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Locals rally to support refugees

Politicians and members of the public unite to help support refugees in Bristol and overseas.

Page 4-5 Chapel build gets go-ahead

A Victorian church, which has been vacant for two years, is being given a new lease of life by local developers.

Page 9 Giants return for Christmas

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A Gloucester Rd tribute to graffiti enthusiast Matthew Hibbert (right)

A COLOURFUL mural has appeared on the side of a cafe in Gloucester Road in memory of Matthew Hibbert. Matthew, known as Mibzy, ran the King of Paint outlet near the

Bearpit before his death last year. Two of Bristol’s top graffiti artists have created this tribute with the support of his family. Full story: Pages 2 & 3

Page 26 Community fair round-up

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Graffiti mural dedicated to ‘Mibzy’ SONIC the hedgehog, Bart Simpson, a pint of Guinness and a chilli pepper – these are just some of the images spray painted onto a café wall in Gloucester Road in memory of local graffiti enthusiast Matthew Hibbert. Better known by his friends as ‘Mibzy’, Bishopston resident Matthew passed away last July, at the age of 39, following a year of feeling unwell. Since his death, many eyecatching murals have appeared across the city, commemorating the much-loved and admired figure who co-ran ‘King of Paint’ – a spray supply outlet and gallery by the Bearpit. It was a popular spot for everyone who painted in Bristol to purchase materials and hangout. The latest Mibzy mural adorns the side of the Metro Café on the corner where Bishop Road meets Gloucester Road, and was painted by the Paintsmiths of

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Bristol, Felix ‘FLX’ Braun and Jack ‘Dones’. Both friends of Matthew, the pair have been looking for the right place to do a memorial for a while. Graffiti veteran Felix, who has been a friend of Matthew’s for many years, said: “We’ve been looking for the right place to do a memorial for Matthew. One day, we were just driving between jobs and we spotted the old KTF piece [on the side of the Metro Café]. We asked the owner Kim, who was great, and she kindly agreed to let us paint the mural. “Matthew’s mum and dad live just down the road, he went to Bishop Road nursery, and his funeral was at St Bonaventure’s, so he was very much a local boy. It seemed like the right place to do it.” Felix added: “We spoke to Matthew’s mum and dad, as well as his friends to find out what sort of things they wanted on

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the wall, and we put all the ideas together to create this design. It’s been in the pipeline for about a year now. “Inside the letters ‘Matt’, is an overlapping montage of cultural references – some mainstream that people will recognise, and some private for the family. “It’s all of the stuff that Matthew loved and enjoyed in life, starting off with Lego when he was a little boy, through to the Simpsons, video games, hot spicy food and Guinness. “We also wanted it to be bright and colourful – a true celebration of his life.” The mural also includes Matthew, depicted as an imaginary character out of the Simpsons, as well as his beloved childhood cat, Sam the ginger moggy. For more information about the Paintsmiths of Bristol, visit: www.paintsmiths.org.

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Bristol’s Green party, including local councillors Tim Malnick, Daniella Radice, Martin Fodor and Fi Hance, welcome refugees to the city. COUNCILLORS from Bishopston and Redland have backed a successful motion, which calls on Bristol to welcome 50 refugees. The proposal, which has come about in light of the humanitarian crisis in Syria, was voted for unanimously at a Full Council meeting last month. Redland councillors Fi Hance and Martin Fodor, and Bishopston councillors Tim Malnick and Daniella Radice supported the recommendation. The motion called on Mayor George Ferguson to give “real meaning” behind Bristol being a “City of Sanctuary”, and accommodate a number of families fleeing war and devastation in their own countries. It also asked Mayor Ferguson to write to the government, asking them to support cities and communities who want to accommodate refugees. Councillor Hance, who sits on the steering committee of Bristol City of Sanctuary, said: “I am delighted that councillors have chosen to work together to make sure that Bristol lives up to its status as City of Sanctuary. “We are calling on the mayor to immediately pledge to take an initial 50 refugees and to accept refugees from Syria under the government’s Vulnerable People Resettlement Scheme. “The Local Government Association has called on councils to clarify the number of refugees they could host. It is time for the mayor to make at least an initial commitment, which we then hope can be built upon in the future.” Councillor Radice, who is also Assistant Mayor for Neighbourhoods, said: “We are continuing to call on central government to provide additional funding to local authorities, so that those fleeing persecution and war can be properly supported. “We are pleased that the government has begun to buckle to public pressure calling on Britain to do more, but this has to be more than just empty words.” She added: “It is an accident of birth that some people are born in countries suffering from conflict, while others are lucky enough not to. “3,000 people took to the streets to welcome refugees and call for Bristol to lead the way in hosting those seeking safety. We hope that this motion will start to make that call a reality.” Councillor Fodor, whose own ancestors were refugees, said: “All my ancestors were refugees – my father escaped the Holocaust in Hungary as a boy, and all my mother’s family came from communities that escaped persecution in Pogroms. My grandmother was brought to Scotland as a baby from her village. “Different countries, regions and blame but sadly all too similar today. Personally I’d like to see much more done to promote peace building among communities and local development around the world, not weapons exported in our name.” The motion was voted through on September 15. Mayor Ferguson will now decide the way forward.

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News Katarina delivers bikes to Calais

ONE local resident is doing her bit to help with the refugee crisis in Calais – by providing bicycles to those stranded at the French port. Angered by the situation, Katarina Complova, 27, from Redland, felt compelled to respond to the crisis by doing something practical. So, alongside her friend Imogen, she decided to drive a van of bicycles, and other donated goods, over to Calais. Katarina, an independent filmmaker from Slovenia, said: “I’ve been following the news about the refugee crisis for some time. “I felt that our government and other governments in EU countries weren’t doing enough to help refugees, so I wanted to do something about it.” Katarina became aware of the initiative Bikes Beyond Borders – coined by some friends in London – who were riding to Calais to donate their bicycles to refugees.

In response to the project, Katarina and Imogen decided to drive to the French port in a small van, filled with donated bikes and other items. “I emailed everyone I knew about donating clothes, bikes or bike accessories, and also shared what we were doing on Facebook. “We got a tremendous response from our friends and work colleagues, and in two days we ended up with piles of clothes, books and art therapy items sitting in my front room – more than I ever imagined. “We also contacted the Bristol Bike Project, who were very supportive and donated about nine bikes.” Once the pair arrived in Calais, they dropped the bikes and other donated items at the local distribution centre for them to hand out to the refugees. “Although everyone around me was saying that what myself and Imogen did was great, I felt really helpless, because what we did was far from reaching

everyone that needs it. “What people in the camp really need is more long-term solution to their situation and a chance for decent life, whether in France or in UK.” Katarina says that since returning from her trip to Calais, she is pleased to see many people across the country being more vocal in their support. She added: “One of the

things I find amazing is the UK landlords offering their spare room to house a refugee or even a whole family. I think there should be more of that happening.” Katarina is planning another trip to Calais in October and is calling on people who have a spare bike, to donate it to the Bristol Bike Project in Hamilton House.

RESIDENTS wishing to play their part in helping refugees can do so through the Bristol Hospitality Network (BHN). The network provides accommodation, as well as opportunities for creative community involvement, to people seeking asylum and experiencing destitution. Locals can sign up to BHN’s mailing list and also ‘like’ them on Facebook, to keep up to date with what help is needed. Residents can also offer a spare room to a destitute asylum seeker – most are single men, aged 25 to 50 – or give regular donations to BHN to run their men’s hostel or provide refugees with £10 a week. For more information, visit: bristolhospitalitynetwork. wordpress.com.

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HE children are now back to school and the long carefree days of the summer holidays are over. All too soon it will be Christmas, sorry to remind you this early in the year. If you are anything like me, stress levels will now start to rise as the pressure mounts towards December, the evenings draw in, we feel the days are getting shorter and we are running out of time. So maybe now is a good time to remind you of the benefits of pet owning on stress levels. The study of the human-animal bond (more correctly the humannonhuman animal bond) is Anthrozoology and a huge amount of research is now available to prove the benefits. For those of us who already have pets, we can understand the feeling of reaching out to stroke them, talk to them, playing and taking out for a walk. It gives us a sense of comfort and well-being and acceptance. We often do this subconsciously, but do we know why it is working wonders for our mental health? Interacting with our pet can lower levels of the stress hormone, Cortisol. It also has an effect and increases other hormones in our body, Oxytocin and Endorphins give us a sense of happiness and well-being, Dopamine gives us more energy and Phenyalanine can make us feel elated. An added bonus is that

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POLICE have released a CCTV image of two men who may have information relating to a collision which killed Bishopston resident, Dan Hickey. The 25-year-old rugby player was found by a member of the public in Gordon Road, Clifton at around 6.45am on August 29. He had suffered multiple injuries, consistent with being involved in a collision. The two men that police are trying to identify – both with short dark hair and wearing t-shirts – were seen on CCTV footage outside the Richmond Pub in Gordon Road at 4.52am. Detectives investigating the case believe the incident happened between 4.30am and 5.30am. Tributes to Mr Hickey, who played for Bristol Saracens, have been pouring in since his tragic death. Friends and family have described him as “true gentleman” who was “kind

Dan Hickey hearted” and had an “infectious presence”. Tayo Jones, 22, from Southville Road in Southville, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop after the accident, failing to report the accident, and driving without a licence or insurance. Jones has been remanded in custody until a hearing at Bristol Crown Court on October 1. If you have any information relating to the men in the CCTV image, contact 101 and quote reference 97187/15.

