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Your first Voice Quiz Walk P40-41 | What’s On P47-49
Green quiz for election hopefuls Four Bristol North West candidates spoke at Sustainable Westbury-onTrym Question Time.
Pages 20 & 21 Treasures unveiled at Badock’s Wood A carved bench is the first of a series of sculptures at Badock’s Wood nature reserve.
Pages 24 & 25 Staff and pupils had good cause to celebrate their Ofsted at Elmlea Junior School in Westbury-onTrym – ‘Outstanding in all areas’. Pictured (left to right) are Anne-Marie Boyle (Chair of Governors), Stuart Dyer (Acting Deputy Head), Julia Hoskins (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator), Clare Galliers (Headteacher), Jo Sloper (Acting Assistant Head) and Sarah Rupprecht (Business Manager). Full story on Page 5.
Save Westbury Library
There was overwhelming opposition at a community meeting in Westbury-on-Trym last Thursday evening to Bristol City Council’s plan to close Westbury Library. Over 100 people attended the
meeting at the Methodist Church Hall, and a stream of comments from the floor underlined the anger felt in the community. By a show of hands members of the audience voted unanimously to oppose the
principle of closure. Councillor Peter Abraham (Stoke Bishop), speaking from the floor, drew strong support when he said: “The clear message is that the library has got to stay. Continued on Page 2
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Save Westbury Library From Page 1 “The easy option for the Council is to close it and we have got to oppose closure totally – no mixed messages. “Stop the closure,” he added. “Then we can sort out what sort of service we want.” The first phase of the public consultation exercise “Libraries for the Future” recommended seven branch libraries for the chop, largely on the basis of location or cost of modernising the buildings. These include Westbury-onTrym, Redland, Clifton and Sea Mills, and some speakers saw discrimination against residents in north Bristol. The second stage of public consultation ends in less than three months on June 30. Last week’s meeting was called by Councillor Geoff Gollop (Westbury-on-Trym), an ardent critic of the Mayor’s plan to reduce the city’s library network of 28 sites by a quarter. He and Hilary Long, Chairman of The Westbury Society, explained the background, and Richard Devereux, Chairman of Westbury-on-Trym Business Association, chaired the debate which followed. “All Mayor Ferguson has agreed to do is to delay the closures,” said Cllr Gollop. “These could happen in April 2016 rather than this Autumn.” Reasons given by the City Council for closing Westbury Library include: • Built in the 1930s • No accessible toilet • Staff area very poor
• No scope to invest or adapt the building The council also say that the library is in “a poor geographical location – away from any retail centre” but claim that “there is adequate provision in this area of the city and investment taking place in other nearby libraries”. Although the council claims that the continuation of Henleaze library guarantees a continued service to local residents, the point was made strongly at the meeting that a large proportion of elderly or disabled residents reliant on public transport had no chance of getting from Westbury to Henleaze. One speaker said: “For the less mobile it is disingenuous of the council to say that these libraries are close to each other. I’d like to see some of those council officers getting up Falcondale Road and over to Henleaze.” Cllr Gollop believes that such reasons for closure from the council include several ‘red herrings’. “For example,” he said, “In all my time as a Councillor for Westbury I have never had a complaint about the library not having a public toilet. That is not a reason to close a library.” Straight opposition to closure was expressed clearly at the meeting. There was also interest in forming a local community interest organisation to develop ideas and proposals on widening the nature of services provided at the library. Later Cllr Gollop told Voice: “In my opinion it is very positive
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this branch not only defies logic but also represents a real kick in the teeth to those who live in this part of the city. “Our library is one of the few remaining ‘visible’ services provided by this Council. “We must use this time to work together and come up with alternative ideas, suggestions and strategies which will help to secure Westbury Library’s longterm future. “It is crucial that this
period is used as productively as possible.” Hilary Long added: “The Library issue has not gone away as some people think because of the announcement that it will be put off till next year. “I am worried that people will think the threat to close Westbury no longer exists. It does most certainly - we have just been given more time to come up with a solution as to how it will be retained.”
Overwhelming opposition at last Thursday’s community meeting in Westbury-on-Trym to plans to close the library. to have attracted 100 people to this meeting. I really didn’t know whether the strength of feeling would be that intense. “Imagine how the movement to keep Westbury library could grow if they all went out and recruited more followers who feel the same way.
“We don’t have time to waste, and the first important step is to analyse the questionnaires which we asked people to fill in tonight and find out how we can organise ourselves. “I cannot support any move to close our very popular local library,” he said. “The axing of
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News Delight as Elmlea Junior retains its ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating Elmlea Junior School in Westbury-on-Trym is celebrating after again achieving Ofsted’s highest possible ranking of ‘Outstanding’ in all areas. The inspection team described Year 6 pupils as mature, considerate, self-assured and responsible young people ready for life in Modern Britain. This is Elmlea Junior’s first Ofsted since becoming an academy in 2011. Its previous inspection report in 2008 prior to conversion was also ‘Outstanding’. Leadership and Management, Behaviour and Safety of Pupils, Quality of Teaching, Achievement of Pupils and Overall Effectiveness were all judged to be outstanding. The inspection team was full of praise for the school, highlighting many exceptional areas. They noted that pupils achieve extremely well and are given a real thirst for knowledge. The report summary states: “Teaching is outstanding. Staff are ambitious for their pupils and fervent in their aim to get the best from each one, academically and personally. “They make sure that work is exciting and challenging so that pupils of all abilities enjoy their learning and try their hardest. “Teachers and support staff work very effectively together to meet pupils’ specific needs. All pupils, at whatever level of ability or need, are extremely well cared for and carefully guided throughout the school.” Inspectors enthused about the pupils at Elmlea Junior and commented: “Pupils’ behaviour is outstanding. They have highly positive attitudes to learning and they are polite and respectful. “By Year 6 pupils are mature, considerate, self-assured and responsible young people who are very well prepared for life in Modern Britain.”
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Elmlea Junior School in The Dell, Westbury-on-Trym Ofsted commended leadership and management. The inspection team noted “the skill and vision of the enthusiastic and principled Head teacher. She is supported by a skilled group of school leaders and together they drive improvement resolutely and with the best interests of the pupils in mind.” The summary of key findings concludes: “There is a strong sense of teamwork and pride in what has already been achieved coupled with a total absence of complacency. “The school knows exactly what to do further to sustain its journey of excellence.” This was echoed by Clare Galliers, Head teacher, who said: “We are all thrilled with this fantastic inspection report and it is testament to the relentless hard work and commitment of everyone involved with the school. “We have a wonderfully supportive wider school community who work in true partnership to make Elmlea Junior School successful. I am so pleased that Ofsted particularly noticed the incredible sense of teamwork that motivates us all.” Chair of Governors AnneMarie Boyle continued: “We know the school is a very special place, but it is especially encouraging to have it confirmed again ‘officially’ – particularly when the standards applied by Ofsted seem to become more challenging each year!
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“Looking at the national picture, it is interesting to note that of all primary schools inspected in the last quarter of 2014 just 10 per cent achieved ‘Outstanding’.” It’s now straight back to
business at Elmlea Junior as they continue to strive for further improvements. Work is about to start on a building extension to provide a new school library due to open in the autumn term.
