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This week.. 4. 3 cycle routes to try 6. Walk the Tiger 8. What’s on in Bristol 12. Bristol City vs Bristol Rovers fishing comp in back 16. BS5 arts trail 18. Eight great places to live in Bristol 20. Plans Submitted 24. Better protection for Brislington West residents 28. The Hub Lockleaze 30. South Gloucestershire Council 32. Let’s achieve excellence 38. A369 road closure 40. Supporting community ventures 44. Bristol Businessman 50. Somerset County Cricket Club @directlocal

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The 3 Best Cycle Routes In Bristol

Bristol and Bath Railway Path

Bristol to Portishead

This is one of the most popular routes in Bristol for cyclists and walkers alike. It was originally a railway in the 1960s, before Sustrans converted it into a cycle path between 1979 and 1986. In the process, it became the first of Sustrans’ many cycleways.

Beginning at Queen Square, you ride directly south to the wharf, crossing the small Prince Street bridge before taking a right and cutting through Museum Street to meet the River Avon.

The Bristol and Bath Railway Path is a pointto-point route and can be ridden in either direction. You can set off in Bristol on the corner of Trinity Street and St. Philips Road, or in Bath from the old railway bridge before Windsor Bridge Road. The riverside path continues into the centre of Bath, so why not carry on and explore this beautiful town if you have the time? You won’t have to contend with any cars on this route either. It’s entirely traffic-free and lined with lush greenery, so you’ll feel nestled into the countryside. There are some interesting features along the way as well, namely the Staple Hill tunnel and the traditional Bitton train station serving refreshments, cakes and sandwiches.

Distance: 13.9 miles Elevation: 266m

From here, you ride along the River Avon’s banks as it winds down the striking Avon Gorge, past Leigh Woods and underneath the towering Clifton Suspension Bridge. The dirt path is smooth and the sharpest hill is only a 30m incline over 1.5 miles on the approach to Ham Green, so this ride is well suited to cruising. At the halfway point, you’ll arrive at the quaint boating village of Pill. Here, you can stop for lunch or a quick coffee before pressing onto Portishead. The last quarter of the journey hops back onto the road, but you’ll still ride along tree-lined lanes between farmland for the most part. Once you reach Portishead, you can continue northwest and finally rest at the shoreline overlooking Wales across the Bristol Channel.

Distance: 11.2 miles Elevation: 329m

Bristol Docks Loop Some might argue that Bristol is best experienced by bicycle – and it’s hard to disagree after watching this documentary from Böikzmöind, a Bristol fixie bike community.

You can glide down the banks of the Avon and cut across town to see all it has to offer in no time compared to walking or using public transport. There’s something more romantic about it too.

Starting at Bristol Cathedral, you’ll pass the Bristol central library and then join the path at the wharf for views of the docks and the SS The Bristol Docks Loop consists of nearly three-quarters traffic-free paths, which is quite Great Britain. Pass the docks and you’ll join a feat for a city centre cycle route. At 3 miles, the River Avon and the Chocolate Path will it’s perfect for taking things easy and soaking guide you back into town. Central Bristol is full of pubs and cafes if you fancy a pit stop up the city’s atmosphere. before finishing off the ride.

Distance: 3 miles Elevation: 57m

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The creators of the music festival Boomtown, are excited to announce Wake The Tiger presents the world’s first Amazement Park®. Wake The Tiger is a brand new, fantastical experience coming to Bristol this summer. The brainchild of a collection of creatives, it encompasses interactive environments and daring new experiences at the site in St Phillips, Bristol. Opening in Summer 2022, the Amazement Park® is an interactive immersive art experience which provides an exciting alternative to the traditional art gallery. Visitors will step through the secret portal into the amazing world of Meridia; a multilayered maze of immersive environments, secret passageways, hidden forests, temples, ice caves and mesmerising wonders. Wake The Tiger will encourage visitors of all ages to leave no corner unturned, as they discover the stories and secrets of the four great Guilds in Meridia, and how they uncover the answers to their world’s greatest problems. Graham MacVoy, Founder and Managing Director of Wake The Tiger, explains: 6

“This project is two years in the making and the result of decades of creative input from some of the best technologists, story-tellers and creative minds working across festivals and attractions in the UK. We are starting this new movement in our spiritual home of Bristol and can’t wait to be open this summer.” Bristol was seen as the perfect place for the project, as a booming city, within easy reach of London, the Midlands, Cardiff and with two of the UK’s biggest international universities situated in the city. Additionally the city welcomes over 50% of all visitor trips in the South West, with over 16m visits in 2019. Wake The Tiger is perfectly positioned to capture the imagination of this significant visitor economy - especially as tourism in Britain is growing and predicted to be worth over £257 billion by 2025. The Wake the Tiger team has an exemplary track record of creating and delivering incredible experiences, masterminding the sustained growth and success of the internationally-renowned Boomtown Festival, which has grown from 1,500 attendees to 70,000 in 10 years.

