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4. Horoscopes 8. Whats on this week 10. Big Jeff 12. Cyclists with disabilities 14. National Boyfriend day 16. Pumpkin soup 18. Dark chocolate cheeses cake 22. Bristol Beacon 24. Out and About .

26. Flex working 28. Site manager 32. No Time To Die 42. Wriggle lunch 44. Your garden in October

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October Horoscopes Aquarius Jan 20-Feb 18 Things that have felt held up, should begin to move more freely soon. This could be projects or new ideas, that have been on your mind for a while. Relationships are also highlighted at this time from family, friendships and romance Communication is a very valid key in this area, with listening, and how and what you say.

Keywords things releasing, relationships and communication

Taurus Apr 20 - May 20 Although you have not been in the best frame of mind recently, which is understandable with strange present circumstances, as well as looking after you, be aware of others needs and try to be more sensitive when necessary. Hopefully, you will now be feeling a little more optimistic and resuming some things that were on hold . This could be a time to look round and start to sort a few things out, I kind of Autumn Spring clean.

Keywords. You time and sensitive to others. restricted

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 Any obstacles, and hold-ups should begin to diminish soon. It may help if you do some clearing, maybe in your home, and also allow some time for yourself, to allow relaxation and new ideas to come through.

Try not to overthink things, and give yourself the chance to find the balance that will keep you in great form.

Keywords. You time, clearing and balance.

Gemini May 21 - June 20 Communication is highlighted for you at this time. Be aware of others needs and sensitivities, as sometimes you can let words come out that are better held back. It may also pay to be a little more flexible in certain situations, there is a strength in being flexible and sensitive.If you find this hard to do, you it as something you can learn from.

Keywords. Communication, sensitivity and learning.

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 This may be a good time to look around your home and see what needs to be changed.

If you have had ideas and have never got round to them, maybe now would be a good time to do so. You may also find other projects that you have put off are coming to mind, try not to take everything all in one go.

Maybe sit quiet and go with your intuition as where to start first.

Keywords. Home, projects and intuition.

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Cancer June 21 - July 22 This could be a good time to do an autumn cleaning, whether it be physically or emotionally. Try and be aware of your intuition as this is high lighted for you at this time, instead of ploughing on just because something is what you would like.

Intuition is there as a very helpful thing as long as we actually listen to it.

Keywords. Autumn clearing And intuition

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Leo July 23 - Aug 22 IYou may have felt reluctant to change things, and you may find now, that you are feeling restless, and it may now be time to look for new ideas and inspirations.

Some of the ideas you have had recently maybe worth looking at to bring into fruition.

Keywords inspiration and opportunities.

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 You may find you have a moment of illumination, with a great idea. Try not to let people put you down, and to be aware of your own inner strength, and your capabilities.

Balance and looking after you, are important at this time.You may already be considering buying things for Christmas, Keywords. Looking after yourself

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 You may be feeling things are being held up, and there are obstacles stopping you from moving forward to achieve your goals.

Try not to let things stress you out, take a deep breath and give yourself a few moments to bring back some calm and balance.This should help you to avoid missing opportunities or new ideas.

Keywords balance, calm, opportunities.

Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 here seems to be a few opportunities to get together with some people in small gatherings.

You may find this will give you information, And ideas for either business or hobbies. This could be a good time for studying or research.

Keywords gathering information, Study.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 This seems to be a very good time to work with your intuition. Things that are bothering you at the moment, are likely to ease over the next few weeks, especially if you are working with your intuition.

Keywords intuition, relationships and House and Home

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 It may be an idea to step back and look at a situation, or just things in general, and see what needs to be changed.It may mean doing a clearing physically or emotionally, this will be good and allow new things, ideas to come into your life. Communication is highlighted at this time.

Keywords. Clearing, new things, and communication

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In Memoriam Bristol - making its hometown return

In Memoriam, a new touring artwork by Luke Jerram will be installed on College Green, Bristol from Friday 1st to Sunday 17th October.

The ceremonial art installation of over 100 flags, made from NHS hospital bed sheets, will form a striking display against the backdrop of City Hall and Bristol Cathedral. It has been created in memorial to losses experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic and made in tribute to the work of NHS, health and social care staff and volunteers who have given so much to so many.

In Memoriam was originally commissioned in 2020 by the Arts & Culture Programme at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) and Culture Weston. Since then, owing to the pandemic, this poignant piece of public art has toured throughout the UK and Europe, but this will be its first appearance in Bristol.

In Memoriam now returns to the artist’s hometown as a temporary memorial for people to visit and remember, as Luke Jerram explains: “It’s great to finally bring the artwork home to Bristol. This piece reflects changing moods and atmospheres according to the weather and how visitors interact with it. I hope this artwork will create a framed space and moment in time for personal and shared reflection.”

Additional support for the project is being provided by the Bristol Cathedral, which will be welcoming visitors to light a candle in memory of a lost loved one, as well as the opportunity to write commemorative messages.

Throughout its installation on College Green, In Memoriam will act as a setting for a community programme of acoustic music, poetry, movement and individual personal acts of remembrance.

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Anna Farthing, Arts Programme Director of UHBW explains; “In Memoriam is a tribute to the NHS health and care staff who continue to serve others during these most exceptional times. We could not have got through the pandemic to date without them.

“Public art that is accessible and engaging provides an opportunity for the NHS and social care sector to engage with local people in a slower, gentler and more reflective way. This internationally renowned artistic installation offers a moment of contemplation for everyone that visits. It helps us reflect upon the unique personal impact that the pandemic has had – touching all of our lives – personally, at home, at work and in our local community.”

