Henleaze&westburyvoice March 2016 by Emma Cooper

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Chaos and it’s only just begun!

Want to become a better leader? See page 17 for details Henleaze Christmas festival needs support to survive Page 5

Bus boss faces questions over bus services Page 6

New library opening at Westbury primary school Page 10

THE roadworks outside the Churchill development in Westbury-on-Trym continue to cause chaos and slow traffic. Sited at the end of a busy dual carriageway on the intersection of the lower end of Henleaze Road and Eastfield Road, work has been underway for more

than two weeks. Drivers may feel frustrated with the delays and further plans are in the pipeline. A new, staggered zebra crossing is being considered by the council for this location and it could be positioned across this busy routeway. The staggered crossing

would not be light-controlled and the proposal is to reduce the approach to Henleaze to one lane by extending the pavement. There has been much criticism of the consultation process, as a local councillor explains. See p42 for story.

It's 'park and stride' for Henleaze schoolchildren Page 25

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Westbury-on-Trym primary is rated 'good' by Ofsted WESTBURY-ON-TRYM CofE Academy have received their Ofsted Report which confirms that the Academy has been judged to be ‘a good school’ overall with all 5 other judgements also deemed to be good. The provision for pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development was identified as a significant strength at the Academy with a recognition that children from a wide range of backgrounds were mixing and playing well together. Inspectors noted that this “is underpinned by the Academy’s values that are used as a foundation to support and widen pupils’ appreciation of needs other than their own.” Headteacher, Cathy Milton, said: ”The Academy community are delighted with the outcomes of our recent Ofsted inspection. Our staff felt that although this was extremely rigorous, as we would all want, it was also a very positive professional process. “We were given the opportunity to work in partnership with the inspectors to provide an accurate picture of daily life for the children

developing and learning here at the Academy. We know that this outcome reflects the hard work and dedication of everyone involved with delivering our vision of education for every child at the Academy.” Inspectors noted that Westbury-on-Trym CofE Academy’s core values of ‘excellence, community and faith’ were used to cultivate an atmosphere where good teaching and behaviour flourished. They also noted that an increasing amount of exemplary teaching and support was helping pupils to make faster progress than in previous years. The school was praised for its teaching and staff training, good relations between staff and pupils, effective early years provisions and the strong drive for improvement of senior leaders. It is two years since the school was last inspected, when Ofsted gave them a ‘requires improvement’ rating. The academy has experienced significant changes since then, in terms of the school building and playground facilities, staffing and provisions.

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Mrs Milton added: “We will continue to address areas which need further refinement and development, not least of which is the new assessment framework and processes which have been introduced in line with the new National Curriculum. All of us continue to be absolutely committed to ensuring that every child within our care continues to flourish and thrive in every way, including achieving the best possible outcomes in their learning.” The report acknowledged that maths teaching has improved, stating that “weakness in mathematics teaching is rigorously tackled to secure improved outcomes.” It mentioned that across the academy pupils are now demonstrating standards in reading, maths, speaking and listening that are above those expected for their age, and this was reflected in the end of Year 6 test results in 2015. Phonics teaching was criticised in the report for

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being inconsistent however the academy has noted that gaps in the knowledge of a few pupils has contributed to their reduced ability to spell words accurately and is rapidly addressing this issue. The children told the inspectors they were proud of their school and that they knew their suggestions were valued by

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their teachers. Mrs Milton had a special message for the children and parents of the school. She said: “We would like to thank our wonderful children who were absolutely delightful and confidently shared their thoughts, ideas and reflections on their learning experiences with the inspectors. We also

want to thank all parents and carers for their continued support and partnership work with us, because without this, we could not achieve the very best for all our children.” The full Ofsted report is available on the school website. For details see www.westburyon-trym.bristol.sch.uk/ documentation/ofsted-reports .

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Save Stoke Lodge Parkland group steps up campaign CONCERNS over the future ownership of the parkland at Stoke Lodge continue to mount with a public hearing set for June 20. Save Stoke Lodge Parkland campaign have called an AGM on March 10 to give a regular update and organise funds prior to the Public Hearing. A briefing note was issued by Bristol City Council in June 2010 which said that if the council wished to retain development rights, they would need to erect a fence to exclude the community. Following the coordinated community opposition these particular proposals have been withdrawn, however there is still concern in the community regarding ongoing threats to the parkland.

A Town or Village Green registration application has been prepared by the campaigners to secure the parkland as green space for future generations. David Mayer, chairman of Save Stoke Lodge Parkland, said: “This is a valuable green space that should be retained for the community for years to come. We don’t want it the council to have the right to develop it. “We want to retain a balance of use by residents, schools and sports clubs and are keen to keep that status quo. We have been working hard for the past five years to get to the Public Inquiry and this should be the final hurdle that we need to overcome.” Stoke Lodge Parkland is made up of about 28 acres of curtilage by the Grade 2 House, known as Stoke Lodge. It is an example of green space and wooded areas with many specimen trees, set in ample space for recreation and exercise for all ages and family groups. It has been used and enjoyed

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extensively by the community consistently for legitimate recreational use, throughout the ownership by Bristol City Council from 1947, and is the last remaining green space in Stoke Bishop. Save Stoke Lodge Parkland (SSLP) is a community stakeholder group formed with overwhelming public support to defend this valuable community amenity from the Bristol City Council proposals to exclude free public access to the Parkland.

The campaigners need to raise at least £1,500 to finance the stationery and printing costs for the Public Inquiry and will be looking at options available for funding. The committee stress that all new members are welcome and encourage those interested to send through their contact details. The AGM is being held at Stoke Bishop Village Hall on March 10, at 7pm. For further details contact www.stokelodgetvg.co.uk .

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News Christmas festival needs support if it is to survive HENLEAZE Christmas Festival was another big success in 2015. But if this popular community event is to continue this year more volunteers are needed to help run it. The festival is entirely dependent on a team of volunteers. However, the festival committee are now short of people to take on some vital roles. There is an urgent need for a festival co-ordinator to lead the team of volunteers as well as people to organise and run the prize draw, the entertainment section and supervise the lighting. Help is also needed on the day of the festival. Jane Emery, one of the festival organisers, said: “If more people do not come forward and offer their help there is a strong possibility that the 2016 festival will not go ahead. “You would be surprised at just how much there is to do. But this is why we desperately need

more help. I am sure there must be people out there who value the festival and would not want to see it fall by the wayside. We need their practical support.” Planning for the festival goes on throughout the year with regular committee meetings. On the night of the festival there is also much work to do helping to set up the infrastructure which ensures the event goes smoothly – and helping take it all down again at the end of the evening. Jobs can vary from putting up the bunting to supervising rubbish collection. Anyone interested in offering their services in any capacity are invited to come along to the next meeting of the Festival Committee at the Eastfield Inn at 6.00 pm on Monday 11th April. It will be a chance to hear more about what is needed and to ask questions. Further information from Jane Emery at: mikeandjane.emery@ blueyonder.co.uk .

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The ageing pet population stairs for dogs and soft bedding. Nutritional supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin will also help promote and maintain healthy joints. Many pets will also require medication – pain relief and anti-inflammatories. Gum and Dental Disease Although not a condition of old age alone, gum and dental disease are more commonly seen in older pets. This is usually due to a build-up of tartar and plaque which leads to gingivitis (infection of the gums) and periodontitis (infection of the tooth sockets). These conditions are painful, and often lead to a loss of appetite and a change in mood. Untreated dental disease is also a risk factor for heart and kidney disease. Symptoms include: • Bad breath • Red or swollen gums • Bleeding from the mouth • Pain when eating • Loss of appetite Prevention- regular tooth brushing and dental care, is better than cure but advanced cases will require a dental procedure under general anaesthetic and surgical removal of diseased teeth. Although it sounds radical, it is the best solution to give your pet a good quality of life; and we will tailor the anaesthetic in order to make it as safe as possible in geriatric patients. There are other diseases that older pets suffer from, such as heart disease, kidney failure, liver disease, neoplasia (cancer), urinary incontinence and prostate disease. Investigation of these usually involves a full clinical examination and often further blood testing. If you’re concerned that your pet isn’t doing as well as they used to, book an appointment for us to give them a check over.

