Bristol Weekly Magazine 6th October 2022

Woman King

BRISTOL BEACON TO CELEBRATE ALL MUSICAL GENRES WITH OCTOBER CONCERT LINEUP

After a busy summer of presenting musical talent from far and wide in Bristol, there is no sign of slowing down as we move into the new autumn season for Bristol Beacon. The venue has just announced a new lineup of eclectic concerts taking place throughout October and into November this year, with more set to be added. From rock to pop, folk, indie and even Indian classical music, Bristol Beacon have curated a lineup of multi-genre music shows set to wow everyone in the city.

Kicking off another month of fantastic music, London-based hip-hop band Lazy Habits will be taking over Lost Horizon with their catchy music on Thursday 6th October. Combining the energy of multiple genres including soul, contemp orary jazz, hip-hop and rap lyrics, Lazy Habits will bring their unique music to Bristol, incorporating a 13-piece orchestra and brass section into their latest music from their third album, Vermilion Sands.

On Monday 10th October, American alt-pop Cass McCombs will be bringing his uplifting, feel-good music to Redgrave Theatre.

In his latest release, ‘Heartmind,’ Cass McCombs continues to expand his musical legacy of lyrical prowess, combining psychedelic, folk, Americana, alt-country and rock, making for an all-round infectious listen.

In a multi-faceted, creative performance, combining Indian instrumentals with striking spoken word, Soumik Datta is set to take over Bristol Beacon’s Foyer on Tuesday 18th October. Having worked with the likes of Beyonce, Jay-Z and Anoushka Shankar, Datta has established himself as “one of the big gest new music talents in Britain” according to Vogue. In his new pro duction ‘Hope Notes’ Datta shares the stories of refugees to a soundtrack of electronic sarod, a 19-stringed Indian instrument, combining art with activism.

Taking place at Strange Brew on Friday 21st October, East London-born artist Murkage Dave brings his honest lyrics, soulful sound and trap beats to Bristol. Since releasing his acclaimed debut album ‘Murkage Dave Changed My Life,’

The artist has begun to establish his name within the music industry by collaborating with the likes of Mike Skinner, Skepta and Jaykae.

Murkage Dave’s performance will be followed the next day by the first public performance of the Bristol Windrush Reggae Choir in the Bristol Beacon Foyer. This performance will mark the culmination of an incredible 6 month project which aims to amplify and encourage enjoyment and learning from voices of the Windrush generation and their descendants, with the legendary Orgena Rose leading the choir. Bringing their “feel good” factor to Bristol Beacon’s Foyer, this performance is one for all to enjoy with the choir’s reputation of reaching out to diverse communities while inspiring everyone in their audi ence.

Rounding up another month of fantastic music presented by Bristol Beacon, November will kick off with a bang, as Erykah Badu’s influential debut album, Baduizm, celebrates its 25th anniversary. Performing at The Trinity Centre on Thursday 3rd November, rising star vocalists Ava Joseph and Akin Soul, backed by an all-star ensemble from London’s jazz scene, will bring this musical milestone to life with all the album’s original vibrancy.

Also taking place on Thursday 3rd November, Aoife O’Donovan will bring her resonant, velveteen vocals and ethereal grace to St Thomas The Martyr Church. Having earned comparisons to the legendary Joni Mitchell, Aoife O’ Donovan’s third and latest album, ‘Age of Apathy’ touches listeners from far and wide with her deeply personal, poetic lyrics and music rooted in the folk tradition.

For more information on Bristol Beacon’s upcoming events for the months of October and November, please visit the Bristol Beacon website.

NORTH BRISTOL ART TRAIL

The annual North Bristol Art Trail will be taking place on the weekend of the 25th27th November 2022 in venues around Bishopston, Redland, Horfield, St An drew’s, Ashley, and Henleaze. 110 artists will be showing their work in homes and community venues and you are warmly invited to come along and see what they have been creating.

Now in its 21st year, the North Bristol Arts Trail is one of the most important events in the Bristol art calendar. The artists tak ing part are a mixture of professionals and amateurs, and they have so much that they want to share with you. Taking a walk around the trail you will find paintings, prints, ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, photography, textiles and much more. There will be something to suit all budgets, from larger original pieces to inexpensive gifts and greetings cards.

But an art trail is not just about buying art. The North Bristol Artists are passionate about being creative. They love making their work and they really enjoy being able to show it to you, even if you are not an art-buyer. When visitors come and look at their work, they love it. So please feel free to come into artists’ homes and see what they have on display.

There is no pressure to buy, or even to chat to the artist, so don’t feel anxious about visiting any of the trail venuesyou are very welcome!

Many artists will be raising money for charity over the art trail weekend. Some will be donating the money raised from the sale of artwork to their chosen charity, while others will be providing refreshments to raise money. The North Bristol Artists know how lucky they are to be able to spend time on their art, the thing that they love. Using their art to raise money for good causes is a way of helping others too.

A number of venues will be offering refreshments and music, which is another good reason to have a walk aro und the trail and have a great day out in this creative area of the city. You can find out all about the artists taking part in this year’s trail and the venues where they will be showing their work at: www.northbristolartists.org.uk.

