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Could the long wait really be nearly over? IT’S been hit by yet more delays – but all parties are hopeful that the Bristol North baths redevelopment will be open this spring. Bristol City Council says the library and pool parts of the project should be open by early April and officers are confident the developer Chatsworth Homes will complete the works in line with the revised programme. Physiotherapist Keith James, one of the tenants, says his “excitement has been severely dented” because of the hold-ups. But he says visiting the project again has made him realise its enormous potential and he cannot wait to get in and start operating the hydrotherapy suite. Kevin Batt, of Chatsworth Homes, said some parts of the building would be ready before others. Full story, pages 4 and 5

High Court move over Sainsbury’s

Bristol Rovers is taking Sainsbury’s to the High Court in a bid to secure its stadium dream.

Page 2 Cricket floodlights set for go-ahead

Planning officers are recommending approval for the “crucial” floodlights at the GCCC ground.

Page 6 Sponsored stomp in memory of Jen

Mothers and teachers from Clifton High School walked 12 miles in memory of parent Jennifer Russell.

Page 13 Wetherspoon tries again for Glos Rd

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BRISTOL Rovers will be taking supermarket chain Sainsbury’s to High Court in a bid to secure their dream stadium in Frenchay, it has been announced. The news has come following months of uncertainty over whether Sainsbury’s is committed to developing a supermarket at the Memorial Ground in Horfield. Rovers needs to sell the ground to Sainsbury’s in order to fund a new 21,000-seater stadium in north Bristol. An application was submitted by Rovers last year to extend the supermarket’s delivery hours from 5am to midnight, after Sainsbury’s announced the withdrawal of large-scale projects across the country. It was reported that Sainsbury’s told the football club that building a store on the Memorial Ground is only justifiable if delivery hours are extended. The application was accepted by Bristol City Council, giving anti-supermarket campaigners

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Rovers take Sainsbury’s to High Court TRASH “little faith” in the authority’s planning system. A Rovers spokesperson said: “It is with regret that we have felt it necessary to revert to High Court action to complete our contract with Sainsbury’s, but it was felt that this course of action was necessary to allow us to invest in our new stadium at UWE. “In view of the impeding legal action, we regret that we will be unable to comment further.” A Sainsbury’s spokesperson told the Bishopston Voice: “We are unable to comment any further due to ongoing legal action between Bristol Rovers Football Club and Sainsbury’s. “Once the legal action has concluded, we will be in a position to comment more fully and will update you and other stakeholders interested in the site.” A spokesperson from TRASH said: “All the indications are that Sainsbury’s will not be building

a superstore on the site, but have signed a contract to buy it. Just what will happen to the Memorial Ground is unknown. “We are hopeful that a satisfactory outcome for the ground will be found, and one which will preserve the site for sport and recreation for future generations, as was intended by

its founders a century ago. “There must be a concerted joined-up effort to redevelop the ground to bring about a win-winwin situation. Rovers, Bristol City Council and Sainsbury’s should welcome this opportunity to achieve something so much better now that we are all afforded a second chance.”

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How can we make ‘Tell us about RPZ’ sure our libraries remain treasured? RESIDENTS are being reminded to have their say about the future of Bristol’s libraries. The council launched the citywide consultation in November, and is encouraging local people to take part in the survey before the closing date on February 2. The proposal to cut over £1m from the city’s library budget came about following the council recording of “very low usage” of traditional services. Over 4,000 questionnaires have already been completed, but the council is particularly keen to reach young people, and those people who do not use the service. Bishopston councillor, and assistant mayor for

neighbourhoods, Daniella Radice, said: “The consultation is a real opportunity to help shape the future of Bristol’s libraries. “I spent a lot of time in libraries when I was young, but we didn’t have the internet then. However, there are lots of things that a library can do that the internet can’t. “Libraries are vital, and treasured hubs for our communities, but they need to adapt to remain sustainable.” The council has stressed that no decisions have yet been made. A second consultation will begin in May and a final plan is expected to be agreed on in June. To have your say, visit: www. bristolfuturelibraries.co.uk

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THE completion date for the Bristol North Baths development has been set back again, a prospective tenant has told the Bishopston Voice. It was previously confirmed by developer Chatsworth Homes that the £3million redevelopment, which is to include a new surgery, hydrotherapy pool, library and apartments, would be completed by the end of February. However, physiotherapist Keith James, who will own the hydrotherapy suite, says that he has now been given a date of May or June. Mr James, who owns two practices in Westbury Park and Clifton, adds that he is not surprised that the deadline has gone back again, but he is “hopeful” that it will be achieved this time. Work to the development, which was originally meant to be completed by autumn 2013, faced a set back at the beginning of last year after the council announced that they had concerns about the quality of work being done. Consultants Capita were paid £40,000 to investigate and came up with a 139-page report detailing remedial works needed. It is understood that some of these involved changes to the specifications of the hydrotherapy pool. However, Chatsworth Homes managing director Kevin Batt, said that matters were “blown out of proportion”, and there were “no real major problems” with the building project. Chatworth Homes started

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back on site again last September. But Mr James says that he looked around the site in December and nothing had moved on. He has become increasingly frustrated with Chatsworth Homes’ “finger in the air deadlines” and deemed the project as a “shambles”. He told Bishopston Voice: “This further delay causes problems to my patients, staff and for the toddler swim groups who will also be using the pool, and has impacts all the time on all its end users. “My excitement over the past 18 months has been severely dented following Capita’s report, and the project has been tainted by these unavoidable events. “However seeing the pool again really excited me and I realised what enormous potential there is here. I am prepared to put all this behind me and move on, and I literally could not wait to get in there and get going.” Mr Batt confirmed with Bishopston Voice: “The first elements of the building will be complete at the end of February, beginning of March as expected, but as is normal with a project like this some elements will be ready before others. “We are currently working with all tenants and occupiers to ensure that they are comfortable with the point at which their part of the building will be handed over to them. “We are delighted that all parties are looking forward to moving into the building and

Ward boundary changes RESIDENTS have until the middle of February to comment on significant changes which could be made to Bishopston and Redland ward boundaries. Noticeable amendments to the two areas include St Andrews Park becoming a part of Ashley and Stokes Croft, and Gloucester Road being split between three wards, rather than two. Redland’s boundary would encompass Redland station - currently included in Cotham - and the ward would go up as far as Bishop Road - currently included in Bishopston. Reshaping current areas is part of the electoral review, which aims to balance the number of citizens each city councillor represents. Members of the public are being encouraged to have their say on the proposed changes, drafted by the independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE). Full recommendations and an interactive map are available at: www.consultation.lgbce.org.uk and www.lgbce.org.uk. The public consultation will run until February 15.

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News Further delays – but library and pool now set to be ready by April

we look forward to working hard over the next few months to ensure that the building is finished to a high standard.” A Bristol City Council spokesperson said: “We are meeting with the developer, Chatsworth Homes, on a weekly basis to monitor the progress being made against a revised programme, which we think is realistic. “The library and pool are expected to be completed by the beginning of April. At this time we do not have any significant concerns about the delivery of these works in the scheduled time frame. “The delay at this site has been unfortunate but absolutely necessary to ensure the best long-term outcome. It has been a complex process and we’re grateful for the continued patience of everyone involved or affected.”

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Cricket floodlights look set to go ahead

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ince December 2014 there has been an unprecedented number of cases of the usually rare disease Leptospirosis seen in dogs in South Bristol. All of the cases have been dogs walked in the countryside south of the city. Of most concern is that out of 10 cases seen, 9 were vaccinated with the most commonly used Leptospirosis vaccine and the other case was unvaccinated. So it very much looks as if we have a new strain of Leptospirosis in our area. Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease transmitted in the urine of animals, particularly rats, and is found in stagnant water. It is also known as Weils disease. It usually produces a severe kidney or liver disease that can be fatal. Signs include lethargy, vomiting, increased thirst, jaundice, high temperature and bloody diarrhoea. If caught early it can be treated with antibiotics but sadly is often fatal. Leptospirosis also has a zoonotic potential and humans are infected via the urine of an affected animal. The bacteria enters the body

through mucous membranes or damaged skin. Cats are not thought to be affected by the bacteria. There is fortunately a new vaccine available for Leptospirosis available that covers four strains of the bacteria rather than only two as the previous vaccines did. The new vaccine is called ‘Lepto 4’ and so we are urging dog owners to check the vaccine status of their dog to see if they are covered. Animal Health Centre is now routinely using the Lepto 4 vaccine for all dog boosters. Dogs not previously vaccinated with the new vaccine will need two injections given four weeks apart and thereafter single annual booster vaccinations. Dogs can be vaccinated with the new vaccine even if their regular annual booster is not yet due. So if you are concerned, and particularly if you walk your dog in the countryside south of Bristol, do check to see if you are giving your dog the best possible protection. Please do call us at Animal Health Centre and we will be happy to advise you.

