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Photo By Chris Bahn Inside This Month Ask The Vet Need A Tow? Bristol Slimmer Meets Star Stand Out For Guide Dogs The Mouse That Roared Dryathlon Feed Me & Win! & More! www.DirectLocalOnline.com

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Welcome To September Edition Direct Local Magazine Senior Editor (Mike Davies) Proof Reader (Elisabeth Davies) Sales (Heather Duncan Tanton)

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5. Ask the Vet 6. Need a Tow! 9. Bristol Slimmer Meets Star 11. Stand Out For Guide Dogs 14. The Mouse That Roared 15. Sing A Song Of Sixpence 16. Dryathlon 17. Bristol Half Marathon 21. Feed Me And Win! 23. Operation Success 25. Bristol Harlequins

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Ask The

Vet

Question: Do I need to clean my pet’s teeth?

Answer: Absolutely. Aside from keeping your pet’s breath smelling sweet(ish!), regular teeth cleaning is the best known way to prevent gum and dental disease. Ideally you should brush your pet’s teeth daily, just like you would yourself.

However if this isn’t possible then aim to brush at least four times a week.

You will need a pet toothbrush and specially formulated toothpaste. Do not use human toothpaste. It’s never too early to start cleaning your pet’s teeth; teach them when they are young so that it is something they become used to. When training, always reward them during and after so that it is a positive experience. If you’re unsure of how to do it, pop in to see us and we’ll talk you through it.

If unhealthy teeth are left untreated, it can cause your pet a lot of pain. When the tartar moves under the gum line, it causes them to become inflamed, red and very sore. This is known as gingivitis. Without intervention, it can develop into serious periodontal disease, resulting in tooth loss, abscesses or infection that can affect other organs around the body. If you’re unsure whether your pet’s teeth are healthy, book an appointment to see one of our friendly veterinary nurses for a FREE dental health check. Call Brislington Veterinary Centre now on 0117 971 5115.

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Westfalia

Towbar Fitting Centre

Originally Britannia Specialist Fitting Services, Westfalia’s Fitting Centre in Bristol now forms part of the Westfalia Automotive group. Westfalia Fitting Centre specialises in the supply and installation of a full range of towbar systems, including detachable, fixed and retractable and vehicle specific electrical wiring kits, ensuring they seamlessly integrate with the existing electrical system on the vehicle.

Westfalia are the originators of the Automotive towbar and have been designing and manufacturing towbars for over 80 years. Precision engineered for quality, safety and reliability Westfalia towbars have been developed in conjunction with the world's leading motor vehicle manufacturers to ensure they perfectly match each make and model of vehicle.

When you visit our state of the art Bristol facility you will be greeted by our friendly team whose commitment is to provide you with excellent customer service together with expert technical support. All towbar installations comply with all statutory legal requirements and can be fitted with Trailer Stability Programmes to further enhance driver and vehicle safety.

A range of other products are available at the fitting centre including cycle carriers, park assist reversing aids and GPS vehicle trackers.

For more information about any of our products and services call us on 0117 9551011 / 1022, email btc@westfalia-automotive.com or visit www.westfalia-automotive.com/uk.

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MONDAY St Peters Church Hall School Room, Church Road, Bishopsworth, BS13 8JR 5.30pm and 7.30pm Tina: 01179 407 471 St Cuthberts Church Wick Road, Brislington, BS4 4HE 5:30pm and 7:30pm Millie: 07879 423 665 TUESDAY Counterslip Baptist Church Wells Road, Hengrove, BS14 9HT 5:00pm and 7:00pm Debbie: 07796 945 039 St Cuthberts Church Wick Road, Brislington, BS4 4HE 9:30am Aimee: 07791 235996 St Annes Junior School Wick Road, St Annes, BS4 4EJ 7:30pm Emma: 01173 825 844 Hengrove Community Centre Fortfield Road, Hengrove, BS14 9NX 9:30am Sarah: 07879 443 888 WEDNESDAY Bridge Farm Primary School East Dundry Road, Whitchurch, BS14 0LL 5:30pm and 7:30pm Sarah: 07879 443 888

WEDNESDAY St Christophers Church Hampstead Road, Brislington, BS4 3HJ 5:30pm and 7:30pm Emma: 01173 825 844 The Gatehouse Centre Hareclive Road, Hartcliffe, BS13 9JN 9.30am, 11.30am, 5pm & 7pm Vicky: 07999 617 075 THURSDAY The Ex Service Club Winford Grove, Bedminster Down, BS13 7DY 9.30 am, 11.30am, 5:30pm and 7:30pm Debbie: 07796 945 039 Christ The Servant Stockwood Road, Stockwood, BS14 8SP 5pm and 7pm Vicky: 07999 617 075 FRIDAY The Ex Service Club Winford Grove, Bedminster Down, BS13 7DY 9.30 am, Debbie: 07796 945 039

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Bristol Slimmer Meets Peter Butt, 34, from Brislington, won a place in the semi-finals of Slimmimg World’s Man of the Year 2015. He was congratulated on his weight loss of 8stone 7lbs by soap star and model Gemma Atkinson (who shot to fame in teen soap Hollyoaks and is currently starring in ITV’s Emmerdale).