Art trail maps will be available to pick up from shops and cafes around the trail area from the beginning of November. In the meantime, keep up with all of the NBA news by following North Bristol Artists on social media and signing up for the email newsletter on the website

MORE PINT-SIZED FUN AS PROPYARD ANNOUNCES ITS BREWERY LINE-UP AND RELEASES EXTRA TICKETS FOR HOPTOBERFEST

After the success of Hopyard last Easter, Propyard will once again be bringing the very best of Bristol’s beer brewing talent and beyond to the heart of St. Phillips with its brand new Hoptoberfest event from Friday 21st to Saturday 22nd October. Fol lowing tickets for the Friday and Saturday evening sessions selling out, Propyard has introduced a Saturday day ticket so no beer-lovers need miss out on the Bavari an-inspired fun. A limited amount of extra tickets have also just been released for the two evening sessions.

Honouring Bristol’s modern independent beer movement, Hoptoberfest has invited the city’s brewing icons along with some top-quality brewers from across the UK to supply the people of Bristol with their finest pours. The impressive selection will feature a huge array of craft beers from Arbor Ales, Fierce & Noble, Lost and Grounded, Wiper and True, Left Handed Giant, Moor, Basement Beer, Bristol Cider Company, Wild Beer Co, Brick Brewery, Newtown Park, Jubel and Welsh brewing legends, Tiny Rebel.

Hoptoberfest will see the launch of Propyard’s 'Courtyard-Undercover’, a beautiful fully heated tent covering the en tirety of the Courtyard, ensuring the space can be used all Winter long. Hoptoberfest will take place in both the Crane Room and Courtyard-Undercover - and the two day event will offer drinks, eats and beats as it brings together the very best pours and pairs them with specially curated music to amplify the celebrations.

On Friday, the former Fun Lovin’ Criminals frontman and BBC 6Music host, Huey Morgan, will be bringing the tunes with his DJ set. He’ll be joined by Angel Mel, an artist born and bred in the heart and soul of the Bristol music scene, along with seven piece brass band, King Brasstards, to kick off the Hoptoberfest celebrations.

UK hip-hop legends, Rodney P & Skitz will headline Saturday’s line-up. Thy’ll be joined by the musical talents of Madame Electrifie, who will be fusing vintage beats with the best of the modern age to create a raucous dance floor focused party, along with more Oom-Pah bass and classic covers from King Brasstards.

The weekend will start the right way, with Friday’s evening session taking place between 6PM - 11PM with Angel Mel, King Brasstards and Huey Morgan. The newly-added Saturday

day session will be open from 12PM5PM before leading into the eve session at 6PM until 11PM. Rodney P & Skitz, Madame Electrifie and King Brasstards will be bringing the tunes across both Saturday sessions.

All-you-can-drink tickets start from just £35, plus booking fee, allowing visitors to sample from the incredible selection of breweries. The last remaining tickets are available to purchase from hopyard.uk.

Craft beer fans rejoice as some of Bristol’s finest breweries are soon to be serving up steins at Hoptoberfest this October.

Sept 7 Oct 8

Thank Drag it’s FriGay

Description: Thank Drag it’s FriGay starts with our guest Drag artiste followed by the best party tunes till 1am from DJ SOD’s!

Venue: Seamus O’Donalls 3 St Nicholas St Bristol BS1 1UE

The Death Hilarious

Description: Bristol’s favourite Boat Based Comedy Club returns for the new season with sensational headliners The Death Hilarious -

Venue: Grain Barge Mardyke Wharf Hotwell Road Bristol

BOP 22 Festival

Description: BOP – Books on Photography – is the annual photobook festival from Martin Parr Foundation and The Royal Photographic Society.

Venue: Paintworks Bath Road Bristol BS4 3EH

SEE MONSTER

Description: Come and experience. Explore what happens when renew able energies and design collide. Take in the stunning views of Weston. Or walk through the atmosphere in the mesmerising Cloud Portal.Open daily 9am9pm, FREE entry

Venue: Tropicana BS231BE Weston-super-Mare

Oct 9

Bearpit Market

Description: Come and visit us at our market to see a host of crafts, collectables, vintage clothing, books, plants and more. If you want to apply please visit www.bearpitmarket.co.uk

Venue: St James Barton Roundabout Bristol BS1 3LY Olveston Fun Run

Description: 1k fun run (mainly for ks1)- 10am 5k fun run around the footpaths and bridleways of Olveston - 10:30am

Venue: Elberton Rd, Olveston, Bristol BS35 4DB

MultiStory Drama

Description: A weekly drama class for children in Years 3-6, led by experienced creative arts teach ers and facilitators Abi Hill and Helen Smith. Sessions run during term time every Monday

Venue: Portishead

Methodist Church High St, Portishead Bristol

BS20 6EN

When You’re Gone Description: acta Company invite you for an evening of reflection as they present ‘When You’re Gone’: an exploration of life, death, love, and grief. We’ll meet a cast of characters who are all affected by death.

Venue: acta Community Theatre

Gladstone St Bedminster, Bristol

BS3 3AY

Craft and a coffee Description: Come join us for a craft and a coffee in Kingswood Library!

Venue: Kingswood Civic Centre

High St Kingswood Bristol

BS15 9TR

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Call Of The Void

Description: Call Of The Void - Bristols newest Hardcore Punk band. Get in on the ground level by attending our debut performance and be able to say ‘I was there’ when we inevitably sell out Wembley.

