Bishopston Voice - January 2015 by Emma Cooper

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Summer’s on the way

Campaign call on baths library

A call has been made for the planned library at the Bristol North baths to be considered in city-wide consultation.

Page 5 Redland High names new headmistress Stephanie Ferro has been chosen to lead Redland High School from September 2015.

Page 13 Bristol Giants book is runaway success Oliver Rigby’s children’s story about Bristol’s Goram and Ghyston has become a bestseller.

Page 19 Unique Voice’s appeal for help

IF you are feeling gloomy in these dark winter days, take a trip to Thornleigh Road in Horfield – where the sun is always shining.

Life’s a beach for Keith Walker, who has turned his garden into a seaside scene complete with deckchair, ice creams ... and Dale the Dalek.

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Keith, who is raising money for charity, is inviting visitors to don their swimming gear and be photographed in the garden. Full story, pages 2 and 3.

Theatre group Unique Voice urgently needs £20-£30k to continue its pioneering work in schools.

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Oh we do like to be beside the seaside with Dale the Dalek WHILE many local residents are bearing the brunt of winter, one Horfield inhabitant is enjoying warmer climes - in the comfort of his front garden. Dale the Dalek, created by Keith Walker, can be found in Thornleigh Road, basking in the ambiance of a sand-covered garden with inflatable dolphins swimming at his feet and seagulls flying above. Propped up in the background is an ice cream seller, a Punch and Judy stand and a ‘Dale’s Den’ beach hut - all hand-made by Keith using old wooden pallets, props and a lick of paint. Among the beach scene is a deck chair, and Keith is calling on locals to brave the chill and

have their photo taken - while wearing swimwear. Those partaking in the brave act will then donate money to Children’s Hospice South West, which cared for Keith’s nephew who suffered from muscle dystrophy. His nephew, who loved Daleks, was the inspiration behind Keith’s creation, which was built 10 years ago using an old Bristol City Council compost bin, a wok, sink plunger, egg whisk and other objects. Dale has also been fitted with its own voice, which according to Keith took months to install. To fit in with this year’s theme, he sings ‘I do like to be beside the seaside’, and makes the occasional seagull noise.

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News Keith has been putting on his themed garden every winter, from November to February, for the past four years. Come spring, the garden is transformed into a seasonal vegetable patch. Previous themes have included the Horfield ‘anything grows’ tree, where people were invited to leave anything of non-value on its branches, the ‘Tate really modern Bristol’ where Keith displayed a series of satirical pieces of art work, and a Bristol City Council office. Keith, a Horfield resident of 30 years, says that his themed gardens have drawn much attention, and this year is the first year that he has decided to raise money for a charity close to his heart. Keith said: “I read something in the Guardian a few years ago, and the article said that if your garden can make someone smile, then it’s worth doing - so I thought I’d give it a go. “My wife Carol supports me all the way - she has a few queries, but other than that, it’s

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fine. The neighbours love it too!” To take part in the challenge, and to donate to the Children’s Hospice South West, visit Dale the Dalek at 48 Thornleigh Road, off Gloucester Road. Also, follow @DaletheDalek on Twitter.

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Your Voice is two years old It feels like yesterday that we were celebrating our first year in the local community - where has 2014 gone? It appears to have whizzed by quicker than I can say Bishopston Voice. But what a fantastic, and jam-packed year it has been. We would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to all of those who continue to support our publication, and provide us with the stories that make our newspaper such a pleasure to produce. I am constantly in awe of the people I meet, the stories I hear, and the great work that is going on around us. Our area is full of such passionate, inspiring, creative people and it has been a privilege to share their stories with our readers. One particular highlight of this year was being press sponsors of the Unique Voice ‘Celebrating Young People’ awards, which recognised the remarkable achievements of youngsters across the city. It was great to see local schools, Orchard and Fairfield, involved in the evening event, and to watch a variety of heart-warming performances put on by the children. Above all, it was incredibly moving to hear what young people can achieve in the face of adversity and the support that Unique Voice has provided in helping them realise their potential. To find out how you can support UV’s work, turn to page 46. This year has also seen a number of local people pushing themselves to unimaginable limits, with Bishopston teen Lewis Clarke being the youngest person to trek to the South Pole, and Ingrid Kvale, from Redland, being part of the first all-women team to row from California to Hawaii. The thought of doing either of these makes us break out in a sweat! As a hyper-local newspaper, we endeavour to write stories that matter to you. The Bishopston Voice continues to grow, creating discussion and most importantly, providing you with a voice. We wish you every happiness in 2015 - let it be the best year yet!

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News Fresh thinking needed on new library THE council is being urged to consider the new baths development in a consultation launched to address the future of Bristol’s library service. The proposal to cut over £1m from the city’s library budget was announced in November, following the council recording a “very low” usage of traditional services. It is estimated that only 15 percent of residents within the city borrow at least one item per year. Redland councillors, Fi Hance and Martin Fodor said: “It is really important to consider that our new and as-yet unopened library at the Baths site is considered in this consultation. “There are all sorts of ways we could strengthen our service, given the current statistics. “Please get involved if you are one of the 85 percent of residents

who don’t currently use libraries – the council would like to know why.” Councillor Fodor added: “Given the fixed local council budget we have to be creative. Any more money for libraries means less for another vital local services so until local funds grow something will shrink. “But while we all love libraries not that many of us use them regularly.” Head of libraries, Kate Murray, said: “The savings that need to be made to the library service will not have an effect on

the building of the Bishopston Library and we are very keen to finish the project and open the new library. “As part of the consultation we will be looking at how we provide the service at the new facility along with all libraries in our review, but no decisions have yet been made.” Ideas which have already been suggested by members of the public at recent meetings held at libraries across the city include film clubs, public toilets, a children’s book club, specialist libraries and a stronger

relationship between libraries and the health service. A website has gone live www.bristolfuturelibraries. co.uk - allowing Bristol residents to express views on the city’s libraries. The feedback gathered from the consultation will be used to shape the council’s ‘Bristol Libraries for the Future’ proposals. The first consultation deadline is February 2. A second consultation will begin in May. The final plan is expected to be agreed in June 2015.

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Have a say on planned new ward boundaries

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Counting calories

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s another New Year starts and once again we set resolutions, how many of us are resolving to start counting our calories again in a bid to stay healthy? So why not resolve to do the same for our four legged friends and help them to keep trim too. We all know how many calories a day we should be eating to maintain our own body weight or lose some of our excess, but have you any idea how many calories to feed your dog or cat? Of course every one is different but there is a formula that can be used as a basis for calorie intake needed and it can be adjusted according to activity levels to be more accurate. To calculate the resting energy requirement of your pet use the formula: (30 x ideal body weight in kg) + 70 = kcal / day This can then be adjusted according to activity levels, for a moderately active cat multiply the total by 1.2, for a dog having 1 to 3 hours exercise a day multiply by 1.6. For example, the average 4kg cat needs 230 kcal/day, an active terrier weighing 8kg needs 500 kcal/day. You can now check that you are feeding the correct amount of food for your pet. A typical wet food contains 100 kcal/100g whereas a dry food contains around 400 kcal/100g. Wet food is less calorie dense than dry so it is much easier to overfeed a pet given dry food rather than one fed wet food. Treats are often the source of a large number of calories especially human snacks which

are usually more calorie dense than pet snacks. One custard cream biscuit is 62 kcal, half a piece of toast and marmalade is 80 kcal so these can dramatically increase your pet’s total daily intake if fed. Even a tin of tuna in spring water is equivalent to half of a cat’s daily requirement. A sausage for a 10kg dog is equivalent to us eating two bags of chips! Why not give a piece of carrot as a low calorie treat instead? Or break larger treats into smaller pieces. Not all pet foods have their calorie content written on the packaging, for example we recommend dental chews to maintain good oral health but a medium sized ‘Dentastix’ contains 77 kcal and this must be taken into account with the total daily intake. Treats must never account for more than 15% of the total daily calorie intake as they are not nutritionally balanced. Energy requirements are affected by energy levels, exercise, neutering, body condition and age. There is no absolute rule and each of our pets are different and their food needs to be adjusted accordingly. If you need help please book in to see our nurses who can ‘body score’ your pet and calculate how much food to feed and advise you.

