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Schools hailed as cycle champions Pupils at Henleaze Infant and Junior Schools have been chosen to promote cycling in Bristol.
Pages 2&3 250 squeeze into libraries meeting At least 250 people packed a meeting to voice views over the threat to Westbury Library.
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Ellie Barker, ITV West Country presenter, cut the tape to re-open the St Peter’s Hospice shop in Henleaze. St Peter’s Area Shop Manager Victoria Canavan (left) and shop manager Emma Darnley held the tape, and St Peter’s Head of Retail Paul Chivers was waiting to greet early customers.
St Peter’s shop re-opens A much-loved Henleaze charity shop has been reopened following an extensive refurbishment which has seen more space added and new departments created. The St Peter’s Hospice shop on Henleaze Road, which
first opened 16 years ago, will now stock more womenswear while new departments for designer items, accessories and childrenswear have been added. There is also a brand new upcycling area which stocks items donated to the hospice
shops and upcycled into new garments by the specialist style team. Henleaze shop manager Emma Darnley said: “The Henleaze St Peter’s Hospice shop is still one of the largest of the 47 Continued on Page 5
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Salute to last of the Dam Busters Johnny Johnson, 93, last survivor of the WW2 Dam Busters raid, won applause in Henleaze.
Pages 28&29 Nearly time to go to the polls Five candidates will contest the Bristol North West seat at the general election on May 7.
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News Young ambassadors set the Henleaze Infant and Junior Schools have been named Bristol’s first Cycling Champions in recognition of their commitment to cycle training. It means that pupils, parents and teachers will become ambassadors for cycling in Bristol. They have been chosen by Bristol City Council as part of the launch of the Bristol Cycle Strategy which aims to encourage more people to travel by bike. The Bristol Cycle Strategy is explained on the TravelWest and Better by Bike
websites. The Henleaze Schools will monitor cycling to school and take part in Bikeability Plus, an enhanced training programme designed to help people develop safer cycling habits. Cllr Mark Bradshaw, Bristol’s Assistant Mayor for Place, said: “We’ve seen a rapid growth in cycling over the past 10 years in Bristol and we need to keep up the momentum by inspiring a new generation to travel by bike, especially during our year as European Green Capital.” The Bristol Cycle Strategy sets
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News wheels in motion for the great Bristol cycling revolution out targets for cycling in the city including: 20% of commuter trips into the city centre by bike 20% of secondary school
children cycling to school 75% of all pupils in Bristol to have taken part in Level 2 Bikeability Plus training and increasing numbers of adults
taking up training year on year George Ferguson, Mayor of Bristol, said: “Let’s use 2015 to take inspiration from other European cities to build on our achievements to date to spark a real cycling revolution in Bristol. “We are already leading the way in the UK, particularly when it comes to commuting by bike, but we can do so much more.”
The Bristol Cycle Strategy will be monitored through partnership working with sustainable transport charity Sustrans. The city council is now looking for a secondary school Cycling Champion as well as other primary and secondary schools to take over the role in 2016.
YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT STOCKIST Bristol Cycling Champions at Henleaze Junior School encouraged by (left to right) Chrissie Decker (parent), Adam Barber (Headteacher), Cllr Brenda Massey (Assistant Mayor People which includes Education) and Cllr Mark Bradshaw (Assistant Mayor Place which includes Transport).
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Celebrations as St Peter’s shop re-opens From Page 1 charity shops the hospice has in Bristol, and the refurbishment has been great! “We’ve got a brand new colour scheme and the whole shop has been completely freshened up. We also created more space for additional stock including menswear and new lines so I’m so excited for our regular customers and new customers to come and see what we’ve got. “The support we receive from the local community is unbelievable and has been since we first opened, especially because of our proximity to the hospice in Brentry. We receive some fabulous donations and we generate vital funds every year to help support those with lifelimiting illnesses in the area. “With the extra stock and larger space we are looking for more volunteers to join our friendly team helping out with the tills, displays and sorting
Celebrating the re-opening of the St Peter’s shop in Henleaze (left to right) Paul Chivers (Head of Retail), Victoria Canavan (Area Shop Manager), Ellie Barker (ITV West Country presenter) and Emma Darnley (Shop Manager). items. Even if you can only spare a few hours a week we’d love to have you!” The new-look Henleaze shop was launched by ITV
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General Election candidates in Bristol North West had the NHS at the top of the agenda when they debated at a special hustings in the constituency. A lively crowd at the Greenway Centre in Southmead heard a wide range of views but with one common theme - all candidates backed a free health service at point of need. How that is achieved sparked some frank exchanges, with only the Greens and Trade Union and Socialist Collective candidates pledging removal of any private elements. Green candidate Justin Quinnell said: “We are completely against privatisation. We need to remove the profit motive.” Ann Lemon from TUSC said that unlike all the main parties they were committed to ending austerity and cuts. She said immigants were used as a scapegoat for the challenges in the NHS. Labour’s Darren Jones said the NHS needed to be at the core of a modern Britain and that clinical staff needed to be valued. For UKIP, Mike Frost said the biggest problem with the NHS was the changes which were brought in whenever a government changed and that it was too political Lib Dem candidate Claire Campion-Smith said the NHS should never be about the ability to pay but that it needed to be at the heart of politics. For the Conservatives, Charlotte Leslie said she would always fight for a free at point of need health service but said the biggest danger to that was the reluctance of some politicians to have a sensible debate. Audience members were able to have their say with some critical of the big pharmaceutical companies while another said people had become too used to having things for free. Others were critical of the Health and Social Care Act while a younger member of the audience urged panelists to ensure NHS workers were well treated by politicians.
Impact of shops How do the 47 St Peter’s charity shops impact on the Hospice itself and the work it does in the community? There is only one hospice serving Bristol – and it’s ours. So watch out for behind-the-scenes coverage in future issues of Henleaze & Westbury Voice. Apology: In last month’s issue of Henleaze & Westbury Voice, which was published after the dissolution of Parliament, we referred to one of the Parliamentary candidates as ‘MP’. This was an error for which we apologise.
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For Lee-Anne Masters and her seven-year-old son Soul there was a special poignancy to the reopening of the St Peter’s Hospice shop in Henleaze. In October Lee-Anne’s husband Richard died at St Peter’s of lymphoma, a cancer which attacks the immune system. Aged 35, he had been under the care of the hospice for a year. Until Richard fell ill Lee-Anne (33) had been a professional singer, performing in cabaret and at special events including weddings. “I gave it all up to look after Richard,” she told Voice. “I have already done voluntary work of various sorts for St Peter’s and joined others in raising money too.” Last year she took part in a sponsored 10-mile midnight walk around Bristol in aid of St Peter’s and intends to do the same again
on July 11th. Recently she was runnerup with dancing partner Steve Hawkings in the St Peter’s Hospice ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ competition at the University of Bristol Students’ Union in Clifton. Lee-Anne and Soul return regularly to St Peter’s for music therapy. She is multi-talented, and the evidence is at the Henleaze shop for all to see. As part of the refurbishment some stunning fashion shots of her form part of the new window display. And that’s where we photographed her and Soul on the day of the re-opening. So don’t walk by without looking at Lee-Anne’s pictures in the window display, and of course drop in to donate or buy something for the hospice which now means so much to her and her son.
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A meadow seeded by children from Badock’s Wood Primary School some years ago was one of the features of a Spring Wildflower Walk organised by the Friends of Badock’s Wood (FOBW). The 35 adults and children taking part saw cowslips in full flower in the meadow near the northern gateway to then wood. The walk was led by Tony Smith (Bristol Naturalists’ Society) and Tony West (FOBW) who introduced visitors to woodland flowers such as wild garlic, wood anemone and bluebells. Tony Smith talked about the way dandelions pollinate, resulting in over 400 different varieties in the UK.