Venue: The Crown 10 All Saints Ln, Bristol BS1 1JH

Sea Shanty Singing Night

Description: Sea Shanty Singing Night at The Llandoger Trow. Free Entry for all! 8pm Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month! Where better to belt out Sea Shanties than the drinking hole of Captain Blackbeard himself!

Venue: Llandoger Trow Bristol

Russell Dickerson

Description: Multiplatinum country star Russell Dickerson has announced a string of UK & Ireland tour dates as part of his ‘All Yours All Night’ Tour!

Venue: Thekla Bristol

The Grove

BS1 4RB Bristol

Jungle Rumble

Description: 2 Rounds of Golf, 2 Drinks at Jungle Rumble in Cabot Circus

all for £13. Tickets are available from the SU page, so say ‘going’ and then head over to https:// www.thestudentsunion. co.uk/sport/ultimatefrisbee/ to pay for your ticket!

Venue: Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf Cabot Circus Bristol BS1 3BQ

Oct 13

Portishead Camera Club

Description: Meetings are held at Redcliffe Bay Hall, Newhaven Road, Portishead, starting at 7.30pm every Thursday. Visitors, £3 including refreshments. Expert speakers, regular competitions and outings provide great learning opportunities for those wanting to improve their photography..

Venue: Redcliffe Bay Hall Newhaven Rd, Portishead, BS20 8LH

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR IN BRISTOL? NOT NECESSARILY…

Bristol’s Clean Air Zone comes into force on 28 November with the aim of reducing pollution and providing fresher – and healthier – air in and around the city centre.

But will the CAZ really bring a breath of fresh air, or could it see some of the city’s historic scents, which may have been buried beneath engine exhaust emissions, resurface to stimulate the senses?

If you’re not sure about what kind of odours previously prevailed in and round the city centre, you should stick your nose into a good book, namely Manson’s Bristol Miscellany Volume 2, which has a chapter entitled ‘Smelly Old Town – the stink of the city’.

No doubt some people will remember the distinctive hoppy, malty air which hovered over the former Courage brew ery in Victoria Street, or the distinctive tang of tobacco from Wills’ multiple manufactories.

Go further back in time, and there were some distinctly foul, rather than fragrant, smells that prevailed, the worst of which came from the Rivers Frome and Avon, which acted as depositories for raw sewage.

Before their tidal flow was interrupted by the building of the Floating Harbour in 1809, these rivers had a twice-daily cleanse but once this natural flushing process was interfered with, a malodorous miasma would hang over the near-stagnant docks, particularly in the warmer months.

Meanwhile a far more appealing aroma hung like a haze over Union Street in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, thanks to the production of Britain’s first eating chocolate bar, Fry’s Chocolate Cream, which left a distinctly sweet scent in the air.

The ‘stink of the city’ is just one of a myriad of intriguing stories about Bristol awaiting rediscovery in Manson’s Bristol Miscellany Volume 2, which has been published by Bristol Books.

The miscellany began as a compilation of things that grabbed author Michael Manson’s own curiosity as he wandered around the streets he has called home for 45 years in a quest to find the ‘soul of the city’.

It has evolved into a treasure trove of hidden histories and fascinating facts from the city’s rich tapestry of the past.

Volume Two reveals many diverse discoveries, from plans for futuristic aerial walkways in the city centre to the infamous Bristol accent; from notable buildings to Banksy; aircraft to almshous es, there’s something to pique the inter est of anyone keen to learn something new about Bristol.

Manson’s Bristol Miscellany is available now from the Bristol Books.

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THE WOMAN KING

The Woman King is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, The Woman King follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Oscar®-winner Viola Davis) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for…

WORRY DARLING

THE LOST KING

This October, Bedminster BID is launching a Halloween trail around Bedminster for children across Bristol to explore in shop windows, supporting the area’s independent shops during the spooky season.

A total of 20 participating businesses will form the Halloween trail around the local area. Children can pick up a map from one of the participating shops, and complete the trail by collecting stickers when they spot a Halloween character in a shop window.

With Halloween on the horizon and the Christmas season fast approaching, the shops are gearing up with perfect gift ideas.

Simon Dicken, Chair of Bedminster BID explains:

"Instead of turning to online shopping this autumn and winter, the local businesses on Bristol’s doorstep have so much more to offer, including character, charisma and enthusiasm for the local community. The Halloween Trail was so popular last year that we're bringing it back with more shops from all corners of the area including North Street, East Street and West Street."

The local businesses taking part in this year’s Halloween Trail include leading arts and craft hotspots such as Farahway Cafe, No Frills Knitting and Trylla, as well as independent food suppliers such as Five Acre Farm Shop, Southville Deli and Occasion Cakes.

The Halloween Trail is also highlighting older businesses that are iconic to Bedminster’s shopping scene, such as Lion Stores, and new businesses to the area, including North Street Cheese Company, who opened for business earlier this year on 5th September.

Local businesses on East Street will also be participating in the trail, from vegan junk-food restaurant Vx Bristol, to East Street Emporium, which is the home of over 60 independent creative businesses, and second-hand, independent vintage shop Revival Market.

