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Rovers celebrate as store protest is dismissed

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What next for anti-supermarket campaigners now Sainsbury’s gets the go-ahead?

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Council confirms library delay

BRISTOL’S Antarctic recordbreaker Lewis Clarke got the chance to relive his epic trek when the Lord Mayor visited his school. Councillor Faruk Choudhury presented Lewis, from Bishopston, with the Lord Mayor’s Youth Medal in recognition of his 49-day, 700mile adventure. Headmaster Stephen Holliday said that Lewis was a national hero when he became the youngest person to ski to the South Pole in temperatures as low as -50C and winds up to 60mph. “He has made every Bristol citizen proud,” said Councillor Choudhury. But after the presentation ceremony it was back to class for Lewis, who has just a few weeks left to prepare for his GCSEs. Full story: Page 5.

Developers, Chatsworth Homes, is hoping to restart work on Bristol North Baths soon.

Page 9 Look past headline figures, says school A local secondary is determined to dispel myths and prove it is successful.

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Victims of violence urged to seek help Campaigners are raising awareness about domestic abuse - they say there is no excuse for violence.

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Mixed reactions as judge rules out objection to plans for Mem CAMPAIGNERS say they are “profoundly disappointed” following a decision that gives Sainsbury’s the go-ahead to redevelop the Bristol Rovers Memorial Stadium site. The football club needed to sell the ground to Sainsbury’s in order for them to build a new £40m stadium at Stoke Gifford, which is to seat 21,700. Judge Mr Justice Hickinbottom dismissed claims put forward by TRASHorfield that the council acted unlawfully in granting planning permission for the supermarket. The judicial review hearing took place on March 13, and the verdict was given a week later. The campaign group say that they are going to “carefully review” the details of the judgement before making an

Rovers delighted but campaigners are disappointed announcement regarding future plans. However, TRASH is still entitled to appeal the decision. A TRASH spokesman said: “We would like to acknowledge the tremendous support we have received from the local community for this campaign. “Our thanks extend to the thousands who have campaigned with us, stood by and encouraged us, and shown unwavering solidarity to the campaign. “We also thank you for the many donations that made it possible to finance and pursue this critical democratic process.” The group banked over £3,000 in a recent raffle to ensure there was enough money to cover costs. They

had already raised £20,000 through donations from the local community and traders. Now that the supermarket has been given the go-ahead, work is expected to begin on the new UWE Stadium in the summer. The club hopes to be moving into the ground during the 2015/16 season. Rovers chairman, Nick Higgs, said: “I am delighted that common sense has prevailed, and the right decision has been made. This delay has cost us a lot of time and money, but we are now able to push forward once again. “The new stadium is not only vital for securing the future of Bristol Rovers, it will also be

a massive boost for the local economy, creating many much needed jobs at two different sites. He added: “I would like to thank everyone who has supported us through this process, especially all those who worked on the Bristol’s Not Trash petition. “It is great news that a small minority group has not been allowed to derail a project that will have such wide reaching benefits to the local community, but we must not lose sight of the costs associated with the delays which for the Football Club alone amount to over £1 million.” The plans for the stadium include a club shop, banqueting and hospitality suite,

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convenience store, gym, jogging track and teaching space. The Green Party has spoken out, saying that they regret the judge’s decision, but accept the outcome nonetheless. A spokesman said: “We are pleased that the opportunity was taken to challenge the council’s

processes as it is essential for the public to hold public bodies to account and to make sure that the processes they follow are lawful. “The TRASHorfield campaign has raised large sums of money from the public which shows that many local traders and residents

“It has been such an emotional rollercoaster over the past few months because not just the fans but the vast majority of people who live in the city want Bristol to step up to the plate and be a national and global city that everyone can be proud of. “It is a victory for common sense – Bristol should never be held to ransom by minority interest groups.”

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News Bristol council tax set to rise by 1.95 per cent COUNCIL tax is to increase by just under 2% for 2014/15, the council has confirmed. Band D properties will now be paying £1,391.87 in council tax, per year. Both the police and fire authorities have also decided to increase the amounts they require from council taxpayers, taking the total to £1,628.54 - an increase of 1.95% - for band D properties. The amount required from the fire authorities for band D properties is £65.30, and police authorities is £171.37. The council tax is determined by how much the council needs to spend on services, how much income can be earned from the services, and what the grant from central government will be. The shortfall between what is needed to spend, and the income

and government funding that the council will receive, is the amount needed to raise through council tax. For 2014/15 the amount is £160.1 million. The council's total spending on services in 2014/15 will be £948 million, which includes schools and welfare benefits. The income received from people using the council's services amounts to £571.4 million in 2014/15, leaving a net spending total of £376.6 million. For the first time, the council has prepared a three year budget, which prioritises spending while continuing to manage reduced government grants and an increased demand for services. For more information about council tax, visit: www.bristol. gov.uk/counciltax.

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Next challenge is my GCSEs, says Lewis BISHOPSTON teen, Lewis Clarke, has been presented with a prestigious award for being the youngest person to ski to the South Pole. Bristol’s Lord Mayor, councillor Faruk Choudhury, awarded Lewis with the Lord Mayor’s Youth Medal during an assembly at his school, QEH, on March 24. The 16-year-old, who is in the midst of studying for his GCSEs, broke the world record, following a 49-day trek in which he endured temperatures as low as -50C and winds up to 60mph. His journey, completed on January 18, involved skiing on average eight hours each day. Lewis told the Bishopston Voice: “The first couple of weeks were surreal, getting back from Antarctica, as it’s obviously so different to here. But everyone has been really supportive, congratulating me. “It was strange coming back to school, as I had my GCSE mocks three weeks after I got back, so it was important to almost leave the South Pole behind and get back into school

life, because I’d missed quite a bit. He added: “Receiving the medal was incredible, it was great to receive an award on behalf of Bristol from the Lord Mayor.” Councillor Choudhury said at the assembly: “It’s an enormous pleasure to be awarding this prestigious award to someone who has broken a world record - Lewis is an inspiration to us all and he has made every citizen in Bristol proud. “The medal represents the city’s official tribute for a truly amazing achievement by a young person. I cannot imagine the freezing conditions Lewis endured, but know it must have taken great determination and courage.” Stephen Holliday, QEH headmaster said: “It’s great to welcome such a national hero back to QEH School. His courage and endeavour remind me of some of the important values we hold at QEH. The successes of our boys in so many areas never fail to impress.”

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Free microchips for all dogs Animal Health Centre is offering FREE microchips to all un-chipped dogs from April 2014. This is in partnership with Dogs Trust charity in an effort to get all dogs microchipped ahead of April 2016 when it will be a legal requirement for all dogs to have a registered microchip for identification. A year ago the Westminster government announced that legislation was being introduced to make microchipping of all dogs compulsory in England from 6th April 2016. The Welsh government has now made a similar decision to make microchipping in Wales compulsory from 1st March 2015. From these dates owners will need to: Have their dog microchipped and registered on an authorised commercial database Register the details of any new owner before they sell or give their dog away Keep their in-contact details up to date or face a fine of up to £500 This is seen as a very positive step in encouraging responsible dog ownership. Although microchipping of pets has been possible for nearly 30 years, there are still many that are not chipped and rescue centres are full of dogs that cannot be reunited with their owners. It is hoped that theft of dogs will decrease as a stolen dog will be easy to recognise and it will also make prosecution of owners for antisocial and dangerous dogs much easier. Owners culpable of neglect of their dogs can also be traced. All puppies will now be traceable back to their breeder which will make monitoring of hereditary disease much simpler.

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Projections suggest that compulsory microchipping of dogs will save the public purse £20 million. Microchipping is a very simple process, the chip is implanted between the shoulder blades of the dog by injection while conscious and stays in place for life. The chip is then registered on a national database, details can be kept up to date simply by the dog owner. The charity Dogs Trust has been at the forefront of the campaign for compulsory chipping and it has very generously allocated £6 million to help chip every dog that is not yet already chipped. There is still 2 years to ensure that every dog in England is chipped and registered and this should be an achievable target. Animal Health Centre is very proud to be a part of the campaign and in partnership with Dogs Trust we are offering FREE microchips to all dogs. The dogs do not need to be registered with the practice to qualify, any one can bring their dog in to us. The scheme will start on 1st April 2014 and runs for a limited time of 12 months only. If your dog is not chipped or you know of any that aren’t then please call the surgery for an appointment on 0117 9247832 to book in for your free chip and registration.

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A QUESTION Time-style debate is being held for Bishopston candidates, who are standing in the next local elections, to introduce themselves and answer questions from voters. A lively debate is expected on local, as well as city-wide issues. Bishopston is represented by two councillors, who are elected in alternate years and serve for four years. This May, the position held by Liberal Democrat councillor David Willingham will be up for election. The event will be hosted by Sustainable Bishopston and supported by the Bishopston Society. According to organisers, most people do not vote in local elections and many of those who do will decide based on party allegiance, leaflet campaigns or the local press. However, there is no substitute for meeting the candidates and hearing what they have to say. The Bishopston hustings, which was first held last year, will run from a "neutral standpoint". Questions from voters can be submitted in advance or on the evening. The event is expected to run similarly to last year: all candidates were given three minutes to introduce themselves to the audience, and candidates not present were given the opportunity to have a statement read on their behalf; candidates who had confirmed

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their participation were not announced in advanced; and sets of three questions at a time were addressed by each candidate. Candidates not present were not offered the opportunity to have a substitute answer on their behalf. Last year, the voter turnout for Bishopston was almost 34 percent - higher than the average turnout from across the city, which was 27.5 percent. Daniella Radice, Green party councillor, won by obtaining 36.10 percent of the votes. The second, third and fourth placed candidates - Labour, Independent and Lib Dem respectively - all achieved very similar numbers of votes. It is thought by organisers that the European elections, which will be held on the same day, will help bring more voters out than last year. Nominations are still open, and the list of candidates will be announced on April 25. The elections will take place on May 22. Residents can double-check which ward they belong to by visiting: www.bristol.gov.uk/ WardFinder. The event will be held on May 19 at St Michael's Church Hall in Gloucester Road, starting 7.30pm. For further information about the hustings, visit: www.sustainablebishopston. org.uk or email: hustings@ sustainablebishopston.org.uk “I have known Laura for many years and have always found her totally reliable, loyal and honest and capable.” Frances Federer, www.gilding.net

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THE council has announced a temporary delay to the new development on Gloucester Road, which is to encompass a health centre, library and apartments. The project involves the conversion of the former Bristol North Baths into a community health centre, pharmacy and hydrotherapy suite, alongside new housing and the Bishopston Library. The temporary break is due to the council wishing to review the progress and speed of the development. Capita has been appointed to review the work with the developer, Chatsworth Homes. According to Chatsworth Homes, the council advised a short “stop and review” period at the end of January, allowing the construction company and its design team to provide sufficient information to alleviate the council’s concerns. However, Kevin Batt, managing director at Chatworth Homes, says that some of the specific concerns raised are “no longer an issue”, and areas of other concern are being readily addressed. Chatworth Homes are waiting on the council to sign off the reports in order for work to hopefully recommence at the beginning of April. Mr Batt said: “Once a re-start date has been confirmed and arrangements have been

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Work due to restart soon on baths redevelopment made with our contractors and suppliers, we will then be able to advise revised completion dates on both the new health centre and library.” The council says it is committed to making sure the development is completed as quickly as possible and to the highest standard. Cllr Simon Cook, assistant mayor with responsibility for libraries, said: “This is an unfortunate but temporary delay. We owe it to the eventual home owners, users of the library and health centre to make sure they have the best quality facility possible. “Work hasn’t been as quick as we would like and some quality issues have been raised which need attention. We will now find a way to continue work as quickly as possible, but without compromising the end result. He added: “In the meantime we are keeping in touch with all the parties involved, including potential buyers, tenants and the developers, to keep people informed and help move things along smoothly.”

