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Dismay as city council set to paint the village yellow PROPOSALS by Bristol City Council for double yellow lines and other parking measures could have a ‘devastating’ effect on Westbury-on-Trym, local

politicians have said. A review last summer which attracted 120 responses – mainly asking for double yellow lines at junctions and over driveways

– has led instead to a plan for “restrictions where they are not needed and very little where action is needed” according to Continued on Page 2

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local MP Charlotte Leslie, councillors Geoff Gollop and Alistair Watson, and council candidate Liz Radford, pictured. They say the new restrictions will discourage people from coming to the village to shop and will only lead to further congestion. Ms Leslie said: “I am appalled at the outcome of this review. Not only is it out of date due to

henleaze&westburyvoice the implementation of Downs parking restrictions but it could lead to real problems, in my view totally unnecessarily. “The council seems reluctant to solve the issue of commuter parking with limited waiting schemes which work well elsewhere. And on a more global scale, we simply do not have the public transport answers which a big city needs.” Many of the new restrictions are to aid visibility and access

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while others block whole roads to stop drivers leaving their cars in Westbury for the day while they visit the city centre. Notably, most of Shipley Road will have double yellow lines painted down one side while Holmwood Gardens will have double yellows down both sides for much of the bottom of the road. Shipley Road has had problems with people leaving their cars there all day and residents say that it is hard to even get their cars out of their drives at peak times. On whether the new plans will be a positive change for residents, Alan Aburrow, ViceChair of the Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Westbury-on-Trym Neighbourhood Partnership and a resident of Holmwood Gardens said: “It’s in the eye of the beholder. There are acres of yellow lines in some places and other places are seemingly missed out altogether.” Alan does believe that double yellow lines do, in the short term, mitigate the issue of residents' parking schemes, closer to the city centre, pushing people to park further out in places like Westbury-on-Trym. As only nine of the 120 respondents asked for an RPS to be considered, it was decided that there was no overwhelming demand to see it implemented. This makes it unlikely that a scheme will be set up in Westbury-on-Trym for the foreseeable future. Geoff Gollop, Conservative Councillor for Westbury-onTrym, has a number frustrations with the proposal, chiefly that it fails to address the larger issue of how parking schemes in one area affect another, calling them, “too

little, too late.” Geoff said: “These proposals could be devastating. We will have people on the one hand who will be discouraged from visiting Westbury and so they will go elsewhere. “On the other hand, those who stay will be forced into endless ‘holding patterns’ as they seek a parking space, thus adding to the traffic congestion. It feels like a lose-lose scenario all round. “It fails to address the core of the issue that commuters are parking for long periods of time in residential roads.” Resident Diane Rolfe agrees that the proposed parking restrictions are a bad thing as they are just “pushing people out further and further.” Nigel Andrews, another resident of Holmwood Gardens, welcomes the proposal but argues that a lack of enforcement of parking restrictions, regardless of what they are, is the real issue. “People park on the double yellow lines and there is absolutely no one to deter them,” he said. Alan Park, also of Holmwood Gardens, commended the council for addressing the issue of drivers parking on the blind bend at the bottom of the road. He said: “There is a real risk of a head-on accident happening.” Joe Leverage, a resident of Falcondale Road, one road over from Shipley Road, thinks that the proposed double yellow lines are a very good idea, calling the current situation “chaos". Politicians of all parties are beginning to call for a wider debate about parking in the city. Glenise Morgan, Lib Dem councillor for Henleaze, said: “We are really conscious now

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Shipley Road of the impact of things like the Downs parking restrictions, the RPS in Westbury Park moving towards this way, Southmead parking restrictions expanding, Rovers football club is growing and a large new development is planned at Cribbs Causeway. Once the election is over the Mayor should get all the key players together who know about parking and take a big, holistic view of the area.” Ms Leslie added: “Our local decision makers rejected a Henbury Loop while backing Metrobus which is already causing chaos with its road construction and it hasn’t even

begun. “It hardly requires saying that the thousands of homes being planned on or around Filton Airfield are going to lead to a lot of traffic piling through north Bristol on a daily basis. “So in Westbury we have roads getting double yellow lines that don’t need them while some which do need action – such as Westbury Court Road, Stoke Lane, Southfield Road, Priory Avenue and Lampeter Road - get little or nothing. “A particularly silly proposal is a short 15-yard stretch of double yellows earmarked for outside The Mouse. These

particular lines are on a kerb which is not even part of the traffic flow. This will achieve NOTHING but take trade from the pub.” Campaigners say residents who are concerned should act now and lobby the city council as the scheme is still just a proposal. A summary of the findings and a map of where the new double yellow lines will be that

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New name for Westbury Park Tavern? WESTBURY Park’s iconic pub, ‘The Westbury Park Tavern’, will soon have new owners and a major facelift. The group behind Zazu’s Kitchen and The Grace on Gloucester Road, will take over the pub at the beginning of May and are considering renaming it. James Savage, pictured, a partner at the firm, said: “ All our sites are neighbourhood sites and this is a wonderful neighbourhood. I’ve known this pub probably for 30 years and lived nearby for eight years. “We want to service the community and have people use the pub for all sorts of occasions. We want it to be welcoming, our staff to have a relationship with the customers, which is what a pub should be. It should be somewhere that anyone can come into and feel comfortable.” The pub famously featured in the ‘Boring’ episode of 1980s comedy series, ‘The Young Ones’, as the ‘Kebab and Calculator’. It is a distinctive site with its 1950s circular exterior on Northumbria Drive, opposite Waitrose and The Orpheus Cinema. The pub began its life as the ‘Cock O’ The North’ and has been through many changes of ownership and management, before being renamed ‘The Westbury Park Tavern’ a few years ago. The new owners plan to close the pub for 6-8 weeks from May 3 for a complete refurbishment. James explained: “We are going to radically change the outside of the pub, because it’s not the most attractive of buildings, and are going to spend

a lot of effort on making an attractive drinking and dining area.” The outside seating enclosure will be extended slightly beyond its current site and surrounded with a trellis screen, to provide more privacy. The trellis will be planted with espaliered trees and shrubs and decorated with

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fairy lights. Both exterior porches will be repaired, the building paintwork smartened up, and the door nearest the library will be designed to be the main entrance. Inside, the wall on the righthand side of the bar will come down to reveal the kitchen, and the area in front of that will be reserved for dining. A new wooden parquet floor will be installed throughout, all the furniture will change and the fireplace will be reinstated. Quirky design features, such as antique floor lamps and mirrors are planned, all to modernise the decor and to make the building seem more cosy and appealing to the Westbury Park and Henleaze residents. The menu will include contemporary pizza similar to ‘The Greenbank’ in Easton, a Sunday lunch similar to the award-winning Sunday lunch offered at ‘The Grace’, traditional pub classics and a few ‘foodie’ options. All the food will be

freshly prepared on site, using good quality suppliers, which the group have built up over the years through their established restaurants and pubs. The drinks menu will include a wider selection of local ales, an amazing gin selection, Prosecco, and quality, homemade bar snacks to go with them. A new general manager has been appointed to oversee the business. The group will be adding to the kitchen team and recruiting new waiting and bar staff before reopening towards the end of June. “Whatever we do, we want to do it well, be it is quality coffee, a glass of wine, a burger or a three course dinner.,” James said. “This pub has an established lunchtime trade and we will still be doing good lunchtime offers with quality, simple food. We don’t want to alienate our current customers but we are hoping to attract a lot more.”

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Scheme wins approval but it's 'lights out' at 10pm deadline

A controversial planning application to create an enclosed 3G sports pitch with flood lighting at Coombe Dingle Sports Complex has been passed unanimously but with significant conditions. The application to Bristol City Council by the University of Bristol featured a major change to the flood lighting of pitches to allow greater use of the sports facilities in the evening, replacing the lighting to the existing artificial hockey pitch A, and also resurfacing, replacement fencing and floodlighting columns to the existing artificial hockey pitch B. The brightness of the lights must be thoroughly tested for light pollution before they are implemented. This should alleviate some concerns of residents of

Sandyleaze who consider the existing floodlights to be invasive enough in their gardens. The lights will be situated on taller poles and be twice as bright as the current lights. It is also expected that they will be used much more

frequently, especially on the 3G MUGA pitch as this will accommodate multisports use on the artificial surface. A second condition required by the planning committee is that the system must be operated with a time switch so that it switches

off automatically at 10pm on weekdays. Residents had made complaints that the current conditions aren’t being met with the lights remaining on beyond the present 10pm deadline. David Mayer, Chair of Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Westbury-on-Trym Neighbourhood Partnership, commented: “If they do meet that standard it will be an improvement on what we have at the moment, which the applicant admits does not meet current standards.” The main objections to the development from third parties included light pollution, noise and disturbance, late night activity, the existing curfew being too late, parking issues, flood risk, nature conservation and community access to the facility.

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Southmead station development turned down to save grand tree THE application to demolish Southmead Police Station to provide a care home has been turned down by the city council’s Development Control Committee. Objections were raised locally about the plans because the design didn’t take into account a large Wellingtonia tree in the grounds which back onto housing in Lake Road. The tree is classified as.‘Category A’ which means that it is a tree of high quality, capable of making a significant contribution to the area for 40 or more years. Stephanie French, ‘Tree Champion’ of the Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Westburyon-Trym Neighbourhood Partnership, one of the chief objectors to the proposal, said: “We were staggered we’ve saved the tree! I am absolutely delighted. We think that a Tree Preservation Order should stand for something and the committee agreed.” The application proposed the demolition of the police station buildings, and the redevelopment to create a 66 bed residential care home specialising in dementia and Alzheimer's care, with associated parking and landscaping, along with the conversion of an existing building fronting Southmead Road to create a single dwelling. The historic

garden would be retained and integrated into the development but the Wellingtonia, one of three on site, would be felled to make way for a terrace in the final development site landscaping. Both councillor, Glenise Morgan and council candidate, Graham McDonald, objected to this application because of the threat to the Wellingtonia without any real reason for it, apart from the fact that the tree was in the way of the development. Stephanie added: “We did it with the support of the councillors. We think that the building can be re-situated in the plot and the tree kept. I made the point that if the Council is to argue that if it is OK to lose one of three Wellingtonia trees, then they must be willing to lose a third of the trees in Bristol.” The Westbury-on-Trym Society, and others, believe that the tree could be retained within the development, with only a few minor changes to the layout currently proposed. The developer has already approached the Chair of the Society and asked for a meeting to discuss future applications for the site before they come back with another proposal.

