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Avon and Somerset Police and the Role of a Special Constable The last Police Officer you saw could have been a Special Constable from Avon and Somerset Police
In their day job they may have been leading a project to build the new school close to you, driving the train you took on your commute to work, working self-employed from home during the day or answering the call you placed to book your travel insurance for your break away. Our volunteers come from all walks of life. One of our Special Inspectors Kelly MacBryde gives an insight to why she joined the organisation. I’ve been a Special for 14 years, and the time has flown by! I'm enjoying it just as much now as I did when I first joined! I found out about the Special Constabulary when I saw a "Could You" advert on the TV and was interested to find out more. I was working in an office and I thought that doing something completely different would be a good idea (and it was!). The idea of working as part of a larger team, learning new skills and taking myself out of my comfort zone all appealed to me.
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I'd always thought that Special Constables just policed low key events but as a response officer in Bristol, I attend the same jobs as my regular colleagues. As a Special Constable, you never know what's going to happen and jobs rarely turn out to be what you're expecting, you often formulate a plan of how to deal with an incident and then have to change it completely when you get there. I thought I might miss going down the pub on a Friday night but now I'd rather volunteer for a shift, I could end up with a suspect in custody or helping someone having a mental health crisis get to A&E. I love the camaraderie and the fact that everyone looks out for one another, you work with so many different people, there's rarely a dull moment! Why not come along and make a difference, to support the communities in which we all live and work. Find out more https://www.avonandsomerset. police.uk/apply/jobs-and-volunteering/special-constabulary/
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Bristol Beacon announces ‘Future Proof’ programme Make Space For Creative Development
Bristol Beacon are proud to present an eighteen-month, talent development programme, called ‘Future Proof’, a flagship mentoring scheme for the next wave of 18-25 year olds ready to make moves into and focus their creative journeys towards the music industries. Professionals at Bristol Beacon and from the wider music industry will be on hand to help develop and support the next generation of upcoming musicians and artists, who will also have the opportunity to feed into the evolving vision for Bristol Beacon. The scheme will be running for the first time in 2022/23 and starts next month, in March 2022, and will run right up to Bristol Beacon’s reopening in 2023 - following the major transformation of the venue in the last few years. Through the collaborative ‘Future Proof’ programme, both the members of the collective and those at Bristol Beacon, itself, will positively learn, develop and change. The cohort will be supported in their development through advice and guidance from industry professionals, a personal development plan, an opportunity to give feedback, ideas and ask questions, be given the tools and experience to connect and collaborate with other like-minded creatives and have resources at their fingertips. There will be 1-2-1 mentoring sessions for those involved, who will be paired with an experienced industry professional. In addition, there will be group sessions, a personal grant of up to £1000, which can be spent on studio access, equipment, and other creative costs and seed funding of up to £1000. Another perk will be free access to all of Bristol Beacon’s shows, industry workshops, masterclasses and training. 6
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Deadline for applications: Thu 17 Feb 2022
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Week commencing Mon 23 Mar 2022: Group Induction Sessions
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Mar – Jul 2022: 121 Mentoring Sessions & Monthly Group Sessions
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Sep 2022 – Mar 2023: Development of Creative Ideas starts, ongoing 121 Mentoring Sessions & Monthly Group Sessions
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Apr – Oct 2023: Final Development of Creative Ideas
Bristol Beacon’s Creative Producer, Owen Parry said of the scheme: “This special project has come at an exciting time where we can work alongside early-stage creatives in the lead-up to our venue’s exciting reopening. The idea is that through these relationships, we can learn and grow together by supporting each other’s development. We look forward to connecting and collaborating with local music creators and welcome applications from all backgrounds. The project we have designed will help open up access to exploring careers in music for people aged 18-25, particularly those who are traditionally underrepresented; and to facilitate creative innovation with new and diverse ideas.”
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Whats on this week Billy in the Lowground Date: Friday 18th February Description: At long last, a welcome return to the Golden Lion, the first time we’ve been able to play in Bristol since January 2020, and it’s Kev the Banjoplayer’s birthday as well! Will he be ambushed by a cake? Will we remember how to play our old songs? Will we remember the names of the new ones? Come along and find out..! For those unfamiliar, Billy in the Lowground are a 6-piece Rock band with Folk instruments, which apparently confuses the hell out of people trying to fit them neatly into a genre... they’re often shoe-horned into the pigeonhole of ‘Folk Rock’, but the sound is continuously evolving, Venue: The Golden Lion, 44 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NZ Freelance Mum Netwalk at Ashton Court Date: Friday 18th February Description: The Freelance Mum netwalks are child-friendly events, designed for you and your business, to make connections, grow your business, with fresh air and fresh thinking! We meet at Ashton Court, where there are great facilities, including plenty of parking, open space, café and toilets. Come and join the Freelance Mum netwalk; connect with other mums in business, grow your network and support your business.