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Children are to thank for lovely wildflower meadow Tony West explained how the group had planted 2000 native bluebells and are managing the wood to reduce the number of ‘garden’ bluebells. The next guided walk will be Monday May 25th May when Tony Smith will be leading a Bugs and Butterflies Walk at 2.00 pm – meet near the northern gateway on Doncaster Road, Southmead. This will be part of the Bristol Walking Festival. Following last month’s unveiling by the Lord Mayor of the first carved bench in Badock’s Wood, more woodland sculptures will be being carved by Andy O’Neill during May. FOBW) has a programme of events throughout 2015 as part of its Green Hidden Treasures Project which has received funding from the Bristol European Green Capital Small Grants Fund.
These cowslips in full flower are among the wildflowers seeded by children from Badock’s Wood Primary School. Henleaze walkers can enter the wood via the Lakewood Road entrance. Westbury residents can walk up Dark Lane or in by the David Lloyd Centre and walk across the top of the site to the
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A GROUP of teenagers from Henbury School have returned from a memorable trip to Iceland. The 14 GCSE geography students spent a year fundraising and preparing for the four-day visit, in which they saw boiling mud pools, hot springs, geysers and waterfalls, went to an ice cream factory, swam in a thermal outdoor pool – and had a couple of great snowball fights. The group also stopped at the base of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano and met one of the people who were directly affected by the eruption in 2010. Teacher Celia Murray said: “It was an unforgettable experience enjoyed by everyone, with snow, the swimming pool and the glacier walk being particular highlights. All of the students said did not want to come home at the end, feeling at home in Iceland and in awe of its spectacular scenery. Each and everyone of them were a credit to the school.”
Everyone at Golden Hill Sonics is really pleased for our under 18s – they have won the Bristol Central League in their first ever season! Most of the squad are under 17 and have been playing together since they were under 7s, training in Canford Park. It is a great achievement and thanks go to Laurie Hines and David Webb for all their efforts coaching the boys. Some year groups have away games left but the last home match of the season 2014/2015 has been played. Golden Hill Sonics is part of Golden Hill Sports, as is Bristol YMCA Cricket Club and it is now time for the cricketers to enjoy Golden Hill Sports ground until September. This has been our best ever season with eleven year groups for the first time – every year group has developed and had a lot of fun, from the under 7s through to our under 18s. We have enjoyed our trips to
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Education City School celebrates 425 Years On Friday 27 March the boys of Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital celebrated 425 years since it was founded by John Carr, at our annual Charter Day service at Bristol Cathedral. The service was attended by The Lord Mayor and dignitaries of the City. Headmaster, Mr Stephen Holliday, said: “Charter Day, the celebration of merchant John Carr’s founding of the City School in 1590, was a time to reflect on the visionary work of one of our great city philanthropists. The occasion is always a highlight of the year and it is great to celebrate this special occasion with so many Old Boys and friends of the school.” Mr David Bateson, retiring Deputy Headmaster and historian, said: “This Charter Day service again brought back many memories and we marked the significant occasion by inviting some of our Old Elizabethans. On display was the 1590 Charter, a wonderful illuminated
manuscript featuring the original Bluecoat boys and signed by Elizabeth I, our original patron (currently it is Elizabeth II).” QEH today may seem a far cry from the school for 18 orphans and destitute boys set up by philanthropic soap merchant John Carr over 400 years ago. The school now educates over 670 boys (including the Junior School) and has more wishing to join its ranks than ever before (demand was so strong in September that an extra class had to be created for Year 7).
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Despite such dramatic changes over the centuries, the school still holds to its ‘hospice’ roots in providing places for bright boys in financial need through the continued endowments set up by its founder and other benefactors, including those after whom the three other school Houses are named: (William) Bird, (Samuel) Hartnell, (Lady Mary) Ramsay. The vision of John Carr and the school motto: ‘Whilst we have time, Let us do good’ is still adhered to strongly.
SCHOOLGIRL Millie Dawson, 12, has won a national competition to design a fence for the Badminton Horse Trials cross-country course. The year seven Redland High School pupil will now see her fence being jumped by leading riders at the international. The children’s design contest was organised by Sense, the charity chosen to be supported this year at Badminton. During the event, the organisation will be able to promote its work and raise much needed funds. Sense supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind – having both sight and hearing difficulties.
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Education Labour vow on Bristol Free School Darren Jones, Labour’s Parliamentary candidate for Bristol North West, has confirmed that the Bristol Free School, which serves families in Henleaze and Westbury, will remain open if his party wins the General Election. While a Labour Government will not sanction any new free schools, it will continue to fund existing ones. "We are committed to ensuring that educational standards trump structures in
our schools,” Darren commented. “This is why we will ban unqualified teachers, protect the schools budget from cuts, cap class sizes and introduce regional standards commissioners to keep track of pupil attainment and progress. "Under the current Government we have seen the introduction of teachers teaching our children with no formal teaching qualifications while qualified teachers suffer from increasing workload and pressure, forcing many good quality teachers to leave the profession." As part of his Bristol Jobs Plan, Darren has launched the Bristol Schools Business Forum which brings pupils into contact with local employers to help young people understand what job opportunities exist locally and how their studies relate to future employability. "Many young people in Bristol don't know what types of jobs
exist here and so find it hard to picture what it is they're working towards and what they need to do to take advantage of those opportunities,” he said. Darren is a former pupil of Oasis Academy Brightstowe in Shirehampton (formally Portway
School) and if elected will be the first MP for Bristol North West to have been born and raised here. Today, he practises law as a technology solicitor at the Bristol office of a national law firm and has a special interest in renewable energy technologies.
Decision due on St Ursula’s plans Plans by St Ursula’s E-ACT Academy in Westbury-on-Trym for new primary school buildings with provision for 630 places were due to come before city planners on Wednesday (April 29th). The new buildings would be constructed behind the existing listed building in Brecon Road. The planning application includes a new access off Brecon Road and construction of a 34-place car park with associated access, courtyards, landscaping, fencing and recreational facilities. The decision should be known this month, and if permission is granted the redeveloped primary school at St Ursula’s is scheduled to open in September 2016.
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News The passion behind Westbury’s fight to keep its library Nowhere in Bristol is there such passion and determination to keep a library open. The city council called a consultation meeting at the Coombe Dingle sports complex on April 15th to enable local people to give their views on the plan to shut Westbury-on-Trym Library. It is one of seven scheduled for closure, depriving 4,000 regular users of a service which is so highly valued by users of all ages. It could not have been more different at Coombe Dingle. As library supporters started arriving it became painfully clear that Westbury is in a different league. At least 250 squeezed into the upstairs meeting room in the pavilion, and for the great majority it meant 90 minutes or more of standing in hot, cramped conditions. People were stuck on the stairs because doorways were blocked, and there was overspill into an adjoining room where people found themselves largely trapped - struggling to see and hear what was happening. At the community meeting held three weeks earlier in the Methodist Church Hall in Westbury there had been a turnout of about 100, and concern was expressed at the age profile. Where were the young people with families? Had it been an inconvenient time for them? Did the library matter that much to them? For the Head of Libraries Kate Murray who faced a stream of incisive and passionately argued views, any doubts or
misunderstandings about the age profile of our library users would have been settled for good. Young families were strongly represented, and many brought their children – some in their pyjamas. “This was the 14th library consultation meeting we have held so far and the best attended,” Kate told Voice afterwards. “Every view expressed here tonight has been noted and what we will do on May 1st is to publish a summary of views received during the entire consultation process.” Councillor Geoff Gollop (Westbury-on-Trym) is unrelenting in his criticism of the Mayor’s plan to reduce the city’s library network of 28 sites. In thanking the audience for the turnout he said: “The truth is that unless a positive argument is put forward with alternatives, our library will close.” He warned against any complacency, explaining that the city council would almost certainly go ahead with closure plans “unless we fight very very hard.” He repeated his warning about Mayor Ferguson’s recent message on library closures. “All he has done is to delay closures. It means that we could lose our library in a year’s time in April 2016 rather than this coming autumn, and don’t be in any doubt - that remains the intention.” David Mayer, Chair of Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Westbury-on-Trym Neighbourhood Partnership, emphasised that the
Head of Libraries Kate Murray (left) pictured immediately after the consultation meeting at Coombe Dingle with Bristol City Council colleagues Julian Rush (Library Branches Manager) and Gemma Dando. neighbourhood partnership was “vehemently opposed to any closure” of Westbury library. Councillor Peter Abraham (Stoke Bishop) sad that Westbury library was also the local library for Stoke Bishop, and that opposition to the closure was as strong in his ward as in Westbury. “Be assured that your city councillors want to keep our libraries and won’t be fobbed off,” he said. “For the city council, closure is the easy option. We want to keep Westbury Library. We want a library facility. We pay for it in our Council Tax.” Later Councillor Gollop told Voice: “All 27 community libraries in Bristol have been classified. Group 1 are libraries
already delivering to a high service standard, Group 2 are libraries needing development. Libraries outside of Group 1 and 2 (which include Westbury) are recommended for closure. “Westbury library seems to fit well into Group 1 or 2 as it has over 4,000 active borrowers and, outside of the Central Library, is third in the table for items borrowed.” With the consultation ending on 30 June he is most anxious that people tell the Council their views. “The fundamental message to get across is that Westbury library should be ‘moved’ to Group 1 or 2,” he added. “Make sure you include your personal experience because nothing can beat your stories.”
