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This week.. 4. Bristol Youth Studios 6. Bristol will host a brand new music event 8. What’s on in Bristol 18. Fresh new pasta restaurant 20. healthier, happier, greener North Somerset 22. Bristol’s first net zero carbon later living community 24. Focus on 28. Bristol Harbour Railway turns 150 yrs old 32. The Perfect Viewing 34. 5 Things to do before the price rise 1st April 36. Photos and Fancy Dress 40. The Book Review: From bland to brand 44. Sign Language Week 46. Mothering Sunday 49. Mother Day Blues @directlocal

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Bristol Beacon presents Bristol Youth Studios Bristol Beacon has a long legacy of creating and developing creative learning programmes that offer young people the opportunity to progress their passion for music. Their latest offering, Bristol Youth Studios, is a space for teens aged between 13-17 years old, to experiment with music, try something new and collaborate with others. Those involved will have the chance to recreate some of their favourite tracks or work on their own original music whilst learning music production, DJ skills, rap and vocals. Working with professional tutors, practitioners and artists, from tuition to support for emerging and established music creatives and to collaborative projects. Free taster sessions will be available in March, to meet the tutors and experiment with making music in state-of-the-art studios. Book here.

A new modern music programme created by Bristol Beacon for 13-17

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Sessions are open for everyone from complete beginners to those looking to develop existing music and performance skills. Bristol Youth Studio sessions will be flexible and led by the interests of the participants, with the option of group and individual tuition. The Bristol Youth Studios tutors include: Javeon Lead tutor Javeon is a singer and songwriter. He has had tracks featured as Zane Lowe’s Hottest Record In The World and on Mistajam’s Inbox Fresh, rated by Idris Elba and Groove Armada. He is a sought after songwriter and has worked with artists including: Tory Lanez, Clean Bandit and 5AM. Javeon has has also previously worked alongside Bristol Beacon as an artist mentor as part of their other creative development programmes. 4 Subscribe to Bristol Weekly Magazine at www.directlocalbristol/bristolonline

Beth Beth is a vocalist, producer and DJ. Inspired by drum and bass, jungle and dancehall, they were part of hip hop collective 5 Mics and were mentored by rappers JPDL and Griz-O. Beth is also part of an electronic duo alongside producer Diessa. Beth performs regularly, including WOMAD and Strike a Light festivals and Bristol Takeover at Bristol Beacon. Chiara Chiara is a producer, DJ and label owner. Alongside performing, Chiara has worked as a music educator for Creative Youth Network, BIMM Bristol and in theatre sound production. Her passion for underground music developed the creation of two event companies along with track releases on bass focused labels, and radio plays on Subtle FM, Noods Radio and BBC Introducing. Jack Jack is a grime MC and rapper. He has released three albums and worked with MCs including Eyez, Hitman and Jammz and has performed at venues including Motion and Lakota as well as Love Saves the Day Festival. In 2019 he became the first Bristolian to make it onto Lord of the Mics, a project by grime artist Jammer of recorded ‘clashes’ between MCs. Omari Omari is a Bristol based producer and DJ. As a grime producer he has worked with Spyro and Lil Nasty, as well as being featured by Stormzy on his Beats show playlist. He has made several releases through prestigious Coyote Records and worked alongside Bristol grime crew Cheese & Bread.

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Taster Sessions: 15, 22, 29 March 2022

Bristol Youth Studios takes place on Tuesdays during term time 17:00 – 19:00 Visit: https://bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/bristol-youth-studios/

Ngaio Ngaio is a singer, songwriter, DJ and spoken word artist. Ngaio’s neo-soul vocals and jazz inspired tracks have been played on Radio 1 & 1XTRA. She has played festivals ncluding Glastonbury and is musical director of a DJ collective and choir. Ngaio is also a multi disciplinary artist and journalist, working on filming projects with Netflix and BBC.

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BRAND NEW EVENT SERIES ON BRISTOL HARBOURSIDE

Bristol will host a brand new music event series, Siren on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th July 2022 with Groove Armada’s Live 25th Anniversary Show announced to headline Friday night.

They will be bringing their inimitable performance to the open air in Bristol for the ultimate summer party.

Friday 29th July will see Groove Armada perform as part of its last full live UK tour, against the enigmatic backdrop of Bristol’s harbour with boats and cranes providing the perfect setting for their legendary colourful sets.

“It’s great to be back at the harbourside this year, launching Siren as a new series of events for Bristol. We will be collaborating with some of the city’s best music brands and acts to produce a whole weekend of music. Groove Armada is the perfect choice to kick off the weekend. Their live show is an absolute must see, bringing their back catalogue to life on stage with musicians, dancing and a few surprises.”

This summer will be 25 years since Groove Armada debuted, going on to become one of the most successful dance acts of the time. Over two decades of prolific productions and tireless touring they’ve proved that it’s possible to daringly explore a multitude of sounds while achieving critical and commercial success. Bristol crowds can expect the full experience, from dancehall dub of ‘Superstylin’’ to the crossover pop appeal of ‘Song 4 Mutya (Out of Control)’ and from the dancefloor-igniting ‘I See You Baby’ to the woozy sunset vibes of ‘At The River’. Each one of those cuts stands alone as a certified classic, revered in the dance music hall of fame for their timeless appeal. And that’s all before you consider their exhilarating, life-affirming live show.

Tom Hoyle, Co-Founder of Siren explains:

Headliners, Groove Armada, said of the event: “Excited to be coming back to Bristol this summer for what will be our biggest show in the city - it’s a lovely way to be finishing another chapter with the live band and We’re very excited to play an outdoor show in such a beautiful location.” Tickets will go on sale on Friday 18th March at 10am to sign ups. And on public sale at 12pm. Sign up is at Skiddle.com and on this link: https://bit.ly/GrooveArmada25-Bristol

Way back in an era when dance acts typically blended synths and DJing with Further headliners to be announced. striking visuals, Groove Armada focused on ensuring every element of the sound was as live as possible. 6 Subscribe to Bristol Weekly Magazine at www.directlocalbristol/bristolonline

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Friday 18th March

Saturday 19th March

FESTIVAL OF SOUND Description: UWE Bristol’s Centre for Music is delighted to be welcoming trumpet star Louis Dowdeswell back to his home town of Bristol.