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PLANS to convert a ramshackle chapel in Cranbrook Road have been approved by the council. The Victorian building, which has laid vacant at the Kersteman Road junction for two years, will now be converted into two family houses and three flats. New Church closed its doors in October 2013 when the congregation had dwindled to single figures. Brownfield Green, a Montpelier-based company which specialises in converting historic buildings into

contemporary homes, has since purchased the site and obtained planning permission. Brownfield Green’s director Alex Fawcett said: “This is a really charming chapel with a large garden, right in the middle of a fairly built-up area. “We’re going to restore the existing building, extending at basement level to create the new homes. “The chapel had become overgrown and neglected in recent years, so it’s very exciting to be restoring it to its former glory. It’s got some lovely original features that we’ll be keeping wherever we can.” Following concerns from local residents about the surrounding green space and cluster of trees, the parking area will now be accessible via Kersteman Road, rather than Elton Road. Mr Fawcett added: “This solution means that no protected trees will be removed to create

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Engineer Jenny inspires RHS girls GIRLS at Redland High School had the privilege of hearing a keynote speech from alumna Jenny Body OBE at their recent annual prize giving ceremony at the Wills Memorial Building. Jenny has worked as a professional engineer in the Aerospace Industry for more than 40 years and was the first ever female president of the Royal Aeronautical Society. She spends much of her time promoting the study of the STEM subjects, science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Jenny said: “It is fantastic to return to the school 44 years since I have graduated and see that the girls who study here now are just as enthusiastic, intelligent and generous as ever. “I am honoured to be awarding them prizes for the quality of their characters and their academic achievements. “Redland High gave me an excellent start to my future career, and it is obvious that it is continuing to support girls by giving them the tools they need to set them up for life.” Jenny’s speech will undoubtedly inspire Redland’s young women, many of whom excelled at the STEM subjects this year. Over 80% of all pupils who sat their A Levels at Redland High in 2015 studied at least one STEM subject, and over 70% of

the grades awarded in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and further mathematics were top A*/A grades. Miss Stephanie Ferro, Headmistress at Redland High, said: “Prize giving is always an extremely important event as we take time to recognise the incredible achievements of our girls. “We were honoured to welcome Old Girl Jenny Body OBE to the event, and I feel certain that her incredible achievements in Aeronautics will

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QUEEN Elizabeth’s Hospital (QEH) School has a reputation in helping their newest boys settle in quickly at the start of the academic year – and this September has been no different. School counsellor Mrs Sarah Maltin believes the Peer Support Scheme, which she introduced to the school over 18 years ago, plays a crucial part in this process. She said: “Our Peer Support team plays a vital role in helping boys settle in successfully to their new environment. Because the Peer Supporters have spent a number of years in the school they are familiar with its history, curriculum and layout.” The Peer Support Scheme is a listening service provided by 20 boys from Year 13, all of whom will have been undergoing training since Year 12. The team is heavily involved in the Year 7 induction programme, as well as continuing to provide support throughout the school year. When asked about his first few days at QEH, one Year 7 pupil said: “My first impressions were how welcoming the school was, it felt like I was let into a new family.” Other pupils spoke of the older boys being “really nice” and there being “a sense of kindness” at the school. It is not just new pupils who benefit. Extensive training is provided to those students who become Peer Supporters, particularly in active listening skills, in order to respond emphatically to the range of issues they may come across during the course of the year. Headmaster, Stephen Holliday said: “There is never any shortage of volunteers to participate and perhaps this is the best indicator of how well received the scheme is by our new boys. “When they enter the Sixth Form five years on, they still remember how valuable they found it, and are keen to give something back.” This system of peer support continues throughout the school, with a separate team of Peer Mentors focusing on the needs of older pupils.

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Fairfield students branch out NEW students have been putting down roots at Fairfield High School by planting fruit trees. Each Year 7 tutor group has a tree they can watch growing over their five years at the school in Horfield. Alongside the trees, the students have buried time capsules, which they will dig up in 2020. These contain photographs and messages that the students can eventually keep as mementoes of their school days. The record number of 11-year-olds who have started at Fairfield this month have benefited from the school’s unique transition programme, designed to prevent the traditional dip in performance that often happens in the first year of secondary education. The programme includes one-to-one appointments, picnics, after-school clubs and a free two-week summer camp. There is also a website created by last year’s new arrivals, full of tips and reassurances for children moving up from primary school. And, as mums and dads are often more nervous than their offspring, Fairfield holds weekly parents’ teas where Year 7 families can catch up with teachers and find out how the children are getting on.

Principal Catriona Mangham said: “We really believe that moving from primary to secondary school should be a seamless experience. We make every effort to know

and understand the needs of individual children before they officially start. We want every family to be part of the Fairfield family.”

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Education NINE students at Bristol’s Badminton School have made a royal start to the academic year by winning awards in the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition. This is particularly exciting as the girls’ success in the top international creative writing contest comes in the week that the Queen becomes Britain’s longest reigning-monarch. Their essays, on the theme of “A Young Commonwealth”, were chosen from contributions from 13,000 young people in 49 countries. Entrants were invited to share their hopes and concerns for the future, and wrote about issues such as poverty, sustainable development, gender inequality, child labour and universal education. In the UK, only nine gold awards were made in the 14-18 years senior class, with three going to Badminton Year 10 students Laura, Catherine and Nicole. Classmate Alexandra also won one of 19 UK senior bronze awards. In the Under 14s class, Year 8

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Nadine, Mildred, Ruby, Zoe, Ruth, Catherine, Laura, Nicole, Alex student Ruth, from Leigh Woods, was one of only 34 British pupils to win gold. Classmates Zoe and Nadine won silver, and Ruby and Mildred won bronze. English teacher Mrs Rebecca Robertson said: “I’m thrilled

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Education Open events coming up at St Bonaventure’s

ST Bonaventure’s Primary School is looking forward to welcoming prospective parents and children to its open events over the coming year. The Catholic school, which lies at the heart of Bishopston off Egerton Road, strives to nurture every child’s intellectual, spiritual, moral and social development, and encourages pupils to be the best they can. It aims to be a diverse, welcoming and exciting learning community and invites applications from those of any or no faith who wish their children’s education to be guided by Christian principles. Recent redevelopments, which include the creation of eight new classrooms, two multi-purpose classrooms, small group rooms, a large library and PE changing rooms, offer its pupils a modern and fit-for-purpose school. If interested in viewing the school, St Bonaventure’s would be happy to welcome parents to visit on the following dates: October 6, 8, 12 and 16, and June 21 and 23, 2016 at 10am, 10.30am, 11am and 11.30am slots; or November 11 and December 7 at 1.30pm and 2pm slots. Parents will be given a tour of the school by Year 6 tour guides, and will have an opportunity to meet head teacher, Mrs Charles. Tours last around 30 minutes and children are welcome to join. Application forms, catchment area maps and prospectuses will be available at the open days and are also available online. CGSSixth_BishopstonVoice_HP_07.09.15_AW.pdf 1 07/09/2015 Booking is not required.

Final pitches from Clifton College students PUPILS from Clifton College presented their final business pitches last month, as part of the Ryman Enterprise Challenge. The winning team will be representing Clifton College at the national finals in June 2016. They will be competing against over 200 schools from across the UK with their business idea ‘Flipside’. The Ryman National Enterprise Challenge is the largest schools enterprise programme in the UK with over 40,000 students due to take part in the programme this academic year.

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No need to book, just attend one of the times detailed above. Application forms, catchment area maps and prospectus’ will be available at the Open Days and are also available online. Egerton Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8HP Tel: 0117 3532830 09:42 www.st-bonaventures.bristol.sch.uk

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News Dance challenge is a bold step EMILY Holloway has set herself the challenge of learning and choreographing 10 dance routines over the next year, all to raise money for the Southmead Hospital Charity. And the Redland resident is calling on local people to help with her latest piece. Emily, who runs ‘Anybody Can Dance’ workshops across the city, has already recreated Pharrell Williams’ ‘Happy’ video on the streets of Bristol. She also organised a flash mob in the city centre, which saw 30 people take part in a spontaneous dance medley of pop hits. Now, she is preparing to perform a version of the ‘Cup Song’ from the movie Pitch Perfect and is looking for participants to learn the routine and take part. The event takes place on Saturday September 26, 11am, at The Cambridge Arms in

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Coldharbour Road. Emily said: “I am looking for singers and people who would like to have a go at producing a rhythm with just your hands and a cup! “You can watch a video to see what we will be recreating or contact me to receive a tutorial video. “It would be great to have as many people involved in the challenge as possible, whether dancing with your hands or voice, or both.” Other routines Emily will be performing include Beyone’s ‘Single Ladies’, the ‘Mirror Dance’ from TV show The Vicar of Dibley, a “death defying” aerial piece, a tribute to Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, tap dancing, and the famous Dirty Dancing number. Emily’s ’10 dance challenge’ will then culminate in a Zumbathon. She has so far raised over

£140 for the Southmead Hospital Charity, which supports healthcare services at Southmead Hospital and Cossham Hospital, as well as services in the Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset communities. Her fundraising goal is

£2,000. To take part in Emily’s upcoming challenge, contact: dancebristol@hotmail.com. To follow Emily progress, and to donate towards the Southmead Hospital Charity, visit: bit. ly/1Kspfii

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News Harvest Fair raises nearly £1,000 ALMOST £1,000 was raised at the Golden Hill Community Garden’s Harvest Fair. The sun shone as hundreds of visitors were treated to an afternoon of music from Dave Green, McDowell, BadgerTrap, Dob Dob Dob, Jetfly and BOSOM. Children were spoilt with a variety of activities from pond dipping, face painting, and apple

bobbing. Creating vegetable monsters was a particular favourite, with vegetables donated from Gardeners Patch in Gloucester Road. Those with a little bit more energy were able to make pedal powered fruit smoothies with Ape Project CIC. The Growing for Gold Team – the new pilot project at Golden Hill Community Garden which works with adults with learning difficulties – made bird feeders with pinecones, peanut butter and sunflower seeds. As usual, an array of cakes were made by volunteers, with delicious soup and pizza cooked on site. The £973 which was raised will help further support the community and educational work carried out by the garden.