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Parliamentary honours for top pub chef THE head chef of The White Horse pub in the centre of Westbury-on-Trym has been nominated for a parliamentary award. Nigel Bissett’s local MP, Charlotte Leslie, nominated him for the 2016 Parliamentary Pub Chef of the Year. The award recognises the outstanding food offered at The White Horse as a result Nigel’s hard work over the past year. Head chef Nigel said: “It came as a complete surprise and it is a great honour for her to nominate me. It’s nice to see that my peers are taking notice and that we are becoming recognised for the quality of the food.”

A food menu was introduced a year ago when new owners took over the pub so Nigel has been building interest in his menus and attracting plenty of local diners. He explained: I’ve found the Westbury-on-Trym population is very open-minded about the food tastes. "They are happy to try new flavours and textures and less well known meat and fish, such as Ling, when they are on the menu. I try to make about a third of the menu slightly different to the usual items and local diners will trust me and try it.” Ms Leslie said she was delighted to nominate Nigel.

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Retired surgeon’s cycling challenge to raise money for Southmead PROVING that you are never too old for a challenge, 70 year old Alan Gibson is in training for a cycle ride from John o'Groats to Land's End in a bid to raise £2,000 for a Southmead Hospital charity. Retired Orthopaedic Surgeon Alan is taking the ride in aid of the Guy Jordan Memorial Fund. Dr Jordan, Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care medicine, was an experienced cyclist who died at Frenchay Hospital where he was taken following a collision with an oil tanker in November 2013. Alan said: “I’ve been wanting to do it for a few years now. It is a celebration that I’m reasonably fit at the age of 70. Each day for me is a thank you that I am alive and kicking.” Over ten years ago Alan had first-hand experience of Frenchay's trauma care when he

suffered a serious neck fracture in a paramotor accident. He explained: “ I was 60 and had been paragliding for a number of years when I had my accident. When I think how bad my flying accident was, that I could have been quadriplegic or dead, I want to celebrate the fact that I am alive and able to enjoy life to the full.” Alan will be revisiting a ride that he took more than 50 years ago, as a young lad of 16, when he cycled the route in three weeks, stopping at youth hostels on the way. He set off with minimal baggage then, but is worried about not taking enough now, even though he has double what he took last time. He’s also training hard as he explains: “In the build up to the trip I’ve been cycling for 20, 30 or 40 miles at a time, which is what I’ll need to do but day after

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Canal across to Kintyre and onto the Isle of Arran to meet up with family before heading into England. “I want it to be interesting and fun. It’s not a race and if I take a bit longer than three weeks then I can as I’m retired,” he said. The long-term aim of the Guy Jordan Memorial Fund is to make a real impact, funding the purchase of state of the art training equipment, advanced medical kit and additional patient services like a Major Trauma Bereavement Service. Southmead Hospital Bristol is one of the UK’s Major Trauma Centres, covering an area which incorporates Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Somerset, saving thousands of lives every year. If you would like to support Alan or follow his journey go to Help Alan make a difference .

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THE carving of the Cedar of Lebanon tree stump in Stoke Lodge Parkland has begun. Underneath the scaffolding, a large owl, a buzzard, 4 baby owl’s, a snake, badger & many more birds, mammals & creatures of the sea are taking shape. Wood artist, Andy O’Neill, is bringing life back to this once graceful tree with his chainsaw sculpting. Stephanie French, ‘Tree Champion’ for the local Neighbourhood Partnership, has been determined that if the tree was at the end of its days, an element of it should remain. “We wanted something to reflect it’s majesty, importance and the role it has played in our environment while it was alive,” she said.

The tree was considered to be one of Bristol’s finest and was probably planted in the 1830s when the grounds of Stoke Lodge were being laid out as an arboretum with what are now magnificent specimen trees. The Woodland Trust awarded the classification of a Notable Tree when it carried out a 5year tree survey of Britain to list Ancient, Veteran and Notable trees. At that time, it’s trunk measured nearly six metres around. The sculpture will be revealed later this month and is sure to attract many visitors curious to see just what is being created behind the screening. It is expected to take 20 working days to complete.

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Building work under way at Redland Green BUILDING work on the extension at Redland Green School is progressing well. The ground work preparation was completed this Easter and the shell of the building has being erected. Outside, the roof is being installed. Inside, the walls are being painted, the services are being installed and the radiators are being fixed to the walls. The building was designed by building contractors, Skanska, as part of the original scheme when the school opened but couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be completed due to cost constraints at the time. The 3-storey extension will complete the East Wing of the school and provide 10 additional classrooms. Building work is due to be completed by August in time for the new Year 7 entry which will admit an additional 27 students this September.

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Education Musician inspires Red Maids’ girls to pursue the arts MUSICIAN and TV presenter Clemency Burton-Hill visited Red Maids’ School last month to talk to students about her experience and encourage girls into careers in the arts. The Cambridge double-first graduate spoke about how her love of the Arts has helped shape her career and how having a wide range of interests can enrich your life as well as potentially steering you towards different work-paths. She encouraged the girls to be brave and take risks in their careers, saying: “Have ideas and throw them out there. Be curious about the world around you: keep your ears and heart open. Be patient: all things take the time that they should. Above all, be so good that employers can’t ignore you.” She encouraged students to read widely in order to broaden their outlook on life, advising them that the information and insight gained would enrich their careers.

“I am a strong believer in the interconnectedness of everything,” she said. “You never know when that article you read might inform an interview with a future employer, or when a conversation with someone which might lead you down another avenue in your career.”

Clemency urged the girls to not be distracted by money and prestige, but to be true to themselves and their interests. “When nearly half the workforce is unhappy with their job, I consider myself fortunate to be in love with what I do,” she said. Clemency is a breakfast presenter with BBC Radio 3 and

is currently working on BBC Young Musician of the Year which reached its exciting final last month. She has also worked as a journalist on titles including Vogue and The Economist, and presented BBC Proms as well as documentaries for radio and television.

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QEH sixth form will open to girls next year GOVERNORS at Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital School are delighted to announce that girls will be able to benefit from studying A Levels at QEH Sixth Form, from September 2017. As part of the school’s ongoing development and investment in the future, and following recommendations made by the Senior Management Team, the Board of Governors unanimously resolved that the QEH Sixth Form will become coeducational. David Smart, chair of governors at QEH, said: “Our recent 425 th anniversary has inevitably been a period of reflection as well as future planning. "QEH is consistently achieving high standards across all areas of school life: outstanding examination results, supportive pastoral care and a wide range of cocurricular activities. We have more boys attending the school than ever before and we are now pleased to be able to offer these opportunities at Sixth Form level to girls in Bristol.” Headmaster of the School,

Stephen Holliday, commented, “As a school we place great importance on preparing our students for the wider world, both at university and beyond, in which they will be working alongside members of the opposite sex. A coeducational Sixth Form, at an age when students of both sexes have developed the maturity to work well together, will ensure that all our students leave here well prepared for life beyond QEH. “There are no plans to change the whole school from being

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FORTY pupils from Christ Church Primary School in Clifton took part in a tree planting ceremony on the Downs last week in celebration of the One Tree Per Child scheme. The environmental project was launched in February 2015 with the aim of planting one tree for each of the 36,000 primary school children in Bristol. Thanks to the efforts of Bristol’s children and their primary schools, as well as environmental partners, community groups and individual volunteers, the project has surpassed the target. In total, more than 39,000 trees have been planted. It has been implemented in the UK by project director Julian Dee, Bristol’s Mayor, the Friends of Avon Gorge and Downs and by primary schools throughout Bristol.

COULD you become part of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP), which has been helping children in Bristol schools for over 20 years? “We have been working closely with the Mayor’s Reading Partners scheme, but our volunteers operate to a different model,” said Mina Malpass, one of the volunteer schools placement organisers. RSVP volunteers, who are retired or semi-retired, work with children of all ages in schools, in a less formal way. Mina explained: “Many of our RSVP volunteers have been going into schools for a number of years, getting to know the children and helping them, not with the mechanics of reading, but developing a real love of books and having fun, with oneto-one help. We believe that all

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single sex and QEH remains committed to the benefits of single sex education from ages 7 to 16. At this age, the needs of boys and girls are different, their learning styles vary and there are many benefits for boys to be educated as boys in a school that understands their needs and caters well for them.” The 2017 coeducational Sixth Form is part of the long term development plan for the school and will be supported by further investment into the Sixth Form facilities over the next 18 months.

children benefit from individual attention.” Volunteers also help with other areas of the curriculum such as number work and maths, or arts and crafts or other special interests. RSVP works closely with the city council, complementing the work done in the Reading Partners scheme, which concentrates on schools where reading performance is not as good as it should be. Volunteer Denise Hopley is in her second year of helping, and has been so well received in her school that she has been provided with additional training by them. Denise said: “I have taken a two-day booster training programme so that I can be more useful and that I can understand the programme the school follows. It is a loving and friendly

Current developments under way at the school include a new £3 million science and art building due to open this summer followed by the further expansion of music and technology facilities. The school anticipates high demand for places. Students interested in applying for September 2017 entry should contact Mrs Carolyn Matthews for further information. A Sixth Form Open Evening will take place on Thursday 10 November 2016.

school and I enjoy working there. I particularly enjoy the flexibility of the RSVP programme and it was this that drew me to it in the first place.” Most volunteers are happy with the initial training that RSVP provides, but a few want to do more. The teacher who has been supporting Denise is just moving to a new school but she has asked RSVP to find some more volunteers for her in her new school, which is a very positive endorsement of their work. Older volunteers who are interested in another option for helping in schools are invited to visit the RSVP website, rsvpwest. org.uk , or contact the RSVP West office at the Create Centre, Seaton Road, BS16XN, Tel: 0117 922 4392 or email office@ rsvpwest. org.uk .