THE application to install six 45m high floodlights at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club has been recommended for approval, a recent report has revealed. The report will now go to a committee meeting on February 4, where councillors will decide whether to grant the cricket club’s application. On the council’s planning website, 162 comments have been submitted against the development, and 128 comments have been submitted in support. Since the club announced its plans to install floodlights, concerns have been raised by local neighbours over the impact that the lights could have. Light spill, anti-social behaviour due to late-night matches, and the general visual impact of the lights are the main concerns which have been voiced. However, those in support have said that floodlights will benefit the area, helping bring in revenue for the club, as well as surrounding businesses. The club says that floodlights are “crucial” in order to host major, international tournaments such as the Cricket World Cup in 2019. The lights will be used up to 15 times throughout the year, they would be dimmed by 10.45pm and turned off by 11pm. A spokesperson from the Bishopston Society said: “We are extremely concerned about the visual impact of these 45m high lighting standards with their 8m x 8m light heads on the immediate area and the Ashley Down Conservation Area in particular.” Bishopston councillor Daniella Radice said that she recognises that the lights will be “intrusive” and objects the application on the grounds of protecting residents’ amenity. However, she says that she does not object to the application in principle, as she accepts that floodlights are needed for the future of cricket in Bristol. Will Brown, chief executive at GCCC, told Bishopston Voice: “We are grateful to local residents, councillors and community groups, who have helped us to improve the plans over the last few months, leading to some key changes in line with their feedback. “Bristol is a world-class city in many ways, but it currently lacks the facilities to host international sport. “Bringing floodlights to the ground would not only give us a chance to host the Cricket World Cup, but also other international matches. “These matches would be great for sport in Bristol, but also wonderful news for tourism, traders and the city’s world-wide profile.”

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t’s great to see the Gloucester Road thriving into 2015. To my mind Urban Standard was the success of 2014: I wonder what it will be in 2014? Lynne and I ventured under the Arches to Flour and Ash last week, great pizza and a fantastic craft beer. In December my book club’s regular eatery was closed one night so we wandered up to Food Nation. BBQ Indian food cooked at your table. I’m told this is the thing in India and China right now. Owner/chef, Happy Mathew is certainly doing something different and very tasty there. Our road is alive and well! I feel positively challenged by the Gloucester Road to constantly develop our offering. In 2015 we’ll be doing yet more. Lynne and Corrina have refined their Dyslexia and Rate of Reading clinic, we’re re-launching EyeSense with new clinical information for those at risk of Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration or other eye diseases. “We’re even developing a plan to deal with Dermodex Folliculorum, a mite that can infest the eyelash follicles resulting in red and crusty eyelids” Now you will automatically be updated about this information if you are on the EyeSense scheme. However if you are not and want to know more please pop in and ask. Part of our business is to do with the science of eye care, the other part is more of an art. There are definite rules to fitting eye-wear, you will experience our team taking detailed measurements to make sure whatever your choice in frames, they are a bespoke fit. Styling eye wear, however, requires generalised guidelines. Certain face shapes benefit from particular frames designs, skin/ hair tones benefit from particular colours: we’ve recently been refreshed by a wonderful talk on styling by Sara from our Gloucester Road team. Sara also leads our styling open days, the next of which is on Saturday 28th February. This time we’re focussing on a new product to Lynne Fernandes Optometrists. At our annual visit to the Paris optical show, Sara asked us to check out Moscot. Two

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Owner ‘super excited’ to open Tiger Lily ethical boutique ANYONE walking down Gloucester Road in recent weeks would have noticed the appearance of Tiger Lily. Not the orange spotted flower, but a new ethical clothing store. Tiger Lily is the second of its kind, and opened on the evening of its sister shop’s 10th birthday, which is based in Ludlow, Shropshire. Marj Cook, owner of Tiger Lily, said: “Bristol was the obvious choice for a second Tiger Lily because of its diverse demographic and creative edge - I am super excited about the future here in Bristol.” Available in store is a selection of clothing including the quirky and unique Desigual, and ethically-made Skunfunk and Komodo. Accessories include vegan bags from Matt & Nat, faux fur and leather bags from Urban Code, and unique one-off pieces of gemstone and silver jewellery. Products are carefully sourced from within the UK and abroad, with suppliers specially selected by Marj for their adherence to good working practises. The property, on the Overton Road junction in Gloucester Road, was previously home to Way boutique, which closed its doors at the end of last year. Owner Dagmara Zielinska took on the shop after it went up in flames four years ago, when Creations Nail and Beauty Salon - who have since moved across the road - occupied the building. For more information about Tiger Lily, visit: tigerlilyshop.co.uk. Follow @TigerLilyLudlow on Twitter and like ‘Tiger Lily’ on Facebook.

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Prints selected for TV series LOCAL artists have been keeping a beady eye on ITV’s Broadchurch in recent weeks, after a dozen prints were picked up by the programme’s production team from a Gloucester Road art gallery. Last summer, the team visited Room 212, at the top of Pigsty Hill, searching for an artist to commission for the beach house of David Tennant’s character Hardy. Sarah Thorp, owner of the art gallery, said: “I immediately realised that Huw Richards Evans was the perfect choice, and I put them in touch. Huw fitted their requirements perfectly.” Meanwhile, Broadchurch needed paintings for the various houses in the new series, so they bought about a dozen prints and paintings, all by local artists. Sarah added: “I don’t normally paint but when they had a specific size and colour painting needed for the Latimer’s house, I knocked one up for them - and it appeared in the first episode, right by Charlotte Rampling.” Artist Laura Robertson’s owl and the pussycat has also been spotted on the wall of Ellie’s house - and even appeared on the Graham Norton show.

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Education ‘Seven Years On – Looking to the Future’

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HEADMASTER at QEH Seniors, Stephen Holliday, is justifiably proud of his school and its history, as well as the much shorter lifespan of its junior school. Mr Holliday, who has been head at QEH for 15 years, said: “Along with being the top performing day school in Bristol, QEH today is firmly amongst leading academic schools nationally. “Most senior boys go to their first-choice of top universities or medical schools, including 10% to Oxford and Cambridge.” He added: “Juniors come to us fully prepared to meet the challenges of the world ahead. I am proud of QEH which, combined with the juniors, is more thriving than ever with 675 boys aged 7 to 18.” Martin Morris, headmaster of QEH Juniors, created seven years ago, said: “QEH Juniors provides a unique and enriched educational experience for boys, strongly reflecting the ethos and values of the 425-year-old senior school while retaining our own individual identity. “The school recognises that looking to the future is vital so a new feature of QEH Juniors is that, in conjunction with Redland High School, boys can join RHS Infants in readiness to join us later at Year 3. “This has already proved popular with twice the anticipated number of boys signing up.” According to the headmasters, boys leave QEH Juniors, to go to the senior school, with confidence. Mr Morris and Mr Holliday agree that record results, year on year, are part of the much greater package that they offer to boys in preparing them for future life. They believe in the importance of good values, producing young men with opinions, who know themselves, and respect and help others. QEH Juniors’ open morning takes place on February 27, 9.3011.30am. There are still vacancies available in Years 3 and 5. No appointment needed. For more information about QEH Junior School, visit www. qehbristol.co.uk, e-mail admissions@qehbristol.co.uk or telephone Mrs Carolyn Matthews to arrange a visit: 0117 930 3068.

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Orchard School news round-up ORCHARD has secured funding to keep Hawks Gym’s elite coaches teaching PE students at the school. Bristol Hawks Gymnastics Club hit headlines in 2014, after its student Claudia Fragapane won four gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The elite coaches work with Orchard pupils to help them learn new skills and to develop their skills. n n n EVERY Monday, a small group of students from Dunmore tutor group pay a visit to Westburyon-Trym nursing home. Students spend time chatting to its residents and hearing fascinating stories about their lives. Dunmore tutees are finding the experience incredibly rewarding, and the feedback from residents has been very positive. n n n

ORCHARD’S annual Year 7 trip to France turned into quite an epic journey. Extreme weather conditions resulted in ferry cancellations and delays, causing the students to arrive later than planned into Lille. Despite their late arrival, all the students had a wonderful time and enjoyed every minute. Many gifts and treats were bought from the Christmas market for families back home. All came back to Bristol full of enthusiasm and are looking forward to future opportunities to travel abroad with the school. n n n Year 10 business pupils at Orchard School Bristol have been making sure their teachers’ cars are clean – and raise money for disabled people. Two teams of students from the Horfield school entered the Accumulator Challenge - a

nationwide competition run by the Papworth Trust which will see them take on 180 other schools. Each team - one boys’ and one girls’ - was given £50 and their task was to raise as much money as possible, using their entrepreneurial skills. The boys’ team decided on a car wash business, where they cleaned teachers’ cars in the

school car park. Local businesses are also being approached for sponsorship. All proceeds will go to the Papworth Trust, which cares for disabled people across the UK. The trust’s award-winning team of rehabilitation experts works with people across Britain who have had a life changing injury as a result of an accident, trauma or ill health.

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MOTHERS and teachers from Clifton High School joined together for a 12-mile ‘stomp’ in memory of their friend Jennifer Russell who sadly passed away in December last year. In 2013 the 32-year-old mother of two at Clifton High School, was diagnosed with bowel cancer. It was during the beginning of her treatment that she was recommended the services of Penny Brohn Cancer Care - a national charity based on the outskirts of Bristol. Jen attended the Penny Brohn Living Well course which allowed her to regain control and refocus her mind. She attended weekly activities at the centre such as Nordic Walking and regularly dropped in for support or to eat in the restaurant. Joanna Hall, friend of Jennifer Russell who was part of the group who organised the event on January 25, said: “Whilst Jen was bravely fighting cancer last year, many mums and teachers asked each other what they could do to help. We knew that she was getting a boost from her friends and relatives

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Sponsored stomp in memory of Jen raising money for Penny Brohn, the charity that was helping and enabling Jen to live well with cancer. “The idea of a sponsored stomp in aid of Penny Brohn was decided upon with the hope of giving Jen an extra boost. Unfortunately, Jen lost her fight with cancer before the stomp had a chance of taking place. “Uniting for the stomp, we all remembered the unbelievable courage and endless determination Jen had for fighting her cancer, and the bright smile she had for everyone she met. She has been an inspiration to us all.” The team stomped from Clifton High School along the towpath to Penny Brohn Cancer Care Centre in Pill. So far, they have raised over £3,700. Stompers were treated to a healthy lunch at the centre and then stomped back to the school. Dr Alison Neill, head of Clifton High School said: “It is not the first time that a member

of the Clifton High School Community has benefited from the outstanding support given by Penny Brohn Cancer Care. “We recognise and endorse the important work the charity does for those living with cancer and in particular the support it provided for Mrs Russell and her family. “We are very proud of the parents and teachers who came together this weekend

to remember Mrs Russell and ‘stomp’ the 12 miles for this deserving cause.” Penny Brohn Cancer Care helps people to live well with the impact of cancer at any stage of their journey. Its unique combination of physical, psychological emotional and spiritual support is designed to work alongside medical treatment.

