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Shaun the Sheep’s arrived! Page 18

What’s On P54-56 | Business of the Month P60

Inspiring the next generation

Supermarket wins High Court battle Campaign group TRASH says that it wants to help Rovers make the Memorial Stadium “fit for purpose”.

Page 3 Sheep trail proves baa-rilliant fun Sparkles, Star Bake and Groovy Baby are the three sheep which have flocked to the area for Shaun in the City.

Page 18 Trek raises vital funds for cat home Stuart Harris walked 1,200 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats, raising £1,000 for the local Moggery.

Page 19 BOLDLY go wherever you want to in life. That was the advice to students at Orchard School from Star Trek actor Sir Patrick Stewart. He was in Bristol as patron of the community interest company Unique Voice, which was celebrating its success in

reaching out to 40,000 young people across the city. Sir Patrick saw a performance by Orchard School’s e-safety champions and said he was “dazzled” by the way Unique Voice helps make young people feel safer, empowered and creative.

“Bristol is so fortunate to have this company and I am so proud to be their patron. This is one thing that is going to stay in my life for a long time,” the Hollywood legend said. Full story: Page 24

Pool provides ‘many benefits’ Schools and communities to reap benefits from £1.45m state-of-the-art hydrotherapy pool in Redland.

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News ‘Reckless developments’ not needed at Memorial Stadium THE Memorial Stadium needs formal protection from “reckless” developments. This is what campaign group TRASH told Bishopston Voice in the wake of Sainsbury’s winning its case to terminate its contract with Bristol Rovers. The club plans to appeal against the High Court decision, but TRASH (Traders and residents against Sainsbury’s Horfield) says that it wants to help Rovers find a way to preserve the stadium – which was built to commemorate the fallen rugby players of the First and Second World Wars – and

redevelop the ground to make it more “fit for purpose”. The supermarket won its High Court battle against Rovers last month, when judge Mrs Justice Proudman found that Sainsbury’s had acted lawfully in terminating its contract with the club in November 2014. Rovers needed to sell the ground to Sainsbury’s in order to fund a 21,000-seater stadium in Frenchay. The supermarket agreed to buy the ground for £30 million, and lease it back to the club for a small fee until the new stadium had been built. A TRASH spokesman exclusively told Bishopston Voice: “Perhaps at last, the positives of the Memorial Ground will be recognised, and like our high streets, it will enjoy a renaissance. “The sports ground could be modernised, given its war memorial status and residential setting, to make a stadium fit for Rovers’ purpose. “At this time of uncertainty for the Memorial Ground, it is hoped that [Bristol City] council will ensure that it is protected for sport or recreational activity, in the manner that it has been in years past. “Only such protection will ensure it is safe from reckless redevelopment.” It was also heard in court that Sainsbury’s expressed a desire to terminate the contract in the summer of 2013 – eight months before TRASH pursued a judicial review, which questioned the council’s decision to give the supermarket planning permission. The campaign group’s spokesman added: “Should the council have been spending public money to defend the permission [they granted to Sainsbury’s] when [the supermarket] was

no longer interested and had absented itself from the judicial review proceedings?” The club says that, despite the disappointment, it is still committed to building a new stadium. A Rovers spokesman said: “While we note the legal basis for the decision, the club is likely to pursue an appeal against the judgement and considers that it has strong legal grounds for doing so. “We consider that Sainsbury’s acted in bad faith and did their utmost to stall the purchase at every possible juncture. “Bristol Rovers is a fantastic football club, with a proud tradition and a fan-base envied by dozens of clubs higher up the football league, and which deserves a home that is fit-for-

purpose. “The club will now consider all options before making a decision on the next step.” A Sainsbury’s spokesman said: “The High Court found in our favour, agreeing that the conditional contract between Sainsbury’s and Bristol Rovers lawfully terminated in November 2014. The judge made no findings of Sainsbury’s acting in bad faith with the club. “We understand that this is a sensitive issue locally and that there will also be disappointment as a result of the court’s decision today. “We will continue to work with the local community via our existing Bristol stores which employ over 800 people, and are extremely popular with customers.”

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AN application to develop a disused building in Gloucester Road into a J D Wetherspoon pub has been refused. Plans were rejected on the grounds that an increased level of noise and disturbance, and cooking odours and fumes from in-house food orders, would be “harmful” to local residents. According to the council, noise and disturbance would be particularly exacerbated by Wetherspoon’s plans to create a 200sqm roof terrace, as well as summer doors at the front of the pub. It was the second application submitted by the pub chain, after they withdrew their previous request due to strong objection by the local community. The council stated: “The council always wants to work with the applicant in a positive and proactive manner. Unfortunately, the proposed development is contrary to the policies of the Development Plan as set out in the officer report. “Clear reasons have been given to help the applicant understand why planning permission has not been granted.” The application was strongly opposed by the Bishopston Society who believed that a large scale drinking establishment would have a detrimental impact on smaller pubs in the area, and will undermine the character of Bishopston. A spokesperson from Wetherspoon says that the pub chain has “not yet made a decision with regard to an appeal”.

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Bishopston gets real about food IMAGINE a community coming together to buy food, share recipes and build relationships with their suppliers. Well, for one Bishopston resident, this vision is fast becoming a reality. Sophie Laggan, who is involved in the Real Economy – a community of people working together to shape the future of Bristol’s food system – is looking to create a cooperative food network in the area. A neighbourhood ‘buying group’ will be established, with a local organiser giving access to local producers using Real Economy’s website. According to Sophie – a masters student in sustainable development – the beauty of the Real Economy is that it allows the community to create an online shop where buyers purchase food online and collect it from a central point every week. The venue can then be used to cook and eat together, or for whatever the community desire. Real Economy has already set-up 11 buying groups in and around Bristol. Sophie held a meeting last month at Cafe Ronak to bring local people together to discuss how a buyers group could be tailored to meet the local community’s needs. Sophie said: “I want to see a new type of food system emerge, one that focuses on the community’s needs and respects those of our suppliers. “More than this, I want to see how we can learn about local, sustainable food and support people who may want to sell their homemade produce.” For more information about the Real Economy, visit: realeconomy.co.uk

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Crossing is ‘accident waiting to happen’ A GROUP of parents, who have been lobbying for increased measures at a “dangerous” crossing in Wellington Hill West, have secured funding for improvements – but feel more needs to be done to enhance its safety. A petition, set up by campaigners from Horfield CEVC Primary, calls for a “safe, visible, light-controlled crossing” to replace the zebra, which is regularly used by children walking to and from the school, by the Beehive pub. Parents say that drivers rush through Wellington Hill West, failing to stop in time for families waiting at the crossing. They also say that local residents in the immediate vicinity have reported frequent brake screeching around the area. The petition, which has received 55 signatures, was presented at a Full Council meeting last month.

Presented by lead petitioner Libby Bloor, it stated: “This crossing is used daily by numerous children attending Horfield CEVC Primary School, and there are far too many incidences of cars not stopping or screeching to a halt when pedestrians are already on the crossing.” It also referred to a recent study, which found that accidents involving pedestrians are more likely to happen on or close to zebra crossings, while properly controlled crossings reduce this likelihood by 80%. The group has already managed to persuade the two local neighbourhood partnerships to release £5k each from their Minor Traffic Schemes budget to implement better safety measures. Proposals include installing bright halos around the Belisha beacons, laying rougher tarmac to slow traffic, removing one of the tree which obscures signage,

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erecting pre-zebra warning signs, funding a lollipop person, and carrying out a full traffic speed risk assessment. But Ms Bloor says that it’s too important an issue to be left just to the neighbourhood partnership. One mother Jenni O’Connor previously told the Bishopston Voice: “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.”

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abbits have in recent years become popular pets and are now the third most popular mammal kept in the UK. However, recent research conducted by the PDSA animal charity has highlighted shortcomings in how they are looked after, so in this article we look at some ways in which you can maximise your rabbit’s health, and hopefully have a happy bunny for years to come. Most problems in rabbits, such as dental or stomach problems, and obesity, can be avoided by simply feeding the correct diet. Rabbits in the wild spend much of their day eating grass and wild plants. A common mistake is to feed too much pelleted or muesli-type food which fills them up too quickly, and doesn’t leave them the appetite to eat the grass and hay they need for healthy bones, teeth and tummies! As a general rule of thumb, a bunny should eat its own weight in hay EVERY day, supplemented with exercise and daily grass grazing too, if possible. Tasty extras can be given in the form of a handful of leafy greens, such as dandelion leaves, carrot tops, and buddleia leaves. On top of this basic diet, only a small amount of good quality pelleted food is required [approx 1 eggcup full, per 2kg rabbit, per day, maximum]. It is best to avoid muesli-type foods as rabbits tend to select the less nutritious parts to eat. If you would like to treat your rabbit, small amounts of basil, thyme, or mint leaves [dried or fresh] can be given occasionally. They provide a tasty, yet healthy, treat. Willow

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sticks are also popular for chewing on. Make sure you avoid human food [biscuits, cheese etc] or sugary treats [yogurt drops] and avoid fruit and carrots. These foods cause a sugar rush which can easily lead to life threatening stomach problems. Lack of appetite, difficulty eating, or faecal matter becoming stuck around your rabbit’s bottom are early signs of your rabbit being in pain, or of a potentially serious health problem, and should be checked for daily. In addition faeces around bottoms can attract flies and leave your rabbit at risk of being maggoted. If you notice any of the above symptoms then it is important to seek veterinary advice promptly to stop a problem becoming life threatening and expensive to treat. Your local veterinary team will be happy to provide you with further advice on rabbit care from vaccinations and neutering, to housing requirements, so don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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A U-TURN has been made over plans to scrap seven of Bristol’s libraries – including Redland library. The six-month consultation process revealed a strong desire to retain local libraries and now, the council has agreed to keep all of the sites open. The controversial plans came about following the proposal to cut £1.1m from the library budget and the council recording a “very low” usage of traditional services. The council has now reduced their savings target to £465k. The revised proposals are to keep all of the city’s libraries open, but with reduced opening hours and to relocate Eastville library to better serve the people of Lockleaze. Plans for a pilot scheme to extend some library opening hours through an electronic access system such as swipe card access have also been put forward. Further new elements of the service include building improvements, technology upgrades, a volunteering programme and new community focussed roles to develop usage in areas of greater disadvantage. Daniella Radice, Bishopston councillor and Assistant Mayor for Neighbourhoods, said: “We have strongly argued that we do not want to see the closure of libraries. In April we asked to delay decision making so we could work on a funding proposal to enable us to keep these libraries open, and improve the wider service. “The Green Party recognises that libraries are some of our most important community assets. They are a symbol of our commitment to free learning and access to knowledge in the city.” Carla Denyer, councillor for Clifton East, said: “Redland library is a treasured community asset, and we had to make sure local voices were heard. After I helped to establish Friends of Redland Library with fellow Cotham councillor Dani Glazzard and local residents, we saw the number of submissions to this consultation dramatically increase.” Martin Fodor Green Party Councillor for Redland ward said: “We now have to make sure that this stays high up the political agenda in order to maintain and improve the quality of our libraries.”