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News Westbury’s summer forecast – mainly orange, yellow and pink Here’s our exclusive medium and long range forecast for Westbury-on-Trym. The summer and autumn will be mainly orange, yellow and pink with outbreaks of purple and silver mixed in with spells of white and lime green. We couldn’t have a more reliable source than Arthur Brice, the man who has covered our village with colour for well over three decades and has enabled Westbury to win Bristol in Bloom’s ‘Best Shopping Area’ award for the last 11 years. Following his win of the Lord Mayor’s Medal (reported last month) he has been reflecting - in a Voice interview - on a lifetime of growing for his own pleasure and that of thousandsof others. Arthur (77) is actually from Devon, the small hamlet of Morebath on the Edge
of Exmoor. From Bampton Secondary Modern School he gained one of two scholarships then awarded to Devon schoolboys for places at Dartington Horticultural College. He was 16 when he went to Dartington in 1954. Studies were interrupted in 1956 when he was called up for his two years’ national service with the Royal Army Medical Corps, returning to college in 1958 as Head of Students. Arthur gained his RHS Certificates and Dartington Diploma with Honours. He immediately gained his first job with Portsmouth Parks department where he rose swiftly to foreman and combined work with teaching gardening evening classes. 1967 was a big year - he married June and joined Hampshire County Council as
Senior District Foreman. Four years later he was appointed Area Manager with ‘The City and County of Bristol’, combining staff supervision with his role of parks emergency officer. Arthur, June and their son Kevin lived at 30 Great Brockeridge in Westbury where he won four Best Large Garden Awards in Bristol in Bloom competitions.
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He joined Westbury-on-Trym Society as horticultural adviser in 1976, and in 1979 teamed up with the Society’s former Chairman Roger Smith to create eight tubs of flowers around the war memorial. Amazingly they are all still in use plus hanging baskets and displays all around Westbury thanks to the generous public contributions to the Westbury Society’s annual Flower Fund.
Arthur pictured with Jane Voke, founder of Henleaze Garden Club, and Esme James of Sea Mills Garden Club in Jane’s own greenhouse. All three are previous winners of this shield for the best exhibit in fruit and vegetable classes at the annual Westbury-on-Trym Village Show.
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And equally amazingly, Arthur is as involved as ever. His retirement from Bristol City Council in 1989 created more time for voluntary work in our community and elsewhere in Bristol. “I hope to continue helping to make Westbury the best floral shopping centre in Bristol,” he said, “but I also like to devote time to passing knowledge on to future generations. “I now teach gardening to the children at St John’s School in Clifton, and absolutely love it.” Arthur’s wife died in 2001, and he subsequently left Great Brockeridge to live in Redland with his son Kevin, daughter-in-law and two teenage grandchildren. “It’s wonderful living with my family, but my heart’s still in Westbury where I have so many friends,” he added. These include the volunteers who look after Westbury’s flowers throughout the summer, and help raise the £6,000 needed every year to buy and
maintain the stock. Arthur has judged at the Westbury Flower Show for 15 years and many other shows. He has also lectured at a number of gardening clubs. And for good measure he shares his knowledge every month with readers of the Holy Trinity Parish Magazine in his column ‘You are nearer to God in the garden’. A conversation with Arthur spans so much more than space permits. At the end of the interview he was straight out from the coffee shop to those veteran flower pots to do a spot of dead-heading to our spring flowers. Under Arthur’s expert guidance, Westbury’s floral abundance continues to be in safe hands, and our lives are wonderfully illuminated as a result. Please don’t take them for granted. Pause and enjoy our displays, and think of the man who made it all possible.
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Local people are invited to Westbury Village Hall on May 11th to find out about what services are on offer for the elderly. Hosted by Bluebird Care, the three-hour event (1pm-4pm) will feature stalls and displays from a range of organisations who support older people. Tim Rowland-Jones, Managing Director of Bluebird Care (Bristol West), said: “Our free event will give older people a chance to meet others in similar situations and make new friends. “Also they will be able to discover the array of organisations we have in our area who are there to help.” Entertainment will be provided by professional pianist Jacquelyn Bevan with a performance by the Westbury Singers. For more information, contact Bluebird Care (Bristol West) on 0117 950 5855 or email bristolwest@bluebirdcare.co.uk
On average nearly three quarters of people who sign up for membership of gymnasiums don’t use them, and are left counting the cost. But there’s one in the heart of Westbury-on-Trym where clients simply pay for what they get, and possibly for what they don’t get. As the sign outside Westbury Trym and Tone says, they don’t get men, or mirrors, or contracts or appointments - a regime that owner Joline Dunn has successfully developed in the seven years since she founded the business. The gym occupies a space above the Cooperative in Canford Lane and is reached via a small doorway next to the supermarket. For our intrepid male reporter, the ‘No Men’ sign generated some nerves. He needn’t have worried because at the top of the stairs Joline was waiting with a welcoming cup of coffee.
She comes from Minnesota in the mid-west of the United States and has lived in the UK for 11 years. “The most important part of this business is making people feel welcome and comfortable,” she said. “I know that there are many ladies who simply feel more relaxed, more able to wear what they like and more able to enjoy their workout in the environment we have created. “It works for them and we have clients of all ages – about 150 in all and rising. The youngest is 18 and the oldest 86. “Obviously the majority are local but we do have ladies who come from other parts of Bristol and the surrounds.” The sessions at Trym and Tone are structured. Clients do a circuit of 10 resistance pieces of equipment and ‘change stations’ every 30 or 40 seconds. “Where they start simply depends on when they come
Joline Dunn, founder of Westbury Trym and Tone in. They just arrive and join the circuit at any stage,” Joline explained. This deceptively simple
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News format has a great deal more point to it than pitching up at a gym and working in your comfort zone. “On a six-weekly timetable we measure weight, blood pressure, resting pulse and various body measurements. “The most significant changes usually occur in the first 6 to 12 weeks when we can see fat loss and muscle gain. “We can have 20 clients working out at a time, and almost always they are able to come in when it suits them and get going straight away. Queues are very rare indeed, and the ladies know they can talk to staff easily. The whole mood is very relaxed.” A birthday party is planned for May 31st, celebrating the gym’s seventh birthday. To half the population of Westbury, Trym and Tone will continue to be a well kept secret. To the other half, it offers a degree of freedom, both financially and socially, which the big names in the gym world simply can’t match.