The project is supported by the West of England Combined Authority Reopening High Streets Safely Fund to support the safe reopening and recovery of the High Streets following COVID-19 restrictions, as well as Bristol City Centre BID, inviting people back to the city centre safely.

Vicky Lee from Bristol City Centre BID explains; “Our Love Bristol campaign invites everyone back to the city centre and all our amazing shops, restaurants and bars, creating moments of joy on the streets of Bristol. This is a great initiative from our partners UHBW. In Memoriam is a beautiful multi-sensory experience and will look stunning on location in College Green. We want to encourage everyone to explore, while also remembering to be kind, safe and respectful of each other’s space.”

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Whats on this week around Bristol Pumpkin Festival

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Date: Saturday 2nd October

Date: Sunday 3rd October

t’s time for our annual Pumpkin Festival! It’s our favourite time of year and this year we have grown around 100,000 pumpkins, which is more than ever before! Tickets are £2.50 each person (under 2s free)

Come along on Sunday the 3rd of October at 13:30 to Mrs Potts Chocolate House. Get to know the other members of the club whilst enjoying a cookie or brownie!

Venue: Berkley castle, Berkeley GL13 9PJ

Venue:50 Park St, Bristol BS1 5JN

Afternoon Tea Walk, Bristol Harbour and the Avon Gorge

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Date: Saturday 2nd October

This is an amazing walk where you literally walk from the bustling heart of Bristol out to the National Nature Reserve of Leigh Woods – where it’s hard to believe you are so close to the City. Cost:£14

Date: Tuesday 5th October

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As part of our fundraising for Thornbury Volunteer Centre our Charity of The Month we will be hosting a tea and coffee morning where we will have a raffle all the profits from the coffee morning and raffle will be donated to Thornbury Volunteer Centre

Venue: Millennium square, Bristol

Venue: The Swan Thornbury, 17 High St

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Quiz and cabaret

Date: Wednesday 6th October

International drag queen Alyssa Van Delle Is back from Mykonos and ready to grace us with her evenings of cabaret and quizzes once more! get ready to laugh, have fun and win some fabulous prizes!

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Christmas Card Making Family Workshop

Date: Saturday 9th October

A lovely family workshop to design your own, unique Christmas cards. Yes it’s early BUT you have the option of having the cards printed into lovely, professional packs with your child’s design. You can even order the design on a mug or notebook! And even better you can use pretty much any collage material to embellish your designs. The session will be open from 11am to 12pm and the slots are 30mins long. We will allocate you either a 11am or 11.30am slot after you book.

Ticket cost is £8.00 for one set of art materials.

Venue: Bedminster United Reform Church, Stanley St South, Bristol

Date: Thursday 7th October

British rapper KSI tours his incredible debut album Dissimulation alongside new songs never performed before. The record includes tracks with AJ Tracey, Tion Wayne, and Offset.

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Big Jeff announces first solo exhibition

This exhibition brings my world to life, shining light on things I find difficult. This includes love and joy and everything else. “I use drawing and painting as a form of self-reflection. A lot of my work echoes my struggles around feeling like I don’t fit into this world. Art for me The exhibition entitled ‘Welcome To My World’ has been about expressing emotions I can’t explain another way. These paintings highlight will see the unveiling of 20 new paintings my issues with hidden anxiety and mental alongside the first 14 paintings from phase health and the barrier these create. Art for me one of the collection from the artist, well is about creating space for myself and using known as one of Bristol’s best known music aficionados. There will also be an opportunity my creativity to find my voice. At times this to see the new and existing works online with can be intimidating.” Two years in the making, the collection features 34 artworks to chalJeff talking about some of the paintings and lenge perceptions of anxiety, which is being what they mean to him. experienced by so many after the events of The paintings, some of which have a musical the last 18 months. The full collection will be influence, were created to surprise and chal- exhibited alongside a programme of events and special guest appearances at The Island. lenge the viewer, instigating conversations Many of the paintings represent moments about mental health and inspiring people in captured from or inspired by many of the city’s similar situations to make art themselves. music venues, where Jeff can often be found, right in front of the stage.

Big Jeff Johns explains: Prolific Bristol music fan Big Jeff invites Bristol to his world for one week, as he launches his first solo exhibition at The Island from 16th - 21st November 2021 which will be free to attend.

"Welcome to my world, the full edition. I’m excited to exhibit these paintings together for the first time and introduce people to a side of me they don’t know.

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Big Jeff has also invited charities working in Bristol to curate events and experiences alongside the exhibition. OTR will invite young people to experience the exhibition with an exclusive event. Big Issue sellers will have pitches at the exhibition throughout the week.

Talk Club and Running Punks will both host events at the exhibition while Gig Buddies will invite their members & volunteers for an exclusive showing and meet and greet with Jeff.

Signed Limited Edition prints of 25 and unlimited unsigned prints of each piece will be available to buy via his website www.BigJeffJohnsArt.com. Exhibition curator Lee Dodds explains; “The response to Jeff’s first release of this collection was phenomenal. Musicians, presenters and Bristolians alike rallied around to support Jeff on his first venture as an artist and many of the prints are nearly sold out.

His paintings are uplifting and will definitely be popular with music fans and art collectors in Bristol and beyond. This exhibition will enable us to show his full collection in person, while also curating a series of events in the space, obviously including music from some of Jeff’s favourite local acts. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at The Island for a week of celebrating art, music and supporting some of the city’s most incredible charities in their work.”