Creative High Street Event Date: Saturday 19th February Description: Join us near the precinct/parade of shops from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Brislington (Brislington Hill and Bristol Hill) is one of nine Bristol High Streets receiving support from the council’s City Centre and High Streets Recovery and Renewal Programme. The programme is focused on helping high streets recover from the impact of COVID-19. Venue: Brislington Hill, Bristol Terry Cole - Live In The Lounge! Date: Saturday 19th February Description: Terry Cole Live In The Lounge Saturday 19th February, 9pm-Close. Performing Swing, Soul, Reggae, Motown & More. FREE ENTRY Families Welcome. Venue: PBA Sports And Social Club, Nibley Road BS11 9XW Bristol Volunteer Days at Hillfields
Date: Saturday 19th February Description: Monthly volunteer group to maintain and expand the community garden. We will be planting, digging, building, decorating. There will be plenty of time for chatting and eating cake too of course. This is a community project ran by local residents, the group will be led by Amanda. She is passionate about connecting with people through positive activities. Feel free to bring cakes or snacks to share. Venue: Ashton Court No tools needed. Kids welcome. Sessions will run rain or shine so bring wet Doing Shakespeare weather clothes and/or sun tan lotion. We will meet at the Thicket Ave end of the Date: Friday 18th February Description: Following a critically acclaimed Hillfields Park London run, DOING SHAKESPEARE now Venue: Hillfields Park, Bristol goes on tour. Six actors performing six different plays will do Shakespeare as Shakespeare has never been done before. As Bristol Flyers v London Lions our 18 month-long Winter of Discontent draws Date: Saturday 19th February to a close and All The World Becomes A Stage again, come and see Confusion Make Description: Bristol Flyers v London Lions in the BBL Trophy Semi-Final. Saturday, Its Masterpiece in this hilariously mad February 22nd (7.30pm Tip-Off) at SGS Shakespearean mash-up that will have you rolling in the aisles and the Bard turning in his College Arena. Adults from £16 and Under-12s just £9. grave. Venue: The Alma Tavern 18-20 Alma Vale Rd Venue: SGS College Arena BS82HY 8
Children’s History Week Quiz
Synchro Charity Bake Sale
Date: Sunday 20th February Description: Join us for an exciting children’s half term history quiz. There is up to three per team and there will be a mid interval for squash and biscuits. A prize for the winner will be handed out from the museum shop
Date: Monday 21th February Description: We are organising a bake sale to fundraise for the Level Water Charity. Please come along to the SU living room and buy some of the delicious cakes we offer. See you there
Venue: Weston Museum, Burlington Street BS231PR Weston-super-Mare Wolfs Comedy Date: Sunday 20th February Description: A local favourite, the Mr Wolfs Rooftoop bar is iconic for its bare brick terrace, outdoor fireplace and open air live comedy. Whether you fancy going on a classy date or having an evening with your friends we have no doubt you will want to come back again and again. This evenings program is brought to you by the team behind Oppo and Belly Laughs, featuring the best acts from Bristol, headliners from all over the country and occasionally special guests trying out new material. General nonsense and the usual shenanigans! Venue: Wolf’s 32 St Nicholas Street BS1 1TG Bristol Woodland Fun Date: Sunday 20th February Description: if you fancy a some airsoft action this Sunday 20th Feb send a text to 07791176046 and book your self in. Hope to see you there. I’ve been through my camera SD card and found these photos from the last couple of games. Spartan team Venue: Brockley Combe Road BS48 3DF Bristol Dog Friendly Screening: Death On The Nile Date: Sunday 20th February Description: We are happy for you to bring your dog along to this special dog-friendly screening (you’re welcome without a dog too). we will provide bowls of water around the screen. We will leave lighting levels a little higher than usual during the screening and lower the volume of the soundtrack. Venue: The Little Theatre Cinema St. Michael’s Place BA1 1SF Bath
Venue: Senate House, Tyndall Ave BS8 1TH Bristol Holiday Clubs: Full Day Wild Adventure Date: Tuesday 22nd February Description: For ages 8 - 16Spend the one half of the day learning how to become the next Robin Hood, then master the art of bushcraft and cooking on an open fire! The other half of the day will be spent in the mendip hills undertaking a Stream Walking adventure with the chance to climb a small waterfall! Have fun, and get a real sense of adventure. This activity is split across our locations, however pick up/drop off will be at Sea Mills Boys’ & Grls Club, BS9 2HX Limited spaces available. Booking essential Venue: Sea Mills Boys and Girls Club Bluebell Close BS9 2 Bristol Learn to skate with Bristol Roller Derby Date: Wednesday 23rd February Description: Is a new pair of roller skates on your Christmas list? Or have you been eyeing up our New Skater Training but want to learn some basics first? Join Bristol Roller Derby to learn everything you need to you know to get you going on your roller skates. Two sessions are available on 5th and 9th January. The content of both sessions will be similar so we recommend you just sign up for one. All ability levels welcome, but the content will be geared towards newer skaters. Bristol Roller Derby is an all-gender league, everyone aged 18+ is welcome! Spaces are limited so sign up now to avoid disappointment. Venue: Merchants Academy, Molesworth Drive, Withywood BS13 9BL Bristol
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Films & Performance Times: Week Commencing Friday 14th January
Friday 14th
Saturday 15th
Sunday 16th
Monday 17th
Cinema Opens: 4.25pm
Cinema Opens: 10.15am
Cinema Opens: 11.45am
Cinema Opens: 4.25pm
Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00
Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00
Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00
Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00
Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
The King’s Man (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.45
The King’s Man (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.45
The King’s Man (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.45
Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 7.35
Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 1.45, 7.35
Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 1.45, 7.35
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (12A) (2hrs.10m) 4.50
West Side Story (12A) (3hrs.) 1.00
West Side Story (12A) (3hrs.) 1.00
Clifford the Big Red Dog (PG) (2hrs.) All Tickets £4.00 12.00
Clifford the Big Red Dog (PG) (2hrs.) All Tickets £4.00 12.00
Disney’s Encanto (PG) (2hrs.10m) All Tickets £4.00 2.15
Disney’s Encanto (PG) (2hrs.10m) All Tickets £4.00 2.15
Tuesday 18th Cinema Opens: 4.25pm Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00 Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
Ron’s Gone Wrong (PG) (2hrs.), 10.30am
Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 7.30
Thursday 20th Cinema Opens: 4.25pm Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00 Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
Wednesday 19th
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (12A) (2hrs.10m) 4.50
Cinema Opens: 12.45pm Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00
Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 7.30
Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
High Frame Rate
The Electrical Life of Louis West Side Story (12A) (3hrs.) Wain 1.00 (12A) (2hrs.10m) 2.10 Event Cinema Royal Opera House Spider-Man: Tosca No Way Home (12A) (3hrs.25m) (12A) (2hrs.30m) Doors open at 6.30 for 7.00 3.15 start
3D performance
covid policies change Tuesday 21st from 10th december
Cinema Opens: 12.15pm
The policies and procedures surrounding Covid-Secure guidance changes from Friday 10th December. Click here to read our updated procedures, as we continue to manage
Autism Friendly Show
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (12A) (2hrs.10m) 4.50 Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 7.30
Subtitled Show
No Free Tickets
You no longer need to check-in or leave your details.