Peter was apprehensive about joining a slimming club and walking through the door for the first time but he found everyone friendly, helpful and welcoming. Men often think about exercising and dieting on their own.

But when they do join a slimming club they are more successful than the ladies. Before he joined Slimming World he didn’t think that eating healthily would leave him feeling satisfied and he expected to feel hungry.

Peter found it easy to eat healthily and lost weight whilst enjoying his favourite foods by making them differently. Like everyone in the group, men and women, Peter began to feel better about himself, lost weight and improved his health. Peter was proud to tell his friends about Slimming World.

Soap Star When Peter made the finals of the competition he was thrilled to meet the gorgeous Gemma. She was extremely impressed to meet the 34 men at Slimming World’s head office in Alfreton. She says “It was a pleasure to meet Peter and hear all about his weight loss. He looks great but it’s about much more than that, he has improved his health and feels happier and more confident. I’m sure he will inspire more men in Bristol to follow his example.”

Millie Lewis who runs the Brislington group is proud of Peter and says that Slimming World is there to support men as well as women to slim down and improve their health. With 6 in 10 men classed as overweight or obese compared to 5 in 10 women, more men than women need support to slim down and improve their health.

At Slimming World it’s not about doing it alone. As well as sharing tips and ideas in the group, it’s about eating healthily and getting more active at home so it works for everyone in the family. Everyone is welcome, men and women, at 5.30pm and 7:30pm at St Cuthberts Church, Sandy Park Road where the group share tips and ideas.

Call Millie 07879423665 www.slimmingworld.com

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Total PC Support From

Martin

Windows Privacy Nightmare You may or may not have taken Microsoft up on their offer of a free upgrade to Windows 10. But if you have, or are planning to, there are a few settings you'll want to turn off during or after installation: Wi-Fi Sense Windows 10 shares your Wi-Fi password with everyone in your contacts list. They can't read it themselves, but they can access your Wi-Fi network, as can their friends too if Windows 10 is installed. In addition, your password is stored on a Microsoft server somewhere. This is a clear security risk, and one to steer clear of.

Turn it off in the Change Wi-Fi Settings section of the Settings app.

Keep Microsoft's prying eyes and poor security choices out of your PC Why Microsoft chose to implement these tools, and to make them the default, is anyone's guess. Mine is that they knew they'd be unpopular, but would help them make money through personalised advertisements. Here at Ship Shape, I've turned all these settings off on PCs which I've upgraded to Windows 10, and would suggest you do too!

Windows Update Delivery Optimisation (WUDO) This mouthful uses your internet connection to share Windows updates with other Windows users, whether on your network or out there on the Internet. This not only risks using up your download limit for no benefit to you, but it also sends details of which apps you have on your PC, so it knows which updates to download from other Windows 10 users!

It's only a matter of time before this is hijacked, so turn it off in the Update and Security section of the Settings app.

Windows connects your laptop to any open wireless hotspot This is a massive security issue. You should NEVER connect to a hotspot which isn't password protected, because that indicates that your wireless data is not encrypted, and anyone can spy on it.

This is an extremely unsafe way to work, and should be turned off.

Turn it off in the Change Wi-Fi Settings section of the Settings app.

The Cortana Search assistant is listening to you, and learning If Cortana's voice-activation is switched on, she's listening to everything you say, waiting for a command (to search for a file, for example, or launch an app). But it also logs your location, your handwriting (on tablets), your contacts, calendar and more. This data all ends up on a Microsoft server somewhere. Cortana knows rather a lot about you, then, but many users won't even be using Cortana.

If that's you, it's an easy choice to turn Cortana off.

Do this in the Cortana and Search Settings section of the Settings app.

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Stand Out For

Guide Dogs

Did you know that every hour someone in the UK loses their sight? Did you also know that in Bristol there are around 10,800 people living with sight loss? Well now comes your opportunity to Stand Out for Guide Dogs, join in our national Guide Dogs Week campaign and help to raise awareness and funds for our amazing charity!