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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Park

RCHESTRAL Manoeuvres in the Park (OMP) is for young people wanting to expand their musicianship and creativity. How many of us were told in our youth that we didn’t make the

cut for the choir or weren’t good enough to play an instrument? In the OMP ensemble, everyone gets to play and grow in confidence and skill. Whatever your instrument (‘band’ or classical) and whatever your level, you are welcome. We won’t be regurgitating someone else’s notes off a page but creating our own soundtrack to the summer (realistically about 30 minutes of music divided into 3 or 4 movements). The first couple of days we will go wherever the creative process takes us. Then we will collaboratively structure the pieces and rehearse hard for the Friday concert. Bring your own instrument but be prepared to move around on our vast array of percussion and other exciting and outlandish instruments! Our experienced team of music leaders: Charlie Groves is a multi– instrumentalist and songwriter who works with Preludes (Bristol Ensemble) and Music in Action (Bath Philharmonia) and plays in several bands. Jo Fallowfield is an ex BBC producer who now teaches piano and violin in schools and privately. Ben Vleminckx is a professional drummer and percussionist (ex Royal Marines, Bath Philharmonia, jazz, rock and theatre session player and teacher). Various special musical guests will drop in on us during the week. Spaces are limited, so book now! For a booking form, contact Jo on 0117 904 2143 or ominthepark@gmail.com 10-14 August, 9.30am12.30pm at St Bart’s Church, BS6 5BZ. Like ‘Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Park’ on Facebook.

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Be aware of domestic violence for friends and family have been produced and are available to download online. Billboards will also be visible across Avon and Somerset along with posters and postcards in key locations such as leisure centres, health centres and libraries. Police crime commissioner, Sue Mountstevens, said: “Domestic and sexual abuse is never the victim’s fault. I want any victims listening to know that they can come forward and report knowing that they will be taken seriously and will be believed. “In many cases family and friends can offer a vital lifeline to those in distress. It’s important that if you suspect someone you know is being abused you can seek help and share your concerns. The campaign is supported by Nick Gazzard, father of Hollie who was tragically murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 2014. Nick set up the Hollie Gazzard Trust last year to raise awareness about the issue and leave a positive, lasting legacy for Hollie. Help guides, support services and more information about the campaign can be found at www.thisisnotanexcuse.org. To report suspected domestic abuse anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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A NEW city-wide campaign has been launched, calling on residents to trust their gut instinct and report signs of domestic abuse. The initiative has been launched in response to recent domestic homicide reviews which revealed that victims were not known to services, but friends and family were aware of the abuse. By raising awareness of the signs, and that abuse can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers, more friends and family may feel able to speak up. The campaign in run in partnership between Bristol City Council, Avon and Somerset Police, the Police Crime Commission, Neighbourhood Watch, Crimestoppers and other local charities and public sector organisations. Bristol mayor George Ferguson, who is backing the campaign, said: “Earlier this year we committed to making Bristol a Zero Tolerance City for gender-based violence. “We want to involve the whole community, ensure people know what happens if they report suspected abuse, and make sure they feel supported and able to do so.” As part of the campaign, new help guides

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Fun day raises funds for The Ranch A COMMUNITY fun day, recently held at Orchard School Bristol, certainly did what it said on the tin! Hundreds of members of the local community gathered together at the Horfield secondary school, for a sunny afternoon of fun and games – all while raising money for The Ranch. Over £871 will be going towards helping the Southmead charity re-build its playground, which was destroyed by a fire in June. Children enjoyed a number of activities at the event – held in conjunction with With One Voice Partnership – including a climbing wall, bouncy castle, and bungee run. Games included a human fruit machine, splat the teacher, hook-a-duck, tin-can challenge and sweet roulette. Families were also able to swap clothes, get their faces and nails painted, make juggling

balls and cress heads, as well as purchase bric-a-brac items, books, jewellery, and insect hotels. Bristol Green Capital project ‘one day : Day One – Resilience’ – a pop-up dome, painted with futuristic phrases and imagery –

encouraged youngsters to share their views, and ask questions about the future. And artist ‘Flagged Up’ offered children the opportunity to write positive messages for our future world. A BBQ enticed hoards of

hungry tummies, while music by a local singing group kept everyone entertained. The fun-filled afternoon was then rounded off with a raffle, where fantastic prizes – including a signed Bristol City football club shirt and entry to ss Great Britain – were up for grabs. A spokesperson from The Ranch said: “We really appreciate all the young people choosing to give money [to The Ranch] from today’s event. “From that devastating day, there’s been such an overwhelming response from the local community - donations have been flying in. “A big thank you to you all and hopefully you can come and see in the spring, the new stateof-the-art structure, which would have been built. The fire will be a faded memory.” The Ranch needs to raise £10,000 to rebuild the play park.

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Education BRISTOL’S first university technical college has been rated “good” following its inaugural Ofsted inspection. Inspectors who visited Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy in April commended its principal Rhian Priest and other senior staff for providing “strong leadership, so that the academy has clear strengths less than two years after opening”. They added: “The academy is well on its way to meeting its vision of becoming a centre of excellence in teaching engineering and environmental technologies.” The BTE academy, near the boundary of Stoke Gifford and Filton, is one of 30 university technical colleges across England, catering for pupils across the region in Years 10 to 13 and with a strong focus on engineering and environmental technologies. It opened in September 2013 and currently has 333 students. It is sponsored by the University of the West of England and GKN Aerospace and also receives support from Airbus, Rolls-Royce and the Royal Navy. There are also has strong links with the City of Bristol College and South Gloucestershire and Stroud College. BTE Academy was rated by Ofsted as being “good” overall and it received the same rating in the categories: leadership and management, behaviour and safety of pupils, quality of teaching, achievement of pupils

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University technical college ‘on its way to being centre of excellence’ and sixth form provision. Inspectors describe the teaching of top ability sets in Years 10 and 11 maths and science as being “outstanding” and say its governing body “provides outstanding support and challenge to the academy’s senior leaders.” Provision for students who are disabled or who have special educational needs is also “outstanding”, as is support for students’ personal development and well-being. The Ofsted report also highlights the “exceptionally mature relationship between teachers and students that creates an excellent climate for learning” in the sixth form. “These lessons often feel more like high-level seminars than typical school lessons,” it says. “The BTE Academy is a brand new type of school, the first of its kind in the West of England and one that is providing a unique learning opportunity for young people,” says principal Rhian Priest. “As such, we are delighted to have been rated in our first Ofsted inspection as being ‘good’ across the board but also having several outstanding features. After less than two years, we are already seen to be on course to achieving our core vision – that of becoming a centre of excellence for teaching engineering and environmental

A Successful opening year for Redland High Infants REDLAND High Infants with QEH has completed its first year, having opened the doors of its new purpose built classrooms in September 2014. The new initiative from the two schools has been hugely successful, with some parents already signing their children up for 2018 to guarantee a place. The School accepts children from the age of 3. As they reach the end of Year 2, girls naturally progress to Redland High Junior School and boys transfer seamlessly to QEH Junior School. This excellent relationship between the two schools continues throughout the age range, with joint activities ensuring these important first friendships continue to flourish. Joint activities include the annual Masterchef competition, pizza evenings and tapas and quiz nights. Recently there was a joint Politics trip to Paris and a trip to America as part of the Future Problem Solving Competition. To enquire about places at Redland High School or Redland High Infants with QEH, please call 0117 924 5796, email admissions@redlandhigh.com or visit www.redlandhigh.com

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Education Red Maids’ students celebrate diploma success RED Maids’ students, who undertook an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma, are celebrating an average point score of 37.6 per person, with four individuals achieving at least 42 points out of 45. Fatima Yaqub, 18, earned a total of 43 points. She said: “I didn’t want to tell my parents it was results day although I think they might have known. I couldn’t believe it when I opened the envelope and saw my score.” Fatima, who studied Biology, Chemistry and Spanish at Higher Level, is going to study medicine at Imperial College London where she has won the much sought-after President’s Undergraduate Scholarship. Isabel Tobias, headmistress at Red Maids’, said: “I am delighted for all the girls – they have worked very hard and achieved

tremendous results. “The provision of the diploma at Red Maids’ reflects our strong international focus which is supported by global links and fosters our very distinctive outward looking culture.” In addition to studying six subjects, the IB diploma involves writing a 4,000-word extended essay and studying a ‘Theory of Knowledge’ course focusing on critical thinking skills. The final compulsory element is Creativity, Action and Service, which encourages engagement in the arts and creative thinking, a focus on developing healthy lifestyles, and conducting service within the community as a means to gaining fresh learning. Red Maids’ is the only school in Bristol that offers a choice of studying A Levels or the IB diploma at Sixth Form level.

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Education Shear joy as college’s Shaun makes mall exhibition THOUSANDS of visitors flocking to the Mall at Cribbs Causeway this summer will catch City of Bristol College’s very own Shaun the Sheep in a special exhibition. ‘Down on the Farm: The Shaun in the City Schools Exhibition’ opened last month to coincide with the start of Bristol’s Shaun in the City Trail, and features more than 40 smallersize sculptures from schools, colleges and other education establishments across the region. The College’s ‘Work, Life and Enterprise’ team applied for a Shaun at the start of last term as part of a community studies project for learners aged between 15 and 18. Once accepted, staff and students raised a total of £300, from cake sales, a vintage stall and upcycling, with the college paying the remainder of the £400 toward purchasing the sheep. Lecturer Roxy Butler said: “Right from the off, the students

were really excited and totally engaged in the fundraising and then the designing and painting of their sheep. “The students were inspired to decorate Shaun with symbols and images which represented their life at the College and their career aspirations. Our sheep is called My Identity, and we’re really proud of the students’ work.” Ms Butler’s partner, Bett Norris, created Ram-ble for the Shaun in the City trail on the Downs. She ran a workshop with the students, based on the techniques of artist Henri Matisse. The carpentry group created a plinth, which was then decorated by retail learners. Before being moved to Cribbs Causeway, the sculpture took pride of place in the foyer at the College’s Ashley Down centre. Ms Butler added: “We’re really pleased and excited that our Shaun is part of the schools’

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New changes to bus services welcomed REDLAND councillor, Martin Fodor, has welcomed new changes which are being made to local bus services later this month. The 520 bus – a councilsupported service, which was introduced following the controversial withdrawal of the number 20 by First – is to be replaced by the 77, providing residents with a more secure and reliable means of transport. Councillor Fodor raised his concerns about the service earlier this year, which runs from Westbury-on-Trym to Lewins Mead, after issues were raised about the 520’s reliability. The new service will still serve the same route as the 520, but provide new links between the BRI, Cotham, Henleaze and Southmead Hospital, and Bristol Parkway, Bradley Stoke and Thornbury. Other local services which will be improving include the 8, 9, 70 and 71, where additional

journeys will be added at peak times to meet increased customer demand. Due to popularity, the 70 will now run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the 71 will finish at midnight on Sundays and public holidays, rather than its current time of 7.30pm. The timetables for the 70 and 71 have also been altered, with an extra vehicle being added to the service pattern to ensure that they maintain frequency throughout the day. The 72 will now serve Redland Road, South Road and Zetland Road, but will no longer serve Cranbrook Road. This will instead be served by the 77. Redland councillor Martin Fodor said: “I welcome the extra buses at later times on 70 and 71 which serve St Andrews and Gloucester Rd. “The commercial 77 service replacing the council-supported 520 on Cranbrook Rd does help when funds for council subsidy

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Excitement as Shaun flocks to our streets THE wait is finally over – local residents can now enjoy a number of baa-rilliantly decorated sheep, right on our doorstep. In the area, we have Groovy Baby in Coldharbour Road, Sparkles the Unicorn in Horfield Common and Star Bake outside Boston Tea Party in Gloucester Road. These were painted by artists Emily Ketteringham, Emily Golden and Tom Hovey respectively, and are part of the Shaun in the City trail which raises money for sick children in Bristol. There are 70 sheep in total to discover on Bristol’s trail, which runs until August 31. It continues the success of London’s Shaun in the City, which ran for eight weeks during the spring. Emily Golden, who lives just around the corner from her sheep Sparkles, says that it has been great seeing children enjoying the glittery Shaun, which is located in front of the Ardagh Pavilion on Horfield Common. Emily said: “With my first Shaun, Candy Baa, being in London, it’s amazing to have Sparkles so close to my house. “Plus, it’s great that there is a community cafe, so people coming to find Sparkles can stop and have a tea or coffee. “I was so pleased when I was asked if I wanted to paint another in Bristol. I had in mind that I wanted to use pastel