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arasites are very common in most animals, but especially so in our pets. Preventative control - in order to keep pets healthy and to try and stop infestations from occurring is the best way of staying in control. Some parasites have the potential to affect humans too, which is another good reason for regular treatment. Fleas are the most well-known parasite. They are small shiny brown wingless insects that hatch in the environment and hop onto passing by animals. An adult female flea can lay around 50 eggs per day, which drop off pets infesting our homes, cars, sheds and gardens – in fact anywhere you pet goes - meaning a flea problem can rapidly get out of hand. As vets we see flea cases all year round not just seasonally (due to our warm centrally heated homes) and we also often see cases of flea allergic dermatitis, where some pets are allergic to flea bites so that even a couple of the insects can cause intense itchiness and sores. Ticks are another external parasite .These wait in long grass and attach themselves to animals that brush past. They start off quite small and as they feed, they engorge and swell in size. Ticks should only ever be removed carefully, ideally with a special tick hook, to ensure the head is removed as well as the body. Ticks can be carriers of bacteria too, so removing the tick properly will reduce the chances of bacteria being released from the tick’s
saliva into your pet. Infections with internal parasites are often harder to spot. Roundworms are the most common, and are often seen in puppies and kittens. They can be transmitted from mother to unborn foetus via the placenta and also via their milk after birth. This is why we worm youngsters even though they haven’t been outside yet. Older pets are infected through swallowing worm eggs from the environment. The tapeworm is another interesting parasite, seen commonly in animals that hunt or those that have fleas - due to the flea/tape worm life cycle. Immature fleas can ingest tapeworm eggs on the ground, which are then harboured inside the flea as it matures. This adult flea can then be swallowed by animals grooming themselves, resulting in the tapeworm hatching out. If you would like to discuss parasite control for your pet then please call the practice on 01173355999. You might also be interested in our Active Health Club which covers routine parasite control and your cat/dog’s annual booster vaccination, as well as discounts off of neutering, food and microchipping. This is a monthly direct debit scheme and is an ideal way to help you manage your finances for your preventative treatments. Again, give us a call or just drop in if you want to find out more!
This huge granite fireplace in the Quiet Room at Elsie Briggs House was added in around 1600. The house dates back to 1445 Bristol’s oldest lived-in property has attracted more supporters as well as cash as a result of a fundraising concert at Westbury-on-Trym Parish Church. ‘Spring Awakening’ was in aid of Elsie Briggs House, the 15th century building in Church Road, Westbury which is now an ecumenical house for contemplative prayer. Caroline Price, a former warden of the house, and Nik Williams sang their own music, accompanying themselves on keyboard and guitar. Ralph Togneri, Treasurer of the Friends of Elsie Briggs House, said: “This is the first concert we have organised. We set ourselves a target of £500 profit and were delighted to make £640. “But more than that, we met many new people, raising awareness for the House and signing up some as Members of the Friends.” The money will go towards further external repairs later this Spring. The upstairs meeting room has just been redecorated by volunteers. Future events at Elsie Briggs House include a photographic exhibition and competition on May 9th as part of Westbury-on-Trym Community Fair. It will be organised by Shona Beaumont, resident artist at Trinity College, who will judge entries. Prizes include photographic equipment.
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The first Easter holiday kids day is already filling up so book in quick. We have Young Wills, Wolf Cubs, Ray Ban Junior, Nike Kids, Converse Kids all on special offer for one day only! The “decorate our window” feature returns with pens and chalk (pavement!). There will be treats and cakes, and a colouring competition with a great prize. There might even be a little something for mums and dads!
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BS9 Arts Trail takes in iconic green spaces Bristol’s art trail season starts again with the BS9 Trail through Stoke Bishop, Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the two day trail over the weekend of May 9-10 (11am-5pm each day) has attracted 74 artists showing their work in a huge variety of mediums including painting, printmaking, glass work, mosaics, jewellery, textile, sculpture and photography. The trail takes in some of Bristol’s most iconic green spaces including the Downs, Golden Hill, Westbury Wildlife Park and Blaise Estate. Visitors will be encouraged to walk through these spaces to see the art on display.
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A new venue is the University Botanical Gardens which will feature several artists along with the bonus of free access to the gardens for trail visitors. This is the location for the ‘Trees for Life’ exhibition of
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News pottery, a Knowle West-based creative initiative for children, and also ‘Lighting Up’, a creative drop-in session for people suffering from Alzheimers and their carers. There will also be dropin studio and painting/craft sessions for children.
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All venues will be free to enter, and there will be the opportunity to meet artists and watch some of them at work. This is ideal for anyone interested in buying professional quality art at very affordable prices, or commissioning individual artwork.
The BS9 Trail will include recycling and other green initiatives in keeping with Bristol Green Capital 2015. The Westbury-on-Trym Festival takes place over the same weekend, making BS9 a major centre for music, art and crafts. Leaflets showing the trail map and artist details will be available at libraries, cafes, shops, galleries and some delivered to your door. For more information, or to download a map of the art trail, visit www.bs9arts.co.uk
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Education Top team! 10 School’s reporters match up BOYS from Years 7, 8 and 9 at Orchard School braved the cold and rain last month to watch and report on Bristol University’s football, rugby and hockey matches. The 16 boys had an actionpacked day at Coombe Dingle with a pitch-side view of the games. They will be using the notes they took to write their own reports of the matches. Students also interviewed team managers and captains, and got key tips and information from university sports students. The team with the best report will win an e-reader and a trip to the Bristol Post. The trip follows on from a
journalism workshop held by Filton Voice editor and publisher Richard Coulter. The talk was also supported by students from Bristol University’s high performance sports teams. Pupils were given
observational tests, a report to correct, and watched a short clip of a match which they then used to write their own mini match reports.
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JUNIOR Open Morning OVER 120 boys, staff and Old Boys recently took part in the ‘425 Spring Concert’ at St George’s. It was one of the series of success events celebrating the school’s 425th anniversary. This year’s concert showcased the school’s major ensembles including the senior orchestra, wind band, senior string ensemble, school choir, senior and junior choirs, brass ensemble and saxophone ensemble. The chosen repertoire was a mix of classical and modern, ranging from Dvorak’s ‘Slavonic Dance’ to ‘Highlights from Frozen’. Mr Morris, Headmaster of QEH Juniors, said: “There was something for everyone.”
Redland High School team off to Iowa after victory A TEAM of pupils from Redland High School have won the National Future Problem Solving competition and will now represent the UK at the international final, held in the USA this summer. The programme, developed in 1973, aims to engage students in creative problem solving. It is a scenario-based competition which develops critical and creative thinking skills through learning an approach to research and critical analysis that is employed by governments and companies around the world. The scenario given to the competing teams was based on Artificial Intelligence and the problems that this could create. Teams had to identify one problem they believed to be the most important and decide how to solve it, which was then presented in a three minute performance at the end of the day, assessed by the team of UK judge and American organisers. The team from Redland High will now be taking part in the International Conference, held at the University of Iowa in June. They will be joined by a team from QEH School who came third in the competition, and second in the Junior competition. Mrs Caroline Bateson, headmistress at Redland High, said: “I am delighted that, once again, pupils from Redland High have been successful in winning first place and am sure that both Redland High and QEH will represent the UK extremely well at the International Conference.”
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Badminton pupils meet a famous old girl Former Badminton School pupil Charlotte Leslie MP found time in the last weeks of Parliament to meet up with 24 girls from her former school during their visit to the Houses of Parliament. The party of girls aged 10 and 11 were taken on a guided tour of Westminster, which included seeing the Speaker’s Procession in the Central Lobby and listening to a foreign affairs debate in the Commons. Pupils from the school in Westbury-on-Trym were impressed to learn that Henry VIII had played real tennis in Westminster Hall and they took part in a tutorial and debate at Portcullis House on law-making. Ms Leslie, who was elected Conservative MP for Bristol North West in 2010 and is defending the seat at the May 2015 general election, spoke to the girls and urged them to work
hard at what they enjoyed. She told them she had known from a young age that she wanted to change things she believed to be wrong. Year 6 girl Ellie Powell said: “Meeting Charlotte Leslie was inspiring because she showed that she could make a difference.” The London trip continued with a visit to the Cabinet War Rooms, Downing Street, Horse Guards Parade and the National Portrait Gallery. Mrs Cotterell, deputy head of the junior school, said: “The trip to London and
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ALISTAIR Mitchell, a Year 11 student at St. Katherine’s School in North Somerset, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Arkwright Scholarship. In February Alistair successfully passed the gruelling two-hour Arkwright Aptitude Exam which assessed his skills to design solutions to engineering problems. His next interview will be hosted by a top UK University. Christopher Sammons, headteacher at St. Katherine’s School, said: “We are immensely proud of Alistair, Arkwright Engineering Scholarships are notoriously hard to win and he has done an amazing job in reaching this final stage of the process. “We wish him the very best of luck and will provide him with all the support he needs.” Arkwright Scholarships are widely respected by academia, and are designed to inspire and nurture future leaders in engineering and technical design.