SIGNIFICANT changes could be made to Bishopston and Redland ward boundaries, a recent proposal from Bristol City Council has revealed. Reshaping current areas is part of the electoral review, which aims to balance the number of citizens each city councillor represents. Noticeable amendments to Bishopston and Redland ward 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. Bristol would be retaining its 70 councillors, however some wards would be only represented by one councillor, including Westbury-onTrym and others by three, including Ashley and Stokes Croft. 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). According to Redland councillor Martin Fodor, a number of issues were raised at a recent forum, where residents were informed of the new boundaries. He said: “While Redland ward would in future include Redland station, it would also include a lot more of Bishopston. “All of St Andrews would be in the proposed Ashley and Stokes Croft ward, with the area east of Gloucester Road and Stokes Croft represented by a new three member ward. “Everyone is encouraged to look at the proposals and consider how they reflect local community interests and the management of our neighbourhoods and high streets.” Yvonne Dawes, democratic and statutory services manager said: “The Boundary Commission is aiming to make sure the electorate are best-served by the right number of local councillors proportionate to the number of people they serve, and that wards accurately reflect where communities are located in what is a very important move for the city. “Different areas of Bristol enjoy unique and special characteristics and it is very important that all feedback is shared with the Boundary Commission before any changes are introduced.” 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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anuary is the time for our Designer Clearance Sale. This is a very different sale, as our aim is to make room for new stock due in February. We’re not buying/moving frames in for this sale (not saying others do….) so once the bargains have gone they are gone! Highlights are 40 Oakley and Ray-ban sunglasses and frames for up to 50% off, plus other brands such as CK, Hackett, Nike, Converse, Booth and Bruce, Anna Sui. We will restock these brands in February as they are so popular but with 2015 designs. But for now, get in early to catch a bargain Ray-Ban Wayfarer, or Oakley Plutonium for your ski holiday. One particular stand out is icBerlin! This is one of the spectacle brands that great optician’s practices aspire to hold. It’s selling well on the Gloucester Road, but I want to introduce more people to great frame design, so we’re going to use the sale to promote this wonderful eye wear. Again only in January and only with the styles we have in. What else is new in 2015 in eye care? We have new specialist clinics on the way: watch this space next month! There is so much R&D in the contact lenses that we know we can fit contact lenses to many people who have been told they can’t. We also know we can get glasses right. The right lens for your lifestyle matters…we promise to get this spot on for you. I think it’s time to reiterate this point We promise you will be 1. Delighted with how well you See 2. Delighted with you Look 3. Delighted with how your spectacles Feel 4. Delighted with your Easy vision 5. Delighted with the Price I know we have lived up to this promise in 2014 and would like to use my sign off to thank our team in Gloucester Road: Becky, Corrina, Sara, Emma and of course Lorraine are a wonderful team and deserve every accolade for their continued development. Thank you also for the great feedback we have had throughout 2014 year and for the privilege of providing your local eye care.

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OVER 75 venues have signed up to the Window Wanderland trail, which will see residents and traders dressing up their windows and gardens, in a bid to banish the winter blues. Coined by local artist and mum Lucy Reeves, the free evening event - taking place on February 7 - aims to encourage residents to create magical displays, and also wrap up warm and explore the neighbourhood. Lucy said: “We are getting a very positive response and have had many ideas from making a land of sweets in Kings Drive to hanging 1000 origami cranes in Burghley Road. Who knows what you’ll see. “There’s still time to sign up before the end of January, check out the map and help us join the dots to make a trail.” To add to the fun, spectators on the trail will have the chance to vote for their favourite window. The four categories include ‘funniest display’, ‘most beautiful display’, ‘best street’, and ‘the room you’d most like to be in’. Prizes have been donated by Gloucester Road businesses, such as a dinner for two at Boston Tea Party, or vouchers from Dave Giles the butcher. Community groups and schools are also getting involved, including Friends of Horfield Common, who will be decorating the Ardagh, and Ashley Down School. The trail runs from 5-8pm.

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Maps will be available to collect from January 30 at Tart, Halo, Relax Coffee, Boston Tea Party and Tinto Lounge in Gloucester Road, or online at: windowwanderland.com. Those taking part on the trail can get 10% off at Boston Tea Party from 5-8pm on night

when you show your map. To sign up to the trail, email: windowwanderland@gmail.com. A meeting is also being held to find out more about the trail at Boston Tea Party in Gloucester Road on January 13 and 26, 6-8pm.

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New headmistress announced The Governors of Redland High School for Girls are pleased to announce the appointment of Miss Stephanie Ferro as Headmistress, with effect from 1 September 2015. Miss Ferro, who has over 20 years of experience in some of the most prestigious girls’ schools in the country, will be joining Redland High from one of London’s top independent girls’ schools, Wimbledon High School, where she is presently Deputy Head. Miss Ferro was educated at St Anne’s College, Oxford, where she read Ancient and Modern History. After completing her PGCE, she went on to gain an MA in Classics at University College, London. She was Head of Classics at Francis Holland School and at Lady Eleanor Holles School in London. In addition to her academic, pastoral and leadership responsibilities she has been heavily involved in the UCAS application process and tutoring Oxbridge candidates as part of a previous role as Head of Sixth Form. Stephanie Ferro is a strong advocate of single-sex education, and is clear in her aspirations to ensure girls learn to take considered risks, gain confidence and have strong pastoral support. She is a firm believer in “cultivating academic growth and furthering the ambitions of pupils of varying abilities, ensuring that students thrive in an encouraging, yet suitably challenging, school environment.” It seems clear that there is already a very close affinity between Miss Ferro’s approach and the ethos for which Redland High School has become well known in Bristol. Dr Timothy Chambers OBE, Chair of Council of Redland High School, says that he is delighted with the new appointment. “The School received many high calibre applications following the announcement of Mrs Caroline Bateson’s retirement. In Miss Ferro we believe we have the perfect combination of energy and experience to deliver excellence in every part of school life. We are confident she will drive forward the next exciting stages in the School’s development.” Outside of school life, Stephanie is an enthusiastic musician and a keen runner, regularly raising money for charity through participating in sponsored runs. Miss Ferro will be meeting parents and girls at events over the next two terms prior to her taking up the post in September.

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Education Head teacher, Gillian Rowcliffe will retire from the Red Maids’ Junior School having spent almost 30 years at its helm. A series of events will mark the end of this remarkable career that has spanned three decades and seen the school grow to be one of the best in the country*. Tributes from current and former junior school pupils are flooding into school. The comments sum up Gillian’s infectious personality, sense of fun and show the positive impact she has had on so many lives. Imogen (now in Year 8) wrote, “To help me understand polygons Mrs Rowcliffe explained, ‘It’s a shape, not a parrot that’s flown out of the window’. At the time, no-one understood what she meant but we all laughed because we loved her so much.” Daisy (Year 9) described how, “Mrs Rowcliffe was always even more excited than us girls when Father Christmas appeared each year!” Current parents have also been paying tribute to this exceptional lady. One said, “Over

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the years, she has inspired the parents as much as the girls.” Gillian herself reflected, “I’ve had a golden career. Almost 30 years ago I was lucky enough to be given a building and asked to

turn it into a school. Since then 891 girls have passed through my hands and each one of them will have enjoyed breadth, excellence, fun and team spirit. These values are as important today as they

were in 1986.” Lisa Brown, who has worked with Gillian for almost 20 years, has been appointed as her successor with effect from January 2015.

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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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QEH - The ‘City’ School ‘425 Years On - Confidence Comes First’ Stephen Holliday, Headmaster of QEH for 15 years, is justifiably proud of his school and its history. “QEH celebrates its 425th anniversary as the ‘City School’ this year,” he says, “and is more thriving than ever, with 675 boys aged 7 to 18.” Along with being the top performing day school in Bristol, QEH today is firmly amongst leading academic schools nationally. Most boys go to their first-choice of top universities or medical schools, including 10% to Oxford and Cambridge. Mr Holliday continues: “Our record results, year on year, are part of the much greater package that we offer to boys in preparing them for higher education and successful future careers. We promote the importance of good values, we produce the young men with opinions, who know themselves, who respect and help others.”

Mr Morris, Headmaster of the Junior School adds: “We also provide a unique and enriched educational experience for boys, strongly reflecting the strong ethos and values of the 425-yearold 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.” Boys leave QEH with not only the qualifications but the confidence to meet the challenges of the world ahead. Exam success: that is a byproduct of a school where building confidence comes first. Entry is by assessment, usually at 7, 11, 13 or 16 although occasionally vacancies occur in

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News Fairfield students flock to join in Shaun the Sheep design contest Hundreds of students from Fairfield High School flocked to take part in a competition to design a sculpture for next summer’s Shaun the Sheep extravaganza. The youngsters were challenged to come up with meaningful ideas for the character, which will be painted up so it can be used as part of the school’s involvement in the event. A total of 66 designs were submitted for the contest, some from individuals and others from groups with an estimated 250300 students involved.

The winning design, by Abida Khatun, is a colourful collection of flags, reflecting Fairfield’s diverse community. In second place were Lauren, Emily, Libby and Katie, whose ideas included many Bristol landmarks and icons, while the third-placed entry, from Connie, Shadimond, Florence, Latina, Maya, contained hands to represent friendship, and colours to represent skin colours and house colours. Abida’s prize is the chance to spend time at a design agency. His tutor group and the runners-up will have a modelmaking workshop with Aardman Animations. Prizes were presented by Aardman’s Gavin Strange, who has designed one of the Shauns for next summer’s trail, and Jim Parkyn, who will run the modelmaking workshops.

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BISHOPSTON dad and children's author, Oliver Rigby, has been overwhelmed at the success of his recently published book Goram and Ghyston: the Bristol Giants, and says it has been selling like "hot cakes" since its release. It has been so popular that Oliver is even considering producing a second book in 2015. Over 1,700 copies have now been sold and the story of Bristol's two lovable giants has been ranked as best selling book of the month in Foyles. The book was released to the general public on November 21. Oliver based his story on the 16th century tale of how the Avon gorge was formed by two giants, each vying to marry a princess. He felt that the piece of Bristol folklore, which was a popular bedtime story across the city in the 18th and 19th centuries, had been forgotten and wanted to revive the tale for children to enjoy. His two boys, Wilfred, three, and Gilbert one, were the first to hear the story.

