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Mayor’s tour of Westbury

Want to become a better leader? See page 15 for details A special needs school has accepted a rescue package Page 4

Secondary planning 3-storey extension as student demand rises Page 5

Welcome for cash to help increase numbers of electric cars BRISTOL Mayor, George Ferguson, made an official visit to Henleaze and Westbury-onTrym last week, meeting traders, business organisations, local politicians and residents on a walkabout tour.

The Mayor has been visiting all the neighbourhood partnerships in the city over the last twelve months to find out more about pending problems and successes in each area. It was a day for listening and learning

and getting the feel of the area. Richard Devereux from the Westbury-on-Trym Business Association expressed member’s concerns about the knock-on effect of RPZ schemes on the Continued on Page 2.

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News From Page 1. village in regard to parking. Complaints from residents about cars being left in the local car parks for the whole day have been frequently heard. Mr Devereux also spoke about the potential impact of traffic from the major housing development planned in Filton. There are fears among residents that Falcondale Road will become even more congested and there will be increased use of the village as a ‘rat run’. Mr Devereux said: “All of which is bad news for the village, it’s businesses and for the people who work here.” The junction of Falcondale Road and Greystoke Avenue is potentially one of the most spectacular traffic problems in the city. Alan Aburrow, Neighbourhood Partnership rep

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for Westbury Ward explained: “The Partnership have been pushing for years to get that junction signalised. Trying to turnright in two lanes of traffic is impossible and there are no crossings at all.” Mr Aburrow continued: “We wanted to try and impress upon him the importance of local issues. The spreading cancer of the RPZ and the traffic congestion that will result from further development at Cribbs Causeway.” Mayor Ferguson also met with long-standing resident Sue Boyd, chair of Westbury in Bloom. She has recently stood down from her post but has twelve year’s experience of running the organisation. Sue Boyd explained: “I wanted to get over to him the importance of Westbury in Bloom as it’s representative of many of the

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and it makes us an attractive destination in which to shop.” Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze remain popular places to live but sustainable growth is a live issue. Helen Furber from The

Henleaze Society met with the mayor to get some important points across. She said: “Henleaze is a nice place in which to live with a vibrant and welcoming high street. While we have a high number of independent shops and an active business association disappointingly, there is now only one bank,

whereas there used to be four.” There is also an increased demand for youth activities in the area. Helen Furber also raised the need for improved public transport to help the high street traders and the high number of over 65s in the area and to reduce parking issues. Photographs courtesy of Frances Gard.

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New hope for St Christopher’s School By Zuzana Pohloudkova A THREATENED special needs school and children’s home has accepted an offer for a rescue package from The Aurora Group, which plans to take on the specialist education and care of the school and adult services. In December, St Christopher’s School announced it would close by March due to financial difficulties. Now it will become a first school of a new independent provider of special education and care. The Aurora Group was established at the end of last year and is led by CEO Stephen Bradshaw, a former head teacher with nearly 40 years’ experience working within the Specialist Education sector, which includes establishing and running schools in the Somerset area. Mr Bradshaw said that the group’s acquisition would mark a significant new chapter in

the school’s history and secure the future education of all its students. He says: “We are delighted that St Christopher’s, with its strong reputation, will be one of the first schools within our group. We appreciate that with the threat of closure this has been an uncertain time for parents, families and staff and for the children and young people themselves, so we are pleased to be able to make this announcement. “St Christopher’s has received overwhelming support from the local community. We want to build upon this and we look forward to taking the school to its next phase”. “In the coming weeks and months we will be working with the team at St Christopher’s and colleagues in the local authorities to ensure that some of the most challenged children and young people in the region are able to access the education they

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Redland Green plans 3-storey extension as pupil demand rises

PARENTS, staff and students have had their first look at plans to expand Redland Green School. Building work could begin before Easter on the new extension. The extra classrooms are needed as an additional 27 places are being offered from September 2016, boosting the year 7 intake from the existing 189 pupils to 216 pupils. An expansion consultation and information event was held at the school recently to inform local residents about their vision for future building work and landscaping. The meeting was held as part of Redland Green’s planning permission consultation. In response to growing applications for secondary school places in north Bristol, the

school has submitted a planning application to build a 3-storey extension to complete the East Wing of the school. The new building will provide 10 additional standard classrooms and will enable Redland Green School to expand to an 8-form entry school, admitting an additional 27 students to Year 7 in September 2016 and each coming year until 2020. Headteacher Sarah Baker said: “We are delighted the planning permission has been submitted for the 3-storey East Wing of Redland Green School that will complete the originally planned for design. "As we know there is massive pressure on school places in Bristol, particularly as our local

primary schools have expanded and demand has increased. "For anyone interested in the building plans, they can be found on our school website.” The building was designed by Skanska as part of the original scheme when the school opened but couldn’t be completed due to cost constraints at the time. Although the extension is of a similar height to the original plans, full planning approval is now required as the new building will be detached from the existing build. Access for staff and pupils will be provided via bridge links

and there is a change to the configuration of the windows. Improvements to the outdoor environment for students are also planned to make better use of the site, and a fundraising drive aimed at parents will be initiated to help pay for it. There are designs for a wildlife pond which will provide an outdoor resource for the science area, cricket nets, an outdoor seating area and a covered area. The proposal has been broadly welcomed by local parents.

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News Bristol schools celebrate more improvement OFFICIAL GCSE school performance tables released by the Department for Education show that Bristol schools are above the national average for the second consecutive year. Over the past decade schools in the city have been improving and that success was consolidated last year as 54% of students achieved five or more GCSE grade A*- C including English and maths, a result slightly above the average national figure. Mayor of Bristol, George Ferguson, said: “We should be proud of Bristol’s young people and the many students who worked so hard to achieve their GCSE results. As a Learning City we are there to make sure our young people keep on learning as they take their next steps into employment, training or higher education. For now though, I’d like to congratulate each of them on their achievements so far.” There were some notable success stories across the city in the numbers of pupils achieving five or more grade A* – C including English and maths. Many schools including Bristol Cathedral Choir School, Redland Green School and

Colston's Girls' School saw over 80% of students achieve this standard. A number of schools also made big improvements City Academy saw a 13% increase in pupils achieving this standard since 2014. Councillor Brenda Massey, Assistant Mayor for People with responsibility for education, said: “Creating successful schools is down to a number of factors, including recruiting strong teachers and leaders, and providing quality learning environments. I know that headteachers across the city have high aspirations for students and it’s vital that they continue to inspire all pupils so they want to learn and reach their full potential.” “As a council our aspiration is to be in the top 25% of local authorities. We want to see all schools in the city performing well so we’re focusing on those who need more support, working in partnership with headteachers and staff to share best practice between schools and identify and issues that need to be addressed.” The performance tables can be found here: http://www. education.gov.uk/schools/ performance/

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FRIENDS of Badock's Wood are now running regular work parties for woodland management and litter picking. January saw a successful coppicing event with the help of Avon Wildlife Trust. The next day for clearance work in Badock's Wood will be held on February 6, when nonnative species such as shrubby honeysuckle and cotoneaster will be tackled. Work will focus on the area at the Triangle, where the rivers meet, to ensure native species can grow and thrive and will involve cutting back shrubs with loppers and saws on a steep slope. Volunteers are always welcome but please let the Friends know if you plan to attend by emailing fobwwork@ yahoo.co.uk . Training and tools are provided and please wear appropriate clothing and

footwear. Meet at Lakewood Road Entrance at 10am. The following woodland workparty date will be Saturday, March 5, when volunteers will be planting a native hedge at the Lake End entrance of Lake Road. A River Trym Riverbank litter pick is planned for Saturday February 27, from 2.004.00pm. Friends of Badock’s Wood (FOBW) are joining with Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART) to clear litter from the site of the Trym from Trymside into Badock's Wood. This will include a "mystery antipollution activity!" Meet at the entrance to Trymside Open Space, Doncaster Road, Southmead. As always, please wear suitable footwear and clothing. For more information please contact harriet@ bristolavonriverstrust.org or call on 07541 243332.