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Redland High School students join House of Lords debate on future of the Arctic Redland High School was recently selected as one of only seven schools in the UK to take part in a House of Lords debate on environmental protection in the Arctic. A House of Lords select committee, chaired by Lord Teverson, has been established to consider the recent changes in the Arctic and will be exploring a wide range of themes associated with this region, from climate change to the opening up of shipping routes, the environment to tourism, security and indigenous peoples. As part of its inquiry, the Committee invited pupils from seven schools across the country to debate the issues in the House of Lords on 9 January. Eight girls from Redland High School voiced their views on this important and complex subject. Year 12 students Alice

Jerrome, Elinore Barrett-Rees, Madeleine Potter Wood and Georgina Jarman, along with Year 11 students Tilly Guthrie, Olivia Platt, Lily Huang and Mouna Abdullahi, have been working with the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Team on this project, attending workshops run by Scientists from the team. Caroline Bateson, Headmistress of Redland High School, said, “We were delighted to hear that Redland High had been selected to participate in this debate as it is such a unique opportunity for our girls. The changes taking place in the region will also impact on everyone living in the northern hemisphere so I am pleased that the Committee plans to incorporate the views of young people in its report.”

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

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Education Hopes are high as Fairfield becomes an academy Fairfield High School has become the latest Bristol secondary school to convert to academy status. The school in Horfield joined the Excalibur Academies Trust on February 1. Head teacher Catriona Mangham said FHS had been selected to join the small and successful trust because of the belief that the school could be outstanding and because of its strong community ethos. Excalibur was set up about two years ago when St John’s, an outstanding secondary school in Marlborough, converted with some of its local primary schools. Ms Mangham believes that the trust will enable Fairfield to become more innovative and provide a strong support network that will help to reach its ambitious goals. “Our aim is to be outstanding in all areas and we believe that our partnership with Excalibur,

a trust which already has an outstanding secondary school, will help us to achieve this. We will have more opportunities to expand and improve including opening a sixth form, while preserving the individuality of the school,” she said. Chairman of governors Kieran Kelly added: “After serious consideration and discussions with other trusts, the governors firmly believe that joining the Excalibur Academies Trust is the right move for FHS.” Excalibur chief executive Patrick Hazlewood said: “The trust is delighted to be forming a partnership with FHS. We are all equally eager to learn from each other and share good practice.” Fairfield has enjoyed many successes in the past year. It has received a record number of applications to join the school in September 2015 and has come out in the top 15 per cent of schools in the country based on Value Added (VA) outcomes at

GCSE. Government figures show that students at FHS make better progress than those in other schools, with many of them gaining a whole grade higher across their best eight subjects. The VA measure compares actual grades with what might have been expected given individual starting points. The difference produces the VA score. The overall figure for the group that took exams at FHS in summer 2014 was 1026, well above the national average of 1000. Disadvantaged students did even better, with the VA score for those eligible for free school meals at 1028.5 against a national average of 988.5 - a whole grade higher than expected – and students with special educational needs also achieving results well above the national average. Ms Mangham said the excellent outcomes showed

that the school’s emphasis on knowing, understanding and meeting the needs of each individual student was paying off. “These results are an important milestone in our determination to become an outstanding school.” she said. “They show that our ethos of high expectations and aspirations, our high-quality teaching and our drive is helping students of all abilities to make rapid progress. “The standards our students have reached when they start with us at age 11 give an indication of what they might achieve by the time they leave five years later. But by supporting and guiding them, and working with them and their parents, we are able to help many young people exceed those levels, increasing their options for future success.”

Shaun the Sheep heading to Red Maids’ this summer A SHAUN the Sheep will be flocking to Red Maids’ this summer, after the school was selected to be a sponsor of one of the 5ft Aardman sculptures. Following on from the hugely popular Gromit Unleashed public arts event in 2012, which saw millions of people following the trail around Bristol, this latest initiative will again be raising funds for the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. Isabel Tobias, headmistress at Red Maids’, said: “It is wonderful to be linked to such a worthwhile cause. Having been part of the Bristol community for so many years, this is a great way of giving something back to the city, supporting the children and families who depend on its vital hospital services.” Organisers are expecting the event to be a massive tourist attraction to home and overseas visitors due to Shaun’s worldwide popularity. He now has five million social media fans and is about to hit the big screen for the first time in his own movie. The Grand Appeal will be publishing a trail map to help fans to track down all the sculptures when they are unveiled in July. In the autumn of 2015, the sculptures from both cities will be reunited for two public exhibitions in London and Bristol, followed by a charity auction in which will raise money for Wallace and Gromit’s Grand Appeal. The appeal, originally launched in 1995, has so far raised £27m for the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.

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Advertising Feature Look out for new Biblos on the Hill THOSE already acquainted with the infamous Biblos wrap will be delighted to know that founders Ariel Czaczkes and Will Clarke are launching a new, casual dining restaurant in the heart of Bishopston. ‘Biblos on the Hill’ - the name chosen because of its prime location on Gloucester Road’s Pigsty Hill, in place of the former Zazu’s Kitchen - will be the third venue exclusive to Bristol and is set to open its doors during the second week of February. St Werburghs was the first area to have its very own Biblos cafe, which launched in 2011, with Stokes Croft following suit shortly after. Unlike the two cafes, which have proved popular with local

Bristol folk, Biblos on the Hill will offer more than just its wraps, salads and mezze plates ‘delight bites’, side dishes, and a selection of wines, rum cocktails and Brazilian beers will also be added to the menu. Breads are to be produced on site and meats will be deliciously marinated and grilled. In addition, a ‘Biblers’ children’s menu will be available, offering mini mezze platters and halloumi pizza. Will, a Bishopston dad of three, said: “We are in the process of putting our own stamp on the old Zazu’s space, working with a local upholsterer and designer to make a few small changes. “We are very fortunate that very little has to be done to the interior as Zazu’s had already carried out works to a very high standard. “Ariel and I are very keen on upcycling and using recycled materials as much as we can.

Biblos’ co-owners Ariel Czaczkes (left) and Will Clarke (right) We have very talented friends working in this area who we have roped in to help us with the project.” The pair are also in the process of refining their original menu, which fuses Caribbean and Middle Eastern flavours, to reflect the change in direction of Biblos on the Hill. Ariel said: “Our signature

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Don’t let 2015 be a pain in the neck Is your neck trying to tell you something? Do you have tension, headaches, tight, burning shoulder muscles, or ‘gritty’ noises when moving your head? Maybe you notice restriction when cycling, driving, or turning to pull on your seatbelt? Bishopston posture teacher Clare Chapman believes these experiences do not inevitably come with stress or aging. They are not something we have to just grin and bear. A better approach is to look at people without neck pain. Let’s start by rediscovering the posture you had as a small child… As infants we all had beautifully straight necks which balanced our heads almost effortlessly. Unfortunately this alignment often distorts over the years and our heads drift forward, perhaps slumped in front of desks, computers and TV, peering through varifocals, or simply reflect those around

us. Interestingly, adults in traditional rural societies usually retain the tall neck position we have lost. We see the functionality of this alignment when they carry significant loads on their heads. The further forward the neck and head are held, the more the muscles tense, and the greater the wear and tear on the discs and vertebrae. As the back of the neck shortens, nerves and blood vessels can be compressed, producing tingling and circulatory problems in the arms or hands. The upper back becomes stiff and rounded. Your neck, like the whole spine, wants to maintain its natural position, length, flexibility and strength in order

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Dirty dogs and their dark deeds Recent correspondence on dogs in St Andrews park has presented different views. I am moved to add my comment. I have walked through the park daily for many years, on occasion with dogs in my control, and have often seen dog and dog owner behaviour that bears out Martin Weitz’s view. Dog walkers are a friendly bunch, and many of them enjoy a chat with others as they walk around. Too often, though, this means that they do not keep an eye on their dogs: I have on many occasions had to draw a dog owner’s attention to the fact that their dog, sometimes

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fifty yards away, has left an unobserved deposit. I have on a number of occasions had to ask people to remove their dog from the dogfree area, including the play area and the swimming pool; the last time just a few days ago when a large dog was gambolling freely there while the oblivious owner walked on, chatting to others. I have seen dog faeces in the children’s area on occasion, and many times in the rest of the park. Recently, I saw a woman cover a dog deposit just outside the gate to the play area with a leaf – because, as she told me, it was ‘too runny to pick up’. When I reminded her that small children just love to kick fallen leaves about, she merely shrugged. I often – especially at this time of year – see dogs there in the dark, when it is impossible to see what they are doing, and have seen people release their dog into the park and stand at the gate waiting for it to return. I have even seen that in the dogfree area. My own son, when small, was terrified by a boisterous large dog which stood within two feet of him, barking fiercely at his face, clearly excited by the

