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Monkey business!

‘Make floodlights resident-friendly’ Plans for 45m floodlights at the cricket ground are delayed so all options can be further explored

WHY should the adults have all the best comedy shows? Let the children have some fun - they know how to have a bellyful of laughs.

Page 2-3 Proposed closure for Redland Library

That’s the thinking behind a new theatre group set up by two Bishopston mums.

Proposals to close seven of Bristol’s libraries have been revealed as part of library review.

Charlotte Whitten and Fran Lewis have created Monkey Trousers, a series of shows aimed at the three to nine age group.

Page 6 Window trail’s ‘huge success’

They have created a series of comic adventures, called Mr Gotalot’s Gotalot Shop, which will be staged for the first time at the Kelvin Players studio in April.

Resident Keith teams up with Wanderland creator Lucy to raise £350 for Children’s Hospice South West.

The show tells the story of Mr Gotalot - a hand-made puppet - who tries to provide his customers with what they need before conniving landlady Ms Barnet arrives to collect the rent. Charlotte started her career in stand-up and sketch comedy and Fran has a masters degree in creative writing. Full story on page 21.

Page 18 A play park at last for green Ashley Down Green is to receive a playground this summer after 13 years in the pipeline. Fran Lewis (left) and Charlotte Whitten (right) as conniving landlady Ms Barnet and shop assistant Sidney in Mr Gotalot’s shop.

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‘Let’s look again at floodlight options’ GIANT permanent floodlights will not be installed at the Bristol county cricket ground in Bishopston this year. Councillors are unwilling to give the go-ahead for the lights until they are sure that all ideas for reducing the impact on neighbours and the skyline have been fully explored. Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, which needs the lights so it can stage top international matches, is disappointed at the delay but says it will do all it can to prove it has thoroughly investigated all the options. The club had hoped that Bristol City Council’s development committee, meeting on February 4, would follow the advice of planning officers and approve the six 45-metre floodlights on fixed masts. But the scheme was rejected 5 to 4 on the casting vote of committee chairman Councillor

Peter Abraham. Members said they would reconsider when they had more information about possible alternatives including removable or retractable lights. They said they also wanted to visit the ground in Nevil Road before making a decision. Bishopston Voice understands that the matter will go back to the committee at the end of April. In the meantime, the cricket club will hold further discussions with planning officers and neighbours.

Will Brown, chief executive of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, said last week: “The real positive to take from the committee was that councillors – and even those speaking against – wanted the club to host international matches and therefore have floodlights. We need the lights to host the four 2019 World Cup matches we have been awarded, which otherwise will be lost from Bristol.

“We don’t want to lose any more time, as we are in critical discussions with the England and Wales Cricket Board over matches in the 2020-2022 period and any further delays weaken our position. I believe that everyone present at the committee wanted to bring international sport to Bristol, so let’s work together to make sure that happens.” The residents’ group Howzat, which has been working for some years to monitor the impact of development at the cricket club, said it was glad councillors had listened to opponents and deferred their decision. In a statement, the group said: “Among concerns expressed in over 175 objections were: the permanent, year-round, daytime visual impact of the structures, four times the height of a house, looming over local streets, spaces and back gardens; the amount of light pollution when

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News they are used, far in excess even of guidelines set by cricket’s governing body, the ECB; and the noise, traffic congestion and disturbance caused by games going on until as late as 11pm. “HowZat are looking forward to working with the club’s chief executive Will Brown over the next two months to reach a solution which they can support.” Local councillor Tim Malnick told the Voice he backed the club’s wish to stay in Bishopston and host international cricket but recognised residents’ concerns. “We support the committee’s decision to defer until they are satisfied that every avenue has been properly explored,” he said. Several residents spoke out at the meeting, expressing their suspicions that the club was aiming for the cheapest option and had not provided enough information about possible alternatives – despite three rounds of public consultation. They urged strict conditions for whatever lighting was eventually agreed, to minimise the impact on neighbours.

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The committee heard that the council’s own city design group felt that the proposal would cause “substantial harm” to the setting of the listed Muller orphanages on Ashley Down. Mr Brown told councillors that the International Cricket Council had recently ruled that permanent floodlights were required to host international matches. The lights would be used a maximum of 15 times a year, and solely for cricket. He estimated that each international match would be worth about a million pounds to the local economy. Martin Hunt, secretary of Gloucester Road Traders’ Assocation , said he strongly supported the club’s plans. Councillor Abraham said he needed “to be convinced that such an intrusion could be justified”. * The club has invited anyone who would like further information to contact its community relations team on 0800 0731047.

Speed cameras back on AFTER four years of being non-operational, speed cameras across Bristol - including in Horfield and Westbury-on-Trym - are beginning to be switched back on. It marks the beginning of a road safety project that will see 29 static cameras become active again. Locations include the north of Filton Avenue and the Falcondale Road/Henbury Road junction. They were switched off when government funding was withdrawn for the joint local authority and police Safety Camera Partnership.

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News ‘Don’t scapegoat students’ plea to neighbourhood

A STUDENT representative has hit back at a letter from a resident which urged neighbours to oppose the development of student accommodation in Redland. The letter, which was headlined “Say NO to more student houses”, was sent out in early February and called on local residents to object to the redevelopment of a property in Alexandra Park. Tom Phipps, a student living officer of the University of Bristol, posted a photograph of the letter on Twitter, saying that scapegoating students for all problems only makes tensions worse. He told Bishopston Voice: “We were saddened to see this antistudent leaflet go out in Redland. “Residents should be directing their anger towards the university and its expansion over the past few years rather than students who struggle year on year to find decent affordable places to live. “Students bring a great deal to the local community, whether that is thousands of hours volunteered or hundreds of thousands of pounds raised for charitable causes - the city wouldn’t be the same without them. “We want to work together to break down the barriers that exist between students and other members of the community.” The application to redevelop Penmaen House - on the junction where Chandos Road, Fair View Drive and Alexandra Park meet - was submitted in November and proposes to develop the property into two units, with a total of 11 bedrooms. The property currently accommodates nine people. The online application from developers Aspect360 had received over 100 objections by the February 16 deadline. Bristol City Council’s development control committee was due to consider the application on February 25, after Bishopston Voice went to print. Planning officers were recommending approval. Cynthia Chapman, a local resident who objected to the application, said: “As an elderly neighbour, I would like to object to the planning application. “This development would increase the number of students already living in close proximity to my house. The increase in disruption late at night when the students are here is enormous. There is loud shouting, doors banging and taxis blowing their horns. “Another problem associated with large groups of young people is the rubbish they produce. “This is supposed to be a conservation area, this proposed building is ugly and will detract from the Victorian surroundings.” Roger Mortimer, from the Redland and Cotham Amenities Society, said: “RCAS’s concern about the continued increase in the studentification of Redland and Cotham is well known. “We do not accept that two houses of multiple occupancy (HMO) in the same building would reduce the risk of nuisance from the present situation – particularly when the total number of residents is increased. “Increasing the landlord’s return on a property by £6,000 to £8,000 is a major incentive to intensify the numbers in a student HMO. Any increase in value of houses in the area puts them further out of reach of those who are not student landlords.” Kirsty Honor, a local resident who supported the application, said: “We are a family and have lived in a street for over 12 years, that houses a large number of students. It is reflective of our growing and changing society needs, and should be supported accordingly.”

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Church stands by decision to ban yoga class THE instructor of a yoga class, which was ousted from a local church hall, says that she has been heartened by the amount of support she has received. Naomi Hayama was given notice in December to end her yoga class, which had been running for nine years. St Michael’s Church in Pigsty Hill informed her that they will no longer be taking bookings for groups practising “alternative spirituality”. Naomi has since found a new venue upstairs at Portico Play in North Road for her Thursday class, but is still on the the lookout for a new hall for her Monday session. She says that she needs to find somewhere close by, as many of her students are from Bishopston. Naomi, who lives in Horfield, said: “People have been really supportive. I’ve received lots of emails, even from people of the Christian faith opposing

the decision. I’ve also received emails from people wishing me luck with finding a new venue. There’s a possibility that I will find somewhere, but there’s also possibility that I won’t. “My main gripe with the church is that I have been renting the space for nine years and they didn’t even come along to watch the class. I feel their decision was very unfair.” “The hall was perfect for the class and it meant a lot to my students. Part of the reason my story has attracted so much attention is because of how passionate my students have felt. “At the beginning I thought about just moving my class, but when I told my students, they were shocked and outraged.” She explained to the church that her classes have no religious aspect and are run purely for physical and mental well-being. She also invited members of the church council to observe a class, but they declined.

Her petition, which called on the church to show tolerance and understanding, has received over 1,200 signatures. Her final class was on February 26. Reverend James Stevenson, who joined the church four and a half years ago, has defended the church’s decision. He says that the he is confident the church has acted legally and to show Naomi grace, they have waived the last nine months of her fees, amounting to almost £1,000. He confirmed that the church will not be going back on its decision. Rev’d Stevenson said: “We were addressing how our halls were being used and came to the decision that we no longer wished for the yoga classes to continue. It had been an issue for sometime with a lot of people at the church, so they were relieved when it was dealt with. “By definition, yoga is a spiritual practice - it means the union of mind, body and spirit

- and it’s an activity which has roots that are not Christ centred. “We understand that it has upset a lot of people. But, we do reserve the right to exercise our religious freedoms, and decide what happens in our building. Therefore we are not going to reverse our decision.” Rev’d Stevenson added that another reason the decision cannot be reversed is because they have already let out the halls from the beginning of March to other groups. “When we initially gave Naomi the notice, she asked for an extra month, so we agreed. And then she responded with an email saying that it was an agreeable compromise. So we felt very surprised when we found out about her petition.” Reverend Stevenson says that he has received a “very mixed response” from people, with some saying that the church has been intolerant, and others commending the church for standing up for their beliefs.

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Shock as Redland Library faces closure REDLAND library is one of the sites proposed to close as part of the council’s plans to cut over £1m from the city’s budget. It is one of seven libraries recommended for closure, including Clifton, Eastville, Westbury-on-Trym, Sea Mills, Bedminster and Brislington. However, the new library development in Gloucester Road is not to be affected, the Bishopston Voice understands. The consultation, which launched at the end of last year, came about following the proposal to cut £1.1m from the library budget and the council recording a “very low” usage of traditional services. Only 189 residents responded from Redland to the council’s survey, which set out to see how people engage with Bristol’s libraries. Over 6,000 responses were received by the council in total - 210 residents responded from Bishopston. It is estimated that only 15

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consultation period for residents to comment on their proposals. Redland councillor, Martin Fodor, is urging local residents to make their voices heard about the proposals. He said: “This is an awful consequence of the government’s austerity measures affecting local budgets, which are being shrunk year on year. “Libraries are well-loved services, but not many people appear to be using them. Lots of people will be very upset about

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Olympians launch big new charity auction TEAM GB Olympians are offering locals the opportunity to raise funds for charitable causes in Bishopston and Redland. During April, Legacy 300 founded by Horfield resident David Cotton - will be hosting a national on-line auction where several hundred ‘Experience Day’ places are up for grabs. Details of the auction will be announced in March, but some of the experiences available include rowing with the GB rowing squad and track cycling with a GB gold medallist. Successful bidders will get to nominate their chosen cause. Legacy 300 has so far raised over £180k for causes across the UK through ‘Experience Day’ auctions over the last two years. The new auction #yourcauseyourathletes - was launched at the Lee Valley Velodrome Park by track cyclist and Olympic gold medallist Dani King, who is also involved in the Legacy 300 project. She said: “You can support your local charity, school, sports club or any good cause through [the campaign] and all the athletes involved are calling on sports lovers to use social media to encourage friends, colleagues and families to support both the

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athletes and good causes in this auction.” Auction alerts will be posted on www.facebook.com/ Legacy300 and also on Twitter: @BritishAthletes. Any local initiative looking to use the Olympians to spearhead their fundraising, email: david@ partyforthepodium.com.

