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Following in giants’ footsteps A BISHOPSTON dad is making it his mission to ensure that children in the city learn a piece of Bristol folklore. Oliver Rigby has written a book based on the 16th century tale of how the Avon Gorge was formed by two giants, Goram and Ghyston, who were vying to marry a princess. The legend was a popular bedtime story in the city in the 18th and 19th centuries. Oliver revived it for his sons Wilfred and Gilbert – and now he wants other children to hear it too. Oliver’s book, illustrated by local artist Tom Bonson, shows many familiar Bristol sites that feature in the giants’ battle, including Blaise Castle and the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Goram and Ghyston: The Bristol Giants, is on sale at outlets across the city. Full story: Page 18-19

‘Hypocrite’ claim over store’s ad Sainsbury’s festive ad shows the WWI truce, yet it wants to wreck the Memorial Ground, a campaigner claims.

Page 4 Exciting times as schools expand A new early years building for Redland High and QEH schools’ youngest pupils has been officially opened.

Page 11 Church hall build gets go-ahead Redland Parish Church celebrates after planning permission is granted for redevelopment of dilapidated hall.

Page 21 Young people’s awards inspire Unique Voice puts on “remarkable” awards evening to celebrate young people’s achievements across the city. Oliver Rigby with his two boys, Wilfred and Gilbert

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News AN application to install six floodlights has been submitted by Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. The club says that the floodlights, each 45 metres high, are “crucial” for allowing the club to host major, international tournaments such as the Cricket World Cup in 2019. The lights will be used up to 15 times a year, and would be dimmed by 10.45pm and turned off by 11pm. However, campaign group HowZat? - set up to revise and challenge the club’s developments - believes that the increase in matches will provoke more noise, traffic problems, and potential anti-social behaviour, and the floodlights will cause light pollution for local residents. Alison Orton from HowZat? said: “We regret that Gloucestershire County Cricket Club [has] to erect permanent floodlights in order to retain international cricket in Bristol. “We hope that if the plan for floodlights goes ahead, that strict conditions controlling the

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You can still have say on cricket ground lights bid frequency and timing of use and the light spill into neighbouring properties and streets will be

imposed, to limit the negative effect on the local area.” The application was

submitted by the club following several public exhibitions over the summer, where local

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News residents were informed about the proposed plans. GCCC initially floated the idea of floodlights at a residents’ meeting earlier on in the year. Will Brown, club chief executive, said: “It is important that we give local residents a chance to have their say on the proposed plans and they will still be able to comment on the application now it has been submitted.” The club says that it has tried to address the concerns expressed by local residents, including the positioning of the lights, the length of time they will operate and the management of spectators during bigger matches. Stewarding will be increased on selected match days and funding has already been provided to the council to improve traffic arrangements around the ground, the club says. Since the application was submitted online in October, there have been 69 people submitting comments against the floodlights, and 90 in support. Martin Hunt from Joe’s

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Bakery on Gloucester Road supports the development. He said: “Members of the Gloucester Road Traders’ Association have met with the club to understand the reason for the floodlight application. “We know that the ground improvements will be a move not only for us but for Bristol as a whole and we fully support the plans.” A resident from Kennington Avenue, which backs onto the ground, commented against the lights. She said: “The floodlights would be really intrusive for us as we live at the side of the cricket ground. “Late night matches and events would be subject to extra noise, traffic and possibly antisocial behaviour, and that is just not acceptable in such a built up area.”

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HORFIELD Common is working with Incredible Edible - an initiative which campaigns for local produce - to bring a public community food growing project to a space behind the Ardagh Pavillion. On December 6, Friends of Horfield Common will be meeting to prepare some beds for growing herbs, fruit and vegetables. They are inviting members of the public to help move rose bushes, dig the soil and get the beds ready for planting. Sara’s cafe - which is popping up on the common throughout December at weekends - will be serving refreshments. Organisers are asking people attending to bring trowels, gloves, spades or a wheel barrow - not forgetting a raincoat. The group will be meeting in front of the Ardagh at 11am.

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‘Hypocrite’ claim over store chain’s trenches truce ad A LOCAL campaigner has condemned the Sainsbury’s Christmas truce advert, as “cynical” and “hypocritical” because of its plans to build on a war memorial site. The supermarket chain’s advert depicts the truce agreed 100 years ago on Christmas Day between Allied and German front-line soldiers. Sainsbury’s has faced opposition over its plans to build a supermarket in place of the Bristol Rovers Memorial Stadium, which was built to commemorate the rugby players who died in the First World War. The football club wants to sell the Horfield stadium to the supermarket chain to fund a new £40 million stadium in Frenchay. The rugby club has since moved to the Bristol City ground in Ashton Gate. Jamie Carstairs said: “The advert is saccharine and cynical, but also staggeringly hypocritical [and] Sainsbury’s still insists it will bulldoze Bristol’s famous WWI war memorial sports ground. It is the city’s most effective war memorial. “The determined campaign for the Memorial Ground carries on. Let’s talk about the ground’s future, perhaps inspired by the founders’ aim that it should be for sport or recreation forever.” The supermarket has faced a series of challenges from campaign group Traders and Residents Against Sainsbury’s Horfield. The group believes that the supermarket chain will have a detrimental impact on the Gloucester Road, residents’ lives and the environment. A Sainsbury’s spokesperson said: “We are very sensitive to the historical importance of the Bristol Rovers site and consulted extensively when we drew up our plans. “We worked through the plans with the Bristol Former Rugby Players’ Society, who showed their support during the planning process. “Our plans preserve the memorial stone and the memorial gates and a new public square dedicated to the memory of former Bristol rugby players is at the heart of our plans for the site.”

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THE approved extension of delivery hours at the proposed Sainsbury’s in Horfield has given campaign group TRASH “little faith” in Bristol City Council’s planning system. Bristol Rovers submitted the application, which was agreed by the council last month, in a bid to extend the supermarket’s delivery hours from 5am to midnight. It is reported that Sainsbury’s told the football club that building a store on the Memorial Ground is only justifiable if delivery hours are extended. Speculation over whether the store chain is committed to the development has been running high in recent months, since it announced the withdrawal of large-scale projects across the country. In the build-up to the council’s planning committee meeting, which saw councillors vote in support of increasing delivery hours, TRASH issued a 21-page information pack, highlighting “critical flaws” with Rovers’ application. The group said that the

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‘Home win for Sainsbury’s’ as longer lorry hours are agreed increase in delivery hours, and the proposed mitigation measures, such as sound-proof fences erected around homes, would have a “detrimental” impact on residents’ well-being. A spokesman from the group said: “When legislation is in place for people to have more direct influence on what happens in their area, yet the council pushes through such a contentious application in total disregard of local people, questions really have to be asked.” TRASH also says that there has been a “significant change” to a roundabout in Filton Avenue, which was previously refused on safety grounds. The spokesman added: “Rovers has a home win and HGVs may now travel on Bristol’s quiet residential streets, five o’clock until midnight, every

day of the year. “We recognise that serious work is needed in Bristol to tackle such lack of democracy and injustice and welcome the support of all who feel the same.” Bishopston councillor, Daniella Radice, said: “I was disappointed at the decision of the planning committee to agree longer delivery hours, which could mean only five hours of undisturbed sleep for local residents if Sainsbury’s goes ahead. “This is more than all other supermarkets in the city and sets a really bad precedent for residents. What no one adequately explained to me, was why if there is no significant disturbance, as claimed by the applicants, are delivery hours not permitted all night?” The Bishopston Voice has contacted Sainsbury’s, but it

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e all know the slogan ‘A dog is for life and not just for Christmas’, it was first used by the Dogs Trust 35 years ago and is as true today as it was then. So as Christmas is almost upon us, the plea goes out from animal charities to not give pets as presents. Pet abandonment and rehoming peaks at this time every year as do calls to the RSPCA cruelty advice line. Buying a new pet is a decision that has to be shared between the whole family, it is not an appropriate ‘surprise’ present. A puppy or kitten may seem very cute and parents can give in to their children’s pleas, but do consider that dogs and cats will live for 15 to 20 years. They need time and commitment as well as money. Pet ownership involves costs and responsibilities. Children under the age of 16 are not legally responsible for meeting a pet’s needs, adults are. Christmas is never a good time for a new puppy or kitten to be introduced into a household, in fact many responsible breeders and rescue societies will not release animals at this time of year. A new pet needs routine and calm within a home to be able to adequately adapt and socialise and bond with the new owners. The novelty of owning a new pet can wear off very quickly when either the kitten starts to scratch the furniture or the puppy proves difficult to house train, or needs twice daily exercising in the cold and wet.

The full cost of pet ownership is often not fully understood, a dog can cost up to £10,000 over the course of its lifetime when feeding, veterinary costs, insurance and boarding are taken into account. All of a sudden that cute puppy is looking like a very expensive impulse Christmas present. Even smaller pets and exotic pets can be very expensive to keep, especially if specialist accommodation is needed for example heated vivaria. And some exotic pets can live for a very long time, a tortoise can outlive its owner. So what are the alternatives? How about considering adopting an animal at a local pet shelter or Bristol Zoo? Why not volunteer as a dog walker or cat cuddler at a local rescue centre? Give presents of books about pet ownership and care so that when the time is right an informed decision can be taken. Make a donation to your local rescue centre instead of buying a present for your family member. Of course owning a pet is very special and the benefits that they can bring to our lives are huge. I would never deter anyone taking on this wonderful experience as long as they have thought it through thoroughly. Please call us at Animal Health Centre if you want any advice. Happy Christmas and a healthy New Year to all of our clients and patients. Nicky and the Animal Health Centre Team

WORRYING reports have been coming in about the new 520 bus service’s reliability, says Redland councillor Martin Fodor. The service was introduced in September following the controversial withdrawal of the number 20, following claims by First that it was not profitable enough. However, bus users have protested that the 520 service has been “disappointing” as it only runs on an hourly basis until 6pm, and does not operate on a Sunday. Councillor Fodor said: “I’ve had reports of low numbers taking it, and not everyone getting their bus pass recorded which means true use is not being measured. “On a number of occasions the bus has reportedly not run and it looks like the route is so congested that it can barely keep to its hourly timetable. “If buses are late or missed then people may not even know whether or not to wait at stops, which is worrying.” The 520, which runs from Westbury-on-Trym to Lewins Mead in the centre, via King’s Drive, is being funding by savings from another subsidised route. The council has a budget of just over £3m a year for bus subsidies, however, councillor Fodor says that this is “not enough” when each single hourly bus route costs around £130,000 per year. He added: “I’d like to see a more open and better understood process, but also a budget adequate to support public transport access where it’s needed. “This is hard when government funding for our local services has been cut so far, but for people in some neighbourhoods better buses are a real lifeline. “With traffic congestion and air pollution so bad in the city better buses are a priority, especially to give more people a choice not to drive and park in the centre.”