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MUM I CAN hardly believe that it is already time to be writing my column for October’s issue of Bishopston Voice! Since last month, I now have not one, but two school children on my hands following my daughter starting primary school. All has gone well: she enjoys lots of fun activities, has a lovely teacher and gets to see her friends every day so she is happy! Although we are now in the latter part of the year, the local area still has lots of fun things to do. If you have not yet had the chance to visit the Café on the Common, then I recommend it. This friendly café is run by members of

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the community and provides good value refreshments and food, plus, since it is a social enterprise, all profits made are put back into Horfield Common. Over autumn and winter, the café will be open Friday to Sunday 10am – 4pm. Ever since my son was little he has always loved climbing. Even as a toddler, every playgroup, music group or café which we visited, he would always involve climbing! This urge to climb has never gone away and so recently we enrolled him in a couple of climbing lessons at Bristol Climbing Centre. Far braver than I could ever hope to be, on his first every visit he managed to scale the climbing wall and absolutely loved the experience. This week my daughter has re-started ballet at Ballet Wright, only this time to a new class, especially for primary school children. She loves being with the older girls, plus, this year she will take part in a Christmas performance which I know she will love.

I often mention local playgroups in my column as I know such activities can be a lifesaver when you have small children. One playgroup which I personally recommend is Little Fishes Toddler Group on Fridays 10 – 11.30am at Horfield Methodist Church. Little Fishes is for young children aged 0 – 3 and is run by friendly volunteers who make a point of making all newcomers welcome, personally introducing them to other parents. This is so important as walking into a new playgroup can be a little intimidating. Activities include arts and crafts, toys for all ages and stages, a parachute, singing and music, stories, ride-on cars and much more! If you would like to find out more about Little Fishes, please email little-fishes@ hotmail.com. If you are looking into secondary schools for your

children, you might be interested to hear that Fairfield High School is holding four open events throughout October. Please visit http:// www.fairfield.bristol.sch.uk/ for details. Have a great October! Bishopston Mum bristolmum.com bishopstonmum.com

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LOCAL artists and galleries will be opening their doors to showcase unique pieces of work this month, as part of the West Bristol Arts Trail. The free event, taking place over the weekend of October 17-18, 11am-5pm, will exhibit over 100 local artists’ work across Redland, Clifton, Cliftonwood and Hotwells. Lord Mayor of Bristol, councillor Clare Campion-Smith, will formally open the event at a public preview evening at the Bristol School of Art, Clifton, on October 16, from 5.30pm. Artists will be on hand over the weekend to discuss

their work or to receive any commissions. Besides artists’ homes, venues also include hotels, schools and churches. Room 212 is one of the local galleries which will be exhibiting artists’ work during the trail. Owner Sarah Thorp said: “This really is affordable art as you can buy direct from the artist, and also learn about their techniques and thoughts behind the creations. “However, there is absolutely no pressure to buy work; you may simply spend a delightful weekend browsing some outstanding art in a lovely setting.”

The gallery will be featuring work from some of the West Bristol Artists, including Laura Robertson, Jenny Urquhart, Susie Ramsay and Anna Duckworth, from the beginning of October. All of the venues along the trail will have free maps to pick up. For more details on artists and venues, visit: www. westbristolarts.com.

Above: Cat Lovers by Laura Robertson Left: Gorgeous Gorge by Jenny Urquhart Starboard Tack by Anna Duckworth

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In Bishopston this month: Local secondary schools: meet the parents We are pleased to support the excellent work of Next Steps North Bristol, a parent run group who improve links between local secondary schools and the community – helping parents get a fair picture of what local secondaries are like. Tim is helping them run a ‘Meet the Parents’ event at Bishop Road school on October 8th at 6.30pm. Open to all local parents this is an opportunity to hear the experiences of parents of those at Orchard, Fairfield and Redland Green schools and inform your choices. Repair Café We’ve been talking to people who run a repair café in Fishponds. This is a regular event where people take a range of household items that are broken and have a local volunteer fix them. We want to bring this to Bishopston – making it a regular part of a weekend shop on Gloucester Road.

We are seeking local volunteers with skills in fixing things – electrical, sewing, mechanical – anything! No commitment required at this stage. If you have an interest in offering your fixing skills to the community on an occasional basis please get in touch to discuss possibilities. Cricket Club parking review Following the club development, the council received money to improve road safety around the ground. The council highways team have published plans for various measures in areas around the ground and would like to hear your views if you live locally. We have asked for the deadline to be extended to October 11th. You can find details of this via: www.bristol.gov.uk/consultation (or email us and we can send you a copy). tim.malnick@bristol.gov.uk daniella.radice@bristol.gov.uk

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Bristol North Baths We’re starting to think that the site may be nearing completion (we can hope!) and the scaffolding is down at last, and shopper parking being reinstated. We are keeping an overview of the progress on this. However there are some worries about the likelihood that the medical practice will be moving and we are becoming concerned at the future of this vital local family health service. Parks Plans are now firming up around the long awaited build out on Effingham Road by the gates of St Andrews Park. This should provide a safer crossing, retain access for nearby driveways, and deal with periodic runoff from the paved paths in the park causing flooding. If you have any ideas for improving the streets, visit: www.trafficchoices.co.uk. Speedwatch

in the area, the police do run community speedwatch sessions - contact David Said (david. said@avonandsomerset.police. uk) for details. You can then check vehicle speeds with a pocket radar device which is valuable evidence for traffic calming. It can also lead to warning letters and checks on speeding vehicles. Arches toilets The appearance of these has once again deteriorated to an unacceptable degree and Council officers have served a notice on the owners to get rid of the tagging which should hopefully improve matters. You may have noticed that they are currently for sale, so let’s hope that they are bought by someone prepared to cherish them. Martin.fodor@bristol.gov.uk Fi.hance@bristol.gov.uk

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News Christmas spirit for Bristol Giants adventure No3 LOCAL author Oliver Rigby will be treating children to another tall tale this Christmas, as he gets ready to launch his third ‘Bristol Giants’ book. And this year, he will be giving a free copy to brighten up a child’s Christmas for every book he sells. ‘Goram and Ghyston Saves Christmas’ – illustrated by Tom Bonson and available in shops Romantica, Room 212 and Playfull Toyshop from October 29, as well as online – tells the story of how Father Christmas drafts in the giants to help deliver presents to all of the children. However, carnage ensues as the giants try to outcompete each other and deliver more gifts. It is only when they start to work as a team – with intervention from Princess Avona, who stole the giants’ hearts in Oliver’s first story – that things improve. ‘Goram and Ghyston: The Bristol Giants’ – the first book in the series – was launched last Christmas, and was ranked the best-selling book in Bristol over the festive period. Threethousand copies have since been sold. ‘The Bristol Giants and the Severn Seas’ was Oliver’s second book, and told the story of how the ‘Withdrawn’ boats – a project created by Bristol artist Luke Jerram and

commissioned by the National Trust – appeared in the middle of the forest. It is still free to download from the Bristol Giants website. Oliver, dad of Wilfred and Gilbert, said: “What started out as a spoiled present for my two young boys has turned into a bit of a journey over the last 12 months. We have been to visit 10 schools and read the book to over 4,000 children. “I am really excited about our new book because for every copy of the Bristol Giants save Christmas that we sell, we are going to give a free book to someone that might need their Christmas brightening up. “We are partnering with the Lord Mayor

of Bristol’s Children Appeal and Martha Care charity to deliver books to disadvantaged children in Bristol and to children in local hospitals over the festive period.” For more information about the Bristol Giants, visit: www.bristolgiants.co.uk. To win your own copy of Goram and Ghyston Saves Christmas, answer the following question: What was the name of Oliver Rigby’s first book? Please email answers, plus name and contact details, to: news@bishopstonvoice.co.uk. Winners will be selected at random and announced in the next issue of the Bishopston Voice. Deadline for entries is October 21.

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No TV, loud music or wifi – just ale, cider and some lively conversation GLOUCESTER Road could be home to the city’s first ‘micropub’ – a back-to-basics venue, free from televisions, fruit machines, loud music and Wi-Fi. There won’t even be any tills. Real ales and ciders, conventional pub snacks and social interaction will be the only things on the menu at this small, independent free-house. Behind the venture are two Bishopston residents – Vince Crocker, owner of Ashley Down Brewery, and Garvan Hickey, who has had many years’ experience working in the hospitality industry. Plans to develop the alehouse, which would replace a former drapers store at the top end of Gloucester Road, have been submitted to the council. Now, the pair are calling on the public to support their plans. They say that the micropub – to be called ‘The Drapers Arms’ – will pride itself of a relaxed, intimate atmosphere, promoting lively conversation and shunning any electronic entertainment. With a capacity of around 40 people, the venue would be open in time for Christmas, should planning permission be awarded. Customers can expect real ales and farmhouse ciders straight from the cask – all sourced from small independent producers throughout Bristol and the surrounding area. Vince, who will be supplying a significant proportion of the beer, said: “There is a huge range of quality beers and ciders

Garvan Hickey (left) and Vince Crocker (right) available in the region and they are our greatest asset. “We intend to serve them up in an honest, no-nonsense fashion.” Garvan added: “We think a pub is only as good as the atmosphere created by its customers – we’ll do what we can to provide the background – but we’re relying on the good punters of Bishopston and Horfield, who enjoy a pint of real ale and lively conversation, to make the Drapers Arms a place that other people will want to go to.”

The Drapers Arms would be one of over 100 alehouses across the country, registered with the Micropub Association. Vince and Garvan say that introducing a micropub to the city compliments the rise in popularity of cask beers and independent local microbreweries – a wellestablished trend in and around Bristol. The pub is planning to open between 5-9.30pm, Monday to Friday, and all day, until 10pm, on Saturday. On Sundays, it will

initially open lunchtimes and evenings, but if it proves popular, it will open all day. For more information about The Drapers Arms, visit: www. thedrapersarms.co.uk, or email hello@thedrapersarms.co.uk. To also keep up to date with its progress, plans and opening date, like ‘The Drapers Arms, Bristol’ on Facebook. To view and comment on plans, visit: planningonline. bristol.gov.uk (planning reference 15/04292/F).