Robot brownies BROWNIES from Bishopston had their eyes opened to the world of engineering last month. Four students from the University of Bristol’s ‘Robogals’ engineering group visited the 106th Brownies - bringing with them LEGO robots. The Brownies enjoyed working with the students to programme the robots, ready for a dance-off at the end of the session. The young girls quizzed the students about engineering, and said that they were keen for Robogals to return. Brownie leader Sharon Harris said: “Robogals are all about encouraging girls to think about engineering as a career so it works really well for an all girl group like brownies.” Several of the Brownies have also been working towards their science investigator badge, so the Robogals visit was particularly useful for them. The group meets at St Bonaventure’s Parish Hall in Bishopston and welcomes new members. Parents of girls aged 7-9yrs can register their interest on the Girlguiding website: www.girlguiding. org.uk

Budget diner Bagel Boy set to open on Glos Rd WHEN we thought Gloucester Road could not be spoilt enough for delicious eateries, another one is set to spring up out of the woodwork. Opening its doors early this month, Bagel Boy is to bring new finger-licking flavours and unexpected concoctions to the independent high street. The restaurant will be opening up at the bottom of Pigsty Hill in place of Relax Coffee, which closed last month after being on the Gloucester Road for over three years. Originally set up as a pop-up shop by co-owners Mitch Church and Leo Thompson, Bagel Boy has grown in popularity since its inception in 2012. The Gloucester Road gaff will be its second establishment, alongside its award-winning eatery in the centre of town. Crowned best express/takeaway in the 2014 Bristol Good Food awards, Bagel Boy was also featured in the Guardian’s top 10 budget eateries in Bristol. Their menu boasts around 30 different freshly-made bagel choices, from “classic” options such as smoked salmon and cream cheese, to “supreme” dishes such as home-made fish fingers, minted mushy peas and tartar sauce, and also a selection of hearty burgers. Produce is locally sourced, with meats from Buxton Butchers and dairy from Pensworth farm in Buckinghamshire. The bar will be brimming with some of the West Country’s finest local beers and ciders from Arbor, Bath Ales, Bristol Beer Factory and BEERD. During the day, coffees, cakes and snacks will be served. Owners Mitch and Leo will be extending the kitchen, furnishing the restaurant with white tile walls and wooden tables, alongside blackboards for specials. Local artist Long Fox will also be adding some funky touches to the interior. Mitch told the Bishopston Voice: “We thought Gloucester Road was a great option to set up another Bagel Boy - and there has certainly been a demand for it over the past year.” The restaurant is hoping to extend its opening hours until 11pm - the same time as its city centre venue - but is awaiting council approval. The application has been met with two objections from local residents saying that its front terrace area will create “unacceptable noise levels”. However, Mitch says that they will not be “promoting rowdiness” at the eating establishment, and local residents are welcome to check out the new restaurant for themselves. Bagel Boy is set to open to the public on March 7.

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

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Education Why school is proud to be going downhill rapidly YEAR 11 skiers from Clifton High School finished in the top 20 at the recent Independent School’s Ski and Snowboard Championships, held in Les Deux Alpes. Five pupils, aged between eleven and sixteen, participated in this winter’s competition, which attracted over 180 competitors from eleven other schools to the French ski resort. The school was overwhelmed with the ski team’s success, as the club was only established in February 2014. Clifton High offers weekly training sessions at the Mendip Outdoor Centre in Churchill, and regular ski trips. In 2013, visited Prato Norvoso in Italy, and next year, 70 pupils will be going on a ski trip to Sunday River in Maine, USA. Dr Alison Neill, head of the school, said: “We are a dynamic organisation, always looking for

new opportunities to enhance the skills and experiences of our young people. The ski club was developed following feedback from our pupils and has been a huge success”. The school’s sports department has changed markedly in recent years with the recruitment of a talented team of sports teachers, each bringing with them a fresh approach and individual sporting success. The school has also been keen to introduce a broad range of sporting clubs including archery, Tae Kwon Do, trampolining, gymnastics and water polo. To find out more about Clifton High School, visit: www. cliftonhigh.bristol.sch.uk, like on Facebook, or contact admissions registrar Mrs Melanie Johnson on 0117 933 9087 or email admissions@cliftonhigh.bristol. sch.uk

Meet new headmistress Miss Stephanie Ferro is set to join Redland High School as headmistress this September. Here is a Q&A: What attracted you to Redland High School and to Bristol? I have friends in the city and have been visiting Bristol for about 15 years. I’ve followed discussions about schools in the local area, and when I visited Redland High last year for an open morning, I was struck by the warmth of the girls, their pride and a real sense of encouragement to be their best possible selves. Why a girls’ school? In my own education, and in educating young women during the last 20 years, I have seen how girls thrive personally and academically in a single sex environment. I care deeply about fostering an ethos where they can realise their potential. How would you describe your educational philosophy? My aim is to see young women enjoy a balanced life and pursue integrity in a context of connectedness. I want to see them delight in the wonder of scholarship and the world around us, with the resilience and flexibility of thinking that makes this possible. What are the main challenges facing the girls of today? I think it’s the challenge everyone has, regardless of gender. We all need to be confident of who we are and that we are valued, but even more so when the pace of change around us is so fast and we are preparing for an unknown future. Outside of school life, what do you enjoy doing? During holidays I ‘collect’ slands - last year Madeira, Brownsea and the Isle of Man - and spending time with my six godsons and their families. I enjoy singing and have performed in and coproduced amateur productions of Gilbert & Sullivan operettas. I train for 5km charity runs, and look forward to trying Ashton Court park run.

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425 years of QEH A SHORT illustrated history has been written to commemorate QEH’s 425th anniversary. Steve Ryan, the author of ‘The City School - 425 years of Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital’ taught at QEH for 40 years as head of history and deputy headmaster until he retired in 2013. The book falls into six chapters: ‘Elizabeth Gloriana’, ‘The City School’, ‘The Victorian Era’, ‘The War Years’, ‘Elizabeth R’ and ‘The Blue Coat Boys’. Mr Ryan said: “I have used some recollections of old Elizabethans for the modern sections as well as some older, hitherto unused sources. “’The War Years’ has a particular resonance with World War One on its centenary and there are anecdotes from World War Two. “’The Blue Coat Boys’ chapter relates how many old Elizabethans have gone on to

achieve great things in areas which include broadcasting, film, the arts, science and business. “Above all QEH, ‘The City School’, has been central to the history of Bristol.” Three detailed books have already been written, with the last by Roy Avery in 1990 for the 400th anniversary. But with the 425th celebrations this year there was opportunity to update the story and also have it richly illustrated using modern printing techniques in just 64 pages. QEH boys and staff have already dressed up to re-create what life might have been like at the school in the past. There has also been a special lunch and a series of guest lectures delivered by old boys of the school. QEH celebrates the founding of the school at its special Charter Day Service in the Cathedral on March 27.

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STUDENTS at Fairfield High School had the chance to question Labour’s Shadow Business Secretary Chuka Umunna about job prospects for young people. Both Mr Umunna and local Labour hopeful Darren Jones stressed how it was important for teenagers to develop skills, make the most of opportunities and pursue their ambitions. The pair held discussions with students and local business people about ways employers could help young people more by providing work experience and apprenticeships.

They also heard about the success of FHS students in the Young Enterprise programme. A team from the school developed a Somali sauce last year and won the West of England competition. New teams are taking part in the challenge this year. The visit to the school was part of Labour’s Future Jobs Tour of Britain. Mr Jones, who will contest the Bristol North West seat at the election in May, outlined his Bristol Jobs Plan. Open Evening: 18th March, 7-8.30pm. Open Mornings: 17th, 19th, 24th & 26th March, 9.1510.30am.

OVER 40 Year 11 students at Orchard School Bristol are celebrating after recently receiving their GCSE English results. Students worked hard to complete their portfolios, alongside sitting their exams back in November. The students are now focusing on gaining A*-C in English Literature in the summer. For more information about Orchard School Bristol, visit: www.orchardschoolbristol.co.uk

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Eco Council set up at Sefton Park school AN Eco Council has been set up by pupils at Sefton Park School, in order to reduce its carbon footprint. The group - made up of two representatives from all KS2 classes and led by teacher Mr Dan Smith - was established in term two, and has recently held its first meeting. They looked at eco school trips, how the school can save more energy, and raise money for eco-learning projects, and how they can expand the school’s gardening club activities. Details are now being finalised for trips to visit Bristol Botanic Gardens, St Werburgh’s City Farm, The Wild Place and a Severn Beach School. Renewable energy education kits have also been ordered to improve the teaching of ecological issues in class. Mr Smith said: “While the council cares deeply about environmental problems, it wants to avoid a simplistic approach when considering how to tackle environmental issues. “[We are] well aware that technologies that cause environmental problems, also bring great benefits, and that solutions to environmental problems should be thoughtful and realistic. “It is hoped that every single child in Sefton Park can have great fun learning about the environment.” Next year, the school plans to involve KS1 pupils.

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Advertising Feature What makes Bristol Steiner School different from other mainstream schools? We do not teach the state curriculum. The Steiner ethos is concerned with providing an unhurried and creative learning environment where pupils can experience the joy in learning and the richness of childhood, rather than the pressure of exam orientated or hot-housing education • There is a focus on the social well-being of classes. When children look forward to going to school, have a love of learning and enjoy a social life, discipline problems tend to be less frequent and less serious • Children of different ages mix and play together and there is a peer support system in place • Bristol Steiner school is co-educational and uses a curriculum which is structured to respond to the developmental needs of children, promote creativity and free-thinking, and to provide them with the skills they need to become balanced, well-rounded individuals. • As well as academic skills, the

Remember, education is a journey, not a race children acquire a sensitive and caring interest in the cultural and natural worlds Who does the school accommodate? We run Parent and Child group (aged up to 3), Kindergarten (aged 3-7) in Cotham Road and the main school in Redland (aged 7-16). What are the key beliefs, values and aims? We believe that…. Education is a journey, not a race Play is the serious work of early childhood Learning takes place with hands, heart and head By protecting the right to childhood we are creating abilities for life Our aims are…. To deliver a comprehensive education which meets the needs or each individual child To offer the full Steiner curriculum, which is reviewed and updated regularly

To provide ongoing training and development opportunities far all members of staff Why should parents consider sending their child to the school Our focus is upon individuality, and allowing a child to develop their own personal qualities and potential, as opposed to making them ‘fit’ into existing social constraints. The Bristol Steiner School offers a core syllabus of 5 GCSEs English, Maths, Science, French, and Art. Both Oxbridge and the Department of Education recognise the value of a Steiner Education, praising it for providing ‘well rounded and confident children’ with exemplary social and communication skills Our pupils go on to find success in all spheres of society and alumni include leading figures in the worlds of the arts, business, science and technology

