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New Year appeal for charity shop A CHARITY that helps children with cancer is launching a New Year appeal for donations after arsonists struck at its Fishponds branch. CLIC Sargent, in Straits Parade, has lost nearly £40,000 of income following the arson attack and burglary on November 12. The shop, which has been open since November 1989, was forced to close following the blaze, leading to the huge loss of income. Although the branch will reopen, charity bosses say as yet they are unable to give a date. The appeal - which asks people to donate £5 - coincides with police releasing CCTV footage of a man they believe can help with their enquiries. The fire has proved a major blow for the charity which last year supported 619 families in the South West. The money equates to nearly half of the money the charity gave out in grants last year. Jason Webster, head of trading at CLIC Sargent, said: "We rely entirely on donations to fund our vital work and so it’s been devastating for us and our amazing volunteers to see this happen right before Christmas.
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NO doubt 2017 will bring its fair share of surprises, just as last year did, but one thing that can be confidently predicted is that the community spirit of our area will continue to grow. We were constantly struck during 2016 by the fantastic efforts of local people to give their time to make Fishponds even greater. Make Sunday Special and the Colour Fun Run were particular highlights for us, while the carol concert under the fabulous lights in Fishponds was a superb e3nding to the year and drew a large crowd. This edition, as ever, brings further examples of volunteers who are improving our neighbourhood and will continue to do so, finding constructive ways to cope with funding restraints. Of course, there is sometimes bad news to report too, and it is sad to note the drastic impact of the arson
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attack on the CLIC Sargent shop has had on the charity – but we are sure people will rally round to help them recover. Fishponds Voice is here to share news about our community, so please keep getting in touch with your stories and photos. We hand-deliver more than 7,500 free copies to homes every month and are increasing our circulation but we can't go everywhere. So if you live outside our delivery area, look out for the paper in local shops, cafes and libraries. We have a website - www.fishpondsvoice.co.uk – as well as a Facebook page and Twitter feed. Many people contact us through social media to share their news. We are trying to get out and about to meet more of our readers but in the meantime do please get in touch by email: news@fishpondsvoice. co.uk. You can even write to us! The address is 6 Elkstone Walk, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6JT.
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COULD you donate £5 to help a local charity which supports children and young people with cancer? CLIC Sargent is calling on residents and businesses in the area to dig deep to help plug the gap in the estimated £36,700 loss of income following the fire at its Fishponds branch in November. The charity says the money could have paid for: n8 CLIC Sargent nurses for a month – the nurses coordinate clinical and non-clinical care for children with cancer, to maximise the amount of time they can safely spend at home, and ensure that treatments can be given closer to home where possible n3 6 families to stay in CLIC
n 10 CLIC Sargent social workers for a month – social workers meet families soon after diagnosis and help them to understand and cope with the emotional, practical and financial effects of cancer, through treatment and beyond n 211 grants – the charity gives out £170 grants to all the families it supports.
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Police investigating the fire and burglary have recently released CCTV images of a man who they say could help them with their enquiries. The suspect/s set fire to the back of the store after items were taken from the shop. Investigating officer, DC Cowburn, said:"This resulted in significant damage and the store will now have to remain closed until the New Year at the very earliest.This was a very
concerning incident as there are residential properties above the store where people were sleeping, which could have resulted in devastating consequences." If you have any information please call 101 quoting reference number 5216251784 and speak to DC Cowburn 3646. CLIC Sargent is a charity close to the hearts of many people in the area, as the original Cancer and Leukaemia in Childhood was started by Bob Woodward, from
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Community projects hit by council freeze on spending Bristol Noise - for a fun afternoon in Eastville Park; ParkWork - to support the Friends of Eastville Park’s volunteer sessions; Eastville Park Methodist Church - to improve lighting at the New Place; Begbrook Retirement Club - Funding for trips, equipment and expenses; Holy Trinity Church, Stapleton - to replace rotten railway wagon toy store with shed and fencing for outdoor play space; Freemantle Road Resident Association - street carpeting and bike hangars for road safety; Crime Prevention Group - to encourage parents to change their approach to young people at risk of being drawn into street gangs; Snuff Mills Action Group replace dilapidated picnic bench;
In the Pink - fitness project for women aged 60 plus. Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol said: “The current process is painful but necessary. The cost of not balancing our budget would be far higher and I do not just want to store up problems. We must be financially responsible and challenge our spending. “This isn’t just a council issue. As a city we need to step up and look carefully at the roles we all play. We need to be clear about what the council will provide, what it will pay others to provide and what it will let go of and help other people run instead. We need to reinvent city government and have begun this conversation in our current Corporate Strategy consultation. I welcome everyone contributing to it because the change has to happen.” Hillfields Councillr Craig
Cheney, who is Cabinet Member for Finance added: “This has got to be a ‘no stone left unturned’ exercise. We have a problem which we take seriously and which won’t solve itself. We’re genuinely sorry for any inconvenience and short-term issues this causes, but I would ask anyone with concerns to come and be part of the solution. We need a city which pulls together in tough times and we welcome having that conversation together.” People can read the council’s savings proposals, have their say and submit new ideas now at www.bristol. gov.uk/corpstrategy. A public consultation on the draft Corporate Strategy is open until Thursday January 5. Information and paper copies are available in local libraries or available on request by calling 0117 922 2848.
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Academy students help the homeless STUDENTS at Bristol Brunel Academy decided to do their bit to help homeless people in the city over the festive season. They collected so many cereals, drinks, custard, coffee, sugar, biscuits, chocolates and other goodies that they needed two minibuses to transport it to Caring at Christmas. The shelter is run by the Julian Trust and others to provide accommodation, food, medical services and entertainment. It was
open from Christmas Eve until New Year's Day and was expecting to serve about 500 hot meals per day. Katherine Hawke, teacher of humanities, who organised the collection, said: “Our students and their families have done brilliantly in collecting this amount of food for such a worthy cause. It is important that we raise the awareness of this charity and the brilliant work it carries out.”
Meanwhile, Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees is dedicating his charitable fund to supporting organisations and charities working to provide long term solutions to homelessness in Bristol. The fund is managed by Quartet Community Foundation and money received is given as grants to charities and social enterprises in Bristol. Find out more about how to make a donation or apply for a grant visit www.quartetcf.org.uk/mayorsfund
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Watch out Marvin, they want your job! CHILDREN from St Joseph’s Primary School in Fishponds visited City Hall to learn more about how Bristol is governed. The school council members were shown around the building and council chamber - where they particularly enjoyed sitting in the Lord Mayor’s chair - by Hillfields councillors Craig Cheney and Anna Keen. They went on to meet the Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees and asked him a series of questions (some quite tough!) about future plans for the the city. Councillor Keen said: “We were so pleased to meet the school councillors from St Joseph's School. They are a fantastic group of children, really committed to their school and interested in how the council works and the job of the Mayor. They asked brilliant questions and we feel the future is safe in their hands.” Councillor Cheney added: “It
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So much better than a secret Santa ... STAFF at The Tynings primary school in Staple Hill decided not to give each other Secret Santa gifts this Christmas. But it certainly wasn't a case of bah humbug because instead they donated 22 shoe boxes to homeless charity Julian House. Staff said they had got great satisfaction from knowing the shoe boxes would help men and women in need: “We were so pleased to do this and did it instead of giving each other secret Santa gifts. "Putting the boxes together meant a lot to us and helped bring the whole staff team together knowing we were giving to people less fortunate than ourselves. When we were wrapping we had a conveyor system of putting the items into boxes, wrapping and decorating. "A member of staff’s own children joined us on two occasions to help wrap and the children said it made them feel happy to help others too.” Alexis Woodward, from Julian
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WHEN Ann Walker opened Trez-Ann hair salon in Staple Hill in the late 1960s, Mary Quant's geometric bob was all the rage. Since then, Ann has seen hair fashions change like the wind - from the long straight hippy styles of the seventies and the spiral perms of the 1980s to the 'Rachel' cut of the 1990s and, more recently, the trend for ombre hair colour. But 47 years later, Ann has finally decided to hang up her scissors and retire. Ann opened the salon in Victoria Street with husband Keith in 1969 and continued to work there when her daughter Lisa Franklin took over in 2003. After moving to West Huntspill in 2014, Ann has been travelling in two days a week to work at the salon. Remarkably, Ann, who is now a widow, has been cutting the hair of six clients for more than 40 years with two of these visiting Ann as teenagers since the salon opened. Ann, who was 65 on December 18, said: "I've been in the shop since I was 18, so felt the time was right time to retire.