Guide Dogs Week takes place from 3rd to 12th October, and there are lots of ways to get involved.

Whether you can spare an hour to help at a local event or collection, take part in our national dress in neon day on 9th October or arrange your own cake sale of coffee morning for our charity. Perhaps your work or school would like to take part, and maybe even have a visit from a very special puppy for Guide Dog during that week?

Your help will enable us to reach out to the people in our community who are blind or partially sighted. Be a life changer, get involved.

Lots of information on how to get involved can be found on our website, www.guidedogs.org.uk or by contacting Sarah on 07785 433266 or sarah.knox.org.uk.

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Brislington - the mouse that

ROARED

Brislington is a friendly quiet neighbourhood on the whole; 'quiet’ in the sense of ‘placid’. Neither rich nor deprived, people get on with their lives, help their friends and neighbours, pay their taxes and so can be taken for granted or overlooked. At least, I think that is what Bristol City Council Officers thought when as part of the 2nd phase of library consultation, they proposed to close Wick Road Library.

They were soon disabused of any such ideas!

At some point, I think that almost every resident of Brislington became involved in the campaign to save Wick Rd library. First, we aimed to get over 3,500 signatures on hard copy and e-petition opposing the closure so that a 20 minute debate at a meeting of Full Council had to be held according to Bristol City Council Standing Orders; we got just under 5,000 signatures. We organised the march up to the Broadwalk to show how difficult and dangerous the walk up to the next nearest library would be; on a working day, between 150-180 people turned up with their children who were magnificent. Primary school-aged children marched up Talbot Hill and carried amazing signs they had made themselves. We organised a Save Wick Rd website, sent letters to the Mayor, to the Green Party Assistant Mayor who surprisingly announced the plan to close 7 of Bristol’s suburban libraries including Wick Rd library, and any other influential person we could think of. Local schools all became involved and got behind the campaign.

RESULT! Officers were instructed to “go back to the drawing board” and re-think the plan. The latest proposal is that 6 of the 7 libraries should remain open, but that opening times need to be reduced for budgetary reasons. The Mayor and Asst Mayor Radice will make the decision at the Cabinet Meeting on 1st September. I’ll be there to hold them to it.

Whilst other libraries also ran campaigns, the leading one that had most impact and kept officers on the case because they never knew what would happen next was the Save Wick Rd campaign. I was on the planning group, but it was, non-party political, (although one political party tried to claim the credit).

So HUGE THANKS to the people of Brislington, they showed that if they are pushed too far...Well just don’t even try!

Eileen Means Labour Party Councillor for Brislington West

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Sing A Song Of

Sixpence

How does it go on? I’m sure that anyone who grew up using English will have no difficulty continuing with “... a pocket full of rye”. You sang it as a child, and then again to your own children. But how about “I see a little silhouetto of a man ...”? Did you “automatically” go on with “Scaramouche, Scaramouche, can you do the fandango”?

There are songs that you learnt early in life or have heard and sung over and over again. We all of us also have music that has been important to us at some time in our lives, songs and tunes that we don’t have to struggle to remember.

This is the basic idea of the Singing for the Brain sessions instituted by the Alzheimer’s Society (http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/).

At regular meetings people with dementia and their carers get together to have fun, singing songs they know and love, but also – and this may surprise many people – learning new songs. Those who attend these sessions, which are often preceded by tea or coffee and a chat, know that there are many benefits: it gives people a reason to get out of the house: it’s something that everyone can do together, including people who say “But I can’t really sing”!

And the singing helps to improve posture and breathing. As a volunteer once remarked, “When everyone’s in a circle, singing and moving, you can’t tell who’s got dementia and who hasn’t.”

That’s why it’s really important that carers come along, too. Caring for someone with dementia, a relative or partner, can be hard work that requires considerable patience and tolerance. At a Singing for the Brain session both carer and cared-for are in a safe place and a friendly atmosphere, doing something enjoyable together. Many groups also have extra volunteers, and possibly a pianist or guitarist to support the singing. Movement is important, too, engaging mind and body in the meaning of the song and the fun of singing. It’s a wonderful antidote to depression as you can see in the 4-minute video on www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/ scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=760 Singing also enhances brain activity for us all Learning to sing stretches people, and will naturally and easily move us out of our comfort zone and daily routine, which is very good for all of us. Challenges when we overcome them, and doing different things which stretch us, make us feel very good.