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News A BISHOPSTON estate agents has pledged to help change the lives of entrepreneurs in the Africa. For every house sold or property let, Ocean Estate Agents has pledged to donate £10 to local international development charity, Deki. Through the microfinance organisation, money is loaned to an entrepreneur in a developing country, and goes towards helping them establish their own business. On average, they require around £200 to kick-start their enterprise. Once the entrepreneur has generated enough income, they repay the money. It can then be lent out to another aspiring business person. Sellers and landlords will be given the opportunity to match-fund Ocean’s donation to increase the impact of the pledge. Getting local traders on board is part of Deki’s new ‘Bristol Businesses Against Poverty’ initiative. Deki is the UK’s first personto-person microfinance charity,

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Buy a house with Ocean - and help a Ugandan open a shop which allows the donor to choose where the money goes to. Using the innovative crowdfunding website deki.org.uk, donors support entrepreneurs in the developing world to achieve sustainable livelihoods and break the poverty cycle, through the use of ethical microloans, business support and training. Ocean founder Paul Harris said: “We were really keen to support Deki - as someone who has been through the process of starting their own business, I know how hard it can be. “We have signed up to a long term partnership so as we will be able to assist hundreds of people to build profitable businesses in the developing world, thereby helping them break the poverty cycle. “With the average Deki loan being £200, we anticipate that we will be able to change the

lives of at least 75 families a year - helping them secure a roof over their head and enabling them to have a future.” Award winning CEO of Deki, Vashti Seth, said: “We’re really excited to launch Bristol Businesses Against Poverty and our partnership with Ocean is a great way to kick this off. “We aim to help create 7,000 new businesses in Africa and to help over 35,000 people to break the cycle of poverty over the next three years. “We can’t thank Ocean enough for this great partnership and look forward to watching it grow.” In their new long-term partnership, property owners who choose Ocean will be helping a farmer in Ghana improve the quality of their crops; giving a refugee in Uganda the opportunity to set up a

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Advertising Feature One a penny, two a penny … 8,000 hot cross buns at Joe’s EIGHT-THOUSAND hot cross buns are expected to be sold at a Gloucester Road bakery over the Easter weekend. Joe’s Bakery, which has gained quite a reputation for its award-winning breads and pastries, is already experiencing a high demand for its delicious buns. Jane, owner of the bakery, says that Maundy Thursday is always the shop’s busiest day over the whole Easter period,

where over 3,000 buns are shifted. Visitors can also expect Easter biscuits and Easter bread - a rounded, fruited loaf, which is lightly spiced with hazelnuts on top. Joe’s Bakery will be open Good Friday (April 3), but closed on Easter Monday. In the build-up to Mothering Sunday, Mother’s Day buns will be available from March 14. In addition, the bakery will be involved in Mayfest, which is taking place in Gloucester Road Central on May 2. The festival ties in with owners Jane and Martin celebrating 25 years at the bakery. The shop is also hoping to be nominated in the upcoming Bristol Good Food Awards for two categories best local bakery and best local cakes. Joe’s Bakery won best local bakery in 2012 and best local cakes

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Education ‘All these supermarkets threaten my livelihood’ A LOCAL shop owner is urging the council to consider the small convenience stores before granting planning permission for Lidl to build a supermarket in Muller Road. Mr Hussain, who has been running MIS newsagents in Ashley Down Road for 20 years, says that if a Lidl is built, his business will “suffer dramatically”. He stated in a comment on the council’s planning website: “In past years I have had a Co-op open up just up the road at the college. Prior to that a Sainsbury’s opened up further up the road on Gloucester Road. “If Lidl opens up on Muller Road my business will suffer dramatically - there are too many supermarkets in the area.” Mr Hussain says that the business supports him, his wife, four children, brother and his family. The planning application

to build in place of the former Ford garage in Muller Road was put forward by Lidl last October following consultation with local people. Over 17,000 leaflets were distributed to residents in the area, inviting them to a public consultation held last August. A spokesperson from Lidl said: “The purpose of the event was to allow local residents and other interested parties the opportunity to view our proposed plans, show their support and offer suggestions and feedback on any aspect of the application. “Lidl had members of its development team on hand to answer any questions and visitors were able to sample some of the excellent selection of foods that Lidl can offer. “We have around 1,600 carefully selected product lines of which approximately 80% are own brand.

“Offering this limited range allows Lidl to maintain low prices whilst not compromising the quality of our range.” The German discount supermarket says that it will employ 35 full and part-time staff, recruited locally, and build 57 car parking spaces. A petition, set up in support of the store, has attracted over 1,500 signatures. Supporters of the Lidl supermarket say that the Lockleaze area has been crying out for a foodstore. Lockleaze councillor Gill Kirk said: “I am in favour of Lidl providing a much needed affordable food store within walking distance for the residents of Lockleaze. “This store will bring employment to local people and improve health and well-being by making fresh food more readily available in an area that has no supermarket.”

Bishopston councillors have also said that they do not intend to oppose the store. Mr Lucas, a local resident, commented on the council’s planning site: “I fully support this application, the store will provide much needed, affordable goods to the local area. “The location is ideal for a vast number of local residents who will be able to walk or cycle to the store.” Mr Callaghan, a Muller Road resident, commented against the proposals. He said: “Anyone who has seen the volume of traffic and chaos on Muller Road, that isn’t confined solely to rush hour, would see instantly that adding a supermarket would add to the traffic volume and would be totally unfair on local residents.” The planning application is still pending consideration and a date for the committee meeting is still to be confirmed.

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IT’S fair to say that Lucy Reeves certainly achieved her ambition to magic away the winter blues last month. What started out as a simple idea to bring the Bishopston community together and raise people’s spirits, turned into an evening of over 170 creatively dressed windows and gardens. The local mum and artist says that she is “over the moon” at the evening’s outcome, and plans to make Window Wanderland an annual event. Lucy teamed up with Keith Walker, creator of Dale the Dalek and the beach-themed garden in Thornleigh Road, to raise money for the Children’s Hospice South West. Around £350 was collected for the charity which cared for Keith’s nephew who suffered from muscle dystrophy. His garden has been a hit with local folk since it was transformed into a beach scene in November. Keith has been calling on people to come and brave the winter chill, and have their photos taken in the deck chair,

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Window wanderland is just wonderful while donning their swimwear. He has raised over £940 in total and is looking to reach his target of £1,000 in March. Lucy Reeves said: “I am literally over the moon about Window Wanderland. All the displays were wonderful and the imagination spilled out of the windows and into the streets. “This made people smile and strangers talk, which was the whole point of the event. “It was an amazing evening and Keith raised £350 which was brilliant. “Thank you to everyone who took part, they should be very proud of what they have done.” Keith said: “[Window Wanderland] was such a magic thing to happen in Bishopston there was a real buzz in the air. “Many people came along check out the beach scene. There were children making sandcastles and playing with the inflatable dolphins. Everyone was talking to one another, smiling, laughing. It

was an absolutely brilliant evening. “Now I need to think of what to do next year.” Bishopston councillor Tim Malnick said: “It was a lovely event and a brilliant example of someone who had a nice idea and really went for it.” The event, which happened on February 7, was funded through the Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Neighbourhood Partnership’s well-being fund. To view the photos from the evening, visit: windowwanderland.com.

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ITH the days growing longer and the first daffodils breaking through, spring is most definitely on the way. My children and I have been enjoying walks on Horfield Common enjoying the ice cold, sunny days and blue sky. I grew up in this part of Bristol and have visited Horfield Common many times, both as a child and now as a parent. I am looking forward to an event planned at the Ardagh on Monday 16th March called “Memories of Horfield Common”, hosted by Friends of Horfield Common and English Heritage as part of a project to document the Common’s history. Everyone

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Bird Day went well and it was great to see all the children in their costumes, some truly creative! It has now been over a year that Emmanuel Bishopston Toddlers has been running at Horfield Baptist Church on Wednesdays in term-time between 10-11.30am. I can vouch that it is a really nice group with friendly volunteers, all of whom are parents themselves. The large church hall is a great space for a toddler

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This RPZ must be cancelled ASAP. This scheme is a catastrophe for the whole of Bristol. Not only is it bad for Redland, but the whole surrounding area is now a disaster. Parking zones are creating congestion and worse. Solution…if anyone reads this: cancel RPZs and 20mph zones and increase council tax to raise funds if needed. Be honest with us the tax payers…don’t spend any more of our money creating problems. Simon Ambrose

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WESTERLY Showband is encouraging people to get out their wind instruments from the back of the cupboard and get playing. Places are available in the group’s intermediate band and also in the senior band for more competent players. The band has a proven track record for getting players returning to their instruments again after a long gap. Westerly Showband boasts a first class teacher as well as special written material especially for the band. The band meets every Thursday at 7.30 pm in Kingwood Library. Bringing your instrument is recommended. For more information, visit: www.westerlyshowband.com or call: 0117 9561950.

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Comedy theatre fun for children SWINGING into the spotlight is Monkey Trousers - a theatre company coined by two Bishopston mums, aimed specifically at children. Combing an imaginative story line with fantastic visuals, Fran Lewis, 36, and Charlotte Whitten, 40, have teamed up to create a series of shows, which take youngsters on a comedy adventure. The duo not only direct, but also perform, and are supported by a group of local parents, fondly known as the “other monkeys”. ‘Mr Gotalot’s Gotalot Shop’ - which will premièring at the Kelvin Players studio in April - tells the story of a shop owner who sells anything and everything. Mr Gotalot - a puppet handmade by Charlotte - works with shop assistant Sidney (Charlotte) to provide their customers with what they need before the conniving landlady Ms Barnet (Fran) arrives to collect the rent. The pair plan to host three to four shows a year, with each ‘series’ featuring a guest customer. Upcoming show, ‘The Pants of Power’, will feature Dominick Fanning - winner of the best actor award at the Bristol One Act Festival - as Super Alan, who visits the shop to have his broken pants repaired so he can rescue a cat. The performance is aimed at children aged three to nine. Fran, who crafted the storyline, has created an imaginative world for children to step inside, including plenty of humour to appeal to parents, while Charlotte has designed an impressive set to bring the show alive. Despite neither of the women having run businesses before, both will be bringing a wealth of acting experience to the new theatre company. Charlotte started her career on stage doing stand-up and sketch comedy. She then worked in TV production at the BBC’s Natural History Unit for eight years, but realised it “wasn’t very funny”. She has trained with

Fran Lewis (left) and Charlotte Whitten (right) with Mr Gotalot outstanding names in puppetry including Marc Parrett of the Bath Puppet Workshop, and also undertook in a course with puppet designer and fabricator Wendy Froud, who has worked on films such as Labyrinth. She has also performed most recently in the Kelvin Players’ production of Lilies on the Land, and did the puppetry for Kelvin Players’ production of James and the Giant Peach. Fran, who has a masters in creative writing under her belt, writes fiction for children and young adults, and has done non-professional acting for a numbers of years. The pair, who also live on the same street, got to know each other through the Kelvin Players. Charlotte, a mother of two boys, aged five and two, said: “It just sparked from a conversation we had at the end of last year. We had both been thinking about doing something, and we just had a moment when we both thought, ‘right, let’s do this!’ and before we knew it, we were setting ourselves a date for our first performance. “We wanted to set up something that’s in the local community, run by local people, and is affordable. “I can’t wait for my boys to see me perform and hopefully feel inspired by what I do.”