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her scissors at last to have the interest.'ve trained about eight apprentices and they only left when they had families. I loved teaching them and have totally enjoyed all my time here." Ann and Keith bought the salon, which came with a twobedroom flat, shortly after they tied the knot. As their family grew with daughter Lisa and sons Neil and Mark, the couple extended the property, with Lisa starting work there 29 years ago and Neil doing a stint as a Saturday boy as a youngster. In 2003, Ann and Keith decided to take a break so Lisa and her builder husband Paul took over. Paul used his building expertise to renovate the property into a separate flat and shop and then made the salon bigger. Ann said although hairstyles have changed over the years, there is one which keeps coming back in fashion. "The bob is the most in
demand hairstyle. It comes in and out of fashion all the time, all with different variations - long versions, short versions, layered versions. I've seen them all! "I enjoy cutting the most but I also love doing wedding hair. It's a speciality and I've done loads over the years." Ann said she will miss the buzz of working in a friendly and busy salon: "It'll be sad to leave. I will miss the banter, the girls and obviously the clients. I shall have to find something else to do as I don't want to be a couch potato. I love socialising and would like to take up yoga again and do all the things I've just not had the time to do." Lisa, 45, who has two children, Courtney and Archie, said: "Mum has been saying she will retire so many times so we all say 'We'll believe it when we see it' but now she's been telling everyone so this time it's finally happening! "The salon was named Trez-
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name, but it wouldn't be right. "Working with mum is all I know. We're going to miss her a lot." Ann's last day at work is December 30 when she will be celebrating with a get together at the salon with some of her clients.
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Dastardly Bluebeard ahoy! A DRAMA group founded more than 45 years ago is preparing for its latest pantomime this month. St Stephen’s Drama Group is presenting Bluebeard The Pantomime from January 2628. Their version of the tale of the dastardly pirate is by Paul Reakes. Producer Kate Kendell said: “I chose this particular pantomime as it’s really funny. When we were in the process of choosing what we wanted to do, the whole group were falling about laughing whilst reading this one and we feel that if it made us laugh like that then our audience will love it.” One of the actors, Alice Hall, added: “It’s a very physical, slapstick version and we’ve been enjoying rehearsals loads, even if they are absolutely exhausting.” The drama group was founded in 1971 by four church members. It stages two productions a year. The choices of plays have varied
over the years, from musicals to serious dramas. It broadens our acting abilities and keeps things interesting. Members love taking part in local community events and recently featured in the popular Christmas on the Hill parade dressed in full panto regalia. They also perform carols and sing-a-longs at various local venues. The group is family orientated, with generations of the same family coming along to rehearsals and getting involved in dance, set design, costumes and technical matters.Some young members have gone on to careers in the performing arts industry. The club also holds social occasions, trips to the theatre and visits to other amateur groups’ productions. The evening performances begin at 7.30pm and there’s a matinee on Saturday at 2.30pm. Tickets are available on 07944 158294 or via the club’s website.
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n NEWS Why object to McDonalds? THERE have been three takeaways opened on Fishponds Road but not one person has objected so why object to Mcdonald's, after all they are all fast food outlets, all near schools. A lot of protesters are not from Fishponds so I'm not sure why they are concerned about road safety. I am from Fishponds and would be happy to see a Mcdonald's on that site because at the moment it is a eyesore. Keith Barr
A big thank you for donations THE Friends of Fishponds Park would like to thank everyone who has donated money for lighting up the park. The event, which sees the park lit up from 4pm until midnight, will run until January 2. Particular gratitude goes to
light artist and Fishponds’ resident, Ulf Pedersen, who has supplied and installed the lights at cost. Please visit our Facebook page to find out more and see some examples of Ulf’s work. We are still looking for funds to make Glow in the Park even more spectacular. Opportunities to donate can be found by visiting www.gofundme. com/2thtfwk or through our Facebook page www.facebook. com/FishpondsParkBristol/ Brian Smith Chair, Friends of Fishponds Park
Magazine keeps me in touch I AM an elderly person who lives in Fishponds/Stapleton and would to thank all the Fishponds Voice staff for the production of this wonderful magazine. I always look forward to seeing and reading my monthly magazine. It has become my companion since I live on my own.
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Panto promises laughs . . . oh yes it does A FISHPONDS resident is hoping for plenty of support when her amdram group presents its annual panto. Claire Immel-Willock is a member of the Kingswood Players which will perform Dick Whittington on January 20, 21, 27 and 28. With colourful characters such as Fairy Bowbells, King Rat, Dame Sarah Sauceboat and Captain Cuttlefish, the production promises a great escape from the January blues. Claire, who plays Jack Idle, said: "This is a traditional pantomime, bubbling over with comedy, adventure, romance and audience participation. We hope people will support their local theatre - our ticket prices are much more affordable than for a professional theatre and yet we pride ourselves on the high standard of our productions." Dick Whittington, written and directed by Richard Bond, will be held at Kingswood Community Centre, BS15 4AB, at 7.30pm each evening, plus Saturday matinees at 2.30pm. For tickets call the box office on 0777 205 6562 or e-mail boxoffice@ kingswoodplayers.org. Visit www.kingswoodplayers.org for more details. You can also follow the Kingswood Players on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube.
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Beavers get insight into disability world BEAVERS who have been learning about what it's like to live with a disability have raised hundreds of pounds for a charity which helps deaf people. The boys, from the 67th Kingswood (1st Mangotsfield) Beaver Scout Group, took part in a sponsored silence in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, raising a grand total of £350. The challenge formed part of their work towards gaining a disability awareness activity badge. As part of the work, the children investigated different disabilities and how they would affect their day to day lives. The 20-strong Beaver group also looked at the Paralympic Games and how people with physical disabilities have learnt to overcome them and go on to achieve great things. Graham and Andrea Daynes, speakers from Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, visited the group at its base at Baden Hall in
Northcote Road, Mangotsfield to talk about the charity's work. The couple helped the boys think of different ways of communicating with a deaf person and provided examples of how dogs provide valuable assistance and support to a deaf person's life. Beaver Scout leader Nicola Parsons said: "The silence provided the Beavers a brief insight to a world of a deaf person and they all agreed how isolating and uncomfortable they found it. "I chose Hearing Dogs for Deaf People to be different many people immediately think of guide dogs being for the blind and don’t consider the how dogs can transform a deaf person’s life." As well as raising money for the charity, the Beavers are also sponsoring a puppy called Hebe. Visit www.hearingdogs.org. uk to find about more about the charity.