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First Bus Director faces challenge over bus routes BRISTOL’S bus passenger numbers are rising but public subsidy is much lower in the UK outside London than elsewhere in Europe. Any new routes have to be profitable; the only other option is for cash strapped Bristol City Council to provide a subsidy. With this background in mind, James Freeman, Managing director of First Bus, West of England, faced a tough audience when he attended the Henleaze Forum on February 4. The good news was that more bus drivers have been recruited, so the shortage has fallen from 150 drivers to 75 and should decline further. New buses have been bought, and Mr Freeman plans to purchase 110 more. New hybrid electric buses are coming and there is a bid for ‘poo buses’ which are fuelled by biomethane. Much discussion with residents concerned the number 2 bus. Despite 19 buses serving this route, passengers were unhappy, especially with gaps between buses and “bunching” when several arrive together. Mr Freeman agreed that when delays occur, an extra bus would help, however he lacks buses or drivers for this currently. There was a lot of discussion about the problems people in Henleaze had reaching Southmead Hospital as no bus serves this route. Mr Freeman said that the number 2 bus couldn’t be routed this way as this would mean missing out the Southmead shops, library, youth centre and schools. First Bus say that the number 18 serves the hospital and that this is adequate. This point was much disputed by Henleaze residents as they pointed out that this route only helps those at the Westbury end of Henleaze. Graham Donald, Prospective Liberal Democrat Candidate for Westbury and Henleaze, said: “This was a helpful meeting. First Bus did seem to be listening and cleared up some misunderstandings but I am really concerned about the lack of a decent, direct bus

service between Henleaze and Southmead Hospital. “If you have a relative or friend in hospital, the last thing you want is a difficult journey to visit them on top of all the other pressures. My own, late mother was in Southmead in 2014 and I am so thankful that getting there to see her was not a problem. My colleagues and I will do all we can to improve bus services between Henleaze and Southmead Hospital.” Bus route 77 was of great concern too. The service is hourly at best and, again, is of use only to residents in or near Westbury. It is something that Glenise Morgan, Lib Dem Councillor for Henleaze, raised when she made a recent statement to Bristol City Council about this service’s low frequency and unreliability. First Bus are exploring “M ticketing” which will allow card payments to speed passenger boarding, now slower than almost anywhere in Britain. There are also apps that allow passengers to check if bus services are on time and to buy tickets on board. Mr Freeman clarified that bus stops with real time information were funded by the city council, rather than First Bus. He also stressed that it was a myth that drivers could turn RTI off. Residents thought bus bells were too quiet for visually impaired people and Mr Freeman is looking into this. As regards wheelchair users on buses, bus operators must ensure their drivers understand the need to persuade other passengers occupying the wheelchair space to make way for a wheelchair user. First Bus seek to enforce this rule on all their vehicles.

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St Peter’s Hospice desperate for shop volunteers A LOCAL hospice has issued a ‘desperate’ plea for volunteers to help out at its Westbury charity shops. St Peter’s Hospice, based in Westbury-on-Trym, is looking for people able to give up a few hours a week to help the shop managers with serving customers, displaying goods and sorting donations at its Westbury Hill, Westbury Park, Westburyon-Trym and Henleaze shops. St Peter’s Hospice, Westbury Park shop manager, Harriet Wheadon, said: “We are in desperate need of new volunteers at our local shops, particularly at Westbury Hill and Westbury Park." "Morning and afternoon shifts are available and even if people can only spare a couple of hours a week, every little helps in this busy store. “Our volunteers are essential to keeping the hospice running and funds generated by the shops are vital, going towards

caring for those with life-limiting illnesses. If you think you could spare some time for us, we’d love to hear from you.” The hospice shops receive lots of generous donations from the local community but it all needs to be sorted, steamed, priced and displaced, and of course, friendly people are needed to help serve customers. Russell Cowan, Head of Volunteer Resources at St Peter’s Hospice, explained how the expectations of volunteers have changed over the years. He said: “For some people it will always be an altruistic thing or maybe they have a connection with the place through an ill relative or friend. Others are looking for a way back into work, building self-confidence, establishing a routine and being around people. “There are some unique roles that may interest people with specific skills such as visual display. The whole vintage upcycle

idea appeals to some people as well as learning to identify goods that would do better on eBay than in the shops. “We really value the skills, experience, and knowledge that volunteers come with and at the same time want to provide the volunteer with the experience that they would like to receive from it.” As Bristol’s only adult hospice, St Peter’s Hospice cares for more than 2,500 patients each year as well as supporting family members. All services are provided free of charge but this

care costs around £19,000 a day. The hospice relies on gifts in wills, kind donations and funds generated by the hospice shops for £14,000 of that daily cost. St Peter’s Hospice has 48 shops across Bristol including Westbury Hill, Westbury Park, Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze, pictured. If you would like more information about volunteering at a St Peter’s Hospice shop please contact Russell Cowan on 0117 9159448, or by email at russell.cowan@stpetershospice. org .

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News Lord Mayor and children’s authors to open Elmlea’s new school library PUPILS at Elmlea Junior School in Westbury-on-Trym have a brand new library – and its exciting design and state of the art equipment are thanks to the generosity of a parent. Richard Blunden is managing director of Bristol business Moduflex which specialises in the design and manufacture of space saving storage systems, library shelving and office furniture. He put his company’s resources and that of external library design consultancy Proxemic Design, at the school’s disposal, enabling Head Teacher Clare Galliers and her team to go beyond what they could have imagined. The result of this joint approach was being revealed on February 26 at an opening ceremony featuring The Etherington Brothers, creators of comic adventures which delight

readers and cinema audiences worldwide, and the Lord Mayor of Bristol, Cllr Clare CampionSmith. “There has been a strong sense of adventure for us in the way this project has developed over the last few months,” said Clare Galliers. “Now we can share it with the whole school community.” Elmlea Junior School, which was judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted Inspection last year, has 360 pupils from Year 3 to Year 6. Richard Blunden explained how he and his Moduflex colleagues approached the project. “Our design team thought very carefully about how to make the library attractive and engaging for children,” said Richard. He already knew the school well when he volunteered to help

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library, Clare said. “Prior to this, books were stored in classrooms, corridors and cupboards. “Everyone had access to books, and our last Ofsted report commented in particular on the high quality of the teaching of reading which we have achieved at Elmlea.” The Ofsted inspection team said: “Pupils read widely for pleasure and to find information. Pupils read with expression and feeling, and are confident, eager readers.” Clare added: “This project has shown just how supportive of the school our staff and parents are. “Richard and his colleagues at Moduflex have become very welcome members of the Elmlea team. We thank them for their imaginative design, for the equipment they have donated and for the very generous way they have given their time throughout the design and build stages. “This is also an opportunity to thank another of our parents David Geary (Co-operative Funeralcare Regional Manager) for the generosity of the Co-operative Community Fund in donating £1,000 to our library project. This money will be used entirely for more books at Elmlea. “Now we have this superb library, we are able to offer important new experiences for our pupils which we hope will develop in them a lifelong love of reading.”

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Across the Generations for this year’s Westbury Park Festival

WESTBURY Park is gearing up for its annual Community Festival which will have a theme of ‘Across the Generations’ this year. Helen Godwin, chair of the Westbury Park Festival Committee said: “This is in recognition of all who live in the area and the contribution that we all make to our thriving community". "There will be some old favourites such as Open Gardens, the Aardman talk and the Arts Trail and some fresh, new ideas for the children.” The festival will run from May 21 June 12 and will begin with the ever popular Arts Trail in the Methodist church. There will be a poetry evening, local history talks, a quiz, children’s story workshop, a

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children’s disco and a teddy bear picnic. Local writer Peter Lord will be doing a talk, along with other Westbury Park writers and poets. One special event to look

forward to is the vintage garden party, with something for everyone, which will be held at St Alban’s Church on May 30. The Festival organisers are making a film about the area and are keen for anybody with memories about Wesbury Park School, young and old, guides or scouts groups, to contact sophiekennedy@hotmail. co.uk . There is lots to look forward to, so keep an eye on the Festival’s facebook page at www.facebook.com/ westburyparkfestival and look out for programmes from early May. The Festival charity will be announced later in March.

