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Schools merger: the full story

‘Let’s make Glos Rd parking better for shoppers’

Redland High and Red Maid’s Schools are to merge. Parents, staff and girls tell of their surprise and excitement.

Pages 4, 5 & 6 Sainsbury’s in new court victory

GLOUCESTER Road traders are campaigning for additional parking on one of Bristol’s most loved high streets. The petition, which has almost 80 online signatures, has been proposed to the council by Dr Jon Rogers, Lib Dem community campaigner for Ashley ward and candidate for Mayor.

The Appeal Court has ruled that Sainsbury’s was within its rights to pull out of a deal to buy the Memorial Stadium.

Pages 8 & 9 Five stars for Horfield Common

Friends of Horfield Common have won a five-star award for their hard work in developing the park for the community

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Scout’s honour! Medal for Mike SCOUT Leader Mike Evans has been presented with a Lord Mayor’s Medal in recognition of his long association with the Bristol scout movement and for successfully raising £400,000, enabling the Bishopston scout hut to be rebuilt. Full story: Page 23

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He said: “Traders have said that parking is difficult and trade drops off at 4:30pm and the street was almost empty. We realised that an old idea of ‘tidal parking’ might be useful. We need to make sure that it is safe for cyclists and it does not interfere with the buses either.” The proposal would allow shortstay parking on the outbound side in the morning between 7:30am9: 30am and on the inbound side in the evening between 4:30pm6: 30pm. Dan Stern, owner of The Fish Shop, said: “Small businesses need passing trade as well as local foot traffic. To get those shoppers we need parking spaces. “For many years locally we have seen parking restricted with the removal of the old swimming

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baths car park, the imposition of bus lane clearways and the soon to be introduced RPS. “Politicians claim to support local independent traders, but all these things have done the opposite.” David Jones, the director of Gloucester Road Business Improvement District, said: “We need to maximize the trading potential on Gloucester Road for the independent traders who have all elected to be here.” The petition will be submitted after the elections. People working and shopping on Gloucester Road also mentioned that parking in the neighbouring streets is impossible due to commuters and that they don’t see buses using the lane very often either. The most recent figures for annual parking fines listed Gloucester Road in Britain’s top

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ten worst streets for parking, raking in £87,000, something that Dawn Clode, Vice Chair of Gloucester Road Business Improvement District feels strongly about. “It’s Bristol City’s cash cow, especially between 4.30pm and 6.30pm. It doesn’t improve the traffic it’s a really stupid thing,” Dawn said. Michael O’Keefe, who owns the Dry Cleaners since 1999, said it has been a persisting issue going back to the introduction of the bus lane on Gloucester Road. He explained: “There is no other public parking than the road. It makes sense to allow parking at least on the other side of the road in the times when people have time for shopping.” Andy Jessep, the coowner of The Black Sheep vegetarian restaurant on Gloucester Road, finds it very difficult to unload vans with ingredients for the kitchen. He said: “I‘ve spent so much money for the tickets. The parking here is crazy and people

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can hardly understand the signs as well. Customers keep asking us about the parking all the time.” Councillors are taking note of the problems that the parking restrictions cause. Redland councillor, Fi Hance responded: “This petition illustrates the difficulties of balancing the needs of traders, local residents, cyclists and commuters. We’ve been approached by those who passionately feel that parking provision is of overriding importance and also by those who are very worried about the impact such a move would have on cyclists. In the meantime, we’ve asked highways to let us know whether such a proposal is viable at all so that we have as full a picture as possible.” If you would like to support Gloucester Road local traders you can find the petition on the council website in the section, Online Petitions, under ‘Improved shopper parking on the Gloucester Road’.

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Welcome to Redmaids’ High

News that Redland High School and The Red Maids’ School are to merge was a bombshell. But within days the shock and sadness gave way to excitement among parents, staff and – most of all – the girls about the prospects for the new school. Sue Thomas and Linda Tanner report

E are going to be a force to be reckoned with,” said Isabel Tobias, headmistress designate of the new Redmaids’ High School.

She was talking about the potential combined talents on the sports field, but the same could be said of other areas as Bristol’s two leading independent girls’ schools prepare to pool their resources. Both have a long history: The Red Maids’ School is the oldest girls’ day school in the UK and Redland High School was founded in 1882. From September 2017, two will become one when they embark on a new chapter as Red Maids’ High School. The school will be based at the Red Maids’ site in Westbury-

GIRLS from Redland High and Red Maids’ schools had their own story to cover for the BBC’s annual School Report day. The surprise merger announcement just a week earlier was an obvious subject for the young reporters, who discovered that pupils had more in common than they had realised. on-Trym. Sale of Redland High’s 18th century buildings at Redland Court will help fund improvements at Westbury to create 21st century facilities. The first phase, to be completed before the merger, includes an assembly hall, a performing arts centre and extra classrooms.Future plans include development of exceptional sports facilities, science and technology laboratories, and a new music and dance space. “This is a very exciting thing for girls’ education in Bristol. The city is going to have one strong independent day school,” Mrs

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The girls concluded: “Clearly, the two schools share a belief in exceptional education for girls and we are all looking forward to new facilities, new friends and new subjects. As it may mean a period of change, we feel that two schools with so much history and heritage can’t fail to be a success.

Tobias told the Voice. Leaders at both schools point out that neither is on its original site and each has made big changes over the decades to meet the needs of girls and young women in the city. “Sometimes governors have to make brave decisions for the present and for the future,” said Mrs Tobias. Announcing the decision on March 4, Dr Tim Chambers, chair of governors at Redland High School said: “Redland Court inspires great affection, but educational expectations have changed significantly. Our

confined city centre site and our beautiful 18th century buildings constrains the development of facilities and the growth of pupil numbers. The trustees have decided that to consolidate with Red Maids’, a like-minded school with a similar vision, ethos and approach to girls’ education is the right way forward.” Jane MacFarlane, chair of governors at Red Maids’ will chair the governing body of the new school. She said: “Together we welcome our new future. We will deliver an outstanding academic education, together

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PUTTING their heads together are the head girls of Redland High School and The Red Maids’ School. Redland’s Lucy Mercer and deputies Allie Jerrome and Alice Bird invited their counterparts from Red Maids’, head girl Lily Steven and deputy Katie Cottle, to have a look around Redland High. Lily and Katie brought over a picture they had designed depicting the boat logo of Red Maids’ surrounded by the Daisy Chain from Redland High School. Lily said: “We wanted to make something to show how excited we are about the merger and to show Redland High girls that we understand how they are feeling.” Allie added: “The picture was such a lovely gesture. It was so reassuring to find out straight away that both schools share the same caring ethos. It really means so much and shows that the future is exciting!” with opportunity and success in performing arts, science, technology and art. Alumnae of Redmaids’ High School will be the leaders of the future and will be well equipped to succeed in an increasingly competitive world market place.” Carol Lear, a former head at Redland High who previously taught classics at Red Maids’, will be honorary president of Redmaids’ High School. Mrs Tobias admitted that the announcement of the merger initially met with “absolute astonishment” and she Pic credit: BBC and Henry Iddon

acknowledged that many people had felt anxious and emotional “That is understandable. People of the city have been very attached to their schools – they love them. But I have been delighted at the many positive messages of support and encouragement. What has been wonderful is the way that parents, staff and girls at both schools have attended meetings, listened, asked questions and come up with ideas for how we can move forward carefully together.”

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Turn to Page 6 From Page 5 The girls had led the way in suggesting how to bring people closer, Mrs Tobias added. Teams from both schools worked together on a BBC School Report project about the merger and the head girl teams from the two schools have already met. Perdita Davidson, deputy head at Redland High, echoed the close connections that exist between students at the two schools and their families. “Bristol is a small city and many of the girls know each other outside school, from primary school or through guides or sporting activities,” she said. Some families have had children at both schools. Among them is Mrs Tobias: one of her daughters was head girl at Redland High while the other went to Red Maids’. Mrs Davidson, who will join the team of deputies at

Mrs Isabel Tobias Redmaids’ High, said bringing together the huge individual strengths of the two schools would greatly benefit girls and staff. Students will have the opportunity to study a wider range of subjects, particularly in the sixth form. Redland High girls will have the option of the International Baccalaureate, for which Red Maids’ is renowned,

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while A-level choices for Red Maids’ girls will expand to include history of art, computing, government and politics and photography. For two year groups - Year 12 and Year 7 – the merger at the Red Maids’ site will start in September 2016. Everyone else will move over 12 months later, having got to know one another through a series of trips, activities and social events. The junior schools will also merge at Westbury in September 2017, under the headship of Lisa Brown, while Redland High Infants with QEH will continue at its Redland base. “We wanted to make sure the students starting their A-levels and starting their secondary education were fully integrated from the start, rather than having the upheaval of a move after a year,” Mrs Davidson said. Staff will also work together over the transition period, with Redland High staff all

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guaranteed a position at the new school. Stephanie Ferro, headmistress at Redland High since September, has chosen not to make the move. Mrs Davidson stressed that all the elements that were important to parents would remain, and be strengthened, in the new school. “We know parents think very carefully about their daughters’ education and want to offer them the very best. They expect class sizes that allow the individual education of the child to be at the centre. “Redland High and Red Maids’ both have an ethos where pastoral care is very important. The new school will have exactly the same attention to detail and will go beyond what either of us can offer separately,” she said. The schools will work together to resolve issues raised by parents, such as transport. The girls, meanwhile, are more concerned with redesigning their uniforms!