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News Greens welcome £7.5m funding to increase number of electric cars A GREEN councillor in Redland has welcomed an initiative which could see electric vehicle numbers rise across the city. It follows a visit to Bristol by Andrew Jones, Under Secretary of State for Transport, who announced that the four West of England authorities’ bid for £7.5 million Go Ultra Low Cities government funding had been successful. The investment is to be used to spark a large uptake in Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) use in the region, which covers vehicles that produce 75 grams of carbon dioxide or less per kilometre, including electric and plug in hybrid. Pollution is high in some parts of central Bristol, so an initiative like this is to be encouraged, explained Martin Fodor, Green councillor for Redland. He said: “The Gloucester

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Road and much of the city centre are in statutory air quality management areas because of the excess pollution, which public health studies show kills around 200 extra people a year in the city – that’s something that does need to be tackled.” All four authorities plan to use the funding to convert 20 – 25 per cent of their light vehicles to ULEVs, which will result in large savings on fuel bills as well as a huge reduction in the harmful emissions being pumped into the region’s airspace.

Andrew Jones MP, Under Secretary of State for Transport, with George Ferguson at the launch Mr Jones said: “This funding for eco-cities is part of our £500 million funding programme over

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and van in the UK being ultra low emission by 2050.” The bid was submitted in partnership with Business West and 35 West of England employers have committed to invest in 100 ULEVs by 2020. James Durie, Executive Director for Business West, said: “With the eyes of the world on Bristol, the Go Ultra Low City Scheme is a fantastic opportunity for the city to become an international ambassador for ultra-low emission vehicles, showcasing its opportunity and desire to transform people’s quality of life and to build a stronger, more resilient economy.” The funding is set to be used to double the number of charging points in the region to 400 and increase the number of ULEVs being registered to 5,000 per year by 2020. It will also fund multi-modal charging hubs that are to be built at the University of the West of England and North Somerset. George Ferguson, Mayor of

henleaze&westburyvoice Bristol, said: “I’m delighted that the Department for Transport has been able to support our innovative and ambitious plans with this funding, which will make a significant addition to the lasting impact of Bristol’s highly successful year as European Green Capital in 2015. “The transition of council fleet vans and cars to electric also means that as a council we are leading by example, with the benefit of major reductions in fuel costs and pollution.” Poppy Welch, Head of Go Ultra Low, said: “With thousands more plug-in cars set to be sold locally, cutting running costs for motorists and helping the environment, this investment will help Bristol gain recognition as one of the most sustainable transport cities in Europe.” However, there are calls that more still needs to be done to reduce congestion on Bristol’s roads. Mr Fodor said: “Every new development that fails to provide

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Education Clifton High School – A gem in the heart of Clifton CLIFTON High School is based in the heart of Clifton Village teaching boys and girls from 3-18. The School is set in the most beautiful grounds, with a south facing aspect that is leafy and sunny. It puts a real emphasis on its environment, ensuring pupils make the most of the outdoors. It has created wildflower meadows, developed a mature wildlife garden, has its own pond for supervised wildlife encounters - it even keeps its own bees. From Nursery through to the Junior School visitors are touched and impressed by what a happy, vibrant and caring place Clifton High School is. It has a warm welcoming feel that is friendly and reassuring for both parents and children. Class sizes are small, in the Nursery School and Reception the typical staff/child ratio is 1:9. Children are taught by specialist teachers and experienced, well qualified teaching assistants. Teaching staff are inspiring and passionate about learning. There is a real emphasis on learning being exciting and fun. CHS pupils are motivated, inquisitive and enthusiastic learners who embrace the opportunities life has to offer. The school enjoys an enviable reputation for the breadth of extra-curricular activities that

are available. For most parents, the attractiveness of Clifton High lies in its focus on the individual and it has a reputation for the outstanding quality of its pastoral care. Children are not pigeon-holed or pushed in the same direction; the school celebrates the individuality of its boys and girls. Children flourish in an environment where they can be themselves and they proactively look for

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BADMINTON Junior School has a budding writer in their midst! Badminton Junior School has a budding writer in their midst as one of their Year 4 pupils, Gabriella, reaches the final of the Royal Mail’s National Letter Writing Competition. The Royal Mail’s Young Letter Writer Competition has been running for more than 37 years and the theme of this year’s competition is ‘What’s your dream job?’. Entrants were asked to write a letter to an employer applying for their dream job. Gabriella’s letter detailed her desire to become an Actuary, like her father, because she loves Maths and has an aspiration to help rebuild people’s lives after a catastrophe. The Royal Mail received and judged nearly 100,000 letters and next month a panel of judges, including TV presenter Helen Skelton, will select the winners.

Former QEH ‘Captain of School’ lighting up screens in BBC Drama A FORMER QEH school pupil is starring in the BBC One production ‘Dickensian’. Ben Starr, who was Captain of School during his time at QEH, is currently playing the role of Captain James Hawdon in the popular prime time drama having developed a love of theatre during his school days. ‘Dickensian’, set within the fictional realms of Charles Dickens’ critically acclaimed novels, brings together some of his most iconic characters as their lives intertwine in 19th century London. It is aired at 8.00pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays, on BBC One. Filming is also underway for Ben’s next project, ‘Medici: Masters of Florence’, in which he stars alongside acting heavy weight Dustin Hoffman and Richard Madden, from Game of Thrones. Ben left QEH in 2006, after winning a place at Durham University, and began his acting career training at the reputable London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Whilst there, his roles included James Leighton-Masters in POSH, Sir Samuel Hearty in The Virtuoso, and Theseus in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. His theatre credits also include the critically acclaimed Yellow Face at The National Theatre. Stephen Holliday, Headmaster at QEH, congratulated Ben saying, “We were treated to a number of superb performances by Ben during his time at QEH. We’re delighted at his success and are very proud of him – what an inspiration for our current Drama students!” QEH has a strong tradition of producing talented actors and stars in the film and television industry, with past pupils including the actor Hugo Weaving and playwright Ashley Pharoah.

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Education No more muddy winters for the children at Westbury Park School TWO new garden areas are having a major impact on the outdoor environment at Westbury Park School. The project, partly funded by the Westbury Park School Association, has made a huge difference to the playground environment and learning provision the school is able to offer. Running water, fire pits, tunnels, shelters, sand pits and chalk boards have allowed children and teachers to enjoy an outside space that enhances the playtime experience and the already broad, balanced and exciting curriculum. Mrs Showler, a teaching assistant at the school, said: “These areas were previously inaccessible during the winter months but now we can enjoy them all year round. It makes a real difference to playtimes and learning.” These areas are only a part of improvements to the outside space at Westbury Park School with a climbing frame, trim trail, traversing wall and activity centres being added in recent years. Mr Bamber, the Acting Headteacher, said: “These exciting new facilities are here because of the hard work and determination of the school community to ensure the children have the best possible experiences at primary school.” Reception aged children are

encouraged to take risks, work in teams, demonstrate initiative and use their literacy and numeracy learning to solve problems both indoors and outdoors. Although the current provision already allows for an engaging and exciting curriculum, Westbury Park School is looking to attract funding to further develop the outside space that surrounds the Early Years buildings. This would complete what is already a great playground for all the children to play, learn and grow together.

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Central library to be closed THE Central Library will be closed on weekdays for four weeks in March to make some improvements to the historic building and allow construction work to be carried out safely. The team will use this period to expose and restore the Hayward Lights in the library floor, which were an original feature of the Charles Holden designed building. These will be restored as a key part of the library space for the first time since the 1980s. This time will also be used to redecorate parts of the first floor and make much needed improvements to the accessible toilet. Work to convert the basement area into the new Cathedral Primary School will commence from January 2016, and the library will be closed on weekdays between February 29 and March 24.