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Another year of opportunity
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I HOPE that you and your family have had a great Christmas and New Year. In my first column of 2017, I would like to look ahead to the most important things happening in Parliament, and here in Bristol over the next twelve months. Just as the referendum on continued British membership of the EU dominated, and dominates, 2016, I am sure that negotiations about the terms on which we leave the world’s largest trading bloc will continue to inspire many headlines. Regardless of how each of us voted on 23 June last year – or, even if you didn’t vote – we need all do our bit to ensure that Fishponds remains a tolerant place which respects everyone in our community. In Parliament, I will continue to hold the Government to account and scrutinise the details of their Brexit plan, if and when one comes forward. At the moment, there
is great uncertainty facing our universities, like the University of the West of England, and EU nationals who already live here in Bristol. Eight months ago, we elected Marvin Rees as our Mayor of Bristol. His administration, together with local councillors, are working hard to make our city a better place to live and already represent a welcome break from the previous one. Marvin is listening to local residents, and governing in a transparent way. He’s been totally honest and transparent about the scale of the budget pressures which Bristol faces in coming years and I have no doubt that Marvin, along with your local councillors, will continue to work creatively to protect vital services. This May, we are set to elect a Mayor for the West of England (Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, and South Gloucestershire) who will have
some expansive powers over transport, housing, and skills across the region. Similar positions, for instance in Greater Manchester, have been granted even more responsibilities – including over social care. I will be closely following future deals, which must devolve the resources needed to handle the responsibilities the Metro Mayor might gain. In 2017, I will continue to work with local residents on major issues affecting east Bristol. These will no doubt include McDonald’s appeal and the continuing MetroBus works, as well as ensuring that new housing developments – such as on Blackberry Hill – include the affordable housing which is so desperately needed to tackle the housing crisis. Please never hesitate to contact me if there are any problems which you would like help with or if there are issues you would like to raise with me
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New Year Resolutions for your pets! EVERY year we set ourselves New Year resolutions, how about this year we look at our pet’s health and well being?
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Amanda Vinall Sarah Heywood talks to Amanda Vinall of the Stoke Lane Action Group, which has been a conduit for the public’s concerns with the 6 month closure of the northbound carriageway of Stoke Lane. This has now been reversed.
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put us in good stead – it’s a very memorable name and we don’t regret it for a moment. We refer to ourselves as ‘slags’! So the last eight months must have been quite intense … Well, in terms of the day-to-day impact of the road closure, I’ll let you into a secret – I don’t actually drive on the Stoke Lane route, so it hasn’t affected me personally. But when I saw the plan to close the northbound carriageway of Stoke Lane, I realised that it would have a terrible impact on the elderly and infirm, especially people who needed to travel to Southmead Hospital. Also commuters and shift-workers relying on buses, especially nurses. Bus users have had to take a bus around the diversion, then change at UWE – it’s been crazy. I felt I had to do something.
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The real tipping point was when the Mayor got involved. He apologised and said what was happening was unacceptable, and that we hadn’t been listened to. He has advised that an inquiry will be launched, when the road’s fully reopened, to identify what could have been done better and what lessons learned.
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What’s it been like for you over that time? So frustrating at times, like trying to turn around a big oil tanker. It’s been so satisfying to see the northbound route reopen and the traffic moving more smoothly. What do you do to relax? Once a month, my daughter and I hit the charity shops and coffee houses on Fishponds
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I’ve learned that the internet can be used as a very powerful force for good. What are your hopes for 2017? It sounds strange but I really hope the Metrobus is successful. Given all the negative impact the project has had, it needs to be successful to feel like it’s been worth it.
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Novice to world champion in 5 years How do you go from beginner to being the top track cyclist in the world in just a few years? Jayne Taylor meets mum-of-two Emma Sainsbury-Munn to find out EMMA Sainsbury-Munn had never been a cyclist, preferring to spend her time in the gym. A rib injury in 2011 put paid to a prospective career as a fitness model, limiting her sporting choices. "My chiropractor told me I could either swim, bike or run," said 46-year-old Emma. Most people would concentrate on just one of the three options - not Emma. "I thought I'd do a triathlon but I hadn't swam or ridden a bike for 20 years." After an intensive nine-week training jaunt, Emma entered a novice women-only competition only to discover swimming wasn't her forte. "I couldn't even swim a length but in nine weeks I managed to learn to swim the 16 lengths needed for the competition without stopping. However it was in an open water lake - completely different to a swimming pool. I dived in and started swimming but then all these women started swimming over me. I was like Orka the whale splashing around and was last out of the water. It made me determined to get them on the bike."
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Emma's determination saw her come ninth overall but first in her age group and, more importantly, third fastest on a bike. "That really encouraged me so I joined a cycle club. I got dropped every single weekend but I was determined not to give up." Her then coach, Chris Davis, also happened to be a track coach and suggested Emma give the track a go. After much deliberation, in March 2012 Emma, who has an 11-year-old son and a sevenyear-old daughter, visited Wales National Velodrome, Newport where she hired a track bike. "I took one look at the bank and thought 'Oh my god!'
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"I didn't think I'd ever get up there as it looked so steep. As I went round, I was thoroughly enjoying myself - I couldn't take the smile off my face." She went back week after week and started training with Janet Birkmyre, a multi-elite and Masters Champion. "She's an amazing woman and a great mentor. With her and Chris shouting and barking at me every week to keep up and train harder, I made sure I did!" In June 2012 at the age of 42, just three months after Emma started training, she put herself up against Janet at the National Track Championships, taking silver in the Pursuit. "I just couldn't believe it. It was amazing. Chris told me
I wouldn't 'podium' so I just thought, 'Oh, yes I will.' "I knew I was never going to beat Janet because she's amazing but it was great trying to chase her!" In the September further glory was to beckon when Emma entered the Welsh Open and Closed Team Sprint, gaining gold with her team mate Siobhan Mullen and silver in the Team Pursuit. The following month Emma bagged gold in the Pursuit at the World Masters Track Championships. "Yet again I was told by my coach I would get a podium place as I was up against world class cyclists! I actually beat my Australian opponent by six
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quite affordable," said Emma. And if you think you're too old to take up a new sport? "Age is certainly not a barrier," said Emma. "There is one lady whose husband was an ex-professional cyclist who took up cycling this year at the age of 55. She actually took gold in the Sprints. We couldn't believe it; everyone was screaming in encouragement." Emma, who is now concentrating on Sprint events, has no plans to retire any time soon, juggling her family life, her carer as a care assistant and her time on the track. "My husband Paul is really great so thankfully I'm able to train at Newport at weekends. My coach is fantastic and makes sure my training doesn't take up family time. "I'm going to carry on competing. I want to be the best I can possibly be." Emma has her sights set on another gold in 2017's National Masters. "I got silver this year and that was the first time I did matching sprinting. I've now got myself a proper Sprint coach, Pete
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Eye Blog . . . with Jonathan Best of Marian Blake Opticians
What is the cause of cataracts and what can you do to protect yourself? KEEPING your eyes healthy this New Year is important if you want to be able to enjoy clear and strong vision well into your advancing years. At Marian Blake Opticians, we recognise the importance of eye health knowledge, and the importance of preventing conditions before they need medical attention. One of the most common eye complaints we address is cataracts, a condition that severely impairs the vision of patients of all ages. The following guide offers information and advice on the causes and prevention of cataracts in the hope that cataract surgery need not be necessary. What is the Cause of Cataracts? Cataracts occur when the eye’s lens clouds over and this can have a substantial impact on the clarity of vision and overall eye health. The lens of the eye is predominantly made up of water and protein and in a healthy eye the protein is positioned optimally for light to travel through the lens. When the protein gathers together, cloudiness occurs and this is the beginning stages of a cataract. Over time, the cataract is likely to grow and in turn, the disruption to vision increases. At this point, cataract surgery may be required in order to remove and replace the lens of the eye. Cataracts are more common in older people, though people of any age can suffer from the condition. There are a number of causes of cataracts, with some of the most common being: • Diabetes • An eye injury or trauma to the eye • Prolonged use of some medications e.g Oral Steroids • A family history of cataracts • Other eye conditions and illnesses • Excessive or prolonged exposure to sunlight How can I Protect my Eyes from Cataracts? There are several ways you can protect your eyes to try and avoid cataracts. Although there
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is no defined protection plan for preventing cataracts, the following measures are widely accepted as being excellent for eye care: •H ave your eyes examined on a regular basis. Eye examinations can help detect cataracts and other eye problems at their earliest stages, which minimises the likelihood of worsening complaints and leads to quicker treatment. Your optometrist can confirm how often you should have your eyes examined. •P rotect your eyes from the sun. Wearing sunglasses and avoiding excessive exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) rays will help to protect your eyes as UV light is largely considered to be a contributing factor to the development of cataracts. •R educe alcohol consumption. Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol has been linked to an increase in the risk of cataracts. •M anage conditions as per your doctor’s advice. For illnesses that are closely linked to the development of cataracts, such as diabetes, it is vital that medical plans are followed closely. In observing your doctor’s advice, you are less likely to develop complications associated to your condition. • E at a healthy, varied and vitaminrich diet. The health of your eyes has been closely linked to a healthy and vitamin-rich diet. Increasing your consumption of colourful vegetables and vitamins will increase your antioxidant intake, which is known to boost the health of your eyes. It is wise to seek advice at your earliest opportunity for any concerns that you might have with your overall eye health and vision. If you’re concerned about cataracts or you have any questions about your eye health this New Year, make an appointment with me. At Marian Blake Opticians we pride ourselves on giving a thorough personalised service and expert advice. Book now on 0117 9651861 or online at www. marianblake.co.uk today.