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Fran, who has one girl aged four, said: “It’s been hard work, but we’re just taking each day as it comes. “It’s been a challenge fitting Monkey Trousers around

parenting, and it’s involved a few late nights, but we’re making it work and we hope to inspire parents to set-up businesses themselves. She added: “I also really like the idea of children playing the characters from Mr Gotalot’s Shop in the playground, and people singing our theme tune as they walk down Gloucester Road.” The show will run over Easter weekend (April 4-5) at 11am and 3pm to suit the younger audience. Tickets are £7 each for ages three and above, and free for toddlers on laps. A family ticket is available for £25 for four seats. Tickets can be bought through the Tobacco Factory Theatre box office: www.tobaccofactorytheatres. com or over the phone: 0117 902 0344. For information about the show, see www. monkeytrouserstheatre.com or email: monkeytrouserstheatre@ gmail.com

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Jack in the Green returns for community festival RETURNING for a third year is the Neighbourhood Community Festival. On offer will be a wide range of fun events, meetings, workshops and activities for all members of the community to participate in and enjoy. The event, organised by the Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Neighbourhood Partnership, aims to encourage local people to engage and contribute in their neighbourhoods, while meeting new people, and to learn about and celebrate where they live. The festival will be raising awareness of the partnership - a group established by the council to bring public sector decision making to a local level. Kicking off the week-long festivities, starting on May 2, will be Sustainable Redland’s farmers market on Whiteladies Road and the Gloucester Road Central Mayfest. Locals are invited to the stretch of road, which runs from the bottom of Pigsty Hill to the Golden Lion, for a day

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of music, art, food and fun. Jack in the Green, a nine-feet tall figure, covered in greenery and flowers, accompanied by musicians and Morris dancers, has also agreed to stop at the festival. Community groups interested in taking part are Golden Hill Community Garden and Horfield Common, Sustrans, Avon Wildlife Trust, Bishop Road Community Choir, Ashley Down Choir, Bristol Pound, APE Project, and Uncanny Creations. The Redland May Fair will take place on Bank Holiday Monday, with a series of events continuing throughout the week. The festival finishes on May 10. Organisers are calling on local people to get in touch if they would like to set up an event for the festival or if they want to get involved with helping the festival committee compile the programme of events. For more information, visit your local library, or go to: www.BCRNP.org.uk

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RESIDENTS who have a connection with Horfield Common - whether they grew up in the area, or have lived there for a long time are being asked to share their memories and stories about the place. Friends of Horfield Common are working alongside English Heritage on a project to document the common’s history. A ‘Memories of Horfield Common’ event will be taking place on March 16 to support the work, and FOHC is inviting members of the community to attend and share their stories over a cup of tea and slice of cake. It is an informal session, and visitors are able to drop by at the Ardagh Pavilion any time between midday and 2pm. People are welcome to bring along friends, family members and neighbours who also have stories to share, as well as photographs or other documents. For more information, visit: friendsofhorfieldcommon.weebly.com

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ust off The Downs from the Whitetree roundabout you will discover the thriving road of North View in Westbury Park. Passing through you could easily miss this treasure trove of over 25 small businesses many of which have been here for years providing expertise and a knowledgeable and friendly service. Between them they provide almost everything you need for the home, for living, for your health and for the community. From the key decisions of sorting your finances out with Absolute Wealth Management, moving house through Haigh & Sons, or extending your property with Phil Clifford Architects, North View businesses can help you all the way to setting up home, living and your health. We provide furnishings such as carpets from the Carpet Shop, curtains and blinds from Bristol Curtain & Linen and also upholstery services. Blue Sky Gallery, Fish with Feet and Pride & Joy Antiques can help enhance your living space with paintings and ceramics and wonderful gift ideas, or pick up a

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bargain from St. Peter’s Hospice charity shop. Keeping your home clean and bright with a vacuum cleaner and lighting from Home Vac Electrics so it’s time put your feet up with a best seller from Durdham Down Bookshop while the children play with their new toys from Roundabout. Deserving a break come for a coffee at Caffe Arabica, have an evening drink and tapas at Manna or enjoy a meal at Prego. If you want to stay in then stock up on the succulent meats and sea fare from Gales Butchers and Smith’s fishmongers. For those with a little more energy or wanting to work off some calories pop into Up & Running for trainers and the new season’s kit or join Activate8 and work with a personal trainer. If it’s relaxation you want enjoy a massage at Sabai Thai massage, or relieve tension at Vital Health who provide chiropractic treatments, reflexology and acupuncture. To keep that healthy smile call in to White Tree Dental, Bristol Endodontic Clinic or Beau Monde dental practice and visit North View Pharmacy for your regular

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after your four legged friends at Animal House Vets. Time to meet the neighbours Westbury Park Methodist church and the Christian Science church are the focus for the community providing regular services and

classes such as pilates and yoga, toddler groups and much more. Come and explore North View for Home, Health, Living and Leisure where a warm welcome and excellent service await you.

At Animal House we understand that registering your pet with a new vet is a big decision. So to make it a little easier we are making this offer to you. Make a ‘Meet the vet’ appointment at any of our surgeries and we will give you the first consultation absolutely free. The only cost to you would be if your pet needed any treatment agreed with The Animal House Vet. We hope that this appointment will give you the opportunity to experience the Animal House personal approach to veterinary care. Please telephone one of our surgeries below and bring this invitation to your first appointment. Chalks Road St George Bristol. BS5 7AA

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1930s North View, Westbury Park, Bristol On the left Durdham Down Garage, the terraced cottages and shops look much the same today. Photo courtesy of Paul Townsend

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Active8 Health & Fitness 13-21 North View, Westbury Park. BS6 7PT. The health and fitness team at Active8 are a friendly team with a professional, caring and personal approach to improving and maximising your health and quality of life. Muscular/Skeletal & Complimentary Therapies at Active8. The Active8 therapists are a multidisciplinary, complimentary healthcare team with a wealth of experience. Our aim is to provide caring and patient focussed rehabilitation for people with muscular/skeletal injuries and day to day aches and pains. We also have remedial, “feel good” treatments to help you through the trials of daily life. Our holistic team also have a philosophy

of prevention better than cure, striving to keep you healthier and more relaxed in an ever stressful world. We have also recently introduced Hypnotherapy to our services. Our therapists are: Osteopath - Alex Prince Physiotherapist - Andy Howse Sports Massage - Vicky Tester Holistic Massage & Reflexology - Victoria Gazzard Shiatsu & Acupressure Donna Pinker Hypnotherapy - Trina Gazzard We would love to help you! To contact any of the team or to book: tel: 0117 973 6477. email: therapy@active8fitness. com or info@active8fitness.com. web: active8fitness.com. 13-21 North View, Westbury Park, Bristol, BS6 7PT.

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people who have no practical experience of it whereas the opposite is often the case with many relaxing to the extent that they fall asleep! Our vouchers for Thai massage provide a special gift for both regulars and first-timers. Why is the professional sowing machine in the window of the shop? It is because Wan’s first career was as a tailor and patternmaker, and she offers a garment alteration and repair service.

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The Carpet Shop

We supply only the finest carpet quality carpets. Offering an extensive range of carpet styles and colours to suit any home. Call or e-mail today for more information or for some free advice. Services include a free measuring service, fitting included in the carpet price, a wide selection of carpet styles and colours, carpet fitters with over 20 years experience and professional, friendly and prompt service. Call today on 0117 9734912 or email info@thecarpetshop. co.uk for free advice.

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level of care to your pets at an affordable price. Animal House Vets Bristol first opened in 2004 at the Chalks Road site in St George. The veterinary team is headed by practice owner, Mark Binns, MA Vet MB MBA MRCVS. Our greatest strength is our staff. Our experienced team of veterinary surgeons is supported by a dedicated team of qualified and trainee veterinary nurses and we all pride ourselves on providing the highest possible levels of patient care. Our goal is to provide our clients with the best possible veterinary care for their pets. We believe that this is achieved through professionalism and teamwork as well as commitment and compassion towards both our patients and their owners.

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loving care in their lives. Visitors are most welcome. The church arranges talks occasionally. The next one will be on 2nd June. Look out for details nearer the time. The public are welcome in the Book Shop and Reading Room situated at the end of the row of shops. Anyone can come in and ask questions, research the Bible or quietly pray in the Study Room. Bibles, children’s

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the items we have. Please just come into the shop and see for yourself the diversity of objects including garden things such as roof tiles, 150 years old, painted by yet another Italian artist, totally frost proof.

Gales Farm Meats The butcher on Northview specialising in home-made

Fish with Feet Fish with feet has been trading in North View for fifteen years. Each year we go to the north of Italy to buy extraordinary ceramics from the Morlin family. Many raku vases, dishes and jewellery also from Italy. We have local ceramics including my own work, heavy stoneware pots and animals for the garden. The paintings and prints are all local to Bristol, many from Westbury Park. The bags, scarves etc. I make myself and the cards are prints from the artist’s work and local handmade work. It is very hard to tell you all of

Christian Scientists have enjoyed being part of the community of North View since 1928. The present church, which replaced a 1930s building on a much larger site, opened in 1986 to much architectural acclaim. Every Sunday at 11 o’clock a worship service is held, with hymn singing, prayers and a sermon based on Bible readings. On two Wednesdays each month there are Testimony Meetings, similar to Sunday worship but including time for those who wish to express gratitude for God’s

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The essence of all massage is physical touch. Thai massage uses more than 180 actions in a series of yoga-like postures of the whole body. At Thai Sabai the massage technique is that of Thailand’s Wat Pho Traditional Massage and Medical School, a Thai gives the massage, the ambience is authentically Thai. Thai massage contributes to good physical and mental wellbeing: • improving flexibility of joints and suppleness of muscles • relieving nervous tension, depression, migraine • relieving aches and pains, stress and muscle tension • removing toxins and increasing energy • enhancing all-round wellbeing (sabai). Our treatments include: • Traditional Thai Massage (60 and 120 minutes) • Backache or Headache Massage (30 and 60 minutes) • Essential Oils Massage (60 and 120 minutes). For your comfort during Thai massage, we provide loose fitting trousers and top. “Sabai” means “wellbeing” and our aim is to enhance your wellbeing. You are sure to be touched by the experience. Phone: 0117 973 2233 Mobile: 07515 861 799 www.thai-sabai.co.uk

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by Badminton Estate or local shoots. Many local restaurants are supplied with the quality meat and as an old fashioned friendly butcher, all cuts of meat are offered. For Andrew Gale, providing quality products and good service is the number one priority.

Beau Monde Dental On the 17th June 2015 it will be 2 years since friends Catherine Spalding and Nicola White opened the door at Beau Monde Dental Care. An independent family dental practice, where they offer a wide range of

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Pupils are bowled over by cooking and cricket RETURNING for second innings is the ‘Howzat for Healthy’ schools programme, established by Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. The healthy lifestyle scheme was such a hit with pupils at Ashley Down Federation’s Brunel Field site that the school has invited the club to run the programme again this year. Players Cameron Herring and Robbie Montgomery kicked off the second year of the scheme by visiting the school and talking to 120 children about what it takes to become a professional sportsman. The year-long project offers children a chance to take part in cricket coaching sessions, grow vegetables in the school garden and use the ingredients to cook a healthy meal. The programme, which is the first of its kind to be run by a professional cricket club, was created by the club’s head of community engagement, Roz

Hutchings in partnership with a number of other organisations based at or near the Bristol County Ground. Last year, coaching sessions were delivered by coaches from the Gloucestershire Cricket Board, the vegetables were grown with help from the Ashley Vale Allotments’ Association and the cooking sessions were led by Damian Awford-Nash, head chef for Centerplate - the club’s catering partners. The programme is run for Year 1 and 2 students, but the club hopes that over time it may be rolled out to other schools in the local area. Tom Stacy-Marks, Year 1 teacher at Brunel Field said: “The kids absolutely loved the programme - especially enjoyed cooking a pizza and then growing the veg. “The Get Active cricket session was really brilliant! The children loved it and were totally engaged.