Academy for young engineers IN 2013 the BTE Academy opened to create a specialist Technology and Engineering school. Available to 14-19 year-olds, the Academy gives students technical knowledge and focusses on work-based skills in addition to their academic qualifications. As one of over 30 new national UTCs (University Technical Colleges), students in Years 10 and 11 study engineering alongside other qualifications. Students also experience real life industry projects supported by key employers within the engineering sector, including GKN Aerospace, Airbus, Astra Zeneca, Rolls Royce and Atkins Global. Additionally, the college is formally affiliated to the Royal Navy and will have a Combined Cadet Force (CCF) on site at the Academy from late 2015. It is one of only five schools nationally to receive this recognition. Students with an interest in Maths and Science are given the opportunity to study triple science. The high quality practical and academic curriculum is complemented by outstanding enrichment opportunities including use of the sporting facilities at the neighbouring Wise Campus. Students also take part in nationally recognised engineering and design competitions. The catchment area for the UTC covers the greater Bristol area and South Gloucestershire. For ease of transportation, five buses cover a wide geographical area to ensure students can directly reach the Academy. The UTC is located close to Parkway train station. There are a few places available in Year 9 for September 2015. Visit www.bteacademy.co.uk, www.utcolleges.org or call 0117 983 80 80 for more information. Visits are welcomed during the working day throughout the year.
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Education Clifton High – A school with “green” credentials Last year, Clifton High School was awarded the Eco Schools Silver Award, and it is now working tirelessly towards securing the Eco Schools Green Flag Award. The internationally recognised award identifies the best green spaces in the country and excellence in environmental activity. The school hopes to apply for the award, which is given by ‘Keep Britain Tidy’, in the summer of 2015 and become only the second secondary school
in the Bristol area to achieve one. This is the highest accolade the scheme offers and to gain the Green Flag the school’s student-led eco committee have been conducting a whole school recycling review, aiming to improve the amount of recycling which takes place across the school. The awards are just one example of Clifton High School’s green credentials, over the last few years the pupils have benefited from the experience and expertise of Mr Tom Walmsley; previously an expedition leader and wildlife cameraman, Mr Walmsley is now the school’s lead specialist on photography and the environment. Mr Walmsley teaches a variety of lessons and leads the school’s various Eco Clubs across the Junior and Senior Schools. On a visit to Clifton High their “green” credentials really
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Bristol’s chance to lead in tidal, wind and solar generation of energy Darren Jones, Labour’s Parliamentary candidate for Bristol North West, has set out his commitment to renewable energy and ‘ Smart City’ technologies. He was chairing a panel of speakers at law firm Bond Dickinson including Chi Onwurah, who was Shadow
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Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond was a surprise visitor to Westbury-on-Trym Air Cadets. His meeting with 2442 Squadron took place at the Norwester Conservative Club where he was accompanied by Bristol North West Conservative parliamentary candidate Charlotte Leslie who is Hon President of the unit. Mr Hammond told Voice: “I was delighted when Charlotte invited me to meet members of this thriving unit – partly because it takes me back to my most recent Government post.” He was Defence Secretary before becoming Foreign Secretary last July. “Members of units such as this in West bury-on-Trym clearly gain so much from experiencing such a range of stimulating activities. But more than that, these young people provide a link between civil and military society. “Some will contemplate a career in the armed forces, but there is always a general recognition of wider benefits.” The air cadets are based at
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News Four of the five parliamentary candidates for Bristol North West formed the panel for Sustainable Westbury-on-Trym’s Question Time chaired by SusWoT’s Steve Tainton. Steve introduced Charlotte Leslie (Conservative), Justin Quinnell (Green Party), Darren Jones (Labour) and Clare Campion-Smith (Liberal Democrat). The inaugural SusWoT Question Time was arranged in the run-up to the 2010 election. “We hope to run this again in five years’ time,” said Steve, “and woe betide any candidate who turns down this prestigious event!” Questions, all with a green theme, were submitted in advance. Mary Rivers asked the panel: “What is your vision for the legacy of Bristol Green Capital? How will you make sure it is fulfilled?” Public transport should be the key legacy, said Charlotte Leslie, because Bristol was “way behind other cities”.
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SusWoT’s pre-election Question Time Justin Quinnell believed that the Green Party, SusWoT and individuals should have the determination to keep pushing for change. Clare Campion-Smith agreed about Bristol’s transport needs and said that young people were genuinely concerned about climate change. Darren Jones said that Bristol Green Capital’s job “Is to organise events and raise profile – and that’s about it.” The challenge was to open up people’s minds to live more sustainably – with education (on green issues) and sustainable economic development as the two most important legacies of the Green Capital year. Stephen Noreiko asked why railways could not be renationalised by the “simple expedient of not renewing franchises.” Justin: “We want to renationalise. Public transport should be for everyone.”
Bristol North West parliamentary candidates (left to right) Charlotte Leslie (Conservative), Justin Quinnell (Green Party), Clare Campion-Smith (Liberal Democrat) and Darren Jones (Labour) pictured with the Chairman Steve Tainton (centre) before SusWoT Question Time. Darren: “We will allow public sector TOCs (train operating companies) to bid for franchises. Charlotte: “When I have to sit in the luggage rack in First Great Western I might say we should renationalise. Sometimes political parties get too hung up on the religion of privatisation or nationalisation. The franchise system is very broken and needs fixing.” Jill Kempshall asked: “Is it more beneficial to use the agricultural land on the fringes of Bristol to grow local food and
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transport links to be put in before housing developments as a way of preventing gridlock on inadequate roads. Justin took a different approach. “We need more socially rentable houses,” he said. “Selling off council houses was an absolute disgrace.” On land for food, Justin said his household was the only one in his road growing vegetables in the front garden “where food miles is eight foot”. A question from Hamish Wills on fossil fuel dependency and concerns over fracking drew a strong response from the panel and audience. Darren said that Labour wanted to ‘decarbonise’ by 2020, but was open to the concept of fracking because 80 per cent of energy needs were gas. However it was vital that the UK invest in wind and tidal power. Justin could hardly believe that new ways of finding fossil fuels were being developed through fracking. Green Party policy was unequivocal – go for sustainable energy. While she acknowledged that fracking was “not ideal”, Charlotte argued strongly for
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SusWoT Question Time at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall was chaired by Steve Tainton. Panellists (left to right) are Charlotte Leslie (Conservative), Justin Quinnell (Green Party), Clare CampionSmith (Liberal Democrat) and Darren Jones (Labour) developing our own energy and avoiding dependency on overseas supplies. The Middle East was in turmoil and Russia was moving into eastern Europe. “This is not a time to be dependent on other people for our energy,” she said. Clare took a pragmatic approach, arguing that fracking could bridge the gap to a carbon free UK in 2050. Bob Harris asked: “Does it matter if farmers give up trying to make a living from dairy herds?” All panellists agreed that
farmers were suffering real injustice when supermarkets took prices below production costs. Clare suggested that ‘Fair Trade Milk’ could be an option in supermarkets to counter exploitation of dairy farmers. The final question of the evening from Kathy McVay was what percentage of GDP should be allocated to overseas aid. Clare said that an aid budget equivalent to 0.7% of GDP had only just been achieved by the coalition government. Darren argued that overseas
aid should be seen as an investment capable of delivering long-term improvements in the economic and sustainability performances of poorer countries. Charlotte said: “No country is an island. Some people are concerned about us spending 0.7% on international aid because we are struggling to sort out our own deficit and debt. “But it’s the right thing to do to live in a stable world.” The one missing parliamentary candidate on the panel was Mike Frost (UKIP).
