil action for skateboarders and BMX riders.
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Windmill Hill City Farm Get friendly with farmyard animals at Windmill Hill City Farm in Bedminster. This voluntary community project includes a working farm, gardens, outdoor play area, environment trails and a café. Don’t miss the Farm Adventurers Stay and Play nature and crafts workshop on Monday mornings for under 5s (£5 per family).
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Clifton Suspension Bridge Designed by legendary Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the spectacular bridge hanging 75 meters over the Avon Gorge is an icon. Take a trip to the Visitor Centre or meander onto charming Clifton Village, with its quaint shops and cafes.
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Treasure Island Trail Little pirates will love the self-guided walking and cycling tours around Bristol’s historic harbour. They’re themed on Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, in particular Long John Silver, the infamous landlord of the Spyglass Inn. Look out for the 54-gallon wine barrels that double as cycle stands, each one planted with a palm tree featuring information about the trail.
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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery Right by the university grounds, on Queen’s Road, the museum has 19 galleries covering different cultures, ancient civilisations, inventions and the natural world. Highlights for families include the dinosaurs, Renoir and a new under 7s play area.
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Whats on this week around Bristol Shirehampton Stay & Play
West Bristol arts trail
Date: Saturday 16th October Date: Friday 15th October
tay & Play - Shirehampton Drop-in Group 9:30 am - 11am Lots of activities, suitable for all ages up to Preschool. Please contact us for more information nbcc@bristol-schools.uk Venue: Shirehampton Public Hall Station Rd, Shirehampton, Bristol BS11 9TX Wrestling in Hanham
West Bristol Arts Trail is back! Around 100 local artists in 50 venues in Clifton, Redland and Hotwells are opening their homes and studios or exhibiting in community venues. Visit our website www.westbristolarts.com to download lists of artists and venues and a Google map. Venue:Bristol
The Red Nose: Physical Comedy and Theatre Clown Workshop
Date: Saturday 16th October
Top Quality Wrestling returns to Hanham. This show is one not to be missed with top stars such as Joel Redman, Nick Riely, Charlie Garrett, Jonny Storm plus many more. Date: Saturday 16th October This workshop is inspired by the teachings Free Parking and Bar. of Jacques Lecoq and is aimed at actors, theatre-makers, musicians, dancers and Tickets Available from evolutionwrestling@ bigcartel.com or call 07867493421 circus performers who would like to research and develop skills in theatrical clowning whilst Venue: 118-124 High St, Hanham, Bristol working in an ensemble. BS15 3EJ Venue: 238 Stapleton Rd, Easton, Bristol BS5 0NT
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Full Moon Walks - October’s walking guide
Date: Sunday 17th October
Free family arts event at Hartcliffe Community Centre for families living in BS13. Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance. Phone 0117 9640 037 to book your space. Doors at 11.15am. Venue: Hartcliffe Community Centre, Bristol Madagascar Themed Dance Workshop
Date: Tuesday 19th October
Downloadable walking guide to do on the full moon! Take your friend on a Full Moon Walk, feel the eyes of the non-human world on your skin, take a moment to celebrate the wild world around you, bring your body in tune with the rhythm of the dark night. For each full moon of 2021 I’ve created a walking guide to accompany you on a full moon stroll. Each month’s guide leads you out, from sunset into the moonlit night whatever the weather. Venue: Crews Hole Bristol
Date: Sunday 17th October
The Selfish Giant at Tobacco Factory Theatres
Bristolian Productions’ Awesome Adventures and KJW Dance have teamed up to bring you a Madagascar themed workshop! In this TWO HOUR workshop, your child will have fun whilst learning a dance routine. They will also gain confidence and make new friends in this weekend dance workshop. This workshop is lead by professional choreographer and dancer, Keziah J Watts. Venue: Long Ashton Community Center Keedwell Hill, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9DP
Date: Wednesday 20th October
Inspired by the touching children’s story ‘The Selfish Giant’ by Oscar Wilde, Tessa Bide Productions and Soup Soup Theatre have combined forces to explore an unusual friendship, and how even the grumpiest giant’s heart can melt when Spring finally comes… Venue: Tobacco Factory, Southville, Bristol BS3 1TF
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This year’s Bristol Young Heroes have had their bravery and hard work recognised and celebrated at a star-studded awards ceremony. On Friday 1st October over 300 guests gathered at We The Curious for a glitzy gala awards evening to celebrate the 2021 Bristol Young Heroes Awards and see the winners announced. Hosted by former BBC Bristol presenter Emma Britton, the event saw 12 awards given out for astonishing acts of compassion, good deeds and courage. The night was truly spectacular, and fitting with the carnival theme. We saw a wonderful performance from one of our finalists; Razzamataz and an engaging display of Samba drummers and dancers from our friends at Bristol Samba. And the Winner is... Among the award winners on the night were Megan and Grace who were walking home from school when they witnessed an awful road traffic accident. Despite the terrible scene in front of them, both girls stayed and were able to support those injured whilst also calling for help. The girls saved the lives of multiple people that day. CJ Fitton won the overall Young Hero 2021 Award for her ability to overcome a series of extremely challenging personal circumstances and issues, and to come out the other side. Nominated by Youth Moves, she has been working and campaigning to improve the situation for other young people in a similar position, improving the accessibility of mental health support. Another winner, Gabe Rusenieks is a passionate member of Young Bristol’s Kayak club. Since joining in 2020 Gabe has made tremendous progress on the water despite being partially sighted. Gabe has overcome this barrier to continue to develop and grow in an activity that he loves, and is now a key member of the group who also supports others to feel more confident on the water.