A year from now, it will all feel like a positive step - parent THE announcement that Redland High School and the Red Maids’ School are to merge came asa complete surprise to parents, pupils and old girls. Redland High School will sell its Redland Court Road site to raise funds for the new Redmaids’ High School, which will operate out of the current Red Maids’ site in Westbury-on-Trym. Red Maids’ old girl, Valerie Peters, expressed her astonishment at the decision. She said: “I couldn’t believe it when I heard. None of us could. It is the oldest girls’ school in the country but it could be a very good

opportunity for both schools.” Plans for the merger have been in discussion since January, however, due to a confidentiality clause, parents were not informed until the merger was confirmed. Caroline Hunt is the mother of a pupil at Redland High School. She explained that feelings have run high about the merger: “If parents had wanted to send their children to a bigger school, they would have chosen it in the first place. I was initially disappointed that the school was merging, as I liked the fact that

it is small, but I am relieved that the school isn’t closing down. “We ended choosing Redland High School because my daughter didn’t get into Redland Green. “That we have a place is a bonus and a year from now, it will all feel like a positive step.” There is a feeling of sadness throughout the community about the news, especially for Redland High School, which will vacate the site where it has been located since 1882. Former pupil, Jane Bussell, has kept her links over the years with Redland High School through the Old Girls Guild. She felt very sad when she heard the news about the merger. “It is the end of an era. It is a school with a great history and I feel that a lot of it will be lost. Redland Court is a great building and I wonder what will happen to it?” she said. “It is a small school and that has a lot of benefits. When I was there, in the 1950s, it was big enough for education as it was then but perhaps not as it is today.” The view from the past was shared by Pamela Stirratt, who attended Red Maids’ School from 19421947. She was awarded the school needlework prize and, until

recent years, has been active committee member of the Old Girls Society. Pamela explained: “I loved the whole time I was there and was really sad when it was time for me to leave. I remember Queen Mary visiting the school and I looked forward to going every single day.” “I was shocked when I heard about it. I think it will be a good thing but it’s going to be a massive school now. I was surprised that Red Maids need to do it.” Girls from both schools have been forging links over the past few weeks and have made met together to make a video report about the new Redmaids’ High School for BBC School Report. Mother of a Red Maids’ pupil, Anna KingtonMillar, reflected on her reaction to the merger. She said: “I think that everyone is really positive at Red Maids’ and we look forward to working with Redland High in a collaborative way. “It won’t affect my daughter for a couple of years, until the current Year 7 girls merge in year 9, as not all the pupils are going over at the same time There is a buzz around the playground and it’s about what the new uniform will be like.”

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Ball’s with Rovers again as court rules in favour of Sainsbury’s BRISTOL Rovers’ appeal against Sainsbury’s over a stalled £30 million project to develop the Memorial Ground has been defeated.

The Appeal Court has ruled that Sainsbury’s was within its rights to pull out of the deal. Sainsbury’s pulled out from its contract with the club to buy the ageing stadium in Horfield and convert it into a supermarket. The contract, signed back in 2011, was important for the new doublesized UWE Stadium planned for Rovers, who have been squeezing their supporters into the 12,000 capacity stadium since 1996. There is a possibility that the decision will be challenged further, all the way to the Supreme Court, as Toni Watola, chief operations officer of Bristol Rovers, said on the club’s official YouTube channel. He mentioned the club’s

‘secret plan B’, while declining to comment on the future of the ground. He said that the new owners of the club, led by Jordanian banker, Wael Al Qadi, were clear that they want to consider the option to build the UWE stadium no matter what the court’s decision. Local campaigners, Traders and Residents Against Sainsbury’s Horfield, were thrilled to learn that Sainsbury’s were pulling out as they believe that the supermarket treated the club and community in Bishopston with disregard and should compensate the club. Diana Scrafton, Jamie Carstairs from Traders and Residents Against Sainsbury’s Horfield (TRASH) said: “In our eyes both Sainsbury’s and

Bristol Rovers carry equal guilt for planning to build a massive supermarket on Horfield’s Memorial Stadium, threatening to destroy the city’s muchloved sports ground. “By rights, the fairest outcome of this appeal case would have been a judgement ordering Sainsbury’s and Bristol Rovers’ to recompense the local community the £30,000 costs it incurred in bringing the Judicial Review.” There have been calls from the local community for any proposed development on the Ground to respect its status. Many people are against destroying the war memorial, but the community hopes for a new stadium for the Rovers. There were two petitions signed together by about 7000 people to

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QEH recently hosted Congress to Campus , an American politics conference, featuring two former members of the US Congress. Students at the school had the opportunity to question former congressmen Larry LaRocco and Kenneth B Kramer on a range of issues, including the effects of lobbyist money on legislative decisionmaking, the future of US foreign policy and the use of political adverts in US campaigns. Stephen Holliday, headmaster at QEH, said: “We were delighted to host this event, as part of our full and varied annual programme of events. Our students were particularly interested to hear from Mr LaRocco and Judge Kramer on some key issues within American politics and the ‘Super Tuesday’ results.” Larry LaRocco, Democrat, represented the state of Idaho in Congress, serving on the influential House Financial Services Committee and the House Natural Resources

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US elections: Rival Congressmen visit Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital Committee. He gained a reputation for his tenacious approach to legislating and steered through a number of measures into law. He was joined by Kenneth B. Kramer, Republican, who was elected to Congress during the presidency of Jimmy Carter. During his years in Congress, Judge Kramer served as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management before becoming the Chief Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims in 2000. The conference, which took place on Wednesday 2 March, also welcomed a number of academic speakers, including Professor Philip Davies, Director of the Eccles Center for American Studies, and Professor Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the University of

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GLENFROME Primary School in Eastville has been judged as Good in all areas, with relationships between staff and pupils, and between pupils rated Outstanding. The school, which was judged to be Inadequate in 2009 has been transformed with a new leadership team, a brand new building, and a focus on outdoor learning. Glenfrome is a multicultural school with a rich and diverse community and serves a wide catchment area, including Montpelier, Ashley Down, and Horfield. The Head Teacher, Inger O’Callaghan, said: “I am so proud of the children, the staff and all our parents for making this happen. This inspection result is the result of continued hard work and dedication by the whole community we look forward to fulfilling our vision to be Outstanding by 2020.”

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‘Perfect place for RGS to expand’ THE Redland High School site should be snapped up for the expansion of Redland Green School, say councillors. Members representing Redland, Cotham, and Bishopston say the independent school’s grounds would be ideal for providing extra places at the hugely popular and successful state secondary. Building work has already begun to allow Redland Green School to take in an extra class of children each year but its catchment area remains very small. The Redland High site will become vacant in September 2017 when the merger with The Red Maids’ School is complete. The plan is for it to be sold to raise money to invest in facilities at the new school. The councillors are urging Bristol’ Mayor George Ferguson to investigate buying the site. They say: “Having a soon to be vacated, functioning school

site so close to the existing site of Redland Green School presents potential opportunities which we want the council to investigate swiftly. “We are therefore calling on the Mayor to look into the opportunity as a potential, cost-effective way to utilise a readymade educational facility with a setting in close proximity to the main site.” Councillor Martin Fodor, lead author of the statement, said the councillors had already contacted Paul Jacobs, service director for Education and Skills, who had agreed he would look into it. “We are also asking the existing head of Redland Green School to consider the scope for such a development as a way of meeting the expansion pressures. “Given that sites for private development in the area are likely to be at a premium – we ask the Mayor to act swiftly

to fully explore the potential benefits of acquiring this site.” Uncertainty over secondary school places is a significant concern for many families in Redland, Bishopston and Cotham. The council has a £34m programme to create hundreds of additional places citywide by 2019. Mr Jacobs told Bishopston Voice: “Bristol City Council is open to many different possibilities for expanding secondary provision in Bristol and we will consider all feasible options. “We are continuing to work hard to ensure there are enough places available where they are needed in Bristol, and that pupils can access high quality education wherever they live.” The council’s plans do not include any further expansion of Redland Green School.

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CLIFTON High School Junior pupils made an impact this Spring with their performance of the Craig Hawes musical Splash!. A comic retelling of the story of Noah’s Ark, the play was performed by Year 4 pupils. They delighted the audience with their joyful singing, riveting storytelling and hilarious jokes. The pupils performed confidently and clearly, enjoyed every minute of their time in the limelight, and parents, grandparents, siblings and friends had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Pupils in the junior school are encouraged to take part in the many music and drama activities.

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Clifton High School Junior pupils make a splash! =Musicals are performed twice yearly by Year 4 and Year 6 pupils respectively. Pupils across the Junior School take part in the Christmas play, with Year 5 pupils taking a lead. Junior pupils are also encouraged to take part in the School’s annual production which has included popular plays and musicals such as Comedy of Errors, Annie and The Sound of Music. Performing at these events is one of the many ways in which pupils at Clifton High School are encouraged to feel part of the school community; it gives them a real sense of achievement and helps develop their self confidence. Pupils receive weekly music lessons from the junior school’s specialist music teacher and are offered a range of one-to-

one instrumental lessons from visiting music teachers, covering a wide range of instruments from drums to cello and violin. Music is integral to the life of the school, and pupils relish the opportunity to perform,

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Mystery of the missing bus stop RESIDENTS of Horfield have been lobbying the council to bring back their bus stop following a route change to the 505 bus. Sarah Spilsbury first raised this issue back in August 2014 when the bus stop by Horfield Church was inexplicably removed. Despite many meetings with councillors, and even going as far a putting a question to the Mayor, she has yet to receive a satisfactory answer as to why the bus stop was removed and when it will return. Sarah explained: “I am now over 70, suffered a stroke three years ago and walk with some difficulty. I use the 505 regularly to visit a friend, but the return journey each time presents an offputting prospect. I have been pitched from pillar to post and am beginning to feel quite upset, as much as anything about the complete lack of communication from council officers who have been considering the options for well over a year.” Wessex buses have stated that the council must authorise any change in route as the service is council-supported. Wessex have discussed the issue with the council and understood the council were prepared to consider a detour down Wellington Hill. The route has been tested and Wessex buses say it presents no problems but until they have a response from the council there is nothing that they can do. Becky Lockyer, Lib Dem candidate for Bishopston and Ashdown Ward, has been working with Sarah to help find a resolution. Becky said: “We are really disappointed that after pursuing all the correct avenues for over eighteen months that there is still no bus stop. This is a real inconvenience for local residents particularly older or less mobile residents. It is essential that the council make a decision about the routing of the 505 as soon as possible.” Sarah Spilsbury is keen for a decision to be made before the next bus timetable changes due on April 24. “I can’t believe that after all this time, asking them to remedy their own oversight, the council hasn’t done anything at all, and didn’t even reply when they said they would. I’m disabled and don’t have a car so the local bus services are vital to me. Frankly, I don’t think people will be too bothered about the exact location, as long as they get their bus stop back.”