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SOUTH WEST DRINKERS URGED TO STAY OFF THE SAUCE THIS SEPTEMBER FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK SOUTH WEST men and women are being challenged to ditch the drink this September to raise money for Cancer Research UK. The charity is launching Dryathlon, the original fundraising campaign that invites social drinkers a monthlong break from alcohol. For the first time the campaign will take place in September as well as the New Year, offering supporters the exciting opportunity to take part in Dryathlon outside of January. ‘Dryathletes’ pledge to stay dry for a month and either gets sponsored or donate the money they would have spent on alcohol to the charity. Alison Birkett, Cancer Research UK spokesperson for the South West, said: “you may be a cider drinker of prefer a glass of Prosecco or two. The main aim is to stay off the tipple in September and we hope that men and women across the region will take on this new challenge in the autumn. “it’s the start of a new season, so this is the perfect opportunity to kick-start the month with a clear head.

After a summer of boozy holidays and ‘one too many’ at weddings, we’re urging people to be dry and mighty and sign up to Drayathlon. “we’re confident that men and women in the South west will say ‘cheers’ to the challenge and help us bring forward the day when all cancers are cured” Supporters can register to take part in Dryathlon as individuals or set up a team and get their friends, colleagues or relatives involved to motivate each other along the way. And those who find one month challenge a bit too daunting, there's the ‘tipple tax’ which allows Dryathletes to donate £20 penalty for each time they fall off the wagon.

In January 2015, 54,000 people took part in Dryathlon across the UK and helped raise a fantastic £5 million to help beat cancer sooner. Following this September’s campaign, Dryathlon will be returning in January 2016 ready for those looking for a booze-free start to the New Year. Alison said “ Since our launch three years ago, our army of Dryathletes have shown true grit and determination in banning the booze for a brilliant cause. Now, there’s double the opportunity to feel the benefit of going dry. “we’re urging people to commit to Dryathlon now so they’re ready and raring to go on September 1ST. Every pound raised by our dryathletes heroes will help fund life-saving research.” every hour, three people are diagnosed with cancer in the south west. Dryathlon aims to raise money to accelerate ground-breaking research to help more people survive and ensure more families stay together. Cancer survival rates have doubled since the 1970’s and cancer Research UK’s work has been at the heart of that progress. Thank to advances in research, more people in the South West are surviving cancer than ever before. But more funds and more supporters are needed to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.

To take on Dryathlon in September, visit www.dryathlon.org

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Bristol Half

Marathon

It’s that time of year again when Bristol gears up for one of the region’s most popular road races, the Bristol Half Marathon. On Sunday 13th September the city will be bustling with local and international athletes of all ages and abilities, all set to run the scenic, seal - level 13 mile course. Places are still available for the 27th running of this famous event so it’s not too late to sign up.

The Bristol Half Marathon has established itself as the region’s leading road race and one of Bristol’s major sporting events. With up to 15,000 runners expected at this year’s event and thousands more turning out to support the brave runners, it promises to be a great weekend for all involved.

Running is a really great way to build fitness, strength and relieves stress. It’s also a fantastic way to get around, and what better way to celebrate Bristol’s year as European Green Capital than to go for a run around our beautiful city.

Bristol 10k Race Director Georgette Van Hoof says, “Participants can also choose to help raise money for a number of good causes. Every year, hundreds of charities benefit from fundraising activities of those taking part, including this year's official charity partners -

Penny Brohn Cancer Care and refugee Action.

This year we hope to rasie over one million pounds for many great causes.”

Race day The race start and finish are in Anchor Road in the city centre.

2015 Bristol Half marathon Road Closures There will be road closures throughout the city of Bristol on Sunday 13th September 2015. For further information call the traffic hotline on 0117 903 1212.

Anchor Road and Canons way: some parts of Anchor Road & Canons Way will be closed from 3am - 5pm to both pedestrians and vehicular traffic but wherever possible sections of the pedestrian and vehicle routes will be left open, or opened up, during these times. This will be done whenever possible once the participants have moved from the carriageway and infrastructure and litter has been cleared away.

2015 Bristol half marathon Park & Ride services. Park & Ride services will be operating during the 2015 half marathon. The services is being provided for participants and spectators at the event, but members of the public may also use this service to access the City Centre. Except for the Portway Park and Ride service, which will be closed all day.

Photos By Chris Bahn

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The school has four nursery classes & three classes for children with severe & complex needs aged 3-7 years.

The specialist children’s centre provides care & education for children under 3 years old, as well as family support for families of children 0-5 years in Knowle & the surrounding areas.

Tel 0117 9039781 Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School & Children’s Centre Throgmorton Road Knowle Bristol.