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fact that he was on a sled. The owners thought it was funny – I did not, neither did my son. The fact that ‘most’ dog owners are responsible will never overcome the fact that too many are not. I shudder when I see small children rolling on the grass, or running barefoot: careful as I am, I have had dog faeces on my soles on occasion. My own recommendation would be to greatly increase the size of the dog-free area, but even then there is no protection against thoughtless or careless owners. Dr Mary Welsh trails a few red herrings when she suggests that because we cannot control cats we shouldn’t have to control dogs, or that perhaps children should be on leads, or that dogs are running exuberantly, not wildly. To some observers, seeing a dog charge about with no-one near to control it, or indeed with an owner shrieking fruitlessly for it to return, ‘wild’ is a reasonable term to use. She also manages to suggest that people frightened by dogs somehow only have themselves to blame, as they ‘misinterpret their behaviour’! When I see people throwing balls or sticks so that their dog runs through the rose bushes, I am saddened at the vandalism, and amazed at the stupidity. A rose thorn in the eye is not pleasant, surely. I have to conclude that there is more than enough bad dog and dog owner behaviour to

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warrant concern, and action. Bill Singleton St Andrews resident and FOSAP member

What is Green policy on RPZs? Part of me is excited to have Green councillors in Redland and Bishopston, and a high profile Green General Election candidate in Bristol West. However, another part of me is very concerned. I’ve found it hard to establish the Green’s exact position in important areas, such as the Residents’ Parking Scheme. Important services such as schools have lost staff because of inadequate parking provision in RPZs. The University and Hospital Trust has criticized RPZs for penalizing employees with families or on low incomes. Does this concern the Greens? How would Horfield prison employees be supported if there was a Bishopston RPZ? A survey by businessman Mark Moran found 78% thought businesses would close because of RPZ. How would the Greens help business if RPZs come to Gloucester Road? Many employees in Bristol seem to live outside of Bristol because of limited affordable housing in Bristol. Do the Greens feel upfront improvement of public transport, such as rush

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hour shuttle buses, more train carriages, and improved park and ride, are vital for poorer commuters? A greater proportion of our population is elderly than in the past. Young families in Bristol appear to be on the rise. Are the Greens concerned that the mobility of these vulnerable groups could be damaged by RPZs? Across Bristol RPZs seem very unpopular. In the Redland consultation, it has been reported 6 to 1 comments were against. The council still continued with the scheme across a substantial part of Redland. Now there is a knockon-effect on those in Redland who were outside the new boundary that the council drew after consultation. Do the Greens think this was democratic? Do they accept that any further RPZ could only be implemented if the majority in the originally proposed boundary wanted it? Or would the Greens support redrawing boundaries after consultation even if had knockon-effects on those outside a smaller RPZ? Do the Greens think a proper city or region-wide RPZ survey is needed? A 2013 Department for Transport report found cyclists are fifteen more times likely to have a fatal accident travelling a mile than motorists. Do the Greens feel enough is being done to encourage cyclists to wear helmets and safety jackets? Do they feel RPZ restrictions should be lifted in stormy weather? Do they feel enough is done to stop RPZs forcing unconfident cyclists onto bikes? Beyond RPZs I have further questions ... A Possible But Yet Persuaded Green Voter

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A CONCERT to commemorate the young, talented musician Tom Eveson is being held this month. The special gala will feature some of Bristol’s best musical youth, and will raise funds to help young people further their musical studies. Tom, from Redland, lost his battle to oesophageal cancer in October 2013 at the age of 30. However, in the face of adversity, he maintained an “uncomplaining fortitude, never losing his biscuit-dry sense of humour, or optimistic perspective”. Tom’s love affair with music began at an early age. He started playing the recorder at three, then progressively added the piano, trumpet, French horn and orchestral percussion to his repertoire. By 17, Tom was the principal horn for the County of Avon Schools’ Orchestra, West of England Schools’ Symphony Orchestras, and the Bristol

Schools’ Philharmonia. Following the sudden death of a close school friend, Tom decided to leave school and home, forging a path for himself by composing and performing electronic music. To support his interest, he balanced a variety of jobs and recorded music under the pseudonym D’Kat. After deciding to focus more on conventional music making, he was taken under the wing of local pianist Christopher Northam, who is hosting the concert on February 1. In 2011, Tom decided to pursue his original ambition and study for a degree in music at City University in London. However, it was during his studies that Tom began to suffer severe problems from the disease, so he returned back to his home in Bristol. He was diagnosed in May 2012 and passed away 17 months later. Comments posted on Facebook following Tom’s

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(created especially for this purpose), play, find newts and frogs, sing and get crafty with natural materials. Sessions run every Tuesday in term time from 10-11.30am or 1.30-3pm. It is £5 per child per session, £2 for second siblings and no charge for babies under one. If you would like to find out more, please email ghcgarden@ gmail.com. While on the subject of activities for young children, I wanted to let you know about a group especially for dads with young children. Men Behaving Dadly is a playgroup for dads with kids aged 0-5 which meets at St Bart’s Church Hall, 9-10.30am on the first Saturday of every month. There are toys for the little ones and dads don’t miss out, with weekend papers, bacon butties and strong coffee provided especially for them. So dads, if you fancy giving your partner/wife a lie-in, do drop-in! On a recent stroll up Gloucester Road, I noticed that there is a new greengrocers, called the Three Wise Monkeys (334 Gloucester Road) so I popped in. I recommend visiting: it offers amazing value and

great choice and it is run by very friendly people who were very patient with my very chatty children. My son and his school football team have recently used Wellington Hill Playing Field several times. Despite being underused, it is a great space, so if you fancy taking the kids there for a run around, it is situated behind Horfield Church Parish Hall. It will soon be my son’s 6th birthday and we have planned a party at Playful Café on Fenton

Road, Bishopston. If a birthday party wasn’t exciting enough, there will be a reptile show for him too, so he is very excited! My little girl is also well and has recently re-started ballet lessons after having a break for several months to do football. While she enjoyed football, ballet is her first love so she is a very happy ballerina indeed. Until next month! Bishopston Mum www.bishopstonmum.com www.bristolmum.com

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Free cycle parking FREE parking for bicycles is being offered to small businesses by Bristol charity, Life Cycle UK. The council-funded ‘Take a Stand’ scheme provides up to four free ‘Sheffield’ stands - ‘n’ shaped hoops - in a bid to encourage more people to cycle to work. Life Cycle UK delivers the stands, and the applicant installs them. Stands are available to a range of small organisations, including community groups, charities, churches and landlords. For more information, contact Charlie on 0117 353 4580, or visit: www.lifecycleuk.org.uk/free-cycle-parking.

Chance of grants THE second and final round of Quartet funding is now open, with £75k available to small projects. Quartet Community Foundation is an independent charity, which aims to change people’s lives for the better by enabling donors to fund various projects. The criteria for the second round, applicants are expected to either help residents reduce food waste in the home or reduce wasted food. The funding is aimed at projects looking for under £10k, preferably £5k. Deadline for applications is February 27. To apply, visit: www.quartetcf.org.uk

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Tim’s mission to help children of prisoners RAISING awareness about children with parents in prison is St Andrews resident and assistant director for Barnardo’s, Tim Carter. He believes that this particular group of children often slip under the radar, as there is nothing in place to identify them when their parents are sentenced. Tim has been working as an assistant director for UK-wide charity Barnardo’s, which supports and cares for vulnerable children and young adults, for 11 years. Before working in the charity sector, Tim undertook social work training and was employed in Bristol social services for 12 years. He felt working for a charity would give him more opportunity to have an impact on government policy and practice, and was drawn to

Barnardo’s because of their strong value base and ethos. Children of Prisoners, which was established 18 months ago, is one of the many projects that Tim has been involved in. He believes that it is the last big category of vulnerable children which needs addressing. “There’s an estimated 200,000 children affected, which is a significant number,” Tim explained. “However, children are unlikely to reveal themselves due to the social stigma of having a parent in prison, and for fear of being bullied. Therefore it’s kept very secret and they remain hidden from local services. It’s a big burden for children to carry. The more we can do to raise awareness among health workers, police and schools, the better.” He added: “A key part of our work is to provide the

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right support for families, and enough access to information. It’s important to intervene an early stage, as it’s often the case that children of prisoners can start offending - it can become a vicious cycle. We’ve made a deliberate attempt to work more directly with children and families.” As part of Tim’s work, he has been based in a number of prisons, helping to improve families’ experience when visiting a relative. “It’s a very stressful process, so we’ve attempted to make the environment more relaxed and appropriate for children and young people. It’s about putting the family first.” By also helping families maintain contact with their relative in prison, it gives the offender a sense of belonging, therefore decreasing their chances of re-offending. “The costs of keeping someone in prison is huge, and the rates of re-offending are really high, which proves more needs to be done in prisons to

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challenge behaviours. “We’re looking at how we can reduce the number of people going into prison, addressing how prisoners respond and how we can support the young people affected.” According to statistics gathered by Barnardo’s, children of prisoners are twice as likely to experience mental health problems, and less likely to do well at school; and three times more likely to be involved in offending - 65 percent of boys with a convicted parent going on to offend themselves. As a result of the project, a new report has been created called ‘On the outside’, which calls on the government to appoint a lead minister to have responsibility for children of prisoners. The minister would be responsible for ensuring that children are identified at the point of sentencing or remand, and a national action plan is developed for cross-department implementation by the Ministry of Justice and the Department for Education.

Tim Carter, assistant director of Barnardos. Photo courtesy of Langridge Films. “There doesn’t need to be a big shift in government policy to make a change,” Tim clarified. “It’s about choosing the right

time to have conversations about children of prisoners and getting politicians committed. I believe a solution is not far away.”