Man charged with house burglary A STAPLE HILL man has been charged with burglary following a break-in at a house in Soundwell. Martin Hickey, 57, appeared before Bristol Magistrates Court charged with a burglary in Soundwell Road which took place on Monday November 28. He was remanded in custody and will appear at Bristol Crown Court in the New Year. The charge comes after police issued alert to residents of Soundwell after a number of daytime burglaries. Officers continue to investigate a further six break-ins which happened on Thursday December 1 in Chedworth, Yew Tree Drive and Station Road. Thieves smashed rear patio doors or side windows to get into homes to steal jewellery, cash and computer equipment, although on three occasions they left empty-handed. In one incident a householder was at home when they heard their window smash and saw two men run away empty-handed. The three homes in Chedworth were burgled between 10am and 3.30pm. One householder has reported that nothing appears to have been taken, but bank cards, jewellery, a laptop and cash from a child’s purse were stolen. Between 11am and 12.20pm the same day thieves broke into two homes in Yew Tree Drive. They left empty-handed from one address, but stole jewellery
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n BUSINESS OF THE MONTH SHIELDS carpentry has been established for just over a year since November 2015. At the age of 16 I started my apprenticeship with a company that specialised in carpentry and building , after completion of the apprenticeship I became a sub-contractor for various different companies working both domestically and commercially, gaining many different skills along the way in many different trades. From a young age, seeing my Dad in the building trade, I knew that was what I would like to do when I grew up. I followed him in being more creative rather than academic, so my interest has always been in the tools! After seeing my Dad successfully build his own business and working alongside him, I always knew I wanted to follow in his footsteps and do the same. At first I was apprehensive about setting up and going it alone, however with support of my family and guidance from my Father, it has worked out better than I could have imagined. I am really enjoying it. Shields Carpentry cover all areas of both Carpentry and property maintenance, including all aspects of 1st and 2nd fix carpentry, installations of kitchen and bathrooms, wood and laminate flooring, timber products (decking and fencing), UPVC windows and doors, UPVC fascia and guttering, also emergency call outs for repairs. I tend to do a lot of work for letting agents and property developers. To be able to make transformations in any aspect and
Focus on Shields Carpentry created it is the most amazing feeling. I grew up in Fishponds and still live in Fishponds with my young family, so l do know the area really well, I enjoy working locally and seeing many happy local customers. I like to think I provide a more personal service, I listen to the customers needs and go above and beyond to meet their requirements. All work I carry out I provide a high quality finish and every job is completed to the best of my ability. As I am independent I do not have the pricey overheads like some larger companies, which these larger companies pass on to the customer. I am happy and proud to be able to provide 5 star work at very competitive rates. As a relatively new business, my mind set at the moment is in seeing Shields Carpentry become a trusted and reliable company which provides a high quality service. I look forward to growing as a business. I am excited for the future and having many more new happy customers.
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HAPPY New Year! I hope all the readers of the Fishponds Voice enjoyed the festive season. As we welcome in 2017, please spare a thought for elderly neighbours who may be feeling particularly lonely and isolated during January, as the winter stretches ahead. We know that social isolation increases vulnerability to crime – rogue traders and doorstep criminals in particular prey on elderly people who they see as easy targets. Sometimes, all it takes is
a simple ‘hello’ to an elderly neighbour, to make them feel safe, less isolated and part of the community. Keep an eye out for them and please report suspicious activity to us, in particular unfamiliar people knocking on doors offering to carry our work, or claiming to be from utility companies. Genuine callers won’t mind making an appointment to come back when other people can be present. If you are worried about cold callers in your area, please contact us via the ‘contact us’ section of our website (www.avonandsomerset. police.uk) or by calling 101. If you think a crime is in progress then always call 999. If you received new gear or gadgets for Christmas then please make sure you log them on Immobilise (www.immobilise. com). Whether you got new jewellery, electronics or bikes, having your possessions logged in this way makes it much easier
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How well do you know your Bard? ON the recent held 400th anniversary of the death of Shakespeare, BBC online ran a quiz on how well do you know your Bard from your Bible. The 400th anniversary of the King James Bible was in 2011. Both are the source of many phrases that have found their way into our language today and we use them often not realising where they came from. This made me think again of the richness of the Bible’s story line and themes and how easily with our digitalized communications and speed of information we can lose the timeless truths contained there. However, the storyline of David and Goliath keeps being aired in the media whenever an uneven contest with seemingly impossible odds arises. For example in sport, such as an FA cup upset, an election or in some other world situation. Something in us longs for the underdog to find the strength and ability to succeed and overcome against all odds, it gives
us hope and we are glad when that happens. Most folks know something of the story how an unarmed youth, David, with only a shepherd’s sling, trusting in God, defied a great warrior and giant of a man Goliath and won a great victory. What is less well known but possibly just as significant is what happened next. David’s success led to further success and popularity and then to the inevitable jealously of those in power. This meant that the young hero was driven from the king’s court. His reputation was smeared, he became a wanted man and he fled. His family was endangered and there were rewards for those whose who revealed his whereabouts. If ever the expression hero to zero was apt this was it. He sought political asylum in a foreign country for his parents and he went into hiding in the deserts and caves. At times he did not understand what was happening to him, there were highs and lows,
narrow escapes and betrayals but in this time of immense challenge David, the man who would be king, continued to put his trust in God. He prayed and sang to the Lord from his heart and wrote songs pouring out his sorrows and tears but also describing the joy of finding comfort in God. In the course of his dangerous journey, he wrote about the character and reality of God learned from and through his many difficult experiences. There in the caves he wrote many words of comfort found in the Psalms and even to this day his words still comfort broken hearts almost like nothing else can. He declared in Psalm 23 that “The Lord is my shepherd, therefore I shall not lack,.. He leads me…He guides me, …and even in the darkest place he is with me…therefore I shall not fear….”. These words have the timeless quality of truth and strengthen us for our battles today whatever odds may be stacked against us.
Nobody knows what the New Year may hold, its challenges and joys. Whatever they may be we can be comforted that even in the darkest places with the thought God is with us.
