North Bristol August 2016
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5. St Marys Church 6. Shirehampton Public Hall 8. The word on the street 10. David Hinksman (P.B.A Bowls club president) 16. Competition 20. 1st Gear 32. Pro Wrestling Chaos
In this issue 5. Super hero’s come to Bristol 6. Shirehampton Public Hall monthly news 7. Shirehampton Public Hall Activities 8. The City with three mayors 9. St Marys Church newsletter 10. City and Port of Bristol Bowls news 12. Top 5 Hatchbacks
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Local news
20. Gromit returns
1st Gear (motoring)
21. Gromit returns continued
Events
22. August events
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Super hero’s came to Bristol The Willow Brook Centre Bradley Stoke came alive on Thursday 28th of July with a Super Hero Fun Day. The atmosphere was fantastic as thousands of people descended upon the shopping centre to see there favorite super hero’s walk the shopping centre and meet there fans. Batman seemed to be the main character on the day arriving in style in the 1990’s Batmobile seen in the picture opposite. He put on a brave face all-day in the rain to please the many fans of the DC legend. Also making appearances on the day was a fantastic looking Ironman plus a back flipping Spiderman and lastly the Autobots very own leader Optimas Prime to meet and great the people of Bristol.
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Shirehampton Public Hall August Newsletter The Grand Family Picnic in the Park which took place on Sunday 3rd July was a marvellous success, with perfect weather, lots of laughter and much hand-clapping! Families arriving at the party were handed a “Shirehampton Park Treasure Trail”, a fun competition organised by the Hall Treasurer, Janet Thomas, to whom we are very grateful. Many thanks also to Grant Watkins, Scout Leader of 191st Shirehampton, for organising “Splat the Rat”, and to Rose Watkins for organising the Ice Cream Van, which served delicious ice cream and lollies which were in demand as the afternoon became hotter! Later in the afternoon there was an amazing display of dance from Zoe Fudgell’s team based at the Hall – thank you everyone!. If anyone is interested in joining Zoe’s class please contact her directly on 07473 103762 for further details. The dance class is on Tuesdays, 6-7pm for children, 7-8pm for teens and adults. The Trustees of the Hall would like to extend their huge thanks to all those who took part and came along on that Sunday, and for making it a tremendous success, and look forward to repeating the experience in the future! A special thanks is extended to Bob Pitchford for taking such amazing photographs on the day, some of which are displayed here.
The Hall Trustees welcome new Trustees or anyone with an interest in starting new events to come along and visit us. The Hall AGM will take place on Tuesday 19th July at 7.15pm in the Hall and the public is welcome to attend. Shirehampton Public Hall is now on Facebook, so please “like” us and follow all our up and coming events on there.
The Public Hall has many events and regular activities, so please visit our website at: www.shirepubhall.org.uk for further details. Also check out our noticeboard. You can always email us at bookings@shirepubhall.org.uk or telephone: 0117 9829963.
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The City with the three mayors A long, long time ago in a city in the far, far west of the country that was to become England, the people decided that they needed a Mayor and Councillors to look after things and to represent them to the rich nobility to whom they paid taxes. This worked reasonably well for several centuries despite civil war, rebellions and riots when the populace of the city made their feelings known against an unpopular Council. Indeed it worked so well that the Queen-Empress in the 19th Century awarded the Mayor of the City the title of 'Lord Mayor' which sounds very grand. (It cost nothing and allowed everyone to have a good party). This Lord Mayor wears a long robe and feathers in his hat.
Unfortunately, the new powers weren't forthcoming from the capital city, that liked keeping a grip of things out in the sticks, but being short of ideas, the Conservative Government decided that a new post to be called a "Metro Mayor" would be a good idea. By this time, the population weren't at all keen so lots of money in future was promised if the new Mayor was agreed. The City Council was swayed towards this Metro Mayor post. But no-one has asked the citizens yet: what will you do with 3 Mayors? Liverpool has 2 cathedrals and "if you want one, we have one to spare"
Then in the 21st Century along came a Coalition Government in London that, like the QueenEmpress wanted to be seen to be doing something radical, so they proposed new powers to cities that voted for a new kind of mayor called a City Mayor. Most of the population said "we don't see the point" and voted against except for our city, now called Bristol.
Bristol will have 3 Mayors, three tiers of 'governance'. Can we have some sanity back please? By Eileen Means
A teensy tiny proportion of the electorate of the city decided that two Mayors would give it more importance. The newest Mayor wouldn't wear a robe or feathers in his hat though.