Over £1.5million of seed investment has already been secured from private investors bringing new jobs to enhance Bristol's creative sector. In April the team is launching its Crowdcube fundraiser to secure an additional £350,000 to launch this new and exciting tourist attraction. Wake The Tiger invites investors to join them as shareholders on this amazing journey and really become part of the story. For more information visit: www.wakethetiger.com. 7

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Friday 15th April

Saturday 16th April

Eclectique Description: Eclectique are happy to be returning to the cloak and dagger with another completely improvised live musical performance, this time we will be joined by lots of special guests. Hip Hop, Soul, Jazz, disco and more from some of Bristol’s finest musicians.

Inn Jokes 16th April Description: Free stand-up comedy night featuring some fantastic up and coming acts from the South West (and beyond)! Please come along and enjoy an evening of laughter and drinks at a really great venue in north Bristol.

Sunday 17th April

Pageant of Transport Description: Jointly attended with Somerset Triumphs, this is a come and go as you please event with lots of cars and bikes. The organisers are excited to announce that the Pageant of Transport is back for 2022 and bigger than ever! All vehicles are welcome Venue: The Inn on the Green 2 to attend. Pre-booking is Filton Road a must, just Google “PagVenue: The Cloak and Dagger BS7 0PA eant of Transport Weston”. 182-184 Cheltenham Rd Bristol Woosley’s Miniature Railway Bristol will be attending the Pageant Sea-themed Lino printing BS6 5RB of Transport with their portable workshop at Bristol Aquarium 7¼ inch gauge railway giving Description: Join Hannah Bristol Bears v Sale Sharks rides throughout the weekend from Submerge Art at Bristol Description:Bristol Bears v helping to raise money for Aquarium for a 3 hour seaSale Sharks in the Heineken themed lino printing workshop the Weston Super Mare Sea Champions Cup. Cadets. Please note this big over Easter weekend. No Friday, April 15th at Ashton experience required. Suitable event is hosted by a very Gate (8pm KO). committed supporter of the for 12 year olds and older. Adults tickets start at £25, Sea Scouts, not the TR Spaces limited to just 10 per with Under-12s from £10. workshop for a more personal Register, we just organise our own members. experience. Venue: Ashton Gate Stadium Ashton Rd Venue: Venue: Bristol Aquarium BS32EJ Beach Front Anchor Rd Bristol Weston-super-Mare BS15TT Peter Rabbit 2 film screening at B Block Description: Join us on Good Friday, 15th April, to watch everybody’s favourite bunny in Peter Rabbit 2. Each child will receive a complimentary easter egg to enjoy, too! Food will be available from 2:00pm and the film will start at 4:00pm.Children £12, Adults £20. This includes a pizza, a drink and a cinema ticket. Booking is essential as spaces are limited, please give us a call on 0117 363 7119 to book your place now Venue: B Block BS31 2GJ Bristol

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The Rod Stewart experience Description: Garry Pease Jug Busters at The Star, returns on Easter Sunday Fishponds with the amazing Rod Stewart Description: Bristol’s experience.Non members over neighbourhood jugband are 18 are welcome to attend with serving up booty shakin’ blues a donation of £2 per person. at The Star, Fishponds, one of the finest public houses on the Venue: 8 9 Social Club planet. 24-30 Baker Street Venue: The Star 539 Fishponds Road BS16 3AF Fishponds

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Monday 18th April

Tuesday 19th April

Wednesday 20th April

Funderworld Theme Park Description: Funderworld’s Theme Park is returning for its annual Easter event. From:1 Apr 2022to2 May 2022 The popular attraction will once again take place on Durdham Downs, Bristol opening daily over the school Easter holidays and the May Day holiday weekend. A huge and spectacular line up of rides and attractions make Funderworld the UK’s largest mobile Theme Park.

Van Gogh: The Immersive E xperience Description:Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, a 360 degree digital art experience, will launch in Bristol following hugely successful runs across London, Europe, America and Asia. Awarded as ‘The Best 2021 Immersive Experience’ by USA Today, the experience will bring the life and works of Van Gogh to Bristol in an allnew way.

Easter at Blaise: family holiday fun Description:Join us for some family friendly fun every Wednesday during the Easter Holidays.There’ll be Easter basket making, egg-cellent crafts and plenty of Easter fun for all the family. Blaise Community Gardens will also be open from 10am until 2pm and the Blaise Plant Nursery open from 10am until 4pm.

