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4. Bristol Sounds 2022 headliners 6. Brand new Aardman Arts trail in Bedminster 8. Whats on this week 10. Finzels Reach and Temple Quay 12..West Country Christmas Get Away 16. Apple minced pies 18. Whats on at the movies 20. Bristol Libraries joins forces 22. £100,000 refurbishment 26. Meals on wheels to go electric!

28. Child literacy campaign in North Somerset 30. Further funding for youth club’s 32. Must have toys this Christmas 34. EV charging points by law 42. Surviving Winter 44. All About The Cooks Support Mindful Gifting

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Bristol Sounds 2022 announces first three headliners Following a two-year hiatus, Bristol Sounds has announced its emotional return to the city’s much-loved harbourside. Today, organisers have revealed a spectacular first wave line-up, with headliners Noel Gallagher’s High-Flying Birds, Jungle and First Aid Kit all confirmed.

Bringing a diverse bill of live music to the heart of the city, the open-air summer concert series will take place from Wednesday 22nd - Sunday 26th June2022, with tickets on sale this Friday.

Event promoter Conal Dodds of Crosstown Concerts said: “We’re proud to announce the first acts from our strongest line-up yet for Bristol Sounds 2022. After a long period without live music, the 2022 event marks a new and exciting rebirth for our harbourside series. We're putting together a bill that represents the city's diverse musical tastes and heritage and bringing some great names to play in one of our best locations with the backdrop of Bristol's harbour. There are further great artists to be announced and we look forward to our best ever run of shows in Bristol! ”

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Following an epic headline set at The Downs, Bristol in 2018, firm festival favourites Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will top the bill on Wednesday 22nd June. Bristol Sounds 2022 is confirmed as one of Noel Gallagher’s only UK performances for next year.

Supporting will be Australian hi tempo dance outfit Confidence Man. Assured to get Bristol dancing, British electronic duo, Jungle will headline on Saturday 25th June. Their new album ‘Loving In Stereo’, is a dynamic disco record for the post social distancing age, with a dancefloor-igniting celebration of all the things that make music irresistibly fun. The show with be the first time Bristol Sounds has had an all-afternoon event, with gates opening at 2pm and a full supporting bill still to be announced.

Sunday 26th June welcomes Swedish Soderberg sisters First Aid Kit, headlining their biggest ever show in the south west.

Johanna and Klara will return with a new album in 2022. Special guest will be breakthrough artist and BBC Radio 6 Music favourite Katy J Pearson. The Bristol singer’s popularity has soared over the last 12 months, following the release of her critically-acclaimed debut album, ‘Return’.

Tickets will go on sale at 9am on Friday November 26th 2021 at www.seetickets. com.

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Brand new Aardman Arts trail in Bedminster

Brand new art trail comes to Bedminster just in time for Christmas.

Painting began on the 8th of November where Alex created 11 murals in Bedminster, finally completing the trail on the 23rd. You will Netflix, Aardman and Upfest have partnered instantly recognise the whimsical to bring a very special Christmas mural trail to characters from the ‘purrfectly villainous Cat’ the streets of Bristol, to celebrate the launch to Robin Robin herself as you explore through of Aardman’s new animated short Robin the streets to get a glimpse of them all. You Robin. can start the trail on North Street at McColl’s Newsagents and end up at the Rope Walk on One of Bristol’s most celebrated street artists, Bedminster Parade, paying particular Alex Lucas, was hand selected by Aardman’s attention to the Upfest Gallery, Rhubarb Dan Ojari and Mikey Please to recreate the Jumble, Toyville, Viva La Mexican, The film’s characters in her own, unique style.

Emporium and more along the way.

They said this: “It’s been important to us to acknowledge the local craft and creative community within Bristol so what is more fitting to the city than a mural trail.”

Bristol has always been a city of creativity and community, and this new arts trail is another perfect example of this. With the release of Robin Robin coming to Netflix tomorrow, there’s no better time to head to Bedminster and check out the new paint.

When you’re out trailing the murals, make sure you’re tagging @Aardman, @lucas_antics, @Netflix and @Upfest and use #RobinRobinBristol

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Whats on this week Angie Belcher’s Comedy Depot

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Date: Fri 26th Nov Description: The Comedy Depot returns with headliner Hannah Brackenbury in November...

Award-winning musical comedy performer Hannah Brackenbury has been tickling the funny bones of Brighton audiences for over a decade. Full bar and doors 7.30pm, comedy starts 8pm, no under 18s

Date: Sun 28th Nov Description: We are pleased to be joining cultural attractions worldwide on 28 November 2021 to celebrate Museum Shop Sunday. What you can expect on the day: Spend £30 in store and receive 15% off your total order 3 for 2 on wrapping paper -6 O’clock Gin will be coming along and handing out gin tasters from their range. They will also have products for you to buy (included in the 15% off promotion!) Please note, you do not need tickets to visit Brunel’s SS Great Britain Shop

Venue: Bishopsworth Rd, Bristol, BS13 7JW North Bristol Arts Trail: Venue 51 Date: Sat 27th Nov Description: Come and visit Venue 51 of the North Bristol Arts Trail to see the work of 10 talented artists. We are open from 10am to 6pm on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th November 2021. You can browse, chat to artists and there will be lots of work available to buy, including paintings, ceramics, prints, photographs, jewellery, and cards. We also have refreshments and live music. Free admission. Find out more at: www.northbristolartsists.co.uk Venue: Horfield Baptist Church, 279 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NY Clifton Club Christmas Fair Date: Sat 27th Nov Description: Please join us for a day of festivities, unique gifts, mince pies and much more in the beautiful setting of The Clifton Club Venue: 22 The Mall, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4DS Christmas Craft Market Date: Sat 27th Nov Description: Festive family fun day out. Lots of shopping at the many stalls from local crafters, artists and traders. Live entertainment, food & drink and lots for the kids to do. Please come and help the PTA raise money for the students and support our local stallholders.

