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Supermarket is a ‘travesty’

Bishopston councillor takes a bow Cllr David Willingham steps down after four years to focus on career.

Pages 4-5 Gender stereotypes need to be tackled Bishopston group sets up workshops to educate youngsters on equality and anti-bullying.

Page 19 Help us save much-loved Ardagh Friends of Horfield Common warn if community doesn’t act, the venue could be lost.

A PETITION has been set up by anti-store protesters in another bid to deter Sainsbury's from redeveloping on the Rovers memorial site. Campaigners say that building a supermarket in place of the football ground is a "travesty"

and is not the right way to remember the 300 rugby players that died in the First World War. However, Rovers chairman Nick Higgs believes that campaigners are just finding another way to stop the club from

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achieving its new stadium in Frenchay. Mr Higgs has confirmed that the British Legion and the former rugby club fully support the Sainsbury's development. Full story on Page 2.

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300 rugby players ‘did not die for BOGOFs’ THE fight is not yet over for campaigners, who believe that building a supermarket on the Rovers’ Memorial Ground is a “travesty”. A petition has been set up to put pressure on Sainsbury’s to withdraw their redevelopment plan, which is funding Bristol Rovers’ move to a new stadium in Frenchay. Campaigners say that the Memorial Ground is an important part of the city’s heritage, and that a superstore is not the right way to remember the three-hundred Bristol rugby players who died in the First World War. TRASHorfield, who believed

that the council acted unlawfully in granting the supermarket planning permission, lost their legal challenge at the end of March. The group then confirmed that the case would not be taken to the Court of Appeal as they were unable to raise the money necessary to test Judge Hickinbottom’s decision. The judge ruled that the council had followed the proper planning process, however, TRASH still believes that the judgement is “flawed”. Jamie Carstairs, who set up the petition to protect the Memorial Ground, said: “It is a

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constitutes a misunderstanding of the meaning behind the memorialisation. “The war memorial commemorates the three hundred Bristol rugby players who were killed in the First World War. The people of Bristol chose to memorialise them in this way - with a sports ground for future generations. “These men did not die for BOGOFs - a ‘Memorial

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Supermarket’ is a travesty.” The petition has so far received over 500 signatures. Other alternative ideas have been put forward by campaigners, such as a memorial school and a velodrome. However, Bristol Rovers chairman, Nick Higgs, has confirmed that the development has received the support of the former rugby club and British Legion.

He said: “TRASH lost their appeal against Sainsbury’s and now they’re just trying to find another angle to stop the development.” He added: “If they believe that the whole of the site is the war memorial, then how come a third of it was allowed to be sold off for housing? “They’ve got to move on - I’m just becoming a bit tired of it all.”

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June deadline Our June edition will go to print on Monday May 26. To ensure your news or letter is included, please contact us by Wednesday May 21. Advertisers are also asked to contact us by the same date. PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Bishopston Voice is independent. We cannot take responsibility for content or accuracy of adverts, and it is advertisers’ responsibility to conform to all relevant legislation. We cannot vouch for any services offered. Opinions are not necessarily those of the editor. Bishopston Voice is distributed each month to Bishopston residents. If for some reason you do not get a copy, please collect one from local pick-up points. Feedback is always welcomed, contact Emma Cooper on 0117 908 2121 or emma@bishopstonvoice.co.uk. This month 11,250 copies will be distributed around Bishopston, Redland and St Andrews.

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Cllr Willingham stands down to pursue career

AFTER four years as Bishopston councillor, David Willingham is stepping down to spend more time focusing on pursuing his career and becoming a chartered engineer. Over the four years in his role David has achieved a significant amount, from being involved in high profile campaigns to lobbying Parliament. He has been instrumental in securing a vast sum for the Bishopston ward - believed to be around £200,000 - alongside former Lib Dem councillor, Bev Knott. David recently obtained £25,000 from construction group, Galiford Try, to spend on schools within 1km of the Gloucestershire County Cricket Club re-development. He also played an important role in securing £110,000 needed for the renewal of the play area on Horfield Common, which is now under construction, as well as helping to acquire Village

Green status for Wellington Hill playing field. David has been at the forefront of several local campaigns, including lobbying for a new station at Ashley Hill, and campaigning against the Sainsbury’s development on the Memorial Ground. Additionally, he was involved in pressuring Bristol mayor George Ferguson to halt plans to introduce a Residents’ Parking Zone in Bishopston, which received strong opposition from the area. On a more national scale, with the National Autistic Society, David lobbied Parliament for increased support for people with autism - a life-long condition which he was diagnosed with about five years ago. “It’s about trying to make people more aware about autism, as it’s a very hidden disability. If you get the right ear you can make things change.” Besides David’s more

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BISHOPSTON residents will be able to put their questions to candidates standing in the local elections at a Question Time-style debate being held on May 19. The event will be hosted by Sustainable Bishopston, and supported by the Bishopston Society. Questions from voters can be submitted in advance or on the evening. Candidates will be given three minutes to introduce themselves to the audience, and candidates not present will be given the opportunity to have a statement read on their behalf. Voters will then be able to ask them about local and city-wide issues that matter to residents. Last year, the voter turnout for Bishopston was almost 34 percent - higher than the average turnout from across the city, which was 27.5 percent. According to organisers, most people do not vote in local elections and many of those who do will decide based on party allegiance, leaflet campaigns or the local press. Nominations are still open, and the list of candidates will be announced on April 25. Elections will take place on May 22. Residents can double-check which ward they belong to by visiting: www.bristol.gov.uk/WardFinder. The event will be held on May 19 at St Michael’s Church Hall in Gloucester Road, starting 7.30pm. For further information about the hustings, visit: www.sustainablebishopston.org.uk or email: hustings@sustainablebishopston.org.uk

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publicised efforts, there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes, he says. From helping people interact with local services, to assisting people settle neighbour disputes. Playing a part in the civic life of Bristol has been a particular highlight for David, especially being involved in the Rush Sunday and Legal Sunday annual ceremonies, and the Remembrance Sunday service. David was also fortunate enough to take part in the Erasmus programme, which allows local representatives from across the EU to meet and share ideas with one another. “By visiting Brussels and the Hague, and talking to other representatives, I realised that we have so much shared history and far more in common than what divides us. We all want the same thing.” David believes that the next councillor needs to be someone who is passionate about Bishopston, and he advises them to “stand up for Gloucester Road”. “It’s a jewel in Bristol’s crown and people need to treasure it. But remember it’s a complicated street, which is used for walking, cycling, commuting, buses,

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as well as being a residential, shopping area. “If you focus on one aspect to the detriment of others you risk getting it wrong - you need to look at the overall picture. “With all decisions being made by the mayor, it’s important that whoever is next

elected will stand up to him and tell him what the area needs.” He added: “You are the people’s representative to the council, not the council’s

representative to the people. Hold the council to account, and don’t justify their actions if you don’t agree - you’re in a position to change them.”

The list of candidates standing in May’s local election is not released until April 24. Please check the Bishopston Voice website (www. bishopstonvoice.co.uk) after this date to see who is standing.

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• Dental examination • Urinalysis • Weight check • Advice on ageing pets • Thorough overall examination • Check and clip claws. • Check coat condition and clip out any matts. These checks are incredibly helpful in older pets so that we can get an idea of what is going on, on the inside, even if they are not showing outward signs of ageing, helping us to detect any disease processes early on. These results are also useful so that we can detect any significant changes later on. Please remember to bring a urine sample with you, this can be stored in a clean jam jar or ideally urine pots/cat urine collection kits are available free of charge from reception. If you own a dog or cat over eight years of age, then please phone the surgery today to book your appointment and we can get started!

Gloucester Road secures £250k investment CELEBRATIONS are being had after a ballot to make Gloucester Road a Business Improvement District (BID) has been successful. Businesses running from Colston's Girls' School to the bottom of Pigsty Hill were eligible to vote in the ballot, which - if successful would see £250,000 invested into Gloucester Road over the next five years. The ballot was won with a majority of 55% voting "yes". The turn-out was "relatively high" with 54% of all the businesses affected voting. The UK average voter turn-out in BID ballots is approximately 41%. Traders had until March 20 to vote. George Grace, BID advisor, and founder of TownCentred Consultancy, said: "Naturally we are very pleased with being a third higher than the average, as representation was a key part of our aims." The BID will be funded by a 2% levy on each business in the designated area, with the average business paying £3.85 per week. The total BID fund will be over £50,000 per year to be spent exclusively in the Gloucester Road area on marketing, events and promotion; making the area clean, green, accessible and attractive; lowering business costs; and giving independent traders a voice. The first installment of money is expected around mid-July. The Gloucester Road Traders Association, which instigated the BID, is in the process of setting up a project management and administration team to run the scheme to ensure money is protected and well spent. This can be made up of volunteers, or part-time personnel. Samantha Mant, vice-chair of the GRTA, said: "The BID plea is 'please get involved' - the more involved, the better. "This is going to be the start of something really quite exciting - over the next couple of years, we're going to see some significant improvements." She added: "Improving waste collection is a big priority, and we're aiming to get a regular, effective waste collection service at an affordable cost. We think making the streets look better is really quite important." BIDs were first introduced in the UK as part of a pilot scheme in 2005. Since then, more than 180 have been successfully established, contributing £300 million of funding back into their towns and cities. BIDs can last a maximum of five years, after which time another ballot must be held to see if the businesses involved wish to continue.

