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New team in place for Westbury in Bloom
WESTBURY-ON-TRYM’S ‘WIB Weeders' have been prettying up the village in readiness for the annual judging of Westbury in Bloom by the Royal Horticultural Society.
New organisers, Mike Potter (centre) and Jane Plummer (4th left) are hoping to emulate the successful team of Sue Boyd and Arthur Brice, who helped steer Westbury to 12 consecutive
wins in Bristol in Bloom’s ‘Best Shopping Area’ contest. Only the judges know whether they will win again, but the village has rarely looked better. Turn to Page 3
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but the company appealed to the Planning Inspectorate who granted permission. Many residents object to that fact the new store will be at the bottom of Westbury Hill, right next to the roundabout which already suffers from congestion and lack of parking. Geoff Gollop, councillor for Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze, said: “The decision was made, it appears, with no understanding of how the village operates. “It seems to me that the
village is already at risk at coming to a standstill on a regular basis. The thought of loading and unloading to a shop there and potential additional trade from that shop threatens other businesses and therefore I have a real concern about it. “The big issue is that on the one hand we talk about localism and giving local people a say and on the other that not even the local council has a say and the local council’s view is overturned.” Hilary Long from the Westburyon-Trym Society (WOTSOC) said: “This is an example of how big business can always win against the views of local people, no matter how well informed they are and how they express opinions based on common sense when they know their own area well. “The much vaunted policies of respecting ‘localism’ seem to play no part despite the fact that we are constantly urged to ‘have your say’ by planners and politicians and to give our views on planning matters. “We are not against the sale of pizzas - far from it - this is just in the wrong place and will cause many problems for traffic, especially at rush hours.” Many locals also feel that the new takeaway will have a negative impact on the traffic in Westbury village. Resident Terry Jewell-Davis, said: “It will cause a lot of problems - I think it's going to be quite noisy with the little bikes. Continued on Page 3
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New team for Westbury in Bloom AS the Westbury in Bloom team wait anxiously to discover whether they have triumphed once more with their annual floral display in the heart of the village, the Westbury-on-Trym Society continue providing flowers for the tubs and hanging baskets in the village and at Stoke Lane shopping centre, as it has done for over 30 years. There is a new team this year following the retirement of Sue Boyd and Arthur Brice, the two previous flower champions. Mike Potter, who used to be Chairman of the Village Hall management team and Jane Plummer, who is very active there now, have agreed to take charge of managing the flower project overall. Richard Devereux, Chairman of Westbury Business Association, will organize their contributions and Rosemary Evitts, Membership Secretary for the Society, is looking after the annual public appeal for funds.
Hilary Long, Chairman of WOTSOC said: “We have depended on the generosity of the Westbury residents and business sponsorships in recent years, whose response has kept increasing, because our ordinary, modest membership fees would never be sufficient to cover the displays as well as our other expenses. Their continuing support enables us to pay for both summer flowers and spring bulbs and primroses-now in full bloom in the pots. “The flower bill overall, with hanging baskets too, is upward of £8,000 each year because the charges from Blaise Nurseries include weekly watering, sometimes needed more often in very dry, hot weather. This usually takes place very early in the morning, so you will rarely see the water bowsers going round!” There is also a team of members, known as the ‘WIB
Weeders’ who go out to clean up the village centre for occasions like the Westbury in Bloom judging, the cenotaph service and regularly ‘dead-head’ the plants to keep them blooming. Hilary added: “If you would like to help us, please contact us
as we are always looking for new volunteers. "The committee and I are very grateful for the commitment and enthusiasm of the regular team and the support of the public for something that brings enjoyment to everyone.”
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From Page 2 "It's difficult though. You have a shop that is empty and you need to get something in there.” Victoria Connock added: “It's not really necessary and the traffic is bad enough. "I’m getting married in the church in a couple of months and we are worried about parking as there are many more things that are creating congestion. No, thank you.” Others are frustrated because they feel that big businesses can have free reign over planning. Resident Mahmoud Babai said: “Whatever they want to
do, they are just going to do it anyway when money is involved. "They are multimillionaires so they are going to buy anything they want.” Speaking on behalf of Domino’s Pizza Group, Helen Tosney-Collins said: “The safety, security and well-being of our team members, along with that of the public, are a top priority for Domino’s and our franchisees. "All team members are given clear instructions regarding their own and public safety and we will be sure to stress this importance should the store plans go ahead.”
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Near misses prompt families to step up their campaign for 'vital' Cranbrook Road crossing
PARENTS and children came out in force to highlight the risk of injury crossing Redland’s Cranbrook Road. A petition has been set up for a safe crossing to be provided near the junction of Harcourt Hill and Cairns Road, following two near-miss accidents this year. Mother, and campaign leader, Clare Freshwater-Turner, said: “It’s safety, for our children and for everyone’s children who live in this neighbourhood. Every day I watch children cross this road on their own and it’s just not safe. We’ve had a small child being hit by a car and we don’t want that to happen again.” Nine-year-old Rowan Surrey was walking to Westbury Park School with her mother and younger brother, when she was hit by a car near Harcourt Hill. Although Rowan landed on
the bonnet of the car, she was physically uninjured. Rowan is not the only child who has had a lucky escape.
Redland Green parent, Nina Higgins, explained: “My son did get hit very lightly - he could have used the pelican crossing but he
was in a bit of a rush and got a bit of knock. I’ve lost two cats on this road and my dog’s been hit but survived. It is a major concern.” At present there are two designated areas to cross Cranbrook Road and quite a distance between them. The road is a regular route for parents and children attending local schools, including Westbury Park, Redland Green and Bishop Road and the playgroup at Cairns Road. Rachel Marawah, a mother of children at Westbury Park Primary, said: “It’s a really busy road and it’s just difficult to cross and that’s for an adult, so I can imagine with children, it’s even more difficult. Even though there’s a 20mph limit, no one travels at 20, and it’s quite difficult to travel at 20 on such a straight, wide road.
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Parent Ali Ng added: “I use this road all the time to go to the toddler group at Cairns Road. Also, my older one comes across the road to visit friends after school. It’s always so hard to cross. There are cars up and down here all the time, much faster than 20mph and even people on bikes come down here
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quite fast as it’s quite a slope. I’d just like to see a nice, safe zebra crossing that everyone can see when they are approaching.” Redland ward councillor Martin Fodor has been a keen supporter of the campaign since residents alerted him to the accident risk and recent collisions by speeding cards.
He said:“Even one serious accident would be too many, so I’ve been looking for ways we can get the project progressed with better information about traffic speeds, an appraisal of the options for a crossing, and then making sure the project gets prioritised for funding. "It’s frustrating that the
council has such limited resources now that we only get one project per neighbourhood per year (that’s across three wards) so we need to make sure these are where they are most needed.” Clare Freshwater-Turner believes the campaign is off to a good start. “Everyone seems to be listening. The one thing we do seem to hear is ‘there’s no money, there’s no budget’ but I do hope that the council hear how many people think it’s important to do something about this issue. We’ve got over 300 signatures, we have lots of emails from residents, the schools are supportive, and the police are supportive. "Everyone’s on our side - I just hope that the council will listen and do something about the safety issue,” she said. The petition can be signed by children as well as adults and is now live at: http://epetitions. bristol.gov.uk/epetition_core/ view /Make Crossing Cranbrook RoadSafe
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Cedar of Lebanon carving revealed THE full beauty of the carving of Stoke Lodge Parkland’s ancient tree, the Cedar of Lebanon, was officially revealed in a ceremony at the Arboretum at the end of July. Wood Sculptor, Andy O’Neill, has carved a series of animals including owls, a buzzard, and honeycomb on the remains of the tree, considered to be one of Bristol’s finest in its heyday. The event was well attended by residents as well as the Stoke Bishop Forum and the local Environment Group who ran the project including Bruce Quilter, David Mayer, Cllr John Goulandris, Stephanie French, Sue Mayer, and Alan and Sheila Preece. The tree was probably planted in the 1830s when the grounds of Stoke Lodge were being laid out as an arboretum with what are now magnificent specimen trees. The Woodland Trust awarded the classification of a Notable Tree when it carried out a 5-year tree survey of Britain to list Ancient, Veteran and Notable trees. At that time, it’s trunk measured nearly six metres around. Stephanie French, ‘Tree Champion’ for the local Neighbourhood Partnership, has been determined that if the tree was at the end of its days, an element of it should remain. “We wanted something to reflect it’s majesty, importance and the role it has played in our environment while it was alive,” she said.