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Dinosaurs take over Bristol Museum and Art Gallery BRISTOL Museum & Art Gallery will be celebrating British Science Week (11-20 March) with a Dinosaur Takeover. Bristol Museums have partnered with dinosaur experts at the University of Bristol to deliver an exciting half day experience for school groups in the region, packed with thrilling dinosaur-related activities. Central to the day, Dino Debs and Dino Dan will lead a 90 minute workshop, accompanied by postgraduate students from The University of Bristol. School children will be able to handle and examine fossils, get up close to The Bristol Dinosaur, take part in a dino-dig and learn about dino food chains. Pupils will have time to explore the museum’s dinosaur gallery and permanent exhibits with their teachers. Plus, each child gets to take home a keepsake of a fossilised shark’s tooth. Jane Hack, Senior Officer for Formal Learning at Bristol Museums, said: “It has been a privilege to work alongside dinosaur experts at the University of Bristol to put on this engaging schools event for British Science Week. As a result, we are pleased to announce that any school that books a Dinosaur Takeover workshop at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery between 14-18 March, will also be given the chance to book a free in-school follow-up session led by postgraduate students from the University of Bristol.” Schools that have signed up to the dinosaur takeover include SS Peter and Paul RC Primary School in Redland and QEH Junior School. Michael Benton, Professor of Vertebrate Palaeontology at the University of Bristol, said: “We are delighted to partner with Bristol Museum & Art Gallery to engage young children in science. It’s great for the students too - a break from their regular studies, but also serious, practical experience in education and learning.” Dinosaur takeover sessions are suitable for Years 1 to 4. Workshops are bookable morning and afternoon from Monday 14 – Friday 18 March 2016. Each workshop can accommodate groups of up to 35 pupils. The workshops are charged at £6 per pupil, with accompanying adults free and the opportunity to book a complimentary in-school follow-up session led by postgraduate students from The University of Bristol. Councillor Simon Cook, Assistant Mayor for Place with responsibility for museums, said: “These workshops are a fantastic example of how we can make learning new things fun for children. Bristol is now a Learning City, which means that partners are working together to promote learning opportunities for everyone – however old and wherever they’re from – so I hope we’ll see even more people getting involved with our events this year.” A special Dinosaur Takeover workshop for home educators has also been developed and will take place at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery on Friday 18 March between 12.20-2pm, charged at £5 per child. Advanced booking required. For further information see Bristolmuseums.org.uk/learning where you can subscribe to the teachers’ newsletter or e-mail museumbookings@bristolmuseums.org.uk

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Redland High’s Kate makes a splash in France A REDLAND High pupil has won bronze at an event in France. Kate Shortman from Year 9 competes with Senior Team GB Synchronized Swimming Team. Kate says that fitting in school work and training is “challenging…but my teachers and friends at Redland High School have been incredibly supportive”. Kate competed in two synchronized swimming events at the French Open in Montreuil. Kate and the rest of the Senior Team GB squad performed exceedingly well and managed to secure a bronze as part of the Free Team in their Free Routine. This is an excellent result in Kate’s preparation for the Olympic qualifier and the LEN European Aquatics Championships in London. Kate’s form tutor and a PE Teacher at Redland High School for Girls, Emily Harrington, says: “Kate has always shown great creativity and elegance

in her performances across the aesthetic activities at Redland High. “I have had the privilege

of watching her develop over the years, and her enthusiasm and dedication is obvious. “I couldn’t be more delighted

for Kate in achieving her bronze medal at the French Open.” Kate says: “I have been working really hard as part of the senior GB team. “Sometimes it is really challenging fitting in the training around my school work but my teachers and school friends at Redland High have been incredibly supportive. “It was very exciting to win the Bronze Free Team Medal in the French Open, especially as this was my first senior international. “My next senior competition is in May. “It is the Senior Europeans at the London Aquatics Centre. “It will be very exciting to compete in front of a home crowd” To find out more about Physical Education at Redland High call 0117 924 5796, email admissions@redlandhigh.com or attend our visiting morning on Friday 11 March.

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QEH calls for improved cardiac screening aimed at the young said James. “I owe my life to the screening process.” QEH has been offering annual cardiac screening to its pupils for seven years now and is one of the only schools in Bristol to this. “During this time nearly 500 pupils have been screened through the QEH Health Centre and we have seen a number of previously undetected cardiac conditions diagnosed through this screening process,” said Nicky Burns, school nurse. Over the past years the media has highlighted several cases, including that of Fabrice Muamba who, despite being a professional footballer and apparently healthy, suffered a cardiac arrest during a match. Stephen Holliday, Headmaster at QEH, commented, “We take the welfare

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Follow your dreams, author Cathy Cassidy tells children her books; her next title is The Broken Heart Club, which comes out in April. She told the students how she literally dreams up her stories, and how she develops her characters by drawing sketches and making mood boards. Asked for her advice to budding writers, she said: “Write lots. Write a little bit every day, maybe a diary or journal. Don’t just write at school. It’s like everything, you have to practise. “Write from the heart, about the things you care about. I always knew I wanted to write. I write because I have stories in my head and I get inspiration from all around me.” Cathy encouraged those with ambitions as authors to share their daydreams by penning entries for her Dreamcatcher blog, which is written by her

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Sporting excellence at Clifton High School CLIFTON High School is becoming increasingly wellknown for the quality of its sports provision and holds a strong, competitive position in the Bristol Schools’ offering. The range of opportunities on offer, the high standard of teaching and excellent facilities both on and off site mean that many Clifton High pupils excel at county, national and international level. Sport is a key part of the curriculum at Clifton High; the School values the important role sport plays in developing an individual’s confidence and resilience, exposing pupils to teamwork and leadership opportunities. As well as weekly games, PE and swimming lessons, there is an extensive range of extra-curricular clubs. Junior School children can choose from over 16 extracurricular sports clubs and in the Senior School there are over 23 on offer. Clubs are run by

the school’s staff and specialist external coaches. Clifton High also offers its pupils the opportunity to participate in international sports tours. In 2015 the School ran a cricket and netball tour to Barbados; ski trips are undertaken regularly and with the School now offering a weekly Ski Training Club, pupils are taking part in international ski and snowboard competitions, too. This February many pupils enjoyed a ski trip to Sunday River, USA. The school’s commitment to sport also extends beyond the core school term. Clifton High regularly holds holiday sports camps and this year will be running a week of activities during the Easter Holidays. The Camp will run from 4th to 8th April for pupils in Years 3 to 8. As well as mixed sporting activities, the Camp will feature a new Diamond Day on

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New youth mayors take the reins BRISTOL Youth Council has elected two new youth mayors. Theo Davies, 15, and Elise Brindley, 17, replace outgoing youth mayors Neha Mehta and Thanushan Jeyarajah, who have completed their one year term of office. The two youth mayors will be advisors to the Mayor of Bristol and will be expected to attend some meetings and accompany the mayor to events. Theo, who attends Cotham School, said: “As a born and bred Bristolian, I have always loved the city for its vibrance and diversity. Bristol’s unique culture, along with its historical significance, have influenced me deeply, and I hope to apply the Bristolian values of diversity and social justice to the role of youth mayor. “Levelling the playing field for work experience and citizen education are the two main areas I wish to campaign on as youth mayor, and I hope to continue

the excellent work of Thanushan, Neha and the UK Youth Parliament in these areas.” Elise, a student at North Bristol Post 16 Centre, said: “I am passionate about issues such as education, climate change and feminism, too many to list, and during my time as youth mayor I hope to make a positive change in many of these areas, as well as getting the voice of young people, who are so often ignored and marginalised in politics, heard at a local level. “I hope that my year in office as a youth mayor will be a positive and productive one, and I hope that I leave the role having made the city, and the world, a slightly better place in which to be a young person.” George Ferguson, Mayor of Bristol, said: “I’m very much looking forward to working with my fourth pair of youth mayors, Theo and Elise. “Youth mayors, together with the brilliant Youth Council,

(L-R): New youth mayors Theo Davies and Elise Brindley, Councillor Brenda Massey, Assistant Mayor for People, George Ferguson, Mayor of Bristol, and outgoing youth mayors Neha Mehta and Thanushan Jeyarajah.