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We’re buying locally, why don’t you? Lynne and I have just come back from a weekend at the Optician Awards. Our team were finalists for Team of the Year. Unfortunately we didn’t win, losing out to Specsavers Teignmouth. However I’m full of pride for our team. We were the only Independent Opticians nominated. We took the whole team and we all found it hugely inspiring and motivating. We are all aiming higher and want to win next year. To do this we will work even more closely with our local community, making a visit to us a delightful experience. Thank you especially to the industry suppliers who supported us especially Essilor and the many of you who wrote testimonials about our team. We changed major lens supplier at the start of this year as we wanted a more personal service. Essilor are based up the Gloucester Road (well A38) on the outskirts of Bristol and are a major success story for regional manufacturing. We’ve benefitted from meeting their team face to face, including their laboratory technicians, the marketing team through to their M.D. Consequently if Becky, Emma or Sara phone up the lab they can discuss individual lens choices for particular frames, specifically for you. Practically that translates to the best looking eye wear every time. One particularly impressive fact is that their great employees stay: they are obviously looked after and I can see why. They are great people. This May we are launching a “Graphite Green” transitions lens. The green lens colour enhanced with Prevencia protection is at once both cool and classic. Therefore I’m going to pair it with a very cool William Morris frame for a classic sunglass look with a twist. William Morris is a British design success story. This summer’s collection is another step up. We’re proud to work very closely with the William Morris designers to showcase their most stylish frames. They are vibrant, daring, bold, packed with colour and bags of attitude, but aren’t for everybody. That’s the benefit of our EyeStyle service. We’ll tell you if it meets the look you desire. We will have new collections every month.

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Unemployment toll falls by 986 FIGURES published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the number of unemployment claimants in Bristol West has fallen by almost 1,000. The number of unemployed people living in Bristol West, which includes Bishopston and Redland, is now 3,041 - 986 less claimants compared to March last year. Statistics gathered at the end of last year revealed that the number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance in Bristol had fallen to its lowest level since February 2009. Unemployment has also fallen across the country to a rate of 6.9 percent - the lowest level in five years. Wages are also growing faster than inflation. Stephen Williams, MP for Bristol West and Communities Minister, said: “Thanks to the Liberal Democrats in the coalition government, growth is back and unemployment continues to fall. In the last year we have seen a consistent decline in unemployment in my constituency in Bristol West. “With earnings now rising in line with prices and employment rising, today’s figures reinforce the fact that this recovery would not be happening without the Liberal Democrats in government.”

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Children’s cafe set up with parents in mind BISHOPSTON is now home to a new "uber" child-friendly cafe and party venue, that places a strong emphasis on quality, healthy food. Located just off Bishop Road, Playful Cafe was set up by local parents, Kate and Nico Ferrentino. Parents to five children, the couple wanted to open a cafe where children can not only be welcomed and entertained, but where parents can relax. After many years in the catering industry, Kate and Nico pride themselves of serving home cooked, and healthy food, which is locally sourced and free range where possible. Playful Cafe, which accommodates for children aged 0 to 4-years-old, has a separate

play area in the annexe, as well as a parents' kitchen, where parents can use the microwave, fridge and bottle warmers; a baby lounge, equipped with comfy sofas for mothers wishing to breastfeed; and a role play lounge, with fancy-dress costumes. The cafe also offers occasional free singing and story time sessions, as well as provides a place for regular classes and support groups for local parents and the community. At weekends Playful Cafe can be hired out for children’s parties. The cafe does not have an admittance charge, but will operate a cover fee of £1 a head. For more information, visit: www.playfulcafe.co.uk

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A CONCERT put on by Year 7 pupils about how to be safe online took place at Fairfield High School last month. The show was part of an overall project called Connected, launched by local theatre group and educational provider, Unique Voice, and funded by the council’s Early Help team. Connected is the only programme of its kind and is

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dedicated to educating schools, students and parents about the ever-evolving online world. Unique Voice has already visited Bedminster Down and Orchard School on Filton Road. The concert featured students from Fairfield High School, who have been trained by the initiative as “e-Safety Champions”. The pupils also toured primary schools in the area, spreading their knowledge about internet safety to younger students. Highlights of the show included dancing, singing and beat poetry. The concert concluded with an e-Safety pledge where Fairfield High School, the Early Help team, e-Safety Champions, Unique Voice and local primary schools promised to stay “connected”. Twleve-year-old, e-Safety Champion Jenny Taylor said: “I spoke to the head of year about getting involved because I felt strongly about cyber-bullying. “It’s definitely built my confidence and has taught me more about being safe online. It’s fun to do something on stage and put the message across to people - I now feel more confident both on stage and online.” Unique Voice believes that through training children to become educators and giving them more responsibility, they can build their self-esteem. Company director of Unique Voice, Krystal Keeley, said: “To help young people stay safe online, we believe you need to connect with them and listen to their experiences. From there we can move forward and equip them with the tools to protect and empower themselves and each other.” Caroline Donald, from the Early Help team, said: “E-Safety is an issue we encounter constantly when working with children and families. “We are delighted to support and promote such an innovative project which enables children and young people to become more informed and proactive about using the internet safely, whilst continuing to enjoy the opportunities that the internet provides. She added: “The internet is an incredible tool - it just needs to be used safely.”

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A school with strong focus on individual achievement Clevedon School is recognised for providing ‘student focused’ educational experiences, placing its students at the heart of every aspect of school life. Our school is based upon traditional values with a forwardthinking vision. The school has a strong and positive ethos where relationships between students and staff are built around clear values and mutual respect. Every member of the community is encouraged to ‘belong’ through a sense of contribution, responsibility, ownership and confidence which is seen in the pride our students have for their school. The Ofsted inspection in October 2011, judged the school overall to be ‘outstanding’. The inspection team noted the high expectations for all students and the strong belief that everyone can succeed. The school has seen a significant increase in student performance over recent years and GCSE and A Level results are well above the national average. The school offers students individualised pathways through the curriculum to ensure they have the appropriate subject package to support them to the next stage of their education. Our website www.clevedonschool.org.

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Education Red Maids’ students are reaching for the stars STUDENTS at Red Maids’ School will soon have the opportunity to study the universe more closely thanks to £10,000 funding for an observatory complete with computerised optical telescope

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and weather station. The project builds on the success of the HiSparc project where students have been working with university academics and students from all over the world to study highenergy cosmic rays which are believed to influence weather patterns. Zino Dif, head of physics, said: “We always encourage students to aim high. These new facilities will support teaching in engineering and science well beyond the exam syllabuses and help encourage more young women into science, technology, engineering and maths careers. "The new observatory will challenge the girls to look further into the origins of cosmic rays using data from the HiSparc detectors. With information from the weather station, girls will be able to find out more about the climate and how the rate of cosmic showers is affected by changes in atmospheric pressure, humidity and temperature." The observatory and weather station will be funded with £5000 from the Barry Theo Jones Trust and £3000 from the Friends of Red Maids’, with the remaining amount from a parent and the school’s science department. It will be constructed within the school grounds over the summer term.

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Initiative helps young engineers forge ahead BUDDING engineers from Fairfield High School were given the chance to learn from industry experts. The Horfield school was selected by Airbus to be involved in Tomorrow’s Engineers, an initiative led by Engineering UK and the Royal Academy of Engineering to highlight career opportunities. The event involved a show about engineering around the world, followed by workshops led by people working in the industry. Follow-up work and activities, including an event for parents, are included in the programme, which is running in 40 schools in the south west as part of moves to encourage children to pursue science, technology and maths (STEM) subjects. Fairfield High School was STEM school of the year in 2012.

Chris Long, from the school, said: “This provides a fantastic opportunity for all our Year 8 students and those in Year 9 who have opted to take engineering for GCSE to find out more about what is involved from people with real-life experience.”

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Bristol landmarks are a selling point A YOUNG enterprise company from Colston's Girls' School has launched a selection of merchandise, including tote bags and tea towels, showcasing Bristol's famous landmarks. The unique design on both items, created by BeBristol, was provided by creative agency Orca Design, based on Cheltenham Road. The image depicts some of Bristol’s iconic landmarks, including the Suspension Bridge, Brunel's ss Great Britain and the Concorde in a modern illustrative style. BeBristol plans to release other products, such as a mug, in the near future. The Young Enterprise scheme involves 16 to 18-year-olds giving up their free time to develop and sell products, allowing students to gain practical experience in the world of business. BeBristol was created with the mission to celebrate Bristol’s creative and unique history. The tea towels and tote bags are on sale via Facebook (www. facebook.com/bebristol.bebristol) and in selected retailers, including 7th Sea on Cheltenham Road and Love From Random on Park Street.