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Cricket club parking: what do you think? RESIDENTS living nearby the Gloucestershire County Cricket ground are being urged to submit their suggestions as part of a parking review of the surrounding area. A number of issues have already been identified, including obstruction of private drives and dangerous parking around corners and junctions. In addition to the parking review, GCCC is also looking at ways to sign the part-time, no entry restrictions that take place on match days, reducing the need for temporary signs and ongoing costs of temporary traffic orders. Any suggestions, which may include additional areas where restrictions should apply, need to be submitted to the council’s highway department by September 27. Issues raised will be considered and, if acceptable, will be turned into a proposed scheme which GCCC will consult with residents on again later this year. This work has been identified as a priority by the Bishopston, Cotham, Redland Neighbourhood Partnership. To submit feedback, email: Highways.traffic@bristol.gov.uk, or write to: Highways Service (RS13027/RG), Freepost RTKJ-SGBZULSH, PO Box 3176, Bristol, BS3 9FS.

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Take care when parking AVON Fire and Rescue is urging local residents to be considerate when parking their vehicles after a fire engine was unable to reach a burning car. Firefighters from Southmead station were called out at around 4am on August 28 to the incident in Egerton Brow, Bishopston, but the fire engine was unable to reach the scene due to vehicles obstructing the way. Instead, the fire engine had to stop around the corner in Melbourne Road, and crews had to use around 200 metres of hose in order to tackle the fire. A spokesperson from Avon Fire and Rescue said: “We would always ask that where possible drivers given consideration to blue light services when parking their cars as it could be their property we need to get to in an emergency.”

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News ‘Rising support’ for 20mph limit 20MPH speed limits must be maintained across the area, says local councillor Martin Fodor. His plea has come following a recent petition which calls on the council to scrap the controversial speed limit. Councillor Fodor spoke out against the petition, which has gained over 8,000 signatures, during a debate at a recent Full Council meeting. He says that the speed limit is vital in making roads safe for the public, as slower speeds mean less damage and fewer fatalities. Councillor Fodor adds that there has been rising support where the limit exists across the Bishopston, Redland, Cotham and Ashley wards. He also says that rather than abolishing the limit, more enforcement needs to be made, as there has been limited, occasional action to catch those speeding. The roll-out of the 20mph limit was introduced on January 20, 2014 as part of a citywide road safety campaign. Bishopston and Redland were

two of the first areas to receive the limit. Councillor Fodor criticised the anti-20mph petition, saying that many of the signatures should be ignored because they are out of town commuters and not the residents benefitting from the limit. He continued: “Steady, calm driving actually saves fuel – acceleration followed by braking in fact wastes fuel. “Given most roads have crossings, lights, hazards, then slower, steadier speeds means lower fuel bills and less wear and tear on brakes as they get used less often. So calmer, better driving helps the driver, too.” Scott Shepherd, the lead petitioner of ‘Scrap 20mph limit in Bristol and restore common sense’, said: “George Ferguson has wasted £2.3m of taxpayers’ money to implement a completely ludicrous 20mph limit over most of Bristol which he intends to extend to the whole city. “No driver objects to a 20mph

limit near a school for example but a blanket roll out is totally absurd. “We the undersigned are of the opinion that roads will only be made more dangerous with frustrated drivers and people watching the speedo rather than where they’re going. “30mph has been in place for many, many years, and is the national speed limit because it

is ample control in urban areas except for specific spots. “Restore common sense and reverse this stupid waste of money. The Bristol public don’t need GF preaching this rubbish at the tax payer expense.” The response to the debate is now being considered by Bristol Mayor George Ferguson and Assistant Mayor for Place, councillor Simon Cook.

Third time lucky for Bishopston Fish Bar? A BISHOPSTON chippy has once again made it into the top 20 fish and chip shops in the UK, claiming the top spot across Wiltshire, Dorset and Avon. Bishopston Fish Bar is now going head-to-head with two other shops from Plymouth and Cornwall to win the Independent Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award for the south and west of England. The popular chippy, opposite the Nevil Road junction on Gloucester Road, has been voted in the top 20 for three years running, but has been pipped at the post when it comes to being shortlisted in the top 10. The competition, organised by Seafish, is part of the prestigious annual National Fish and Chip Awards, which rewards outstanding businesses across the UK. The UK’s top 20 was announced on September 1. To get to this stage, Bishopston Fish Bar has been judged across a variety of

strict criteria including shop appearance, responsible sourcing policies, customer service and staff training policies. The chippy also received mystery shopping assessments by industry experts to ascertain the quality of the fish and chips and the levels of customer service provided by staff. Over the coming weeks, the shop will be subjected to further mystery judging. This next stage of the competition will whittle down the top 20 shops to establish the UK top 10 regional winners who will compete for the top accolade at the 2016 awards ceremony. Shop owner, Nick Lomvardos, said: “We’re absolutely elated to have been shortlisted in the top 20 for the third year running. “We do everything as good as we can, using the most fresh and best quality products. The team works so hard – the shop would be nothing without them.” Paul Williams, CEO of Seafish, said: “The aim of the

Nick Lomvardos (middle) with staff members Seyed and Marta. National Fish & Chip Awards has always been to showcase the very best fish and chip businesses and individuals in the UK while setting incredibly high standards for the industry to aspire to. “It’s great to see so many excellent shops through to this stage of the competition. I’d like to offer up my congratulations

and wish them the best as they prepare to continue their quest towards winning a regional title, but also thank them for consistently helping us to reinforce the UK’s reputation as the home of the world’s best fish and chips.” Those listed in the top 10 will be announced mid-October.

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OW that the leaves are falling and the nights are dropping in, it is easy to feel that nature is deserting us. Of course, many birds have left and it has long been understood that birds do this to overwinter in gentler climes. As early as the 8th century Homer mentions in the Iliad the Trojan army running away like the cranes “which flee the coming winter”. Despite some mistakes in the intervening centuries (the idea that swallows spend winter buried in the mud of ponds really isn’t so hard to believe when you consider what they actually do), our understanding has continued to improve, although much about migration remains mysterious. However, not all of our birds have deserted us, not all those that appear to stay have actually done so and some different birds are heading our way, to spend the winter right here. On the first really cool nights of the year we suddenly hear the “tseep tseep” calls of the first redwing flying into Britain from their breeding grounds in Scandinavia. I

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mentioned these winter visitors in January and their fellow winter thrushes, the fieldfare. It is time to start listening out for the distinctive call, maybe you’ll hear it this season, and look out for them feeding in apple trees. The familiar garden robin may seem to spend its whole life with us but it is now known that our breeding pairs head south and our winter robins come here from Scandinavia and beyond. The same goes for blackbirds although many move shorter distances – Bristol’s winter blackbirds may only have come from Norfolk. I may mention the interesting habits of robins again later in the year, perhaps around Christmastime... Blackcaps have changed their habits in the last 50 years: these pert little warblers have always bred in Britain and all used to migrate south for the winter. However, since the 1960s a population which breeds in southern Germany has established a new migration route and now comes here to overwinter, reversing the usual direction of migration. They are aided

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and encouraged in this new behaviour by garden bird feeders: an apple stuck into a tree, fat balls and bird seed all help support some 3,000 wintering blackcaps in England now. A rather more spectacular sight is a flock of waxwings. These beautiful, noisy, lively birds are a sight worth waiting for. Waxwings are particularly fond of hawthorn and rowan berries and they only come to Britain when they run out of food in their homelands of Scandinavia. If this happens irruptions of thousands of birds can pour across the North Sea into Britain. If the irruption is a big one, and food shortages persist, then they can make their way right across the country to Bristol. A sweet little skeetering twitter is often the first sign that they are about and they are happy in the city as long as they have berries to eat. Start looking out for them in October although they are more often seen later in the winter.

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News Putting on the autumn style at hospice shop’s first fashion show PRE-LOVED clothes will be in the spotlight this month, as St Peter’s Hospice hosts its first ever fashion show at its Gloucester Road store. The ‘Autumn Affair’ event – being held on October 8 – will feature womenswear, menswear and childrenswear with brands such as Topshop, Boden, Ben Sherman, Dune, Zara, Laura Ashley and Next all on display. The show will be raising money for Bristol’s only adult hospice, while giving shoppers a glimpse of this year’s autumn/ winter trends. St Peter’s Hospice shop area manager Victoria Canavan said: “We are really looking forward to our first ever fashion show in October and we’re busy now picking out all the very best winterwear for the event. “Guests will be treated to an exciting fashion show as well as the chance to shop for bargains and they will also be entered into our raffle.” She added: “We are lucky to receive

hundreds and hundreds of fabulous quality clothing, shoes and accessories every season, so this event will give people the chance to refresh their wardrobes at a fraction of the original price. “With designer and high street brands available, it will be the perfect time to get together with friends and shop for a good cause. Money raised will go towards caring for those with life-limiting illnesses in Bristol.” As Bristol’s only adult hospice, St Peter’s cares for more than 2,670 patients each year as well as supporting family members. All services are provided free of charge but this care costs around £18,000 a day. Tickets are £5 each and are available in store now. Guests will be able to redeem their ticket price against any purchases made on the night and will be automatically entered into a prize draw. Doors will open at 6pm, with the fashion show running from 6.30-9.00pm. For more information visit www.stpetershospice.org. uk

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News Flags pave the way for sustainable living AN exciting new art trail is being launched this month across Horfield and Lockleaze, promoting healthy and sustainable living. Designed to connect Horfield Common to the diverse, natural spaces of Stoke Park Estate, 52 large banners will be installed on lampposts to get residents to follow the flags between the two green spaces. The project, Flagged Up, is being led by artist Deborah Weinreb, who has held community workshops over the summer to create colourful banners with inspiring words and images associated to environmental awareness. Deborah Weinreb said: “It has been a lot of fun and a great privilege to work with such lovely and diverse communities. “We have been engaged and creative in many different ways and inspired each other about ideas of sustainability and good practices.” The process itself has provided community groups and residents with an opportunity to debate the issues and get involved in a variety of nature-themed arts activities - sometimes involving nature itself. Anna George, a local resident and project participant said: “I have had great fun taking part in lots of Flagged Up’s workshops over the summer, they have been both inspiring and thought provoking. I’m really looking

forward to seeing the images up on the street.” The project, which launches on October 10, was commissioned by the Bristol 2015 Neighbourhood Arts Programme – as part of Bristol being awarded European Green Capital. The banners will be in situ for six months, giving locals plenty of time to follow the trail. The flags will then be donated to community buildings in the neighbourhood.