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Cyclists with disabilities raise £3,000 to support more people into cycling in Warmley and Bristol A group of people with disabilities and their families have raised £3,000 and cycled hundreds of miles to raise money for Warmley Wheelers, a cycling scheme that gives people with health conditions and supported needs the chance to ride a bike.

Joni, who has lived in Warmley all her life, started riding with Warmley Wheelers a year ago and says it has made such a difference to her, in terms of both fitness and mental health, that she wanted to give something back to the group by raising money.

Run by Bristol-based social care charity Milestones Trust, the cycling group offers specially adapted bikes and a safe, friendly environment to help people into cycling.

She set herself the target of riding 40 miles in a month by cycling the group's hand bike from Warmley to Bitton railway station and back every Thursday and an electric hand bike at the gym every Monday. Joni smashed both her distance and fundraising target, originally set at £100, by clocking up 42 miles and raising £1,160 so far.

Nine people took part in this year's Cycle Challenge, including Joni Pike, from Warmley, who has cerebral palsy and cycled 40 miles in a month using a hand bike from Warmley Wheelers.

Judith Gordon cycled 1,000 miles during the Cycle Challenge in July, as a way of saying thank you to the group which has allowed her 12-year-old son who has special needs try out and ride lots of different bikes so he can start to cycle independently.

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Joni commented: "Cycling helped me and lots of other people who need additional support to get out and enjoy exercise, especially in the lockdowns of the last year or so. It is lovely to see different kinds of nature while out cycling. It helps a lot with mental health and is good for exercise and getting fit - a win-win situation!

"Warmley Wheelers have helped me so much over this year. They even helped to adapt my bike to make it more comfortable for me. This is my first-ever charity fundraiser and I've never done anything like this, so I am really proud of what I have done."

Judith Gordon, a committed cyclist who worked for national walking and cycling charity, Sustrans for 17 years, says the group has been a huge help to her and her son, Josh. Having always used ‘tag along' bikes, they've helped him find the right cycling solution to start to ride independently as he becomes a teenager, and means they can continue to enjoy cycling together as family.

Equipment on offer from Warmley Wheelers includes battery-assisted bikes, bikes with platforms for wheelchairs, recumbent bikes which places the rider in a reclined position, and a variety of trikes. They also have tandem bikes so that family members and carers can be part of the ride.

Judith, who got married during her 1,000 mile challenge month, even completed rides on her honeymoon. A keen off-roader, she visited various well-known locations in cycling distance of Bristol, from the stone circles at Avebury to the Forest of Dean.

Judith says Warmley Wheelers is about so much more than just the bikes and equipment, "With so many mainstream activities, they can try their best to be inclusive but at the end of the day some people need one-to-one support and Warmley Wheelers gives people that opportunity.

The group is based just off the Bristol to Bath railway path, next to the Warmley Waiting Room Café. For more information or to book a session visit https://www.milestonestrust. org.uk/what-we-offer/community-projects/.

"It helps people to grow on a personal level, to enjoy a sport and not feel that they're different. I really want my son and other people with disabilities and special needs to experience the same joy that I get from cycling. Thanks to Warmley Wheelers, they can."

The money raised by this year's Cycle Challenge will go towards running the project and maintaining the fleet of adapted cycles.

Participants were invited to special celebration event and presented with a commemorative medal by Milestones Trust's Chief Executive Hilary Crowhurst.

Speaking after the event, Hilary said: "Warmley Wheelers gives people a chance to get out and enjoy fresh air and exercise, to literally feel the wind in their hair, have a good time and to build confidence and independence. We are very grateful to the group's volunteers and to this year's riders - who are a Warmley Wheelers is run by Milestones Trust which supports people with learning disabilireal inspiration to all of us." ties, mental health needs and dementia in the South West.

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National Boyfriend Day 2021 National Boyfriend Day 2021 Falls on October 3rd every Year. The Day Recognizes For Sweetheart in Your life.

Among Many Relationship Day, Boyfriend Day is Special Day Dedicates to the boyfriends in our lives. You Might be new in Relation or Seasoned, boyfriends bring Happiness in Our lives from Romantic evening Date, Nights Date or any Adventure Trip. There is Also a Day To Celebrate on August 1 Annually and The Day is National Girlfriend Day.

Things to do on This Day

There are No Official Credited For The Day Introduce. The first reference we found is mentioned as Boyfriend Day, probably dated October 4, 2014. But the day seems to gain traction by March 2016 with over 46,000 tweets!

Pick a sporting event to his favorite team.

1. Let him know how important he is to you.

2. Consider taking him on a scavenger hunt.

3. Surprise him with a romantic getaway to a place he’s talked about.

4. Take him to a movie of his choosing.

Let him Know you Care About him and Appreciate by post on Social Media and Tag him With #nationalboyfriendday and Let The World Know About Both of You. Think carefully about those things that you do together, and especially those things that he does for him.

When it come to Relationship day Celebration, We All are Care about it. National boyfriend Day is Increasing in its Popularity Day by Day Around The World. So, We Top 6 Ways to Celebrate The Day Should Keep The Thing Going on so That Day Gained popularity more and Great boyfriends #1 . Cook dinner for your boyfriend get The love and Appreciate They Deserve.