Medical practice can use temporary huts for 18 months BISHOPSTON Medical Practice has been given permission by the Council planning committee to use Portakabins at their Nevil Road site for the next three years. The surgery has been searching for new accommodation since it was served notice to leave the Logan Road premises, as the landlords want the building back. Working from the Nevil Road site is a temporary measure while a longer term premises solution is sought. The medical practice had planned to move into accommodation at the Bristol North Baths development but withdrew from the project due to difficulties and delays with the project. Bishopston councillor, Daniella Radice, commented: “I am pleased that we have retained a doctor’s surgery within walking distance of many of my constituents in the short term. This is not an ideal situation by any means as I do not think 21 st century services should be delivered in temporary buildings. “The planning committee, although not accepting my proposal for a two-year permission, insisted that the practice report back on their search for another location after 18 months. I spoke to the practice manager after the meeting and was assured that they are actively looking for alternative accommodation in the area and will continue to do so.”

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Great to be back in Westminster I HAVE now been back in Parliament for several weeks following my recovery from breast cancer, and it is a real privilege to be able to represent Bristol West in Parliament again. Since I arrived back in Westminster, it’s been nonstop: I’ve voted and helped beat the government on Sunday Trading Laws (a rare treat), met with young people with Special Educational Needs about music education, and spoken to volunteers who have helped at the Calais Refugee Camp about they work they’ve done and the support they desperately need. On my first day back I participated in Justice Questions, where Government Ministers were grilled over a lack of support for the victims of domestic violence, and met with Labour’s Justice Team to work out an amendment to the Immigration Act to help refugees reunite with their families. I stood to be an MP to make sure

that vulnerable people got a voice in Parliament, so it’s important to me to be able use my position to stand up for those who need representation most. Over the next few days I’ll be in Bristol, visiting a local school, meeting the Bristol Somali Forum, and joining apprentices in their workshop. On Saturday I’ll be running an MP’s surgery where I’ll take on casework on behalf of constituents which could be anything from asylum appeals to housing problems. In the last year I have met with Bishopston residents about casework on a whole range of things including tax credits, problems with health care, and planning objections, so please do get in touch in there is anything you are experiencing difficulties with. I am now Shadow Minister for Arts and Culture, and will be representing Labour to hold the government to account on all thing art, music and

performance. I would love to hear from artists, performers and musicians about your experiences and what help you might need from the government. I have already met with the Colston Hall and St George’s, but want to make sure that I’m hearing from smaller organisations and individuals too. Last weekend I listened to a member of the National Children’s Orchestra (NCO) play her violin in a music shop on Stokes Croft to encourage other young people to take up an instrument. It was fantastic to meet a local young person enjoying making music. If you fancy taking your family to find out more about playing musical instruments and music making, why not got to see the NCO at their Spring Concert on Saturday 9 April – I hope to see you there! Thangam Debbonaire thangam.debbonaire.mp@ parliament.uk

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News Celebrate our neighbourhood during Festival Week

BISHOPSTON, Cotham and Redland Neighbourhood Partnership Festival week showcases free events run by some of the many community groups across our area starting from Saturday April 30 until Sunday May 8. The festival is a week of community activities in the area. It started in 2013 and aims to encourage people’s contributions towards the wellbeing of our neighbourhood. This year’s festival includes the annual Bank Holiday Monday May Fair held on Redland Green, organised by the Redland and Cotham Amenities Society, the Gloucester Road Central May Fest, run by the local traders group, which includes a visit from the Bristol Jack in the Green, and the Golden Hill Community Garden Spring Fair. During the opening Saturday April 30, there will be ‘My Wild Park’ event in the Horfield Common. People involved in running a community event in this Festival week or those who would like to organise

a new one, please get in touch with the Partnership at info@ bcrnp.org.uk .There is a small pot of seed funding to help with running free events. Other events will be added to the program during the next few weeks. Further details about the Festival week are available on the website www.bcrnp.org. uk and on Facebook Page BCR Neighbourhood Partnership. The Neighbourhood

Westbury Park residents to be asked again about RPS RESIDENTS living in the proposed Residents Parking Scheme extension areas, Manor Park and Cambridge Park, are due to be consulted on the proposals this spring. The Westbury Park Community Association was advised in December 2015 that the RPS Team at the council would be writing to residents living in the remainder of the former Redland RPS area once more early in 2016 to see if there is increased demand to be included in a scheme. After that, the council will decide whether to propose extending the Redland RPS to include the whole area that was previously excluded. The association was told: “If this proposal is not taken forward, we will not be continually proposing extensions because it is important that each RPS has clear scheme boundaries.” This response effectively rules out extending the RP area on an incremental basis. Areas such as Blenheim Road will only get RP if the whole of the area previously proposed for RP is included in a scheme.

Partnership supports community activities and involvement through grant funding and other resources. The NP provides opportunities for the local resident and business community to shape service provision by the council and police in our area

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Plans for first national centre for disabled musicians MPS, including Bristol West’s Thangam Debbonaire, and a wide range of music and disability rights organisations have backed exciting plans for the first ever national Centre for Advanced Training for young musicians with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The proposed Centre is part of Bristol Music Trust’s ambitious £45 million transformation of Colston Hall. If realised, it would be the first centre specialy designed to accommodate people with SEND. Thangam Debbonaire MP, Labour Shadow Minister for Culture, a former professional musician herself, opened the event on behalf of the four Bristol MPs. She said: “Provision of music education for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is brilliantly integrated in Bristol. Often, provision for children with SEND comes as an add on, whereas in Bristol, it’s central to the entire music education programme. Fully inclusive work at all levels, well trained staff and high quality education are all part of the approach. “I was delighted to highlight this in the Houses of Parliament reception. Bristol is a wonderfully diverse and cultural city. It would be the perfect place in the country for a Centre for Advanced Training for SEND.” A musical performance from 12yearold Ashleigh Turley wowed crowds of over 100 in the House of Commons. Ashleigh, who is blind, is an example of a young gifted musician who would benefit from the Centre for Advanced Training. Louise Mitchell, Chief Executive of Bristol Music Trust, said: “Our multimillion pound Hall transformation offers the opportunity for the South West to take the next step. One of our aims is to challenge the national perception of SEND music and create a national profile like that achieved in Paralympic sport.”

Pancake treats for cubs THE Bishopston cubs took a trip this month to The Parlour, on Cheltenham Road, to learn the art of making pancakes and icecream. They found the mixing and cooking to be fun, but eating the pancakes was even better. A good time was had by all!

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SCOUT leader Mike Evans has been presented with a Lord Mayor’s Medal at an annual award ceremony in recognition of his work in the community and for his substantial fundraising efforts. Mike Evans has been regarded as a figurehead for the scout movement in Bristol for many years, dedicating his life to promoting scouting in the area. He runs the local beavers, cubs and scouts groups four times per week teaching boys and girls valuable life skills. He has been pivotal in the rebuilding of the Scout Hut in Bishopston, working to raise £400,000 over the last five years. He said: “It was quite a surprise to get it. It’s nice to get recognition for all the work that was done here and for the team of people who supported me in achieving it. It was the first time I’ve been to the Mansion House. It’s nice to go in there and see how opulent it is.” Mike was nominated for the medal by councillor Fi Hance, and was presented with it along with other community leaders, by the Lord Mayor Clare CampionSmith at the Mansion House in Clifton. Councillor Campion-Smith

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with pride. “I would like to thank all of those people who submitted the nominations and also the nominees. “Without your work, Bristol would not be the city that it is today.

“You are the backbone of our community and your work inspires others to step up for the greater good.” True to form, Mike kept the celebrations low key on the day as he was due at a scouts’ meeting at 7pm.

Finding stillness in fast moving times NATIVE American artist, Cara Romero, is coming to Bristol this April to give a talk about her photography and artwork. A selection of her ‘Water Memories’ photographs can currently be seen at Rainmaker Gallery, Coldharbour Road, as part of the ‘STILL’ exhibition of Native American fine art photography on display until the end of May. The photographs show

an immersed environment where the Native American figures are portrayed under the water surface, suspended in a drowned landscape to illustrate relationships between people, water and life. The talk will take place at Redland Quaker Meeting House, 126 Hampton Rd on April 21, from 34pm. This will followed by a special artist’s

reception with Cara Romero and her husband, the celebrated Pueblo Indian potter, Diego Romero, from 68pm at Rainmaker Gallery. This is the first of three exhibitions marking the 25th year of Rainmaker bringing contemporary Native American art to the UK. To book for the artist’s talk contact jo@rainmakerart.co.uk or telephone 0117 9443101.

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News Herberts Bakery expands to second shop on Glos Rd

By Zuzana Pouloukova BRISTOL’S popular Herberts Bakery is opening its second shop on the Gloucester Road at the end of March, where they will be offering more than just their regular selection of fresh handmade bread, pastries and cakes. The bakery was founded in 1960 by Lionel Herbert in Montpelier and the family business was taken over by Jamil Ahmed in 2007 to continue a long tradition of baking techniques and recipes handed down through generations. The bakery supplies over hundred shops, cafes and restaurants in Bristol area. Imran Jamil joined his father’s business in 2011 and continues the family tradition. He said: “We had a great response from people when we were selling bread at the market in St Michael’s Church. They

were asking us to open a shop in the area. In a way, we listened to the people’s wishes. “For some time we have been looking to expand the Montpelier shop for customers. The Gloucester Road is the best place that we could think of.” The new bakery is located by Bargain World and with the extra space, they are expanding the range of products as well. The venue will offer coffee, milk shakes, waffles, crepes, and Dolcetti ice cream. Samosas and pakoras, tortillas and more will be on the offer in the deli section, and they are planning to have a ‘special of the day’ with food from different parts of the world. Everything is locally sourced and Herberts tries to accommodate everyone’s dietary needs. The bakery has a special section to make glutenfree and organic breads and they have products for vegetarians and

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Sarah’s arrival ends long wait for minister at Horfield Baptist THE Reverend Sarah Philpott has joined Horfield Baptist Church as its new minister. Her arrival marks the end of a nearly threeyear period during which the church has been without a minister. Sarah was unanimously selected by the church members and moves from a position as assistant minister at a Baptist Church in Woking, Surrey. She brings to the church gifts of a pastor, preacher, teacher and belief in the renewing power of the Christian message for individuals and communities. Sarah said: “Our life is a journey which is often undertaken in isolation and can lead to brokenness, loneliness and sorrow. I believe that God loves us and forgives us and a life lived with him and in community with others gives us hope, purpose, friendship and loving company on the journey and leads to healing for the brokenness and isolation that blights many lives.” Horfield Baptist Church with its twin towers has been a Gloucester Road landmark for over 100 years. The church continues to be a focus for its neighbourhood’s Christian and community life with Sunday Worship at 10.30am and Messy Church meetings. Fresh Ground church community café is open weekdays from 10am to 2pm and the church host regular groups, including the popular Chatterbox parent and toddler meetings. For more information about Sarah and the church visit www. horfieldbaptist.net