Room 212 aids charity ART gallery, Room 212, will be stocking Christmas decorations from charity HOPE International Development Agency. The charity has been working in southern Ethiopia for 30 years, helping bring clean water to communities. Room 212, in Glos Rd Central, will be selling the ‘peace, joy and hope’ wooden, laser-cut decorations for £5 each - money raised goes towards capping a spring that will bring water to villages. The art gallery is also contributing a donation to HOPE for each decoration sold.

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Poor light at this time of the year I was listening to “The life Scientific” podcast with Jim Al-Khalili interviewing Sally Davis, the chief medical officer, while walking to work the other day. She’s hugely impressive but the stand out point for me was her describing how she failed the 11+ and was a below average student in early secondary schooling. However by 16 she was matching her peers, and by 18 she was ahead of them. Many years later she was told by a neurologist she probably had a form of dyslexia. I wonder how many talented individuals don’t make it through our increasing rigid education system due to specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Now I do not claim to be an expert in dyslexia

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CATERING for vintage devotees, who love nothing more than rummaging through organised rails teaming with hand-picked, timeless items is Fly Vintage & Retro. Nestled between the Royal Oak pub and Tinto Lounge on Gloucester Road, the gold mine of retro and vintage attire boasts affordable “grade A” clothing, among fresh and relaxed surroundings. “The beauty of vintage clothing is that it’s built to last,” says the Fly Facebook page. “When classic and original items are still obtainable, invest in a piece and preserve a slice of fashion history.” Covering five decades from the 1950s to the 90s, products sourced from the US and Europe - range from classic Adidas tracksuit tops and flannel shirts, to Levi cords and dungarees. A variation of glitzy, glamorous evening dresses and sequinned attire are also on offer, as well as a mixture of snug winter wear, including sheepskin coats, fleece-lined denim jackets, crazy pattern shell suit bombers,

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Harris tweed, and mohair jumpers. Accessories comprise of scarves, hats, belts, dickie-bows and ties. Fly Vintage & Retro has also recently launched a clothing range for little ones, with quaint dresses, cardigans, shirts and coats. The store is “constantly evolving” and continuing to broaden its range of products. T-shirts and merchandise,

including a framed photo and cushions, embellished with the ‘Dug Out’ logo - a legendary nightclub in Park Row, recognised for shaping Bristol’s music scene in the 60s, 70s and 80s - are available in store. Fly is also looking to introduce a ‘buy by Skype’ system, where customers can book an appointment for a one-to-one session with a sales advisor.

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Albert Einstein would have recommended the Bristol Steiner School education. Here’s why: Mr Einstein didn’t get to E = mc2 purely by rational thought. He had to make a creative leap. In today’s parlance he had to think outside the box. Something he wasn’t encouraged to do at school. Einstein was frustrated, like many parents today, by the traditional education system observing: “The spirit of learning and creative thought are lost in strict rote learning”. At Steiner we don’t believe in learning by rote. In fact we don’t even have textbooks. Instead we engage children in the learning process through a narrative from the teacher. That way learning becomes a joy, not a chore. And children are allowed to develop at their own pace which reflects the basic tenet of Rudolf Steiner: “Education should be a journey, not a race.” We also differ from conventional schooling by placing as much emphasis on creative as academic. Why? In Albert Einstein’s own words: “The greatest scientists are artists as well. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination circles the World.” We couldn’t agree more.

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Education THE Early Years building at Redland High Infants was officially opened by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Mary Prior MBE JP last month, allowing the school to accommodate an extra 24 places for both boys and girls. Redland High School for Girls and QEH boys’ school announced plans to work together at the beginning of the year, in a bid to offer a coeducational provision for pupils aged 3 to 7-years-old. Staff and governors from both schools attended the opening ceremony on November 17 to witness the cutting of the ribbon and the unveiling of the plaque. A number of former pupils attended the ceremony, including an old boy of the school who attended Redland High Juniors prior to 1956, when the school originally accepted boys. He declared that the new development is “simply marvellous”. The building, designed and constructed by Rollalong Design, is an extension to Redland High Junior’s existing building, allowing the boys to naturally

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Left to right Mr Stephen Holliday (Headmaster of QEH), Dr Timothy Chambers (Chair of Governors at Redland High School), Mr Joe Eyles (Headteacher of Redland High Junior School), Her Majesty’s LordLieutenant Mary Prior MBE JP, Mrs Caroline Bateson (Headmistress of Redland High School), Mr Nick Tyrrell (Chair of Governors at QEH), Mr Martin Morris (Headteacher of QEH Junior School)

progress into Year 3 at QEH. Mary Prior said she was delighted to be invited to open the building. She said: “This is a truly wonderful development and an extremely exciting time for both Redland High and QEH.”

Caroline Bateson, headmistress at Redland High, said: “We are extremely excited that the new Early Years building is now open to our pupils. “Places at Redland High Infants with QEH are becoming

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QEH pupil James Everingham is making a serious name for himself in the world of cinematic composition. With his tracks getting 400k plays on SoundCloud in over 80 countries, license requests are starting to come in from major establishments across the world. Some recent requests have come from a US TV commercial that was broadcast on over 30 major networks, and Devin Graham - a film maker with over three million YouTube subscribers. As a result of the Redland teen’s success in an international film composing competition where he came runner-up, interest has been expressed in his work by some of the worlds’ leading music agencies. He has also been asked to write demos for a new sequencing library which is due for global release soon. Mr Gent, James’s music teacher, said: “What James has achieved and continues to achieve is remarkable, and all in his spare time while he studies hard for his A Levels. “He continuously amazes me with how quickly he can transfer ideas in his head into fully orchestrated compositions that are of such high standard they could be mistaken for a professional’s work. He truly has a gift.” Website: www.jameseveringham.com | SoundCloud: www. soundcloud.com/james-everingham

FHS academy switch FAIRFIELD High School’s governors have voted for the comprehensive to become an academy early in the new year. They believe the move will strengthen their ambition to ensure the school becomes outstanding in all areas. Fairfield, which was rated good with outstanding features by Ofsted inspectors last year, is one of the last remaining local authority secondary schools in Bristol. It has told parents, staff and students that becoming an independent academy in the small Excalibur trust will not mean any rebranding. The school’s name and uniform and its ethos and values will remain the same. Head teacher Catriona Mangham said: “Staff and governors are very excited at the possibilities this will open up - including that of expanding the school into having a sixth form.” Excalibur comprises an outstanding secondary school in Wiltshire, St John’s in Marlborough, and two primaries. It is a nondenominational trust. The school has aspirations to open a sixth form, but says post-16 provision on site would need careful planning and consultation.

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Girls seize silver in competition debut REDLAND High School’s orienteering team has bagged silver medals at the British Schools’ Score Championship only six months after becoming Avon schools’ orienteering champions. Orienteering is a sport that combines cross-country running with map reading, while score orienteering involves trying to find as many check-points valued depending upon distance from the start and the difficulty of navigation required to find them - as possible in a given amount of time. This was the first time that the School has entered the British Schools’ Score Championship. Kathryn Saunders, Abigail Ehrlich, Emily Finnimore, Alexandra Morris, Sylvie Livingstone, Laura Hogg, Claudia Spice and Grace Hillier travelled to Redditch to test themselves against 400 of the UK’s best orienteers from 50 schools

around the country. Claudia Spice was also awarded a bronze medal in the Year 7 individual girls race. Caroline Bateson,

headmistress at Redland High School, said, “All the girls involved should feel very proud of this fantastic achievement, particularly since some of the

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Education Red Maids’ Juniors adds classes to meet demand RED Maids’ Junior School is set to expand from September 2015 - to meet the demand for more places. The latest plans to add two classes, each in Years 3 and 4, will provide space for an extra 30 pupils. An open consultation event with parents and neighbours was held in May, where plans for the single-story extension were unveiled. The Westbury-on-Trym school, which has been named a top 100 prep school for the past two years in the Sunday Times, currently has space for 120 pupils. It is not the first time that the girls-only junior school has found itself growing. Red Maids’ opened in 1986 with one class, each in Years 4, 5 and 6. The school expanded two years later to provide an additional entry into Year 3. Further demand for places resulted in an extension in 2008,

creating additional classes, each in Years 5 and 6. Headteacher, Mrs Gillian Rowcliffe, said: “The Red Maids’ Junior School is a very exciting, stimulating place to learn and I am delighted to be able to share

our success with even more girls and their families. “We have already begun assessing pupils for these new places and suggest that parents register their interest as early as possible to avoid

disappointment.” Mrs Rowcliffe is to retire at the end of the autumn term. Her replacement, Mrs Lisa Brown, is a current teacher at the school and takes over from the start of the spring term.