The trail will get children and adults alike out on the streets of Bedminster, stretching along North Street to Cannon Street and East Street for a spooky shopping adventure to get everyone’s spines tingling this Halloween

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Ingredients

80g pumpkin (or butternut squash) purée

130g unsalted butter, melted and cooled

2 tbsp clear honey

200g plain white flour

120g caster sugar

½ tsp bicarbonate of soda

5 cardamom pods, black seeds finely crushed

1 tsp ground cinnamon

100g milk chocolate chips

1½ tbsp pumpkin seeds (optional)

Method Whisk the pumpkin purée with the butter and honey in a medium bowl

In a separate bowl, mix the flour, sugar, bicarbonate of soda and spices, then mix into the wet ingredients with a wooden spoon, taking care not to over-mix

Add the chocolate chips and continue to mix until everything is just incorporat ed — you may want to knead the dough briefly with your hands

Chill for at least 20 mins, or preferably a few hours (up to 24 hours ahead of baking)

Preheat the oven to 170˚C/fan 150˚C/gas 3 and line two large baking sheets with greaseproof paper

Use an ice cream scoop to portion mounds of dough, about 50-55g each, onto the trays, spaced well apart (you can also freeze the dough at this stage)

Sprinkle the pumpkin seeds on top (if using)

Bake for 12-15 mins (18-20 mins if cooking from frozen), until golden, rotating the trays halfway

Leave to cool a little on the trays, then move to a wire rack to cool completely

MIDNIGHT COCKTAIL

This adults-only Halloween treat is made with chocolate, fresh mint and a touch of vodka

What you need

125g 70% cocoa dark chocolate, broken into chunks

Handful mint leaves

1 large handful of ice

300ml chocolate flavoured milk

150ml cream

150ml vodka

How to make

Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of gently simmering water, making sure the water doesn’t touch the bowl

Take off the heat and leave to cool

Pour a little of the chocolate onto a saucer

Take six martini glasses (or other serving glasses) and dip the rim of each into the chocolate to coat it, allowing any excess to drip off

Drizzle some of the remaining choc olate inside each glass, and rotate it to create a swirled pattern

• Put in the fridge for about 30 mins, until the chocolate is set

• Put half the mint in the bottom of a cocktail shaker and gently crush the leaves with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon

• Add a few ice cubes, then half of the chocolate milk, country cream and vodka

• Shake vigorously for around 20 seconds, then strain the cocktail into three of the prepared glasses

• Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make the final three cocktail son

NATIONAL CURRY WEEK 9th - 15th OCTOBER

This year National Curry Week fall in the 9th October, and what better excuse do you need to enjoy a delicious curry?

What is National Curry Week?

It’s a week-long celebration of everything related to curry. Everyone loves a curry whether it is the gentle tikka masalas and kormas or the stronger madras and vindaloos that you enjoy.

National Curry week first started back in 1998 by Peter Grove, who decided to celebrate Indian cuisine and raise awareness of the wonderful dishes that are served up by chefs from the Indian continent while raising money for charity.

Peter was a food journalist with a terrific love of curry and ethnic food; he was a sports journalist for ITV’s World of Sport, the Daily Express and the Daily Mail.

What are England’s most popular curries?

The UK’s three most popular curries are said to be Chicken Tikka Masala, Korma and Jalfrezi with pilau the number one rice and garlic, the most popular naan.

Indian food was first introduced to England in 1809 during the Victorian Era and the period of British rule in the Indian subcontinent..

It is alleged that Chicken Tikka Masala was invented in Glasgow in 1971.

What is Balti? Balti is the actual term for the metal bowl or bucket your Balti dish is served in.

Each region of India has many traditional dishes and distinct flavours for example, in Kerala, in the south, you are likely to be served sadya which are dishes presented on banana leaves and seafood curries, while in the north-west, around Rajasthan, the cuisine is mainly vegetarian.

COMPLIANCE MADE SIMPLE

As property investors and letting agents, we are regularly having conversations with people about compliance. What often comes across is that people find it changeable and confusing. It is changeable, this is true, but it needn’t be confusing. With this in mind, we have put together a series on some of the most common compliance issues, in an attempt to explain them, in a way which is succinct and non-confusing. The fifth in this series is all about Legionella

PART 5 – LEGIONELLA

What is legionella

Legionnaire’s is a pneumonia-like disease, commonly caused by the inhalation of small droplets of contaminated water.

Requirements and Duties:

Landlords must assess and control the risk of exposure, for tenants, to Legionella, ensuring the safety of their tenants. Typically, this is achieved by undertaking a risk assessment of the property.

CONTROL MEASURES CAN INCLUDE:

• Flushing out the water system before letting the property out.

• Ensuring cold water tanks have a tight lid to stop any debris getting into the system.

• Setting control parameters to ensure that hot water is stored at the correct temperature; hot water should be stored at 60 degrees or higher and distributed at 50 degrees. Cold water should be distributed below 20 degrees.

• Removing any unused pipework

TENANTS

Tenants should be kept informed of any control measures in place and tell the landlord if problems occur with the water system, or if water is not heated properly. The hot water should be set accordingly, and tenants should be advised not to interfere with the settings on the boiler or the hot water system.

On returning to the property after a period of absence (such as a holiday or student accommodation left empty) tenants should run all taps for at least 5 minutes. Where showers are installed at the property and used regularly the risks are reduced. However, tenants should be advised to regularly clean and disinfect showers.

If in doubt, have a legionella assessment completed, by an independent company. These assessments are relatively cheap and will give you peace of mind – which is priceless!