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News Five stars for Horfield Common HORFIELD Common became one of the South West’s five-star parks after success in the 2015 Pride in Parks Award. South West in Bloom’s horticultural campaign recognized the hard work of volunteers from Friends of Horfield Common over the past few years as well as their vision and awarded the park in the best possible category. Fiona Wright, vice chair of FOHC, said: “It is a great recognition for volunteers taking care about parks for the community. Our vision is to be as wildlife friendly as possible and at the same time involve community for sports and outdoor activities.” Last year the community group planted over 100 trees, 1000 daffodils, and opened an outside cafe, serving mostly locally sourced organic food. A new children’s playground and running track that goes all the

way to the leisure centre were open, and has since been used by many residents. This year, the cafe opens for the first time during the Easter weekend, in time for the official opening of the new pond dipping platform. The FOHC have also introduced ‘Wildlife Walking’ activities for adults and children. Junior Wildlife Club takes place one Saturday every month, the next one is on April 30. ‘Bat walk’ is very popular with adults with its use of special monitors to track down the bats in the park. Fiona said: “It is a great fun time. The adults are sometimes more excited than children.” The next bat walk will be on May 9. The group’s longterm vision is to work on the wildlife meadow area and to open the Ardagh building as a community space and connect it with the current outside cafe which could be open

Fiona Wright, Vice Chair of Friends of Horfield Common

all year round. There is a plan to link up Horfield Common with other parks in Bristol and create a wildlife corridor with the help from residents who would make their gardens wildlife friendly

as well. For more information about Friends of Horfield Common and their events and activities visit www.friendsofhorfieldcommon. com .

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Bristol Walk Fest 2016 – Walk this way! IT’S back! Bristol Walk Fest is the UK’s largest urban celebration of walking, and coming to a neighbourhood near you! From 1 st – 31 st May 2016, Walk Fest’s packed programme will offer you a great opportunity to explore Bristol, meet new people, learn something new and enjoy some fresh air and exercise. The programme features over 170 walks and events from more than 70 organisations and covers a wide range of themes, activities and interests. This year there are many returning favourites, but also some new organisations and

walks. Some of the highlights include a tour of Montpelier street art, May 7, an after dark walk in Arnos Vale, May 13, Stoke Park History Walk, May 13, and plenty of Downs walks. Each walk has an easytofollow grading and description, with most being offered free of charge and there really will be something for everyone. Bristol has masses of green spaces, waterways and cultural & community venues to explore, and what better way to discover them, than on foot, connecting with other walkers. Last year, when asked what they got from being part of the festival, the largest proportion of walkers (77%) said that they learnt new things. As Bristol is a city of learning in 2016, why not join in and discover something you never knew about your neighbourhood? The festival launches on Thursday 28th April with a ‘Compass Walk’. Starting

midmorning from four corners of Bristol, walkers will converge on the City Centre for a celebration and refreshments just after 5pm. Walkers can join for one or two shorter sections or an entire ‘compass’ route! Walks will take place all across Bristol and on every

single day in May. For more information and to find walks near you head to www. bristolwalkingfestival.co.uk. Printed programmes will be available from local and central libraries and the Tourist Information Centre from early April.

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Redland High School: the proud history 1882 Redland High School is founded by Reverend Rose as a school for his daughter & three other girls. The houses at 27 & 28 Redland Grove are purchased and the school quickly expands to cater for 47 pupils, with Miss Elizabeth Cocks as Headmistress. 1885 The school lists 154 pupils on the register, and moves to Redland Court, an 18th century Palladian style mansion, recently purchased for £5,500. The school selects the daisy as the school flower as it is regarded as virtuous since it opens to light and closes to darkness. 1897 A successful campaign to enable girls from other areas to attend the school results in the opening of Redland Station. A boarding house is set up in 36 and 38 Clarendon Road,which remains until the 1930s. 1905 The school motto, ‘So Hateth She Derknesse’ is carved on a wooden panel in the assembly hall to celebrate the school’s 21st anniversary. RHS is able to offer 10% of places free from 1907, on receipt of increased grants from the Bristol Education Committee. Further funding for places is provided between 1926 and 1975 by the Direct Grant scheme. 1939 Airraid shelters are constructed in the cellars at the beginning of WWII and the school is not evacuated, unlike others in Bristol. Bombs land on the school roof, but quick action prevents the major damage and school buildings come through the war unscathed. After the war, pupil numbers rise to 461 but the last intake of boys in the infants is in 1945. 1975 RHS becomes an independent girls school. Buildings purchased over the years to enable the school to expand include the site of the Junior School at No. 1 Grove Park, and Nos 7, 9 & 10 Woodstock Road. 1993 4 Redland Court Road is purchased for classrooms. 1999 A purpose built ICT suite is costing £300,000. 2014 RHS infants (girls) and QEH initiative (boys) established in 2014 and will remain on site after the move. 2016 The merger with the Red Maids’ School in Westbury-onTrym is announced, plus the new school name: Redmaids’ High School.

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Pupils relax at recess , outside Redland Court, 1928

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The Red Maids’ School: the proud history 1634 The Red Maids’ School is founded in 1634 by John Whitson, Lord Mayor and MP for Bristol. Despite having three daughters, he outlived them all, and he left his estate for the founding of a unique establishment, The Red Maids Hospital. The school opened in Denmark Street in central Bristol with 12 pupils wearing their distinctive red cloth uniforms, and their Mistress, Mrs Greenwell. 1654, further money is left by John Whitson’s widow to provide accommodation for 40 orphaned or abandoned girls and two teachers. 1791 Education, beyond reading and sewing, begins. The older girls are expected to learn to write and count. By the beginning of the 19th century, they are reported to be learning reading, writing, arithmetic, sewing and housewifery, singing and Scripture. 1830 Alderman Daniel, an influential local politician, doubles the number of girls in the school during the 1830s and a new building is opened to house 140 boarders. 1911 The school moves from its central Bristol base to Burfield country house in Westbury-onTrym, then in open countryside north of Bristol, where it remains today. 1934 A new block of buildings are opened in celebration of the school’s 300-year anniversary. These include a gym, art room, laboratory, library & new classrooms. The amount of day girls increases to 140, and provision is made for 80 boarders. A mixture of John Whitson’s legacy, bursaries and the Direct Grant Scheme enables girls from a wide range of backgrounds to benefit from education at the school. Many new buildings have been added in recent years, including the assembly hall and the library. There are now over 500 students who are soon to be joined by those from Redland High School. John Whitson’s importance to the school is celebrated each year on Founder’s Day, November 19th, when the school processes through the streets of Bristol in full red ceremonial uniform to a service at Bristol Cathedral where his will is read aloud.

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Art lesson by the 300 building, 1961

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AESHOUS is a wash and go laundry and dry cleaning business that brings a whole new meaning to a ‘colour wash’. Out to impress with style and service, the large, industrial machines have all been given an added touch of bling. Wrapped with colourful designs, it’s a funky laundry par excellence, bringing a touch of fun to the weekday wash on this buzzing stretch of the Gloucester Road. Owner Clare Griffiths and her partner, Chris, have renovated the building from top to bottom, installing beautiful concrete worktops and a polished concrete floor. There is even a desk and chair for customers who need to finish their work while their clothes wash and dry. The launderette, set partway up the Gloucester Road, by the Radnor Road junction near Sainsburys, first opened in 1962. There’s a family connection too, as the laundry was owned by Clare’s father for a period, 15 years ago. Thrilled to be able to

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Waeshous out to impress take it over herself, and make it a family business again, Clare explained: “It’s been great to take on the challenge of the launderette. It had been neglected by the previous owners so we were keen to update it and revive this type of business. My dad also owns a launderette in Clifton so we have his years of knowledge behind us!” Clare is also the proud owner of a sandwich business that she has run for the last 14 years. ‘Mad about Sarnies’ is right next door to the launderette and handy for those peckish moments when waiting for the machines to finish. Waeshous provide a full laundry and dry cleaning service for clothes, cushion covers and curtains. They offer a delivery and collection for customers, an ironing service and have machines large enough to clean

any size of duvet. The experienced laundry staff can take away all the hassle of your cleaning needs and help you deal with the most difficult stains. For customers wondering how to tackle the big wash after a holiday, or facing the filth from a pile of muddy sports kits, check out their special cleaning offers. This could be a real timesaver for busy parents! A selection of eco biodegradable powders are available, suitable for low or high temperature washing and for all fabric types. Customers should feel reassured that these products really do clean as well as any conventional powder. The laundry opens at 8.00am each day and closes at 7.00pm Monday Friday. Extended opening hours are offered on Saturday and Sunday until 8.00pm. If you want the service of Dot

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May Fest Advertising Feature THE Glos Rd Central Mayfest on May 7th is a popular free community event to welcome the arrival of the traditional Jack in the Green procession of musicians and dancers and is part of the Neighbourhood Partnership May Week. This year’s festival will launch over 40 planters of flowers outside shops, created by the Avon Wildlife Trust to encourage bees and other pollinators to our area. Traders and community groups will be spilling their wares out onto the Gloucester Road pavements. Room 212, Paper Plane and Moodles will have free creative activities, Billie Jean and Bristol Vintage will return with clothes and cashmere while Odd Sox will hold a sale of kids shoes. Glos Rd Central Mayfest is part of the Bristol Food Connection Programme so there’ll be loads of food and drink on offer including free samples from Joe Bakery, delicious cakes from Boston Tea Party and Cake, The Italian Sausage Co outside Millards, bbq by Giles Butchers, a Fairtrade stall and locally sourced delights from Pizzarova, Cafe Dream and Nico’s Kitchen. Bishop Road will be closed to

traffic from Gloucester Road to Manor Road with events such as facepainting, needlefelting and a children’s tea cup ride. The Golden Lion bar and stage will host music, singing from community choirs and a preview

from Mr Gotalot. Playing Out will be taking over the residental end of Bishop road while anyone interested in Green Building can take a wander down Bishop Lane to check out the new 212 Eco house.