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lavatories centrally lest negative energy should spiral throughout the whole house, not storing belongings under the bed or else the qi (life force or energy) might not flow freely through the space causing other problems, and not placing mirrors so that they might reflect negative energy across the vital organs of those sleeping in bed, in case they become ill or have nightmares. Some of the principles are clear common sense, others are more spiritual or astrological and so would be dismissed instantly by many. But one thing is certain, that the Chinese invested in creating such a detailed, structured and ancient system for optimising architecture and interiors demonstrates the value of giving our surroundings the careful consideration they (and we!) deserve. Happy New Year!

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the main tool was a kind of compass developed from the tradition of astronomy, which pre-dated and yet closely resembled the magnetic compass. Employed to decide the best orientation for a building or tomb, and its most advantageous position within the landscape, the Luopan compass also helped to locate structures in time and space, by relating them auspiciously to astral bodies. Special ‘Bagua’ maps depict eight human aspirations on a grid, and are still used to correspond the different zones on interior floor-plans with these aspirations, so that if necessary the internal layout of a house can be adjusted to enhance the inhabitants’ wealth, health, career, relationships and so on. As a nerdy teenager I read about Feng Shui and found some of the recommendations both memorable and fascinating, such as not positioning

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Future remains unclear for church A REDLAND church has been at the centre of recent heated debate. Owners of the unused New Church in Cranbrook Road want its listing as an Asset of Community Value revoked, while a local community group feels that it is important that it maintains its status. Buildings listed by the council as Assets of Community Value give the local community more say over its future. However, the General Conference of the New Church wants the listing re-appealed before it is sold to developers Brownfield Green. The building was put to tender last January, calling for developers to bid for future ownership. Brownfield Green, based in Redland Road, won the bid but are still waiting for the decision to be made over its status before the deal can be finalised. Interested parties are still awaiting a decision from the

tribunal, which took place on January 23. Alex Fawcett, project manager at Brownfield Green, said: “We’re still really keen to purchase the site but the New Church have been very slow in progressing the sale. “Our proposals for the site are all in place and ready to go. We intend to convert the existing church into houses and flats, and not build on the green spaces surrounding the church. “It is a very low impact scheme which will renovate the existing building and retain much of the ‘wild’ space to the rear of the site. “To date we have consulted with Protecting Redland from Over Development (PROD) but as soon as the purchase has finally completed we will be undertaking further consultations with the local community.” PROD was set up to ensure that any unsuitable developments on the site

were stopped. However, the group says that it is happy for Brownfield Green to redevelop the church. Siusanidh Hall, secretary at PROD and neighbour of the church for 30 years, said: “It is important to stress that we are not against anyone developing the church - we are more than happy to work alongside the developers. “As long as they don’t build high-rise flats, and keep it looking like a church, with the surrounding green spaces in tact, then we are happy.” Besides being previously used

as a church, the building was regularly used as a polling station and has hosted mother and toddle groups, dance classes and Brownies. The church closed in October 2013.

Another Award for Bishopston fish bar BISHOPSTON Fish Bar has won another award for its high quality food and service, making it the only chippy in the country to bag the same award for three consecutive years. The popular fish bar, in Gloucester Road, was awarded the title at the beginning of the year by the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF). To qualify for the ‘Fish and Chip Quality Award’, Bishopston Fish Bar had to undergo a vigorous inspection, with the NFFF judge not only testing the food, but auditing the entire shop to ensure it met health and safety requirements.

The quality award badge assures customers that they are ‘eating top quality fish and chips’ produced in a first-class environment. Nick Lomvardos, who has owned the business for over four years, says Bishopston Fish Bar prides itself of being a ‘traditional’ fish and chip shop, that serves up classics such as battered cod, pies, faggots, mushy peas and gravy. Chips are freshly made on the day, as well as the batter, and the fish is sourced from Iceland, the country. Last year, the Bishopston Fish Bar was voted in the top 20 fish and chip shops in

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active City Council. They’ve all helped us cut energy consumption and fossil fuel dependency, gain access to better quality, locally produced food and show us that the more we reduce car dependency and increase business independence, the healthier and happier we become. We have good reason to take pride. But what of the future? Here are the three key Green Capital goals for Bristol 2015: Local empowerment: To work with existing initiatives, networks and local communities to ensure sustainable living is delivered across Bristol’s neighbourhoods, businesses and the voluntary sector, resulting in attitude and behaviour change. International Reach: To build Bristol’s global profile as the UK’s most pioneering, sustainable city and region, to encourage exports, investment, tourism and economic growth. Sustainability leadership: For Bristol to become the leading forum for UK, European and global

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exchange in sustainability expertise, in the lead up to the 2015 UN Conference on Climate Change. We’re doing this through a company called Bristol 2015 Ltd, which will work closely with the council, and the Green Capital Partnership (a network of over 350 organisations). As well as being a city wide initiative, it will work directly with UK, EU and international partners and will be looking for help from individuals, community organisations and businesses. In Bishopston and Redland, initiatives that promote sustainable living can apply for grant funding, anyone can volunteer to help with the many events happening during the year, and if we want to attend any, we can check them out under events on the Green Capital website. There are walks and talks and practical activities designed to fire us up to making our city and the way we live sustainable. It does a good job explaining the Bristol Green Capital structure and process too.

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AS Bristol counts down to the Shaun the Sheep extravaganza this summer, Bishopston Voice can reveal that one of the 60 sculptures on the trail will be coming to Westbury Park. Organisers say details of the locations are being finalised, but we understand that a likely spot for the decorated 5ft Aardman character is in Coldharbour Road. The Shaun in the City trail will run from July 6 to August 31. Like the Gromit Unleashed trail in 2013, it will raise money for sick children. This time the initiative also includes a second trail of 60 sculptures in London. Selected artists - including Jenny Urquhart and Emily Ketteringham from Coldharbour Gallery - are now hard at work on their designs for the sculptures. The first six went on show last summer when the event was announced. Hazel Burville, owner of Coldharbour Framery and Gallery, said: “We are very excited about Shaun coming to the area and we look forward to revealing more details in due course.” At the end of Shaun in the City, the Bristol sculptures will be auctioned in aid of Wallace and Gromit’s Grand Appeal, which supports Bristol Children’s Hospital.

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Double celebration for gallery COLDHARBOUR Framery and Gallery is celebrating two milestones this month - 20 years since the framery was established, and five years since Roger and Hazel took over the business. And to mark the occasion, they will offering five to 20 percent off their stock. Since the husband and wife team - previously a graphic designer and English lecturer respectively - took over the framery, they have vastly improved the quality and the range of frames on offer. With over 300 now to choose from, there is a frame to suit every picture. They also make mirrors to order - any frame, any size, with plain, bevelled or antiqued mirror glass available. Their computerised mountcutting service, expert advice and keen prices have kept customers coming back year after year.

The gallery has witnessed the biggest transformation since Roger and Hazel took over. The pair have spent a long time building up relationships with local artists, visiting their studios, with over 25 regulars from across the south west, including renowned Bristol artists Abigail McDougall and Jenny Urquhart. The emphasis is firmly on affordable arts and crafts, with not just a wide range of paintings and prints available, but also ceramics, wood carvings, and sculptures in bronze and clay. Pieces are one-off or limited edition, making it a great place to head for individual gifts. Prices range from £5 to £500. Everything in the gallery will be included in the sale, with 5% off all stock and 20% off selected items. To celebrate the framery’s anniversary, they will be offering 5% off all framing and up to 20% off discontinued and surplus stock. The sale will run from February 5-20. Coldharbour Framery and Gallery, 111 Coldharbour Road, Westbury Park, BS6 7SD. Tel: 01179 446 244. www. coldharbourgallery.co.uk

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TO say Shelley Everett is passionate about flowers and foliage, it would be a huge understatement ... It once took the Redland resident over an hour to walk from her home to Gloucester Road, because she was too absorbed in admiring people’s front gardens and taking photographs of plants and flowers. “I remember spotting this dying shrub,” Shelley recalled. “From far away all you could see was its tiny shrivelled brown leaves, but as I zoomed in closer with my camera, there were the most incredible colours emerging through its tips. The oldest plants are often the most beautiful.” Late last summer, Shelley realised it was time for a career change and left her job at Prince’s Trust, where she worked for 11 years, helping unemployed young people start up their own business. She decided to follow her dream of becoming a gardener and garden photographer, and since taking the plunge, her passion has only blossomed. “At my old job, you could spot my desk from a mile away because it was covered in plants. When I felt it was time for a change, going on to start up my own business felt like a natural progression.” She added: “I have always loved gardening. Gardens do great things for your well-being - it’s great for the soul and very grounding. It’s a place where you can process feelings and emotions.” Shelley, who fits in part time study at RHS Level 2 also recently discovered that she is a third generation gardener - her great uncle owned a nursery in Surrey where he bred dahlias. “It was like the final piece of a puzzle fell into place, and I

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well as the Royal Horticultural Society’s Malvern Spring Show, May 7-10. As a member of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, each bumblebee print or card Shelley sells, she donates 10% of the price to the charity.