To celebrate the launch, there will be an 11.30am walk from Horfield Common by the top of Wessex Ave, and a 12.30pm walk at Groundworks in Romney Avenue. There will be an opportunity meet the artist and see pictures from the project, as well as enjoy homemade soup. To find out more about the Flagged Up project, visit: www.bristol2015.co.uk/hl or Facebook.com/flaggedup, or call: 0117 371 0115.

Room 212 news ROOM 212 artists will be bringing the Day of the Dead to Gloucester Road this month with a themed window display and exhibition. Running over the Halloween period, from October 20 to November 4, artists will be displaying painted mannequins, corsets and exotic headpieces to reflect the Mexican festival which celebrates and honours those who have passed. For more details on Day of the Dead activities, visit Room 212 on Facebook.

THROUGHOUT October, Room 212 owner Sarah Thorp will be exhibiting work from local photographers. Showcasing their works, from October 1-18, will be Jon Craig, who has a reputation for capturing special events in Bristol; wildlife photographer and Bishopston local Stephen Portlock; and Mark Hayward, who takes atmospheric photographs of the surrounding countryside. All three photographers are taking advantage of the softer light of autumn to explore Bristol and capture images for the exhibition. They will be using the gallery’s in-house services at 212 Productions to print their images as the fine artist papers and canvases lend photographs a different, more painterly quality.

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Discover local eco-friendly homes HOUSEHOLDERS across the area will be opening their doors to showcase how they have made their homes more eco-friendly. Thirty-two low energy homes will be taking part in the Bristol Green Doors event (September 26-27), five of which are from Bishopston and Redland. Visitors will be welcomed and shown around a range of open homes by the homeowners who will share their knowledge and experience of installing a huge range of measures. Visitors will also have the chance to see a range of low cost improvements, whole house retrofits that have cut energy use by more than 70%, solid wall insulation, award-winning, low energy new builds, and the latest technologies, including heat pumps, solar water. Laura is one of the homeowners taking part. The Bishopston resident was inspired to sustainably refurbish her home after a Bristol Green Doors

visit. She said: “There was an opportunity to do lots with the house. “We wanted to see what was financially and physically possible, and to be as ecoconscious as well.” Improvements include replacing an extension at the rear of the house with a timber frame and light box, making use of natural light and opening up the garden into the kitchen diner. In order to minimise carbon emissions during construction, reclaimed bricks and tiles were also used in the new-build. Sheep wool has been laid between rafters, and low-cost insulation board has been fitted to internal walls to minimise heat loss. Bristol Green Doors director Dan Weisselberg said: “Bristol Green Doors is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about how you can make your own home more comfortable to live in, whilst saving money

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Date set for next Window Wanderland MANY local folk will recall the spectacularly dressed window displays that lit up Bishopston’s streets on a cold winter’s day in February. Two-hundred residents took part in the Window Wanderland trail, which was conceived by local film and TV set designer Lucy Reeves, with over 2,500 attending the event. Now, following its success, the mum-of-two has set a date for next year – the weekend of February 20. The trail has already started generating interest, with many signing up to take part at the recent Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Neighbourhood Partnership. Lucy, who came up with the idea to raise spirits in the darkest part of the year, said: “I was delighted by the way this

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Community fair ST Michael’s Church in Pigsty Hill was abuzz with local residents last month, as the Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Neighbourhood Partnership hosted its inaugural community fair. Guests were treated to fantastic performances from the Redland Green Choir, who kicked off the afternoon event, and the MisFits theatre company, which is led by people with learning difficulties. Stalls provided information about a number of local projects and campaigns, while workshops offered advice on topics such as crowdfunding and social media. Those attending the fair also had the opportunity to vote on

which local projects should be awarded £250 funding through the ‘Little Grants for Big Ideas’ scheme. Successful initiatives included the Chandos Road Community Association, Window Wanderland, 1st Bishopston Scouts and New Works Ballet Theatre. Bristol West MP Thangam Debbonaire presented the winners with their certificates. She said: “This is what makes us Bristol West – amazing people, doing amazing things in the community. Thank you so much for inviting me along to this very special event. I look forward to seeing the outcomes of these grants.”

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VOLUNTEERS are needed to help plant thousands of trees across the city – one for every primary school aged child in Bristol. This winter, the ‘One Tree per Child’ programme will be planting 36,000 in parks and green spaces across the city including new woodland, hedgerows and individual trees. And the team behind the project is looking for lead volunteers who can help run tree planting events between this December and March 2016. Training will be provided and lead volunteers would be expected to commit at least five full days over the three month period. One Tree per Child – which teaches children about the benefits of trees – is also looking for regular volunteers who would like to help out at tree planting events. Over 15,000 trees have been planted in Bristol in the last year. If interested, email your name, contact telephone number and why you want to be involved to onetreeperchild@bristol.gov.uk quoting ‘Lead Volunteer’. Alternatively, please call 0117 357 4398 to register your interest. For more information on the project visit www.bristol. gov.uk/onetreeperchild.

SMOKERS are being encouraged to take this year’s Stoptober challenge and go smoke-free during October. Stoptober, the 28-day quit challenge run by Public Health England, will be providing support to help many of the 63,000 smokers in Bristol to kick their habit. Dedicated free support groups have been set up across the city, including at Horfield Leisure Centre, every Monday, 6-7pm. This year Stoptober coincides with new legislation coming into force which will make it illegal to smoke in vehicles when children are present. Bishopston councillor Daniella Radice, said: “Stoptober

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Vegetarians set to flock to The Black Sheep HOPING to enlighten the local community about the vegetarian way of life is The Black Sheep – a new, meat-free restaurant in Gloucester Road. The café, on the stretch of road opposite the Promenade, is the brainchild of Mayte Gracia, 34, and Andy Jessep, 28, who fell in love through their passion for vegetarian cooking. Mayte came to Bristol from Spain a year and a half ago because of poor job opportunities in her own country. A friend offered her a temporary room to rent at their house, where Andy also lived. “I came to Bristol one and half years ago, because the socio-economic situation in Spain was absolutely horrible – there just wasn’t enough opportunities,” said Mayte, who worked as a dental hygienist. “The first day I arrived, I met Andy. We fell in love in the kitchen, where we would cook together and share our recipes with one another. We realised that we both had the same dreams, expecting exactly the same from life, and we wanted to share the flavours we had created together with everybody else.” The opportunity to establish their own vegetarian eatery arose when the property, which was previously a Turkish café, came on the market earlier on in the year. The pair chose the name ‘The Black Sheep’ to reflect how they have sometimes felt, being vegetarians. A vegetarian for over 17 years, Mayte said: “In Spain, you get laughed at in restaurants for being a vegetarian, so I always felt like a black sheep. I used to have to read all the labels in supermarkets to make sure they didn’t contain meat. It was practically impossible trying to find vegetarian food. “But when I came to Bristol, it was like a dream. I once spent three hours in a supermarket, discovering new flavours and ingredients.” Andy, who hasn’t eaten meat for over 10 years, added: “My parents could never understand why I wanted to become a vegetarian – they thought I was crazy.

They would even try to sneak meat into my dinners.” Mediterranean flavours are heavily prevalent in the café’s tapas menu, from traditional patatas bravas and a trio of dips with Sevillian picos, to Mediterranean inspired onigiri (Japanese rice balls) and marinated chupadeos olives. There is also a selection of burgers, including a quinoa, avocado and beetroot burger, as well as salads, soups and puddings. Vegan and gluten-free options are aplenty, with ingredients – all locally sourced – including vegan parmesan, homemade vegan garlic mayonnaise and raw fruit ice cream. The Black Sheep has also recently drafted in the help of Isabel Bryant from the Mighty Food Fight – a vegan food van – who will be assisting Mayte in the kitchen. Mayte’s love of cooking was inspired by her mother. “My mum taught me everything I know – I practically grew up in her kitchen. She is an amazing cook. “Before I came to Bristol, I found her a

small place in a market, where she could sell her flavours – that is all she wanted to do. “When I was sure that her business was stable, I decided to move to Bristol.” Andy, who worked as a software tester for a technology firm, had always dreamed of setting up his own business. “I had started a few little ventures, but they never quite got off the ground. Then Mayta came along and she said she really wanted to do this café idea, so I thought, ‘why don’t we give it a go?’ and within a couple of weeks, we had found this place. I think we can be quite dangerous when we get an idea.” Andy added: “We hope to open people’s eyes, and show die-hard meat-eaters that there is another way. We hope to make people more conscious about their food choices, and to experiment more in the kitchen. “We would like to say a huge thank you to all of our friends who have given us a hand, our new neighbours, and all of the customers who have given us such great feedback so far.”