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Lunar Optical Lunar Optical is a leading Bristol, independent optical practice based on the bustling Gloucester Road. Winners of ‘Young Practise of the Year’ at the AOP Awards 2014, a recognition that Lunar Optical has shown they fill a need in the community, have had local impact and have

demonstrated drive and flair in establishing, growing and retaining a strong customer base. At Lunar Optical strive’s to give the best service to ALL patients and customers. Good honest advice regarding frames and sunglasses, excellent clinical care and good old fashioned customer service!

Moodles Moodles opened in January 2014, stocking a range of clothing and gifts to include organic brands which are affordable. Moodles offers a friendly and supportive service to our customers and their families. Supplying British Made school uniform basics; handmade, ethical and organic childrenswear, everyday basics and a range of gifts suitable for new babies, birthdays and

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Artemis is a family-owned Jewellery and Gift shop best known as the home of Catherine Amesbury Contemporary Jewellery, Artemis has our complete collection available to browse and buy. We also have an in-house workshop where customers can sit and take their time to either customise or commission bespoke pieces in a relaxed atmosphere, guided through the creative process by one of our artistically trained members of staff. At Artemis we pride ourselves on the presentation of our gifts, everything in our shop comes gift-wrapped. Run by mother and daughter team Catherine and Carrie, Artemis also stocks a diverse range of gifts, all linked by their beautifully feminine nature. Described as an Aladdin’s cave of treasures

you’re sure to find something for every occasion. Because we believe that the difference between “ordinary” and “extra-ordinary” is that little extra, we hope that we can go one step further to help you find that perfect gift.

Bishopston Fish Bar An award winning traditional Fish and Chip shop on Gloucester Road, we’re members of the National Federation of Fish Friers and delighted to announce that we have successfully achieved the NFFF Fish and Chip Quality Award for the high standards we maintain in our shop. Fish and chip shops achieving this standard are nationally recognised for producing top quality fish and chips in a firstclass environment and you can be confident that you are buying your fish and chips from one of the UK’s best quality shops.

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Helpfulpeeps introducing Karma Economy A BRISTOL born new social network has introduced a community based on a simple ethos: ask for help when you want and help others when you can. Whether it involves cat sitting or learning a new language, moving a sofa or lending a hand at a charity event, people ask for a help on the site www.helpfulpeeps.com and the requests are fulfilled. Saf Nazeer, the cofounder, said: “We have learnt that by taking money out of the equation we are creating opportunities for deeper, more meaningful connections amongst our members. “Instead of bartering or timebanking we believe in helping with no expectations because if you’re helping someone and expecting something in return, you’re doing business not kindness. We simply pay it forward and spread the kindness.” More than 5700 people have registered since last February, mostly in Bristol. After winning ‘Best Start Up’ pitch at Apps World in London last November, the network now has over 60 local ambassadors in cities all over the world. Saf said: “We would love to hear from people in Bishopston who are passionate about getting involved at helpfulpeeps.com/ getinvolved. This role is voluntary and integral to the success of Helpfulpeeps because the more people join in the more helpful the network becomes for everyone. “We also recognise that having a critical mass of users in a hyper local area helps create more of a community feel and enhances the likelihood of people and charities finding the help that they need.”

Parents appeal for a more inclusive community A GROUP of parents are getting together to help children and young people with learning difficulties take part fully in local community activities, such as afterschool activities, and are appealing for others to join them. Mum, Julie Matthews, and parents Vivianna and Katz are appealing for local people to come forward and help build a truly inclusive community and celebrate the richness that diversity brings. Julie explained: “We are three local mums of children with special needs. We know this is a great area in which to live with a wonderful sense of community, but as parents of children with special needs we know it can be really difficult for our children to play a full part in our community without the extra support they need. “We would like to work together with other local parents, community groups and businesses to develop a model of community inclusion where our children and young people can play a full part in their local community and benefit from all the amazing opportunities it holds.” Many current services are focussed on the more deprived areas of the city, which is good, but means that there is sometimes less infrastructure around for those in the Bishopston, Cotham and Redland areas. Julie, Vivianna and Katz are also interested in developing links with local employers to enable children with learning difficulties to take part in work experience. If you are a parent or carer of a child with learning difficulties, or interested in supporting this work, please get in touch with daniella. radice@bristol.gov.uk who will gladly pass on your details to the organisers.

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of Yogawest (www.yogawest.co.uk) Yoga Pose of the Month:

Eka Pada Bhekasana This is another more advanced posture: beginners should follow earlier editions of Pose of the Month before attempting this one. Because of the challenging nature of the full version of this pose (see next month!), practice Eka Pada Bhekasana (one leg only, as shown here) first to learn how to open up the front of your body one side at a time and to learn the proper hand placement. Lie on your belly with legs extended. Place your left forearm on the floor in front of you,

parallel to the mat. Lift each leg a little, and rotate your thighs inward. Then bend your right knee and reach your hand onto the inside of your right foot. Rotating the hand takes lots of practice: pivot your hand so that your wrist is facing backward and your knuckles and fingers face forward in the same direction as the toes. At the same time, slowly rotate your elbow toward the ceiling. Slide your fingers over the top of the foot and extend them out through the fingertips. 2) With the base of your palm, take the top of your foot toward your buttock, and slightly off to the side. Keep your knee in line

with your hip. 3) Square your shoulders with the front of the mat and don’t collapse into your left shoulder; press down with your elbow to lift your chest as high as you can. 4) Check that the fronts of both pelvic crests are level and are pressing down into the floor. Let your gaze extend softly out past your nose. Do Eka Pada Bhekasana on each side for the same length of time, thirty seconds to two minutes. Once your thighs and groins open enough, you can try the full pose-both legs at the same time. This will be in next month’s magazine. Beginner’s Tip: Support the lift

of the upper torso with a bolster under your lower ribs, and press your free forearm on the floor in front of the bolster. Practice Points: • Press the bent–knee hipbone down into the floor and lengthen the thigh back towards the knee. • Soften and widen the buttocks. • Lengthen the tailbone towards the bent knee. • Widen the collarbones. • Lengthen the neck.

Contraindications and cautions:

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OW that the days are longer (and hopefully sunnier and warmer too), I am sure you and your children will be eager to get out both in Bishopston and beyond. One great place to enjoy the sights and sounds of Spring is the wonderful Golden Hill Community Garden which is open to the public every Wednesday 10am 4pm. Situated behind Horfield Prison, off Monk Road, it was created to be used by all of the community regardless of age, ability or disability and was therefore designed to be accessible

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to all. Your children will love exploring and discovering the garden, and seeing what is growing there. Plus, at the moment the pond is teaming with frogs! If your children are young, you may be interested to hear that the Golden Hill Community Garden also runs a green parent and toddler group. “The Golden Buds” group is aimed at children aged 18 months to 4 years of age and their parents/carers every Tuesday morning and afternoon in termtime. Activities on offer include pond dipping, digging in the digging bed (especially created for young children), planting seeds, flower walks, “fairy feasts” (picking and eating edible flowers) and much more! If you would like to find out more, please email Lucy Mitchell on ghcgarden@gmail.com. If you fancy venturing beyond Bishopston this April, I would also recommend visiting a community farm.

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There are quite a few around Bristol but the two farms closest are St Werburgh’s City Farm and Lawrence Weston Community Farm. St Werburgh’s Farm is on Watercress Road, BS2 9YJ and is open 7 days a week. Animals include sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, goats and rabbits, plus there are some new arrivals on the farm this Spring with some piglets and lambs being born! Lawrence Weston Community Farm can be found on Saltmarsh Drive, BS11 0NJ and is open

Tuesday to Sunday. There are rabbits, pigs, guinea pigs, chickens and bees to see, plus a little play area for children. Being at Lawrence Weston Community Farm almost feels like being in the countryside as it is very green and peaceful, plus there are miles and miles of green space behind it. My children love exploring the little woodland paths and lanes around the back of the farm and roaming the farm’s orchard. On Wednesday April 6 there are several free activities for children, including storytelling 10am – 4pm, Scribble Robots from 10.30am – 4pm where kids can design their own vibrating robot, and Spin Painting from 2 4pm where kids can spin some paints with the APE Project! Have a wonderful April! Bishopston Mum www.bishopstonmum.com www.bristolmum.com

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News Pedal power on the rise thanks to innovative bike recycling project LIFE Cycle’s Bike Back scheme at Horfield prison has refurbished and sold nearly 300 bikes in the past year to Bristol residents in a bid to enable more people to benefit from cycling. It is a scheme that helps residents, prisoners and recycling. Old bikes are donated to Life Cycle, and with the help of prisoners, the bikes are stripped down, cleaned and refit to giving them a new lease of life. Experienced mechanics work with prisoners teaching them mechanical skills and helping them to refurbish the bikes to a high standard. Many people who buy the bikes are on a low income and the scheme has offered them an affordable way to get cycling. As a chance to get feedback and checkin with customers, Life Cycle organised an annual prize draw where purchasers were

invited to answer a few questions about their bike and how they use it. Project Assistant, Chrissie Decker explained: “The feedback we get is valuable to monitor the effectiveness of the project and get a clear picture of how to develop it.” Supporter of the project, Bishopston Councillor and Assistant Mayor, Daniella Radice stepped in to draw the winner. She said: ”Bike Back is one of the greatest examples of how we in Bristol are repairing and reusing items instead of sending them into landfill. It creates jobs and training and is a positive way forward for Bristol’s economy.” The lucky winner of £50 cash was Maarit Voitto who uses her refurbished bike over three times a week. It has been good for her health too, as Maarit explained: “It has enabled me to lead a more active life which has been really

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Windows fest lights up winter nights and brings community together THE second Bishopston Window Wanderland event was a huge success seeing 250 homes, schools and local businesses adorned in lightup art displays for the enjoyment of their neighbours. Over 2,500 people wandered the 88 participating streets to see the impressive creations of their fellow locals. People really enjoyed participating, with one resident saying: “I’m 73 and my husband died last Sept. Knitting all the flowers for my window display kept me focused and gave me a definite goal, which helped. I’m now thinking what to do next year!” It was lovely to see whole streets taking part. On Thornleigh Avenue, Keith Walker’s Bristol’s Got Talent stage attracted performances from a variety of local talent,