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News Chance to get the stitching bug! BRISTOL Embroiderers’ Guild are celebrating this year’s National Stitch Day on August 6 with an insect stitching workshop at Bristol Museum. Guild members will be around with worked examples and a helping hand for adults and children making a stitched insect of their own using the Museum’s collection of bugs, beetles and butterflies as inspiration. Beautiful material and accessories such as buttons, beads and ribbons are all
provided for embellishment. Alexia Gardner, Vice Chair of Bristol Embroiderers Guild, said: “We’re setting up an exhibition of our work, including the tree textile that the public made leaves for on the last stitch day to celebrate Bristol Green Capital. We are helping out on the day, enabling the public to have a go themselves and making a bug of their own. It will be a good opportunity to let people know about the work of the Embroiderers Guild both nationally and locally.” The Bristol branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild started 35 years ago in 1981 and has seen many changes to the art during that time. Alexia, who teaches an evening class in textiles at Westbury Village hall, explained: “There is a lot of textile art going on in the world that is different to the more intricate and fine embroidery work of previous years. When I was at
school we were doing cross stitch and things like that whereas now, there are so many more fabrics available, with sparkles and threads, and all sorts of people do different things. “I’ve sewn since I was 14 and it’s a way of furthering my love of textiles. We would like more members and want to stress that all that is needed is a love of textiles. Although some of our ladies can do fine needlework, we are not sewing crinoline ladies anymore!” Branch chairwoman, Julie Stenning, added: “I enjoy the creativity of it and love learning new things. I learn a lot in the workshops that I can incorporate into my work. The friendship side of the group is good too as you meet up with people who have like-minds.” Monthly ‘Meet and Stitch’ meetings are held at the Guide HQ on Westmoreland Road in Redland, plus evening meetings
and lectures at All Saints Church on Pembroke Road. The Guild are also displaying work this summer at Lacock Abbey until October in conjunction with the National Trust’s Capability Brown series of events. A stitched exhibition, based around Fox Talbot’s contribution to photography can be seen in the tea rooms. All the items are mounted to look like they are in a photograph album and use the theme of the house and gardens.
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Bristol a dementia-friendly City? There's still an awful lot more that we can do BRISTOL Dementia Action Alliance (BDAA) held a ‘Coming of Age’ event on July 8 to celebrate three years of operation and their recent registration as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
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the future. Tony Hall, whose wife Barbara has Dementia, started the organisation as a result of a public meeting three years ago, questioning, “Is Bristol a Dementia Friendly City?” The conclusions were that, although there was a lot of support and help for people living with Dementia and their carers, more could be done. Brace, a registered charity based at Southmead Hospital that funds medical research into Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of Dementia, along with the Alzheimer’s Society, gave talks about their work. There was plenty of encouraging discussion about finding ways of diagnosing the disease earlier and more accurately, and developing more effective treatments. The importance of asking a person with Dementia and their family about what could be done to
make their life easier was also stressed so that those with the disease can remain living in the community for longer. Norman McNamara, who has a form of the condition called dementia with Lewy bodies, hasn't let the condition limit him. Norman gave an inspirational speech about how he and his friends in Torquay began the Purple Angel campaign following an incident in a local supermarket where he was treated very badly. The Purple Angel symbol of hope has been adopted worldwide by people and upholds the principle that people with dementia have an absolute right to enjoy a good quality of life and continued involvement in their local community so far as they are able and willing to do so. Norman also talked about an innovative range of musical
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therapeutic effects - singing for the brain and sitting Zumba. Experienced Zumba teacher, Marie, roused the crowd and put everyone in the mood for a party. The birthday celebrations continued with a cake and the candles were blown out by Bristol’s Lord Mayor, Councillor Jeff Lovell. The conference concluded with a wish that one day Dementia will become just a memory.
Bristol Memory Walk THE Alzheimer’s Society is urging families to spend time together tackling the biggest health issue of our time, by joining the Bristol Memory Walk to raise money for a world without dementia. The charity is encouraging residents to rally around family members of all ages – from grandparents to grandchildren – and take part in the event being held at Lloyds Amphitheatre on Sunday 9 October. Considerable research shows that taking regular exercise can help reduce the risk of getting dementia, and there is also evidence to show that exercising outside in a rural environment or green spaces is also highly beneficial for people’s mental health and overall wellbeing.
Debbie Donnison, Alzheimer’s Society Regional Operations Manager for the South West, said: “We already know that what’s good for the heart is good for the head, and regular exercise is one of the best ways to help reduce your risk of developing dementia.” From the money raised, £650 would pay for a brain scan to help diagnosis, £100 would allow someone with dementia to attend ten Singing for the Brain sessions, £20 would cover a month’s attendance at an Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Cafe. Visit: www.memorywalk.org. uk/find-a-walk/bristol and sign up today to walk for a world without dementia.
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Crash can't stop Ironman Sean from raisng cash for charity SEAN Morgan has overcome a serious crash to complete his first charity Ironman. Sean, a former resident of Horfield, is the operations & commercial director for local business, Kellaway Building Supplies. His efforts, swimming 2.4 miles, cycling 112 miles and running a 26.2 mile marathon, were to raise money for the company’s chosen charity, Children’s Hospice South West. The achievement is made all the more impressive as his training was interrupted by a road accident in April. “Unfortunately, I was hit off my bike by a motorist while out training,” explained Sean. He suffered serious facial & muscular injuries as well as plenty of stitches. After hospital care, huge support from his family and a brief break from work, Sean was able to return to training a few weeks after the accident, even more determined to complete his
goal. He finished the gruelling event in an impressive 13 hours and 14 minutes and is already planning his next event to support the charity. Sean, who is Kellaway’s charity ambassador, has managed to raise more than his initial target of £3,000 for the Children’s Hospice South West with the current figure standing at over £4,400.
Invaluable “The charity does amazing work and the care they provide is invaluable to people in their hour of need. I am proud to be able to support Children’s Hospice South West and I am delighted Kellaway have been able to get behind the charity and have completed some great fundraising & awareness events, with much more to come in the next few months,” Sean added. Children’s Hospice South West provides hospice care
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for children with life-limiting conditions and their whole family across the South West. The care provided is wide ranging; from respite and short breaks, emergency care, palliative care and end of life support. The charity operates three hospices; Charlton Farm near Bristol, Little Bridge House in
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Henbury School: we're Ready to Learn!
A RADICAL new behaviour system has had a dramatic effect on learning at Henbury School. The system, introduced in January, has proved so successful that many other schools from Bristol and further afield are planning to take it up. Head teacher Clare Bradford, pictured, says her only regret is that the school did not introduce such a programme years ago. The approach, named Ready to Learn, was developed by Mrs Bradford and a team of 15, including staff and students, who visited other schools to find out what worked for them and then adapted it to meet the needs of Henbury. It wasn't that behaviour was bad – Ofsted rated it, and the school, as Good last year – it was just that, as in many schools, time was being wasted in lessons while teachers had to reset expectations or students were explaining their actions. All of that is eliminated by
a clear and simple set of rules, consistently applied to everyone. “It means we can promise parents that their children are learning for 100 per cent of the time they are in lessons,” said Mrs Bradford. “That is transformational for us. It is allowing teachers to be more creative and enabling us to be more ambitious for the school, which is really exciting.” Students who break the rules are given a warning. After a second transgression, they are
sent to isolation until the same time the next day and must work in silence there. The system is run by a specialist Behaviour Team, which frees up time for teaching staff. Students have to make their own way to isolation, which forces them to take responsibility for their actions. “While it might sound Draconian, Ready to Learn works because it offers clear sanctions backed by extensive personalised support and
encouragement to allow individual students to meet the high expectations the school has for them,” Mrs Bradford explained. Staff and students all agree that the school is much calmer. Behaviour manager Lauren Smith said students were flourishing. So what do the students think? Some who had fallen foul of the system said it was not always fair, but others admitted it had helped them modify their behaviour. Nicky Pedakov, 15, said: “We get the work done quicker. There is less distraction. The teacher doesn't have to stop the lesson every time to get everyone to be quiet. It is a lot more controlled.” Amelia Dodd, 13, said: “I like Ready to Learn because the people who normally mess about have stopped. "Some teachers are doing more fun lessons because they know that they can trust us.”
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Red Maids’ pupil Rebecca Claim your honoured with Diana Award funded place REBECCA Nyame-Satterthwaite, aged 15, a Year 10 pupil at The Red Maids’ School in Bristol, received a Diana Award for her work as a Youth Representative on the Board of Trustees of the National Children’s Bureau (NCB). Rebecca has been working with the NCB, a charity which improves the lives of vulnerable children, for over three years and describes her role as one which “champions the views of young people.” She speaks to constituents, takes part in conferences, completes research projects and attends board meetings. In May she was involved in a meeting at Kensington Palace attended by Prince William, along with key charity and business leaders The Diana Award is
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GOVERNMENT funded nursery places for two-year-olds are going unused across the city because not enough families know about the scheme. There are spaces in all of the 22 Mama Bear’s Day Nurseries in the South West, including two near Whiteladies Road, which are open to children eligible for the year-round childcare allowance. Kerry Sturmey, regional manager at Mama Bear’s, said: “There are so many funding options available to families to help them with the cost of childcare but they just don’t know about them, which is a real shame. “The Stretched Funding scheme is brilliant - not only does it mean parents can spread the funding out across the year, it’s also great for the children who gain from consistent care.”