Website: http://www.friendsofwia.wixsite.com/ website/ Venue: High St, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1JL 8

Venue: Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Rd, Bristol BS1 6TY Live Stand Up Comedy Night at The Gryphon Date: Sun 28th Nov Description: The Gryphon and Stone Circle Comedy presents..

A Night of stand up featuring..

Phil Cooper Chris Chopping Lorna Prichard Simon Emanuel Tickets available via Fatsoma Venue: The Gryphon 41 Colston Strret Bristol The creative cluster pop-up Christmas market Date: Sun 28th Nov Description: a collection of affordable, high quality products. From a variety of local artisan makers Free parking-free entry-under cover Venue; The Pear Orchard, Middle Ln, Kingston Seymour BS21 6XW Estate of the Arts Winter Fair Date: Sun 28th Nov Description: Jewellery for sale at this fabulous winter fair hosted by Estate of the Arts.

I’m sharing a stall with the fabulous Elizabeth Ballon who will be selling her amazing hand woven fabric creations, take a look at her website https://eballondesign.square.site/ to see the beautiful things she makes Venue: Estate of the arts South Liberty Ln, Bristol BS3 2SG

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Date: Tue 30th Nov Description: We’re back for more nights of great food and top comedy in The Old Market Assembly Bar! For the special price of £25, you get a fantastic night of comedy plus your choice of one of TOMA’s hand-stretched pizzas and a pint of beer/cider or glass of wine!

The show starts at 8pm and pizzas will be served beforehand.

Date: Wed 1st Dec Description: A winter adventure specially designed for audiences aged 6 months to 4 years and their families.

The egg and Travelling Light present Snow Mouse After a sold out run at Yate Library in 2019, Snow Mouse is back! Join Snow Mouse on an enchanting adventure and discover the magic of Christmas again.

Venue: The Old Market Assembly, 25 West Street Old Market Bristol

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Matilda JR Date: Wed 1st Dec Description: Our Level 3 Musical Theatre Students proudly present Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR. This specially adapted production, based on the hit West End and Broadway musical, will take you through the magical and moving world of Matilda with a book by Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.

Venue: WISE Campus, New Rd, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8LP

Winter Warmers: Interstellar Circus Drag Disco Cabaret Date: Thursday 2nd Dec Description: Arts Mansion presents: Winter Warmers, Festive Evening Entertainment at Ashton Court Mansion featuring wide ranging eclectic acts to help you shake off the winter blues and keep you warm this winter.

On thursday 2nd December the Arts Mansion is delighted to present the Interstellar Circus Venue: Ashton Court Estate, Bristol BS41 9JN

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Redcliffe and Temple BID will launch it’s first Christmas market this November, bringing local producers, handcrafted gifts, an entertainment to Finzels Reach and Temple Quay.

The crafters will include Mooke Handmade with their organic natural skincare and soy wax candles, SkyxFyre with her beautiful ink prints and Gills Barrow bringing her festive wreaths and flower arrangements.

Taking place on 25th, 26th and 27th November 2021, and curated by Sophie Bowden Events, the market will move between Finzels Reach and Temple Quay. Each will feature over 20 local craft and gift stalls, street food vendors and a festive bar serving mulled wine.

Steve Bluff, Head of Redcliffe and Temple Business Improvement District (BID) says;

Finzels Reach will feature a host of local producers including Espensen Spirit, Two Belly and Left Handed Giant on Thursday 25th and Saturday 27th November, from 11am to 6pm. Pick up handmade gifts from local crafters such as natural gemstone jewellery from Birdsmith Jewellery, linocut prints from Harriet Rose Art, unique accessories from W;EAR by Woo, or a macrame plant pot from Wild Wood Designs. Live music will provide a festive soundtrack from local talent.

Temple Quay’s Friday market will take place on 26th November from 11am to 6pm. Ceylon and Beyond will bring a taste of Sri Lanka to the market alongside delicious Persian kebabs from Open Sesame, sweet and smoky short ribs from Big Nath’s BBQ and locally grown produce cooked up by Bristol's last working farm Yew Tree Farm.

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“This will be our first Christmas since the inception of the BID and we’re delighted to be bringing some festive cheer to these lovely spots. The markets will be a great place to head out for lunch with colleagues, grab a festive team drink after work or to visit somewhere different in the city to buy your Christmas presents.

“We are showcasing a number of Bristol craftspeople and traders and celebrating the incredible talent we have locally for sustainable and one-off gift producers.”

This project is being delivered with funding from the European Regional Development Fund, Bristol City Council and HM Government’s Welcome Back Fund to support the safe reopening and recovery of the High Streets following COVID-19 restrictions. `For more information and the latest trader listings head to https://www.redcliffeandtemplebid.co.uk/news/finzels-reach-templequay-christmas-markets/ or follow the BID on Instagram.

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WEST COUNTRY CHRISTMAS GET AWAY Thousands of West Country people are planning to spend Christmas away from their homes after 18 months of restrictions and lockdowns, a leading West Country-based coach tour operator said today.

Bakers Dolphin, based in Weston-super-Mare are taking holidaymakers from their door to Scotland, Northumbria, Cambridge, Cornwall and around 30 other destinations to spend Christmas in luxury this year.