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Education THE future is bright for Bristol’s young people, pupils at Orchard School were assured during a visit from the city mayor, George Ferguson. Students, from all different year groups, gathered around the mayor in Orchard School’s library to ask wide-ranging questions about his role as mayor, and how he sees the city in 10 years time. Other topics discussed were transport, policing, city developments and the environment. Orchard School was one of several places that the mayor visited across Horfield and Lockleaze in north Bristol to discuss local issues. Mayor Ferguson said that he wants a “healthier, fairer and greener city, with better opportunities for all” – and this will be created by taking the right decisions for the future, not just for now. Speaking of Bristol being awarded ‘Green Capital’ in 2015, he added that the city can act as a “catalyst for change”, showing other cities how to be more

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environmentally friendly. He said: “It’s the decisions made within our cities that determines what our world will be like.” The mayor also informed students about the highs and lows of his job, saying that although it is a “fantastic job”, he does receive a lot of knocks, such as people shouting at him. When quizzed about how he sees Orchard pupils fitting into Bristol’s future, and what

types of jobs will be available, he responded that there are “lots of entrepreneurs” starting up businesses, which are largely benefitting local communities. Mayor Ferguson said: “I see the future being very bright for the city’s young people.” He added that younger people are less fearful of change and he urged the students to get involved in his youth committees. Headteacher, Dr Helen

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Fairlawn school set to open in September THE long battle for a primary school at the former Fairfield Grammar School in Montpelier will be over next September when the new Fairlawn School opens at the site. The co-educational school will be run by Colston’s Girls’ School Trust, which already has a secondary and a primary in the area as well as The Kingfisher School in St Anne’s Park. Families have been calling for a primary at the school in Fairlawn Road ever since Fairfield High School moved to its new building off Muller Road in 2006. Construction firm Skanska will be carrying out the work on the building and CGST has been chosen by the Government to sponsor the new school, which will open with 60 reception class pupils and build to take 420 pupils by 2021. Governors are in the process of appointing a head teacher for the school, which will have breakfast and after-school clubs to help working parents. Like other schools, it will give priority for places to those children who live closest. It plans to work closely with parents and the community, and to use the local environment as a focus for learning. An open event for prospective parents takes place at the school on December 10, from 3.30-6.30pm. Parents have to apply to Bristol City Council for reception class places by January 15, 2015. CGST chairman Trevor Smallwood said: “The Trust is delighted to be opening another school at the heart of the Montpelier community. Fairlawn School will be a welcome addition to our family of schools, helping meet the need for additional primary places in the inner city and adding to the diversity of provision.”

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Shaun the Sheep for Fairfield FAIRFIELD High School has purchased a blank Shaun the Sheep to coincide with the trail, launching across the city next year - and they are calling on their students to submit a design for the 70cm high sculpture. Following on from the success of last year’s Gromit trail, sculptures of Shaun the Sheep will appear across London from May, and Bristol from July to raise money for children in hospitals across the UK. Fairfield’s aim is to inspire students to use their design talents and leave a lasting legacy for the school. The school says that it is a fantastic opportunity for students who are interested in art and design, and for those who are interested in learning more about what it’s like to work at a design agency. Designs can reflect Fairfield High School and its diverse community; an inspiring story, event or subject, such as the World War One Centenary, what it is like to be a young person in today’s society; or friendship. Individuals can apply or groups of up to six - provided they are in the same tutor group. The student, or students who win will have their design painted onto Shaun, and will also get the chance to spend time at PACE to finalise their winning design. Plus their entire tutor group will be involved in an Aardman model-making workshop. Second or third prize students will get to take part in an Aardman modelling workshop. The deadline for entries is December 5, and the winner will be decided soon after. Successful Fairfield pupils will start the process of getting their design onto the sculpture in January.

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Education Scouts’ adventure in the Himalayas FROM the comforts of the UK to the dizzying heights of the Himalayas, twenty Explorer Scouts from Bristol embarked on a trip of a lifetime to Nepal, where they embraced local customs and even came face-to-face with an endangered, four-foot long lizard. Upon arrival in Nepal, the group joined with other scout groups in the country’s Chitwan region. The link was forged in 1997, when Bristol scout leader, Peter Shore MBE, helped with building a clinic alongside his son Kevin. The clinic in the village of Meghauli – where the group stayed – provides vital healthcare to the locals as the nearest hospital is over an hour’s drive away. Meghauli is on the edge of the Chitwan national park, a vast swathe of protected wilderness near the Indian border. The Bristol scouts held a

camp for the Nepalese that turned out to be hugely popular, with over 250 scouts and three elephants attending. Activities included teaching skills such as open fire cooking and orienteering, and each night there was a campfire with music, and each nation demonstrating their dancing prowess. Outside of the campsite, the group, which is closely linked to the 1st Bishopston scouts, trekked through jungles looking for wildlife – many of them even saw fresh tiger footprints. Several scouts were also lucky enough to see critically endangered Gharials – a fourmetre long crocodile lizard. Every explorer rode on an elephant through the dense jungle and had an opportunity to see many of Nepal’s endemic animals from a unique vantage point. The scouts also spent three days trekking in the aweinspiring Annapurna range, as

well as spent time in Kathmandu where they visited many holy sites and marvelled at the cows and monkeys roaming free in the streets. Besides coming face-to-face with the country’s wildlife, the scouts also stayed with a Nepalese family for a day – as part of the Hindu festival

of Diwali – where they each received a blessing called a Tika. Ben Whitfield from the Explorer Scouts said: “It was a fantastic trip that has given me the travelling bug and has inspired me to one day go back and visit the places I’ve seen and the friends I’ve made!”

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Girls set to stage the musical Annie MORE than 80 talented students from Colston’s Girls’ School are staging the musical Annie this month. The show tells of a clever little girl from a 1930s orphanage who is saved through the kindness of billionaire Oliver Warbucks and ends up rescuing all her friends from the cruel Miss Hannigan, just in time for Christmas. The family musical is full of catchy songs and dance routines. Spokeswoman Tamara Warner said: “Our cast and and production team have been working extremely hard to create this stunning production for parents and friends to enjoy.” The girls will perform the show for children at The Dolphin School, a primary in the Colston’s Girls’ School Trust, and are staging public performances on Thursday 11, Friday 12 and Saturday 13 December. Tickets at £7 for adults, £5 concessions, and £20 for a group ticket for up to six people are available from the school in Cheltenham Road.

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‘Every child should know this folk tale’ REVIVING a popular folk tale of two giants who ruled Bristol’s lands is Bishopston father, Oliver Rigby. Oliver’s plans to re-tell the story of the Bristol giants, which dates back to the 16th century, came about one day whilst at work. He said: “It is a story that every child would have known, but that very few know now - and my plan is to change that.” Goram and Ghyston: The Bristol Giants, tells the tale of two brothers who fall in love with a princess. She then sets them a task to create the Avon Gorge whoever wins, takes her hand in marriage. The legend of Goram and Ghyston and how the Avon Gorge was formed has been part of Bristol folklore for hundreds of years, says Oliver, with the oldest known version of the tale dating back to 1586.

The original story was re-worked by poet Thomas Chatterton in the late 1760s, and became a popular bedtime story across Bristol in the 18th and 19th centuries. The book, beautifully illustrated by local artist Tom Bonson, encompasses many familiar Bristol sites, including Blaise Castle and the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Oliver, who runs a financial consultancy business, lives in Kennington Avenue with his wife and children, and a mischievous Labrador, Digby - the inspiration behind Goram and Ghyston’s pet dragon. From an early age, Oliver enjoyed escaping daily life by delving into worlds of magic and mysticism - and now enjoys embarking on adventures with his two young sons - Wilfred, three, and Gilbert, one - to the places mentioned in the book. He said: “The first version I

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and Ghyston: The Bristol Giants will set children’s imaginations running wild and will encourage them to learn more about Bristol’s landscape. Oliver’s book - funded by the Arts Council - can be purchased at local stores Romantica, Room 212 and Playfull Toyshop. In addition the book can be found at the Clifton Suspension

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MEMBERS of Redland Parish Church are “delighted” that planning permission has been granted for the £1.9 million redevelopment of its dilapidated community hall. Redland-based architects O’Leary Goss have been assigned to the ‘re:new’ project, which will see the existing premises on Redland Green replaced with three modern, connected halls. The three halls, which are to accommodate a wide-range of needs, can be opened up to form one large 280-seater hall for church and community use. The redevelopment is to also include a modern kitchen, replacing the existing 1950s facilities. Work is set to start on the project in August next year, with the new hall being open for use in September 2016. The “much-needed” redevelopment, approved by the council last month, is being financed through fundraising efforts carried out by the church. Almost half of the total has already been raised. It is hoped that proceeds, from a wide range of fundraising activities planned for the new year, will boost funds significantly, says the church. The Redland May Fair, which took place earlier this year, chose the ‘re:new’ project as its charity, raising around £2,500. Reverend Mars Goodman, associate vicar of Redland Parish Church, said: “We’re really delighted planning permission has been granted. We did think long and hard about trying to repair the old halls, but in the end realised this was a fantastic

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Delight as £1.9m church hall transformation gets go-ahead opportunity to create a highly flexible and sustainable, modern community space. “The new halls will revitalise our own community activities like Lantern Preschool, our toddler groups and the Redland Education Centre. And they will also offer much improved facilities to the many local people and community groups that use our halls. “[It] will be much more sustainable than the old hall. It will include renewable energy, and will be better insulated, so benefiting the environment and our nearest neighbours.” A spokesperson from the Redland and Cotham Amenities Society, which supports the development, said: “This building is a valuable community amenity and the expansion of space which can be used by the local community in an area where there is a shortage of available community space is most welcome.” O’Leary Goss architect, Edwin Hill, said: “We work around the corner from the church so it’s lovely to be involved with this neighbourhood project. “The design offers the choice of three main halls and folding partitions which open to one large room, plus new catering kitchen, lounge and foyer. “Now the Council has passed the plans and £950,000 of fundraising has been achieved. We hope to start this lovely community facility in 2015.”