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Planning matters This month planning expert Chris Gosling discusses controversial plans for student accommodation in Straits Parade I ALWAYS seek to start the New Year in a positive frame of mind, so I apologise for starting 2017 by writing about one of my planning bugbears. The reason for doing this is simply topicality. At the time of writing, a planning application is widely anticipated for student flats in Straits Parade, following a local consultation exercise. When you stop to think, since St Matthias closed, there are no longer any further education facilities in Fishponds, apart from the small facility at Glenside. So, on the face of it, this student accommodation is development in the wrong place. At best in a less-than-ideal location, as the journey from the Straits to UWE is far from short or easy. Surely this would be an ideal location, close to the heart of the local centre, for unrestricted flats available for anybody to occupy. It certainly would be ideal in terms of sustainability: All the necessary facilities, crucially apart from higher education, are right on the doorstep. The city centre is straight down an established transport corridor. The cycle path is nearby. The housing is certainly needed. There has to be a 'but', of course: the council is following the government’s guidance on size of
Bad planning The floorspace for new housing has undoubtedly been set so high for the best of reasons. Living space has been pinched ridiculously over the last three decades and the UK fares badly in comparison with other European countries. Living in poky accommodation is proven to be bad for health and wellbeing. We could nearly all do with more space in our flats and houses. If that wasn’t the case, extensions would be a thing of the past and conservatories would not exist. You may have read me banging on about wasteful use of land in these columns before. Now I am going to do it again. The government’s guidelines have been set so high - 50 square metres for a one bedroom flat designed for two occupants, or 58m over two storeys - that the available space on a site is soon used up. This applies to both flat conversions and new build. In Straits Parade, the developer can go for a government-compliant scheme and probably not make any profit – so what would be the incentive to take the risk of building? Otherwise, an alternative residential use can be sought: it could be sheltered accommodation, where the parking requirement is reduced, or it could be, as in this case, student housing. Students, after all, only have a three year stake in where they live and study, so are rightly exempt from the usual standards. Therefore instead of people living in smaller flats (where there could be some opportunity for a proportion to be affordable housing) the result of following the government’s space standards is effectively student accommodation or nothing. And the occupants would live far from where they study. If that sounds to you like bad planning, then we are agreed on that point. Drawing a line My personal view is that while
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the space standards are perfectly laudable in principle, they are being used as a blunt instrument. Take the example of a regular terraced street. Subsidence means that the last four houses have to be demolished and rebuilt. Their replacements have to be larger than the existing terraced houses. To meet the standards they end up taller, deeper or wider than the other houses in the street. They could even end up with no back garden and no opportunity to be extended as the owner may wish in the future. Four houses could easily only be replaced with three and those don’t even fit the regular street in which they stand - all because the government has drawn a line in the sand. The problems that are caused on a local scale can be magnified city-wide. If the city is surrounded by Green Belt, where is Bristol’s housing requirement to be met – Yate, Winterbourne and Nailsea? Prescriptive This blunt instrument, while it may render the patient unconscious, won’t fix the symptoms. I would prefer such decisions to be left in the hands of planners and councillors. What both the patient and the practitioner needs is a scalpel, ideally expertly wielded,
Chris Gosling instead of a sledgehammer. Horses for courses; one size definitely doesn’t fit all. With some good will and negotiation, there may have been an opportunity for a flat development fit for local people, instead of a greater choice of student housing across the city in term time and a ghost town in the holidays. The trouble with standards is, there is no grey area, you either meet them or you don’t. Surely having development in the right place, overcoming the housing shortage and creating places where people want to live are worthier aims than following such a prescriptive policy? Happy New Year chrisgoslingplanning@gmail.com
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n GARDENING JANUARY the 1st, to all intents and purposes, is the beginning of my horticultural year as well as the first day of the calendar year. As I’ve mentioned before, last year there were a few false starts and a few downright failures, I won’t promise that 2017 will be any different but I’ve made a commitment to myself that I will make every effort to make it so. The bold intention, and with some careful planning may come to fruition (excuse the pun), is that we will buy as little as possible or no vegetables after the hungry gap this year. We may find ourselves living off little else but cauliflower for one month and spinach another, but this will all be part of the experiment. If I manage to buy not one vegetable in a plastic bag, because the supermarket requires it to have a barcode, then I’ll consider it a total success. I already have a good stock of broad beans growing and the first round of onions are coming along nicely, they’ll be bolstered with a second lot grown from seed which I’ll start off this month or next, under cover. Broad beans are a vegetable that I have told myself, ever since I was a child, that I dislike. The first few times that I grew
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them I never really put in any effort and would grow just a few plants, these usually got ravaged by black fly and would be left to fester before finally being consigned to the compost heap. The main reason for growing them was that I would always have a little space at this time of the year, and they were one of the few things that I could plant. Last year however I grew a few more and we actually had a good harvest, it was then that I found out what a fool I’d been and how delicious they really are. To rectify this error of judgement, I’ve planted many more this year as they take up relatively little space for the crop that you get. If you haven’t any in the ground now, don’t worry as although they over winter well, you can plant again from February, they will catch up with the earlier grown plants but may not be as hardy to resist the inevitable aphids. The only other plants that I’ll be starting off in January are some aubergine and maybe some early cabbage and cauliflower, this year I can’t have 10 all to come in the same week. I started some aubergine last year but as with most seedlings, they were eaten by slugs and snails before they had a chance to come to anything. I’ll be using a ‘no dig’ system for the new raised beds, the idea being
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that as the soil is never compacted, it will need little more than a light raking, leaving the worms and other organisms to keep it in good condition. Apart from being a much more environmentally considerate way of tending a plot, it’s less work. Already it’s apparent to me how much easier it is to maintain them, along with better drainage, these should prove to be well worth the effort. It’s not necessary to have raised beds either for maintaining your plot in this way, the simple rule is just to make sure that the soil is never compacted. Just mulch the area in a thick layer of organic matter or even layer it with cardboard and let the organisms that inhabit the top layers of the soil do their work undisturbed. Weeds are also easier to maintain this way as seeds that are lower in the soil never get brought to the surface, this means that once the top ones have germinated you only have to contend with a bit of light hoeing to keep it under control. It’s still best to remove perennial weeds when you can, but even these can get suppressed when you layer on the muck and cover with a light proof membrane. I’ve made a plan for the coming months, but if you’ve not, start looking at seeds that you want to grow this year. If you do that when
the weather in inclement then you can spend the more pleasant days doing some of these jobs. •C lean protective environments like greenhouses ready for spring • I nspect tubers from dahlias and cannas that are stored, for rot or drying out •P rune apple or pear trees • S tart forcing rhubarb •C ut back any perennials that were left for winter interest •A s it’s mild here, if the weather isn’t too cold you can start to divide larger clumps of herbaceous perennials for more plants this year •R epair lawn edges that are looking a little tired and aerate if there are signs of waterlogging If the soil is not frozen then it’s a good time to plant bare root shrubs and trees, also to move established deciduous ones as they are dormant now
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n C ULTURAL FIX WITH ANNA BLIGHTMAN
See more of Emma Gatehouse's work at the Kingfisher from January 12 JANUARY. Resolutions, promises and pledges a plenty. Such a great time for a fresh start, a new leaf, clean sheet. And the obligatory detox of course. Maybe this year, instead of thinking about what not to do, think about what to do. Don’t give things up, take things on! Let’s start with the new art show at the Kingfisher Cafe. Opening on the January 12, Bristol artist Emma Gatehouse who likes to capture the beauty of the nature that surrounds us using pens and watercolours. Taking inspiration from a silhouette she saw, Emma’s first drawing from her Tree collection was recreated with watercolours. Losing herself in the intricate details of branches and the negative space in between, her work focuses on the delicacy one cannot always see “I like to think that my pieces conjure up the stark beauty of the natural world for everyone to enjoy,” she says. Emma’s regular work is running her textiles business www.bunpetit.com - a beautiful selection of cards, brooches, purses and more, that have been freehand machine embroidered into images of British wildlife. Following that at the Kingfisher is your chance to expand your mind, learning about…The Mind! Answering some of life’s most important questions such as “why is it so hard to give up chocolate ?” and “where are your keys?” psychologist Dr Mark Neath’s talk “The Amazing Brain” is the next instalment of the ever popular People’s University of Fishponds series.