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City council in renewed call for foster carers BRISTOL City Council is renewing its call for people to consider fostering in 2016 as the number of fostered children across the UK hits record levels. The Fostering Network estimates that another 9,000 new foster families across the UK will be needed in 2016 with 600 being sought in the South West. To help people find out what fostering involves, Bristol City Council is running two new events; an adoption and fostering workshop for community leaders in February and an LGBT adoption and fostering event in March. In particular, there is a need for families who are

able and willing to provide a home to older children, sibling groups, children with disabilities and those from Black and Minority Ethnic communities. These are the groups who often find themselves waiting the longest to be placed. Councillor Brenda Massey, Assistant Mayor for People with responsibility for Fostering and Adoption Services, said: “These latest figures show how needed foster carers are to provide a loving and safe home to some of the most vulnerable young people in society. “ I would like to encourage all in Bristol to consider the joy and reward of opening up

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News Massive response to church’s appeal on behalf of refugees

THE Church in Westbury Park (St Alban’s CofE and Westbury Park Methodist) put out an appeal in January for warm winter clothing for refugees in Northern Iraq and Syria and they have been overwhelmed by the generosity of local people. The congregation and community have joined forces to collect essentials for those living in camps in freezing conditions. Warm clothes are a major priority but so are shoes, boots, baby equipment, sanitary products and zimmer frames. The donated goods, which will be taken to the Middle East by the charity ‘Samara’s Aid’, have completely taken over the Methodist Church on North View where they are being stored before being shipped at the end of the month. Tons of clothes and nearly £5000 has been raised in just

a few days as the people of Westbury Park have pulled together in solidarity with some of the most vulnerable people in the world. “We are overwhelmed by the response” said Emma Langley, Vicar of St Alban’s and Ecumenical Minister in the Church in Westbury Park. “We’d hoped to have a van full of stuff to take but now it looks like we’re going to need a removal lorry. People have been so generous - both with their donations of clothing and other vital supplies but also with the money needed to cover the cost of shipping them to the Middle East. Lives will be saved because of the incredible generosity of members of this community” Dozens of volunteers have started the work of sorting and packing the clothing. The Church in Westbury Park is hoping to

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Closing down sale at Heart HEART Space Studios have closed their premises on Coldharbour Road and is evolving into a new type of business, which includes working closely with Kaffe Fassett and his American publishers, and making patchwork quilts to his designs that feature in his books. Janet Haigh, the owner of Heart Space, will return

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Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Westbury-on-Trym Neighbourhood Partnership THE Westbury-on-Trym Forum next meets on Wednesday 3 February at Venue 35 in Stoke Lane at 19.00. The next meeting of the Henleaze Forum is on Thursday 4 February at Henleaze Library at 19.00. Both Forums are open to all local residents. The Forum’s give you the opportunity to have your say and ask questions about issues of local concern, including traffic and parking, the environment and trees, and crime. Local councillors are usually present, as well as council officers and a police representative. The next Neighbourhood Partnership meeting is on Monday 7 March at 19.00, the venue is yet to be confirmed. This meeting too is open to the public. It is a more formal meeting that reviews the work of the various Neighbourhood Partnership working groups in the local area and makes any financial decisions. There is, however, the opportunity to make a brief public statement which has to be submitted in writing beforehand. More information is available at www.activenp.co.uk

Park & Stride LIVING Streets, the charity for everyday walking, is linking up with St Ursula’s EAct Academy in Westbury-on-Trym to launch a “Park and Stride” scheme in Henleaze. The Westbury Park Tavern in Northumbria Drive is lending its car park to families with children who attend St Ursula’s on February 1st. Local businesses were approached to help with the scheme as there have been complaints about snarlups around the school during the

school run. The plan is that parents will drop their children off at the car park and they will then walk the rest of the way in, a journey of about half a mile. Kelly Theis, Project Coordinator (Bristol) for Living Streets, said: “Children love walking to school when they get the chance, but I appreciate that due to distance and time constraints it’s not always possible for parents to walk their young children to school.

Organ elevenses WELLKNOWN Bristol musician, John Marsh, makes a welcome return to Westbury Parish Church on Saturday, February 13 for their popular, Organ Elevenses. John is much in demand as organist, composer, conductor, accompanist and adjudicator. He was Director of Music at St. Mary Redcliffe for many years and is now D of M at the Lord Mayor's Chapel. For most of his teaching career he was on the music staff at Clifton College. John began playing the organ 65 years ago, when he was a 12 year old chorister at St Mary Redcliffe. Highly accomplished, he will playing some pieces in a lighter vein from composers including Coates, Handel and Curidi. Luscious cake and real coffee will be served from 10.30am, followed by the recital at 11.00am. Donations, of a minimum of £5, are requested (to include refreshments!) for the Church Organ Fund.

“This Park and Stride scheme will enable those who live further away to park the car and walk the last 10 minutes to school. It’s great for the children as it benefits them socially and physically while mentally getting them ready for a day at school.” Living Streets are working with the school on their Walk to School and Walk once a Week programmes. The scheme will be taken to other schools in Bristol throughout the year.

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PEOPLE who donated their organs after their death have been commemorated in a new art installation at Southmead Hospital. The three-dimensional embroidery recognises the lifechanging impact of having an organ transplant as well as the loss experienced by the families of organ donors. The artwork features a cherry tree made up of quotes from the families of patients who have become organ donors as well as the recipients of organ donations. The work, entitled ‘A Few Words’, has been funded by Southmead Hospital Charity and managed by North Bristol NHS Trust’s Fresh Arts Programme. It is situated in the atrium of the hospital building by gate 36. Ian Thomas, consultant in intensive care medicine and clinical lead for organ donation at Southmead Hospital, said: “Organ transplantation represents one of the great advances of modern medicine and is a truly life changing event

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emotion associated with the organ donation and transplantation programmes here at Southmead Hospital and provides fitting recognition to patients who became organ donors whilst also acknowledging the impact it has on their families.” The £5,000 project was funded through Southmead Hospital Charity’s Intensive Care Unit fund, Renal fund, Guy Jordan Memorial Fund and the NBT Organ Donation Committee. Ken Pattison’s wife Jo died in October 2013 aged 65 following a brain haemorrhage. Mr Pattinson, a Bristol resident who was keen to take part in the ‘A Few Words’ project, said: “We were both signed up to the organ donation register after seeing a previous appeal. Jo is very much still alive for us as a family, we talk and laugh about her every day, but through donating her organs she is still alive in a more tangible way too. "It is wonderful that five people have benefited from this dreadful situation and it has helped us as a family to know that.” ‘A Few Words’ was made by Cotham textile artist, Penny Leaver Green, using layers of delicate silk to construct the embroidery. Inspired by the fragility, beauty and transience of cherry blossom she’d seen in Japan, Penny wanted to explore those same themes in relation to human life. She met with families of organ donors and the recipients of organs to gather the quotes for the piece.

Ms Leaver Green said: “In creating the work I felt a huge responsibility to present the words of the participants in a way which was accessible, inspirational and also respectful. It is an intimate piece with the intention that a viewer has to spend time reading the words carefully, but has an aesthetic beauty which has an immediate impact.” Jane Ibbunson, head of fundraising for Southmead Hospital Charity, said: “This beautiful piece of art captures some of the emotion around experiences of organ donation while also raising awareness of the importance of organ donation, and I hope, will encourage people to address their own feelings on this difficult subject. “It is also an opportunity for Southmead Hospital to recognise the actions of those who have donated and encourage those that haven’t already signed up to the organ donor register to do so, helping North Bristol NHS Trust to be compliant with recommendations set out by the Department of Health Organ Donation Taskforce.” Ruth Sidgwick, Fresh Arts manager, said: “This was a challenging commission to which Penny has responded with sensitivity, making an extremely beautiful artwork that I hope will give our patients, visitors and staff an inspiring pause for thought – as well as encouraging them to sign up to the Organ Donor Register.”

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Volunteers are needed for reading scheme BRISTOL Reading Partners, the council’s flagship reading scheme, has launched a fresh call for volunteers to help expand the initiative and benefit even more pupils across the city this year. The scheme works with children aged 5-7 who are in need of a little extra help, and matches pupils with volunteers who want to help give primary school children a better start in life. There are now over 70 volunteers working in schools in all parts of Bristol – and over 250 children have benefitted from the scheme. George Ferguson, Mayor of Bristol, is championing Bristol Reading Partners. He said: “This year, Bristol’s year of Learning, I want to highlight the many opportunities there are in Bristol for us all to learn something new, and, crucially, I want to see more

children across our city learning to read fluently. “Within the Council we’re totally committed to this initiative to the extent that staff are allowed time off as well as donating some of their own time to help give something back to the community.” The response from local people has already been outstanding with over 50 volunteers signing up in the past six months. There is compelling evidence that Bristol Reading Partners works as volunteers partner with teachers to track pupils’ progress. The next training course is held on February 22 at The Bridge Professional Development Centre, Tayfant Road, BS13. For more information about this scheme, or to sign up, contact volunteer@bristol.gov. uk .