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Barbers fund ‘hairdressers’ car’ race MAZDA MX5s are renowned for being “hairdressers’ cars” - so who better to sponsor the Bristol MX5 Challenge than Gloucester Road barbers Vincenzo and Son. More than 30 drivers, each behind the wheel of the twoseater roadster, will battle it out over five rounds, with the fastest driver receiving the Avon Trophy - once presented to the winner of Formula One in the 50s. The championship is run by Bristol Motor Club, and hopes to encourage more people into motorsport - the club, which is over 100-years-old, is calling on competitors from Bishopston to sign up. The sponsorship came about after Andy Laurence, a member of Bristol Motor Cars, went into Vincenzo and Son to get his hair cut. He got chatting with the son of Vincenzo, Franco Noto, and they came to the agreement that sponsoring the championship would give the event a “fun

twist”. Franco, who used to own an MX5, said: “I was cutting Andy’s hair before Christmas, and he said that Bristol Motor Club were looking for sponsorships for a new competition they were running, so I asked him how much he was looking for, and it seemed reasonable, so I said why not. “We thought, wouldn’t

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Window Wanderland We are looking forward to this outdoor event on Feb 7, the creation of local artist Lucy Reeves which we were pleased to fund through the local Neighbourhood Partnership. And we always welcome expressions of interest for funding for local projects that contribute to health, wellbeing and community development. You can find out more at: windowwanderland. wordpress.com Planning The committee meeting for the floodlights at the cricket club is on 4 February. We are both supportive in principle of the club’s desire to stay in the current location and to host international cricket. However we are concerned that some important requests for more detailed street images has not yet been responded too. We are also pressing for every possible measure to reduce light spill. Daniella as assistant mayor Daniella now oversees the

Residents’ parking The six month review of the RPS is now in full swing – if you would like to comment please do so by emailing respark@bristol.gov.uk by February 6. We’d be very grateful if you could copy us in. Those included in the original proposals for Redland are being asked whether they now wish to be included.

cabinet role looking after Neighbourhoods which covers parks, waste, libraries and neighbourhood partnerships and more. This will certainly develop her knowledge of how these areas of the council work – and hopefully help us both improve how we work on those issues locally. Green Capital Over a quarter of a million pounds worth of local and community grants have been announced. Further rounds are open for small grants for projects that (1) help residents reduce food waste in the home (2) promote use of solar energy, (3) reduce wasted food (4) increase the use of public transport, (5) help reduce litter in public places. For more info: bristolgreencapital.org/ latest/2014/09/bristol2015small-grants-launch daniella.radice@bristol.gov.uk tim.malnick@bristol.gov.uk

Redland Green playground The playground is finally open, however, several people have voiced concerns about age gaps in the equipment, so a small task group has been formed to look at how they may be filled. If you use the playground, please let us know what you think.

Consultations There is a fair bit going on, so do take a look at the council consultation page when you have a moment: www.bristol. gov.uk/page/council-anddemocracy/have-your-say-askbristol. You may also be aware that the Boundary Commission has published proposals for new boundaries from 2016. These will entail fairly significant changes for Redland, so again, if you have the time, please have your say here: consultation.lgbce.org.uk martin.fodor@bristol.gov.uk fi.hance@bristol.gov.uk

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Wetherspoon puts in new plan for Glos Rd site PUB chain J D Wetherspoon has submitted another application to build in Bishopston, after its previous request was withdrawn. The original application, which proposed to redevelop the unused two-story retail unit at 349-353 Gloucester Road, faced strong opposition from local residents. Around 100 comments were submitted to the council, it has been reported. The Bishopston Society also spoke out against the proposals, saying that a large scale drinking establishment could have a detrimental impact on smaller pubs in the area, and will undermine the character of Bishopston. Planning documents previously submitted showed a large customer area and a beer garden, as well as an office space, kitchen and cooler store. It is not yet known what changes have been made to the proposed project. The council’s planning team is still waiting on Wetherspoon to submit a full noise report before the application can be published, the

Bishopston Voice understands. A Bristol City Council spokesperson said: “An application by J D Wetherspoon for a proposed change of use from a two-storey retail unit into a public house, was withdrawn by the applicant on December 23. “A new application with proposed changes to the withdrawn scheme has been submitted by the applicant, but this will not be formally registered by planning team until a full noise report has been provided by J D Wetherspoon’s agent.” A spokesman for Wetherspoon confirmed with Bishopston Voice: “We have submitted another planning application and await the planner’s response.” Previous proposed opening times for the pub were 7am until 12.30am, Sunday to Wednesday, and 7am until 1.30am, Thursday to Saturday. Wetherspoon said that the £1.5 million development would create 45 new jobs, it has been reported.

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Dale the Dalek and Winter Wanderland BISHOPSTON celebrity Dale the Dalek has teamed up with local businesses as part of the upcoming Window Wanderland trail. Dale, created by local resident Keith Walker, featured in last month’s Bishopston Voice - he can be spotted basking in the sunshine in his beach-themed front garden in Thornleigh Road.

On the evening of the trail, as well as throughout the month, Keith is calling on locals to brave the chill and have their photo taken - in their swimwear - to raise money for Chidlren’s Hospice South West, which cared for his nephew who suffered from muscle dystrophy. Boston Tea Party are to provide cakes and hot drinks

outside of Keith’s house during the trail, which runs from 5-8pm on February 7. Keith has also persuaded more than 30 of his neighbours to sign up to the trail, with five people committing themselves to donning swimwear and sitting in the deck chair. He states on a poster: “The more people we have, the

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AN architectural exhibition, produced in collaboration with local business Amalgam and the Architecture Centre, is being held to give a glimpse into the life of a model maker. The event will be looking at the “architectural model” from all angles, examining the process, materials and technology involved. The exhibition, which runs from January 21 to March 15, ties in with the Montpelier business’ 30th year in model making. Visitors can expect to find video interviews with model makers and architects, case studies, and of course, lots of models showcased from Amalgam’s prolific and cutting-edge workshop. There will be plenty of hands-on opportunities: architect enthusiasts can learn the basics of 3D modelling with a computer aided device (CAD) tutorial. They will also be able to design build a model for the ‘gap site’ between the Architecture Centre and Arnolfini, with prizes for different age groups including specialist model maker’s clay and a site visit at Amalgam’s workshop. On Saturdays during half term (February 14 and 21) there will be the chance to meet a model maker, and on Saturday 21 February a free, fun family event will focus on model making for all ages. A special talk on February 25, by Nick Dunn - Professor of Urban Design at Lancaster University and author of Architectural Modelmaking - will elaborate on the significant role of the model in the architectural design process. For more information about the event, visit: www. architecturecentre.co.uk

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New role as Daniella becomes assistant mayor BISHOPSTON councillor Daniella Radice has added another role to her repertoire - assistant mayor for neighbourhoods. The position was previously held by Ashley ward’s Green councillor Gus Hoyt, who stepped down in December after swearing at a member of the public on Twitter. Councillor Radice’s former role as the leader of Bristol’s Green Party has now be taken over by Southville councillor Charlie Bolton. There are five assistant roles in mayor George Ferguson’s cabinet; deputy mayor, assistant mayor for place, assistant mayor for people, assistant mayor for business and assistant mayor for neighbourhoods. The ‘neighbourhoods’ portfolio includes public health, landlord of council housing, waste management, licensing, pest control, cemeteries and crematoria, libraries, neighbourhood partnerships, and trees, parks and green spaces. Councillor Radice said: “This is in an incredibly interesting, diverse and challenging set of responsibilities. “The neighbourhoods portfolio, has been seriously affected by government cuts as it includes some of the so called “discretionary” services, for example those services that the council is not legally obliged to provide.” She added: “However, one of the positive changes brought about by Gus was bringing the parks and grounds maintenance service back in-house so it is no longer done by a private company, delivering better value for money for us. “This should lead to a more responsive service to local people including our hard working parks groups.”

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‘Mile of coins’ to help wipe out polio SCHOOLS in Bristol are being encouraged to take part in a campaign to help rid the world of polio – by creating a mile of coins. Rotary in Bristol is handing out one-foot strips to be filled with donated coins in a bid to raise £15,000 for vaccinations in countries where polio still exists. The fundraising effort is being backed by Mayor George Ferguson, who suffered from the infectious disease, which can be fatal, when he was only one year old. Rotary David Wells of Bristol Breakfast Rotary Club, organiser of the campaign, said: “It would be great if we could get rid of this terrible disease forever. But the cause needs funds to make this possible. “It costs just 36p to vaccinate a child. Therefore, every completed strip, which will have the money trebled, will pay for 24 children to be vaccinated.” Each strip can carry around £2.90 and the event will end with

the laying out of all the strips at the Mall, Cribbs Causeway, on February 21. The campaign was launched on World Polio Day on October 24. Mayor Ferguson, who was paralysed down his right side but learnt to walk again with the aid of a leg brace, said: “World Polio Day is not only about recognising polio as a truly debilitating disease, but it’s about working together to end polio once and for all.” All the money raised from the event will be trebled by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, set up by the billionaire Microsoft co-founder and his wife. There are just three endemic countries left - Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan - and there is a global plan to eradicate polio completely by the end of 2018. The Rotary started its campaign to eradicate polio in 1985 when there were more than 1,000 new cases of polio

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GROUNDBREAKING results achieved from a physiotherapy programme, which helps people with multiple sclerosis, could lead to the project being rolled out across Europe. Sessions at BS7 Gym at the Bristol County Ground have helped people with MS regain balance and movement skills, as well as provided them with a forum to share their experiences. One person has even begun training for a half marathon. Through taking part in a mixture of exercises, some participants have been able to return to work, while others have been able to do everyday tasks, which were previously beyond them. Findings from Southmead Hospital’s Bristol and Avon Multiple Sclerosis (BrAMS) scheme – developed by North Bristol NHS Trust physiotherapist Tania Burge and BS7 personal trainer Nathan Walsh – has received interest from Italy, Spain and Germany following a presentation at the MS conference in Norway to the

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Gym programme for MS patients looks promising UK’s National Chartered Society of Physiotherapists. Tania said: “I am very proud to be acknowledged as part of a dynamic team enabling people with MS to live life to the full. We are making massive differences. “A lot of other countries are running more hospital-based programmes but for people with a long-term condition like MS, going to BS7 Gym is a much nicer experience than going to a hospital.” The sessions have proved so successful that trainer Nathan has set-up an additional session per week for people who have completed the initial six week course. The course is the first of its type in Bristol for high ability people with MS. He said: “We have seen real

improvements in things like balance and walking but also a big change in people’s confidence. Instead of worrying about what they can’t do, they have focused on what they can do and I think they have surprised themselves at how quickly they have seen improvements.” Jen Satterley, 30, is one of the people to benefit from the programme. She said: “When I started [at BS7] there were everyday things that I wouldn’t do like standing on a chair to get something out of a cupboard. “I felt too young to be disabled. I was completely fine a year ago and it really hit me that my friends were doing things that I couldn’t do. Being out in public, people who didn’t know me would think I was drunk, but it was my balance.