Venue: The Downs Bristol Easter at Upside Down House Description: Join Upside Down House Cribbs Causeway this Easter for some upside down fun and amazing Easter opportunities at the Easter photo station. Easter costumes are highly recommended for even more awesome photo opportunities. The most creative photos will receive great prizes from Upside Down House UK. They will choose 5 winners and we will be giving 5 goody bags full of 48 Easter chocolate eggs, a free entry for 4 to your nearest Upside Down House and more surprises included in the bag. To enter the competition please post a photo to Facebook or Instagram and tag them in - @upsidedownhouseuk and #UDHEaster22 Tickets: £4.00 Per person during the week£5.00 Per person at weekends and Bank Holidayswelcome! Venue: The Mall, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5DG

Venue: 39-46 Feeder Rd, Propyard Bristol BS2 0S Easter Holidays at Aerospace Bristol Description: Aerospace Bristol is currently hosting the Indian Heritage Stories exhibition, offering a glimpse into the lives of residents from South Gloucestershire with Indian roots. Discover the moving stories of individuals and families of Indian heritage who have migrated to the United Kingdom. Over the years they have flourished, becoming an important part of their local communities. Aerospace Bristol is the first location on the exhibition’s tour of museums and libraries in South Gloucestershire. Entry to the exhibition is included with museum admission. Venue: Aerospace Museum Hayes Way, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5BZ

Venue: Blaise Castle Henbury Rd BS10 7 Bristol

Thursday 21stApril Hugh Pascall Quartet Description: Hugh Pascall trumpet and flugelhorn, Liam Dunachie - piano, Oli Hayhurst - bass, Jay Davis - drums. Trumpeter Hugh Pascall graduated from the Royal Academy in 2006, since when he has recorded and toured with a variety of projects including Hans Koller’s Birmingham Jazz Orchestra, John Turville’s E17 Large Ensemble, the Dave Ferris Septet, New York’s The Last Poets and Tony Kofi’s Inside Straight with Dennis Rollins. Venue: Hen and Chicken 210 North Street BS3 1JF Bristol

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Films & Performance Times: Week Commencing Friday 14th January

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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

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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

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The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (12A) (2hrs.10m) 4.50 Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 7.30

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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.

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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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Bristol City vs Bristol Rover Fishing comp is back

Taking place on the weekend of July 22-24, Bristol City will go up against Bristol Rovers in the annual fishing competition being held at Acorn Fishery in Clevedon. For the seventh year running, supporters of Bristol’s 2 main football teams come together to raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) and battle it out to be winners of the prestigious Divvy Cup. One of the organisers, Rod Poole, said: “It’s the one time in the year Bristol City and Bristol Rovers come together in support of a good cause, Children’s Hospice South West. The 2 teams of 13 have been selected we now need as much support from the community as possible including making donations, fundraising, and sourcing raffle prizes.” Spectators are invited over the weekend to watch the catch, there will be a BBQ and raffle as well as a presentation of the funds raised. Last year the competition raised more than £2,500 and Rod says he wants this year’s event to be the biggest and the best yet.

The organisers, which also include Ben Chivers, Kevin Haskins, Paul Russell, and Ben Lovell selected CHSW as the beneficiary charity five years ago when they visited its local hospice, Charlton Farm, in Wraxall. Rod said: “Visiting Charlton Farm was emotional, and it really hit home what an important charity it is. When visiting restrictions have lifted it would be good to take some of the team there to see first-hand the work they do for children, young people and families.” ” In February, Kevin Haskins organised another fundraising event for CHSW ‘An evening with Steve Briggs’, which raised £1,600. Clemi Williams, CHSW Area Fundraiser, said: “We are so grateful to everyone involved in organising this brilliant event for choosing Children’s Hospice South West as the beneficiary charity. The money raised allows us to continue to support children and young people who are not expected to reach adulthood, as well as enriching the lives of these individuals and their families.”

If you would like to show your support or get “There’s always a great atmosphere over the involved in the event, visit the Facebook page weekend, despite the teams’ rivalry. There will at: www.facebook.com/cityroverscharityfishing be plenty of laughs and banter and fundraising for the local children’s hospice, and hopefully Rovers will win!” added Rod.

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Local artists to be showcased at second BS5 art trail

Local artists are being given the chance to showcase their work at venues around BS5 as the popular BS5 Art Trail returns for its second year.

“Although fairly new the BS5 Art Trail is an important and exciting event on the calendar for this community so we jumped at the chance to be a part of it.

Celebrating creativity across the BS5 community, the trail is back on 7-8 May when visitors can enjoy a wide range of art and craft from local exhibitors.

“We are opening up our visitor centre, to support local artists and their work. There will be event maps and visitor boards to help people navigate the trail, it’s going to be a great event.”