MarioKart Tournament Description: Join us and take part in our nostalgic fun MarioKart Tournament. We have space for up to 64 players to join the race, so no matter your gaming ability, come along!

WHATS ON THIS WEEK

Venue: Bristol Beacon Trenchard Street BS1 5AR Bristol Yoga4anyone Description: oga classes - for all ages and abilities - no experience necessary Venue: The Flamingo Centre, 175 Southmead Road, BS10 5DT Bristol Coops - Live At Loco Description: Incline arts presents, Coops, Live at Loco Klub. One of the UK’s finest rappers brings his live show to Bristol. Venue: Loco Klub Temple Meads BS1 6QH Bristol Bristol Bears v Bath Rugby Description:Bristol Bears v Bath Rugby in the Premiership Rugby Cup. (7.45pm KO). Adults tickets start at just £15, with Under-12s from £5. Venue: Ashton Gate Stadium Ashton Rd BS32EJ Bristol

Venu: The Louisiana Wapping Rd Bs16ua Bristol

Sunday 20th March Food Festival Description: Come and join us to discover and sample a wide range of delicious keto, low carb and diabetic friendly products made by small artisan producers! Venue: Pennywell Project 30-64 Pennywell Road BS5 0TL Bristol

Bristol City v West Bromwich Albion Description: Bristol City v West Bromwich Albion (Sky Bet Championship) Saturday, March 19th, 3pm kick-off. Adults from £30, Under-12s from £10. Become a Bristol City Member to receive £5 off all home league matches.

INDOOR INFLATABLE & SOFT PLAY Description: Indoor Inflatables & Soft Play Come n Bounce Sessions!! Sunday Mornings Chipping Sodbury Secondary School Sports Hall! With a Variety of inflatables to bounce around on and slide down, your sure to have lots of fun.

Venue: Ashton Gate Stadium Ashton Rd BS32EJ Bristol

Venue: Chipping Sodbury Sports Centre Bowling Rd, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol BS37 6ES

Bristol Pirates Vs Swindon Sabertooths Description: Come along and enjoy a action pack games of Ice Hockey. Venue: Planet Ice Bristol Merlin Rd Patchway Bristol BS10 7SR

Hartcliffe Funday: Description:Free family arts event at Hartcliffe Community Centre for families living in BS13. Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance. Phone 0117 9640 037 to book your space. Doors open at 11.15am

SPRING ROBOT WARS 2022 Description: The second Robot wars of the academic year right around the corner!

Venue: Hartcliffe community centre BS13 0JW Bristol

Venue: Merchant Adventure Building BS8 1UB Bristol

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Monday 21st March

Tuesday 22nd March

Wednesday 23rd March

Victory Martial Arts Academy Description: Beginners classes in karate and kickboxing for all ages from 4 - 6 years old. Learn confidence, discipline, respect and fitness in our purpose built and full matted dojo. contact Jake on 0117 985 0843 or email info@ vmabristol.co.uk

Showjumping with Alicia Hawker Description: Show jumping training with Alicia Hawker Venue Leyland Court £35 shared lesson (2 sharing) for 1 hour. All abilities welcome Training times - 3pm through to 7pm How to book, please see bookings process —> www.etsw-rc.co.uk/training.

Venue: VMA Martial Arts, 46 High Street, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 0DJ

Venue: Leyland Court Farm, Equestrian Centre Leyland Court Farm Trench Lane BS36 1RY Bristol

The Wedding Immersive Open Evening Description: Welcomed with an arrival drink and a selection of mouth-watering canapés, continue through the stunning Sansovino Hall and taste your way around a selection of foodie stalls showcasing cakes, brownie bars and unique favour ideas.

Your Story Matters Description: Nikesh Shukla, author, writing mentor and bestselling editor of The Good Immigrant hosts: Why do stories matter? I tell stories to make sense of the world as I see it. The world I have lived and experienced, read about and heard about, and what I want it to be. I tell stories to make sense of myself. Venue: `Bookhaus Unit 4 Rope Walk Hope Quay BS1 6ZJ Bristol

Comedy Loft with Alex Farrow Description: The Comedy Loft is housed on Bristol’s King St in the middle of town above The Volley. With a variety of different stand-up acts, all hilarious, there’s something for everyone. Venue: The Famous Royal 17 18 King Street Old City Bristol

The Ping Pong Parlour Description: Weekly social ping pong in Easton Bristol. 6 tables, music, snacks, £6 entry, bats and balls included. Story Time in the Park Description: Come and enjoy 5pm to 10pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. No need to Story Time with us in Ashcombe Park. Nurture your book. Just turn up. child’s love of stories and Venue: The Ping Pong Parlour books in a relaxed, natural 17 - 13 All Hallows R setting. Easton Bristol Venue: Ashcombe Park BS5 0HL Weston-super-Mare

Venue: Bristol Harbour Hotel & Spa 53-55 Corn St Bristol BS1 1HT

Thursday 24th March Oppo Comedy Michael Odewale Description: An exceptional young man with something to say, Michael Odewale’s stand up covers everything from politics to pigeons. He began performing while at university and was a finalist in the BBC New Comedy Awards and Chortle Student Comedy Awards. Venue: Barrelhouse 33 Gordon Road BS8 1AW 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

Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45

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

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (12A) (2hrs.10m) 4.50

West Side Story (12A) (3hrs.) 1.00

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

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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A WTW-SCOTT CINEMAS GROUP VENUE

THE CINEMA REVIEW MOVIE REVIEW THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN tells the remarkable true story of Maurice Flitcroft, a crane operator and optimistic dreamer from Barrow-in-Furness who, with the support of his family and friends, managed to gain entry to the 1976 British Open qualifying, despite never playing a round of golf before. With pluckiness and unwavering self-belief, Maurice pulls off a series of stunning, hilarious and heartwarming attempts to compete at the highest level of professional golf, drawing the ire of the golfing elite but becoming a British folk hero in the process.