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VOLUNTEERS are sought for a joint project with a difference by respected local charities, Alive! and RSVP, to bring enjoyment and vitality to some of the most vulnerable older people in our communities, through activity sessions in care homes. This project is organised by Bristol Ageing Better (BAB), a city wide initiative to reduce loneliness and isolation for older people , helping them to live more fulfilling lives. Alive! and RSVP are looking for volunteers aged 50+ who have a passion for life, are in touch with their extrovert side and like spending time with older people. The role will involve leading interactive one hour activity sessions in care homes: singing, guided reminiscence, energising activities, listening to music and enjoying poetry. Jan Snook, who is herself a volunteer with RSVP, and spokesperson for the project said: “This is a fantastic project and we are thrilled to be involved

Volunteers needed to bring joy to the lives of older people with the Bristol Ageing Better initiative. It is vital that we encourage as many ways to volunteer as possible. Benefits to the community and, especially, to the volunteers themselves are proven – so many voluntary scheme participants say that the time spent in this way is one of the highlights of their week.” No previous experience is required and full training and ongoing support will be given. This is an opportunity for those who are looking for a new direction, to make a real difference to the lives of older people and to have a great time doing it. For further information: contact jan.snook@rsvpwest. org.uk or ken.dolbear@rsvpwest. org.uk or 0117 942 3085

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HE crow family is full of fascination for even the casual observer. Most familiar is the magpie with its eye-catching plumage, brazen behaviour and kleptomaniac reputation. The carrion crow is also common: shiny black pairs loom from rooftops or tackle passing sparrowhawks. Jays breed locally and screech raucously, especially in winter when they are stashing and retrieving their acorn stores. Ravens fly over, occasionally stopping to upset their local relatives: they breed in the Avon Gorge and appear to consider the whole of Bristol to be their territory. Jackdaws are less common but listen out for their “jack” or “chack “ call and you may spot small parties flying over towards their winter nighttime roost at Badock’s Wood. That’s five out of the potential 8 British breeding species without leaving the middle of the city! This family, properly called corvids, have a reputation for being mischievous or even downright malevolent. Most of their traditional characteristics

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– thieving, suspicious, cunning, malicious – are simply explained as being signs of their great intelligence. They are the most intelligent of all birds, though closely challenged by parrots. Jays will hide great numbers of acorns as winter stores and, unlike the lackadaisical grey squirrels, are very adept at re-locating them with unused supplies being fed to their babies in spring. Crows will use tools to extract food from inaccessible crevices and in the last few years have learned to drop walnuts (our walnuts!) in a quiet road where passing cars break them open allowing access to the nut within. Ravens, however, have the reputation for being the most intelligent of all. Corvids not only use their inventive intelligence for gathering food but, most endearingly, to play. Ravens have been observed tobogganing down snowy slopes on their backs - beak first, picture it -and then flying back up the slope for more fun. Crows have been filmed using a tin lid as a snowboard with a

snowy roof providing the skirun. These birds have clearly been enjoying themselves and, apart from keeping fit, the fun seems to have no biological role whatsoever. The raven, first observed tobogganing alone, went off to collect a friend and, after a quick demonstration, “like this!” the friend joined in with gusto. Look out for ravens “tumbling”. They do this sometimes to demonstrate their superior attractiveness to potential mates, it being a display of their flying abilities, but I have also seen one doing it when entirely alone in the sky. The bird flew across the sky in a wandering path and, occasionally, turned itself entirely upside down and then righted itself. It did this several times on a trajectory of about a quarter of a mile before disappearing. How can such fun birds have acquired such a bad reputation? I’ve run out of space and I haven’t even begun on the magpie... maybe I will return to the corvids at a later date. Meanwhile keep an eye out for them, they are worth watching.

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£200,000 to help end misery of loneliness BRISTOL Ageing Better is committing over £200,000 to help kick-start community activities that will help to reduce isolation and loneliness among older people in Bristol. The Community Kick-Start Fund will allow organisations and groups to seek funding of up to £2,000 for goods or services that support new activities. It is open to any charity, community group or group of older people with an original idea about how to reduce or prevent loneliness in local people aged 50 and over. The successful initiatives will be selected by older people on the Bristol Ageing Better Steering group which meets quarterly to review applications to the fund. Deadline for the first round of Community Kick-start funding is on Thursday, February 25. Applications received after the above date will be reviewed with the second round of applications in May. For more information about the Community Kick-start Fund, or if you would like to ask anything before applying, please contact BAB Partnership Support Officer Bianca Rossetti: biancarossetti@ageukbristol.org.uk, 0117 928 1539

Confidence to Care NORTH Bristol home care owner, John Moore, has donated copies of a book about Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia to local libraries. “Confidence to Care” by author, Molly Carpenter, is a resource of useful information for family members caring at home for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. John has plenty of experience in this sector as he is owner of North Bristol’s Home Instead, a company which provides high quality care for older people in their own homes. Two copies of the book will be available at Henleaze library and a further two copies have been sent to the mobile library.

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“BE careful what you wish for” is the motto of this difficult piece of theatre but it was an absolute triumph for the Ivy Arts Youth Theatre last weekend. The Durdham Downs based theatre group rose to the occasion with their magical performance of Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” at The Olympus Theatre in Filton. Kelly Packer, Director of Ivy Arts, said: “From the outset, I knew that this musical would be the most challenging piece of musical theatre we would ever undertake. However, with a musical as clever and brilliant as “Into the Woods”, it is a risk worth taking.” “Into the Woods” is a magical mix of the stories of Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and a childless baker and his wife, who just happen to live next door to a witch. It is a complicated tale where what everyone thinks they want, happens to have a dark twist. Kelly said: “Stephen Sondheim’s writing and music is not easy for the actors and he really makes you know your stuff. For such a young cast to cope with such a demanding score is testament to their talent. I take my hat off to them.” The cast are aged between 13 and 19 years, and performed with a live 15-piece orchestra conducted by Bristol University student Harry Haden-Brown.

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Fish with Feet Fish with feet is a unique gallery located at 12a North View, between the White Tree Roundabout and Waitrose. Everything we sell is either hand made locally or discovered in Italy and brought to England by Sue Lodge. We have original paintings and a selection of numbered prints at reasonable prices. We also sell wrapping paper, cards, jewellery and many other gifts Visit the gallery and discover one of north Bristol’s special treasures. 12a North View, Westbury

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Prego Prego has established itself as one of Bristol’s premier restaurants. Opened in 2010 by Olly Gallery and Julian Faiello, Prego prides itself on serving the best in regional Italian dishes. Prego is family friendly and has a pizza deal on Mondays as well as special lunch deals. Prego is now open for Sunday lunch and has an outside terrace for the warmer months. Prego is included in The Good Food Guide and specializes in homemade pastas and the ever popular specials board which shows of the best in local meat and seafood. 2B North View, Westbury Park, Bristol, BS6 7QB, Tel: 0117 970 6276. Email: info@ mannabar.co.uk Monday 6 – 10 pm (last orders for food 9 pm) Tuesday to Thursday 6 – 11 pm (last orders for food 10 pm) Friday & Saturday 6 – 11.30 pm (last orders for food 10 pm) Sundays closed

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

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SECOND World War veteran John Horlick is to receive France’s highest honour for his role in the liberation. Mr Horlick, aged 91, is a resident with his wife Doreen, of St Monica Trust’s Cote Lane retirement community in Westbury. The French Government is awarding all surviving British veterans who took part in the liberation of France during World War II, the Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur. A veteran of the 1944 D-Day Landings, John is due to receive the medal over the next few weeks, following a request from his family to fast-track his application. The National Order of the Legion of Honour is France’s highest decoration, and was established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802. Serving in the 582nd Field Company of the Royal Engineers, John played a vital role in keeping the invasion force supplied as it advanced through occupied France.