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donations, raising over £200 for Aid Box Convoy. A member of the community commented that: “ We all had great fun walking around and it’s lovely to see so many people walking about their community and working together”. The community came together with traders on Gloucester Road offering their windows for schools, groups and local artists to decorate. Collaborations between local schools & traders were shown all the way down Gloucester Road, culminating in a series of gorgeous displays. The Head of Ashley Down Primary described this as “a glowing projection” showcasing their efforts. A highlight was the display created by the North Bristol Drop In group with Ashley Down After School club for the windows at

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can tear skin. The skin underneath becomes dry and itchy and can led on to an eczema and secondary infections. Grooming options Ensuring your pet is not stressed is the first thing you should do. There are many brushes and combs available for different types of fur so ensure you select the correct comb or brush for the grooming required. Never use scissors for matts as there is a risk of cutting the skin. If matts are large and really stuck close to the skin then electric clippers are a much better option. Bathing dogs is often needed once the coat has been combed and clipped. We stock a variety of grooming shampoos for all coat types and conditions. If your pet does not like being groomed then consider a visit to the vet to discuss the possibility of

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The gentle buzz of bees

PRIL can be chilly, breezy and showery but, even in a cold year, by the time it arrives spring should be well underway. There has hardly been a mild day all winter when our neighbour’s honeybees have not popped out for a quick foraging trip but now they are getting really busy and are joined by the first bumble bees of the year. Honeybees are vital for pollinating many crops and flowers but the importance of bumble bees is often overlooked. Bumble bees perform a special service for some plants, including tomatoes, called buzz pollination. The pollen is released from the anthers only when vibrated by a buzzing bumble bee - the buzz of the honeybee is just not powerful enough. The domesticated honeybee (also called the western honeybee) is a single

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species but there are many species of bumble bee – are you sitting down? – at least 22 species are resident in Britain. The first bumble bees can emerge as early as February, if the weather is kind. Buff-tailed and white-tailed bumble bees are the earliest to appear in our area. To identify these teddy bears of the insect world you need to look carefully at the pattern of stripes; these two early species are both named after the last stripe, the one on the very end of the abdomen. The queens head out on the first warm days of spring to fill up with nectar and to hunt for a place to found their new colony. The queens are the only individuals to survive the winter; the males die soon after mating in the summer. When she has found a suitable site with good nectar sources nearby (making a flowery garden ideal) the queen will lay the first eggs which will grow into worker bees and so the new colony will become established. Bumble bees nest in cavities in walls and rocks and

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in holes in the ground, often using the abandoned burrows of bigger animals. There can be a few hundred individuals in a mature colony but compare that to a hive of around 50,000 honeybees and you can see why nobody has bothered to domesticate bumble bees. Last year we found a tiny bumble bee nest in the base of matted grass in an untrimmed bit of our lawn. We were delighted as we were carrying out what passes for a bit of tidying up in our wild garden and until then we hadn’t even realised they were there. Stop cutting a corner of your lawn and see if you can get a nest in your garden; they won’t bother you. Like honeybees, they are reluctant to sting as it generally leads to their death and a bumble bee colony is so small that it cannot afford to lose any workers. What better excuse do you need for reducing the amount of mowing: bumble bees, like honey bees, are not doing well, and they need all the help they can get.

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Hamish Wills, Sustainable Redland

Sustainability and the Local Elections

ith the imminence of our Council and Mayor elections, it’s time for us to think about the effect our votes might have on sustainability issues. We might not consider them a high priority – affordable housing, local health, education and transport could well seem higher – but pause

a moment and think about sustainability within them. Affordable housing is aimed primarily at young people at the beginnings of family life without sizeable reserves of capital or income, and giving them somewhere to live in comfort and dignity. To hold down costs energy needs must be low and sustainable, with good services nearby so the occupiers don’t have to drive everywhere. Being able to grow some of their own food would help reduce the dominance of supermarkets on our high streets, with their associated issues of food miles, lack of diversity and corporate influence. Also many of us live in old, energy inefficient properties, and would appreciate being able to do something about it in an affordable way, so the candidate who gets my vote is the committed one with good plans to help us achieve

sustainability in our houses. I would have thought sustainability and health go hand in hand. Who is likely to be the fitter? The person who drives everywhere, particularly to work and the supermarket, or the one who gets about on foot, bus or bike, and only eats locally grown preferably organic food? My preferred candidate is the one who understands this link between sustainability and good health, and promotes policies accordingly. Education and sustainability is interesting. Do we want schools which are alert to the issues of sustainability and are teaching our children about them throughout their schooling in a genuine, committed way, or are we concerned about putting them through more exams, SATS and how good their school’s Ofsted results are? Transport and parking have

been crowding out our CITY’S priorities for years. The trouble is we all want the convenience of cars, to be able to park them where and when we want, and we’re resistant to accepting the inconvenience of clogged roads, nowhere to park, and the air and environmental pollution they cause. But, no matter how hard we might blame someone else for this, the truth is that collectively we’re all to blame for it. So the candidate I would vote for is the one brave enough to stand up and say we can’t carry on with this number of cars on our roads, to improve the quality of our lives and our health. We need policies that help us reduce car dependency, part of which could be incentives to discourage car use, and encourage public transport, walking and cycling.

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An Icecream War by William Boyd

BLURB: An IceCream War was the debut novel of William Boyd, who went on to be recognized as “the finest storyteller of his generation” (Sebastian Faulks). It follows the fortunes of several wildly different characters – including an expat farmer and a young English aristocrat – as they are swept up

in the fighting in German East Africa during the First World War, their lives converging amid battle, betrayal, love, comedy and tragedy. AMAZON REVIEW: This was one of the first William Boyd novels I ever read. It is so good that I have reread it on two occasions. The story deals with the Great War in Africa. It is a great story, with solid characters, multiple plot lines, and deals with topics such as nationalism, love, personal greed, and ultimately the futility of war. The story carries you along, never flags. An Icecream War led me into William Boyd’s novels and I have read them all. It is an excellent introduction to a great author. Children’s Fiction Read and enjoyed by Reuben Betts (age 12)

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ELLO! This month I wanted to share a brief guide about what to do if a tooth is knocked out. There is a difference between how to treat a knocked out baby tooth and a knocked out adult tooth.

with Dr Catherine Spalding

Baby Teeth If a baby tooth has been knocked out, do NOT replace the tooth in the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mouth. Instead, comfort the child and rinse the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mouth gently with water and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. Phone your dentist as soon as possible.

Adult Tooth If an adult tooth is knocked out it is vital to act quickly and keep the patient calm. Find the tooth but do NOT touch the root (the bit that is under the gum). If the tooth is dirty rinse for a maximum of ten seconds in cool milk or water. Do NOT dry the tooth. It is vital to keep the tooth moist. If you can, place the tooth back into the socket, root first, as quickly as possible. Try and make sure it is facing the right way. Do not try and force it in. The tooth should slip easily into the socket. Get the patient to bite

on the tooth with a clean handkerchief. Seek Dental advice immediately! If you cannot place the tooth back in the socket, place the tooth between the patients gum and cheek. In a small child, where there could be a risk of swallowing the tooth, do not do this. Instead get the child to spit into a container and place the tooth in the spit. If this is not possible place the tooth in a container with cold milk, NOT water. Seek dental advice immediately. The tooth ideally, should be placed in the socket within 30 minutes of it coming out. After this time the tooth can be re-implanted but the prognosis is much better the quicker it is treated. If you play contact sports or are involved with the activates with risk of falls or collisions always wear a mouth guard. Mouth guards made by a dentist fit your mouth exactly. Be careful of some varieties of ship bought mould in your mouth guards. Make sure they fit well and provide maximum protection.

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news@ bishopstonvoice.co.uk 1 April n 14:00-15:30 Kings LTC, Bishopston BS7 8JG Free Mini Tennis for kids and parents / carers - come and give tennis a go for free! Rackets and balls supplied! Spaces are limitedBook your space now at www. kingstennis.co.uk/events 2 April n Spiritualist church evening Demonstration of clairvoyance Westbury Park Spiritualist church BS6 7TH Saturday April 2nd @ 7pm £3-00. 3 April n Westbury Park Spiritualist church Sunday April 3rd 11am/ 6.30pm Sunday services Hydesville weekend Services with Minister Judith Seaman Healing after Evening service. 3 April n Antique & Vintage Fair Sunday 3rd April 10am3.30pm Ashton Court Mansion, Long Ashton Bristol BS41 9JN 40 quality stalls all in doors Antiques & Collectables Vintage & Reclaimed. Café with afternoon cream teas £2.00 entry (under 16s free) Car Park access: Kennel Lodge entrance off Portishhead Rd A369 5 April Room 212 are having a free Colouring Day on Tuesday April 5th from 10am - 3pm. The session will be run by Valerie Hall, who has a regular colouring group at Boston Tea Party.

