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This week.. 4. Spiders will be coming 6. South Wests mysterious structure 8. Whats on this week 10. Many Minds 12. Year of square meals for Bristol families 16. Carrot cake cookies 18. Cider and sandwiches 20. Food shortages 24. Out and About . 26. Councillors report 30. Condition that affects one in ten women 32. This weeks movies 36. Cancer Survivor “Stomps” 42. Hospitality heroes 46. Ambassador for Jessy May @directlocal
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Spiders will be coming out of hiding in British homes as mating season gets underway While it doesn’t seem like we’ve had much of This means they prefer hiding in cosy homes, a summer this year, autumn is on its way. And rather than outside. this means just one thing - spider season… While there are 650 types of spiders in the UK, only 12 are harmful to humans. Spider season usually begins in the first two weeks of September and is over by the first Leading ecologist Dr Chris Terrell-Nield of week of October. Nottingham Trent University previously said that house spiders are not dangerous, but According to experts, it occurs when male spi- ‘can give you a nip’. ders come out of hiding in search of a mate. He told Nottinghamshire Live: "The spider that is coming into houses at the moment is the While they may have already been living in house spider and it is one of Britain's biggest your home, you could start to see them spiders. crawling around more. The males are up to 10cm across the leg Expert Richard Jones previously told BBC: span and can be the size of your hand - that “The ones we see scuttling around in the is the top range but it can be two thirds of that house – they’re usually the male house size. The size is down to how much they have spiders. eaten. “The ones you see running across the carpet in front of you freaking you out, most often it’ll be a male out on some sort of amorous pursuit.” He added: “I think even the cleanest, smallest house will have a good 20 to 40 spiders. “Old Victorian houses like mine - with lots of little cracks and crevices and places for things to get in - I wouldn’t be at all surprised if we’re well into four figures.” The most common species you’re set to find hiding in your home are ‘house spiders’ which have descended from species that are used to warmer climates, such as the ones in the Mediterranean.
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“They are not dangerous but they can give you a nip. They have biting fangs. These things have been breeding and started their life span in the spring.
“This time of the year, August and September, the male spiders have the urge to mate and start wandering and looking for females. “When they find them they mate and she lays eggs and the male usually dies.” While it’s very hard to avoid the creepy crawlies, the best way to keep spiders at bay is to close windows and doors, as well as using essential oils such as lavender and peppermint.
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7 facts you didn’t know about Stonehenge
Stonehenge is one of the most mysterious The structure was once a structures in the world. These are some of the Complete circle coolest facts that you might not have known about it! Stonehenge, as it appears today, is one of the most recognizable sights in the world. Whoever thought a group of stones could be But you might not recognize it if you lived so fascinating? One of the most famous and thousands of years ago since it looked a little enigmatic monuments in the world, different. Archeologists discovered evidence Stonehenge has been captivating people for thousands of years. Built by prehistoric that suggests the structure was once a people for reasons that historians still can’t complete circle. agree upon, the structure is made up of gigantic stones that form a broken circle. In 2014, there was a drought in the area, the conditions of which revealed several patchy Located on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, marks in the land around the structure where Stonehenge is as full of mystery today as it ever was. But there are some facts that we do there were once other stones. There’s much know for certain about the iconic stone circle. we still don’t know about the landmark, but experts are pretty sure it was once a circle! Keep reading to find out what they are!
It Wasn’t Built All At Once
It was Bought at an auction
With our modern technology, we’re used to buildings being constructed over a matter of months or years. It’s hard to grasp that in past eras, structures took a lot longer to build and fully develop. In the case of Stonehenge, we’re talking about 1000 years between the time prehistoric people started building it and the time the final touches were made.
It’s difficult to believe that there was a time when an average citizen actually owned Stonehenge. Cecil Chubb purchased the landmark in the early 20thcentury. The businessman only intended to buy a few dining chairs at the auction. He definitely walked away with more than he bargained for!
Archeologists believe that Stonehenge was built in four stages, beginning in the late Neolithic period. The finishing stage took place in the early Bronze Age, around 1,500B.C. 6
Chubb bought Stonehenge for £6,600 but only owned it for three years before handing it over to the Ministry of Works. It was only under his possession for three years, but that’s still pretty remarkable.
Nobody knows for sure how it was assembled Much of the facts surrounding Stonehenge remain a mystery. As it stands, nobody in the modern world knows for sure exactly how the stones came to take their current position. The lighter stones of the structure weigh the same as two cars, while the bigger ones are equivalent to four fully grown African elephants. Without advanced industrial technology, how did they assemble these stones together? Medieval folk believed that the wizard Merlin moved the stones to England from Ireland. Modern archeologists theorise, however, that the stones were dragged on sledges or water rafts.
There Was A Time Where Tourists Could Climb On The Stones Not only was it once possible for everyday people to own Stonehenge (if they had enough money), but tourists were once able to get a lot more up close and personal with the monument than they’re allowed to today. People were actually allowed to climb on the stones all the way up to 1977 when it became prohibited.