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Lots going on at St Mary’s Church this month! This month has seen some really good news at St Mary’s. After a long period without a Priest-in-Charge, the churchwardens were delighted to announce on Sunday 10th July that the Rev Helen Johnson had accepted the bishop’s offer to be appointed as the next vicar of Shirehampton subject to checks and other formalities. Helen has to give appropriate notices etc but we will look forward to her licensing later in the year.
I am currently based at St Paul’s, Southville and St Augustine’s, Whitchurch as their curate. I enjoy reading, walking the dog (Percy), creative writing and spending time with friends and family. I am really excited to have been appointed to Shirehampton and look forward to getting to know you all in the coming months ahead. Every blessing, Helen.” We, too, look forward to getting to know Helen and her family and welcoming them to St Mary’s.
The selection process culminated in two full days in the parish for the candidates. A tour of the parish and meetings with the leadership team and the Parochial Church Council occupied the first day. On the second, candidates delivered a ten minute presentation to the selection panel followed by formal interview.
In the meantime things continue busily as ever. On Saturday 20th August we are looking forward to a concert by Mynyddislwyn Male Voice Choir. Tickets for this are £10 and can be obtained from the church office (0117 9077026). We will give you a buffet and glass of wine.
Here is her letter of introduction for the whole parish which was read to the congregation that Sunday. “I’m married to Chris, with two children William, 14 and Emily, 11. I was born and bred in Bristol and grew up around Kingswood and Hanham. I was a nurse for 15 years at Southmead Hospital and in various community roles, before being called into full-time ministry.
On Bank Holiday Monday, 28th August, as is our usual procedure, we shall be opening the church for lunches and cream teas at reasonable prices – 12 noon – 5pm. Do come along and help us raise funds for our work within the community. September is always the month for our Harvest Appeal, the charity has yet to be decided. There are always lots of events throughout the month so do keep an eye on our notice board outside church or our website www.stmarys.2day.ws where all the information will be displayed. Our Patronal Festival including our Flower Festival with the theme ‘A Grand Day Out’ was very special and our fayre raised £1575 – thanks to all who were able to support this. If you like preserves there is lots of home-made jam, marmalade and chutney available in church, just £1.30 a jar. We are open Monday to Friday (Funerals permitting) from 10am -12 noon and 2pm5pm if you fancy buying some or if you want to pop in for a coffee, a quiet time, to remember someone or just a chat. There’s always a warm welcome. The picture shows one of our flower displays – A day in darkest Peru – with, of course, Paddington! More next month!
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City and Port of Bristol Bowls Club Monday July 25th saw the arrival of bowlers from the Gloucestershire and Somerset Associations at the City and Port of Bristol Club Green to compete for the Small Cup. This was the 60th time that this trophy had been played for ---- the first occasion being at Henleaze in 1957.
There has been some success in in County Competitions for City and Port of Bristol bowlers recently. Bill Hatherall and Charlie Maby, finalists in 2015, have progressed to the second round of the pairs competition by beating Bob Bradshaw and Tom Troop at Ardagh. Alan Price beat David Quick of Whitehall in the preliminary round of the singles competition, at Eastville Park, the home of Whitehall Bowling Club. Club Competitions have progressed to the semi-final stage now and one, the League Knockout competition has reached the point where this year’s finalists are known ---- Marvels --- last year’s winners will play AN Other.
Once the formality of Host President David Hinksman handing the green over to Gloucestershire President Roy Walker had been completed play got underway on all six rinks and some very keen and competitive bowling followed. At the end of what was a very enjoyable afternoon Somerset emerged as winners by 129-109 shots to bring them to within two of Gloucestershire in terms of games won over the years. An excellent two course meal with drinks and lively conversation followed the game. Presentations, including that of the Small Cup were made by the respective County Presidents to conclude a very successful afternoon of bowling.
The season is now into its final two months but there is plenty of bowling still to be played --- many friendly games, club league and the conclusion of both Ladies and Men’s Bristol and District League during August. But --- it’s not too late to come along and give bowling a try. Julie Looker is the latest bowls tryer and hopefully new member. Julie came along on Tuesday evenings, has taken well to bowling and will hopefully be enjoying playing for the club in the near future. So --- why not come along and see if bowling is for you? Call David Hinksman on 0117 9082713 if you would like to give bowling a try on a Tuesday evening from 5.30. There is no charge, all equipment is supplied and experienced bowlers on hand for help and advice.
Hosting a county game is a very special occasion and another special occasion took place on Wednesday July 6th when the visitors were Bristol Blind and their supporters. Supported by sighted bowlers both ladies and gentlemen displayed great skill and the enjoyment gained from being on the green and bowling was clear for all to see. Using strings that stretched from one end of the green to the other and listening to instructions from the sighted skip ---- these based on the points of the clock face ---- blind and partially sighted bowlers are able to bowl to a very good standard.