Physical distancing guidelines will still apply in the cinema.
Enhanced cleaning and hygiene is here to stay.
All venues will have QR posters should you wish to check-in, and you can continue to leave your details when you book online if you would like to.
Although all rows of seats will now be in use, there will still be a 1seat gap between you and anyone else, so no need to share an arm rest with anyone just yet.
More cleaning time is being left between shows, and our enhanced cleaning regime will be in place permanently. Please continue to use the hand sanitiser provided.
Face coverings are mandatory for people of the age of 11, unless exempt. You can take your mask off to eat & drink when seated in the auditorium but must replace if you are not actively eating or drinking.
the situation in a steady, safer manner.
This weeks BBFC advice for 12A rated lms
Cinema Information
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain contains infrequent strong language. Spider-Man: No Way Home contains moderate violence, threat. West Side Story contains moderate violence, discrimination, sexual threat, implied strong language.
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THE CINEMA REVIEW MOVIE REVIEW THIS WEEK
Uncharted
Street-smart thief Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor “Sully” Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg) to recover a fortune lost by Ferdinand Magellan 500 years ago. What starts as a heist job for the duo becomes a globe-trotting, white-knuckle race to reach the prize before the ruthless Moncada (Antonio Banderas), who believes he and his family are the rightful heirs. If Nate and Sully can decipher the clues and solve one of the world’s oldest mysteries, they stand to find $5 billion in treasure and perhaps even Nate’s long-lost brother...but only if they can learn to work together.
Jackass Forever Celebrating the joy of being back together with your best friends and a perfectly executed shot to the dingdong, the original jackass crew return for another round of hilarious, wildly absurd, and often dangerous displays of comedy with a little help from some exciting new cast.
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Come and try a different sport Friendly and Competitive A game for all ages
Open from April to September 2022 Monday 1 -3pm or Tuesday 6 - 8pm New members will be very welcome Free Coaching - Bar available
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Cheesecake with Cadbury Dairy Milk Giant Buttons Ingredients
Method
540g Philadelphia Original
Place the digestive biscuits in a food Wprocessor and process to a fine crumb. Add the melted unsalted butter and mix together
250g light digestive biscuits 100g unsalted butter, melted 100g icing sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 200ml double cream 1 x 119g bag Cadbury Dairy Milk Giant Buttons
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Press the mixture into the base of a 20-22cm spring-form tin and refrigerate. Meanwhile, whisk together the Philadelphia Original, icing sugar, vanilla extract and double cream, until stiff. Spoon the mixture over the biscuit base and smooth the surface. Chill for approximately 3 hours. Just before serving, remove the cheesecake from the tin. Chop some of the Cadbury Dairy Milk Giant Buttons into halves and quarters, leaving some of them whole. Arrange the whole and chopped Cadbury Dairy Milk Giant Buttons on top of the cheesecake to serve.
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Chicken & sweetcorn Pho
Ingredients
Method
½ tsp Chinese 5 spice powder seasoning
Fill the flask with boiling water to preheat it.
1 tsp ginger paste
Leave for 5 mins, then pour away
1 reduced salt vegetable stock cube, crumbled
Meanwhile, pour 500ml water into a small saucepan and add the 5 spice, ginger paste and stock cube
50g frozen sweetcorn 1 breast from 230g pack roast chicken breast fillets,skin removed, shredded 30g baby button mushrooms, thinly sliced 150g fine straight-to-wok noodlesor fine dried rice noodles 1 spring onion, trimmed and sliced ½ tbsp chopped coriander, plus extra to garnish
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Bring to a simmer, then add the sweetcorn, chicken and mushrooms. Cook for 2 mins, or until heated through Layer the noodles in your flask, then the spring onion and coriander Pour over the stock with chicken and veg and leave for at least 10 mins before serving When you‘re ready, stir the pho well and check the noodles are thoroughly cooked Scatter with the extra coriander to serve
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Support Your Local High Street
Ruby Jeans The Parade Liv Garriock and Mark Pummell diversified with Ruby Jeans Coffee Shop to remain open during the Coronavirus pandemic and became very much part of the community selling essential and artisan food and ingredients as well as their take away coffees, teas and cakes. "Its become part of the High Street and a resource that people continue to go to. It's established itself and it's sustaining it's own clientele regardless of opening up this new premises" said Mark, as he refers to 'Ruby Jeans The Parade', a new independent restaurant that has opened in Shirehampton. It took a bit longer than planned to open up 'Ruby Jeans The Parade' and the omicron variant of Covid has played it's part but Liv and Mark persevered and pushed on through to open up on 17th December 2021. "It's been a huge learning curve" said Liv "And it didn't go as planned" added Mark. "Maybe with hindsight we should have waited but we were conscious that people wanted to have somewhere to go for their Christmas parties. Traditionally Christmas is good time for hospitality so that's why we wanted to be open but omicron happened and people started to become a lot more cautious going out and socialising. They didn't want to be in isolation over Christmas".