The Romans Visited Stonehenge Stonehenge is certainly a fascinating and iconic site in the modern world, and it was also a point of interest for ancient people. We know that Romans were present at the monument because excavations have brought up pottery, coins, stones, and metal items from Roman society. The medieval people knew about Stonehenge as well and had their own theories as to how it originated—most commonly revolving around the wizard Merlin
There Was A Battle Over It Like other famous landmarks, Stonehenge has been the subject of tension, controversy, and even conflict. A battle was fought over the monument in 1985, which lasted for several hours. Known as the Battle of the Beanfield, it was essentially a clash between police and travelers who were trying to set up the Stonehenge Free Festival. They were stopped at a roadblock nearby on their way to the stones, and that’s where confrontation broke out. The incident ended up being one of the biggest mass arrests in history. In the end, 537 travelers were arrested and eight police officers were hospitalised.
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Whats on this week around Bristol Friday Night - Comedy & Magic Show
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Date: Friday 17th Sept
Date: Saturday 18th Sept
The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show - Laugh and be Entertained in this 5 Star Show! On entering Smoke & Mirrors you will begreeted by our host who will be on hand to explain how your visit will work, find you a comfortable table, and take any drinks or food orders you wish to purchase. Venue: 8 Denmark St, Bristol BS1 5DQ
Westbury wildlife park open weekend
Macmillan Coffee Morning Saturday 18th September 2021 Blaise Castle - near main Car Park Join us for cake, prizes and woodland walks. Meet more of the jaunty paws family - walkers and owners. Venue: Blaise Castle Bristol
Spotters’ Weekend & Aviation Collectables Sale Weekend
Date: Saturday 18th Sept
We are open Saturday and Sunday 18th and 19th of September. 10am to 4pm. cafe, cakes and ice cream all day bbq 12pm both days Sunday Show times 12pm The Blue badgers - acoustic blues 1pm honey bee workshop with Nigel 2pm. Silva - Americana singing Trio Venue: Westbury Wildlife Park, Bristol
Date: Saturday 18th Sept
Join us for a super-fun weekend on aviation awesome-ness! There will be spotters tours throughout where visitors can see aircraft that we don’t normally have on display! Once you’ve learned all about the aircraft, why not pick yourselve up a souvenir at our aviation collectables sale! There will be books, signed prints, badges, genuine aircraft parts and much, much more to choose from! Venue: Locking Moor Rd, Weston-super-Mare BS24 8PP
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Newfoundland Water Rescue
Date: Saturday 18th Sept
Join us and the wonderful team from Newfound Friends 18 September at Portishead Marina for what is always an incredible day. Whether you’re an avid supporter, want a rush of adrenaline to blow the cobwebs of last year away, or just to watch, don’t miss this brilliant event that saves lives. Venue: 59 Newfoundland Way, Portishead, Bristol BS20 7FP
Talk like a Pirate Day
TooRaLooRaLum and Other Colourful Tales
Date: Sunday 19th Sept
Have you ever closed your eyes and tried to imagine a new colour? Colour has been stolen from Greytown and Lucy wants it back. With the help of a mysterious book, Lucy must step away from the colourless crowd and remind them of what was lost before it’s too late! Will she be brave, will she run, will she find her TooRaLooRaLum? Venue: Clifton Downs Bristol
DJ Nick’s Quiz at The Crafty Cow, Horfield Free · The Crafty Cow
Date: Sunday 19th Sept
Four piece band playing Pirate music for all ages Get dressed up, bring your chairs, rugs andpicnics! Say : Arrrrrg !!!!!! We support “The Great Big Green Week”, the largest national celebration of community action event for climate and nature ever seen in the UKdoor stage, a bbq and outdoor bar. Venue: Just off North Street Bedminster
Date: Tuesday 21st Sept
IJoin DJ Nick’s Smartphone Quiz as we play at The Crafty Cow in Horfield! General Knowledge Quiz Rounds Include: Letters, Numbers & Multiple Choice. Put the answers in the correct order. Pictures. Music. Venue: 635 Gloucester Rd, Bristol BS7 0BJ
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Many Minds charity celebrates the power of nature to improve mental health in times of COVID - through new musical performance
Many Minds is a mental health and performance charity based in Bristol which works with people who experience mental ill-health. By creating imaginative performances with its members the charity helps to improve confidence, reduce stigma, build self-esteem and social skills and put people in the driving seat of their own lives and wellbeing. COVID 19 has brought many challenges and Many Minds has been working to create a new musical performance piece which explores the themes of loneliness and isolation and the power of nature to offer comfort and connection. I've been waiting… will take place on 1st and 2nd October at the Theatre on the Downs, Bristol and everyone is invited!
Many Minds Artistic Director, Viki Browne says; ‘The pandemic has really affected people's mental health. Since the first lockd own in March 2020, we have been safely engaging with people to keep them connected and have been working on this musical performance via online platforms and phone-in workshops. Our members wanted to create a piece about their relationship with nature and how important it has been to keep them going in these challenging times. It is more important than ever to bring people together to celebrate through performance .'