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March, 2016 “IT’S so lonely living on your own, sometimes you don’t see anyone all day and now I’ve come here, made friends and joined a walking group and I’m so happy.” “My friend said it was like you had unlocked the door to her jail. She felt 20 years younger.” These were the thoughts of some of the guests at Bristol Grammar School’s community friendship lunch on 17 February. More than seventy older members of the local community enjoyed lunch and an afternoon of entertainment at BGS. The lunch was one of several community projects BGS staff contributed to as part of their INSET day Outreach Wellbeing afternoon. Other activities included constructing pens for the baboons at Bristol Wild Place, creating a Woodland Wonderland at Windmill Hill City Farm, and a staff samba band playing at Cabot Circus to raise money for the charity Above and Beyond. After a delicious meal, cooked and served by BGS staff, the lunch guests enjoyed live music, bingo, a free raffle and dancing before ending the afternoon with tea and homemade cake. The visitors, from the Hengrove, Knowle and Filwood areas of the city, were all connected to the LinkAge Bristol group,

Come dine with us — community friendship lunch at BGS a charity that works with the over-55s to facilitate inspiring social activities that enrich lives, reduce loneliness and encourage active participation. Other guests came from St Joseph’s home in Cotham, run by the Little Sisters of the Poor. The guests all had a fantastic time, with one of them summing up the afternoon saying “Everything is wonderful. I was made to feel so welcome the moment I walked in, the decorations are beautiful, everyone is so friendly, the food is delicious (especially the pastry) and I’m really glad I came.” The 22 members of BGS staff who helped to organise and run the event also enjoyed the afternoon. Lucy Shepherd, Literary Events Co-ordinator at the School said “It was such a joy-filled, heart-warming and inclusive event: all the guests clearly LOVED it and it was one of the best afternoons I have ever spent at BGS in eighteen years.” Director of CPD at BGS, David Mair, who initiated the outreach Wellbeing afternoon, said: “It

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Council tax to rise in Bristol as government cuts start to bite

BRISTOL City Council has confirmed its annual budget for the financial year 2016/17 but it is a budget reduced by £30 million, compared to last year, as central government cuts are passed onto the city. Following a seven hour debate on Mayor George Ferguson’s proposed budget, a number of amendments were discussed and voted upon by councillors. Nine amendments in total were agreed by majority vote including raising council tax by an extra 2% above the originally proposed 1.95% (3.95% in total). The extra revenue raised by the 2% charge will be dedicated to delivering adult social care within Bristol. Mr Ferguson said: “I am particularly pleased to

have been able to inject further money into early learning and the development of employment opportunities and skills, especially during Bristol’s Year of Learning.” Included in the budget for the next financial year is £345m of funding to cover the cost of running day to day services plus £56m earmarked from the Housing Revenue Account for capital investment in new and existing council housing. The meeting also confirmed the capital budget at £134m, to be spent on projects to improve infrastructure such as roads and buildings. Government grants for specific uses such as the Public Health Grant and Dedicated Schools Grant will generate further millions of pounds for investment by the council. Westbury-on-Trym councillor Geoff Gollop, Deputy Mayor of Bristol, added: “The setting of this year’s budget is a result of the hard work and support

of many people within the organisation. I would like to thank all Council Officers involved in the process and my cabinet colleagues for their input and dedication. I also thank all councillors who have been constructively involved in the budget process for their efforts and contribution. “The council has a duty to ensure that any budget that is put forward must be balanced and should be sensible, achievable and in the best interests of the public. I am pleased to see that our continued sound management of the city’s finances has resulted once again in a budget that fulfils this duty.” It is a view that was not shared by all. Leader of the Green councillors, Ani StaffordTownsend, said: “These devastating cuts to vital council services are not something that Greens can support. “Thanks to our amendment, adult social care will be receiving

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Have a bounce at the Big Hero Hop for Hospital charity A SPECIAL big bounce event and dodgeball tournament is being held for people to Do Something Super for Southmead and raise money for Southmead Hospital Charity. The family fun evening at Airhop Bristol includes use of the trampoline park which also has a foam pit, a total wipeout zone and slam dunk court. Teams are also wanted to take part in a Dodgeball Tournament where teams of eight compete in a knockout competition. The event, on Wednesday March 2, will be split into two sessions. Session one will run from 6-7.30pm and supporters will have full access to the park for the admission price of £10 (plus £1.50 for trampoline socks). Half the ticket sales will be donated to Southmead Hospital Charity. Session two will run from

7.30-9pm with the same format as session one and also including a sponsored Dodgeball Tournament. The dodgeball teams should raise a minimum of £200 for the charity. Adrian Brown, community appeals manager for Southmead Hospital Charity, said: “The Big Hero Hop is a really fun way for families to bounce away the winter blues while raising money to make a real difference to patient’s lives locally. “The dodgeball tournament is perfect for workplace colleagues or friends to join together in a great team bonding activity. “Our appeal this year is to support our everyday hospital heroes by encouraging more people to Do Something Super for Southmead and become fundraising heroes themselves. “You might not be able to fly like a superhero but the Big Hero

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News St Ursula’s pupils park and stride MORE than 30 children and a host of parents turned out for the launch of a Bristol school’s Park and Stride scheme. The initiative was launched by St Ursula’s EACT Academy and organised by Living Streets, the national charity for everyday walking. The scheme was launched amid fanfare on Monday February 1 after Living Streets Project Coordinator Kelly Theis made an appeal to businesses a short distance from the school, in Brecon Road, Westbury on Trym, to help by providing a car park last year. Staff at the Westbury Park Tavern pub on Northumbria Drive answered the appeal and agreed to let the school use the car park free of charge. They even opened up early on Monday to hand out teas and coffees to parents. Children donned coats, scarves and woolly hats to join Strider, the charity’s mascot, and Henleaze Councillor, Glenise Morgan, who has been championing the lobby for more investment in walking and cycling in Bristol. It is hoped the initiative, which is designed to get children into the lifelong habit of walking, will also cut traffic outside the school gates. St Ursula’s headteacher, Tracy French, also joined the Park & Stride pupils en route to school. She said: “The launch went

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and we are confident we will see more children walking in." Living Streets regional director Caroline Cooban said: "We are extremely grateful to the pub managers for helping out with this Park and Stride initiative. It will allow many children to get a little bit more exercise, which can make all the difference. "We hope it will inspire them to make regular walking a lifetime habit. "The Government has set a target of getting 750,000 more

children walking to school rather than being ferried in by car or public transport. "But some children live too far away for this to be practical. That's why Park and Stride has been shown to make a massive difference in other areas. "Walking to school teaches children independence, better spatial awareness on the roads and helps them to concentrate in class. And of course it means fewer cars on the roads." Photos courtesy of: Michael Lloyd

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Neighbourhood Partnership may face change after election AT the forthcoming Council elections on 5 May, three councillors will be chosen to represent the new Ward of Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze. This follows the implementation of last year’s citywide Ward Boundary Review, as set down by the Boundary Commission and represents a net loss of one councillor, compared to the four who previously represented the two “old” individual Wards of Westbury and Henleaze. The way in which this change impacts on our Neighbourhood Partnership (NP) still has to be confirmed. However, the Vice Chairman of the local Neighbourhood Partnership, Alan Aburrow, reports that the NP’s Governance working group have made

recommendations to address these concerns and they will be discussed and agreed at the NP meeting on 7 March at Portway Rugby Centre. He said: “The Neighbourhood Partnerships were set up about 6 years ago to increase the level of local representation. They are a focus for decisions at a local level, rather like a parish council, and can influence how money is spent in that area by making recommendations to councillors.” One of the knock-on effects will be the need for a single Open Forum for Westbury & Henleaze on 11 May, in order for the annual round of elections for NP Reps to proceed. Mr Burrow has stressed that it is very important for members of the new Ward

to attend the May Open Forum to ensure that they influence the outcome of who represents them in the new Ward. The May Open Forum will be held at Red Maids’ School,

commencing at 6.30pm. Full details of the Forum will be posted on local notice boards, in the local libraries, in local magazines and on the NP’s website www.activenp.co.uk .