National Boyfriend Day Celebrate To Give The #2. Plan a fun date honors the men who treat their girlfriends with love and respect all year long. So, it is The Day When Girls Offer a way to show appreci- #3. Buy a Present for Your boyfriend ation to their boyfriends by buying gifts, taking them on outings or just spending great quality #4. Netflix marathon with boyfriend time together. #5. Watch sports with boyfriend On The National boyfriend Day do something Special For Your Boyfriend. Remember Everything of his Favorite Staff While Planning to #6. Learn Something New Together do Something. Wrapping a Gift from his favorite list and Give him With Flowers. The Best Hope you like The Celebration Idea of NaWay To Celebrate The boyfriend is Take care tional boyfriend Day. We have Added Most of of The and Show him how you love him. Buy Information Regarding The Relationship Day. him a flower, or surprise him with a romantic If you have Any Others idea or Information getaway to a place he’s talked about.

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Pumpkin soup

Save those pumpkin innards for this great recipe!

Ingredients

Method Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/Gas 4

1 onion, finely chopped 1 British pumpkin, flesh chopped, seeds reserved 1 1/2 tbsp Co-op olive oil

Fry the onion and pumpkin in 1 tbsp of the oil over a low heat for 10 mins Add the garlic, thyme and fennel seeds, then cook on a medium heat for 5 more mins Pour in the milk, bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 mins, 1/2-covered, until the pumpkin is tender

1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 tsp dried thyme

Meanwhile, remove any flesh from the pumpkin seeds, rinse and toss with the remaining oil

1/2 tsp Fennel seeds, crushed 450ml Skimmed milk

Roast on a baking tray for 10 mins, until golden

2 tbsp reduced fat crème fraîche

Blend the soup until smooth, then serve with a dollop of crème fraîche and a scattering of the seeds Vegetarian

Gluten Free Feeds 2 Ready 40 Mins

Each serving contains Energy 19% 16 1262kj 303kcal

Fat Med 29% 22.2g

Saturates High 51% 8.9g

Sugar Low 10% 2g

Salt Low 14% 0.97g

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Pumpkin & dark chocolate cheesecake

Ingredients

Vegetarian

80g Unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing 500g Pumpkin, peeledand cut into 1cm chunks (prepared weight) 2 x 200g packs chocolate chip cookies, broken into chunks 3 tsp ground cinnamon 750g Soft cheese 200g Caster sugar 6 large Range eggs, lightly beaten 40g 70% cocoa dark chocolate, roughly chopped

Method Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6. Grease, then line the sides and base of a 23cm springform tin Put the pumpkin on a lined baking tray, sprinkle with water and cover tightly with foil. Bake in the oven for 45-50 mins, until very soft.

Drain off any liquid, then whizz with a hand blender until smooth. Leave to cool completely. Reduce the oven temperature to 170°C/fan 150°C/gas 3 18

Meanwhile, whizz the cookies and 1 tsp of the cinnamon into fine crumbs Mix in the melted butter, tip into the lined tin and press into an even layer with the back of a spoon. Chill in the fridge Once the pumpkin purée has cooled, weigh out 400g, draining off any water that has risen to the top, then combine with the soft cheese, sugar, egg and remaining cinnamon. Reserve 100g of the mixture, then pour the rest over the chilled cheesecake base and level off Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water, then mix with the remaining 100g pumpkin batter.

Spoon into a piping bag fitted with a 2mm circular nozzle Starting in the middle, pipe concentric circles on top of the cheesecake, spaced 1-2cm apart. Next, working from the middle to the outside edge, use a cocktail stick to bleed the lines together every 2-3cm to create a cobweb pattern Bake the cheesecake for 1 hour 30 mins — it should have a gentle wobble in the centre.

Turn the oven off but leave the cheesecake inside, with the door ajar, to cool fully, then chill overnight before serving

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Bristol Beacon reveals new look and vision to help everyone in Bristol ‘make space for music’

Bristol Beacon is today 30 September revealing a fresh new look and bold new vision, uniting all elements of the music charity’s work under one name and inviting everyone to ‘Make Space for Music’, helping to ensure that music is at the heart of the city’s pandemic recovery.

Created in collaboration with young creatives from Rising Arts Agency the new brand showcases the breadth of work that Bristol Beacon delivers beyond its role as a major music venue.

Whilst nationally and internationally renowned for its live music programme, Bristol Beacon is also home to the city’s award-winning music education hub – until now known as Bristol Plays Music – and is responsible for providing music education across music centres and every school in Bristol. It’s team of music educators and industry experts support over 30,000 young people through music every year as well as nurturing emerging artists and new industry talent.

In uniting all its work under one name, Bristol Beacon is establishing a unique charity model fit for the future, enabling it to deliver on its mission to support lifelong musical journeys for everyone in Bristol. The unified organisation will be responsible for delivering the Beacon’s city-wide artistic programme, driving forward music education for the city, establishing a collaborative community programme, and supporting emerging and established artists and creatives.

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Bristol Beacon’s new visual identity and website have been developed in line with the organisation’s commitment to be truly inclusive and reflect the city’s diversity. After revealing its new name one year ago, it commissioned three local young emerging artists – Rosa ter Kulie, Jasmine Thompson and Greg Keen – from Bristol’s Rising Arts Agency to work alongside leading agency Saboteur to develop an identity that they felt reflected the name and the city.

Louise Mitchell, chief executive of Bristol Beacon, says: “A year on from our name-change, today is an opportunity to reinforce our charity’s mission to make a step-change in the city and ensure that everyone in Bristol is able to make space for music in their lives.

Bristol Beacon is for everyone. We want to live up to the promise of our name and truly be a beacon for music in the city, helping to create the space and provide the opportunities for people to enjoy enriching musical lives, no matter what their background or circumstance.