Full list of Sponsors, Award Presenters and Winners as follows: Action Hero – Sponsored by Avon & Somerset Police – Presented by Cllr Asher Craig – Winner: Dwayne Mclaren Arts & Culture Hero- Sponsored by Water 2 Business- Presented by Will Hamilton-Davies – Winner: Mariama Sanneh Caring Hero – Sponsored by BOM IT solutions- Presented by Joe Sims- Winner: Louis Pang Covid Hero – Sponsored by National Lottery Community Fund – Presented by Peaches Golding OBE – Winner: Erika Wintle Enterprise Hero- Sponsored by First Class Comms – Presented by Briony Williams – Winner: Shelena Artman Environmental Hero- Sponsored by Elmtree Garden Contractors Ltd – Presented by Martha Chillcott – Winner: Bradley Ford Learning Hero - Sponsored by UWE (University of the West of England) BristolPresented by Steve West CBE – Winner: RJ Gingell Sporting Hero - Sponsored by Lancer Scott – Presented by Lauren Filer – Winner: Gabe Rusenieks Super Hero - Sponsored by Bristol Water – Presented by Meg Abernethy-Hope – Winner: Megan & Grace Elder Team of Heroes – Sponsored by UES building service contractors – Presented by the Bristol Gulls – Winner: St George House High Sheriff Award – Sponsored by Mobius works – Presented by Bristol High Sheriff, Sue Davies – Winner: Jade Bailey Overall Young Hero - Sponsored by GKN Aerospace – Presented by Stephen Cowan – Winner: CJ Fitton 11
Increase in NI and dividend tax – what does this mean for me? The Prime Minister has announced that for the 22/23 tax year, national insurance rates, and dividend rates will increase by 1.25%. Grammatically this is correct but is mathematically misleading. For a basic rate taxpayer, the tax rate on dividends is 7.5%. This will rise to 8.75%, which is an increase of 16.7%. The employed rate of NI is 12% and will rise to 13.25% this represents a 10.4% increase. These are very significant increases, in real terms far above the 1.25% as reported.
So, what can we do to mitigate these increases? On the face of it not a lot. However, there are a few measures we can take:
So, what does this mean for the director on a tax efficient 50k remuneration?
1. Don’t take more dividends than you need to. This needs to be weighed against the risk of keeping additional funds in the company. 2. When recruiting, two part time positions rather than one full time position may help to reduce or eliminate any additional employers national insurance. The above figures are for individuals. It shouldn’t be forgotten that employees NI is also increasing from 13.8% to 15.05%. For small employers who claim the employment allowance of £4000 and where the £4000 continues to cover all of the employers NI there will be no noticeable difference, however, for those paying employers NI, they will see a significant increase in the NI costs of their workforce. 12
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Although people might imagine that attending a Death Café will be a morbid or depressing experience, most find it enlivening and comforting to connect with people on this very important aspect of existence. Conversations are decided on the day by people who attend. People often feel a sense of relief and community, sharing their ideas and being listened to without judgement.”
Gentle Dusk founder Mireille Hayden and her team of experienced facilitators will provide the sessions where people can talk, listen and ask questions around the topic of death – a subject many people find difficult.
Chris Baker, founder of Bristol Memorial Woodlands, said: “We are delighted to be a sponsor of this year’s Good Grief Bristol Festival and to be running these important sessions.
The festival features 50+ virtual events including talks and interviews, grief school, mindfulness sessions and grief chats. A headline event at this year’s festival is Ruby Wax in conversation with leading psychotherapist Julia Samuel.
“Death is inevitable for all of us and yet there is still a taboo around talking about it. We should all be discussing what we want to happen to our bodies after we die; what sort of funeral we would like to have and our hopes and fears around death.”
Mireille Hayden, who is a health psychologist and leading bereavement expert, said: “The Good Grief Festival is a fantastic annual event which provides a much-needed space for people to dispel the taboo of talking about death and dying.