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Laurence, 12, goes into the cycling record books By Don Whiting TWELVE-year-old Laurence Chandler from Westbury-onTrym has become the youngest cyclist to complete a solo ride from John O’Groats to Land’s End. He cycled the 884-mile journey in 20 days, averaging 44 miles per day, and clocked up 82 miles on the last day to reach journey’s end. With him at all times was his father Robert who kept close behind, and occasionally just ahead, in his camper van. The van was home to them both on their incredible journey, providing somewhere to eat, sleep and take rest breaks. Quite apart from the personal challenge, Laurence wanted to benefit a charity. He chose SmileTrain which helps children throughout the world who are born with a cleft lip or palate. Smile Train provides free cleft repair surgeries to those in need while helping to train local doctors. This makes it possible for a child born with a cleft to eat, breathe, speak properly, and smile. As Voice went to press, he had already attracted £2717.56 in sponsorship, but there is more to come. Laurence is a Year 8 student at Bristol Free School, and on October 2nd the whole school was set to mark World Smile Day with a mass cycle ride. Headteacher Richard Clutterbuck said: “What Laurence has achieved is extraordinary and a wonderful example to us all.

“When we broke up at the end of the Summer Term I asked him what he planned to do in the holidays and he told me he would be doing some cycling! That was all he said at that stage.” It was planned as a nonuniform day with all 702 students and 87 staff riding a total of 884 miles between them, matching Laurence’s distance and raising their own sponsorship. Laurence is the youngster in the family. He has an older brother and sister aged 21 and 19, and his father was concerned before the ride whether he had prepared enough. “The longest ride he had done before that was 30 miles,” said Robert. “Based on this, my intention at the start was 30 miles a day. What happened was that Laurence went as far as he wanted to each day, and no more. “It was always his ride, his project – not mine. There was never any intention to break records or anything like that, but after four days he really got into his stride and became determined to do it, both for himself and for SmileTrain. “I think what inspired him about the charity was that they could change somebody’s life with one relatively small intervention. “Of course I was totally focused on his welfare throughout the ride, monitoring his nutrition and rest, and amazingly he suffered no injury or strain except catching the back of his knee on a pedal one day. “Whenever he stopped I did him a bowl of dried fruit, nuts

Team Chandler: 884 miles and 20 days later ... Laurence and his proud father Robert at Land’s End

and chocolate. Lunch often consisted of a peanut butter and honey sandwich and an abundance of Brazil nuts. “At the end of the day’s ride I usually prepared him a snack, and dinner was usually spaghetti bolognaise or another pasta. “On day five he was rising behind the van and climbing a pretty steep hill in the rain. I could hear him shouting at himself, willing himself on. “As a parent I felt awful at that moment, but it proved to be a coming of age thing. He was making the big decisions about whether to carry on and how far to ride each day, not me. “Fourteen miles from home he pumped the air when he saw Land’s End on a signpost for the first time. He was on an absolute roll. “That last stretch of 82 miles should have been a two-day ride,

but he was determined to do it in one.” And his equipment? Laurence chose the relative comfort of his familiar mountain bike because it provides a more upright position and has a more forgiving suspension than most racing bikes. No doubt there were all sorts on bikes on view when the students and staff of Bristol Free School collectively emulated Laurence’s 884-mile ride on October 2nd, and Voice will cover that fully in the next issue. If readers are inspired by Laurence’s achievement, they can give to SmileTrain via www. justgiving.com/LaurenceJOGLE2015/. It’s an opportunity to help millions of children in the world who suffer from cleft lip and palate.

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Genetically Modified Organisms and Sustainability GMOs are topical at the moment because the government wants to ease them into our farming, just like it wants to introduce fracking into our energy sourcing. You may feel that unlike fracking, it has little to do with sustainability, but I’m not sure I would agree. Sustainability is about maximizing diversity, independence and resilience, whilst GMO farming is about minimizing diversity, increasing

dependence and decreasing resilience. Dependence comes from being forced to buy expensive seeds every year from a very small selection of manufacturers (eg. Monsanto, Nestle, Cargill), minimizing diversity through herbicides and insecticides to which the seeds are resistant, and decreasing resilience through loosing forever the diverse seed banks farmers have used over the ages. And there’s the pollution problem too … what effect does pumping all these insecticides and herbicides have on us and our environment? And how could the seed companies who also make the pest controls get anywhere without the fossil fuel industry? So I think there’s a very close link between being GMO free and sustainability. I’m sure GMO companies would disagree. They would argue that it is only through their products that we can hope to feed the world. Look at

their rice seed with enhanced vitamin A, which they say will do everything necessary to counter that vitamin’s serious deficiency in South East Asia. But vitamin A is found in green vegetables. Why are these not prolific throughout the region? Could converting farming to cash cropping in the area have something to do with the problem, with perhaps developing a dependence on expensive imported seed? Then there’s the effects of GMO farming on our health. The manufacturers and government claim repeated studies have shown there are none. However most studies have been carried out by the firms without peer review because they refuse to release data. Since government scientists often have connections with lobbyists or the companies themselves, they cannot be relied on and to date there’s an absence of long term independent studies, though internet research shows

one is being coordinated by Russians, involving many independent European scientists. So the truth is, and despite what the government says, we don’t know what effects GMOs have on our health. Interestingly further internet research reveals that many GMO farmers in the US are going back to non GMO farming because of falling yields and herbicide resistance. If this is the case, we are already entering the post GMO phase, typically putting our government into the vanguard. What we don’t want to happen is for GMOs to be pointlessly released into our environment, which we then find we can’t control. Through decreasing diversity and resilience but increasing dependence, falling yields and unknown health effects, GMO food is the last thing we need.

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S part of my work as an interior designer I am sometimes lucky enough to work with business owners, in addition to private clients, to help them choose the right colours, finishes and furniture, and hone the overall look of the premises. One such local business I had the pleasure of working with recently is The Steam Bar in central Bristol. After a tour of the building and a consultation, I put together a report containing an appraisal of what worked well and what could be improved, with illustrated suggestions for how to boost the space without spending a fortune. When I revisited to see how things were progressing, I was thrilled to see just how many changes had been implemented by the proprietor, under his own, erm, steam! With richer colour on the walls, the cavernous ground floor room instantly felt far cosier and

now provides a beautiful backdrop to the squirrel cage bulbs (low energy LEDs I might add) suspended from the ceiling. So many bars are now embracing the stripped back industrial look with bare bricks and bulbs, which although chimes with the thrifty mood of the recent economic climate, is an aesthetic often employed purely for trendiness. The Steam Bar has taken resourcefulness authentic new heights by upcycling materials from the top floor (currently being refurbished to provide artists’ studios) into furniture and fittings for the main bar area, earning them extra green points. Large pipes from the ventilation system have been transformed into bar stools and metal cable trays have become a salad bar (sadly I can’t claim credit for these masterstrokes!), adding to the industrial ‘story’ in the space. There is now femininity and luxury as well, since the largest walls now form a gallery with regularly changing art exhibitions (all the work is for sale too) curated by painter Beth Nicholas from the Art Troupe. Pop in and see for yourself!

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Andy Day from CBeebies is coming West CBEEBIES’ star Andy Day will be coming to Gloucester Road Central next month to promote his debut album of children’s songs. Titled, ‘Who Invited this Lot’, the album is performed by Andy and his band, ‘Andy and the Odd Socks’ and is in collaboration with music producer pals Rob and Dan from Bunkersonix – the team behind many of the CBeebies and CBBC theme tunes. The album – which Andy says is “tongue in cheek” – includes 11 tracks, all inspired by comics Spike Milligan and the Mighty Boosh, and storytelling classics such as Jackanory. The album has been created to fill the gap from ages six to 10 where children have to jump from nursery rhymes straight into adult pop, but can also be enjoyed by younger children and adults too. Each song is a mini-story featuring children’s favourite

characters from ‘Battle Robot Rapper’ to ‘Dinosaur Football Legend Mega Match’. Guest vocalists include Andy’s TV co-stars Katy Ashworth and Sid Sloane, as well as children from Hotwells Primary School in Bristol. The ‘Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures’ star says that he is delighted to have created an album which can be enjoyed by everyone. He said: “We wanted to write something that would not only make kids laugh out loud but also engage them creatively whilst having something in there for the grown-ups too. “Our music is aimed at the whole family; we are a variety show for the ears.” Andy will be doing a guest appearance at Room 212 on November 21, 2-3pm. His album costs £7.99, or 99p a track, and is available to buy from iTunes and Andy’s website, www.andyday.tv.

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The last couple of months have been about inversions (upside down poses) and October is no exception. Sirsasana (Headstand) is sometimes called the king of all poses. Headstand counteracts tiredness, improves concentration and boosts self confidence. You should learn it in class: it’s not for beginners and when practiced incorrectly, it can do a lot of damage to the neck, so be sure to study with a qualified yoga teacher. Once you’ve learned it in class, this will help you understand the action. Beginners can practice the first part only, up to picture 3, stopping short of lifting up. Medical benefits: First and foremost, Sirsasana, when practiced correctly, oxygenates the brain — it can also help those with memory loss. This pose strengthens the back; it helps those with arthritis of the lower back, dorsal region, and shoulder joints as well as dealing with lumbago, sciatica, and general backache. It also works on the legs; any experienced yoga practitioner who has had the misfortune of spraining a knee or an ankle knows how effective this pose is at bringing down a swelling or inflammation in these joints. Varicose veins and coccyx pain and displacement can also be reduced. Other conditions that greatly benefit from Headstand are diabetes, displaced uterus,

epilepsy, umbilical hernia, inguinal hernia, impotency, anaemia, appendicitis, insomnia, kidney problems, menstrual disorders, prostrate problems, tonsillitis and duodenal ulcer. Always practice this pose regularly in equal measure with your shoulderstand (Sarvangasana – shown in August 2015 issue). Headstand should follow shoulderstand. 1. Start by practicing against a wall. Kneel down in front of a wall. Interlace your hands. Place your elbows shoulder-width apart on the floor and then place the outer edges of your interlaced hands on the floor, touching the wall. 2. Place the crown of your head on the floor, inside your hands. 3. Raise your hips and straighten your legs. Pull your upper back away from the wall, press your forearms down and lift your shoulders away from the floor. 4. Come up, one leg at a time. 5. Place your feet but not your buttocks on

the wall. To avoid compressing your neck, secure a strong base: continue raising your shoulders up and pressing your shoulderblades in toward your chest. Touch the inner edges of your feet together and stretch your legs up. 6. Gradually move away from the wall, a few inches at a time until you can balance without support. Don’t be in a hurry to do this. Work diligently and methodically to develop strength and balance. practice note: Sirsasana is not for beginners. In an Iyengar class, we teach this pose once we can see you have build the appropriate upper body strength and understanding (usually a few months down the line). Until you are ready to begin learning headstand, practice Standing Wide Leg Forward Bend Pose (Prassarita Padottanasana) – see pic 7. Drawings and posture text reproduced by kind permission of Bobby Clennell, a senior Iyengar teacher in New York.