Mark takes charge of front of house, dealing with customers whilst Liv is in charge of the kitchen and back of house. "We want to try and offer different things throughout the year to bring people back" said Liv. "We've had a Valentine's weekend and we have Mothering Sunday coming up where we will be doing High Tea. Then there is Easter and hot cross buns. We'll be doing our popular supper clubs in the future but we are establishing ourselves first so we can then have time to focus on new ideas" said Mark. "Once our function room upstairs is completed we'll be able to hire it out to the community for events and celebrations. We might even have a cheese and wine tasting event. The ideas are endless. We have already started our parent and toddler event on a Tuesday morning. We are very much a family friendly place and children are always welcome. We are also looking at an IT help session too".
I had to move our conversation onto food as I am a bit of a fan of their brunch and they are able to provide for my dietary health needs as I live with Crohns Disease. A lot of 'The Parade' menu is made from fresh ingredients, meals are made from scratch, no frozen food. They wouldn't have it any other way but I Social distancing, isolation and Covid-19 are wanted them to explain about the sharing still having a knock on effect in hospitality menu as it is certainly unusual. "It's our but the industry is recovering slowly. "Almost favourite way of eating and a new style that is everyone who has come in has loved it, becoming very popular. Our time in New saying The Parade is what Shire needs. The Zealand, Auckland in particular, it's an excitement from the local community before exceptionally multicultural place with so many we opened was extremely positive. We are amazing influences with food and taste. You seeing people come through the doors, the share a little bit of everything with plenty of locals and the regulars you know every week choice and we wanted to offer something but I wouldn't say it was as much as promised different on our menu" said Mark but we understand the pandemic has made people wary." said Liv. 18
"Our menu is about 99 percent gluten free with the exception of sourdough, brioche buns and some pasta but we can offer alternatives. You can have delicious tasting food without gluten" said Liv and I totally agree with her on this. Then there was the question about the Sunday Roast Dinners as a couple people mentioned to me it was a tad expensive? "We are in line price wise with venues of equivalent food quality and we did our market research. We peel our own vegetables to cook that day, make our own cauliflower cheese and home-made gravy. Our beef is smoked for 3 hours and we then slow cook it over night for about 12 hours. The chicken we marinade in butter, herbs, lemon, salt and pepper over night and then cooked normally. The nut roast is home-made with mushrooms, carrot, celery, onion, garlic, walnuts, almonds, cashews with seasoning and it's really tasty. Other places might be cheaper but we don't know where they source their ingredients and with the cost of living increasing these places may need to put their prices up" said Mark **
"We've been asked if we plan to do a full English breakfast and we sort of resisted it initially because there are a few other places in the village where you can get a full English. However, due to the continued requests we will offer something slightly different called 'The Ruby Jeans Breakfast Stack' and there will be a vegetarian and vegan option too" said Liv. And finally when will outside dining begin? "We really want to make the outside usable but it's privately owned land and the Landlord of that land doesn't want us to use it. They haven't spoken to us directly about it, but we need to negotiate with them because in our contract it says that we must keep that land, tidy, free from rubbish, weeds, which implies a level of upkeep, even though it's not our land. It's a very unknown situation at the moment as our plans for this have basically stepped backwards for the time being." said Mark. You can find Ruby Jeans The Parade at 3 - 4 The Parade Shirehampton Bristol BS11 9TS
As 'Ruby Jeans The Parade' provide menus for very much everyone I did ask if they'd be introducing anything new to their menu?
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LYDE GREEN PRIMARY GAINS ACCREDITATION FOR ENCOURAGING SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL TO SCHOOL South Gloucestershire primary school has been recognised for showing excellence in supporting cycling, walking and other forms of sustainable and active travel. Lyde Green Primary School has received a Bronze accreditation this term from national scheme Modeshift Stars, which is aimed at helping schools, businesses and other organisations create active travel plans to cut congestion and air pollution. Will Roberts, CEO of Castle School Education Trust (CSET) which runs Lyde Green Primary School, said: “We are very pleased to receive this accreditation from Modeshift. The scheme is an excellent way of embedding and promoting sustainable and active travel to school which is important for cutting pollution and congestion at our school gates. “We are passionate about healthy living choices for our students and part of that is encouraging cycling and walking to school. We are now looking at implementing this scheme across all of our seven schools in South Gloucestershire.” 20
The Castle School in Thornbury, also run by CSET, was awarded the accreditation too and is the first secondary school in South Gloucestershire to receive the accolade. To mark the milestone the school was presented with a collection of environmental books regarding climate change, nature and how children can make a difference to the planet. The CSET group includes Charfield Primary School, Lyde Green Primary School, Severn Beach Primary School, Downend School, Mangotsfield School, Marlwood School and The Castle School. For more information about the multi-academy trust click here
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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations It is a huge achievement for Queen Elizabeth II to reach her 70th Anniversary since ascending the throne in 1952. It also marks the sad death of her father King George VI.