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News Starling art soars at the Botanic Gardens

THE Bristol Murmuration will rise again at the University of Bristol Botanical Gardens Art & Sculpture weekend! Leading visitors to the shelter of the Botanical hothouses a mini murmuration of uncollected starlings from last October's public art spectacular will appear, as though flying for sanctuary. The glasshouses themselves are to become an Aviary where a kaleidoscope of birds is to take up residence. ZoĂŤ Cameron has invited 20 artists & designers to use their ingenuity to create birds from materials as diverse as recycled plastic, bike parts, wood, steel and clay to flourish in this tropical paradise. A special birdspotters guide will aid identification! Visitors will be able to buy and

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Lib Dems urge Mayor to reveal details of spending during Green Capital year

A Henleaze councillor has joined a former Bristol MP in protesting over how Bristol's Green Capital money has been spent. While residents try to assess the impact that Bristol’s year has had on the city and further afield, questions are being asked. When Bristol won the award in 2013, former MP for Bristol West, Stephen Williams, persuaded his Liberal Democrat colleagues in government to give the city a grant of £7 million to make Bristol’s status as Green Capital a great success. In addition, the council added £1.3 million from its own coffers, and allocated this through a separate company. But as the crown is passed to another European city, Mr Williams, an accountant by profession, has been asking questions about where the money has been spent. Looking

Glenise Morgan, Stephen Williams and George Ferguson around the city, says he can see no tangible evidence of sustainable projects which would prove to be a lasting legacy. He said: “The council does not seem to understand that we now live in an age of transparency, where the public have a right to know how their politicians are spending their

taxes.” “There are plenty of people who will claim that much of the money was frittered away on talking shops, fatuous 'art' projects and mutual back slapping by people already committed to sustainable living. "The only way to scotch such conjecture is to fully account for the full £8.3 million of taxpayers' money." This has led to a public disagreement with the council's chief executive Nicola Yates, who has taken the unusual step of writing her own open letter to robustly defend the council's position. She added that a detailed review of Green Capital year was being developed. Mayor George Ferguson says the council has acted in a proper way. In an interview on ITV West Country he said: “I absolutely believe in transparency. We’ve been through a more thorough audit than anybody at the city council normally gets. "Maybe there’s a political element to it. "I’m so proud of what we’re achieved, on a local and an international level.” Local radio and TV stations, newspapers and blogs have been reporting on the row and social media sites have been abuzz with comment and speculation about

what happened to the money. This question was asked outside the Colston Hall before the Green Capital closing event. Henleaze councillor Glenise Morgan took part in protests to show concern about the lack of response from Mayor Ferguson and Bristol City Council about how Bristol’s money has been spent. Glenise said: “We will be keeping up the pressure and hopefully we will soon be told just how £8 million of our money has been spent. We will continue to campaign on sustainability issues to help ensure the Green Capital legacy lives on in Bristol.” WestburyonTrym councillor, and Deputy Mayor, Geoff Gollop commented: "This issue is being escalated out of all proportion. Grants that were allocated were fully publicised at the time and the outcomes of Green Capital, in terms of the profile for the city and the number of trade delegations visiting it, have been remarkable. Bristol 2015 was set up as an entirely separate company for the purpose of obtaining grants and sponsorship which would not have been obtainable by the city council. Having set it up for that purpose, the city council is not accountable for the separate items of expenditure within that company."

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News Hotfoot it to join air ambulance’s daring fire walks A charity is inviting anyone with a burning ambition to walk over hot coals to join in a fundraising fire walk next month, including one at a local venue. Great Western Air Ambulance Charity is challenging daring fundraisers to take part in one of the three fire walks it has planned in Bristol, Bath and Cirencester in March. Entry is £25 per person with each walker asked to raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship, which will all go towards keeping the charity’s helicopter in the air and responding to emergencies across the region. Head of fundraising and marketing Emma Carter said: “This year we are turning up the heat on our fundraising,

and organising three fire walks. “Participants will be supported every step of the way by our team, and it promises to be an unforgettable evening. Please put your best foot forward and help us to raise the £2.3million we need a year to stay operational.” The fire walks are taking place at Lansdown Cricket Club in Bath on Tuesday, March 1; at Cirencester Golf Club on Thursday, March 3; and on Tuesday, March 8, at Gloucestershire Cricket Club in Horfield. To register for a fire walk and for more information, visit www.greatwesternairambulance. com/fundraising/challengeyourself/

The Filton-based Great Western Air Ambulance has seen an increase in jobs across the region during the last year. The rise is down to the new helicopter, a Eurocopter 135, which arrived at its base in Filton in October 2014. In 2015 HM65 and her crew attended 1,655 life-saving incidents across Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and parts of Wiltshire. This is an increase of 270 incidents compared to 2014, when they were using our old Bolkow helicopter. The new helicopter is able land on any hospital helipad. The Bolkow was unable to land on the elevated helipads at the Bristol Royal Infirmary and Gloucester Royal Hospital. Another advantage of the EC135 is the additional interior space, which includes an extra seat to transport a relative with the patient, or train new doctors and paramedics.

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Ground control to Major Tim Our local MP Charlotte Leslie has described a Bristol school’s linkup with British astronaut Tim Peake as ‘out of this world’. Charlotte, who has sat on the all-party parliamentary group on space, was a guest at Oasis Academy Brightstowe’s special contact day with the International Space Station. The school in Shirehampton was selected as one of only 10 schools throughout the UK to make direct contact with Tim Peake. A group of students from the school and feeder primaries were chosen to ask Tim questions and a video link brought live images directly on to a huge screen in the school hall. Charlotte said: “It was such a thrill to have a school in Bristol North West selected to make contact with the space station. “Tim Peake is such an inspiration and I hope that the students will now look at the multitude of options open to them in science and other technological subjects. “The questions asked were brilliant, as were Tim’s answers. "It was a remarkable day, with the tension really building before the designated contact time. The technology and knowhow needed to make it happen was amazing and it all went off perfectly. The whole day was out of this world and none of us who were there will forget it.” The atmosphere in the Main Hall and Sports Hall was electric as the clock reached 14.19 hrs. The 750 students plus others from feeder primary schools and linked Sixth Forms including Red Maids' in Westbury, staff, parents, business partners and special guests had their fingers crossed and their hearts in their mouths. This was the moment that the ISS, travelling at 17,500 mph at an altitude of nearly 250 miles, would come over the horizon from the south-west. The moment that Oasis Brightstowe, UKSA (United Kingdom Space Agency), ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) and RSGB (The Radio Society of Great Britain) had been

anticipating for months. Ciaran Morgan, who leads ARISS operations in the UK, was on stage. He put out the radio call sign assigned to Brightstowe – GB1OAB. First there was the sound of static, and then magically the sound of Tim Peake – his voice loud and clear. No time to waste. With around 10 minutes of contact time it was straight into questions from students. Emily King (12) was first to the microphone. “From my research, I have found out that you are taking part in 265 experiments,” she said. “Which one is the most important for us here on Earth?” Tim’s answer was quick and informative – it concerned cancer research – but its impact was overwhelmed by what happened next. Suddenly there he was on the big screen at the back of the stage, bouncing in zero gravity, smiling that now familiar Tim Peake smile and giving everyone a big wave. There were gasps of astonishment throughout the audience, and many owned up later to having a lump in their throat.

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One of those to confess was Assistant Principal Alison Eynon who had worked day and night to plan the big day. “I would never have thought when I was young that I would ever be able to see or speak to anyone in space,” she told a television audience, “and I never dared dream when I wrote the bid last summer that we would be able to win such a privileged opportunity.

“I certainly know that our children have been totally, totally bowled over by it, and we will all remember this day for many years to come.” TV, radio and the press had been a Brightstowe for much of the day, sharing the experience and getting reports out to viewers, listeners and readers across the region, and nationally with BBC’s ‘The One Show scheduled to broadcast a report.

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Don’t leave colouring just to the kids!

BRISTOL artist Jenny Urquart has joined a popular trend and brought out a colouring book for adults. It features 50 pages of Jenny’s most popular Bristol paintings in full colour and their templates to colour in. Jenny said: “A friend suggested that I did a colouring book as my pictures are bold and extremely colourful. I thought it was a good idea and spent about a week handdrawing all my pictures into simple lines. “The response to the book has been fantastic and I’m just so proud of the result. I didn’t quite realise just how many people are out there colouring in, and it will great to see how everyone interprets my images and creates brand new ones!” There are no rules with colouring in, and Jenny encourages people to either stay within the lines, scribble over the lines, draw or even glue extra bits in! She added: “Colouring has become a fantastic way to relax and allow people who perhaps, wouldn’t normally be creative, to experiment and enjoy experimenting.” Jenny will be signing books on World Book Day, March 3, at Room 212 on the Gloucester Road. The colouring book is available at Room 212, the Coldharbour Gallery on Coldharbour Rd, and online at www. thebristolshop.co.uk .