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Former QEH pupil to represent GB in Rio
Alex Davis, who attended Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital until 2009, will be representing Great Britain in the Rugby Sevens at the Rio Olympic Games. Alex first discovered his love of rugby at aged six and represented QEH throughout his time there. He went on to represent England at U16 and U19 level before being chosen for the Rugby World All Stars team. In 2014 he signed an England Sevens contract and made his HSBC World Series bow in the Gold Coast that October. He has figured in eight tournaments so far, including Cape Town in December 2015 where he was England’s top tryscorer with five. Alex was included in the 25-strong Great Britain training squad for the forthcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and discovered he had been
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selected for Team GB earlier this month. Stephen Holliday, Headmaster at QEH, wished Alex luck and commented, “Everyone at QEH is extremely proud of Alex and his achievements, and wish him well in the forthcoming Olympics.” l Children from Fairlawn School in Montpelier are ready and waiting for the Olympic Games this month. The first group of youngsters who started at the new school nearly a year ago took part in the Road to Rio Challenge along with other schools in the CGS Trust. This involved sampling various Olympic sports and learning about the importance of being active. The week culminated in a danceathon, which was run for the children by dance leaders from Colston's Girls' School.
Increased congestion on local roads is anticipated by Henleaze residents at the start of the autumn school term in September. A new, larger intake of Year 7 pupils is expected at Redmaids’ High School on Westbury Hill, following the merger of The Red Maids’ School with Redland High School. And the increase in primary school pupils at St Ursula’s E-ACT Academy is likely to cause traffic and parking problems during the school run.
The roadworks planned for Brecon Road will not happen this summer and may now be delayed until next Easter. Two weeks are needed to complete the roadworks and as it is unlikely that it happen at Christmas, the next period available is the Easter holiday. St Ursula’s have confirmed that a two-week half-term is planned in October, so that the much anticipated move from the old building to the new one can be completed ready for opening on November 4.
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PUPILS at Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital (QEH) have raised a magnificent £37,488 following a fundraising campaign to support the family of much loved sports teacher Simon Albon. Simon wanted to raise £20,800 to travel to America with his wife, Laura, for pioneering stem cell therapy to treat her aggressive Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Thanks to the amazing fundraising efforts of the school community there is enough money to pay for both Simon and Laura’s travel to the US, and fund an upgrade in the treatment to give Laura the very best chance of success. Simon said: "I am in awe of my wife and her ability to battle her disease every day. We have a gorgeous 15 month old son and she is a superb mother. It breaks my heart to see what she has to endure to complete everyday tasks. Even simple trips to the shops are too difficult and most of the time Laura avoids trips out of the house, unless I can be with her to support her. “Stem cell therapy has shown remarkable results all over the world in halting the disease but we are several years away from this being available on the NHS, hence the need to travel to America.” The money has been raised via the crowdfunding website, Go Fund Me, but also by a number of different activities that the boys came up with. Bertie Scoble, Year 12, held an afternoon tea and charity auction at his home and raised in the region of £4,000. QEH Year 9 boys held a Charity Challenge Day, taking part in a number of physical activities that they received sponsorship for and raised
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QEH pupils' group effort to fund US stem cell treatment for teacher’s wife who has MS
£2,360. Year 7 boys also held a Charity Day which included a staff car wash and raised £460, plus a group of Year 7 parents got together and organised a £10 an hour football match with lots of activities which raised £2,270. The boys have also completed lots of individual challenges. As well as sponsored swims and charity concerts, one boy took his cello to Clifton Village for an impromptu street performance, raising £90, while another
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walked the 12 miles to school which meant he had to get up at 3.45am and raised over £200. The Junior School took part in a ‘Climb Everest’ event which involved boys climbing Brandon Hill enough times to have climbed Everest and one of the catering ladies knitted a fantastic QEH bear which was raffled and raised £163. QEH will also be making a donation to the MS Therapy Centre in Bradley Stoke, which
has supported Laura hugely. Former pupils of the school have also thrown their support behind the campaign and took part in charity football match at the school’s sports grounds at Failand in June, organised by Old Elizabethans AFC. Laura, who worked as a nurse within the NHS, was diagnosed with MS in February 2009. Her symptoms range from severe fatigue, an inability to balance and walk, numbness, depression, swallowing and speech problems, and bladder issues. She used to be able to play sports and exercise, walk to work and complete a busy shift on the ward looking after her patients. Now she is lucky if she can walk 100 metres with a walking stick. Stephen Holliday, headmaster at QEH, said: “Simon is an incredibly popular teacher, among pupils, parents and staff, and it is wonderful to see the whole school community coming together to support his family.” You can learn more about the school’s fundraising efforts, and make a donation via the gofundme page: www. gofundme.com/FightLaurasMS.
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News Local author uncovers the stories behind Bristol Plaques BLUE plaques in Henleaze have been featured in a new book by Bristol journalist, broadcaster and author Maurice Fells. His book, ‘Bristol Plaques’, is the first such volume in the city and tells the stories behind the names on the plaques and shows where the plaques can be found. “Due to their size plaques can only give brief details about the person they honour, such as dates of birth and death along with one or two words about the individual concerned,” said Maurice, a passionate Bristolian. “I strolled the streets of the city with my dog and discovered that Bristol doesn’t only have the traditional blue plaques but also green, black, bronze and even multi-coloured ones,” he said. Whilst most plaques are of oval or circular shape, Maurice found some that are rectangular, square and even three-dimensional. Most of them are made by a firm in Barton Hill which make plaques for Whitehall. Whilst there are the obvious ones - Cabot and Brunel - one of his favourites is the plaque on the ladies' toilets at Clifton Downs, by Stoke Road. Maurice explained: “It’s dedicated to Victoria Hughes, the toilet attendant who worked there for more than three decades. The plaque says that
she cared for and befriended prostitutes - what she was doing was offering tea and sympathy in her little office to the ladies of the night who plied their trade around the Downs.” The book features a plaque in Henleaze which pays tribute to Professor John Ziman, who for 18 years from 1964 held the professorial chair of theoretical physics at Bristol University. This plaque is mounted on the boundary wall of Eastfield Lodge, Henleaze, where Professor Ziman lived. “The unveiling ceremony by the Lord Mayor in 2008 caused quite a lot of interest. Besides people from the university dozens of girls from Red Maids’ School were there,” added Maurice. Also featured in his book is a plaque, sited at pavement level, on a wall at the Southmead end of Henleaze Road. “This is the boundary wall of an estate of ninety Georgian-styled homes. They were built on the site of the Bristol Royal School and Workshops for the Blind - the oldest institution of its kind in the world, opened in 1793. “However, in the 1960s the dwindling number of students brought about the school’s closure and the site was bought by a developer,” said Maurice. His book tells how former
pupils clubbed together to fund the erection of a blue plaque commemorating their old school. There are many other local stories of interest, not least, that of Robert Taylor, a bank robbery hero who was posthumously awarded the George Cross after an act of bravery in Westbury Park. He tried to stop two armed bank robbers who were
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in the process of robbing the former Lloyds Bank building on North View. Robert was shot in head and died and has a plaque outside his old home in Fishponds. Bristol Plaques is the tenth book written by Maurice Fells. It is published by the History Press (£12.99) and is available from several bookshops.
Henleaze local history talk - Amelia Edwards LOCAL historian Veronica Bowerman is giving a talk on behalf of the Henleaze Society about Amelia Edwards, the famous journalist, novelist and Egyptologist who lived at The Larches in Eastfield, Westburyon-Trym, from 1864 - 1892. The talk will be held at Amelia Lodge, the new Churchill retirement flats at the bottom of Henleaze Road near the Eastfield Inn, which have been named in honour of Amelia Edwards. Members of the public are
invited to come along on August 3 at 10.30am to listen to the talk and discover more about the local area. Henleaze Society member Veronica has written extensively about the local area in ‘The Henleaze Book’. It is also a chance to see behind the doors of the new development. Churchill staff would be delighted to show people around Amelia Lodge including the Owners’ Lounge with Coffee Bar, Guest Suite and Show Apartments.