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SYMBOLIC silver charm bracelets have earned a Colston’s Girls’ School team a place in the area final of a Young Enterprise competition. The Year 12 students created their Je Suis Fille product to make money and raise awareness for vulnerable women in Bristol. Each silver-plated bracelet bears a choice of charms: an umbrella for shelter, an angel’s wing for protection, a heart for love and an anchor for hope. The team has sold the jewellery in school and at trade fairs in St Nicholas Market and The Mall, Cribbs Causeway. It has also won an award for the way it has promoted Je Suis Fille – which means I Am Girl and has echoes of the worldwide slogan Je Suis Charlie after the Paris attacks – on social media. The team, which calls itself Gold Generation - was one of ten that went through following the YE West of England semi final. Their display and presentation, which included an eye-catching artwork, impressed the judges at the event at St George’s Bristol on March 15. The girls are now looking forward to the final on May 5. Holly Debs, managing director of Gold Generation, said their aim was to run a successful business – they have already

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raised nearly £800 and to help others at the same time. “It is nice to know that our work is really to going to make a difference to vulnerable women,” she said. Asha Cork, who runs the Je Suis Fille website, said they had linked with another CGS social action group working with the charity Envision in support of the

Spring of Hope women’s shelter in Stapleton Road. Initially the focus was on homeless women, but it had broadened to include those who were at risk for other reasons, such as domestic violence. Other team members include Cara Waters, Rhianna Dawkins, Megan Lamb, Martha Howells, Abbie Cripwell, Lana

Ball, Emily Craner, Izzy Martin, Savannah Bowen, Amber Barrington-Chappell and Akilah Robinson. Michael Roulston, head of business and enterprise at CGS, said he was very proud of the girls’ success. “The team worked hard to showcase their product, their business journey and were successful in demonstrating how young business women can excel and achieve,” he said. Young Enterprise is a national scheme in which students devise and set up a business, often with the support of an industry adviser. They learn about customer service, negotiation, teamwork and merchandising and to develop employability skills such as confidence, communication, creativity, problem solving and resilience. W: jesuisfille.bigcartel.com T: @jesuisfille_ I @jesuis_fille f: Je Suis Fille Gold Generation e: goldgeneration15@gmail.com

Gifted young musician performs at Westbury Parish Church JUST occasionally the regular Organ Elevenses at Westbury Parish church gives way to other musical delights. Young local oboist, Sarah Bence, aged 18, gave a performance at the church in April playing music by Handel and Telemann, Mozart, Britten and Malcolm Arnold. She was accompanied by Richard Johnson, resident organist and organiser of the Organ Elevenses recital series. Sarah started playing the piano at the age of six, joined Westbury Holy Trinity Choir at the age of seven and took up the oboe at the age of ten studying

with Ms Triner at The Redmaids’ School. By 14 she reached Grade 8 distinction on the oboe and at 16 joined the Royal College of Music (RCM) Junior Department when she travelled up to London every Saturday to study with Sarah Francis. After reaching the final of the Peter Morrison concerto competition at RCM she realised that she wanted to pursue a professional career and now is studying for a B(Mus) at RCM with her piano teacher Kathron Sturrock and her oboe teachers David Theodore and John Anderson.

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Call for more female representatives as Bristol City Council holds elections AS a member of Bristol Women’s Commission, Bishopston councillor Daniella Radice stands for equal representation of women in Bristol City Council. Currently, just over a third of the City Council is represented by women but more than half of Bristol’s population is female. This May residents will vote for all councillors throughout Bristol at the same time as the Mayoral election. Bristol Women’s Commission has asked all parties to make sure that half of their candidates are women in winnable seats. Ms Radice said: “A more diverse council would make better decisions and solve problems more effectively, because it would be able to draw upon a wider range of experience and insight.

“Women have put new issues on the agenda in the UK government, such as a focus on childcare for younger children. “I think all parties do find it difficult to find women to put themselves forward, even where there are allwomen shortlists in parties such as the Labour party. In the Green party we try to positively ask women and to keep nominations open as long as we can to encourage women.” The campaign has a twopronged approach: persuading political parties to field more female candidates in winnable seats and encouraging women to consider standing as councillors via events, mentoring and publicity. Ashley, Avonmouth, Bishopsworth, Bristol East and Bedminster wards all fall well

Temporary closure of Henleaze Library HENLEAZE Library will be closing for 8 days in May in order to have new carpet fitted throughout the library. The closure period will be from Monday May 9 until Tuesday May 17 when it will re-open to the public. A request for new bookstands to be installed has been made by local councillors as the old ones are very heavy and awkward for staff to move and this is being investigated. Both Henleaze and Westbury Libraries were dues to be closed on Thursday 5th May because of the council elections.

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short of the 50:50 aim and some political parties only field candidates in wards where they have a good chance of doing well. The current Lib Dem councillor for Henleaze, Glenise Morgan, will be standing for election in Redland ward in May. Glenise said: “Women are fifty per cent of the population and the talent is there. We are probably just more reluctant to come forward and something might have to change in the way things are done to improve that. We might need less of a macho image.” K ate Bowman, Lib Dem candidate for Bishopston and Ashley Down said: “I have been lucky to have support from my party to help to realise my ambitions of becoming a councillor.

"I do however realise that for some individuals outside of our party, particularly women and those with BME backgrounds, mentoring may be lacking. "I would like to see more support for females, in and out of political circles, to help them realise their ambitions too.” The first woman to be elected on to Bristol City Council was Mabel Carole Tothill, who began representing the Easton ward on May 21, 1920. Bristol Women’s commission was established by Bristol Women’s Voice and the Mayor, George Ferguson, after he signed the European Charter for equality of women and men in local life. Bristol was the first city in the UK to do so.

Henleaze parking review HENLEAZE councillors have agreed with the Working Group’s suggestion that the Henleaze Parking Review scheme should be delayed and spread over two years 20162018 and that several issues have already been included in other schemes. This is to allow more time to think about what really needs to be done in a constantly changing situation. The knockon effects of the Downs Parking restrictions, a possible extension of the RPS in Westbury Park and the development at Cribbs Causeway will all affect the area in the next few years. As each Neighbourhood Partnership is restricted to one scheme only per year, making this Review half a scheme will enable another half somewhere else in the area.

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News Final chapter for much-loved Downs bookshop

One of the last independent set to be April 30 and before that bookshops in Bristol is closing there was an ongoing sale. The its doors. bookshop is a Probate sale and Due to the death of the owner, there is hope that a buyer may be Katyryn Atkins, Durdham Down found who would been keen to Bookshop has had to cease keep the shop in its current form. trading. Local people were keen to A notice has been put in the express their sadness at the loss window of the shop on North of this shop which has been a hub View informing customers: in the community, advertising “Due to an unforeseen and local events in the windows as significant change in personal well as selling books. circumstance, sadly we have Jo Thompson from Henleaze come to the very difficult decision said: “I love this place. I feel to close our bookshop. It has really sad that such a good been our pleasure to supply bookshop is closing. I always books to the local community for found something that I wanted the last 21 years. when I went in there.” "We hope you all preserve Keen reader Henry Marshall your hunger for reading and feels disappointed that it is your support for independent shutting as it has been the place business.” he shopped for his grand we_poppin ad 87x120:Layout The final day of trading was 1 17/06/2014 children’s 16:47 books.Page 1

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Travel plan announced for school merger THE announcement that Red Maids’ and Redland High schools will merge and be located on the Westbury Road and Grange Court Road sites has caused concern among residents regarding parking and traffic. There is already a lot of traffic in the area from Red Maids' and St Ursula's schools, and residents are concerned about any potential increase. Some residents are calling for a oneway road system to be introduced in the area. Red Maids’ High School are working on a travel plan which will see a drop off area in Westbury Road, near the bus stop, and buses to bring pupils from Redland. The school has engaged its own traffic consultant and is liaising with the Council's Highways Department. A survey was sent out to find out how pupils and staff travel to school and what the barriers are to using alternative transport. There was a good response and the results are now being analysed.

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Spring is in the air - it’s time for the garden fair GOLDEN Hill Community Garden is hosting its popular Spring Fair on May 7. Last year’s event was a great success with over 700 visitors and this year the garden team hope to replicate the fun and festivities with a myriad of activities for all the family. The Plant Sale is the key feature of the day with many seedlings grown on site by the volunteers and plants donated from the allotments. The Frog Clay Oven will be churning out delicious pizza and there will be tea and cake a plenty at the event which takes place from 1-4pm. There will be live music including the amazing Human Juke Box. Children’s activities will include traditional fair games, face painting, spring crowns, clay modelling, pond dipping and Bat The Rat.