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Dad’s storybook about Bristol Giants proves popular purchase for families Illustrated by local artist Tom Bonson, the book shows many familiar sites that feature in the giants' battle, including Blaise Castle and the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Oliver said: "I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has brought and supported the book. "The next big question is, what will happen in the next one?" Goram and Ghyston: the Bristol Giants is available to purchase at Gloucester Road outlets Romantica, Room 212 and Playfull Toyshop, as well as

Waterstones. The book can also be brought online at: bristolgiants.co.uk Congratulations to our competition winners, Wendy Day, Sara Viguera and Sarah

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Pointless waste of public money Having read a very emotive letter last month I thought I’d bolster Sergio Romagnoli’s argument with a little more explanation behind it. I can completely understand his worry, most of all because there is, understandably, quite a lot of mistrust in politicians. The part of TTIP that would allow governments to be sued by corporations is called ISDS. It was originally a good idea when Germany thought to introduce it into an agreement with Pakistan in the 1950s to avoid discrimination to investors. However, its original intention

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has been watered down to such an extent that it is being questioned people ranging from academics to quite a few governments. Therefore, introducing it to such an extent to the EU through TTIP would be a pointless expansion of large companies’ powers to take governments to secret tribunals where ‘paid by the hour’ arbitration lawyers can drag cases out for long periods of time (at an eyewatering £600 per hour). Given some of the arbitration cases that have already been made and its continuing expansion, it’s entirely plausible that these large multinational corporations will try to drag governments through expensive arbitration (using taxpayers’ money) for more and more pointless reasons - (profit being one the main one these days) It’s only natural, it’s human entropy and a company’s ‘profits before everything else’ policy. Just because nothing has been successful against the UK so far does not mean for a second that the future is worry free. There would be a great risk of NHS privatisation and GM food being rolled out; GM

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companies have more money than sense and surely most politicians would say yes to a well paid ‘advisory’ position in one of these companies in exchange for supporting them. As for corporate fascism, well TTIP may well tip the balance a little too far in favour of companies. The economic benefit some supporters are making is utterly ludicrous. 99% of the benefit will be to the foreign companies’ directors and shareholders, not the people or the country. A big fat NO to TTIP I say. Paul Robbins

See park from dogs’ viewpoint I have lived overlooking St Andrews Park for nearly 20yrs and I do not recognise the picture painted by Martin Weitz’ letter in Bishopston Voice’s November issue. I’ve been walking my dog there nearly every day for 10 years, usually twice a day, and I don’t see “dogs running wild”. I see dogs running with an exuberance for

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life. I’ve also never witnessed a dog attack which Martin seems to think is rife. I disagree that the park is too small for dogs to exercise off lead. Dogs need off-lead exercise to be healthy and happy. They are a comfort to many of us but especially to older folk and many older dog walkers can be seen in St Andrews Park. They live locally andmay not have transport to take their dog elsewhere to exercise. The dog walking community is friendly, sociable and there every day whatever the weather. I have had women say to me that they feel safer walking through the park with its dog walking presence. Another concern of Martin’s seems to be dog faeces, but the vast majority of dog walkers in the park are very responsible. I walk the same route round the park as the person who has been logging dog faeces and only infrequently do I have to bin a pooh that’s been left. Keeping dogs on leads wouldn’t eliminate the odd pooh that isn’t picked up by an irresponsible dog owner. It’s totally unreasonable to penalise everyone by suggesting all dogs should be on leads.

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We do, however, all need to be attentive to our dogs and take a torch if using the park after dark. I know that Martin has also raised concern in the past (in an email in 2010) about dog pooh being “a serious health issue that can cause blindness”. I presume it’s toxoplasma that’s concerning him. NHS Choices website states that most warm blooded mammals including humans, cats and dogs, can be infected by toxoplasma, and it estimates that 1/3 of people will acquire the infection at some point in their life but most people won’t notice any symptoms. Cat faeces pose the greater threat and clearly we have no authority over cats’ use of the park. Martin is also concerned about the wild flower meadows which he organised and which have been beautiful. His letter claims he “often saw dog owners throwing balls in the direction of the meadows”. Again I would argue that the vast majority of dog owners would not intentionally make their dog trample the flowers. I have seen more children than dogs among the wild flowers, surely

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we shouldn’t be keeping them on leads? Yes Martin, the park is for everyone - the mix of people, dogs and kids works so well in St Andrew’s Park. There seem to be some who are fearful of dogs and misinterpret their behaviour. I and other dog walkers would welcome an opportunity to show them a different side of things. Why not walk round the park sometime with a group of dog walkers and their dogs and see it from a different point of view? Dr Mary Welsh, committee member of FOSAP Views expressed above are my personal views

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This much delayed project will give us a state of the art place to borrow books and access all the other library services on our high street, assuming it opens. While the move from the old Cheltenham Road site should not be in doubt, there is, nevertheless a cut of £1.1m in the city’s libraries budget in the current 3 year spending plans. As with all other services the substantial reduction in central government funds, which controls most of our local spending, will have an impact – about 20% of the libraries budget is threatened. There’s rightly an outcry. Given the fixed local council budget we have to be creative. Any more money for libraries means less for another vital local services so until local funds grow something will shrink. But while we all love libraries not that many of us use them regularly. I was surprised and impressed at just how many other activities and initiatives take place in libraries, from art exhibitions and performances, to storytelling and history research, plus of course the vital internet access for people with none at home. The service is not fixed forever and has to change and adapt to meet changing needs. There could be ways to earn funds towards the public service when the buildings are otherwise closed. I sit on the scrutiny of this part of the council, reviewing

policies and programmes and I do think we need to be imaginative, while having to make the case for the budget at a time when central government is taking away so much local funding. I hope lots of people will take part in the consultation and feed in new ideas and views. The web address is www. bristolfuturelibraries.co.uk and this site contains information on the consultation process, with links to the online survey and details of the library and neighbourhood meetings. Redland councillor Martin Fodor

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ALTHOUGH only a stone’s throw from their former site, Zazu’s Kitchen has made big strides with its latest restaurant development in Gloucester Road. Larger, yet still maintaining its cosy, friendly feel, the new venue aims to accommodate for the increase in customers Zazu’s has experienced over the years. The swift transition between the two sites - the new location being the former Delmonico’s restaurant, 100 yards down the road - took place over several days last month. Co-founder Toby Bywater said: “Zazu’s has built up such a loyal, local following since opening up on the Gloucester Road over two years ago that we outgrew our small site. “When the nearby Delmonico’s restaurant decided to close its doors, we saw it as an opportunity to improve our customer offering. “We are very proud to be a local, independent, restaurant on one of the best [independent] shopping streets in the UK.

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New, bigger Zazu’s is set for success “To find a new and better home is great for us, especially if it means keeping out one of the brasher corporate national chains.” Besides a larger kitchen and extra space for more customers, the new venue has a private upstairs dining room, which is free to use and suitable for large parties. The additional space also allowed Zazu’s to launch a Christmas menu for the first time. The 100k redevelopment involved improving the frontage, enlarging and sprucing up the front terrace, creating a new bar area for casual drinkers, and revamping the front and back dining areas. The new set up also retains the restaurant’s signature vintage ercol 60s furniture. The former Zazu’s site has now been taken on by Biblos another Bristol-based business, popular for its healthy wraps,

influenced by Caribbean and Middle Eastern flavours. The cafe, set to open in January, will be the third in Bristol. Delmonico’s owner Nick Hennessey has been kept on as part of the Zazu’s team. He said: “It [was] a sad day for me, my wife and daughter, closing after 14 years on the Gloucester Road, but we are very excited to be working with the Zazu’s team. “They have such a great vision for the place and are very much about being a friendly, unpretentious neighbourhood eaterie which is what Delmonico’s was all about. We believe our regulars will love the

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Branching out as Horfield Common trees are planted ANYONE who frequents Horfield Common would have noticed a series of new trees cropping up. A total of 58 have now been planted, with additional hedgerows made up of whips. The scheme to plant the trees, which are 3 to 4 metres in height, was approved in September 2014 following two years of planning with Tree Bristol. Ten of the trees were funded by Bristol City Council, while the remaining were afforded by businesses and members of the public sponsoring a tree. Art gallery, Room 212 and Joe’s Bakery were just two of the local businesses who sponsored a tree. Sarah Thorp, Room 212 owner, said: “I hadn’t appreciated the true value of trees until I took my daughter, Isis, to help me plant one at the common. I explained to my 7-year-old that she will one day be able to bring her grandchildren to see them.” Opportunities for volunteers to get involved in supporting the delivery of Horfield Common’s tree plan, by clearing large amounts of scrub in Wellington Hill playing field, are also taking place every Saturday this month, starting from January 10, 10am-1pm. For more information, visit: friendsofhorfieldcommon.weebly.com

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North Bristol Art Trail ART enthusiasts flocked to the streets of North Bristol last month to discover creative talents in the area. Local artists opened up their homes for the public to view their unique collection of art work. Artists ranged from first-time exhibitors to gallery-pros, showcasing creative outputs from textiles and sculptures, to acrylic paintings and mosaics. The public were able to invest in pieces of work on exhibition, as well as purchase smaller items such as postcards and other gifts. The North Bristol Art Trail ran from 29-30 November, with several launch parties taking place on the Friday evening.