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This trade deal is an outrage I saw the article about the TTIP protest that was neatly tucked away on page 42 of the November edition. The heading read ‘Protest march over trade deal’. This could not have been more hidden had it been written in disappearing ink. Ending the article with “The TTIP negotiations will look at opening both markets for services, investment and public procurement…” make this look like a small, insignificant and maybe even a positive thing. I was at that march and the response from people was 80%

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positive – if you can describe ‘horrified’ as positive. The seriousness of this ‘deal’ cannot be understated and it affects EVERYONE in Europe. Please understand people – and try to digest these words... this ‘deal’ would permit American corporations to sue European governments for losses in potential profits. This would be an official end to any form of democracy in this continent. The soldiers who died in WW2 would be turning over in their graves. Orwell would wave a finger at us from beyond the grave saying… “I told you so.” Imagine for once we voted for some politicians who actually cared about doing something right for the country. The government they would represent would not be able to protect the people from whatever these corporate psychopaths and vampires tried to introduce. Don’t take my word for it, look it up for yourselves. It makes for a severely chilling read. It’s the most insidious and subversive thing this government wants to be part of. The sickening thing is, the only party who seems to be against this ‘deal’ is the Green

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party. And this is just a fraction of what there is to be said. If you remember nothing from this – just remember – “American companies will be able to sue European governments for loss of potential profits.” And mull it over. Write to your MEPs to express outrage – visit 38 degrees. Share it on Facebook, tell everyone. I promise you, this is huge – and it has been kept as secret from the public. “Fascism should more appropriately be called corporatism because it is the merger of state and corporate power” – attributed to Mussolini but was actually said by Giovanni Gentile, a philosopher of fascism. Sergio Romagnoli

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even let them give me a scratch. Unfortunately not everyone is friendly, but my servant keeps me away from those people. Luckily the smaller humans spend a lot of time climbing in their cage, but when they escape they sometimes scare me with their high pitched noises. As they get bigger they spend more time running around playing ball games, but unfortunately they don’t like it when I try to join in and they shout at me. When it gets warmer they sit on the floor eating food, but they don’t like to share. Luckily they usually leave plenty of food on the floor which I can eat when they go home, but unfortunately it sometimes makes me poorly. I keep my servant close to me on a string so we don’t stand on sharp or hot things which have been left behind. I don’t understand some of the things they do. I’ve seen them sucking on smoky sticks and the smell isn’t nice - and I have no idea what they do with the balloons and little metal canisters! I’m told they stay up late and make lots of noise, but that doesn’t affect me as I am usually asleep by then. I insist that my servant takes

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lorry) as it picks up the cars over a period of about 10 - 12 minutes and drives away. Now I ask, surely if the council want to see those parking spaces as a bus lane for 4 hours a day then surely they should respect their own policies - especially when it comes to getting removal lorries to actually park IN the bus lane and directly block the buses from passing. I find these double standards to be infuriating. Is this what

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Abuse knows no boundaries Hardly a day goes by without the media confronting us with another dreadful story of child abuse, either current or historical. How do we respond? Where are you on the continuum between abject despair and wringing of hands, and the rather more detached response of thinking that the whole subject has got quite out of hand and people are exaggerating stories to get attention?

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and virtual world, the easier it is to continue those conversations into the teenage years. We should all be talking to children regularly about their on-line life and experiences and getting them to understand how to keep safe on-line. Everyone is responsible for keeping children safe. It’s no use moaning about social workers missing things - they do their best in a very difficult role. They can do even more if we are all alert and prepared to report a concern. In Bristol the First Response Team on 0117 903 6444 are the ones to call if you have a concern about a child’s safety. If there is an emergency situation then call the police. Christmas is traditionally a child focussed time but some families become so stressed with the hype and pressure of a commercial Christmas that in fact children can be seriously neglected or sidelined. Jeanette Plumb (writing in personal capacity as a St Andrews resident but whose professional role is with Bristol Safeguarding Children Board)

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Charity in danger of closing A CHARITY that supports mothers experiencing postnatal depression is in danger of closure due to a lack of funding. Mothers for Mothers offers information and advice through a telephone helpline, low-cost counselling sessions and dropin groups. All of the staff and volunteers have themselves suffered from PND. The charity, established in 1981, needs urgent financial support. It is seeking donations via its Local Giving page localgiving.com/charity/mfm. The charity is also holding a fundraising day on Sunday December 7 at Kings Weston House. The event is open to the public and stalls and raffle prizes would be welcome. For more information, and ticket ring 0117 975 6006 or email support@ mothersformothers.co.uk

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Yoga for Health by Diana Penny of Yogawest (www.yogawest.co.uk) December is such a busy month for many of us, and it can be challenging to get to a yoga class regularly. Here is a classic yoga pose which you can practice first thing in the morning to wake up the body, last thing at night to quieten the mind, or at any time during the day that you can find 5 minutes.

Yoga Pose of the Month: Adhomukha Svanasana (downward facing dog pose) Practice this posture to create flexibility through the shoulder joints and reduce mental fatigue. If you are suffering from winter sniffles, downward dog can help to clear the sinuses and regulate the breathing. 1. Kneel down on all fours with your toes tucked under. 2. Exhale, raise your knees up off the floor and swing your pelvis up and back. 3. Raise your heels, come up onto your toes and further raise your hips. Draw your kneecaps up. 4. Push your legs away from your body and press your heels toward the floor. Press the palms of your hands into the floor and draw your shoulder blades away from your ears. Without bending your arms or legs, allow your head to come close to the floor. Breathe normally and hold the pose for 30-60 seconds.

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Scouts selling Christmas trees A BISHOPSTON scout group is holding its annual Christmas tree sale - in a bid to raise funds to support the group’s activities. Money raised from the event on December 13 will go towards replacing worn-out pieces of equipment in time for 1st Bishopston Scouts’ summer camp. The group aim to buy a mess tent, two new dining shelters, and a new marquee for activities and events. Funds will also go towards maintaining the scout hut. The event has become a cherished tradition among local families who enjoy volunteering at the sale, and getting into the Christmas spirit. Volunteer events coordinator, Sarah Bushnell, said: “This year we are really aiming to boost the festive spirit. “We will have Christmas tree cookies and mulled apple juice and maybe even some carols sung by the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and their families.” 1st Bishopston Scouts is run entirely by volunteers, with all section leaders and executive members freely donating their time and energy. The tree sale starts from 9am on December 13 at the Church of St Michael and All Angels on Pigsty Hill.

Winter Wanderland idea ‘is really grabbing people’s imaginations’ THE artist behind the Winter Wanderland trail, coming to Bishopston next February, says that she has had a "great response" so far. Mum-of-two, Lucy Reeves, is calling on local residents to open their curtains and create a display which reflects a "magical world". She says that she wants to give residents a reason to get out of their homes, wrap up warm and enjoy the displays lighting up the neighbourhood. Lucy has confirmed that the Bishopston Garden group are planning something and one woman is going to display 1000 paper cranes in her window. Competitions will be run, with categories such as the most surreal display, and the most detailed. Windows are to be judged by Bishopston's Green councillors, Tim Malnick and Daniella Radice. Prizes, such as vouchers and sewing kits, will be supplied by local traders. A map highlighting the magical trail, which is taking place on February 7, from 5.30-8pm, will be available to residents. For more information, email windowwanderland@gmail. com, visit windowwanderland.wordpress.com or find 'Window Wanderland' on Facebook and Pinterest.

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News Pizza parlour is going down a treat WITH Flour and Ash’s roaring wood-fired oven, mouthwatering pizza toppings, and silkysmooth ice cream, there is no need to venture further afield to experience Italian textures and flavours. Perched on Bishopston’s doorstep, the pizza and ice cream parlour has been a welcomed addition to Cheltenham Road, which has seen an influx of contemporary food and wine bars starting up in recent months. Since opening its doors on November 1, owner Steve Gale - a former Harvey Nichols chef - has been heartened by the amount of positive feedback the restaurant has received, and

taken aback by how popular it has been. Flour and Ash stands proud of its 100 percent sourdough pizzas, which have been left to prove for 72 hours, and quality seasonal ingredients. Toppings range from meaty options such as ox cheek and red wine ragu, with bechemal, aged provolone, to vegetarian alternatives such as wood roast aubergine with homewood pickled ewes cheese, oregano and yoghurt. “Having invested heavily in a massive wood-fired oven made in Gloucestershire, we have neither the space, nor the budget to buy fancy cheffy gadgetry,” says Steve Gale. “If we can’t cook something using the wood oven, or our tiny fryer, then it’s not going on the menu - simple.” Accompanying the pizza menu is a selection of creative salads, wood-baked breads, charcuterie, west country cheeses, and home-made ice

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Women who fought in fields of Britain Bishopston theatre group Kelvin Players is shining the spotlight on those who have held the fort on British soil. Lilies on the Land is a moving, yet comical portrait of four women who sign up to join the Women’s Land Army - a British civilian organisation set-up to assign women to agriculture work while men were called up to fight. Based on 150 letters and interviews with original 'Land Girls' - the name given to the women working for the WLA - along with songs from the period, Lilies on the Land charts the personal journeys of four women, determined to work endless hours on farms in a bid to do their best for the war effort. The play examines how these women from different walks of life, torn from their families and bereft of all basic home comforts - deal with the hardships of farming life and pressures of war. Director Sue Stobbs said: “This is a lovely assembly of stories and memories from the period, which leaves you with a warm admiration for these women, who set out to do their best for the war effort. “This has been a wonderful production to work on and have really enjoyed working with this cast. The stories have left me feeling quite emotional.”

Photo courtesy of Paul Townsend The play - first performed by the Lions Part, a London-based theatre company - runs from December 2-6 at the Kelvin Studio in Gloucester Road. Doors open from 7pm every evening where there is a licenced bar, with the performances starting at 7.30pm. Tickets

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Unique Voice said: “We were truly overwhelmed by the support for the awards, and overjoyed with its residing success. “We hope that we can continue our work with young people for years to come, so to find out more about how you can help this to happen please feel free to contact us.” A variety of high energy performances, and key note speakers, including Tim Carter, the area director of Barnardos, accompanied the many different awards handed out to young people for their achievements and triumphs. Tim, who has worked alongside Unique Voice to promote awareness and better treatment of children of prisoners, said: “Watching presentations from some of the young people, we all felt humbled that sometimes in the face of great adversity, the creativity,

Such an amazing night - all the children supporting each other, inspirational children who have coped with many challenges and they still smile, come to school and help others. Real action with real measurable results. Dr Linda Newnes, University of Bath

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NSPIRING, remarkable and moving - these were just a few words used to describe the ‘Celebrating Young People’ awards, put on by education provider and theatre group Unique Voice. The event, hosted at the Hilton Bristol, was the first of its kind - and with every seat taken by a mixture of teachers, friends, business owners, and the young people themselves, it proved to be a successful and heartwarming evening. Unique Voice, whose patron is Sir Patrick Stewart, was set-up over three years ago by Bath Spa graduates Krystal Keeley, Cat Sparkes and Claire Farnham. They work extensively across Bristol, using performances, classes and workshops to provide a platform for young people to explore their talents, skills, and fears.

innovation and enthusiasm of young people still breaks through. “Without Unique Voice we would not be where we are today - they are leading the way with ensuring child care professionals, teachers, social workers, prison officers and the police have a better understanding of the impact of parental imprisonment and how they can better support families left behind.” He added: “I felt privileged to speak at the awards, and proud to see a group of young people with parents in prison, who have been supported by Barnardo’s, receiving a joint award for their courage and contribution to promoting awareness and better treatment to the forgotten victims of crime.” Andrew Langridge, from PRICE Systems, who presented the ‘Outstanding Achievement’ award to Notton House School,

said: “Every student from the school has a back story that would break most parents’ hearts - students are referred here when all else fails. I am bewildered that funding for Unique Voice to engage in work [at the school] is not forthcoming, and this is a tragedy and needs urgent action to ensure continuity.” To find out more about Unique Voice, and how to support the work they do, visit: www. uniquevoice.org.