“It has been nice to work with the cricket club and develop our relationship with them. We look forward to continuing that with this year’s Howzat for Healthy.” Roz Hutchings said: “We are delighted to be running the ‘Howzat for Healthy’ again this year. Last year was effectively a pilot but the feedback was so positive that we had no hesitation in running it again.

“By utilising the many different elements of our club we were able to engage with the pupils and deliver a really powerful message on what goes in to having a healthy lifestyle.” As part of the project pupils each receive a workbook which includes quizzes, puzzles and healthy recipes they can try out at home with their parents.

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VOLUNTEERS at Horfield Baptist Church’s community café are calling on locals to donate used postage stamps. The stamps will help raise money for the Baptist Missionary Society (BMS) which works across four continents, supporting development, disaster relief, education, health services and church communities. Used postage stamps - with at least 5mm of paper around them - can be dropped into the church’s Fresh Ground Cafe from 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday. Horfield Baptist Church is supporting the BMS Gulu Project in northern Uganda, which helps with agricultural improvements, church development, the rebuilding of communities after civil war, and establishing people’s land rights and legal title. Adrian Brown, from the church, said: “Any used stamps we receive will make a big difference and we’ll be grateful to anyone who brings them in. “We also hope it’ll mean more people finding out about what our community café has to offer.” For more information, visit: www.horfieldbaptist.net

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Protect your treasures - register them online RESIDENTS are being encouraged to register their valuables online, in order to stand a better chance of being reunited with them if lost or stolen. Almost any item can be registered with Immobilise.com, from bicycles to tools, mobiles to laptops. The website allows visitors to record serial numbers, add photographs, or list individual features of an item. If valuables are stolen, the victim can visit the website to update the item’s status. If the property is recovered by the police, it can then be tracked back to the owner. Police also monitor second-hand dealers and car boot sales to find out whether any of the items on sale have been registered and reported stolen. The same service can also be used for those who lose an item. Avon and Somerset Police are encouraging residents to register their valuables as part of the nationwide campaign, ‘Get it logged, get it back’. Residents who attended the recent Bishopston Neighbourhood Forum were advised about the website, following a recent spout of bikes being burgled from sheds and garages. According to PCSO David Said, in the month of January, 11 bikes were stolen in Bishopston and 10 in Redland. For more information about how to secure sheds and garages, turn to page 58. To register your property, visit: www.immobilise. com or www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/immobilise

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News ESTABLISHED by a local mum to raise money for the school and to bring the community through its doors, the Redland Green car boot sale has become a popular event with Bristol folk ... so much so, that it brings in around £3,000 a year. Olivia Clark, a Redland resident and parent at RGS, thought up the idea for using the school’s car park for boot sales in 2009. She drafted in the help of another local mum, Sarah Thomson, who had previously run a car boot sale at Bishop Road Primary School. In the summer of 2010, the car boot sale took off, and both mums were heartened by the feedback from both the school and community. The pair have also received lots of help from other parents. Sarah said: “Olivia and I couldn’t have done it without a strong team of willing and regular helpers.” There are now four sales a year which are held the third Saturday of April, May, June and

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purchase from the on-site cafe. Olivia said: “The main thing the boot fairs always achieve, apart from a whopping sum of money for the school, is an event that brings people in from outside the school community and makes for a fun afternoon. “We love seeing people chatting away and enjoying a bacon buttie in the sunshine, while finding a bargain that they didn’t know they were looking for. “The majority of stall holders and visitors are rarely parents of RGS students. People come from all over Bristol, and we have many regulars.” Dates for the diary: April 18, May 16, June 20 and July 18, 1-4pm at Redland Court Road, BS6 7EH. Sellers £8 per pitch, book via forgscarbootsale@ hotmail.com or 07968 493013. Admission 50p. Children go free.

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he media is brimming with articles about the health benefits of standing desks and perils of sitting. Some even brand sitting as ‘the new smoking’! As a postural health teacher I certainly endorse movement breaks and not prolonged sitting. However, some tasks just are better done seated – how else do we nurse babies, write, lose ourselves in a book, reflect, drive, watch films… the list goes on, and I don’t see these activities stopping any time soon! The truth is, poor standing posture can be just as damaging and painful as poor sitting. So, whether we are teachers, hairdressers or just out shopping, how can it feel better? Common mistakes are arching and tensing the back to feel upright, and/or rounding and scooping the tail under

to relieve pressure, both of which distort the spine and musculature in different ways. What we need to rediscover is the balance we instinctively had as toddlers – relaxed yet ready to go! One subtle but effective manoeuvre is to move as if initiating a ‘zigzag’ squat - just enough to soften around your hip joints, knees and ankles. (a) This helps your behind and your ‘tail’ to relax behind you, not stuck out, nor tucked under.

Straighten up a little, sending your weight mainly through your heels, not your forefoot. (b) Your ankles, knees and hip joints are now primed for good movement, and your spine and head have more opportunity to align with gravity. Inspired by this feature? Find more at wwwgokhalemethod. com and Esther Gokhale’s book, ‘8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back’

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Sign up for free support for families PROVIDING free support for families with children under the age of five is Filton Avenue Nursery School and Children’s Centre. The service, based in Horfield, reaches families living in the Bishopston area and beyond and helps parents through difficult times, providing one-to-one support and training sessions on a wide range of topics.

Parents are able to meet other families with children of a similar age, and pick up ideas on how to improve the health and happiness of their own family. Staff members are also on hand to speak with - in confidentially - about particular issues. Different activities are held every day at the centre, such as baby clinics, ‘Stay and Play’ toddler sessions, and groups for parents with English as a second language. The team also works in partnership with several groups already operating in Bishopston, including Noah’s Ark in Cairns Road, where they run a termly Saturday morning dad’s club. They also visit and support local toddler groups and are available at the Brynland Avenue Baby Clinic for advice and help. Trained staff can give baby massages and breast feeding support, as well as visit the family’s home.

The centre has two lead teachers who support and provide free training for all the nurseries, pre-schools and reception class teachers in Bishopston. Despite the service being free of charge, the support team are calling on parents to fill out a registration form in order

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factor. Water that is trapped within the the wall and behind the render expands and contracts. Within a few years it pushes the render away from the wall, leaving it exposed and vulnerable to further weathering and costly damage. The horizontal top surfaces of parapet and masonry walls are the most vulnerable point for water to enter a building. Water will find the lowest point and therefore pushes down through the walls until it has reached the foundations and has nowhere else to go. Due to the rendering and plastering on either side of the wall, the water will become trapped. Over time, the water begins to seep through the wall causing the plaster to ‘break down’ and that is when you notice that your property has damp. Walls are often repaired thus only masking the problem but not actually resolving it. The damp tends to relocate to another part

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What should the council focus on in your area? At our recent Bishopston Forum residents discussed the local Neighbourhood Partnership’s 3 year plan for the area. This is a good way for you to get involved in shaping the sorts of things that council officers and funding gets focused on in Bishopston. Do take a few minutes to visit the consultation on the web and share your views about what you think the Neighbourhood Partnership should be prioritising: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ BCR_NPP

Redland councillor update We are hoping to approve our Neighbourhood Plan at our meeting on Monday 23rd March. The plan describes the work of our partnership and highlights the priority areas where we will be spending time and effort over the coming year. Have a look at the draft online: www.bcrnp.org. uk/about-bcr-np/about-bcrnp/ bcrnp-priorities/ and contact your councillor if you’d like a chance to comment on the plan.

Cricket Lights As you’ll have read elsewhere, the planning committee deferred this application and has asked for more information on visual impact and possible ways to mitigate it. Tim and Daniella both submitted statements to the committee, with Daniella speaking on the day. We do support the club’s wish to

say in Bishopston and to host international cricket there. But we have pushed officers to make sure every possible step is considered to lessen negative impact for local people. Green Capital news – calling all local artists Bristol’s year as European Green Capital has now begun. The Neighbourhood Partnership has allocated £10,000 of local grants for local projects in support of the Green Capital themes. There are now plans to fund another £10,000 for community arts projects linked to green themes. The brief and application process is being finalised as I write – and we will circulate details when we get them. In the meantime to find out more and stay up to date, check out: www. bristol2015.co.uk/get-involved/ neighbourhood-arts-programme/ daniella.radice@bristol.gov.uk tim.malnick@bristol.gov.uk

Green Capital Local groups planning events during 2015, which could benefit from being promoted as part of our European Green Capital year, can apply to register their event in the calendar and use the logo. For more info, visit: www. bristol2015.co.uk. Grants Round two of the citywide small grants are now available for projects in the following categories: projects that (1) help

residents reduce food waste in the home (2) promote use of solar energy, (3) reduce wasted food (4) increase the use of public transport, (5) help reduce litter in public places.£5,000 £10,000 is available. Bristol North Baths Cllrs 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 surgery 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. The project is now expected to be complete by in April. We know many people are as keen as us for the facilities to open! martin.fodor@bristol.gov.uk fi.hance@bristol.gov.uk

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Great Daffodil Appeal for Marie Curie

CHARITY Marie Curie is appealing for local people to donate their time, collecting for their annual Great Daffodil Appeal. Volunteers will encourage people in the local community to give a donation and wear a daffodil pin. Money raised from the appeal will help Marie Curie nurses care for people with terminal illnesses in their own home, so they can spend more time with family and friends. Natalie Garland, community fundraiser at Marie Curie in Bristol, said: “The Great Daffodil Appeal makes it possible for Marie Curie nurses to provide free hands-on care for people with a terminal illness. “Every March millions of people across the UK show their support for our work by simply giving a donation to wear a daffodil pin. “We need as many people as possible to donate their time to help us make sure everyone is wearing a daffodil pin, so we can continue providing this vital care for local people.” Jackie Taylor, a Daffodil Appeal collector, said: “I collected for the first time last year and I really felt like I was making a difference. “It was a great feeling when we counted up all the coins at the end of the day and saw how much we’d raised. It’s nice to know you’re helping other people.” To volunteer and support the appeal, call 01179 247 275 or visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil.

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Enterprise event to support High Streets HIGH street traders will be able to take advantage of an event being hosting by leading business support organisations and the council this month. ‘Bristol’s Enterprising High Streets’ will take place on March 12 at City of Bristol College, and will feature industry experts such as the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Destination Bristol and the Business Growth Service. With a focus on how to develop and grow a business, there will be presentations on topics such as the importance of effective marketing and making a business more sustainable, tying in with Bristol Green Capital 2015 and the Go Green initiative. In addition to showcasing several small businesses from across the city, the event will provide opportunities for networking, with a range of exhibitors’ on-hand to provide support and advice. Ken Simpson, chair of the FSB’s Bristol branch, said: “We are so pleased to be able to support this important event, which will help highlight and celebrate Bristol’s crucial high street and independent sector. “It will also be an excellent opportunity for local small businesses to see how they can benefit from the many opportunities that will flow into the city as a result of the Bristol Green Capital award.” For more information or to book a place on the event, visit: bristolshighstreets.eventbrite.co.uk or email business@bristol.gov. uk.