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News Fun day out for you and your dog THE Family Fun Day and Dog Show returns to Avon Riding Centre in Henbury on August 21. A busy morning of pedigree judging begins shortly after the doors open at 9.45am, followed by an afternoon of novelty classes. Fun, prizes and rosettes galore are promised including best puppy, best veteran and an award for the best child handler. The event, their fifth event in aid of South Gloucestershire stray dogs. promises to be a great day out for all the family, with or without a dog. There is plenty to do and have a go at, including craft and gift stalls, doggie themed stalls, lots of kids games and stalls to keep them amused, a child’s pet drawing competition judged by a local artist and face painting. Have a go Agility and Rally-O, Fastest Recall and Doggie games happen throughout the day and if it all gets to be too much for
you and your pooch, then it’s easy to slip off for a quiet walk through Blaise Woods at the side. Organiser Julia Deane is a volunteer with local group, Friends of South Glos Strays, which helps support stray dogs and promote good dog ownership, education, and free micro chipping. Julia said: “We think secondhand dogs make first-class pets and offer great therapy. We want to include people with and without pets as a lot of our volunteers can’t have dogs. We have run a family fun day and dog show at Avon Centre for some years now and we would love help locally and throughout Bristol. We raised £3,000 last year through the show, which is pretty good for a small group, and are hoping for do as well this year too.” See fossdogshow@hotmail. co.uk for more information.
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News Photography exhibition blooms for gardener Shelley WHEN you walk past a wellkept garden you admire in the leafy suburbs of Redland or Bishopston, the chances are that it may well be one maintained by gardener and photographer, Shelley Everett. Shelley’s work outdoors allows her to combine her two great loves - gardening and plant photography. She specialises in macro photography, taking close up shots and plant portraits, and has an exhibition of her work on display this August at the Better Food Company cafe in St Werburghs. Shelley said: ”I exhibited there last year and I was flattered that they asked me back as they had a lot of really nice comments on the work. I know that when people look at the pictures it links to how they feel and connect with the environment.” The exhibition features photographs from Bristol, some of plants at the Botanic Garden in Stoke Bishop, and others from one of the highest botanic
gardens in the world, at Vail in Colorado. “I love the creativity of the shape, texture and the colouring of plants. You can discover amazing things when you use a camera to look at nature, often just because it’s magnified. Part of the joy is discovering what is all around us, just waiting to be seen in different ways and I want to be able to translate that into a format where other people can experience and relate to it too,” she said. Shelley started up her own gardening and photography business in 2014, after a decade helping unemployed young people start up their own businesses at the Prince's Trust. She now has a full list of satisfied gardening clients and a blossoming photography business selling calendars, prints and greeting cards, which takes up the slack when there is little gardening work in winter. Shelley has been able to draw on her previous experience at the
Prince’s Trust, where there was an emphasis on having a mentor to help build a business. She has been fortunate to have one of the UK’s top plant photographers, Clive Nichols, as her mentor, learning from his extensive experience. She added: “Some of my best photographs are of plants that are past their best. Being a gardener you are often
intimate with people’s old age and infirmities and I think with nature it’s great to be able to see that there is beauty in a plant’s demise. “For me, it’s all about connecting with nature: I have to garden and I can’t not garden. It’s my form of mindfulness and is hugely therapeutic.” To find out more visit www. shelleyeverett.co.uk .
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ENGLAND'S ‘The Lionesses’ and women’s football in general has at times this year out-shone the performance of some betterknown men’s teams. There is a real enthusiasm for girls' football, building teams from the ground up, and one that is doing well in the Bristol Girls League is The Ravens. Coaches Phil Jones and Mark Wheatley train the team of 14 and 15 year old girls from Bishopston, Westbury Park, Lawrence Weston and Southmead. Phil said: “There are physical and social benefits to joining a team. It’s good for fitness and the girls form new friendships. When a lot of the girls join they’ve played a little football and learn to defend and attack and it’s great to see them get into the competitive side of things.” The team have been going for four years, beginning when the girls played in the under 11 league. The Ravens now play in
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The coaches are looking for girls at school in Year 9 or 10 with an interest in playing football and who have some level of ball skill. They may have kicked a ball around in the park but not necessarily competitively or have played previously in a team but, for some reason, then stopped. Phil added: “I think it’s about developing the girls' confidence. Some already have a latent skill - the idea of the coaching is to bring their skills levels to the fore and recognise their own abilities. “The girls start out from having little match experience but as time goes on they work together more as a team, and recognise each other’s strengths and weaknesses. The improvement that you see is a result of the training - we use
fitness drills to improve ball skills and a positional sense. We like to think that we have built a real team spirit here.” The Ravens are a good, solid, middle-ranking team who are looking to improve this season. They enter tournaments throughout the year, including the Gloucestershire Football Association Cup and Futsal, and compete in the Bristol Girls' League. Training is on a Monday evening, from 6pm - 7pm at Elm Park, beside Filton Sports and Leisure Centre. Girls who are interested in joining the team are encouraged to contact The Ravens by the end of August as the season starts early in September, either by email bristolravens@gmail.com or call Phil Jones on 07954 132207.
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Launch party for Whiteladies Road Medispa clinic A MULTI-AWARD-WINNING medical spa group launched its first clinic outside of London in Whiteladies Road last month with a glittering champagne and canape party. EF Medispa, which specialises in complementary, aesthetic and surgical treatments, combines cutting edge treatments alongside wellness services, fitness classes, a juice bar and Bristol’s first Drip and Chill Lounge. With established clinics in Kensington, St John’s Wood, Canary Wharf and Chelsea and with a host of celebrity clients, EF Medispa was Britain’s first comprehensive medical spa and was launched almost a decade ago by founder and industry expert, Esther Fieldgrass. Speaking of the clinic’s first franchise, which will be run in Bristol by businesswoman Elena Hunt, Esther said: “We are delighted to be launching the first franchised EF MEDISPA
flagship clinic in Bristol and with Elena at the helm, I am sure it will be a great success. “This clinic, will offer the same selection of award-winning therapies that we provide to our clients in London but is also more of a lifestyle concept, with various wellbeing services available, perfect for Bristol’s vibrant and individual culture.”
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Celebrating Age Festival date changed to after half marathon date clash IN a city as busy as Bristol it's not surprising that two events collide - the surprise is that it hasn't happened before. The Celebrating Age Committee was stunned to learn that their launch day of September 25 at M Shed, planned for a year, conflicted with Bristol's Half Marathon! With all the roads closed, the only way for people to get to M Shed was to come by water, or run in the Marathon, so wisely the committee has decided to change the date to the week before, Sunday, September 18. "Bristol's older people are pretty game and usually up for anything, but I thought asking them to swim to M Shed was a bit much!" laughed Judith
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Brown, Deputy Chair of the Committee. The Celebrating Age Festival was set up in 2007 in response to the Bristol's Quality of Life Strategy for Older People. The aim is to recognise the positive value of older people and combat age discrimination, place older people at the centre of thinking and planning of services, promote independence and encourage social cohesion across the generations. “We are very grateful to the stall holders and activity leaders who have rallied to the cause of producing Celebration day one week earlier - it should be a great day: September 18, 10am - 4pm at the M Shed," Judith added.
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The Big Friendly Read – Summer Reading Challenge 2016 YOUNG readers from Westburyon-Trym, Redland, Henleaze and Horfield are encouraged to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge when Libraries everywhere will be celebrating 100 years of one of the world’s greatest storytellers, Roald Dahl. The Big Friendly Read, Summer Reading Challenge 2016, will feature some of Roald Dahl’s best-loved characters and the amazing artwork of his principal illustrator, Sir Quentin Blake. The free annual event challenges children to read six books over the summer holidays and earn a fantastic Big Friendly Read medal and certificate. Councillor Margaret Hickman, Cabinet Member
for Neighbourhoods with responsibility for libraries, said: “The Summer Reading Challenge is a great way to get children interested in books and reading Roald Dahl has been inspiring children for generations, and I would encourage all families to take part in this fantastic event. “Libraries can help encourage children to become confident readers and provide hours of free summer holiday entertainment.” Children can find competitions, challenges, author interviews, news, and the book sorter - which recommends what children might like to read next, on the Summer Reading Challenge website www. summerreadingchallenge.org. uk/ throughout the year.
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Witnesses sought after large plant pot is damaged
THE Westbury on Trym Society, owners of the large flower pots around the War Memorial and on adjacent traffic islands, is seeking information from any witnesses to a car accident seven or eight weeks ago that resulted in the total destruction of one of the pots. A white Nissan Micra exited the roundabout from the High Street opposite at speed and collided with Barclay’s front window on Sunday, May 1st, some time between 8.30pm and 11pm. “These pots have been in situ for thirty years” said Mrs Hilary
Long, Chairman of WOTSOC. “They costed a lot to buy then and will cost even more to replace now. It is such a pity as well, that this has happened so near to the judging for the annual awards given by Bristol in Bloom for best dressed shopping areas, which we have won every year during the last decade.” The Society is offering a small reward for any information that can be supplied from anyone who witnessed what happened and would like people to either contact them via their website or speak to the police at Southmead police station.