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Making a Difference award, presented by Crimestoppers Vinnie from Fairfield High School. Innovative Thinker of the Year award, presented by The Fluent Self Ben Thorne from Cheddar Grove Primary School Digital Champion of the Year, presented by Langridge Films Matthew Speight from Orchard School Bristol

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We have enormous respect for the work that Unique Voice does in supporting young people who are facing difficult and challenging situations as part of their daily routines. We have no doubt that you change children’s lives through offering them alternative perceptions with a range of possible solutions to help them decide their own futures. Those who attended this remarkable event will remember it for many years to come, those who were given awards will always cherish the memory. Frances Cook MBE

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Bishopston, Cotham & Redland Neighbourhood Partnership are recruiting a volunteer events manager to support our neighbourhood festival in early May.

Bristol North Baths External remedial works are mainly completed, the site weatherproof, and construction of the new library, health centre and flats underway again. A new feature staircase for the library is now in place. The subsidised 520 service Questions have been raised about performance of the new council-subsidised 520 service. There have been reports of missed buses, late running, and not everyone showing their travel pass. If passes are not shown then numbers are not counted. Councillors are due to meet First Group’s new MD in late November and the council is also holding a scrutiny meeting where bus subsidies are coming up for discussion. Residents Parking A significant number of reports have come from streets just outside the new zone. People in streets that would have had a scheme but were taken out of it after the consultation will get a postcard

Please see the BCR NP website for details - bcrnp.org. uk. Gloucestershire County Cricket Club GCCC has applied for planning permission to put six floodlights on their ground. The closing date for public consultation is the 3rd December. The proposed floodlights are 45m high. The England and Wales Cricket board have specified that clubs that want to host Cricket World Cup must have floodlights. Two of the key issues for local residents are the times at which lights are to be switched off and how many times a year they will be used for.

Bishopston Forum – Play The Bishopston Forum on the 11th December has the theme of outdoor play for young and old alike. Please come to meet others interested in play. (7pm at Brunel Fields School). Nevil Road Surgery Conversion A planning application for converting the Nevil Road surgery into 5 flats is due to come to planning committee in early December. Please contact Daniella for more details. daniella.radice@bristol.gov.uk tim.malnick@bristol.gov.uk

in January asking their views in general. Streets not ever in the proposed zone are not going to be asked. It’se up to residents in these other streets to make their views known via emails to respark@bristol.gov.uk. The council will log your comments or request for a parking scheme to be considered. Enforcement of obstructive pavement parking There are increasing reports of pavements being obstructed by bins or pavement parking. Where there are no existing double or single yellow lines, enforcement of obstructive pavement parking is a police matter. The usual rule of thumb is that obstruction is being caused if a pedestrian cannot walk with a pushchair on the pavement. You can report this to the local police on 101. martin.fodor@bristol.gov.uk fi.hance@bristol.gov.uk

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News Children’s efforts aid African businesses MONEY raised by children at Sefton Park Primary School has helped more than 40 entrepreneurs, from some of the world's poorest countries, set up their own small businesses. Around £2,410 was collected from the pupils involved in the Deki Tenner Tournament - a competition which saw teams turn a £10 loan - provided by Bristol-based, microfinance charity, Deki - into as much profit as possible by setting up a small enterprise, such as a bake sale. The funds, raised by 143 children, were lent directly to their chosen entrepreneurs in Malawi, South Sudan, Uganda and Ghana, who have now set

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Aero engineer Jim uses skills to help city’s air cadets FLIGHT Lieutenant Jim Brimble, from Monk Road in Bishopston, has received a rare, prestigious award for his outstanding service to the cadets. Jim, who is commanding officer at Air Training Corps (ATC) cadets from 2152 Squadron in north Bristol, was awarded the Certificate for Meritorious Service from Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Mary Prior MBE JP. The unit, based in Northville, also celebrated its 70th anniversary. The presentation, which was followed by a special "dining-in night" took place at the Merchant Venturers Hall, Clifton. Jim, an aeronautical engineer at Rolls Royce in Patchway,

became a civilian instructor at the unit in 2002. The married father of three said: “I was in a supermarket where some of the lads were doing charity bag-packing. I asked an official if they needed someone with my background in aviation to help teach the cadets – and they snapped me up." He added: “Youngsters will respond positively if you offer them a range of experiences. In our case, that can mean anything from gliding to expeditions around D-Day sites in Normandy.” Jim has also developed a new national ATC syllabus for airframe - the mechanical structuring of an aircraft enabling cadets across the UK to study the latest aeronautical engineering practice.

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and no scheme is truly complete without a variety of pendant, wall, floor and side lights. Luckily, lampshades are a relatively inexpensive way to quickly change the look of a room to be in-keeping with the season (in the weather sense, as opposed to the fashion sense). There is one Bristol based designer making lampshades that really stand out from the crowd. While most shades currently crowding the craft scene have colourful graphic, geometric patterns or an illustrative feel, Susan Farrar creates rather

glamorous shades printed on to a dramatic black background so deep that it seems to go on for eternity. Her method of photographing natural objects such as flowers, fungi, berries, butterflies and moths, then manipulating each image to interesting effect, is a very time consuming practice. It’s a labour of love that sometimes evokes a Victorian insect collection. For those who like the look of dark-walled interiors decorated with taxidermy and artwork that is currently in vogue, but wouldn’t feel brave enough to emulate the style at home, a few lamps with shades by Farrar Fine Arts might just lend enough of this flavour without needing to ‘go the whole hog’. Keep the darkness at bay by visiting Objects de Désir in Clifton Arcade or browse online: www. farrarartdesigns.com Zoë Hewett is an independent Interior Designer www. zoehewettinteriors.co.uk

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Taking a fresh look at how we use libraries A CITY-WIDE consultation, giving people a say on the future of Bristol’s libraries, has been launched by the council. Bristol City Council is encouraging members of the public to share their ideas and suggestions on how to develop libraries for communities to learn and socialise. The consultation has come about following the council recording a “very low” usage of Bristol’s traditional library services. Mayor George Ferguson said: “Our libraries are treasured traditional institutions which are fundamental in developing language, literacy, skills and community cohesion. “We need to look at how we can reach more people with a better service in a time of limited resources.” A website has been launched - www.bristolfuturelibraries.co.uk - to allow Bristol residents to express views on the current library service, as well as gather suggestions for what they would like to see in the future. Meetings will also be held at libraries and neighbourhood partnership meetings. The feedback gathered from the consultation will be used to shape the council’s Bristol Libraries for the Future proposals. A second consultation will begin until May 2015. The final plan is expected to be agreed in June 2015.

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Strong competition for community’s Green Capital fund ALMOST £20k worth of bids to create Green Capital projects have now been received by the local neighbourhood partnership. However, there is just £10k available in the budget to allocate to initiatives which will have a lasting impact on the community and can show long-term sustainability. The partnership may be able to secure extra funding, as there is still £90k available in the central pot for neighbourhood Green Capital initiatives. But, there is a “high level” of competition for citywide projects. A process is now underway to review and judge the bids submitted by local residents and organisations, and recommend a decision at the January Bishopston, Cotham and Redland neighbourhood partnership meeting. Redland councillor, Martin Fodor said: “This is great news – it shows that organisations have got involved and want to make a contribution in 2015 – the year of Bristol being European Green Capital. “What’s awarded should help create a lasting legacy for the city and involve people in the process of making the city more sustainable into the future.”

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ello and welcome to a new column about Bishopston’s wonderful wildlife. We may be in the middle of a city but we have some distinctive and fascinating creatures living in our midst. It seems like a good idea to start on a festive note so I give you the Twelve Wildlife Days of Bishopston. This can be sung to the tune of the popular carol, should you be so inclined. Twelve starlings swooping. In winter showers of them rocket over the rooftops like fireworks but it is close up that their name is explained: their glossy plumage is speckled with a thousand tiny stars. Eleven wagtails wagging. The pretty little pied wagtail does as its name suggests. Look out for these little birds on flat areas of tarmac where they trot about chasing insects, and crumbs. Ten lords and ladies. Also called wild arum and cuckoo pint, its glossy leaves and brilliant orange berries can be seen in our older hedgerows such as along the track that runs above Horfield allotments. Nine squirrels nutting. Although the grey squirrel is an American introduction it has made itself at home in city and countryside. They particularly like Bishopston walnuts. Eight maids a-milking. You weren’t expecting that were you! Milkmaids, also called cuckoo flower is a delicate lilaccoloured spring flower of damp meadows but also persists on a few Bishopston lawns. Why not let your front lawn grow next spring and see what flowers? Seven newts a-napping. Bishopston lacks pools big enough to attract swans but

lots of us have ponds. We added smooth newts to ours deliberately but, to our amazement, palmate newts arrived of their own accord. Six crows a squabbling. These are birds with attitude. If they start making a fuss be sure to check what they are up to – earlier this year I checked out some squabbling crows to find that they were trying to bully a raven off the allotments. Five gold finches. The collective noun for these perky little birds with their red faces and golden wing flashes is a ‘charm’. And what could be more charming than five goldfinches on your bird feeder? Worth putting out black niger seed especially for them. Four calling blackbirds. If the blackbirds are making a fuss it is probably because they have spotted a stalking cat. They sound harsh and loud but their song is a beautiful one and they are already staking out territories for spring so listen out in the mornings. Three fox dens. The Bristol fox is wellknown and widely studied and our Bishopston lot are a cheeky bunch often seen in the daytime. Dens can be found under sheds and big trees. Two collared doves. We don’t get turtle doves in town but we do get collared doves. These introduced themselves from Europe some 60 years ago now and they will happily feed on your lawn. And a pigeon in a pear tree. It is a wood pigeon, plump and proud, with a glossy green sheen on the nape of its neck and it is sitting, catching the rays, in our pear tree. Happy Christmas to you all!