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Shaun the Sheep: Paddington’s new pal IT might be famous for another fictional character, but London’s Paddington Station will soon be home to a giant Shaun the Sheep – painted by Westbury Park resident Jenny Urquhart. The much-loved sheep will reside at the station for two months as part of the ‘Shaun in the City’ trail, which will see 120 eye-catching sculptures dotted across Bristol and London.
It follows in the footsteps of the popular Gromit Unleashed trail, which transformed Bristol’s streets in 2013. Sponsored by the University of Bristol, Jenny’s Shaun will welcome millions of visitors as they pass through the busy transport hub. It is the second sheep that Jenny has painted. She was initially approached by Aardman last summer, who asked the artist if she could paint one of the first six sheep. Exact details of the her second 5ft sculpture were being revealed at the trail’s launch event at the end of March. The Bristol trail gets underway on July 6. Jenny said that she was “so chuffed” with the news that her sculpture – which has not been fully revealed yet – had been selected for Paddington Station, which has over 30 million passengers a year. Professor Guy Orpen, peputy
vice-chancellor at the University of Bristol, said: “We’re very proud to be part of the exciting Shaun in the City project. “It’s especially rewarding to know that our support will directly help the great work being done to help sick children in Bristol Children’s Hospital and in hospitals across the UK. “It’s apt that our sculpture will be located in one of the world’s most magnificent train stations, built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel [which links] Bristol to London.” Shaun the Sheep is one of Bristol-based Aardman Animations’ best loved characters, with over four and a half million fans on social media and TV series which is broadcast in 170 territories world-wide. It was recently voted the nation’s all-time favourite BBC children’s
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News Cycle Sunday will see the Downs closed to traffic April 19th is a red letter day for cyclists of all ages. Cycle Sunday on the Downs will see Circular Road closed from Ivywell Road to Ladies Mile from 7-11am, providing a flat, open route of 3km for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy. It will also open up the Downs to people with disabilities and any other adults who are anxious about sharing the road with cars. Cycle Sunday is a pilot, and is the result of months of campaigning to the Downs Committee by families in north Bristol. “This will enable children and their families to gain confidence in a safe trafficfree environment,” said Vicki Cracknell of Henleaze. “However this is not just about perfecting the basic skills of riding bicycles. It is also to give children the free-wheeling sense of fun that comes from a meandering ride through the
Downs tranquil parkland and to encourage them to become the responsible cycling citizens of the future.” During the event there will be a focus on safety and getting bicycles roadworthy after the winter. Activities will include: Dr Bike – on hand to check bikes and make simple repairs and adjustments Bristol Cycle Development Squad – skills sessions for young cyclists Volunteers will help children with their ABC (air, brakes and chain checks) Police will offer bike marking and advice on securing bikes Lifecycle will offer tandem taster sessions designed for visually impaired riders as well as family cycling advice CTC and the Wheels for all Partnership will offer people of all abilities the chance to ride specially adapted bikes Ruth added: “We monitored Downs users on four Sunday mornings and found that 31% of
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This advance cycling party on the Downs included Vicki Cracknell (left) of Henleaze and Rachel Garstang of Bishopston who have been part of the campaigning team for a trial closure of Circular Road. On April 19th they will have the road to themselves for four hours.
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Lord Mayor ‘unveils’ First to make use of the bench were Ivor Reese and Doreen Chedzoy who live at nearby Willow Bank A job well done – Linda Wilson, Management Plan Coordinator for the Friends of Badock’s Wood, and woodland sculpture Andy O’Neill who carved the bench in a week.
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For those who went down to the woods for a Saturday morning stroll - there really was a big surprise. Waiting for them near the Lakewood Road entrance to Badock’s Wood was a magnificently carved oak bench plus the Lord Mayor of Bristol (Councillor Alastair Watson) to unveil it. The Willow Bank Bench has been made possible by the Friends of Badock’s Wood who secured grants from Bristol Green Capital and Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Westburyon-Trym Neighbourhood Partnership for their ‘Green Hidden Treasures’ project. More benches and sculptures are on their way over the coming months. The bench was carved in a week by woodland sculptor Andy O’Neill who has previously made benches and woodland seating in other parts of Bristol.
Many of the wood’s best loved but often hidden treasures have emerged from a rough tree trunk, and the challenge for users will be to spot them all as they sit on it, or circle it. Paying a special tribute to Andy, Tony West (Chair of the Friends of Badock’s Wood) said: “It’s been carved wonderfully. It’s now destined to be here for years, and there will shortly be another further into the wood, just around the corner.” The initial bench has been positioned to enable people to rest and relax without having to walk too far from the entrance. The first people to use it were Ivor Reese and Doreen Chedzoy who live at the nearby Willow Bank retired housing development. Around 50 friends and supporters of Badock’s Wood gathered for the unveiling which was followed by a guided bird watch.
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carved bench and its hidden treasures A series of activities, including walks, talks and storytelling, is being organised in Badock’s Wood as part of the Bristol Green Capital celebrations:Sunday April 12th (2.30-4pm) – Spring Wildflower Walk Week commencing Monday May 18th – Andy O’Neill works on Riverside Chestnut Sculptures Week commencing Monday May 25th – Andy works on welcome post as part of an improvement from Lake Road Monday May 25th (23.30pm) – Join Tony Smith, Bristol Naturalists’ Society, to learn how to collect and identify invertebrates Week commencing Monday June 8th – Andy carves more hidden treasures as part of a seating area at the southern end of the wood Sunday June 14th (4.305.30pm) – Hidden treasures afternoon picnic with storytelling in Justin’s Logging Camp Saturday July 4th (6-7.30pm)
The Lord Mayor of Bristol, Councillor Alastair Watson, pulls the ribbon to bring the carved bench in Badock’s Wood into use – Midsummer wildflower count and guided walk on National Meadows Day Saturday July 11th (2.30pm) – Guided stroll to our stall at
Southmead Festival, Greenway Centre Tuesday July 14th (7-8.30pm) – History walk through wood, part of Festival of Archaeology
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News New police base for north Bristol A new police base for north Bristol, including Henleaze, Westbury Park and Westburyon-Trym, will form part of a development on the site of the old Wayfarer pub on Pen Park Road, Southmead. It will take the place of the Southmead police station site on Southmead Road which is being sold to a care home provider. Neighbourhood Inspector Mark Runacres explained: “The site of the new station will be shared with a Co-operative store but the building will, of course, be separate. “We will have a bespoke 600 square metre station over two floors including an enquiry office and a secure parking compound for 15 vehicles.” It is anticipated that the move will take place in approx 18 months, and the existing Southmead station will be operational until then.
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Neighbourhood Partnership opposes Mall extension Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Westbury-on-Trym Neighbourhood Partnership is objecting to the planned extension to The Mall because of transport and traffic implications. The Neighbourhood Partnership has told South Gloucestershire County Council that there is the potential for a significant impact on roads in north Bristol, in particular the A4018 corridor into and out of the city. Alan Aburrow, Chairman of the Neighbourhood Partnership Transport Working Group, said: “The additional traffic generated if this application is granted, would be in addition to that which is expected to result from the mammoth Cribbs Patchway New Neighbourhood (CPNN) development.