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School stages Queen musical

IT might be shutting in the West End but the Queen musical We Will Rock You raised the roof off a local school last month. The show, based around hits such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga and Another One Bites the Dust, was performed by students at Fairfield High School in Horfield. The performance took place in front of a paying audience on March 18-19. Dance and drama Emily Cambankis teacher said the cast had worked hard for several months, juggling rehearsals with school work and other extra curricular activities.

Charity She said: “They have been absolute legends, learning the lines, songs and dances.” Money raised from the show will go to the Mercury Phoenix Trust, a charity founded after singer Freddie Mercury’s death in 1991 to battle Aids across the world. We Will Rock You is written by Ben Elton and has been running at the Dominion Theatre in London since 2002, making it one of the ten longestrunning musicals in West End history. It closes on May 31.

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Caring Mollie’s in line for young hero honour FAIRFIELD High School student Mollie Barnett has been shortlisted for one of the inaugural Bristol Young Heroes Awards. Mollie, 11, from Horfield, is nominated in the Young Carer category for the way she supports her dad Paul and sister Annie, in spite of her own health problems. Mollie has Marfan’s Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that also affects her father. Both Mr Barnett and Annie are visually impaired, so from a young age Mollie has had to be their “eyes”. “She finds things when we can’t find them at home. When we are out, Mollie looks for bus numbers, street signs and trip hazards. It has made her very independent,” said Mr Barnett. Mollie, who like her father and sister had to have surgery to correct curvature of the spine, is likely to face heart surgery in her teens because of a weak aortic wall. Mr Barnett has had cardiac surgery three times and has had a heart attack but he said that people with Marfan’s, a connective tissue disorder, had a normal life expectancy. Annie, 14, who goes to Kingsweston School, has autism and global developmental delay. Mollie assists her dad around the house and helps look after her sister as well as coping with her own difficulties. She was put forward for the award by her

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tutor at Fairfield, James Barnes. He said: “Mollie is one of the most positive pupils we have and is living her life to the full despite her restrictions. Nothing seems to get her down. She tackles life and school especially with enthusiasm and motivation.” Fairfield High School has supported Year 7 student Mollie with her responsibilities and encouraged her to seek help from the Bristol Integrated Carers Team. She said: “Being recognised as a Young Carer at school has opened up opportunities for me such as being involved in a drama group, something I have wanted to do for a long time, and helping me with applying for funding to buy a laptop. It is good to know that I am not alone.”

Mr Barnett said Mollie was surprised and thrilled to learn she had been shortlisted for the award and invited to the gala dinner at the Thistle Hotel on March 28, when the winners will be announced.

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Happy 20th Birthday to the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy who started their first successful drama classes way back in 1994! Dynamic developmental drama classes in Keynsham, Bishopston, Almondsbury, Portishead, Westbury On Trym, Redland and Downend are held weekly for children from ages 5 – 18 and on Thursday evenings there is a special Adult Acting class which will bring out the child in you! The curriculum is second to none and written by qualified Speech and Drama teachers. Each term, parents are invited

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REDLAND High School for Girls and QEH boys’ school in Bristol have announced plans to work together to offer a co-educational provision for pupils aged 3 to 7-years-old from September. The joint project, which will see an extension to Redland High Junior School’s existing building, will enable the school to offer an extra 24 places for boys and girls at Early Years Foundation Stage, with boys progressing to QEH in Year 3. The move will enable Redland High to expand the number of places it offers at Early Years and Key Stage 1, and will enable QEH to welcome boys aged 3 to 7-years for the first time. Places at Redland High Junior School have become sought after in recent years and the development will allow the school to satisfy local demand. Redland High School also has a history of educating boys at this age, having accepted them at the Junior School between 1882 and 1956. The school also accepts boys into the holiday club, Redland Rascals. Caroline Bateson, headmistress at Redland High School, said: "Although we are passionate believers in single sex education from Key Stage 2, evidence demonstrates that there are important social and emotional

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Independent schools link up to educate boys aged 3-7 benefits to boys and girls being educated together at an Early Years stage, when children are developing a sense of self, knowledge and understanding of their world and their relationships with others. "A number of current Junior School parents have also expressed their desire for us to extend our Early Years provision to their sons. This joint project will make this process more convenient to parents, fitting in with the modern world’s busy work schedules." The alliance will also mean that QEH is now able to welcome boys from the age of 3 up to 18. While the Foundation and Key Stage 1 provision will be based on the Redland High site, the boys will feel part of QEH, wearing QEH uniform and with access to QEH’s facilities. Stephen Holliday, headmaster at QEH, said: "We are extremely excited about this joint venture with Redland High. Parents have been calling for us to welcome boys from the age of 3 since we opened our Junior

School in 2007 and I am delighted that we are now able to do so. "We acknowledge the already excellent provision of Early Years education at Redland High and their expertise in teaching pupils of this age. It is testament to the similarities in ethos and excellent relationship between the two schools that this has become possible."

Redland High art students receive award ART students at Redland High School have been celebrating after being awarded the Schools’ Prize at the annual Senior Schools’ Art Exhibition, held at Bristol Cathedral. The award was presented to representatives of the school by the Lady Mayoress at the Prize Giving Event yesterday evening. The exhibition is organised by the Bristol Savages, a society founded by artists in 1904, concerned with the pursuit of the fine arts, music, poetry and other performing arts. As well as winning the prize, individual pupils from Redland High were also recognised for their excellent standard of work. Tegan Smith and Chloe Chan were both commended while Mehreen Saddique’s painting of a crab was described by judges as a “tour de force”.

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Education PARENTS gathered at a local secondary to hear its determination to dispel myths and prove it is a successful school. The open evening was hosted by Fairfield High School in response to parent campaigners who are aiming for "positive change" in secondary education in the area. Next Step Horfield had questioned over 600 people, asking opinions on schools and floating the idea of lobbying for a new secondary free school. Nearly three quarters of those surveyed said they would like to send their children to a local school, but were either unhappy with the local provision, or believed that their children would not get places in their preferred schools. Fairfield High School urged parents to look past headline figures and to visit the school and more than 50 people took up the chance to do that. Head teacher Catriona Mangham told the meeting at the school in Allfoxton Road,

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‘Seeing school in action will change your minds’ Horfield, last month: "Fairfield isn't the school it was five years ago - it was a very different place, so please judge us on what we're doing today. "The school has improved rapidly over the past four years and will continue on its journey to be outstanding in all areas." She added: "It can take a long time to change a school's reputation, and parents are still often soaking up a lot of misinformation, but seeing the school in action is what will change people's minds. A school's progress should be the main focus - not headline figures." She added that Fairfield’s value-added results were the best in Bristol and among the best in England. The education watchdog

Ofsted last summer judged Fairfield to be a "good school with outstanding features", recognising that it had improved markedly over the last few years. The report stated that "students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is outstanding" and the school is "extremely harmonious with students from a very wide range of backgrounds working well together and showing great respect for each other". Fairfield has been handing out golden tickets to parents in an effort to encourage prospective pupils to experience a day at the school. Parents of children of all ages at Horfield Church of England, Ashley Down/Brunel Field, Bishop Road, Sefton Park, Stoke Bishop, Westbury Park and

Henleaze were among those at the meeting. The leading campaigners say that they have been "enormously impressed" by Fairfield, following several visits. Hannah Han, who is behind the campaign, said: "Ms Mangham is a very impressive woman and she has a great vision for the school's future. "I think there definitely has been a problem with people's perceptions, and we are going to reconvene about what we are planning to do next." Campaigners have also been liaising with Orchard School Bristol and Henbury School. For more information about the Next Step Horfield campaign, visit: hel-dave. wix.com/nextstephorfield

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STUDENTS from Colston’s Girls’ School are through to the regional final of a public speaking competition organised by the Rotary Club. The Year 11 team, comprising Mariam Rana-Javed, Juliet Garcia and Maya Mobbs Walton, won the Bristol heat of the Youth Speaks contest with their talk entitled The Ugly Truth. The school’s junior team, made of Year 8 girls Priya Ubdi, Iben Robinson and Talia Quemard, were runners-up in the competition for their age group with a talk on Women’s Right to Education. Teacher Anna Proudman said: “These students really impressed the audience with their topical and engaging presentations on the day. They worked hard with their teachers - Mrs Gilbert and Miss Hunkin - to develop intelligent speeches which they delivered with flawless eloquence. The feedback they received from the judges was overwhelmingly positive. We wish our senior team the best of luck in the upcoming final.”

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Healthy eating and healthy lifestyles are the themes of an ambitious festival to be held in May by a group of Bristol schools. The With One Voice Partnership – Orchard School Bristol, Filton Avenue Infant and Junior Schools, Upper Horfield Community School and Fonthill Primary – are preparing for the Staying Alive Festival. It is being organised to highlight to families in north Bristol the many fantastic lifestyle opportunities in the community with two flagship events - a healthy eating festival at Orchard School on Saturday, May 10 followed by a Get Active Festival at Filton Leisure Centre the following Saturday, in conjunction with Filton Town Council. The schools are also promoting issues around health to improve life expectancy which varies greatly across different parts of the city. A highlight of the food festival will be an attempt to set a World Record for the most diverse fruit salad with weird and wonderful fruits brought from across the globe. This event will see the communities of Horfield, Southmead, Lockleaze and Filton coming together in a celebration of healthy and tasty eating, including demonstrations and stalls featuring food from round the world, reflecting the cosmopolitan nature of the schools and communities. To showcase the event, children from the different schools will be designing special benches which are shaped like open books, similar to Bristol’s gorillas.

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Have you got strong views about what's happening in Bishopston and Redland? Or you might want to take the opportunity to praise a friend, or family member for an act of kindness or to mark an achievement. Whatever you want to say, send your letter by email to news@ bishopstonvoice.co.uk, or by post to Bishopston Voice, 16 Chandag Road, Keynsham, BS31 1NR. You can also comment on stories at www. bishopstonvoice.co.uk. Please keep letters short. The editor reserves the right to edit your letters.

Editor’s note: We would like to correct D. R. White’s use of the phrase “road tax” in last month’s issue. It is Vehicle Excise Duty which is paid for by car owners, based on the size of their

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engine or fuel type, and CO2 emissions. Roads are paid for by general and local taxation. Due to the number of responses we received regarding this letter, we have decided to only publish a select few.