The Nan Movie

Catherine Tate’s iconic character Nan hits the big screen as she goes on a wild road trip from London to Ireland with her grandson Jamie (Mathew Horne) to make amends with her estranged sister Nell (Katherine Parkinson). Militant vegan arsonists, raucous rugby teams, all-night raves, and crazed cops on motorbikes all make for a proper day out. An origin story that mixes Nan’s present with her past where we finally find out what’s made her the cantankerous old b*****d she is today.

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Victoria Park Bowls Club Play Lawn bowls - A sport for all

Comes 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 Free Coaching Bar available New members will be very welcome For more information Tel: 07792 126344 Email maybgolf2@gmail.com Visit: Nutgrove Ave Bedminster BS3 4QF

READY TO LOSE WEIGHT, YOUR WAY? MAN v FAT is coming to South Gloucestershire with our exciting MAN v FAT Challenge programme. Working in partnership with South Gloucestershire Council, we’ve got funded places available for men in the county! MAN v FAT Challenge is a flexible, supporting male weight loss programme, where you can participate at a time and at a place that suits you! Weekly challenges are set based on the core areas of nutrition, exercise and building healthy habits. You’ll receive weight loss support, routine and accountability from your teammates and an experienced coach as well as weekly progress reports showing how you’re doing and regular newsletters to inspire you. We’re ready to welcome you on board now! Take a look at the website www.manvfat.com/south-gloucestershire for more details!

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Tips And Tricks For laying laminate flooring Laminate is attractive for a few reasons. It is just a good tight floor that requires minimal maintenance. Laminate flooring is normally durable and in comparison with other types of flooring not costly. If you're following theses steps carefully, it is possible to setup any flooring straight away on your own. A fairly nice activity job for two individuals to undertake. What do I need? - Laminate - Underfloor + joining tape - Skirtings - Mitre Saw / Jig Saw - Tapeline - Hammer - Spacers - Pencil - Square Step 1 Prepare everything you have obtained for the project to start out. The ground where one must place the laminate ought to be completely flat and free of dirt and dust. Step 2 Then you may start with the actual sub floor. This is basically the sound, humidity and heat insulation. There are numerous types of flooring on the market. Make sure when choosing your sub floor to select the one that fits your floor the best. When rolling out the sub floor. Simply place the underlay along with joining tape together.

Step 3 Now you can begin at one corner, between the walls and the laminate place spacers an 8mm apart around the room between the wall and the laminate. This help the laminate to expand against the wall in hot and cold climates. First, place a whole sheet of flooring. After that you can work the room. Hold the plank in a angle of about forty-five degrees and tap the boards together using a rubber hammer and off cut of laminate to ensure you don’t ruin the tung or grove of the next board. I recommend using a dremel tool to cut out spaces under skirting that is surrounding doors to get a seamless finish if your leaving the original skirting in place Step 4 When the laminate is completed , you may start the skirting to hide the 8mm. You can find a variety of skirting for sale at places like B and Q. The simplest to use is the bull nosed variety. This can be a good choice seeing as there are absolutely no fancy edges to cut. Cut the skirting boards inside a corner with a miter saw at forty-five degrees. This way you will get good, tight edges. Step 5 Your floor is ready! Thoroughly clean the surface with a lightweight. Wet cloth. Not too wet, because laminate are not able to endure that. Be careful while positioning the furniture. Putting them on laminate (specially with the cheaper ones) can quickly get them scratched. The best you can do is ensure the bottom part of the legs is properly flat.

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Peperonata pasta

Ingredients 1 orange or red pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 1 red onion 100g cherry tomatoes (about 12) 2 garlic cloves 80g Penne pasta 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp chopped capers

Method Put 1 orange or red pepper, sliced, in a large nonstick frying pan with 2 tbsp olive oil and cover Cook gently for 15 mins, shaking the pan occasionally Stir in 1 red onion, sliced, 100g cherry tomatoes (about 12), halved, and 2 garlic cloves, crushed; cover again Stir now and then while cooking 80g Penne pasta according to the pack instructions Drain, reserving a mug full of the water Stir 1 tbsp red wine vinegar and 1 tbsp chopped capers into the pepper pan, increase the heat and cook for 1 min, lid off

1 tbsp grated parmesan wedge

Stir in 1 tbsp grated parmesan wedge and a little cooking water

1 tbsp chopped parsley and extra parmesan

Toss the pasta and sauce together Sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped parsley and extra parmesan to serve

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Banana, cinnamon and oat shake

Ingredients

Method

400ml Semi-skimmed milk

Add all the ingredients to a blender and blitz on high until combined and frothy

2 Bananas, roughly chopped 3 Tbsp oats 2 tsp ground cinnamon, plus extra for sprinkling

Pour into 2 glasses and chill in the fridge Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top

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New fresh pasta restaurant, Magari, to bring authentic Italian food to Wapping Wharf

New restaurant Magari promises to bring authentic, home-cooked Italian food that is perfect for sharing to Wapping Wharf when it opens at CARGO 2 next month (April). The highlight at Magari will be the fresh pasta that will be made on site every day. The restaurant will serve a carefully selected menu of vegan, vegetarian and meat-based Italian pasta dishes that focus on using the best locally-sourced ingredients from the South West in surprising ways. The ethos of Magari is focused on encouraging people to socialise. Alongside the pasta menu will be a drinks menu, featuring wine served in carafes and jugs of refreshing Spritz (liqueur, Prosecco and soda water), all served with small aperitivo snacks designed to be shared with friends and family. Magari is the brainchild of friends and co-owners, Gilda Lombardi and Delphi Ross. Gilda came to Bristol from Italy two years ago and the two met during lockdown when Delphi was giving Gilda's children some English lessons before they started school. 18

Gilda was cooking a meal for Delphi when they had a lightbulb moment and realised they had the perfect set of complementary skills needed to start a new restaurant venture in Bristol. Gilda's family run a cookery school in Rome and she was taught how to cook by her mother and grandmother, Delphi lived in Naples for two years and has worked in the hospitality trade for ten years. They have named the restaurant Magari because it means ‘I hope so' in Italian and describes everything good that you could wish for, an apt description of a night out at Magari. Gilda Lombardi says: "Food is a huge part of our culture in Italy and because of my background I was really born into cooking so opening Magari feels very natural to me. We really want to bring together and celebrate Italy's dynamic food culture and the amazing local produce that is grown and made in the South West."