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This year there will be many ceremonies, celebrations, special events and street parties Shirehampton Markets and SCAF are also held throughout the UK to mark this special looking for volunteers to help on the day, such occasion. as decorating the Public Hall with bunting, flags and balloons and help set up tables and Shirehampton Markets and SCAF are planning a special event called 'The Queen's chairs for example for the activities taking place. They also need help clearing and Platinum Jubilee Celebration' which will be tidying away at the end of the event too. held at the Public Hall, Station Road, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 9TX on Saturday If you are able to provide photos for the 21st May 2022. This will be a community display you can drop them into the Public Hall event that the 4 villages can get involved in Shirehampton and mark for the attention of with. There will be stalls, refreshments, cake Shirehampton Markets and SCAF by Friday as well as some fun family and community 6th May. elements added in for good measure. More details will follow in due course and it all If you want to volunteer for 'The Queen's sounds rather exciting. Platinum Jubilee Celebration' community event and help out please email: One thing that is planned is a mini display/ shirehamptonmarkets@outlook.com or exhibition of photos that tell the local stories of street parties and celebrations from contact them via their Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/shirehamptonmarkets or Queen Elizabeth II Coronation right through phone: 0117 9829963 and leave your contact to present day and this is where your help details with SCAF. is needed.If you live in Shirehampton, Sea Mills, Coombe Dingle, Avonmouth, Lawrence Weston and Kings Weston, do you have any Lets make this event a day to remember! photos that you can loan to Shirehampton Markets and SCAF of street parties and events during Coronation and jubilee years? 22
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Residents are rightly concerned about the number of fires at Wyevale in recent weeks. The Council’s Neighbourhood Enforcement team have asked us to relay contact details so that local residents can easily report any incident, not only fires but also information about the dumping of waste.
If you live near the store, you will be only too aware that Sunday nights have become intolerable with noisy, late night car meets in the car park. We received numerous complaints from local residents which prompted us to get in touch with the police, Council and Tesco in order to find a solution.
Using this number will ensure an alert is provided to the team, causing an officer to attend the site in question (if available): NET Going Now Number: 0117 9222 500 Reference to quote: 424877 (Complainants will have to provide their name and phone number). Read all about the latest fires here:
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Tesco management have agreed to fit barriers across the entrances to the car park, which will be lowered when the store closes on Sunday evenings. This will take some time to implement so in the interim they will place vehicles at the entrances to the car park to stop the car meets. More details here:
Talbot Road closure: Drivers are advised to avoid the area as the gas main is replaced on Talbot Road. This work is scheduled to commence at his week and is due to be completed by 24 June. We will keep you updated if details change. Litter pick at nature reserve: The Friends of Callington Road Nature Reserve have organised a litter pick and bramble clearance on Saturday 19th February. All tools and kit will be provided, including gloves. Meet at the pond at 10am. Everyone welcome! Click here Sandy Park zebra crossing:
Date: Monday 7 March
A local resident has highlighted safety concerns over the zebra crossing on Sandy Park Road. Due to the availability of car parking spaces in front of the adjacent post office, vehicles regularly reverse over the crossing when leaving these spaces. We were in touch with the council about this issue quite some time ago and an officer told us they were working on a solution that possibly included strategically-located bollards to prevent vehicles performing such a dangerous manoeuvre. This would have resulted in the loss of one parking space in front of the post office but there is plenty of on-street parking and a public car park, Repton Road Car Park, less than 100 metres away. We have asked council officers for a progress report.
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Date: Wednesday 9 March Time: 1pm – 3pm. Book a place online here Bristol Zoo consultation: Bristol Zoo will shortly be commencing its next public consultation for Bristol Zoo Gardens. They are keen to engage with Bristolians across the city, not just in Clifton. Check out their website for more details: future.bristolzoo.org.uk Hundreds of Brislington West residents have signed up to receive our monthly newsletter via email. You can register using this link: http://www.bristollibdems.org/efocus. By Jos Clark, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.jos.clark@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 370429 & Andrew Varney, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.andrew.varney@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 183381
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Vehicle parking charges to launch in three Bristol parks
New parking charges to raising investment for Bristol parks are set to begin a Snuff Mills, Blaise Castle Estate and Oldbury Court Estate next month.
All the revenue from vehicle parking will be used for improving and maintaining the parks which have seen a large increase in visitors since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. About 60% of people say they visit their local park at least once a week, with other visitors coming from outside the Bristol boundaries. Most people in the city live within walking distance of green space, and exemptions will be in place in the car parks for blue badge holders, motorbikes and cyclists.
“These new charges will contribute to making the funds available to maintain what we have and, where we can, expand that offer by improving facilities and introducing more events. We’ve also taken steps to help mitigate the impact on residential areas near these parks and will enforce parking restrictions in the area to protect all from obstructive parking. We’d love to see an increase in people choosing to walk, cycle and take public transport to our parks where they can, and for those who choose to drive there will be well maintained car parking facilities.” The new charges launch on 3rd of March and will operate between 9am and 6pm every day.
A number of waiting restrictions, including double and single yellow lines, have also been installed in surrounding roads to help manage parking at the sites and residential areas.
Car users will be charged £1 per hour or £3 for five hours, with alternative charges for minibuses or coaches. However this will pose even more of a squeeze on our budgets as we see our bills and food prices rise as well.
Councillor Ellie King, Cabinet Member for Public Health, Communities and Bristol One City, said online: “Our parks play a very important role in our city’s health. They’re not only huge contributors to our natural landscape but are sanctuaries for us all that boost both mental and physical health. We’re blessed to have so many green and open spaces, but there must be a means to invest and maintain them all.
At Blaise Castle and Oldbury Court car parks, overflow parking may be implemented at busy times, and these will also be subject to the same charges as the main car parks.