“The true potential of the once-in-a-generation transformation of our much-loved venue goes far beyond bricks and mortar or even a name. Our newly united organisation creates a unique opportunity in the UK and allows us to be a model for the future, working with our partners in schools, communities, care homes, and other venues, to support people on a lifelong musical journey – from school to stage and beyond.”

To achieve the ‘Make Space for Music’ ambitions, the organisation is also committing to raise £8 million over the next three years in order to help complete the transformation of the venue and grow and embed its work ahead of reopening in 2023.

Louise continues: “Alongside programming over 60 gigs and concerts with partner venues this autumn, today and tomorrow Bristol Beacon music tutors and staff will be out delivering top quality music education right across the city.

Our FLOW and Hope Creative programmes, to name just two, work with young people with additional needs and children in care to enrich lives through music.

Just last week we began a new project for people with dementia and their families to be creative together and express themselves through music.

These are not the things that immediately spring to mind when thinking of Bristol Beacon, but this is also part of our DNA and if we can embed this work as we build towards the reopening of the venue, the potential to do good for the city is massive.”

Bristol singer-songwriter Lady Nade has helped launch Make Space for Music, having worked with Bristol Beacon since she was a teenager.

Lady Nade says: “I have worked with Bristol Beacon since I was 14 years old, so they have been a constant in my musical life.

Their support helped me find my voice as an artist, as well as develop additional skills as a music leader so I can help others to do the same. Music is vital for our personal and collective well-being, particularly after the last 18 months. Bristol is absolutely a city that makes space for music, and we all want to play our part in supporting that vision.”

Rosa ter Kuile, known as RTiiiKA, is one of the young creatives from Rising Arts Agency who worked on the initial rebrand project and has since continued working with Bristol Beacon as a lead designer. She commented: “The past year for Bristol Beacon has been such a significant moment of change – so I am thrilled to be part of the conversations and creative direction around that.

“We struck on the concept of Make Space for Music because its just what I saw the Beacon team doing every single day, even during the pandemic. And it feels like such a natural fit with Bristol – we’ve tried to embody a spirit of energy, light, and life in the design. It’s not neat and tidy, but neither is Bristol! I just feel very grateful to Rising, the Beacon, Saboteur, Jazz and Greg for making this all happen.”

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Out and about this week in Brislington with Jos and Andrew

New community notice board:

Pop-up parklets:

We are delighted our new community notice board is ready to receive its first posters! We managed to get the notice board free-ofcharge from the Environment Agency after they had finished their work in the Nightingale Valley. Andrew at Briscycle agreed to place it on his forecourt and even paid for its installation. Thank you very much, Andrew.

If you have an event you wish to advertise, please pop your poster into Briscycle.

Andrew went over to Southville on Tuesday to check out the pop-up parklet on Upton Road.

At the request of local residents, two parking bays were suspended for the day and artificial grass and garden chairs were laid out. It was great to sit outside, drink tea and chat to local residents and the organisers, a charity called Possible. If you and a group of your neighbours would like to organise something similar for your street, get in touch and we’ll make it happen.

Langton Road Bridge update:

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We recently wrote to the Council for an update on proposals for Langton Road Bridge.

The good news is, the city engineer is finalising the revised options, which will hopefully be ready for consultation shortly. Options include pavement widening, zebra crossings, one-way northbound or southbound for motor vehicles, improved cycle way segregation and/or raised crossing tables by the school.

We have our preferences but we believe it is up to local residents what happens in the area. Of course, we will share the consultation widely when we have it.

We recently had an issue with abandoned Voi e-scooters in the Brislington Brook near Tesco. Unfortunately, due to the complex nature of river management, their removal wasn’t straightforward and there was a long delay as BCC, WECA (West of England Combined Authority), the Environment Agency and Voi discussed who was responsible and most importantly, who would pay! As this is unlikely to be the last time Voi e-scooters end up in watercourses, we have asked the Bristol City Council team supporting the Voi trial to work with WECA and Voi to ensure that there is a clear process in place for the prompt removal of e-scooters abandoned in rivers and streams. Such a long delay is unacceptable and a potential environmental hazard.

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Brislington’s back lanes: We recently helped local residents tidy their back alleyway after an elderly resident tripped and fell over some bind weed. Luckily, she has made a full recovery. Unfortunately, since our clean-up operation, someone has dumped a huge amount of garden waste in the lane, almost completely blocking it for other residents.

As these lanes are unadopted by the Council, the waste is there to stay until we can organise another residents-led clean-up. Please make sure you avoid dumping rubbish in the back lanes of Brislington. It’s not fair on other residents or the local wildlife, who use the lanes as green corridors. Keep Brislington beautiful!

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FLEX WORKING REQUESTS MUST WORK FOR BUSINESSES AND EMPLOYEES Proposed changes to employee rights, to legalise flexible working requests on the first day of a new job, must work for businesses and employees alike, says The HR Dept.

Under the proposals, which were put out to consultation on Thursday, employees would no longer have to wait for six months before submitting requests for flexible working.

The SME human resources outsourcing expert has broadly welcomed a Government move to speed up the process of giving employees more flexibility around working hours and location.

In turn, employers would have to respond to requests more quickly than the current maximum of three months, and offer reasonable justification for refusing any requests.

But the company, which provides support to more than 6,500 SMEs around the UK, said the arrangement needs to work for businesses too.

Arrangements such as job sharing, compacted hours, annualised hours or phased retirement may suit both male and female employees but may not be in the best interests of the business.