Sales & Marketing Director Amanda Harrington said: “We are experiencing unprecedented demand from people who want to get away for Christmas and New Year. After the restrictions over the past 18-months more families and friends wish to celebrate the festive season with a trip.

“We have received bookings from people from Bristol right along the M5 corridor to Cornwall. There is no shortage of choice as we have been able to add 30 new tours to cope with the demand this year.

“Our Gold Coach luxury tours are proving the most popular as people want to spend a bit more and have some luxury.

“Bookings are strong for a wonderful seven-day holiday to Fort William that started on 22 December.

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This includes a trip to Fort Augustus with spectacular views across Loch Ness, walks to the historic ruins of Old Inverlochy Castle, ballroom dancing, a delicious three-course dinner followed by Christmas Midnight Service, and a visit to Spean Bridge and the Commando Memorial.

“The lockdowns were difficult for most people which perhaps explains why many wish to exercise their newfound freedom and travel around the UK this year.

“We want to offer the best value holidays so there are no hidden costs, we guarantee absolutely no surcharges. All meals and excursions are included in the cost of the tour. For trips of four days or more we pick people up from their own home, so the festive break starts and ends on their doorstep.” Details of Bakers Dolphin Festive Breaks can be found on www.bakersdolphin. com or by requesting a brochure by calling 01934 415 000.

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History of the mince pie

By Peter Abraham

Christmas, food is the best food. I think that goes beyond my humble opinion and is in fact, FACT! It’s full of stodgy, warm, sugary, cosy goodness that’s incredibly bad for your body but tremendously good for your soul.

My favourite Yuletide morsel has to be the humble mince pie. I never used to like them I’ll be honest. I did find them a bit too rich.

But now I can’t get enough of them. (I blame the butcher in Marshfield). But where did it all begin for this sweet and savoury snack?

During Stuart and Georgian times, in the UK mince pies where a status symbol. Rich aristocrats gorged on the delights and liked to show off their wealth by having an assortment of differently shaped pies to impress their noble friends. Having different pies meant that you where mdisgustingly rich and you could afford the best pastry cooks in the land.

Well, mince pies like Christmas puddings where originally filled with meat! Lamb, was the main contender rather than dried fruit, nuts and spices that you find in them today.

Their shape comes from what bakers thought the manger looked like that Jesus slept in.

(Don’t worry this isn’t a sermon I promise you!). The tops of the pies represented the swaddling clothing that he was wrapped in.

Sometimes the more adventurous and skilled baker fashioned an edible effigy of the infant Christ to complete the design.

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A custom from the Middle Ages says, that if you eat a mince pie every day from Christmas to Twelfth Night you will have happiness for the next year. I beg to differ.

I argue that you will either end up with diabetes, incredibly fat or even dead! As always dear reader, everything in moderation. However, that rule usually goes out the window in my house during Christmas time.

I think it’s the one time of year when we can dispense with the dietary platitudes and throw caution to the wind and enjoy ourselves. It’s only once a year so why not make it a good one?

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Apple mince pies

Ingredients

Method

115g Unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing

Add the sugar, egg yolks and satsuma juice and mix together

2 Apples, cored and grated 75g Fresh cranberries 411g Jar mincemeat 225g Plain flour 1 tbsp Caster sugar 2 Egg yolks Juice of 1 satsuma Semi skimmed milk, for brushing Icing sugar, for dusting Vegetarian

Method

Preheat the oven to 190°C/fan 170°C/ Gas 5 Grease a 12 hole tart tin Make the filling by mixing together the apple, cranberries and mincemeat To make the pastry: Cut the butter into small pieces and, in a large bowl, rub it into the flour until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs

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Roll the pastry into a ball and divide into quarters Roll out one piece, cut out 8 circles, just big enough to line the tins Repeat with another quarter to make 16 circles Roll out the next two quarters one at a time, and cut 8 stars out of each, about the same size as the tart tin holes Cooking in 2 batches, add the pastry circles to the tin, spoon in some filling and top with the stars Brush with milk and bake for 15 mins until the pastry is cooked and golden Leave to cool slightly, then dust with icing sugar

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EVENT CINEMA Cinemas are no longer being used just to show the latest movie blockbuster. Here at Scott Cinemas we are bringing a range of cultural productions to the ‘Big Screen’ such as Opera, Sporting Events, Theatre Plays, Musical Productions, Ballets, Music Entertainment, Comedy Shows, Childrens’ Programming and Documentaries. We are in association with Trafalgar Releasing, More2Screen, Cinema Live, Munro and dCinex.

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WHATS ON AT YOUR LOCAL CINEMA House of Gucci is inspired by the shocking true story of the family empire behind the Italian fashion house of Gucci.

Spanning three decades of love, betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately murder, we see what a name means, what it’s worth, and how far a family will go for control.impossible and impact the world.

Don’t miss Anything Goes, ‘the show of the year’ (5 Stars - The Telegraph) and a ‘fizzing tonic for our times’ (5 Stars - The Guardian) when it sails into cinemas nationwide. Filmed live at the Barbican in London, this new 5-star production of the classic musical comedy features an all-star cast led by renowned Broadway royalty Sutton Foster as Reno Sweeney, alongside Robert Lindsay (My Family), Felicity Kendal (The Good Life) and Gary Wilmot (Chicago). A heart-warming romance with spectacular dance routines and some of theatre’s most memorable songs, Anything Goes is ‘a joyously shipshape revival’ (5 Stars The Observer).