This year the event promises to be bigger and better with homes, gardens, artist studios and group venues in BS5 showcasing wares and open for exploration. The inaugural BS5 Art Trail took place in September 2021 and saw over 80 artists and makers exhibit at venues across the neighbourhood. Similar numbers have signed up for this year’s trail, which will cover the communities of St George, Greenbank, Easton, Whitehall and Redfield. One of the venues signed up to display artwork is The Chocolate Factory in Greenbank. Mya Castillo, sales and marketing consultant for The Chocolate Factory, explains why they chose to be involved. 16

This year’s event maps have been printed by Whitehall Printers and CJ Hole are sponsoring the venue boards. Maps will be available to collect from CJ Hole’s Redfield office as well as from other venues in the area and online at www.bs5arttrail.co.uk

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8 great places to live in Bristol To discover the best places to live in Bristol we asked the city’s residents! This provides verified insights on some of the city’s best new developments. Whether you’re looking to rent or buy new builds, Bristol has some outstanding options. This list will provide you with some great ideas based on the thoughts of the people who live there. Is Bristol a good place to live? There’s a reason why our great city regularly tops the charts in happiness and satisfaction over majority of the UK. It manages to combine the bustle of city life with more tranquil, low-key lifestyle elements.

Bristol is the eighth-largest city in the UK, plus it’s a creative and multicultural metropolis. From the gorgeous Georgian terraces of Clifton and Redland to the edgier streets of Bedminster and Stokes Croft, Bristol has something for everyone. Bristol’s historic docks are now home to a thriving collection of restaurants, galleries, bars and museums. The Matthew and S.S. Great Britain are also major visitor attractions, to many people along with Brunel’s spectacular suspension bridge that crosses the Avon Gorge.

Is Bristol expensive to live in? Bristol is one of the most expensive Culturally Bristol is a gold mine. The beauty of cities in the United Kingdom. It regularly our Georgian streets and imposing outpaces the nation’s average property prices architecture of major public institutions of on £260,230, and our restaurants, nightlife separate Bristol from the UK’s more bland and other key expense metrics follow suit. cities. Bristol’s rich history comes to life too, in our outstanding universities, which are among While Bristol is expensive overall, there are the best in the United kingdom. more affordable areas in our diverse city. Similarly, it’s not hard to find low-cost, but Also theres no shortage of beauty in our parks high-quality, alternatives for entertainment, and green spaces, and the gorgeous dining and leisure activities. Plus, Bristol Cotswolds are right on your doorstep. offers a wide range of cultural attractions that are free to visit too. Bristol is also the second safest major city in the UK, even despite our rapid growth that’s New homes in Bristol fuelled by its excellent transport links and Bristol University and the University of the booming job prospects in everything from West of England (UWE) ensure that demand entrepreneurial startups to big tech firms. for new homes in Bristol is always high. The aerospace industry provides a major Is Bristol the best place to live in the UK? economical stand piont to the area, with BAE, Bristol was voted the UK’s happiest city Rolls Royce and Airbus all located in Filton. according to a study conducted in 2019. In addition, the west country city regularly tops So, let’s check out Bristol’s top 10 new polls of the UK’s best places to live. developments. These rankings are based entirely on the scores we have provided and reviewers, nothing else.

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Plans submitted for Bristol's innovative ‘Gap House' concept Affordable eco homes proposed for disused garage plots in Horfield, north Bristol

Plans have been submitted for Bristol's innovative new concept in affordable housing - the Gap House - to be built on a council-owned disused garage plot in the city. The eco-homes have been commissioned and funded by Bristol City Council and designed by global design practice BDP's Bristol studio in partnership with the Bristol Housing Festival, for a site in Horfield in the north of the city. If the project is a success the council will potentially be identifying further sites for Gap Houses in the future. The plans propose a row of nine affordable, one-bedroom, two-storey, modularly constructed homes. The site sits between two rows of back gardens of existing homes and will include green space and outdoor seating in front of each home to encourage social interaction and community cohesion.

The Gap Houses will be contemporary, cost effective, eco-friendly homes, largely factory-built using modern methods of construction (MMC), in order to minimise disruption in the existing neighbourhood. Designed to fit into small garage sites that are often disused in many cities and neighbourhoods, the homes will be super-insulated to support minimal heating requirements. They will also use renewable energy generated by solar PV panels and air source heat pumps, resulting in minimal environmental impact and low running costs. The homes will include an open-plan kitchen-living area and bathroom on the ground floor, with a bedroom and storage on the first floor. Large windows allow for maximum natural light. The houses generously meet national space standards for a single-occupancy, one-bedroom unit.

This new concept is the latest in a series of innovations being explored by Bristol City Council and the Bristol Housing Festival to tackle the city's housing crisis. The Gap House is part of a wider research, development and innovation programme, funded by Innovate UK, which looked at the potential for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) to increase the scale and pace of the delivery of beautiful, quality, sustainable affordable homes in the city. Martin Jones, landscape architect director in BDP's Bristol studio, hopes that the ‘Gap House' concept could be replicated in cities and towns across the UK. He said: "There are many disused garage plots across the country that have fallen into disrepair. The Gap House concept has been designed to intelligently repurpose these urban plots, providing much-needed new affordable homes and revitalising neighbourhoods.