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Advertising Feature All generations can dig this event “DIG for Victory is brilliant – my favorite show of the year and a fabulous coming together of vehicles, tanks, music, wartime mood and party atmosphere.” - James Holland BBC historian and presenter The Dig For Victory Show is a 1940s themed family festival that comes to The North Somerset Showground in Wraxall, on the weekend of June 11-12. The event is organised by local volunteers and has raised £8,500 for local and service charities over the past two years. In 2016 the event is supporting Walking with The Wounded and Weston Hospicecare. Visitors can celebrate the ‘Best of British’ and life in the 1940s with re-enactments of

life in wartime Britain. This will include a 1940s farmyard with animals, vintage shopping stalls, make do and mend workshops, frugal cooking demonstrations, over 200 original restored wartime vehicles including the iconic Sherman Tank, and a memorable flypast by a Spitfire and Hurricane. Well known broadcasters, Paul Beaver and James Holland, will be giving talks about aviation and wartime vehicles. There is a fantastic line-up of live music over the two days. Acts include Sticky Toffee Jazz, The Marionettes, The Paper Moon Band, Emily Wright, Ricky Hunter, DJ UXB, Fifilaroux and The Prohibition Band, The Military Wives Choir and The Goodnight Sweethearts. Like every good festival you can feast on an array of culinary delights from local hot food and drink producers and the main bar is open all weekend. Her Majesty’s official birthday

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coincides with the festival this year and a few lucky visitors will get a share of a specially made birthday cake. On the Saturday night is the exclusive Victory Dance, limited to 500 tickets. Visitors get dressed up in 1940s fashions for a party with an 8-piece live swing band, a dance lesson, hot food and bar plus a few surprises thrown in! Festival tickets cost £10 per

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BRISTOL’S Walk Fest is held throughout May across the whole of the city. The programme features over 170 walks and events from over 70 organisations and covers a wide range of themes, activities and interests. One of the local organisations holding walking events are Friends of Badock’s Wood. Three guided walks in May are planned and open to all, each starting from the Northern Gateway. A celebration of May Day is being held on Sunday May 1, between 10.00 and 11.30am, with a Bird Walk led by local ecologist Mary Wood. This will be an introduction to bird song and there are plans to get familiar with up to 10 species. Bring your own binoculars if you have them, but some will be available on the day. There will be a general walk to celebrate Badock’s Wood’s Hidden Treasures on May 22, from 2.00 3.30pm. Led by Friends of Badock’s Wood Secretary Frances

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Guided walks for health and fitness Robertson, this will be a general introduction to the wood and its wildlife with particular emphasis on the new wildlife sculptures from the group’s Hidden Treasures Project for Bristol’s European Green Capital Year last year.. Tony Smith and Nichola Davies, from the Bristol Naturalists’ Society, will be leading a Bugs & Butterflies walk on May 29, from 2.00 3.30pm. On this walk you will learn how to collect and identify invertebrates. The organisers stress that this activity will be on the meadows in longish grass so suitable footwear and clothing need to be worn. Another way of celebrating National Walking Month this May is by signing up to Just Walk to help raise money for lifesaving heart research. Just Walk invites family, friends and colleagues to put their best foot forward and arrange a walk in a location, time and distance of their choice

to help raise money in the fight against heart disease. Every three minutes another family in the UK loses a loved one to heart and circulatory disease. Every stride taken and every pound raised will help the British Heart Foundation fund vital research. Lisa Young, Physical Activity specialist at the BHF said: “By taking part in Just Walk you can help us to support the 7 million people living with heart and circulatory disease in the

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Film club for seniors A MONTHLY film club for seniors has started in Henleaze and is keen to attract members. The first film, showing on May 16th, will be The Lady in the Van, a 2015 British comedy drama, written by Alan Bennett, and starring Maggie Smith and Alex Jennings . It tells the true story of Mary Shepherd, an elderly woman who lived in a dilapidated van on Bennett's driveway in London for 15 years. The film club is supported by the Home Instead Bring Joy Foundation, a charity which has a unique vision, to help groups and organisations across the UK put a touch of sparkle onto the agenda by funding events and activities for the elderly. Senior Film Club will be a regular feature at St Peter's Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, on the 3rd Monday of the Month, starting at 2.00pm. Entrance is free, refreshments £3.00, carers welcome, easy access dialaride transport on 0845 130 1875

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A wealth of experience as Wards Solicitors opens a new branch in Henleaze WARDS Solicitors has opened a new office in the heart of the thriving community of Henleaze as it continues to expand its provision of local legal services. This brings to 11 the number of Wards Solicitors offices located across the region each offering an extensive range of services for both local businesses and individuals. Partner and manager of the new Henleaze office, Tom Scoffham, said: “We have been assessing options for a new branch in north east Bristol for some time and decided to focus on Henleaze as the location central to not only Henleaze itself but also Westbury-on-Trym, Redland, Westbury Park and

Tom Scoffham even Bishopston and Clifton. "When we found that NatWest on Henleaze Road were closing their local branch, we

were keen to secure the premises. “Wards is a traditional law firm with all of its owners working in the business. Founded in Bristol in 1905, Wards has always had branch offices and now employs nearly 200 people across the Bristol city region.” The new Henleaze office is bright, welcoming and easy to find, conveniently placed on the bustling Henleaze Road known for its range of independent shops. Wards Solicitors cover all areas of the law. The Henleaze office opens with an experienced team of local legal specialists ready to help.

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Home care provider, Home Instead Senior Care, has been celebrating after the company was presented with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise on HM The Queen’s 90 th birthday, 21 April. The award was received for the innovation their service has brought to the home care sector. Director of Home Instead Bristol North, John Moore said: “We are delighted to win this national award. "It's a testament to our wonderful CAREGivers, the recruitment & training programs, and more importantly to our innovative approach to care which includes the social well being of each client. “We match CAREGivers and clients and based on mutual interests, and our unrushed visits ensure there is enough time for both practical help and discussion or fun activities. Recently in Bristol we

matched two musicians, two bird watchers, and some chess players! “Many of our clients love to chat about family, the past and current affairs and it's great to see relationships develop between our caregiver and clients in this way. The Home Instead service includes light housework, meal preparation, accompanying clients to social activities or appointments and, if needed, help with personal care. The Bristol North branch provide care throughout the Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym area." Their declared mission is to change the face of ageing and they are doing this by delivering companionship-based care which is built around the individual needs of their clients. In bestowing the award, the organisers recognise that the

John Moore, Home Instead Bristol North service addresses a growing demand from an ageing population. Chief Executive of Home Instead Senior Care, Trevor Brocklebank, said: “On behalf of our national network we are honoured to receive this prestigious business accolade. “Together we provide five million hours of relationship-led homecare each year. We couldn’t

do this without our dedicated army of CAREGivers on the ground. "This award pays testimony to their devotion to our mission to change the face of ageing in the UK.” For more information about Home Instead Senior Care please call 0117 989 8210 or visit website www.homeinstead. co.uk/bristolnorth

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May 14 & 15, 2016 11am to 5pm MAKE a date in mid May with the BS9 Arts Trail and surprise your eyes seeing the work of 75 artists in 18 venues all around Stoke Bishop, Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym. Entry is free to each individual and group venue where you will find great variety with fantastic opportunities to buy reasonably priced original work direct from the artists. Here’s a taste of what you might find: paintings, prints, drawings, photography, mosaics, turned wood, hand-created books, jewellery, ceramics, sculpture

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and much more. And you can be creative too! On Saturday May 14, and new for this year, there’s a fun, all day drop-in craft workshop for all ages in Westbury Village Hall with Miss Rochie Makes.. She loves recycling and, with supplies from Children’s Scrapstore, she will help you make something creative from an old CD which

you can take home with you. In addition, on the simple peg loom she’ll provide, you’ll be able to weave your own magic into a communally created piece of fabric. Several artists are exhibiting here too. There’s a map of all the venues already on the website and in the brochure available in shops, cafés and libraries. Look

out for the colourful bunting in the brand colours adorning each place. Bunting this year replaces the balloons which simply didn’t work in 2015 because it was so windy – they’d mostly burst before the doors had even opened! So this year, a small group of BS9 artists, or the self-styled ‘Bunting Babes’, teamed up to make over 300 metres of bunting. They sourced waterproof, nonfraying fabric, which they have sewn together with tape, usually used for ballet tutus, the latter supplied from Children’s Scrapstore. This is the third BS9 Arts Trail, founded by artist Laura Howarth in 2014. Laura is originally from Seattle but the UK has been her home since she graduated. A highly successful artist, her work is currently to be seen in three galleries in the region, Tinca Gallery in Portishead, Hidden Gallery in The Arcade, Clifton and A2

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The McGuire Programme is a speech 29 for henleaze&westburyvoicetherapy programme run by stutterers stutterers . It has been featured in the Channel 4 documentary “Stammer School”. Lane, the largest group venue,

with 18 artists, including Laura Howarth. Here there’ll be teas, coffees and cake, the latter donated by the artists with proceeds given to Lighting Up, a charity where artists work alongside people living with dementia in and around the Bristol area. Other group venues include Westbury Village Hall, mentioned above, Stoke Bishop Village Hall and the University of Bristol Botanic Garden where one of the artists, Jackie Johnson, will be demonstrating her technique for spinning yarn from plastic bags. In addition, you’ll be able to see her crocheted plastic yarn evening dress, which was recently exhibited in London. Entry to the Botanic Garden is free with a BS9 Arts Trail brochure. And of course, as before, many artists are opening their homes to welcome you to enjoy their work in a relaxed atmosphere. For full information, visit www.bs9arts.co.uk or pick up a brochure from shops and Days (Free) libraries.

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THE McGuire Programme are holding an Open Day to inform people about their speech therapy programme, run by stutterers for stutterers. Tools and techniques are taught to deal with the physical side of stuttering as well as the psychological. Alan Wyatt joined the programme in the year 2000. He explained: “Having worked very hard on controlling my speech, it has enabled me to participate in many things that a stammerer would think impossible. I have coached numerous people within the programme in helping them with their speech. I have instructed some of our courses throughout England as well as in Antwerp and Mexico City. I became President of a local Speakers Club as well as having given several radio, newspaper and magazine interviews.” The Open Day is on Sunday 8 th May, from 1.30-4.00pm, at Quakers Meeting Rooms, 300 Gloucester Road, Bristol BS7 8PD. A four day course is planned for Bristol, starting on June 1. Further information is available from Matt.wilton@ mcguireprogramme.com .

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News Woodland litter pick unearths a TV and chairs in Badock's Wood FRIENDS of Badock’s Wood recently received a Green Volunteers Award for the work of its volunteers in the Local Nature Reserve in Southmead. On Saturday 23 rd April, a group of volunteers turned out to tackle the litter in Badock’s Wood and collected 22 bags of rubbish as well as some larger items including three car tyres, a TV and three chairs.

Mike Townsend organises these litter picks each month. He said “A big ‘thank you’ to all who came to the FOBW Litter Pick. It was a great effort and we surely made a difference. Many walkers congratulated us on our efforts and on the results. It was appreciated.” Frances Robertson, FOBW Secretary, said: “It is very sad that we are seeing so much rubbish being dumped in the woods and other areas like Trymside. At Badock’s Wood there are litter and dog poo bins at the entrances but it is not just litter being dropped. There is also a lot of waste coming from houses locally. It is a real shame to spoil such a lovely area enjoyed by people of all ages. We are working closely with the council to identify where this rubbish is coming from.”