“Any expansion of the facilities at The Mall can only serve to exacerbate the current traffic problems in the area, let alone the anticipated traffic problems resulting from the CPNN development. “The Transport Working Group also notes with alarm the comments made by the Highways Agency regarding the impact on the local motorway network and in particular the potential overload of Junction 17 of the M5.” Mr Aburrow says that the Mall proposal is at odds with national and local planning policies which establish a ‘town centre first’ approach to the location of retail development. “These proposals appear to be harmful to the ongoing vitality of Bristol’s city centre shopping areas at the expense of
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Henbury Loop ‘must be a local decision’ A Henbury Loop Rail Line for Bristol could be brought forward – if the region’s Local Enterprise Partnership identify it as a priority. In a letter from Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin to Parliamentary candidate Charlotte Leslie, the LEP has been urged to ‘look again’ at the project, which is currently not scheduled until 2021. A Henbury Loop would bring a considerable easing of traffic pressure on communities like Henleaze and Westbury-onTrym which are facing a huge rise in car numbers due to the housebuilding projects at Filton Airfield. This pours cold water on claims by opponents that the timetable is in the hands of the government Rail campaigners say the project needs to be a priority, with huge development around Filton Airfield set to cause years
of congestion. Mr McLoughlin said the LEP has dictated the timeframes for the Henbury Loop and it was not for central government to tell local bodies what to do. But he said they could – if they choose – reallocate different funding pots in a bid to prioritise the Henbury Loop, which would be part of Bristol’s MetroWest rail system, connecting people across the wider city area and beyond. He also said he would be ‘surprised’ if the LEP was not convinced of the case for the Loop. In the letter, he said: “The overall ‘work schedule’ has been determined by the LEP, not central government. “It is of course important that the LEP are convinced of the case and on the evidence presented to me I would be surprised if they were not. ” Importantly, however, the LEP could, if it wanted to,
reallocate funding between different Growth Deal schemes within the same financial year, so spending more on Phase 2 in 15/16 than the £1.1m nominally allocated. However, it is up to the LEP to propose reallocating between projects, not government.” ” While I am clear of the benefits of seeing the Henbury Loop reopening I am not in a position to instruct the LEP on this issue. I would however encourage the LEP to look again at the matter.” Charlotte said: “Yet again the message is loud and clear – the LEP has the power to promote and advance the Henbury Loop if it so chooses. Sadly, it seems, it is choosing not to do so in the face of overwhelming common sense and public opinion. “We are facing megagridlock across north Bristol in the coming years if something is not done quickly. Political
opponents like to portray this as a government issue but what the minister is saying could not be clearer – the ball is in the court of the LEP. Government has given them the power to make choices – now they need to exercise that choice rather than simply tick boxes think that because it is scheduled for 2021 then all is OK.” The current MetroWest plans include: • Phase 1 – half hourly train services for the Severn Beach line, local stations between Bristol Temple Meads, Bath Spa and to Portishead (on the re-opened line), services starting operation in 2019; • Phase 2 – half hourly train services to Weston Milton, Yate and hourly services on a reopened Henbury line (capacity for two new stations) with additional station(s) on Filton Bank, services starting operation in 2021.
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‘A gardening problem? Ask Arthur!’ The man behind Westbury-onTrym’s stunning floral displays has been awarded the Lord Mayor’s Medal. Arthur Brice has lived and breathed horticulture in all its forms since training at Dartington College in his native Devon, and worked for the Parks and Gardens Departments at Portsmouth and Bristol. Arthur was the brains behind the installation of flower pots in and around Westbury village in the early 1980s and maintained them regularly with Roger Smith, former Chairman of the Westbury-on-Trym Society. In recent years his partnership with Sue Boyd and the Westbury-in-Bloom sub group of the Society covered many other corners of the village and contributed towards 10 years of winning trophies for Westbury. This enthusiasm to spread gardening science has led
him to being an adviser to the Methodist Church in Westbury and to the Village Hall Management Committee. He has led work on the churchyard at the Parish Church, at the Packhorse Garden, on flower beds and pots for the library and in tree planting for various commemorations. Arthur is a judge at Westbury’s annual Flower Show and a speaker for countless organisations on any aspect of gardening. “He particularly enjoys passing on enthusiasm and knowledge to children, especially about vegetable growing, and has worked regularly with classes in two local schools,” said Hilary Long, Chairman of the Westbury Society. “His name is known to everyone around Westbury, and no better tribute could there be than: ‘A gardening problem? Ask Arthur!’”
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Henleaze has a new Saturday morning food and craft market at the award-winning Eastfield Inn. The launch event attracted 21 stallholders who set up outside the front of the pub, inside the converted skittle alley and in the large garden at the rear. Stalls sold local produce such as meat, vegetables, bread, cheese, homemade cakes, pies, preserves and handmade artisan crafts. Henleaze couple Nawbash and Cardo Zorab, who have five hives in their garden, were selling their own brand of Henleaze Honey The Eastfield, crowned in November as Britain’s Most Family Friendly Pub, was also open for beverages and food. The market was planned and launched on behalf of the Eastfield by Henleaze resident Annie Hawksley. “The
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New Saturday morning market at ‘Britain’s most family friendly pub’ great thing here is that we have flexibility if the weather lets us down,” she said. “There is plenty of space under cover.” Licensee Graham Anderson has set up outdoor space where attractions for children include play equipment and a pond with fish and ducks. Chris Jowsey, trading director for Star Pubs and Bars who organised the national competition said: “Many pubs accommodate families but to find one that embraces them with so many facilities is a rarity. And by serving high quality food as well, the Eastfield Inn is a winner for children and parents alike.” He described the Eastfield Inn as an “inspiring examples of how investment, innovation and professionalism by outstanding licensees are keeping the great British pub alive.”
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Safe space for Jeeves and his master Meet Alan Dyte, Sue Spratt his carer and Jeeves, a twoyear-old Yellow Labrador Cross Retriever. The trio were spotted near the Lakewood Road entrance to Badock’s Wood just after the Lord Mayor had unveiled the Willow Bank Bench. Alan, who lives in Devonshire Road, Henleaze comes to the wood with Jeeves every other day, safe in the knowledge that it is designated by the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association as a safe space for guide dogs to walk or run because the whole area is fenced. “Jeeves is two years old,” he told Voice. “He’s the fifth guide dog I have had, and he’s absolutely wonderful.
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News Bristol Opera to stage The Rake’s Progress FOUNDED in 1923, Bristol Opera is the only local company to produce a fully staged opera every year. Following last year’s award winning production of The Flying Dutchman, the company are now busy rehearsing The Rake’s Progress by Igor Stravinsky. Singing in English, the accomplished soloists, chorus and orchestra will be conducted by Arne Kovac who has been with the company for 10 years. The exciting stage production is in the safe hands of director Graham Billing, who has directed many productions for other theatre companies, but this is his first foray with Bristol Opera. Lavish costumes designed by Teresa Gale Davey are being made by company members and friends. Bristol Opera invite you to enter the mean and glittering
world of the eighteenth century, recreated from Hogarth’s iconic paintings, to tell the story of a weakling who makes a pact with the Devil in order to avoid doing an honest day’s work and loses both his true love and his sanity. With brilliant lyrics and fascinating music, Bristol Opera’s new production takes you on a dazzling tour through the riches and the rags of lurid London, pulsating with red-blooded life and peopled by bad boys and good-time girls, a bearded lady and a precious auctioneer. Join Bristol Opera and share the fate of the feckless Tom Rakewell in this unique and unforgettable opera. For further information on membership and forthcoming productions,visit: www. bristolopera.co.uk
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Your first Voice Quizwalk Just follow the directions Here is the first of our new series of Voice Quizwalks, devised by John Dennis of Westbury-on-Trym and Robin Haward of Redland. With their help we aim to take you round Westburyon-Trym, Henleaze and Westbury Park over the coming months. The routes should be familiar enough, and by the way they are pushchair and wheelchair friendly. This first Quizwalk in Westbury-on-Trym is no more than two miles long. It can start at the entrance to the car park in Westbury Hill, and allowing for clue spotting, refreshment stops and dawdling, it shouldn’t take more than 1.5 hours. All you have to do is follow the directions and answer 20 questions. You can do it alone, as families or even as competing teams – that’s entirely up to you. Organisers or quizmasters can find the answers on the Henleaze & Westbury Voice website. Competitors, of course, need to resist that temptation until they have completed each walk! So good luck everyone, and do let us have your feedback.
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7 What is Victorian in Southfield Road? ..................................................... ..................................................... 8 Shadows stole us here. Where? ..................................................... ..................................................... Cross Stoke Lane to Lampeter Road. Then go through alleyway emerging in Canford Lane. Bear left. 9 Where does the sun shine? ..................................................... ..................................................... 10 What girls live in Canford Lane? ..................................................... ..................................................... Head towards the traffic lights and cross Falcondale Road close to the library. Continue along Canford Lane and enter Canford Park on left.