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The green Toyota Prius gets the third spot with its spacious cabin and big boot. It’s got excellent fuel economy and low emission, which makes up for the rather disappointing interior.
Top 5 Hatchbacks to consider when looking for a family car If you’re in the market for a new family hatchback below is a rundown on the top five picked by 1st Gear. Top of the picks is the Volkswagen Golf hatchback, which is described by the use of words like ‘refined’, ‘comfortable’ and ‘fun’. As most Volkswagen cars it’s reliable and well built and holds it value well, it comes with an array of safety kit as standard and both looks and feels good to drive. It’s only let down by its rather conservative appearance.
In at number two comes the Skoda Octavia, which has more space than the VW Golf and offers great value for money. But the models on the lower end
Forth in the top five is the Hyundai i30, which is the cheapest of the top five cars and also comes with a great warranty package. It’s described as a solid car but a bit bland.
Last of the top five cars is the Mazda 3, which is described, as funky and fun with good resale value.
So if you’re in the market for a new family hatchback, you probably won’t go wrong by checking out one of the above
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Westfalia launch new BC 70 towbar mounted Developed and tested in close cooperation with the cycle carrier Leading automotive specialist Westfalia are delighted to announce the launch of the BC 70 Cycle Carrier. Ideal for everyone who enjoys outdoor adventure the multi-functional and compact BC 70 has evolved from the award winning BC 60, which has seen some innovative model updates. Offering the ultimate in convenience, no tools or assembly of individual parts is required to attach the carrier to the vehicle, making it easy to fit and use. Mounted onto the rear of the vehicle means cycles can be loaded and unloaded quickly, and being rear mounted the BC 70 doesn’t significantly increase fuel consumption as it sits in the slipstream of the vehicle. The BC 70 will carry 2 cycles with an optional extension rail available for a third cycle. With a payload of 60kg the BC 70 is suitable for heavy electric cycles as well as ordinary cycles. Suitable for bikes with frames up to 8cm diameter, tyre widths up to 6cm and a wheelbase of up to 130cm, the BC 70 comes pre-assembled and ready to use. An innovative swivel-down mechanism ensures full access to the vehicles boot even when the BC 70 is loaded.
automotive industry and independent testing f acilities the BC 70 is ECE approved and TUV (German Technical Inspection Authority) and GS certified.
When not in use the BC 70 folds down to 58x22x69cm (WxHxD) making it small enough to fit into a car boot. Alternatively if you’re looking for additional storage space the Westfalia Box or Platform can be mounted onto the BC 70. The multi-purpose Westfalia Box provides an extra 200L of storage space. The removable box is ideal for holidays, shopping, work and leisure activities and also for use on smaller vehicles where boot space may be limited. The Box is easy to mount and dismount onto the BC 70. Rollers on the Box make it easy to move even when loaded. The top opening lid includes a lock and the lid can easily be removed for transporting larger items. If you would like more information about the BC 70 Cycle Carrier please call us on 0117 9551011 / 1022, email info.uk@westfalia-automotive
The BC 70 automatically clamps onto the towbar ball head, has quick locking cycle fasteners for easy handling and features a visually attractive aluminium profile. For protection against corrosion the BC 70 is double painted with cathodic dip paint and powder coating.
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Gromit comes home! The Grand Appeal’s exciting ‘Gromit Unleashed’ Homecoming exhibition is now open! 18 original sculptures from the hugely successful ‘Gromit Unleashed’ trail in Bristol in 2013 have gone on show at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway until 4 September, all to raise funds for The Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity. This is the first time fans have had the opportunity to see the much-loved sculptures since the trail ended. The line-up includes a host of fan favourites and celebrity designs, as well as two extra-special sculptures: ‘Gromit Lightyear’ by Pixar Animations and ‘Newshound’ by Wallace & Gromit’s creator, Nick Park. Designed and painted at Pixar’s studios in California, ‘Gromit Lightyear’ was the highest-selling sculpture at the trail’s grand charity auction, raising £65,000. Nick Park’s ‘Newshound’ was the only sculpture to also feature Wallace alongside his trusty canine sidekick Gromit, and raised £50,000 at auction.
Other celebrity sculptures include ‘Poetry in Motion’ by Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley, ‘Oops A Daisy’ by TV gardener Diarmuid Gavin and ‘Butterfly’ by acclaimed milliner Philip Treacy MBE. The exhibition runs from 25 July until 4th September at The Grand Appeal’s shop at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway in Bristol. It is free to enter, with a suggested entry donation of £2 to The Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity. All funds raised will support The Grand Appeal’s £1.5million Home from Home Appeal to fund new accommodation for families of patients at Bristol Children’s Hospital. Lauren Howard, project manager, The Grand Appeal, said, “We’re so excited that our fantastic new ‘Gromit Unleashed’ exhibition is now open! We hope Gromit fans old and new enjoy this chance to be reunited with their favourite designs, and relive their own special memories of the trail.