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Method
Ingredients 375g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 1/4 tsp each turmeric, paprika and salt 150g cold unsalted butter, cubed 2 British egg yolks 200g sweet potato, diced into 1.5cm cubes 1 red pepper, cut into 1.5cm chunks 2 tbsp olive oil 1 red onion, finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tsp dried oregano|Pinch of chilli flakes 125g bag baby spinach
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Preheat the oven to 200ºC/fan 180ºC/Gas 6. To make the pastry, whizz the flour, turmeric, paprika, salt and butter into a crumb texture. Mix 1 egg yolk with 75ml water, add to the blender and pulse until the mixture comes together. Tip the dough onto a clean work surface and bring together with your hands. Knead briefly into a smooth ball. Wrap in cling film and chill for at least 30 mins. While it’s chilling, toss the sweet potato and pepper in 1 tbsp of the oil in a roasting tin, and season. Roast for 15 mins or until just tender. Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan and cook the onion and garlic gently for 10 mins, until soft. Stir in the oregano and chilli, then the sweet potato, pepper and spinach. Cook for 1-2 mins until the spinach has wilted, season and leave to cool before adding the Feta. Halve the pastry and roll out on a floured surface to a thickness of 3-5mm. With a pumpkin template (see tip), cut out 10 shapes from each half. Transfer to a lined baking tray and chill in the fridge. Put a heaped tablespoon of filling in the centre of 10 pumpkins. Brush some of the remaining egg yolk on the edge of each, then place the other pumpkins on top. Press the edges to seal, and crimp with a fork. Chill for 10-15 mins until firm. Cut out faces using a small, sharp knife, then brush all over with more egg yolk. Bake for 25-30 mins, until the pastry is crisp and golden. Leave to cool a few minutes before serving.
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Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies
Ingredients
Method Whisk the pumpkin purée with the butter and honey in a medium bowl
(90ml) White Chocolate Liqueur 80g pumpkin (or butternut squash) purée 130g unsalted butter, melted and cooled 2 tbsp clear honey 200g plain white flour 120g Fairtrade caster sugar ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 5 cardamom pods, black seeds finely crushed 1 tsp ground cinnamon 100g milk chocolate chips 1½ tbsp pumpkin seeds (optional
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In a separate bowl, mix the flour, sugar, bicarbonate of soda and spices, then mix into the wet ingredients with a wooden spoon, taking care not to over-mix Add the chocolate chips and continue to mix until everything is just incorporated — you may want to knead the dough briefly with your hands Chill for at least 20 mins, or preferably a few hours (up to 24 hours ahead of baking) Preheat the oven to 170˚C/fan 150˚C/gas 3 and line two large baking sheets with greaseproof paper Use an ice cream scoop to portion mounds of dough, about 50-55g each, onto the trays, spaced well apart (you can also freeze the dough at this stage) Sprinkle the pumpkin seeds on top (if using) Bake for 12-15 mins (18-20 mins if cooking from frozen), until golden, rotating the trays halfway Leave to cool a little on the trays, then move to a wire rack to cool completely
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5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know Were From Bristol
The North American Accent
Blankets
Chocolate
Methodism
There is suggestion that Bristol’s accent directly influenced that of North America. We’re not saying that they’re the same but put them side by side and you can certainly hear a link. This is likely to be because (many, many years ago) the very first Pilgrims set off for America from Bristol’s port and after that trade was strong between the two places for a long, long time. It’s no surprise that the two accents are linked.
It’s true, a native Bristolian called Joseph Fry was the very first person to create the chocolate bar as we know it. Chocolate had been around for a while before hand but it was in the guise of a drink. It was Fry that turned this idea into an actual bar and so the world can thank Bristol (especially Mr Fry!) for the gift of chocolate.
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Now we admit that we can’t be 100% certain on this one but legend does have it that it was a wool merchant from Bristol that actually invented the blanket. His name, Edward Blanket, gives us a clue that he may have been the inventor and we’re pretty sure that he’d be super proud today knowing that the humble blanket is used on every corner of the earth.
The first Methodist preacher was a Bristolian. In 1739 John Wesley took the first steps to a new strain of religion called Methodism. He preached a sermon from Hanham Mount to local miners and similar style sermons were soon incredibly popular. In the same year the very first Methodist chapel was built, also in Bristol.
This popular drink is also from Bristol. It was originally invented at the National Fruit and Cider Institute and is now sold globally. Bristol
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Improving Temple Street in Keynsham
Residents in Keynsham are being asked how they would like Temple Street to look in the future. Concept design proposals to make the area more attractive, engaging and vibrant while enhancing its historic identity have just been released as part of the Keynsham Heritage Action Zone (HS HAZ) Programme. The £1.1m four-year project to improve the town’s Conservation Area is a partnership between Bath & North East Somerset Council, Historic England and Keynsham Town Council. Landscape Architects Macgregor Smith have worked with the project partners and members of the local community to create the proposals for Temple Street which will now go out to public consultation. Councillor Richard Samuel, Deputy Leader of Bath & North East Somerset Council and cabinet member for Resources and Economic Development said: “The concept designs have been inspired by Keynsham’s past and aim to strengthen Temple Street’s identity as an independent part of Keynsham’s High Street while promoting sustainable economic and cultural growth and improving quality of life in the town centre. 22
“We want to celebrate Temple Street’s historic character while making it a more appealing and vibrant place to visit by improving the streetscape, particularly around the historic terrace of shops and the Grade II listed Trout Tavern. We also want to reduce the dominance of Riverside, revitalise underused spaces, green the street with planting and trees, improve accessibility and the street’s connection to key areas in the town such as Memorial Park. “We think these initial concept proposals address these issues, but it’s important local people shape their own community which is why I’m urging people to get involved in the consultation and help inform the detailed design proposals.” During the six-week consultation, which runs from Tuesday October 12 – Monday 22 November, a series of drop-in sessions and physical and virtual meetings will be held for residents, businesses and community groups to provide feedback and have their voices heard. This includes in person sessions drop-in sessions anytime between 13.00 – 16.00 on the following Thursdays; 14 and 21 October and 4, 11 and 18 November 2021. Further details about these sessions and can be found on HiKeynsham.co.uk under the ‘What’s On’ section, more digital and in person sessions will also be added here soon.