Taking place at the Kingfisher on January 22, the talk will take a fascinating tour of the human brain and its 100 billion nerve cells, uncovering astounding facts about your amazing brain and tackling the idea of how you think. And excitingly…the return of the Supper Club! Hosted again at the Kingfisher, January’s Supper Club takes on a Japanese flavour, with an inspired menu. The three course meal will include a warming Sake stew (beef and vegetarian options available), and a Matcha Green Tea dessert. As many as possible of the ingredients will be sourced from the suppliers of The Food Assembly. This allows the Supper Club to provide fresh seasonal produce, straight from farm to mouth, and helps local farms and businesses to grow The event will be on January 28, and tickets are available to pre-book now at £20 per person. This includes all food and drink. Some more information: Emma Gatehouse’s show Tress & Where Will I Take You opens on January 12, with a preview from 6pm. People’s University of Fishponds The Amazing Brain talk takes place on January 22 from 7pm. Tickets are £3 in advance via the Kingfisher Cafe. Supper Club is on January 28 from 7pm. For more information and to book tickets please visit www.facebook. com/fishpondssupperclub/ or contact me via email anna@the distantfuturealwayssoundslovely. com
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Ask your school to screen this film A CHARITY based in Fishponds is calling on parents and schools in the area to support its work ensuring sure young carers receive the help they need. Carers Trust estimates 1 in 12 secondary aged pupils is a young carer but say many remain hidden. To mark Young Carer Awareness Day on Thursday January 26 the charity has worked with young carers to make a short film. The film will be available to all local schools and aims to educate teachers and pupils. It can also be used as a resource to help teachers identify and provide better support for young people who are caring for a family member or friend. The charity, based at The Vassall Centre, will be sending the film to all local schools in the New Year and hopes parents will ask their child's school to show
the film. Stacey Vallis, from the Trust, said: "Carers Trust estimates 1 in 12 secondary aged pupils is a young carer. This means that the number of young carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire is likely to be far higher than recorded in the Census. There are likely to be young carers in every school and college, but many remain hidden. "Carers Support Centre works with schools to help make sure young carers are recognised and support is put in place to help them cope. "The charity will be sending the film to all local schools. If you are a parent, please ask your school to show the film." Carers Support Centre is a charity based in Bristol and South Gloucestershire that provides specialist support to carers, including children aged eight to 18. This includes one-to-
one and family support, carers’ groups, respite activities, short breaks and training. Parents and schools can find
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What is a young carer? A YOUNG carer is someone under 18 who helps look after someone in their family, or a friend, who is ill, disabled or misuses drugs or alcohol. Being a young carer can have a big impact on the things that are important to growing up: It can affect a young person’s health, social life and selfconfidence Many young carers struggle to juggle their education and caring which can cause pressure and stress In a survey, 39% said that nobody in their school was aware of their caring role 26% have been bullied at school because of their caring role 1 in 20 miss school because of their caring role.
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n ON THE TREATMENT TABLE
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Disc pain! SO last month I talked about potentially catastrophic effects of sneezing that can cause multiple injuries including disc injuries. I must have put the sneeze of death into the good folks of north Bristol as I have seen nothing but disc injuries (not all sneezing related I should add!). New patient after new patient has blessed Cleve Chiropractic’s doors complaining of symptoms that turn out to be caused by disc problems. There are three regions where people get disc problems, the low back, the neck and more rarely, the thoracic region of the spine. The discs are the bits that cushion the space between the back bones (vertebrae). They are made up of a jelly like middle that is kept in place by concentric cartilage like rings that provide stability. With repetitive stress and often rotational forces the inner jelly can break through one of the
outer bands. This happens at some point to most people and it is not unusual to have no pain at all with it. However, if the forces are large enough and repetitive enough the jelly can break through more layers causing the outer layers to bulge. There are pain fibres in discs so this can cause some pain locally but if the bulge is big enough it can start to squash a nerve and this then will cause symptoms that are technically called “radicular” symptoms like numbness and tingling or even a burning pain somewhere else. A classic example is a low back disc bulge causing sciatica down the leg into the foot and a part of the foot goes numb. These are called disc bulges but if the jelly breaks through the outermost ring and ends up in the spinal canal, then this is called a disc herniation (or a very poor term would be a slipped disc. Discs are not cartoon characters that slip about on the ice!). If the disc herniation breaks off and floats about then this is called a Disc Sequestration. Strangely if this happens it can cause some very varied symptoms but if they are not too bad the body will just reabsorb the jelly and the patient will hopefully heal by themselves. Indeed a good number of disc patients will heal with no help at all between about six months and two years. In the clinic when a patient presents with a disc like history we firstly ascertain if the patient has had any bowel or bladder disturbances associated with the problems. This is just to rule out more serious spinal issues and are very rare. Then we will do an examination that stretches the nerve to test if it has been trapped anywhere along its length, we test the patients skin sensation for numb patches and test the deep
reflexes (like the knee jerk reflex that everybody has had done by the GP). The really sensitive tests are muscle tests. If you begin to trap a nerve sometimes the only symptom is a weakness in a limb. This week I had a patient whose main symptom was a weak tricep (the press-up muscle) and sure enough he had two disc bulges in his neck after a rugby injury that affected the nerves that supply the tricep. If we suspect a disc we may well offer the patient a chance to shortcut the NHS que and refer patients to a private MRI that costs £235 within the week. Chiropractors are qualified to read the MRIs and can show you the problems on the MRI picture itself. When a disc is confirmed there are many options from referring back to the GP or consultant or to, most frequently, treat the injury itself with gentle specific traction, soft tissue work and exercise. From research we know that in four out of five cases we can dramatically speed up the healing rate of discs. In one out of five cases the patient either needs more time or inevitably ends up in surgery. And on that Happy Christmas
bombshell all that’s left to say is that we reached the massive milestone of 9000 patients that attended Cleve Chiropractic and Next Step this month. Keith, Sarah and I went on the Bristol Rovers Christmas night out after the Bury game…don’t ask…I don’t remember! The Cleve Chiro/ Next Step Christmas night is this weekend and with that in mind I look forward to telling you all about it next month…hopefully! I hope that everybody had a Merry Christmas and the team and I wish you all a happy and healthy 2017.
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA Friday January 6 n Tea Dance. Downend Folk House, Lincombe Barn.1.453.45pm.Pay at door. Thursday January 12 n Downend Horticultural Society meeting at Assembly Hall, Salisbury Road, at 7.30pm. George Hargreaves will speak on Unusual Plants of the World. Non members welcome. For information, call Roger Davis on 0117 9571703or Hilary Walton on 0117 9792832. Tuesday January 17 n Film show with coffee. Geoff Hale presents his 50-minute film of the rebirth of the Motor Vessel Balmoral five years ago, the 2016 excursions in the Bristol Channel, South Coast, London, and the Irish Sea, and plans for 2017. Downend Folk House, Lincombe Barn. 10 for 10.30am Pay at the door. Tuesday January 19 n Downend Local History Society, Lincombe Barn, Overndale Road, 7.30pm, Di Parkin and Rosemary Caldicott from Bristol Radical History Group will speak about Life and Death in two Victorian Workhouses, Bedminster and Eastville. Visitors welcome at a cost of £3. Saturday January 28 n Breakfast at Speedwell Methodist Church BS15 1ES 10am to noon. A full breakfast, an egg roll or just coffee and cake. No need to hurry. An opportunity to ask for prayer. All welcome. Friday February 3 Tea Dance. Downend Folk House, Lincombe Barn.1.45-3.45pm.Pay at door. Saturday February 4 n Craft fayre and Coffee Morning.
10am-1pm. Entrance is free. Bristol Repair Café also open. All Saints Community Hall, Grove Road Fishponds. BS16 2DH Tuesday February 14 n Speaker morning with coffee. Alan Freke's talk "An utterly good man" outlines the life of F D Maurice, who grew up in Frenchay. He was one of the great Victorian reformers, without whom we would not have had Prime Ministers Gladstone or Macmillan, nor would there have been a Labour Party. He also founded the first college to give degrees to women. Downend Folk House, Lincombe Barn. 10 for 10.30am. Pay at the door. Wednesday March 1 n Downend Flower Club, Lincombe Barn, Overndale Road, at 7.30 pm. Demonstration by Sally Taylor on "Sallying forth again". Visitors welcome, pay at the door.