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Community orchard shares wisdom and wassail HOPING to inspire more fruit-growing in our local neighbourhood is Horfield Organic Community Orchard. Over the next few years, members will be developing a home orchard plot project, to pass on skills of growing, harvesting, storing and cooking fruit. The project is designed to demonstrate how a 4 by 10 metre plot can be fully planted to grow a variety of fruits. Part-funded by a well being grant from the Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Neighbourhood Partnership, the rest of the balance has been raised through sales of refreshments at public events. According to orchard coordinator, Shannon Smith, less than 20 percent of the fruit eaten in this country is grown in the UK. She says that this dependence on imports could easily be reversed by returning to growing

fruit in our own gardens, creating community orchards in public spaces, and reviving market gardens - small-scale productions, where fruit is sold directly to consumers and restaurants. Shannon said: “We’re really excited by this hands-on project. People new to fruit growing will have a brilliant opportunity to learn from scratch, while working alongside orchard members wise with many seasons of fruit growing experience. “There’s something for veteran growers too. We’re trying out new and unusual ways of growing - such as very close planting of trees.” Membership of the orchard, which is located off Kings Drive, is open to anyone, and new members are welcome to join from January 2015. Members enjoy a dividend of the harvest, learn specialist fruitgrowing skills, and get to work

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sobering topic - hopefully not too boring! Recent TV series The Great Interior Design Challenge is a great place to start talking about money and decorating, as it didn’t give an especially accurate portrayal of the real costs involved. With designers being given a £4,000 budget in the finals, the contestants created attractive rooms without spending huge amounts of cash. However, these figures were only to cover the purchases of furniture, soft furnishings and other decorative materials used in the schemes. It wasn’t made explicit that the bill for the two builders and two decorators over the four days would have ran to several thousand pounds. With all

the last minute, panicked voluntary assistance from friends and family that was vital to the timely completion of the competition, it is easy to imagine how ‘real’ project costs could spiral out of control. Many interior design clients are initially hesitant about divulging (or even setting) their budget. Understandable, considering money is such a personal and often emotive subject! But it is essential, even if DIY-ing it, to set an amount that you can afford. Scrupulous designers ask in order specify budgetcompliant solutions, and source appropriately priced products (not to be nosey or manipulate the project for their own gain). Buildings featured on Grand Designs typically go over budget by 10%, so factor that in as a contingency amount, and this time next year you could be saving instead of debt-paying! Zoë Hewett is an independent Interior Designer www. zoehewettinteriors.co.uk

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ANGELA Belassie had resigned herself to a lifetime of wearing flat shoes because she struggled to find heels for her size two feet. But then she met Westbury resident and clinical orthotist Martin Bell who helped her discover small shoes – and then taught her how to walk in them. Angela, who hovers just over 5ft, said: “At a size two, I struggled to find a pair of shoes to fit me. For a friend’s wedding I walked the high streets - in my trainers - and in one shop alone I tried on ten pairs. But nothing.”

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Never give up that’s author Janine’s message SOME wishful thinking and a bit of hard work can help you get almost anything, is the message portrayed in 'Walking on Gold' a book published by Bishopston children's author Janine Amos. Effie, the protagonist in her new novel for children aged 8-12, is inspired by Janine's own adventures when she was younger. At the age of 12, Janine went on holiday to an island just off the coast of Britain. She was told that there were hundreds of beads from an old shipwreck lost in the sand, and when the tide goes out, beads could be discovered which had travelled with sailors from centuries ago. Janine said: "I wanted one, so every day I went down to the beach to dig and every day I was disappointed.

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CHRISTMAS cheer spread throughout the streets last month as traders put on a host of parties for their local communities. Both Gloucester Road Central and Coldharbour Road were abuzz with late-night shoppers, who enjoyed browsing and purchasing Christmas gifts while drinking mulled wine and eating festive treats. Sarah Thorp, owner of Room 212 in Glos Rd Central, said: “Businesses were thrilled with the success of their Christmas street party and certainly plan to hold one every Christmas. “Many shop keepers are now turning their thoughts to decorating their windows to take part in Window Wanderland on Feb 7.” Hazel Burville, owner of Coldharbour Framery and Gallery, said: “Thank you to all the people who came and created such a great party atmosphere - we had so much fun.” Top left: Claudia Lucia Spotto painting model Nick White as a Pendleton blanket at Rainmaker gallery, Coldharbour Road. Top right: Hand-made flowerlights by Lou, Gloucester Road Central. Middle left: Festive treats being served up outside Dream Cafe in Gloucester Road. Middle right: Wandering minstrel from the Spanish Guitar Centre, Coldharbour Road. Bottom right: Shoppers browsing at Rainmaker gallery, Coldharbour Road.

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Top left: Fancy Dress Fanatics owner, Fran, dressed as Father Christmas. Top right: Golden Hill Community Garden stall at Gloucester Road Central party. Middle left: Children enjoying felt making outside Moodles clothes store. Bottom right: Anyone for a cup of delicious soup?

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Boundary Review The boundary commission has published draft revised boundaries for all wards in Bristol. Bishopston is one of the wards that is bigger than it should be, the proposals remove a chunk of the ward that currently stretches from Bishop Road to Berkley Road, and adds a bit on near Church Road. Please look on the council web-site to have your say. The reason for having the boundary review was to ensure that the wards are more equally sized, the increase in population in the centre of the city has meant that boundaries need to be redrawn to ensure more equal representation.

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Bishopston Forum - Play Tim and Daniella were pleased with our recent Bishopston Forum that focussed on the theme of outdoor play for all ages. We welcomed people from different groups, including scouts and brownies and parks groups, and had some lively discussions.

Local Planning The consultation for floodlights at the cricket ground has been extended since some extra information about light spillage onto neighbouring properties has been provided by Gloucestershire County Cricket Ground. Please give your comments before the middle of January, it is due to go to planning committee on the 4th February. An application has been made for a LIDL supermarket on Muller Road, at the old Brunel Ford garage. Closing date for comments is also the middle of January. We are really concerned about the traffic impacts on an already congested road. daniella.radice@bristol.gov.uk tim.malnick@bristol.gov.uk

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A few teething issues around late permits and incorrect markings have had to be chased. We are now compiling issues that can be dealt with in January’s six monthly review, so do feed suggestions to councillors plus to the RPZ team (respark@bristol. gov.uk). Small adjustments may be made fairly readily, such as bay and line marking revisions, but major changes would have to be consulted. There is a possibility of scheme extensions for some streets included in the original Redland scheme now affected by commuter parking around the edge of the zone if residents request this. Pavement parking There have been many complaints about blocked pavements and parking on verges. This can also include trade waste and household

bins. Council officers have been asked to advise on what options there are to deal with this. If you are experiencing problems on your street then please let us know. Bristol North Baths redevelopment Councillors Hance, Fodor and Radice have had a tour of the Bristol North Baths site. They were pleased to see work progressing well, and that the new Bishopston Medical Centre and hydrotherapy pool is taking shape. The library’s central staircase has been installed and we looked at the proposed light-pipe that will help illuminate the rear of the library. New public toilets by the old baths, and eleven flats above the new buildings, are being completed for occupation at the same time. martin.fodor@bristol.gov.uk fi.hance@bristol.gov.uk

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Vineyard scoops international award A LOCAL wine producer is celebrating after achieving her first international win. Dunleavy Vineyards’ 2013 Pinot noir rosé - founded by Bishopston resident Ingrid Bates - picked up bronze in the International Wine Challenge, which attracts over 13,000 entries from across the globe. The wine, which is produced from vines grown in the Chew Valley, was described by judges as “fresh with aromas of rosehip and red fruits. Bright and lively flavours with crisp acidity”. It is not the only acclamation that Ingrid has picked up this year - earlier in 2014 she was awarded Best Local Wine at the Bristol Good Food Awards. Ingrid, who is one of the youngest vineyard owners in the country, said: “It makes the years of hard work leading up to this feel worthwhile. “We thought this wine was great but it’s nice to have it confirmed by the judges. After the lovely summer this year, I can’t wait to see what our 2014 release gets.” Despite being a relatively small producer, Dunleavy has become hugely popularity since its launch almost two years ago. Initially sold at Grape & Grind in Gloucester Road and The Wine Shop in

North Somerset, Dunleavy is now served at a number of bars and restaurants across Bristol including Primrose Café, Thornbury Castle Hotel, Bordeaux Quay, The Library Bar and Café Kino. It is also available online