Remember Churchill’s tax beliefs I have lost count now, the number of times people erroneously refer to Road tax. There is no such thing as Road Tax. It was abolished in 1937 by our once great leader, Winston Churchill. He believed that if Road tax existed, it would imply ownership of the roads by those who pay it. Roads (and its relating infrastructure) are paid for through general taxation. Cyclists who pay “general” taxes help to pay for the roads, however do not require as much space, nor do they damage the roads like heavy motor vehicles do. In effect, cyclists actually subsidise motorists. Vehicle Excise Duty charges relate to vehicle emissions - some road vehicles are exempt, bicycles, police cars, ambulances. It is important to get ones facts straight before whinging about fairness. Alex Boyle

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Cyclists are saving NHS a fortune I see you say that cycle helmets are a “necessity” but I wondered what your source is for such a firm statement? I have seen many interesting comments both for and against but nothing that made me think it was anything other than personal choice. D.R. White’s comment that cyclists should pay road tax makes no practical sense. My moped tax is £17 so a cyclist would pay maybe £2 (equivalent road damage, signage needs, etc.) ie, it would cost the tax payer more to issue the tax disc than the amount the cyclist would pay. NB every cyclists saves the NHS a fortune (Source Radio 4 More or Less, health benefits of cycling outweigh risks 100:1). Joel Moreland

Spend the £400,000 on police I WAS expecting to write a letter correcting my claim that the Gloucester Road Cycle safety scheme is a con. However I have been unable to verify Rob

Harding’s claim that there have been 65 collisions involving injury to cyclists between 2009 and 2013. I phoned once and emailed twice but the police are unwilling or unable to confirm his claim. Similarly John Richfield from the Council, who is in charge of the scheme, has not provided any statistics or other evidence to justify it. The accident statistics for 2013 are not yet available. So all I have to go on are the figures for 2012. These show that there were no accidents in which a cyclist was killed or seriously injured on Gloucester Road. Ergo, the “Safety” scheme is a con. If Mr. Harding can tell me where I can find information proving his claim I will look at it. In the meantime I suggest that the £400,000 would be much better spent on a police officer to patrol the area and tackle anti-social cycling. He could also hand out a few tickets to people who are such fantastic drivers that they can phone or text while they drive. One thing I do agree with Mr. Harding on is that a higher standard of driving would reduce accidents. It’s always amazed me that having passed the driving test I have never been required to prove that I am still competent to drive or even that I have been to the opticians! Employ someone to operate machinery and you can be prosecuted if you fail to provide

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safety training. But cycling is such a safe activity that no such training is required. Odd that. Barry Cash

Check your facts on car excise duty I recently read D.R. White’s letter and wanted to correct the factual inaccuracies within it. Although the vast majority of cyclists in Bristol also own vehicles which they pay Vehicle Excise Duty on, it’s important to point out that none of this tax is used to pay for the upkeep of the roads, that comes out of Council Tax which we all pay, regardless of owning a vehicle or not. In future please could you check your facts before making statements that continue to cause unnecessary resentment to those who choose to use a more sustainable, environmentally friendly form of transport to navigate the city. Dave Brent

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As a parent, I am interested in the campaign for a new secondary school within the local area. I could support this, but only if the school has a considerably greater social mix than Redland Green. I believe socially mixed schools often produce the best wellrounded education. This includes developing a variety of intelligences and a genuine respect for diversity. Germany, Holland and Scandinavia all have more socially mixed schools than Britain. They have a better average education levels. Their GDP per capita is between 10% to 60% greater than the UK. They could also make a good case for being more stable, equal, better planned, fairer societies. Of course, these later factors cannot be attributed just to the education system, but the education system probably does play a strong role. Successful socially-mixed

schools exist in Bristol. I believe the Bristol Free School, a mix of children from Southmead to Westbury, has made a strong start. In the 90s, when significant numbers of parents from Henleaze and Bishopston were prepared to send their children to Orchard (then Monks Park), it was the most improved school in Bristol. Teachers in private schools or schools with mainly privileged children often get overly praised. This can then be used to undermine teachers in school with difficult intakes, and argue for a segregated education system. I believe private school teachers and teachers in schools with privileged children are no better. It is just easier to get academic results with their intake. Examples of great teaching with difficult intakes can be easily found. Fairfield was rated by OFSTED as having outstanding features, and has often had some of the most improved results in Bristol, given the level of its initial intake. Even if Orchard School did not get the result it wanted in its recent OFSTED, I believe the actual quality of teaching is

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A BISHOPSTON woman, who believes that domestic abuse is significantly under reported in the local area, is urging victims to recognise their situation and seek help. Safer Bristol has also launched the second phase of their “No Excuse” campaign, funded by Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens and Bristol City Council’s public health department, which aims to tackle violence in relationships and confront abusers’ justifications for domestic abuse. According to a recent survey conducted by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, around a third of all women in the EU have experienced either physical or sexual violence since the age of 15. The survey is based on interviews with 42,000 women. Lesley Welch, who is the equalities representative on the Bishopston, Cotham and Redland neighbourhood partnership, has worked around domestic violence for 35 years. Lesley came to Bristol to study in the seventies, where she started volunteering at a Women’s Aid refuge. She then went on to work with children affected by domestic violence. Her more recent work has been around domestic homicide and supporting bereaved families. Through her experience working with victims of domestic violence, Lesley says that women often find mental abuse the hardest to report as it leaves no physical marks. She explains that domestic abuse doesn’t just apply to physical violence - it can also comes in the form of emotional, financial and sexual control. Coercive control, which encompasses a wide range of intimidating and threatening behaviours where abuse is random, targetted, and

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Beware the hidden violence repetitive, is particularly common, says Lesley. She added: “The abuser knows what buttons to press as they know the person well. They adapt in order to control. One of the biggest issues I have also noticed is isolation, when abusers are purposefully nasty to friends, and unwelcoming when they come round to the house - it’s very relevant to this particular area. “There’s a myth that domestic violence only happens in deprived areas, and we tend to focus more on these areas because there is a much higher reporting rate. I see it as a very hidden issue in Bishopston and Redland.” Lesley also highlights how significantly children are affected by domestic violence. “Couples often try to hide the violence from their children, but they know their parents well and can pick up when something is wrong,” stated Lesley. “Children often blame themselves, as they may have misbehaved, causing their parents to argue, but it’s about telling children it’s not their fault. However, Lesley recognises that there is a growing number of men in Bristol who are fighting for gender equality. She added: “We need more people caring, changing

behaviours and basing relationships on equality. Most of us come under pressure and stress at some points in our lives, but it doesn’t have to result in abuse. “For those seeking help, it can seem like a long journey. However, it’s about taking those small steps forward, and rebuilding your resilience. “Domestic violence and abuse isn’t about male and female hormones, it’s about behaviour we choose to do and about what we think men and women should be like. “That’s why women, too, can be abusive and men, too, can be abused. Everyone is entitled to live without fear and with support.” Safer Bristol’s “This is not an excuse to abuse me” follows on from their initial campaign, launched in November, which raised awareness about myths surrounding rape. Police and Crime Commissioner, Sue Mountstevens, said: “Domestic abuse is taken extremely seriously across Avon and Somerset and I want victims to know they will be believed if they choose to report. For me, a crucial step in tackling domestic abuse is to give confidence to victims to come forward and seek justice.

“This campaign encourages victims not to suffer in silence and lets them know that there are services out there that can help. The response from the first campaign evoked an emotive reaction and I wish the second phase of the campaign every success in standing up against domestic abuse.” The campaign, which features some of the myths that people use to excuse domestic violence, will be featured on bus stops, billboards, posters, online messages and radio adverts. Some of the myths include “The kids are upstairs, they don’t know it’s happening”, “It’s not abuse, I never laid a finger on them” and “She was asking for it”. Jess Dicken, who has been helping co-ordinate the “No Excuse” campaign said: “Anyone can be a victim of abuse regardless of age, race, income, religion, belief, gender, disability, culture or sexual orientation. We must all work together to challenge all forms of violence and abuse.” The campaign also coincides with the national roll out of the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme, known as Clare’s Law. The scheme gives people the opportunity to find out whether their partner has a history of domestic abuse, and also gives concerned friends or relatives the chance to raise their worries with police. Those at immediate risk of domestic violence should call 999. Help lines available include Women’s Aid (0808 2000 247), Broken Rainbow for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender individuals (0300 999 5428) and Men’s Advise Line (0808 801 0327).

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News THE decision to implement a parking zone in Cotham North before Redland, has left residents with "real anxiety", says councillor Fi Hance. It was initially agreed that both schemes would be implemented at the same time, but the parking zone for Redland took longer to develop due to the downsizing of its boundary, the council says. The decision to proceed with the Cotham North parking zone was agreed in February, whilst Redland was still at the statutory consultation stage. The statutory consultation for the Cotham North parking zone took place between November 6 and 28. Helen Minnery, head of the council's highways department, said: "We are currently considering all objections received in relation to the Redland RPS proposals. Until a decision is made to proceed with Redland, we cannot give specific information about implementation dates." It will take between six

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the council's highways department." The highways department says that it has considered two alternative approaches: building both schemes and starting both operating on the same date; or building and launching Redland RPS and then build Cotham North RPS. However, the department has concluded that these alternative proposals would be more detrimental than launching the Cotham North scheme first. Ms Minnery said: "For these reasons, and after careful consideration, the council intends to proceed with launching Cotham North as soon as it is built, followed by Redland

RPS after the minimum possible interval." The council says that it recognises the strength of views in both communities that the scheme should start as soon as possible in both areas. The agreed operating conditions for the two schemes, and the programme details for all schemes, can be viewed at: www. bristol.gov.uk/rps

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THE daughter of Gloucester Road butcher, Dave Giles, has lifted the shop’s shutters weeks after he passed away on holiday, as it’s “what he would have wanted”. Amy Osborne, 33, will now be running the shop, joining the very few number of female butchers across the country. Dave, 55, sadly passed away

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Daughter Amy takes on Dave’s butcher shop in his sleep whilst on holiday in The Gambia, after suffering from a heart attack. Having always helped out

at the shop since the age of thirteen, Amy reopened the business on March 17, after allowing herself and her family several weeks to recover from the shock. The butchers has been operating on Gloucester Road for almost 25 years ago. Customers of Dave Giles have been deeply saddened by his death, and the family have been moved by the amount of tributes pouring in since the news shook the community, with people laying flowers and cards with heartfelt messages at the shop’s door. Amy said: “It’s been really incredible the support we’ve had. His death has affected so many people, not just in the local community. He was a friend to so many, and made such a big impact, even if he only met that person a few times.

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education and learning of children through school development projects. The Gambia had a profound Amy said: “I’m going to try effect on Dave after visiting the and make it in under an hour, as country last year, says Amy. it was his aim for this year - he She added: “He fell in love was desperate to do it in under with the place - he absolutely an hour.” loved it. Money raised from the He always said that he race will be going to Unseen wouldn’t go back to the same - a charity tackling human country twice, and when he told trafficking and modern slavery, us that he was going back to and The Gambia Experience, Gambia this year, we were really which helps support the surprised.” Whilst in The Gambia, Dave met a fruit seller on the beach who couldn’t afford an education for her twin daughters, so Dave and his wife decided to pay for the women’s children to go to school. Jo, his wife, said: “He was just a wonderful and kind man - no-one had a bad word to say about him.” Amy will be receiving help in the shop from sister Lucy Burnett, and Dave’s grandson, Jack Osborne. They will be supported by long-standing staff member and friend, Steve, who Amy refers to as their Lashings Bish Quarter page 11 13:Layout 1 22/11/2013 14:08 Page 1 “backbone”.

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News Ceilidh to raise cash for charity A CEILIDH is being organised by local band, Lupercalia, in order to raise funds for CLIC Sargent - a charity that helps families dealing with childhood cancer. The charity is very close to Lupercalia's heart, as everyone in the band has lost a friend or relative to cancer - some at a tragically young age. The band's melodeon player, Kath, is the most recent member to lose a relative to cancer. Her cousin's six-year-old son Nathan lost his two-year fight at Christmas against a particularly aggressive brain tumour. Hearing of the struggle his family endured, the band chose CLIC Sargent as their charity to support. The charity offers help from diagnosis and aims to help the whole family deal with the impact of cancer and its treatment, and in some cases, bereavement. The ceilidh - a Gaelic event involving barn dances and traditional music - will be held on Saturday May 10 at St Albans Church Hall in Westbury Park, starting from 7.30pm. The band welcomes novice dancers, as well as those who have been to a ceilidh before, and people of all ages. A caller will be there to help people through the dances, and a soft drinks bar will be available. People are also free to bring their own alcoholic drinks. Tickets can be purchased online for £8 at www.wegottickets. com/event/260154.