The HR Dept suggested that smaller businesses in particular may struggle to absorb resulting costs of communications, contractual and policy changes. And it also raised concerns over productivity, retention and recruitment, which can disproportionately affect smaller businesses when compared to their larger competitors.

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The consultation is part of the Government’s Good Work Plan programme, under which The HR Dept has represented the views of UK SMEs since it was set up in 2018.

Stacey Mead, director The HR Dept Bristol, Bath and North Somerset, urged the Government to consider the implications for SMEs, which employ 60 per cent of the UK’s private sector staff.

“My concern is the impact any new rules will have on the smaller businesses we represent in the Bristol area,” she said.

“While we of course recognise the benefits to employees of proposals to support better work life balance, there are always knockon effects of new legislation and it is usually smaller businesses which feel those the most.

“Greater flexibility over working hours and place of work can of course help smaller businesses attract and retain the best employees,

At present the onus is on the employee to demonstrate how a change in their employment contract would impact on the company. Hopefully that will remain the case.

“However there are also costs to consider, for example with internet security, health and safety implications once the home becomes the workplace, new technology requirements and additional training requirements.

“Owners must take these seriously though, or risk tribunal – particularly if care of children or disabled people are involved, bearing in mind the potential for discrimination claims.

“There may be resentment from those without children towards the flexibility given to those without. In a small business this is hard to manage.

“At an incredibly challenging time for small businesses in particular, with many struggling to stay afloat, changes need to be properly thought through before implementation in law.

“Currently, the rules allow for rejection of a flexible working application based on costs, administrative concerns, productivity or recruitment issues. Will these be seen in future as justifiable reasons for refusing a request?

“Business owners must balance an understanding that flexible working request laws consist of a right to request, not a right for the employee to have whatever they want.

“We are pleased that the Government is putting this out to consultation and The HR Dept will certainly have its say on the likely impact on SMEs nationwide.”

Stacey said it is important to recognise the variety of flexible working patterns available: “Hybrid working – a mixture of office and home-based working – is becoming more common but flexibility doesn’t just mean where you work. It includes giving the employee more say over which hours they work, supporting parents with requests at school holiday time, allowing flexibility for carers, giving breaks when required, potential job sharing, and so on.

“These ideas were first mooted in the 1980s.

Maybe it’s time to redesign these concepts for the 2020s with SMEs at the forefront. As ever, it’s those smaller businesses which are least catered for in the national debate, even though they make up 60 per cent of our nation’s employees.”

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A Gloucestershire construction site manager who suffered with PTSD following military service is taking on a new challenge by running this year's London Marathon on Sunday 3rd October to raise money for a national disabled children's charity.

Trevor Hopkins, who is an assistant site manager for Barratt David Wilson Homes at Merlin Gate in Newent, Gloucestershire decided to support Whizz-Kidz, which works to transform the lives of disabled children, because he had worked directly with servicemen who have lost limbs or been paralysed and has seen what they can achieve with the right support and equipment.

To boost his fundraising efforts, his employer, Barratt Developments, has pledged to match funds up to a contribution of £1,000.

Trevor joined the housebuilder straight out of the army 20 months ago, having been in the military over 22 years. Barratt actively encourages ex-Armed Forces personnel to join the company, valuing the skills, drive and leadership skills that they can bring. The company provides training and development to help recruits transition into everyday life and build a new career.

I know from previous experience that physical training has helped with my mental state as well so it would be a win win. Helping these kids is my perfect tonic."

Having not run for over a year and carrying injuries which have required back surgery, Trevor suffered a setback to his training programme recently when his whole family got ill with Covid.

He adds: "This is not the best preparation and just another obstacle to make this marathon even more challenging. But regardless of how hard it gets, I will drag myself over the finish line!

"The charity itself is amazing. Unfortunately, the NHS can't supply all the kit needed for these young wheelchair users which impacts on their own goals. Their disabilities shouldn't be a barrier to what they can achieve. I'm hoping with the support of Barratt, we can help as many of these kids as possible and make a real difference to their lives."

Harlan Bevis, construction director for Barratt David Wilson Homes South West said:

"The pandemic has brought challenges for most people, but it has been particularly difficult for those transitioning into a new career from the Armed Forces as the social restrictions have made it tough to build new support networks. Trevor's commitment and dedication to his training are hugely impressive and we're really pleased to be able to help him towards his fundraising target. It's important to us to make a positive He says: "My end goal is to try and raise contribution to the communities we build in as much money as possible for Whizz-Kidz and Whizz-Kids does amazing work to help whilst at the same time trying to help my own disabled children become confident and physical and mental well-being along the way. independent young adults."

Trevor is hoping that the training and determination needed to run the London Marathon will also help his physical and mental well-being. He suffered from PTSD in 2012 following service in Afghanistan and Iraq, and his recent transition out of military service during the pandemic restrictions cut him off from his traditional support networks.

"My darkest moments are when I am idle so when I saw Barratts were after volunteers for the marathon, I jumped at the chance as I see it as an opportunity to get some routine back into my life, outside of work.

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Half of Brits want e-scooter restrictions More than half of UK survey respondents want electric scooter licences introduced if public use of the vehicles is made legal.

This reflects public concerns for safety, according to a local Solicitors, which carried out the survey.

One respondent explained that having an e-scooter licence would “regulate their use and mean [users] can be fined for being unsafe while riding”, while another suggested that because an e-scooter is a motorised form of transport, riders should “pass a test, get a licence and be insured as they may use their scooter more responsibly”.

Additionally, 85% of the 1,000 participants think that e-scooter use should be age restricted, with 82% suggesting use should only be allowed for the over-16s. A quarter said use should be restricted until a person is 18 years old.