Young people urged to be part of neighbourhood working group THE Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Neighbourhood Partnership is urging young people to get involved in local decision making. A young people’s working group has been established, with its first meeting held in July, which saw the attendance of students from Cotham School and the Bristol Youth Council. But councillors are keen to recruit more people. Cotham councillor Dani Glazzard, who has been involved in the group, says

that not enough young people are engaging in BCRNP forums and meetings, so their views are not being represented at a local level. Councillor Glazzard said: “It’s important that the work we are doing as councillors is representative of the people living in the area, and everyone’s needs are being met in the community. “However, young people are not feeding in their views and ideas to us, so we need to find ways we can better engage with this group.

“We need to speak in ways that are relevant to young people, make them feel integrated in the community, and find out how they would like to be involved in local decision making.” Bishopston councillors Tim Malnick and Daniella Radice said: “When we look around the room in some of our local decision making groups and committees, we are all getting on a bit. “This is good because there are some engaged and highly experienced local volunteers,

but it’s not so good because we really want local decisions to reflect the whole community’s views and younger people are often under-represented in these sorts of groups.” If you are – or know – a younger person living in the area, who would like to shape local priorities and decisions, contact your local councillors Dani Glazzard (dani. glazzard@bristol.gov.uk), Tim Malnick (tim.malnick@bristol. gov.uk) or Daniella Radice (daniella.radice@bristol.gov. uk).

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MAZINGLY, some sauces can have an even higher level of sugar than soft drinks, for example BBQ Heinz sauce (28.9g*), Tomato Ketchup (22.8g*), Blue Dragon Chilli (43.8g*) and HP Sauce (23.1g*). Sauces have an added impact as they are sticky and cling to our teeth. Furthermore, they are acidic and can contribute to erosion if you do not look after your teeth properly. Tooth decay happens when sugar reacts with bacteria in plaque. This forms the acid that attacks tooth enamel. Regular visits to your dentist means we can spot a cavity in its early stages, which is easier to treat. Remember, it is how often we have sugary drinks and foods that can contribute to the problem. Therefore, try and reduce the amount and frequency of sugar consumption. Simply by drinking some water after eating can help neutralise the effect of acid and help wash away particles between your teeth. Or chew sugar free gum. This does not replace twice daily brushing! Enjoy your sauces but be careful! *Sugar per 100g.

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Now the children are back at school, the football season is underway and the parks and green spaces are generally quieter, the neighbourhood policing teams patrol plan has to change to reflect this. One of the issues that are brought to our attention the most is parking and traffic around

The beat team also keep a close eye on parking around the Memorial ground on match days. Streets that are normally fairly clear become clogged with cars. This can lead to an increase in calls to us.

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ECENTLY we joined our partners from the fire brigade to see how easily (or not) they could move around some of the tighter roads on the beat. It was going well until we turned off Gloucester Road into Wolseley Road. The fire engine had to reduce its speed to walking pace and could not continue into the Tyne Road junction without having to have some of the parked cars moved or towed. Difficulty for fire engines was further highlighted when they had to attend to a car fire on Egerton Brow, Bishopson. The water hose had to be taken from Melbourne Road to the fires location before they could put it out. This was caused by cars parking too close to junctions on the tight roads. Fortunately these were not life threatening situations but they do underline our view that drivers must always consider emergency vehicles access before they park.

News from the local policing team with PCSO David Said

Without giving anyone nightmares, can I urge readers to bear in mind that longer nights can lead to an increase in burglaries. Today we had a burglary in Quarrington Road where four laptops were taken. This was a student residence. Simple things like having a light come on before dark if you are out or putting valuables away can reduce your chances of becoming a victim. Hoping you have a safe and crime free month David.said@avonandsomerset.police.uk

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Don’t get the hump! THE ‘Dowager’s Hump’ is thought of as an eldery woman’s problem – hence its name – but such distortions of the upper back affect both sexes. The rounding usually starts but goes unnoticed earlier in life with poor postural habits such as: Craning the neck, head and chin forward at desks, on mobiles, in cars and in conversation • Sitting in a ‘C’ shape that tucks the tail under and rounds the upper back, pushing the shoulders forward • Poor standing posture – either slumped or over arched A curved upper back is increasingly common these days, due to a combination of poor furniture and work habits, fashion, peer pressure, and poor adult role

models. While this shape is easily changeable in young, supple bodies, the evidence all around us shows that it usually becomes a habit that we literally grow into as we age. Sooner or later, this starts to take its toll: • Back pain from both over stretched and over tight ligaments and muscles • Wear and tear on the discs, arthritic and osteoporotic change in the vertebrae • Rounded shoulders, impingements and nerve problems • Tight neck muscles and headaches from holding the head up • Restricted breathing from a tight chest • Weaker, underused core muscles A common compensation for a rounded upper back (kyphosis) is to tense and arch the lower back in an effort to ‘straighten up’. Over-working the lumbar area comes to feels so

‘normal’ that people don’t even realise they are doing it and creating further problems down there too. The swimmer (pictured) shows the natural alignment of the spine common to infants, traditional populations, our ancestors and most athletes. There is very little curvature, which also helps shoulder and neck health. Esther Gokhale’s insightful book, ‘8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back’ teaches logical and inspiring strategies for returning towards this functional, pain-free alignment. Try a Free Posture Workshop with Gokhale Method teacher Clare Chapman: Wednesday 21st October, 7pm, Halo, Gloucester Rd. Sign up at www.gokhalemethod.com.

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a group exhibition of new contemporary ceramic works by artists from Maze Studios. MonSat, 11am-6pm & Sun 11am4pm. 6 Leonard Lane, Bristol BS1 1EA. For more information, visit: www.centrespacegallery. com / www.mazestudiosbristol. com. Preview evening is being held on Friday October 23, 6.309pm. 31 October n Elgar Society meeting, 2.15pm at the Bristol Music Club, 76, St Paul’s Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1LP. Our speaker will be Michael Trott who will present a programme based on Elgar’s life and work at one of his bestremembered homes. Visitors pay £3, which includes refreshments. Anyone joining this friendly society will not have to pay any subs until 2016. We look forward to seeing you and any of your friends, at this meeting. For more information, please contact Doug Smith: 0117 9673480, or email to dougmusical@tiscali.co.uk.

What’s on a regular basis Mondays n NCT Relax and Stretch with Baby (term time). 10:30-11:45am Horfield Quaker Meeting, BS7, £7.50 per session. Mothers and babies (from 6 weeks old) are welcome to join me in practising toning, breathing and strengthening exercises for new mothers with a gentle focus on your energy and your core muscles. Enjoy learning songs, rhymes, developmental yoga and 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

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St Werburgh’s Primary School, James St, BS2 9US. The school is fully accessible and has free parking. No experience is necessary and there are no auditions. You don’t have to read music either as all the songs are taught by ear. Our repertoire includes pop, folk, gospel, jazz, show tunes and world music. Find out more about the choir, at www.bristolvoices.org n New Harmony Ladies Choir Bristol. An established choir of 19 years and are looking for ladies to come and join us. We have a very varied repertoire, something for everyone. We rehearse 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Horfield URC Church Hall, everyone welcome. For more information contact Margaret on 01179 698619 or Joan on 01275 791566. n Lazy Dog Film Club. A free, small, but perfectly formed community film club based at the Lazy Dog pub on Ashley Down Road. We run the club every other week (Wednesday) in the upstairs of the Pub on Ashley Hill. We screen from Oct - April every year. All showings start at 8pm but we do advise people to book free places via LazyDogFilmClub@ gmail.com, as we only have 35 seats per showing. For more information on the upcoming films, visit: www.facebook.com/ LazyDogFilmClub n Horfield Townswomen’s Guild. This friendly Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Wednesday of each month at St Gregory the Great Church Hall, Filton Road, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0PD at 2.30pm. Why not come along and meet us? Just turn up, or ring Edna on 949 5413, and she will look out for you. n St Bon’s playgroup. Fun, friendly drop-in group for babies and toddlers, up to school age. An informal playgroup in a lovely big space with great selection of toys. Just turn up and have fun! We run on term time Wednesdays 1.30 to 3.00 pm upstairs in the church hall, BS7 8HR. Free car park (off Berkeley Road) next to St Bon’s church. £1.00 per adult and child, 20p for every extra child. Inc. refreshments. All welcome! Contact us at: stbonsplaygroup@ hotmail.co.uk) n Squirrel Camp Forest School, Badock’s Wood, 9.45 -11.15 (during term time). New afternoon group starting in autumn, 1-2.30, £6 per family. Contact: jennysanderson@ blueyonder.co.uk. n Calling all dads! Not sure what to do with your kids over the summer holidays? Join us for six FREE workshops for you and your kids! Activities include gardening, IT cookery and much more. Spend time with your kids,