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Cake picks up Fairtrade award A GLOUCESTER Road cake shop has picked up a silver award for its commitment to using Fairtrade products. Owner of Cake, Abi Smith, not only uses Fairtrade products in her baking, but also uses Fairtrade items in her shop, such as cotton aprons and tea towels. Abi said: "We place a huge importance in supporting our local community with all of our fruit and many other ingredients purchased on the Gloucester Road, so I thought why not support other communities around the world when buying products like cocoa and nuts. "The ingredients we use are of highest quality and we feel that paying a few extra pence towards a better ingredient ensures not only a good cake, but support for the people and growers of these products." The Fairtrade Business Awards, which took place at Bristol's City Hall on March 6, aims to increase support for Fairtrade among local businesses, by promoting businesses that support Fairtrade and encourage others to do so. Abi says that she now has her sights set on gold.

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One a penny, two a penny . . . A GLOUCESTER Road bakery is expecting to shift around 8,000 hot cross buns over the Easter weekend. Joe’s Bakery, which has gained quite a reputation for its award-winning breads and pastries, is already experiencing a high demand for its buns, selling around 400 every Saturday since they have been on the shelves. Jane, owner of Joe’s Bakery, says that Maundy Thursday is always the shop’s busiest day over the whole Easter period, where over 3,000 buns are sold. The bakery is also providing 1,000 buns at a reduced cost to a Bristol Scouts group. Visitors can also expect to discover “choc” cross buns - a brioche-style bun enriched with milk, butter, eggs and studded with chunks of Belgian chocolate; Easter biscuits; and Easter bread - a rounded, fruited loaf, which is lightly spiced with hazelnuts on top. The bakery will be open Good

Friday, but closed on Easter Monday. After Easter, Joe’s Bakery will be involved in the bread trail, put on by Bristol Food Connections a city-wide festival, taking place in May, that celebrates Bristol’s diverse food culture.

The bread trail will link up the city’s bakeries, each baking its own version of a festival loaf. Joe’s Bakery has chosen to create a Ciambella Mandorlata a braided, ring-shaped, yeasted bread, flavoured with fresh lemon zest and topped with a

dressing of almonds, nibbed sugar and a little cinnamon. But there is more to the bread than it’s mouthwatering flavours - originating from northern Italy, the loaf represents springtime, with the ring-shape symbolising continuity and the braiding symbolising the unity and weaving of people together. The bread trail will run from May 3 to 11, and the Ciambella Mandorlatam will be available at Joe’s Bakery from after Easter until Pentecost (June 8). For Mayfest, which is to take place on May 3, Joe’s Bakery will also be making Gordon the Goblin ginger breads for children to decorate, and, weather permitting, providing a stall where children can play with bread dough. For more information about Joe’s Bakery, visit: www. joesbakery.co.uk. Twitter: @ JoesBakeryBris. Telephone: 0117 975 5551. 240-242 Gloucester Rd, Bristol, BS7 8NZ

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MUM Welcome to my Bishopston Mum column! It has been wonderful seeing the first signs of spring in and around Bishopston and to enjoy some warmer, sunnier weather! My little boy has been busy collecting items of nature for his spring nature table at school and my daughter has been loving playing on Horfield Common. This month will see the start of the new play park being built at Horfield Common which my children are very excited about. Spring also brings the launch of the Golden Buds Green Parent and Toddler Group at the Golden Hill Community Orchard, a fantastic outdoor playgroup for children aged 18 months to 4 years of age. The Golden Buds will be held every Tuesday

morning in term-time and offers some fantastic outdoor activities for children such as nature trails, outdoor crafts, pond dipping, as well as a digging bed purely for children to immerse themselves in making mud pies and digging for worms! The Golden Hill Community Garden will also be holding ‘Golden Fun Adventure Days’ in the Easter holidays for children 6 to 12 years of age. There will be den building, archery, pizza made in the garden’s own Froggy pizza oven, plus storytelling and a chance for children to become an outlaw for the day and join Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest! If you would like your child to enjoy a Golden Fun Adventure Day, please email the Golden Hill Community Garden on ghcg@gmail.com. I am looking forward to the Mayfest event on Gloucester Road on Saturday 3rd May. It is sure to be a great day and it is a wonderful way to unite the Bishopston community. Jack in the Green will make an appearance (a favourite of my little boy) and there will be activities for children such as May Queen and King making, biscuit decorating and bike art, to name but a few. Yarn bombers

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will soon be busy working their magic on Gloucester Road ready for the event and even Bishopston Beanstalks PreSchool will be involved creating flowers to decorate Gloucester Road. One member of the community who has been involved in creating the Mayfest event, is Sarah Thorp from Room 212 on Gloucester Road. Sarah is the person behind the amazingly creative window decorations in Room 212, which have delighted the community.

The model of the crocodile munching on children leaving their school bus has been a particular hit with young and old alike! Sarah has more exciting plans up her sleeve, and hopes to run workshops and creative clubs for local young teenagers in future. Exciting stuff! I hope you enjoy a wonderful April. Here’s to a sunny one! Bishopston Mum www.bishopstonmum.com www.bristolmum.com

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This is the time when days grow longer and warmer, so it is a busy month in the garden for both plants and gardeners alike. April is also traditionally a month when showers can be expected, however, be prepared for dry and windy spells and water plants where necessary. Also keep vigil for frosty nights and continue to protect vulnerable plants and shrubs. Despite the unpredictable weather, many of the most colourful flowers are in bloom this month, with bulbs putting on their finest display and ornamental fruit trees covered in blossom. The weather should be well and truly improving, and the time has come to sow and plant a huge range of ornamental plants and vegetables. April is also an ideal time for starting new plants and dividing old stock. Make room for new growth by removing weeds and tidying-up flowerbeds and borders, under hedges and around shrubs. Pay special attention to the lawn, if you have not already done so. Mow the grass more frequently and apply a spring feed. There is still time to sow a lawn or lay turf, if you did not do it in March. Keep seedlings free of weeds using the hoe at first sign of trouble.

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Gardening Feature Brackenwood plant & Garden Centre, Abbots Leigh, Bristol A 12 acre hidden gem! Brackenwood is a family run business that has been established in the area for over 40 years. Set within the beautiful rural location of Abbots Leigh yet within easy reach from The Clifton Suspension Bridge. A gardener’s paradise we pride ourselves on the quality of our plants and service. Our range of plants, shrubs and trees are unrivalled in the area and in our shop you will find everything you need for the garden as well as a great selection of garden gifts, tools, pots and much more all at very competitive prices. You can follow us on Facebook and twitter (use links from our website) and to complete your visit to Brackenwood ‘Seasons’ our Tea Room has just opened offering quality, freshly cooked food with a great selection of coffees, teas and cakes.

Urban Eden Designs I came to garden design with a passion for growing fruit and veg and turning our city green. I can help clients to make their garden as beautiful and productive as possible and create a great habitat for them and our wildlife. Organic and always aiming to use local and sustainable materials. I offer suggestions for a DIY makeovers or full plans and planting schemes, and help you build and maintain your personal Eden. Alpine Landscaping Alpine Landscaping has been providing a highly recommended gardening service to home owners since 1985. This family business is run by Joe, an experienced landscaper who can provide you with advice and support on how to make the most of your garden throughout the year. From planting flower beds and regular hedge trimming, to the installation of fencing and patios, Joe takes pride in offering a high quality

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Bickfords Stone Masons has been producing quality stone work in the Bristol region for over 35 years. We cover replacement walls, stone carving, complete stone restoration of church buildings, large properties and Victorian houses and everything in between. All our work is to the highest possible standard, and we pride ourselves on the work we complete. We won’t settle for anything less, and we expect you feel the same way.

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What mad weeks we have had since the New Year, with the gales and storms and torrential rain. The water tubs are full, what a pity I do not have twice as many. However, damage seems to be limited to a small hole in the plastic corrugated roof of our shed, a couple of wobbly posts in the trellis and a bedraggled clematis struggling up the plum tree. The shed roof will require a new sheet to be fitted, one post in the trellis and one just firming in. The post to be replaced is in the middle of the trellis and in the middle of a very bushy jasmine, or maybe two. Here is an opportunity to cut back the jasmine and replace the post. The clematis, an evergreen named Freckles, seems to be a frail plant to be outside all winter but it has already had its pretty freckled flowers. It needs a couple of straggly shoots to be tied in and the whole thing to be tied in securely. A fiddly job for my stumpy fingers but patience will be repaid.

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Spring blooms so welcome How did everything look in the garden, the first week of February? Several little crocus heads were poking through the grass. They were planted several years ago and have struggled somewhat, but seem to be flourishing now. The rhubarb, which is exposed to the frost, is showing some good shoots so my efforts are showing results. While January and February did not do much for the garden nevertheless we had several days at the end of February which were mild or, to use another word, benign. Those warm days prompted life into the spring flowers, and also this writer. We had a splendid display of snowdrops, spreading themselves around the pear trees and introducing themselves to many other parts of the garden. I keep inspecting them to find if I have any new species, but with such an enormous number I doubt that I shall find one. As soon as the flowers begin to fade is the time to plant in other parts of the garden, or pass some on to friends. It is known as planting “in the green”. With the very wet weather came some very wet, dead leaves on the grass, beds

and big pots. It is a good idea to clear away all this rubbish as it can harbour slugs and snails. Also pick off all the old dead leaves at the base of the primroses and any spent flowers. A little fertiliser dug into the top of the soil will benefit. I have given the roses a very good pruning and they are showing some healthy shoots . I read recently that if any remaining leaves show signs of black staining then the plant is suffering from black spot, so spray the plant, both leaves and stems, with Roseclear and pick up and burn any leaves on the ground. Do not compost them.

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News A WEBSITE has been set up to tell the story of trading and living in Gloucester Road from the late 1800s to the present day. The social history project was established two years ago by Chris Wallace who had just retired as a lecturer in computing at the University of the West of England. Having lived in Bishop Road and Morley Square for the past 25 years, he became interested in how the road has developed and changed over time. Chris then came up with the idea of 'The Gloucester Road Story', which offers historical views of the road, memories and historical events, as well as being an up-to-date record of local businesses. The self-funded site covers all the premises in the street between Zetland Road and Quarrington Road. Most are illustrated with current photos, as well as archive photos, news items and relevant links. Data comes from street directories sampled every ten years between 1890 and 1970; Census data; insurance maps

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for 1978 and 2002; and current observations collected by a team of Gloucester Road enthusiasts. Chris Wallace said: "We are now starting to collect stories about life on Gloucester Road to flesh out the bare facts. "Visitors to the site can walk - albeit virtually - down the road in a year of their choice. We hope

that this will prompt personal memories and we would love to hear from anyone with a story to tell." Information gathered through the website reveals that during the 1920s, there were 28 confectioners in Gloucester Road, now there is only one. In 1950 there were 63 clothes

shops, now there are 14. The biggest increases have been in estate agents, restaurants and cafĂŠs, financial and legal services and beauty salons. Businesses that have remained remarkably steady are betting shops, pubs and offlicences. However, Chris advises that care is needed when using the results, as more checking is needed by the team behind the project. Chris added: "We still have more to do, including improving the site itself and introducing a mobile app, as well as better maps and navigation. "We are also working on years prior to 1890, using more Census data and uploading missing photographs." For more information about the project, visit: www. thegloucesterroadstory.org, or to submit any questions or suggestions, email: kit.wallace@ gmail.com.