Delicious: Star Bake, painted by Tom Hovey, outside Boston Tea Party in Gloucester Road

Groovy Baby with Coldharbour Road traders, artist Emily Ketteringham and children from Red House Nursery colours and glitter, but I didn’t know what design to do. “But my inspiration in the end came from Japanese Kawaii cartoon characters and Pokemon.” Tom Hovey – known for illustrating food and providing illustrations for the Great British Bake Off – said: “My design [for Star Bake] is based on the French pastry dessert, mille-feuille, with layers of multi-coloured fruit, creams and pastry. “I also incorporated swill rolls and cream buns for the ears, top of the head and tail, and legs which gave the design a bit of balance alongside the busy body. “I ultimately wanted to make

it bold, bright and look good enough to eat and I think I achieved that.” He added: “I was thrilled when I heard that ‘Star Bake’ was not only sponsored by Boston Tea Party but situated outside their cafe in Bishopston. It is a perfect fit considering my cake-y design and I love that BTP is a family-run West Country business. “I’m all about keeping it local and with my studio being in Stokes Croft I can pop up and see ‘Star Bake’ whenever I fancy.” Hazel Burville, owner of Coldharbour Framery and Gallery in Coldharbour Road, says that there has been a “real

Sparkles the Unicorn with its artist Emily Golden

buzz” on the street since Groovy baby – which dons hippy attire and an impressive moustache – has landed in the area. Hazel said: “It’s great to see everyone out and about and having fun, there’s a real buzz on the street, and people do seem to have taken Shaun to their hearts. “We’ve had a lot of local people dropping in to various shops to say thank you for sponsoring him and putting a smile on everyone’s face, which really makes it all worthwhile.” Artist of Groovy Baby, Emily Ketteringham, said: “It has been really fantastic having my Shaun on Coldharbour Road. “I’ve had lots of comments about his shirt reminding people of their carpets and curtains from the 1970s, which is just the sort of response I was hoping for. “All the traders have been taking such care of him, I love the fact that they have put hay bales around him so people can sit and have a chat with him about his outfit and curly hair.” All of the sheep will be auctioned off this autumn, with all proceeds from the Bristol sculptures benefitting Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children’s Hospital charity. Funds raised by the sale of the London sculptures will go towards Wallace & Gromit’s Children’s Charity, which supports sick children in hospitals throughout the UK. The charity’s latest trail follows in the footsteps of its popular ‘Gromit Unleashed’ event in 2013, which saw sculptures of Aardman’s loveable canine raise £2.3million for the hospital.

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ONE man’s challenge, trekking from Land’s End to John O’Groats, has resulted in almost £1,000 being raised for a local cat rehoming centre. Stuart Harris embarked on the enduring adventure, which lasted 82 days, in April. He arrived back in Bristol on July 3. Stuart, 54, covered over 1,200 miles in total – and lost a remarkable two stone in weight. He says that although he enjoyed the trek, he was “quite relieved” when he finally caught sight of the John O’Groats sign. The funds raised will be going towards the Moggery – a charity run solely by volunteers, which sees approximately 250 furry felines come through its doors every year. It costs £3,000 each month to keep the centre, located in Longmead Avenue, open. Stuart and his partner adopted four cats from the Moggery in 2013, therefore recognising the invaluable work they do. For Stuart, the most challenging part of his walk started when he reached Fort

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William. He was not only presented with relentless rain, waterlogged ground, and only his tent for accommodation for two weeks, but broken boots too. Once he’d replaced them, he had to then endure three to four days of blistered feet. He said: “It very wet, waterlogged and slow going. There wasn’t a set route, and there was far less accommodation. But when I reached Loch Shin, the land started to get a lot flatter.” However, Stuart, who classes himself as a ‘Munro bagger’ – someone who attempts to climb all of Scotland’s peaks – says that he knows that part of the country

well, having gone on many walking holidays to Scotland. Besides having a friend who walked with him for a day from Clovelly to Westward Ho in Devon, he has walked the route, which includes the South West Coast path, Offa’s Dyke, the Pennine Way and the West Highland Way, entirely by himself. Stuart’s favourite part of the 82-mile trek was passing through the Peak District – his old stomping ground having lived in Staffordshire for some time. He also said the North West Highlands were “rather spectacular”, but the dreary weather didn’t coax much

enthusiasm. Stuart added: “I really enjoyed the walk, even though it was tough at times. But I knew I’d complete it in the end.” This isn’t the first longdistance walking challenge that Stuart has undertaken ... in 2011, he walked 1,200 miles along the Pacific Crest trail, which stretches from Mexico to Canada. For his next adventure, he plans to complete the Te Araroa trail in New Zealand, which covers 1,800 miles. Christine Bayka, chair of the Moggery, said: “It’s wonderful how much Stuart has raised – the money will be going towards our vet bills, which cost £1,000 a month.” “There’s so much to do at the Moggery. We work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, dealing with cats who have been turned out – it’s a huge problem in Bristol – so we don’t have much time to do any fundraising. Having Stuart do it, is wonderful. We’d call him up regularly, cheering him on.”

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Garden launches worthwhile project EXPANDING on the valuable work they already do, the Golden Hill Community Garden is now piloting a daycare provision for adults with learning difficulties. The community garden is inviting six participants to join the ‘Growing for Gold’ pilot group for six weeks of gardening, harvesting, cooking, crafting, and seasonal activities. It will run every Thursday, 10.30am-3.30pm, starting on August 20. The pilot is supported by the Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Neighbourhood Partnership’s wellbeing fund, and is available at £60 per person. Lucy Mitchell, founder of the GHCG, said: “We are really excited about this new project. It takes the work of our community days a step further by expanding the range activities and providing opportunities for learning and developing outdoors. “Our gorgeous garden is the

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News Chris gives time to project A HORFIELD shop has been benefiting from the creativity of a new volunteer with autism and attention deficit disorder. Chris Carter, 16, is lending his time at ‘The Bottom of the Garden’ in Bishopthorpe Road – a shop specialising in selling upcycled furniture and goods – before heading to college in September, where he will be starting an art course. He said: “I wanted to come and help in the shop because I liked the furniture that [the shop] makes. I love to decoupage, and I am learning lots of new skills which I hope will be helpful when I go to college.” Owners Corrina Wood and Cheryl Godsell restore items that people no longer need, giving them a new lease of life. The shop also sells vintage items, from tea cups to chamber pots, and plate racks to tall boys. Corrina said: “When an item comes into the shop we almost

have to develop a relationship with it – we think about what style, colour and medium would suit it. “Chris has been great to have in the shop, he has a good eye and knows what colours work together. We call him the ‘King of Decoupage’, because it’s his favourite thing to do here.” Corrina explains that many adults with autism can often struggle to find long term employment, however, building on strengths and interests can support those to be successful and become a great asset to any business. She added: “We hope that at The Bottom of the Garden we provide a nurturing and understanding environment that enables anyone to get creative and learn new skills. “We may only be a small shop, but we do have a big heart for the community.”

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IT will be up, up and away at Room 212 this month, as the Gloucester Road art gallery launches its hot air balloon theme. Balloon inspired art work will be on display and available to purchase during the first week of August, to tie in with Bristol’s Balloon Fiesta. Local artist, Jenny Urquhart – who has painted ‘Baa-lloon’ on the Shaun in the City trail – will be exhibiting her popular balloon paintings, while Hannah Broadway – who produced the A-Z of Bristol print – will be showcasing balloon images.

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Hydrotherapy pool has remarkable benefits A NEW £1.45m hydrotherapy pool – benefiting disabled young people and adults – has finally opened its doors in Redland. The Lord Lieutenant of Bristol, Mary Prior MBE JP, officially unveiled the new stateof-the-art hydrotherapy pool at Claremont Secondary School in Redland on July 13. The Starfish Pool Appeal was established by Friends of Claremont School, a team of enthusiastic and committed volunteers, and headed by campaign director Bob Woodward. The pool not only sets out to benefit pupils at Claremont, but other community groups that support disabled young people and adults outside of school hours. Funding was received from Charlie and Mary Dobson from the Starfish Trust (£500k), John Haworth and Joan Johnson of

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Mary Dobson, from the Starfish Trust, said: “All the parents we spoke to [from the school] said once their child gets into a pool, they feel absolutely free, and we thought, we’ve got to make this happen. It’s nice to see it come to fruition.

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the John James Trust (£350k) and Bristol City Council (£110k). The remaining funds were raised through cake sales, music gigs, running events and community fairs. Dave Giles, chair of the Starfish Appeal, said: “The giving has been big and small, with a lot of help from neighbouring schools and some very touching in memoriam donations. “The building was never going to happen over night, but now it’s up and running. It would be

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great to see it being used 24/7 by community groups who we hope will use it and contribute to its upkeep. “It’s a great looking building but the look on the children’s faces is what it’s all about. Claremont’s disabled youngsters’ success is measured in minuscule things and their progress in the water is part of their achievement. “The staff, I have to say, are as amazing as the pool! It’s a great amenity for Bristol we can be very proud of.” Alison Ewins, headteacher at Claremont School, said: “We

are absolutely delighted with our new pool, which will bring many positive benefits for our pupils and others in the community. “I’d like to thank everyone who has been involved in the appeal – without all of their hard work we would not be in the position to open this wonderful new facility.” Bristol mayor George Ferguson, who is patron of the Starfish Pool Appeal, experienced the benefits of hydrotherapy first hand, helping him to find the use of his legs after suffering from polio as a small child. He said: “The Starfish Appeal

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is making this vitally important facility available to children who are far worse off than I was and will, I am sure, make a huge difference to the lives of many people.” Claremont School is for pupils aged two to 19-years-old who have complex physical and learning disabilities. Pupils at the school follow an individualised physical programme to maintain their muscle tone and joint mobility, and to develop it where possible. Hydrotherapy is an essential part of this programme. For many disabled people, their first session in a hydrotherapy pool can be their first time without pain. Additionally, the exercises are more intensive than landbased physiotherapy and new movements are learned which can be transferred to everyday life.