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Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto,” is the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The all-new original film features the voice of Stephanie Beatriz as Mirabel, an ordinary 15-year-old who’s struggling to find her place in her family. “Mirabel is a really funny, loving character who also deeply yearns for something more,” says Beatriz.

“She’s also not afraid to stand up for what she knows is right—something I love and relate to very much.”

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A centre set up to support new businesses has been launched at Bristol’s Central Library.

The Business and Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC), officially opened by Mayor Marvin Rees, will help people from all walks of life to start and grow a small business with free resources, confidential one-to-one support, advice clinics and workshops. It is part of the British Library’s growing national network of over 100 regional and local library-based Business and IP Centres across the UK.

“We know that Bristol is full of people with great ideas, and we want to help turn those ideas into a reality.

Following an injection of funding last year to expand the network, Bristol City Council has been allocated almost £500,000 to establish a regional Business and IP Centre at Bristol Central Library, with three smaller local centres at branch libraries (Southmead, Junction 3 and Knowle library) to follow in 2022.

“I am really excited that Bristol had become a part of this network, and I cannot wait to see what businesses are created.”

The grant has funded specialist staff, building refurbishment and equipment, and access to thousands of pounds worth of specialised business and market-research resources, databases and reports.

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Councillor Ellie King, Cabinet Member with • responsibility for libraries, said: “Business and IP Centres can open up the path to entrepreneurship for anyone with a business

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“The centre will be working in partnership with local business leaders and entrepreneurs to provide the best possible source of information and support to help get a small business off the ground and allow it to flourish.

The BIPC network has a notably strong track record of supporting people from all walks of life to start, protect and grow a successful business. In just three years it has:

Consistently, over half of those who use a BIPC to set up a business are women and a third are from under-represented ethnic backgrounds – more than triple the national averages for business ownership in the UK. While each centre, including BIPC Bristol, is equipped with a core set of resources, such as up-to-date market research and business databases provided by the British Library, they are brought to life by a tailored and highly individual programme of events, workshops and one-to-ones, delivered in collaboration with local business leaders, role model entrepreneurs and community partners.

Liz Jolly, Chief Librarian at the British Library, says: “At their heart, libraries are trusted spaces with professional staff who have a mission to connect people with information. From Glasgow to Brighton, our BIPC Network harnesses the power of libraries, bringing in expertise from the local community to help people from all walks of life turn an idea into a successful business.

“We’re delighted to mark this next chapter in the network’s journey, growing from 14 to over 100 new regional and local centres across England, with a longer term ambition to expand across the UK. Our mission is to put business support in every library, but we’re also learning lessons from the past year, by making sure more and more of our business and IP workshops, events and 1-1s are open to everyone online.”

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Bristol hotel unveils glittering new ballroom A Bristol hotel has unveiled its glittering new ballroom following a £100,000 refurbishment and extension.

The project means the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre has become only the third residential venue in the city to be able to accommodate more than 300 delegates for a conference.

The completion of the work, which took around five weeks, was marked by a visit from Mrs Peaches Golding OBE CStJ, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for Bristol, who gave her seal of approval to the new ballroom.

Mrs Golding said: “The splendid accommodation provided by the new ballroom will attract commercial, tourist and social use from the city and beyond.

“It’s ideally situated in the heart of the city but within easy reach of Bristol Temple Meads railway station, Bristol International Airport and commuters using the M4 and M5 motorways.

The hotel’s General Manager, Imran Ali, said: “The new ballroom ended up a little bigger than we originally expected, as other opportunities for creating some more room emerged as the work started.

“We now have an amazing facility that can accommodate around 340 people in cabaret-style and can seat 450 guests theatre-style.

“The refurbishment project went very well and was actually completed slightly ahead of schedule.

“We’ve already hosted our first wedding and a successful networking event for Redcliffe and Temple BID and received some very positive feedback about our refurbishments.

“After the lockdowns and challenges posed by the pandemic, a well-defined path to recovery lies ahead, and we’re building our business back stronger than ever.

“We’re very proud of our new facilities which we believe will be of great benefit to Bristol.”

“I am thrilled that the ownership team has made this investment in our city, as the hotel is good for Bristol and Bristol is good for DoubleTree by Hilton.

As well as increasing the capacity of the room, windows were added to provide natural daylight, and energy-efficient IT and electrical upgrades were added.

“Now conferences and groups of more than 300 people and more have another premium-quality venue to meet their dining and meeting needs, as well as their IT and accommodation requirements.”

“We know that the city receives a good volume of enquiries for venues with the kind of capacities that we are now able to accommodate.

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“We’ve had an extremely busy past few months, which has been great, but the corporate business has been softer so far.

“But as that starts to pick up again postpandemic, this significant investment in our hotel will put us in the perfect position to be able to attract that corporate business.”

The 206-bedroom DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre is managed by Focus Hotels Management.

Lynn Hood, Chief Operating Officer of Focus Hotels, said: “Like many businesses in the hospitality sector, the past 18 months has been very challenging.

“But since the easing of lockdown restrictions, we’ve been enjoying a very positive recovery in the conference market, which has been extremely encouraging, as this makes a significant contribution to the financial stability of hotels.

“This investment at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre further reinforces the growing confidence in the sector and is another positive indication that we are on the road to recovery.

“The new ballroom is not only a huge asset to the hotel but will also benefit the whole city because of the kind of events it will now be able to host.”