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Healthy eathing and healthy lifestyles are the themes of an ambitious free of charge festival being run in May by a group of Bristol schools. The With One Voice Partnership – Orchard School Bristol, Filton Avenue Infant and Junior Schools, Upper Horfield Community School and Fonthill Primary – are preparing for the Staying Alive Festival. It is being organised to highlight to families in north Bristol the many fantastic lifestyle opportunities in the community with two flagship events - a food festival at Orchard School on Saturday, May 10th followed by a Get Active Festival at Filton Leisure Centre the following Saturday, May 17, in conjunction with Filton Town Council. The schools are also promoting issues around health to improve life expectancy which varies greatly across different parts of the city. A highlight of the food festival will be an attempt to set a World Record for the most diverse fruit salad with weird and wonderful fruits brought from across the globe. This event will see the communities of Horfield, Southmead, Lockleaze and Filton coming together in a celebration of healthy and tasty eating, including demonstrations and stalls featuring food from round the world, reflecting the cosmopolitan nature of the schools and communities. To showcase the event, children from the different schools will be designing special

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MUM It is fantastic to see the construction of the new play park at Horfield Common finally under way. Weather permitting, the new play park should be completed by the end of May, if not before. With not only a brand new and better play park, but one that is also suitable for slightly older children as well as little ones, it should attract more families and become a great focal point for the local community. The old play park was there when I was a child so a brand new play park is long overdue! While on the subject of Horfield Common, I wanted to write about the APE Project, a free family based outdoor adventure play session which

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takes place on the common every Thursday 3.30 – 5.30pm during term time. APE was formed on the basis that children want and need outdoor play and provides free outdoor activities for children aged 8-15 (though slightly younger and slightly older children are welcomed too). If you fancy taking your children along, you can just turn up; there is no need to book. If you are a parent of children aged 6 – 16, you may be interested in Unique Voice, a small creative and educational performing arts company which has just launched a new Performing Arts Factory in Bishopston. Classes will be held every Saturday 10am – 1pm at St Michael’s Church Hall on Gloucester Road and activities this term include movement, junk percussion, design, puppetry and physical theatre. For readers who are parents to young children aged 0-4, I wanted to feature the new Playful Café in my column this month. Playful Café is situated on Fenton Road, Bishopston and boasts plenty of space, toys, activities, dressing-up costumes and fun galore for

little ones. It has a £1 per head entry fee so is very affordable and also offers very tasty lunches and snacks which are reasonably priced too. Plus, the cakes at Playful Café are absolutely delicious! And I should know, cake connoisseur that I am ;) Finishing on a personal note, I was really proud to have recently been awarded the Bristol & Somerset Venus Award for Best Online Business

for both of my websites. The award night was hosted by the lovely Paulina from Heart Breakfast and celebrated many Bristol business women who had some really inspirational stories. Hope that you have a wonderful May! Bishopston Mum www.bishopstonmum.com www.bristolmum.com

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RPZ scheme as planned won’t work I believe Residents’ Parking Zones are likely to be extended to areas around Gloucester Road, if a council viability report supports this and the council cabinet votes on it. I support RPZs in theory. I believe they can reduce congestion. They can also improve air quality and tackle carbon emissions, at least until cars start running on alternative fuels. Unfortunately, I believe current RPZ plans will not work. There is a strong possibility that the residents’ parking team would propose double yellow lines on one side of narrower residential streets. Probably about a third of residential streets in Bishopston, Ashley Down and Lower Horfield seem to fit the residents’ parking team’s definition of narrow. Double yellow lines down one

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side of these streets would leave about half a parking space per household. Many families live on these streets. Most households have no off road parking option. Other councils have allowed a small area for partly parking on the pavement, so long as disabled access is maintained. I am surprised the council seem reluctant to propose this for areas around Gloucester Road, given that the area necessary for partial pavement parking would probably be less than a recycling box. If any readers think my assessment of the residents’ parking team’s approach is farfetched, please contact them, as I have. Also consider the council’s current record. For example, Colston’s Primary is a two form entry school with no car park in the Cotham South RPZ. It has only two parking permits. Cotham School, a large, successful secondary school, has none. Parking is plentiful outside both of the schools. In Clifton Village, restaurants, pubs, cafes, and other traders are concerned that visitors will only be given one hour parking time. The council

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has previously tried to propose double yellow lines for whole sides of residential streets near Gloucester Road. Bristol City Council’s report of the Residents’ Parking Scheme’s cross party working group, March 18 2014, appears to have concerns that: 1. Residents have been insufficiently consulted on inner ring RPZs 2. Lack of hard evidence has been presented to support the RPZ policy 3. Public transport improvements may not be adequate. If there isn’t enough provision for the public transport, this could force people on bikes who do not feel safe on them, or mean longer journey times and less time with loved ones. I voted for the local Lib Dem councillor and Green councillor when they were elected. Unfortunately I have been unable to get their position on narrow streets in RPZs at the time of writing. Now is the time to make their position clear. I have learnt the Greens are broadly in favour of the principle of RPZ though. Locally, Labour seems largely against RPZs, at least in their

current form. I would remind residents they can comment on RPZ proposals in the inner ring, even past consultation deadlines. The most recent consultation is for Clifton Village. Inner ring RPZs may increase commuter parking around Gloucester Road. As well as concerns about narrow streets, I would be interested to know if a study has been done on the impact of RPZ on poorer areas outside of the RPZs. For me inequality in Bristol is a greater issue than transport.

Many of Bristol’s poorer areas are outside the proposed RPZs. D.W Have you got strong views about what's happening in Bishopston and Redland? Or you might want to take the opportunity to praise a friend, or family member for an act of kindness or to mark an achievement. Whatever you want to say, send your letter by email to news@bishopstonvoice.co.uk, or by post to Bishopston Voice, 16 Chandag Road, Keynsham, BS31 1NR. You can also comment on stories at www.bishopstonvoice. co.uk.

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Learn to combat climate change BISHOPSTON and Redland residents will be more clued up about ways they can equip their homes to deal with climate change, thanks to a successful funding bid by Sustainable Bishopston. The funding from the council’s Active Travel grant will be used to develop a trail guide to inform people on ways to make their homes more resistant to climate change, and to illustrate a variety of technologies already

being used by local residents which will save energy, deal with varying temperatures, enhance wildlife, and cut flood risk. Martin Fodor, Sustainable Bishopston representative, said: “With an old, attractive neighbourhood like ours, full of heritage and character, there are challenges to deal with when adapting our homes to save energy, reduce flood risk, deal with overheating or loss of wildlife.”

Adaptations which have already been made to homes in Bishopston and Redland include solar power for electricity and heating water, sun pipes to provide light indoors, external wall insulation, living or green roofs to increase biodiversity and soak up rainwater, and permeable paving in driveways to reduce flood risk. The project is in conjunction with Sustainable Redland, the Bishopston Society, Redland and Cotham Amenity Society, and Bristol Green Doors. The grant is to prepare a detailed guide with notes downloadable from the group’s website and printed for distribution locally. To pilot some of the features, which are all visible from the road, the group is planning two guided trails in May, during the “Our Neighbourhood” festival, offering a choice of routes by foot or bicycle around the area. Guides will be on hand to answer any questions and encourage discussion, whilst

touring green projects in the area and exploring how the techniques used by local homes fit the neighbourhood. Routes will be 90 minutes each, suited to either a medium walking pace, or a gentle cycle ride. Good footwear, or a bicycle is required. Meet at the Sustainable Bishopston Noticeboard at 171 Gloucester Rd on May 11 at 1.30pm for 2pm departure. Register at info@ sustainablebishopston.org.uk.

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EDUCATING youngsters on sexism in society is a top priority for a group of Bishopston residents. By engaging with teenagers through workshops, TIGER (Teaching Individuals Gender Equality and Respect) aims to challenge sexist bullying, gender stereotypes and negative images of men and women in the media. The workers co-operative group was founded in the latter part of 2012 by Natalie Bennett, who felt that young people were particularly susceptible to negative portrayals of men and women. The team of five, three of which live in St Andrews, have worked in partnership with established charities such as EACH (Educational Action Challenging Homophobia) and Envision - a group aiming to challenge the stereotype of ‘the youth’ as apathetic and disengaged, as part of the government funded National Citizen Service scheme. The group has recently been working with several Bristol

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Challenging stereotypes schools, including City Academy in Redfield, aiming to help them comply with the Equality Act 2010. Alex Greenwood, who is a part of the workers co-op, said: “The response has been really positive so far. Not many of [the youth] we have worked with have questioned how the media portrays men and women before, so it’s been very satisfying that we have been able to make them question what they see in the media, to have debate, and to create conclusions. “Next time they see an advert or watch a music video, they will question how men are women are represented.” Blurred Lines - a song by Robin Thicke, regularly played on music channels, and the radio - is a particular example of how women are portrayed negatively through sexist imagery, says Alex. Inspired by initiatives such as the Everyday Sexism Project, TIGER believes that

sexism in the media has proved detrimental to both women and men in everyday life. There is still a significant gender pay gap, with a TUC analysis of official figures confirming women working full-time earn almost £5,000 a year less than men. Female representation on the cabinet is also low, with only three out of 27 being women. Also, up to three million women each year, across the UK, experience

gender-related violence. The group also recognises how suicide rates in men have increased, as has the number of men diagnosed with eating disorders. TIGER hopes to generate more funding for the project, and aims to work with more schools across Bristol, promoting equality and anti-bullying. To find out more about TIGER, visit: www.facebook. com/tigerbristol.