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Delphi Ross says: "For Italians, food is a communal activity that brings everyone together with love and laughter and we want a night out at Magari to have that same effect. Wapping Wharf has such a great community atmosphere that it makes perfect sense for us to open here." Magari will be moving into a double unit at CARGO 2, half of which was formerly home to Buxton & Bird. The other half was previously vintage clothing boutique Something Elsie, which has now moved next door into the unit formerly occupied by Longwell Records, which recently closed to focus on its Keynsham shop. Stuart Hatton, managing director at Umberslade, the developer behind Wapping Wharf, says: "Magari's family-friendly Italian food is going to be a great addition to Wapping Wharf. I'm looking forward to welcoming them and trying their incredible fresh pasta when they open their doors. With its emphasis on communal eating, sharing and socialising, it will fit perfectly with our friendly neighbourhood ethos."

Wapping Wharf is in the heart of Bristol's historical and cultural quarter, with its tree-lined pedestrian and cycle route, Gaol Ferry Steps, providing an important connection between south Bristol to the city centre. Now home to over 40 independent businesses, many of which are based within CARGO - a popular hub made of converted shipping containers, Wapping Wharf is home to some of the city's best independent restaurants, shops, cafes and lifestyle businesses. Follow Magari on Instagram @magaribristol.

in partnership with North Somerset Council

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Ambitious plans to tackle the climate emergency and make North Somerset a greener place to live have moved forward. Last month, North Somerset Council members set the budget for the year ahead, which includes a series of initiatives to minimise carbon emissions and protect and enhance the environment. Cllr Bridget Petty, executive member for the climate emergency, said: “We are serious about tackling the climate emergency. This budget will progress a number of projects to accelerate our commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030 and make North Somerset an open, fairer and greener place to live.” The investment to tackle the climate emergency includes plans to: 1. Buy land to develop nature parks for wildlife and biodiversity to thrive 2. Fund more work on Weston superpond at Weston Villages to reduce flood risk and give homes better protection 3. Fund active travel initiatives to encourage more cycling and walking, such as Pier to Pier way linking Weston and Clevedon

Cllr Petty added: “As well as measures to help local people make their homes more energy-efficient and encourage more cycling and walking in our towns and villages, this budget will also fund work to minimise the council’s own environmental impact and move towards carbon neutrality. “We will be installing solar panels, seeking more sustainable energy suppliers and improving insultation in our buildings, including schools and leisure centres, which will also reduce running costs. And as council vehicles need replacing, such as our recycling and waste collection vehicles, we will ensure that the new vehicles are as low-emission as they can be.” Residents will continue to get good services from the council with key services like social care, recycling and waste and roads and pavement maintenance protected. The budget also protects local people from the impact of cuts, and increases in fees and charges are being kept to a minimum. North Somerset Council’s 2022-23 budget was agreed at the Full Council meeting on Tuesday 15 February. The meeting can be watched back on the council’s YouTube channel here

4. Protect coastal communities from rising sea levels through the maintenance of sea defences in Clevedon and Weston 5. Create a sales re-use recycle area at Backwell recycling centre. 20 Subscribe to Bristol Weekly Magazine at www.directlocalbristol/bristolonline

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Plans submitted for Bristol's first net zero carbon later living community in Westbury Park

Plans to create Bristol's first net zero integrated retirement community and a new leisure and activity hub for Westbury Park have been submitted to Bristol City Council. Developed after extensive community consultation, the £85 million proposal for St Christopher's Square will create over 100 new homes for older people on a five acre site bordering the Downs. Access to the site, which has been shut off for many years, will be opened up to the local community who will be able to enjoy a range of activities on the grounds, in North Lodge and in the refurbished Grade II listed Grace House. The development will be transformed into a centre for local residents and the wider Westbury Park community, and will include a café, an urban village hall, a wellness centre featuring a hydrotherapy pool and gym, plus activity rooms. St Christopher's Square will offer the highest levels of sustainability, health and wellbeing, and has been designed to fit well within the local area. The proposals will see the sustainable refurbishment of the existing heritage buildings on the site, including the villas fronting Westbury Park. A new collection of two storey cottages and four three- to six-storey buildings will provide 122 much-needed extra care homes.

The extra care, or integrated retirement model, combines lifestyle amenities, care, and community activities, enabling older people to live independently for as long as possible. These homes will help address the acute shortage of specialist accommodation for older people in Bristol and at the same time, free up homes for families in the city while reducing pressure on the NHS and social services. The designs feature extensive open space and a range of gardens for residents and local people to enjoy. The grounds will include sensory gardens and community food growing spaces to boost sustainable living, biodiversity, and resident wellbeing. The landscaping has been designed by Bristol-based Stride Treglown and will involve planting 50 extra trees on site. St Christopher's Square will be net zero carbon in operation, as well as using low carbon construction techniques and materials. It will also be fossil fuel free, generating up to 25% of its energy needs on-site through solar panels. Extensive consultation was undertaken over several months to inform the designs, and plans have been changed in response to local feedback.

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Basil Demeroutis, Managing Partner, FORE, said: "We are committed to delivering stand-out projects that uphold the highest standards of environmental sustainability, whilst driving significant positive social value. As the first net zero carbon later living development for Bristol and one of the first in the UK, St Christopher's Square will pave the way for a new generation of ultra-sustainable, later living communities for older people across the country." The comprehensive community consultation included direct meetings with neighbours, guided site walkaround events, community workshops and drop in events with the project team, as well as a dynamic digital online survey to gather feedback on the proposals. In response to feedback received through the consultation, the team has made significant changes to the plans, including reducing heights of some of the buildings, moving the tallest element of the proposals to the centre of the site, and pulling other buildings away from the site boundary to minimise the impact of the development on existing neighbouring properties. The team behind the proposals is made up of ethical investor FORE Partnership, a certified B Corporation which means it pursues purpose alongside profit, specialist integrated retirement community operator Amicala, and development manager Socius (formerly known as First Base). St Christopher's Square is believed to be the first development in Bristol to actively align with the city's new Social Value Policy, incorporating the council's TOMs (Themes, Outcomes and Measures) Measurement Framework. The framework has been designed to provide a reporting standard for measuring social value in Bristol.