Although he claims his contribution was not ‘anything special’, his overriding memories are of the seasickness, building Bailey bridges for thea dvancing Allied forces, and a lucky escape. Mr Horlick, a retired chartered surveyor, said: “My strongest memory is of being terribly seasick. We were parked up off the end of Southend Pier for a fortnight before the invasion. “When it started, we went down through the straights of Dover and along the south coast. There was a gale blowing and we were going across the tide. “Of course, the rocking and rolling was horrendous. Everybody was sick and we were all so pleased to land on something solid.” He explained: “We were a follow-up force and landed on Juno Beach behind the Royal Winnipeg Rifles. The Canadians shot anything that moved and cleared the beach within 30 minutes. “As I ran inland, the water got deeper and deeper. I started off with it down at my ankles and suddenly, the only packet of cigarettes I had in my breast pocket was soaking. “I was told to take cover behind a rock, but I didn’t like that. There was a Bren Gun Carrier up ahead, so I knew there was something heavy in front of me that would keep me safe. There was a little stream running down crossing the beach and the Germans were dug into banks up this stream. They were very well concealed.

“Having landed, we dug into the sand dunes and stayed on the beach for six weeks while we built a causeway. This was used to unload the LSTs (Landing Ship Tank) bringing supplies across from England and was much safer than unloading the ships on the beach as it made them an easy target for enemy bombing.” Having survived the D-Day Landings, the closest John came to serious injury or death was in the village of Veghel. He was answering the call of nature in a

garden when a bullet hit the wall just over his head. He added: “Nothing went off too close to me and I dodged everything. It was only a case of surviving. I was there but I don’t feel I’ve done anything special.” Mr and Mrs Horlick, who have been married for 66 years, have three children, six grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. They have been residents at the St Monica Trust retirement community for 11 years.

Christmas appeal raises £5,000 for Southmead Hospital charity SOUTHMEAD Hospital Charity’s Christmas Appeal has raised more than £5,000 for services at North Bristol NHS Trust. Adrian Brown, community appeals manager for Southmead Hospital Charity, said: “We are thrilled that the Christmas Appeal has raised such a fantastic amount thanks to the generosity of the public and to our supporters and staff who hosted cake sales or attended our events.”

There were 11 cake sales held by several departments raising more than £2,000 for their funds. A charity ice skating session took place at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, and a special Christmas display was in the hospital atrium provided by John Lewis. Money raised from the events provided a book for every baby born at Southmead Hospital on Christmas day, a gift for the 830 patients staying in hospital

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over Christmas and a ‘thank you’ breakfast event for staff. Mr Brown added: “We wanted to bring some sparkle to Southmead Hospital during the festive period and feedback from staff and patients has been that we really achieved that and made a difference to people who spent their Christmas in hospital. “It’s a wonderful start for our first ever Christmas appeal and we want to make sure that Christmas 2016 is even better!”

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BRISTOL North West MP Charlotte Leslie was able to take a back seat as two talented youngsters filled her shoes for a day. Charlotte was ‘replaced’ for the day by Charlotte from The Wirral, 10 and Henrietta from Worcestershire, 11, as part of a new TV programme for children’s channel CBBC. The girls had been selected out of thousands of children who auditioned for All Over The Workplace, a new CBBC series starting this Spring, which is presented by The One Show’s Alex Riley. The show puts the

spotlight on different dream jobs – from astronauts to footballers, doctors to chefs. All Over The Workplace aims to let the girls find out what it takes to land their dream job in politics. During their day with Ms Leslie, the girls visited Empire Fighting Chance Boxing Club in Easton, and also Kondi Brasserie in Henleaze for one of the popular Café Politics sessions. The girls interviewed Ms Leslie, who is a longstanding supporter of the social benefits of boxing, and also met boxers from the gym. At the brasserie, they met constituents who had

come along to discuss the issue of transport with Ms Leslie. Charlotte and Henrietta had researched some of the particular issues which affect transport in Bristol, which Ms Leslie has campaigned on for several years. They were able to give their views on the issues to the members of the public who had come along. During the day they also had some searching questions for Ms Leslie about why she got into politics and learned about some of the skills needed to be successful in this field. Ms Leslie said: “It was an inspirational day to meet two girls who had clearly done their homework on all the issues we discussed. “They were so bright and confident - I am sure there would be a career in politics for either of them if they so choose. “I know the constituents

who met them were impressed by their level of knowledge and it was a fun way of introducing children to the workplace. “I am sure All Over the Workplace will be a real hit and I for one am looking forward to it being broadcast later this year on CBBC." Dougie Napier, Series Producer for All Over the Workplace, said: “The children had a great day with Charlotte and gained a lot of valuable political advice & hands-on experience from their great day out in Bristol. We’re grateful to Ms Leslie for allowing the children to shadow her in her Bristol constituency – the Bristol footage looks fantastic and with the other elements we have filmed the show promises to be both an exciting and informative show for any aspiring politicians.”

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New floodlights proposal at Coome Dingle Sports Centre THE University of Bristol is proposing some upgrades to facilities at their sports centre in Coombe Lane. The Coombe Dingle Sports Complex is just within the boundary of Westbury-on-Trym ward, bordering on to Stoke Bishop. It is a great resource for the local community as well as the university students. Many schools and local sports clubs use the facilities. It also provides access to indoor, and outdoor, tennis courts for anyone who books in. Bristol University has expanded enormously in the last few years and is still building up student numbers, as higher intakes flow through the system. In general, this is of great benefit to the City of Bristol, but it does present us with some challenges. The pressure is on for high-quality sporting facilities, and more

intensive use of the current ones. To this end, the University has recently briefed locals on their initial plans for the site. They intend to submit a planning application very shortly in time to complete the work before September 2016. The intended start date for work to begin is May. It is clear that this will not be the end of development on the site, although we are not getting any indication of the big picture, I’m afraid. We have been assured that there are no plans to sell off any of the site for housing, however. The current proposals comprise upgrading the rugby pitch to multi-sports use, improving one of the hockey pitches, creating a new changing room building, relocating the mobile communications aerials and installing/replacing floodlighting. The most controversial of these proposals is the floodlighting. No details have been given regarding the new designs, but it is expected that the metal-halide lamps will be replaced with LED technology and new, permanent lights will be erected for the rugby/multipurpose pitch. Light spillage, and glare, is a real concern for local residents. The

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News Redland Green councillor’s update Martin Fodor and Fi Hance (Redland Green Councillors) AS local councillors for Redland Green we also have some wider duties beyond representing the ward. Martin has recently taken over chairing Development Control B Committee, one of the two parallel planning committees for the city. Fi is now Assistant Mayor for Neighbourhoods as a job share with Bishopston councillor Daniella Radice and is therefore now part of the Council’s Cabinet which advises the Mayor on part of the neighbourhood services portfolio. Redland Green protected Following residents’ concerns at contractors at the vicarage building project damaging trees on the Green, action has been taken and works suspended. When diggers run over tree roots

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DUNCAN Cleave has been appointed as the new branch manager of the Henleaze office of Goodman Lilley. Duncan started in the estate agency industry in 1988 as a sales negotiator and has progressed through the years to become a senior manager for a highly regarded Clifton agent. Raised in Bristol, Duncan holds an exceptional knowledge of the local area and is a well known face in Henleaze. With a thorough understanding of marketing and selling property locally and experience of just about every situation imaginable, what drives Duncan is building the best business he can, which means providing a first class service to all customers. Outside of work Duncan is a family man who is highly regarded in a number of local sports clubs, which include playing rugby, football and hockey at all levels.