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News FRIENDS of Horfield Common (FOHC) are calling on the community to get involved with securing the future of its muchloved venue, the Ardagh. The idea of applying for a transfer, which will involve the council handing over responsibility of the centre to a community group, was put forward by FOHC at a recent meeting held at the Quakers' Meeting House on Gloucester Road. They say it is "essential" if the community wants to see the site improve and come back to life. A Community Asset Transfer is the leasing of properties by the council to voluntary and community organisations often at a reduced or minimal rent. FOHC say that by allowing interested parties to manage the Ardagh, it will help empower the local community, giving them more responsibility. Bristol City Council will still own the property, but day-to-day management will be handed over to a community group who can show they have the ability to run a project for local benefit. The council has responded

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Help us save the Ardagh centre "positively" to the idea, offering "full support" to any interested party. Sam Thomson, chair of FOHC, said: "The Ardagh is an integral part of the common and is very valuable. If we don't do anything, we could lose it. "The more people we can get involved, the more chance we have of moving it forward from just being an idea. She added: "It will be hard work, and it will take determination, but it will be worth it." However, the council need to first improve the standard of the Ardagh in order to facilitate the transfer. The meeting about applying for an asset transfer is subsequent to the council's recent controversial closure and re-opening of the building after a safety officer deemed the building's fire warning system "inadequate". FOHC believe that the Ardagh has fallen through the

cracks over the past few decades, and has not been seen as a priority by the council. But the council has responded robustly, saying that there has been no history of neglect. Various groups use the building on a regular basis, including users of the bowling green and tennis courts, a weekly toddler group, and a support group for disabled children. Over the next 18 months, FOHC hope to establish a community group who could potentially manage the centre. A business plan will then be created, with ideas about generating long-term funding for the Ardagh. Similar projects have included the St Werburghs Community Centre, which received £1 million funding after securing an asset

transfer. Ideas for the Ardagh include a flexible meeting place, a community café and bar, and a multi-use sports and leisure facility. Jobs will be created, and more social events will be held, FOHC say. FOHC welcome anyone who would like to become part of this process. To get involved in the project, whether it is to be kept informed of plans, to contribute as a special interest group, or to join a steering group, email: friendsofhorfieldcommon1@ gmail.com or telephone: 0117 9426580.

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Big Apple influences new speakeasy bar INSPIRED by the prohibition era is new kid on the block, The Bootlegger - a family-run cocktail bar and kitchen boasting American-themed food and drink, 1920s music and a highend service. Nestled by the arches on Cheltenham Road, Bishopston’s latest addition received an overwhelming turnout at its launch on April 17. The Bootlegger was set up by brothers Gary and Lee Miller, Michala (Gary’s wife), and Richard Naden. With Lee’s 25-years experience working in restaurants and bars across the globe, Gary and Richard’s 12-years experience in business management, and Michala’s experience teaching business and economics, the team wanted to establish something unique and poignant in the area. Having lived in New York for four years, Lee recognised that there was a growing taste for prohibition, speakeasy-type bars, and felt that something similar would work well in Bristol. During the day, customers can feast on an array of American-inspired dishes, and in the evening, be taken back in time with music resonating the 1920s. Music includes swing, jazz, blues and rock ‘n’ roll, with live performances three nights a week from local musicians. Gary said: “We’ve always dreamed about opening our own place. We wanted to create something that’s accessible to the local community and focus on using local independent suppliers, which is one of the

Pair swing dancing to The Bootlegger’s live jazz band reasons we chose this road. “We aim to source the majority of our food from surrounding traders, as well as using other services, such as Orca, who we used for our branding.” Secretive and rustic, its interior reflects an era of time which saw speakeasies - illegal boozing bars - rise in popularity due to a nationwide ban across America on the sale, production,

importation, and transportation of alcoholic beverages. Gary added: “On a visit to America, we were blown over by the high level of customer service we received, and we wanted The Bootlegger to provide something very similar. “We don’t just want to be known for great food and live music, we also want to be recognised for our high standard of service.”

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A BUSINESS coined by two local women is going from strength to strength - and now they have won two awards to prove it. Anne-Louise Perez and Imogen McIntosh, founders of YourStreet Ltd, a gift card initiative for independent retailers, won two categories New Business of the Year and Innovation - at the Bristol and Bath Women in Business 2014 awards. The event, which took place on April 2, pays tribute to women whose determination and and success are helping drive Bristol and Bath's economy. The women posted on their website: "We had a fabulous evening. The event was full of inspirational women and a fantastic celebration of what you can do if you really want something enough. "We would like to thank Lloyds Bank for sponsoring our table so that we could take along the friends, family and [mentor] Stephen Melanophy (BITC) who have all been so supportive of us on our journey."

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Gift cards pair celebrate The Innovation award was sponsored by Ashfords, and the New Business of the Year award was sponsored by HSBC Commercial Banking. Debbie Hosking, regional head of business banking at HSBC, said: "YourStreet is a relatively young business, but one that is making its mark. "Anne-Louise and Imogen have done extremely well in the two years they have been up and running, and are a great example of someone seeing a gap in the market, doing something to fill it and making a success of the venture. "There is no reason why that success shouldn't continue. I am looking forward to working with them in the coming months and years." The idea for YourStreet Ltd came about when Anne-Louise and Imogen were searching for a friend's birthday gift along Gloucester Road, and they realised there was no such thing

as a gift card for independent shops. YourStreet Ltd initially launched on Gloucester Road last summer, and can now be used in shops and for services city-wide, including Wessex buses. The women are now

working on expanding into Bath. The initiative has also won Creative England funding and Starter for 10 - a competition providing business support for creative small and medium enterprises who are looking to grow.

Sports Injury Information Evening Monday 12th May 2014, 7-8pm Advice from specialist orthopaedic consultants on managing and preventing shoulder and knee injuries whilst playing sport. During the evening you will have the chance to ask questions to our specialist orthopaedic consultants Mr Hardy, Mr Packham & Mr Crowther. The guest speakers are part of Bristol's Sport and Orthopaedic Clinic 'SOC', which consists of consultant orthopaedic, trauma and sports injury specialists who are renowned experts in their professional fields. To book your FREE place please call 0117 910 8016 or email BS7gym@glosccc.co.uk

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News Sarah’s story brings hope to others SARAH Defrates was initially diagnosed with cyclothymia - a mild form of bipolar - five years ago. In 2011, after a re-diagnosis, Sarah was unfairly dismissed from her job as a receptionist, following incidents of namecalling by her boss. Two years on, Sarah’s life has been turned around by Gloucester Road business, Westbury Inks. Being offered the position as marketing manager has given Sarah a new lease of life - and now, she wants to help others who have been affected by the disorder, through sharing her own story. Sarah, 46, first realised that she had bipolar after visiting a friend’s at Christmas. After being compared to someone with the disorder by her friend’s son, she decided to do research into the symptoms and could relate to what she read. Her behaviour was also picked up on by an ex-boyfriend, who said she was like “four seasons in one day”. She also recalls her brother recognising her hyperactive behaviour when she was eight, referring to her as a “hyper bunny”. Sarah noticed that her behaviour worsened in 2008, when she became bankrupt and had to look after her two teenage boys on her own. Cyclothymia is identified by a history of mood swings, ranging from mild depression to emotional highs. Mood swings tend to be fairly frequent, as well as persistent. Avoiding any medication, Sarah has turned to self-help in order to keep her bipolar under

control. Sarah, from Westbury Park, goes for an hour walk around the Downs each morning, and has a bath before bed to help her relax. She has also undergone intensive psychotherapy, as well receiving daily support from friends and family. Convinced that she would never find work again due to her bipolar, Sarah was overjoyed when Westbury Inks offered her a job at the beginning of April. “Westbury Inks has really helped me, I love it to bits there,” she said. “Stuart [director] has been amazingly understanding and very supportive, and I’ve really appreciated being allowed to use my own initiative. I’ve created a good connection with customers, and I really feel like I’m part of the community - I feel more alive again working here, and it’s wonderful to be accepted for being me.” To avoid overexertion, Sarah works 16 hours a week. She says that sleep is essential in her daily life, and she has learnt to ask for help when she needs it. Sarah has also been dedicating her spare time to writing a book about her life. She said: “I want to help others through telling people about my experience with bipolar - I like to think I’m being a voice for the voiceless. I feel like helping other people out with bipolar is my calling. “I want to celebrate my bipolar - it makes me creative. It has allowed me to make more sense of life.” Having been called names such as “fruit bat” at her previous job, Sarah believes a greater understanding is essential for

challenging stigmas attached to mental health. “I think employers should look on mental health websites more, like Rethink and Mind, to gain more of an awareness about mental health,” she added. “In the workplace, everyone should be looked at as individuals, everyone is unique and has different qualities to bring to a job - employers need that

balance within the workplace.” Sarah has spoken openly about her bipolar on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio Bristol, and has has also appeared on ITV news. To find out more about Sarah’s journey, and to join her mailing list to receive advance notification of her book release, visit: www. sarahdefrates.com.

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Starfish hydrotherapy pool appeal still needs £250,000 WORK on a new £1.4 million hydrotherapy pool is well underway at Claremont School in Redland - but fundraisers are working hard to secure the final quarter of a million needed for the project. The Starfish Pool Appeal, which aims to build and maintain a hydrotherapy swimming pool for children with disabilities, was established by ‘Friends of Claremont School’, a team of enthusiastic and committed volunteers. The project was ceremonially launched in December when Bristol mayor George Ferguson was invited to dig a spade into the ground. Children at Claremont School range from two to 19-years-old, most having severe disabilities. The school believes that a warm, on-site pool is essential for relieving pain experienced by children with complex needs. Headteacher, Alison Ewins, said: “Without hydrotherapy pupils can suffer contractures in limbs and spine where their bodies become stiff. Warm water relaxes tight muscles, allowing joints to be moved without pain. It enables pupils to move independently, free from adult support. And an added bonus is that splashing about is also great fun.” To find out more about the project, or to contribute the pool, visit: www.starfishpoolappeal.org.uk, or to contribute fundraising ideas, email: tina.cheesley@gmail.com or robgorelangton@ gmailcom.