The next Litter Pick will be on Saturday 21 st May at 10.00 a.m. meeting at the Lakewood Road entrance to Badock’s Wood. If you would like to get

involved in the litter picking group, contact Mike by emailing fobwlitter@yahoo.co.uk or go to the Friends of Badock’s Wood website – www.fobw.org.uk .

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News Canford Park festival is revived WESTBURY-ON- TRYM resident Venita Vicary is reviving the annual May Fayre in Canford Park. Venita and her husband David run a not for profit company, Onen Hag Oll, dedicated to helping charities raise funds and are hoping this will also be a wonderful event for the community. Venita said:”I have forty years of experience in fundraising for charities so we decided to revive the Canford Park May Fayre. Many years ago, the local Round Table ran a super May Fayre in Canford Park. Sadly, it stopped which was unfortunate as many charity fundraisers had stalls with their crafted goods and baking. We are hoping to bring something very special to the BS9 area.” The Fayre, billed as ‘Sunday Family Funday’, opens on May 22 from 11.00am to 3.00pm. There will be fairground rides,

displays of falconry, juggling and drumming lessons, flying frogs, racing pigs and lots of crafters stalls. “As I had organised the Westbury Christmas Fair for the Westbury-on-Trym Business Association in 2013 and 2014, the council invited me on a training course for organising large events. It was there that they promoted the Mayor's

Sunday Family Funday and encouraged people to use the public spaces,” Venita explained. “It is quite expensive and so we have been kindly sponsored for the drummer, circus juggler and the falconry displays by Ocean Estate Agents, Kemps the Jewellers and Premier Homecare respectively which means we can offer the entertainment free to the children. "They can have their

photographs taken with the birds of prey. “Whilst we targeted charity fundraisers, we have also booked many local crafters there are such skills in BS9! We are hoping the charity stalls will make lots of money for their causes but, most of all the fayre will be relaunched for many years to come for the local community,” she added. Any profits made on the day will be donated to a local charity.

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Optometrist Lynne Fernandes wins major award LOCAL optician Lynne Fernandes has been named as ‘Optometrist of the Year,’ one of her industry’s highest accolades. Lynne, who has established a successful chain of three optometrist practices in Gloucester Road, Totterdown and Nailsea, was presented with the trophy in the annual Optician Awards in Birmingham in April. In choosing a winner, the judges said they were looking for a passion for optics as well as hard facts. They said: “The winner is motivated by the delight of their patients, is passionate about local optometry and involved in all aspects of the profession.” Lynne is Chair of the Avon Local Optical Committee, and works with the Clinical Commissioning Group, NHS England, the Bristol Eye Hospital, as well as GP surgeries to ensure the best eye care possible in Bristol for all patients. She said: “Winning an Optician Award is one of the highest accolades optical professionals, practices and companies can achieve. I am

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thrilled and delighted to have been honoured in this way. I work hard with my team to offer the highest levels of care to all our patients and we work

within our local communities to encourage everyone to look after the health of their eyes.” If you would like more information about eye clinics,

Local organisation delivers City and Guilds training for bike mechanics THIS month saw the launch of the latest initiative from the Life Cycle team. Mechanics, who have been delivering training and qualifications to prisoners in their workshop inside Horfield prison, have now extended their programme to offer it to members of the public. Anyone interested in becoming a professional bike mechanic will benefit from this industry recognised City and Guilds qualification. These courses are aimed at those working in, or who wish to work in, the bike industry and want an industry recognised qualification in bike mechanics as part of their professional development. Six students attended the external workshop at Horfield prison this week to receive their first round of training towards the City and Guilds Level 2 bike mechanic qualification. Wendy

Zakiewicz, who attended the course said: “It is a very friendly and supportive atmosphere here and I am excited to be learning new skills which will open up new opportunities for me.” The course runs over ten weeks during which, there will be plenty of practical hands-on experience and assessment. Life Cycle are now accepting bookings for the next course which is scheduled to start at the beginning of June. The intensive ten day courses cost £1,000 (including VAT) which covers all teaching materials, tools, equipment and expert instruction in small groups at the purpose built training workshop to City & Guilds Level 2 standard. For local people interested in learning bike mechanics but who do not wish to book onto the ten day courses, there is

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a regular ‘volunteers day’ on Thursdays where people can improve their maintenance skills through tuition from a volunteer coordinator as they help with the day-to-day working of the bike recycling project. Anyone interested in booking onto a 10 day City & guilds course can find more information at www.lifecycleuk.org.uk/ cityguilds . For volunteering, contact Rich Edwards on www. bikebackvols@lifecycleuk.org.uk

school visits, Lynne’s specialist talks or if you would like to book an eye appointment, please contact the Gloucester Road practice on 0117 942 6843.

Cycle Sunday returns to the Downs THIS year’s Cycle Sunday event is being organised by Sustrans and will be taking place on May 22 between 9.00am and 12.00pm. There will be a great morning of traffic-free cycling on the Downs when the Circular Road will be closed to traffic, allowing people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the freedom of cycling around the Bristol Downs. There will be bikes for all abilities and ages, paint spinning, free Dr. Bike checkups and a smoothie bike, plus ice cream and coffee. Wheels for All, Ape Project and Life Cycle will be joining in the fun at this family friends event. For more details see http:// www.cyclesunday.net/ .

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RGANISED by the Oral Health Foundation, National Smile Month is the nation’s annual reminder about the true value of our oral health – and this year is celebrating its 40th birthday! The campaign brings thousands of individuals and organisations together, promoting three key messages, all of which go a long way to improve oral health. They are: • Brush your teeth at night and at least one other time during the day with a fluoride toothpaste. • Cut down on how often you have sugary foods and drinks. • Visit your dentist regularly, as often as they recommend. The aim of National Smile Month is to ultimately improve the UK’s oral health. Organised by oral health charity, the British Dental Health Foundation, the campaign hopes to raise awareness of important health issues, and make a positive difference to the oral health of millions of people throughout the UK. With the help and enthusiasm

of those who are passionate about health and wellbeing, National Smile Month 2016 will see hundreds of events and activities up and down the UK educate and engage local communities about the importance of a healthy mouth. In 2016, the campaign will take place between 16th May and 16th June, encouraging all dental and health professionals, schools, pharmacies, community groups, colleges and workplaces – in fact anyone with an interest in good oral healthcare, to join in and help us educate, motivate and communicate positive oral health messages and improves the quality of smiles all around the UK. But National Smile Month isn’t just about education and stressing the importance of a healthy mouth – the key to the success of the campaign is that we have lots fun doing it! For information on getting involved yourself - Simply visit the National Smile Month website and click the ‘Register’ button. Enter your details in the short online form and submit... it

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National Smile Month Redland Road Dental Practice WE'RE a Bristol dental practice established over 90 years ago, based in a lovely Victorian house in leafy Redland, with metered roadside parking available. The practice has been refurbished during the last five years and all treatment rooms boast modern facilities. Our dental team is comprised of eight dentists and five hygienists, working alongside professionally registered dental nurses and highly trained support staff. We provide the most up-todate technology and techniques in nine treatment rooms, situated over three floors and offer emergency, routine, preventative and cosmetic treatments. We cater for all aspects of modern dentistry such as implants, single tooth including crown from £2,200 and ‘Six Months Smiles’ cosmetic brace treatments from £2,500. Sedation is available if needed. Not only do we offer cosmetic

dentistry but we can banish unwanted frown lines and facial wrinkles with dermal fillers. For more information and to arrange a free consultation with this advert until the end of June, contact Uma Nair Milner, our cosmetic treatment provider. T: 0117 924 6070 E: info@redlanddental.co.uk

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of the British Dental Association, British Endodontic Society and The Society of Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry. If you would like to become a patient of Laura’s please telephone Henleaze Dental Practice on 0117 962 0534. For further reassurance, testimonials can be viewed at www.henleazedental.co.uk

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Westbury Park Festival offers art, music... and cream teas! HELEN Godwin Teige, Chair of this year’s Westbury Park Festival, has been very busy filling the two-week long festival with events. The theme this year is Across the Generations to reflect the diverse community of all ages. She said: “We want to bring everyone together for a series of enjoyable events encompassing art, music, literature, general knowledge and most importantly of all, fun. “I would like to thank the entire committee for their help and support in putting the festival together, Mr Bamber and Mrs Clark at the school and Reverend Emma and her team at the church. We have had great fun putting the festival together and we hope you enjoy this special time for the community.“ The festival will run from May 21 June 12 and is supporting three charities; Headway which helps those recovering from Brain Injury, Samara’s Aid

International who are doing great work supporting refugees across the Middle East and Young Carers UK which was selected by the School Council at Westbury Park School. The programme of events for the month of May are outlined below. l Saturday May 21 st , Westbury Park Arts Fair, 11am5pm, Methodist Church Hall, North View FREE EVENT Join some of Westbury Park’s many artists for a day long exhibition of some of their fantastic works. On site café open all day. Drop in and meet your local artists. l On Sunday May 22nd, American Art Song, 6pm Methodist Church Hall, North View DONATIONS Local mezzosoprano Rebecca Chellappah celebrates her birthday with a recital of American art songs. If you enjoy listening to say Samuel Barber, Ernest Charles

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SATURDAY 21 MAY, 11AM-5PM Westbury Park Methodist Church, 4 North View, BS6 7QB Onsite cafe open 11am-4:30pm, serving teas, coffees and homemade cakes

and Richard Hagemen, do come along and hear Rebecca's recital. l Monday May 30th, The Garden Party and Fete, 2pm, Bayswater Avenue FREE EVENT Community Garden Party for all ages in the grounds of St Albans Church with Bayswater Avenue closed for extra play space. Enjoy a cream tea, visit the stalls, listen to some music or just relax in the gardens or

tranquillity of the church. Sophie Kennedy will be premiering her new short film about the area during the afternoon. l Tuesday May 31 st , Aardman Presents….Morph, 7.30pm, St Albans Church Hall Tickets £5 adults, £3 concessions Peter Lord, a Westbury Park resident and creator of Morph, joins us for an evening of creativity, stories and maybe some animated magic. A perfect evening of entertainment for adults and children. l June events include a Teddy Bear’s Picnic, Open Gardens, Book events with local authors and the ever popular Quiz Night. Tickets are available from Flowers by Barry Toogood, Coldharbour Road, C the World, North View and http:// westburyparkfestival.eventbrite. co.uk For further information see http://facebook/ westburyparkfestival .