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HOPE you are having a good Summer so far. My children have been enjoying Shaun in the City spotting and are very excited to have two Shauns in our area. If you haven’t checked them out yet, there is one outside Boston Tea Party on Gloucester Road and one by the Ardagh on Horfield Common. To celebrate the arrival of the Ardagh’s “Sparkles the Unicorn”, a “Welcome Shaun” party was held at the Ardagh a few weeks ago and it was a great evening. I was lucky to meet the creator of Sparkles, the talented Emily Golden. Sparkles took 27 hours to paint and sparkles in the sunshine

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because of his rainbow glitter. Now that the holidays have arrived, many activities for young children have stopped until September. Nevertheless, there are a few good local activities for kids this summer. Cairns Café will be open the first two weeks of August on 10am-2pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Cairns Café is ideal for babies and children aged 0-4 years and there will be simple lunches, children’s snacks, refreshments and delicious cakes available. Another summer activity for young children is Hopperz fun and fitness classes at Horfield United Reformed Church on 10th, 17th and 24th August , 10-10.45am. There will also be a special Launchpad fun educational session for young children and their parents/ carers at KudaCan from 2-2.45pm on Thursday 13th August. To book, visit www. launchpadclasses.co.uk. As always, the Golden Hill Community Garden will be open 10am-4pm every

Wednesday and on the first Saturday of every month. You can drop-in with children of any age; it is a great place to explore. Lastly, there is an arts and crafts activity for children planned at Horfield Library on 10th August 10am-12 noon – phone 0117 9038 538 for more information. The ending of the summer term a few weeks ago means that my daughter has now finished at Magic Dragon Pre-school; her last day was a sad one for our family as we will no longer have daily contact with the lovely staff who make it such a great place. My son has also completed his second year at school. He was lucky to have a wonderful teacher who inspired him and there was not one day throughout the year that he did not want to go to school. But, with every ending always comes new beginnings

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News WHILE many were star-struck by movie star Sir Patrick Stewart’s recent visit to Gloucester Road, he was left feeling “dazzled” by the work carried out by local social enterprise Unique Voice. Sir Patrick – who is patron of the community interest company, which uses drama to enhance learning and tackle social issues – was visiting Bristol to celebrate Unique Voice’s success in reaching 40,000 young people throughout the city. Famous for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men, Sir Patrick accompanied Unique Voice as they visited a number of Bristol schools, including Orchard School, Glenfrome Primary and Oasis John Williams, to learn about the work they have been doing. Sir Patrick was treated to a performance from Orchard School’s e-safety champions, who have spent the last year learning skills in helping other children with concerns about bullying and internet safety. The day culminated in an annual review at Zazu’s Kitchen, where Sir Patrick commended

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Sir Patrick Stewart with Unique Voice and e-safety champions from Orchard School Bristol. the group – founded by Krystal Keeley, Cat Sparkes and Claire Farnham – for their success and dedication to young people. He said: “When I read about the work Unique Voice was doing, I was immediately drawn to the societal impact of it; that there was care behind what they

were doing. “[They have] a quality of empowering young people to make their lives safer, happier, and more creative. “Today, I am taking away with me such brilliant impressions of the diversity of work Unique Voice is now doing, touching young people’s lives in so many different ways. “Unique Voice provides safety; provides the children with a platform and gives them a voice – a voice they find when performing, or it’s their own voice speaking about what is important to them. “I’m still dazzled by Unique Voice’s dedication and level of success – Bristol is so fortunate to have this company and I am so proud to be their patron. This is one thing that is going to stay in my life for a long time.” Sir Patrick also briefly touched on his own experience of domestic violence – one of the issues which Unique Voice aims to tackle through drama – and spoke of how acting provided him with a way of escaping the realities of his own home life when he was a youngster. Sir Patrick said that theatre provided him with a “safe zone”, and he felt that he’d “come home” when he took to the stage. Unique Voice, which has been working with young people for four years, spent the afternoon telling Sir Patrick and other guests at Zazu’s Kitchen about their milestone achievement, and various creative projects they have delivered across Bristol’s communities.

Krystal Keeley, co-founder of Unique Voice, said: “The support that Sir Patrick Stewart has provided over the years has been an inspiration and a driving force in reaching our goals to benefit the people of Bristol and beyond. “We were thrilled to welcome him and to celebrate with local schools and professionals the work that has been achieved. “Whilst his talents of a groundbreaking actor inspire us, it is his dedication to Unique Voice’s ethos that was so prevalent. “Seeing Sir Patrick advise our children to believe in their goals was a huge highlight. He found the day so inspiring and commented on just how astonished he was by the achievements made by the company and the young people.” She added: “We are in talks with Patrick about how we can develop and grow, engaging both local and national businesses and schools in our venture to make a difference. “As a proud Bristol based, not-for-profit social enterprise, our mission is set to continue over the next year with more passion and dedication than ever and we have huge aspirations to continue making a difference in Bristol.” Unique Voice is interested in hearing from local companies who may like to channel their corporate social responsibility, and help support the group’s projects. For more information, email: theoffice@uniquevoice.org

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In Bishopston this month: Traffic safety: There have been a couple of crashes in recent weeks on Ashley Down Road between Station and Dirac Roads. Daniella has conducted a number of speed watches, and has arranged for a digital speed sign to be put up. But it continues to be an issue. Daniella will now be meeting with the council highways advisor to discuss how to make this stretch of road safer. You can raise traffic issues and suggest improvements at: www. trafficchoices.co.uk New junior football pitches: Tim has been working with local junior football teams and parks officers to get more council pitches available locally. Previously a number of Year 5 and 6 teams have had to travel across Bristol to play their league matches. We are pleased to report that for the new season there will be 2x 9 a side pitches on the Muller Road recreation ground, and 2x 7 a side pitches (1 on Muller Road and 1 on Wellington Hill playing field). For further details and to book please contact: Sports.Lettings@ bristol.gov.uk

Noise reduction: Residents on Brynland Avenue have expressed repeated concerns about the noise impact of the car wash in Gloucester Road. After many months we are pleased that they are now building a structure aimed at reducing noise. Council officers will take noise readings from nearby gardens once the building is complete to ensure that the noise is at acceptable levels. Memorial Stadium: The High Court recently ruled that Rovers would not receive compensation for Sainsbury’s pulling out of the deal to buy the Memorial Stadium. We are still faced with the question of how to support Rovers to get the ground they want, and for the space to be used in the best possible way for the local community. We have approached the club and contacted the Mayor’s office to put the case for creative community thinking on whatever happens next. Please be in touch with us: www. bishopstongreencouncillors.info Daniella Radice – 07769 131097 or daniella.radice@bristol.gov.uk Tim Malnick – 07884 736103 or tim.malnick@bristol.gov.uk

In Redland this month: Parks: Plans are now firming up around the long awaited buildout on Effingham Road by the St Andrews park gates. This comes after concerns were raised by a number of park users around the safety of the crossing and has been funded via the Neighbourhood Partnership. There are a few concerns from local residents around access issues still to be ironed out, but we should see some building work soon. Bristol North Baths & Bishopston Library: We understand that as the developer has now accessed some fresh funding, this project is due to be completed in August. We are keeping an overview of the progress. With the latest libraries announcement of the council and the Mayor, we are now awaiting news of the new minimum hours that have been promised for all of Bristol’s libraries. Once this is known we look forward to discussions with groups in the area about how additional hours and services can be created to extend the core service. Arches toilets: The appearance of these has

once again deteriorated to an unacceptable degree and council officers have served a notice on the owners to get rid of the tagging which should hopefully improve matters. You may have noticed that they are currently for sale, so lets hope that they are bought by someone prepared to cherish them. Residents parking: As we write there is still no news on outcome of the 6 month review of the Redland parking scheme. Whilst this particular consultation is closed, Martin and Fi are still eager to hear your opinions on the current scheme or your thoughts on any future ones wanted (or not) in other streets in the area as this will help inform any future plans. Student charity scheme: You may have notices the big red British Heart Foundation bins dotted around the streets. This year their use has been so enthusiastic that there has been the odd overfilled bin. Martin and Fi have been in touch with the organisers to ensure that they are emptied more frequently. Martin.fodor@bristol.gov.uk Fi.hance@bristol.gov.uk

Want to be Bristol’s Mayor? We’ll support the right person say Bristol Conservatives A POLITICAL party is promising to throw its weight behind a potential candidate for Bristol mayor – even if the person does not have a political background. Bristol Conservatives say they will select their candidate based on vision and ability and are inviting ambitious individuals to come forward. They say the role should not be open only to members of parties – but acknowledge that a political campaign needs a support network. They are inviting possible candidates to come forward by August 10 ahead of interviews and a campaign in September before the candidate is revealed on September 15. Members of the selection panel want to hear from people with all kinds of backgrounds – business, campaigning, charities, community groups and public

service professions – but the common theme must be a passion to make Bristol a better

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Uncover local green treasures across the area VARIOUS ‘eco’ installations will be popping up across the area this month, as local resident Chrissie Decker launches her Green Treasure Hunt. The trail, which starts on August 1, will include five pop-up ‘street pockets’ and ten hidden art works – all linked to the Bristol Green Capital themes: energy, food, nature, resources and transport. Chrissie hopes that the treasure hunt will take locals on a “journey of discovery”, weaving around the green spaces and independent shopping streets. The project is commissioned by the Bristol 2015 Neighbourhood Arts Programme, as part of the city being awarded Green Capital status. Project facilitator, Chrissie, said: “[The trail] is to encourage residents to explore their local green treasures, to inspire people to try active travel and discover the most pleasant routes to get around. “I am hoping that people discover something that can become part of their future daily life.” One of the street pockets is created by artists at Room 212 gallery in Gloucester Road. Owner, Sarah Thorp, has planted up a wheelbarrow, shopping trolley, BBQ, compost

bins, table and chairs with vegetables and edible flowers. This will be set up as an installation at the start of Gaston Lane – more commonly known as Donkey Lane or Dead Man’s Lane – which runs along the top of Garden Hill Community Garden. Sarah said: “The idea is to encourage people to grow their own, shop local, compost and generally think about the food on their tables. “The installation will be decorated with illustrations and images by Room 212 artists, including tips and interesting facts about growing your own and the food we eat.” Close by will also be a street pocket by Katcha Bilek who will be exhibiting upcycled bike creations, made with parts from Life Cycle UK. To tie in with the launch of the treasure hunt, Room 212 will be hosting a ‘Food For Thought’ exhibition, where Hives and Herbals will bring along their live bee hive to set up outside the art gallery. Room 212 will also be exhibiting work by food illustrator Tom Hovey, who painted the Shaun the Sheep outside Boston Tea Party in Gloucester Road.

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Montpelier station, which its proud owners deem as one of the best equipped camera clubrooms in the country. The society caters for all levels of photographer and meets every Wednesday evening at 7.30pm. It offers a full and varied programme of guest speakers and in-house competitions. The society also runs an annual photographic course

from September to November, which covers most aspects of photography and is suitable for a wide range of photographers, from novices to professionals. The course takes the form of tutorials, practical sessions and discussion groups and is now open for applications. In addition, the society organises the Bristol Salon of Photography each year – an

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News Ace! Adam’s a born entertainer EFFORTLESSLY twiddling a playing card between his fingers, it’s clear to see that local resident Adam Richards has a few tricks up his sleeves. Having practised and performed magic for a number of years, it’s only been within the last month that Adam, 31, from Redland, has decided to quit his job as a supply teacher and take the plunge by becoming a fulltime magician. His enthusiasm for magic was sparked when working as an entertainer on board Disney cruise liners during his twenties. After discovering a magic shop while docked in Florida, he started performing close-up magic on board for children aged nine to 17 and got “a real passion for it”. Previous to embarking on his year-long adventure with Disney, Adam also worked as a children’s rep and entertainer with Thomson First Choice. Adam finally returned to the UK in 2013 and landed a job with the Marriot as a concierge, where he’d perform magic tricks for members of the public in the lobby. After being approached to have a stand at a wedding fair, interest in Adam’s magic blossomed. “I got booked up to do a couple of weddings, which I got an absolute love for – it was great making people happy, in a happy environment.” For the past year, Adam worked as a supply teacher while getting his career in magic off of the ground. It was during his time in a primary school environment that he realised

that, besides doing weddings and corporate events, he could also do children’s parties. “As much as I loved standing in front of a classroom of kids, I didn’t really overly enjoy the teaching side of it. I’d do magic for the children if they were well behaved and they absolutely loved it. It lead me to think, ‘I could do children’s parties too’.” The magician – who describes himself as a friendly, larger than life character – has now added ‘Adam Allsortz’ to his repertoire, and is available for children’s parties and events. He has already been snapped up to perform at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park in Keynsham over the summer holidays, hosting children’s

discos and magic shows, as well as walking around the country park performing close-up magic. “What I’ve been told throughout my career working with children is that I have an abundance of energy – it is a fun, engaging energy that the children love, but at all times it is paramount that the children’s safety is the main focus. “I also throw a few hidden innuendos in here and there for the parents - they’ve got to enjoy themselves too!” Growing up as a child, Adam was a keen entertainer – he was always performing in school plays and even took part in a national mime competition at 14, where he got through to the finals.