Places up for grabs THE owners of a brand new nursery due to open in Horfield this summer have announced that they are now accepting registrations for places. Snapdragons Nursery and Pre-School, in The Old Chapel, will be the eighth in the Bathowned Snapdragons group. Benefitting from the company's sixteen years experience, Snapdragons will be offering stimulating and

inspirational childcare to local families. Among the many special features promised at the new nursery will be a purposedesigned garden, a children's kitchen, video news diaries and a historic landmark building. To register your child for a place, or to receive updates, visit: www.snapdragonsnursery. com/about-horfield / Twitter: @ HorfieldSnap / Tel: 01179 861173

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Putting district’s unique features on map LOCALS will have the opportunity to take part in a project which aims to protect and enhance Bishopston's heritage. The 'Our Place' survey, organised by the Bishopston Society, involves volunteers exploring their neighbourhood and plotting important landmarks and features on a map using basic symbols. The project will be led by Pete Insole, the chief archaeology officer at Bristol City Council, and the creator and developer of the Bristol history interactive website, 'Know Your Place'. The completed survey can be used to influence planning processes for new developments, ensuring it responds to the area's context. Pete has already successfully led similar 'Our Place' surveys in other Bristol neighbourhoods, including Westbury and Lockleaze.

Pete said: "The focus of the project is to identify what makes Bishopston recognisable and different. Through doing the survey, volunteers can notice things in their local environment which have never been spotted before." 'Our Place' was designed by the council's Bristol Historic Environment Record, and funded by English Heritage, to enable communities to identify and map the character of their local area. At the end of each mapping event a document, defining the area's character, is produced. The documents are then published on the Design Bristol website - a forum for anyone involved or interested in achieving quality place-making in Bristol. The Bishopston Society is hoping that the appraisal of Gloucester Road will lead to the 'Our Place’ project expanding to other areas of Bishopston.

Pete Insole speaking with residents about Our Place project at recent Bishopston Society meeting Pete will be running a morning session on May 7, starting from 10am at the Quakers' Meeting House on

Gloucester Road, and finishing at 1pm. To help with the survey, contact Pete at: pete.insole@ bristol.gov.uk.

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Lunar Optical have been on Gloucester Road for nearly 15months now and feel very much a part of the local landscape. We have had a brilliant year, meeting all the lovely locals and supplying them with all their eye care needs and lots of people now come in on a ‘’word of mouth’’ recommendation. If you haven’t visited us before, pop in and see for yourself our fabulously different range of beautiful frames and sunglasses, and all things optical.

Xpress is an independent design & print business. Xpress now works with many Gloucester road traders, local businesses & residents, installing signs, printing flyers, designing websites & supplying branded clothing. Owner Liam Agnew attended St Bonaventure’s, completed his degree in Graphic Design in Bournemouth and is now celebrating 14 years in business, after receiving initial assistance from the Princes Trust and the BDAF in 1999. Please call or visit our website

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Lashings When in 2008 Lashings first embarked upon extracting an extra special espresso, expectation exceeded little beyond dishing out delicious drinks to the citizens of Bristol. In the following five years, Lashings has expanded its locations into within two of Bristol’s cornerstones of culture and community: Gloucester

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Road and Clifton. For locals and visitors alike, Lashings stands out as a quirky, incandescent, independent coffee collective synonymous with swift and personable service, tasty tucker and a treasure trove of treats back dropped against a classically luster and infectiously enthusiastic environment for everyone to enjoy from lone travelers to all the family! We also serve up breakfast, lunch, cake and a smorgasbord of specialty shakes and smoothies all with free WiFi included!

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Bishopston Fish Bar Craft Works

Craft Works stocks an amazing variety of materials for budding artists and enthusiastic crafters a like. From needle felting to watercolour painting, stamping to candle making you’ll find just what you need to inspire you. There is also a wide range of ready made frames and a bespoke framing service. Visit on 3rd May between 10am-2pm to make a flower wand. It’s free and will take approximately 10mins (see in store for more details).

A traditional Fish and Chip shop on the Gloucester Road. We are a member of the National Federation of Fish Friers and are delighted to announce that we have successfully achieved the NFFF Fish and Chip Quality Award for the high standards we maintain in our shop. This year we were the Area Winner for Wiltshire, Dorset and Avon in The National Fish & Chip awards!

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showing in the gallery. Sarah has found herself at the forefront of a buzzing and creative scene in Bristol. Her enthusiasm has ensured that Room 212 is a welcoming and eclectic showcase to the artistic talents of those around her.

Billie-Jean Clothes Billie-Jean Clothes are popping up again at Bristol Furniture Works 192 Gloucester Road for May Fest. Mick, Billie & John first met early one Sunday morning at Heston Services 30 years ago on route to Camden market, Mick with his furniture & Billie-Jean with their clothes. Each followed their own paths & didn’t meet again until Bristol Furniture Works opened a few doors along from the old BillieJean shop.

Owner and founder of Room 212, Sarah decided to bring Another Time Around Home for You have been together all her art contacts When Another Time Around successfully letting property in under one roof. Room 212 was opened in 1993 we originally Bristol for over 25 years. We originally a pop up art gallery on sold second-hand furniture. have been Gloucester Road for Gloucester Road and seemed Over the years, due to increased 17 years and prior to this were the perfect setting. Lashings Bishfor Quarter page 11 13:Layout 1 212 22/11/2013 Page 1demand from our customers we in Park Street 10 years. Room provides 14:08 a hub for expanded into selling new beds We offer a range of services local artists with now almost 100

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and new pine furniture alongside our second-hand range. As more time has passed Another Time Around have now expanded further, offering a wide range of quality modern bedroom, dining room and sitting room furniture, including couches.

OSNA As an Aromatherapist Bridgett has been using her own blends of organic oils for both herself and therapy clients for many years. As her skin was sensitive, it was difficult to find skincare products in the marketplace that worked. Thus PURE INDULGENCE was born. It meant raw materials of the highest quality can be used, enabling products to be produced inhouse at Osna. We are very passionate about the products we produce, and want to give the best to our customers. We purchase our raw materials from suppliers who promote organic methods and culture. We do not support the testing of raw materials on animals.

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Artemis is best known as the home of Catherine Amesbury Contemporary Jewellery Design. Housing our showroom and workshop, clients can come and purchase from the display or sit and take their time to either customise or commission bespoke pieces in a relaxed atmosphere. Artemis also stocks a diverse range of gifts all linked by their beautifully feminine nature. ‘Downstairs at Artemis’ is a Gallery Space where local artists have the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work.

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eyes- the menu changes daily depending on the weather and what great ideas we come up with on the day. Customers can choose exactly what they want! We keep it fresh and simple! We work with the Bishopston bakery for our bread, Daltons butchers for our quality meat & Pawsons provide us with the freshest veg. We offer the same quality food for corporate lunches catering from 5 to 50 and are very flexible.

Oddsox “Beautiful Shoes for Growing Feet” Bishopston’s independent children’s shoe shop Oddsox was launched by friends Jo & Sarah to offer quality footwear at an affordable price. With three children each, they realised

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Mad about Sarnies offer quality made homemade Sarnies at everyday prices. Our offerings are very much counter led, customers can buy with their

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the need for a local alternative to the shopping mall. Brands include Camper, Birkenstock, Ricosta and Saltwater, and sizes range from pre-walkers up to an adult size 8. The friendly staff at Oddsox are all trained in shoe-fitting & are great with kids! New customers who mention Bishopston Voice will get an extra loyalty stamp with their first purchase.

Fig

Run by a co- operative group of six Bristol women, fig stands out as a gift shop and gallery where everything is handmade. Selling cards, silver jewellery and glass ornaments, cushions, t-shirts and wonderful screen prints, fig is a place where you can buy beautifully made gifts and homeware that are one-off, bespoke pieces. Each of the six makers takes their turn in running the shop and they are always keen to take on new commissions if you can’t quite see what you’re looking for.

Moodles Moodles is a children’s clothes and gift shop which caters for 0-12 years. Every item in the shop has been sourced

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from British designers who also manufacture in the UK. Customers can find every day basics as well as special occasion dresses, bridesmaid dresses and first communion dresses. Owner, Sarah Ubhi, also designs and makes her own range of applique t-shirts in-store, and can personalise baby blankets or t-shirts to order. Moodles even sells babygrows printed with the Glos Rd Central logo; £1 from each sale will support future events and the continued growth of the area.

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PUTTING the individual's needs at the heart of its work, whilst building a trusting relationship with its clients is what Accolade Support and Care does best. Established by Bishopston resident, Sylwia Latacz, and Patricia VanHelsdingen, the care service was set up in response to the demand for person-centred supervision, delivered in the client’s homes. The service uses the latest technology, coupled with transparent monitoring practices. Sylwia and Patricia, both qualified person-centred planning facilitators, have between them 18 years of hands-on experience in the care sector. They have helped clients with learning disabilities, brain injuries, mental health challenges, dementia and autism. Their core belief is caring for vulnerable people, by putting the individual and their support network at the very centre of the care provided. The women believe that a positive involvement of the family and friends when creating plans with the individual is important. Sylwia said: "Our assessment and support is not just around the physical and medical needs of the individual. We look at the emotional well-being, meaningful occupation, education and anything that the individual desires to achieve. "It’s your life. It’s your future. It’s your care. That’s our starting point – getting to know and understand you. We offer a comprehensive plan that will empower you to have more control and make better choices for the way forward." As well as being highly committed to their clients’ well-being, they have the same philosophy towards their staff, recognising their hard work and contribution to the organisation.