Low energy lighting, solar panels and air source heat pumps will ensure these eco-homes are both highly sustainable and cost effective. The entrance to each property has been carefully designed to promote a front porch culture encouraging residents to connect and bring the community together." Jez Sweetland, Director, Bristol Housing Festival said: "Tackling the housing crisis requires innovative approaches. The Gap House is a shining example of this; helping unlock brownfield land to deliver quality, sustainable and affordable housing. I am excited about the potential of this concept not just for this site but to help unlock and revive other small sites in the city and beyond."

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Better protection for Brislington West renters Wyevale latest: It was very disappointing, but not surprising, to learn this week that the owners of the former Wyevale Garden Centre site on the A4 in Brislington West are appealing the recently-issued Planning Enforcement Notices. Their defence, that the land is going to be developed anyway, should not give them carte blanche to trash the land in the meantime. Interestingly, the West of England Mayor, Dan Norris, recently expressed his desire to preserve our Greenbelt, so we may find that the original proposals to develop the land for housing may not now take place. Talbot Road issues: We have received several complaints from local residents regarding the ongoing problem of poor signage during the lengthy roadworks on Talbot Road, with drivers routinely ignoring 'road closed' signs and taking advantage of rat runs leading to congestion and unpleasant altercations on narrow, residential streets. We had a similar problem during the roadworks last year, so it is incredibly frustrating that lessons do not seem to have been learnt. The police have been called on several occasions by the workforce on site due to people getting out of their vehicles kicking over signs and driving through the cones. One silver lining is that the work is ahead of schedule and we are hopeful that in 3 weeks’ time they will have completed all their work on the main section of Talbot Road and it will reopen. Register to vote: Polling cards have started arriving for the referendum on the future of the directly elected mayoral system in Bristol on 5 May. If you haven’t yet registered to vote, you have until Thursday 14 April: www.bristol.gov.uk/voting-elections/register-to-vote Tree blocking cycle path: A Brislington West resident has contacted us about a fallen tree partially blocking the National Cycling Network Route 3 cycle path in Lawrence Hill between Avonmeads and Temple Meads alongside the river.

This key arterial cycle path is already well below national standards in terms of width and lighting, and this fallen tree is making the situation even worse. The tree fell in February, so it is high time it was cleared away. We have contacted the Council and asked that the tree be removed as soon as possible. Fly-tipping cleared away: Good to see some unsightly fly-tipping cleared away on Wick Road. If fly-tipping is a problem where you live, you can report it here: www.bristol.gov.uk/streets-travel/flytipping Damaged fencing by Tesco: We were very disappointed to see the extent of the damaged, wooden fencing alongside Brislington Brook near Tesco, especially as it had only recently been repaired. We have been in touch with Tesco and hope that new, more robust fencing can be installed as soon as possible. Although not in the ward, we have also reported the damaged fencing on the riverside path near Avonmeads. Better protection for Brislington West renters: Renters will have greater protection under a new property licensing scheme that has gone live in Brislington West this week. The aim of the scheme is to improve housing standards. The proposed schemes cover two types of licensing: • Additional Licensing will include houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) - a house or flat that is occupied by three or more unrelated people who live together and share facilities including kitchens or bathrooms. • Selective Licensing will include private rented properties that are occupied by one or two tenants, or a family, but are not HMOs. The Housing Act 2004 allows local authorities to require landlords of most privately rented accommodation to license their properties. Licensing can be applied to specific areas of the city where evidence suggests there is poor quality, or poorly-managed, privaterented housing.

Following the success of the licensing schemes in Stapleton Road, Easton; St George West and Eastville; and 12 wards in the centre of the city, the council is looking to further improve both the accommodation, conditions and management practices in privately-rented and multiple-occupied properties in these three wards. The council has also taken another step to help protect renters in the city, making it easier to add rogue landlords to a national database. Landlords have until Tuesday 5 July to submit their applications and pay their fee. A licence will normally last for five years and conditions will be attached to the licence to ensure that minimum property standards are met and that good management practice is delivered. Advice and guidance on the necessary improvements required to ensu re the property complies with licensing conditions is also offered. All licensed prop erties are inspected to ensure they meet licensing and minimum housing standards. Where landlords do not meet the required condition standards, enforcement action may follow. For more information on the scheme visit www.bristol.gov.uk/licences-permits/property-licences. New cook for St Anne’s Lunch Club: St Anne’s Church is looking for a volunteer cook for their lunch club, which is starting up again on 5 May. You’d be needed one or two Thursdays every month and work with a friendly team to provide around 25 meals for older people. If you are interested, please contact Ken on 07400628049. St Monica’s funding for HM The Queen Platinum Jubilee events: Want to hold a community event for Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June? St Monica’s Trust is offering funding for events involving older people (but not exclusively for older people). They particularly want to encourage applications for events that are part of ‘The Big Jubilee Lunch’, when people get together to share food, build connections within their communities and have fun between 2nd-5th June 2022. closing date to apply is 27th April.