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Tiny Talk launches in Bristol! Michelle Hill from TinyTalk is very excited to launch Tiny Talk baby sign classes in Bristol. Weekly classes are being held in Chipping Sodbury and Westbury on Trym. Tiny Talk offers the opportunity to practice the use of basic British Sign Language with babies to promote early communication between parent and child. The classes incorporate singing, signing and sensory activities together with social time for parents and babies, making it a great all round activity. To find out more about her classes visit www.tinytalk.co.uk/ michelleh Amy Binley taking off at Westbury Trym and Tone with her mum Amanda keeping a close eye.
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Westbury Park gears up for Festival Westbury Park is gearing up for its Community Festival in June which will start with the now established Art Trail. Now in its third year, the Art Trail on June 19th will showcase local talent including over 40 artists and makers showing a great variety of work. Organisers say it’s easily walkable and sociable, offering the chance to meet the artists. There will be something for children too, with Heart Space putting on a special festival workshop. There’s plenty that’s new at the Community Festival this year including the ‘Out There Concert’ on Jun 27th and the first Poetry Cafe on July 1st. Held at the Caffe Arabica in North View, the Poetry Cafe offers the chance to meet local poets. Another new event ‘Our lives in 20 objects’ on July 2 will provide a chance to get to know more about Westbury Park people and what matters to them. Jeff Bishop’s urban history trails are always well attended, but this year he is taking visitors further afield. If history and architecture is of interest, join him on June 27th. Four days later Kathryn Atkins of Durdham Down Bookshop will be talking about sequels to well-loved classics. Old favourites will include Quiz Night on June 26th, Open Hardens on June 28th and a barbecue lunch at the Cambridge Arms on July 4th. Local film maker Gordon Young will be back with a lively selection of films about Bristol on June 24th.
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News The latest mixed art exhibition from the flourishing ‘Reflections’ group of local artists opens on May 16th at The Bristol Guild in Park Street, Bristol. Now well established with six successful shows at the Guild, they will be showing an eclectic mix of artworks including paintings, prints, ceramics, glass, enamels and textiles. Christine Howes of Westbury Park is a relief printmaker and teacher whose work is inspired by wildlife and the environment. Jo Hyam of Clifton makes intricate machine-stitched pictures and 3-D vessels as well as vibrant watercolour or acrylic paintings. Her inspiration comes from colour itself, nature and world cultures. Denise Lonsdale of Henleaze divides her time between sculpture and enamelling. Currently her sculpture is inspired by giants of the animal kingdom, though at the other end of the scale she creates brilliantly coloured enamel jewellery. Simon Melican, also of
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Guild exhibition features our local artists Henleaze, throws pots on the wheel using clays with unusual ingredients and a variety of glazes to produce striking vases, bowls and vessels. Huw Richards-Evans of Bishopston, who has joined the group this year, is a painter who draws on the legacy of a childhood spent roaming the landscape of the Pembrokeshire coast. Julia Rowe of Westbury-onTrym loves to experiment with
unusual applications of fused glass to create wall hangings, mirrors and freestanding pieces with abstract designs. Jenny Urquhart paints places which she loves using a variety of mediums to create pictures that capture the appeal of southwest coastal resorts as well as favourite views in and around Bristol. Julia Rowe, one of the founder members of ‘Reflections’ welcomes Huw Richards-Evans
to the group. “We are delighted that Huw has been able to join us between his other commitments and add yet another new dimension to this year’s exhibition,” she said. “He is a highly acclaimed artist whose paintings are collected internationally.” The Reflections Exhibition runs at the Bristol Guild from May 16th-June 6th (10am-5pm Mon-Sat).
Three of the exhibits to be shown at the ‘Reflections’ mixed art exhibition at the Guild. They are by (left to right) Christine Howes of Westbury Park, Simon Melican of Henleaze and Julia Rowe of Westbury-on-Trym.
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News Henleaze salutes hero ‘Johnny’ the Last of the Dam Busters St Peter’s Henleaze Church Hall was packed with people wanting to hear first hand from the last surviving British participant in the famous Dam Busters raid. At the age of 93, “Johnny” Johnson impressively stood straight-backed for 45 minutes to give a spellbinding talk about 617 Squadron and the daring action which changed the course of the Second World War. When he finally sat down, the entire audience rose to their feet for an emotional and prolongued standing ovation. Many then patiently queued to meet the great man who was happy to sign copies of his book ‘The Last British Dambuster’. Squadron Leader George “Johnny” Johnson DFM has lived in Westbury-on-Trym for three years. He continues to be in great demand for his talks, which
At 93, “Johnny” Johnson stood throughout his talk and questions. As he finally sat down, the audience rose as one to give him a standing ovation usually raise money for RAF charities, but on this occasion he generously agreed for all of the proceeds to be in aid of the St Peter’s Church organ appeal. He described the technical
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16th-17th 1943. “At no time were we told what the target was going to be until the day before the trip,” he said. “We were completely in the dark, but because of the
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bouncing bomb and the training we had done we couldn’t help speculating that we might be attacking German battleships.” He was typically matterof-fact about the technical brilliance and bravery involved in destroying the Mohne and Eder dams and damaging the Sorpe. But the losses inflicted upon the squadron that night were told with passion and feeling. “Nineteen aircraft took off from Scampton that night, three turned back and of the remaining 16 only eight returned and 53 crew were killed. That was devastating for one squadron and one night’s operation.” Squadron Leader Johnson described his other lasting
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cause significantly. His visit was arranged by church member Peter Watts – himself a former commercial airline pilot. “We are very grateful to “Johnny”, he said, “and we hope that the success of this event will provide the impetus to raise the additional funds needed to complete the vital repairs
required to our organ.” Church Treasurer David Fenna added: “We have faced a £12,500 bill for emergency repairs to the church organ, and “Johnny” Johnson’s appearance today has generated ticket sales worth over £1,000. It feels such a privilege to have this great man living in our community.”
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can also be corrected, along with weak legs, knee problems and flat feet. Standing Forward Bend works to calm the brain and rest the heart. Practice it to help with memory loss, insomnia, nervous debility, breathlessness and palpitations. This pose also helps with acidity, anemia, asthma, constipation, diabetes, umbilical hernia indigestion, kidney problems menstrual disorders, nasal catarrh, and (after medical treatment and rest) pleurisy and pneumonia. 1. Stand in TADASANA (Mountain Pose). Place your hands on your hips. 2. Draw your knees and thighs up and holding your legs firm, exhale and bend forward from the hips. 3. Reach down and place your hands on the floor beside your feet and look up. Take one or two breaths.
4. With an exhalation, extend your trunk down completely and allow your head to release toward the floor. To release further forward, lift your inner thighs up into the pelvis and lift your sit bones. Allow your breath to become quiet and even. Hold for 20-30 seconds. practice note: If your hands do not yet reach the floor, either fold your arms and hold your elbows or place your hands on blocks. Those with slipped discs should not practice the final pose where the head down. See alternative pose done with the head to a chair. Drawings and posture text reproduced by kind permission of Bobby Clennell, a senior Iyengar teacher in New York.
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ELECTION 2015 Who to vote for in this year’s General Election is the question on many people’s lips. As residents prepare to go to the polls on May 7, Henleaze & Westbury Voice has asked each of the candidates for Bristol North West to tell us in their own words why they are standing and what they hope to achieve if elected as our MP. Contesting the seat, which covers Avonmouth, Henbury, Henleaze, Horfield, Kingsweston, Lockleaze, Southmead, Stoke Bishop and Westbury-on-Trym, are Charlotte Leslie (Conservative), Darren Jones (Labour), Clare Campion-Smith (Lib Dem), Justin Quinnell (Green Party) and Michael Frost (UKIP).