Soap and bath bomb making parties Creative and fun, hands on parties making bubble bath, bath bombs, lip balm and soap. Mobile party leader comes to you and runs a session making beautiful practical gifts to take home. Ages 5 to adult

Neighbourhood fun week LOCALS are gearing up for a fun-filled week of community activities across Bishopston, Cotham and Redland. The 'Our Neighbourhood' festival, coordinated by the BCR Neighbourhood Partnership, boasts many events run by local groups and businesses. The week aims to encourage community engagement, as well as provide people with an opportunity to socialise, and to learn about what their neighbourhood has to offer. Organisers are also aiming to increase awareness of the neighbourhood partnership and other community groups. The BCR Neighbourhood Partnership is run by residents for local people, in partnership with the council and local police. The festival, running from May 3-11, will include the Whiteladies Farmers

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AVID ramblers will have the opportunity to join in with specialist walks around the local area, as part of the Bristol Walking Festival. The largest of its kind in an urban area, the festival - running from April 26 to May 26 - is designed to appeal to regular and not-so-regular walkers of all ages. The varied programme features around 150 guided walks including new opportunities this year for speed dating, business networking and learning about the suffragettes. Councillor Barbara Janke, assistant mayor for health, said: “We have a varied and dynamic programme of walks that should appeal to anyone who wants to step out, meet people and learn something new. There is enough to appeal to regular walkers who want a challenge and those who want to improve their fitness levels.” Evidence shows that regular walking reduces the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, type 2 diabetes, some cancers and helps to counter depression and maintain mental wellbeing.

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Be a step ahead for Bristol’s Walking Festival The 2014 festival follows on from the success of last year’s week-long event, which saw hundreds of people taking part. Feedback revealed a demand for a longer festival, so this year’s programme is running over four weeks with double the number of walks and participating organisations. Booking in advance is recommended as many of the walks have limited numbers. More information and the brochure for the festival is available at: www. bristolwalkingfestival.co.uk.

Getting Bristol Families Alive N Kicking! Alive N Kicking walks are aimed at families and young people who wish to get outside

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Villas, Cottages & Houses: The Making of Westbury Park A walk through the history of Westbury Park from the early 1800s to today. Starts: May 15, 6.30pm at 23 Coldharbour Road BS6 7JT (opp Cambridge Arms) |

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Purdown, Snuff Mills & Eastville Park A mix of urban and rural with superb views from the top of Purdown. Return route along the Frome Valley and Eastville Park. Starts: May 7, 9.45am at Montpellier Railway Station, BS6 5EE | Duration: 2.5-3hrs, 5 miles | Cost: Free | Contact: Geraldine Cruickshank | Mob: 07535 135155 | www.bristolramblers. org.uk

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May, 2014 looking at some of its history and points of interest. Come and discover some of Redlands hidden secrets. Starts: May 13, 10.30am at Water Tower, Stoke Road BS9 1FG | Duration: 3 miles | Cost: Free | Contact: Roger Salter | Tel: 01225 872392 | rsalter46@ btinternet.com

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Schools photography trails and picnic Enjoy a stroll and picnic and take some photos for the festival competition. All adults must be accompanied by a child! Suitable for digital cameras or camera phones - some cameras available on the day. For primary school children and their parents/ carers. Starts: May 22, 3.45pm at Redland Green | Duration: 1hr, 1.5 miles | Cost: Free | Contact: Emma Parker | Mob: 07500 833 132 | emma.parker@sustrans. org.uk |

Walk Ping, Talk Ping A walk ping tour to 4 of the 20

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RESIDENTS can hone their culinary skills in Thai cooking, thanks to a course promising to reveal the wonders of the South East Asian cuisine. Lessons are run by Nuch Wills, who taught at Thailand's world famous Blue Elephant restaurant in Phuket, from her kitchen in Redland. She can also deliver private sessions from the customer's home. Nuch said: "I tailor each lesson to the needs of the student, whether they're a confident cook who wants to explore traditional approaches to Thai cooking or a beginner who wants to have fun and try something new." Each course lasts three hours and students can select any three dishes from a selection on the website. Westbury Park mum Clare Savage recently attended a session.

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Nuch shares secrets of Thai cooking from her home kitchen in Redland present to friend or family," she said. "You can even go along with them and enjoy their food afterwards." Courses start from £60 per person. For

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a plethora of other poetryrelated events happening around the city, many of have become regular features of its cultural life. As I’m often asked by new writers where they can go to read their work or listen to that of their peers, I thought I’d use this month’s column to mention a few. Hammer and Tongue is a national network of poetry slams committed to launching the careers of new poets. In Bristol it happens on the first Wednesday of every month at the Birdcage on Clare Street, just off the Centre. As well as a guest and supporting artist, there is an open slam where poets can compete for the prize of appearing in the regional finals, and then the national final, the winner of which gets to go on national tour. The atmosphere is friendly and members of the audience are free to get involved or just sit back on

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Showers + sunshine = weeds A proprietory feed, weed and mosskiller applied just before rain will usually do the job, but perhaps a second dressing may be necessary. When, after several weeks, the moss is looking black, take a tined rake to it and clear it out. Don’t compost the moss – burn it or use the green waste collection. April brings the showers, sunshine and weeds. Cutting the grass this week I discovered some lesser celandine showing itself. It is all right in the rougher parts of the garden but not in the prized turf. An application of lawn treatment is due but once is not enough for celandine. So I spot

weed them as soon as I see the little yellow flowers, about two weeks before the main treatment. This weakens them and the following grass treatment finishes them off. It is tedious and time-consuming but it is worth it. We shall be preparing our raised bed now ready for the radishes, and in early May for the climbing dwarf beans. I shall take off the top six inches, put in a good, thick layer of garden compost and then bring the level up with new compost. That seems to suit them.

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News Soukous targets double delight A COTHAM Hill store has been selected as a finalist in the Greats Gift Retailer Awards - not just in one category, but two. Soukous, which specialises in unique and unusual gifts, is up for the Best Independent Gift Retailer of the Year (South West) and Best Window Display. The Greats Awards, now in its 12th year, was launched by Progressive Gifts and Home magazine to recognise and reward the UK's very best gift retailers across the retail spectrum. Editor Sue Marks, said: "These dedicated awards for gift retailers have risen immeasurably in status over the years and are now universally acknowledged as being true accolades of excellence." Elisa Snaden, director of Soukous which has been on Cotham Hill for 12 years, said that she was "thrilled" about

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n St Alban’s Players present “Table Manners” by Alan Ayckbourn at 7.30pm in St Alban’s Church Hall, Bayswater Ave, Westbury Park BS6 7NU. Tickets £7.50. Students and under 16s £5 - telephone 0117 924 7266 www.stalbansplayers. org.uk Producing three shows a year, with additional workshops and social events the Players are always keen to welcome new members.

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n Gloucester Road Central Mayfest. Local businesses are teaming up to provide a day full of music, art, food and fun. Taking place at the top of Pigsty Hill on May 3, from 10am-5pm. To keep up-to-date with the event, like ‘Glos Rd Central’ on Facebook and follow @ glosrdcentral on Twitter.

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n “No Fracking” hosted by Sustainable Bishopston in partnership with the Dharma Action Network for Climate Engagement, 7.30pm at Halo, 141 Gloucester Road. This film provides a compelling narrative, shocking facts, and clear science on the largest domestic gas drilling campaign in modern history. Admission by free ticket only with voluntary donations welcome on the night. Please

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n Charborough Road School Car Boot Sale. £6 per car or £8 per van/trailer. 10am - 1pm Strictly no admittance to buyers until 10am. Sellers from 9am. 10p admission due to licensing laws. Refreshments and toilet on site

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n The Whole-Brain Child, a new 6 week group starting Monday 12th May (10am-12pm) and Thursday 15th May (7.30-9pm) at the Friends Meeting House, 126, Hampton Rd, Redland, BS6 6JE (not half-term). Suitable for parents, parentsto-be, caregivers, professionals working with children of any age or anyone wishing to learn more about attachment and brain development in a practical way. Babies in arms welcome. For more information please contact Hannya on 07776291889 or hannyamelrose@gmail.com

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n Spring Fair at Horfield Methodist Church, Churchways Avenue, Horfield. Plants, books, cakes, White Elephant store, raffle, refreshments, etc. 11am – 2pm n Redland Green Car Boot Sale, Redland Green School, BS6 7EH. To book a pitch, contact: forgscarbootsale@hotmail.com / 07968 493 013. Sellers set up from 12 noon and gate open to buyers from 1pm. Gates close at 4pm. Pitches (max 50 per event) £8 for cars and £10 for large vans. Adult buyers - 50p entry. Children FREE. Sale goes inside school in bad weather so event is never cancelled. Refreshments and toilets on site. Some disabled parking spaces. Pre-booking advisable: contact forgscarbootsale@hotmail.com or phone 07968 493013 giving details of car registration and telephone contact.