Henry Lumby, Chief Development Officer of integrated retirement community operator Amicala, said: "We're excited about our plans for St Christopher's Square, which will not only help meet the acute need for specialist extra care homes in Bristol but also provide a new social and leisure hub for Westbury Park, opening up the site and offering a wide range of facilities for residents and local people to enjoy. It will provide older people with high quality and sustainable housing, with the option for wraparound care on hand as needed, reducing the burden on healthcare and social services." Lucinda Mitchell, Project Director, Socius, said: "Having engaged early and listened carefully to the local community, we have revised elements of our plans to respond to their feedback and are pleased to present a highly sustainable and inclusive scheme which will address the need for high quality specialist later living housing for Bristol."

The project also supports the Bristol One City Plan. Social value initiatives so far include enabling the use of the St Christopher’s site as a Covid-19 booster vaccination clinic, offering rent-free space for local groups such as Redland Scouts, and providing temporary affordable accommodation for 90 people whilst the site is vacant.

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FOCUS ON: Funding for community projects Langton Road safety improvements:

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Way back in January, 2019 we led a successful campaign and secured funding for pedestrian improvements on Langton Road by St. Anne’s Infants School in Brislington West. We were promised these improvements would be within the year, but over three years later and nothing has materialised. Understandably, many projects were put on hold due to the pandemic and council officers did consult on new plans, which led to a further delay. Late last summer, council officers told us that new proposals were almost ready to go out for consultation but we have heard nothing since then. We have written to the Mayor for an urgent update.

Great to see the daffodils we planted last year on the grassy verge near the junction of Sand Hill and Sandhurst doing so well. We plan to add some more this autumn to bring some much needed colour to this part of the ward.

New avenue planted: Tree planting on Callington Road has now been completed. Both sides of the road between Tesco and the A37 junction are now lined with trees, which in time will hopefully lead to the creation of a beautiful avenue.

Full Council: Bristol Lib Dems have tabled a motion calling for the city to take a lead in developing solutions to the problem of increasing quantities of electronic waste which contain rare minerals and elements but which are often difficult to recycle. The motion calls on the Council to work to increase the repair and reuse of electronic devices as well as to work with local universities and others to help develop improved technologies for recycling these. We are living in an increasingly connected world, and with that has come a proliferation of electronic gadgets and gizmos. Many of these have an artificially shortened lifestyle due to planned obsolescence, and all of them will require disposal at some point.

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Given that so many of our phones, computers, and other devices use rare and precious minerals, we need to find ways to extend their lifespans and ensure that they are responsibly recycled. As a sustainably-minded city, Bristol should play a leading role in ensuring that our mod cons are not costing the earth for future generations. We have been concerned about the way we use and abuse Rare Earth Minerals for some time, and believe that science and technology should be harnessed to solve the problems that they have created. Funding for community projects: Time is rapidly running out for local residents and community groups to think about applying for funding for community projects using Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) money, which developers pay to local authorities to mitigate the negative impact of their developments. Previously successful bids include the wooden planters on Sandy Park Road and the new path to the wooden steps in Arnos Court Park, which is due to be completed this summer. We would like to encourage as many local residents and groups as possible to apply for funding to support their projects this year. You can access all the information you need here: www.bristol.gov.uk/people-communities/funding-local-projects

Local groups and organisations should put forward their ideas for potential projects by 4th April 2022, but the earlier, the better. We’re asking everyone to write them up on the Stage 1 Outline Proposal Form (available on the webpage attached) and send it to us (see our contact details below). Scrap the Mayor! Our regular reminder that we have secured a referendum on the future of the directly elected mayoral system in Bristol, keeping one of our key election promises. Both your Brislington West councillors spoke in support of the motion at Full Council, which went on to win by 41 votes to 24. Only Labour councillors voted against giving the people of Bristol a voice. As a result, we will be having a legally binding referendum on the future of governance in Bristol on Thursday 5 May, 2022, a date for your diaries! More details here: https://www.bristollibdems. org/referendum-motion-passes If you would like to get involved in the campaign to #ScrapTheMayor, please sign up here: https://www.bristollibdems.org/getinvolved Read an article by former Liberal Democrat MP, Stephen Williams, on the issue: https:// www.bristolideas.co.uk/read/referendum-stephen-williams/ 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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Bristol's last remaining meadow Tucked behind the back of the trading estate on Bonville Road is an amazing 9.2 hectares of unspoilt open space. Filled with wildlife and nature – loved and used by generations of local people. This space has belonged to the people of Brislington since 1788 after the 'Enclosure Act' when common land was divided up into fields and sold off to landowners. The field boundaries date back to just after the Enclosure Act so are well over 200 years old. The meadows is regularly used for get-away-from-it-all-walks, running-off-theenergy with-the-youngsters- walks and taking-the-family-pet-for-their-walk. A bird watcher's haven, a flight corridor for the bats that live there and an abundance of nature and wildlife to see – and if you're very lucky, the shy and beautiful wild deer. A unique and precious haven so important to support and help physical and mental health and well being for everyone of every age . So why is Homes England submitting plans in March to Bristol City Council for 260 homes on this meadow? Our amazing, invaluable space - under threat to be replaced by the tarmac and bricks of development. 26

Local residents are dismayed and appalled that their precious meadows will be stolen from them and are fighting back to keep this rare habitat – 97% of meadow habitat has been lost in Britain since World War II. Would you like to come and share our beautiful meadow? Take a look at our Facebook page or why not visit for yourself? For a personal visit use the postcode BS4 5QH for your Satnav. The Meadows is also accessible on foot from Broomhill Road, there's a public footpath just opposite the bus terminal. The meadows is also accessible on foot by the School Road allotments (Use BS4 4NE).

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Bristol Harbour Railway turns 150 years old Bristol Harbour Railway was formally opened on 11th March 1872 by Lady Mayoress, Mrs Elizabeth Hare and was used to transport goods arriving by ship including coal, esparto grass, wood and meat, as well as alcoholic beverages such as sherry and Guinness. A great deal of goods traffic was moved on the railway throughout its working life including vital war supplies during both world wars. The railway began at Temple Meads before proceeding through a tunnel under St Mary Redcliffe churchyard, over a steam-powered lifting bridge outside the Ostrich pub on Bathurst Basin and onto Princes Wharf. Later it was extended onto Wapping Wharf to where the SS Great Britain is docked today.