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FLOWERS HILL DEVELOPMENT AND WAR MEMORIAL Brislington West survey:

Flowers Hill development update:

We are currently delivering our 2021 survey to thousands of households across Brislington West. Your views really matter to us. We stood to be your local councillors because we want to fight for the issues that matter most to you. Please spend a few minutes completing the survey and returning it using the free post address and envelope supplied. If you prefer, you can complete the survey online: www. bristollibdems.org/residents-survey-BRW

The planning application to develop Flowers Hill for housing is due to be heard at planning committee next month. The scheme, on the old DWP site, will deliver 160 residential units, safeguard the listed War Ro oms - hopefully for future community use and provide a pedestrian access link from Bath Road to Hungerford Road. More details on the Flowers Hill Facebook group we set up last year: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/487689002398624/

Brislington War Memorial update: We have now removed the knitted poppies from the war memorial and will be storing them safely in order to be used again next year. We have also tied several poppy wreaths to the railings to prevent them from blowing away.

Supported bus consultation: Several local bus routes are supported by the West of England Combined Authority, which provides money to make them viable.

These include the 513, 514 and Brislington Park and Ride service. Local residents may be interested in completing a WECA consultation on the future of these supported routes.

The consultation closes on 28th November: https://consultation.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/ infrastructure/west-of-england-supported-busservices-survey/ 24

Photography exhibition: We heartily recommend the Food Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Royal Photographic Society at the Paintworks. This free exhibition runs until 12 December and features short videos and amazing photographs from around the world.

Grants to boost vacant commercial property use in Bristol: A new grant scheme offering businesses and organisations up to £10,000 to bring vacant buildings back into permanent or temporary use has been launched as part of fresh support for Bristol’s economic recovery.

The £1.3 million initiative, funded by the city council, will focus on encouraging new types of businesses, including creative and cultural activities, services and community uses into the city centre and high streets across Bristol. Open to applications from new or expanding small or micro-sized businesses, charities, community, voluntary or social enterprises, the scheme aims to offer support to boost customer footfall, create new jobs and improve the sustainability of businesses. The vacant commercial property grant scheme forms part of the wider City Centre and High Streets Recovery and Renewal programme, which has received funding from the West of England Combined Authority’s Love our High Street project.

To apply for a grant, the business or organisation must be looking to lease or rent currently vacant commercial premises located within Bristol city centre or one of the 47 high streets, with consideration given to properties located just outside these areas as long as they are in very close proximity to them. The grant can be used to cover a wide range of activity from building works, improvements and modifications to new equipment, shop fittings and display units. Applicants will be encouraged to demonstrate how their business will benefit the high street and Bristol citizens, by adding diversity to the area, employing local people or people from under-represented groups, adopting the real Living Wage, improving disabled access and facilities and demonstrating a clear commitment to sustainability through choice of materials, transport and energy. Visit the council’s Vacant Commercial Property Grant page on the website for further information, to download the full guidance notes and to apply. The council will be holding a series of webinars to talk through the vacant commercial property grant scheme. Visit the webpage or sign up to the business newsletter to find dates: www.bristol.gov.uk/businessnewsletter.

Youth Zone consultation: The consultation on the proposed South Bristol Youth Zone is now open and will run until Sunday 2 January 2022. The council is keen to hear what you think about the proposals.

The proposed South Bristol Youth Zone is a collaboration with delivery partners OnSide, and local charity and provider, Youth Moves.

Youth Zones can be found across the UK and are affordable, high quality spaces for children and young people aged 8 to 19, or under 25 for those with a special educational needs and disability (SEND). An initial public engagement from 3 September to 17 October 2021 demonstrated strong support for the goals of the Youth Zone in Bristol. Following this engagement, the council is now asking for feedback on the proposed South Bristol Youth Zone. The responses from the consultation, the pre-planning application consultation, and technical work will be included in a Full Business Case (The FBC) in spring 2022. You can find out more about the South Bristol Youth Zone and tell us what you think here: http:// www.bristol.gov.uk/youthzoneconsultation Hundreds of Brislington West residents have signed up to receive our monthly newsletter via email. You can register using this link: http://www.bristollibdems.org/efocus.

By Jos Clark, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.jos.clark@ bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 370429 & Andrew Varney, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr. andrew.varney@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 183381

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Meals on wheels to go electric!

Bristol’s meals on wheels team has agreed a deal that will see electric vehicles replace older diesel vans on the daily rounds. The service provides over 100,000 lunchtime meals a year and the drivers also check in on vulnerable residents to ensure they have what they need.

Councillor Helen Holland, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Integrated Care System, said: “We are delighted to welcome these new vehicles into our fleet to continue the service’s vital work of supporting vulnerable residents, safe in the knowledge they’re also doing their bit for the climate. Tackling the twin challenges of climate and ecological emergencies means everyone playing their part which is why services across the council are scrutinising every aspect of their work to find ways in which they can reduce their carbon footprint.

“For several years we have wanted to upgrade to electric vans but until relatively recently the technology had not been available to be confident in what was out there. We know that battery life is a key factor in switching to electric vehicles, but in the case of these vans, the battery also needs to power ovens to keep meals warm, and a refrigeration unit to keep cold and frozen foods fresh.

“I applaud the efforts of the Community Meals team and colleagues in Fleet Services for their work to identify the technology and negotiate the necessary deal to ensure these specialist efficient vehicles are also equipped with ovens powered by electricity for the first time.”

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The new vehicles will cover routes across Central Bristol and will join the Community Meals service fleet in the coming few weeks.

As charging infrastructure improves, the number of electric vehicles delivering community meals will increase. The new meals on wheels fleet will give a considerable saving in nitrogen oxide emissions, a contributor to air pollution from the burning of fuels in vehicle engines, and therefore help improve air quality within our city.