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Orthodontics, how does it benefit our teeth?

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News Final list of candidates for city council elections is announced The final list of candidates standing for election to Bristol City Council has been announced. The Henleaze and Westbury Voice can now update readers on all those standing for election to the Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze ward.

Three councillors will be chosen to represent the ward, which has been redrawn following last year’s citywide Ward Boundary Review. The elections take place on May 5th, along with those for the Bristol Mayor and the Police and Crime Commissioner. The other candidates standing for election in this ward, as featured in last month’s edition, are listed below.

Geoff Gollop, Conservative

Graham Donald, Lib Dem

Liz Radford, Conservative

Helen Cuéllar, Lib Dem

Alistair Watson, Conservative

Miranda McCabe, Labour

Clare Campion-Smith, Lib Dem

Sharmila Bousa, Green

George Calascione , for the Green Party stated: “Although I have cerebral palsy, which affects me day to day, I manage very well and lead a full and active life. I have received a lot of help from the community because of my disability and I am pleased to have this opportunity to put something back.. There is so much that we can do to improve our city. "We can improve the environment by introducing a low emissions zone, reduce landfill by recycling all our food, paper, plastic and different metals. "We need to protect and maintain our green spaces; to look after our old trees and plant new ones. “We need to reduce traffic congestion by doing everything we can to improve our public transport, reducing the price of tickets and the irregularity

Jonathan Moore, standing for the Labour Party, said: “Like many an “incomer” I fell in love with this city and, unlike those born here, I made a positive choice to live in Bristol and am committed to raising my family here. "I am 33 and my wife and I are expecting our first soon. “It's not true that Labour don't concern themselves with the business world and – as an independent estate agent myself covering North Bristol – I am very concerned with the health of our shopping centres large or small in Westbury Village, Henleaze and Westbury Park and across the city. “Parking restrictions loom as a threat and I personally favour free parking for one hour anywhere where there are shops.”

of buses.. I want to help other young people with disabilities to find work, and lead gainful and fulfilling lives.”

Barry Trahar, Labour Party, is a former senior manager at the University of Bristol, a Bristol Magistrate and a school governor at Claremont and Redland Green schools. He said: “I have lived in Bristol for almost forty years and in Henleaze for almost thirty. I am married with two grown up children, both born at Southmead Hospital and educated locally in Henleaze “Soon there'll be little local accountability for parents of schoolchildren and I think we'll regret the consequences of the widening gap between rich and poor and other inequalities which divide this great city. It just shouldn't be the case that the life expectancy of a resident of Lawrence Hill should be roughly ten years less than mine.”

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RESIDENTS are being encouraged to stand for election to the local Neighbourhood Partnership as a ward representative in the new ward of Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze. Neighbourhood Partnerships are local governing bodies, which have been developed to set priorities for their area and to make and influence key decisions which will have an impact on their areas. There are 14 partnerships across the City and each area is made up of one, two or three electoral wards. The populations served by these partnerships range from 20,000 – 40,000. They meet 4 – 6 times per year and are supported by staff from Bristol City Council. Within the Neighbourhood

Partnership (NP), local councillors from the area form a Neighbourhood Committee. Though all members of the partnership are involved in all aspects of decision-making, only councillors can make the final decision regarding actual spend of public money. As a result of these changes, it is a particularly interesting time to become involved in your local NP. The NP is currently reviewing its Plan and considering how best to work with the community to get as many people involved as possible, and to appeal to a wider age group. Elections will take place at the Ward forums: Stoke Bishop forum: 6.30pm Tuesday 10th May at Stoke

Bishop Primary School (voting starts at 6.30pm; forum starts at 7pm) Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze forum: 6.30pm Wednesday 11th May at Red Maids' School (voting starts at

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News St. Alban’s Players present Anton Chekhov’s ‘The Cherry Orchard’ REHEARSALS are in full bloom for St Alban’s Players’ Spring Production of Anton Chekhov’s ‘The Cherry Orchard’. With the majority of the cast and production crew from the local area, it’s possible you see them out and about during the day. In the evening, however, over 30 people are working tirelessly to prepare their production of Tom Stoppard’s adaptation of Chekhov’s classic for audiences in May. Naomi Madelin from Westbury-on-Trym joined St. Alban’s Players this season. “It is a really lovely, animated adaptation and the humour comes across incredibly well. It is perfect for a modern audience,” she said. St. Alban’s Players is an Amateur Theatre Company

founded in Westbury Park in 1973. Bristol native Sarah SimpsonDown, also from Westbury-onTrym, has been with the Players for 25 years. Sarah explained: “It’s lovely to be back on stage and part of such a talented ensemble. I’m thoroughly enjoying working with our guest director, who’s brought a new approach and plenty of energy to learn from.” The Cherry Orchard tells the tale of a dysfunctional family on the verge of financial ruin facing huge social turmoil. It could be the plot for a modern drama but was in fact written over a hundred years ago, set in Russia just before the revolution. Although there are political issues in the background, this production concentrates on the family and the people around

them. The play asks questions such as, How do they cope, or not, with the massive changes that are about to happen in their lives? How do they face up to loss? Chekhov describes his play as a comedy and while we do laugh at the characters we also feel their pain. There is plenty of 'laughter through tears' in this play. A member of St Alban’s Players for over 15 years, Adrian Brown has lived in the Henleaze area since the mid 90s. He said: “I am glad to be involved in this

contemporary take on a classic, not least because I get to cadge money in Act 2, but not from the audience!” One of Chekhov’s lines in The Cherry Orchard ironically states that “People shouldn't go to plays.” Hopefully, this production will convince you otherwise. Performance dates are from May 19-21 at St Alban’s Hall, Bayswater Avenue. Tickets are available from www. StAlbansPlayers.co.uk or 0117 924 7266.

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contributions and Rosemary Evitts, membership secretary for the society, is looking after the annual public appeal for funds. “She has already has her team of members to work delivering the yellow envelopes and appeal letters which many people will have received this month,” Hilary continued. “We have depended on the generosity of the Westbury residents and business sponsorships in recent years, whose response has kept increasing, because our ordinary, modest membership fees would never be sufficient to cover the displays as well as our other expenses. Their continuing support enables us to pay for both summer flowers and spring bulbs and primroses -now in full bloom in the pots. “The flower bill overall, with hanging baskets too, is upward of £8,000 each year because the

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News Canford Park gateway progress

THE Canford Park gateway project is ongoing with many improvements expected for the area this year. Hilary Long, Chair of the Westbury-on-Trym Society said: “Some people will already know that completion has been delayed by various factors, but I can assure everyone that the proper, beautiful gates will be installed in time to celebrate Westbury’s 1300 th birthday in 2017. I will be able to give more details of how this will be achieved soon.” In the meantime, the Society will be enhancing the whole area of the gateway for the future by planting a variety of blossom and colourfully leafed trees to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday year. The actual planting will happen in the autumn, as summer is too dry. Anyone would like to sponsor a tree or shrub for this important event, may get in touch with Hilary via the Society’s website, or contact Josie Sadler, the tree officer at Bristol City Council or Sarah Tyler the Area Parks organizer. A planting design and some suggestions will be available later in the summer. After discussions about the gateway area the Society have also decided, along with the Parks officers, that the bark chippings inside the immediate area are very untidy and not a success as they get kicked all over the place. The soil in the small beds is too shallow to allow for flowers but a new decorative surface is planned that will look neat but can be walked on by dogs and children without harm to anyone and mess anywhere. It is hoped that this will be completed fairly soon and in time for this year’s judging by Bristol in Bloom.

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Foodie festival bonanza for Bristol Bristol residents are in for foodie treat this May with not just one, but three food festivals coming to the city. Westbury Park, Henleaze and Westbury on Trym are area wellknown for their independent bakeries, delicatessens and adventurous menus and there is something for everyone at these events. Bristol Food Connections festival kicked off with a bumper weekend of Bank Holiday events in College Green, and Millennium and Anchor Square from April 29 May 2. There are talks, tastings and trails, free cooking demonstrations and discussions, plus markets and musical performances in the evening. The festival aims to connect people to all aspects of their food, from how and where it was grown, to who served it, how it tastes, makes us feel and the way it brings communities together. Foodies Festival returns to Bristol at The Downs on May 13 15, with top chefs and a host of gastronomic delights. Last

month’s issue of the Henleaze and Westbury Voice featured a prize draw for two pairs of free tickets and the lucky winners will be on their way to the festival. One of Europe's biggest and longestrunning vegan festivals, VegfestUK Bristol, returns to the Harbourside on May 21 22. VegfestUK organiser Tim Barford said: "This year’s show is going to be bigger and better. The atmosphere last year in our home city of Bristol was amazing and the feedback we received was incredible. Bristol is becoming a key vegan hot spot attracting people from all over the world." VegfestUK Bristol demonstrates just how easy it is to go vegan and stay vegan with an amazing array of foods, education, talks, cookery demonstrations and plus live music. Marshall Jefferson headlines the Saturday house party supported by live sets from Alison Limerick, Adamski and Criss Cross from Club Yeyo.

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Advertising Feature New dementia home on track for summer opening GRIFFITHS House in Westburyon-Trym is the latest residential care home for older people to be built by the Cote Charity, which for more than forty years has provided retirement housing and a range of care options for older people in Bristol. Working closely with its trustee, the Society of Merchant Venturers, the Cote Charity took the decision to develop a purpose built, specialist dementia care home on the same site as Katherine House, on Cote House Lane, which opened in 2009 and cares for 41 residents. Designed specifically for older people with dementia, and paying careful attention to every detail, Griffiths House has been purposefully created to offer a home-from-home environment in a safe and tranquil setting where the quality of life for each resident is paramount. Vivienne Withers, Care Home Manager , has been overseeing the recruitment drive and already

half of the new and experienced team are in place and will begin their training in June. “I am delighted at the calibre of staff that have applied to join Griffiths House, and I look forward to welcoming them on

board very soon,” she said. After months of development the new facility is nearing completion.“The building itself is looking so impressive and we’re on track for our July opening,” continued Mrs Withers.