Ray Barnett, Head of Collections and Archives at M Shed said: “After a century as a goods railway, Bristol Harbour Railway was handed over to the museum and has run as a heritage railway ever since. It’s an important part of the city’s history and has become a staple attraction on the harbourside. The staff at M Shed, along with a vital team of dedicated volunteers, work tirelessly to keep the railway running and care for the two steam locomotives, Henbury and Portbury. Trips on the railway were suspended during the pandemic so it’s particularly rewarding to mark this anniversary and invite visitors back to ride the railway again soon.” Train rides will resume at M Shed from the Easter holidays. A full list of dates will be available at bristolmuseums.org.uk from April.

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SHARED OWNERSHIP HOMES SOLD OUT AT THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY “Abri is committed to building at least 1,000 new homes every year to help solve the housing crisis. It’s been great working with Generator South West to revitalise this unused land, address the shortage of homes across Bristol and successfully integrate our purchasers within the existing and thriving Greenbank community.” CJ Hole Land and New Homes acted for Abri on the sale of the apartments. In addition to the 28 shared ownership homes, there will be 104 private sale homes at the site, which when complete will also include a community hub based around the new, public open square, together with retail, café/bar, and, workspace units. The regeneration will also once again open up the area to the local community creating a new pedestrian and cycle access to the Bristol & Bath Railway Path. Reservations are now being taken for the private sale residential properties at the development, including three-bedroom houses on Carsons Road and three- and four-bedroom townhouses on Packers Way created from one of the three original factory buildings that are being retained as part of the scheme. Anyone interested can book an appointment to view the show home or visit the marketing suite by calling 0117 374 6600 or by visiting the website at www.chocolatefactorybristol. com

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After compliance, by far and away the most popular topic we get asked about is viewings so, we thought that it was about time that we put together our thoughts on what constitutes the “perfect viewing.”

Book viewings in blocks. Although it may be tempting to pop over to the property to show a “hot to trot” prospect around, this can result in wasted time, journeys and more viewings than needed.

So, you’ve screened your applicants and used the first stage process to get a feel for how they interact with the team, and now have the best booked in and through the door. People often say (especially about a buoyant city like Bristol) that it’s easy to find tenants – but this is not what we are looking at here. Here we are concentrating on finding good quality tenants and it’s important to know and understand the difference between the two.

Booking in blocks of viewings means one visit, making your life and your existing tenants’ lives easier and, will create a buzz and a sense of scarcity and competition, as prospective tenants just finishing their viewings see ones waiting to come in. We book blocks of 6, as we find this works well for us. Think about what the viewing is for. This might sound obvious and the answer some people will give here is “to see whether the prospective tenant likes the property.” Well, this is important, obviously but, it’s just as important that you like them too, that you feel that they’ll make a good tenant and, if it’s an HMO, with the current mix of the house in mind, you feel that they will be a good and harmonious fit.

Make sure that all tenants are present at the viewing. You want to meet all the tenants who will be living at the property, so that you can assess them all and, to see how they interact with each other. The fact of the matter is, that if you don’t, then you will have strangers who you haven’t met before and who you haven’t had the opportunity to set up the boundaries of a relationship with, living in your property. This is not good for you or the tenants, who have a right to meet their landlord and have the same first viewing (with all that entails) as everyone else on the tenancy. 32 Subscribe to Bristol Weekly Magazine at www.directlocalbristol/bristolonline

Remember it’s not a first come, first served buffet. Carry out your viewings and then make a considered decision based on those viewings. Ask good, relevant questions, create a dialogue, make notes if you need to. Answer all the prospective tenants’ questions and provide good information. Doing this will enable you to get a feel for the tenant and the tenant to get a good feel for you and for the property and everything that it has to offer. It is not about saying yes to the first tenant that comes along; it’s about finding the right tenant.

Conduct a proper viewing. We’ve seen all too many viewings, where the viewer opens the door to the property and then just leaves the prospective tenant to look around, with the words “let me know if you have any questions.” Bearing in mind all that we have discussed, about what the viewing is for (for you to get a sense of them, for you to sell the benefits of what you provide, for you to decide whether they’d make a good tenant or be a good addition to the mix of the property) then how will you be able to do this, without spending time with them? Take them around the property and engage them in conversation, to get a good feel for who they are and, to let them do likewise.

Plan the route. When you think about what you want to ask and what you want to tell the prospective tenant, it’s also important to think about where you want to be, in terms of the house when you do. If, for instance, you want to ask the tenant about their previous landlords or ask for bank statements or anything else which could be perceived as sensitive, you might not want to be doing this in a space which is small and feels like you are “in their face.” Equally, if you are talking about your cleaners and selling the benefit of this service, then a good place might be the kitchen, to showcase an example of what you are talking about. Have a think about all the things you want to say and where might be an appropriate place in which to say them. Think about the fact that some rooms will be great for highlighting benefits and some rooms will be better for asking questions.

And last, but not least… People will tell you so much about themselves, all you have to do is listen. Look out for: •

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Things you need to do before prices rise on 1st April

Customers are prepping themselves for their energy bills to soar as of 1 April as the price cap rises to £1,971.

1. Use a smart meter to monitor your energy usage.

While many may feel powerless to do anything about the rising costs, there are some important steps that people can take over the next few weeks to ensure their bills are as low as they can be.

A smart meter will show how much energy you are using each day. This can help you make more informed decisions, for example, how high you have your heating, and provide an insight into what the most energy-guzzling appliances are. You can use this information to create a budget to keep your spending under control.

By taking these simple measures ahead of 1 April and taking control of your energy use and bills, you can make sure that you are best prepared for the incoming increases. While there is nothing you can do to reduce the actual cost of energy, you can get into good energy saving habits in order to save money around the home and reduce your overall bill. However, if you are worried about getting into debt, get in touch with your provider as soon as possible, as they can help you find a solution.”

2. Take a meter reading on 31 March and submit it to your supplier if you don’t have a smart meter. This puts you in control, with knowledge and proof of how much energy you used before 1st April ahead of the new rates coming into effect and will help ensure your bill is accurate.