REGULAR EVENTS IN THE FISHPONDS AREA
Mondays
n Gentle/beginners drop-in yoga class, Kingfisher Cafe, Straits Parade, 6.45pm - 8pm. £8. Contact Debbie: 0796 8223670 or visit www.omkariyoga.com n Holistic Massage, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 9am n Tiny Tots, All Saints Community Hall 10:30am n Bereavement and Well-being support, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 11am n Computer Group, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 2pm n Ping Pong (Table Tennis) for over 55’s, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 2pm n Welcome Club for Retireds+, St Aidan’s Church Hall 2pm n Messy Church , St John’s Church
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3pm n Prayers, St John’s Church 6:30pm n Zumba keep fit, Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road, Fishponds 9.30-10.30am For details call 0734 1813 559. n Alzheimer’s choir, Beechwood Club, 11am to 1pm, Paula Shears 0117 9610693 n Sequence dancing with Teresa, Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road 2pm. Tel 0117 965 0203 for details. n Ballroom tuition, Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16 3TR. 3pm. Contact Teresa 0117 9650203 n Slimming World, Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16 3TR. 6.309pm. Contact Ami 0746 2727 229 n Social badminton, Kingswood Leisure Centre 2-4 pm, intermediate level.
Tuesdays
n Art workshops with GreenFox Workshops, Kingfisher Cafe, Straits Parade, 7.30-9pm. Call to book (gemmalane99@gmail. com/07532327810). First Tuesday of the month. n Nordic Walking Classes, Oldbury Court 9.30-10.30am. Email: bristolnordicwalking.co.uk to book your place n Morning Prayer, St John’s Church 9:15am n Foot Care Sessions, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 9:30am n Coffee and Craft Morning, St John’s Church 10am n Sing and Sign for babies / toddlers, All Saints Community Hall 10am n Level 1 Walking Group, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 10am n Music for Toddlers, St Mary’s Parish Rooms 10:30am n Lunch Club, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 12:30pm n Film Club for over 55’s, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 2pm n Pre-school Storytime/ Rhymetime, Fishponds Library 2.15-2.45pm n Eucharist with signing for the Deaf, Hillside Court, Batten Road, St George, Bristol, BS5 8NL 3pm n Messy Church, Fishponds CofE Academy 3:15pm n Woodcraft , All Saints Church Hall/Link 6pm n Evening Prayer, St Aidan’s Church 7pm n Evening Prayer, St Ambrose Church 7pm n Frenchay Parent and Toddler group, upstairs in the Frenchay Village Hall, 9.45-11.45am n Fishponds Townswomen’s Guild, Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road, first Tuesday of the month 2pm. The programme changes
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WHAT IT IS WHERE IT IS WHEN IT IS in no more than 40 words: email us at: news@fishpondsvoice.co.uk or call us on 07770 700579 / 07880 731148 monthly but includes coffee afternoons and outings. For details call Barbara Davies on 0117 9653557. n Fishponds Townswomen’s Guild, Briarwood School, Briar Way, Fishponds , second Tuesday of the month 7.15pm. Call 0779 9108 890 n Scouts (10-14 years), Fishponds Baptist Church Youth Hall. 7.309pm (Term Time only) Email: 151bristolscouts@gmail.com n Slimming World, Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16 3TR. 9.30am to midday, Call Ami 0746 2727 229 n Diabetes UK, Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16 3TR. 6.15-8.15pm. Meeting in small room. n Zumba, Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16 3TR. 7-8pm. Contact Anna 0779 9180 437 n Badminton, Downend Sports Centre 8 -10pm. Call 0117 9400706. Email: ridgewaydownend@yahoo. co.uk n ‘Friends and Neighbours’, Fishponds Methodist Church Hall, Guinea Lane, 2 - 4pm alternate Tuesdays. A friendly, sociable group, usually with a speaker and followed by a cup of tea. n Staple Hill Probus Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month at Downend Cricket Club. 10.30am-12.45pm. Tea and coffee from 10am n Staple Hill Probus Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month at Downend Cricket Club. 10.30am-12.45pm. Tea and coffee from 10am n Pilate classes, St John's Church Hall, next door to Chester Park School on Lodge Causeway, 7-8pm, £6. Bring an exercise/yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. 07952 941 531
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January, 2017 Cross Hands Pub, 1 Staple Hill Road. 7.30-9pm includes social and dancing. No partner needed. Ffi call 07808 581739 n Songs for Little People, The Kingfisher Café 9.45pm £4 per little person, siblings £2. n Eucharist, St Ambrose Church 10am n Arts and Crafts, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 10:30am n Coffee Morning, St Ambrose Church 10:30am n Tai Chi, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 11am n Level 3 Walking Group, starting from St Ambrose Beehive Centre 1pm n Arts and Crafts, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 1:30pm n Punjabi Dance and Song, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 2pm n Support and Activity Group, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 2pm n Chair based exercise class, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 2pm n Ladies Circle, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 2:30pm n Wives Group, St John’s Church 2:30pm n Messy Church, Air Balloon Primary School, Hillside Rd, St George 3:30pm n Home Group, Location varies 6:30pm n Phoenix Art Club, Fishponds Methodist Church Hall, Guinea Lane, Fishponds 10am-noon. All mediums, all abilities. n Dancing Tots, Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road 10-11am n Hannah More Club for senior citizens, Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road 2-4pm (fortnightly) n Women’s Reading Group, Beechwood Club, 1.30-3 pm, fourth Wednesday of every month. Call Anne 0117 9041875 for information. n Dance Tots, Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16 3TR 7-8pm. Contact Eric 0791 4006 589 n Keep fit class, Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16 3TR. 7- 8pm. Contact Beryl 0117 9774534. n Cycle UK (CTC). For all cyclists from beginners to professionals, commuters to sports. Beechwood Club, Fishponds, BS16 3TR. 8-10PM winter months only (other months are rides, see http://www. cyclebristolctc.org.uk/) n Lodge Causeway Townswomen’s Guild, Briarwood School, Briar Way, Fishponds. Second Wednesday of the month (except August) 7.15pm. Different speaker each month plus handicrafts and walking group. Call 0779 9108 890 n Living after Loss, St Mary’s Parish Rooms, back entrance of church 11am-noon. An informal bereavement group. Please note this group is fortnightly. Call Lizzy
on 0117 9650856. n Yoga, Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road, Fishponds 5.456.45pm. Call Nikki 0752 5735 500 n Flower Arranging practice classes, Downend Folk House, Lincombe Barn, Overndale Road 7.30 p.m, every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, September – May. All levels welcome. Call Isabel Cooke on 0117 9568504 n Frenchay Probus Club meets on the first and third Wednesday every month in Frenchay Village Hall. 10 am to noon. Visitors welcome. www.frenchayprobusclub.com n Frenchay Folk Dance Club meets in Frenchay Village Hall on alternate Wednesdays at 7.45pm. Calling from Alan Davies and music by Mike Elsom. Dancers of all abilities and experience are welcome. Information at www. frenchayfdc.co.uk or by emailing FFDCSecretary@outlook.com. n Walks for single people. Solo Rendezvous meet at Downend Cricket Club, every Wednesday, 8.30pm, entrance £3, and walk every Sunday. Please phone for walk details: 01454 775508 / 01454 774984 / 0117 9850210. n Frenchay Folk Dance Club meets in Frenchay Village Hall on alternate Wednesdays at 7.45pm. More information is available at www. frenchayfdc.co.uk or by emailing FFDCSecretary@outlook.com. n Frenchay Probus Club meets on the first and third Wednesday every month in Frenchay Village Hall. 10 am to noon. Visitors welcome.