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Donations needed FRIENDS of Horfield Common is calling on the public for donations to help support the return of outdoor play opportunities for children and young people. The group needs to raise at least £10k to secure the return of the APE Project, which saw up to 40 children attending every session last summer. FOHC has turned to crowdfunding platform fundsurfer.com to reach their target, which will afford them around 39 weeks of creative workshops and activities for youngsters. In return for donation, people will receive a gift. Donating £20, the person receives a limited edition, artist designed children’s t-shirt; £50, a unique framed photograph of their child at an APE Project play session; £200, a VIP forest skills and cook-out session for all the

family. Other gifts are also available. In day-to-day terms, donating £50 would be the equivalent of paying less than £1.30 a session for one child. FOHC spokesperson said: “This is a brilliant opportunity, and in terms of value for money - it would be difficult to find anything that comes close. “These weekly sessions give local children a chance to get away from the screen, take some risks outdoors, and learn through craft, co-operation, creative and adventurous play - which they also love. But we can’t do it without your support and donations.” They have until December 31 to raise the money. To pledge support, donate via www.fundsurfer.com/project/ ape-project-stay-and-playsessions

Residents’ parking scheme set for review this month A SURVEY, asking opinions about the city-wide roll-out of a residents’ parking scheme, has revealed that 80 percent of people believe that the council has not listened to their concerns. Over 4,000 people have responded to the questionnaire, launched by Clifton businessman Mark Moran. Other statistics gathered from the survey include 87.4% think a cheap, efficient public transport system should be in place before the introduction of RPZ’s, 77.7% think business will close as a result and 78.7% would support reversal of existing and cancellation of new schemes. Leaflets have been distributed across the city, calling on people to fill out the online survey, and to have their say regardless of whether they support the controversial scheme, or not. Mr Moran argues that people have not been properly consulted about the scheme, and that mayor George Ferguson is carrying on regardless. An online petition, which has received almost 1,200 signatures, has also been launched by Mr Moran calling for the reversal of schemes already in place. The residents’ parking scheme was introduced into Redland last July. A review will be held by the council in January to gauge people’s opinions, living both inside the zone and in the surrounding streets. To fill out the survey, visit: bit.ly/RPZsurvey.

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id-winter can mean our kids spend more time indoors sitting, so Bishopston posture teacher Clare Chapman shows how we can help our children to sit well… Observe almost any toddler, and you’ll see natural posture in action. Sitting on the floor, infants automatically position themselves right on their sitting bones with their backs upright and relaxed. This foundation means the pelvis is very slightly tipped forward (anteverted), with their bottom not tucked under, but out behind them. The spine can then naturally stack its vertebrae in a relaxed way, neither rounding forward into a slouch, nor tensing back muscles to arch itself upright. Unfortunately, encouraged by soft or ‘scooped’ seating and people slouching around them, children soon get used to tucking the pelvis under

and ‘sitting on their tails’. Once they lose the instinct for relaxed sitting, they will either slouch or arch, and will usually repeat these damaging habits in standing and bending. How can we help growing children to stack their spines effortlessly and reduce their likelihood of developing scoliosis, back pain and RSIs later? My nephew Dan recently had backache when drumming. I took photos of him using a rolled towel as a wedge to help him rediscover a naturally ‘anteverted’ pelvis and a more comfortable position. Upright but relaxed sitting is central to healthy musculoskeletal development. Posture expert Esther Gokhale argues it was also the postural norm for adults

until about a century ago. In her best-selling book ‘8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back’, she shows that it is still the natural preference in non-industrial cultures around the world. Interestingly, these populations do not commonly suffer the back and joint pain prevalent in modern industrial societies. Sitting may have become a cultural blind spot for us, but we can reclaim it for a new generation! Inspired by this feature? Read more at www. gokhalemethod.com

Ladies only gym opens in January

id you eat too much at Christmas?! Wish you were slimmer, fitter and more toned? Need more energy? Then join TrainHers! A unique ladies only gym for women of all ages opening January 17th on Kellaway avenue, Redland. Make 2015 the year you finally keep your New Year Resolution! TrainHers has a special circuit designed to give busy women a full work-out in just half-an-hour; there are personal trainers and a nutritional therapist on staff to offer you free advice on exercise and nutrition. A massage therapist, semipermanent make-up artist and a sun bed on site. A coffee area and a sociable atmosphere and activities to cultivate friendships among members. Come to the Grand Opening of TrainHers on Saturday 17th January! 10am – 2pm. Have a look around. Talk to the staff. And we very much look forward to welcoming you as a member of TrainHers and part of a friendly, local community devoted to increasing women’s’ health and happiness. See you there!”

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New Year blitz continues on drink-drive crime AVON and Somerset police’s annual Christmas drink driving campaign continues into the New Year with ‘morning after’ drivers particularly in the spotlight. On the 50th anniversary of the first nationwide public information film on drinking and driving, Operation Tonic aims to help reduce deaths, serious injuries and crime on the roads by tackling drink and drug driving. Police activity during the campaign includes vehicle stop-check operations, targeted patrols and raising awareness at events and in pubs and bars. Police are urging anyone who has concerns about someone they believe may be drink or drug driving to call them on 101 or text the word drunk and as many details as they can to 81819. Road Safety Supt Richard Corrigan said stop checks will continue into the New Year and police will arrest any drivers who are suspected to be driving while under the influence of drink or drugs: “This year we will be extending our visible presence to the morning period as lots of intelligence indicates that people drive the morning after drinking heavily the night before.

“If you have several drinks on a night out you can’t simply assume you will be safe to drive the next day. “Two hundred and thirty road deaths in Britain last year were directly linked to drink driving. A recent survey states that 91 per cent of the public agreed that drinking and driving was unacceptable and 92 per cent of people said they would feel ashamed if they were caught drinking and driving. “Operation Tonic is designed to support our work in making all of our roads safer. Death and serious injury on our roads remains a significant concern with over 1700 people killed in Britain last year. We know that there are four major reasons which contribute to these tragic numbers - drink and drug driving, excessive speed, using a

mobile phone while driving and failing to wear a seatbelt. “The annual Christmas drink driving campaign supports our work in these areas with visible policing, media coverage and education.” During the summer campaign in Avon and Somerset, 158 people were arrested on suspicion of drink/drugs driving, most between 7pm-6am. But seven were made between 6am-9am and 17 between 9am-7pm. Supt Corrigan said: “If you are out in the evening enjoying a few drinks,make sure you have arrangements in place for getting home, such as a taxi or a lift with friends, and ensure you leave plenty of time for the alcohol to leave your system if you are driving the next day. “Drinking and driving can lead to collisions and cause serious injury or death and we will look to prosecute anyone found to be over the legal limit. The message is simple - don’t drink and drive.” Operation Tonic forms part of the police’s Have the Christmas You Deserve campaign which incorporated a number of activities to tackle issues related to the festive period.

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Charity campaigner Bob honoured by the Queen

WHEN Bob Woodward received his OBE from the Queen at Windsor Castle last month, it was the crowning glory of four decades of remarkable charity work. Many people in Bristol felt that the honour was overdue, given Bob’s incredible efforts in founding the children’s cancer charity CLIC and his work with many other good causes. But for Bob, 81, who lives in Frenchay, it was worth the wait. He attended the ceremony with his wife Judy, son James and daughter Rachel, who have given unstinting support to his efforts over the years. “We had a lovely, lovely time,” he said. “The Queen was quite taken aback to hear that I had started fundraising so long ago.” The story has its roots in tragedy, because it was when his son Robert was diagnosed with cancer in 1974 that Bob realised that services for children with cancer and their families had to change. “The treatment was meagre – barbaric really. Everything was so sparse. There was no separate for treatment for children,” he said. “We are light years away from

that now. When I look back on all the things we have been involved in and have pioneered, it is staggering.” CLIC - Cancer and Leukaemia in Childhood charity – started small, with the aim of improving improve treatment, welfare and research. Bob still has the minute books from those early days. The charity expanded rapidly, thanks to “a whole army of people, the CLIC family”. Sadly, after undergoing tough treatments, Robert died in 1977 at the age of 11. Bob and Judy then had another son, Hugh, who had Down’s Syndrome and a weak heart and died at four years old. Yet Bob still says: “I have been very, very blessed.” He believes this double tragedy - plus his own diagnosis with inoperable prostate cancer 13 years ago – has helped him support others through their heartache. “I can say to them ‘I know what you are going through’ – and they understand that I really do,” he said. Bob, who grew up in Overndale Road, was a successful builder when Robert became ill –

having started his own business at the age of 19. “I was a painter and decorator. I got Judy to go to Downend Library to get a book on how to build your own house. I got somebody to back me with my first piece of land and I was away,” he said. He was joined by his brother John and the pair built an awardwinning business. But Bob put it all aside for his charity work. He turned a bungalow in Frenchay, which he had been planning to demolish, into the first “home from home” giving free accommodation for families of children with cancer. This was the first of a nationwide network close to children’s cancer treatment centres. “It was the best thing I have ever done,” said Bob. “Money pales into insignificance compared with being there for people in their hour of need. When you are prepared to give yourself, it is wonderful how you can be used.” Bob formed relationships with many of the families supported by CLIC and attended more than 300 children’s funerals, speaking at many of them.

“They all has something special about them. I have met the most incredible people.” Bob’s work led to the development of CLIC UK and later CLIC International. He formed a strong bond with Soviet president Mikail Gorbachev after he visited Moscow in the early 1990s in the wake of the Cheronobyl disaster. The charity, which also established a research unit at Bristol University, merged with the Sargent Cancer Fund in 1995 to become CLIC Sargent, and is now the country’s biggest childhood cancer care charity. Many other charitable causes have benefited from Bob’s involvement, including the Jack and Jill Appeal for Frenchay’s children’s ward, the Rhys Daniels Appeal and Children’s Hospice South West. Bob was involved in the early days, helping founders Eddie and Jill Farwell to start the original hospice in Barnstaple, and later Charlton Farm, near Bristol. He administered the Starfish Trust for millionaires Charlie and Mary Dobson, giving money to help disabled youngsters.