Now, Adam is set to achieve big things in the world of magic, and with his experience and passion, he is sure to fulfil his dreams and aspirations. He has a new trick coming out in September called ‘Changeling’, which is the brainchild of magician Marc Lavelle. Adam will be performing the trick – which sees currency notes changing before your eyes – for the first time at Ashton Gate wedding fair in September. To book Adam for either a wedding or corporate event, or for a children’s party, visit: www.adamrichardsmagic.com. Follow ‘Adam Richards Magic’ on Facebook and @arichardsmagic on Twitter.

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News Brilliant! 20,000 acts of kindness carried out CHILDREN from Ashley Down and Horfield CEVC primary schools helped set a new ‘kindness’ world record last month. They were among 400 children from eight Bristol schools who managed to carry out 20,000 acts of kindness across the city in one day, beating Derby’s record of 8,300. Locations included College Green, where the children handed out flowers, sweets, strawberries, stickers and compliments to strangers, and in Central Library, where bookmarks, with uplifting messages on them, were inserted into library books. The pupils also left gifts on people’s doorsteps in their local neighbourhood, as well as carried out acts of kindness in their own schools. It was part of the year-long ‘Brilliant Bristol’ project – run by children’s author and happiness expert, Andy Cope – which

aims to introduce the science of happiness and well-being to children. The idea to set a world kindness record came from the children and stemmed from the idea that the quickest way to be happy is to do a good deed for someone else. Brilliant Bristol was coined after research revealed that happiness and positivity are crucial ingredients in learning. Laurence Pitt, head of Ashley Down Primary, said: “It’s been great to see the energy and enthusiasm grow from the children across all eight schools involved in the project. It’s infectious as we see the adults catching the positivity from the kids. Fantastic!” Andy said: “Young people are under massive pressures and the UK has an epidemic of youth depression. This project is born out of a desire to instill crucial life skills such as positivity, resilience, confidence and

Children from Horfield CEVC Primary making teachers’ cars sparkling clean as part of the Brilliant Bristol project. happiness in the young people of Bristol. Our belief is that these traits are too important to be left to chance.” Brilliant Bristol is supported by Bristol City Council as

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HIS is a lovely time of year to watch hoverflies. Hoverflies are true flies (Diptera) which means that they have two wings (most insects have four). Many things called “flies” are not flies at all, such as scorpion flies, mayflies and dragonflies. Our favourite insect book describes hoverflies as “sun-loving flies” which is a fitting description and exactly why I mention them this month (ever hopeful that we might get some sun this summer). Hoverflies revel in sunshine: as they loll in the shade of a tree, hanging effortlessly under the canopy as if suspended from invisible elastic, you watch and realise that they are positioned so as to enjoy the shafts of sunlight that penetrate the leaves. They gleam gold, yellow or marmalade orange, in the cool green shade. I hang around to watch them hang around, they seem to have found the best possible way of enjoying a beautiful summer’s day. Of course, there is more to it than just a lot of lolling.

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News Baby Bank to help those in need FAMILIES in need are able to receive donations of baby items, thanks to a new ‘Baby Bank’ set up by local women Eva Fernandes and Becky Gilbert. Launched on July 11, Baby Bank Bristol has already secured hundreds of donations and is embarking on a pilot scheme to distribute these to families in need via health visitor referrals. Overwhelmed with the initial response, co-founders Eva, owner of Born baby shop in Gloucester Road, and Becky, an epidemiologist from Bishopston, are already looking for a larger warehouse to house all the items. The women met online after recognising a need for such an organisation, but failing to find one in the city. Eva said: “It’s shocking that families in this country have to go without. Bristol has an unacceptable level of child poverty and we want to help redress the balance by providing every family with the essential items they need to raise a baby. “Babies grow fast. In their first year they will require two or three whole new sets of clothes. For some, this is a financial

burden they can’t manage. For others, they have an abundance of baby clothes and items that may get passed on to friends and family to be reused, given to charity shops or thrown away. “If you and your baby no longer need it, we’ll give it to someone who does.” The Baby Bank is looking for items such as cots, prams and stair gates, as well as clothes, slings and nappies. Goods are then distributed to parents who cannot afford to buy these items new or second hand. Within its first month, Baby Bank Bristol, located in the Big Yellow Storage unit in St Philips, has recruited almost 20 volunteers – many being new mothers on maternity leave – to help deliver its aims. But it is still looking for more help in co-ordinating the donations, distribution and promotion. Becky, who is on maternity leave from improving screening for prostate cancer as part of her postdoctoral for Cancer Research UK, said: “It’s all moving so fast, which just proves the need for something like this. We’ve been amazed by the support and momentum we’ve already had but we’ll soon be in a position where we have more donations than space and already have more tasks than people so are very eager to hear from anyone else interested in getting Sorting through items at the new Bristol involved.” Baby Bank

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News Chippy hopes to be batter than the rest BISHOPSTON Fish Bar is one of the UK’s 60 chippies set to battle it out for the ultimate title of ‘Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year’. It is the third year running that the popular Gloucester Road establishment has been shortlisted for the award. Last year, the takeaway – owned by Nick Lomvardos – claimed the title for the Wiltshire, Dorset and Avon area, but was pipped at the post for the South and West of England region. If the shop – which prides itself of high-quality and fresh fish sourced from Iceland – wins this category, then it will be competing against nine other regions to claim the prestigious award. It is the only chippy in Bristol to make the list. Nick said: “I really wasn’t expecting it – it’s the third year in a row that we’ve made the list. “It would be great if we could

win the area again, but it would be even better to get the best fish and chip shop in the South and West of England.” To get to this stage, shops have been assessed across a variety of judging criteria including responsible sourcing policies, marketing and promotional practices and staff training policies. Over the coming weeks, Bishopston Fish Bar will be subjected to further judging as it receives mystery shopping assessments by industry experts. Paul Williams, chief executive of organisers of the award Seafish, said: “The aim of the awards has always been to showcase the very best fish and chip businesses in the UK while setting incredibly high standards for the industry to aspire to. “The award is one of the highest honours to receive as a fish and chip business, with many of our past winners and finalists have gone on to reap

substantial benefits, including international fame. “It’s great to see so many excellent shops through to this stage of the competition. I’d like to offer up my congratulations and wish them the best.” The top 10 winning shops will be announced in October. These shops will then be invited on an all-expense paid study trip to Norway to witness first-hand why the country is regarded as one of the world’s most sustainable fishing nations. Besides getting shortlisted for the National Fish and Chip Awards, Bishopston Fish Bar has also recently become the proud holder of the Marine Stewardship Council certification, which means that all fish served in store are traceable to their origin and have been sustainably sourced. According to Nick, the Bishopston Fish Bar is the only chippy in Bristol to receive the accreditation.

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News Welsh choir to expand into Bristol A WELSH choir group is set to be expanding into Bristol, with rehearsals starting next month at Fairfield High School. Vocal Harmony was established by Bobby Cole in 2012, who wanted to create a fun and exciting choir group for people of all ages and abilities. There are already several Vocal Harmony groups in Wales, with two new groups starting in Bristol and Cardiff. The choir has a policy of no auditions, no need to read music, and no one having to sing on their own. At the end of the year, the choir puts on a large showcase concert, bringing together the Vocal Harmony groups from neighbouring cities. Each Vocal Harmony is partnered with a local charity – the Bristol choir will be supporting St Peter’s Hospice. Money raised from the end of term and end of year concerts goes towards the charity.

Bobby said: “Vocal Harmony is quite different to many other choirs. They teach by call and response, so each line is played and sung to a section and they repeat it until they have got it, which means there is no complicated music to read. “We also sing modern and

contemporary music, so no traditional choral arrangements and no hymns. “Vocal Harmony is a very relaxed and fun choir, open to everyone. We have all ages, both male and female, and we pride ourselves on making singing fun, relaxed, and a great way to spend

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SPIRE Healthcare Group PLC, of which Spire The Glen Hospital Bristol is part of, has been named Hospital Group of the Year for the second year running at the 2015 HealthInvestor Awards. This prestigious event is one of the main highlights in the health sector calendar. The group was up against fierce competition, with submissions up by 20 percent on last year. But despite this, Spire still pipped six other organisations to the top spot. Rob Roger, chief executive, said: “2014 was a transformational year for Spire Healthcare and a landmark in the company’s history. “As well as listing on the London Stock Exchange in one of the most successful share offers of the year, 2014 saw Spire deliver a strong year in both trading and development, whilst progressing its mission to bring together the best people, dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. I am very proud to be leading the people who make Spire so successful”. Dan Rees Jones, hospital director at Spire The Glen Hospital

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Spire CEO Rob Roger collecting the award for Hospital Group of the Year Bristol, which is located just on the outskirts of Redland, added: “It’s fantastic news that Spire Healthcare was awarded the top acclaim of Hospital Group of the

Year. It makes us very proud to be part of such a high-achieving team that always go over and above to deliver top quality care for our patients.

” Journalist and news presenter, Jeremy Vine, presented the awards, which were judged by a panel of independent judges.

Share your concerns about climate change RESIDENTS who are concerned about climate change are being encouraged to attend regular meetings to discuss how their carbon footprint can be reduced. The ‘Carbon Conversations’ group explores the complexities of moving towards a more sustainable, low-carbon society and how change can be achieved. According to organisers, most participants reduce their carbon emissions by one tonne immediately after the programme, and in the long-term, often halve their carbon footprints.

This supportive group, which meets fortnightly in Bishopston, is aimed at anyone who is concerned by climate change and wishes to make practical and behavioural changes in preparing for a low-carbon future. The themes for each of the meetings are low carbon futures, home energy, travel and transport, food and water, and consumption and waste. The group is run by psychotherapist and writer Kamalamani, and green accountant and software writer Suhada, who are both passionate about tackling climate change.

The group will consist of six people meeting for two hours fortnightly on a Wednesday evening at 7.30pm. It costs £25 per person and includes all course materials – and teas, coffees and biscuits. Meeting dates are September 2, 16, and 30, October 14 and 28. The date for the sixth session is agreed among the group. For more information, or to book on the programme, contact Kamalamani on kamalamani@blueyonder.co.uk or 07905 147 968, or Suhada on suhada@blueyonder.co.uk or 07906 079718.

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Cool! Bakery is bringing ice cream parlour to Glos Road HERBERT’S Bakery is coming to Gloucester Road – and bringing with it, the very cool addition of an ice cream parlour. It will be the second shop for the prestigious bakery, which has already built up quite a reputation from its flagship store in Montpelier. Herbert’s, which is set to open in September – or October at the latest – will be taking over half of budget store Bargain World. The bakery will be at the rear of the shop with the parlour being at

Community fair MEETING our newly elected MP and discussing what improvements can be made locally are just a few of the items on the agenda for an upcoming community fair. The event, organised by the Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Neighbourhood Partnership, will take place on September 19, 12.30-4.30pm, at St Michael’s Church in Pigsty Hill. It aims to engage as many local people as possible. There will be a chance to meet Bristol West’s MP Thangam Debbonaire, as well as take part in workshops and other activities. The fair also includes an opportunity to apply and vote for funding for projects in the area. Neighbourhood Partnership working groups will be on hand to discuss ideas for new beneficial projects; making improvements to the local area; and how you can join the team. Bikes will be able to get fixed for free and fun activities will keep both children and adults entertained. For the full list of activities, visit www.bcrnp.org.uk, follow @ bcr_np on Twitter, or BCRNP on Facebook.