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TWO family-run businesses on Gloucester Road came together last month for a night of fashion shows, makeovers and bubbly. The collaboration between urban clothes store Fox & Feather and a.k.a Professional Hairdressing was coined three months ago, and both stores were “thrilled” at the turn-out. Bishopston businesses Grape and Grind supplied the event with bubbly, and Lynne Fernandes opticians supplied glasses to accessorise the models’ looks. Local photographer Matt Lamoon also donated his time to capture the evening’s events. All proceeds from the night

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First fashion show proves a hit went to CLIC Sargent - a charity caring for children with cancer, and providing support for families. The event kicked off at Fox & Feather, where ticket holders were able to browse the shop while supping on bubbly. Those in attendance were then moved three shops down to aka hairdressing, where a fashion show took place, showcasing Fox & Feather’s autumn/winter range, from urban street looks to glitzy dresses. Clare, owner of the clothes

store, said: “As menswear is relatively new to the store, it was brilliant to be able to showcase the new menswear range.” The evening then ended back at Fox & Feather where the a.k.a team set up seats to transform guests with hair makeovers. Ellie Kirby from aka said: “I have been lucky enough to be a member of the L’Oréal ID artist team for the past two years, where I’ve been able to work with the brand on up and coming looks. It’s one way we stay ahead of current trends. It’s been so fun seeing this all come to life.” Everyone who attended the event received a goodie bag from the collaborators, and one lucky winner - Sara Mills from Cotham - won a year’s supply of Redken hair care products in the raffle. Next year, both teams plan to go bigger and better. Beverly Cussen, director at aka, said: “We loved working together, and it was great that other local businesses were keen to help.” Husband Richard,

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ORGANISERS of Christmas at the Orangery - an annual event with over 30 designers and makers exhibiting their products - are offering a chance to win a free stand at the 2015 show. Established in 2001, Christmas at the Orangery is looking for a product that is made with skill and creativity, suitable for exhibiting at next year’s event, shows potential for an ongoing business, and would be sold at a reasonable price. The successful candidate will also win a business membership with Pretty Nostalgic magazine. A number of applicants will be selected as finalists, who will have their products displayed at this year’s show on December 13. One winner will then be picked and announced at the end of the day. A raffle will be held in support of Penny Brohn Cancer Care and a café will be open throughout the day. The event takes place at Bradbury Hall in Henleaze, from 10am5pm. For more details and how to register for the competition visit: www.christmasattheorangery.com. Competition entry closes on Wednesday 10th December 2014 at midnight.

Crowdfunding effort to back play project APE Project - an initiative which runs creative, eco workshops for children and young people - is hoping to return to Horfield Common for another year ... But first, they need to raise over £10k. Following the success of this year’s project, which saw 30 to 40 young people attending the free weekly sessions at the common, the community group has turned to crowdfunding to raise money for future outdoor play opportunities. APE Project is calling on the public do donate through fundsurfer.com to help them reach their £10,750 goal. In return for a donation, people will receive a gift. Donating £20, the person receives a limited edition, artist designed child’s t-shirt; £50, a unique framed photograph of their child at an APE Project play session; £200, a VIP forest skills and cook-out session for all the family. Other gifts are also available. Friends of Horfield Common volunteer, Anna-May, said: “It’s a great way to reach out to the local community and our network of supporters. “If 50 local families come along to the unique VIP day experience on offer - we will have done it. “If 200 sponsor the project with £50.00, their children will benefit from a whole year’s worth of engaging outdoor and physical play activity. “We want to provide play opportunities that are social and available to all and we’re really hopeful that people will get behind this.” To support this project, click this link and pledge: www. fundsurfer.com/project/ape-project-stay-and-play-sessions

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insects that are still active – I’ve seen lots of ladybirds, wasps and even butterflies moving around on some of the sunnier days. After Christmas I’ll be sharpening my secateurs ready to begin pruning the 2000-odd plants. Hopefully they’ll all be dormant by then! The grapes we picked a few months ago are doing nicely in a big, stainless steel tank with the winemaker. We won’t be seeing them again until next April. I’ve been busy getting involved with several Christmas markets in the Bishopston area in the build up to Christmas. We’ll be at the Bishop Road Market on 27th November and the Gloucester Road Central Market on 4th December. These are

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THE One-Day International cricket match between England and India at the Bristol County Ground may have been a washout, but for local traders, it was a completely different story. Shops and pubs on Gloucester Road reported brisk business throughout the day on August 25, with staff painting their faces and wearing t-shirts corresponding to the England and India flags. Specially themed food and drink were also served up at local bars and restaurants. Around 20 businesses were involved in the scheme - “East meets ... the West Country” - set up by the club to strengthen relationships with local traders. Martin Hunt, owner of Joe’s Bakery and chairman of the Gloucester Road Traders’ Association said: “From speaking to people it seems that the pubs and cafes had a fantastic day so cricket’s loss was their gain. “The whole initiative just shows how working together can be beneficial and we hope to do similar things at other Gloucestershire Cricket events.”

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Cricket washout’s silver lining A number of traders also offered special discounts for supporters attending the match. The winner of the ‘Most Fun Trader’ award went to Abi Smith from Cake Bristol. In addition to putting up posters and wearing t-shirts supplied by the club, Abi also offered half price cupcakes to fans who flashed their tickets. She said: “It was a lovely surprise to win and I hope we can link in with more events at the ground in the future. “Even though the weather was bad we still had people coming in and it was really busy all the way down Gloucester Road.” Abi’s connection with the ground extends much further back than the One-Day International. She was born on Nevil Road and was a regular visitor to the ground – even learning to ride her bike on the outfield. Roz Hutchings, head of community engagement at

Abi Smith receiving the ‘Most Fun Trader’ award for her involvement in the summer’s One-Day International match. GCCC, said: “Despite the match being abandoned the reports of how busy traders on Gloucester Road were show the power of working together. “It demonstrated that by

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TO encourage customers to shop locally during the Christmas build-up, traders in Gloucester Road Central will be opening late every Thursday, and opening Sunday. And to launch the extended opening hours, a Christmas party will be held on December 4. ‘Glos Rd Central’ - known locally as Pigsty Hill - was set up earlier this year to support independent traders within the area, and enhance links with the community. Shops and galleries keeping their doors open until 8.30pm on December 4 include Room 212, Paper Plane, Fig, Artemis, Moodles and Odd Sox. Osna Therapy Centre have made their own body creams, and photographic centre Catch the Moment will be organising a fun photo booth.

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George Michael’s ‘Last Christmas’ would be on its last legs! This month I’ve brought you a round-up of gorgeously glamorous items that are currently available on Gloucester Road. It’s the one time of year where it’s completely acceptable to do full on sequins, sparkles, shimmer and glitter and let your inner Shirley Bassey shine bright in all her glory. Whatever your style, there’s an item out there just for you. Whether it’s the metallic bronze dress from Fox and Feather, a simple glittery peplum

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FOR many, Christmas shopping can mean tackling the masses at a shopping mall or frantically ordering goods online, in hope that they arrive on time. But traders in Coldharbour Road are inviting locals to its street for an evening of authentic shopping, where individual, hand-made gifts, local artists, designers and makers, and delectable treats are aplenty. Most of the shops will be opening from 6-8pm on December 4, welcoming customers in with either an ice cold bubbly, a drop of mulled wine or spicy fruit punch, along with tasty baked goods provided by Split Tin Bakery. Adding to the festive mood, many of the shops will be offering special discounts on the night including SK109, Amelia’s, Rainmaker, Bijoux Gifts. Rainmaker will be hosting a live body painting event, Heart Space Studios are putting on a “Starry Starry Night” exhibition, and Coldharbour Framery and Gallery will be offering the

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ILLUMINATING the garden of Shakespeare's birthplace is an impressive light installation made up of the poet's famous words - created by Bishopston designer Emily Knight. The masterpiece has been commissioned by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust as part of the celebrations, marking 450 years since his birth. The words have been laser cut from transparent Perspex, mounted onto metal grid structures, and then erected along the pathways of the Stratford-upon-Avon garden. Aptly entitled '450 Words', the project is Emily's first commissioned piece for public display. She has been working alongside Bristol-based electrician Aidge Spragg, from Switched On, to create the installation. Emily, 39, who is formally trained in spatial design, said: "It is hugely exciting, if a little daunting, to be working on such a large scale project that is going to be seen by thousands of people over the next few weeks. "It is one that brings together

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Bard’s Bristol bright sparks my passions for lighting, spatial and exterior design so it is really very special." She added: "It’s a brilliant opportunity for Bristol creativity to be showcased at a venue of international stature. "I am a little nervous about public reaction to the piece, but am confident that we have created a really authentic way to project Shakespeare’s voice onto the garden he knew and loved." This is the second year that a light show has taken place at the site. Due to the success of the 'Birthplace Lightshow' in 2013, the trust, along with local businesses, managed to secure funding from Arts Council England to develop a new light show this winter. The display - which launches on November 27 - coincides with Stratford-upon-Avon's Christmas lights switch-on. Philippa Rawlinson, head of operations at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, said: “We’re

Illuminating: Last year’s light show at Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon thrilled to have been awarded a grant from Arts Council England which enables us to work with some very talented artists to create a wonderful new lightshow in celebration of Shakespeare’s 450th birthday.