Charlotte has lived in Bristol since she was two. As a teenager, she swam competitively, representing Bristol nationally, then studied Classics at Oxford University. She worked as a surf lifeguard in Cornwall, then in television (BBC), then at think-tank ‘Policy Exchange’ where she coauthored the original ‘pupil premium’ policy. Charlotte was elected MP for Bristol North West in 2010 and in 2013 was named as Backbencher of the Year for her work on patient safety in the NHS. She says: “Politics should be about getting good stuff done, locally and nationally. My motto? “Be the change you want to see.” “Locally, I helped get Henbury Station re-opening – but I want it part of a Loop Line before the ‘Filton Keynes’ development. “Bristol schools are on the rise and I helped start up the Bristol Free School. “We got Shire’s Lamplighters Pub re-opened, and I want to bring back a Shire-Pill Ferry. I got air-monitoring for Avonmouth, but I’m working for more improvements for the area. “Nationally, I have played a big part in changing the law for pubs: scrapping the beer duty escalator, and protections for community pubs. “I believe in ‘power to the people’. So I helped instigate teachers setting up their own ‘Royal College of Teaching’ to kick politics out of the classroom. “Finally, as a Bristol surgeon’s daughter, my passion is the NHS. I will never stop working to keep it always free at point of need, safe for patients and safe from those who put it at risk through party political game playing.”
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I’m Michael Frost. I am married to Claire and we live in Stoke Bishop. I am a self employed national agent for a home improvement business. Being a member of Europe has always rankled with me with unelected bureaucrats controlling our destiny, making our laws, dictating to us about immigration and enforcing primacy over British law. I joined UKIP because it is a party that does not judge by class, privilege or social standing. Our choice is to make our own democratic decisions on how we live, by the people we elect. We are neither left or right. Just plain common sense. So is it left, right, or common sense to Have the right to deport those who want to harm and kill us. Have the right to make our own laws for our own people. Have the right to contol our own borders, so we can decide who can enter our country. Stop squandering billions in foreign aid when so much is needed at home. Stop spiteful legislation like the bedroom tax. Protect our jobs market. Promote British culture and prosecute cruel, barbaric procedures from other cultures. Ensure that British law always has primacy and is never compromised or watered down to facilitate foreign cultures. This is what I believe, and this is what I will fight for.
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I am standing for Parliament as a Liberal Democrat to promote our strong record of achievement both locally and nationally. Bristol North West has many strong communities, buzzing with ideas about their future. Henleaze and Westbury are such communities. There are also communities that feel cut off from the opportunities that a successful Bristol can offer. My vision includes sensitive economic development, high quality public transport (bus and rail), good education from 0 to 19, relevant skills that lead to local jobs and life-long learning opportunities, an excellent health service with physical and mental health being treated equally, more renewable energy generation so we can reach a zero carbon Britain in 2050, more housing and better insulated houses. The list goes on because Liberal Democrats have many detailed policies, created and agreed by party members, to build a fair, free and open society. Many voters are already wearied of the election and the battle of the competing soundbite and conflicting statistic. But the past record of a party is an important factor in assessing the future vision. In this Parliament we have made important changes to the taxation system shifting it in favour of the lowest paid and making the wealthy pay more, we have invested in education targeting the resources on children from poorer families to give them a better start in life. We have a clear credible plan to give the NHS the extra funding it needs and we remain committed to protecting civil liberties, especially in a digital age. This country needs a practical, liberal voice at its heart.
I’m running in this election because Bristol North West is my home. If I’m elected as the local MP I’ll be the first to have been born and raised here. Growing up in a council estate in Lawrence Weston in the 1980s showed me the hard side of inequality in this country. It showed me why education, good quality housing, our NHS and the dignity that comes with getting decent pay for a decent day’s work matters. It also showed me how important family and community is to the wellbeing of our city - one in which we celebrate diversity and our common endeavour to do well and get on in life. Working as a technology solicitor in renewable energies and advising start up businesses in Bristol has also taught me the importance of business and wealth creation; and why efficient public services that keep our work force educated and healthy are an integral part of a well functioning economy. Politics has the potential to change Britain for the better, and to prepare us for the opportunities of the future. I believe that being an MP has to be more than just petitions and photo opportunities and has to be about fighting for the things that really matter. You have the luxury of having a vote that really matters. Living in a marginal where the choice at this election is a Tory or Labour MP means that your vote counts. I hope that you’ll vote and vote Labour on Thursday 7th May. Photo courtesy of Jon Craig
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News ‘Can I go anywhere now daddy?’ They came in their thousands from all points of the compass to find out what it was like to cycle around the Downs with no traffic to worry about. The first Cycle Sunday was an outstanding success with the 3km stretch from Ivywell Road to Ladies Mile closed to vehicles from 7am-12. Between 8 and 11am well over 2,000 cyclists of all ages were recorded entering the traffic-free zone. Vicki Cracknell of Henleaze, one of the organising team, was delighted with the support given to the event. “It was a family event in every respect,” she said. “There was virtually a 50/50 split between children and adults taking part. “The children were thoroughly enjoying their newfound freedom on the road, and of course in such a beautiful environment. Parents were clearly happy and relaxed - for once they could let the little ones cycle on ahead in complete safety.” One small boy said it all as went through the barrier: “Can I go anywhere now daddy” he shouted at the top of his voice. Under the provisions of the Clifton and Durdham Downs Act 1861 the Downs are administered by a Downs Committee appointed in equal numbers by the City Council and the Merchant Venturers. It has taken months of campaigning by north Bristol families to persuade the Downs Committee that the idea was worth trying.
The Lord Mayor of Bristol, Councillor Alastair Watson, and the Master of the Society of Merchant Venturers, Chris Curling, both took part in Cycle Sunday. Picture courtesy Chrissie Decker. It was celebrated by the committee’s two most senior members. The Lord Mayor of Bristol, Councillor Alastair Watson, and the Master of the Society of Merchant Venturers, Chris Curling, both took to the saddle. “One of the lasting impressions was the silence in the traffic free zone,” Vicki continued. It makes you realise how attuned we are to traffic noise, and to be free of that in such a beautiful area of Bristol was perfect. “We are reporting back straight away to the Downs Committee and proposing that there should be two more similar events this year – the first in June. ”In the longer term our vision
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Westbury Trym and Tone is now celebrating its 7th anniversary. And our success is probably attributed to habit and just the right amount of challenge. It’s the habit of the lovely ladies who attend and the right amount of challenge they put their bodies through that give them great results in well-being, changes in body composition and kept us being able to pay the bills. The dedication of the staff to open the door has members never questioning whether we’ll be open and there to help. The challenge of the recession that has me not only reasserting my commitment to provide an atmosphere of welcoming support for all women but improved my management skills. It can be all too easy for us to think our efforts don’t have any impact when we don’t see the results we expect. However, if we were to stop making an effort we would see that our habits had maintained our previous state. We’re very grateful to all the ladies who have played a part in our success. Come celebrate with us on May 31st from 2 to 6 when we’ll be having bubbly and nibbles with some fashion fun and advice. During the event, the police were on hand to offer help and advice on marking and registering bikes
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as being overweight, drinking excessive amounts of alcohol and smoking. Surgery for snoring is usually regarded as a last resort, it causes unpleasant side effects or complications and has a limited effect that doesn’t last longer than one or two years. There are many anti-snoring devices, such as mouth guards or nasal strips that may help prevent snoring but these are often very bulky, uncomfortable and unsightly.