May 9

BIG SCREEN – Bishop Road Community Cinema at Bishop Road Primary School showing ‘AMERICAN HUSTLE’ starring the fabulous combination of Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Christian Bale in a BAFTA and Golden Globe award winning, multi Oscar nominated, zany, fun and enchanting tale of everyday con-men and Mafiosi! Doors: 7.30pm, film begins at 8.00pm. Licensed cash bar through until 10.30pm. Sorry no children.

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Cotham Hill Street Party Sunday 18th May Midday to 6pm. Fun family event, live music, food, craft stalls, local traders, street entertainment. Hosted by BBC’s Gemma Cooper. Info from Simon @ Oxfam bookshop, 56 Cotham Hill Tele : 0117 9467449. email : cothamhill@googlemail.com

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n Bishopston Candidates Question Time 2014. A public question time debate with candidates for the local elections in Bishopston ward. All Bishopston voters are welcome. The event will be held at St Michael’s Church Hall in Gloucester Road, starting 7.30pm. For further information about the hustings, visit: www.sustainablebishopston. org.uk or email: hustings@ sustainablebishopston.org.uk

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

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coaching. *28 Day Detox Diet. *30 minute fat burning workout. *Online workouts, meal planners and recipes. n Morris for fitness and fun, 7.15pm – 8.15pm at Horfield URC, Muller Road, Horfield, BS7 9RE during term time only, no performance element, small groups. Sticks and hankies provided. Tel/text: 07813 346819 / 0117 940-1566, www. thegreatcaper.co.uk

Tuesdays n After school French club. 4.10pm - 4.50pm. £4 per lesson. 300 Gloucester Road, Quaker Friends Meeting House. Playful practical classes for primary school children, to inspire interest, enthusiasm, and compliment school learning. Like French Club Bristol on Facebook, or email alice_m_ watson@msn.com. n KudaCan, 7 Dongola Avenue, Bishopston, BS7 9HG. Join the Bishopston Mum for an NCT Cafe on the fourth Tuesday of every month, 10.15 - 11.30. You can drop in any time during this slot. n Ashley’s Rise Junior Morris - performing Morris side for boys and girls aged 8-16yrs. We practice at Horfield URC, Muller Road, Horfield, BS7 9RE on Tuesdays 6.15-7.15pm during term time. We take part in local and national Morris and community events. We have a waiting list for 6/7yr olds who are invited to our open events so that they can get to know us before they join. New juniors (Bristol) get the first week free. Tel/text: 07813 346819 / 0117 940-1566. www.thegreatcaper.co.uk n Morris for fitness and fun, 7.30pm – 8.30pm at Horfield URC, Muller Road, Horfield, BS7 9RE during term time only. www. thegreatcaper.co.uk n Scottish Country Dancing Get fit and have fun with Westbury Scottish Club. Classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Tina 0117 9075462). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 9590970). 7.30pm to 9.30pm wscbristol.com for details. n Bristol Ladies Hockey Club. A friendly club based at Orchard School, Filton Road. Training on Tuesday 7.30 – 9pm, play on Saturdays. All ages welcome. If you would like to join us contact Michelle on 07980 598761 or: michesaunders@hotmail.com. n MOVE INTO FITNESS. Suitable exercise for the more mature ladies ran by a qualified teacher. Held at Horfield Baptist Church, 10.15am - 11.15am. Tel: 01454 614886.

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n NCT Yoga for Pregnancy. 7:45-9:15 pm, KudaCan, BS7. £9 per session. A warm and friendly class for all pregnant women from 14 weeks. No experience of yoga is needed - during the class we practice moves that will relax you, help you to bond with your baby, strengthen your changing body and prepare you for birth (any kind of birth!) and motherhood. I have been working with pregnant women, their partners and their babies in Bristol as a birth and parenting educator for ten years, and you will be welcome to ask any questions that you may have. Email me mitch@birthology.co.uk or visit www.birthology.co.uk for more information, concession details or to book. n Knit & Stitch Club 9.30 – 11.30am at Heart Space Studios textile workshop, 4 Harcourt Rd (just off Coldharbour Rd) Tel: 0117 9232391. A friendly group offering a chance to swap creative ideas and inspiration. The cost is £35 per term including tea and coffee. n The Golden Hill Community Garden. 10.00am – 4.00pm. Come and get involved in your local community garden! No experience necessary and kids welcome. Learn about growing 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 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 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

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Thursdays n Bishop Road Community Choir. We are a mixed community choir, meeting at Bishop Road School at 7.45 to 9pm. Everyone welcome to join, regardless of singing experience. There is no audition and the choir is open to anyone, not just parents of children at the school. We sing a variety of songs and perform locally. Looking forward to welcoming some new faces! n Bristol Ladies Choir sings a wide range of music from classical to light. The choir

rehearses weekly and gives two main concerts each year. The choir also participates in approximately 9 to 10 other concerts in the Bristol area each year. Meet at 2.15pm - 3.45pm at Church of the Good Shepherd, Bishop Road, Bishopston, BS7 8NA. New members welcome. For more information contact Hazel on 0117 9246587 or visit www.bristolladieschoir.org.uk

Allfoxton Road BS7 9 NL. Visitors are always made welcome, and we are actively recruiting new members. There is no need to be able to read music; we provide teaching tracks for learning by ear. See out website for more details or contact Mandy on 0117 652693 or Barbara on 07717 424421 or email enquiries@ avonharmony.co.uk. www. avonharmony.co.uk

n 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

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n Knit & Stitch Club 7.30 – 9.30pm at Heart Space Studios textile workshop, 4 Harcourt Rd (just off Coldharbour Rd) Tel: 0117 9232391. A friendly group offering a chance to swap creative ideas and inspiration. The cost is £35 per term including tea and coffee. n Avon Harmony Ladies Acappella Chorus meets for rehearsals every Thursday 7.30 - 10pm at Fairfield High School,

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 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.

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Foodies in the South West and beyond will spend the next few weeks drooling over the prospect of stuffing themselves at the outdoor veggie food festival VegfestUK at Bristol Amphitheatre 130 stalls packed with the market’s best plant-based produce with special offers and free samples aplenty. Food addicts will not want to miss the cookery demos and kids cookery classes with lots of samples to try at the end. The food section is supplemented by dozens of talks, workshops and short films extolling the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. These sessions come on top of entertainment from clay modelling workshops, hoola hoops, arts and craft, comedy hours and musicians both during the day and in the evenings – with Boney M ft. Maizie Williams, Gwen Dickey’s Rose Royce, Abba Gold, Peter Hook and the Light, Ruts DC, Goldblade, Zion Train and Black Roots the evening headliners. Admission from 11am6pm on Saturday and Sunday is £3 (on the gate) and free for kids under 16. Full admission info and advance tickets for the evening events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday is available at www. bristol.vegfest.co.uk/ticket-information

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Westbury Fields Day Service A ﬂexible, stimulating and homely day service for older people living with memory loss or similar difficulties. Provided by the award winning charity, St Monica Trust, you can be confident that your loved one’s enjoyment and well-being are at the centre of our attention. If you’d like to come and have a look around, or talk about your specific needs, we’d love to talk to you. Please call Julia Jones on 0117 377 3700.

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THE Golden Hill Community Garden is seeking new members since becoming independent at the beginning of April. The £88,000 of Lottery money originally awarded to the Horfield and District Allotment Association, in which the garden is based, has been spent, and all of the targets set for the community group have been met. Lucy Mitchell stated on the GHCG website: “We’ve exceeded our wildest dreams in terms of numbers and participation - we have not just created a community garden but a fabulous community of gardeners.” Over the past month, the group has had around 40 people a week attending the open volunteering days. For information about how to become a member, visit: thegoldenhillcommunitygarden. com

COTHAM Hardware has beaten tough, national opposition to win the prestigious Hardware Retailer of the Year award. The 99-year-old independent store on Cotham Hill in Bristol picked up the award at the DIY Week Awards, which took place in February. The panel of DIY industry judges said: "What Cotham Hardware has achieved over the past 12 months is incredible." The judges also congratulated the store on its recent transformation, including their use of fun and creative marketing ideas to create a buzz. Famous for its quirky and eye-catching window displays, which have gone viral via the internet, Cotham Hardware celebrated their win with a fun take on the famous Oscars ‘selfie’ with a ‘Do it Yourselfie’ window display.

Cotham Hardware’s display depicting Hollywood stars admiring the award. Typical of their unique displays, the window depicts a line-up of some of Hollywood’s biggest names admiring the award. According to owner, Dave Jenkins, the reaction from locals has been "fantastic". He said: "We are very proud to have won this award and

would like to thank all our customers for their support and encouragement. "We want to continue to serve our community beyond our normal shop opening times, which will include not only a click and collect service, but also free delivery by bicycle if at all possible."