Improvements for village hall get the green light APPROVAL has been granted for the refurbishment of the toilet facilities and bar to the main hall at Westbury Village Hall. In the case of the main bar area, the proposal to build a stand-alone bar away from any historic timber paneled details was welcomed by the planning committee. Westbury Village Hall is a Historic Grade II listed building, designed in the Gothic Revival style, dating from 1866 in Eastfield Road.
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The Westbury Society celebrates the Queen’s 90th Birthday with two tributes "WE hope you have noticed the bed of flowers in Canford Lane, designed by Arthur Brice, our longstanding and well known horticultural advisor, displayed in red, white and blue, paid by WOTSOC and planted for us by Blaise Nurseries in tribute to the Queen,” said Hilary Long, Westbury-on-Trym Society Chairman. “This is a small ‘birthday card’ from us for the summer celebrations. We shall be planting a more permanent tribute in the form of five flowering trees, just before the end of November, at the entrance to Canford Park. Each tree has been sponsored, three of them by local organisations: The Westbury Society, The Allotments Association and
The Village Hall Management Committee.” The actual planting and care of the trees will be carried out by Bristol Parks department and will be overseen by the trees officer, Josie Sadler. A small ceremony will take place to which all are invited as spectators and there will be further notice of the event later in the Autumn. “We hope that the trees will provide spring blossoms and autumn colour for many years to come to enhance the entrance to the Park providing a pleasing view from the shopping area in Canford Lane and will stand as a permanent tribute to Queen Elizabeth and her reign,” said Mrs Long on behalf of the Society.”
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Westbury-on-Trym Village Show, September 3
Support Westbury village show WHATEVER you do, and however busy you are in the garden, keep Saturday September 3rd September clear in your diary. This is your invitation from Alexia Gardner, show chairman, to go to the vllage hall for the 37th Westbury-on-Trym Village Show. Alexia said: “Our theme this year is ‘Seasons’ - this should ‘spice’ things up and allows for some lovely seasonal entries. We are delighted that Lawrence Weston farm are bringing livestock - chickens - to the event. “The show continues to break records both in terms of the number of show entries and the volume of visitors coming along and supporting the event, so I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who makes this happen. "I am grateful to my trusty Committee who work throughout
the year to bring the Village Show to you.” Well-known local horticulturist and former Parks Area Manager for Bristol City Council, Arthur Brice, will be one of the judges and is opening the Show this year. The event raised £1,700 for the Village Hall last year. There is a whole host of entry categories for best individual vegetables, including a three chillies section, heaviest three potatoes, and a collection of fresh herbs. Junior gardeners have their own category which has the challenge of making a wearable, edible necklace from garden produce as well as a host of other challenges. There are many categories for keen flower arrangers and growers, plus art, cookery, needlework and photography. All entry forms are due in on or before Tuesday, August 30th
and exhibits should be brought to the Village Hall on Friday 2nd September between 7pm-9pm. Schedules are available in Westbury village from the library, Julian (Garden Trappings) and Sew ‘n Sew.
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News and views from our City Councillors take you a few minutes to show your http:// support by going online and signing e/ epetitions.bristol.gov.uk/epetition_cor on view/cribbsparkandride . Phone me a 903 9946 if you would prefer to sign paper copy. Westbury Library Waste t I have had numerous complaints abou I RECENTLY called a meeting of the bins e am wast I as the p e grou besid n ish actio rubb ry of Libra the piles Westbury dealt ries, in Westbury car park. This has been concerned that the threat to our libra are just with for now, but the Waste Company particularly Westbury Library may be collected ld We shou e ved. wast remo that d not erne yed, conc dela have been ction. I “Friends through the household waste colle have plans in place to establish a g used, bein are bins the the if ort am arguing that of Westbury Library” to both supp it stops rubbish from rated as frust good is am I that use. its then ote prom library and manner. e being dumped in an inappropriate that the promised introduction of swip me. act cont se plea , lems be prob to Any more card access to the library appears e processing plant in wast the d visite I ted. upda you keep delayed. I will hasise St Phillips and that helped to emp Cribbs Causeway . runs City the ation oper r majo a what Park and Ride ice serv the ove s impr to s Cribb at want cil ride The Coun My campaign for a Park and waste company and the g had lopin have I deve by and s inue cont Causeway or will d in giving it a 10-year contract. The May several meetings with those intereste st. Augu the in e ding decid developing such a scheme inclu Devolution port. Cabinet Member responsible for trans cillors I am delighted that Bristol City Coun this nd behi y firml ion We need public opin devolving power to a of ur favo in d vote g alon and proposal to stop traffic travelling new combined authority with Bath only our roads to get into Bristol. It will
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Clare Campion-Sm ith (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze)
capital projects at the Bristol Old Vic theatre, dance, and St George’s and aut horised £1.6m music of all sorts, for the ‘original design team to prepare, art of all sorts submit and progress a detailed planning ranging from the application’ for the red eve lop me nt of AT the time of writing, Rembrandt exhibition the Colston Hall. Meanw sch hile, the Arena broken up and many peo ools have just at the Museum to project continues in the ple are heading background. off on holiday. The traf Upfest, historical On July 20, Full Counc fic is reduced, il debated making it easier to trav and technological a scr utin y rep ort on Culture with el around and the pace relaxes a little for achievements such recommendations abo those remaining ut how to build on in the city. as the SS Great Britain success and move to , the Matthew a more dynamic and the Underfall Yard, Several years ago, jou future. It will not be eas architecture and rnalists wrote y in a climate of about the ‘staycation’ mu sev seums and many, many ere and sustained local although I’m more things. gov ern me nt not sure I ever met any The Arts Council and spending reductions. the Heritage Lottery one on one! However, it did make fun d The hav eco e bee nom n generous to Bristol in ic argument for culture me reflect on what the past few years and Bristol has to offer to its is strong. In 2011, it is we are gra own citizens and estimated it The to tourists. There has gen futu era re role of the Council ma teful. ted £262.4m Gross Val been a growing ue Added y be to ambition over several to bro the ker activity across the local economy and pro years that Bristol city and vided 3% region and to ensure tha should apply to be Eu of em plo ym ent . Tha t was ropean Capital t city benefit from and con all parts of the of Culture. Our future recession when one mig in a period of relationship with tribute to a rich ht argue that cultural mix. culture is a frivolity. Re Europe is unclear but it is search, though, links culture to improv there is a confidence in very clear that Finally, congratulation ed levels of wells to Simon Cook the cultural offer on the recent award of being and community of the city and a desire an togetherness so to shout about it a councillor for many yea OBE. He was culture should properly to the wider world. be rs, a cabinet member and a powerfu necessity and an essent seen as a On June 29, the Mayor l advocate for arts ial component of and cabinet and culture when it wa a good city. agreed to provide fina s not so popular ncial support for and needed a doughty The cultural offer of the fighter on its city includes behalf.
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CID in the food and drink we consume can soften the protective enamel layer of our teeth. This means the softer enamel is more susceptible to be " brushed away" by tooth brushing. Acid wear can, with time, make your teeth thin, weak, yellowish or indeed transparent. Teeth may become more sensitive as the protective enamel is reduced. Here are some of the common foods and their acidity. The lower the pH value, the more acidic the food. Food/Drink pH Wine 2.3 - 3.8 Sports Drinks 2.3 - 4.4 Cola Drink 2.6 Oranges 2.8 - 4.0 Strawberries 3.0 - 4.0 Vinegar 3.2 Apple Juice 3.4 Natural Yoghurt 4.2 If you have acidic foods try eating them alongside foods that have a higher pH level, and therefore, lower in acidity.
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IKE all councils in the UK, Bristol faces big financial challenges in the coming years. We know that funding will go down, costs will go up and more people need our services. Because of this we’ll have some really difficult decisions to make on how we spend money to meet your needs and create a fairer city where noone is left behind. These decisions will affect most of us in one way or another. So I want to hear what you have to say. I want you to tell us how you think we should spend and save.