BS4 1HR

www.ilminsterchildren.com Family Services Activity Timetable September — December 2015 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Stay and Play 9.00 - 10.30 Ilminster Avenue Children’s Centre All families welcome.

Childminders Group 9.45 - 11.15 Ilminster Avenue Children’s Centre

Family Learning Mornings Ilminster Avenue Nursery School Various courses available. Please ring for more information.

Gym Tots 9.30 - 10.30 Knowle Park Primary School

Dads Group 9.00 - 10.30 Every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month Run by volunteer Dad’s Ilminster Avenue Children’s Centre

Polish Family Group 9.00 -10.30 Ilminster Avenue Nursery School Please call 01179030255 to book you place.

Rock-a-bye 1.30 - 2.30 Knowle West Children’s Centre Please call 0117 9039781 To book your place

Nurture Programme 9.00 - 11.30 (9.15 start) The Developing Baby Ilminster Avenue 1.00 - 2.30 Nursery School CAN Parenting For babies Booking required 9.00 - 11.30 0-12 months call 0117 9039781 (9.15 start) Ilminster Avenue Ilminster Avenue Children’s Centre Kraft-D-Rascals Nursery School 12.30 - 2.30 Booking required Positive Support Under 25’s only call 0117 9039781 Group Ilminster Avenue for Women Children’s Centre 1.00 - 3.00 (Healthy Life Styles) call to book a place Ilminster Avenue Nursery School

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Want Your Kids To be

Successful?

The Success Academy has a mission to boost confidence in Bristol children… And they need you!

The Success Academy is a non-profit organisation; set up to boost confidence, improve self-esteem and encourage self-belief in Bristol’s young people!

The company is launching 3 more confidence boosting after-school clubs in September, thanks to the incredible support from Bedminster Down Secondary School and Victoria Park Primary School!

The Success Academy is designed to help children see how special they are by teaching them vital life skills, including: goal setting, visualisation and different organisation, communication, and learning techniques.

The children’s organisation is in need of friendly volunteers to join them on their new programmes starting in September! Want to be a part of something really special? Then get in touch now! Contact Abby on info@yes-candoit.com to register your interest!

Operation ‘MAD’ and Operation ‘Success’ have had a great year teaching these life changing lessons, not only in groups – but using their 1-1 sessions too! Do you think this is something your child could benefit from? Call Abby on 07894 966608.

Victoria Park Primary School are launching Operation ‘MAD’ as an after-school club on Tuesday’s starting mid-September for only £5.50 per session!

That’s less than £2.25 per hour for busy parents who need cheap childcare (3:15pm-5:30pm), as well as a cheap activity club for children who would like a boost in the confidence department.

Bedminster Down Secondary School are running 2 programmes – Operation ‘MAD’ for Year’s 7 & 8 (Wednesday’s), and Operation ‘Success’ for Year’s 9, 10 & 11 (Monday’s). These are both only £6.50 per 2 hour session.

Want to give your kids the opportunity to ‘Make a Difference’? Then get in touch to find out more, and to book your child Visit: www.the-success-academy.org Email: info@yes-icandoit.com Tel: 07894 966608

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RUGBY WORLD CUP AT QUINS On September 18th the Rugby World Cup kicks off in England and as hosts England have a great chance of reaching the final on October 31st. Bristol Harlequins rugby club will be showing all of England’s Rugby World Cup games which is open to the local community to watch on the big screen, so come along and join in with the rugby spirit! This is set to be the biggest RWC to date and what better way to ‘Get Behind England’ than watching it at your local rugby club, Bristol Harlequins RFC. Together, let’s Carry Them Home!

SUCCESS AT QUINS After a successful season last year with the 1st teams highest league finish and the 2nd team gaining promotion, Quins are looking to continue the success this season. Come along and watch some local rugby on Saturdays at 3pm or if you fancy getting involved yourself come along to training at the club on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7pm and get a game in one of our 3 sides.

MINI RUGBY AT QUINS Bristol Harlequins have a fun & friendly mini rugby section for boys and girls aged 5-11 years old. They reestablished 2 years ago and going from strength-to-strength and are looking for more players so if you know any children interested then come along to the registration day on the 6th September at the club, first session is FREE! Training and matches are on Sunday mornings at 10.30am, bring your children along and see if the will be the next Johnny Wilkinson!

Bristol Harlequins RFC Broomhill Road Brislington BS4 5RG Visit our website: www.bristolharlequins.com Follow us on Twitter: @BristolQuins Like us on Facebook: BristolHarlequinsRFC

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