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Further information associated with the parking charges at these three sites can be found on each park’s page on the council website.
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The former Grange School site in Warmley progresses South Gloucestershire Council has agreed £3.84 million of funding to create new gymnastics and netball facilities on the former Grange school site in Warmley. The work is currently underway on the site to enable new homes, a new primary school and improved walking and cycling infrastructure to connect the new developments to the wider community. This latest addition of new sports facilities will add further enhancements to the development and is also a big step forward in aiding Majestic Gymnastics’ efforts to find a new home. The planning application is due to be submitted soon for the refurbishment of the former school sports hall. The proposed works include the addition of a single storey extension, the addition of a café, improved accessibility and general re-purposing of the existing facilities. The existing building fabric will also be repaired and upgraded. The site is already home to the Digitech School and on the southern part of the land, the council has identified the location for a new two-form entry primary school, which will ultimately accommodate 420 children. The aim is for the school’s construction to begin in 2023 and for the first pupils to be able to start lessons in September 2024. 28
The northside playing field will be redeveloped for housing, generating between 150-200 units. 35 per cent of these properties will be affordable and a further proportion will be custom/self-build homes, for which there is a growing demand in South Gloucestershire. We anticipate that, subject to the formal planning process, people will be able to move into new homes here in 2025. Work is continuing to progress well on the wider site, a contractor has been appointed for the initial demolition works including removal of fire damaged elements. Detailed design of the new bridge, including the btaining of planning consent, is underway and we are aiming for installation by the end of Spring 2023. Leader of South Gloucestershire Council Cllr Toby Savage said: “We’ve held a long-standing ambition to redevelop this brownfield site in Warmley and I am delighted we have been able to approve this funding which will provide excellent new sports facilities alongside the plans for new housing and a brand-new school. The Council has been working hard to help the outstanding Majestics Gymnastics Club find a new home and this decision is certainly a step in the right direction.
“The vision for this new community is for it to be socially inclusive, connected to the wider area and have a range of recreational opportunities and open spaces for the benefit of the people of Warmley. The mix of different types of homes will help meet the need for quality houses for local people and the next generation of this growing community. “As plans come forward and planning permission is sought, the community will have the opportunity to have their say on proposals. We are already engaged with local people, which has helped shape our vision for the site and how it links to the wider Warmley area. We look forward to further developing the detailed plans and to sharing them with the community.” Candice Littleton and Michelle George, owners of Majestics Gymnastics, said: “It is fantastic news that the Council has been able to make this substantial investment to deliver brand new and exciting sporting facilities at the former Grange School. We are truly grateful for all the effort the Council continues to put into helping us find a permanent home, with this investment being a very big step.”
The new sports elements will cost £3.84 million and are part funded by a Section 106 developer contribution of £435,000. The total investment for the Grange site is now £10.51 million including grant funding of £4.65 million from Homes England and £2.02 million from the Brownfield Land Release Fund via the West of England Combined Authority’s (WECA) One Public Estate programme.
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We need you to get nominating your Young Heroes
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We are thrilled to announce that the nominations for the Bristol Young Heroes Awards 2022 are now open.
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We’ve been beavering away over the last few months to ensure that they are better than ever. We have 10 categories as well as our High Sheriff Award.. This year our special awards night will take place in person at We the Curious on Friday 15th July. Demand for tickets is always high and for those unable to get one of the hottest tickets in town we’ll be streaming the event thanks to our wonderful friends at UWE & Sounds Commercial. There are 10 categories in which young people can be nominated and the process is super simple. Visit our website, watch our helpful tips video and then complete the online form. We want to see as many young people recognised for their efforts as possible this year. Nominations are open until 18th March, and we can’t wait to hear about the amazing young people who work hard to make Bristol better!
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One of the previous finalist who attended the 2021 Bristol Young Heroes Awards was Maddi Nichols from South Bristol, who was nominated for the Action Hero Award, aged 17. Maddi said: “Being part of the nomination process was an amazing experience, It was lovely to be recognised and also to meet loads of amazing young people. I learnt a lot about myself and what I want to achieve and be a part of in the future. It was loads of fun attending the awards night and I got to speak to loads of interesting people." “Since the awards, I’ve attended the follow on programme Positive Pathways. I have learnt so much about myself through this programme and it has inspired me to run a similar awards for my cadets." Do you know a young Bristolian aged 11-19 who has overcome difficult circumstances, made a difference to the lives of others, or achieved something extraordinary in the past year?.