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with Ingrid Bates their first delicate little leaves. At this stage they are very vulnerable to cold temperatures at night. Some vineyard owners light fires to keep the air circulating and stop temperatures dropping too low. Having two small children and not living on site makes this a bit harder for me, so I just have to hope for the best! The only thing I can do to minimise the risk is leave my stems pointing up as long as possible before tying them down to the fruiting wire – a fraction of a degree can make all the difference to the damage done on a cold night. On the wine front, I went to visit the winemaker near

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Hello readers, this week has involved lots of work around rogue traders and bogus callers. We have been promoting the ‘Not sure? Don’t open the door message’. This has involved visiting previous victims of rogue trading offering reassurance and putting up materials offering advice in areas where potential victims could see the message. Anybody could fall victim to rogue trading or doorstep fraud, however the individuals involved tend to target people they consider easy, such as the elderly. People still feel that they must answer the door when people call. The message is clear ‘NOT SURE, DON’T ANSWER THE DOOR’ Our community speed watch support continues. We have been supplied with some additional equipment to help support local speed watches. We were on Gloucester Road recently

where nearly 200 vehicles were speed checked. The weather conditions and traffic levels may have been a factor but there seemed a reduction in the overall speed of vehicles since our previous speed watch at the location in February. If anyone would like to get involved with community speed watch please drop me a line. We have changed our patrol plans to suit the time of year. The parks and green spaces get busy and we get lots of calls relating to excessive noise and anti-social behaviour. It’s important that park users and residents are happy with the way these spaces are being used. If anyone would like to get in touch with the local policing team you can email : david.said@ avonandsomerset.police.uk. Stay safe out there.

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KICKING off Bristol's art trail season is a fresh new route extending to Westbury-on-Trym. Over seventy artists will be showcasing their work across BS9, including paintings, handmade prints, glass work, mosaics, jewellery, textiles, ceramics, sculptures and photography. Venues will range from the Scout hall at Stoke Bishop, the theatre hall at St. Monica’s Nursing Home, Stoke Bishop Village Hall, Westbury Village Hall and numerous private

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homes and studios. All venues are free to enter and there will be an opportunity to meet the artists, watch some of them at work, and even buy quality art at very affordable prices. BS9 arts chairperson, Stephen Howarth, said: "We’re hoping visitors to the art trail will take advantage of the beautiful green spaces in BS9 including the Downs, Golden Hill, Westbury Wildlife Park and Blaise Estate to enjoy a walk or cycle in the spring sunshine on the way to the delights of wonderful artistic

creativity at the different venues. "With plenty of opportunities for refreshments along the trail, we’re looking forward to making the weekend a wonderful time out for all." The art trail will be taking place on May 10-11 from 11am5pm. Leaflets showing the trail map and artist details will be available at every venue and also at local libraries, cafes, shops and galleries. Leaflets will also be posted through residents' doors. For more information visit: www. bs9arts.co.uk.

Art trail in Westbury Park WESTBURY Park will be hosting an art trail in June, where visitors can discover a wide variety of work on display in local artists' homes, galleries and church exhibitions. The art trail, which is in its second year, is linked to the popular Westbury Park Festival. Work on display will include paintings, prints, ceramics, photography, wood carvings, jewellery and textiles. Children can also take part in a "Big Draw" activity at the Methodist Church in North View, where refreshments will be available. The trail runs from June 6 (69pm) to June 7 (11am-5pm). For more information, visit: www. westburyparkarttrail.weebly. com. Trail guides are available from galleries in Westbury Park and local libraries.

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Everyone can get daily exercise by buying a bike. With prices of second-hand bikes starting at £59, there’s no excuse. Part exchanges taken. New bikes from £120. The Bicycle Shop will also service £26 or repair (from £15) your existing bike. Cycle down there on Saturdays for a 10% discount. The Bicycle Shop, 276 Gloucester Road, Bishopston.

2. Stepping Out Fitness footware available for all ages, locally. Gola kids (black) trainers £20, Gola Active (red) £35 and open-topped (turquoise) adult trainers £34.99. Stepping Out Footware, 161 Gloucester Road, Bishopston.

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Good Vibrations A diet that helps you lose weight quickly, safely and in a way that fits in with your lifestyle. Bodi-lite is easy to follow, with no calorie counting, and gives you flexibility to ensure that you lose weight in a simple, healthy and sustainable way. Good Vibrations also offer Power Plate exercise and Ultrasonic Liposuction. They are at 22 Kellaway Avenue, Redland.

4. A calm oasis Yogawest is the largest and oldest yoga space in Bristol, located just off the Gloucester. The studio is well known locally as a warm and welcoming place to practice yoga, both for complete beginners and the more experienced. The studios are an oasis of calm, set in a beautiful garden. Over 30 classes to choose from, every

day of the week, catering for all levels, including special classes for pregnancy, children’s and gentle restorative. Find Yogawest at the end of Denmark Place, Bishopston, walk down between Bishopston Hardware and Relax café.

5. Looking to get trim for the summer? Call into Up & Running. They stock a range of men’s and ladies clothing - lightweight, comfortable and great for running, the gym or casual wear. Brooks ‘Love to Run’ T-shirt £23. Ladies, don’t forget your sports bra – just as important as those new trainers – a range of brands, styles and colours. Moving Comfort Vixen bra – normally £25 (offer price £22.50) Current offer of 10% off sports bras. Plus many running shoes in stock. Up and Running, 38

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6. Jump, Flip, Vault or Bounce Don’t forget that the kids need to get active too. Bristol School of Gymnastics pride themselves that they have a place for every child. All the groups have a qualified coach with them to ensure the children get the best out of each session. They were the first privately owned gym opened in Bristol, in 1986 by British Champion Hayley Price. There are classes for Pre-school children up to National level gymnasts. They offer great Saturday morning drop-in sessions where the children can have a taster and if they show an aptitude, then join a weekday regular coaching session. Join in at 245 Gloucester Road, Bishopston.

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News Community gets set for May Fair on the green THOUSANDS of fair-goers are expected to flock to Redland Green at the beginning of May for, what is set to be, the biggest free community event in the area. The Redland May Fair, which is being held on Early May Bank Holiday Monday, was established in June 1977 by a group of local mums. The event has helped raise thousands of pounds for charity over the years, with around £2,5000 being donated to St Peter's Hospice last year. Many local charities, groups and schools also have stalls to do their own fundraising. This year, the May Fair collection will go to 're:new – Building for community', Redland Parish Church’s project to demolish the older church halls on Redland Green and build a new complex of halls in their place. The parish has set an ambitious fundraising target of £1.7 million. Over a hundred stalls will be set up at this year’s fair. There will also be a host of live music from groups including PanSonic Steel Pan Band, Redland Wind Band and Bristol Samba; as well as children’s

entertainment; swingboats; and morris dancing. Refreshments will be available in the church hall, the bowling and tennis clubs, and

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Going to the cricket? Try travelling by bus GLOUCESTERSHIRE Country Cricket Club (GCCC) is partnering up with First West of England to encourage spectators to use the bus when travelling to and from the ground over the cricket season. In addition, First is working with the club to provide a park and ride service for the England v India One-Day International Match, which is being held on 25 August. The service will run from two sites, Portway Park and Ride and from the University of the West of England’s Frenchay Campus, to assist cricket fans with getting in and out of the city. To help cricket fans plan their journeys, First has created a page on their website, which lists forthcoming fixtures while offering information about the bus services. Chief executive at GCCC, Will Brown, said: "We're absolutely delighted to be partnering with First West of England for the 2014 season. "Providing affordable, safe and reliable transport to the Bristol County Ground is massively important to the

club and for our members, spectators and visitors. "First’s standard routes, in addition to their hugely important park and ride service, is a great example of how two great brands can work together to improve community access to an iconic and popular sporting venue." Paul Matthews, managing director of First West of England, said: "We are thrilled to be working with GCCC to promote sustainable ways of getting to and from their matches. "If you’re heading to the cricket this season then travelling by bus is the best option. Our services run within a few minutes’ walk of the ground, operate frequently and the 75 service runs throughout the night. "Travelling by bus also means you can avoid the hassle of parking yourself. You can sit back and relax, safe in the knowledge that if you wish to you can have a drink while you’re out, the bus is the best way of getting there and back." For more information, visit: ww.firstgroup.com/bristolcricket

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Final chance to tackle Mem steps RETURNING for a second year is the St Peter’s Hospice Stadium Dash, supported by Bristol Rovers. The event, set up by fundraisers who have first-hand experience of the care provided by St Peter’s, challenges Bristolians to race up and down the 415 steps at the Memorial Stadium to raise funds for the charity. Organisers are encouraging people to sign up and beat last year’s record of 2 minutes 44 seconds, held by 33-year-old Robert Ladd who completed the challenge, alongside his sister, in memory of their father. St Peter’s Hospice cares for more than 2,670 patients each year, as well as supporting family members. Event fundraiser for the hospice, Maria del

Carmen Moon Park, said: “This is a fab event to get involved in, last year was a huge success and we really want to see people setting the record again! “It’s also going to be the last time people will have the chance to do something like this at the Memorial Stadium before it is gone.” People can enter individually or as a team of friends, family or colleagues. The dash is taking place from 10am on June 7. First, second and third prizes will be given to the fastest individuals or teams. Registration is just £10 and there is no minimum sponsorship amount. To request a form, contact Maria on Maria. MoonPark@stpetershospice.org or visit www. stpetershospice.org.uk

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The annual 5k Run for the Future is back raising money for the Bristol Urological Institute (BUI) which cares for men in the city with prostate cancer. Often called the “silent killer”, due to few early symptoms, prostate cancer affects over 40,000 UK men each year of which over 10,000 do not survive. This year’s run will take place on Sunday 14 September on Bristol Downs where people will walk, jog or run around the course to support the vital work of the BUI. Sponsored by Spire Hospital Bristol, the James Tudor Foundation and Bakers Dolphin, there will also be live music, stalls and refreshments for a fun day out. Registrations will be open soon on the website www.runforthefuture.org.

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