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News Tips on how to keep your house warm A NEW initiative has been launched by the council to help residents make their homes more cosy and cheaper to heat. According to the council, around £108m is spent each year, heating homes - a third of which could be saved if all houses were insulated in line with building standards. Sarah Sims, programme manager for Warm Up Bristol, has provided some tips about how to keep homes toasty. 1. Mind the gap: Look out for small gaps around windows, skirting boards and doors which might be letting in cold air. It’s easy to block little holes and you can buy special strips for sealing gaps around windows. 2. Get a rug: If you live in a home with exposed floorboards, heat can escape through your floor. This is especially true in older houses. 3. Use the sun’s heat: Open your curtains during the day to let the sun heat up your home, but make sure you close them at night to lock the heat in. 4. Move furniture: the position of your furniture makes a big difference on how warm your home feels. If your sofa is blocking the radiator then it’ll absorb all the heat. 5. Block your chimney flute: Many fireplaces are just for decoration, but still have a

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New service launched for victims of crime A NEW service, offering increased support to victims of crime, has been launched across the Avon and Somerset area. Victims, who are vulnerable, intimidated, persistently targeted or experienced to serious crime, will be offered practical and emotional support and guided through the criminal justice process by specially-trained staff. The Lighthouse Victim Care service, which has teams made up of both police staff and independent support workers and volunteers, will also provide support to victims of anti-social behaviour and will be available to victims of crime who do not want to report their experience to the police. For more information, visit: avonandsomerset.police.uk or call 101.

TravelWest offers transport options SUPPORTING businesses affected by the Residents’ Parking Scheme by offering alternative, more sustainable ways of getting to work, is transport initiative TravelWest. Advisors based in Redland provide employers and their staff with information on various travel options, for example public transport, cycling, park and ride, and care share information. For employees, TravelWest offer one-to-one personalised travel planning, free adult cycle lessons and free bike loans, free City Car Club annual memberships, motorcycle confidence training, as well as free taster tickets for buses and park and ride. Business owners receive First Bus and City Car Club corporate discounts, free bike maintenance for staff, as well as an opportunity to apply for match-funded grants to encourage sustainable travel to the workplace. By introducing businesses to alternative methods of transport, TravelWest aaims to build healthier, and more productive workforces, save money for traders and their staff, boost their corporate image, and improve local air quality. For more information about TravelWest visit: www.travelwest. info. For enquiries about how they can help your business, email sara.sloman@bristol.gov.uk or jacob.pryor@bristol.gov.uk, quoting RPS in the subject line.

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Emily’s Cambodia adventure at children’s home VENTURING to Cambodia for a year of volunteering at a children’s home is Westbury-onTrym teen Emily Atkins. The 17-year-old has already raised over £3,000 towards her target, but needs to fundraise an extra several thousand by June. Money raised goes towards the work carried out by Project Trust - an educational charity specialising in overseas volunteering placements for young people. The Red Maids’ student will be flying out to Cambodia in the final two weeks of August, after completing her A-levels in Biology, Russian and Art. Her roles will involve looking after the children, teaching English, introducing basic hygiene routines and running extra-curricular activities such as arts and crafts, and sports clubs for the children. In addition, she will also receive training prior to her

departure, as well as an intensive two-week course in the national language, Khmer. Emily was inspired to join the programme following several talks given at her school by former studenst who had worked with Project Trust in Guyana and Malawi. “I’d been considering a year out, and felt that this was a brilliant way of taking a gap year, whilst doing something productive and worthwhile,” she said. “By living in Cambodia for a whole year, I’ll gain incredible knowledge and insight into the country, and really get under its skin. “I am looking forward to exploring the beautiful country and learning Khmer, but mostly looking forward to caring for and teaching the kids, forming bonds and spending time with them and hopefully helping them to improve their English.” After applying online to

work with the charity, Emily was chosen to attend a 4-day selection course on the Isle of Coll, where she partook in various activities. To raise funds, Emily has been selling home-made Christmas cards, in which she sold 1,300 doing door-to-door sales, and has had a stall at the Henleaze Christmas festival and Red Maids’ market, selling a variety of bags, purses and silk scarves. She will also be raising funds at her 18th birthday party, as well as holding several coffee mornings. Emily needs to raise £5,900 in total. “There will be many challenges, primarily the language barrier, but also being

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AS part of Bristol being awarded European Green Capital 2015, a number of art projects will be springing up across the city. The Neighbourhood Arts Programme will be driven by communities, and projects will be created with the help of professional artists and makers, inspiring Bristol to become a healthier, happier place. Organisers are calling on members of the public to get involved in the programme, by voicing issues, sharing ideas, or helping make a community project happen. The programme has already launched in Bishopston, Cotham and Redland, with members of the Bristol 2015 team engaging with local people, finding out what works best for different areas. Issues will then be identified, relating to Green Capitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main themes of transport, energy, food, resources or nature. Finally, an artist brief will be advertised, and Bristol-based creatives will be chosen to work around chosen themes or issues. Final projects will be launched throughout the year. An event is being held at Redland Park United Reformed Church in Whiteladies Road on January 15, 6.30-8pm, where members of the public are invited to join Bristol 2015 for a cup of tea and cake. Share stories of what makes you proud of living in this area, or just listen to others who may inspire you. For more information, visit: bristol2015.co.uk/nap.

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BOSTON Tea Party in Gloucester Road has added a new range of mushrooms to its menu - produced by inmates at to the Gloucester Road BTP Dartmoor prison. branch, where they are then used For several months the coffee in recipes. shop has been working alongside Grow-your-own boxes,which Horfield social enterprise produce two or three harvests, group, Green Shoots, which has are also available to buy from the established a food-growing hub coffee shop. in the prison to teach offenders The Gloucester Road venue skills in horticulture. is the only BTP to serve the Oyster mushrooms are now mushrooms, with hope of being grown by the inmates, introducing them on menus made from used coffee grinds, across its other 14 stores in the supplied by BTP, and recycled by future. Green Shoots. Ben Hibbard, marketing The project is run from manager at BTP, visited HMP several unused prison cells Dartmoor to meet the team at HMP Dartmoor. The dark behind the Green Shoots scheme. and slightly damp conditions Ben said in a blog post provide an ideal environment for on the BTP website: “All of growing. [the prisoners] are incredibly A strict policy is implemented knowledgeable on the subject. on who can work with Green Considering they all come from Shoots, with the majority of a variety of backgrounds and those involved having been in have little or no experience in prison for a long time. horticulture, it’s amazing the Prisoners mix mushroom skills they have picked up. spores with the grinds, which are “[The] success [of the project] then bagged, watered and left to is best shown by the passion grow for around six weeks. the inmates have for it. When I we_poppin adare 87x120:Layout 1 17/06/2014 16:47 Page 1 Mushrooms then returned

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Our big news is that our Pinot noir rosé 2013 has just won Bronze at the International Wine Challenge. For years while I was planning the vineyard I watched other English vineyards occasionally win at this huge competition so it’s great to have finally been able to enter and win for ourselves. The competition is the most prestigious in the wine world and attracts around 13,000 entries from across the globe. Every grower has different preferences about what they want from winter weather. Last winter was extremely wet and the previous one was extremely cold in parts. I’m hoping for less extremes this year as

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FUNDING is soon to run out for a local theatre group, which supports children who have experienced emotional and physical difficulties. Unique Voice, based in Montpelier, works with children, both in and out of schools, from across Bristol by hosting regular creative workshops and drama sessions. These help engage and address topics such as emotions, feelings, aspirations, social interaction, friendships and coping mechanisms - all explored through fun and creative ways. The group needs to secure £15k-£20k to ensure their work can continue for another year, and they are calling on members of the public and local organisations for help. Many of the children that UV works with have suffered from developmental trauma, neglect, psychological abuse

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Your chance to have a say in your community RESIDENTS are being encouraged to have more say over what goes on in their local communities. The Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Neighbourhood Partnership - a group set up as part of the council's move to devolve decision-making to local people - holds quarterly meetings which enable residents from within the three wards to raise issues. Meetings are also attended by community groups, the police and local councillors. There are 14 Neighbourhood Partnerships in total across the city. Upcoming meetings: Bishopston Forum, February 12, venue TBA Cotham Forum, February 16, venue TBA Redland Forum, February 17, Redland Green Bowls Club Neighbourhood Partnership Meeting: January 26, North Bristol Post-16 Centre, Cotham Park. All meetings run from 7-9pm. For more information, visit: www.BCRNP.org.uk

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Events manager needed THE Neighbourhood Partnership is seeking an enthusiastic and well-organised events programme manager to coordinate next year’s Bishopston, Cotham and Redland festival. The event takes place over nine days in early May, and comprises almost 30 activities for the local community to enjoy. Street fairs, workshops, guided tours, performances and markets are just a few of the activities on offer. The role would be to support the festival committee and liaise with community groups to draw up a programme of events.