Councillor Andy Wait, Chair of Keynsham Town Council shared: "Temple Street has a huge potential to become something very special in Keynsham. The first step in this renaissance is the upgrading of the public spaces on the street. Please take the time to look at the proposed upgrade and comment. This is your chance to give an opinion on the changes suggested. Your views count. It isn't too late for these ideas to change". A digital version of the proposed concept designs and online feedback form can be found on our webpage. Hardcopy versions can be viewed at Keynsham Town Council, Temple Street Canteen and Keynsham Library. Paper copies of the feedback form can also be collected from these locations.
The improvements to Temple Street are part of Bath & North East Somerset Council's wider High Streets Renewal Programme which will see £3.6m invested into the rejuvenation of Keynsham's High Street. This includes the separate project 'Keynsham High Street Public Realm Improvements Phase 1', which is already underway. It focuses on the Core High Street, including footpath decluttering, widening and resurfacing, better signage, cycling and bus stop facilities and new seating, streetlights, landscaping and trees. Further details about Keynsham’s HS HAZ can be found at HiKeynsham.co.uk
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Brislington War Memorial clean-up: Once again we want to tidy up our War Memorial prior to Remembrance Sunday next month. We plan to meet at 10am on Saturday, 23 October to cut back some of the undergrowth, sweep the site and do a litter pick. We’ll also be decorating the memorial with hundreds of knitted poppies and we would also like to encourage as many of you as possible to buy a poppy to support the important work of the British Legion. If you would like to help us with the tidy up, do feel free to join us. Unfortunately, there will be no official Remembrance Service at the Memorial this year as all our local churches are open and will be holding their own services. However, let’s make sure the Brislington War Memorial looks its best to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Jubilee Pool update: Jos was able to attend last week’s Friends of Jubilee Pool meeting at Redcatch Road Community Centre. 24
The Friends have now submitted an expression of interest for a Community Asset Transfer but this is likely to take some time. Bristol City Council will not subsidise the pool after March, 2022. However, the operators, Parkwood, will continue to keep the pool open without the subsidy as long as it is profitable, which it currently is. Unfortunately, if it starts to run at a loss, they will have no option but to close the pool. A big pressure is going to be the rise in gas prices! Litter-pick success: Thank you to everyone who attended our community litter pick on Saturday. We managed to amass quite a haul down by Bloomfield and Whitby Road near Sainsbury’s. We also did the little lane that runs up to Sandhill. During the litter pick, we noticed dozens and dozens of blue plastic gloves stuck in the bushes that had blown over from Sainsbury’s petrol station so we popped in and spoke to the duty manager about the issue. He promised to look into the dispensing mechanism to ensure all this plastic doesn’t end up trapped in neighbouring bushes.
City centre and high streets recovery consultation: COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on our high street businesses. To help the Council develop action plans and better understand where funding will be put to best use to aid their recovery, they are looking for information and ideas from businesses, residents and visitors on improvements to be made. The areas of focus include: • City centre • Brislington (Brislington Hill / Bristol Hill) • Church Road, St George • East Street, Bedminster • Filton Avenue • Filwood Broadway • Shirehampton High Street • Stapleton Road
Parking on yellow zig-zags outside school: It has come to our attention that a number of parents are parking on the yellow zig-zag lines outside school entrances in order to drop off and pick up their children. Please avoid doing this as the lines are in place for the safety of everyone’s children. Please consider parking a little further away and walking to the school, or preferably don’t drive at all if you can possibly avoid it. Can we also request that idling engines should be avoided in the vicinity of school buildings. Turn it off, save fuel and clean up the air. Overgrowing undergrowth: In a number of locations around the ward, overgrowing vegetation makes walking on our pavements quite tricky. Now is a great time of year to tidy up your gardens and make sure overhanging vegetation is cut back. 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.
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Plans to preserve hillfort to go ahead despite lottery disappointment Plans to protect Worlebury Camp hillfort in Weston-super-Mare will continue despite North Somerset Council’s bid for lottery funding being turned down.
We therefore need to address this problem by removing the diseased trees and we are currently preparing a works programme to do this.