She added: “I started getting back my ability to do things and it made me start to feel normal again. The social aspect is also a massive help – it means you don’t feel completely alone.” Tania hopes that other countries will adopt the scheme. She is also planning to do a masters degree in order to formally publish the research. In addition to using BS7 facilities, Gloucestershire Cricket raised awareness for the programme by making their LV= County Championship game against Essex a ‘Batting for BrAMS’ MS Awareness match, where fans wore something red and donated to the charity. For more information about BrAMS, contact the charity office on 0117 4143883.

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New theatre experience taking shape A COMBINATION of experimental theatre and forgotten art is coming to Bishopston this month. Performed by Kelvin Players, the Black Box production is set to be the first in an annual series of plays. The theatre company is bringing together an evening of five one-act plays, including a modern drama, a piece of new writing, and three short plays by Irish playwright and poet Samuel Beckett - Come and Go, Ohio Impromptu and That Time. Come and Go sees three old friends meet. Each of the women have a secret about one of her companions, which she shares with the other. Ohio Impromptu features a man, separated from his loved one, who is visited nightly by a stranger who reads him their story. And That Time tells the story of an old man who hears voices,

telling of three periods in a life of self-imposed isolation. Also in the line-up is local writer Mat Rees’ Make Yourself Comfortable - an absurd, yet hilarious piece about ‘Bernard’ finding a lovely looking chair to rest and read his book, but ‘Fenton’ seems to think that the chair belongs to somebody else – the detestable ‘Sidney’. Ghosts of Bedlam, by playwright Arthur Aldrich, is the final piece of the evening. A documentary film-maker is shown around the derelict ward of a former mental hospital, which stirs memories of past events. The appearance of a former inmate changes his life forever. The Black Box production runs from February 10-14 at Kelvin Players Theatre Company, 253b Gloucester Road. Doors open from 7pm every evening with performances starteing at 7.30pm. Tickets

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A REDLAND woman is starting 2015 on a high after winning £5k from St Peter’s Hospice’s annual prize draw. Lydia Whitaker, 31, had never Zealand, where some friends live. heard of the charity’s Local Lotto “The hospice has helped my scheme, but decided to purchase dreams come true. I’d like to a £1 ticket for its ‘Superdraw’ say a big thank you to St Peter’s raffle on a whim. Hospice and I’m planning to run She said: “I was walking the Bristol Half Marathon in down Whiteladies Road, through September on the charity’s behalf the farmer’s market a couple of as a way of giving something Saturdays before Christmas and back.” came across a nice man selling The Local Lotto is drawn once tickets. a week with participants able to “He didn’t look like he was win up to £1,000 every time. getting many takers at that point The annual Superdraw is held so I thought I’d buy one. every December with a top prize “[One day] I answered a of £5,000. phone call from a random Last year’s Christmas raffle number whilst sat at my desk raised £40,000 for the charity. in the office. They said it was St Edd Smith, fundraiser at Peter’s Hospice. St Peter’s Hospice said: “The “When they broke the news Superdraw is always such an I was totally stunned. I was so exciting way to raise money for shocked in fact, I could barely the hospice. speak.” “The money raised will go Lydia, who now plans to play towards caring for those in regularly, has already used some Bristol with life-limiting illnesses of the money to treat her family as well as supporting their family and plans to spend the rest of members through a very difficult her winnings ad on 87x120:Layout a trip to New 1 17/06/2014 time. we_poppin 16:47 Page 1

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By the time I’m near the end of the 2000+ plants I feel like I see vines every time I close my eyes. It’s hard to explain how it works but it’s actually very simple. The basic idea is to remove all of last year’s growth to leave two or three stems. These stems will form the basic framework for next year’s growth. This time last year I was battling with rabbits that had suddenly done a huge amount of damage to the vine trunks. This had never happened before and forced me to put ugly plastic tubes back on the plants to protect them. Luckily the fox-rabbit balance has now been restored as we have some foxes living in the bottom of the field and the rabbits are suddenly less brazen. I’m looking forward to taking off the plastic guards and the vineyard looking pretty again!

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of Yogawest (www.yogawest.co.uk) Even if you don’t have much time, incorporating a regular yoga practice into your daily routine (even 5 minutes a day) can really help improve your mood and also keep your body flexible. This month, we show you the first pose in a standing sequence which can be done on it’s own or as part of a sequence which unfolds in the next 3 issues. Yoga Pose of the Month: Utthita Trikonasana (triangle pose) This posture develops strength and flexibility through the legs, spine and chest. Medical benefits: Along with a sequence of standing poses, Uttitha Trikonasana strengthens the back and can help those with displaced spinal discs, arthritis of the lower back, dorsal region, stiff shoulders, and sciatica. If practiced regularly, it can banish backache forever. Trikonasana also works on the legs. It improves deformed or weak legs, tight hamstrings, knee

and ankle problems, and flat feet. 1. Stand in TADASANA. 2. With an inhalation, jump your feet to 3½ ft. apart and swing your arms out to the side. Fully stretch your arms and legs. Raise your chest. Turn your left foot in and your right foot out. Take a few breaths. 3. Holding your legs and arms firm, exhale and bend sideways over your right leg. 4. Take hold of your right shin. Press your pelvis forward and roll your left hip, torso and left shoulder back. Raise your left arm and look up. Hold the pose for 20-30 seconds, breathing normally. Repeat on the other side. Practice note: Practice this pose with your shoulders and buttocks against the wall and your hand on a block to help keep the shoulders, hips and feet in alignment. This is also a less

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in London and is dismayed to discover his welcome is not as warm as he had been led to expect, feels very relevant. And this predicament is not confined to Paddington. My favourite character back in the 1960s when I first encountered the sticky bear, the kindly Mr Gruber who runs an antique shop on Portobello Road, is a refugee from Hitler’s Germany, and in the film his tragic past is hinted at in a way that is both poignant and subtle. Of course, there have been additions to pad the story out to feature film length, principally the introduction of Millicent Clyde, an evil and fanatical taxidermist played by Nicole Kidman - a cross between her character, Mrs Coulter, in the Golden Compass and Cruella de Vil - but there’s plenty for traditionalists too. The introduction of the famous blue duffle coat caused a frisson not dissimilar to the one that runs through a cinema audience whenever James Bond’s Aston Martin first makes an appearance. At a time when a general election looms and we are told by certain politicians and parties that they just ‘want our Britain back’, it is sobering to reflect that those qualities deemed essentially British by Paddington and his Aunt Lucy back in Peru – fairness, politeness and

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news@ bishopstonvoice.co.uk and we will make sure thousands of people in the area know about them. 31 January n Jazz and Pizza evening for the new Redland Parish Church Hall which is taking place at 7.30pm – tickets from info@redland.org.uk. 7 February n Window Wanderland, 5-8pm. A brand new community event of window and garden displays created by local residents. For more details, visit: windowwanderland.wordpress. com 8 February n Out There Music Bristol, Winter Concert. Enjoy uplifting performances from OTMB Community Choirs, Orchestra, Chamber Choir and Children’s Choir. Programme to include music from Swan Lake, William Tell Overture, Eric Whitacre and songs including , Sing, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Something Inside So Strong, Happy Ending, Pompeii and Singin’ In The Rain. 7.30pm. Tickets £10 (£6 under 18s) available from St George’s box office 0845 40 24 001 www. stgeorgesbristol.co.uk. Concert in aid of Changing Tunes.

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12 February n Bishopston Forum, 7-9pm at the Pavilion, Gloucester Cricket Club. 16 February 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 are no longer in 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 Joy, 0117 9354880, for meetings at Daisy’s Café in the Upper Horfield Community Centre, Eden Grove at 10.15am. Details: www. bristolu3a.org.uk. 17 February n Redland Forum, 7-9pm at Redland Green Bowls Club 18 February n If you fancy a taster of what Bubbletastic have to offer, come along to the Wizards’ Potion Making Workshop during half term. Hands on Fun! You can create devilish delights to take home. Make a themed goodie bag, creature soaps, bath potion & fizz banger bath bombs. For boys and girls, ages 6 to 12. £14 each. Hosted at Playfull Toys at 87 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, from 10.30am-12pm. Prebooking essential at the shop or via email. party@bubbletastic. co.uk. Come along in fancy dress if you dare!