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ne of the great things about taking an interest in wildlife is that there is always something to look at. Perhaps the day was dull and gloomy but look up and in the late afternoon there are arrowheads of gulls beating steadily across the sky, often heading south to roost at Chew Valley Lake. Watch for long enough and you will see

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the leader slip back to the end of the line: each bird is exactly positioned in the slipstream of the one ahead meaning that the leader does the most work. Sensibly, they take the leadership role in turns. Another great thing about wildlife watching is that it can cheer you up! The other day I noticed a kerfuffle on a huge bush of ivy. At least half a dozen pigeons were feasting on the blue-black berries. The wood pigeon is not an elegant bird at the best of times although they have a certain plump pomposity when silhouetted on a tree top. But all attempts at dignity had been abandoned here and I watched in amusement. One lost its balance and, wings akimbo, flapped frantically, the swaying of its perch adding to its difficulty. Another leaned over too far and temporarily found itself hanging upside down; on righting itself it immediately turned an accusatory stare at its closest neighbour as though to shift the blame. One spotted a superior bunch of berries and barged in, knocking its neighbour off their perch. The whole bush was alive with impromptu

and inept acrobatics recalling a bunch of failing trainee clowns trying to avoid being thrown out of circus school by showing off all their skills in a disastrous final routine. Occasionally a pigeon would notice me watching and flash me a disapproving glance before returning to the fray. As I turned to go, with a big smile on my face, I made a mental note to ask you all to find space for a bit of ivy if you can, it really is an excellent plant for wildlife. Another small pleasure at this time of year, especially in the coldest weather, is to be found in the flocks of redwing and fieldfare that come to winter here from north-eastern Europe and beyond. They are related to our song thrush, and both species feed on fruit so look out for them on apple trees and rowans. A few small birds flying high overhead might almost go unnoticed but then comes the distinctive “tseeep, tseeep” of the redwing as they call to each other, perhaps discussing the weather, or where to have breakfast. In the daytime this might be joined by the “chaka chaka” of the fieldfare because they often travel together.

But, strangely, at night, it only ever seems to be the redwing that call. They often fly at night and many a wintertime post-pub conversation has been interrupted by the sudden interjection “redwing!”. Listen carefully – the call is often repeated, or answered perhaps. But it can be hard to hear – frustrating for a tipsy companion who wants to know just what we’re on about! Finally, don’t forget to keep an eye out for the rosecoloured starling that has been keeping the birders and photographers amused in the area around St Bons car park.

News Yoga for Health by Diana Penny of Yogawest (www.yogawest.co.uk) A new year, a new yoga pose to practice! January marks a time of fatigue and recovery for many people. Yoga can help rebalance your energy and increase your sense of well being. This month, we bring you a simple balancing pose that can be done at any time of day without any special equipment. Yoga Pose of the Month: Vrksasana (tree pose) Practice this posture to bring flexibility to the shoulder joints and to develop equilibrium and balance. Medical benefits: Along with a sequence of standing poses, Tree Pose can help deal with bronchitis and lung problems, lumbago and sciatica, tight hamstrings, knee problems, flat feet, and indigestion. 1. Begin in Tadasana (Mountain Pose.) Stand with your feet together and stretch your legs up. Press down through your feet and lift and open your chest. Roll your shoulders

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Ballet Wright school wows crowds at Olympus Theatre A BISHOPSTON ballet school delighted audiences last month with a performance of Cinderella. Dancers, as young as five, joined older members of the ‘Ballet Wright’ school, founded 18 years ago by Penny

Waterhouse. Every year, Penny puts on a performance at the Olympus Theatre in Filton, to showcase her students’ achievements. The school takes children from pre-school age to 18-years-

old, and is renowned for putting on impressive productions. This year’s show was no exception, with over 80 dancers performing to a packed theatre over three nights. Previous productions have

included Sleeping beauty, the Nutcracker, Coppelia and Alice in Wonderland. For more information about Ballet Wright, visit: www. balletwright.co.uk

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What’s on a regular basis Mondays n NCT Relax and Stretch with Baby (term time). 10:30-11:45am Horfield Quaker Meeting, BS7, £7.50 per session. Mothers and babies (from 6 weeks old) are welcome to join me in practising toning, breathing and strengthening exercises for new mothers with a gentle focus on your energy and your core muscles. Enjoy learning songs, rhymes, developmental yoga and nourishing touch for your baby. The class is friendly and relaxed, no need to have a placid baby! Email mitch@birthology.co.uk or visit www.birthology.co.uk for more information, concession details or to book. n Toddler group at Ardagh Pavilion, Kellaway Avenue, Horfield Common. Ages 0-3, cost £2.50 per family - includes refreshments and biscuits. All welcome. Friendly vibrant group just drop in. Contact Kay on 01179426580 for further details. n FitSteps, Ashley Down Primary School, Olveston Road, 7-8pm. FitSteps® the new craze in dance fitness classes from ‘Strictly Come Dancing’s’ very own Natalie Lowe, Ian Waite and Mark Foster. This really is the most fun, graceful way to get in shape. n Kick Start Fat Loss Club, Ashley Down Primary School, Olveston Road, 8-9pm. Kick Start Fat Loss is a revolutionary new diet and exercise club currently running in Bristol. There is no calorie counting, daily points, fad foods or complicated workouts. *Weekly weigh in, measure and body stat recording. *15 minute educational and motivational talk to discuss meal and recipe ideas, plus mindset & confidence coaching. *28 Day Detox Diet. *30 minute fat burning workout. *Online workouts, meal planners and recipes. n Morris for fitness and fun, 7.15pm – 8.15pm at Horfield URC, Muller Road, Horfield, 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

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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, and compliment school learning. 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, and compliment school learning. Like French Club Bristol on Facebook, or email alice_m_ watson@msn.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 friendly club based at Orchard

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School, Filton Road. Training on Tuesday 7.30 – 9pm, play on Saturdays. All ages welcome. If you would like to join us contact Michelle on 07980 598761 or: michesaunders@hotmail.com. n MOVE INTO FITNESS. Suitable exercise for the more mature ladies ran by a qualified teacher. Held at Horfield Baptist Church, 10.15am - 11.15am. Tel: 01454 614886. n Pregnancy Yoga and Birth Preparation Classes at Horfield Leisure Centre, 7.30-9.30pm. Each session we have time for discussion and learning around different aspects of pregnancy, birth or parenting, getting to know other women in the group, yoga postures, positions and movements for labour, breathing, and simple relaxation and meditation techniques that are useful for pregnancy, birth and beyond. Suitable from 14 weeks of pregnancy until birth. With Relaxed Birth and Parenting Childbirth Educator and Doula Ly Malnick. Cost: £10 per session. Contact: Ly Malnick on 07843 377 718 (Booking essential) n Use the power of nutrition to improve your health, your mood and your figure. Eight week courses on Tuesdays at 2pm and 7pm, led by a BANT qualified nutritional therapist. Classes held at Lady Active, 180 Henleaze road, BS6 4NE. Tel: 07511 647 569 or email alex@alexbarton. co.uk for more details. www. nutritioncoachbristol.co.uk Wednesdays n NCT Yoga for Pregnancy. 7:45-9:15 pm, KudaCan, BS7. £9 per session. A warm and friendly class for all pregnant women from 14 weeks. No experience of yoga is needed - during the class we practice moves that will relax you, help you to bond with your baby, strengthen your changing body and prepare you for birth (any kind of birth!) and motherhood. I have been working with pregnant women, their partners and their babies in Bristol as a birth and parenting educator for ten years, and you will be welcome to ask any questions that you may have. Email me mitch@birthology.co.uk or visit www.birthology.co.uk for more information, concession details or to book. n Knit & Stitch Club 9.30 – 11.30am at Heart Space Studios textile workshop, 4 Harcourt Rd (just off Coldharbour Rd) Tel: 0117 9232391. A friendly group offering a chance to swap creative ideas and inspiration. The cost is £35 per term including tea and coffee. n The Golden Hill Community Garden. 10.00am – 4.00pm. Come and get involved in your local community garden! No experience necessary and kids welcome. Learn about growing

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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

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8NA. New members welcome. For more information contact Hazel on 0117 9246587 or visit www.bristolladieschoir.org.uk n The Stepford Singers. Come and try Bishopston’s all-female community choir. No need to read music and no auditions! We meet 1pm - 3pm so you can still be in time to pick up kids from school. For more info, email fran@naturalvoice.net n Knit & Stitch Club 7.30 – 9.30pm at Heart Space Studios textile workshop, 4 Harcourt Rd (just off Coldharbour Rd) Tel: 0117 9232391. A friendly group offering a chance to swap creative ideas and inspiration. The cost is £35 per term including tea and coffee. n West Bristol Orchestra meet at the United Reformed Church, Muller Road, from 7.15 - 9.15pm and play a wide range of classical music arranged for our small friendly orchestra. String players of Grade 5 and above are particularly welcome. For further information please ring 0117 968 3998. n Avon Harmony Ladies Acappella Chorus meets for rehearsals every Thursday 7.30 - 10pm at Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road BS7 9 NL. Visitors are always made welcome, and we are actively