The local solicitors say: “Up until 1 August 2020, riding e-scooters was illegal on UK roads, unless being used on private land with the landowner’s permission. However, the increasing popularity of this mode of transport meant that rental e-scooters became legal in a bid to ease pressure on public transport amid the Covid-19 pandemic."

The survey also revealed a lack of knowledge around the rules of using e-scooters, as 52% admitted to not knowing the related law. More than a quarter think that a privately-owned e-scooter can be used in public and 16% believe e-scooters can be used on the pavement, despite both scenarios being banned by the Department for Transport.

“While the Department for Transport has published guidance for e-scooter hire companies, which included a speed limit of 15.5mph, there is not enough awareness being raised among riders and it is still uncertain how safe e-scooters are when compared to other forms of transportation, such as cars and bikes,” Powell adds.

Elsewhere in the survey, respondents believe riders should receive the same safety advice as cyclists (93%), with e-scooter users having to wear a helmet (88%) and high-visibility clothing (74%).

To prevent accidents, e-scooter riders should consider wearing a helmet to protect against a variety of head injuries and help to prevent injuries caused by collisions.

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Support for people with hidden disabilities Living with a hidden disability presents additional challenges for many people living in North Somerset. A non-visible disability, by its very nature, won't always be obvious to others and this can often mean people aren't treated with compassion and understanding.

North Somerset Council is working alongside the four local town councils to change things and raise awareness of the issues using the Sunflower scheme.

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower can be worn by anyone with a hidden disability as a discreet way to indicate to others that they may need additional support, help or a little more time. Since its launch in 2016, it has now been adopted by many supermarkets, railway and coach stations, leisure facilities, the NHS, a number of police, fire and ambulance services, and an increasing number of small and large businesses and organisations.

North Somerset Council is launching the scheme this week across all its public facing sites including libraries, children’s centres, the Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset Hall in Portishead, Clevedon and Nailsea. The council staff working in those venues have received training in hidden disabilities and the types of support people wearing the Sunflower might need. People can also pick up a Sunflower lanyard free of charge at these venues if they need one.

Cllr Mike Bell, the council's deputy leader and champion for disabled people said: "An estimated 1 in 5 people in the UK have a disability, 80% of them having a hidden disability. We're keen to make sure that they can feel welcome and confident using any of our buildings, knowing that they'll be treated with the care and compassion they might need.

"Our staff will wear the Sunflower support pin badges to show customers that they've been trained on hidden disabilities and we'll have other materials in our buildings to show customers that we're supporting the hidden disabilities scheme. We're committed to making sure that people are treated fairly in North Somerset and this is just one of the steps we're taking to deliver on our promises."

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Disability can make daily life more demanding and people are affected in different ways. It can be painful, exhausting, and isolating. Without visible evidence of the disability, it is frequently difficult for others to acknowledge the challenges faced and as a consequence, sympathy and understanding can often be in short supply. We are delighted that the joint commitment by the councils to train customer facing staff to recognise and support Sunflower wearers." Paul White, CEO, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Alongside North Somerset Council, Clevedon, Nailsea, Portishead and Weston-super-Mare town councils are all also championing the sunflower lanyard scheme.

“Clevedon Town Council is pleased to work with North Somerset Council to raise awareness of Hidden Disabilities. The office in Clevedon have already received a “Dementia Friendly Award” and is looking to enhance the services we provided to all residents.” Councillor Judith West “Earlier this year I was delighted when all councillors of North Somerset and Weston-super-Mare town councils supported my call to tackle disability stigma and discrimination. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme is a really practical way to support both local people and visitors who have a variety of disabilities. It also assists local businesses to benefit from an increase in visitors.” Sarah Codling - North Somerset and Weston-super-Mare Town Councillor.

“Nailsea Town Council is very pleased to be able to join with North Somerset and the other Town Council’s in supporting those within our communities who have a hidden disability. We continue to provide a welcome and inclusive environment at No.65 High Street and the Tithe Barn. Joining the Sunflower Scheme will further support our ambitions for the town” said Councillor Mike Bird, Chair or Nailsea Town Council.

Mike Bell added: "While it's great that us and the town councils are behind this scheme, I'd like to see more local businesses supporting it too. We'll be holding an online information event next month for businesses who want to find out more to help them get started."

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Having focussed on launching in Birmingham since the 26th of July of this year, award-winning baby and toddler class booking system, Happity, are now bringing their focus to Bristol. They have been pushing to get as many classes listed on their site for free and, as a part of this launch, Happity will be providing Bristol with limited time offers.

Prior to Covid-19, it was estimated that 1 in 5 women suffer with mental health issues during pregnancy or in the first year after birth (Royal College of Psychiatrists) and that up to 50% of mothers with mental health issues are undiagnosed and struggle alone without support (NCT Research). Post Covid-19, the NHS have stated this figure has increased to 1 in 10. These figures are one of the many motivators that drive Happity to be the company it is today.

Happity’s co-founder, Emily Tredget, has struggled with Postnatal Depression in the past. With feelings of loneliness being one of the main symptoms of PND, she has been driven to help parents build a community around them for support and friendship, saying that Happity’s main goal is to “end loneliness for new parents”. She has experienced the benefits of attending baby and toddler classes herself and is passionate about connecting parents and class providers together.

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“Being at home with a new baby is lonely,” says Emily. “Paradoxically you’re never alone but you sometimes have never felt so lonely. Baby classes are a vital way of combating this. They give new mums a place to meet other parents, to feel like part of a group.”