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snacks and burgers will also be available. Tickets £10 & will include vouchers for three pints of beer. For more info, visit: www.hut6388.org 23 February n AGM and short talk on Mason Bees by Julie Parker, 7.30pm at YHA conference room, BS1 4QA. Come along and swap or pick up free seeds including heritage varieties which you can’t purchase any more. A great chance to talk to experienced growers about your successes and problems. £3 Visitors, £1 AOG members. Tea etc included. 26 February n Sing! with North Bristol’s colourful community choir. Out There Music Bristol will be holding a free taster session for anyone who fancies coming along. All welcome from 7.459.45pm at Westbury Park Primary School, Bayswater Avenue, BS6 7NU. Enjoy a glass of wine, meet new friends and be part of it. Just come along and no previous experience is required. Contact Holly on: 07866 587424 / admin@outheremusicbristol. co.uk. www.outtheremusicbristol. co.uk 27 February n Open evening from 7.30pm at St Alban’s Church Hall, Bayswater Ave, Westbury Park, BS6 7NU for prospective members interested in set construction, design, lighting and sound – prospective actors also welcome! www.stalbansplayers. org.uk

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n Sing-a-long at The Grace. The 1st Sunday of every month starting on March 1. Guided by the fabulous Joanna Swan and Nick Pullin, come and have fun singing your heart out with a mixture of old and new classic songs ranging from The Everly Brothers to Radiohead, Cole Porter to The Beatles, Tennessee Ernie Ford to T Rex.

February 21 n February Beer Festival, 3-9pm at the Hut 6388 in St Bartholomew’s Road. This event is being sponsored by Ashley Down Brewery. Vince Crocker is well known in the local community and has been brewing fine quality, malty beer for quite a few years. His India Pale Ale (6.1%) is already a classic. Wine, soft drinks,

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.

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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, 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 Playful Café, Chandos Road, Redland, Hokey Cokey, from 9.30am – 10.30am all year round and drop in sessions so no need to book. £4 per family/ childminder and includes squash and biscuits. There is also a free sensory play time from 10am until 10.30am for carers and their children to come along and have a look at what we will be doing. 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

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and general silliness to inspire interest in French. Like French Club Bristol on Facebook, or email alice_m_watson@msn.com 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 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 Ashley’s Rise Junior Morris - performing Morris side for boys and girls aged 8-16yrs. We practice at Horfield URC, Muller Road, Horfield, BS7 9RE on Tuesdays 6.15-7.15pm during term time. We take part in local and national Morris and community events. We have a waiting list for 6/7yr olds who are invited to our open events so that they can get to know us before they join. New juniors (Bristol) get the first week free. Tel/text: 07813 346819 / 0117 940-1566. www.thegreatcaper.co.uk n Morris for fitness and fun, 7.30pm – 8.30pm at Horfield URC, Muller Road, Horfield, BS7 9RE during term time only. www. thegreatcaper.co.uk 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

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welcome. Learn about growing and relax in our beautiful space with a cup of tea. No need to come every week or stay all day. Our site is wheelchair accessible including our toilet. For more information contact Lucy ghcgarden@gmail.com or 07506 905 394. We’re just through the gates at the end of Monk Rd BS7 8NE www. thegoldenhillcommunitygarden. com n Bristol Voices Community Choir are welcoming new members, £5 a week (£3 concs) payable at the start of each term. We meet during the school term from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in St Werburgh’s Primary School, James St, BS2 9US. The school is fully accessible and has free parking. No experience is necessary and there are no auditions. You don’t have to read music either as all the songs are taught by ear. Our repertoire includes pop, folk, gospel, jazz, show tunes and world music. Find out more about the choir, at www.bristolvoices.org n New Harmony Ladies Choir Bristol. An established choir of 19 years and are looking for ladies to come and join us. We have a very varied repertoire, something for everyone. We rehearse 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Horfield URC Church Hall, everyone welcome. For more information contact Margaret on 01179 698619 or Joan on 01275 791566. n Lazy Dog Film Club. A free, small, but perfectly formed community film club based at the Lazy Dog pub on Ashley Down Road. We run the club every other week (Wednesday) in the upstairs of the Pub on Ashley Hill. We screen from Oct - April every year. All showings start at 8pm but we do advise people to book free places via LazyDogFilmClub@ gmail.com, as we only have 35 seats per showing. For more information on the upcoming films, visit: www.facebook.com/ LazyDogFilmClub n Horfield Townswomen’s Guild. This friendly Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Wednesday of each month at St Gregory the Great Church Hall, Filton Road, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0PD at 2.30pm. Why not come along and meet us? Just turn up, or ring Edna on 949 5413, and she will look out for you. n St Bon’s playgroup. Fun, friendly drop-in group for babies and toddlers, up to school age. An informal playgroup in a lovely big space with great selection of toys. Just turn up and have fun! We run on term time Wednesdays 1.30 to 3.00 pm upstairs in the church hall, BS7 8HR. Free car park (off Berkeley Road) next to St Bon’s church. £1.00 per adult and

child, 20p for every extra child. Inc. refreshments. All welcome! Contact us at: stbonsplaygroup@ hotmail.co.uk) n Squirrel Camp Forest School, Badock’s Wood, 9.45 -11.15 (during term time). New afternoon group starting in autumn, 1-2.30, £6 per family. Contact: jennysanderson@ blueyonder.co.uk. n Calling all dads! Not sure what to do with your kids over the summer holidays? Join us for six FREE workshops for you and your kids! Activities include gardening, IT cookery and much more. Spend time with your kids, and get to know some other local dads too. Call Rachel on 0117 909 1749 or email info@ connectlockleaze.com to book your places! 1-4pm, every Wednesday (from 23rd July) at The Wordsworth Centre. n New reading group, with a difference. From October 1, a new kind of Reading Group is starting at Cheltenham Road library (moving to new Bishopston library when completed), from 3pm. The group will meet every week to discuss short fiction, poems, essays, memoirs, etc, and learn to look at these with a more critical eye than usual. Led by practising writer, Anita Mason author of The Illusionist, Angel, The Right Hand of the Sun and other novels. For the over-60s. No reading to do between meetings. First session is a dropin. People who are interested, email: amreadinggroup@gmail. com, or tell the librarian at Cheltenham Road or the central library that they are interested. Royal Literary Fund funded. Supported by Bristol Libraries. n Avon Slings Meet at Kiddicare Cribbs Causeways, Centaurus Retail Park, Cribbs Causeway, BS34 5TS. 11am to 1pm. We are a community not for profitorganisation set up to support parents with the art and parenting choice of carrying their infants; otherwise known as Babywearing. You can have the chance to look at the full range of carriers we have to hire and try out, meet like minded parents and get support and advice from qualified peer supporters, consultants and other parents full of knowledge. Contact Katie on hello@carrymeslings.co.uk or telephone 07846 280720 for more information go to our website www.carrymeslings. co.uk 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,

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Tell us about your company? The Club is run by a board of Directors who run the business. We employ a full time Administrator and Bar Manager plus 5 part time reception, bar and catering staff who are all trained to multi-task as when necessary The Tennis Club (Bristol Lawn Tennis Club) was founded on the Redland Green site in 1912 with 24 tennis courts and has experienced a colourful history! The club has played host to some of the greatest names in the in the game such as lew hoad, billie jean king, ilie nastasie, ivan lendl and monica seles to name but a few It is hallowed turf! The darkest period in the history of the club started in 1973 when the church of england decided it wanted to get a more economical return from the club’s land At that time there were 24 tennis courts and a ranch style clubhouse The tennis club at that time could not afford to buy the land so a group of 4 non-members approached the church commissioners with a plan to buy the land This they did and sold some of the courts (land) to develop the flats and use the money to build this clubhouse and squash courts ... This became a proprietor’s club The tennis club paid rent to use the courts and the clubhouse to the proprietors In its heyday there were 1100 members! However, the clubhouse undertaking failed to produce the returns the proprietor’shad hoped for so they retained ownership of the land but sold the clubhouse & squash courts In fact the clubhouse was sold several times The tennis club continued to be almost ‘squatters’ on this site The last proprietors were the bs group who had a reputation

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packages are available on request and the club also runs a Tennis & Squash ‘Pay and Play’ policy which allows nonmembers to hire the courts on an hourly basis without having to join as full members We provide full Tennis and Squash adult and junior coaching programmes for both members and non-members alike There is also a full fitness programme which includes Aerobics, Pilates, Yoga, Circuit Training and Personal Training There are 2 bars which members can use and which are also available for hire for private functions such as parties, conferences and meetings with full catering facilities and the club has ample free parking The clubhouse is fully

The Club is not just a Rackets Club and offers so much more including an on-site Phusiotherapy Clinic and Running School plus enjoys partnerships with other sporting organisations such as the Great Western Runners and Robinson’s Hockey Club What are your plans for the future of the business?

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Future plans include the provision of indoor tennis courts, a larger gym, larger fitness studio and fitness provision as well as improved reception and public areas Redland Green Limited (trading as Bristol Lawn Tennis & Squash Club) Redland Green, Redland BRISTOL BS6 7HF Tel: 0117 973 1139 Website: www.bltsc.co.uk For more details please contact Reception

What service do you provide to the people of Bishopston & Redland? On the sports side the Club provides Tennis, Squash and Fitness. We have 13 outdoor tennis courts 5 of which are floodlit and 5 of which are grass courts, 6 squash courts, a fitness studio, sauna and newly refurbished gymnasium Various membership

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Having problems with your Upvc windows and doors? Misted panes, broken handles, faulty hinges or locks! For all types of Upvc maintenance and repair, contact Malcolm on

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WINTER SALE redland rustic oak oak bedside

double wardrobe

£69

£379

manhattan light oak oak chair

£69

oak tables from

£229

5 drawer chest

£279

oak sideboard

£299

vienna rustic oak oak chair

£89

extending tables from

£339

nevada light oak oak chair

£85

extending tables from

£239

oak sideboards from

£199

oak sideboards from

£219