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AFTER 13 years in the pipeline, a play area at Ashley Down Green is finally coming to fruition. The newly formed Friends of Ashley Down Green (FOADG) have played an instrumental role in driving the development forward, and have been working alongside the council to consult with local residents and generate ideas for the park. A drop-in session was held on the field, behind Muller House, last month, giving local residents an opportunity to comment on the proposed designs and share ideas. The proposed pieces of equipment have been designed to be sympathetic to its surroundings, with wooden beams and carved benches. It will be suitable for children up to 12-years-old. Building work is set to start in the summer, with hope of completing the work by late summer. The new play area has been afforded through Section 106 money, which was obtained through local developments in 2002. There is enough money

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Children help design park available to maintain the park for 15 years. Rob Stroud, a member of FOADG, said: “It’s been a long process, so we are really looking forward to finally seeing it finished. “We have had some really positive feedback so far - one little girl even turned up to the drop-in session with a handdrawn design for us.” Ashley Down Junior School has also participated in the consultation process. Children were asked by the council’s neighbourhood officer Gary Brentnell, what activities they enjoyed and what they felt a play area should include. They analysed a selection of proposals for other play areas, to help focus their choices of specific equipment and materials. Maggie Smithson, Year 6 teacher, said: “The group provided very reflective feedback on their preferences and their reasons for them, including

Members of the public viewing proposals for park development at Ashley Down Green considering inclusion for all.” The council and FOADG will now work together to consider all recent feedback and formulate plans for a final consultation.

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Rainmaker exhibition SHEDDING light on the identities of American Indian people through the use of photography, ‘Captured’ is a new exhibition being held at Rainmaker Gallery in Coldharbour Road. Running from March 5 to May 30, the exhibition will showcase six contemporary American Indian fine art photographers who will surprise and delight with sublime and arresting imagery. Chemehuevi photographer Cara Romero creates both intimate portraits and playful reconstructions of iconic works, featuring performance art hero ‘Buffalo Man’. There are turns towards tradition as Tlingit photographer Zoe Urness’ sepia prints on wood focus on more romantic themes of ceremony and nature, while Sarah Sense weaves photographs of her world travels into intriguing textures.

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SCOOPING the award for Food Magazine's 'Best Cafe' is Boston Tea Party. The awards, voted for by the magazine's readers, highlights food operators which are leading the way in the South West. Sponsored by Havana Coffee Co, the award praised the menu's range of brunch items, as well as its quality ingredients, which are ethically sourced and sustainable. BTP has 15 stores in total across the south, one of which is

in Gloucester Road. Simon Buckingham, head of drink, and Anita Popham, head of food, attended the ceremony at Yeo Valley HQ and collected the award on behalf of BTP. It is the second award that BTP has picked up in recent months - the team won the Cafe Life award at the end of 2014 for being the best cafe bar chain. Simon said: "We were up against such strong competition - we feel honoured to win."

Wind band concert’s new venue REDLAND wind band will be performing its spring concert at a new venue this year - the Tyndale Hall at Westbury-onTrym Baptist Church. An exciting and varied evening of wind band music will include pieces from the stage, screen and the classical repertoire. The concert takes place on April 18. The band, which was formed almost 20 years ago, plays under the baton of Steve Ellis. This local ensemble of around 45 musicians performs regularly throughout the region and over the last few years has played concert tours in Hungary and Austria. For further information visit: www.redlandwindband.co.uk

with Ingrid Bates we picked back in September and the progress of the wine in the winery. In a few weeks time, I’ll be trying my first sample straight from the huge tank. It’s a slightly nerveracking moment but the winemaker has already assured me it’s coming along nicely. 2014 was the best summer on record for UK grape growers and is likely to produce wines that have much more complexity than usual. I mentioned last month that we’d been shortlisted for one of the biggest horticultural awards: ‘Grower of the Year’, and we’ve also just found out that we’ve been shortlisted for ‘Best Marketing Campaign’ in the Bristol Evening Post

up in numerous layers when pruning and probably will be for a few weeks to come. It doesn’t feel like spring has quite sprung yet but I hope that’ll gradually change in the next few weeks. My thoughts have been turning to the grapes that

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Women in Business Awards exciting stuff! For those of you interested in English Wine, I am working with the South West Vineyards Association to organise a wine tasting event at Bordeaux Quay during English Wine Week (23rd-31st May). It’s in the early stages of planning at the moment but we’ll have trade and public events that people can attend. Watch this space for more details. hello@dunleavyvineyards. co.uk www.dunleavyvineyards.co.uk @DYvineyards (twitter) dunleavy vineyards (facebook)

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Shelley Everett – Gardener & Garden Photographer I am a Bristol based gardener, offering a range of services to help you care for your garden. I offer both regular maintenance and one off work: rose pruning, fruit tree pruning, ivy removal, hedge trimming, planting, weeding and mowing. I particularly enjoy working for older residents who need a helping hand. Currently studying RHS Level 2 in Garden Planning, Establishment and Maintenance part-time at Pershore College, I am mentored by Waterperry Head Gardener Pat Havers. I am also a garden photographer, specializing in close up photography and plant portraits. I sell my photography and also take commissions. I am mentored by Clive Nichols, leading flower and garden

photographer. You can purchase mounted/ framed Giclée prints, canvases, greeting cards and coasters through my website or find me at RHS Malvern Spring Festival, Wye Hall Garden Lifestyle Section 7th – 10th May. Tel: 07811 405510 Email: hello@shelleyeverett.co.uk Website: www.shelleyeverett. co.uk

Brackenwood Garden Centre Brackenwood is a family run business that has been established in the area for over 40 years. Set within the beautiful rural location of Abbots Leigh yet within easy reach from The Clifton Suspension Bridge. A gardener’s paradise we pride ourselves on the quality of our plants and service. Our range of plants, shrubs and trees are unrivalled in the area and in our shop you will find

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All Garden Designs

Tom Phillips established All Garden Designs 28 years ago in Dulwich, South London. Since moving to Bristol in 1990 to bring up his family away from the “smoke”, the business has blossomed. Winning two gold medals at the Bristol Flower Show confirms the quality of their work. As a landscaping team they aim to provide the best possible experience from the initial visit, through the design stage and finally to working in your garden to build a garden to suit you.

Almondsbury Garden Centre We are proud to be one of the best stocked garden centres in the South West – customers are drawn back time and time again appreciating the superb ranges of quality plants sourced from the finest specialist nurseries in the UK. Set in an idyllic country location just a few minutes from the M4/M5 motorway interchange, a visit to Almondsbury, a well loved and popular Bristol garden centre will certainly inspire you.

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We are dedicated to every aspect of gardening and enjoying your garden. We are full of fresh ideas and offer our customers excellent choice. Our outstanding team of friendly and knowledgeable staff have a real passion about what we do and are happy to offer advice on all aspects of gardening.

Wild about Garden Even though we have had a mild winter it still takes it toll on our gardens. Getting a thorough tidy up, shrubs pruned, perennials cut back, soggy leaves scooped up tackling the tangled mess you never got round too last year makes all the difference. Giving the soil a bit if a turn and mulching over creates a tidy background for spring to arrive on. Pressure washing that dangerous slippery deck makes it safer and algae covered patios cleaner. If bigger projects are on your agenda now is a great time to set the ball rolling with design ideas and clever solutions for all your needs. We can repair or replace your wind damaged fences,

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We understand that when you are looking for a landscaper, two important factors are reliability and friendly communication. At Alpine Landscapes, we also provide you with a

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We are a small family business that offers a very high quality of workmanship. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and forging a good relationship with each customer to ensure they are fully satisfied with the work we carry out, always leaving the job tidy at the end of each day. We cater to each customer’s individual needs with no job too big or small, be it replacing a single panel or re-designing and landscaping their entire garden. Many people use us again and again for various jobs around their properties, knowing that each one will be finished to the same high standard that we set ourselves. All photos courtesy of Brackenwood Plant & Garden Centre

Deans Tree Surgery

Deans tree surgery is the first choice for the tree surgeons in Bristol, For many year we have felled dangerous and unwanted trees in the Bristol and Somerset area. If you want a team of friendly and professional tree surgeons to take care of your trees, give us a call. We’ll provide you with a competitively priced quote and range of great services. Whether its stump removal or garden maintenance, we’ll leave your property as we found it, minus the offending waste.

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’ve been thinking about finches. Charming little birds with cheerful plumage, we commonly get three species in Bishopston. The chaffinch with his rusty orange belly and face and white wing stripes sings an instructive little verse – it is said to sound like “H, E, B, R, E, W, S, HEBREWS!” In fact the sounds are more chittery but that phrase captures the rhythm. As in speech, the “E, W, S” bit speeds up and the “HEBREWS” is more emphatic and is sometimes followed by an extra flourish, sounding something like “don’tcha know!” It is a bright and cheery song, sung from the treetops where you will often see the male perched. They will feed in gardens but often prefer to poke about on the ground rather than on feeders. They are one of Britain’s commonest birds so you should have no trouble spotting them and hearing their busy little song. The male greenfinch has a mossy green head and body with a bold yellow wing stripe and flashes of yellow on wings

and tail. They have big fat beaks and to me they seem to have an air of seriousness about them unlike the chirpy chaffinch. They are in fact generally a shyer bird but they will come readily to feeders in gardens. The males sing a wheezy song, a sort of drawn out “sshheeeooooow”. Once you get your ear in it is very distinctive, honestly! They also have a more musical song of trills and twitters, recalling the canary to which they are closely related. Probably the most charming finch is the goldfinch and they even have a collective noun that recognises this – that group of goldfinches performing so acrobatically on your feeders is properly called a charm! They also fly about in small groups chatting to each other as they go in a very charming fashion: “tickalit tickalit”. They are rarely quiet. The song is a series of twitterings which includes variations on the tickalit call. They have a clown-like red face, black cap and white cheeks and a bright yellow stripe on their black and

white wings. The goldfinch is very fond of thistle and teasel seeds and we were delighted when they finally discovered our teasel patch. It is a good excuse to let these striking if rather thuggish plants get a hold in your garden. They are very sociable birds, not only moving around in “charms” in winter but also often breeding in small groups. Goldfinches are said to favour black niger seed, so fill up your feeders and tempt them into your garden. Unlike the other finches I have mentioned both male and female goldfinch sport those eye-catching colours and are identical. The female chaffinch and greenfinch are like paler versions of their male counterpart. The goldfinch with its optimistic-sounding chatter was once a very popular cage bird, but how much more pleasant to spot a charm of them flying into the garden than keeping a lonely one in a cage!

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hy after four years is the Metro Bus still causing controversy? We all agree we need an improved public transport system and want something in place. There’s been debate, protest and finally planning permission has been granted, so why don’t we just get on and build it? Shouldn’t we ignore the Risingup protesters at Stapleton, or are we doing so at our peril?

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promoting the project say it will take a lot of cars off the roads, but the council’s own consultants suggest there’ll be hardly any. The operators wont be using highly efficient, low energy buses, but diesels just like the ones we already have. The Department of Transport has done a feasibility study on dedicated bus lanes at Junction 1, but it’s not telling us about it. No residents or transport bodies have been consulted ... and on go the points, raising questions about accountability and information accuracy. Whether or not Risingup succeed in causing a rethink, they have raised questions that need addressing. What must change if we are to better protect the environment we depend on for physical and spiritual nourishment? How can big projects like this, which have broad public support, be managed so they don’t end up bringing about four years of bitter controversy?

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of two novellas, “The Greening of Mrs Donaldson” and “The Shielding of Mrs Forbes”, the theme that links the two tales is ‘smut’ (“a very Northern word” says Bennett) or, more accurately, ‘unseemliness’. The first story of Mrs Donaldson, recently widowed and short of money, shows a woman who crossed more boundaries than many of us thought possible in pursuit of broadening her horizons. Some of us thought her sexual adventures were very improbable while others considered them metaphors of life change and renewal. Above all, we thought it had wry humour and typically Bennettstyle sympathy for his female character. The second story is a really wellconstructed farce involving a devoted “Hyacinth Bucket” type mother, a stupid, narcissistic son, an ignored husband and a much-derided daughter-in-law. Eventually a gay community liaison police officer throws a spanner in the works threatening the stability of the son’s marriage and the security of the mother’s snobbery. In true farcical tradition people are not exactly what they appear to be, nor are they always in the right bed!