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Outdoor therapy aids people with dementia GARDENING clubs are being set up for people with dementia to help them stay connected with their local community. Growing Support, a Community Interest Company, offers gardening clubs with activities specially designed to increase opportunities for people with dementia to go outdoors, have more light exercise and be socially active. Studies show that regular gardening as part of a sociable group can help people with dementia feel a renewed sense of purpose and belonging, reduce agitation, and improve sleep and appetite. Yet as people grow older, particularly if they have dementia, they are less likely to be active or to meet new people. Growing Support runs thriving and sociable gardening groups in care homes and community gardens across Bristol. Volunteers provide support for the more difficult tasks so that everyone can take part. They create a cheerful, social atmosphere, chatting with the gardeners and encouraging reminiscence. It is surprising what a difference an outdoor activity can make to people. Care staff commented that one lady, Doreen, was very upset when she arrived at the garden, so upset that she was described as

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Knitted cake to celebrate raising £100,000 for hospice

THE infamous Knutty Knitters, who caused a media storm with their life-sized knitted nativity scene, have out done themselves this year with a special knitted cake, in celebration of hitting their £100,000 fundraising total. The group of six women from Bristol dubbed ‘The Knutty Knitters’, began fundraising for local charity St Peter’s Hospice three years ago and have since reached the six-figure total through a series of wacky fundraisers. The ladies first hit the headlines after creating their special ‘knitivity’ scene, which they now tour around Bristol and which has appeared on Christmas cards, raising money for the hospice. Appearing on BBC’s ‘The One Show’ and in ‘Hello’ magazine, the Knutty Knitter’s efforts are in memory of a dear friend Christine who was cared for by St Peter’s Hospice. Knutty Knitter Alison Spurrell said: “It is absolutely unbelievable how much we have managed to raise in the past few years. None of us can quite believe it! What started as a nice idea to remember our friend Christine, has turned into a bit of a phenomenon and we couldn’t be prouder! “The Knitivity has been featured on a special St Peter’s Hospice Christmas card, which has been their best ever seller and hundreds of people come

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knitting together in their spare time. When founding member of the Knutty Knitters, Christine, died of bowel cancer at St Peter’s Hospice in December 2011 the group decided to raise money in her memory. St Peter’s Hospice CEO Simon Caraffi said: “The Knutty Knitters made a big impact when they first showed their amazing lifesize Knitivity but I don’t think anyone quite expected the response from the public to be so warm. “All of us at St Peter’s are

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Poiticians are Fair Game at the Moment

With a May election approaching, all the local government candidates are ramping up their campaigns. We are knocking on doors and posting our literature through your letterboxes. This may irritate some of you, or (hopefully) delight you – if you are pleased to see your potential elected representatives, with clipboard in hand eagerly listening to your strongly held opinions. Some people may just give a cynical shrug – “politicians are always around when there is an election coming up”. However, this is a vitally important part of the democratic process. Contrary to popular belief, we do work all year round, and we do knock on doors and post leaflets, even when there is no election pending. However, the cynics are right to some degree – we are all more inclined to listen to our electorate, and promote our message, at this time in the electoral cycle.

We all want to represent your best interests, and persuade you that we are the best people, with the best policies and principles to do that. It is a great strength of our demographic process that all politicians in this country are forced to meet their electorate face-to-face, justify themselves, and listen to conflicting opinions from every part of the political spectrum. It is worth remembering that this doesn’t happen in every country of the world. So, I hope you won’t feel too annoyed when you get that knock on the door at supper time, or when you are trying to put the kids to bed. As we speak to more and more people in Westbury and Henleaze, the issue we continue to hear most about is ‘car parking’. Shop owners, and other traders, in Westbury village are seeing their footfall reduce due to regular customers going where parking is easier. In Westbury Park, residents are finding it very difficult to park near to their homes during the day because commuters are using their streets as park-and-ride sites. The same is happening elsewhere in our area, especially where there is a convenient bus stop close by.

With the implementation of the Residents Parking Schemes (RPS) in inner-Bristol, Westbury and Henleaze residents are now feeling the knock-on effects. The Westbury village parking review, which is due to report soon, and the Henleaze one starting soon, may offer some mitigation. However, many residents are beginning to think that an RPS of their own might be the solution to their problem. Others are firmly opposed to this approach to traffic management. There are persuasive arguments on both sides. So, if you have strong opinions either way on an RPS, now is the time to lobby the politicians knocking at your door, or posting surveys through your letterbox. A commitment gained now will mean that you can hold them to account after the election. With a new mayor, or a renewed mandate for the current one, your local councilors can lobby on your behalf. We can make a difference – please don’t be too cynical…

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I'll help ex-offenders to get lives back on track A PROSPECTIVE Police and Crime Commissioner joined our local MP Charlotte Leslie to champion a charity’s work helping ex-offenders get their lives back on track. Mark Weston, Conservative candidate for the Avon and Somerset post, went to the Restore Trust office in Bristol to find out more about its vital role. Mr Weston said: “This organisation works with exoffenders to help them find their place in society and cut reoffending. “It was wonderful to see the support and training they offer clients to get them back into work with a sense of pride,

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Local heating firm celebrates 30 years by pledging support to The Grand Appeal GREGOR Heating have grand plans to celebrate 30 years in the heating and plumbing business by raising £10,000 for The Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity during the next 12 months. The Warmleybased company began installing boilers for homeowners in Bristol and Bath in 1986 and is now one of the largest independent heating and plumbing firms in the area, employing over 100 people with a £10 million turnover. In addition to hosting a number of fundraising activities throughout the year, Gregor Heating has also pledged to donate £1 for every domestic boiler service and £5 for every domestic boiler installation they complete throughout 2016. Founder and Managing Director, Steve Gregor, said: “We have always been supportive of the local community but this year wanted to do something a bit more special for a wellknown charity that has supported people that we know.” Helen Haskell, corporate partnerships manager at The Grand Appeal, said: “It’s fantastic to have the support of such a well established Bristol based business for 2016. This year we are focusing on raising funds to help increase the family accommodation that The Grand Appeal provides, which is a lifeline for the families of seriously ill children and babies undergoing treatment at Bristol Children’s Hospital and St Michael’s Hospital.” The Grand Appeal supports sick children and babies at Bristol Children’s Hospital and the Special Care Baby Unit at St Michael’s Hospital by providing lifesaving medical equipment, patient activities, arts, music and play therapy, and family accommodation. As part of the celebrations, Wallace and Gromit themselves will be appearing at the Gregor Heating, Big Bank Holiday, Family Fun Day at Bath Racecourse on the first May Bank Holiday. The family fun day is open to all and tickets can be bought online from the Bath Racecourse at www.bathracecourse.co.uk

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News Wet weather challenges for Sonics ALL of us at Golden Hill Sonics have been hugely frustrated by the weather so far this year! It has been extremely challenging trying to get games on when so many pitches have been damaged by all the rain. Most of our older year groups use astroturf surfaces for midweek training so the kids have been able to carry on playing at Henbury School and St.Bede’s but we haven’t had many matches on the weekends since Christmas. Most of our coaches and kids are keen to play whatever the weather so we take advantage of various green spaces in Bristol for extra training sessions – we use The Downs, Canford Park and Wellington Hill Playing Field when our pitches at Golden Hill are unplayable. The support we have had from The Friends of Horfield Common has been much appreciated. Another option that some

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The 5-a-side game is played with a heavier ball, which lends itself to creative play, with technical skills and quick, short passing on display in every game. The rules, including a four second restart rule, mean the matches are very fast paced with all the players constantly involved. There can be a basketball-like nature to the game with players constantly switching between attacking and defending. Futsal is a fantastic, fun sport in its own right (the children have loved playing it) and it helps the kids develop lots of skills that transfer to football. Fingers crossed the weather will improve very soon and we will be able to play our rescheduled fixtures before we hand Golden Hill back to the Bristol YMCA cricketers shortly after Easter! Andy Edwards

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BRISTOL Energy, the first municipal energy company in the South West and one of the first in the country, is officially open for business. Bristol Energy will re-invest profits back into its founding city, supporting council services to citizens and community projects. The company is looking to support local renewable energy generators and to link with initiatives with a shared ethos across the city and region. Managing Director, Peter Haigh, said: “This is a new era for the sector, and Bristol Energy is proud to set itself apart from other energy companies as a force for social good. We have to pay energy bills anyway, so why not pay them to a company that will spend the profits on local services and projects? “Our growing Bristol Energy team has worked incredibly hard to get us to the point where people can make a no-fuss switch to us through our website. One of our next steps will be to find ways to help the least advantaged energy consumers through our products and services and to build partnerships with local renewable generators.” Mayor of Bristol, George Ferguson, said: “I am now switching my electricity and gas supply to Bristol Energy - it could not be easier - just a few clicks. By switching, people become part of this very special initiative that could really make a difference to the lives of Bristol’s citizens.” Bristol Energy currently buys its energy on the market, with the aim of introducing locally generated renewable energy into its supply as soon as possible. To find out more about Bristol Energy, or to switch, please visit: www.bristol-energy.co.uk .