and get to know some other local dads too. Call Rachel on 0117 909 1749 or email info@ connectlockleaze.com to book your places! 1-4pm, every Wednesday (from 23rd July) at The Wordsworth Centre. n Reading group with a difference at Cheltenham Road library, from 3pm (starts September 30). The group will meet every week to discuss short fiction, poems, essays, memoirs etc… and learn to look at these with a more critical eye than usual. Led by practicing writer Anita Mason, author of The Illusionist, Angel, The Right Hand of the Sun and other novels. For the over 60s. No reading to do in between meetings. First session is a drop-in. People interested, email amreadinggroup@gmail. com, or tell the librarian at Cheltenham Road library that you are interested. n Mindfulness & Movement – Meditation and Qi Gong/Tai Chi for well-being. Gentle aerobic exercise and secular meditations for strength of body and mind. Drop-in class, all equipment provided, 5.45-7.15pm £9 / £7 Bristol Buddhist Centre, 162 Gloucester Road BS7. Tel Tim Mason 07789 200685 for more info. See www.bristol-buddhistcentre.org/otheractivities/yogaand-qi-gong n Sing! with the Bristol Children’s Choir. Open to children aged 7-13 from any school in Bristol. If your child loves singing and would like to do more, Out There Music Children’s Choir could be what you are looking for. We meet every Wednesday in term time from 4.45-6pm in the performing arts studio at Cotham School. More info, contact Holly Shannon on 07866587424, admin@outtheremusicbristol. co.uk. n Clifton Women’s Institute. We meet at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of the month at Alma Church, Alma Road, Clifton BS8 2ES. Contact by email: thecliftonwi@gmail.com or visit www.cliftonwi.blogspot.co.uk. Take advantage of our guest visits which are just £4 (max. three per year). Full membership details upon request. For fun and friendship come and join in this very special Women Institute Centenary Year. n New Fitness League (Exercise Movement and Dance class) for ladies. Low impact classes offer a fusion of dance, exercise and core strengthening, choreographed to music and guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Strengthen muscles, raise energy levels, improve balance and mobilise

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n Pregnancy Yoga and Birth Preparation at Horfield Leisure Centre, 7.30-9.15pm. The classes offer you the time to celebrate your pregnancy, relax with your baby, ask questions and meet other mums-tobe in a safe and welcoming environment. We will cover breathing, relaxation, yoga and movement, active birth, hypnobirthing and physiology of labour and birth. For more information visit www.lymalnick. info, or contact Ly on 07843 377 718 / ly.malnick@gmail.com n Slimming World Bishopston. St Michael and All Angels Church (Pigsty Hill) Gloucester Road. Groups at 9.30am and 7.30pm every Thursday. A friendly, supportive and vibrant weekly group. Full support, advice and a liberating eating plan. No calorie counting and eating to satisfy everyone’s appetite. £9.95 to join and £4.95 per week after that. 6 and 12 week countdowns available. Just turn up or Call Sue on 0117 924 3556 or 07702 578 298 for a chat. n Kings Lawn Tennis Club Rusty Rackets, 19:30-21:00. Want to get back into tennis? Come along to our fun and welcoming Rusty Rackets session every Thursday evening at Kings Lawn Tennis Club, Maplemeade ( just off Kings Drive) BS7 8JG. Nonmembers (£8) and members (£6) welcome! Contact Head Coach Elly Shearman on ellytennis. kings@hotmail.com for more details! n Dance Classes with Cressida, 11am-12pm at St Peter’s Church, The Drive, Henleaze. If you love dancing come along to our weekly class, learning the basics of a single new dance every week! Dances include Flamenco, Bollywood, Cha Cha, Salsa, Samba, Charleston, Jazz and more! All dances are beginners level and particularly suitable for the over 40’s. More information www.clubcubana.com or 0117 3309549. £5.50 drop in (or £25

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for the course). n Philosophy Discussion Group, every fourth Thursday of the month, 7-9pm. Eastfield Inn, 219 Henleaze Rd, Bristol BS9 4NQ. If you would like to be involved, please contact Lorna Tarr 0770 245 3827. Fridays n Mindfulness & Movement – Meditation and Qi Gong/Tai Chi for well being of health and mind and for all ages. Drop-in class, all equipment provided, 10.30 12.00am, £9/£7 Bristol Buddhist Centre, 162 Gloucester Road BS7. Tel Tim Mason 07789 200685 for more info. See www. bristol-buddhist-centre.org/ otheractivities/yoga-and-qi-gong n Philosophy Discussion Group. Friendly and welcoming group. We meet every second Friday of the month 10 / 12 noon. Eastfield Inn, 219 Henleaze Rd, Bristol BS9 4NQ. If you would like to be involved please contact Lorna Tarr 0770 245 3827. Saturdays n Gloucester Road Market runs every Saturday from 10am-5pm on Pigsty Hill. Stalls include Herbert’s Bakery, The Spotless Leopard, Lee’s Teaks and Sam’s Jams. n Whiteladies Farmers’ and Fair Trading Market is now held EVERY Saturday to celebrate Green Capital, from 8.30am-2pm. Takes place at the junction of Whiteladies/Apsley/ Burlington Roads. Stalls cover bread, cheese, local lamb and chicken, fish, preserves, cakes, sushi, local fruit and veg, wild food larder, and recycled tools, wooden items and much more. n Coffee, Tea and Refreshments served every Saturday from 10.30am to noon at Bishopston Methodist Church, 245 Gloucester Road. Join us for a rest and a chat.

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This is one of our bestselling autumn lunch specials at Grounded. It’s the perfect comforting, simple recipe for when the nights draw in and the carb-loading begins. The combination of the sweet potato with the earthy chestnut mushrooms and fresh spinach works really well, and this dish is very simple to prepare. Serves 1 Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato 50g chestnut mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp butter A handful of fresh spinach 40g of cheddar, grated

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What service do you provide to the people of Bishopston & Redland? Allergy, particularly food allergy, is an increasing problem and obtaining an accurate diagnosis is crucial for children to ensure their safety both at home and

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What is the best part of running your business and working in Bishopston & Redland? Working in the community, such as EpiPen training, which was especially problematic for nannies and nurseries. Once I began to look into the situation it became obvious that there was also a need for a quick and simple diagnostic service. The clinic opened at Easter this year and currently runs monthly.

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Thrilling finish as Gloucestershire dare to dream – and snatch title GLOUCESTERSHIRE has been crowned Royal London One-Day Cup champions after a thrilling fightback at Lord’s, the Home of Cricket. Eleven years after the club’s last major trophy success, the young squad came of age to beat Surrey by six runs in the final over of the match. With seven runs needed off the last six balls and two wickets left, David Payne held his nerve to dismiss Sam Curran and Gareth Batty to spark wild celebrations. Fittingly it was man-ofthe-match Jack Taylor on the mid-wicket boundary who took the winning catch to write a new chapter in the club’s proud oneday history. The 23-year-old all-rounder also played a pivotal role with bat and ball, taking 3-43 and smashing 35 off 26 balls to inspire his side to a famous victory. Having been bowled out for 220 the game looked to be slipping away when Surrey’s Kumar Sangakarra and Rory Burns added 101 for the third wicket. First Sangakarra (60) was caught by sub fielder Will Tavare at mid-on attempting an uncharacteristic lofted shot down the ground to make it 143-3 in the 35th over. Taylor then struck again in his next over as Burns (56) was

Photo courtesy of Martin Bennett stumped needlessly trying to increase the scoring rate. Smith (2-42) dismissed Mahmood (5), and Tom Curran (0) became Taylor’s third wicket and a Chris Dent run out did for James Burke (11) to help set up the crucial final over. Earlier Glos had been bowled out for 220 with Jade Dernbach taking a hat-trick as he recorded career-best figures of 6-35. Speaking before his final match Geraint Jones, told Glos to “dare to dream” but they got off to a nightmare start as they lost

Michael Klinger to the third ball of the day. The skipper was caught behind by Wilson after flashing at a short wide delivery from Dernbach. Such as been Klinger’s dominance in the competition – scoring 531 runs at an average of 132.75 before the final – that you could forgive the travelling Glos fans for fearing the worst. Veteran Pakistani allrounder Mahmood (2-28) was proving a handful and bowled both Benny Howell (9) and Roderick (39)

with balls that nipped back in off the seam down the famous Lord’s slope to make it 108-4 in the 25th. In his last ever match Geraint Jones had been greeted with a warm reception from both sets of supporters. And together with Tom Smith he set about watchfully rebuilding the innings. Jones brought up his 50 in the 48th over with a boundary off Dernbach through third man and celebrated by waving his bat to his family in the crowd.

Chance to sign up for Walk to Remember FAMILIES who have lost a loved one are being encouraged to sign up to walk in their memory this month. Organised by local charity St Peter’s Hospice, the Walk to Remember gives families the opportunity to get together and remember those they have lost while raising money for a good cause. Open to adults, children and dogs, the 3.5 mile walk takes participants on a picturesque route at the Blaise Castle Estate on October 4. Maria del Carmen Moon Park, events fundraiser for St

Peter’s Hospice, said: “Our Walk to Remember is always really popular with people wanting to do something to remember a loved one. “This year we’ve chosen Blaise Castle as the location for the walk so participants can enjoy the beautiful woodland, historical features and stunning views over the gorge. “Most parts of the walk are gentle although there are a couple of steep slopes which may make the event unsuitable for some. “It’s always great to see several generations of a family

coming together to remember someone and it often turns into a celebration of life.” The Walk to Remember will start at 10.30am and is a familyfriendly walk. There will also be food stalls and entertainment for walkers. Having attracted over 300 people last year, organisers are hoping to increase the number of participants, whose entry fees will help raise funds vital for maintaining the work undertaken by the hospice. Registration costs £8 per adult walker and £5 per child (under 16) and there is no charge

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