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We would also like to thank all the sculptures’ owners for so generously donating their Gromit back to us for the next six weeks, for fans to enjoy. All donations at the exhibition will help us towards our £1.5million target to fund new family accommodation at Bristol Children’s Hospital, to give families from across the South West and beyond a home from home to stay in while their child undergoes lifesaving treatment.” The exhibition is open from 9.30am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm on Saturday and 10.30am to 5pm on Sunday. ‘Gromit Unleashed’ attracted 1.2million visitors to Bristol from across the UK and around the world, with the 80 sculptures raising £2.3million at auction for The Grand Appeal. Sales of The Grand Appeal’s collectable ‘Gromit Unleashed’ figurines and other merchandise have seen this rise to £5million to date. ‘Gromit Unleashed’ merchandise and figurines are also available to purchase online, from www.wallaceandgromitcharityshop.org.uk. The Grand Appeal is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year, and has generated over £40million for Bristol Children’s Hospital in that time. To find out how you can support the charity in its anniversary year, visit www.grandappeal.org.uk . For more information about ‘Gromit Unleashed’, visit www.gromitunleashed.org.uk .
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EVENTS
Nature Week (week 1 of Summer of Fun) Event Date: 8th August Description :From Monday 11am – 2pm: nature themed activities will take place all week with Wild Place - get your face painted as one of your favourite animals, get crafty with colouring in and get up close to some mini beasts visit www.mallcribbs.com for more details on events throughout the Summer holidays Venue: The Mall cribs Causeway Haynes Motor Museum Event Date: 10th August Description: Is your family ready to accept the Haynes Discovery Mission? Working as a family of amateur detectives, your first task will be to work out what the contents are in one of the mysterious bags Venue: Haynes International motor Museum Family Fun Day Event Date: 11th August Description: Free activities such as sports, games, drumming workshops, arts and crafts and more all day. Venue: Salthouse Fields, Clevedon Bristol International Balloon Fiesta Event Date: 11th August - 14th August Description: Europe’s largest annual meeting of hot air balloons, attracting over 150 Hot Air Balloons from across the globe. The Fiesta truly is a sight that can only be seen in Bristol. Held over four days in August at Ashton Court Estate, the event is completely free with charges made for parking on the event site. The mass ascents take place at 6am on Friday 12th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August. it’s the very best time to visit and well worth setting the alarm for. The spectacular Night Glows take place on Thursday 11th and Saturday 14th at around 9.00pm. Last entry to the car park is 5.00pm. Arrive early – there’s loads to do and enjoy the excitement building as the night draws in and the teams set up. The Glow ends with a firework display which is fired over the trees at the top end of the arena. Venue: Ashton Court Estate
An Audience With Joe Calzaghe Event Date: 12th August Description: Enjoy an evening with Joe Calzaghe. He will be talking about his career with many anecdotes and stories from his early days right up to his decision to end his career with a perfect record of 46-0 not to be missed Venue: Action Indoor Sports, Bamfield, Whitchurch Keynsham Fake Festival 2016 Event Date: 13th August Description: Fake Festivals is back at Keynsham Rugby Club for a 3rd year and this time we bring our superb ’fake’ versions of The Killers, The Rolling Stones and Arctic Monkeys. With 5 local supports too, we expect this one to be one of those awesome late summer evening parties. Don’t miss this, whatever your age you are. Venue: Keynsham Rugby Club, Bristol Impact Charity Rugby Fun Day Event Date: 13th August Description: Impact Charity Rugby Fun Day returns for 2016 and this time the ladies take on the challenge! Venue: Bristol Barbarians RFC, Norton Lane, Whitchurch Tough Mudder 2016 Event Date: 20th August-21st August Description: Tough Mudder South West is a 10-12 mile obstacle course set amongst amazing scenery - although you won’t have the opportunity to see it! The course incorporates a mind-bending combination of grassy hills, dense dark forest and quick sand-like mud. Gather your teammates, you’re going to need them to conquer this one. Venue: Cirencester Park Pirates and Sea week (Final week of Summer of Fun ) Event Date: 29th August-2nd September Description: Final week of Summer Of Fun at The Mall Cribbs Causeway with beginning Monday with story time with the Waterstones team face painting and more Tuesday, Bristol Pirates Party with captain Redbeard and friends Wednesday and loads more thoughout the week visit www.mallcribbs.com for more details. Venue: The Mall Cribbs Causeway
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