3. Get into good energy saving habits. This includes running your washing machine at 30 degrees, turning your heating down by 1 degree, and turning off lights and appliances when not being used.

4. Check whether you have a surplus credit balance with your provider. In normal times we would advise that you claim back this money before the summer, but, given the price rises, it might be worth keeping the balance there. Any extra money can act as a buffer against impending price rises.

5. Check your monthly direct debit payments reflect your actual use. Inform your provider if it is inaccurate. This ensures you are not paying too much or too little for your energy bills. 34

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Photos and Fancy Dress Competition for Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

There is a special Platinum Jubilee Celebration taking place at the Public Hall in Shirehampton on Saturday 21st May from 10am - 3pm. Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II special 70th Anniversary since ascending the throne, it is something that cannot be ignored. There will be plenty going on that day with stalls, bar-be-que, music, dancing, arts and crafts, tea and cake and competitions too. There will be a fancy dress competition for young children and teenagers up to the age of 16 years old, so get your thinking caps on and get your creative skills under way. Your photos of the Queen's Coronation, various Jubilee celebrations and any 'royal' street parties are needed for a special photo display being held at this event. All photos will be scanned and handed back to you and you need to send them to Shirehampton Markets/ SCAF who are organising this event. Having done a bit of research, there are some street party photos celebrating Queen Elizabeth II Coronation in 1953. There should be jubilee photos of street parties held in Mancroft Avenue, Grove Leaze, Walton Road, Church Leaze, Dursley Road, Barrow Hill Road for example. I am sure there are plenty more.

There are also photos celebrating the 1977 jubilee that include Shirehampton Carnival, a variety concert held by St. Mary's Women's Fellowship, there was a silver jubilee ball and jubilee parties held at Shirehampton Infant School and Shirehampton Junior School, (now Shirehamtpon Primary School) This information was gleemed from our very own community newspaper which John Hastings, Ash Bearman and myself looked through one rainy afternoon. Sadly, many not featuring photos. It would be lovely to show case photos from 1953 to the Diamond Jubilee from your own personal photo archives to local community organisations, schools, Scouts/Cubs, Brownies/Guides, carnivals, youth clubs from the 4 villages area - Shirehampton, Avonmouth, Sea Mills/Coombe Dingle and Lawrence Weston - as this is an event for all our local communities to be part of and to enjoy. Please send in/hand in photos with your contact details to: Shirehampton Markets/ SCAF, The Public Hall, Station Road, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 9TX by Friday 6th May. All photos will be scanned and returned to the original contributors. Or you can email high resolution scans of your photos to: shirehamptonmarkets@outlook. com Regular updates of the Jubilee Party and Markets can be seen at:www.facebook.com/ shirehamptonmarkets

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STUDENTS INSPIRED TO MAKE SOCIAL CHANGE A programme of learning, researching and actioning social change has reached its conclusion at Marlwood School, with local charity St Peter’s Hospice receiving a grant of £1000 thanks to students’ efforts. Year 8 students from the Alveston secondary school have been taking part in the First Give programme which is designed to inspire social action in young people while also providing support to charities. For two terms the students learnt about important issues in the local community and the charities which work to combat those issues. The students then raised money for and awareness of these charities by organising and hosting a raffle, bake sale, film screening and a staff baby picture competition. Charities to benefit from these efforts included Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, Made a Mark, St Peter’s Hospice and Brain Tumour Support. Students met with the organisations either in-person or virtually to find out more about what the funds would be used for. The programme reached its climax last week when the school hosted its First Give final where groups of students, each representing a different charity, presented to the whole year group, staff members and invited judges, for a chance to win a £1000 cheque for their charity. The winning group presented on behalf of St Peter’s Hospice.

“We are delighted with the money raised for all the local causes as well as the £1000 grant from First Give for St Peter’s Hospice.” Rose Evans was part of the winning St Peter’s Hospice Group. She said: “I think First Give has been a great opportunity for everyone. Not only does it give the students participating a chance to help local charities but it also allows the other people in the school to learn about what the charities do and why they are vital to our community. I have thoroughly enjoyed First Give and am proud of the work we all did to help.” Marlwood Headteacher Seema Purewal has praised all the participants for their efforts and their confidence in learning to develop their public speaking skills: “We need to give our young people the skills to voice the causes that they are passionate about. We will certainly be running this worthwhile event next year.” First Give is a charity working in partnership with schools to deliver an innovative and interactive programme. For more information visit www.firstgive.co.uk Marlwood School is part of Castle School Education Trust (CSET) which offers high quality education across the primary, secondary and sixth form key stages at seven South Gloucestershire schools. For more information about Marlwood School visit www.marlwood.com and for CSET visit www.cset.co.uk

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SIGN LANGUAGE WEEK The oldest recorded instance of gestural communication among Deaf people occurs in the Talmud. In his book, “Britain’s Deaf Heritage”, Peter Jackson speculates that the presence of sign languages among Australian aborigines, Kalahari Bush People and North American Plains Indians suggests This year’s Sign Language Week will run from that the use of sign language goes back to prehistoric times. 14 – 20 March 2022. The theme this year is “Brings Us Together”. British Sign Language BSL has been in use for hundreds of years. The first printed The aim of the campaign is to encourage account in the UK of its usage was recorded people of all ages across the UK to take up in John Bulwer’s “Chirologia – The National the challenge of learning some British Sign Language of the Hand” in 1644. Before that, Language for themselves and finding out in 1595 Richard Carew first recorded an more about the language and culture of the observation of Sign Language in use betwe 87,000 Deaf, Deaf blind and hard of hearing en two Deaf people, Edward Bone and John British people for whom BSL is their first or Kempe, in his Survey of Cornwall. Earlier still, preferred language. in the Parish book of St Martins’, Leicester, an account can be found of a wedding About British Sign Language conducted partly in Sign Language on 5th British Sign Language or BSL is the preferred February 1576. References to Sign language for thousands of Deaf people in the Language are also found in the Bible and in Greek and Roman writings. UK for whom English may be a second or third language (A total of 151,000 individuals in the UK who can use BSL - this figure does not include professional BSL users, Interpreters, Translators, etc unless they use BSL at home). Sign Language Week is celebrated each year in March to coincide with the anniversary of the recognition of British Sign Language by the UK Government in 2003. Sign Language Week is an initiative of the British Deaf Association.