St Monica’s also have a fund that can support older people (over 50) with a long term health condition and a low income (for example, to pay for white goods). More details for both funds here: www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/charitable-impact/ charitable-giving Free mental health and wellbeing training from Thrive Bristol: Thrive Bristol is pleased to offer free training to staff and volunteers in the VCSE sector in Bristol. A range of courses is available, covering mental health awareness, psychological wellbeing tools, trauma-informed approaches, suicide intervention, and financial issues and wellbeing. This programme has been funded by the ICE and South Bristol Integrated Care Partnerships and Public Health: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ thrive-bristol-31019592755 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 City Council has new local lettings policy for Lockleaze, and The Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust, will ensure that new social housing built in the area will benefit local residents in housing need. The policy aims to make sure that the new homes built in the neighbourhood can benefit current residents and help build more sustainable communities. Councillor Tom Renhard, Cabinet Member for Housing Delivery and Homes, said: “We are committed to the creation of a mixed and balanced community within Lockleaze and it is important to make sure the new developments in the area play an active part in this. “We recognise the need to strike a balance to ensure that local residents in housing need benefit from the development in their areas as well as others, and believe that this lettings policy will help to make that a reality. “We welcomed the opportunity to build a strong effective working relationship with Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust and the local residents during this process and look forward to continuing this positive engagement into the future. “We have worked hard to ensure that the community has driven decision making throughout the development of this policy and have been given the space to provide meaningful input at every stage.” Under the new policy 50 per cent of new social and affordable rented properties on any new developments being built within Lockleaze will be allocated to applicants that meet the relevant criteria. This includes people who have lived or worked in Lockleaze for at least two years. 28

In the case of Community Led Housing developments 100 per cent of the new social and affordable units will be allocated in line with the Local Lettings Policy where possible. There are a number of residential developments coming to Lockleaze, including Bonnington Walk, and Romney House, and by allocating social housing in this way, the policy will make a significant difference to local people who currently find themselves in housing need. There was a high level of local engagement during the creation of the policy, with the council taking part in a number of different community events. Maria Perrett, Lockleaze resident and Chair of the Residents Planning Group, said: "Adoption of the Lockleaze Lettings Policy is fantastic news and a wonderful example of how all those who got involved have brought about positive change by using their voice effectively. “Residents have worked closely with Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust and the council to help people in housing need to stay in the area. That's what makes Lockleaze such a great community and why residents want to continue to live here." The policy also aims to address the current challenge of providing homes for both growing families and those who are downsizing, to enable people to move within the area as their needs change over time. It will be reviewed annually, and it is hoped it can become a template that can be rolled out to other areas of the city.

South Gloucestershire Council has successfully bid for £135,000 South Gloucestershire Council has successfully bid for £135,000 of Government funding to install up to six new fully accessible toilets in locations across the area that will feature a host of extra facilities for disabled people and those who need them the most.

“South Gloucestershire currently has seven of these facilities, but they are spread unevenly across the area. This additional funding will enable us to add up to six more across the area and ensure they are provided in the key locations that people wish to visit.”

The funding, announced in March, will be used to provide new accessible Changing Places Toilets in locations around South Gloucestershire for people who cannot use standard accessible toilets. The facilities will include special equipment such as hoists, curtains and adult-sized changing benches, and will feature more space than standard accessible toilets to accommodate carers.

Thornbury and Yate MP Luke Hall said: “Everybody deserves to have easy access and a safe and comfortable facilities, and I am delighted South Gloucestershire Council has secured this funding. I will be supporting the Council to deliver these new toilets for the community as quickly as possible.”

The Changes Places Toilets will be delivered with support from Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK). Locations that will host the new facilities include Grimsbury Farm in Kingswood, Page Park in Staple Hill and both Bradley Stoke and Yate Active Centres, plus a further two toilets in Yate and Kingswood with locations to be announced. These facilities will offer much improved opportunities for everyday activities and days out for users and their families in South Gloucestershire. They will also open up our well-loved public and open spaces to more people who currently are unable to enjoy them due to the current facilities not meeting everyone’s needs. Cabinet Member for Communities and Local Place Cllr Rachael Hunt said: “I’m delighted that our bid for Government funding to deliver additional Changing Places Toilets in South Gloucestershire has been successful. Changing Places Toilets make a real difference to users and their families enabling them to take part in more recreational activities with dignity, confidence and freedom. 30

Kingswood MP Chris Skidmore said: “I am so pleased that the Council’s bid for funding for the installation of further Changing Places Toilets has been successful and that such a facility will be put in place at Grimsbury Farm in Kingswood, as part of up to six further locations around South Gloucestershire. I am well aware of how important these facilities are so that every one of our local residents, regardless of their access needs, can use a toilet facility hygienically and with dignity.” Circadian Trust Chief Executive Mark Crutchley said: “We are so very pleased to have secured this funding bid in partnership with South Gloucestershire Council. Being able to offer more accessible facilities to Active Centre customers who need them means we can deliver better access to existing and new services to help and inspire active healthy lifestyles to our community. “We can’t wait to get on installing the new changing facilities and equipment and look forward to announcing that they are open shortly!” A second round of applications is also expected in the future which will provide a further opportunity to bid for additional facilities.