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January and February are notorious for being the most depressing months of the year. Why is this? There are various common experiences that could be to blame. In the end, common to all is the release of stress hormones in our bodies. These hormones can help us in moments when we need to fight or flee by increasing our heat rate, blood pressure and sending blood to our muscles. They wreak havoc when neither of these solutions is best for our situation. Directing that energy towards exercise helps to clear the hormones from our system as we are using them as they would be done in fight or flight. As a coping mechanism for dealing with stress, exercise has many benefits besides keeping our trousers fitting nicely. It increases blood flow to the brain, helping us think more clearly. Endorphins released in the brain make you feel good. It helps to balance our blood sugar as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s using up glucose, keeping it from being stored as fat. This is especially useful if your normal coping reaction is to have a slice of cake. Listening and responding appropriately to our bodies is the key. Yours in Fun and Fitness

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THIS month I thought I’d share one of my recent projects - styling a photoshoot for an up and coming textiles designer Blooming Bryony Designs - and some insight to the role an interiors stylist. The aim is usually to showcase a product in surroundings that the target consumer can relate to, yet with a touch of something special to elevate it from the everyday - to make it eye catching. In this instance that meant finding an appropriate London location, rather than

building a set in a studio, and finding props that would compliment the boldness of the fabrics without fighting for attention, or upstaging them. What makes magazine images of interiors look so good, apart from skill-full photography and lighting design, is what isn’t in the shot as opposed to what is. Being selective about what goes into the frame or scene, is critical. It must also satisfy the art director’s overall concept for the shoot, be that a very simple aesthetic, or the complex, highfalutin fantasy of an auteur. Including personal clutter is an obvious nono, but vital signs of human life are often found in stylish shoes or coffee table tomes, usually about fashion or design (you’ll start noticing them everywhere now!). Budgets are tight and everything must be sourced within a strict deadline, and beautiful books just happen to be the kind of thing that creative types often have to hand. There’s certainly plenty of unglamorous lugging about of heavy, awkward items, and waiting patiently while photographers work their magic. But it is fun, pleasurable and above all a privilege to be working with exquisite goods, making pretty pictures to be enjoyed. Textiles © www.bloomingbryonydesigns.co.uk Photography © www.davidtett.com Styling: www.zoehewettinteriors.co.uk

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If you have dental anxiety . . . you are not alone with Dr Catherine Spalding

F you suffer from dental phobia, you are not alone. 1 in 10 people have dental anxiety that makes them avoid visiting a dentist. Regular dental care is extremely important to your health. So if you do suffer from dental anxiety here are some techniques that may help. Dental anxiety means different things to different people. Maybe it is the thought that it might hurt? Maybe it is the smells and sounds that bring back memories of a bad experience? Maybe it is the thought of not being in control? Try and work out what it is that worries you most. Modern dental practices are generally much friendlier places. Advances in technology have improved dentistry so treatment can now be completely painless. Find an understanding dentist. Ask friends or family if they know a dentist who is good at looking after anxious patients. Tell the receptionist and/ or dentist or nurse that you are nervous. Remember the first

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appointment is a simple check up. Use this time to talk to the dentist, explain your fears. I always give my patients time to talk and I listen. This way we can try and avoid any fear triggers and work out, together, the best way to proceed. Book your appointment early in the day. This avoids you worrying all day about your up and coming appointment. Bring a friend to help reassure you. Bring some music to listen too. Your favourite, relaxing music. Remember you are in control. It is your mouth. We give patients a stop signal. As simple as raising your hand means the dentist will know you need a rest. Build up to treatment gradually. Try a check up first, then maybe get your teeth cleaned. Build up your confidence gradually. Always remember you are not alone. The dentist is there to help you.

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Spare your knees

F you are heading off to the slopes this season then good skiing technique, instruction and practice are your best allies for skiing enjoyment and protection against accident and injury. One potentially vulnerable area of the body is your knees, and so here is a postural tip for the slopes - and like all postural principles, it holds good in your daily life too. Often our knees are actually the ‘innocent’ party, caught in the middle between problems that originate in the other joints at either end of the leg – that being poorly functioning ankles and feet, or a poorly positioned hip and pelvis. In photo (a), see how a tucked under tail, (often mistakenly taught as an ab strengthening, core stabilising, or lower back stretching exercise), will ruin a skier’s stance:

(a) Her weight topples forward because the pelvis is tucked. This stance also shortens the psoas and hamstring muscles, and sheers unwelcome force across the knee joint. In (b), our skier’s pelvis is gently allowed to angled the other way, which means that the hip joints can share the shock absorption in partnership with the knees and transfer force towards the more resilient heel bone. (b) Such good baseline body posture will also improve

INTRODUCING Sgt Alan Gentry, who has been the neighbourhood sergeant covering H&W since last summer. He was previously the beat manager for Horfield and has worked in other parts of the city during his career, including the north of Bristol and east and central Bristol. He works with PC Jo Robertson, beat manager for the area, and PCSOs Tony Rideout and Zaheer Bulbul. As my opener, I would like to share some really basic crime prevention lessons I have learned over the years about protecting our property. ● Be a good neighbour ; be that curtaintwitcher, know what’s going on in your road, why is that alarm going off? If something seems wrong, it very possibly is; ring 999 if a crime is happening. Police officers like catching baddies, fact. ● Thieves are an opportunistic lot . Day or night, it really doesn’t bother them. ● If you’ve got it, don’t flaunt it . Don’t flash your smartphone when out and about. If you listen

to music, keeping one ear free is a good way to stay aware of what’s going on around you. Don’t leave devices and gadgets lying around in view of the windows or in cars. ● Think bike, any bike. I don’t mean just when you are driving but instead imagine a thief’s glee when they tuck themselves away behind your 6ft privet hedge taking their time cutting your padlock and wheeling away your trusty commute. Make this as tricky and noisy as possible and cut back that shrub.

Lots of activities require some sort of springy, up and down action involving the knees – it might be horse riding, cycling, gardening, wicket keeping, tidying the children’s toys or hill walking… or simply managing the stairs. Getting your posture right really will keep your knees working happily for years to come.

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● Finders shouldn’t be keepers . A large amount of property is recovered but can’t be returned. Register your gear (phones, laptops, gadgets, bikes) on property websites www.immobilise. com or www.bikeshepherd.org . If you want to get in touch with us, please call 101 or email me alan.gentry@avonandsomerset. police.uk but in an emergency, always ring 999.

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are welcome, entry £5 (inc refreshments). Details: www. henleazegardenclub.co.uk 3 February n Westbury Park WI. Westmoreland Hall, Westmoreland Road, Redland from 7.30pm. Astrobiology – Well if you have watched The Martian this is going to be nothing like it, But we do have a presentation on ‘LIFE ON MARS’ from Mark Fox-Powell Studying for PhD in Astrobiology, Edinburgh. Guests are welcome, it costs £4 per session and it is possible to be a guest 3 times in a year without having to become a member 10 February n Bishopston Neighbourhood Forum, 7-9pm at Bristol Rovers Memorial Stadium, Filton Avenue, Bishopston, BS7 0BF. 13 February n Organ Elevenses at Westbury Parish Church, 10.30 am sees the welcome return of well-known local organist and musician, John Marsh. Starts at 11 am but come early as luscious cakes and real coffee are served from 10.30. Minimum donation suggested is £5 which

includes refreshments. Must be the best bargain in W-O-T! www. westbury-parish-church.org.uk 15 & 29 February n Bristol Speakers Got a speech to make? Bristol Speakers offers a relaxed environment to practise your public speaking. Learn how to construct and present a speech, gain knowledge from experienced speakers, conquer your public speaking anxiety. Most of all, practise in a stress-free environment where members give helpful feedback. It’s a well structured evening that’s fun and relaxed with a nice mix of people. No exorbitant fees, no long term commitment. Meeting 7.30pm alternate Mondays @ BAWA Southmead Rd. Contact Ben@Bristolspeakers.co.uk” 20 February n Clifton Quilters, who will be celebrating their 21st anniversary next year, are holding an exhibition of their work from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Westbury Methodist Church Hall, Bristol BS9 3AA. Admission is £3.50 and in addition to a splendid display of quilts made by members in the

last few years there will be a tombola, a sales table, a trader and refreshments.