A national survey was commissioned by Many Minds and conducted by Survation with 1003 people aged 18 plus in December 2020. It revealed that almost half of people questioned Directed by Artistic Director of Many Minds feel that being creative has boosted their Viki Browne, with renowned Vocal Composer, mental health during lockdown. Many Minds Verity Standen and Sound Designer, Jack Executive Director, Olivia Ware says: ‘It's Drewry, Many Minds have created a interesting to see that more people have been celebration of the natural world. They have engaging in arts and crafts activity during the achieved this through the use of voice, confines of the pandemic. Creative activity sounds, songs and movement to bring people brings hope, joy and value to people's lives together and offer comfort in the most and provides a place for them to turn to in challenging of times. hard times. We know that being involved in the arts can be hugely beneficial for people's I've been waiting… is a 25 minute mental health. But not everyone has the same performance with a 15-minute Q&A session opportunities to take part and that's what we that will be part of a larger production due to at Many Minds are looking to address through take place at the Bristol Old Vic in October performances like the one we're showcasing 2022. this year and next." 10
Many Minds member and performer, Tabatha Rodney, 26, says: "Lockdown has been hard. My mental and physical health declined and without my usual support networks, it was really lonely. Many Minds gave me the space to creatively explore what I was going through and enabled me to continue to have fun when I felt trapped. Through making the performance, I was able to create dream images of the things that I was unable to do in lockdown, like walking with my grandma and listening to the birds, standing in the rain and letting it wash away the things that I am feeling. In the group, we worked with how nature united us and that despite being in our homes, we still experienced the same storm. We went through it, just like the pandemic, and now we have the chance to come together to celebrate the beauty that comes after a storm." Performer and Many Minds Member, Mehdi Razi, 34, says: "The Many Minds sessions have been an honest way to endure the difficulties imposed on us, this time as lockdown. Without these sessions I would have been in total isolation. "This performance is important to me because I have seen the process of it take shape and observed the depth of the emotions my fellow members poured into it. Every cell of this performance has come from the hearts of real people. " We've been waiting… Caught in the same storm. It's been a long time… …making this performance, alone and together, digitally and in person. I've been waiting… has been formed by nature and her offerings in the last year and a half. The grounding in our walks, the jubilant morning chorus of birds, the air in and out of our lungs as we danced solo towards the unknown. ...and while we lost your touch, we had hers. She filled our cup, so something could grow. And it did…
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I've been waiting… will take place at the Theatre on the Downs at 3pm on 1st and 2nd October. Tickets are £6 and can be booked at https://bristololdvic.org.uk/whats-on/ive11 been-waiting
Virtual cooking club provides a year of square meals for Bristol families
As many as 60 families could benefit over the next year from free food kits and an online cookery course being run by Bristol’s cookery school, Square Food Foundation and Sovereign Housing Association. The organisations are working together to provide free weekly DIY meal kits to Sovereign residents for the whole 2021-22 academic year. The packs include preweighed and measured ingredients, a recipe and a cook-along video tutorial presented by a cookery teacher, and enticing recipes include Singapore noodles, Mac n cheese, Black bean quesadillas, pancakes with leeks and ham and vegetable pasties. Daisy Mummery, Community Development Officer for Sovereign, said: “These sessions will go live on 14 September, with Sovereign residents in Bristol able to sign up now for the first six weeks’ worth of food boxes – providing them with a delicious family dinner each week until 19 October. There are ten kits available each week, and anyone who misses out will be put on a priority list for next term.” Those who sign up will need to collect their weekly cooking kit from Knowle West 12
The course is running thanks to £5,000 funding from Sovereign’s Your Community Your Choice project, which is currently open for more applications, and provides funding for projects that improve outdoor spaces in Sovereign communities. Daisy continued: “Having the time and energy to think up new dinners is often exhausting for busy parents, with fresh ingredients seeming more pricey or inaccessible than processed foods. This course not only provides a great way for families to spend time together, but could also ignite a passion for good food and cooking in budding junior chefs.” Charlotte Fife, one of Square Food Foundation’s cooking teachers said: “Square Food’s virtual cooking club was born during lockdown as a way to keep families making proper square meals while they were stuck at home. We can’t wait to make the virtual cooking club available to Sovereign’s residents.” To learn more about the work Square Food Foundation go to www.squarefoodfoundation. co.uk.
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School in Nailsea closed following flood damage
Ravenswood School in Nailsea has been forced to close temporarily after suffering extensive flood and electrical damage during last week's heavy rainfall. North Somerset Council is working closely with the school to try and reopen the building as quickly as possible. It is hoped that the main building could reopen on Monday (27 September) provided extensive work is complete. In the meantime home learning is being provided for the 137 pupils at the school and families are being regularly updated on any developments by school staff. The flooding was caused by damage to a temporary roof covering during heavy rain. The temporary roof was in place as part of work to upgrade the main school building as part of a 12-week works programme that started during the school holiday. Work is being carried out this week to ensure the roof remains watertight. Assessment of the electrical damage is also being completed and flood-damaged materials are being removed from the building and dehumidifiers moved in. 14
Mark Senior, Headteacher at Ravenswood School said: "The school has suffered considerable water and electrical damage. Before pupils can return we have to be sure the school is dry and safe as the welfare of the school community is our top priority. "This is, understandably, an extremely stressful time for pupils and their families but we have to put safety first. We are doing all we can to support families and provide temporary learning solutions. "If anyone has any concerns about the wellbeing of their child I would ask them to contact me directly." Cllr Catherine Gibbons, North Somerset Council's executive member with responsibility for education added: "This is an extremely difficult situation and we are working with the school to resolve it as soon as possible. "This further disruption to learning during the pandemic is upsetting but we would like to reassure parents and carers that we are doing all we can to get Ravenswood open again." North Somerset Council is working with the school to find possible alternative classroom space if the damage is severe and the repair work takes longer than expected to complete.