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Let’s achieve excellence together!

For us (and this filters down to the whole team) the mantra is, if you’re confident As landlords who have always self-managed, proceed, if not, then stop, consult, and take action! We wouldn’t want someone “cobbling there are not many things that we haven’t seen or turned our hands to. We’re quite used something together,” on a matter that they were not 100% sure about or had “sensed” to issuing eviction notices, are extremely potential red flags with, on one of our familiar with the vagaries of compliance and properties and we know that our landlords experienced with selecting and managing would feel the same. good quality tenants. However, one of the promises that we make all the landlords that we act for, is that we will look after their property, as though it were our own. Like our lofty strapline “lettings without compromise,” this is a statement that we all (and by this, I mean the whole team) take very seriously.

Just recently, we had a situation where we didn’t like what we’d seen during a drive by of a particular property and, this triggered an inspection. During a closer look, we found that the property was not being looked after and, there were people living there, that shouldn’t have been!

For us, one of the things this means is that when something “feels” like it could escalate or is out of the ordinary, then we speak with our landlord, explain our thoughts, and recommend that we consult a professional with direct expertise in the relevant area. We do this because it’s more important to have a good outcome for our landlords, than it is for us to charge a fee, for something that we are not 100% sure about.

We immediately notified the landlord. Without going into too much detail, this case was not straight forward, and we had reason to believe that things could escalate quickly. We discussed our concerns with the landlord, and together decided to instruct an eviction specialist.

We have seen so many bad outcomes and unnecessary court hearings, which incur time and money, that could have been easily avoided, if the correct professional had been consulted and procedure followed, in a timely manner.

The eviction specialist concerned is one we use often, and things went very smoothly, and a great outcome was achieved for our landlord. This had potential to go badly but, we acted quickly, recognised that we are not lawyers and stopped, consulted, and took timely action. This ethos goes further, because we always strive to achieve a culture of excellence across the whole team.

We firmly believe in working without ego and that we all bring something different and unique to the workplace. In our view, we can all do most things, but when we truly understand, value, and appreciate each other’s skill sets and abilities and foster an environment where everyone is working in their excellence, then we have a happy, winning team and amazing things happen!

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Focus on high performance and developing a mastery of roles. Ensure that every team member is working in the area that they should be. Recruit the right person for the role, not just to fill the role. With everyone working in their excellence you will have a winning team. Ensure that every team member is supported and encouraged to become a master in their role and area of expertise and that high performers are nurtured, noticed, and awarded and that those not performing to the best of their abilities are mentored and coached into a higher performance category.

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200g gluten free plain flour 20g roasted and salted peanuts, finely chopped You will also need a piping bag

Pour into the prepared baking tray and sprinkle the peanuts on top Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 2530 mins, until a thin crust has formed and the blondie is almost set in the middle Leave to cool fully in the tin. Take care not to overcook or you will lose the gooey middle — the blondies will firm up more once cooled Cut the blondie into 24 squares Microwave the remaining white chocolate in 15-second bursts, until melted and smooth Fill the piping bag and pipe a white chocolate cross on top of each square

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A369 road closure for urgent Ash Dieback tree work

The A369 at Abbots Leigh is set to close from Monday 25 April for five days to allow North Somerset Council to fell a number of diseased ash trees.

In the meantime, these trees alongside the busy A369 have been identified by our tree officers as unsafe. As they pose a danger to road users, they require urgent removal.