May, 2015 One device that has had huge success amongst our patients is the Somnowell Device. It is designed to gently hold the lower jaw and tongue in the “recovery position” whilst you sleep thereby keeping your airway open. It is an appliance that is made from cast chrome cobalt alloy, second only to gold for long-term use in the mouth, making it extremely comfortable ,small and discreet. Whilst it is not one of the cheaper options, it is a truly effective lifetime solution, with no recurring costs and is also recommended for teeth clenching, grinding and TMJ. Beau Monde Dental Care is a registered Somnowell provider and would be happy to see you for a free consultation or alternatively visit www. somnowell.com for more information.
Tim gives talk on Bristol thought he knew well. His well researched book provides a fascinating and frequently humorous commentary on Bristol’s rich architectural heritage and maritime history, which is full of detail and photographic
illustration. There are walks to suit all ages and abilities, with plenty of featured pubs, cafes and restaurants for rest and refreshment. Priced at just £10.00, this is a must for all those who love walking and exploring their
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1b What symbol can you see carved on the left hand pillar of the door? ..................................................... ..................................................... ............................................ Retrace your steps back to Henleaze Road 2 What might make you jump at the junction? .................................................. .................................................. ............ Continue walking – look through the entrance to Studland Court 3 Which school did the pupils who helped create the garden come from? ..................................................... ..................................................... Look around you as you pass the rest of Studland Court 4 On what is H5? ..................................................... ............................................... Keep walking...
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the ground you are passing? ..................................................... ..................................................... Turn left into Lake Road
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9b How many black on the green one? 9c How many white on the red one? ..................................................... ..................................................... Pass the zip wire and leave the park through the top exit (you are now in a lane – please take care). Turn left into Eastfield Road to the controlled crossing, cross and begin to walk back towards the mini roundabout – BUT WAIT 10
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Return to the mini roundabout. Taking great care and using the island, cross back to Henleaze Road. You are now on the pavement on the opposite side to the park. Continue walking past the low wall 12a When did the Blind School open? 12b What are the dates of the Bristol Royal Blind Asylum or School of Industry for the Blind? ..................................................... ..................................................... Follow the pavement 13 Which house number is exactly opposite the front door of the Eastfield Inn? ..................................................... ..................................................... Go to the junction with Henleaze Park Drive 14 Where could you get your eco uniform? ..................................................... ..................................................... Continue walking until ... 15 What could you exchange at No 178? .....................................................
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..................................................... 16 What dry humour has you in stitches at No 168? ..................................................... ..................................................... Continue to the Thatched Lodge 17 When did the lodge receive its Civic Society Award? ..................................................... ..................................................... At The Drive turn left to St Peter’s Church. As you walk up The Drive... 18 Where could you find sails in the garden? ..................................................... .................................................... In the churchyard... 19a When was the church built? 19b Where is there clever water? ..................................................... ..................................................... 20 Who is “much loved, much missed”? ..................................................... .....................................................
Congratulations – you have now completed the second Voice Quizwalk and the first based on Henleaze. This is part of a series of five Quizwalks covering Westbury-on-Trym, Henleaze and Westbury Park. You will find the answers on our website, but don’t spoil it for yourselves!
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News Westbury choristers join City of Bristol performance
The shape of things to come Look out for news of these two developments in Westbury-onTrym – we trust all will be revealed in our next issue
Choristers from Westbury-on-Trym Parish Church will join the City of Bristol Choir, the Exultate Singers and the Bristol Youth Choir for a summer gala concert at the Colston Hall in Bristol on June 20th (7.30pm). John Rutter, one of the world’s leading composers and patron of the City of Bristol Choir, will conduct The Bristol Ensemble and choir in a performance of his own work ‘Mass of the Children’. The evening’s programme also includes Jonathan Dove’s ‘There was a child’ and Handel’s ‘Zadok the Priest’. The concert takes place during the Sounds Inspiring children’s music festival and is given in aid of Wallace and Gromit’s Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children’s Hospital.
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Strictly speaking, it’s all for the pupils of Westbury Park
Taking a bow – judges and competitors putting on the style before the show ‘Strictly’, generously helps with ‘Strictly’-related charities and formed part of the Westbury Park team. Apart from providing the capacity audience with a wonderful evening’s entertainment, Westbury Park’s own ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ was set to make a substantial contribution to the school play area funding. A special version of the show for pupils was being staged at their school on Sunday (April 26th), and more revenue will be
earned through sale of DVDs of the big night at Badminton. Mandy Webb, Chair of Westbury Park School Association, told Voice: “There is a wonderful sense of community at Westbury Park School and amazing support for fundraising events. “Heartfelt thanks go to everyone who dedicated so much time to make ‘Strictly Westbury Park’ a night to remember. It was a privilege to be part of such a fantastic team.”
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15 individual sessions to be won in draw! To help mark their 15th anniversary Personal Space are giving away 6 physiotherapy or massage sessions with Valerie, 3 personal training sessions each with Stuart and Lisa Harvey, and 3 Pilates sessions with Lisa Dollery. To be entered into the draws to win these fantastic prizes all you need to do is visit the ‘contact
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Eliza and Dan case studies “These pictures show what is achievable within a 6 month time frame here at Personal Space. Both Eliza & Dan, through guidance with their trainer, manipulated exercise, food & other lifestyle factors, to finally get the results they wanted. They now work on an exercise & food maintenance schedule to keep their hard earned physiques! “ Stuart Dollery. These are the quotes from Eliza and Dan “My sessions have been amazing. I’ve been able to focus solely on what my body needs and detach from all the myths, do’s and don’ts that are everywhere, as that’s nothing
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Wellbeing Advertising Feature Water bumps WaterBumps are specially designed aqua-based exercise classes to help you strengthen, stretch and relax your body to cope with the physical demands of pregnancy and motherhood. The techniques involved are gentle and perfectly safe for you and your baby. During pregnancy water is a particularly supportive, buoyant environment, enabling you to exercise safely and reducing stress on joints, bones and muscles, whilst providing the correct support for your growing bump. WaterBumps classes also help maintain fitness levels, boost energy levels and strengthen your body and mind ready for labour and birth. Once baby is born, WaterBumps’ classes are the ideal way to gently start to get your pre-baby body back. With a focus on strengthening your core, pelvic floor and boosting energy levels, the classes are specifically tailored to you, providing some rare and
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Bristol Allergy Care Food allergy is on the increase affecting more than 1 in 10 children. 90% of reactions are caused by 6 foods: milk, egg, soy, nuts, wheat and fish. Allergies to other foods such as sesame, kiwi and legumes are also rising. If you are concerned
that your child may have an allergy, it is important that they are reviewed and tested. Bristol Allergy Care offers skin prick allergy testing, and will ensure that your child carries appropriate medication. The clinic will provide a personalised action plan for home and nursery/school to help ensure that your child is safe. As we hit the height of the pollen season this month, don’t forget that now is also a good time to optimise your child’s hayfever management!
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We're always told that this election is the most important in a generation but this one actually is; and because you live in an "ultra-marginal" constituency your vote really matters too. The Importance of Public Services Nationally, the Tories have been quite open about their wish to continue cuts and shrink the size of the state - reducing spending on public services to levels last seen before the NHS was even created. Meanwhile, Labour is clear that we will balance the books but that we'll do it fairly too. We are a party of Government. It is nonsense to claim that our aim is anything but wanting to lead a strong, successful British economy. Good quality, efficient public services aren't the enemy of the private sector but help to foster a well functioning economy in which we can all do well and get on in life. And in a constituency like ours where a significant number of children live in poverty, that's important for all of us. Businesses need educated, healthy, happy workers able to drive our economy forward. Being propublic services isn't anti-business or anti-wealth creation. Helping working parents with childcare, protecting the schools budget, investing in and modernising our NHS and building new affordable homes for our young people is the right thing to do. Pro-EU is Pro-Business Leaving Europe would cause significant damage to our economy, reduce educational opportunities, diminish our role in the World and would be a step backwards in a continually globalised World. We should be at the heart of a modern reformed Europe not threatening a referendum that creates instability for business, reducing investment in jobs and infrastructure. And we should tackle the exploitation of workers migrant or not - without adding credibility to the myth that mass migration is the cause of our problems.