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Straighter Teeth . . . is it purely Cosmetic ?

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ome of us may have missed out on the opportunity to have our teeth straightened whilst in our teenage years and are now suffering the consequences. Uneven teeth can cause a number of problems. We may have issues with our appearance and self confidence which can affect job opportunitues. Not only can this have an impact on our livelihood, our overall gingival health can suffer too.Crowded teeth are extreemly difficult to clean, even with an electric toothbrush and flossing regimes. This can result in bad breath. Often we require several visits to see a hygienist to help with our gum problems. Long term, if difficulties persist with cleaning, we may suffer periodontal disease and teeth fall out due to mobility. Choosing to have a brace to straighten our teeth as an adult is a huge decision and is not just a decision based on cosmetics. Straight teeth are so much easier to keep clean ! Now it is possible to have straight teeth in less time with clear braces. There are many systems which may be suitable, one of which is Six

Month Smiles. Unlike traditional orthodontics which may take two years, teeth can now be straightened cosmetically between six to nine months. Talk to your dentist the next time you visit them to see what options may be available. You are never too old to have straight teeth and the smile you’ve always wanted. Dr Nicola White is a Recognized Provider of Six Month Smiles at Beau Monde Dental Care. For a free consultation with Nicola or Dr Catherine Spalding please call 0117 3303495.

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into being. For the sentimentalist, the idea of staging ACH Smith’s play in the Passenger Shed at Temple Meads was inspired. More practically, the acoustics aren’t great and this meant it was occasionally difficult to hear what was going on. Moreover, the way the action jumped back and forwards through time, with episodes such as the attempted suicide of Sarah Ann Henley - you know, the jilted Victorian woman whose voluminous skirts filled with air and parachuted her onto the muddy river bank - preceding the completion of the bridge, made me concerned that anyone unfamiliar with its lore and stories might be irredeemably confused. But for all that, it’s a gutsy show, and with performers from theatre company Show of Strength, Circomedia and the Suspended Voices Choir – a cast which seemed to be of Bristol’s clay itself – you’d have to have a heart of Avon Gorge limestone not to be captivated by its exuberance. Perusing the list of financial supporters in the programme, I spotted a shocking omission. Sometimes it seems that Bristol has again been split in two, this time by a council that parachutes in

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expertise from elsewhere to promote our city’s status as Green Capital while ignoring the local talent of its citizens. Meanwhile, Show of Strength, along with b-Creative, Bristol Ensemble and Poetry Can, have lost all their modest council funding. It took Brunel, an incomer, to bridge the great divide 150 years ago. Now we have another, and maybe it’s time our Mayor reconsidered how best to support the arts, and the interests of those Bristolians who practise them.

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Yoga for Health by Diana Penny

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of Yogawest (www.yogawest.co.uk) As the seasons change, and the spring energy returns, the urge to move the body means we can practice more challenging poses on the yoga mat. Following last month’s pose (Triangle pose), here is the second pose in a 4-pose standing sequence, however like all the monthly poses, this can also be done on it’s own. Yoga Pose of the Month: Utthita Parsvakonasana (side angle pose) To develop strength and stamina, and tone the waist and stomach muscles, practice this posture. Medical benefits: Along with a sequence of standing poses, Utthita Parsvakonasana strengthens the back and relieves general backache. It also develops the chest and strengthens the legs. Include it in your practice to cure bronchitis, strengthen weak ankles, tight hamstrings, knee problems and flat feet. Other health problems that benefit from this pose: constipation, acidity, indigestion and kidney problems. 1. Stand in TADASANA (Mountain Pose). 2. With an inhalation jump your feet to 4

ft. apart and swing your 4 arms out to the side. Fully stretch your arms and legs and raise your chest. Take a couple of breaths. 3. Turn your left foot in and your right foot out. Holding your left legs firm, exhale and bend your right knee to form a square, so that your shin is upright and your thigh is parallel to the floor. Place your right hand on the floor to the outside of your right foot. 4. Extend your left arm up. Move your tailbone in. Press your right knee back to align it above your right ankle. 5. Anchor your left foot firmly to the floor and extend through your left hand. Feel the resulting stretch along your entire right side. Stretch your arms over your ear and look up. Breathe evenly and hold the pose steadily for 20-30 seconds. Repeat on the other side.

Practice note: Practicing with your back to the wall can help you achieve a good pose: press your right knee against your right arm and roll your left shoulder back toward the wall. If you cannot easily reach the floor with your hand, place it on a block. Drawings and posture text reproduced by kind permission of Bobby Clennell, a senior Iyengar teacher in New York.

Young performers prepare for stage festival HELD every year since 1903, the Bristol Festival of Music, Speech and Drama - formerly known as Bristol Eisteddfod - is gearing up its annual event featuring a wide range of instrumental and vocal classes. The festival, open for all

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ate Hoffmann, Matron at Spire The Glen Hospital Bristol, shares her top tips on the simple changes you can make to revive yourself after the winter months and get ready for summer. Hydrate Water is a natural appetite suppressant so it’ll help you eat less. It’s also important to help the body flush out toxins helping the kidneys to function well. Being properly hydrated is essential for good bowel function, which will reduce bloating, plus it’ll keep your skin looking glowing as well.

Change: Drink more water and eat more foods with high water content such as cucumber and watermelon, which are great snacks for the spring and summer months

Give your health and wellbeing a boost in time for summer: Get the right amount of sunlight: The longer days are a good time to enjoy being outdoors. Our bodies absorb vitamin D from exposure to sunlight which is essential for good health. A lack of vitamin D is associated with weight gain. If you spend a lot of time indoors you could be affected. Although do take care in the sun as too much exposure can be harmful to your health.

Change: If you work in an office, always try to get out at lunchtime for a brisk walk and some fresh air to boost your Vitamin D levels.

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In the winter it’s easy to make excuses to stay in bed for longer, but with lighter mornings and evenings, now is a good time to try walking or cycling to work. Small, sustainable changes like this can make a big difference to your weight, health and happiness.

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n Bristol Concert Orchestra play Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, Debussy’s Ibéria and Liszt’s 1st Piano Concerto with renowned soloist Ashley Wass at St George’s Bristol at7.30pm. There will be a retiring collection in aid of Bristol Child Contact Centre. Tickets are available from St George’s Bristol (0845 40 24 001) or online at www. bristolconcertorchestra.org.uk 16 March n Laugh, Live and Learn with Bristol U3A. We have lots on offer for those who would like to make new friends with similar interests. If you are no longer in full-time work, we have a wide range of groups offering over 100 different activities. For enjoyable learning with friendship and fun, find out more at your local social group in Daisy’s Café, Upper Horfield Community Centre, Eden Grove - phone Joy 0117 9354880. Details: www. bristolu3a.org.uk. 18 & 26 March n We are the Bristol U3A – an organisation of lively and interesting people who offer all sorts of groups for enjoyment, friendship and learning. If you are no longer in full-time work, we have a wide range of over 100 different activities, including art, computing, languages, music, walking, and science. Please visit your local social group at Browns Restaurant by the Museum. Phone Jenny 0117 9043697, for meetings. Details: www.bristolu3a.org.uk. 21 March n Brahms: Requiem at St George’s Bristol, 7.30pm. Join Bristol Bach Choir for a musical voyage of discovery as you listen anew to Brahms’ iconic Requiem in this intimate performance, and be spellbound by the drama of Jonathan Dove’s distinctive and powerful work, The Passing of the Year. Tickets: £10, £15, £20; students and under 18s, £5. bristolbach.org.uk 0117 214 0721 28 March n The next meeting of the Elgar Society (South Western Branch) will be held at 2.15 pm at The Bristol Music Club, 76 St. Paul’s Road, Clifton. The Speaker will be John Drysdale, and his talk, entitled “Elgar’s Earnings” will give a fascinating insight into the financial side of Elgar’s career. Visitors pay £3.00 (which includes refreshments). All are welcomed to this friendly society, especially if you love Elgar’s

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music. For more information contact Doug Smith: 0117 9673480 29 March n Antique, Vintage and Collectables Fair, 10am-4pm at Ashton Court Mansion, Nr Bristol, BS41 9JN. Step inside this beautiful and historic mansion house and discover 40 quality stalls selling antiques, collectables, vintage fashion vintage and retro items, antique furniture, fine china and jewellery plus more. Café open all day for light bites. Teas, coffee, homemade cakes. £2.00 entry (under 16s free). Note: Car Park access to Mansion House via Kennel Lodge Entrance on A369. 30 March Public meeting at St Michael’s Church Hall, Gloucester Road, 7pm. Organised by Protect our NHS. Your chance to meet and debate the future of the NHS with your parliamentary candidates before the General Election. 31 March Bristol Women’s Voice are partnering with Fairplay South West and Bristol Fawcett for a series of Women’s Hustings across the city in the lead up to the General Elections next year. The hustings for Bristol West will be held at the Unitarian Church, Brunswick Square, St Pauls, 7-9pm. Our members, plus other female residents within each constituency will be attending the events to look at how each party and their policies will represent and support Bristol women. Got a question for your candidates? Email them: info@ bristolwomensvoice.org.uk 18 April n Redland Wind Band’s Spring Concert 2015, 7.30pm at Westbury-on-Trym Baptist Church, Reedley Road, BS9 3TD. Tickets £8: email redlandwindband@gmail.com or on the door. Under 14s free. For further information visit www. redlandwindband.co.uk

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

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enthusiasm, games, songs and general silliness to inspire interest in French. Like French Club Bristol on Facebook, or email alice_m_watson@msn.com Tuesdays n After school French club. 4.10pm - 4.50pm. £4 per lesson. 300 Gloucester Road, Quaker Friends Meeting House. Playful practical classes for primary school children, to inspire interest, enthusiasm, games, songs and general silliness to inspire interest in French. Like French Club Bristol on Facebook, or email alice_m_ watson@msn.com. n The Golden Buds is a lovely and popular group aimed at 18 months to 4-year-olds and is a fabulous opportunity to be outside with your little ones, digging, playing, finding newts and frogs, watering, singing and making things all in the heart of urban Bristol! Sessions start from February 24 and run 10-11:30am and 1:30-3pm in school terms. We take booking on a term by term basis. Each session costs £5, a second sibling is £2 and under 12 months can come along free. There’s squash and biscuits and a snack from the garden as the seasons turn, as well as a hot drink for parents. For more info, visit: thegoldenhillcommunitygarden. com n KudaCan, 7 Dongola Avenue, Bishopston, BS7 9HG. Join the Bishopston Mum for an NCT Cafe on the fourth Tuesday of every month, 10.15 - 11.30. You can drop in any time during this slot. n Ashley’s Rise Junior Morris - performing Morris side for boys and girls aged 8-16yrs. We practice at Horfield URC, Muller Road, Horfield, BS7 9RE on Tuesdays 6.15-7.15pm during term time. We take part in local and national Morris and community events. We have a waiting list for 6/7yr olds who are invited to our open events so that they can get to know us before they join. New juniors (Bristol) get the first week free. Tel/text: 07813 346819 / 0117 940-1566. www.thegreatcaper.co.uk n Morris for fitness and fun, 7.30pm – 8.30pm at Horfield URC, Muller Road, Horfield, BS7 9RE during term time only. www. thegreatcaper.co.uk n Scottish Country Dancing Get fit and have fun with Westbury Scottish Club. Classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Tina 0117 9075462). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 9590970). 7.30pm to 9.30pm wscbristol.com for details.