27 February n Westbury Park Spiritualist church Cairns Rd BS6 7TH. Saturday 27th February 10am 4pm. Soul-- Sound-- and Mediumship workshop £20 .. Saturday evening 7pm. Music and Mediumship demonstration. £4-00 at the door. Tel 01179 771629

What’s on a Regular basis Monday n Westbury on Trym Women’s Institute meet at WOT Methodist Church, Portland Lounge on the third Monday of the Month (not Aug.) from 2.00 – 4.00pm. Visitors Welcome. For more information call Sue on 01179502826. n Westbury-on-Trym Townswomen’s Guild meet at the WoT Methodist Church in the Portland Room on the second Monday of each month from 2pm. Call Angela Morris, Chairman, on 0117 9686473 or

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Margret Smith, Secretary, on 0117 9241728. n Latin Dance at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tel. 07785 797904 n LinkAge Contemporary Dance (55+). Do you ever get the feeling you just want to dance but don’t get the opportunity? Here’s your chance. Feel energised in a new way and ignite your creative ideas. Open to all abilities. Every Monday 10-11am, Bradbury Hall THURC. £4. Contact LinkAge on 0117 3533042 for more information. n Westbury Singers are a group of people who love to sing in four-part harmony. Meeting to rehearse Monday evenings during term time in the Reedley Road Baptist church. For information on joining please contact secretary Sarah Scott on 0117 9471436 or email sarah60@blueyonder.co.uk n Canford Bowling Club, Canford Park, Westbury On Trym. All welcome on Monday’s from 6th April at 5.45pm. Flat-soled shoes please. Further information call 969 4532. 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 City Voices Bristol welcomes new members. A friendly mixed voice local choir singing a wide range of music rehearses at Red Maids School on Monday evenings. No previous

experience and no auditions, just come along for a trial rehearsal. For more details contact the Secretary at members@ cityvoicesbristol.com or visit www.cityvoicesbristol.com n Would you like to learn to play Bridge completely free of charge? I will be starting my next Bridge for Beginners group in the Autumn meeting in Coombe Dingle. For further details please contact Terry Stygall on 9091714 or email tc.stygall@gmail.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 Trinity Henleaze Ladies Guild meet fortnightly on Mondays at 7.30 pm in the Leonard Hall, Waterford Road. All welcome. For more information call Jenny Rich on 01179620108 Tuesday n Westbury Walkers- Meet at Lloyds Chemist, Canford Land, WoT @ 9.30am on a Tuesday morning. New Walkers welcome! Please contact for further details: Jean Maish on 0117 3301194/07789741892, email jmaish@blueyonder.co.uk or Pam Henderson on 0117 9624329/01837857033 n Alcoholics Anonymous meet at the Methodist Church in WoT every Tuesday @ 7.30pm n Yoga at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 7.30pm.Tel: 07817 336188 n Ladies badminton at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 9.45 to 12 noon. Tel 0117 909 1714. n LinkAge Tai Chi (55+) Are you looking for gentle active activity to keep your body and mind active? This is the class for you. Frank leads this relaxing and healthy session in a fun environment. Beginners welcome. 10am-11am. Studland Court, Henleaze. £3.50. Contact LinkAge on 0117 3533042 for more information. n LinkAge Zumba Gold (55+) Come along to a fun and friendly dance and exercise class inspired y music from around the world. No experience necessary so come and join Cressida for an hour of dance. 1-2pm. St Peters Church, Henleaze. £3.50. Contact LinkAge on 0117 3533042 for more information. 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 The Mosaic Singers are a compact group sharing a love of performing in concerts. With a broadly light repertoire, we aim to provide great entertainment in support of good causes. We rehearse at St Mary Magdalene’s church hall, Stoke Bishop on Tuesday evenings and new members are assured of a friendly welcome. Why not ‘phone Mike on 9623465 or 07929 622 485? email: sallub@ hotmail.com n Melody Makers -Baby Friendly Choir. A fun and friendly daytime choir for ladies running Tuesdays during term time. 9:30-11:00am, The Beehive Pub, BS9 4QY. £5 per session, discounts for members. Contact Natalie www.facebook. com/melodymakerschoir 07890393175 Wednesday n Henleaze Townswomen’s Guild meet at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze on the first Wednesday of the month (except Aug) from 7.15pm. Call Shirley Phillips on 0117 962 2243. for further details. n Local Winemaking & Social Club meets at the Common Room, Studland Court Elderly peoples residents on Henleaze Road from 8pm to 10pm on the second Wednesday of each month. They are a small and friendly group looking for new members. Evening include wine making, tasting and social events. Call Liz Johnson for further details on 0117 9508370 n Zumba Gold/Light (lower impact class) at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 5.30pm. www. bristoldancezumba.co.uk n Zumba Fitness at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 6.35pm. www.bristoldancezumba.co.uk n Stand and Deliver Youth Theatre at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 5pm. Tel: 07771 634060 n Bristol Cabot Probus Club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men to maintain contact and fellowship with people of similar interests. Group meets third

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Wednesday of each month at BAWA Club in Southmead Rd. Lunch is followed by a guest speaking on a wide range of interesting subjects. In June and December ladies join us for the lunch. Extensive programme of social events including holidays, day trips, Sunday lunches and skittles to which ladies are welcomed. We are principally a social meeting place and not based on charitable activities. Contact John Howard-Cairns for more details: 0117 968 3134. n In Step Widows and Widowers Club meets weekly from 8-10pm at Stoke Bishop Village Hall. Call 9628895 orDonna on 01275 832676 for details. n St Peter’s Ladies Guild meets in the hall, The Drive, Henleaze, at 2.15pm on the third Wednesday of the month. Speakers, refreshments, outings. New members welcome. n Henleaze Garden Club meet on the first Wednesday of the month (except August) in the Main Hall, St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane. Doors open 7pm for a 7.30 start. Visitors are welcome. Entry £5 (including refreshments). n Clifton Women’s Institute We meet at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of the month at Alma Church, Alma Road, Clifton BS8 2ES. Contact by email: thecliftonwi@gmail.com or visit www.cliftonwi.blogspot. co.uk Take advantage of our guest visits which are just £4 ( max.three per year) 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. “ The WI plays a unique role in providing women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities” n Knit & Stitch Club 9.30 – 11.30am at Heart Space Studios textile workshop, 4 Harcourt Rd (just off Coldharbour Rd) Tel: 0117 9232391. A friendly group offering a chance to swap creative ideas and inspiration. The cost is £35 per term including tea and coffee. n Henleaze Garden Club meet on the first Wednesday of each month in the Main Hall, St. Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane. Doors open 7pm for a 7.30 start. Visitors are welcome. Entry £5 (including refreshments). 4th November: Carl Sadler –

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A talk and demonstration by a miserable old trugger on trug making. Details: www. henleazegardenclub.co.uk n Henleaze Garden Club meet on the first Wednesday of each month in the Main Hall, St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane. Doors open 7pm for a 7.30 start. Visitors are welcome: entry £5 (inc. refreshments) 6th January: Nick Wray – Voyages of the Beagle – the expedition that led to the publication of Charles Darwin’s ‘On the Origin of Species’. Details: www. henleazegarden club.co.uk n Bristol Think and Grow Rich Meetup - 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 and discuss a skill that leads us to success. Join us and achieve your goals! Every Wed 7-9pm. Last week 16th Dec, restart 13th Jan 2016. Cambridge Arms, Coldharbour Road, BS6 7JS. £1 per meeting Contact Nicola on 07875 364910 n Henleaze Garden Club meet on the first Wednesday of each month in the Main Hall, St. Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane. Doors open 7pm for 7.30 start. Visitors are welcome: entry £5 (inc. refreshments). 3 February: Sally Gregson – Hellebores. Sally is a horticultural advisor and writer. She owns Mill Cottage Plants nursery in Wookey. 2 March: Cleve West – Healing Gardens. Cleve West, the wellknown landscape gardener and Chelsea gold medal winner, will talk about how gardens can provide physical and mental benefits. He designed Horatio’s Garden to provide a therapeutic space for people with spinal injuries. Details: www. henleazegardenclub.co.uk Thursday n Knit & Natter - Knit & Natter meets every Thursday between 10am and 12pm @ Methodist Church, WoT. Friendly, fun, and crafty people coming together to pursue their hobbies in a sociable environment. n Henleaze Carers Group - A place to share experiences and make new friends. Meeting on the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month from 10am to 12 noon @ Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Call Mrs M Rudston on 0117