Investing in our Environment for the Future The role of the European Union in helping to tackle climate change is clear. As a technology solicitor in Bristol with experience of working on renewable energy technologies, I am prorenewables and want a Labour Government at the UN Paris Convention on Climate Change in 2015. The Tories have been trying to run ahead with fracking, continue with their unsuccessful badger cull, want to re-introduce fox hunting and David Cameron famously asked for the "green cr*p" to stop. The choice at this election in Bristol North West is Labour or Tory. You have the power to decide. B r i s t o l N o r t h We s t i s a n u l t ra - m a r g i n a l constituency. The only outcome will be a Tory MP or a Labour MP and we're neck and neck. All of the other parties don't have enough support to win here this time. Every individual vote will matter. If you care about public services and our environment and want an MP that will fight for the things that really matter then I ask that you vote Labour on Thursday 7th May. Darren Jones is Labour's prospective MP for Bristol North West.
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News The one and only Country Market There’s more than one co-operative in Westbury-on-Trym. Go to the Methodist Church Hall every Friday morning (10.30-11.30) and you will find baked goods, savouries, vegetarian dishes, preserves, honey, eggs, fruit and vegetables, plants, flowers and crafts on sale. Not to mention teas, coffees and refreshments for customers wanting a sit down and chat. Everything on sale is produced or supplied by shareholders. They might be known as ‘stallholders’ at other markets, but the difference is that no-one has their own table. All goods are on sale together and shareholders are expected to take their turn in staffing the stalls and running the market. A 12.5% commission is taken from the selling price of goods to cover market running costs, including venue hire, and the rest is paid back to the shareholder. There has been a Country Market in Westbury for over 30 years. It is part of a national network but the only one of its kind in Bristol. The Westbury Market has about 35 producers and an average of 20 contribute produce each week. Market Manager Sue Sills explained: “We
Mouth watering produce at the Westbury brought to Country Market by (left to right) Pam Bunford, Anne Tipping, Sue Still (Market Manager) and Yawen Humphrys. have a very loyal customer base. People tend to come back every week, and the fact that we are non-profit making is probably important in building a following. “But don’t overlook the quality guarantee. All goods are genuinely home-produced and freshly prepared, and no constituents have been previously frozen.”
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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 6 n Henleaze Garden Club: ‘Joe’s Garden Design Approach’ an illustrated talk by Joe Swift, who has been a respected garden designer since the 80’s and is a co-presenter of BBC’s Gardeners’ World. Main Hall, St Monica’s, Cote Lane. Doors open 7.10 for 7.30 start. Guests welcome - £5. www. henleazegardenclub.co.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 9 n Bristol Arrow Bowling Club Open Day. Why not try your hand at bowls? Come along to our Open Day Saturday May 9th 10am - 4 pm. All ages welcome - equipment and tuition available Contact Clive (9243404) or Gillian (9626748) or just turn up at Bristol Arrow Bowling Club
80 Redland Road BS6 6AG (adjacent to Bannatyne’s Health Club) 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 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 16 n Car Boot Sale at Redland Green School, Redland Court Road, BS6 7EH on Saturday 16th May 1-4pm. Entry to buyers 50p for adults, children go free. Open to sellers from 12 noon, pitches cost £8 for car, £10 for van. Book via forgscarbootsale@ hotmail.com or call 07968 493013. (sold out in April). May 16 n Barn Dance and Hog Roast in aid of Children’s Hospice South West to be held in St Mary’s Church, Stoke Bishop on Saturday 16 May 7 - 10.30pm. Tickets, £15, available from Just so Balloons, 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. May 27 n The next meeting of the Elgar Society (South Western Branch) will be held on Sat. 30th May, at 2.15pm at the Bristol Music
Club, 76 St.Paul’s Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1LP. The speaker on this occasion will be our Secretary, Michael Butterfield, and his talk, entitled “Elgar’s Seventh” will investigate a musical interval that was seminal to Elgar’s music. This is going to be a very interesting meeting – don’t miss it. Visitors pay £3.00 (which includes refreshments) All lovers of Elgar’s music are welcomed to this friendly society. For more information please contact Doug Smith Tel 0117 9673480, or email to dougmusical@tiscali.co.uk
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 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 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
May, 2015 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. 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
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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
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0117 9594365 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 n Eastfield Food And Craft Market, 2nd Saturday of every month, 10-2pm Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Rd, Bristol. Over 25 artisan stalls; veg from Wrington Walled Garden, Gourmet Sausages freshly baked breads, local honey preserves, cakes, pastries veggie bakes and more Handmade crafts, photography and artwork, bags cushions, babyknits, jewellery, plants plus more. Pub open for teas/coffees/ food, contact: anniehawksley@ blueyonder.co.uk
A talk by Jane Dickinson-Scott C.S.B. a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship Jane started her career as a social worker working with children, and young people, single mums from deprived and broken homes and families in difficult life situations. Her love for God and man soon led her into the fulltime public practice of Christian Science healing. Alongside her healing work she served as a Prison Minister for six years. She is also a teacher of Christian Science and an international speaker giving inspirational talks on different topics to people of all ages
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The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro
It is over 10 years since Kazuo Ishiguro’s last novel and it has been eagerly awaited. Ishiguro has written many times around the themes of loss, memories and love and the stories are often told by unreliable narrators. In each of his books he has explored the use of a genre as a backdrop in examining these human qualities. The remains of the day, an historical novel; Never let me go, a dystopian Science fiction; When we were orphans, a detective novel. This book is a fantasy novel featuring dragons and ogres in an Arthurian Saxon Britain. The two main characters Axl and Beatrice are an old married couple living in an underground ‘Hobbit-style’ community where their aged frailty apparently leads the working folk to push them literally to the edge. They decide they must leave and go in search of their long departed son who will provide them with a safe place in which to end their days together. Everyone, including Axl and Beatrice are suffering from amnesia and don’t seem able to retain the memory of what is going on from moment to moment. Axl and Beatrice only have vague memories of their son and where he went and so start their journey in both a real and metaphorical fog. During the journey they meet
Sir Gawain (Arthurian knight) and various other characters who each have their own quests to fulfil but really this story is about the enduring powerful love of the old couple for one another. This is brought to a test when they meet a boatman who ferries people to an island of the dead. Only if a couple can convince him of their devotion will he allow them to travel together. The amnesia and half told stories keep the reader in suspense and guessing at what has happened in the past to these characters. The buried giant of the title is the unresolved past. Those painful memories that have been buried so that vengeful thoughts and actions can be kept at bay; but can they? To the very end of the book there are unexpected twists and shocks. Not everyone will like the fantasy genre, I’m not really a fan, but this is a very well written book about very human strengths and frailties.