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the forefront, making two shops in one. Director of Herbert’s Bakery, Imran Jamil, says that since becoming manager of the store in 2011, he has been looking to expand the business – particularly onto Gloucester Road. “When I spotted that Bargain World had put half of the property up for let, I knew we had to go for it. “Now, we’re just trying to organise everything – we don’t

want to rush into opening the bakery, we want it all done properly and how we like it.” The store has already had a taste for trading in Gloucester Road, having had a stall at the Saturday market at St Michael’s Church in Pigsty Hill. Herbert’s Bakery has been providing fresh, handmade breads to Bristol folk since the 60s. Since Imran’s father took over the store in 2007, the bakery has continued using the same

Fly tipper fined A REDLAND man has been fined £250 after admitting fly tipping household waste in Yate. Roberto Cuenca, of Coldharbour Road, appeared before Northavon Magistrates’ Court on July 3. He pleaded guilty to fly tipping, not having a waste carrier’s licence and waste transfer note, and was fined £250 with £500 costs, plus a victim surcharge of £74. The court heard how a Yate resident needed to dispose of excess household waste, and after searching the internet, came across a company called ‘The man with a van Bristol’. The resident called the number advertised and spoke with Cuenca, who agreed to visit their home later that day and remove their waste for £20. The following morning, a local farm owner discovered a large fly tip in a field near to Badminton Road. The fly tipping was traced back to Cuenca after documentation relating to the Yate resident was discovered among the waste. On March 13, Cuenca voluntarily attended the council’s offices where he was interviewed under caution. He declined legal advice and admitted that he did not have a registered waste carriers licence. Cuenca accepted that the fly tipped waste at Farm Lane was the waste he had been paid £20 to remove. Residents are advised to only give their rubbish to an Environment Agency registered waste carrier or they could be held liable if waste is subsequently fly tipped. The council recommends requesting a copy of the company’s waste carrier registration certificate and ask where the waste is being taken. Residents who witness fly tipping are encouraged to report it by visiting: www.bristol.gov.uk/forms/fly-tipping

ingredients and baking methods as founding father David Herbert, but has expanded on the range of breads and introduced other treats to its menu. Besides serving up helpings of ice cream at the new shop, the bakery will also be selling freshly bake gateaus, and wedding and birthday cakes. Customers will also be able to buy freshly made sandwiches, and a range of world food items.

Little grants for big ideas MEMBERS of the public needing a financial boost to carry out a community project are being urged to put their ideas forward. Whether interested in kickstarting an initiative, needing cash to organise an event or hire a meeting room, wanting to print leaflets to promote a new group, or planning to hire transport for a group outing – the Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Neighbourhood Partnership is offering residents £250 to make their ambitions become a reality. Anyone can put in a bid – regardless of age. All that applicants need to do is submit their idea to the neighbourhood partnership, setting out their aims and how the money would be spent. Those attending the community fair on September 19 (read more on pg. 45) will then be able to vote who gets the cash. Applicants will have a stall at the fair, and they will be required to provide photos of how the money was spent. Submit ideas to info@bcrnp. org.uk.

Party in the Park at Golden Hill Sports Ground TUG of war, a bouncy castle and tethered hot air balloon rides are just a few of the activities on the line-up for this year’s Party in the Park. Held at Golden Hill Sports Ground on September 12, there will also be live music, food and drink, and plenty of stalls to enjoy. A main stage will feature a broad selection of local

performers, suiting varying music tastes, including Charlie James, Mandy Chaos, Scarlet Shock and SAMS Band. Plus, the Redland Green School Girls’ Choir will be singing to the crowds. Keeping Party in the Parkgoers entertained, there will also be a brass band, open mic tent, sporting displays and demonstrations, and dance

groups. Books, plants, cakes, toys, children’s clothes, jewellery, sweets and lots more are just some of the items available to purchase from the stalls. Entry is £2 for adults and 50p for children. No dogs permitted. Guide dogs only. For more information, visit: www.goldenhillsports.com

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Riff Raff celebrates sell-out concerts RIFF Raff – Bristol’s funky acapella rock and pop choir – took to the stage last month for two sell-out concerts. The choir’s growing popularity saw the singers perform their vibrant and eclectic set, spanning the decades, to capacity audiences in Redland and Fishponds. The Saturday concert, held at All Saints Church in Fishponds, saw the Bishopston and Fishponds Riff Raff groups perform together. It was also the setting for a surprise marriage proposal, as choir member Robb Gosset stepped forward to introduce ‘Tender’ by Blur before dropping down on one knee in front of his girlfriend Sarah Tribedi. The Sunday concert, at Redland United Reformed Church, culminated in a collection that raised £450 for

the Nepali Children’s Trust, to support those affected by the recent devastating earthquake. A spokesperson from the choir said: “At Riff Raff gigs, not only do we want to provide a hugely entertaining evening with our singing and infectious enthusiasm, we also like to try and do our best for charity.” Support on both evenings came from Reduced Riff Raff, an acapella quartet comprising three of the choir’s teachers – Elaine Wilson, Oli Poole and Douglas Watts – and singer Lucy Harries. Since its beginnings in 2010, Riff Raff has flourished from a 50-strong choir to 230 members of all ages and abilities. Hot on the success of its sellout concerts, the choir will be appearing at October’s Festival of Song in Bristol, and is gearing up for its concert at the Colston Hall in July next year.

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wimpy whiff of mushroom, biscuit or stone. But the more work I do, the more I realise that painting or leaving the ceiling white is The Norm. This makes more sense in high-ceiling rooms with Georgian proportions and original architectural features than in the pokier parlours that are the norm for most people, especially if painted poorly where two surfaces meet along a hard-to-reach join and coloured splodges end up on the white and vice versa! In the decorated rooms of my own home, the ceilings are the same colour as the walls, to trick the eye into perceiving the space as larger than it really is, by ‘disappearing’ the join line between the vertical and horizontal planes. But the potential for making a ceiling you’ll want to lie back and stare up at is huge, with options ranging from gloss paint, metallic paint and mural to wallpaper or even cladding with tin tiles. For inspiration of the more traditional kind, here are beautiful ceilings from Clearwell Castle in the nearby Forest of Dean that I recently enjoyed during a friend’s wedding. If you too are motivated to embellish your ceiling in some way, please do share your ‘before and after’ photos with us!

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They’ve been opening and setting over the last two weeks so I am starting to see tiny grapes forming in their place. This is the most crucial period in determining the size of crop we’ll get this year. In a week or so, I should be able to walk along the rows and count the average number of bunches per plant and make a rough estimate as to how many bottles of wine we can produce from the 2015 harvest. As always, I never like

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Our big news is that we won ‘Best Local Wine’ for the second year running at the Bristol Good Food Awards. We attended the awards ceremony held at Bristol Grammar School not knowing if we’d won and were thrilled when our name was read out. Wine expert Angela Mount, who is one of the competition judges, hosted the event. She told us we had ‘ a great wine’, which was lovely for us to hear. Hundreds of people attended the event from across the Bristol food scene so it was a fascinating evening and made a bit of a change

Two-week festival raised £1500 for charities THE two-week Westbury Park Festival was successful in bringing people together and raising nearly £1500 for charities. The Festival began with the Arts Trail which featured over 40 artists and attracted more than 500 visitors – slightly more than 2014. Other well attended events included the Out There Music Summer Show at St Alban’s, Quiz Night and Open Gardens. One of the new events was the Poetry Cafe at Caffe Arabica - full to the limit on a very hot evening. Another innovation “Our Lives in Twenty Objects” generated much discussion on the objects brought along by local residents. The Festival events (including the Art Trail) raised £790 which will be shared between Parkinson’s UK, The Great Western Air Ambulance and the Church in Westbury Park. The Out There Music Show saw money raised for ‘Changing Tunes’, the charity that uses music teaching, rehearsing, recording, performance and composition to aid the rehabilitation of prisoners and

The choirs and orchestra of ‘Out There Music Bristol’ attracted an enthusiastic full house at St Alban’s. ex-prisoners. Out There Music Bristol is a unique composition of choirs and orchestra, including Bristol

North Community Choir which is based in Westbury Park and rehearses on Thursday evenings at Westbury Park School.

Money raised through Open Gardens benefited the Marmalade Trust and Avon Riding for the Disabled.

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News Midnight walk as popular as ever OVER a thousand women turned out for St Peter’s Hospice’s Midnight Walk last month. The charity, which has several stores in Gloucester Road, says that it was the event’s largest ever turn-out, with an estimated £100,000 raised for the city’s only adult hospice. Walkers got see all of Bristol’s famous landmarks – in a different light – including the ss Great Britain, the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Harbourside. St Peter’s Hospice events fundraiser Maria del Carmen Moon Park said: “I would like to thank everyone who took part in such a hugely successful Midnight Walk for St Peter’s Hospice. “It was great to see so many people turn up for our sixth annual Midnight Walk and as always everyone looked fabulous in their pink t-shirts, bunny ears and fancy dress. “We even had the Black Sheep Harmony Choir choir singing FOLLOWING on from last year’s successful ‘Chandos Road Presents’ event, organisers have set a date for the 2015 calender. Join local traders and residents on September 27, 12-6pm, for a day of live music, theatre and entertainment for all ages – as well as discovering what the street has to offer. All bars, eateries and shops will be open, offering special promotions. Children’s activities will be organised by Art Raft Piglets Nursery, and the Chandos Clinic will be providing free taster osteopathy treatments. With a reputation for excellent food, there will also be lots to tempt the taste buds. Newcomer to the road, Aron’s Jewish Delicatessen, will be serving food traditionally associated with the Sukhot holiday, which begins this year at midnight on September 27, alongside their regular menu. Chandos Fish Bar will be serving freshly cooked fish alongside their tasty homemade chips as well as Pieminister pies, scampi and sausages. Aviator will be hosting a BBQ and Timeless will be serving pizza slices, which are made on site.

Michelle Warren, Sharron Morris-Shapiro and Sheena Williams their way around the route on behalf of fellow member Jill Cole who is being cared for by the hospice and member Pat Nowell whose husband Alan is being supported. “As well as hundreds of

walkers, male and female volunteer marshals gave up their time to help on the night and without them the event would not be possible.” St Peter’s Hospice cares for more than 2,670 patients

each year as well as supporting family members. All services are provided free of charge but this care costs around £18,000 a day. For more information about St Peter’s Hospice, visit: www. stpetershospice.org

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This year there will be a greater variety of stalls and two stages. The programme includes a performance from The Bristol University A Cappella Society, Redland Junior School Choir and entertainment and comedy from

Chandos Road’s very own Little Black Box Theatre. The main stage will feature top quality music from local artists including ‘Good Time Music’ from the Harrisons Trio, ‘Great Americana’ from the Open

Secrets and many others. The Bristol Green Capital’s # Do15 creative outreach team – led by Young Bristol – will be holding a wheelie bin painting workshop with a professional graffiti artist.