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To help we’ve built an online simulator to let you do just that. The budget simulator breaks down the services we provide and describes what they do. It puts you in control of increasing or decreasing budgets in a bid to save at least £60m, so you can get a real sense of the issues and the impact of making savings. Visit the simulator from your
August, 2016 computer, smartphone or tablet at bristol. budgetsimulator.com. Whilst this isn’t a referendum – so no promises about our final decisions - it is a chance for you to show me what your priorities are. In return we’ll absolutely consider all the responses as we plan for the future. It isn’t all budgetary doom and gloom. The West of England region is seeking around £1bn of new money and power from the Government and has agreed a deal in principle. This moves new control to the local area, so whilst the money can’t go towards closing our existing budget gap, it will mean more local control over things like housing, planning, transport and education & skills. In short, the potential for more homes, jobs and local investment. To have your say on this deal and the things that come with it – like a directly elected regional Mayor – visit our online survey at westofenglanddevolution.co.uk. All too often local councils are accused of not engaging local people. I really hope you’ll take a little time to be part of these important conversations – because in these uncertain times there’s no doubt they’ll have a real impact on Bristol’s future. If you have any ideas or suggestions please email mayor@bristol.gov.uk
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MP Charlotte's gratitude to wellwishers after two serious health scares BRISTOL North West MP Charlotte Leslie has said she was overwhelmed by the good wishes after a double health scare last month. She first suffered appendicitis then just days later was diagnosed with pleurisy and a pulmonary embolism, a potentially life-threatening condition where a blood clot blocks the artery between the heart and lungs. Ms Leslie, a surgeon's daughter who was elected for a second time to the Bristol North West constituency last May, was treated at Southmead Hopsital She is now recovering and is hoping to get back to full time constituency work as soon as possible. She said: "I was really moved by the good wishes from across
the community, including many from my political opponents. "I was also fortunate to have such fantastic care from the medical team at Southmead and I am slowly getting back to full health. During this recovery period I am afraid there is likely to be a significant delay in replies to correspondence, and visits will not be taking place. "However, the superb team in my office will be able to continue to process urgent casework. "Thank you for your understanding. I look forward to be back on fighting form as soon as I possibly can."
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FOLLOWING complaints from residents about unauthorised parking and cars blocking access to their properties, a set of shiny new bollards have been put in place on the grass verge opposite Majestic Wine, on Westbury Hill, close to the entrance to Redmaids school. Hopefully, the grass will grow back now that cars can no longer park here.
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Blood donation vital during summer months SOUTHMEAD hospital are calling on adults to donate blood this summer. Blood is always needed and hospitals in England rely on around 6,000 units a day to treat patients but blood stocks can come under pressure over the summer as people get distracted by holidays, sporting events, and the warmer weather. NHS Blood and Transplant particularly needs people with blood groups O negative, B negative, AB negative and A negative to come forward, and people from Black and South Asian communities. Craig Shellard, from Little Stoke, knows just what an amazing gift blood donation is. The 35-year-old received numerous transfusions of blood and platelets after being diagnosed with a type of blood cancer called Follicular Lymphoma. “I took it relatively well. The most difficult part was telling family and friends,” said Craig.
“At the time it was considered non-curable.” After the cancer was diagnosed in 2008 Craig began a treatment journey that took many years. Both cancer and chemotherapy damage the body’s bone marrow, which is where blood and platelets are produced. Blood transfusions are a vital part of treatment for many cancer patients. Unfortunately Craig's cancer returned after treatment and he also needed a stem cell transplant - receiving both his own stem cells and stem cells from his brother in 2013. When Craig then developed Graft Versus Host Disease, where his immune system started attacking his own body, he was given only a 10 per cent chance of survival. Craig had specialist treatment at NHS Blood and Transplant’s Therapeutic Apheresis unit in Bristol, and a further blood transfusion. He recovered gradually and was able to return to work as a business
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This seems hard to believe until one considers how many kitchens and bathrooms, still with life in them, are routinely ripped out, skipped and replaced because they do not meet new occupants’ requirements. It is not easy or quick to find out with accuracy or detail about the entire supply chain of every material used in the manufacture of a light, rug or chest of drawers in order to verify its eco and ethical credentials. With many motivated by the desire to be both thrifty and environmentally friendly, upcycling has become quite a movement. Style and aesthetics are also driving factors for the innovative repurposing of obsolete objects and tired tables. The high street has long offered homogenous selections of bland, mass-produced homeware in one-stop
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will uplift and is said to benefit people physically, mentally and spiritually. Everyone can join in as it is incredibly simple and easy to follow, yet the results can be transformative and profound. There will be a selection of small stalls run by local traders selling treats and refreshments at the event and a delicious Indian vegetarian meal will be served during the main break. For further details see www.7hourkirtanfestbristol. eventbrite.co.uk
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I believe that we have an innate temperament that is largely influenced by our neurotransmitters, our own personal body chemistry. This can be influenced by our habits and the food we eat. Along with this I believe our past experiences as children shaped some of the automatic behaviours we exhibit when similar events trigger us. Self awareness is a powerful tool in consciously reprogramming these automatic responses. People can change and do. We are not the people we were last week or 20 years ago for that matter. We are also not the people we will be in the future. We are forever in the process of becoming as we interact with our environment, the people around us and the meaning we apply to events. Our memories tend to be rewritten to some degree as well to fit with our present beliefs. How do you think of yourself? Are you a victim of circumstance? Do you see yourself as having chosen your present circumstances or do you make others responsible? Self awareness, responsible choices and commitment to new habits can transform your life. Who do you want to become? Yours in fun and fitness,
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Downs' Syndrome Trust receives vital funding THE Bristol Down's Syndrome Trust has received a cheque for £500 from Mendip Rotary. The cheque was presented by Chris Steel, the outgoing President, who explained how they are keen to support the organisation in the work they do with young children with Down's Syndrome, helping to develop their speech and language skills. The Trust was set up by Annabel Dixey and Marie-Louise Cook in 2002, who had both been travelling to Portsmouth to gain this help for their sons and saw the need to start a group for children in Bristol. Since then it has gone from strength to strength, with nearly thirty children meeting in small groups to improve their communication, learn makaton and make friends. Parents find these sessions a tremendous source of support and information too, both by learning alongside their children and sharing knowledge. Kate Doarks, one of the parents, said: “The NHS has been wonderful but is unable to provide regular therapy, so this group is vital to my daughter's learning. She thrives here and will, I hope, be
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well prepared for mainstream education when the time comes. "As parents together we can share our top tips and encourage each other as our children work to achieve the milestones that others might find much easier.”
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Parsva Uttanasana FOLLOWING our recent series of backbends throughout the summer months, here is something lovely to release the back afterwards. It’s also a good standalone pose on a hot day. Benefits: Practice this after backbends to soothe the lower back. Stand in Tadasana facing out from from the wall. Rest your hips on the wall and walk your feet forward about 10 inches away from the wall, so you are leaning back to the wall. Spread the feet
to 2½ feet apart, with the outer edges parallel to each other. Bend forward, keeping the lower back slightly raised and broad. Allow the head to hang. Place your fingertips on the floor either in front of you, or if possible, to the sides of your feet. 1. Keeping both buttocks touching the wall, take hold of your right ankle with your left hand. Place your right hand on
the floor to the side of your right foot. Allow the left side of the lumbar spine to lengthen, stretch and de-compress. 2. Repeat on the left. Return to the centre. Return to standing. Drawings and posture text reproduced by kind permission of Bobby Clennell, a senior Iyengar teacher in New York.
OPEN Up Music, the charity behind the UK’s first disabledled youth orchestra have been recognised for their pioneering work by Nesta, in a list of 50 New Radicals for 2016. Open Up Music launched in 2013 to find a new approach to enable more disabled children and young people to access music. They have developed instruments that are playable in real time and to a high level using any part of the body, including the eyes. Musical Director for Open Up Music, Doug Boult, said: “We’re delighted with this national recognition for our charity which operates out of a front room in north Bristol. We’re now well on our way to bringing performance and composing within reach to all young disabled people in the UK.
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Midnight Walkers turn out in thousands in aid of hospice
This year’s annual St Peter’s Hospice Midnight Walk saw a huge turn out with well over 1,000 Bristol women stepping out to support the city’s only adult hospice. The event took place over the weekend with a special carnival theme which saw participants samba dancing through the streets of Bristol dressed in carnival attire. Women from across the region walked through the midnight hour raising an estimated £100,000 for the Westbury-on-Trym hospice. The popular sponsored walk took in all the famous Bristol landmarks including the ss Great Britain, the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Harbourside and is one of the most successful events on the charity’s calendar. St Peter’s Hospice events fundraiser, Maria del Carmen Moon Park, said: “I would like to thank everyone who took part in such a hugely successful Midnight Walk for St Peter’s Hospice. “It was great to see so many people turn up for our seventh annual Midnight Walk and the carnival theme went down a storm – everyone looked
wonderfully colourful and vibrant and there was even more atmosphere than ever before! “Not only was the event great fun but we are hoping to raise over £100,000 for those with life-limiting illnesses in Bristol. This is a fantastic amount to raise in just one special night.” Included in those taking part this year was the self-dubbed ‘Wonder Widows’, a trio of young
mothers walking in memory of their husbands who were supported by the hospice, as well as local choir group, Black Sheep Harmony, who sang their way around the route in memory of friend Jill Cole. As Bristol’s only adult hospice, St Peter’s Hospice cares for more than 2,000 patients each year as well as supporting family members.