“We have already offered places to three residents and with only five bedrooms remaining, there is a possibility that Griffiths House will be full even before we open!”

Specialist dementia care, tailored to individual needs Due to open in July 2016, Griffiths House is a brand new, purpose built, eight-bed residential care home. Thoughtfully designed to provide a warm, safe and secure environment for people living with dementia, Griffiths House is tucked away from surrounding main roads, with stunning views over the Bristol Channel.

Griffiths House supports each resident to retain their own identity and provides comfort and calm, alongside expert, professional care in a home-from-home environment. For further information: call 0117 987 3540 email info@griffithshouse.co.uk or visit www.griffithshouse.co.uk

We offer private, en-suite bedrooms, a bright and welcoming communal lounge, a fully-equipped kitchen and a small salon providing hairdressing and other therapeutic treatments.

Griffiths House, Cote House Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 3UW Griffiths House is part of the Cote Charity whose Trustee, the Society of Merchant Venturers, advocates excellent standards of care for the elderly.

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Walk well, run better! THE lighter evenings are a boon for runners - like my sister and nephew, who are training for their first 10k charity run. Initially most novices focus on their aerobic fitness. However, heavy demands can also be put on the muscular and skeletal system, with top injuries being: Shin splints Achilles tendonitis Plantar fasciitis Knee pain Stress fractures In fact, virtually anywhere in the body can be affected if it is in some way vulnerable to the extra stress. Some cushioning is important if you are running on hard urban surfaces like pavements, especially if you have cartilage wear and tear or other issues. Running shops can also help you to choose a

shoe to help compensate for weak arches or flat feet, for example, and to better align ankles and knees. However, too much cushioning may do as much harm as good. By reducing feedback from the ground it can encourage a jarring, unresponsive gait, rather than enlivening the deep muscles we need to maintain a healthy lift and space through our joints. Excitingly, from a postural point of view, there is a lot that you can do to improve your running style. With correct posture, the most vital muscles of propulsion, including those of the foot-soles and buttocks, learn their full role. These are the very same muscles we should use in our everyday walking. Also, with the pelvis well positioned, tight

hamstrings, calves and hip flexors can gradually regain their natural elasticity, while the spine can bring lightness and stability to the upper body. Conversely, distorted standing and walking habits are detrimental to your running, reducing efficiency and increasing your risk of injury. Doesn’t it make sense to ‘train’ your body every day by walking well? These principles are brilliantly set out in Esther Gokhale’s book, ‘8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back’. Would your running group like a free talk? Call 07982 231317 Free Workshops: Mon 2nd May, Weds 8th June: Halo, Gloucester Rd, 7pm Book at: http:// gokhalemethod.com/ biography/Clare_Chapman

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Volunteer drivers wanted for GPs The Westbury GP practice has a team of volunteers who take patients with transport problems to the Surgery in Westbury and back home, and also to the various hospitals and other treatment centres in Bristol. Some of the drivers have been doing this for over 15 years and are reaching their limits in driving others so new drivers are needed. No payment is received other than a very small donation for petrol from the patients if they can afford this. Zina Wilson, pactice organiser, said: “I have been here for the last 8 years, and I can promise that the patients we drive to appointments are mostly very appreciative of what we do, receiving and returning a bit of friendliness.” Volunteers can apply directly to Zina at bernzina@ blueyonder.co.uk or to the WestburyonTrym Surgery.

WESTBURY Trym and Tone will be celebrating 8 years this month! Come celebrate with us. Join this month and pay no joining fee. I sing in the chorus with Bristol Opera. We’re performing at The Olympus Theatre in Filton for those of you who would like to see Camp and Cav (Cavalleria Rusticana and Il Campanello) performed by a very professional company at an amateur price. www.bristolopera.co.uk May 4-7. Anyway, lots going on this month. In rehearsal yesterday we got our costumes and I have a fabulous dress to wear that really shows off my hour glass figure. I could see several cast members looking at my waist. When one cast member looked and me and made a sad face and commented on it I said, ‘Celebrate your beauty’. And she lit up. It was wonderful. It was like a light came on and she said you’re right we’re all different. This particular woman has the most beautiful voice and she’s a fabulous actress bringing tears to my eyes and shivers down my spine. Come check us out and see if you can guess who I’m talking about? And why not get dressed up to the nines and celebrate your own beauty.

THE Celebrating Age Festival would like to receive nominations for older people (55 years of age and over) from all over Bristol so they can find the people who are great exponents of what can be accomplished in later life. The organisation are looking for someone who makes a difference in other people’s lives. That may be a person who helps others, has overcome adversity or an unsung hero who always goes that extra mile. If so, please nominate them for an Older Achiever awards. The Celebrating Age Festival wants to showcase as many individuals as possible and what can be achieved in later life. With plenty of active people over the age of 55 living in BS6 and BS9, friends, colleagues and relatives need to reach for the forms and get nominating. There are five categories including sport and physical activity, caring, challenge, community and a group award. Nominations have to be in by September 5. The winners will be announced at the Launch Event of the Celebrating Age Festival, at M Shed, September 25. For more details see shelleyhankins@ageukbristol.org.uk

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PDSA appeal for helpers The local PDSA charity shop on the High Street in Westburyon Trym are currently low on volunteers and could do with a bit of extra help. Shop manager, Maria Smith, is looking for assistance in the backroom on Thursday and Friday mornings, sorting donated stock and steaming. Help with till cover for Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons is needed. Full training is given and Maria stresses that they are a friendly team and would make any new addition feel very welcome. If you are interested in volunteering contact Maria at the shop on 01179 509007.

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E’RE aware many businesses, particularly in the Westbury area, are concerned about a number of burglaries over recent weeks. There isn’t anything to suggest the incidents reported to date, which include two shops on the High Street and Stoke Lane, are linked. However, they are still under investigation and the local police team is keeping a close eye on the situation. If you see anyone acting suspiciously in the area, please let us know, either on the nonemergency number 101 or through our website. At the end of April, we were out and about speaking to as many of you as possible as part of a national week of action against socalled ‘rogue traders’. We need your help to prevent such crimes, which often target the elderly and most vulnerable in our community. The simple message we need people to remember is, ‘if you’re not sure, don’t open the door’. Please support your elderly relatives, friends

or neighbours by following these tips: Help them with their banking so they don’t keep large sums of cash at home. Take them to their branch or consider online banking. Ensure household maintenance and gardening is kept under control and, where work needs doing, help them source three quotes from reputable traders. Encourage them to keep their doors and windows secure and, if they have mobility problems or have regular visitors from services like Meals on Wheels or carers, consider getting a door entry system fitted. Call 101 to report anyone going door-to-door calling on vulnerable elderly neighbours as it happens. Remember to note down descriptions and any vehicle details. Please take time to ensure your elderly relatives or neighbours know what to do if they are confronted by someone they were not expecting on their doorstep. Sergeant Alan Gentry

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Bhakasana This is another more advanced posture: beginners should follow earlier editions of Pose of the Month. Full Bhakasana follows on from last month’s practice Eka Pada Bhekasana (one leg only) in which you learned how to open up the front of your body one side at a time. Before proceeding to the full pose, practice one leg at a time a few times. Once your thighs and groins are open enough, you can try the full poseboth legs at the same time. Bhekasana (Frog Pose) 1) To come into full Bhekasana,

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lie on your belly. Begin by rotating your thighs inward to help release the sacrum and the piriformis. 2) Bend the knees, and reach back and hold the tops of both feet. Then pivot on the heels of your hands so your wrists point back and your fingers point forward, in the same direction as your toes. 3) Press down on the tops of the feet to bring the toes and heels toward the floor alongside the hips; at the same time, lift your chest, head, and shoulders into a backbend. Contraindications and cautions: • High or low blood pressure •

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Migraine • Insomnia • Low back, neck or shoulder injuries • Don’t push your foot too hard if it hurts your knee • Knee injury – see an experienced teacher Drawings and posture text reproduced by kind permission of Bobby Clennell, a senior Iyengar teacher in New York. Drawings and posture text reproduced by kind permission of Bobby Clennell, a senior Iyengar teacher in New York.

WESTBURY Park Churches are holding a coffee morning for Christian Aid Week at the Methodist Church hall on North View. Delicious home baked cakes and biscuits will be offered, plus freshly brewed coffee and fea. The event is one of many fundraising activities undertaken by over 20,000 churches in the week of May 15-21 with the aid of putting love into action. The church will also be taking part in This Street Collection, collecting housetohouse in the local community. The coffee morning will be held on May 14, between 10.30am and 12.30pm.

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Henleaze & Westbury Library book review Adult fiction: Read by the Library Reading Group in April, now book of the month for May

The Paris Wife by Paula McLain

BLURB: Chicago, 1920: Hadley Richardson is a shy 28 year old who has all but given up on love and happiness when she meets Ernest Hemingway and is captivated by his energy, intensity and burning ambition to write. After a whirlwind courtship and wedding, the pair set sail for France. But glamorous Jazz Age Paris, full of artists and writers, fuelled by alcohol and gossip, is no place for family life and fidelity. Ernest and Hadley’s marriage begins to flounder, and the birth of a beloved son serves only to drive them further apart. Then, at last, Ernest’s ferocious literary endeavours begin to bring him recognition not least from a woman intent on making him her own . . .