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Chandos Road Feature QUAINT, compact and charming are just a few of the words used to describe Chandos Road in Redland. Situated at the heart of an otherwise residential area, the shopping street's historic and elegant Victorian shop façades give it a unique character. Chandos Road is recognised by frequenters for its modest charm, intimate feel and sense of community. Isolation from the main roads adds to its allure of providing a quiet nature and pleasant visiting experience. A varied and eclectic group of small independent shops and businesses not only serve the local community but draw visitors in from further afield. Chandos Road boasts businesses offering a range of services and goods, including dog grooming and pet care, arts and crafts, theatre, glass-making, vintage brica-brac, carpets, healthcare, financial advice, a children's nursery, hairdressers, and a mouthwatering array of delectable food and drink. The street also prides itself of Wilks - a recently crowned Michelin star restaurant. A fish and chip shop is also to open soon. Chandos Road was even once home to the reputable Keith Floyd - a British celebrity chef, who owned a restaurant where Moreish is now located. Chandos Deli - a delicatessen popular throughout the south west - also started out on this stretch of road. Come June 15, Chandos Road Traders will be closing the street to put on a day of market stalls, live music, poetry and

theatre, fantastic food, and an opportunity to discover all that the street has to offer and learn more about the community's history. All the shops will remain open for the day, and will be making a special effort with window displays and promotions. The event will run from 11am - 5pm. For more information about how to get involved, telephone: 01179873118, or like 'Chandos Village' on Facebook.

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Campions has been letting and managing property in and around Bristol for over thirty years and have been operating out of their Chandos Road office for many years. As an independent agent they are able to offer their Landlords and Tenants a truly hands on service and pride themselves on the relationships they build with their clients. Campions are also able to be incredibly flexible regarding the services they provide - whether a Landlord wants a fully managed service, a let only, rent collection services or just a tenancy agreement, the team are there to help and to make sure that the process runs smoothly for all parties. With a proactive approach to business, their Landlords rarely experience void periods in their properties and maintenance matters are dealt with quickly and efficiently using tried and trusted contractors. From studio apartments, through student accommodation to family homes and all points in between, the team at Campions

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and bunting are popular and in addition to welcoming visitors owner David Bond makes Children’s aprons and peg bags. Rag & Bone is Chandos road’s new outlet for all your vintage, retro, antique and quirky needs. Items bought and sold with a smile. With pieces of interest to suit every budget including furniture, artwork, ceramics, glass and home wares it’s time to go and explore this hidden gem in the heart of Redland.

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Opus Glass

Opus Glass Design is a long established glass studio in Chandos Rd. Jake Peggs and Celia Frank design, make and install traditional or contemporary leaded and fused glass as well as unique glass splash backs. They also offer a full renovation service for damaged or ageing stained glass. As well as embellishing the homes of local residents they also specialise in large artworks for hospitals and libraries all over the country. Call 01179873118 for further information.

Happy Days Dog Care

We offer a lovely range of unique collars and leads, and other pet accessories. We also stock a range of trusted brands of natural pet food & treats. Our funky shop is also home to our Pet Care Services and Dog Grooming Spa. We are a family-run business borne out of a passion for animals, their health, happiness and well-being. Pop in to say ‘hi’; we are at

number 19 Chandos Road! www.happydaysdogcare. co.uk Tel: 0117 973 4418 Email: hello@ happydaysdogcare.co.uk

Rag & Bone Rag & Bone is Chandos road’s new outlet for all your vintage, retro, antique and quirky needs. Items bought and sold with a smile. With pieces of interest to suit every budget including furniture, artwork, ceramics, glass and home wares it’s time to go and explore this hidden gem in the heart of Redland.

Little Black Box Theatre

The Little Black Box is Bristol’s only micro theatre, a truly unique venue. The Little Black Box Theatre Company produce powerful, creative theatre through the year making imaginative use of the space. Home to its own community choir and speak-easy style bar, used on show nights and for acoustic music events and

open mic sessions. Established in 2011, based on Chandos Road, Redland in what started as a greengrocers is now this distinctive performance space.

The Bread Shop

Renewed interest in local artisan bakeries in recent years has led to renewed opportunities for Local bakeries. The Bread Shop on the corner of Chandos Road has been providing freshly baked breads for the community for many generations. Andrew Grzybowski from Redland bakery, remembers buying his bread from this very

shop in the mid 70`s, in those days it was being run by ‘Meads Family Bakery’ , which consisted of Mr Mead and his son Young Mr Mead` everything was baked outdoors in a brick built oven, In the mid 80`s the roof of the oven collapsed and that was the end of `Meads bakery`. The site was thus purchased by a developer and a couple of town houses occupy this space now. Andrew took over the baking of The Bread Shop and Redland Village Bakery in 2002 , since then has acquired outlets around Bristol, all being old family bakery businesses that the owners have retired.

THE BREAD SHOP A Variety of fresh bread, including farmhouse, dorset white flat, Granary, Tiger and Mediterranean breads

a range of pastries and cakes shortbread, gingerbread, flapjacks, Bakewell tarts, doughnuts plus many more delights to chose from.

We hand prepare all of our sandwiches and baguettes fresh every day. We also offer mouth-watering hot or cold savouries.

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and started designing clothing early on as a child. I started sewing in secondary school and always really enjoyed trying out handcrafts I found in old 1970s craft magazines. Nowadays I like to combine those traditional crafts with modern techniques in my work. Inspiration for me comes from lots of places in music, art and fashion film but sometimes simply from a fabulous piece of vintage fabric I have found in a charity shop!

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My name is Rose Savage and I am a dressmaker and costume maker originally from Devon, now living in Bristol. I mainly make ladies occasionwear but my work varies from wedding dresses to corsets to historical costumes for children’s theatre. Sometimes I freelance as a seamstress making products for interiors or even the medical industry! As we are approaching bridal season the last few weeks have been focused on a few bespoke wedding dresses and alterations for clients in the area. I have always been creative

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Relive tale of Robin Hood

THE Golden Hill Community Garden is inviting children, aged six to 12-years-old, for a week of building dens, playing games and lighting fires. They will even get the opportunity to spend a day reliving the tale of Robin Hood. As the children enter the garden, they will delve into the story of the English heroic outlaw, where storytelling is entwined with adventure, arts and activities. The Golden Fun Adventure Days will run from April 8-15, 10am until 4pm, and is £25 per child. Price includes snacks and lunch. Places are limited to 16.

From Brambles to Broccoli at Golden Hill DUE to popular demand, the Golden Hill Community Garden’s Brambles to Broccoli workshop is back. The day will be packed with clearing and growing, as well as allotment tips and practical knowledge from gardeners with over 40 years of growing experience. The workshop is aimed at those who are feeling overwhelmed by an overgrown plot, or just looking for some fresh inspiration - there will be plenty of chances to get any gardening questions answered. Brambles to Broccoli will take place on Sunday April 6, from 10am until 2pm. Places are £25 and price includes a lunch of soup and salad from the garden. To book a place on either, or both of these workshops, contact lucyghcgarden@gmail. com or call 07506 905 394. The Golden Hill Community Garden is located on the Horfield and District Allotment Association site in Bishopston, BS7 8NE. For more information, visit: www. thegoldenhillcommunitygarden.com

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young actors as possible an opportunity to shine. My only quibble was the lack of makeup that left characters dying of AIDS looking remarkably hale and hearty! The message of ‘Rent’ is that we should accept people the way they are, whilst being true to whatever drives us. I left the theatre with my favourite line from the show ringing in my ears: ‘The opposite of war isn’t peace … It’s creation!’

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1996? I needn’t have worried. The emotion of the story clearly spoke to the members of this cast who rose to the challenges the production poses with energy and an enthusiasm which more than compensated for an occasional struggle to hit the right note. This was all the more remarkable given that the production was doublecast to offer as many of the

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through rapid dialogue and at times heated discussion. As I took my seat in the Olympus Theatre on the WISE campus in Filton, I wondered, would the Year 2 Musical Theatre students prove up to the job? For those unfamiliar with this show which seemed, at its inception, to capture the spirit of a generation, ‘Rent’ follows the lives of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and make art, moving the action of the original from the Latin Quarter of 1840s Paris to New York’s Lower East Side in the late 1980s/early 1990s, with tuberculosis being replaced by AIDS. The show is now nearly 20 years old, and HIV/AIDS has become a chronic rather than acutely fatal disease in many areas of the world, so again I found myself pondering, is it, for audiences in developed countries, still as compelling

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Then come along to Bristol Lawn Tennis & Squash Club and ‘pay and play’ for £5 per tennis or squash court (subject to court availability)

Other activities include: 6 week tennis and squash group coaching courses, cardio tennis, aerobics and circuit training, yoga, pilates and boot camps. There are 13 tennis courts, 6 squash courts, free parking, 2 bar lounges with TV’s to watch those great sport matches, a gym, sauna and catering on 3 days per week. A range of memberships available on request. A warm welcome is guaranteed. Call in person or telephone reception on 0117 9731139 to find out more and book your first session (terms and conditions apply)

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Easter bunny bait (carrot cake)

Recipe by local food blogger, Rachel Scott To lure in the Easter bunny, I’m going to use my mum’s well loved carrot cake. This cake rocks and has been a family favourite for years.

Ingredients 175g soft brown sugar 200ml vegetable oil 2 free range eggs 225g plain flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp cinnamon 175g grated carrot 220g cream cheese 50g unsalted butter 100g icing sugar

Method Preheat oven the oven to 150c. Grease or line a 28 x 18 x 4 cm tin and set aside.

Mix all cake ingredients together (sugar to the carrots in the above list), spread evenly in tin and bake centre of oven for approx 40 mins until cake is nicely risen and shrunk slightly away from the side of the tin. Cool on rack before frosting. In a stand mixer, beat the butter until nice and fluffy, add the cream cheese and beat well. Slowly add the extract and the icing sugar and beat until lovely (try not to eat it all before getting any on the cake!). Spread over the cooled cake, decorate with Easter chocolates and get ready to pounce on the waiting Easter Bunny to steal his eggs. To check out more of Rachel’s wonderful recipes, visit: www. foodnerd4life.com

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n Talk by beekeeper Nigel Hume at Room 212. 6pm and 8pm. A free talk which will cover three areas: The structure of a colony and how it operates in the hive; current state of bee colonies in the UK; and what they do for us & How we can help them and other pollinators. Nigel and his wife Alyson supply the lovely range of bee products including candles and furniture wax sold at Room 212. For more information, visit: www.Room212.co.uk or like ‘Room 212 Gallery’ on Facebook.

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n BIG SCREEN – Bishop Road Community Cinema at Bishop Road Primary School are showing ‘AMERICAN HUSTLE’ starring the fabulous combination of Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Christian Bale in a BAFTA and Golden Globe award winning, multi Oscar nominated, zany, fun and enchanting tale of everyday con-men and Mafiosi!

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n Men Behaving Dadly Playgroup, St Bart’s Church. Dads-only playgroup. Bacon butties, weekend newspapers, plus a lie-in for mums. 9 – 10.30am. £2 entry which includes refreshments. St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, St Andrew’s.

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n Hand reflexology by Claire Collins using bee cream. 12pm - 1pm. Come and learn how to do hand reflexology at Room 212 using a cream made from almond oil and beeswax. Claire Collins, a reflexologist based at the Family Practice on Gloucester Road and the Chiron Centre in Westbury on Trym, will show you what to do and how reflexology can help your health. This informal session will last an hour and you will learn a 10-15 minute reflexology routine; handouts will be provided. This FREE workshop will take place straight after the regular Room 212 knit club drop in session which runs from 10am to 12pm. For more information, visit: www. Room212.co.uk or like ‘Room 212 Gallery’ on Facebook.