BRISTOL MUSEUM & ART GALLERY HAS RELEASED ITS AUTUMN SCHEDULE.

The brand-new season of exhibitions and events at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery is centred around stories from Black and Asian communities.

Featuring three exhibitions and a series of events linked to Black History Month, the programme spotlights stories from Black and Asian communities with a particular focus on the world wars and their aftermath.

Mimesis: African Soldier by the ground-breaking contemporary artist, John Akomfrah reveals the story of the Commonwealth soldiers who volunteered to fight in World War I. Akomfrah blends archive imagery of African and Asian soldiers at work with original, newly filmed footage imagining the men as they leave their countries to fight in Europe. With a soundtrack that mixes African and Indian song with new compositions, Akomfrah paints a vivid cinematic portrait of a forgotten, or overlooked history.

The film was commissioned by 14-18 NOW and shown at the Imperial War Museum to mark the centenary of World War I before being acquired by Bristol and Glasgow Museums with support from Art Fund. The exhibition is sponsored by UWE Bristol.

We Were Everywhere explores the experience of Indian and Pakistani people during the world wars and the partition of India. The exhibition combines archival material and objects from the British Empire and Commonwealth Collection, and new oral histories. The interviewees are Bristol residents sharing the stories of their family members who were caught up in the wars and the aftermath on the Indian subcontinent. They shed light on a long, complex history that continues to play out today, in South Asia and beyond.

Opening on 12 November, the third and final exhibition will be Turning Point by Sweet Patootee Arts, a series of four short films inspired by oral histories about the Black Caribbean experience after the First World War. High-profile actors and rising stars perform Caribbean melodrama and comedy to camera with a backdrop of projected archive footage and a 3D soundscape of community participant voices. The subject of colonial racism is interwoven throughout. Each film covers a different theme including: Black pride and selfesteem, sexual exploitation and human rights, gender identity and human worth, and colourism.

All exhibitions are ‘pay what you can’.

Councillor Asher Craig, Cabinet Lead for Children’s Services, Education and Equalities said:

“The team at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery have created a thoughtful autumn programme which places stories from African and Asian Heritage communities at the forefront. By highlighting these lost or forgotten narratives, it gives visitors the opportunity to explore narratives from different perspec tives and gain a deeper understanding of these seminal points in history.”

The trio of exhibitions is accompanied by a series of free events linked to Black History Month in October. Highlights include a workshop led by Professor Shawn-Naphtali Sobers from UWE Bristol exploring the role of photography in the documentation of Black cultural ideas and the book launch of Trooping the Culture – an autobiographical account of Richard Stokes who became the first Black Queens Guardsman in 1988.

THE NEWLY RENOVATED CLEVEDON LIBRARY IS CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION!

Clevedon Library is set to reopen next week, 30 years after its initial opening, following a 16-week temporary closure to allow for refurbishments. The library, located on Old Church Road, will reopen at 9.30am on Friday, October 14th.

The library now benefits from improved facilities, including:

• ‘The Waverley room’ – a new accessible community space and meeting room for businesses, community organisations and other partners to deliver services and hold events and activities,

• Self-service technology,

• Energy efficiency improvements to heating and lighting,

• Improved accessibility, and

• Upgraded toilets.

The building, once used as a school, originally opened as a library in 1992.

It is one of the busiest libraries in North Somerset, with over 87,400 items loaned and over 63,400 visits a year.

From Friday 14 October, library users will once again be able to browse the shelves to choose books, as well as collect books and audiobooks preordered online. Children’s activities, including Storytime and Rhymetime, will also once again take place in the library from that date.

As well as standard opening hours (Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9.30am to 5pm and Saturday 9.30am to 1pm), customers will also be able to sign up to use the library for longer with 'extended access'. This self-service technology is already used at other libraries including Portishead and Yatton.

Extended access allows customers to browse, borrow books and use the computers from 8am to 8pm every day of the week, when there are no staff on site.

Customers will be invited to sign up when the library re-opens and will need to attend a short briefing session to find out how it works. Please speak to library staff to book your induction or visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/extendedaccess.

Councillor Mike Solomon, North Somerset Council's executive member for neighbourhoods and community services, said: "The re-opening of Clevedon Library is most definitely cause for celebration.

“The funding has enabled us to create a hub for community activity by making the building more accessible for all. Named ‘The Waverley’ room, this is a fitting tribute to the much-loved boat that used to call in at Clevedon Pier, an important part of local history.

“We’ve also been able to make the building more environmentally sustainable, helping to lower our carbon footprint on site. It’s already served the local community as a library for three decades and this investment secures its future for many more years to come.”

Councillor Geoff Richardson, North Somerset Council ward member for Clevedon West, said: “'I’m really pleased that we’ve been able to work together to make these improvements. I’d like to thank everyone for their hard work, especially the Library Services team and Clevedon town councillor Hannah Young.”

North Somerset Library Service was awarded a grant of £215,900 by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, delivered by Arts Council England, as part of the Libraries Improvement Fund (LIF). This fund sup ports existing library services across England by upgrading buildings and technology, so they are better placed to respond to the changing ways people use libraries.