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recruiting new members. There is no need to be able to read music; we provide teaching tracks for learning by ear. See out website for more details or contact Mandy on 0117 652693 or Barbara on 07717 424421 or email enquiries@ avonharmony.co.uk. www. avonharmony.co.uk n Pregnancy Yoga and Birth Preparation at Horfield Leisure Centre, 7.30-9.15pm. The classes offer you the time to celebrate your pregnancy, relax with your baby, ask questions and meet other mums-tobe in a safe and welcoming environment. We will cover breathing, relaxation, yoga and movement, active birth, hypnobirthing and physiology of labour and birth. For more information visit www.lymalnick. info, or contact Ly on 07843 377 718 / ly.malnick@gmail.com n Sing in Spanish! Practise your language skills and have fun singing in Spanish. Everyone welcome! 7pm at La Ruca, 89 Gloucester Road, starting Thursday 2 October. £2 per session. Please be punctual as door will close at 7:05. Tel. 942 3022. n Kings Lawn Tennis Club Rusty Rackets, 19:30-21:00. Want to get back into tennis? Come

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along to our fun and welcoming Rusty Rackets session every Thursday evening at Kings Lawn Tennis Club, Maplemeade ( just off Kings Drive) BS7 8JG. Nonmembers (£8) and members (£6) welcome! Contact Head Coach Elly Shearman on ellytennis. kings@hotmail.com for more details! Saturdays n Gloucester Road Market runs every Saturday from 10am-5pm on Pigsty Hill. Stalls include Herbert’s Bakery, The Spotless Leopard, Lee’s Teaks and Sam’s Jams. n Whiteladies Farmers and Fair Trading Market organised by Sustainable Redland and runs first and 3rd Saturday each month from 8.30 - 2.00 It takes place at the junction of Whiteladies/Apsley/Burlington Roads. Stalls covering bread, cheese, local lamb and chicken, fish, preserves, cakes, sushi, local fruit and veg, wild food larder, and recycled tools, wooden items and much more. n Coffee, Tea and Refreshments served every Saturday from 10.30am to noon at Bishopston Methodist Church, 245 Gloucester Road. Join us for a rest and a chat.

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nce our New Year celebrations are complete, many of us turn our minds to New Year resolutions. Whether it’s to eat less, exercise more or cut back on alcohol and cigarettes, our health is usually at the heart of the promises we make. The problem is, all too often our resolutions have gone out of the window by the middle of the month and we can feel deflated and struck with a case of the January blues. However, health experts agree that the New Year can be a great time to make some longlasting changes to our health and well-being. Making small changes to your lifestyle can make a big impact. January really is a chance for a fresh start – but only if resolutions are realistic and rewarding. Follow these Health Commandments from Kate Hoffmann, Matron at Spire The Glen Hospital Bristol to make 2015 your happiest and healthiest year yet. www.spirehealthcare.com/ bristol/ 1. Weigh in. The key to optimum health for many of us is to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Avoid the urge to start a ‘quick fix’ diet this New Year and instead make longlasting changes to the way you eat, including cutting right back on consumption of salt and saturated fat. A balanced diet combined with exercise is still the best and healthiest route to looking and feeling great. 2. Keep hydrated. Experts recommend we drink six to eight glasses of water a day for optimum health, but how many of us actually do it? Water makes up about two-thirds of the weight of a healthy body and most of the chemical reactions that happen in our bodies need water in order to take place. Water is also essential for the blood to carry around nutrients and to get rid of waste. So it’s really important to drink plenty. All fluids count, but water is the best choice for health. 3. Get plenty of Zzzzzs. It’s well-known that people who get around eight hours of sleep

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Wolseley Road Garage Established January 2011 to present date ,three successful years of trading through a recession with a continued build of loyal customers , Training - I left school in 1995 and went straight into a youth training programme with Jamieson Auto Engineers , based in bedminster where I learnt from Mark , Geoff and Jill Hatt about engineering and general maintenance of vehicles , being involved with a family run business I soon picked up the key elements about running a successful business but I didn’t realise at the time I would now be putting these skills into place for myself, 2001-2004 I worked for Fords where I gained my MOT licence but missed

the day to day family feel and customers. 2004-2011 I moved on to Brookfield Garage under the guidance of owners Pete Coles and Steve Hale, I was encouraged to become fully involved with helping run a very busy garage from dealing with customers to organising my own day. In 2011 an opportunity from my previous employers to own my own business was presented and I haven’t looked back, with the help and guidance from my previous employers I’ve now gone from employee to employer and that’s where Paul comes in ,with over 40 years experience he’s pretty much seen it

all over the years with training in Vauxhall, Lotus, Rolls Royce and Bentley, he’s been a great asset to the company. At Wolseley Road Garage we offer servicing and repairs to all makes of vehicles, with an honest approach and our open plan workshop we encourage our customers to get fully involved when it comes to us explaining the faults we find with their cars, allowing them to see what we find, this has had a great response and in return we’ve built good loyal customers who recommend our methods. We also arrange MOTs along with free local collection and delivery. Having a garage in Bishopston we’ve adapted to the local community buzz, with lots of new and interesting

businesses opening up around the area, attracting new customers. Being based on Wolseley Road we are surrounded by neighbours who are not only customers but have become friends. 2015 looks to be extremely exciting for the garage , a new roof is in the pipeline allowing for a new MOT station to be installed so we can then carry out all our work under one roof! Wolseley Road Garage 1a wolseley road Bishopston Bristol bs7 8el 01179421130 Shaun@wolseleyroadgarage. co.uk

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until pale and creamy. Add the egg and yolks to the mixture and beat until well combined. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three batches until well combined. Mix until you have a dough. Divide into 4 pieces and cover each in cling film and chill for at least 20 minutes. Roll each piece between two sheets of parchment paper until 3mm thick, cut out your men or designs with cutter, place on a baking tray. Re-roll the spare dough. Bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool on the trays. Mix the icing sugar with a splash of water at a time until you have a smooth paste that can be used with a piping bag. Pour the icing into a piping bag, snip the end of the bag and go to town decorating your men to your hearts content.

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opefully you all had a happy and crime free festive period. In this edition it thought I would focus on Neighbourhood Watch. We have a good number of schemes across our area that have proven to be very effective in reducing crime. Burglaries have continued to fall year on year. We now have additional support with the appointment of a new Neighbourhood Watch administrator whose details I have given below. Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) is about you and your neighbours, coming together to have a say in the issues that matter to you in your community. We have been committed to supporting Neighbourhood Watch throughout our force since its introduction in 1982.

Benefits of Neighbourhood Watch • It shows that members of a community are looking out for each other. • Keeps you up to date with what’s going on in your area. • Working closely with the police, helps to prevent

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News from the local policing team with PCSO David Said

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Special offers kick off the new year WHETHER you see yourself as the next Nadal or Serena Williams, or just want to improve your fitness, Kings Tennis Club has a set of special offers to kick-start the sporting year. Kings is offering families the chance to sign up from January to April for just £25, giving members access to courts and offering free group sessions for both parents and kids. Chairman, Gordon Bannister, said: “We’d invite any families interested in finding out more about tennis to come and see the club on a Saturday morning, when it’s buzzing with some of the most enthusiastic kids and parents around. “It’s a great opportunity to meet the coaches and there’s always coffee and bacon sandwiches on offer too.” The club caters for all abilities. Absolute beginners sessions are being discounted to just £7 per 90-minute session with an hour of individual coaching thrown in for free. Head coach Elly Shearman said: “We take real pride in looking after our club members and helping them to get the most from their tennis. Whether you’re an adult beginner or a child with bags of enthusiasm you’re guaranteed to get more out of your tennis at Kings.”

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Everyone at Golden Hill Sonics is getting excited about the festive season and we have had a lot of fun recently despite ongoing problems with the wet/ cold Bristol weather! We have been supporting the ‘Football Remembers’ campaign, and have been taking mixed team photos to celebrate the spirit of the 1914 Christmas truce – details can be found here www. footballremembers.com. Our younger children have been enjoying their opportunities to have fun and improve their skills in training sessions run by our dedicated coaches. Our under 9s have also been playing in the Bristol Saturday Youth League Autumn Trophy event, enjoying their recent fixture against Stockwood. Our under 11s have been involved in some close matches recently – we have played Frampton Rangers twice and Whitchurch Rhinos. All of them have been played in a great spirit with our boys teamwork enabling them to win each game.

The under 12s have also won their recent matches, with a victory over FC Highnam taking them through to the next round of the Cup, and League matches against Cam Everside Titans and Rodborough Tigers. Our under 13s have only managed to play one match recently with Westbury Park Foxes coming out on top in an enjoyable game. The under 14s have played a couple of matches, losing to a strong Bishopston side and winning against Shirehampton. Their highlight, though, has been going for a team meal at Planet Pizza! Our under 15s' fine form has continued with their recent 2-1 victory over Yate United making it five wins on the bounce. The under 16s have only had one fixture, enjoying an exciting 3-3 draw with Ingleside at Eastville Park. The unbeaten run of our under 18s finally came to an end against Hanham but we are still second in the League.

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New gym on Redland Green Opening 5 Jan ‘15

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