Councillor Nicola Beech, Cabinet Member for Climate, Ecology, Waste and Energy, said: “The introduction of these new electric vehicles is another step for the council to meet its climate commitments and follows our recent decisions to expand our heat networks, retrofit homes with energy and heat saving measures and investing in renewable energy supplies. As well as working in partnership with others in the city we are looking internally across our organisations to identify the measures we need to take that will contribute towards developing a carbon neutral, climate resilient Bristol by 2030.”

To find out more about Bristol Community Meals and arrange a hot meal delivery for you or someone you know, visit Bristol Community Meals webpage, call 0117 903 1520 or 0117 903 1522 Monday to Sunday 9am to 3pm, or email community.meals@bristol. gov.uk

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Child literacy campaign takes to the high street A literacy campaign aimed at improving the language skills of under five-year-olds has taken to the high street.

The Poetry Basket project is an exciting initiative launched late last year by the early years team at North Somerset Council in partnership with the scheme’s creators, MakeBelieveArts.

The poems were initially shared with nurseries and children’s centres, where they were well received. The next stage is to get the project out into the community and make the poems visible to more people.

The Sovereign Centre in Weston is leading the way by displaying poems around the building and children from Little Angels nursery visited last week.

The project aims to keep children focused on their language, learning and development in a The early years team are now particularly fun, but effective way. keen to see businesses and households put the poems in their windows – a suggestion While presented as a fun activity, the Poetry that has already been taken up by some Basket has been introduced on the back of cafes and restaurants around Weston with research that shows that literacy levels are Clevedon and Nailsea set to follow. falling in pre school children. In a joint survey by the National Literacy Trust and the NaCllr Catherine Gibbons, North Somerset tional Association of Head Teachers, almost Council's executive member with responsithree-quarters of heads polled felt young bility for children and young people said: "It’s children’s speaking and listening skills had never too early to introduce children to poetry. deteriorated in the past five years.

With the help of a project like this, our children can begin to feel the magic of words Under The Poetry Basket scheme, children in and poems, and go on to enjoy and even participating early years settings (childmindwrite their own poetry as they grow up. ers, pre-schools, and reception classes) learn a number of new poems across the year. A By displaying the poems in the local fresh poem from the list is made available community, families can help little ones each month for children, their carers and develop their language skills and connect with family members to spot, learn and say them through rhymes and repetition while out together out in the community. for a walk or bike ride."

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Further funding keeps Youth Club's Wheels turning

Sovereign and Clarion housing associations have awarded Young Bristol £10k to engage with young people in Brislington

Sovereign Housing Association has expanded funding for the Young Bristol ‘Youth Club on Wheels’, to deliver their ‘Community Ambassador Programmes’ (CAP) to a new housing development in Brislington, Bristol.

The housing association awarded an additional £5,000 through the #iWillFund to support CAP, with Clarion Futures, the charitable foundation of the Clarion Housing Group matching this with a further £5,000.

Young Bristol has worked in partnership with Sovereign and Clarion Futures since June 2020, delivering Community Ambassadors and Mini Community Ambassadors Programmes in communities in South Bristol.

The new Brislington-based Community Ambassadors programme, which launched on 18 October, will see Young Bristol’s Youth Club on Wheels work with young people aged 11 – 25 and their families over the next 12 months at the Lynwood Park development.

The programme is designed to build positive links between young people and residents, support young people to organise meaningful social action projects, and to enable youth voices to speak up on the topics that really matter to them.

Lucy Saunders, Young Bristol’s Development and Fundraising Manager, said: “Despite the challenges and restrictions of the pandemic over the last year, initial programmes had a huge positive influence on the young people that were supported in Whitchurch, Hengrove and Brislington, with 42 young people developing and delivering social action projects to make a difference in their local communities.

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“These included litter-picking, planting community beds on their housing estates, tidying up street signs to improve the look of their area, and creating tokens of goodwill to deliver to elderly members during lockdown.”

Shea Stew, Youth Club on Wheels Provision Lead said: "I can safely say that I am really excited about the new Community Ambassadors Programme at Lynwood Park. At our first face-to-face session we got to site and engaged with a group of lovely young people straight away. They gave us ideas about all the things they would like to do in the area, and they were like sponges – wanting to learn and engage, it was fantastic! You know a project is going to be awesome when the young people lead the initial ideas.”

Daisy Mummery, Community Development Officer, Sovereign said: “It’s great that the scheme is running for another year, at Lynwood Park this time, where many people live in Sovereign homes.

“After the success of last year, we know that leading on a social action project gives a positive goal for young people to aim for, encourages young people to take responsibility for their actions, and acknowledges the important role they play in community life. I’m really looking forward to seeing the outcomes of this new programme over the next 12 months.“ You can find out more about our Youth Club on Wheels provision in and around Bristol.

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New homes will soon need to have EV charging points by law From next year, the prime minister has announced homes and buildings in England will be required by law to install electric vehicle charging points.

The government said the move will see up to 145,000 charging points installed across the country each year.

It will be the young people of today, who can see the consequences of climate change and will be demanding better from us."

But Labour said the announcement does not address the "appalling" geographical divide in available charging points.

New-build supermarkets, workplaces and buildings undergoing major renovations will also come under the new law.

"London and the South East have more public car charging points than the rest of England and Wales combined. Yet there is nothing here to help address this.

The move comes as England aims to switch to electric cars, with new petrol and diesel cars sales banned from 2030.

"Nor is there help so lower and middle income families can afford electric vehicles or the investment required to build the gigafactories we need," Labour said.