Challenge yourself to spell your name in sign language by clicking the image above and download our PDF from British Deaf Association. For more information on Sign Language Sign languages are fully functional and Week please visit https://signlanguageweek. expressive languages; at the same time they org.uk/ differ profoundly from spoken languages. BSL is a visual-gestural language with a distinctive grammar using handshapes, facial expressions, gestures and body language to convey meaning. 44 Subscribe to Bristol Weekly Magazine at www.directlocalbristol/bristolonline

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Mothering Sunday at Westerleigh Cemetery & Crematorium

Westerleigh Group’s Westerleigh Cemetery & Crematorium, near Bristol, is opening the doors of its Woodland Chapel on Mother’s Day for people to take part in a Service of Remembrance.

“But those who are not able, or who do not wish, to attend in person will not miss out, and can view the pre-recorded service online via YouTube, so that they can still honour their lost loved ones in a special way.” The service will be provided in aid of Huntington’s Disease Association as Westerleigh Group’s corporate charity of the year.

The site will be opened to the community on Sunday, 27 March, between 10.30am and 12.30pm for families to gather, with the service starting at 11am. For those unable to attend in person, a specially-recorded alternative service can be viewed on the Westerleigh Group’s YouTube channel. Westerleigh Group is the UK’s largest owner and operator of crematoria and cemeteries, with 36 sites in England, Scotland, and Wales, all set within beautifully landscaped gardens of remembrance which provide pleasant, peaceful places for people to visit and reflect. A Service of Remembrance is being recorded in advance at Waseley Hills Crematorium in the West Midlands, Westerleigh Group’s newest facility which only opened a few weeks ago for showing on YouTube for those who are unable, or feel uncomfortable, to attend a service in person. The service is expected to last around 45 minutes and will include readings, music and poems. Shaun Chapman-Young, Site Manager at Westerleigh Cemetery & Crematorium, said: “Mother’s Day can be a particularly poignant time for those who have lost their mum or cannot be together on this day. “Due to the exceptional circumstances families have endured as result of the pandemic, and lockdown restrictions, we wanted to open up our chapel on Mother’s Day, in order to give families an opportunity to gather and remember their mum or mother figure while visiting our beautiful site. “Some people will find it a great comfort to be able to come to us and watch our own service in the company of others or have a quiet moment of reflection in our chapel. 46

They provide care and support services for people with Huntington’s disease living in England and Wales, educate families and professionals and champion people’s rights. You can support HDA’s work by donating here: www.justgiving.com/campaign/westerleighgroup Cath Stanley, Chief Executive of the Huntington's Disease Association said: “We would like to thank the Westerleigh Group for choosing us as their charity of the year. “We are delighted to be part of this year's Mother's Day service. Thank you to the member of Huntington's disease community who wrote the poem in honour of her Mum which will be shared during the service. “If you would like to find out more about the work we do to support people with Huntington's disease in England and Wales please visit our website www.hda.org.uk.” The Mother’s Day Service of Remembrance will take place on Sunday 27 March at 11am in the Westerleigh Crematorium’s Woodland chapel and the pre-recorded service will be shown via Westerleigh Group’s YouTube channel. YouTube details can be found by visiting the Events section on: www.westerleighcrem.co.uk and following the link.

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Tips to help when Mothers Day makes you blue For many people Mother’s Day is a lovely time of celebration but for anyone having difficulty becoming a mum it can be a tough time, so Bristol fertility counsellor Wendy Martin has put together some top tips to help would-be mums get through the day if they are not looking forward to it. Wendy, who works as a counsellor and treatment support therapist at Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM) says that as Mother’s Day approaches those who are struggling to conceive should accept it is completely understandable if they are feeling bad, given their situation, and this response is perfectly normal. “What can be particularly difficult is that others may not realise just how painful this day is for you,” said Wendy. “Some of the people around you - particularly family and friends with children - may find it hard to grasp just how challenging Mother’s Day can be for those who are having difficulty becoming parents. “Rather than fight against this and build up resentment towards people who lack the empathy you would like, it can sometimes help simply to accept that those closest to you don’t mean to be insensitive or un-empathic, it’s just they genuinely don’t get how hard it is for you.” And if the prospect of Mother’s Day is filling you with dread, she emphasises the importance of planning for how best to manage the day. “Talk your fears and concerns through, ahead of time, with your partner or a close friend because you need to take care of yourself and work out the best way to cope,” said Wendy. “Be realistic about what you can and can’t do. Try to make the day as safe for you as you possibly can.”

Wendy’s top tips are: 1. Make your mum’s Mother’s Day really special. If you can’t handle going out for a meal and being faced with family celebrations, then invite your mum to your home for a special breakfast or afternoon tea and treat her like a queen 2. Or if your mum is no longer around perhaps you can buy some flowers or bake a cake in her memory, share some photos of her with a friend or loved one and reminisce a bit. 3. If you decide to go out for the day devise a getaway plan in advance, enlisting help if necessary, with a reliable exit strategy that will enable you to depart if it all becomes too much. 4. Find ways of avoiding certain topics of conversation and divert people from particularly difficult lines of enquiry. Remember, you don’t have to answer. You could say: “Oh I’m not thinking about me right now – it’s mum’s special day” and then divert the attention from yourself by saying something lovely about your mum. 5. If you can, simply avoid Mothering Sunday completely, with a pleasurable and selfsupporting activity such as a long country walk where the chances of seeing families are reduced. Or maybe a spa day or some retail therapy might help – treat yourself! Understanding the importance of supportive counselling for women and couples who are struggling to conceive, BCRM offers a free ‘Patient Support’ appointment to every patient prior to starting any treatment. Once treatment is underway NHS patients can have one complementary counselling session for every cycle of treatment, and private patients have three for every treatment cycle. Further appointments are available by arrangement. The clinic has some of the best success rates in the country for IVF and BCRM’s team is well-known throughout the fertility industry for the dedicated care and support they provide to patients throughout their whole fertility journey and treatment. Details are available by emailing contact@ BCRM.clinic , call 0117 259 1159 or see www.fertilitybristol.com

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