The council applied to the National Lottery Heritage Fund in August for a £250,000 grant to help preserve the nationally significant Iron Age hillfort.
"We will also be revising our lottery application to have a second attempt next year."
The lottery fund have turned down the bid saying they were oversubscribed with applications and that other projects fitted their objectives more closely. "Not getting the lottery money is a huge disappointment to all those involved in the hillfort project, especially the volunteers of the Worlebury Hillfort Group and other local community groups, because it makes it harder for us to protect and preserve this scheduled monument," said Cllr Mike Solomon, the council's executive member for neighbourhoods and community services. "The hillfort still remains at risk so our plans have not changed, but this does mean that we must review our timetable and activities associated with the project. "Since we started looking at this project ash dieback disease has spread across the country, including the whole of North Somerset, and is affecting many trees on the hillfort.
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Cllr John Crockford-Hawley, the council's heritage and regeneration champion, said: “Preserving archaeological sites such as Worlebury Camp hillfort is a really difficult activity. We have been helped by the efforts of our determined volunteers, but we need additional funds to put measures in place to protect the archaeology, as well as making the site more accessible for visitors and linking it closer to the town. "We are therefore determined to make another application to the lottery so we can ensure this valuable piece of our collective history can be preserved for future generations to explore and enjoy.” More information about the Worlebury Camp hillfort project can be found at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/hillfort and about ash dieback at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/ashdieback.
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Police horses and riders who faced rioters honoured with national award Avon and Somerset Police’s mounted patrol section, who played an instrumental role in policing the protests and the riot which broke out in Bristol city centre earlier this year, have been honoured with the first ever Police Horse and Officer Action of the Year award.
Several of the team worked 17 hour shifts, 12 of which were spent in the saddle. Despite this they tirelessly carried out reassurance patrols for their local communities the following day and remained on duty all week. When a second night of hostility followed a peaceful demonstration on Friday March 26th, the team again rose to the challenge. PS Clarke and PCs Tracey Small, Beth Enright, Tristan Smith, Rowan Webber and Trudi Wilsher were presented with the inaugural award by the Chief Constable of Gloucestershire Constabulary Rod Hansen QPM, the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s lead for aviation, mounted policing and police dogs.
The presentation took place in front of thousands of spectators and competitors from all over the world on the final evening of Also in attendance were PCs Helen the 2021 Horse of the Year Show at BirmingDuHeaume and Amy Huxtable, who had been ham’s NEC. part of the mounted patrol team on March 26, alongside, other mounted officers and grooms On Sunday 21 March what began as a including Stable Manager Jon Green, Kelly peaceful protest against the proposed Police, Wanstall, Natalie Box, Sara Treble and Darryl Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill culminatSnow, whose passionate commitment to ed in a minority of people engaging in a riot maintaining a high standard of care ensured outside of Bristol’s Bridewell Police Station. the horses were ready and fit for duty. The mounted team, alongside their police colleagues, faced a hostile situation in which Chief Superintendent Claire Armes, Head of missiles were thrown at officers, police vans the Operational Support Directorate at Avon attacked, demobilised and set on fire and the and Somerset Police said: “What our officers police station targeted. and horses experienced were levels of violence like nothing they had seen before. The intensive training of police horses The courage and resilience they displayed was Mendip, Somerset, Windsor, Trinity, Blaise a credit to their characters, their training and to and Clevedon enabled them to negotiate the the outstanding bonds of loyalty and trust that escalating situation with confidence and the our officers have built with their horses. mounted team courageously carried out their duties to restore order and protect the public “Seeing our mounted section team recognised and their colleagues. for their professionalism, bravery, dedication and commitment with such a prestigious award After the event, Police Sergeant Hannah makes us immensely proud and we thank Clarke said that it was the highest level of them, and all of their colleagues who aggression she had ever experienced in her experienced the terrible events in March, for career. “You could hear on the radio officers their outstanding work in protecting the public pressing their emergency buttons asking and their colleagues. for more units”. The horses she described as “just amazing”, taking reassurance from “Our police horses have played a major role in each other. Support from members of the every single public order incident in Avon and public that followed in the form of messages, Somerset in the last 30 years, helping us cards and gifts, Hannah added, was greatly contain and manage major incidents, protect appreciated. the public and prevent injuries. They are, beyond doubt, a hugely valuable asset to our service.” 28
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WHATS ON AT YOUR LOCAL CINEMA Tom Hardy returns to the big screen as the lethal protector Venom, one of MARVEL’s greatest and most complex characters. Directed by Andy Serkis, the film also stars Michelle Williams, Naomie Harris and Woody Harrelson, in the role of the villain Cletus Kasady/Carnage.