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Call for traffic-calming near crossing A CROSSING, which is regularly used by children walking to and from a Horfield primary school, is causing much concern among parents. They say that drivers rush through Wellington Hill West, failing to stop in time for families waiting at the zebra crossing nearby the Beehive pub. Parents of children at Horfield Church of England primary school, who use the zebra crossing, have joined forces to campaign for extra traffic calming measures on either side of the crossing, such as flashing 'slow down' signs. Mother Jenni O'Connor said: "My daughter, who was four at the time, and I were crossing in the summer term, almost half way over with cars on the near side having stopped, when a woman speeding in the other direction, talking on her phone, simply failed to see

us and carried on at about 40mph right under our noses. "My daughter was on her scooter and if she had been even two feet ahead of me, it would have been in all probability a fatal accident. I was shaking for days, and she used to cry and ask me to carry her across for a couple of weeks afterwards. "The woman did yell ‘sorry’ out of the window before zooming off – which is a trifle more than the V-signs and sarcastic waves families often get if we gesticulate to drivers that they should be stopping for pedestrians." The group says that they have even received reports from local residents in the immediate vicinity that they have heard a frequent brake screeching around the crossing. For more information about the campaign, and to get involved, contact Libby Bloor: libbybloor@ gmail.com.

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he first time 17 year old Stanley Spencer made what would become a daily commute between his home in Cookham and the Slade School of Fine Art, his father, William, accompanied him to see him safely across Euston Road. Within a few years, Spencer turned his half-finished painting, Swan Upping at Cookham, to the wall and enlisted in

searing images of the battlefields of Belgium and France and, in Gough’s words, ‘introduced a new language of devastation to the genre of landscape.’ Having returned to Cookham at the end of 1918, Spencer managed to finish Swan Upping but struggled to assimilate his recent past into his work, often stating ‘It is not proper or sensible to expect to paint after such experience.’ It was only when he received the commission from his patrons, the Behrens, for a memorial chapel at Burghlere to Mary Behren’s brother, Lieutenant Henry William Sandham, that he had the opportunity to undertake his astonishing and moving ‘re-membering’ of war, based on his time in Bristol and Macedonia.

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in your community. With a bit of theatre magic, an actual flying carpet, and great ticket prices, this panto is not to be missed. The show runs from the at the Olympus Theatre located on the WISE Campus. So bring your loudest voices and come join in the fun! To book tickets online, go to www.theolympustheatre. ticketsource.co.uk. For further details contact the Production Manager, Fran Hollingworth on 0117 9192639 or e-mail fran. hollingworth@sgscol.ac.uk. 12 December n The next Big Screen showing is going to be a Christmas Family Film Night. Doors open at 6pm and the film starts at 6.30pm. We are showing Polar Express. Free entry. Cash bar included mulled wine, mince pies, soft drinks and popcorn. It’s in the Silverthorne Hall at Bishop Road School. All profits to the Bishop Rd PTFA. All children must be accompanied by an adults please. 13 December n Out There Chamber Choir and Chamber Ensemble’s will be performing a Christmas Concert at St Monica’s, Cote Lane Chapel, Cote Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3UN. Concert begins at 6.30pm and the programme will include Lauridsen, Whitacre, Tavener, Spirituals and a selection of spiritual, popular and Christmas music. In aid of Changing Tunes. Tickets are £8 (£6 under 18s) and available from Holly at: admin@outtheremusic. net / 07866 587424. www. outtheremusic.net 15 December n Laugh, Live and Learn with Bristol U3A. We have lots on offer for those who would like to make new friends with similar interests, and the chance to use old skills in new ways. If you are no longer in full-time work, there are all sorts of groups for enjoyable learning with friendship and fun. We have a wide range of over 100 activities, find out more at your local social group meetings at Daisy’s Café, Eden Grove, Horfield. Visit: www. bristolu3a.org.uk or phone Joy 01179354880. Don’t sit at home wondering if life is passing you by, come and start your new life with Bristol U3A! 15 December n Bristol Cabot Choir to perform Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols” this Christmas at Bristol Cathedral, 7.30pm. This year, the choir will be supporting local charity The Julian Trust Night Shelter, which has been serving the needs of homeless and vulnerable people in Bristol for almost 30 years. Tickets are £15 and £12 (reserved) and £10 (unreserved). NUS card holders can buy tickets for just £5. Tickets can be obtained by calling the Choir’s ticket line on 0117 949 7164 or online

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via the choir’s website www. bristolcabotchoir.org 17 December n Bristol Cathedral Concert Choir - carols and music for Christmas, 7.30pm. BCCC’s much loved Christmas concert accompanied by full orchestra - some of the orchestral arrangements have been written specially for us. The choir will sing carols both new and old, the orchestra will play some seasonal ‘lollipops’ and the audience will be able to join in with some of the best loved carols www.concertchoir.co.uk. £15 and £10, 01275 843900, tickets@ concertchoir.co.uk 17 December n Carol singing around the fire at Golden Hill Community Garden, 6-7.30pm. There will be a carols, a brass band, marshmallow toasting in the giant clay frog, hot spicy apple juice, cakes & delicious soups made fresh from the garden. Live music, a little brass band and a gurt big bonfire to keep us all warm under the stars. There is also a straw bale building to shelter in if it rains. Entrance at allotments on Monk Road. Site is wheelchair accessible, with compost loos.

What’s on a regular basis Mondays n NCT Relax and Stretch with Baby (term time). 10:30-11:45am Horfield Quaker Meeting, BS7, £7.50 per session. Mothers and babies (from 6 weeks old) are welcome to join me in practising toning, breathing and strengthening exercises for new mothers with a gentle focus on your energy and your core muscles. Enjoy learning songs, rhymes, developmental yoga and nourishing touch for your baby. The class is friendly and relaxed, no need to have a placid baby! Email mitch@birthology.co.uk or visit www.birthology.co.uk for more information, concession details or to book. n Toddler group at Ardagh Pavilion, Kellaway Avenue, Horfield Common. Ages 0-3, cost £2.50 per family - includes refreshments and biscuits. All welcome. Friendly vibrant group just drop in. Contact Kay on 01179426580 for further details. n FitSteps, Ashley Down Primary School, Olveston Road, 7-8pm. FitSteps® the new craze in dance fitness classes from ‘Strictly Come Dancing’s’ very own Natalie Lowe, Ian Waite and Mark Foster. This really is the most fun, graceful way to get in shape. n Kick Start Fat Loss Club, Ashley Down Primary School, Olveston Road, 8-9pm. Kick Start Fat Loss is a revolutionary new diet and exercise club

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changing body and prepare you for birth (any kind of birth!) and motherhood. I have been working with pregnant women, their partners and their babies in Bristol as a birth and parenting educator for ten years, and you will be welcome to ask any questions that you may have. Email me mitch@birthology.co.uk or visit www.birthology.co.uk for more information, concession details or to book. n Knit & Stitch Club 9.30 – 11.30am at Heart Space Studios textile workshop, 4 Harcourt Rd (just off Coldharbour Rd) Tel: 0117 9232391. A friendly group offering a chance to swap creative ideas and inspiration. The cost is £35 per term including tea and coffee. n The Golden Hill Community Garden. 10.00am – 4.00pm. Come and get involved in your local community garden! No experience necessary and kids welcome. Learn about growing and relax in our beautiful space with a cup of tea. No need to come every week or stay all day. Our site is wheelchair accessible including our toilet. For more information contact Lucy ghcgarden@gmail.com or 07506 905 394. We’re just through the gates at the end of Monk Rd BS7 8NE www. thegoldenhillcommunitygarden. com n Bristol Voices Community Choir are welcoming new members, £5 a week (£3 concs) payable at the start of each term. We meet during the school term from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in St Werburgh’s Primary School, James St, BS2 9US. The school is fully accessible and has free parking. No experience is necessary and there are no auditions. You don’t have to read music either as all the songs are taught by ear. Our repertoire includes pop, folk, gospel, jazz, show tunes and world music. Find out more about the choir, at www.bristolvoices.org n New Harmony Ladies Choir Bristol. An established choir of 19 years and are looking for ladies to come and join us. We have a very varied repertoire, something for everyone. We rehearse 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Horfield URC Church Hall, everyone welcome. For more information contact Margaret on 01179 698619 or Joan on 01275 791566. n Lazy Dog Film Club. A free, small, but perfectly formed community film club based at the Lazy Dog pub on Ashley Down Road. We run the club every other week (Wednesday) in the upstairs of the Pub on Ashley Hill. We screen from Oct - April every year. All showings start at 8pm but we do advise people to book free places via LazyDogFilmClub@ gmail.com, as we only have 35 seats per showing. For more

information on the upcoming films, visit: www.facebook.com/ LazyDogFilmClub n Horfield Townswomen’s Guild. This friendly Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Wednesday of each month at St Gregory the Great Church Hall, Filton Road, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0PD at 2.30pm. Why not come along and meet us? Just turn up, or ring Edna on 949 5413, and she will look out for you. n St Bon’s playgroup. Fun, friendly drop-in group for babies and toddlers, up to school age. An informal playgroup in a lovely big space with great selection of toys. Just turn up and have fun! We run on term time Wednesdays 1.30 to 3.00 pm upstairs in the church hall, BS7 8HR. Free car park (off Berkeley Road) next to St Bon’s church. £1.00 per adult and child, 20p for every extra child. Inc. refreshments. All welcome! Contact us at: stbonsplaygroup@ hotmail.co.uk) n Squirrel Camp Forest School, Badock’s Wood, 9.45 -11.15 (during term time). New afternoon group starting in autumn, 1-2.30, £6 per family. Contact: jennysanderson@ blueyonder.co.uk. n Calling all dads! Not sure what to do with your kids over the summer holidays? Join us for six FREE workshops for you and your kids! Activities include gardening, IT cookery and much more. Spend time with your kids, and get to know some other local dads too. Call Rachel on 0117 909 1749 or email info@ connectlockleaze.com to book your places! 1-4pm, every Wednesday (from 23rd July) at The Wordsworth Centre. n New reading group, with a difference. From October 1, a new kind of Reading Group is starting at Cheltenham Road library (moving to new Bishopston library when completed), from 3pm. The group will meet every week to discuss short fiction, poems, essays, memoirs, etc, and learn to look at these with a more critical eye than usual. Led by practising writer, Anita Mason author of The Illusionist, Angel, The Right Hand of the Sun and other novels. For the over-60s. No reading to do between meetings. First session is a dropin. People who are interested, email: amreadinggroup@gmail. com, or tell the librarian at Cheltenham Road or the central library that they are interested. Royal Literary Fund funded. Supported by Bristol Libraries. n Avon Slings Meet at Kiddicare Cribbs Causeways, Centaurus Retail Park, Cribbs Causeway, BS34 5TS. 11am to 1pm. We are a community not for profitorganisation set up to support parents with the art and parenting choice of carrying their infants; otherwise known as