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interesting people who run all sorts of groups for enjoyment, friendship and learning. If you have retired from full-time work, we offer a wide range of over 100 different activities, including art, computing, languages, music, walking, and science. Please come to one of our social groups, for details phone Jenny 0117 904 3697 - or just drop-in to Browns Restaurant, by the Museum, for one of our friendly meetings at 10.15am on the third Wednesday and fourth Thursday in every month. Visit our website: www.bristolu3a.org.uk. Make friends, learn new skills and have fun with Bristol U3A! 23 April n Spiritulist church at Cairns Road Westbury Park BS6 7TH. Saturday 23rd April Caroline Coe from Trowbridge 23 April n The next meeting of the Elgar Society (South Western Branch) is on Sat. 23 April, at 2.15pm at the Bristol Music Club, 76, St. Paul’s Rd, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1LP The title of the talk is “Piers Plowman: Elgar’s Bible” It will be given by Peter Sutton, who will offer an insight into an aspect of Elgar’s reading that may not be generally recognised. Visitors pay £3.00 (which includes refreshments)You will be made very welcomed to this friendly society. For more info contact Doug Smith Tel. 0117 9673480, or email - dougmusical@tiscali. co.uk 25 April “Tree beekeeping: revival of an ancient European tradition of keeping bees in the heart of live trees” Jonathan Powell, natural beekeeper. YHA Conference Room, 14 Narrow Quay 7:30 Monday 25 April £3 Avon Organic Group secretaryaog@ gmail.com 28 April n Can Prayer be Effective in Healing? A talk about spiritual healing to be given by Brian Kissock at the Christian Science Church, 51 North View, Westbury Park, Bristol, BS6 7PY on Thursday 28th April at 7.30pm. For further information see cssbristol.org.uk. or telephone 0117 907 7060. 2 May Redland May Fair, Bank Holiday Monday 2 May 2016, 1-5pm on Redland Green Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon at the May Fair - with an eclectic mix of stalls selling plants, clothes, toys, jewellery, books, bric-a-brac and much more, teas and refreshments on offer, plus live music and children’s entertainment, there

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What’s on a regular basis Mondays n Toddler group at Ardagh Pavilion, Kellaway Avenue, Horfield Common. Ages 0-3, cost £2.50 per family - includes refreshments and biscuits. All welcome. Friendly vibrant group just drop in. Contact Kay on 01179426580 for further details. n FitSteps, Ashley Down Primary School, Olveston Road, 7-8pm. FitSteps® the new craze in dance fitness classes from ‘Strictly Come Dancing’s’ very own Natalie Lowe, Ian Waite and Mark Foster. This really is the most fun, graceful way to get in shape. n Kick Start Fat Loss Club, Ashley Down Primary School, Olveston Road, 8-9pm. Kick Start Fat Loss is a revolutionary new diet and exercise club currently running in Bristol. There is no calorie counting, daily points, fad foods or complicated workouts. *Weekly weigh in, measure and body stat recording. *15 minute educational and motivational talk to discuss meal and recipe ideas, plus mindset & confidence coaching. *28 Day Detox Diet. *30 minute fat burning workout. *Online workouts, meal planners and recipes. n Morris for fitness and fun, 7.15pm – 8.15pm at Horfield URC, Muller Road, Horfield, BS7 9RE during term time only, no performance element, small groups. Sticks and hankies provided. Tel/text: 07813 346819 / 0117 940-1566, www. thegreatcaper.co.uk n Redland Wind Band rehearses at the Quakers Meeting Room on Gloucester Road at 7.30pm. We sometimes have vacancies, currently mainly for bass instruments, horns and percussionists. Contact Andy Brown at redlandwindband@ googlemail.com or on 07594240269 or via our website www.redlandwindband.co.uk. Also get in touch if you would like to be put on our mailing list or would like to book us for events or fundraisers. n Redland Green Choir meets for rehearsals every Monday 7.30pm-9.30pm at Redland Green School. We sing a wide variety of music. New members welcome: no auditions. For more information, visit www. rgscommunitychoir.wordpress. com or phone 0117 9443042. n Beaufort Junior Badminton

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Club. Venue: Cotham School Sports Hall, Cotham Lawn Road, BS6 6DT. Date/Time: Mondays from Sept 7th, 6-7pm. Term time only. Age Group: 11 - 18 years. All standards. Coaching and club play but also progression to Avon County Teams and senior clubs. Coaches CRB checked and Badminton England qualified. Contact: Penny Shears 0794 101 3514. Email: pennyshears@ googlemail.com n RAFA, City of Bristol branch and club Eastfield Westbury on Trym for ex-RAF and associate members. Skittle Ally, parties and functions. Live entertainment on Saturday evenings. Open Monday to Saturday lunchtimes and evenings. Sundays noon till 5pm. All enquiries telephone 0117 3291913. 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 joints. 6.15-7.25 pm at St Barts Church Hall, St Andrew’s, Maurice road, BS6 5BZ. Contact Rachael to find out more: 07966 418 714 / rachaelwilliams@talktalk.net. £7 per class (1st Class Free).

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Tuesdays n The Golden Buds is a lovely and popular group aimed at 18 months to 4-year-olds and is a fabulous opportunity to be outside with your little ones, digging, playing, finding newts and frogs, watering, singing and making things all in the heart of urban Bristol! Sessions start from February 24 and run 10-11:30am and 1:30-3pm in school terms. We take booking on a term by term basis. Each session costs £5, a second sibling is £2 and under 12 months can come along free. There’s squash and biscuits and a snack from the garden as the seasons turn, as well as a hot drink for parents. For more info, visit: thegoldenhillcommunitygarden. com n Scottish Country Dancing Get fit and have fun with Westbury Scottish Club. Classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Tina 0117 9075462). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 9590970). 7.30pm to 9.30pm wscbristol.com for details. n Bristol Ladies Hockey Club. A friendly club based at Orchard

School, Filton Road. Training on Tuesday 7.30 – 9pm, play on Saturdays. All ages welcome. If you would like to join us contact Michelle on 07980 598761 or: michesaunders@hotmail.com. n MOVE INTO FITNESS. Suitable exercise for the more mature ladies ran by a qualified teacher. Held at Horfield Baptist Church, 10.15am - 11.15am. Tel: 01454 614886. n Pregnancy Yoga and Birth Preparation Classes at Horfield Leisure Centre, 7.30-9.30pm. Each session we have time for discussion and learning around different aspects of pregnancy, birth or parenting, getting to know other women in the group, yoga postures, positions and movements for labour, breathing, and simple relaxation and meditation techniques that are useful for pregnancy, birth and beyond. Suitable from 14 weeks of pregnancy until birth. With Relaxed Birth and Parenting Childbirth Educator and Doula Ly Malnick. Cost: £10 per session. Contact: Ly Malnick on 07843 377 718 (Booking essential) n Use the power of nutrition to improve your health, your mood and your figure. Eight week courses on Tuesdays at 2pm and 7pm, led by a BANT qualified nutritional therapist. Classes held at Lady Active, 180 Henleaze

road, BS6 4NE. Tel: 07511 647 569 or email alex@alexbarton. co.uk for more details. www. nutritioncoachbristol.co.uk n After school French Club for primary children at Gloucester Rd Quaker Meeting House. KS1 class: 4.10-4.50pm. £4.50. Playful practical classes full of games, songs and general silliness to inspire interest and confidence in French. Like French Club Bristol on Facebook or email: alice_m_watson@msn. com n Scottish Country Dancing. Beginners classes at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Rd, Henleaze (Tel: Maggie 01934838175). Intermediate dancers at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze (Tel: Cheryl 01179590970). Every Tuesday, 7.30-9.30pm. www. wscbristol.com for details. n Women’s Reading Group looking for new members. Meets monthly on the first Tuesday of the Month at 7:30pm. An informal group that reads a wide range of fiction. Contact Kay Snowdon ksnowdon29@gmail.com for further details. n A weekly Music Appreciation class is running throughout the winter. Come and join us as we listen to and talk about a selection of mainly classical music. No prior knowledge

Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 May 11am – 5pm

Surprise your eyes! The Pavilion, Filton Leisure Centre, Elm Park, Filton, BS34 7PS Mondays 5.00 p.m. & 7 p.m. Tuesdays 9.30 a.m. Contact: Carolyn - 01454 898494

Horfield Leisure Centre, Dorian Road, Horfield, BS7 0XW Wednesdays 3.30 p.m., 5.30 p.m. & 7.30 p.m. Contact: Carolyn - 01454 898494

St. Michael and All Angels Church, 160 Gloucester Road Thursdays 9.30 a.m. & 7.30 p.m. Contact: Sue - 07702 578298 or 0117 9243556

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75 artists in 18 venues around Henleaze, Westbury-on-Trym and Stoke Bishop. affordable paintings • prints • handmade books • sculpture • jewellery • mosaics • ceramics • and more! Brochures showing the trail map and artists’ details will be available at local libraries, cafés and shops before the event, and at venues during the trail.

The Hub, Gainsborough Square, Lockleaze

Thursdays 5.30 p.m. & 7.30 p.m. Tel Sharron 07947 064711

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n Bristol Voices Community Choir are welcoming new members, £5 a week (£3 concs) payable at the start of each term. We meet during the school term from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in St Werburgh’s Primary School, James St, BS2 9US. The school is fully accessible and has free parking. No experience is necessary and there are no auditions. You don’t have to read music either as all the songs are taught by ear. Our repertoire includes pop, folk, gospel, jazz, show tunes and world music. Find out more about the choir, at www.bristolvoices.org n New Harmony Ladies’ Choir Bristol …. an established choir since 1994 who offers a chance for ladies to get together and have a good old……sing! No auditions are necessary apart from placing you into the correct voice group - soprano, mezzo soprano or alto. We are a very socially minded group and often enjoy activities outside the singing role. We perform several concerts a year and sometimes travel to other parts of the country to sing with other choirs. Our repertoire covers classical, choral, jazz, popular, folk, and show songs in fact, a wide variety. Everyone is welcome to Horfield URC church hall, Muller Rd on Wednesdays 7.30-9.30 We’d love to meet you. For more information contact our website www.nhlcbristol.co.uk or our secretary Angela nhlc@talktalk. com 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

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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:

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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 joints. 10.40-11.40am at St Alban’s Church Hall, Westbury Park, Coldharbour Road, BS6 7NU. Contact Rachael to find out more: 07966 418 714 / rachaelwilliams@talktalk.net. £7 per class (1st Class Free). n Clifton Women’s Institute, 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. Better still why not join us and enjoy our fabulous Clifton WI 2016 programme for the whole year plus social clubs. Full membership details available. n Sing In Spanish! Practise your language skills and have fun singing in Spanish. All abilities welcome! 7pm at La Ruca, 89 Gloucester Road, starting Wednesday 13 January. £2 per session. Please be punctual as door will close at 7.05pm. Phone Montse on 07905 741856 for more information. n Spiritual Healing at Westbury Park Spiritualist church BS6 7TH Every Wednesday 2-pm till 3.30 pm every week. No appointment necessary ...animals welcome. Come along and feel the benefit. Also healing after Sunday evening service @ 8pm n Bristol Think and Grow Rich Meetup, 7:30-9:30pm at Cambridge Arms, Coldharbour Road, BS6 7JS. We are a friendly group supporting each other to achieve our personal goals, be they creative, entrepreneurial, adventuresome, a charitable project or otherwise. Each week we read a chapter from “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill to study, discuss and practise a skill that leads us to success. Join us and achieve your goals. Cost: £2 per meeting. For more information, contact Nicola on 07875 364910. Thursdays n Bishop Road Community Choir. We are a mixed