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Quick Halloween Decorating Guide for the Entire House If you’re planning hard for a Halloween party at home, chances are you are searching for spooktacular ways to decorate your abode. Here is of fun and spooky decoration ideas to spruce up the front yard, porch, living room, kitchen or other sections of your home. Take on the front door and porch first Your front door and porch set up the first impression on guests, so adding some Halloween vibe to these areas is absolutely vital. One of the simplest ways is pasting some scary Halloween decals to the front door. Setting up a pumpkin patch alongside dried corn stalks at your grand entrance will also do miracles. You can paint pumpkins or make jack-o’-lanterns and place them on the front porch. You can use Halloween wreaths for decoration. Consider a DIY Halloween wreath to save time and money. We suggest making a creepy doll or twig wreath if you have less time. You can find some really exciting DIY Halloween wreaths here for inspiration. You can have creepy cobwebs, spiders, ravens, bats, witch-themed decorations etc., to haunt your porch.
Spook up your living room Living room is the main space where guests will be spending most of the time. You can quickly spook up the living room with Halloween-themed cushion covers, rugs or by draping the furniture in white bedsheets to make the room look abandoned and haunted.
Pumpkins relate to Halloween, decorating with them adds a seasonal flavour to your living room. You can choose to carve the pumpkins or use jack-o’-lanterns to your liking and theme. Another trick that’s catching up is the use of empty wine bottles. A bottle can be turned into a mummy or a monster for decoration.
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Invite bad spirits into your bedroom It is pretty exciting to decorate the bedroom for a horrifying experience. You can start by decorating with Halloween-themed bed sheets, cushions, pillows, and pumpkins of course. Wall decals and photo frames in line with the theme of the dead will spook up the bedroom for the All Hallows Eve. Put some cute or scary Halloween props on shelves – these could be spiders, webs, ravens etc Do not forget the lights. The spookiness can be easily intensified with the use of decorative lighting.
Add ghastly feel to the bathroom When decorating your home for Halloween, you can’t afford to miss out on your bathroom. It is the area where you can experiment and bring out your creativity. You can work on a witch-themed bathroom or set up a murder scene easily. Those with less time to spare can use Halloween-themed curtains, towels and floor mats to achieve the spookiness. A bubbly bathtub with colored water can be made possible. There are endless possibilities to use spiders, bugs, bats, and other Halloween props in the bathroom.
Get your kitchen ready for Halloween It’s time to bring out that collection of spooky cookware and display it creatively on the shelves and nooks of your kitchen. A dining table decked with themed tableware, candles, flowers, and spooky dishes will be an inviting centerpiece for guests. Halloween-themed dish towel to wipe plates and gut-wrenching food to send shivers down your guests’ spine will add grim to the ghastly presentation.
Don’t hesitate to display your creativity outdoors Turning plain white sheets into hanging ghosts is also a quick and inexpensive way to set up a hostel of ghosts in the backyard. A witch-themed scene or some crafty take with pallet wood can make an attractive addition too. The trees and plants in the garden are readymade props you can use in Halloween decorations. Simply putting large eyes to a tree or a shrub can do a fancy trick to scare the kids. A signboard reading danger and fright at the front gate or on the fence is a done deal. Have a ghoulish Halloween folks.... 37
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Pete and Lily at his side, helping him realise that each challenge is really not the end of the world as he triumphs over adversity and survives another school day. Wildseed Managing Director Miles Bullough said: "We are thrilled to be able to share our much-loved new comedy animation series Dodo with new audiences in the U.S. Very British in both its humour and its hero, we are confident Jack's characters and stories will resonate and amuse viewers in the US as it has done here in the UK." Dodo is produced by Helen Stern (Gumball) with the support of Ben Ward (Horrible Histories) on scripting and with executive guidance provided by Wildseed's Head of Kids and Animation Sarah Mattingley. The series was commissioned by Lucy Murphy, Director of Kids Content at Sky UK & Ireland, and Exec Produced for Sky by Estelle Hughes, Commissioning Editor, Sky Kids. Multi award-winning Wildseed Studios specialises in ideas that will appeal to audiences below 30 and in finding and nurturing new talent. Its Submissions Portal, inviting creators to submit a project in live action or animation, is open to receive submissions throughout October. The team will review all ideas and successful will receive up to £10K each to develop their idea with the support of the team at Wildseed Studios. For more information, visit www. wildseedstudios.com/submissions
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Local Hospice Lottery Provides Crucial Funding For Specialist Nursing Care Charity Jessie May
As a safe and simple way to support charities, Local Hospice Lottery was founded to provide a ‘regular and reliable income’ to those dealing with life limiting illnesses across Essex. Eleven years later, the organisation expanded this to further to support hospice care areas across Great Britain. The Bristol based specialist palliative nursing care charity Jessie May is delighted to partner with local hospice lottery and deeply encourages the public to get involved. Jessie May provides specialist palliative and end of life care, supporting terminally ill children and their families across the South West, and heavily relies on donations to be able to do this. This is made possible with the support of players of the Local Hospice Lottery, in place to provide a valuable income stream for the charity. In 2020, for each £1 entry in the weekly draw, Local Hospice Lottery gave an average of 68p to hospice care. With the pandemic limiting income, it can be especially challenging to donate. With a minimum £1 entry fee and a chance to win prizes, the Local Hospice Lottery draw is a practical and considerate way to give back to those who need it most. 40