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

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Acappella Chorus meets for rehearsals every Thursday 7.30 - 10pm at Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road BS7 9 NL. Visitors are always made welcome, and we are actively recruiting new members. There is no need to be able to read music; we provide teaching tracks for learning by ear. See out website for more details or contact Mandy on 0117 652693 or Barbara on 07717 424421 or email enquiries@ avonharmony.co.uk. www. avonharmony.co.uk n Pregnancy Yoga and Birth Preparation at Horfield Leisure Centre, 7.30-9.15pm. The classes offer you the time to celebrate your pregnancy, relax with your baby, ask questions and meet other mums-tobe in a safe and welcoming environment. We will cover breathing, relaxation, yoga and movement, active birth, hypnobirthing and physiology of labour and birth. For more information visit www.lymalnick. info, or contact Ly on 07843 377 718 / ly.malnick@gmail.com n Sing in Spanish! Practise your language skills and have fun singing in Spanish. Everyone welcome! 7pm at La Ruca, 89 Gloucester Road, starting Thursday 2 October. £2 per session. Please be punctual as

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door will close at 7:05. Tel. 942 3022. n West Bristol Orchestra meet at the United Reformed Church, Muller Road, from 7.15 - 9.15pm and play a wide range of classical music arranged for our small friendly orchestra. String players of Grade 5 and above are particularly welcome. For further information please ring 0117 968 3998. Saturdays n Gloucester Road Market runs every Saturday from 10am-5pm on Pigsty Hill. Stalls include Herbert’s Bakery, The Spotless Leopard, Lee’s Teaks and Sam’s Jams. n Whiteladies Farmers and Fair Trading Market organised by Sustainable Redland and runs first and 3rd Saturday each month from 8.30 - 2.00 It takes place at the junction of Whiteladies/Apsley/Burlington Roads. Stalls covering bread, cheese, local lamb and chicken, fish, preserves, cakes, sushi, local fruit and veg, wild food larder, and recycled tools, wooden items and much more. n Coffee, Tea and Refreshments served every Saturday from 10.30am to noon at Bishopston Methodist Church, 245 Gloucester Road. Join us for a rest and a chat.

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in order to avoid sensitivity and achieve longlasting results. Here at Beau Monde Enlighten, is our most effective in-surgery system. Alternatively we offer home whitening with WY10. To find out more about teeth whitening, please call us on 0117 330 3495. We are currently offering 10% our usual fees until Christmas.

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Five years old: the ‘go to’ place for all things gorgeously vintage

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Bookings and events manager Cox and Baloney was established in late 2009 by friends Amy Cox and Joney McNamara who shared a passion for vintage clothing and design, with just one rail of clothes and £100. Today the pretty boutique and Tea Room employ 10 members of staff, all of whom share the passion for everything vintage. Cox and Baloney have become the go to place for all things gorgeously vintage, and they are celebrating their 5th

Birthday on the 5th Dec with a super Birthday bash! With Christmas just around the corner this is the perfect place for those living in Bishopston and Redland, to come and browse their beautiful, eclectic gift items and gorgeous dresses with a twist, for the party season. Every item has been lovingly picked by the owners, and is original vintage, designer or limited edition. We love being situated where we are, it’s an up and coming area with some fantastic new independents opening their doors right on our doorstep, bringing more and more footfall and vibrancy to the area than ever before. When you have finished shopping, or while taking a break, visit the tearoom for a traditional afternoon tea, choosing from 15 home blended

loose teas, all served on pretty vintage china, served daily alongside traditional lunch dishes and freshly home made cakes. Cox and Baloney Vintage tea rooms, including their secret snug and party room, is available as an outstanding and original licensed venue to hire for wedding receptions, corporate events and parties. We are looking to grow the

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1. Baby’s First Christmas? Go on you know you can’t resist… try these cute baby bibs with Santa, made in England, appliqued in-store and 100% cotton £6. Also little Elf Pot Hats, also made in England by Little Shrimp £10 each. Both available at Moodles, 208 Gloucester Road, Bishopston.

Emporium 198 Cheltenham Road. wood, internally lit: £22.99 (size 22cm x H 19.5cm) Battery operated. How about this traditional Rocking Horse ornament, made from wood. £16.00 (18cm high)? Both from bijoux gifts, home interiors & dollshouse, 127 Coldharbour Road, Westbury Park.

5. Really How about these lovely decorations made by paper artist Sue Bowen? The Angels are made from vintage sheet music. They are all £8.50. Fly down to get these from Room 212 Gloucester Road, Bishopston.

2. Felt tree decorations from £3.95, Set of 2 lavender bags £8.50, Stocking £12.95, Set of 2 stockings £6.95 - By DollyWhatNot. Find them hanging around at 7th Sea Handmade

4. These decorative hanging glass robins would look great on your tree or in the window, all year round. Hand crafted by Robyn Coetzee - Glass Designs approx 12cm in length at £14.00 each,

6. These lovely Button Tree decorations come in a variety of colours and are £6.50 each from Room 212 Gloucester Road, Bishopston

3. Scandinavian Christmas House, made from

smaller size at £11.50 available too. Fig is at 206 Gloucester Road, Bishopston.

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Brownie 170g dark chocolate, chips or broken up 160 g unsalted butter 350 g caster sugar 70 g plain flour Pinch of salt 5 medium free-range eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract

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100g white chocolate, melted and cooled 350 g cream cheese - I went full fat 75 g caster sugar 1 tbsp vanilla extract 2 medium free-range eggs 250 g fresh or frozen raspberries

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Starter: Your Car and All Its Trimmings

Car Thief’s Classic: car left unlocked, with windows open - always lock doors and windows and use a steering lock. Starters Orders: keys left in ignition - never leave keys in the ignition and the car unattended. Santa’s Surprise: presents on passenger seats keep presents out of sight. If they can be seen, they can be stolen. Hot Wired Saloon: parked in dark car park - leave your vehicle in a well-lit location or your car could make someone else’s Christmas. Chef’s Treasure Chest: served with valuables thieves look in glove compartments first for mobile phones and other valuables, take them with you.

Main Course: Your House on a Plate

House Hotpot: doors and windows insecure make sure all windows and doors are locked. Santa’s Parcels: presents displayed under the Christmas tree - keep presents out of sight. Tasty Takeaways: car keys and handbags left in handy places - hall tables are the first place thieves look for valuables. Holiday Haven for Thieves: it’s obvious no-one’s home - going on holiday? Leave lights and a radio

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on timer switches; ask a neighbour to go in and collect mail. Open Sesame: opening your door to strangers use a door chain and viewer, only open the door to visitors when you are happy with their identity.

Dessert: Your Portable Property

Pedal Power: bicycles not secure and marked -lock bikes and get them marked with your postcode and house number. Shed Surprise: valuable tools for the discerning thief - secure your shed with a bolt and padlock and consider fitting an alarm. Devil’s Drink: don’t leave your drink unattended - if you leave your drink alone it could get spiked. Surprisingly Sour: cheap goods passed on could be stolen - if you are offered a quality product for a bargain, ensure the source is genuine. We have had some very pleasing crime reductions over the last year, however longer nights and the thought of expensive presents in people’s homes can lead to an increase in burglary at this time of year. The neighborhood policing team is carrying out extra burglary patrols and will target harden vulnerable premises in order to tackle the potential seasonal spike in property crime. Best wishes for Christmas and the new year.

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‘Sky’s the limit’ for local gymnast HORFIELD gymnast Jenai Jeremy triumphed at the recent English Intermediate Championships in Leicester. The Redland Green School pupil came 1st on vault, 2nd on floor and 3rd on beam, despite a fall. Jenai, 12, trains up to 20 hours a week at the Bristol school of Gymnastics in Gloucester Road, and is a member of the South West Gymnastics Squad. David Clements from Bristol School of Gymnastics said: “Jenai has worked really hard over the last 12 months. She has been really close to breaking through into the next level for a time now. “She was ranked 14 in the National Competition for her age this year with the potential to achieve a top 10 place next year. “If she continues to make the same progress next year then the sky’s the limit.”

Women’s Ashes honour GLOUCESTERSHIRE Cricket has announced that the club will be hosting the second match in the 2015 Women’s Ashes series. The Royal London One-Day International game, which will see England take on Australia, is to be held on July 23 2015. Having hosted international cricket at the Bishopston ground since 1999, this is the first time GCCC has had an opportunity to showcase a women’s 50 over match. England captain, Charlotte Edwards, said: “I’m absolutely delighted - it is always good to play at new venues and spread the Women’s International game across the country. “I’m already really looking forward to heading to Bristol and playing in front of a passionate local crowd.” GCCC chief executive, Will Brown, added: “We are very excited and honoured to be hosting the second Women’s Ashes ODI here next summer. “This fits perfectly with our ambition to bring more world class cricket to Bristol and we can’t wait to celebrate some great cricket with players and fans alike.”

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THE Old Bristolians rugby club is looking to build its younger girls team. The club, which started accommodating for girls in January, already has two teams U13s and U15s - but are wanting

to reach girls of a younger age, around seven. They are also wanting to build on their girls over 15s team. Qualified coach, Aimee Kelly, 28, has been playing rugby for over 13 years.

Teams get to compete in matches every Sunday, with kickoff being around 11am. For more information about how to join, email aimee_c_ kelly@hotmail.com.

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