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HMO INSPECTIONS At a recent HMO inspection, with a Senior HMO Inspector for Bristol City Council, we were really chuffed to receive comments such as “…I’ve never seen this document on an HMO Board before, that’s a real gold star” and “… rarely if ever do I see properties as well managed as this, you should be really proud.” We work hard, we make it our business to keep abreast of compliance and we communicate with our Landlords and Tenants often and well – but it is always gratifying to have your work appreciated, nonetheless. Remember that Inspections should be an opportunity for you to work with the HMO Inspector, to provide a superior product and to ensure that everyone is kept safe; they should be on the same “page” as you and, if you are on top of your game, up to date with compliance and regulations and doing your job properly, then there is absolutely no Rental yields for HMOs can be impressive reason why this shouldn’t be the case. We’ve and significantly higher than other property models. Demand is high in certain areas, with had occasions where officers were incorrect about issues and, where we’ve asked for City rents being beyond the reach of many clarification ourselves – everyone is human, and tenants new to an area choosing co-living, as a way to make new friends and renting and regulations change often and can be confusing. well into their thirties and beyond. With this in mind, it’s easy to see whyProperty Investors choose HMOs, as there is a plentiful market for them and they achieve good returns. However, HMOs are heavily regulated and compliance heavy and they are certainly not easy money! Many Landlords find it hard to keep up to date with ever changing compliance and are constantly concerned about falling foul of regulations and getting into hot water with their local authority. With this in mind, it’s easy to see why lots of Landlords view HMO Inspections and HMO Officers in the same way as some people view root canal and a trip to the dentist! 32
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If your car is serviced regularly, well looked after and your tax and insurance are up to date, then you have no reason to dread an MOT – this should be the same with an HMO Inspection. Get it right, take it seriously, keep everyone safe and you’ll be surprised how much of a breeze it will all feel! Here are some of our top tips to make HMO Inspections less daunting: •
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With fuel prices at an all time high as the cost of living crisis deepens, many people will be looking for quick ways to save money. Petrol jumped to 148.02p per litre last week rising above the previous record high of 147.72p on November 21 last year. Adding to the misery for motorists, diesel costs also rose to a new record high of 151.57 pence per litre. Six simple ways you can save fuel which can ultimately save you money, 1. Be gentle with the accelerator and use a high gear Gentle acceleration is important in fuel-efficient driving and the ‘the biggest secret’ to achieving high miles per gallon is driving in the highest possible gear for your vehicle while staying in the speed limit. Remember that the faster an engine spins, the more fuel it uses. 2. Dress for the weather It may be winter and motorists are more likely to crank up the heating but using the heating and air conditioning uses engine power and therefore fuel consumption. Instead, we advised that motorists dress for the weather. 3. Empty your boot The more weight you’re carrying in your car, the more fuel you’ll be using. 36
4. Having a roof rack According to statistics from the Energy Saving Trust, an empty roof rack will add 16% drag to your car when travelling at 75mph and a roof box will add 39%. Both make your vehicle much less fuel efficient. 5. Keep your car well looked after The RAC suggests that regular maintenance and servicing will improve the efficiency of your car, including making sure your tyres are inflated to the correct pressure. Underinflated and overinflated tyres can affect your fuel economy. 6. Keep moving Slowing down and having to accelerate again uses more fuel, so motorists are advised to drive smoothly and keep their car moving. It’s important to remain in gear as the fuel cut-off switch in a fuel injection engine is then activated, meaning virtually no fuel is used while braking. Driving up hills also destroys fuel economy so motorists are advised to accelerate a little before you reach a hill then ease off as you drive up.
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The government’s online tool tells motorists whether they’ll need to pay to travel in Bristol’s zone when it’s introduced in late summer.
For those with vehicles that would be charged, the council has secured £42m from government for grants and loans to reduce the cost of replacing vehicles that would be charged to enter the zone. The money can be The government has directed Bristol, along used to trade-in a vehicle for an equivalent with other cities, to introduce a Clean Air Zone new or second-hand model that meets the to reduce harmful pollution from vehicles. zone’s emission standards. Birmingham, Bath and Portsmouth introduced Clean Air Zones in 2021. Bristol’s zone will Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, said: “We’re start operating in summer 2022. making sure that the clean air zone won’t have a detrimental impact on people on low The vehicle checker has been developed incomes or businesses that have already had by the government to help drivers plan and a difficult two years. check whether they will need to pay the charge in each zone. Businesses can also That’s why we have £42 million available to use it to check their vehicles by uploading a help people to get cleaner vehicles.“It’s easy spreadsheet of the registration numbers of all to check whether your vehicle will be charged. the vehicles they own. I urge everyone to use the online vehicle checker and enter your registration number as Bristol’s zone is a central area where pollution soon as possible. is highest. No vehicles are banned. Only older and more polluting vehicles will be charged to “If your vehicle will be charged to enter the travel inside the zone. zone then you can contact us to find out what help you can get with either exemptions, a Charges will not apply to: loan or even a grant which you don’t pay back. • Euro 4, 5 and 6 petrol vehicles, roughly 2006 upwards “You don’t need to buy a brand new electric car which are unaffordable for most people • Euro 6 diesel vehicles, roughly end of – it could be as simple as going to your local 2015 onwards second hand dealer and upgrading your 2003 car for a 2006 one.” The council estimates that 71 per cent of vehicles travelling into the city already meet the zone’s emission standards. 38
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Moon calendar 2022 mark your diaries for new moons, full moons, and lunar eclipses
The moon calendar 2022 is filled with all the dates of new moons, full moons, lunar and solar eclipses—and which sign of the zodiac they fall in. In light of the gravitas of these events in astrology, it's definitely worth marking them down in your calendar ahead of time.
Here is a list of the dates through the year that are significant to moon gazers and the superstitious.
Your Moon sign is an indicator, in your astrology birth chart, of your deepest desires and needs. On top of what it shows in our chart, the moon is also an important factor in the astrological events in 2022.
APRIL New moon—Friday, April 1st Full moon—Saturday April 16th New moon—Saturday, April 30th Solar eclipse—Saturday, April 30th
The moon and the lunar cycle have been a source of fascination since humanity began. Many still believe that the lunar cycle can affect moods and how people behave—often with a more negative connotation. Move over Mercury in retrograde 2022—we'll get to you later.
MAY Full moon—Monday, April 16th New moon—Monday, May 30th
In fact, words like ‘looney’ and ‘lunatic’, which are insensitive and outdated words often given to people with mental illness, have their origins from ‘luna’—the Latin word for moon. And in fairness, before humanity knew the science behind the lunar cycle and eclipses— they had the capacity to cause widespread anxiety and panic.