13 What was David Hignell’s grandchildren’s message? Exit Canford Park right just before the children’s playground. Follow the tarmac footpath to the left and enter Canford Cemetery by gate on right. Follow obvious path and then turn right just past the standpipe sign.
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Exit Canford Park. Cross Canford Lane. Re-cross Falcondale Road. Retrace steps up Canford Lane (left pavement) towards War Memorial 19 What links 41, 48 and 49? ..................................................... ..................................................... 20 What comes before sweets and tobacco? ..................................................... ..................................................... Congratulations - you have now completed the first Voice Quizwalk based on part of Westbury-on-Trym. This is the first of a series of five Quizwalks to be published over the coming months covering Westbury, Henleaze amd Westbury Park. You will find the answers on our website, but don’t spoil it for yourselves!
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Advertising Feature News Keeping our shops warm Don’t stress about IBS BUDDING young designers are being asked to come up with ideas on how shopkeepers can save more energy during the colder months. It is part of a national campaign which encourages traders to keep their doors closed over winter in a bid to reduce pollution and cut energy bills by up to 50 percent. Environmental group Bristol Close the Door is calling on schoolchildren to hone their design skills in two competitions which launched last month. They are being asked to design a poster to explain to customers why the doors to a particular shop are being kept closed and the benefits of closing the door can have. Winning posters will be displayed in the windows of shops that have already committed to the campaign. Bristol Close the Door is also asking pupils to come up with interesting new designs to keep the heat inside shops that do not have doors. Sue Pollard, founder of Bristol Close the Door, said: “This is a great opportunity for teachers and pupils to engage with the issues of climate change and social responsibility and have fun at the same time. “The imagination and ingenuity of today’s schoolchildren will be vital assets in creating a sustainable future. We are encouraging them to practice these skills now on this example of waste on the high street.” Winners will be chosen on 30 September 2015. They will receive gift vouchers, as will the school with the most entries. To get involved, email: bristol@closethedoor.org.uk. For more information, visit: www.closethedoor.org.uk
If you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) you are certainly not alone. The longterm digestive disorder affects approximately 20 per cent of people at some stage in their life and twice as many women as men. IBS can be painful and debilitating, and have a negative impact on your quality of life. Specialist consultant gastroenterologist, Dr Robert Przemioslo, is holding a Patient Information Evening about IBS and Acid Reflux organised by and hosted at Spire The Glen Hospital Bristol in Redland. It takes place on 22nd April 2015 at 7pm and aims to help people understand their condition and teach them how to manage it in a comfortable and relaxing setting. Getting help for IBS Managing the symptoms: The symptoms can vary between individuals and affect some more severely than others. The most common are stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and/or
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By contrast, the lifeguard on the right has great form – notice how his torso aligns with a strong, propulsive back leg, not lagging backward like the mannequin’s. At first glance, walking is just walking – but look closer and you sense that biomechanically, these examples are really very different. Reap the benefits of walking as evolution intended, meaning fewer foot problems, healthier knee and hip joints, smooth, powerful propulsion, excellent balance - and toned buttocks! Find out more about walking well: www. gokhalemethod. com and Esther Gokhale’s book, ‘8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back’
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Hit show set for repeat as organisers on track for more success the crowds as an acoustic tent will be open for smaller bands, solo artists and other performers. The show is billed as the biggest event of its kind in South Gloucestershire, with a programme being devised to entertain people of all ages and celebrate life in the district. It will again be held at the Windmill Fisheries showground, Westerleigh Road, with events including shooting, fishing and golf competitions, a car show and main arena attractions. Darren said: “Excitement is building for the 2015 show and
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April 1 n Henleaze Garden Club: ‘Bach Flower Remedies’ a talk by Judy Stewart How to use them, grow the flowers and make your own tinctures. Main Hall, St Monica’s,
Cote Lane. Doors open 7.10 for 7.30 start. Guests welcome - £5. www.henleazegardenclub.co.uk Bristol Cabot Choir April 15 & 23 n We are the Bristol U3A – an organisation of lively and interesting people who offer all sorts of groups for enjoyment, friendship and learning. If you are no longer in full-time work, we have a wide range of over 100 different activities, including art, computing, languages, music, walking, and science. Please visit your local social group at Browns Restaurant by the Museum at 10.15am. phone Jenny 0117 9043697, for meetings. Details: www. bristolu3a.org.uk. Don’t stay at home, come and join the Bristol U3A! April 22 n Westbury Park W.I. 2015. BURLESQUE – Mala Brinsden will be talking and demonstrating Burlesque which is for ALL women regardless of age, shape or size and is a powerful tool in promoting wellbeing, thus raising levels of self-confidence.
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Props will be provided, or you can bring your own. April 25 n Bristol Cabot Choir will be performing Puccini’s Messa di Gloria and Vivaldi’s Gloria and other wonderful Italian pieces at Clifton Cathedral on 25 April 2015 at 7.30pm. conducted by Rebecca Holdeman and accompanied by orchestra, superb up and coming young soloists, and the talented Joachim Schwander on continuo organ, Tickets: £15 and £10 (under 18s) from Opus 13, 14 St Michael’s Hill, Bristol BS2 8DT – on 0117 9230154; or on line at www.bristolcabotchoir.org (+10% Booking Fee). Retiring collection for the Julian Trust Night Shelter. April 30-May 1 n Relatively Speaking by Alan Ayckbourn, St Alban’s Players 7.30pm on 30th April, 1st & 2nd May 2015, St Alban’s Church Hall Bayswater Avenue, Westbury Park, Bristol BS6 7NU Tickets Adults £8, Patrons £6, Students & under 16s £5 Telephone 0117 924 7266 www.stalbansplayers.org.uk May 9 n Henleaze Infant, Junior and Claremont School’s Mayfair is to be held on Saturday 9th May at 2pm to 5pm, Parkgrove, Henleaze, BS9 4LG. Entrance is only 50p, with pre school children entering for free. Enjoy Maypole dancing, the Funky Puppet show, Teacups, swing boats, bouncy slide, electric train, face painting, hamper raffle, beat the goalie, a wide variety of stalls and lots more! May 12-16 n University Of Bristol Botanic Garden Easter Art And Sculpture Festival Easter bank holiday; Friday 3 to Monday 6 April 2015, 10:00 until 17:00 Celtic giants, Flanders poppies, Mozart’s ‘Magic Flute’, bronzed Greek heroes, exotic tropical flowers and an original metal sculptural plant form being created over the weekend are just a few of the delights to be enjoyed at the Botanic Garden this Easter. The popular sculpture exhibition will once again be combined with the botanical art exhibition and sale over the 2015 Easter weekend. During the event visitors can view and buy botanical art or sculpture, enjoy demonstrations and take a tour of the Garden which will be displaying the signs of spring. Refreshments will be
April, 2015 available. University of Bristol Botanic Garden, The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, Bristol BS9 1JG May 16 n Barn Dance and Hog Roast to be held in St Mary’s Church, Stoke Bishop on Saturday 16 May 7 - 10.30pm in aid of Children’s Hospice South West. Tickets, £15.00, available from Just-so-Balloon, 158 Henleaze Road or from Alison on 0117 9629715. There will be a licensed bar. May 27 n Westbury Park W.I. 2015. Resolutions and Beetle Drive plus feedback from One25 our designated charity.