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9426095 for further details. n Henleaze Townswoman’s Guild (Mornings) meet at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road on the third Thursday of every month from 10am to 12noon. Call Elaine Anderson on 0117 9075279 for further information. n Book Group @ Westbury Library - If you love reading come down and join in, meetings are every last Thursday of the month from 2.30pm to 4pm. For more information call Sue on 0117 9594365 n Alicat Children and Theatre (411 years) at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 4pm. Tel: 07917 626388 n Embroidery Club at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 8pm. Tel: 0117 9501743 n Henleaze & District Flower Club meet on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. New members are always welcome. The second Thursdays are Flower demonstrations and the fourth are practise classes. n Would you like to actively participate in a new self-help Philosophy Discussion Group ? Come along to the Eastfield Inn, 219 Henleaze Rd, Bristol BS9 4NQ on the fourth Thursday evening of the month at 7 pm till 9 pm. If you would like to be involved please contact Lorna Tarr 0770 245 3827. n The Friendly Club meets every Thursday from 2-4pm (except August and Christmas) in the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. We are a lively group of Senior Citizens who meet to chat, play Scrabble and card games. Regular trips out and entertainments are arranged plus we have delicious tea and biscuits for only £1! Do come and make some new friends. Transport can be arranged. Contact 0117 9508644. 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 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

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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 Drop-In Healing Centre at The Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, Redland, BS6 6JE. Thursdays from 5.00pm to 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. Friday n Badminton (Ladies) at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 10am. Tel: 0117 9681759 Bridge at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 9.30am. Tel: 0117 9687140 n Country Market - Baked goods, garden produce and crafts. 10.30 - 11.30am at the Westbury On Trym Methodist Church Hall Tel : 0117 9687140 n Coffee and refreshments in the coffee bar at Trinity-Henleaze

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n Dance Nights are held every first Saturday night at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, from October to August, 7.30pm. Sequence and Ballroom dancing. Light refreshment. Bar open. Tickets £3. Tel: 0117 9680872 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 The Bristol and District branch of Parkinson’s UK meet every first Saturday of the month at St Monica Trust, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN from 10am -12noon. Carers, relatives, spouses, and people with Parkinson’s - all are welcome for a social and informative get-together, with a variety of speakers.

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tradition that evokes the tweediness, threatening comedy and intimidating countryside of the movie ‘Withnail and I’ as much it does the freaked out paganism of ‘The Wicker Man’. Part of its genius is to keep the creepiest of its trappings offstage. The result is an extraordinarily haunted and haunting novel, arrestingly in command of its unique spot in the landscape. No one who missed it the first time has much of an excuse now.

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The Man who mistook his wife for a hat By Oliver Sacks

The Loney

Costa winner 2015 By Andrew Michael Hurley Former teacher and librarian, Andrew Michael Hurley won the Costa First Novel Award 2015 with his debut, The Loney, a slow-burn gothic horror story the judges called, ‘as close to the perfect first novel as you can get’. Few debut novels arrive so fully formed, with such an assured command of tone. Even fewer are as spooky as The Loney, which brings to its description of the glum and sodden Lancashire coast a piercing eye for natural detail and a screw-tightening talent for instilling dread. This debut novel is so confident in tone and setting that I found myself having to check - flicking back to the start of my copy, Googling for info - that it wasn’t a long lost classic being republished. It manages to mix the rainy seascapes and half-glimpsed horrors of the supernatural

The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales is a classic 1985 book by neurologist Oliver Sacks describing the case histories of some of his patients. Obituaries hailed Sacks as America’s great chronicler of medical oddities. In this book he recounts tales to those of us whose brains are reasonably well regulated, the bizarre-but-true tales of those who were not so fortunate. The title of the book comes from the case study of a man with visual agnosia, a sight based disorder of the brain. The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat became the basis of an opera of the same name by Michael Nyman, which premiered in 1986. The book comprises twenty-four essays split into four sections, each dealing with a particular aspect of brain function such as deficits and excesses in the first two sections (with particular emphasis on the right hemisphere of the brain). The third and fourth describe phenomenological manifestations with reference to spontaneous reminiscences, altered perceptions, and extraordinary qualities of mind found in mentally handicapped people.

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By Judith Kerr ‘Mog was tired. She was dead tired…Mog thought, ‘I want to sleep for ever.’ And so she did. But a little bit of her stayed awake to see what would happen next’. Mog keeps watch over the upset Thomas family, who miss her terribly, and she wonders how they will ever manage without her. Nothing happens for some time then suddenly, one day, Mog sees a little kitten in the house. The kitten is frightened of everything – noise, newspapers, bags and being picked up. Mog thinks the kitten is very stupid. But then Mog realises that the nervous kitten doesn’t know how to play and just needs ‘a little bit of help’. Mog pushes the surprised kitten into Debbie’s lap, where it finds it actually likes being tickled and stroked. The new family pet is settled in at last. But Debbie says she will always remember Mog. ‘So I should hope,’ thinks Mog. And she flies up and up and up right into the sun. This book opens up discussion with children about the loss of a loved pet, often their first encounter with death and is told in an engaging way. It touches on the sadness of death and the importance of moving on.

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Julie Anne Palmer Jewellery Julie Anne Palmer BA (Hons) owner of business. Professional jewellery designer / maker and sole creator of all jewellery at the premises.

Tell us about your company Trained at Sheffield Hallum College. Degree in Jewellery and Silversmithing BA ( Hons ) and began working as a Designer Maker in 1977 in London . Relocated to Bristol in 1985 after 5 years in Bath. I have worked in many areas of the Jewellery and Antique trade learning the different styles of every era building my artistic knowledge and technical skills so I was able to work with any item from 200 years ago to present. With the advent of the internet I was able to be visible to a wide variety of people who hitherto would not know I existed.

What service do you provide to the people of Henleaze and Westbury-onTrym? I provide a unique bespoke service to my customers as a designer/maker of fine jewellery. I have a fully equipped workshop

on the premises where I am the only person making the jewellery so I can keep a high standard of craftsmanship. My work is a combination of artistic creativity and professional technical skill learnt over 30 years of experience. I specialize in remodelling and making bespoke engagement and wedding rings.

What is the best part of running your business and working in Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym?

up designs. I draw designs by hand and offer advise as to which metal to use or explain the difference between each stone required. I offer a re-modelling service again working closely with the customer to use their own gold and stones to create a new design, so the jewellery still has the sentimental value but is being worn rather than sitting in a box.

What are your plans for the future of the business? To carry on do exactly what I am

doing at the moment – creating individual pieces for people who want something special and personal to them.

Julie Anne Palmer Jewellery 129 Stoke Lane Westbury on Trym Bristol BS9 3RW 0117 962 1111

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Working at the bench is my passion and ‘raison d’tre’. I love working with clients and have direct contact with each customer empathising their needs to create a highly individualized piece, no two are the same. I have contact with the customer throughout the procedure and provide an excellent aftercare service, cleaning and advise.

What makes your service different from other companies?

Julie Ann Palmer

You can talk directly to the person who is going to do the work, it is not sent to other people to set stones or make

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A beautifully appointed period family home which has been subject to extensive refurbishment over recent years whilst retaining much of its original period charm. Within the Westbury-on-Trym C of E Academy schools area of prime responsibility. A rear gate gives access to Waters Lane and the heart of Westbury-on-Trym village. Its elevated position affords panoramic views over Bristol and beyond and the windows to the rear take full advantage of this elevated position and add a sense of abundant light and space throughout. The refurbishment, completed within the last 5 years or so, has cleverly contrasted the original feel and charm with a contemporary twist. Solid Oak doors, double glazing (including some sash style double glazed windows), boiler, kitchen and roof works have been painstakingly completed to high specifications. Arranged over three levels the accommodation is both flexible and capacious, ideal for growing families needing multi use accommodation. It can be used as a Three Bedroom Four reception house or a Four bedroom Three reception house.

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with Bristol poet and author Deborah S DE T Harvey

City Museum, entitled Death: The Human Experience. This comprehensive exhibition features five sections based on key human experiences of death - symbols of death; stages of death; attitudes to death; human remains; and science and ethics – and includes hundreds of objects and images relating to each aspect from different cultures around the world. These range from the familiarity of a stuffed crow, a wreath of lilies, and a porcelain mortuary table from the former Bristol General Hospital, to a reconstruction of a mediaeval plague doctor’s mask, a Ghanaian fantasy coffin in the shape of a rather fearsome-looking tiger, a 1900 watercolour copy by archaeologist Adela Breton of a Mayan temple wall painting featuring human sacrifice, and mummified body parts. These are presented alongside interactive features,

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