Thursdays
n Dance Fit with Cressida. Beechwood Club, Beechwood Rd. Easy pace weekly exercise class with range of dance steps and music. 2pm-3pm plus tea and chat. Ffi call 07808 581739. n Yoga class for beginners. Lincombe Barn, Overndale Rd, Downend. 6.30-8pm.Traditional yoga postures with focus on breathing and relaxation. Contact before: katarzyna48@hotmail.com or 0752 5937201. n Morning Prayer - St Aidans Church 9:15am n Body toning/conditioning , Beechwood Club 9.30-10.30am. Call Sabrina 0794 1353 735 n Coffee and Craft Morning , St Aidan’s Church 10am n Free Beginners Computer Classes, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 10am n Eucharist, St John’s Church 10am n Eucharist, St Mary’s Church 10am n Parent and Toddler Group, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 10am n Ballroom Dance Class, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 12pm n Exercises and Sing-a-long Activity Session, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 2pm
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n Fit Steps, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 2pm n Dance, Latin Rhythm, and Zumba gold, Beechwood Club 2-3pm. Call Cressida 0780 8587 39 n Knit & Natter, Fishponds Library 2-4 pm (fortnightly) n Frenchay Parent and Toddler group, upstairs in the Frenchay Village Hall, 9.45-11.45am n The Senior Citizen Friendship Club, Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16 3TR 3.30-5pm. Call 0782 5155 954. Email: Spencer@sportingchange.biz n Beginner’s Taoist Tai Chi, Fishponds Methodist Church, Guinea Lane 7-8.30pm. Come and enjoy better balance through Taoist Tai Chi practice. Moving meditation for body, mind and spirit. taoist. org.uk n Fishponds and Downend Rotary Club, The Langley Arms, Guest Avenue, Emersons Green, Bristol BS16 7GA, evening. The club is actively seeking new members to share fun, fellowship and community service. Full details on website - Google “F&D Rotary” and look for homepage. n Baby Bebop Mums, Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road, Fishponds 11am-1pm, babies up to one year. Call Ruth 0796 6032 414
n Cressida dance keep fit and Zumba gold, Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road, Fishponds 2-3pm. Tel no. 0780 8581 739 n East Park Residents meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at May Park School from 6-7pm. All welcome. Further information from Hazel Durn on 0117 9513868 or Tony Locke on 07919 173450
Fridays
n Greeting cards sold in aid of St Peter’s Hospice, Fishponds Methodist Church Hall, morning. n Nordic Walking Classes, Oldbury Court 9.30-10.30am. Contact bristolnordicwalking.co.uk to book your place. n The Friday Playgroup, All Saints Community Hall 9:30am n Line Dancing, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 10:30am n Rhymetime for babies and toddlers, Hillfields Library 11.30amnoon n Senior Citizens Bingo Club with optional fish and chip lunch, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 12pm n The First Friday Film Club - All Saints Church Hall, 2pm n Taekwondo, St John’s Church Hall 5:30pm
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n WHAT’S ON CONTINUED n Silent Meditation, St Mary’s Parish Rooms 6pm n Grove Road Youth Club, All Saints Community Hall 7pm n Sensible keep fit to music for older ladies. Hillfields Park Baptist Church, Thicket Avenue, Fishponds 9am. Good company and a chat over coffee. Call 0117 9561231. n High density Zumba, Beechwood Club, Fishponds 6.157.15pm. Call Anna 0779 9180 437 n Zumba, Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road 9.30-10.30pm n Alzheimer’s group, Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road 2-4pm 2nd Friday in month, n Zumba keep fit, Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16 3TR. 9.3010.30am. Call Sally 0771 2776 753 n Baby Bebop (Mums / Babies up to 1 year old) Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16 3TR. 11am-1pm. Contact Ruth 0796 6032 414 n Alzheimer’s meetings Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16
3TR. 2-4pm (2nd Friday in each month). Tel no. 0117 9756 441 n Fishponds History society Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16 3TR 7-9 pm ( 1st Friday monthly). Contact John 0117 965 8110 n Coffee Morning, Speedwell Methodist Church, 10am-noon. Open to all. Friendly and caring. Lunch once a month. n Community art club at Castle Suite, Badminton Gardens, Beaufort Road BS16 6UE. 10amnoon on alternate Fridays. Professional tuition. Sessions will be held on alternate Fridays. Cost is £5 per session and materials are supplied. Limited numbers so please, in the first place, contact Paul Foss on pobble57@yahoo. co.uk or 0117 957 0045 n Kingswood Photographic Society, St Barnabas Church Hall, Church Avenue, Warmley, BS30 5JJ, 7-9.30pm. We welcome and support all levels of experience
including beginners. n Elfin Factory: cosy gift-making evenings for adults, simple crocheting/sewing patterns, different each week. 7pm. See "Elfin Factory" on Facebook or call Dotka 07821 628 888 for details
Saturdays
n Diabetes group, Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road 2-4pm, 2nd Saturday, 2 monthly, September n Rehabilitation Pilates (Beginners), Lincombe Barn, Downend Folk House, in Britannia room. 9am. £7. Samantha 07736 309272, www.gentlefitness.co.uk
Sundays
n Morning Worship and children’s group, Speedwell Methodist Church, 378 Speedwell Road. 10.30am Friendly, informal and lively. n Eucharist, All Saints Church 8am n Eucharist, St Mary’s Church 10am with Giggle Club in Parish Rooms
Children from Chester Park Junior School had a “Bling Your Bike for Christmas Competition”
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n Eucharist, St Ambrose Church 10am n Eucharist or Lay-Led Service, St Michael’s Church 10am n Eucharist or Lay-Led Service, St Aidan’s Church 10:30am n Eucharist or Lay-Led Service, St John’s 10:30am n Eucharist or Lay-Led Service, All Saints Church 10.30am n All Sorts Youth Group, St Aidan’s Church hall 6pm(fortnightly) n Evensong , St Mary’s Church 6:30pm n Worship, Staple Hill Methodist Church 10.30am and 6pm. A creche is available for little ones and Sunday Club. Taize Worship is held on second Sunday evening of the month and communion is taken on first morning and evening of the month. Call 0117 9575221 n Fishponds Baptist Church (opposite the Cross Hands pub) - 10.30am. Friendly, welcoming church with people from a range of backgrounds, nationalities and ages. Children and youth provision for all ages. 6.30pm every Sunday, apart from the 3rd Sunday in the month when we have our ‘Messy church’ at 4pm with crafts, food and fun for all the family! There is a songs of praise service on the 4th Sunday at 3pm. n Redemption Life, Beechwood Club, BS16 3TR 9.30am-1pm n Church Group, Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16 3TR 1pm n ARC, Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16 3TR. 3.30-5.30pm or 7-9pm For bookings and other inquiries about Beechwood Club, call Terry King 0117 965 020, after 4pm. email: tk007h9736@ blueyonder.co.uk n Morning Worship, Fishponds Methodist Church, Guinea Lane 10.30am n R.F.I.Church Group, Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road, Fishponds 1-3pm n Sisters fellowship international, Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road, Fishponds 4-6pm.
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Alpine exhibition set to open
Money up for grabs for community groups UP to £1,000 is up for grabs for community groups to run activities for children. The Emotional Wellbeing Fund was set up to give money to community groups, including PTAs, to support youngsters. Community Access Support Service, in conjunction with Bristol City Council, is offering funds to groups in Bristol who want to run activities which improves the wellbeing of children of primary school age and their families. Activities could include art, music, drama, exercise or something completely different. A maximum of £1,000 per activity can be applied for and you must be a voluntary or community group to apply. Schools cannot receive funding but PTA groups can. All activities must be completed by July 31, 2017. Applications will be considered on a bi-monthly basis with the following deadlines: January 10, March 10, May 10 and July 10. Visit www.cassbristol.org for an application form and guidelines. For more information, contact Anna Balcerek on anna. balcerek@cassbristol.org or 0740 0128052.
FRENCHAY Village Museum is hosting an exhibition by the Alpine Club - the world’s oldest mountaineering society. It was founded 1857 and Francis Fox Tuckett of Frenchay was an early member, one of the pioneers of the Golden Age of Alpinism, with many early conquests, including the Matterhorn in 1865. The Alpine Club organised the first successful Everest expedition in 1953, and have promised some interesting items for their exhibition, which was in the museum in Chamonix until recently. Frenchay Village Museum is at the junction of Begbrook Park and Frenchay Park Road. It’s open Sat & Sun. 2-5pm, & Wed. 1-4pm. The exhibition is opens from Jan 7 to the end of March.
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