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Carrot cake cookies Ingredients 200g Porridge oats 250g Carrots, coarsely grated 2 tsp Ground cinnamon 2 tsp Ground nutmeg 50g Light brown soft sugar 3 Eggs, beaten
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Cider and sandwiches are snapped up in Somerset
Cider and filled sandwiches are the most "Now is the perfect time to focus on the future popular produce from Somerset sold at so let's use this year's British Food Fortnight regional co-operative stores across the south. to continue supporting these local businesses and also try some of the incredible tastes The latest news is being shared by Southern available." Co-op ahead of British Food Fortnight which kicks off on Saturday and runs to 3 October. So far this year, more than 11,200 bottles of cider from Thatchers Cider have been sold in Now in its 20th year, the campaign Southern Co-op's stores. encourages people to seek out British food and drink which will in turn have an impact on Martin Thatcher, fourth generation cider sustainability and the action on climate. maker at Thatchers, said: "Harvest is a fantastic time of year to be celebrating British In Southern Co-op's convenience stores, the produce. At Thatchers it's the season when all three top selling product ranges from the hard work throughout the year caring for Somerset producers are from Somerset our orchards comes to fruition. Catering South West who produce filled rolls and baguettes, Thatchers Cider in Sandford "Nothing beats the excitement of seeing the and Lilley's Cider in Frome. apples arrive at Myrtle Farm for pressing into our range of ciders. The bright red apples for Matt Elliott, Retail Buying & Services Manager our Thatchers Katy cider are always the first at Southern Co-op who looks after its Local to arrive at the farm. We love working with Flavours range, said: "There were some highs Southern Co-op who recognise the imporand lows in 2020 for our local producers but tance of bringing the best quality local ciders overall sales of our Local Flavours range to its stores." remain strong thanks to continued customer support. With 200 Co-operative Food stores across the South of England, the independent co-oper"Through our dedicated Local Flavours range, ative's Local Flavours range is available at we celebrate local food and drink from around most of its convenience stores. 200 regional suppliers including many in Somerset. To find the nearest store, visit stores.thesouthernco-operative.co.uk/search.html. Or to find out more the Local Flavours range, visit www. thesouthernco-operative.co.uk/food/local-flavours/. 18
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Food shortages could be permanent for the foreseeable future the FDF warns A labouring shortage in the food industry means consumers may not be able to find the products they like in supermarkets, an industry boss has warned. "The just-in-time system is no longer working and I don't think it'll work again," Food and Drink Federation (FDF) boss Ian Wright said in an online statement at the Institute for Government event on Friday. Mr Wright warned that the UK was in for permanent shortages. However, it didn't mean the country will run out of food, he heavily stressed. But a spokesman for the government said onine it did not recognise claims of permanent shortages. “The UK has a highly resilient food supply chain which has coped well in responding to unprecedented challenges,” he said. “We are taking steps to support businesses tackle a range of issues, from the pandemic to a Europe-wide shortage of HGV drivers.” He added that the support included expanding the Seasonal Workers Pilot to 30,000 visas for workers to come to the UK for up to six months, as well as a package of measures to help tackle the HGV driver shortage that will streamline the process for securing a licence. Supply shortages The FDF represents more than 800 food and drink companies in the United Kingdom. Mr Wright continued to say in a online statement that “the UK shopper and consumer could have previously expected just about any product they want to be on the [supermarket] shelf or in the restaurant all the time. “That’s over. And I don’t think it’s coming back.” And as the sector adapts to structural changes in the labour market, Mr Wright said that firms are having to make decisions over which products to prioritise. 20
"Last week, the whole of the east of England was basically unsupplied with bottled water because it was just not possible for the businesses that move that stuff around to supply that and everything else," he explained. "So businesses took a decision to prioritise products with a higher margin." According to the FDF, the food and drink industry is short of approximately half a million workers - or one in eight of the total workforce. He also said the shortage is "driven by a combination of a number of factors". He warned that the resulting supply chain issues are "going to get worse", adding that "it's not going to get better after getting worse any time soon". Several companies including supermarkets, pubs and restaurants have blamed a lack of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) lorry drivers for causing problems in their supply chains, including shortages of some products. Lorry driver shortages have also have been blamed on EU workers leaving the UK following Brexit as well as during the pandemic and tax changes making it more expensive for drivers from elsewhere in Europe to work or be employed in the UK. Thousands of workers had switched to the online retail sector since the pandemic as it was more profitable at this time. "It's almost certainly the case that one of the main drivers in the lorry driver shortage that we're facing is that qualified HGV drivers have gone into being distribution drivers for Tesco and Amazon, because they're nicer jobs, they don't require you to get up at 4am and they're better paid," So this looks to be a continuing problem for months maybe years to come that we will see food shortages across the South West and the rest of the UK.
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Beetroot, sweet potato and pea samosa rolls
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3. Put the white potato in a saucepan of cold water and bring to the boil. Drain once tender.
For the spring rolls: 1 red onion, finely diced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 small thumb of ginger, peeled and grated 1 tsp garam masala 1 beetroot, peeled and diced 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 medium white potato, peeled and diced 3 tbsps. Peas Salt to season Rectangular sheets filo pastry 1 tsp nigella seeds Melted butter for brushing
1.Preheat the oven to 220C/ fan 200C 2.Roast the beetroot and sweet potato in the middle of the oven for 15-20 minutes depending on the size of the chunks.