All services are provided free of charge but this care costs around £19,000 a day. For around £14,000 of that, the hospice relies on gifts in wills, kind donations and funds generated by the hospice shops. For more information on St Peter’s Hospice or the Midnight Walk visit www.stpetershospice. org
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PETER ’S VISION Peter Turner is the lead Optometrist at Turners Opticians
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so many parents regularly book dental checks for their children, but why not book children’s vision and eye health checks too? Around 80% of learning is thought to be visual, knowing this it can only be a good thing having your children's vision checked at least once a year. Mind you, by vision check I do not mean asking a child ‘can you see the plane in the sky’ - which in my eighteen years working is probably the most common explanation I am given by parents for their child not needing to see an optician! Would you not rather have a highly trained and dedicated professional care for the vision and eye health of the children in your family? The NHS even fund children’s visits to the optician, and at Turners opticians we include digital retinal imaging free of charge and give children two free pairs of glasses with their NHS optical voucher. Children with reading or writing difficulties, in particular those who report jumbly,
wobbly or blurry words ,really should have very regular visits to the Optician. I remember when I was at school two of my classmates having tinted glasses, which are often used to aid a child’s reading and school work. We offer coloured lenses and coloured overlay assessments at Turner Opticians. This condition has many names including; dyslexic vision assessment, scotopic sensitivity and Meares Irlen syndrome. I have a particular interest in offering this service, I am only too aware of the problems that dyslexic children can experience learning to read and write. Thorough eye care for a child should also detect signs of visual fatigue, where using our two eyes together is much harder than it need be. This is often due to a prescription or eye muscle imbalance between the eyes. It has been said that for a child with visual fatigue the extra effort required to concentrate on reading and writing during the school day is equivalent to walking a few
43 miles. Often a short course of eye exercises or glasses to strengthen the vision system can relieve this fatigue. One of my younger patients was heard to exclaim to her Dad as she tried on her glasses for the first time ‘oh so this is how everyone else sees!’ Since writing this blog, I have been asked how you can arrange appointments for your family with us at Turners Opticians. Well, we have tried to make this easy; you can choose from the tech option of online booking via our website (using a phone, tablet or computer), email us a request, pick up the telephone or just come on in for a friendly welcome! I hope you all enjoy a wonderful summer, particularly our children who are on their well earned summer holidays. I look forward to seeing you soon! Peter Turner is the lead Optometrist at Turners Opticians in Fishponds and also works part time as a Senior Optometrist at the Bristol Eye Hospital.
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NOW that the school holidays have arrived - and, fingers crossed, the warm weather is continuing - please take steps to avoid your summer being spoilt by opportunist burglars. As well as checking you’ve closed and locked doors and windows when you go out - and ensuring your front door is secure if you’re in the back garden - it’s important to follow some other key advice before heading off on holiday: z Be careful about what information you give out on social media. Only tell people who need to know you’re going away z If you're away for a while, empty recycling bins, cut the lawns and cancel deliveries of milk, newspapers, etc., discreetly z Make your house look occupied - get automatic timer switches to switch lights and a radio on and off z Mark any valuable items with your postcode or take photographs of these items z Register your belongings on the national property database www.immobilise.com z Look out for your neighbours
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News The Great Brunel Buskathon - fundraising total revealed SOUTHMEAD Hospital Charity’s month-long Buskathon, which took place throughout June, has raised over £6,000 to support healthcare services across North Bristol NHS Trust. The Buskathon called on performers to put on a show and busk to raise money for the Charity. Many concerts took place in Southmead Hospital itself – and some performers were members of Trust staff. “Many patients and their families really appreciated the great atmosphere the performances created in the hospital,” explained community appeals manager, Adrian Brown. “We had choirs, cabaret artists, bassoonists, a ukulele band, ballet dancers - and for four weeks we had concerts in our hospital on nearly every week day. “This is the first year we’ve hosted such a large and varied event and we’d like to say a very heartfelt thank you to all the performers who donated their
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19th September n Tai Chi Classes for beginners - get fit the Chinese way. Always wanted to try Tai Chi? For centuries the Chinese have practised Tai Chi as simple but powerful form of exercise for strength, balance and mindfulness. Always wanted to give it a try, now you don't have to go to China. The Bristol School of Tai Chi has lots of daytime and evening classes in Henleaze and Bishopston starting from the 19 September.
1st October Autumn Fair, all proceeds to the charity Brace which is a charity raising funds for research into Alzheimer's. Refreshments, Raffle, Food & Drink Tombola, Cake stall, Bottle stall, books, bath & beauty, games and much more. Saturday 1st October 10am-12.30pm, Newman, Grange Court Road, Westburyon-Trym, BS9 4DR. Entry by donation. For further information please contact Jeanne on 07866 392912
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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 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 Sarah Scott on 0117 9471436 or email sarah60@blueyonder.co.uk n Canford Bowling Club, Canford Park, Westbury On Trym. All welcome on Monday’s from 6th April at 5.45pm. Flat-soled shoes please. Further information call 969 4532. n Redland Wind Band rehearses at the Quakers Meeting Room on Gloucester Road at 7.30pm. We sometimes have vacancies, currently mainly for bass instruments, horns and percussionists. Contact Andy Brown at redlandwindband@ googlemail.com or on 07594240269 or via our website www.redlandwindband.co.uk. Also get in touch if you would like to be put on our mailing list or would like to book us for events
or fundraisers. n Redland Green Choir meets for rehearsals every Monday 7.30pm-9.30pm at Redland Green School. We sing a wide variety of music. New members welcome: no auditions. For more information, visit www. rgscommunitychoir.wordpress. com or phone 0117 9443042. n City Voices Bristol welcomes new members. A friendly mixed voice local choir singing a wide range of music rehearses at Red Maids School on Monday evenings. No previous experience and no auditions, just come along for a trial rehearsal. For more details contact the Secretary at members@ cityvoicesbristol.com or visit www.cityvoicesbristol.com n Would you like to learn to play Bridge completely free of charge? I will be starting my next Bridge for Beginners group in the Autumn meeting in Coombe Dingle. For further details please contact Terry Stygall on 9091714 or email tc.stygall@gmail.com. n RAFA, City of Bristol branch and club Eastfield Westbury on Trym for ex-RAF and associate members. Skittle Ally, parties and functions. Live entertainment on Saturday evenings. Open Monday to Saturday lunchtimes and evenings. Sundays noon till 5pm. All enquiries telephone 0117 3291913. n Trinity Henleaze Ladies Guild meet fortnightly on Mondays at 7.30 pm in the Leonard Hall, Waterford Road. All welcome. For more information call Jenny Rich on 01179620108 n Henleaze Bowling Club welcomes new Members. If you are interested in taking up bowling, come along to our free Coaching sessions at 6pm on Monday evenings (from 25 April, excluding Bank Holidays) to see if the sport is for you. Henleaze is a friendly Club with very good facilities and a lively social programme throughout the year. Special introductory offer – £70 membership for first year (normally £95) and a free Club shirt. Phone the Secretary, Tom Logan, on 01179621669 for further details." n Senior film club, 3rd Monday of month, 2pm St Peter's Hall. June film will be Best Exotic Marigold Hotel n Bridge for Beginners. Would you like to learn to play bridge
completely free of charge and then continue to play with us in a gentle friendly atmosphere? I am starting a new beginner's group in Coombe Dingle this Autumn so why not join us? We meet on Monday and Thursday afternoons. Please contact Terry Stygall on 0117 9091714 or 07837300073, or email me at tc.stygall@gmail.com for more details. n Senior film club 3rd Monday of month (August 15th), 2pm St Peter's Hall, The Drive, Henleaze. August film will be Quartet - a wickedly comic film about redefining old age and growing old with hope; demonstrating how art illuminates life and the human spirit remains undimmed even as the brightest stars start to fade. Starring Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Billy Connolly, Pauline Collins, Michael Gambon. It had great reviews and remains popular choice. Tuesday n Westbury Walkers- Meet at Lloyds Chemist, Canford Land, WoT @ 9.20am on a Tuesday morning. New Walkers welcome! Please contact for further details: Jean Maish on 0117 3301194/07789741892, email jmaish@blueyonder.co.uk or Mary Ford mobile 07779448090 home 0117 9824623 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 Westburyon-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.