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n Roald Dahl’s James & the Giant Peach. A family performance by the Kelvin Players. 7pm. Tickets £5 for under-16s & £10 for adults. Kelvin Studios, 253b Gloucester Road, BS7 8NY. 0117 959 3636

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FREE educational talk on Postural Solutions for back pain at the Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Road, 6-7.30 pm. Have you tried everything and your back, hip, neck or shoulder still hurts? the Gokhale method uses Primal Posture and movement to help you re-establish your body’s structural integrity and regain a pain-free life. For more information, visit: www. gokhalemethod.com.

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n “Lo que aprendí de un vagabundo”. Talk in Spanish by Marta Sarramian, hosted by the Bristol Spanish Circle - an association of people interested in Spanish language and culture all around the world. Meet at 7.30pm at the Elmgrove Centre Small Hall, Elmgrove Road, Cotham, Bristol BS6 6AH. The meetings usually offer the chance of purchasing and tasting a variety of Spanish food along the style of tapas and drinks. Visit www.circuloespanol.org to see the year’s programme of events or phone Sue Smailes (0117 9856458) or Ann Blight (0117 9777116) for information on membership and fees. Join now! ¡Hasta la vista!

April 26

n Car Boot Sales will be held throughout the summer at Redland Green School, Redland Court Road (BS6 7EH). Sellers set up from 12 noon and gates open to buyers from 1pm. Gates close at 4pm. Pitches (max 50 per event): £8 for cars and £10 for large vans. Adult buyers - 50p entry. Children FREE. Sale goes inside school in bad weather so event is never cancelled. Refreshments and toilets on site. Some disabled parking spaces. Pre-booking advisable: contact forgscarbootsale@hotmail.com or phone 07968 493013 giving details of car registration and telephone contact.

April 28

n Mothers Sharing Ante-natal & Post-natal Support Morning. A new group, Mothers Sharing aims to answer questions and ease uncertainties from mums about their pregnancy, birth and parenting experiences. Listening & support in a non-judgemental space is offered. Subjects that may arise are positive infant feeding (breast & bottle feeding), sleep issues, coping with change

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and the transition from couple to family. 10.45 am – 12 noon. £7. The Family Practice, 116 Gloucester Road, BS7 8NL

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n St Alban’s Players present “Table Manners” by Alan Ayckbourn at 7.30pm in St Alban’s Church Hall, Bayswater Ave, Westbury Park BS6 7NU. Tickets £7.50. Students and under 16s £5 - telephone 0117 924 7266 www.stalbansplayers. org.uk Producing three shows a year, with additional workshops and social events the Players are always keen to welcome new members.

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n NCT Relax and Stretch with Baby (term time). 10:30-11:45am Horfield Quaker Meeting, BS7, £7.50 per session. Mothers and babies (from 6 weeks old) are welcome to join me in practising toning, breathing and strengthening exercises for new mothers with a gentle focus on your energy and your core muscles. Enjoy learning songs, rhymes, developmental yoga and nourishing touch for your baby. The class is friendly and relaxed, no need to have a placid baby! Email mitch@birthology.co.uk or visit www.birthology.co.uk for more information, concession details or to book. n Toddler group at Ardagh Pavilion, Kellaway Avenue, Horfield Common. Ages 0-3, cost £2.50 per family - includes refreshments and biscuits. All welcome. Friendly vibrant group just drop in. Contact Kay on 01179426580 for further details. n FitSteps, Ashley Down Primary School, Olveston Road, 7-8pm. FitSteps® the new craze in dance fitness classes from ‘Strictly Come Dancing’s’ very own Natalie Lowe, Ian Waite and Mark Foster. This really is the most fun, graceful way to get in shape. n Kick Start Fat Loss Club, Ashley Down Primary School, Olveston Road, 8-9pm. Kick Start Fat Loss is a revolutionary new diet and exercise club currently running in Bristol. There is no calorie counting, daily points, fad foods or complicated workouts. *Weekly weigh in, measure and body stat recording. *15 minute educational and motivational talk to discuss meal and recipe ideas, plus mindset & confidence coaching. *28 Day Detox Diet. *30 minute fat burning workout. *Online workouts, meal planners and recipes. n Redland Wind Band rehearses at the Quakers Meeting

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Room on Gloucester Road at 7.30pm. We sometimes have vacancies, currently mainly for bass instruments, horns and percussionists. Contact Andy Brown at redlandwindband@ googlemail.com or on 07594240269 or via our website www.redlandwindband.co.uk. Also get in touch if you would like to be put on our mailing list or would like to book us for events or fundraisers. n Morris for fitness and fun, 7.15pm – 8.15pm at Horfield URC, Muller Road, Horfield, BS7 9RE during term time only, no performance element, small groups. Sticks and hankies provided. Tel/text: 07813 346819 / 0117 940-1566, www. thegreatcaper.co.uk

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n After school French club. 4.10pm - 4.50pm. £4 per lesson. 300 Gloucester Road, Quaker Friends Meeting House. Playful practical classes for primary school children, to inspire interest, enthusiasm, and compliment school learning. Like French Club Bristol on Facebook, or email alice_m_ watson@msn.com. n KudaCan, 7 Dongola Avenue, Bishopston, BS7 9HG. Join the Bishopston Mum for an NCT Cafe on the fourth Tuesday of every month, 10.15 - 11.30. You can drop in any time during this slot. n Ashley’s Rise Junior Morris - performing Morris side for boys and girls aged 8-16yrs. We practice at Horfield URC, Muller Road, Horfield, BS7 9RE on Tuesdays 6.15-7.15pm during term time. We take part in local and national Morris and community events. We have a waiting list for 6/7yr olds who are invited to our open events so that they can get to know us before they join. New juniors (Bristol) get the first week free. Tel/text: 07813 346819 / 0117 940-1566. www.thegreatcaper.co.uk n Morris for fitness and fun, 7.30pm – 8.30pm at Horfield URC, Muller Road, Horfield, BS7 9RE during term time only. www. thegreatcaper.co.uk n Scottish Country Dancing Get fit and have fun with Westbury Scottish Club. Classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Tina 0117 9075462). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 9590970). 7.30pm to 9.30pm wscbristol.com for details. n Bristol Ladies Hockey Club. A friendly club based at Orchard School, Filton Road. Training on Tuesday 7.30 – 9pm, play on Saturdays. All ages welcome. If you would like to join us contact

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Michelle on 07980 598761 or: michesaunders@hotmail.com. n MOVE INTO FITNESS. Suitable exercise for the more mature ladies ran by a qualified teacher. Held at Horfield Baptist Church, 10.15am - 11.15am. Tel: 01454 614886.

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n NCT Yoga for Pregnancy. 7:45-9:15 pm, KudaCan, BS7. £9 per session. A warm and friendly class for all pregnant women from 14 weeks. No experience of yoga is needed - during the class we practice moves that will relax you, help you to bond with your baby, strengthen your changing body and prepare you for birth (any kind of birth!) and motherhood. I have been working with pregnant women, their partners and their babies in Bristol as a birth and parenting educator for ten years, and you will be welcome to ask any questions that you may have. Email me mitch@birthology.co.uk or visit www.birthology.co.uk for more information, concession details or to book. n Knit & Stitch Club 9.30 – 11.30am at Heart Space Studios textile workshop, 4 Harcourt Rd (just off Coldharbour Rd) Tel: 0117 9232391. A friendly group offering a chance to swap creative ideas and inspiration. The cost is £35 per term including tea and coffee. n The Golden Hill Community Garden. 10.00am – 4.00pm. Come and get involved in your local community garden! No experience necessary and kids welcome. Learn about growing and relax in our beautiful space with a cup of tea. No need to come every week or stay all day. Our site is wheelchair accessible including our toilet. For more information contact Lucy ghcgarden@gmail.com or 07506 905 394. We’re just through the gates at the end of Monk Rd BS7 8NE www. thegoldenhillcommunitygarden. com n Avon Slings. Meet at Kiddicare Cribbs Causeways, Centaurus Retail Park, Cribbs Causeway, BS34 5TS. 11am to 1pm. We are a community not for profitorganisation set up to support parents with the art and parenting choice of carrying their infants; otherwise known as Babywearing. You can have the chance to look at the full range of carriers we have to hire and try out, meet like minded parents and get support and advice from qualified peer supporters, consultants and other parents full of knowledge. Contact Katie on hello@carrymeslings.co.uk or telephone 07846 280720 for more information go to our website www.carrymeslings. co.uk n Bristol Voices Community

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Choir are welcoming new members, £5 a week (£3 concs) payable at the start of each term. We meet during the school term from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in St Werburgh’s Primary School, James St, BS2 9US. The school is fully accessible and has free parking. No experience is necessary and there are no auditions. You don’t have to read music either as all the songs are taught by ear. Our repertoire includes pop, folk, gospel, jazz, show tunes and world music. Find out more about the choir, at www.bristolvoices.org n New Harmony Ladies Choir Bristol. An established choir of 19 years and are looking for ladies to come and join us. We have a very varied repertoire, something for everyone. We rehearse 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Horfield URC Church Hall, everyone welcome. For more information contact Margaret on 01179 698619 or Joan on 01275 791566. n Lazy Dog Film Club. A free, small, but perfectly formed community film club based at the Lazy Dog pub on Ashley Down Road. We run the club every other week (Wednesday) in the upstairs of the Pub on Ashley Hill. We screen from Oct - April every year. All showings start at 8pm but we do advise people to book free places via LazyDogFilmClub@ gmail.com, as we only have 35 seats per showing. For more information on the upcoming films, visit: www.facebook.com/ LazyDogFilmClub n Horfield Townswomen’s Guild. This friendly Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Wednesday of each month at St Gregory the Great Church Hall, Filton Road, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0PD at 2.30pm. Why not come along and meet us? Just turn up, or ring Edna on 949 5413, and she will look out for you. n St Bon’s playgroup. A fun, friendly drop-in group for babies and toddlers, up to school age. An informal playgroup in a lovely big space with great selection of toys. Good place to meet local families. No waiting list just turn up and have fun! We run on Wednesdays (term time) 1.30 to 3.00 pm upstairs in the church hall, BS7 8HR. Free car park (off Berkeley Road) next to the church. Term time only. Only £1.00 per adult and child, 20p for every extra child. Includes refreshments. All welcome! Contact Angela on 07969 787747.

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n Bishop Road Community Choir. We are a mixed community choir, meeting at Bishop Road School at 7.45 to 9pm. Everyone welcome to join, regardless of singing experience.

There is no audition and the choir is open to anyone, not just parents of children at the school. We sing a variety of songs and perform locally. Looking forward to welcoming some new faces! n Bristol Ladies Choir sings a wide range of music from classical to light. The choir rehearses weekly and gives two main concerts each year. The choir also participates in approximately 9 to 10 other concerts in the Bristol area each year. Meet at 2.15pm - 3.45pm at Church of the Good Shepherd, Bishop Road, Bishopston, BS7 8NA. New members welcome. For more information contact Hazel on 0117 9246587 or visit www.bristolladieschoir.org.uk n The Stepford Singers. Come and try Bishopston’s all-female community choir. No need to read music and no auditions! We meet 1pm - 3pm so you can still be in time to pick up kids from school. For more info, email fran@naturalvoice.net n Knit & Stitch Club 7.30 – 9.30pm at Heart Space Studios textile workshop, 4 Harcourt Rd (just off Coldharbour Rd) Tel: 0117 9232391. A friendly group offering a chance to swap creative ideas and inspiration. The cost is £35 per term including tea and coffee.

n Avon Harmony Ladies Acappella Chorus meets for rehearsals every Thursday 7.30 - 10pm at Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road BS7 9 NL. Visitors are always made welcome, and we are actively recruiting new members. There is no need to be able to read music; we provide teaching tracks for learning by ear. See out website for more details or contact Mandy on 0117 652693 or Barbara on 07717 424421 or email enquiries@avonharmony. co.uk. www.avonharmony.co.uk

Saturdays n Gloucester Road Market runs every Saturday from 10am-5pm on Pigsty Hill. Stalls include Herbert’s Bakery, The Spotless Leopard, Lee’s Teaks and Sam’s Jams. n Whiteladies Farmers and Fair Trading Market organised by Sustainable Redland and runs first and 3rd Saturday each month from 8.30 - 2.00 It takes place at the junction of Whiteladies/Apsley/Burlington Roads. Stalls covering bread, cheese, local lamb and chicken, fish, preserves, cakes, sushi, local fruit and veg, wild food larder, and recycled tools, wooden items and much more.