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

church. £1.00 per adult and child, 20p for every extra child. Inc. refreshments. All welcome! Contact us at: stbonsplaygroup@ hotmail.co.uk) n Squirrel Camp Forest School, Badock’s Wood, 9.45 -11.15 (during term time). New afternoon group starting in autumn, 1-2.30, £6 per family. Contact: jennysanderson@ blueyonder.co.uk. n Calling all dads! Not sure what to do with your kids over the summer holidays? Join us for six FREE workshops for you and your kids! Activities include gardening, IT cookery and much more. Spend time with your kids, and get to know some other local dads too. Call Rachel on 0117 909 1749 or email info@ connectlockleaze.com to book your places! 1-4pm, every Wednesday (from 23rd July) at The Wordsworth Centre. n New reading group, with a difference. From October 1, a new kind of Reading Group is starting at Cheltenham Road library (moving to new Bishopston library when completed), from 3pm. The group will meet every week to discuss short fiction, poems, essays, memoirs, etc, and learn to look at these with a more critical eye than usual. Led by practising writer, Anita Mason author of The Illusionist, Angel, The Right Hand of the Sun and other novels. For the over-60s. No reading to do between meetings. First session is a dropin. People who are interested, email: amreadinggroup@gmail. com, or tell the librarian at Cheltenham Road or the central library that they are interested. Royal Literary Fund funded. Supported by Bristol Libraries. n Avon Slings Meet at Kiddicare Cribbs Causeways, Centaurus Retail Park, Cribbs Causeway, BS34 5TS. 11am to 1pm. We are a community not for profitorganisation set up to support parents with the art and parenting choice of carrying their infants; otherwise known as Babywearing. You can have the chance to look at the full range of carriers we have to hire and try out, meet like minded parents and get support and advice from qualified peer supporters, consultants and other parents full of knowledge. Contact Katie on hello@carrymeslings.co.uk or telephone 07846 280720 for more information go to our website www.carrymeslings. co.uk Thursdays n Bishop Road Community Choir. We are a mixed community choir, meeting at Bishop Road School at 7.45 to

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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 recruiting new members. There is no need to be able to read

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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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DAWN May was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2012 – the same year she became a grandmother for the first time. Although little Luca is still too young to understand, Dawn is determined that her grandson will not be frightened by her symptoms. She has always been open with him and her family about the illness and its impact but she has discovered that some people find it difficult to share awareness with their nearest and dearest. Yet keeping quiet means that sometimes children may not realise what’s happening until their grandparent becomes quite scary. “I didn’t want that to happen to me and I wanted to help others who might be in the same situation so I decided to write some children’s books about Parkinson’s,” said Dawn, 62, who volunteers at a school in Horfield and lives in Clifton with her husband David, a professor of computer science. The result is a series of five gentle stories, beautifully illustrated by Phil Goss, which are being sold to raise money for the charity Parkinson’s UK. Dawn self-funded the first,

I decided to liven up this plain, neutral grey sofa with an über cosy, slubby faux-fur throw, sand coloured cable knit cushions and a trio of vividly embroidered cushions which add a real punch of colour. Against the rich indigo backdrop (which one could almost swim in due to the paint’s high pigment content) they provide a much needed accent. The overall effect is inviting, bold, and a rather bohemian. The hexagonal shaped cushions are ethically produced and fairly traded, imported by Gloucester Road’s very own Shanti. But if that’s not to your taste, there’s a million other throws and pillows out there in different finishes and colourways to create an equally cosy look. Just remember that odd numbers of things read as less formal and so are more relaxing to be around, so plump for three or five cushions and you‘ll be plumping your way to relaxation nirvana. After a TV marathon snuggling under the blanket (or hiding, if like me you have been obsessively watching US zombie series The Walking Dead), tidying it up as if making the bed is probably the last thing anyone wants to do after slobbing out, but it is so worthwhile to make sure the sofa always welcomes you back after a hard day. www.zoehewettinteriors.co.uk

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Granny Dawn shares stories Does it hurt, Granny? published in 2013 and crowdfunded the second, I’ll do it, Granny, which came out late last year. The others are written and will be published in due course. The books feature a little boy called Jake and show how he and his granny can still enjoy each other’s company, even on bad days. Dawn hopes people in Bishopston and Redland will buy the books for people they know with Parkinson’s or will consider purchasing them to give to local schools, in time for the charity’s Use Your Head awareness day for primary schools on April 24. Dawn, a former French teacher and student adviser, has given to talks in schools about the illness, which affects about 127,000 people in the UK. There is currently no cure, but drugs and treatments are available to manage many of the symptoms. “I was 59 when I was diagnosed. I was troubled by my own prognosis but I was not in any pain. Usually people do not deteriorate too much in the first ten years or so,” she said.

Dawn, who has three adult sons, is determined to continue enjoying her life in spite of the illness, which causes her some difficulty with walking and with fine motor skills such as doing up buttons. She enjoys cycling and is an active member of the Bristol branch of Parkinson’s UK. “There is a long gap between diagnosis and when things become frightening,” said Dawn. “ Luca has not noticed anything yet, but when he does

he will have heard the word Parkinson’s.” Dawn hopes local people will “buy and donate” books to schools through her website dawnmay.com (two books for £12) so that teachers can use them as a gentle introduction to the age-appropriate materials issued by Parkinson’s UK. For details of Use Your Head day, visit: www.parkinsons.org. uk/content/use-your-headparkinsons

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Shed doors – thick ones A large, quality constructed shed is likely to have doors that are at least 44mm thick and can therefore take a BS 3621 mortice sashlock. Check to see if your sashlock carries the kitemark and change it if it doesn’t. If you have 44mm thick double doors then you need to install mortice security bolts, fitting them at 90° to the grain, into the top and bottom rails of the second opening leaf. Pay particular attention to ‘T’ hinges, if you have them, as it may be possible to unscrew them and take the door off from the hinge side. Rather than change the hinge it is a good idea to refit them using coach bolts.

Shed doors – thin ones If you have a little shed, then the chances are the door will be of the ledged and braced type which means you won’t be able to use a mortice lock. This type of door should be locked with a hasp, staple and padlock. For a stronger fitting use coach bolts instead of screws and make sure you fit the hasp and staple the right way round whereby the hasp,

Shed windows – non-opening Little sheds will often have non-opening windows and whether you need to add security will depend on what you keep in it. If you do need to improve security then simply fix a purpose made grille on the inside or to keep the cost down use a sheet of welded mesh and fix it in place with lengths of timber. If you don’t want people to see what you’ve got in the shed hang a net curtain or use a reflective film.

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Seriously, strengthen your shed lthough overall crime in the area is still falling we seem to have had a recent upsurge in shed breaks. Items including bikes and tools have been taken. The following paragraphs deal with sheds, summerhouses and conservatories, all of which have different crime risks attached to them and different security solutions.

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Shed windows – opening Larger sheds will probably have opening windows which should be fitted with window locks at the very least. As with non-opening shed windows they can also be fitted with grilles and welded mesh sheeting on the inside. It is also a good idea to hang nets or use reflective film.

Security inside the timber outbuilding To add some additional security inside the shed you can buy steel containers from DIY outlets and fix them onto the floor using long screws or into the concrete base using expandable bolts. To further add to the inconvenience of the burglar you can also pass a heavy duty chain through the handles of the spade, shovel and fork and padlock the chain to an anchor plate fitted to the floor. Bicycles can also be secured inside the shed in the same way. You can also buy cable alarms, which set of an alarm if they are cut.

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SPORTS stars have been sharing their success stories with local school children, as part of a pioneering project aimed at boosting positivity and happiness. Five-hundred primary school kids from across Bristol including those at Ashley Down Schools Federation - attended day two of the ‘Brilliant Bristol’ programme at Bristol Rovers Memorial Stadium. The session - aimed at Year 5 pupils - was called the ‘Art of Being Brilliant’ and focused on setting ‘huge unbelievably great goals’ (HUGGs), as well as bouncing back from setbacks and becoming more resilient. The children, aged nine to 10, will take part in three days of training in total. Local sports personalities were invited along to share their experiences of goal setting, dedication and achieving success. Dan Blythe, a black sash in Kung Fu from GB Fit, spoke about Sharon Gill - a six times World Kickboxing Champion before leading a demonstration with the children. Pupils also took part in a question and answer session hosted by five Bristol Rovers players.

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Children just love Being Brilliant The project, led by happiness expert and children’s book author Andy Cope, is designed to introduce school children to the latest thinking in areas of positive psychology and happiness, and aims to have a significant impact on attitudes at home and school. Andy said:“Good grades are important. But it’s equally important for our schools to turn out well-rounded young people, so we’re intending to focus on confidence, happiness, resilience and personal responsibility. “Our belief is that when children are feeling great, they learn more effectively.” Laurence Pitt, executive headteacher of Ashley Down Schools Federation, who helped bring the scheme to Bristol, believes that children need a little helping hand to bring out that inner positivity and he is determined to spread the happiness. He said: “We think Brilliant Bristol will equip the children to deal much better with school. We also think it will set kids up to be confident, positive, upbeat, passionate and happy things that go well beyond the

Bristol Rovers players Ollie Clarke, Stuart Sinclair and Jermaine Easter speaking to children at day two of the Brilliant Bristol project.

classroom. “It’s about aspiration – if you have the right attitude, the world is your oyster.” Adam Tutton, head of education at Bristol Rovers, said: “It has been a pleasure hosting the Brilliant Bristol workshop at the Memorial Stadium and we are delighted to have played our part in encouraging so many Bristol school children to think positively.” The key principles of the ‘Art of Being Brilliant’ were delivered

on day one of the course, which was held at the Gloucestershire County Cricket Ground in January. The next session is March 10, when children will start planning how they are going to share their positive messages at school and in their local communities. Plans will also be made for a record-breaking attempt of the ‘most random acts of kindness in one day’, which will take place in Bristol June 25.

Golden Hill Sonics enjoy sporting fun and friendship We have been enjoying ourselves on the pitch and off it in recent weeks. Our teams have managed to play lots of matches (despite Bristols sub-zero temperatures and frequent rainstorms!) and we had a great time recently on a club trip to support the Bristol Flyers in their push for the play-offs. Our under 7s, 8s, 9s and 10s have continued to enjoy a good mix of fun training sessions and friendlies against other local clubs – we have recently played Ashley Down, Bishop Road and Sefton Park. Our older year groups have all started 2015 in great form – we pride ourselves on not overly focusing on results but it was interesting to note that our League teams (under 11s – under 18s) all won their matches on a recent weekend! The under 11s have enjoyed some fantastic matches against St. Nicholas, Bath City and Longwell Green, playing some genuinely entertaining football. Our under 12s have also been in great form, winning 8 matches on the trot in the Mid Glos League. Our under 13s and 14s are developing all the time, both in training sessions and in their Bristol Saturday Youth League fixtures – they have both enjoyed really competitive games against Bishopston recently. The under 15s and 16s have both been in fine form in recent weeks, playing good

football and showing impressive resilience – they have both moved up to 5th place in their respective Leagues. Our under 18s continue to do us proud in their first season as they are currently leading the Bristol Central League after a run of positive results.

We are all looking forward to the remainder of the season before we hand Golden Hill back to the cricketers and are looking forward to supporting Bristol Academy against Frankfurt in their Champions League Quarter-Final on March 21.

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