Announcing the new laws at the Confederation of British Industry's conference on Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the United Kingdom was going to "radically" change it\s cars, trucks, buses and other modes of transport.

"The force driving that change won't be government, it won't even be business...it will be the consumer.

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The government said the new laws will "make it as easy as refuelling a petrol or diesel car today".

It said "simpler ways to pay" to charge vehicles through contactless payments would also be introduced at "all new fast and rapid charge points".

We currently has about 25,000 charging points in the UK, but the Competition and Markets Authority has said it could need 10 times as many before 2030.

The switch to electric vehicles is part of the UK's strategy to hit climate targets, with cars and taxis accounting for 16% of UK emissions in 2019.

Several major car manufacturers, such as Jaguar and Volvo plan to go all electric from 2025 and 2030 and Ford said in an online statement all vehicles sold in Europe will be electric by 2030.

However, there was four of the world's biggest carmakers, Volkswagen, Toyota, Renault-Nissan and Hyundai-Kia failed to sign a COP 26 summit pledge to only sell zero emissions cars and vans by 2035.

UK electric car sales are growing, with about 10% of cars sold in 2020 being electric, up from 2.5% in 2018.

But concerns have been raised about the lack of charging infrastructure. The Policy Exchange think tank has warned the rollout of charging points has fallen behind and said there is a risk of “charging blackspots” in small towns and rural areas unless it speeds up.

MPs on the Transport Select Committee have also said online that people must be protected from excessive pricing for public electric car charging, with home charging being much cheaper.

Mike Childs, Friends of the Earth’s head of policy, welcomed the government’s announcement, adding that electric vehicles had a “significant role to play in building a zero-carbon future”.

“New housing should also include secure cycle storage and access to high quality public transport, to provide real alternatives to driving and help cut congestion,” Mr Childs added.

Along with its announcement on charging points, the government also confirmed almost £10m will fund a new hydrogen project at the UK’s largest onshore windfarm near Glasgow.

The cash injection will help the Whitelee green hydrogen project develop the UK’s largest electrolyser, a system which converts water into hydrogen gas as a way to store energy and supply local transport providers with zero-carbon fuel.

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Westerleigh Crematorium makes donation to volunteer-run baby-loss charity The Bristol branch of a national stillbirth and neonatal death charity has received a £3,000 donation towards its vital work from Westerleigh Cemetery & Crematorium.

Hilary Sturgeon, Bristol Sands Treasurer, said: “This donation is greatly appreciated.

We run on a completely voluntary basis and try to meet the core aims in our area.

With the consent of families, metals recovered “We support anyone who has been affected during cremation are recycled and any money by the loss of a baby, whether recently or raised is used to support local worthy causes. long ago, whether before, during or soon after birth.

Bristol Sands was chosen as the latest “The volunteers at Bristol Sands have all recipient for a donation from Westerleigh suffered the tragic loss of a much-loved baby, Cemetery & Crematorium in the aftermath so we know how it feels; the grief, the isolaof Baby Loss Awareness Week, which took tion, the intense emotions. place in October.

Westerleigh Crematorium is part of Westerleigh Group, the UK’s largest independent owner and operator of crematoria and cemeteries, with 35 sites in England, Scotland and Wales, all set within beautifully-landscaped gardens of remembrance which provide pleasant, peaceful places for people to visit and reflect.

Each of Westerleigh Group’s crematoria gets to choose which local organisations to donate money to from its metal recycling scheme.

Shaun Chapman-Young, Site Manager of Westerleigh Cemetery & Crematorium, said: “The loss of any loved one is a difficult and distressing time for those they leave behind, but the loss of a baby can be particularly heart-breaking.

“Organisations like Bristol Sands do vital work to support those families and it is an honour for us to be able to provide the charity with this donation.”

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“No one but another bereaved parent can truly understand the feelings of loss and despair, which is why the support we offer is so important to all the bereaved parents who we talk to and meet.

“We provide emotional support, remembrance events and memory making events as well as funding training for hospitals and specific projects such as refurbishments of rooms used by bereaved parents.

“Once again, many thanks for your donation which will help us continue to support anyone who needs us following the loss of a baby.”

Shaun added: “We welcome invitations for support from any local charities or organisations which work to support our communities in some way.

“Organisations which would benefit from a donation from our metal recycling fund should contact me, tell me about themselves and what they do, and we will consider their application.”

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Your Garden In December Most gardeners tend to think that everything in the garden is dormant in December. While this does tend to be the case there are still crops, plants and wildlife to protect from any winter frosts. The lawn will need to be kept clear of any remaining leaves and patio containers will need raising to avoid them sitting in the wet. The beginning of the month, however, will probably be dedicated to decorating the Christmas tree. For many people this is an essential part of their festive traditions and there’s nothing quite like a real Christmas tree to decorate a room and fill the home with that nostalgic seasonal aroma...

CHOOSING A CHRISTMAS TREE There are several types of Christmas tree to choose from and if you’ve never had one before it can be hard to decide which will be best.

Nordmann Fir - this is the top choice for real indoor Christmas trees and has excellent needle retention. The lush, glossy, rich green needles are soft and dense making it easy to decorate and the strong branches will support your lights and decorations to create a stunning display. They quite often have a wide base, making a perfect place to hide presents!

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Norway Spruce - the ‘traditional’ Christmas tree. Strong branches make for easy decorating, although the needles can tend to be fairly sharp. If you are choosing this tree it is best kept outside for as long as possible before bringing it into a cool room to help with needle retention.