Phil Gibby, Area Director at Arts Council England South West, added: "We’re pleased to have been able to support North Somerset Libraries to re-develop Clevedon Library through the Libraries Improvement Fund. As the development agency for libraries, the Arts Council distributes the fund on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. This funding recognises the changing landscape in libraries and enables these trusted community spaces to better serve their communities, helping us achieve our vision set out in Let’s Create where everyone has access to a range of high-quality cultural experiences.

North Somerset Council has provided additional in-kind support and other funding, and the project is supported by Clevedon Town Council. The project funding safeguards the future of Clevedon Library for the next ten years.

More information about the new facilities at Clevedon Library is available on the council’s website at www.n-somerset. gov.uk/clevedonlibrary.

"We look forward to seeingClevedon Library’s plansunfold and the benefits itwill bring to children andadults in the years to come,with more opportunities toengage in creativity andenjoy cultural experiencesin North Somerset, one ofour Priority Places.”

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GANESHA AUTHENTIC INDIAN CUISINE

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OUT AND ABOUT!

A4 CORRIDOR PROJECT:

We recently had a meeting with Metro Mayor, Dan Norris, to discuss the lack of progress on the A4 Strategic Corridor Project. He arranged for us to talk to West of England transport of ficers about the delay. The main problem is the section through Brislington West, including what to do with the former Brislington Railway Line, also known as the Brislington Greenway or Callington Road Link. At the start of the year, we had a meeting with Bristol transport officers, who presented us with a short list of three options, including a bus corridor and a route for general traffic. However, due to local opposition, the transport officers have now gone back to the drawing board to review over 80 options. We are still hoping for an active travel and wildlife corridor, but time is running out. In order not to lose central government funding for the entire project, work needs to begin by the end of 2023. Officers are hoping to consult with members of the public before next summer.

JUBILEE POOL SUCCESS:

We were absolutely delighted to be at Jubilee Pool last Friday, the moment it was handed over to the Friends of Jubilee Pool in a Community Asset Transfer. This has been a truly stunning victory by the local community in the face of repeated closure attempts by the current administration.

However, the new threat is from the energy crisis. The Friends need to raise £20,000 to £30,000 by the end of December to cover the January to April costs. Please check out the Save Jubilee Pool website to see how you might be able to help: https://savejubileepool.org

The donation page is here.

We need to keep Jubilee Pool open for its users and the residents of South Bristol so that we can all continue to exercise, look after our mental health, socialise and have fun. Something that we all need at this time.

SUPPORTED BUS SERVICES UPDATE:

We asked West of England transport officers for an update of supported bus services. We were particularly interested in the 513/514, known as the Brislington circular. We had suggested improvements to the route at the start of the year but hadn’t heard back.

We learnt that WECA had tendered for new contracts on all the supported services but following a meeting of po litical leaders it was decided instead to ask all operators to extend their existing service contracts, meaning that none of the new ones, including the Brislington circular, would come into place.

CLEAN AIR ZONE:

Bristol’s Clean Air Zone will start on Monday 28 November. With less than two months to go, people who live in the zone, work within it earning less than £26,000 per year or who meet one of the other exemption criteria can now apply for temporary exemptions using the online portal here

CAN DO BRISTOL:

The rising cost of living is affecting a huge number of people in our city with the price of energy, food and other essentials continuing to increase. Bristol’s volunteer response during the pandemic was truly inspiring and demonstrated the can-do attitude of our residents. We would love to see the same happen again now as we face a different, but equally important challenge. Bristol City Council is looking for volunteers to help local organisations respond to the needs of the community. If you would like to get involved, there is a huge range of volunteering opportunities available on the Can Do website.

These include providing essential advice to residents, cooking and serving food, general admin support or helping at one of the city’s welcoming spaces. If you are part of a community organi sation in the city and need volunteers to help you reach your local residents and neighbourhood, you can post a volunteering opportunity on the Can Do website for volunteers to sign up to: https://candobristol.co.uk

If you need advice or guidance for your self or someone you support, please check out the cost of living support hub online: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/people-and-communities/cost-ofliving-support

The cost of living support hub is a useful directory to access information on housing, bills, benefits, employment, and mental health and wellbeing.

BRISTOL COMMUNITY MEALS:

Help people stay independent at home. Bristol Community Meals is a food delivery and wellbeing check service for people in Bristol who can’t prepare food or don’t have time to cook. It is ideal for an older relative or friend, someone who has just been discharged from hospital or anyone who has difficulty preparing their own food. You can find out more and sign yourself, or someone else, by visiting the Bristol Community Meals section on the website here.

FREE CHILDCARE PLACES:

There are hundreds of free early edu cation and childcare places available in Bristol. Funding is available for two-yearolds to receive up to 15 hours per week of free childcare at a range of early year providers, including Children's Centres, nurseries, pre-schools, playgroups and childminders. If you are a parent or carer of a two-year-old, find out if you meet the eligibility criteria for a free childcare placement and apply online here.

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ALL-WEATHER PATH OPENS AT STOKE PARK

The new high-quality surfaced path at Stoke Park is now open to the public. The finishing touches were made in September, and the path is now available for all to use.

It connects Lockleaze with Jellicoe Avenue at the eastern edge of the park and will help more people to enjoy the historic beauty spot, including anyone travelling by bike or using a wheelchair, mobility scooter or pushchair.

Councillor Don Alexander, Cabinet Member for Transport, said: “It’s wonder ful to see Stoke Park’s new accessible path in place, which will open this lovely park up to many more people all yearround who have previously struggled on the muddy and uneven paths.