4. Fry the onions on a medium heat until softened and started to colour, then add the garam masala, garlic and ginger. Fry for around one minute. Leave to cool along with the sweet potato and beetroot then lightly mash together. 5. Brush half a sheet of filo with a little butter and fold the length in half. Brush with the butter, place a spoonful of the filling at the edge closest to you, shape into a log. Leave a 1.5-2 cm gap at the edge closest to you and at the sides. Roll away from you, folding the edges inwards to enclose the filling. Keep the remaining pastry covered to prevent drying out. 6. Brush with the butter, sprinkle with the seeds and repeat with the remaining filling and pastry. 7. Bake on a baking sheet, seam-side down, for 15-18 mins until golden and crisp.
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. Another round-up of local news from your hardworking Lib Dem team
Greenway hangs in the balance: We have found it necessary to write to Bristol City Council Planning Department to complain about the lack of progress on the Greenway proposals for the former Brislington Railway Line and the poor treatment the applicant has received. The application to construct a temporary active travel corridor was submitted at the start of the year but it appears Labour-run Bristol City Council is determined to block it. Here’s our letter: “We are writing to express our concerns and frustrations with the planning process for an application in our ward of Brislington West, namely 21/00894/F Description of Tramway Project for path for pedestrians and cyclists along the old railway linking Tesco to the Council Depot and the riverside paths. This application was submitted at the start of the year and gained a huge amount of public support. You may recall that it came before the DCCA Agenda Conference in July, when we were informed that officers were recommending refusal. You asked for a deferral in order for issues to be resolved. We have since heard from the applicant, who has told us he is ready to walk away from the scheme due to his frustrations with the process. He feels he is being blocked and told us, “I fear that I just cannot go on trying to satisfy the planners' endless demands on the Tramway Project. It is a minute little piece of work and one wholly for the public benefit but they are frustrating the project at every opportunity.” In an email to the planning officer assigned to this application, which we have seen, he said, “It may be helpful for you to know that every other planning authority we work with in England accepts this type and scale of location plan as being appropriate. You are the 24 only exception.
As you have now written a total of 17 emails to me without once offering any positive comment or support, I suggest that it is now time to move on and I am putting the matter of our despicable treatment, and your complete disregard of the desperate imperative of reducing climate change, in the hands of our local Members, who of course wish to see this modest scheme succeed.” The applicant, John Grimshaw CBE, is well-known and deeply respected in the sustainable and active travel community having founded the sustainable transport charity Sustrans in 1984 and being instrumental in establishing the National Cycle Network. Through Sustrans and his company, Greenways and Cycleroutes Ltd, he has been responsible for many successful schemes across the region and beyond. A quick glance at his website and you can see the success he has had such as the Ashton Court Greenway, the Brean Down Way, the Strawberry Line Extension, the Wye valley Greenway and many more. Mr. Grimshaw is clearly experienced at designing active travel corridors, submitting planning applications, working constructively with planning officers and getting approval. Therefore, we are exasperated and quite frankly embarrassed that he is encountering so much resistance for the scheme in Brislington West.
We would be grateful if you could take this issue up with the planning department on our behalf.” Alleyway clean-up: We were delighted to join local residents to tidy up a back alleyway between Savoy Road and Bloomfield. The route is used as a convenient short cut by an elderly resident to get from her house to the bus stop. Unfortunately, she recently tripped on some bind weed, fell and knocked her head. Luckily, she has since made a full recovery but we wanted to make sure she had a clear path to reduce the risk of her falling again. Thank you to everyone who came and helped. Burnt out motorbike: Thank you to the local resident who phoned us about a burnt-out motorbike beside Wicklea Academy. After speaking to the school, we contacted the Council, who will hopefully be removing it shortly. Please let us know if there are any other issues we can report on your behalf. New flats for Stockwood Road: An outline planning application for the large, vacant site behind Orchard House at 515 517 Stockwood Road has just been submitted. The site is currently let on a three-year lease for a second-hand car sales business and the previous planning application for a care home has been dropped. The new application is requesting permission to construct 58 flats. We recommend looking at the plans on the Bristol City Council Planning Portal as there may be aspects of the proposals you wish to comment on. The planning reference number is 21/04340/P Full Council feedback: Two motions were debated and passed at this week’s Full Council. The first motion to provide additional protections for the Green Belt and our green spaces was supported by Lib Dem, Green and Conservative councillors but Labour councillors failed to support it. The second motion on improving the carbon efficiency of new buildings passed unanimously. Unfortunately, due to our mayoral system of local government, the Mayor can ignore these decisions as he did with the Bristol Arena.