With the lottery’s rollover, Jessie May supporters are among those to win up to £25,000. “The Local Hospice Lottery has seen 31 players win 33 prizes since 2019, receiving £345 between them. A total of £2,361 has been raised for Jessie May so far. These vital donations have made sure Jessie May nurses can continue providing care for children and families in need of crucial support.” - Clare Pearce, Director of Funding explained. As of 7th October 2021, there are 406 active players, with 581 game numbers between them. With 200 cash prizes up for grabs every week, it is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to give to a charity who needs your support. You can find how to enter the lottery via the Local Hospice Lottery here https://www. localhospicelottery.org/how-to-play/, and for more information on Jessie May and the life changing work they do, head to their website at https://jessiemay.org.uk/
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A brand new show home has been launched at The Chocolate Factory development in Greenbank where the next phase of 3- and 4bedroom homes are available to reserve. The three-bedroom show home, located on the newly created Carsons Road, will show house-hunters what they can expect from the forthcoming homes at the development. Fifty percent of the houses along Carsons Road are now under offer and there are only four houses left along this terrace available for occupation now. Mya Castillo, sales and marketing consultant for Generator South West, the developers behind The Chocolate Factory, said the new show home is an important milestone for the project. “This launch represents the third show home we have opened and demonstrates how far the project is moving month-by-month,” said Mya. “All the houses along Co-Operation Road are now occupied and we recently handed over the shared ownership apartments to Abri so the development is really starting to come alive. It was great to see all the new residents welcomed into the friendly community of Greenbank at one of the recent street parties. 42
“The new show home is the first house we have dressed that has a separate living area and kitchen diner with patio doors onto the garden. Purchasers so far have commented on the generous stairs and hallways, abundance of light throughout the property and good-sized bedrooms as well as the carports with electric charging points. Once again, we have worked with Main Interiors to bring this home to life. “It’s sometimes hard for buyers to envision what a new build development will be like so a show home, alongside our model and virtual reality model in the Visitor Centre are great tools to give buyers the confidence to buy off plan. Now that the new show home is ready we expect the remaining homes in this phase to sell quickly.” Having laid derelict for years, developers Generator South West are breathing new life into Greenbank and once complete The Chocolate Factory will boast apartments, family houses, a public landscaped square, café/bar, community hub, retail units, workspace and direct access to the Bristol and Bath Railway Path. Prices for the latest 3- and 4-bedroom homes on Carsons Road start at £435,000.
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Bristol hoteliers reveal budget 2021 wish-list Extending the reduced VAT period and doing more to overcome a shortage of skilled workers top the wish-list of Bristol hoteliers ahead of this month’s budget. As the UK continues to face the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, Chancellor Rishi Sunak will deliver his third budget on 27 October. In July 2020 the government announced a temporary 5% reduced rate of VAT for certain supplies relating to hospitality, hotel and holiday accommodation.
Mr Herzog said: “We hear every day that, all around the UK, some hotels, restaurants and bars are not opening fully because they simply don’t have the staff they need. Some are operating at only 75% capacity, or even less, so more needs to be done to support our industry. “A combination of the pandemic, which prompted many of our European workers to go back home, coupled with Brexit, which restricts their ability to return, has had a huge impact on staffing levels.
That rate was increased to 12.5% at the start of this month and will remain until 31 March 2022, but the Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) want the VAT reduction to continue beyond that date.
“The Government has introduced temporary visas to help with the shortage of lorry drivers. We would really like to see the Chancellor announce something similar for the skilled workers we are now struggling to find, including chefs.
BHA Chairman Raphael Herzog said: “We really need this to be extended to help our businesses recover from the effects of all the lockdowns.
“Hotels are also struggling to find the waiters and housekeeping staff that they need in order to provide the standards of service that our customers expect.
“We fully support the new #VATsEnough campaign which is calling for the 12.5% VAT rate to be made permanent for the hospitality sector.
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“In addition, we’re still unsure about who is fighting our sector’s cause, as there is still no one as a Minister looking after the fourth largest income provider for the government, and one of the largest employers in the UK. “We would really like to see the Chancellor acknowledge just how hard the hospitality sector has been hit by the pandemic, and, given the significant contribution our businesses make to the national economy, we hope he will continue to provide us with the support we need to recover.”