“It should also help people to leave their cars behind when travelling between the north and the rest of the city, which is essential in tackling our air quality and congestion.”

The new path complements the ongoing conservation work at Stoke Park, including goat and cattle grazing to control invasive plants and encourage wildflow ers and insects to thrive.

Councillor Ellie King, Cabinet Member for Public Health, Communities and Bristol One City, said: “I am delighted the all-weather path is complete and that it will make Stoke Park more accessible, helping more people to enjoy exercise, nature and Bristol’s heritage.

“Visiting green spaces can help people’s physical and mental health, so it was important to make it easier for people to get out and benefit from our work to boost and protect nature in the park.”

Stoke Park’s accessible path is part of the Lockleaze Sustainable Transport Infrastructure investment programme, which supports the Unlocking Lockleaze programme funded through Homes England’s Housing Infrastructure Fund. This programme facilitates new housing delivery and regeneration in surrounding areas.

FREE SWIMMING OFFER FOR PREGNANT WOMEN

Pregnant women living in South Gloucestershire can continue to access free swimming as part of the partnership initiative between South Gloucestershire Council and Circadian Trust, the not-forprofit organisation operating the area’s Active Lifestyle Centres.

Following a successful pilot where 460 women accessed the scheme, the council has agreed with the Trust for the initiative to be put in place permanently. The offer aims to help empower people to make healthy choices and contribute to achieving a healthier population.

Swimming is a highly beneficial way to stay active during pregnancy and can be performed safely in all three trimesters. Widely recognised as a low-impact method of aerobic exercise, swimming provides a more comfortable environment for expectant mothers to maintain their physical health, as the water keeps them cool and supports the additional weight.

Maintaining a healthy weight and staying active during pregnancy has many health benefits including improved health-re lated quality of life, and a reduction in health-related complications for mother and baby.

This initiative will also help to tackle the effects of maternal obesity, where it is recognised that obesity during pregnancy increases the risk of adverse health outcomes for both mother and child. What’s more, obesity during pregnancy increases the risk of life-long health problems in children, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

Councillor Franklin Owusu-Antwi, cabinet member responsible for public health and equality of opportunity at South Gloucestershire Council, said: “We want to do all we can to help encourage our residents to lead active and healthy lifestyles, which can be particularly im portant during key moments in their lives.

“We are delighted to be able to continue to offer this free service for all pregnant women in South Gloucestershire.

We hope that by supporting expectant mothers to be active whilst pregnant, they will also continue to take part in regular exercise with their child or children throughout their early years.”

Mark Crutchley, Chief Executive at Circadian Trust, said: “We are delighte d by the success of the pilot scheme. There are a vast number of physical and mental health benefits to exercising during pregnancy. So far, women who have participated in the scheme have benefited from over 1,700 free-swimming sessions.”

“As a charitable trust with health and wellbeing at its core, we’re committed to making exercise accessible to all. The successful uptake of this scheme means we can continue to offer this service to our local communities.”

To be eligible for the scheme, women will need to visit their local Active Lifestyle Centre and present their Maternity Notebook (yellow book), or Maternity Exemption Certificate, or MAT B1 (issued by their doctor or midwife) and will need to show proof of address before their first session.

Pregnant women can swim for free during any of the public sessions. Eligibility for free swimming ends three weeks after their due date.

Residents who are registered with a South Gloucestershire GP surgery, but live just outside the district, will also be considered eligible. In these cases, proof of registration with the GP surgery will also need to be shown to be signed up.

There are five Active Lifestyle Centres operated by Circadian Trust across South Gloucestershire – in Bradley Stoke, Kingswood, Longwell Green, Thornbury and Yate – and eligible customers will be able to access the sessions at any of the Centres. For more details on the swimming facilities, please visit https://activecentres.org/facilities/ swimming/

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Here are this week’s puzzles designed to test your mental skills.

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FISHPONDS TAEKWONDO ACADEMY RECEIVE MEDALS

A martial arts team from Lyde Green has won several medals at the World Championships held in the Netherlands.

Four students from Fishponds Taekwon do Academy, which moved into the area two years ago, represented Team UK in the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) competition.

They returned from Amsterdam with sil ver and bronze medals for patterns and sparring in junior and adult categories

SELF-CONTROL AND PERSEVERANCE

Instructor Simon Herrington, who has achieved the rank of 3nd degree Black Belt in the Korean-based martial art, said: “We are very proud of our team who worked hard and performed well.

“It’s always nice to win medals, but it’s more important that they followed the tenets of Taekwondo, which includes courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit.”

Teenagers Millie and Cameron Bates, Ellianne Reader – who are all 1st degree Black Belts, along with 20-year-old Joel Cassar, a 3rd degree Black Belt, com peted in the championships.

Gavin Reader, who is a 2nd degree Black Belt and has been a sports coach for two decades, said: “They are a delight to coach as they are dedicated, hard-working and motivated to be the best they can be.

“It’s been incredible to see their devel opment, not just in the martial art, but as inspirational young people.”

FAMILY FRIENDLY CLUB

Simon and Gavin took up the martial art, which emphasises fast kicking tech niques and is said to promote physical and mental strength, ten and seven years ago respectively. They were encouraged to join when their young daughters signed up.