What’s on a Regular basis Monday n Westbury on Trym Women’s Institute meet at WOT Methodist Church, Portland Lounge on the third Monday of the Month (not Aug.) from 2.00 – 4.00pm. Visitors Welcome. For more information call Sue on 01179502826. n Westbury-on-Trym Townswomen’s Guild meet at the WoT Methodist Church in the Portland Room on the second Monday of each month from 2pm. Call Angela Morris, Chairman, on 0117 9686473 or Margret Smith, Secretary, on 0117 9241728. n Rugby Tots at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, Eastfield Road, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 4AG 9.45am. Tel. 07803001394 or 01275 544445 n Latin Dance at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tel. 07785 797904 n LinkAge Contemporary Dance (55+). Do you ever get the feeling you just want to dance but don’t get the opportunity? Here’s your chance. Feel energised in a new way and ignite your creative ideas. Open to all abilities. Every Monday 10-11am, Bradbury Hall THURC. £4. Contact LinkAge on 0117 3533042 for more information. n Westbury Singers are a group of people who love to sing in four-part harmony. Meeting to rehearse Monday evenings during term time in the Reedley Road Baptist church. For information on joining please contact Secretary Marilyn Baker on 0117 9683993 or email mazzb@hotmail.co.uk n Laugh, Live and Learn with Bristol U3A. We have lots on
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April, 2015 offer for those who would like to make new friends with similar interests. If you are no longer in full-time work, we have a wide range of groups with over 100 different activities. For enjoyable learning with friendship and fun, find out more at your local social group, meeting the first Monday every month in the Eastfield Inn, Henleaze at 10.30am - phone Barbara 0117 9629331. Details: www.bristolu3a.org.uk. Don’t sit at home wondering if life is passing you by, come and start your new life with Bristol U3A. n Canford Bowling Club, Canford Park, Westbury On Trym. All welcome on Monday’s from 6th April at 5.45pm. Flatsoled shoes please. Further information call 969 4532 Tuesday n Westbury Walkers- Meet at Lloyds Chemist, Canford Land, WoT @ 9.30am on a Tuesday morning. New Walkers welcome! Please contact for further details: Jean Maish on 0117 3301194/07789741892, email jmaish@blueyonder.co.uk or Pam Henderson on 0117 9624329/01837857033 n Alcoholics Anonymous meet at the Methodist Church in WoT every Tuesday @ 7.30pm n Yoga at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 7.30pm.Tel: 07817 336188 n Ladies badminton at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 9.45 to 12 noon. Tel 0117 909 1714. n LinkAge Tai Chi (55+) Are you looking for gentle active activity to keep your body and mind active? This is the class for you. Frank leads this relaxing and healthy session in a fun environment. Beginners welcome. 10am-11am. Studland Court, Henleaze. £3.50. Contact LinkAge on 0117 3533042 for more information.
n LinkAge Zumba Gold (55+) Come along to a fun and friendly dance and exercise class inspired y music from around the world. No experience necessary so come and join Cressida for an hour of dance. 1-2pm. St Peters Church, Henleaze. £3.50. Contact LinkAge on 0117 3533042 for more information. n Ballet classes for children from 2 1/2years. St Peters Church Hall, Henleaze Tuesday afternoons 2.45 - 3.15pm. RAD syllabus classes also available for older children. Contact 01179623224 Wednesday n Henleaze Townswomen’s Guild meet at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze on the first Wednesday of the month (except Aug) from 7.15pm. Call Shirley Phillips on 0117 962 2243. for further details. n Local Winemaking & Social Club meets at the Common Room, Studland Court Elderly peoples residents on Henleaze Road from 8pm to 10pm on the second Wednesday of each month. They are a small and friendly group looking for new members. Evening include wine making, tasting and social events. Call Liz Johnson for further details on 0117 9508370 n Zumba Gold/Light (lower impact class) at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 5.30pm. www. bristoldancezumba.co.uk n Zumba Fitness at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 6.35pm. www.bristoldancezumba.co.uk n Stand and Deliver Youth Theatre at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 5pm. Tel: 07771 634060 n Bristol Cabot Probus Club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men to maintain contact and fellowship with people of similar interests. Group meets third
Wednesday of each month at BAWA Club in Southmead Rd. Lunch is followed by a guest speaking on a wide range of interesting subjects. In June and December ladies join us for the lunch. Extensive programme of social events including holidays, day trips, Sunday lunches and skittles to which ladies are welcomed. We are principally a social meeting place and not based on charitable activities. Contact John Howard-Cairns for more details: 0117 968 3134. n In Step Widows and Widowers Club meets weekly from 8-10pm at Stoke Bishop Village Hall. Call 9628895 orDonna on 01275 832676 for details. n St Peter’s Ladies Guild meets in the hall, The Drive, Henleaze, at 2.15pm on the third Wednesday of the month. Speakers, refreshments, outings. New members welcome. Thursday n Knit & Natter - Knit & Natter meets every Thursday between 10am and 12pm @ Methodist Church, WoT. Friendly, fun, and crafty people coming together to pursue their hobbies in a sociable environment. n Henleaze Carers Group - A place to share experiences and make new friends. Meeting on the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month from 10am to 12 noon @ Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Call Mrs M Rudston on 0117 9426095 for further details. n Henleaze Townswoman’s Guild (Mornings) meet at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road on the third Thursday of every month from 10am to 12noon. Call Elaine Anderson on 0117 9075279 for further information. n Book Group @ Westbury Library - If you love reading come down and join in, meetings are every last Thursday of the month from 2.30pm to 4pm. For more information call Sue on 0117 9594365
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n Alicat Children and Theatre (411 years) at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 4pm. Tel: 07917 626388 n Embroidery Club at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 8pm. Tel: 0117 9501743 n Henleaze & District Flower Club meet on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. New members are always welcome. The second Thursdays are Flower demonstrations and the fourth are practise classes. n The Friendly Club meets every Thursday from 2-4pm (except August and Christmas) in the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. We are a lively group of Senior Citizens who meet to chat, play Scrabble and card games. Regular trips out and entertainments are arranged plus we have delicious tea and biscuits for only £1! Do come and make some new friends. Transport can be arranged. Contact Carita de Lancey 0117 9629409. Friday n Badminton (Ladies) at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 10am. Tel: 0117 9681759 Bridge at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 9.30am. Tel: 0117 9687140 n Country Market - Baked goods, garden produce and crafts. 10.30 - 11.30am at the Westbury On Trym Methodist Church Hall Tel : 0117 9687140 n Coffee and refreshments in the coffee bar at Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Road. 10am-12pm. Saturday n Dance Nights are held every first Saturday night at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, from October to August, 7.30pm. Sequence and Ballroom dancing. Light refreshment. Bar open. Tickets £3. Tel: 0117 9680872
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I thoroughly enjoyed this well written thriller. The story is told through three very different women, all with their own problems. The main character Rachel catches the same train every morning. On her daily commute she passes her ex marital home, where her ex-
husband Tom now lives with his new wife Anna and their baby girl, whilst Rachel lives in one room, loaned by a friend who is losing patience with her drinking problem and depression. Every day Rachel looks at her former home and one slightly further down where a couple who seem to lead the perfect life live. That is until one day the woman is reported missing by her husband. Rachel becomes obsessed by the news story and starts her own investigation, she knows something terrible happened one night when she was drunk. The characters are well
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This novel follows the lives of three brothers, just one year separating each, during the early years of the end of the last World War. Ackroyd describes in detail the freedom of the boys using the streets of London as their playground, even to building fires in an abandoned bomb shelf. They are content being together but as they mature, go their separate ways. Their father, a frustrated writer, works as a night-watchman. When Harry, the eldest, is ten their mother disappears. Her husband refuses to speak about it and after the initial surprise the two eldest get on with their lives. Sam, the youngest, is very affected and vulnerable to strange occurrences. Many events happen with no warning, shockingly so in some cases. There is murder, corruption in high places involving a Rachmanlike landlord intimidating his tenants, ghosts and a surprise for Sam when he finds out what happened to their mother. The brother’s lives are quite different, Harry becomes an ambitious Fleet Street reporter, Daniel, despising his working class background, a Cambridge academic. Sam mostly drifts, sometimes a half recognised figure to his brothers in the distance. Despite this separateness the people close to them become intertwined. Daniel unknowingly sums this up in a lecture on ‘Bleak House’ and the imagery
of a city as a prison; ‘If it is not a cell it is a labyrinth in which few people find their way. They are lost souls.’ The continuing use of coincidence was; ‘The condition of living in a city, diverse elements collide. Because, you see, everything is connected to everything else.’ In this book Ackroyd skilfully connects everyone to everyone else and ensures we can follow them sure footedly about the streets and boroughs of London. Also, as well as an interesting social commentary of the ‘60s, there are also a diverse range of characters, some almost Dickensian, that Ackroyd describes stylishly.