Charlotte launching pop-up boutique LOCAL bridal wear designer, Charlotte Smith, is launching a pop-up boutique, offering an alternative to the traditional bridal shop. Her business, Charlotte Smith for the Bride, was launched in 1998 in response to the growing demand for an alternative to traditional wedding dresses. Designing for the bride who wants an individual look, her collection ranges from elegant, streamlined dresses and tailored jackets, to contemporary culottes and short daisy dresses. Designs are eclectic, feminine, stylish and unique, using unusual fabrics, such as embroidered silks, lacey devore, chiffon and linen. The pop-up store, which will be launching on April 15 at the Galleries shopping centre, Broadmead, for a 50-day period, will sell individual yet affordable wedding outfits, bridesmaid dresses, special occasion outfits and accessories. Charlotte will be available by appointment for one-to-one fittings and consultations. For more information, visit www.thepopupbridalboutique. co.uk, call 07976 854014, or email hello@ thepopupbridalboutique.co.uk

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Hello readers, it’s been a busy couple of weeks for the neighbourhood police team with a major crime scene on Jamaica Street to cover and staff leave. There are some encouraging reductions in crime to report. Our year on year burglary reduction is now at 44%, which equates to 47 fewer victims. Theft of pedal cycles has also fallen by 28% on the year, this means 9 fewer victims. We have had some good speed watch support from local residents. We now have 10

volunteers ready to be trained. Since the last issue I have attended speedwatches in Ralph Road and Redland Road. We are also hoping for some additional speed guns and signs to encourage reductions in speed in the area. It’s a good time to tell you about the ‘super’ forum that is coming up in early May. This forum will bring together the three wards of Bishopston, Cotham and Redland. Last year’s super forum was very well attended; we even had the Mayor at the event. There will be many partners, representatives of the police and special guests in attendance. It’s a great chance to hear about what is planned in the area and also to have any issues heard. The super forum will be held on Saturday 10th May from 10:00 am until 4pm at St Michaels all Angels Church, Gloucester road Bishopston, BS7 8NT. I hope you all have a safe and crime free April.

A LOCAL quilt group will be hosting an exhibition celebrating the talent and skills of its members - some of which have won national and international acclaim. Quiltfest, put on by the Bristol Quilters every three years, will run over three days at the end of May, showcasing more than 100 beautiful quilts, as well as wall hangings and a selection of nonhanging items. Items range from traditional to contemporary in style. The group will be putting on a tombola to raise funds for their chosen charity, the Great Western Air Ambulance. Bristol Quilters, established in 1980, is made up of more than 120 members from across the city. Quiltfest will run from May 29-31 at Badminton School, Westbury Road, BS9 3BA. Opening times are Thursday 1pm–6pm; Friday 10am–6pm and Saturday 10am–4pm. Admission: £4. For more information, go to www. bristolquilters.co.uk or email: infoquiltfest14bristol@gmail.com

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THE launch of a Gloucester Road jewellery shop wasn’t just the start of a successful business venture, it also sparked romance between two close friends - and it was last month they decided to tie the knot. Mother and daughter team, Catherine Amesbury and Carrie Mullan opened Artemis two and a half years ago - and Shane Grandison, who Carrie had already been close friends with for five years, helped out with

so why not make a point of enjoying florets and fronds in the home for spring and Easter too? A vibrant display of flowers instantly breathes life to any room, no matter the variety or colour, as they’re all beautiful in their own way. Here are a few ideas for displaying them artfully around the home. Mantelpieces or floating shelves are the most obvious place to display flowers. Try using several vases, rather than a central one or two symmetrically flanking the ends, as this can read as staid and stuffy. For an ordered look that has impact, line up a row of identical or similar sized pots, all containing a few stems of approximate height. Alternatively,

vary the height of the vases and flower heads to create a lively rhythm for for the eye to follow. For a ‘tidier’ look plop stems into opaque pots so they are disguised, and keep clear or coloured glass vases empty. Position them alongside too so they can also be appreciated, without stems inside interrupting the forms. Dining tables look so much more inviting with a central floral display, and this simple trick creates a sense of occasion. Tall and bushy arrangements can disrupt dinner conversation, as I used to find to my annoyance when working on film sets as an art director! Opt instead for a shorter, squatter selection so you can enjoy your guests’ company just as much as the blooms. A single vessel with a large, statement bouquet will

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look wonderful on the hearth, especially as it probably hasn’t been used for a few months. Introduce pretty petals or potted herbs into the kitchen to liven up the most functional and often least decorative space in the house. Zoë Hewett is an independent interior designer www.zoehewettinteriors.co.uk

With this shop full of rings, I thee wed … the building’s renovations. Carrie, 24, said: “We became really close while Shane was renovating the shop, as we were spending a lot more time together. It was six months after the shop opened that we decided to make a go of things. “There were a lot of parallels with where we were both at in our lives - Artemis gave him the stepping stone to then start up his own business, Grandison Designs.” Carrie, who started making jewellery at the age of 10, designed and made all of her own jewellery for her wedding. She chose to stick to the tradition of using something old, and made herself and the bridesmaids’ jewellery using antique chandelier crystals. Carrie also used cultured freshwater pearl hearts for her necklace, and designed her husband’s ring. The couple got married

at Holy Trinity Church in Westbury-on-Trym - a church which Carrie’s grandparents had been involved in. The Artemis dog, Flynn - a red Cocker Spaniel, who has become a popular and muchloved addition to the shop - also attended the wedding. “It was a wonderful day and it couldn’t have been more perfect - it was just absolutely beautiful,”

Carrie said. “The reception was also really personal, with a wonderful atmosphere.” The wedding reception was held at Falafal King on Cotham Hill, where 60 close friends and family attended. The wedding cake, which was made up of 70 vanilla cupcakes, topped with vanilla butter cream, was made by Abi Smith from Cake Bristol, on Gloucester Road.

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Businesses get set for Mayfest event WITH Mayfest fast approaching, local businesses from around the central part of Gloucester Road are gearing up to provide a day full of music, art, food and fun. YourStreet Ltd - a gift card initiative for independent retailers - has offered to organise a hamper, whilst Abi Smith from Cake will be biking up a selection of delicious fairy cakes. Live music will be provided throughout the day from the Golden Lion and the Chimp House. Millards is organising a selection of bike art, and art gallery, Room 212, will holding a May Queen and King crownmaking workshop. Bristol artist Pip Gillman, who painted the image used on the ‘Glos Rd Central’ Facebook page, will be setting up his easel and painting passers-by. The North Bristol Art Trail artists are sponsoring the decorations for the event, with

many showcasing their work at Artemis, Fig and Room 212. Dave Giles, the butchers, is also hoping to take part in the event, raising money for Unseen and The Gambia Experience in memory of Dave Giles. Jack in the Green, a nine-feet tall figure, covered in greenery and flowers, accompanied by musicians and morris dancers, will also be arriving and dancing in the Gloucester Road central area around 3.30pm. The event, taking place at the top of Pigsty Hill on May 3, will run from 10am-5am. The Mayfest will be tying in with the ‘Our Neighbourhood Community Festival’ run by the Neighbourhood Partnership and council. To keep up-to-date with the event, or to find out more, like ‘Glos Rd Central on Facebook and follow @glosrdcentral on Twitter.

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Tell us about your company? Bertoldi was established in Feb 2007. I am a fully qualified fashion designer/ pattern cutter, who studied and trained in Italy for 15 years. The business was started by myself, and I have employed two people and a trainee.

What service do you provide to the people of Bishopston & Redland? We provide bespoke tailoring and made-tomeasure outfits, as well as professional alterations for ladies and gentlemen, from shortening and taking in a pair of trousers to resizing a suit. We also do restyling and relining, and suede and leather alterations. We offer bridal wear, bridesmaid and evening dresses. We also sell hand-crafted accessories made in Italy with the finest leather and skin, like bags, belts, bracelets and wallets.

that we try to achieve in every job that we undertake, attention to detail, and professionalism.

What is the best part of running your business and working in Bishopston & Redland? Being able to express myself and give my advice and expertise to people. I am very passionate about my job, always trying to deliver the best. The community is very supportive, and we get a large number of clients coming from outside Bristol.

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“The best thing of all was how the remaking of this family heirloom, originally made by Libby’s grandfather, resulted in her reflecting on her family and its history. “She was moved by the idea of actually touching the same beads and placing them in the same patterns as her grandfather had – I have seldom worked with such an enthralled and ultimately contented student.” The full story of the workshop can be read at: janethaigh.wordpress.com. Future workshops in making pinned hearts are scheduled for May 16 and later in the autumn.

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Regimental ribbons and mottoes, as well as initials and sentimental messages were often pinned to the heart; and were given as gifts to wives, girlfriends and mothers. Libby Butler, the granddaughter of the soldier who made the pincushion heart for his wife whilst on duty abroad, brought the remains along to Heart Space Studios’ regular beaded heart pincushion workshop. Libby had received the original over 25 years ago from her grandmother, who had received the cushion as a token of love. When Libby was given the pincushion, she tried to restore it, however, the whole thing disintegrated because the silk it was made from had rotted. She put all the pieces in a small box, with a scribbled note of the design. Janet Haigh, owner of Heart Space Studios, said: “All we had to go on was a package of beads, pins, braids and faded materials, but a pattern was made from a similar heart in our small collection and the original scraps were reassembled using new background fabrics and extra beads.

REMAINS of a pincushion heart, created by a soldier during the First World War, made its way to one of Heart Space Studios’ workshops. During the First World War, many soldiers and sailors made pincushion hearts decorated with beads and braids for rest and recuperation.

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excited about the idea of wearing less clothing and no socks! Feeling the sun on our skin can not only help lift our spirits but it’s also a great opportunity to refresh and breathe new life into our existing wardrobes too. Sticking with the theme of my last article about how to wear this season’s trends, I thought I’d show you how you can still look spring/summer fashionable but without having to spend a fortune, and so headed over to the treasure trove that is St. Peter’s Hospice, Gloucester Road. Charity shops are a great way of stretching your budget and as your money goes towards supporting a worthwhile cause, there’s no guilt attached to going shopping! In my local shop I’ve seen Christian Louboutin, Paul Smith, Cos, Reiss, Karen Millen, Hobbs (to name a few!), so it’s worth checking out yours and having a good old fashioned rummage because you never know what you may find. Using the trend for gorgeous florals, which this season comes in all forms, even 3D, I’ve created a few outfits to demonstrate how to look blooming lovely in a simple and cost effective way. The most expensive outfit here is under £18 which just goes to prove you don’t have to spend a

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by Julie Bertagna BLURB: Twins Wayne and Wendy have two extraordinary friends – an ice-cream van called Macaroni, and a goat called Gina.