Following the meeting, Bristol’s three opposition party group leaders found it necessary to write to Mayor Rees to express their disappointment at his conduct at Full Council. In the letter, the Group Leaders said, “In your State of the City address in 2019, you said that ‘we urgently need an improvement in the quality of our civic discourse’ and we are all in agreement with that statement, but unfortunately, we do not feel that your comments in recent Full Council meetings meet the standard of quality civic discourse. To say that ‘your heart sinks’ when you see a specific councillors name on Member’s Forum, or to say that ‘the step down in integrity and dynamism is disheartening’ when referring to the chamber is very disappointing behaviour. We feel that your comments show rank hypocrisy when you have previously echoed Michelle Obama’s ‘When they go low, we go high’ quote.” Cllr Jos Clark, Liberal Democrat Group Leader, said, “Tuesday’s meeting of Full council showed that when the opposition parties work together, in this case on the green spaces protection motion, we can get stuff done. Unfortunately the Mayor does not seem to appreciate the work of active & engaged councillors, and resorts to frankly inappropriate language. I hope he will reflect and change his behaviour, so we can all get on and deliver for our residents.” Jubilee Pool update: We are delighted that the Friends of Jubilee Pool have formally begun the process of taking ownership of our local swimming pool through a Community Asset Transfer. This will hopefully secure its long term future and put an end to the continual threat of closure these last few years. The process needs to be successfully completed by March, 2022 when the current operator’s contract ends. Unfortunately, there is a possibility the CAT process may not be completed by then so we are trying to get an extension to the current contract to avoid any unnecessary closure of the pool. By Jos Clark, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.jos.clark@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 370429 Andrew Varney, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.andrew.varney@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 183381 25
COUNCILLOR REPORT By Tim Rippington Last week at Full Council I asked a question regarding Mass Transit, and specifically whether the Council is considering the idea that a mass transit system could run up and down the A4 with little additional modification to current road layouts. The idea of trams or tram-like vehicles running both ways on a single carriageway is not new, indeed it has been used on the railways for centuries. I am worried that the council’s fixation with fully segregated lanes for firstly buses and then later mass transit will both delay the implementation of such schemes, and make them more expensive/ destructive. I am pleased to say that the response I received was a positive one and I understand that the ideas I submitted have been added to the long-list of options currently being considered. Time will tell, but if we are still discussing how to do this in ten years’ time we will certainly have failed on our promise to deliver a working mass transit system to a city that desperately needs it. Although I had to self-isolate after receiving the dreaded “ping” last Tuesday, I was also able to ask a second question regarding the cost of retrofitting our housing stock with carbon neutral heating systems. If we, as a city and as a country, are to meet our climate emergency targets, it is vital that we start to replace gas boilers with other systems such as heat pumps, which draw heat from the air or water sources rather than burning gas or coal. Unfortunately, the government is failing us on this completely, with a tiny proportion of the money needed being made available to help with this retrofitting at the current time. 26
Bristol is, however, well ahead of most other cities in terms of installing Heat Networks, which will supply heat to entire neighbourhoods from carbon neutral or very low-carbon sources. The City Leap project has also been set up to try to attract investors into the city and hopefully this will soon be up and running, as it seems government are not going to take a lead on this ony time soon. You can read more about what the council is doing here: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/policies-plans-strategies/the-energy-service?fbclid=IwAR0TAFNHlJJjveLxBoqpcg24wsMLTTqaM4Pym7tB2M9GneTwsxJMD4ufcAI Also at the Full Council meeting my fellow councillor Katja Hornchen presented the petition from local residents calling for a once-way system and new double yellow lines in Wyndham Crescent. I will also be raising this at Cabinet this week, where funding for Liveable Neighbourhoods schemes in the city will be discussed. It’s really important that these schemes don’t just become the purview of the wealthier parts of the city, but are fairly spread for the benefit of all.
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A common condition that affects one in ten women of child-bearing age and can lead to difficulties falling pregnant - polycystic ovary syndrome - is under the spotlight this month with fertility experts in the South West and Wales taking part in PCOS Awareness Month throughout September in a bid to increase understanding of the condition. Oli O’Donovan, consultant gynaecologist with Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM), said: “PCOS is a common hormonal condition that affects a woman’s ovaries and how they work, but it’s poorly understood and is a difficult disease to diagnose. “Many women have the condition without realising, but some women have difficulty falling pregnant and there is an increased risk of health problems later in life. It can take a long time to get diagnosed through the usual channels. “If a woman wants a baby and is not falling pregnant naturally, investigating whether she may have PCOS is always one of the first things we consider. “When a woman is affected it means that tiny cysts develop around the edges of her ovaries, and we can see these on an ultrasound scan at the clinic. 30
“While the cysts are harmless in themselves the condition can prevent the normal monthly release of eggs, meaning fertilisation is impossible. A third of sufferers do not have regular periods. “PCOS can affect any woman but is more likely to affect those who have a family history with the condition, or who are very overweight. “The weight situation is a bit of a vicious circle, because if you have the hormone imbalance that causes PCOS you may find it hard to keep you weight healthy. “However, if excessive weight is at the root of the problem, the good news is that a loss of just 5%, plus sticking to a healthy low-carb diet and moderate exercise, can sometimes be all that is needed to restart regular periods and allow a woman to become pregnant naturally.” An acknowledged expert in fertility diagnosis including ultrasound, Oli O’Donovan is available to provide consultations in person or via telephone or video link. For further information about the fertility services offered at BCRM go to www.fertilitybristol.com , email contact@bcrm.clinic or call 0117 4146888.