Since their launch starting with 4 public beta postcodes in April of 2017, Happity are now listing over 8,000 sessions per month.

Mostly being London-based in the past however, they have started to expand across the rest of the UK. They have created a location-based launch campaign, starting in Birmingham and now moving into Bristol. For a limited time, they will be offering baby and toddler class providers located here a free virtual admin service when they sign up to list on the site. This service includes setting up the class providers account and adding timetables. Following this, they also provide a help-desk with articles to help providers learn their “user friendly” systems.

“They get it,” says Happity member Rosie from Foxtrots. “The system they have in place is seamless. And the site (once you're in your stride) is incredibly user friendly...

For a nominal subscription fee, you get a wider reach, you meet new people, you benefit from some great marketing/promotional perks, you receive fantastic support and your workload is reduced. What's not to love?”

"Classes are so important for a baby's development," Sara Tateno, Co-founder of Happity says. “The repetition helps them learn, and being around other babies is so important for socialisation. They are also really key for a parents’ mental health as they provide structure and community."

This is something that has been lacking during Covid, although Happity was instrumental in getting legislation communicated to ensure classes could return as soon as they were safe too after parents reported development delays and mental health struggles as a result of isolation. In fact they were nominated for a Parliamentary Award for their support to new parents during Covid.

The offer for the free virtual admin service is available to any class providers in Bristol (regardless of how old or how new the class is) until the 31st of October 2021. To sign up to Happity, and find out more information about the launch click the main image on the left.

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Wriggle Launch Food and Drink Hampers for New Generation

UK food and drink industry experts Wriggle are proud to announce their new venture, the Wriggle hamper collection. Wriggle's unique gift box selection combines show-stopping craft products with on-trend design to create a hamper offering for a whole new generation of gift givers.

Alongside their expertly-curated selection of food and drink hampers designed for birthdays, anniversaries, housewarmings and Christmas, Wriggle has launched a bespoke corporate gifting service, inspired by a growing awareness to improve wellbeing in the workplace. Companies can browse through a number of gift box options to send to employees and clients, each made with different budgets, dietary requirements and occasions in mind, and can be customised with personalised messages and inserts when required.

“Over the last 18 months, we’ve found gifting an invaluable way to thank our employees and reward them for their hard work during difficult and turbulent times. Corporate gifts have proven to be a vital way of easing stress, promoting positivity , and strengthening teams, especially when the majority of workforces are working remotely.”

Wriggle have designed their corporate gifting service to make it as hands-on as possible for inquiring companies.

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With an easy to browse selection of hampers and a rapid nationwide delivery service, there couldn’t be an easier way to reward employees. They’ve also ensured that their packaging, from their gift boxes to their bespoke labels, is made from 100% recyclable materials, so you can rest assured that these gifts are as good for the planet as they are for your team.

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From natural wines to award-winning UK made chocolates and biscuits, their one of a kind offering is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.

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By bringing together incredible food and drink gifts from up-and-coming producers, we’re striving to create a whole new gifting experience. Our experience working alongside chefs and producers since 2014 has put us in the perfect position to discover showstopping products from UK producers.”

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Your Garden In October Autumn is officially here! October, in all its glory, gives us a wonderful display of colours. The trees are beginning to lose their leaves in abundance as they become dormant for winter, telling us that the change of season is in full swing.

The days are much shorter and cooler and we can feel autumn chill in the air. Although trees are the stars of the month, October is time to think about how the garden will look when it wakes from hibernation.

PLANT TREES AND SHRUBS

October is the ideal month to plant trees and shrubs. Although the container grown plants can be planted at any time of the year they are easier to care for if planted in the autumn or winter. The ground is damp and still warm There are plants to be cut back and left tidy which gives the for the winter, shrubs to be planted or moved, perfect conditions to allow roots to become summer plants to be removed and established before winter sets in. replaced with winter hardy bedding, bulbs to be strategically placed in borders and PLANT AUTUMN BEDDING the lawn to be fed and given its final mow Any remaining summer bedding will be lookOctober may bring with it the beginning of ing very tired by now and is best cleared and quiet times for the garden – but not for the replaced for a fresher display. Autumn bedgardener. ding such as pansy and primrose will give an instant lift to the garden and they look great TIDY PERENNIALS planted between the shrubs in the border.

Perennials are not difficult plants to care for, Myositis, which produces masses of small but trimming them after flowering finishes in flowers with the little white eyes and Sweet autumn helps to improve their appearance William, which provides a colourful carpet of and give a boost to next year’s flowering. flowers from spring through summer are both Using a knife, shears or secateurs, cut stems ideal for over wintering if planted now. close to the ‘crown’ or dormant base of the plant.

Any crowded clumps of perennials can also be lifted, divided and replanted. Take the opportunity to remove weeds as you prune before applying a light mulch to protect from any hard frost.

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LOOKING GOOD THIS MONTH...

Conifers WHY SHOULD YOU PLANT THEM? Conifers are hardy evergreen trees and shrubs that suit any garden. They come in a huge range of shape and sizes and textures and the colour can be anything from yellow or light green through to dark green and blue. Easy to care for and long lasting, conifers are the ideal choice for any gardener looking for a low maintenance but high impact plant.

HOW SHOULD YOU PLANT THEM?

Dwarf conifers are good for containers and larger shrubs and trees make good hedging or garden features. They are happy in any soil in the sun or shade. Newly planted conifers will need watering until established..

After flowering, sheer back dead flower stems to keep the plant looking full.

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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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