"Due to the aggressive nature of the disease, we are unfortunately not able to restrict the removal of dangerous trees to outside the bird-nesting season as work needs to take place all year round to deal with the problem. I’m reassured however that an ecologist will be on site throughout the works to make sure Diversion routes will be in place by connecting no harm is caused to wildlife, particularly birds. the A369 to the A370 using the B3129 (Beggar Bush Lane) near Failand and the B3129 "We don’t take closure of such a main road (Clevedon Road) near Long Ashton. The lightly as we realise the inconvenience and public is asked to follow diversion signage. disruption that it inevitably causes. Every effort is being made to carry out the works This essential operation is due to Ash Dieon time and we will communicate updates back, a fungal disease which is often fatal. through the council’s social media channels." A rapid decline in the health of these trees means that urgent action is needed to remove The road closure is in place for all motorised them for safety reasons. and non-motorised traffic, including cyclists, horseriders and pedestrians. Councillor Mike Solomon, North Somerset Council’s Executive Member for For updates, please like and follow the Neighbourhoods and Community Services, said: "Ash Dieback is now a national problem. following council social media accounts. Unfortunately, there is no way of stopping the Facebook: Nature and Climate North Somerset (@NatureandClimateNorthSomerdisease and it's feared it may affect up to 90 set) and North Somerset Travel and Roads per cent of ash trees in Britain. (@NStravelandroads). Twitter: North "We carried out a survey of all our ash trees in Somerset Travel and Roads (@NStravel_roads). North Somerset last year and are now working on an Ash Dieback action plan. This More information about Ash Dieback can be sets out how we will deal with the issue in North Somerset, including replanting in areas found on the council's website at where we have had to remove infected trees. https://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/ashdieback. No traffic will be allowed to pass in either direction at Rownham Hill, a major route into and out of Bristol, between 9.30am and 3.30pm every day from Monday 25 to Friday 29 April. Marshalls will be present to allow access to residents and businesses only.

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Martin said: “We chose St Mungo’s because they are a well-known homelessness charity in Bristol. I love what they do, including looking for people on the streets and offering them accommodation, giving people opportunities to get out of the situation they are in. The main thing is they give people a second chance and a helping hand.” To date, the company has already donated more than £600 to St Mungo’s and is set to exceed its target of £5,000 within a year. The company also have ideas about how they might work alongside St Mungo’s in the future to provide training and employment opportunities for people recovering from homelessness.

St Mungo’s fundraising lead for the region, Lamorna Hooker, said: “We are really grateful Martin and his team have now come up with a to Martin and the team for coming up with scheme through which his company donates such a fantastic fundraising idea that will £1 to St Mungo’s for every waste collection it really make a difference to the lives of people makes in an effort to support others who find recovering from homelessness. themselves sleeping rough in the South West. Martin’s personal story shows us that recovery and success after homelessness are possible, and his drive to help others who are going through similar struggles to those he has experienced in the past is truly admirable. We’re excited to see this local business going from strength to strength and are humbled that they have chosen to include St Mungo’s as part of that journey.”

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Meaning: My darling, my dear, mate. This is a term of endearment and can be used for your family member, friends, acquaintances, random strangers.

Gert

Meaning: A way of putting emphasis on something; used in the same way as ‘really’ or ‘very

Drive Meaning: No, this isn’t referring to something you do with a car. Or the award-winning Ryan Gosling film. This is actually what the locals in Bristol use when they’re thanking bus drivers and taxi drivers.

Lush

Mint

Babber

Proper

Meaning: Very, very nice. Something that is pleasing to one’s eye. ) Meaning: Another term of endearment meaning baby, babe, love. You get the picture. How to use: “Alright me babber?”

Innit

Meaning: Isn’t it just. Used a lot at the end of sentences or in response to something.

Brizzle

Meaning: Bristol.

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Meaning: A word that means really, really great.

Meaning: Again, this is used to describe something that’s really good and pleasing to the local Bristolian.

Where's it to? Meaning: Where is it?

Bemmie

Meaning: Bedminster, an area south of the river in Bristol.

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Caroline Herbert, commercial director for SCCC, added: “Our relationship with Clarke Willmott is one of the Club’s longest standing partnerships and everyone associated with Having provided the Club with legal advice for Somerset County Cricket Club is delighted over 30 years, the firm will remain as SCCC’s that this is set to continue. Preferred Legal Partner. “Over the years, we have developed an The firm, which has offices across the UK, outstanding working relationship with Clarke will also continue as members of the Willmott, and in particular the staff of the successful LBW (Leading Businesses in Taunton office, and long may this continue. the West) Business Club and will also be a We look forward to partnering with them matchday sponsor during the LV= Insurance again in what will hopefully be a successful County Championship season. season for everyone associated with Somerset County Cricket Club.” Chris Thorne, partner and head of Clarke Willmott’s Taunton office, commented: “FolClarke Willmott LLP is a national firm of solowing what has been another challenging licitors providing a full range of legal services year for the Club and the country as a whole, for businesses and individuals. Working we are delighted to have again renewed closely with clients, they provide legal advice our longstanding partnership with Somerset and tailored solutions whilst also investing County Cricket Club and are very pleased to time and energy into developing strong client remain as their preferred legal partner. relationships. “The Club remains at the heart of our community and the chance for people to engage with first class sport right on our own doorstep this summer will continue to be a welcome distraction as we look forward to what we hope will be the beginning of a return to some degree of normality. “Having spent a day sitting in the sunshine enjoying the pre-season warm up against Gloucestershire, I can recommend the restorative qualities of watching cricket as an antidote to all that has been going on around us.” 50

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