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Cancer Survivor "Stomps" Snowdon in Support oflocsl charity A Keynsham man in rehab from a very rare form of cancer is taking on Snowdon as part of his recovery and urging others to adopt their own fundraising ‘Stomp’ in support of cancer charity Penny Brohn UK. James Lovell, 40, father of two and head of water recycling with Wessex Water, was diagnosed in June 2020 with Primary Mediastinal Lymphoma, a form of cancer which usually only affects women aged 35 or more, but for which – caught early enough – there is a good prognosis. James has now been given the all-clear after a successful course of treatment at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, and as part of his physical recovery is taking on Snowdon with a small group of friends and family and using the opportunity to raise money for Penny Brohn UK, as part of STOMP - the charity’s annual sponsored walk – which takes place this year on Saturday October 2 along any route the participants choose. Walkers in Bristol may join the Covid-safe eight-mile group walk, starting from Penny Brohn UK’s picturesque national centre in Pill, or they may participate anywhere they choose, even from home, by completing the distance wherever suits them on the same day. Registration can be done online at www.pennybrohn.org.uk/event/stomp or further details are available from emma.gilmore@pennybrohn.org.uk . 36
James Lovell said: “I would carve up the impact of cancer on you as a person as 30% impact on your body and 70% impact on your mind. It’s just something you cannot block out, you carry the ‘what-ifs, buts and maybes’ with you during treatment and beyond which can be a real challenge. “That's where Penny Brohn UK came in, because it’s thanks to them that I know how to look after myself now, so I’m tackling Snowdon as part of their annual STOMP, and I’m really keen to spread the word about the great work they do.” Chemotherapy was “tough but manageable” for James. When he felt unwell it made him think the treatment was working, but he found the mental challenge far greater. James said: “It was just after my second round of chemo that I got in touch with Penny Brohn UK. “From then on, I met with Janey twice a week for relaxation and mindfulness sessions. I also met with nutritionist Nicky, who helped overhaul my diet, and physical therapist Alisa, who helped me maintain my physical fitness during treatment. “This brilliant charity is an incredible line of support; an amazing group of people who dedicate their lives to people with cancer.
“I feel like my relationship with Penny Brohn UK has only just begun. I want to thank them for everything they have done and continue to do for me. I’m determined to give back to the charity, to help ensure other people like me can access their services and get the support they vitally need.” James has shared his full story on Penny Brohn UK’s website and is hoping it will inspire more people to get involved with STOMP, the charity’s annual sponsored walk this October. Emma Gilmore, head of events and community for Penny Brohn UK, said, “Last year, STOMP went virtual but this year we’ve created a hybrid event with a physical event in Bristol and Stomp My Way – and we’d love as many people as possible to join us, walking at their own pace in their own space. “Coronavirus has changed the world as we know it. Yet cancer isn’t stopping. Many more people are seeking help and support and the charity urgently needs to raise money to continue to support them. “By taking part in Stomp you can improve someone’s wellbeing by enabling us to provide support where it is really needed - helping someone with cancer to feel less alone and more connected.
“With appointments and treatments postponed and the ongoing threat of the virus, many people with cancer are frightened and, for many months to come, will remain scared. “Some feel very lonely and isolated from family and friends as they continue to shield to stay safe - it’s essential they have the right care and support. “As part of our holistic approach to cancer Penny Brohn UK is providing physical activity sessions, advice to build resilience and self-care resources as a programme of cancer support services that can be found online. “Everyone taking part in this sponsored walk will be looking after their own wellbeing and at the same time helping people with cancer to live well too. “All the money raised from Stomp will make sure more people affected by cancer get the help they need to look after their mental and physical wellbeing at one of the most devastating times in their lives.” Get in touch by emailing emma.gilmore@ pennybrohn.org.uk or sign up online www. pennybrohn.org.uk/event/stomp .
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Local charity and house builder host garden party in Yate for lonely people National Bristol-based charity Marmalade Trust has teamed up with a leading South West housebuilder to host a special get-together to combat loneliness in the garden of the housebuilder's show home at Ladden Garden Village in Yate. Many who attended the event had left their homes for the first time in months and had chance to meet and spend time with other people in similar situations.
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"We were so inspired by the work of Marmalade Trust last year and this year we decided we wanted to do more to continue to support Guests were treated to music and vulnerable people who may still struggle with refreshments at the garden party on Friday 10 loneliness, particularly given the impact of the September, organised by the housebuilder in pandemic, so felt this was a practical way to support of Marmalade Trust, its charity of the bring people together so they can connect year, which it has adopted for the second year and socialise." running. Amy Perrin, founder and CEO of Marmalade Recognising the profound impact of the covid Trust added: pandemic on lonely and vulnerable people, David Wilson Homes' South West team, "We are thrilled that Barratt David Wilson which is building new communities in Ladden Homes are getting so actively involved with Garden Village in Yate and across the region, our charity, volunteering and hosting this decided to work directly with people supported party. The pandemic has made things even by the charity, in addition to its fundraising more difficult for people living alone, so events efforts. like these are important in demonstrating to the people we support that they are not One member who had not been out since forgotten." March 2020 said, Grown from a Christmas day event for a "I have had the BEST time, I haven't laughed handful of people in 2013, Marmalade Trust this much for ages, and I even got up for a now runs companion schemes for over 200 dance!" people, Christmas Day events and hamper deliveries and hosts the annual Loneliness Every year Barratt David Wilson Homes' Awareness Week in June which last year South West division supports a designated captured global attention due to the covid charity with fundraising activities, pandemic. volunteering and wider support, in addition to making monthly donations to local causes in To donate to Marmalade Trust visit https:// the communities they are building in. www.marmaladetrust.org/support-our-work 38