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News Volunteers needed for after-school sessions A NEW initiative, which is centred on bringing global issues to the attention of youngsters across Bristol, is seeking new volunteers. The ‘Global Club’ programme is created by African Initiatives – an international development charity based in St Paul’s – which works with partners in Africa to support marginalised individuals and communities to exercise their rights. Over the last 16 years they have worked in Tanzania and Ghana, helping girls in education, securing livelihoods and access to health rights, and promoting women’s rights. They share their learning with schools and communities in the UK. Over six weeks, volunteers will provide enlightening and entertaining after-school sessions to Key Stay 2 children, each

lasting for just under an hour. Through a range of engaging activities the children interact, create, play, and discuss while covering all aspects of the week’s

topic. During week four, the focus is on storytelling in West African countries. This could involve the children writing their own

short stories in a West African style, or learning some Swahili phrases. Another week, the topic may be fair trade, with the children learning terms such as fermentation and harvesting. If passionate about global issues, particularly relating to African countries, and educating others on these issues, email holly@african-iniatives.org.uk. Volunteers are provided with a DBS certificate, and will be fully trained in delivering the sessions. Volunteers are asked to attend an evening training workshop on August 25 or October 14, 3-7pm, and volunteer for six weeks (1hr per week). For more information about African Initiatives, visit: www. african-initiatives.org.uk and see their Facebook page: www. facebook.com/AfricanInitiatives.

St Alban’s audience ‘blown away’ by Redland Green Choir “I ENJOYED that so much, I just had to come up and give you a hug!” This was the reaction by audience member Kate Crawford at the end of Redland Green Choir’s annual summer concert at St Alban’s Church, Westbury Park. It was the choir’s first summer concert since changing its name from Redland Green Community Chorus, and the third at which it has ambitiously risen to the occasion by performing major choral works. The Faure and Mozart Requiems had helped build the choir’s reputation. This year, under the direction of Nicholas Bromilow, the centrepiece of the programme was Anton Bruckner’s powerful Mass in F Minor. Kate provided the following review: “The songs of the first half offering took us through the range of emotions, and for some, down memory lane. Who remembers ‘Elizabethan Serenade’, here refashioned as a song about a lonely lass by the banks of the River Avon, or the Glasgow Orpheus Choir when ‘All in the April Evening’ was never off the airwaves? “No matter if you didn’t, as the heartfelt sense of both

There were early murmurs of approval as Redland Green Choir appeared in their new livery of sunny blue scarves and ties for the first time on stage. Picture by Jon Craig. pieces came through, as did the spirituality and mystery of ‘Bogoroditse Devo’, part of Rachmaninov’s Vespers, convincingly sung in Russian. This was complemented by another moving and contemporary piece ‘Laudamus Te’ from the Gloria by Karl Jenkins. “The mood was lightened by the upbeat offerings of Barrett’s Allsorts, and the Redland Chamber Choir who showed their paces in works by Finzi and Duruflé. In the final part of the first half we came more up to date with lively performances of an ABBA medley, and ‘California Dreamin’ sending us happily to the drinks tables.

“But the jewel of the evening was a performance of Bruckner’s Mass in F minor, expertly accompanied by the Long Ashton Orchestra. The choir’s young and enthusiastic conductor Nicholas Bromilow introduced this piece as not only dear to the heart of Bruckner but very close to his own heart as well. “It was challenging to perform, especially for an amateur choir and orchestra, but if he pulled it off, it would be the highlight of his conducting career to date. “And he certainly did. An audience that was generally expecting to enjoy the popular and familiar tunes of the first half more, found itself blown away

by the power, emotional range and wonderful harmonies of the Bruckner. “All the four young soloists – Gillian Wells, soprano, Katy Garden, mezzo-soprano, Rhodri Prys Jones, tenor and Tom Neisser, bass, were totally engaging, the choir’s interplay with the soloists and orchestra was both sensitive and powerful, and the reception at the end was uplifting for everyone -- be it friend, performer or those who had just walked in to see what it was all about.” The choir is now looking forward in anticipation to see what the new term, starting on September 8 at Redland Green School, will have in store.

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of Yogawest (www.yogawest.co.uk) After the active sequence youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned in recent months, here is a more quietening pose that can be done whatever your ability â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just adapt it with a chair if you are stiffer. It is especially helpful to help you rest before sleep.

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Janu Sirsasana: head of the knee pose Practice this pose to promote flexibility in the hip joints and relief from mental turmoil. Medical benefits: Practice Janu Sirsasana (along with the other forward bends) to bring high blood pressure under control. Acidity, bronchitis, colitis, leg deformity, diabetes, kidney problems and prostate problems, can also be tackled by

working intelligently and regularly in this pose.

Practice note: If you cannot reach your feet hold a strap.

1. Sit in Dandasana (Staff Pose). Bend your left knee to the side and place your right foot against your inner right thigh. Raise your arms. 2. Reach forward and hold your right foot. Curve your spine in and up. 3. Fold forward over your right leg. Place your head on your shin. 4. If you are flexible turn your hands out and clasp the left wrist.

To enable a quiet mental release, either support your head on a bolster placed across the legs, or rest your head on a chair.

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hen did you last have a check-up at the dentist? Poor oral hygiene doesn’t just cause problems inside the mouth. General health could also be at risk, and can lead to problems such as heart disease and pneumonia. It is easy to keep your mouth healthy and clean. A simple routine of brushing and cleaning, including between the teeth, good eating habits and regular dental check-ups can help prevent most dental problems. Although most people brush regularly, many don’t clean between their teeth, flossing, interdental brushes and a fluoride mouthwash all help to get to those hard to reach places. Children also need regular check-ups. Start brushing children’s teeth the moment the first tooth erupts using a smear of fluoride toothpaste, by the age of two use a pea sized amount of fluoride toothpaste, brush at least twice a day, after breakfast and just before bedtime (brushing should be supervised by an adult at least until the age of eight). Just spit after tooth brushing, rinsing washes the fluoride protection away. If your dentist recommends a fluoride mouthwash, use this at a different time to increase protection throughout the day.

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code and house number or the first two letters of your house name and place the details on www. immobilise.com. Put away all tools and equipment and lock up using good quality or specialist locks. Remember these tools could be used to break into your home. Don’t leave ladders outside, or chain them up if you have to. Double garage doors with a rim latch should be supplemented with a mortice deadlock. Most standard ‘up and over’ garage doors are easily overcome by a burglar. You can prevent this by drilling a hole through the channel above the wheels and fitting a padlock. Alternatively, fit a hasp and staple each side of the door with a padlock or fit a specialist lock. If the garage is attached to the main building ensure that connecting doors are secure. Check that your household insurance covers theft from your garden and outbuildings. Fit a battery operated alarm. Fit a window grille and/or frosted window film to stop a thief seeing into your shed or garage. Chain tools, cycles and other valuable equipment together using high security chain or cable a good quality padlock or ‘D’ lock Replace standard hinges with strap hinges secured by coach bolts or use security screws on existing hinges. Report it - If you discover your garden or outbuildings have been burgled please report it to us on - 101

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WAS lucky enough to study in Chennai as part of my yoga training. Decades later, I realised that I still missed one of the most profound lessons travel to India offers – and it lay in the amazing poise and movement of the people. It was obvious the manual workers there were doing something different from what I was accustomed to seeing in Bristol – slightly built women with the strength and balance to carry bricks on their heads, for example, or the elderly bending easily to the floor – what I didn’t realise was how these feats depended on their postural alignment. It took a book by postural educator Esther Gokhale (Goclay) to explain what I had seen. Living in the US, Gokhale finally resolved her own crippling back pain, having exhausted conventional treatments including surgery, when she turned to her native India, as

well as travelling in Africa, South America and rural Europe. Worldwide, she interviewed and recorded the posture of people still living in traditional, nonindustrialised communities. Gokhale found that regardless of culture, gender, age, manual or sedentary occupations, traditional communities shared common ways to sit, stand, walk, bend and carry. These populations had less than a 5% incidence of back pain as against 80% and more in the UK and US. And their posture is quite distinct from what most of us do in the industrial world. If you are planning travel to such places, have photographs from past trips, or even just browse the internet, you can witness traditional posture that is not only beautiful, but highly functional. As Gokhale shows in her book, ‘8 Steps to a PainFree Back’, it is what we are built to do.

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classes, 10-10.45am at Horfield United Reformed Church. For children aged 15 month plus. You can either drop-in or prebook. For more information, visit: www.hopperz.co.uk 12 August n Party in the Park, 12pm onwards at Golden Hill Sports Ground, Wimbledon Road, BS6 7YA. Live band, prize draw, stalls, food & drink, live displays, bouncy castle, sporting events, face painting and lots more. Adults £2, children £50p. No dogs permitted, except guide dogs. More information, visit: www.goldenhillsports.com. 19 & 27 August n We are the Bristol U3A – an organisation of lively and interesting people who run all sorts of groups for enjoyment, friendship and learning. If you have retired from full-time work, we offer a wide range of over 100 different activities, including art, computing, languages, music, walking, and science. Please visit one of our social groups, phone Jenny, 0117 9043697, for meetings at Browns Restaurant by the Museum at 10.15am. These friendly dropin sessions take place every second Wednesday and third Thursday of each month. Check our website for details :www. bristolu3a.org.uk.

16 July - September 30 n Rainmaker’s annual summer exhibition will be a solo show by Comanche painter Nocona Burgess. The artists and his family will be travelling to Bristol for the opening reception which takes place on July 16, 6-8pm. Nocona Burgess will be in Bristol for two weeks during which time he will hold talks and workshops at the American Museum in Britain. Nocona’s visit has come about through a collaboration between Rainmaker Gallery and the American Museum.

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8 August n Henleaze Food & Craft Market, 10am-2pm at Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Rd, Bristol. Over 25 local artisan stalls selling organic veg, fruit and herbs from Wrington Walled Garden, fresh eggs, gourmet sausages, cheeses, freshly baked breads, pastries, cakes, veggie bakes, local honey and preserves, Spanish deli and fresh Italian sauces. Plus handmade arts, craft, wood carvings, jewellery, cards, plants, and giftware. Free prize draw to win delicious food hamper. Large pub and garden plus childrens play area, serving teas, coffees, drinks and hot food.

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n Vintage Market at Elmgrove Centre, 10am-4pm. As usual we are showcasing all things vintage including clothing, homeware, accessories, vinyl and furniture. We are glad to welcome back our fabulous vintage tearoom and there will be vintage makeovers available too! Find us just off the Gloucester Road at BS6 6AH. More info search ‘Bristol Vintage Market’ on Facebook. 19 September n Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Neighbourhood Partnership’s Community Fair, 12.30-4.30pm at St Michael’s and All Angels Church,

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Gloucester Road. Bristol West MP Thangam Debbonaire will be attending to speak with constituents. Free cycle repairs, free skills workshops, local community groups, familie activities, live vote to give community projects cash. View the full programme at: www. bcrnp.org.uk 27 September n Chandos Road Presents, 126pm. Enjoy a day of live music, theatre and entertainment for all ages – as well as discovering what the street has to offer. For more information, turn to pg. 43.