Simon, who has been a senior project manager for 36 years, said: “We pride ourselves on being a family-friendly club and have many parents who train along side their children.

“It is suitable for a range of people –from students working towards worldclass competitions to those who want to challenge themselves physically and mentally, while learning practical self-defence.”

MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS

Health benefits of Taekwondo include improved balance, flexibility, stamina, strength and posture. Psychologically, it is reported to help develop confidence, self-esteem and resilience.

Gavin, who is a project manager for the NHS, said: “I’ve seen children come to the club and in a relatively short space of time, become much more confident in themselves.

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DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER COULD BREAK HIGHWAY CODE RULES, LEAD TO FINES AND LICENCE POINTS

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With the weather starting to get colder and the days getting shorter, road users are being warned to make necessary checks before driving. Rules 226 to 237 of the Highway

Code address motoring laws in regard to “driving in adverse weather conditions”. Rule 229 specifically sets out what drivers should do before they enter their vehicle.It states: “Before you set off you MUST be able to see, so clear all snow and ice from all your windows.

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You MUST ensure that lights are clean and number plates are clearly visible and legible.Make sure the mirrors are clear and the windows are demisted thoroughly.

“Remove all snow that might fall off into the path of other road users.

“Check your planned route is clear of delays and that no further snowfalls or severe weather are predicted.”

If drivers do not abide by these Highway Code rules, they could risk a £60 fine.

Drivers may also receive penalty points on their driving licence for not abiding by the rules.

If an insurance company finds out drivers were not following the highway code, it could lead to a withheld payout.

To demist a windscreen, the RAC advises drivers start the heater off cold and direct the flow of air at the windscreen and windows, then slowly increase the temperature.

It does, however, cause a distraction to other motorists when it eventually comes off, so it is worth it to remove the snow whilst demisting the car.

Ultimately, when clearing ice and demisting the car, try and ensure all the snow has been removed too.

However, if on a public road the high way code states: "You must not leave a vehicle’s engine running unnecessarily while that vehicle is stationary on a public road."

Alongside making the vehicle an easy target for theft, drivers could land them selves with a fine ranging from £20 to £80 depending on the location.

This is only applicable on public roads, so motorists are safe to demist on driveways and other areas of private land.

OUR NEW APPRENTICES AT BRISTOL OFFICE

Four apprentices have started training at Bristol accountancy firm Haines Watts as part of a new scheme with the largest sixth form college in the city.

The students from St Brendan’s College have all joined Haines Watts Bristol after a series of open day visits convinced them to choose the apprenticeship route, rather than university.

This is the first year of a new scheme post-Covid, which is expected to see three or four new apprentice account ants joining the city office of Haines Watts from the college annually.

The coming three years will see the new recruits reaching Level 7 of their Accounting and Taxation Professional Apprenticeship, during which they will spend time in each of SME specialist Haines Watts Bristol’s different accounting departments.

The four apprentices, all of whom are from Bristol, are: Kieran Hegarty, aged 18 from Whitchurch; Amaya Reid, 19 from Hanham; Lauren Hall, 18 from Pucklechurch; and Sohaib Rehman; 18 from Easton.

Helping recruit the students were qualified accountants Genevieve Crook and Sophia Wallace, who is aged 22 and herself joined Haines Watts from St Brendan’s four years ago.

“We managed to get in touch with one of the careers advisers at St Brendan’s who is also my former tutor,” Sophia said. “We have done talks at the college in April and June, encouraging the stu dents to consider apprenticeships, and have been really pleased with the level of response.

“It’s great to be involved with helping young and enthusiastic accountants find an alternative route into the workplace and it’s going to be interesting to see how this cohort develops over the next three or four years.

“Working in our accounts and audit, tax and outsourced accounting departments, they’ll receive a broad range of experiences and be able to specialise or generalise.

“This is the first time Haines Watts Bristol has run this scheme to this level and it works well for all parties. Clearly lots of young people are considering routes into the workplace which don’t’ involve university, so we are happy to help encourage those alternative perceptions.”

Marian Curran, the Principal at St Brendan’s Sixth Form College, said: “We are delighted to be working with Haines Watts and we congratulate our four students on securing their positions with the company.

“There are many routes into the work place and apprenticeships offer a feasi ble and often underappreciated means by which to enhance your qualifications and at the same time start a new career.

“We wish Kieran, Amaya, Lauren and Sohaib all the best for the next stage in their professional lives and we look forward to working further with Haines Watts in the future.”

Matthew Bracher, managing director at Haines Watts Bristol, said there were many benefits to taking on young ac countants who have decided to pursue careers rather than going to university.

“Firstly, anyone who takes on a career at the age of 18 and recognises the longterm advantages of avoiding significant debt is demonstrating a maturity and shrewdness which reflects well on their personality,” he said. “Those are the type of people we are looking to offer oppor tunities to, as they see the world in a pragmatic way.

“In addition, we are interested in being able to train young talent in the values and practices we expect at Haines Watts – it is rewarding to see them develop into people who can really advise and help other people. Having a degree doesn’t always give those personal skills that we look for.

“We have an established trainee programme here, as well as manager and partner level development programmes, which works well for us as a business and is a key part of facilitating growth in the SME market, as well as supporting our longer-term ambitions.

“I want to welcome all our new starts and we look forward to seeing their progress.”

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