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Mobile Speed Camera Sites Bristol
With reports of mobile speed cameras increasing never get caught speeding again with this list of sites to expect a mobile speed camera at anytime. However, if you want a know where the camera is situated within the hour visit this Facebook group. Bristol mobile speed camera watch Hazelbury Road, Whitchurch A3029 Winterstoke Road (30mph) (20mph)
A4 Portway Nr Barrow Hill Road (30mph)
Hengrove Avenue, Hengrove, A37 Wells Road, Hengrove (30mph) Bristol (20mph)
A4 Portway Nr Hung Road (40mph)
Hengrove Lane, Hengrove, Bristol (20mph)
A370 Coronation Road, Southville (30mph)
Highbury Road, Bedminster (20mph)
Hungerford Road, Bristol (20mph)
A38 Rupert Street/Bridewell A4 Portway Nr Roman Way Street/The Haymarket, Bristol (40mph) (20mph) A4 Portway Nr Sylvan Way/ A4 Totterdown Bridge Riverleaze (40mph) (30mph) A4018 Falcondale Road, A4174 Callington Road, Westbury on Trym (30mph) Brislington, Bristol (30mph) A403 St Andrews Road, A4174 King Georges Road, Avonmouth (40mph) Bristol (30mph) A4162 Sylvan Way/Dingle Allison Road, Bristol (30mph) Road/Canford Lane (30mph)
Ladies Mile, Durdham Down (20mph)
B3119 West Town Lane (20mph)
A4174 Ring Road, nr Hicks Gate roundabout (70mph)
Ladman Road, Stockwood (20mph)
B3122 Redcatch Road, Knowle (20mph)
A432 Downend Road, Fishponds (20mph)
Highridge Green, Bristol (30mph) Hollister’s Drive, Hartcliffe (20mph) Hollway Road, Stockwood (20mph)
Marksbury Road, Bedminster B4466 Jacobs Wells Road, Bristol (20mph) (20mph)
A4 Portway Nr Portview Road (30mph)
A432 Fishponds Road, Easton (20mph)
Bamfield, Hengrove (30mph) Ashley Hill, Montpelier (20mph) Barnstaple Road, Knowle (20mph) Novers Hill, Bristol (20mph) Avonmouth Way, Avonmouth (30mph) Novers Lane, Bristol (20mph) Bishport Avenue, Hartcliffe (30mph) Highbury Road, Horfield Petherton Road, Hengrove (20mph) Broadwalk, Knowle West (20mph) (20mph) Hill View, Henleaze (20mph) Queen’s Road, Bishopsworth Broomhill Road (30mph) (30mph) Kings Weston Lane, Lawrence Weston (30mph) Calcott Road, Knowle Ridgeway Lane, Bristol (20mph) (30mph) Newbridge Road, Bristol (20mph)
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Stockwood Lane, nr the sports ground, Stockwood (20mph) Stockwood Lane, nr Whitchurch Village sign, Stockwood (30mph)
B4052 Ashley Down Road, Bristol (20mph) B4054 Avonmouth Road, Shirehampton (30mph)
Bonnington Walk, nr Wordsworth Road, Lockleaze (20mph) Concorde Drive, Southmead (20mph)
B4054 Cranbrook Road, Redland (20mph) Constable Road, nr Crome Stockwood Lane, Stockwood Road, Lockleaze (20mph) (30mph) B4054 Shirehampton Road, Sea Mills (30mph) Coombe Lane, Stoke Bishop Sturminster Road, Stockwood (20mph) (30mph) B4054 Shirehampton Road, Shirehampton Park (30mph) Eastfield Road, Westbury on Talbot Road, Bristol (20mph) Trym (20mph) B4055 Station Road, Henbury Whitchurch Lane, nr Halfacre (20mph) Furber Road, Bristol (20mph) Lane (20mph) B4057 Knole Lane, Brentry Glenfrome Road, Eastville Whitchurch Lane, nr (30mph) (20mph) Hawkfield Road (20mph) B4469 Muller Road, Horfield Gordon Avenue, Bristol Whitland Road, Bristol (30mph) (20mph) (30mph) Bell Barn Road, Stoke Bishop Highbury Road, Horfield Wick Road (20mph) (20mph) (20mph) Wingfield Road, Bristol (20mph) Furber Road, Bristol (20mph)
Bonnington Walk, nr Branwhite Close, Lockleaze (20mph)
Glyn Vale, Knowle (20mph)
Julian Road, Sneyd Park (20mph)
Hareclive Road, Hartcliffe (30mph)
Keys Avenue, Horfield (20mph)
Ladies Mile, Durdham Down (20mph) Long Cross, Lawrence Weston (30mph) Merebank Road, Avonmouth (30mph)
Smyth Road, Ashton (20mph) Hill View, Henleaze (20mph)
Portview Road, Shirehampton (20mph)
Somerdale Avenue, Knowle (20mph)
Roman Way, Bristol (20mph)
South Liberty Lane, Ashton Vale (20mph) Duckmoor Road, Ashton Gate, Bristol (20mph)
Romney Avenue, nr Stoke Park Primary School, Lockleaze (20mph) Stoke Hill, Sneyd Park (30mph) Wellington Hill West, Horfield (30mph)
Station Road, Shirehampton (20mph) Wellington Hill West, Horfield (30mph) Wessex Ave, Horfield (20mph)
Please visit www.avonandsomerset. police.uk for placement of mobile camera sites and remember to give yourself plenty of time to plan your journey to avoid rushing to get to a destination thus (Speeding)
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