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 currently running in Bristol. There is no calorie counting, daily points, fad foods or complicated workouts. *Weekly weigh in, measure and body stat recording. *15 minute educational and motivational talk to discuss meal and recipe ideas, plus mindset & confidence coaching. *28 Day Detox Diet. *30 minute fat burning workout. *Online workouts, meal planners and recipes. n Morris for fitness and fun, 7.15pm – 8.15pm at Horfield URC, Muller Road, Horfield,

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BS7 9RE during term time only, no performance element, small groups. Sticks and hankies provided. Tel/text: 07813 346819 / 0117 940-1566, www. thegreatcaper.co.uk n Redland Wind Band rehearses at the Quakers Meeting Room on Gloucester Road at 7.30pm. We sometimes have vacancies, currently mainly for bass instruments, horns and percussionists. Contact Andy Brown at redlandwindband@ googlemail.com or on 07594240269 or via our website www.redlandwindband.co.uk. Also get in touch if you would like to be put on our mailing list or would like to book us for events or fundraisers. n After school French club. KS1: 4.00pm - 4.40pm and KS2: 4.50pm – 5.30pm. £4 per lesson. Playful Cafe. Playful practical classes for primary school children, to inspire interest, enthusiasm, games, songs and general silliness to inspire interest in French. Like French Club Bristol on Facebook, or email alice_m_watson@msn. com n Redland Green Choir meets for rehearsals every Monday 7.30pm-9.30pm at Redland Green School. We sing a wide variety of music. New members welcome: no auditions. For more information, visit www. rgscommunitychoir.wordpress. com or phone 0117 9443042. Tuesdays n After school French club. 4.10pm - 4.50pm. £4 per lesson. 300 Gloucester Road, Quaker Friends Meeting House. Playful practical classes for primary school children, to inspire interest, enthusiasm, games, songs and general silliness to inspire interest in French. Like French Club Bristol on Facebook, or email alice_m_ watson@msn.com. n The Golden Buds is a lovely and popular group aimed at 18 months to 4-year-olds and is a fabulous opportunity to be outside with your little ones, digging, playing, finding newts and frogs, watering, singing and making things all in the heart of urban Bristol! Sessions start from February 24 and run 10-11:30am and 1:30-3pm in school terms. We take booking on a term by term basis. Each session costs £5, a second sibling is £2 and under 12 months can come along free. There’s squash and biscuits and a snack from the garden as the seasons turn, as well as a hot drink for parents. For more info, visit: thegoldenhillcommunitygarden. com n KudaCan, 7 Dongola Avenue, Bishopston, BS7 9HG. Join the

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Bishopston Mum for an NCT Cafe on the fourth Tuesday of every month, 10.15 - 11.30. You can drop in any time during this slot. n Scottish Country Dancing Get fit and have fun with Westbury Scottish Club. Classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Tina 0117 9075462). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 9590970). 7.30pm to 9.30pm wscbristol.com for details. n Bristol Ladies Hockey Club. A friendly club based at Orchard School, Filton Road. Training on Tuesday 7.30 – 9pm, play on Saturdays. All ages welcome. If you would like to join us contact Michelle on 07980 598761 or: michesaunders@hotmail.com. n MOVE INTO FITNESS. Suitable exercise for the more mature ladies ran by a qualified teacher. Held at Horfield Baptist Church, 10.15am - 11.15am. Tel: 01454 614886. n Pregnancy Yoga and Birth Preparation Classes at Horfield Leisure Centre, 7.30-9.30pm. Each session we have time for discussion and learning around different aspects of pregnancy, birth or parenting, getting to know other women in the group, yoga postures, positions and movements for labour, breathing, and simple relaxation and meditation techniques that are useful for pregnancy, birth and beyond. Suitable from 14 weeks of pregnancy until birth. With Relaxed Birth and Parenting Childbirth Educator and Doula Ly Malnick. Cost: £10 per session. Contact: Ly Malnick on 07843 377 718 (Booking essential) n Use the power of nutrition to improve your health, your mood and your figure. Eight week courses on Tuesdays at 2pm and 7pm, led by a BANT qualified nutritional therapist. Classes held at Lady Active, 180 Henleaze road, BS6 4NE. Tel: 07511 647 569 or email alex@alexbarton. co.uk for more details. www. nutritioncoachbristol.co.uk Wednesdays n NCT Yoga for Pregnancy. 7:45-9:15 pm, KudaCan, BS7. £9 per session. A warm and friendly class for all pregnant women from 14 weeks. No experience of yoga is needed - during the class we practice moves that will relax you, help you to bond with your baby, strengthen your changing body and prepare you for birth (any kind of birth!) and motherhood. I have been working with pregnant women, their partners and their babies in Bristol as a birth and parenting educator for ten years, and you will be welcome to ask any

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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 drop-in. 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 Mindfulness & Movement – Meditation and Qi Gong/Tai Chi for well-being. Gentle aerobic exercise and secular meditations for strength of body and mind. Drop-in class, all equipment provided, 5.45-7.15pm £9 / £7 Bristol Buddhist Centre, 162 Gloucester Road BS7. Tel Tim Mason 07789 200685 for more info. See www.bristol-buddhistcentre.org/otheractivities/yogaand-qi-gong

n Sing! with the Bristol Children’s Choir. Open to children aged 7-13 from any school in Bristol. If your child loves singing and would like to do more, Out There Music Children’s Choir could be what you are looking for. We meet every Wednesday in term time from 4.45-6pm in the performing arts studio at Cotham School. More info, contact Holly Shannon on 07866587424, admin@outtheremusicbristol. co.uk. n Clifton Women’s Institute. We meet at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of the month at Alma Church, Alma Road, Clifton BS8 2ES. Come and join us for fun and friendship. Contact Lorna Tarr on 0770 245 3827 for more information. Thursdays n Bishop Road Community Choir. We are a mixed community choir, meeting at Bishop Road School at 7.45 to 9pm. Everyone welcome to join, regardless of singing experience. There is no audition and the choir is open to anyone, not just parents of children at the school. We sing a variety of songs and perform locally. Looking forward to welcoming some new faces! n Bristol Ladies Choir sings a wide range of music from classical to light. The choir rehearses weekly and gives two main concerts each year. The choir also participates in approximately 9 to 10 other concerts in the Bristol area each year. Meet at 2.15pm - 3.45pm at Church of the Good Shepherd, Bishop Road, Bishopston, BS7 8NA. New members welcome. For more information contact Hazel on 0117 9246587 or visit www.bristolladieschoir.org.uk n The Stepford Singers. Come and try Bishopston’s all-female community choir. No need to read music and no auditions! We meet 1pm - 3pm so you can still be in time to pick up kids from school. For more info, email fran@naturalvoice.net n Knit & Stitch Club 7.30 – 9.30pm at Heart Space Studios textile workshop, 4 Harcourt Rd (just off Coldharbour Rd) Tel: 0117 9232391. A friendly group offering a chance to swap creative ideas and inspiration. The cost is £35 per term including tea and coffee. n 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

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Rackets, 19:30-21:00. Want to get back into tennis? Come along to our fun and welcoming Rusty Rackets session every Thursday evening at Kings Lawn Tennis Club, Maplemeade ( just off Kings Drive) BS7 8JG. Nonmembers (£8) and members (£6) welcome! Contact Head Coach Elly Shearman on ellytennis. kings@hotmail.com for more details!

n Slimming World Bishopston. St Michael and All Angels Church (Pigsty Hill) Gloucester Road. Groups at 9.30am and 7.30pm every Thursday. A friendly, supportive and vibrant weekly group. Full support, advice and a liberating eating plan. No calorie counting and eating to satisfy everyone’s appetite. £9.95 to join and £4.95 per week after that. 6 and 12 week countdowns available. Just turn up or Call Sue on 0117 924 3556 or 07702 578 298 for a chat.

n Dance Classes with Cressida, 11am-12pm at St Peter’s Church, The Drive, Henleaze. If you love dancing come along to our weekly class, learning the basics of a single new dance every week! Dances include Flamenco, Bollywood, Cha Cha, Salsa, Samba, Charleston, Jazz and more! All dances are beginners level and particularly suitable for the over 40’s. More information www.clubcubana.com or 0117 3309549. £5.50 drop in (or £25 for the course).

n 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 door will close at 7:05. Tel. 942 3022.

n Philosophy Discussion Group, every fourth Thursday of the month, 7-9pm. Eastfield Inn, 219 Henleaze Rd, Bristol BS9 4NQ. If you would like to be involved, please contact Lorna Tarr 0770 245 3827.

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What service do you provide to the people of Bishopston & Redland? I am kept busy helping local residents care for their gardens. Some are regular customers, others ask me to carry out one off large pieces of work involving clearance and redesign of the space with a planting scheme. My day can involve a wide range of tasks, whether it’s pruning, weeding, mowing, planting up bedding or bulbs, or redesigning a border. In the summer months I also offer a holiday watering service, and I recently carried out some lovely work creating pots with sensory plants for new mums which was fun! There’s certainly a lot of variety in my week and when I’m not gardening, I’m working in the evenings on the photography side of the business.

What is the best part of running your business and working in Bishopston & Redland? I gain real enjoyment from helping customers reclaim their garden when it has become overgrown, often when illness

or bereavement has prevented them from keeping on top of things. It is always lovely to see them enjoying their garden again, and the impact on their wellbeing is so clear. I particularly find working for my older customers rewarding, and those who need an extra hand due to illness. Sometimes we garden together and there is an added social element. The best part has to be when I get thank you cards and messages. I had a customer who had been very unwell and her garden had got on top of her. She texted me recently to say she was sitting out on her bench, for the first time in years, looking at the bees with her grandson. That was so wonderful to hear. What makes your service different from other companies?: All gardeners have their own unique approach to how they garden and the service they provide. I think we all take pride in our work, and strive to help people connect with their natural environment. I’m probably the only gardener I know who is also a garden/flower photographer. It’s nice when gardening customers end up buying my photography, bringing that connection with nature into their homes - and of course, they get a discount!

What are your plans for the future of the business? It’s an exciting time – I was recently awarded a bursary from

the Professional Gardener’s Trust to study my RHS Level 3 at Bristol Botanic Gardens, so that’s my Monday evenings sorted for the next year! I believe in the value of mentoring – not only do I have Pat Havers (Waterperry Head Gardener) mentoring me, but also am lucky enough to be mentored by Clive Nichols (Garden Photographer) who is helping me develop my photography. I, in turn, mentor a new business start up – a young gardener. It’s very rewarding and in the longer term, I’d like to get involved in supporting business start ups again, developing workshops specifically tailored to budding gardeners – there is a documented skills shortage in the sector, so we need to invest in the gardeners of tomorrow. The photography side of the business is going from strength to strength following exhibiting at RHS Malvern. I am currently researching Christmas craft markets and am busy putting together the design for my 2016 calendars and diaries, all of which can be ordered online.

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Free sessions available at Bristol Parks MORE than 200 free sport and activity sessions will be held in Bristol parks over the summer holidays as part of a drive to get more people pursuing an active lifestyle. The Kick Off and Play Ball sessions – which started on July 20 and are open to anyone aged 13-years-old and above – include street futsal, basketball, boot camps, table tennis, cricket and handball. There will also be female-only sessions. Local venues include Montpelier Park and Albany Green in Montpelier. The sessions are being held as part of Sport4life Bristol, a two-year project aimed at increasing participation in sport and activity, and creating life-long sporting habits in three key areas of Bristol: Bishopston councillor and assistant mayor for neighbourhoods, Daniella Radice, said: “The summer holidays are a great opportunity to try out a new sport or to improve your skills. Playing sport not only boosts health and well-being, but is great way to enjoy the outdoors and make new friends too. “I’m sure many people across Bristol will make the most of these free sessions, Kick off and Play Ball this summer.” For more information about the sessions visit www.bristol.gov.uk/kickoffplayball, follow @ S4Lbristol on Twitter or go to the Sport4lifebristol Facebook page.

Rugby match set to raise funds for charity MEMBERS of the Impact charity rugby team will be going head to head once again to raise funds for children’s charities Jessie May and Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). After the success of last year’s charity match, which raised £11,000 for the two causes, thirty-six players have signed up to take part in an upcoming fun day on August 8. Organised by Bristol Barbarians’ Bob Barnes and Olly Slym, the Impact Fun Day sees

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