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BRISTOL’S 15 MINUTE NEIGHBOURHOOD A Bristol neighbourhood, which grew up around a chocolate factory 100 years ago, is now being hailed as a perfect example of the latest 21st Century concept being used worldwide to design places to live. In San Francisco and New York the “15 Minute neighbourhood” concept is being used by urban planners to design places to live where everything you need is within 15 minutes walk or cycle. Greenbank, Bristol, meets all the criteria. Originally the chocolate factory provided work alongside a railway line. Now the former factory is being transformed into modern homes alongside the Bristol to Bath Railway Path that provides a convenient and efficient cycling, walking and gentle exercise route. In New York “15 Minute Neighbourhoods” have been defined as places where all residents live within a short walk of a good school, rapid transit, a place to buy fresh food and a park. Sustainability and an urban lifestyle have been flagged up in other parts of the world. First residents have started moving into The Chocolate Factory, a redevelopment of the former Elizabeth Shaw factory in Greenbank. The factory lay derelict for 16 years at the heart of the community and work has continued throughout lockdowns to ensure new homes are available. Jason Schofield, Development Director of Generator South West, said: “What everyone has learned over the last few years is that it is possible for many people to work from home and that has put greater emphasis on what you have nearby. 40
“To be able to work at home and walk to some great shops and a park has become more important. To be able to cycle into the city centre or to Temple Meads to catch a train and have everything you need in close proximity is the way that people now want to live. “While others are planning where they might put their 15 Minute Neighbourhoods, as usual Bristol is ahead of the game with Greenbank. The regeneration of the former factory is well under way and people are starting to move in and enjoy the area. “At the moment we already have three and four bedroom family homes completed with others nearing completion at The Chocolate Factory, along with shared-ownership homes. Unsurprisingly, given the growing popularity of Greenbank, we are already getting a lot of interest in apartments some of which are expected to be released for sale this winter. “Urban living in this century is all about being connected so we concentrated on things like broadband, good links to the cycle network and electric vehicle charging in the planning stage. “Of course the wonderful shops, cafes, bars and pubs were already in the area and they make it a great place to live. We intend to build on this by creating a commercial hub at The Chocolate Factory centred around a public square where community and convenience are at the very heart of our thinking.” For more information on Greenbank and The Chocolate Factory visit: www.chocolatefactorybristol.com
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Sponsors sought to celebrate Bristol’s hospitality heroes Sponsors and partners are being sought to help celebrate and honour the heroes of Bristol’s hotel industry after what has been an incredibly difficult period for the sector. The Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) is planning its fourth Night Of The Stars, a glittering gala to celebrate those who have gone above and beyond in their work to support the city’s hospitality sector. The celebration did not take place in 2021 because of the pandemic. But with life slowly returning to normal, the BHA is more keen than ever to recognise and honour those who have worked so hard during the pandemic. The next BHA Night of the Stars is due to take place on 10 February 2022 at the Marriott City Centre, and will see a number of honours being presented, including Team of the Year, Rising Star, Unsung Hero and a Community Spirit award. BHA Chair Raphael Herzog said: “The hospitality industry was one of the sectors hit the hardest by the impact of the pandemic which is why it’s more important than ever to celebrate and recognise those people who truly went above and beyond in the most challenging of circumstances. 42
“In order to give these heroes the celebration they deserve, we are looking for sponsors for our annual ball and awards. “Partnering with us will provide you with a platform to showcase your own brand to the hospitality industry, which makes a significant contribution to Bristol’s economy every year. “It will ensure that your business is at the forefront of the hearts and minds of those businesses operating in the sector. “You will gain access to key decision makers in the industry, showcasing you as a leader among your competitors and providing you with an opportunity to develop and nurture your partnerships. “More than ever, after the last 18 months of significant disruption due to the pandemic, the hospitality industry needs support in order for us to reward the stars of our sector. “We would very much welcome the opportunity to discuss the various sponsorship opportunities available, and to tell you how a partnership with us can work for your business.”
The eight headline sponsors will each receive 10 VIP tickets to the glittering gala itself and there is a large number of other benefits for headline and award sponsors. Mr Herzog added: “As an event partner, we will develop a bespoke package appropriate for your business and brand, and you will be profiled as a partner to the awards. “This is a positive opportunity for businesses and sponsors to give a huge vote of confidence to the hospitality industry, which makes a significant contribution to the local economy every year.” Anyone interested in finding out more about the opportunities available should email info@bristol-hoteliers.co.uk
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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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Aimee Palmer announced as ambassador for Jessie May
Jessie May is delighted to announce that Bristol City midfielder Aimee Palmer is to become an ambassador for the charity. Jessie May is a hospice at home care charity that provides specialist palliative and respite care to terminally ill children, and their families, across the South West. The English footballer was keen to find a local charity to lend her support to. After seeing the work Jessie May do with families across the region, Aimee felt eager to lend her support, “Being a professional sportsperson means that I have a platform for helping others. The opportunity to work with Jessie May and support their incredible work is an honour and a privilege. I look forward to getting to know the team and helping them to raise the profile of their charity” Clare Pearce, Director of Funding Development at Jessie May comments, “We are delighted to that Aimee is keen to become an ambassador for Jessie May. Having an ambassador with such a large fan base is an incredible opportunity for us to raise awareness and vital funds. We look forward to forming a great partnership” https://www.jessiemay.org.uk/ 46
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