Then one day they both disappear! Who would steal a bashed-up ice-cream van, and a very naughty goat? Does someone know that Macaroni is actually magical? Hot on the trail of their missing friends, the twins meet Pa Periwinkle – a famous apothecary who once owned Macaroni. The twins need help! Luckily Pa and his magic Fizzbomb Sherbet are soon exploding into action . . . CHARLOTTE’S REVIEW: Totally Fizzbombed is a funny story about Wayne and Wendy (who are twins). Their magic ice-cream van disappears and they try to find it. Luckily the former owner has a special skill and helps them. I really enjoyed this book; it is very surprising because of all the silly things that happen. I recommend it to boys and girls of up to 10.

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Owls are very on trend which makes these great for your home this spring. Real owls love to roost in treetops, but the decorative kind are happy anywhere. Use them to decorate mantels, tabletops, for gifts, or on your clothes and jewellery. With their big round eyes, horned tufts and stout bodies, those quirky little owls are just so cute. Always loved owls? - almost everybody has at least one prized owl-pal in their past. Today’s designs include something for all tastes, from rustic to retro, cuddly to kitschy, and simple to stylized.

Here’s some ideas to get you started on feathering your nest . . .

1. Pink Lemon owls A lovely variety of feathered friends have landed at Pink Lemons. For instance, Carved owl single hook £8, Folk deco Heart owls “with love” frame £8, Priscilla Owl salt and pepper set £8. Pink Lemons, 41 Gloucester Road, Bishopston.

2. Iota cups and jugs Why not get your owl on with things you use every day? Stocked at iota Bristol, Hannah Turner makes

this Birdlife crockery. Mug £10.99, Teapot £32.99, milk jug £14.99, storage jar £30.00. iota Bristol at 167 Gloucester Road, Bishopston.

3. 212 owl in boots This owl is such a character. Owl in wellie boots is designed by Rosie Web. The picture is available at Room 212, framed or unframed and in varous sizes from A5 unframed £8.50 to A3 framed for £85. Room 212 Gloucester Road, Bishopston.

4. Make dress When you’ve run out of space at home, you can get owl designs on your clothes and accessories. We loved this Tenki dress at Make for £24.99. Accessorise with an Owl pendant £7.99. Make, 59 Gloucester Road, Bishopston

5. Allsorts Handmade owls Twit Twoo! These gorgeous Little Owl cushions are a fun and stylish

accessory for any children’s space. £14.95 from Allsorts Handmade, at 1A Chandos Road, Redland.

6. Choc owl sweet This cute little chocolate owl model is made from milk and dark chocolate. With his big round eyes, feather detailing and smiley face, it is sure to be a ‘hoot’ with the little ones. 95p each. Track him down at Scrumptiously Sweet at 83 Gloucester Road, Bishopston.

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I grow two grape varieties, Seyval Blanc and Pinot Noir. Seyval is a white grape which ripens fairly late in October. Pinot is a red grape and the type that I grow has an early bud burst and early ripening grapes too. The grapes we picked in 2013 were pressed and made into a still rosé.

call it ‘bleeding’ but it doesn’t harm the plant.

In a change from my usual routine, I met up with lots of other viticulturists recently at Camel Valley Vineyard In Cornwall. We are all part of the South West Vineyards Association. Believe it or not there are over 100 vineyards in the South West. For a job that involves lots of solitary work it’s always interesting to catch up with others who do the same thing. There’s been a definite change in the weather recently which has moved things up a gear in the vineyard. As the soil warms, the sap starts rising up through the roots and stems to the little vine buds which start to swell. You can tell when this has begun because the sap drips out of the pruned stems at an alarming rate. Viticulturists

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Planters project making progress A PROJECT to implement planters and benches on local roads is making progress, it has been reported. Funded by the Active Travel Grant, £15k will be used to locate benches on hilly roads to help shoppers rest while walking to and from Gloucester Road. On busy roads, such as Sommerville Road, planters will be implemented on the highway to help calm traffic and make crossing the road easier for school children. After delays with the council's highways department, a site visit was arranged at the end of March to discuss locations with residents. Sustainable Bishopston representative on the Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Neighbourhood Partnership, Martin Fodor, said: "We know that highways are behind with many projects and short staffed, but we're delighted our project will get some attention now; residents are very keen to see these improvements. "The funds are allocated so it's been frustrating that they've not been spent and sited yet as we'd been planning to plant up the planters for spring."

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Flat 4, Ashley Apartments Bristol £238,000 Central Estate Agents are pleased to present this fantastic 2 bedroom apartment in the exclusive building of Ashley Apartments. The apartment situated close to St Andrews Park is finished to a very high specification throughout and briefly comprises large sitting room which is open plan to the well appointed kitchen, two double bedrooms, the master of which has en-suite and separate bathroom. Outside are communal gardens The apartment benefits from fantastic views, balcony, allocated secure parking and communal gardens. • 2 bedroom apartment • Master with en suite • Open plan lounge/kitchen/ diner • Close to St Andrews Park • Separate Bathroom • Fantastic Views. Central Estate Agents, 52/54 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, BS7 8BH. Tel: 0117 9892150

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Your chance to join in with Harbourside games A ONCE in a lifetime opportunity to compete alongside Great British Olympic athletes is coming to Bristol in June. The Harbourside Games, set up by Horfield resident

David Cotton, will be a series of sporting events, where individuals and corporates get to compete alongside Great British athletes to raise funds for local charities.

Interlinked with the sporting events are a host of Legacy 300 experience days with the athletes, post-competition social events and two major parties. The opening ceremony of the games will be a gala ball held at the Bristol Hotel, where 15 Olympic and Paralympic medallists and athletes will attend. The event, taking place on June 7, will raise funds for seven local charities. Tickets are priced at £65 per person. The games will run from June 7-20 at various locations across Bristol. For more information about the Harbourside Games, and how you can get involved, visit: www.harboursidegames. com. Follow @HGBristol on Twitter, and like ‘Harbourside Games’ on Facebook.

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Players wanted by Genesis GENISIS netball club are looking for experienced players to join their three squads. The club plays in divisions two, three and five of the Avon Netball Netball League. Genesis trains every Thursday at Fairfield High School from 7-9pm, and competes in matches every other Saturday from September to April, playing at various venues across Bristol. The second and third teams were promoted as champions last season, and the club are hoping to continue with their success. For further info about Genesis, visit: www.genesisnetball.co.uk Are you a sports club or society, and would like to share your news with us? Perhaps you have recently won a competition, or received an award. We would love to hear from you.

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Young footballers waiting for a pitch BISHOPSTON councillor David Willingham has won Bristol mayor George Ferguson’s backing for his campaign to give local youngsters access to nine-a-side football pitches. Cllr Willingham is supporting the children and parents of Ashley Down football club, who want the council to confirm somewhere they will be able to play in time for the 2014/15 season. He fears the club’s future might otherwise be in jeopardy. Cllr Willingham is calling on the council to mark-up a pitch at the Muller Road recreation ground or on Wellington Hill playing field for the under-12s team. He said: "Youth sport provision is essential in delivering better outcomes for our city’s children, and it is vital that the council ensures adequate provision of sports pitches, and looks at innovative ways to deliver this, such as double marking. "As far as I am aware, Bristol City Council have not yet offered any options for a local nine-a-side pitch for the 2014/15 season, which puts this club’s future in jeopardy." Daniel Brooks, coach of the Ashley Down team, said: "We are trying to build up a local football club here, and I don’t want to be the one to break the bad news to the kids that they cannot play next season as there is no space in their local community for sport." Mayor, George Ferguson, told Councillor Willingham at a recent meeting he would do all he could to help.

Bowling club open day ST ANDREWS Bowling Club are hosting an open day for people wishing to play bowls. Whether they are wanting to take up a new pastime, try their hand at bowls, or change clubs. Both men and women, and beginners are welcome. All equipment will be provided, and coaches will be on hand to explain the basics. It is advised to wear flat shoes. The open day will take place on Sunday April 13 from 2pm at Derby Road, St Andrews, BS7 9AQ.

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Exercise scheme aids MS patients A PROJECT which launched at BS7 Gym in Bishopston to support Multiple Sclerosis patients has been so successful, another class has launched. The 'Batting for BrAMS' physiotherapy scheme, launched last September, has enabled patients to return to work, seek further employment and have the confidence to undertake regular, high-level exercise. MS is a disease of the central nervous system, which affects around 100,000 people in the UK, and over 2,000 in Bristol and Avon region. The course, lasting six weeks, is the first of its kind in Bristol to be introduced. It teaches patients complex balance skills and movements in an environment where individual needs are understood and accommodated for. Some have then joined BS7 Gym at a special discounted rate to ensure exercise becomes a part of their daily lives. Nathan Walsh, personal trainer at BS7 Gym said: "I’ve decided to set up a second class on Fridays where, after a 40 minute workout, the group has an opportunity to socialise and enjoy the facilities in the new Bristol Pavilion. "It’s a fantastic opportunity for the ‘Batting for BrAMS’ group to continue to build on their progress which has been

From left to right Nathan Walsh, Del McIntosh and Tania Burge inspiring to watch develop over the first few months the project has been going." Course participant, Del McIntosh, added: "I was so pleased to be able to join the programme and meet other patients like myself. "The classes have enabled me to take control of my life and have given me the confidence to manage my MS symptoms effectively. My husband has

A UNIQUE initiative is helping people with dementia feel less isolated - through talking about sport. Sporting Memories Network – a social enterprise promoting the well-being of older people through sports-based reminiscence activities – launched their project at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club three months ago. Each week, small groups meet at the Bristol Pavilion to reminisce about their favourite sporting memories. The groups look at photos of legends from Gloucestershire Cricket, as well as international cricket, and other sports stars from over the years. Conversations are also sparked by looking at sports reports and memorabilia, and in some cases, former players from the club visiting the participants. By tapping into their love of sport, older residents struggling with their short term memory can find their own happy and treasured memories from watching or even playing for Gloucestershire Cricket flood back.

commented that he now has his wife back and friends have said I have regained my sparkle." The classes are led by MS specialist physiotherapist, Tania Burge, with the help of nurses from BrAMS and personal trainers from BS7 Gym. She explained: "It is wonderful to see how much patients have progressed enabling them to reach their own personal goals. For example,

one of the patients has started training for a half marathon after starting to run again following a relapse." For further information about BrAMS (Bristol and Avon Multiple Sclerosis) clinical centre based at Frenchay Hospital, contact: 0117 340 2992 or for information about the ‘Batting for BrAMS’ scheme, contact BS7 Gym on: 0117 910 8000.

Cricket breaks dementia barrier Research has shown the sessions have a positive impact on reducing feelings of isolation and depression often experienced by patients with dementia. This project also supports Bristol’s ambitions to become dementia-friendly after the city was awarded £200,000 last year. Chris Wilkins, co-founder of SMN, said: "Sport is a wonderful common currency that allows people, who can struggle with everyday conversation, to share great memories of players, games and events in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere." "Cricket is the type of sport which attracts fans that love attention to detail so there's plenty to talk about during the groups. He added: "What’s been especially great is to see some women getting involved in the groups too as women have just as many memories of matches as men. Even if they're not particularly big cricket fans they

remember their husband's reactions, the routine surrounding match day and what they got up to while they were so called "cricket widows"." SMN are continuing to look for participants to take part in the groups. Both men and women are welcome. The network is also looking for potential volunteers who love conversations about sport to help run the weekly reminiscence groups. Volunteers are provided with full training and the groups are led by at least two volunteers. Fans are also being asked to get involved, by providing any memorabilia or photos of sport in Bristol and South Gloucestershire which can help the network build its resources. For more information about how to get involved, whether it is helping to facilitate classes, or registering someone who would benefit from attending the group, visit: www.sportingmemoriesnetwork.com.

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