JULY Full moon—Wednesday, July 13th New Moon—Thursday, July 28th
Even during the information age, any staunch disbelievers in astrology could find themselves all aquiver if they took a deep dive into the royal family’s link to eclipses. Spooky correlations aside, the cycle itself offers an opportunity to take pause, meditate, think about what you’d like to leave behind, and what you’d like to focus on moving forward. So when you’re making your plans, as well as checking out your 2022 horoscope, you had better consider when to schedule full moon rituals to help you manifest bliss this year. 40
MARCH New Moon—Wednesday, March 2nd Full Moon—Friday, March 18th
JUNE Full moon—Tuesday, June 14th New moon—Wednesday, June 29th
AUGUST Full moon—Friday, August 12th New moon—Saturday, August 27th SEPTEMBER Full moon—Saturday, September 10th New moon—Sunday, September 25th OCTOBER Full moon—Sunday, October 9th New moon—Tuesday, October 25th Solar eclipse—Tuesday, October 25th NOVEMBER Full moon—Tuesday, November 8th Lunar eclipse—Tuesday, November 8th New moon—Wednesday, November 23rd DECEMBER Full moon—Thursday, December 8th New moon—Friday, December 23rd
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Bristol honours its hospitality heroes Hundreds of people attended a glittering gala to honour Bristol’s hospitality heroes and celebrate success after one of the most challenging periods ever for their businesses.
“Many of the sponsors have already agreed to support the 2023 Night of the Stars, which is fantastic news and a welcome vote of confidence for all our hard-working teams.
The Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) hosted its fourth Night Of The Stars spectacular to recognise those who went above and beyond in their work to support the city’s hospitality industry.
“I would like to congratulate all the award winners and everyone else who was nominated, for the amazing work they have done in the most challenging of times.
The event did not take place in 2021 because of the pandemic but more than 300 people attended Ashton Gate in a strong show of support for their sector.
“But in a sense, everyone in the room was a winner, and it was wonderful to all come together, share our success stories, and look ahead to a brighter future.”
Raphael Herzog, Chair of the BHA, said: “This has been a very tough 18 months for hospitality businesses and we were so excited to finally be able to celebrate success.
The award-winners were not the only people who had cause to celebrate the Night of the Stars; the event also raised £1,237.50 for Childrens Hospice South West through a raffle.
“People are the most important asset in our industry and business, and it was an honour and a privilege to be able to come together again at last and recognise the many hospitality stars working in Bristol.
Corporate Parnterships Fundraiser Amanda Gallagher said: “It was truly wonderful to see so much support for CHSW in the room and the money raised could pay for over 60 hours of care for the families we support, at home, in our hospices and virtually.
“The judges were highly complementary of the nominations, which were all first class. We would also like to express our immense gratitude to our sponsors, without whom we would not have been able to stage this event and give our hospitality heroes the recognition they have thoroughly earned. 46
“We would like to say a huge thank you to the Bristol Hoteliers Association for their support.”
Award Winners: Employee of the Year, Front of House: Charlotte Karadag, De Vere Tortworth Court Employee of the Year, Heart of House: Adele Britton, Hampton by Hilton Bristol City Centre Rising Star: Madeleine Dampier, DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre Chef of the Year: James Small, DoubleTree by Hilton Cadbury House Hotel Bright Idea & Best Innovation: Lockdown Wedding Pod, Bristol Harbour Hotel
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How Businesses Are Using Apprenticeship
It’s no secret that the last 2 years have not been kind to many businesses, with lockdown closures, uncertain markets and a sharp decline in consumer spending all contributing to the loss of an estimated 400,000 businesses in the first year alone. Retail, hospitality and leisure were unsurprisingly amongst those hardest hit, with an average of 48 shops, restaurants and leisure facilities closing permanently every day during the peak of the pandemic in 2020. As business owners became more resilient, with many ‘pivoting’ into new areas or adapting their model to suit changing demands of customers. This innovation and resilience has provided a glimmer of hope for many companies trying to bounce back from COVID-19. Although many employers were forced into pausing recruitment, or making redundancies during the worst-hit time, there is renewed hope with a focus on training and development from employers. The week commencing 7th February marks National Apprenticeship Week, a week-long celebration which highlights the awareness of apprenticeships for learners and employers. Apprenticeships are set to play a key part in the recovery of businesses post-pandemic, with 70% of employers saying that apprenticeships will be vital to their recovery from COVID-19 over the next 12 months according to findings from the Build The Future Apprenticeship Survey from The Open University. Carina Wills, Co-Owner at Professional Apprenticeships, a private apprenticeship provider in Bristol says “We are seeing unprecedented demand for apprentices at the moment. The landscape is changing, with a greater focus on workplace training and a ‘grow your own’ culture” 48
She adds “Apprentices add a new dynamic to a team. Their motivation and desire to learn is exactly what employers need as they begin to recover and grow after a challenging few years.” This is supported by the fact that 66% of employers who supported apprenticeships during the pandemic say it helped them recover more quickly and numbers of app renticeships are already set to increase beyond pre-COVID levels. Certainly, apprenticeships are proving a cost-effective way to grow a team, with government-funded training and lower salary expectations to offset the training and mentoring provided. “What’s exciting is that apprenticeship funding can also be used to upskill existing staff so with many employers valuing staff training and development so highly at the moment and no upper age limit on apprenticeships, they are also using apprenticeships to improve skills in their current team.” Says Adam Rooke, Also Co-Owner of Professional Apprenticeships “This culture of learning is great for staff retention as well as the obvious benefits to the employer of a greater skilled workforce.”
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