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community choir, meeting at Bishop Road School at 7.45 to 9pm. Everyone welcome to join, regardless of singing experience. There is no audition and the choir is open to anyone, not just parents of children at the school. We sing a variety of songs and perform locally. Looking forward to welcoming some new faces! n Bristol Ladies Choir sings a wide range of music from classical to light. The choir rehearses weekly and gives two main concerts each year. The choir also participates in approximately 9 to 10 other concerts in the Bristol area each year. Meet at 2.15pm - 3.45pm at Church of the Good Shepherd, Bishop Road, Bishopston, BS7 8NA. New members welcome. For more information contact Hazel on 0117 9246587 or visit www.bristolladieschoir.org.uk n The Stepford Singers. Come and try Bishopston’s all-female community choir. No need to read music and no auditions! We meet 1pm - 3pm so you can still be in time to pick up kids from school. For more info, email fran@naturalvoice.net n Knit & Stitch Club 7.30 – 9.30pm at Heart Space Studios textile workshop, 4 Harcourt Rd (just off Coldharbour Rd) Tel: 0117 9232391. A friendly group offering a chance to swap creative ideas and inspiration. The cost is £35 per term including tea and coffee. n West Bristol Orchestra meet at the United Reformed Church, Muller Road, from 7.15 - 9.15pm and play a wide range of classical music arranged for our small friendly orchestra. String players of Grade 5 and above are particularly welcome. For further information please ring 0117 968 3998. n Avon Harmony Ladies Acappella Chorus meets for rehearsals every Thursday 7.30 - 10pm at Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road BS7 9 NL. Visitors are always made welcome, and we are actively recruiting new members. There is no need to be able to read music;

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we provide teaching tracks for learning by ear. See out website for more details or contact Mandy on 0117 652693 or Barbara on 07717 424421 or email enquiries@ avonharmony.co.uk. www. avonharmony.co.uk n From October 1st 2015 Horfield Quakers will be introducing a half-hour meeting for worship to be held every Thursday evening from 6.307pm. The address is Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8PD. All are welcome. 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 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. n Drop-in Healing Centre at the Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, Redland, BS6 6JE, 5-6.30pm. Run by Bristol Healing Group on a donation basis and supported by members of NFSH The Healing Trust. Healing is beneficial for well-being and health, helping you to relax and feel better. Come along and try a healing session, everyone is welcome. For more information phone 0117 9820184. n Bridge for Beginners and Improvers - West of England Bridge Club now welcomes new / novice bridge players for weekly sessions held every Thursday afternoon. Cost £3. Doors open at 1.45pm and play is from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. No partner needed and we have experienced players to help and advise. Beginners lessons also offered - email bridgeclassbristol@gmail.com or ring 0117 2302694 for more info. Venue: Golden Hill Sports Club, Wimbledon Road, Bristol BS6 7YA. Full details at www.woebc. co.uk n Spiritualist church Westbury Park Cairns Road BS6 7TH Open developement circle Thursday evening at 7.15 for 7.30 start All are welcome to come along and find the Spirit within you. You dont have to be a

church member. n Sporting Memories Group at the Gloucestershire County Cricket Ground most Thursdays from 11am to 12.30pm. A group suitable for people that are isolated or lonely and may have memory difficulties. The group is particularly for those that are interested in sport. Please contact John Collis on 07757527634 or come along to the ground from 11am. 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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that’s what makes our climate so challenging. The odd freak hailstorm or frost can wipe out a crop of grapes if it occurs at a key moment. So, when people ask if it’s hard to grow grapes in this country I tell them that

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Advertising Feature IT’S been a while since I last took part in a Yoga class. Injury, and a sense that it would be beyond my physical abilities has kept me away in recent years, so it was with trepidation that I approached Bristol City Yoga studios for a lunchtime visit. My first impressions were good. The Stokes Croft classes are taught in a purpose built studio, set partway down Backfields Lane, a little enclave in this vibrant area surrounded by other small businesses. I was warmly welcomed and shown to a clean and spacious changing room to prepare myself. These are relaxed classes so no special kit is required beyond clothes that will stretch as you move. In fact, one class member, took part wearing his daywear outfit of jeans and sweatshirt! Upstairs in the studio I couldn’t help but notice the spacious room with its natural decor and high pitched ceilings that allow light to flood into the room. It made for a pleasant, energising atmosphere. As the class filled up, we

Warm welcome at yoga class grabbed our mats, pillows and block supports and took our places. Leading the beginners 50 minute Hatha Yoga class was Mel Skinner, our teacher for the session. Mel has a calm atmosphere about her and her experience showed as she ran the class with confidence. She began with lying stretches to help us relax our bodies and instructed us to focus on keeping our minds still. Once I’ve settled into the zone, the stretching begins properly. It came as a surprise to me that I could do more of the moves than I expected, although the one legged downward dog totally defeated me. It’s clearly an exercise to build up to but Mel was very kind and suggested alternative moves for those of us not yet able to achieve the more difficult positions. This was a lunchtime class with a friendly crowd of all

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HIS month I’m excited to share that I will be taking a little pirate spirit from Bristol to London for the Grand Designs Live show at the ExCel Centre. I have been selected along with five other finalists to create a Grand Interiors Room set, based on the theme of Famous Places That Never Existed, I have been busily sourcing all manner of tropical homeware to create a space inspired by Neverland (less Michael

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that morning. We also truly like to support as many locals traders as we can so that we can share the success around. We buy our fruit and vegetables from Lloyds Greengrocers on Henleaze Road and meat from Gales of Westbury just down the road from us on North View.

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Tell us about your company? My Brother-in-Law and I took a leap of faith in 2009 and opened Prego Restaurant in North View, and Manna Restaurant 2 years later. Oddly enough we were both previously in the building trade, but I had grown up with restaurateur parents, who owned an Italian in Clifton for many years, as well as restaurants in Glasgow, Innsbruck and Naples. I had learned to eat a full sized pizza by the age of 5! and was accomplished in Italian cookery at an early age. My Brotherin-Law, and business partner, trained as a chef and is also half french hence between us we were obsessed by really good food and had a vision of what we could achieve. We are really proud that the businesses have steadily grown and we now employ 26 people across the two restaurants. It’s actually loads of friendly fun in the restaurants and I feel we all get on and have a laugh. Of course there are challenges such as delivering service to 100 people during evening service, but its kind of like a well oiled machine, we all get on and make it happen, I am impressed with my team and what they achieve. I am also always grateful and proud to think we achieved

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What is the best part of running your business and working in Bishopston & Redland? The best part is seeing customers return again and again to us, and receiving their positive feedback about how much they enjoyed their food and experience. The communities of Bishopston and Redland make this a pleasure for us to do. My wife on the school run tells me she is asked about certain meals people have tried in the restaurant and is told how much they enjoyed them. We love hearing this from the community we live and work within. Quite unique and special for a business owner. We also learn a lot from our community and friends in

Bishopston…wine conversion and tips with Darren at Grape & Grind on Gloucester Road, enthusiastic 5am calls from Lloyds the Greengrocer that something new and exciting is in the market. There is a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm locally.

What makes your service different from that of other companies?

We make everything from scratch on the premises daily, from fresh pasta, bread, ice cream, even the syrup in the Bellini’s! It is important to us that we offer the most fresh and delicious food possible, and the kitchen is always buzzing with creative activity. This also makes us highly adaptable and we can decide to change our menu or Specials at the drop of a hat, we all get in at about 9am and by lunchtime we could have decided to turn everything around because we are excited about an ingredient that became available

When we found the location for Prego in 2009 we wanted to create a lovely, local, sociable restaurant that customers would want to come with their friends, kids, families and clients and really enjoy their experience and tell others. We were out the other day and a lady said to us how pleased she is we are there on North View High Street, and our presence has really added to the location. That is great, we felt good for days!

What are your plans for the future of the business?

That is an interesting one, I keep on driving through locations, whether in Bristol or further a field, and imagine a Prego Restaurant on the High Street. That is certainly were we would imagine ourselves to be, in the centre of a community somewhere. Watch this space! Prego Italian Bar & Kitchen, 7 North View, Westbury Park, Bristol, BS6 7PT 0117 9730496 www.pregobar.co.uk Twitter manna/prego@ faiellojulian

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Sport Gloucestershire Cricket’s new 2016 four-day captain Gareth Broderick pledges push for promotion GARETH Broderick has been named as Gloucestershire County Cricket’s four-day captain. The wicketkeeper/batsman – who signed a three year contract extension earlier this year – will lead the team in the Specsavers County Championship, with overseas player Michael Klinger retaining the captaincy for the shorter formats. Gareth said: “It’s such a privilege. Not a lot of people have had, or will have the chance to lead this county and it’s a great honourIt is an exciting time to be taking over the helm of four-day cricket here. It is a club moving in the right direction. That’s why I signed a three-year contract extension recently and why I took this challenge on as well.” Gareth, 24, who was born and grew up in South Africa and joined Gloucestershire in autumn

2012 following an outstanding season as Cheltenham CC’s overseas player in the Western Premier League. He currently averages over 40 in First Class cricket and was a key part of the side that one the 2015 Royal London One-Day cup against Surrey at Lord’s. Although new to captaincy Gareth says he has learnt a lot from previous skippers he has played under at the Bristol County Ground including Michael Klinger and Alex Gidman. With the ECB’s restructure of the domestic game coming into place from the start of the 2017 season only one side will be promoted from Division Two of the County Championship this summer. Although Gareth recognises it will be a challenge he says the

squad is still targeting promotion in the four-day competition. He said: “I think every side in Division Two starts with that as their aim and we certainly do as well. It is going to be even

tougher now with only one side going up but we will be fighting hard to be in the mix.” Gloucestershire Cricket head coach Richard Dawson said: “Over the winter Gareth has shown a great desire to improve his own game and a willingness to take on bigger leadership roles.He has been around the club for a few years now, he is an integral part of our four-day team and has the qualities to lead the side. “He speaks his mind, is very clear in what he wants to achieve and has the full backing of the dressing room. There are a number of senior players in there who will able to support him and it’s a great opportunity for him.” A British passport holder, Gareth will become eligible to play for England in 2019 through residency.

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