Potted/pot Grown Trees Most people buy cut Christmas trees, but it is possible to buy ‘potted’ or ‘pot grown’ trees. If you want to keep your tree after Christmas to pot on or plant in the garden always ask for a pot-grown tree. Potted Christmas trees have usually been grown in the ground and then dug up and potted with a few roots.

LOOKING GOOD THIS MONTH.. MAHONIA They generally won’t last much longer than a well cared for cut tree, and usually won’t establish in the garden afterwards. Pot grown trees have been grown in the pot and so many are more likely to be successful for growing on from year to year.

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Hundreds of elderly people in the Somerset area are forced to choose between heating and eating every single winter.

This winter The Somerset Community Foundations Surviving Winter Project will see even more pensioners facing the choice of heating or eating as energy prices rise. And in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, this winter will continue to be difficult and worrying for many of our older neighbours. Many will need to stay at home to keep themselves safe, will find themselves cut off from family and friends, and will face even higher costs to heat their homes this year.

With your help, the foundation can help them stay warm, safe and well.

If you can afford to, please donate some or all of your winter fuel payment to help support those living in fuel poverty here.

Joyce’s story At 81, Joyce dreads every winter and goes without food just to make sure she’s able to keep her home heated. She told us how a Surviving Winter grant made such a difference last year and meant she didn’t need to choose between food in her cupboards or a warm home.

“Every winter I struggle to pay the increased heating bills. I dread winter. I have poor circulation, brought on by Raynaud’s Disease, and it’s just so difficult to get warm.

My fingers and toes are never warm, even in the summer. In the winter they go nearly black with the cold. I need to make sure my little two-bedroom bungalow is heated in the winter, so I go without other things instead. I won’t go out, or I cut down on food. I’ll go to the supermarket in the evenings when I know the food is sometimes reduced.

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All About The Cooks Support Mindful Gifting Bristol-based All About The Cooks https:// allaboutthecooks.co.uk/ sell real food cooked by real people. The carefully curated team of home-cooks who sell their food with the All About The Cooks platform have created a mouth-watering selection of food gifts, canapes and dishes for the festive season.

‘It’s all about Home-Cooked this Christmas.

No one wants to give and receive unwanted ‘stuff', especially now with the mindset post-covid. People place more value on authenticity, experience, and stories behind the things they own and purchase, which is exactly what we give.”

Last Christmas proved successful for the company, with popular treats including gingerbread house kits, yule logs, gift-wra pped treats and Swedish biscuit boxes. All these and more will be available again, as will a wide range of family meals and gift vouchers.

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DECEMBER HOROSCOPES Aquarius Jan 20-Feb 18 Something you have been putting aside needs to be dealt with. The sooner you do this the better things will be for you. Remember that in any situation you have a strong enough character that you will be able to deal with most things. If you have hold-ups and obstacles, check that you are not causing these yourself.

Keywords strength and endurance

Taurus Apr 20 - May 20 Looks like changes are on the way for you. It may be a new venture or career. You may be feeling a bit restless at the moment., May be time to reflect aon nd some of the things you would like to achieve.You may find people keep wanting to give you their problems, but do not let yourself get involved in gossip or conflict.

Keywords changes and reflection.

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 Meeting people is quite prominent this month, both in social and other groups and gatherings.If something needs to be said or sorted now is a good time to do it. It may be a time to reflect and for decisions.

Keywords. Gatherings and decisions

Gemini May 21 - June 20 You may be feeling that things are being held up for you, or that your vitality levels are low.

Spring is just around the corner and soon your energy and yourself will be feeling back to normal. If there is something complicated in your life at the moment, you will soon be able to unravel it and and let it go. Don’t be too hard on yourself, remember you can achieve more than you think.

Keywords. Letting go..

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 If you are involved in meetings at this time they may not run as smoothly as you would like If the situation feels difficult remember to keep calm. You may also feel time for spring cleaning, both on the physical, and emotional levels.

Keywords. Calm and clearing

Cancer June 21 - July 22 Relationships are a high point this month, as well as possible. A small refresh in the home.

If something is a bit hard going at the moment, you will find that you will have the strength and endurance to go through this with relatively plain sailing.

Keywords opportunities and relationships

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Leo July 23 - Aug 22 This month pay attention to your intuition especially in regarding to situations with other people.You may need to step back from something and try and see it from a different perspective In all situations this month try and keep calm and balanced.

Keywords. Intuition and balance

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 You may be at a point where a knew interest hobby or some kind of study is on your mind. This could lead to opportunities in many directions. Just remember anything you want to achieve may involve some kind of challenges.

Keywords challenges and opportunities.

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 Any obstacles that have been in your way look likely to be on their way out. You may have been feeling a bit stuck in your ways of late, this could well be about to change.

It may be time to think of having a break, even if it’s just for a day or so.

Keywords change and relaxation

Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 It may be that time of year to go through some paperwork and to change some things that you have been putting off. A good time now for clearing and getting rid of things you don’t need both physically and emotionally.

Try to be aware of being sensitive to other’s needs.

Keywords: Clearing and sensitivity

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 This month is just the right time to start sorting other things out you have been putting off. You may feel I need to have a revamp in your home, this may also involve a clearing for yourself emotionally. Should be a chance to get rid of all those paperwork issues too.

Keywords clearing and cleansing

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 At this time any hold-ups you have had are going to be easing. It would be good to listen more than talk at this time.Then may be things will be of value to you. Sensitivity and flexibility is something for you to be aware of this month. keywords: Listen and sensitivity

Disclaimer This zodiac is for entertainment purposes only please do not take the predictions seriously Marie take no responsibility for your actions

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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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