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STRESS is something we all have to deal with. There can be positive stress like planning a wedding, or negative stress like the death of a loved one. Some people handle stress better than others. This mainly comes down to our ability to cope with the particular situation. If we feel overwhelmed by a particular stressor we can feel powerless to make a difference and miss out on help that is being offered by others. If we feel capable of handling it, we will see the opportunities for learning strategies and getting support to help us deal with the situation. Stress can stimulate the body and brain and increase its capacity to learn or keep us safe. But chronic stress will have a harmful effect on our wellbeing. So, relaxation and stress relief are very important parts of physical fitness. Regular exercise will help by releasing ‘feel good’ neurotransmitters called endorphins. It can also improve sleep patterns which are often disrupted by stress, depression and anxiety. Making an effort to control your physical and mental fitness can also improve your self esteem and improve self confidence giving you a sense of control over your body and your life.

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Holy Trinity Church,Westbury On Trym – Youth Opportunities SOME of you may know the Parish Church at Westbury On Trym – it’s the one at the top of Church Road, just off the High Street. What you may not know is that 2017 is the 1300 anniversary of there being a place of worship at this site. What you may also not know is the extent of youth activities taking place at Westbury week in week out. There really is something for everyone – those who attend church and those who may not. Quest – Is a youth club on Wednesday evenings from 7pm – 8.30pm at Westbury College in College Road. Aimed at youngsters between 8 and 12 years of age, it is a mixture of fun and games, a bit of discussion and many enjoyable activities. It is open to all, irrespective of Church attendance. Church Choir – Holy Trinity has a choir with a reputation. Westbury has had a musical tradition that has developed over the past 40 years or more. The choir provides so much for youngsters; in return for attendance and commitment, there is the opportunity to be taught by professional musicians, be paid to learn a skill that will stay with you for life, develop strong friendships and teamwork skills and an

amazing amount of fun along the way. Concerts are performed throughout the year at various locations including Cathedrals and the Colston Hall. The choir has also recorded x2 CD’s. Toast – Is a youth group on Sunday evenings, meeting at Westbury Methodist Church Halls (7.30pm to 9pm). It is for youngsters between the ages of 13 – 16+. Like Quest, it is open to all. There are discussion groups where we talk about issues of the day, games, a tuck shop and time to hang out with friends. There will be additional events and activities during the year. On Sunday mornings, youngsters can also get involved in Creché (pre-school), Sunday Club (Primary age) and possibly Serving (8+) at the 10.00am service. The Community Fair will take place in Westbury-on-Trym again this year on May 7 and the church would welcome any new local organisations or charities who might want a stall. Full details including contact information is available on the Church website: www. westbury-parish-church.org.uk

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Yoga for Health by Diana Penny

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

Supta Baddha Konasana

with one leg straight Benefits: This challenging variation of Supta Baddha Konasana opens up the hip joints, and lengthens the adductor muscles. Prepare: Sit on a yoga mat close to and facing a wall with the soles of your feet together. Turn your toes out (keeping the heels and the balls of the feet together) and brace them against the wall. Lie back (with a blanket under your head if it tips back). Practice: Place the strap around

the arch of your right foot. Straighten your right leg out to the side. To prevent your body from tipping over to the side, you can place a rolled blanket under the right thigh and a weight on the left thigh. Allow the hip- bones to widen. Extend out through your inner right heel. Draw back from your outer right heel toward your right hip socket. Return your right leg to the Baddha Konasana position. Change sides. To come out: Pull your knees together. Roll over to the side and sit up. Repeat 2 or 3 times. Rest in Supta Baddha Konasana (both feet together, as you began.) Drawings and posture text reproduced by kind permission of Bobby Clennell, a senior Iyengar teacher in New York.

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MANY talented musicians have gathered together to form a new symphony orchestra for Bristol, conducted by local composer and conductor, William Goodchild. The official launch concert for Bristol Symphony Orchestra will be held at St Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall on June 18 for the High Sheriff concert. The orchestra began playing in January and now rehearse regularly in Trinity Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Road, Henleaze. For further details see their website www. bristolsymphonyorchestra.com or follow them on social media using the name @BristolSymphony.

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What is ancestral health? A BETTER appreciation of our evolutionary design and biology, or tapping into an ‘ancestral health blueprint’, could well help us to optimise our health and avoid many of the diseases associated with modern life styles. This is not a new idea. Back in the 1930s an American dentist named Weston Price questioned why his patients’ teeth were so decayed and overcrowded. He noted that the refined Western diet was causing both nutritional problems and a poorly developed facial structure with crowded teeth. He argued that aboriginal peoples who ate their traditional regional diet had much better dental and oral health. Price has been criticized for being romantic rather than truly scientific in his studies, but I do think it is fair to say that he was definitely ‘on to something’. Contemporary organizations

like the Ancestral Health Society are dedicated to exploring this line of thought, and postural pioneer Esther Gokhale speaks regularly at their conferences. She believes that much of the back and joint pain that we experience in modern life could be dramatically reduced by learning from aboriginal and traditional societies. Her bestselling book ‘8 Steps to a PainFree back’ beautifully illustrates the body-wisdom inherent in the posture of non-industrialised cultures. Gokhale explains how modern posture exists in a cultural blind-spot - we have lost sight of what a healthy human structure actually looks like. But we can still find good role models in our own ancestors, infants, and those in ‘undeveloped’ areas of the world. From them we can re-learn how best to raise our children, get fitter, design truly

posture-friendly furniture and fashion, and get informed about what is truly normal and healthy for our species. Take a look at your ancestral legacy at www. gokhalemethod.com Book a Free Posture Workshop: March 9th, 7pm, Halo, Gloucester Road gokhalemethod.com/biography/ Clare_Chapman

their confidence and affecting their mental health. Please do look out for you neighbours, especially if they are elderly and live alone. If you see someone in your area knocking on doors and you are at all suspicious then please contact us on 101 so that we can check it out. Call 999 if you think someone is committing a crime. Keep yourself and your neighbours safe: ● Always check the ID of any unsolicited callers. ● Genuine callers won't mind making an appointment for a date when you can have someone with you. ● Never use companies who make unsolicited calls, or don't provide contracts, or who offer to do work for cash. ● Keep doors locked and windows secure at all times. ● Check in regularly on elderly neighbours and give them a mobile number so they can contact you. ● Join a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme. It will make you and your neighbour less likely to be a victim of burglary, so it’s worth joining. If you have an issue which you’d like to raise with me or my team, then please come to our next Neighbourhood Forum, details of which can be found on the ‘Your Area’ section of our website www.avonandsomerset.police.uk . Until next time, Sergeant Alan Gentry

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IT’S great to have a regular column here in a well-read and enjoyed local newspaper, so I can keep the community up to date with issues affecting the area. There have been a number of car break-ins on our patch over recent months. Opportunist thieves come to the area and try the doors of cars parked on the streets until they get lucky and steal what’s inside. It seems like such an obvious thing to say, but please don’t make life easy for thieves and lock your vehicle when you’re not in it. I would also urge everyone to make sure that they take everything out of their car when they lock up, including items from the boot, because if someone breaks into the main body of the car, they can easily access the boot. Leave gloveboxes open to show that there is nothing in there and never leave bags on the seats, even if there is nothing valuable in them. If you want to be extra careful you can leave the back seats down so it is obvious that there is nothing in the boot worth stealing. Another issue to be aware of is cold calling and rogue traders. We know that these criminals operate in our area and target vulnerable, often elderly people, by using high pressure sales techniques. Their work is often over-priced, poor quality or not necessary. The impact of their crimes can be devastating for victims, destroying

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Cleve West, the well known 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 peoplke with spinal injuries 2 March n Westbury Park Women's Institute Wednesday 2nd March, at 7.30pm, Westbury Park WI hosts Olivia Griffiths who will be giving a dramatic reading or rendition. WI meetings are held at the Guide Hut in Westmorland Road. Guests are welcome (entry £4), and refreshments are available. If you would like to learn more, please contact westburyparkwi@gmail.com

5 March n 7.30pm, Bristol Cathedral with Liberty Brass Ensemble, Nigel Nash organ, Christopher Finch conductor. From the majestic pomp and glory of Rutter’s exuberant Gloria to the intimate and profoundly personal expression of Poulenc’s sublime setting of the Mass, this is music that expresses the full range of human emotions. Finzi’s Lo, the Full Final Sacrifice is amongst the finest of all 20th century sacred choral compositions - a