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n Scottish Country Dancing Get fit and have fun with Westbury Scottish Club. Classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Tina 0117 9075462). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 9590970). 7.30pm to 9.30pm wscbristol.com for details. n The Mosaic Singers are a compact group but would like to grow our line-up with an additional Soprano, Alto,Tenor and Bass. One of each would be great. We rehearse in Stoke Bishop on Tuesday evenings, where a warm and friendly welcome is assured. This need not be as heavy a commitment as with some choirs. In you would like to find out more, please phone David Vicary on 0797 346 0994. n Melody Makers -Baby Friendly Choir. A fun and friendly daytime choir for ladies running Tuesdays during term time. 9:30-11:00am, The Beehive Pub, BS9 4QY. £5 per session, discounts for members. Contact Natalie www.facebook. com/melodymakerschoir 07890393175 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
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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. n Clifton Women’s Institute We meet at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of the month at Alma Church, Alma Road, Clifton BS8 2ES. Contact by email: thecliftonwi@gmail.com or visit www.cliftonwi.blogspot. co.uk Take advantage of our guest visits which are just £4 ( max.three per year) Better still why not join us and enjoy our fabulous Clifton WI 2016 programme for the whole year plus social clubs. Full membership details available. “ The WI plays a unique role in providing women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities” n Bristol Think and Grow Rich Meetup - We are a friendly group supporting each other to achieve our personal goals, be they creative, entrepreneurial, adventuresome, a charitable project or otherwise. Each week we read a chapter from “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill to study and discuss a skill that leads us to success. Join us and achieve your goals! Every Wed 7-9pm. Last week 16th Dec, restart 13th Jan 2016. Cambridge Arms, Coldharbour Road, BS6 7JS. £1 per meeting Contact Nicola on 07875 364910 n Henleaze Garden Club meet
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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 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 Philosophy Discussion Group, every fourth Thursday of the month, 7-9pm, Eastfield Inn, 219 Henleaze Rd, Bristol BS9 4NQ. If you would like to join in please contact Lorna Tarr 07770 245 3827. 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 0117 9508644. n Dance Classes with Cressida, 11am-12pm at St Peter’s Church, The Drive, Henleaze. If you love dancing come along to our weekly class, learning the basics of a single new dance every week! Dances include Flamenco, Bollywood, Cha Cha, Salsa, Samba, Charleston, Jazz and more! All dances are beginners level and particularly suitable for the over 40’s. More information www.clubcubana.com or 0117 3309549. £5.50 drop in (or £25 for the course). n Drop-In Healing Centre at The Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, Redland, BS6 6JE. Thursdays from 5.00pm to 6.30pm. Run by Bristol Healing Group on a donation basis and supported by members of NFSH The Healing Trust. Healing is beneficial for well-being and health, helping you to relax and feel better. Come along and try a healing session, everyone is welcome. For more information
phone 0117 9820184. n Ladies Keep Fit, Thursdays 10:00 - 11:00 am, at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze - with new instructor. £5:00 per class, pay as you go - includes refreshments. New members always welcome. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@ tiscali.co.uk, or website www. exercisewithlailibrooks.com for full information; or just turn up. 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. n Philosophy Discussion Group Friendly and welcoming group. We meet monthly every second Friday morning 10 to 12 noon at The Eastfield Inn, 219 Henleaze Rd, BS9 4NQ. If you would like to join us please contact Lorna Tarr 0770 245 3827. 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 Whiteladies Farmers’ and Fair Trading Market is now held EVERY Saturday to celebrate Green Capital, from 8.30am-2pm. Takes place at the junction of Whiteladies/Apsley/ Burlington Roads. Stalls cover bread, cheese, local lamb and chicken, fish, preserves, cakes, sushi, local fruit and veg, wild food larder, and recycled tools, wooden items and much more. n The Bristol and District branch of Parkinson’s UK meet every first Saturday of the month at St Monica Trust, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN from 10am -12noon. Carers, relatives, spouses, and people with Parkinson’s - all are welcome for a social and informative get-together, with a variety of speakers. 14th and 18th July.
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how our body language adapts and morphs according to our situation and experience. My trip was wonderful, but also brought back memories of how travel used to be such a physical challenge for me. The long periods of sitting, queuing, sleeping in unfamiliar beds, not to mention lifting awkward luggage and carrying backpacks, took their toll on
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AERIAL SPECIALISTS
BUILDING SERVICES
Kevin Gapper Roofing We cover all aspects of roofing work
BUILDING SERVICES
JERRY BAKER
PARTY WALL SURVEYOR Affordable, effective, reliable advice & services
• Tiled roofs • Flat roofs • Lead roofs • Installation of Velux Windows • Timber works 10 year guarantee with all new roofs Local Bristol family run roofing business with over 20 years experience
August, 2016 ELECTRICIANS
Home Audio • Domestic • Commercial Industrial Contractor
T: 07894 685 623
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From planning to end product
T: 01179 510319 or 07872 484994 W: kevingapper@me.com
07445 801885
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GYour Dlocal MEEK builder ROOF LEAKS REPAIRED
Property maintenance All aspects of roofing Structural alterations Carpentry Partitions
T: 0117 932 5706 M: 07770 303807
BUILDING SERVICES
SEMI-RETIRED BUILDER
Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning Carpets dry in 30 minutes!
Current Offer
CARPETS
1 Room 3 Rooms Whole House
UPHOLSTERY
£35* £60* £80*
1 Armchair £20* 1 Sofa £30* Rugs £5 to £20*
Call Nick / Alison at A.Cleaning Service on:
07812 730346
www.a-cleaningservice.com
*PRICES ARE EXCLUDING VAT
ELECTRICIANS
Living & working in BS9 and available for:
• All types of Garden Fencing •Paths, Patios & Slabbing •Gravel, Topsoil & Turf • Patios cleaned
Materials at cost price, no VAT and honesty comes free - just a little charge for service, quality and experience!
Ring Declan for more details, local references and free quotes 07836 53 55 35
LAUNDRY
atom electrical specialist domestic installers
All types of domestic electrical work undertaken, from changing a light fitting to full rewires. For an efficient, friendly, reliable, local electrical service...
call Oliver on 07747866436 or 01179602974
FREE Quotations www.atomelectrical.co.uk info@atomelectrical.co.uk
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DISTRIBUTORS
MJT DECORATING Interior & Exterior
Leave your doggie with peace of mind that they will be in a home from home, loving & comfortable environment! Lots of walks and play times!
For a Friendly & Reliable Local Service
Contact Mike Toye 8 Westfield Road Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3HG
Fully insured Bristol City licenced
Tel: 01179 500 387 Mob: 07971 849 895 Free Estimates/References Available
PAINTING & DECORATING
Stephen Carter Painter & Decorator
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PLUMBING & HEATING
YOUR LOCAL GAS & HEATING ENGINEERS
Is it time for a new A rated energy efficient boiler?
Professional Decorating Services
• Extended Warranties
Painting & Decorating Association
• Top brands available
Accredited (with PDA guarantee) For a free competitive quotation:
• All work Guaranteed
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required to deliver our monthly newspapers in the following areas:
WESTBURY ON TRYM
If you are reliable and fit then this is a role suitable for all age groups (minimum age of 13). The newspapers will be delivered to your home ready for distributing. Routes range from 300 to 500 newspapers. Tel: 01179 082 121 or email: emma@bishopstonvoice.co.uk along with your address and contact telephone number
Call and book your FREE survey
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0117 214 0949
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Electrical & Plumbing All electrical work from complete rewire to additional sockets
Domestic plumbing & tiling Showers, undertile heating etc. City & Guilds and NVQ Part P compliant Free estimates Call to discuss your requirements
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Alan Anstey Painting & Decorating
Interior / Exterior Free No Obligation Quotation No VAT Professional & Reliable References available if required All Areas Covered
Tel : 01179 859 256 Mob : 07980 413 355
Got News? Call 0117 9082121
• Restoration of new & period properties • Stonewalling • Carving • Paint removal from stone • Bay window repair specialists
Matt Pederick 0117 9246886 or 07958 753588
City & Guilds qualified - 25 years experience
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Taps, Taps,Washers Washers ✓ Toilets, Toilets,Cisterns Cisterns ✓ Leaks, Leaks, Blockages Blockages ✓ Tanks,Overflows Overflows ✓ Tanks, Pipes, Stopcocks….etc… Stopcocks...etc... ✓ Lead Pipes, OAP OAPDISCOUNTS DISCOUNTSand andNO NO VAT VAT
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957 5092
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Acute Waste
www.acutewaste.co.uk
Professional waste removal, building, garden and general waste removal. Garden and site clearance and tree removal.
Tel: 0117 9574820 Mob: 0797 1078003 acutewaste@gmail.com
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Redmaids’ High School incorporating Redland High School for Girls
Book now Taster days Year 7 Tuesday 4 October Tuesday 8 November Tuesday 22 November Tuesday 6 December
Other year groups Call for available dates For our full programme of event dates go to redmaidshigh.co.uk/admissions
Contact 0117 989 8252 or email admissions@redmaids.bristol.sch.uk Direct student minibuses
Together aiming high Independent day school
Girls and boys aged 3 to 7
Girls aged 7 to 18