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Tell us about your company? Abbeyfield Bristol Society opened its first house in 1966, to provide companionship for lonely, isolated older people living alone.
We’re a not-for-profit charity, and we currently have four houses in Redland, Henleaze, Easter Compton and Hanham, offering supported housing. We merged with Abbeyfield Keynsham and Saltford Society last summer, which has given a wonderfully fresh new perspective to the organisation. We employ just over fifty people in various support roles, full-time and parttime, and we also have a very committed team of volunteers who give their time and enthusiasm very generously!
What service do you provide to the people of Henleaze and Westbury? We provide supported housing for older people. They live in their own self-contained flats (all with en-suite facilities) within our houses, and we have a fantastic team of staff who provide support and companionship. Our goal is to enable our residents to live as active and independent a life as possible, and to enhance the quality of their life in any way we can – we aim to make every day something to look forward to.
What is the best part of running your business and working in Henleaze and Westbury? It’s great for our residents in both the Westbury Road and
Redland Road houses to be able to walk to Henleaze to get their daily newspaper or to meet their friends for a coffee in one of the lovely cafes. They love the fact that they can get out and about easily, go into town or into Clifton Village on the bus, stroll on the Downs with their friends and families. Henleaze and Westbury both have a great sense of community, which our residents love. It’s such a friendly, welcoming area of Bristol, where people really seem to have time for each other.
What makes your service different from other companies? What we offer is unique – it’s a real alternative to going into ‘an old folks’ home’. Our residents enjoy independence and privacy, but have the comfort of support when they need it. We offer them three delicious meals a day and the security of staff on hand 24 hours a day, to help them if required. New friendships, new activities and new experiences are all on offer when someone moves into one of our houses, and it really does give residents a whole new lease of life. For someone who has been
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struggling to cope on their own, not eating properly, feeling lonely and anxious about the pressures of everyday life and maintaining a property etc, coming into an Abbeyfield house is the best decision they could possibly make.
What are your plans for the future of the business?: Following our merger with the Keynsham Society, we’re currently in the process of refurbishing our fifth house close to Keynsham High Street, which will offer a further 14 state-ofthe-art flats in a comfortable, modern environment, set in lovely gardens. We’re always consulting our residents about
how we can improve our services and enhance the physical environment in which they live, so we’re confident that we are meeting their needs, exceeding their expectations and doing all we can to provide future-proof accommodation and support for an increasingly discerning clientele. What makes Abbeyfield special is simply this: our residents’ well-being lies at the very heart of everything we do. Abbeyfield Bristol & Keynsham Society 29 Alma Vale Road Bristol BS8 2HL 0117 973 6997 www.abbeyfield-bristol.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/ abbeyfieldbristol https://twitter.com/AbbeyfieldBRI
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News Henleaze estate agents Boardwalk have pledged to plant 15 trees for every property they sell until the end of July. It is part of an initiative to raise awareness of green issues and to do more for the environment in and around Bristol. The Boardwalk Property Company has been founded by the directors of The Letting Game. “As a Pledge Member of Bristol Green Capital 2015 and a supporter of the Go Green Scheme, we will be looking at other green ways to help,” said Boardwalk Manager Nick Stopard. “We aim to go paper-free where possible, emailing details to buyers prior to viewings and bringing iPads along for our reference as opposed to heaps of scrap paper. “We are also looking at what else we can recycle include ‘For Sale’ and ‘Sold’ boards.” Pictured right: Boardwalk treeplanters - Manager Nick Stopard (right) and Jack Head.
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Sport Elmlea and Henleaze take top slots at Colston’s junior cross country
All five primary schools in the Henleaze & Westbury Voice circulation area competed in the increasingly popular Colston’s School Junior Cross Country Challenge last month. Elmlea Junior, Henleaze Junior, St Ursula’s E-ACT Primary, Westbury-on-Trym C of E Primary and Westbury Park Primary were among 18 schools taking part – the highest entry since the event was launched four years ago. There are four races on the day – Years 3/4 girls and boys over approximately 900 metres and Years 5/6 girls and boys over
approximately 1500 metres. In the team category Elmlea were the most successful school as winners of the girls and boys 1500 metres, runners-up in the girls 900 metres and third in the boys 900 metres. Henleaze were closest with team wins in the girls and boys 900 metres. Westbury-on-Trym were runners-up in the Boys 900 metres, and St Ursula’s third in the girls 1500 metres. Individual honours featured wins by Henleaze competitors in the boys 900 metres and girls 1500 metres, and a second in the girls 900 metres.
Westbury-on-Trym claimed an individual second in the boys 900 metres, and Elmlea an individual third in the girls 1500 metres. All visiting schools were hosted by Colston’s Year 11 students who took responsibility for each team’s warm-up routine and post-race refreshments. Colston’s Sixth Form runners acted as ‘hares’ to ensure that visiting competitors found their way around the courses in the extensive school grounds at Stapleton.
These Year 6 runners from Elmlea Junior School, Westbury-on-Trym, went out on a high at the Colston’s Junior Cross Country Challenge, helping to beat 17 other schools in Bristol and South Gloucestershire to the overall team prize. Pictured (left to right) are Ollie, Ben, Alexandra, Molly, Evelyn and Jasper who will leave Elmlea in the summer.
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Half marathon entries open ENTRIES for Bristol’s Half Marathon have opened to the public, and race organisers are expecting places to be in high demand. Now in its 27th year, the race, which takes place on September 13, attracts up to 15,000 runners a year, raising thousands of pounds for charity. The race is known for its fast, flat course around the city, and includes scenic spots such as the harbourside and Avon Gorge. Thousands of spectators line the 13-mile route, making it one of Bristol’s most popular sporting occasions. A mini warm-up aerobics session took place on March 4 to mark the official launch of the event. Hundreds of charities will be involved in the half marathon – including this year’s official charities, St Peter’s Hospice, Penny Brohn Cancer Care and Refugee Action – and they expect to raise more than £1m in 2015. Bristol Half Marathon race director Georgette Van Hoof said: “We are very excited about this year’s half marathon.. “We welcome runners of all abilities, from elites to novices, to come and enjoy the electric atmosphere. “Anyone new to running can take advantage of the training plans on the race website, sign up for our free training sessions and also go along to their local Saturday 5k Park Run event.”
Goals galore as super Sonics storm ahead SONICS have been enjoying the improved weather in Bristol in recent weeks. Thanks to our groundsman, the pitches at Golden Hill are looking fantastic and have been allowing our teams to play the sort of football that the children enjoy playing and adults enjoy watching. It is a lovely sight every Saturday morning seeing our youngest players enjoying training, with lots of touches on the ball, or 5-a-side matches against other local teams. The recently adopted format has been great for the kids’ development, allowing them all to feel more involved when they play matches. Our under 9s and 10s have enjoyed their recent Bristol
Saturday Youth League Trophy matches. Both year groups have seen the benefits of children being comfortable in possession and have scored lots of goals as a result of playing as a team. The under 11s have been involved in some fantastic matches against Mangotsfield United, Brislington Wanderers and St Nicks recently. They have played some genuinely entertaining football and are currently at the top of Hanham Minor League Division D! The under 12s have continued to play their brand of attractive football, finding recently that it doesn’t always result in the goals that other teams score with a more ‘direct’ style of play but it
is still more enjoyable to involve our midfield in the game. Our under 13s have finished their BSYL season but the under 14s still have a few games to go - they have enjoyed recent matches against Rockleaze and Westbury Park without getting the results that seem to be so important to some adults! Our boys show every week that they are a brilliant team that all trust each other. Our under 15s have developed a healthy rivalry with Henbury over the years and enjoyed their back to back matches recently. A couple of determined performances have resulted in 3-2 victories on both occasions – the lads have continued to
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