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real gem that never fails to captivate the audience. Liberty Brass Ensemble, a group of exceptionally talented young professional musicians based in the South West, who delighted audiences at the choir’s Christmas concerts, return to perform alongside Bristol Bach Choir in the magnificent surroundings of Bristol Cathedral. In all, an evening to enthral, entertain and challenge. Tickets £10, £14, £17, £22 students and under 25s, £5 (subject to availability)* *When purchased with a fullpriced seat, under 25’s tickets will be allocated in the same seating area as the full-price seat. Otherwise, they will be allocated at the discretion of the Bristol Bach Choir Box Office 5 March n Organ Elevenses at Westbury Parish Church on Saturday March 5th (please note change of date!) We welcome concert organist Daniel Moult, a leading player and tutor of his generation. He has toured extensively in the UK, Europe and Australia. For seven years he was Organist and Assistant MD at Coventry Cathedral and for five years was Artistic Director

of the London Organ Day. His programme includes music by Bach, Mozart, Widor and Gershwin. Come at 10-30 for coffee and cake. Recital starts at 11. Enjoy watching the large screen projection. Donations £5 minimum, please, for the Church Organ Fund. April 9th Oboe Elevenses given by local girl Sarah Bence. 6 & 20 March n Westbury Park Strollers The Strollers offer a programme of short (2 -3 miles) and longer walks, usually including a pub lunch. These next two walks are both at least 5 miles. Sunday 6th March Biddestone Sunday 20th March Saltford Please contact Roger Ayton for further details or if you would just like to know more about the Strollers – rsayton@yahoo.co.uk 7 March n 1.45pm – 3.45pm. The National Osteoporosis Society Bristol Group at Methodist Church Hall,Westbury Hill, Westbury on Trym, BS9 3AA A speaker from NOS will

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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 every third Wednesday and fourth Thursday in the month. Visit our website: www. bristolu3a.org.uk. Make friends, learn new skills and have fun with Bristol U3A! 18 April Tai Chi Classes for beginners - put a Spring in your step this Spring Always wanted to try Tai Chi? For centuries the Chinese have practised Tai Chi as simple but powerful form of exercise for strength, balance and mindfulness. Always want to give it a try, now you don't have to go to China. The Bristol School of Tai Chi has lots of daytime and evening classes in Henleaze and Bishopston starting from the 18 April. Any questions contact Ben Milton 0117 9493955 taichi@ bristoltaichi.com www.bristoltaichi.com

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 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

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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-on-

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Trym 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 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

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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 – 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 n Henleaze Garden Club meets on the first Wednesday of each monthin the Main Hall, St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane. Doors open 7pm for 7.30 start. Vistitors are welcome: entry £5 (inc refreshments) Thursday n Knit & Natter - Knit & Natter meets every Thursday between

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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 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 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 United Reformed Church, Waterford Road. 10am-12pm. Saturday 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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The Stick Man

marriage, politics, bankruptcy, business takeovers and literary success. If you’ve not been following this series you might want to start at the beginning with ‘Only Time Will Tell’, where Arthur Clifton’s tale begins and it’s great recognising the local Bristol links throughout the books too.

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Henleaze & Westbury Library book review NO matter what your personal views of Jeffrey Archer are, he is a master storyteller. The new book, the penultimate one in the Clifton Chronicles is out at the end of February this year. Already there is an eager list of readers waiting for it across Libraries West and we have copies ordered on Fastback too. Fastback books are a quick way of getting hold of a book and avoiding a long waiting list, as they must be read and returned within a week.

Cometh the Hour

Book 6 in the Clifton Chronicles

by Jeffrey Archer.

The book begins with the reading of a suicide note which affects all of the main characters in some way. The book has several love stories intertwined – Giles and Karin, Sebastian and Priva whilst touching on the themes of arranged

‘The Stick Man’ is an inspired and engaging character. A stick is universally popular with small children so a little living stick couldn't fail to appeal to them. Stick Man's adventures mirror the many things for which children use their sticks. Mistaken for an ordinary stick, Stick Man is thrown to a dog, used as a Poohstick, put on a sandcastle as a flag, amongst other things, each time travelling further and further from his family tree. How will he get home? Although the first half of the book is in bright sunshine colours, the winter kicks in and we have a sad shivering Stick Man and snowy pages. Stick Man ends up in the grate (a brief scary moment for the child listener!) but luckily there’s a happy ending in store for him. The story is told with Donaldson's trademark rollicking rhythm and rhyme, and catchy repetitive phrases children love to join in with. Scheffler's bold illustrations are bursting with approachable largeeyed characters and a wry humour making this another fine and warmhearted cracker from this magical duo. If you’re anywhere near Westonbirt Arboretum why not try the ‘Stick Man’ trail

March, 2016 too and if you look really hard you can find a Gruffalo on the circular drive.

Foolproof Cooking Dear old Mary Berry, I’m a big fan of all things ‘Bake Off’ and this is a good book with an interesting array of recipes that would suit both formal and casual occasions. To date, I have tried the cheese and chive scones and much to my surprise and delight they were delicious, though I would half the added salt! There are some repeats in this book from her other recipe books but in addition there are many new recipes to try which in my opinion makes this ‘Foolproof Cooking’ book worthwhile getting. For individuals who need a bit of a confidence boost with regards to their cooking ability, then I would certainly recommend this book. It is well written, easy to follow and with simple instructions. The foolproof tips are also very handy too.

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What service do you provide to the people of Henleaze & Westbury? We cover all aspects of property maintenance from plumbing, carpentry & electrics, to drainage, kitchens & bathrooms. Our main areas of business are in roofing and fencing where we have sub-teams in each field. There is no job too small and we are always happy to offer free advice over the phone and

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What is the best part of running your business and working in Henleaze & Westbury? Having grown up around here myself I know how tight knit this community is. Its nice to see faces we recognise in the streets everyday and work for them. We also have the opportunity to work for many local businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and purchase from local suppliers which helps the local economy. This area is thriving which can only be a good thing for everyone.

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What makes your service different from other companies? At Heads Apart we know that the people of this area demand a high quality, reliable and trustworthy service which it has been our pleasure to provide. We aim to go above and beyond to ensure that entire experience is a pleasure not a chore. Over time we have got know many of the local people and are thankful for their custom and helping the business to grow through a difficult economy.

What are your plans for the future of the business? We intend to continue to grow

the business and to employ more local people. It would be nice to be an easily recognised and trusted business within the community which is where we see ourselves in the years to come. We want to be the go to guys for any maintenance needs for Henleaze and the surrounding area.

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Birthday celebrations for community garden GOLDEN Hill Community Gardens have just had their 4th birthday and in true Community Garden style celebrated with soup, cake and a huge bonfire! Thanks was given to all the volunteers and friends and to all those who have helped make the Garden a huge success over the last four years. Holiday adventure days on March 29 and April 5 are planned for the Easter break. Places can be booked for children aged between 5 and 11. These days are a "work out for the imagination" and have been described as the "best holiday clubs ever". Each day costs £25 and includes pizza from the frog clay oven. The Garden are delighted to be starting an after school club with outdoor fun and activities including pond dipping, digging and bug hunting. This will run every Tuesday in term time. Pick up will be from Bishop Road School or children can be dropped off at 3:45. Free taster days will be running on April 12th, 19th and 26th. Booking is essential. For further information contact Lucy Mitchell at ghcgarden@gmail.com .

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Award nomination for career coach Inge A MENTOR from Stoke Bishop who felt she had ‘lost everything’ is now a finalist for a regional award recognising women in business. Inge Dowden, who has worked with local business owners for nearly 10 years, has been nominated for the Mentor of the Year award at the Bristol & Bath Women in Business Awards. She said: “I’m delighted to be nominated for such an award and have regional recognition of my work. “I had a tough time many years ago whenI lost both my career and the love of my life within such short space of each other. “It took a great deal of mental strength to get my life back on track. I travelled the world and taught English in Mexico for a year. It was a time for reflection.” She set up Inge Dowden Coaching eight years ago with a mission to make sure her clients had a good time at work, either as a business owner or employee. Today she has helped hundreds of clients make career changes, create profitable businesses and achieve a good work/life balance. Inge, who is originally from The Netherlands, said: “I believe that everyone deserves to be happy at work and I feel very privileged that I get to make a significant difference in people’s lives. To be nominated for an award for it is the icing on the cake.” Inge released her first book last October, “The Happy Worker: how to find a job you love and love the job you have.” The winner of Mentor of the Year will be announced on March 17.

ACCESSIBLE COACH TRIPS Lin’s Leisure Trips is a Community Interest Company offering leisure outings for both able bodied and disabled people. For details of any of the listed trips please contact us on 0117 937 2364 or e-mail Linb777@outlook.com.

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