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News Rotary Bristol and Southmead Hospital Charity raise £280,000 for prostate cancer research in the city New research into the treatment of prostate cancer in Bristol has been funded by thousands of runners who have taken part in Run for the Future for Southmead Hospital Charity. Over the past nine years £280,100 has been raised through the event to fund research at the Bristol Urological Institute (BUI) at Southmead Hospital. Run for the Future was established in 2006 by Bristol Rotary Club. Last year, the final event raised £25,600 with more than 400 people taking part in the 5k run on the Downs in Clifton, Bristol. Three key projects at the BUI, in partnership with the University of the West of England and the University of Bristol, supported by Southmead Hospital Charity’s Prostate Cancer Appeal have received funding from Run for the Future: A project to look at genetic
markers of prostate cancers that can identify which cancers are more aggressive. This could enable clinicians to make better informed decisions about how they treat the prostate cancer. Researchers from the University of the West of England, the University of Liverpool and the BUI have developed a device using sensor technology that may help diagnose patients with signs of prostate cancer much earlier. The purchase of new minimally invasive surgical instruments for robotic prostatectomy surgery. David Gillatt, medical director of the BUI, said: “These projects have helped us to make great strides in our understanding of prostate cancer and how to treat it. “Bristol Rotarians have been huge supporters of our work and of the Prostate Cancer Appeal, helping to raise vital funding as well as raising awareness of the
disease. “Thank you to all the runners who have taken part in Run for the Future over the years. “But we still need your support to advance prostate cancer research and treatment here in Bristol so please continue to raise money for Southmead Hospital Charity’s Prostate Cancer Appeal.” Rotarian Ian Beattie, who is event manager for Run for the Future, which is marshalled by local Rotarians and Soroptimists, said: “Run for the Future has been a key event on Bristol’s running calendar for many years and has been a great family focused run. “It has been wonderful to see the thousands of people coming together every year to fight prostate cancer and Bristol Rotary Club would like to say a huge thank you to those people who have supported the event. “Now that the event will no longer be held we hope that
people will continue our legacy by supporting Southmead Hospital Charity’s Prostate Cancer Appeal.” Jane Ibbunson, Head of Fundraising for Southmead Hospital Charity, said: “Run for the Future has been a great success and I would like to add my personal thanks to Rotary, all of our participants and sponsors. “We still need to raise money for our Prostate Cancer Appeal so please continue your support whether that is running, cycling or you could also nominate us to be Charity of the Year at your workplace or sports club. “Southmead Hospital is home to one of the largest urological centres in the UK and we are justifiably proud of the research and patient treatment that is delivered.” You can find out more about Southmead Hospital Charity’s Prostate Cancer Appeal here www.southmeadhospitalcharity. org.uk
Care at Home – Recruitment Morning Saturday 16th May 9.30am-2pm
47 Henleaze Road, Bristol BS9 4JU The St Monica Trust provides high-quality, innovative care and support for older and disabled people. We recognise that in our changing society, as care needs increase, managing at home can become more and more difficult for many older people. We also understand that many older people wish to remain living in their own home for as long as possible. Since its launch in 2012, our Care at Home service is quite the success story and we are now looking to expand our team and the service that we provide in Henleaze and surrounding areas. If you are interested in delivering care to older people in their own homes, we would love to meet you! Why not come along to our recruitment morning to find out more and talk to the team. You can also find more details about the role of a Care at Home Worker on our website. We look forward to meeting you!
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Tune in to your future cable needs housing stock, that often obstruct the signal. Serendipitously, Bishopston is home to its very own experts in home cinemas and ‘smart homes’. Owen Maddock from Connected was kind enough to share some clever tips for minimising cable mess and maximising userexperience! He said: “The latest 4K TVs will need new high speed HDMI cables compared to the original HDTV standard. So for important runs like from the cabinet to the main TV, try to leave an open route for future developments. For flatscreen TVs we often sink in a 44mm round pipe, so we can drop new cables in later.” He also points out that wifi coverage goes in a circle around the router and suggests it’s best to “put your internet router right in the middle of the house, not along the outside walls. There’s no point covering the road outside or the house next door, although the garden might be fun”. Here’s to a summer of working outside in the garden, then! For more information go to www.connected.works. Zoë Hewett is an independent Interior Designer www. zoehewettinteriors.co.uk.
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Tell us about your company We founded Crystal Clear Bristol in 1999 to take customer experience in the Double Glazing industry to a new level. I’ve been involved with home improvements since my first job – in production management - so I knew I had the skills and the motivation to start Crystal Clear and make it a success. 2013 was a year of expansion and change, with Tony retiring from the business and Crystal Clear moving some of the team into the premises next door and extending the showroom in the existing building. In addition to the larger showroom, the company has become even more of a family business, with eight members of the Mizen family now part of the Crystal Clear team. We are really proud of our team and of the products and services we provide. As well as our people based at our Showroom there are many more out on the road measuring, delivering and fitting. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. Our repeat business, word of mouth and recommendations are so important to us – and all our team members know this. So, they always try to go above and beyond to make sure that every job we do is worthy of our company and of the home
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What services do you provide locally?
We cover a wide area in the south west and are delighted to say we have fitted many windows, bi-fold doors and conservatories in the area. We specialise in a complete supply and fit service for all windows, doors, conservatories, orangeries and glazed roof solutions in PVCu, composite and aluminium for all styles and age of homes. We offer a 10-year guarantee and have experienced installation teams consisting of qualified project managers, builders, fitters and service technicians. We’ll handle everything from sale to installation even building works if needed, to making sure everything is finished off perfectly in your home.
What is the best part of running your business?
Henleaze is a real community with a bustling high street and so much development going on – all of which is great from a business and personal point of view.
What makes your business different from other companies?
There are lots of Double Glazing companies out there, so it’s really important for us to stand out. We pride ourselves on many things, most importantly: We’re local. We know the area. We – and all of our staff – live in the area, so we can react to our customers’ needs quickly and effectively. Being local also means we have a stake in this
area. We really care about how our work impacts the community, towns and areas we operate in. We’re family-owned and as such care deeply about the service we provide to our customers. We’re customer focused and professional. When we started the business we put ourselves in the shoes of our customers and really thought about what they needed – not what we needed! We hope this has given us the edge when it comes to delivering the best experience out there. We review this regularly to stay at the top of our game; working with customers and their feedback to continually improve our service. We are ‘BM Trada’ certified and a Founder Member of the DGCOS (Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme) – offering all our customers 100% Peace of Mind. Innovation. We are always looking for new ways to improve the products we offer and are keen to offer our customers leading edge products. We have an extensive range and can offer one of the largest choices of windows and finishes in the area. Our range includes the latest double glazed PVCu sliding sash windows, which have all the
advantages of modern windows with the classic look of traditional timber sash windows and timberlook composite windows, which offer a stunning, maintenancefree alternative to traditional wood windows. Bespoke. We know that every home is different, so we custom design conservatories and orangeries to the specifications and requirements of the home owner and of course our skilled and experienced team can provide advice and guidance wherever necessary to get the best result.
What are your plans for the future? We are always focusing on the customer, so will continue to build our business with them in mind – by offering new solutions; keeping ahead of the game when it comes to new technology; keeping up with design; and of course offering the top levels of customer service people have come to expect from us. Crystal Clear, 22a Emery Road Brislington, Bristol BS4 5PF Tel: 0117 9717 880 info@crystalclearbristol.co.uk www.crystalclearbristol.co.uk/
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Matt Pederick 0117 9246886 or 07958 753588
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Byatt Carpentry Ltd for all your carpentry needs
High quality work at Competitive Rates • Covering all aspects of Carpentry & Joinery • Property Refurbishment, Alterations & Maintenance • Bespoke Joinery Supplied and Fitted • Emergency Call out / Break-in Repairs
Email: ByattCarpentry@icloud.com
Tel: 07834 209316 www.ByattCarpentry.co.uk
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Interior & exterior Local tradesman since 1984 FREE QUOTES
07973 513769 01179 090116
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• Restoration of new & period properties • Stonewalling • Carving • Paint removal from stone • Bay window repair specialists
City & Guilds qualified - 25 years experience
T: 0117 986 7376 / 07866 757 543
www.ammonitestonemasonry.co.uk
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Introducing . . . our brand new range
Weston Oak
extending tables from £299 oak chairs £89
coffee tables from £99 bookcases from £89
oak wardrobes from £329 oak beds from £219
bedside £69 2 over 3 chest £269
branches
lamp table £89 sideboard £199
Opposite Temple Meads Station, Bristol BS1 6PL
Opening Times: Mon - Sat 9.30am - 5.30pm | Sun 10.30am - 4.30pm Free parking at rear | Tel: 0117 934 9200 | www.branchesofbristol.co.uk