REVIEW: This month’s book caused a certain amount of controversy amongst the reading group who were divided in their opinions, both of which are outlined here. For: Those in favour felt that the author had captured the spirit of the time and the character of Hadley, first wife of Ernest Hemingway really well. Hadley’s role is of a supportive, totally committed wife who helped Hemingway to become successful writer. We felt that the portrait of the marriage was highly believable. There is a strong sense of place whether in America, Paris, Switzerland or Spain. The picture portrayed of the Americans in Paris was also expertly done. For us, this was a real page turner and very enjoyable. Against: We felt that as a fictionalised biography, the book suffered from being neither a novel, nor biography. It stayed close to the actual events of the time, and adequately described the situation of American creative men and women in Paris in the 1920s. However, we felt that these descriptions seemed as if made by an outside observer, despite ostensibly being in the voice of Hadley, wife of Ernest Hemingway. This meant that although purportedly recounting the development and eventual breakdown of a marriage, it seemed the emotions were merely being described rather than truly felt. Children’s Fiction: Read and enjoyed by Isabel Smith

Poppy Pym and the Pharaoh’s Curse by Laura Wood BLURB: Winner of the Scholastic Montegrappa Prize for New Children’s Writing. Poppy Pym has grown up in the circus, eating candy floss for breakfast and learning about lion taming... until her circus

May, 2016 family decides she needs a more traditional education, and they send her to boarding school. At first, Poppy has trouble fitting in at St Smithen’s, a school that is very different from the circus. But when an ancient Egyptian ruby comes to the school and dangerous accidents start occurring, it’s up to Poppy to save her new home and solve the mystery of the Pharaoh’s curse! REVIEW: Poppy, the main character, was found as an orphan in a magician’s hat She was then brought up living at the circus. At 11, she is sent to boarding school. Whilst at school, the VanBothing family have donated an Egyptian display. An open day for the display is planned. But on that evening something terrible happens…what was it and who committed the crime? Why not read the book, then you’ll find out? I found that it was a very exciting book. Poppy, Ingrid and Kip always have something to do. This is a great book if you like adventure or mystery books or if you just want something different. For these books and many more, please visit us at Henleaze Library ).

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henleazegardenclub.co.uk Vistitors are welcome: entry £5 (inc refreshments) 4 May: David Burgess – ‘Spirit of the Japanese Garden’ David is a member of the Japanese Garden Society, and a supplier of structures for Japanese-themed gardens. 7 May n Charity Plant Sale, Saturday May 7th at 11.00 am Westburyon-Trym Methodist Church hall, supporting Motor Neurone Association and local Scout’s Group Project in Nepal. 12 May n Summer Charity Concert On Thursday May 12th at 2pm in St Peter’s Church Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, the Henleaze Ladies Choir will be holding their annual Summer Charity Concert conducted by Jane English, with Matthew Thomas at the piano. The programme will be very varied and suit an early summer afternoon. Why not join us for an time of pleasant music and good company? The concert will be followed by refreshments. Entrance is free, but there will be a retiring collection in aid of the ‘Bristol Methodist Centre’. 12 and 16 May. n Laugh, Live and Learn with

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Bristol U3A. We have lots on offer for those who would like to make new friends with similar interests. If you have retired from full-time work, and want to take part in enjoyable learning with friendship and fun, we have a wide range of groups with over 100 different activities, including art, computing, languages, music, walking, and science. Find out more at your local social group meeting - 10.30am on the second Thursday and third Monday in every month at Eastfield Inn, Henleaze. Phone Barbara 0117 9629331. Please visit our website: www.bristolu3a. org.uk. Don't let life pass you by - come and start your new life with Bristol U3A! 14 May n Henleaze and Claremont Schools Mayfair on the 14th May. “Come along to the Henleaze and Claremont Schools Mayfair on the 14th May 2016. Gates open at 2pm, entry is 50p per person, with no charge for pre school children. Attractions include Punch and Judy, T cups, swing boats, bouncy castle, carousel and enjoy horse hoppers. Design and make a crown and enter the Crown

competition and enjoy watching the maypole dancing and lots, lots more. Fun for all the family! Join us at Henleaze Schools, Park Grove, Bristol, BS9 4LG.” 18 and 26 May. n We are the Bristol U3A – an organisation of lively and interesting people who run all sorts of groups for enjoyment, friendship and learning. If you have retired from full-time work, we offer a wide range of over 100 different activities, including art, computing, languages, music, walking, and science. Please come to one of our social groups, for details phone Jenny 0117 904 3697 - or just drop-in to Browns Restaurant, by the Museum, for one of our friendly meetings at 10.15am 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! 21 May n Nursery / Maternity / Children's Nearly New Sale with coffee and cake, Saturday 21st May, 1-3pm. Westbury Baptist Church,

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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 n Henleaze Bowling Club welcomes new Members. If you are interested in taking up bowling, come along to our free Coaching sessions at 6pm on Monday evenings (from 25 April, excluding Bank Holidays) to see if the sport is for you. Henleaze is a friendly Club with very good facilities and a lively social programme throughout the year. Special introductory offer – £70 membership for first year (normally £95) and a free Club shirt. Phone the Secretary, Tom Logan, on 01179621669 for further details." Tuesday n Westbury Walkers- Meet at Lloyds Chemist, Canford Land, WoT @ 9.20am on a Tuesday morning. New Walkers welcome! Please contact for further details: Jean Maish on 0117 3301194/07789741892, email jmaish@blueyonder.co.uk or Mary Ford mobile 07779448090 home 0117 9824623 n Alcoholics Anonymous meet at the Methodist Church in WoT every Tuesday @ 7.30pm n Yoga at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 7.30pm.Tel: 07817 336188 n Ladies badminton at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 9.45 to 12 noon. Tel 0117 909 1714. n LinkAge Tai Chi (55+) Are you looking for gentle active activity to keep your body and mind active? This is the class for you. Frank leads this relaxing and healthy session in a fun environment. Beginners welcome. 10am-11am. Studland Court, Henleaze. £3.50. Contact LinkAge on 0117 3533042 for more information. n LinkAge Zumba Gold (55+) Come along to a fun and friendly dance and exercise class inspired y music from around the world. No experience necessary so come and join Cressida for an hour of dance. 1-2pm. St Peters Church, Henleaze. £3.50. Contact LinkAge on 0117 3533042 for more information. n Scottish Country Dancing Get fit and have fun with Westbury Scottish Club. Classes for

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beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Tina 0117 9075462). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 9590970). 7.30pm to 9.30pm wscbristol.com for details. n The Mosaic Singers are a compact group sharing a love of performing in concerts. With a broadly light repertoire, we aim to provide great entertainment in support of good causes. We rehearse at St Mary Magdalene’s church hall, Stoke Bishop on Tuesday evenings and new members are assured of a friendly welcome. Why not ‘phone Mike on 9623465 or 07929 622 485? email: sallub@ hotmail.com n Melody Makers -Baby Friendly Choir. A fun and friendly daytime choir for ladies running Tuesdays during term time. 9:30-11:00am, The Beehive Pub, BS9 4QY. £5 per session, discounts for members. Contact Natalie www.facebook. com/melodymakerschoir 07890393175 Wednesday n Henleaze Townswomen’s Guild meet at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze on the first Wednesday of the month (except Aug) from 7.15pm. Call Shirley Phillips on 0117 962 2243. for further details. n Local Winemaking & Social Club meets at the Common Room, Studland Court Elderly peoples residents on Henleaze Road from 8pm to 10pm on the second Wednesday of each month. They are a small and friendly group looking for new members. Evening include wine making, tasting and social events. Call Liz Johnson for further details on 0117 9508370 n Zumba Gold/Light (lower impact class) at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 5.30pm. www. bristoldancezumba.co.uk n Zumba Fitness at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 6.35pm. www.bristoldancezumba.co.uk n Stand and Deliver Youth Theatre at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 5pm. Tel: 07771 634060 n Bristol Cabot Probus Club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men to maintain contact and fellowship with people of similar interests. Group meets third Wednesday of each month at BAWA Club in Southmead Rd. Lunch is followed by a guest speaking on a wide range of

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May, 2016 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 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) n Bristol Think and Grow Rich Meetup, 7:30-9:30pm at Cambridge Arms, Coldharbour Road, BS6 7JS. We are a friendly group supporting each other to achieve our personal goals, be they creative, entrepreneurial, adventuresome, a charitable project or otherwise. Each week we read a chapter from “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill to study, discuss and practise a skill that leads us to success. Join us and achieve your goals. Cost: £2 per meeting. For more information, contact Nicola on 07875 364910. n Knitnatterstitch Term time,Wednesdays 9.30 -11.30 @ The Foyer, Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Please contact Paula at knitnatterstitch@gmail.com for

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details. Thursday n Knit & Natter - Knit & Natter meets every Thursday between 10am and 12pm @ Methodist Church, WoT. Friendly, fun, and crafty people coming together to pursue their hobbies in a sociable environment. n Henleaze Carers Group - A place to share experiences and make new friends. Meeting on the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month from 10am to 12 noon @ Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Call Mrs M Rudston on 0117 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 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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Premier Homecare Limited is an independently owned family business based in Westbury-onTrym and Stoke Bishop and has been providing care in client’s homes, across North West Bristol for over 13 years. As a qualified nurse and previously as a health visitor for older people based in Clifton, Judith understands fully the needs of older people and those with disabilities. Over the years Premier Homecare has developed into a thriving and dynamic business currently employing well over 100 well trained and professional staff; delivering a service of a consistently high standard to 200 clients with daily and weekly visits. Throughout the company’s development the owners have always been mindful of the factors which equate to care delivery of the highest standard : continuity of care; rigorous and meticulous recruitment of our best assets – our carers; professionally trained and supported staff; assurance of excellent communication between all parties and importantly resisting the temptation to take on more work than can be managed effectively – resulting in the Premier Homecare of today – recognised, respected and recommended by the community and healthcare professionals alike.

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Working with an outstanding Management team along with an exceptional team of home care professionals, all of whom recognise it’s a real achievement to become a Premier Homecare Support Worker. Also, knowing first hand and through our client feedback, we are providing a first class service…our reviews on Google and the Good Care Guide are testament to this as well as our latest inspection Report from the Care Quality Commission. Premier Homecare has a deep responsibility for the quality of an individual’s life. It's a responsibility we bear with great pride and it's a privilege to do so. It’s a pleasure working with staff who all share the same ethos, commitment and passion for care. Families and friends of our clients consistently tell us how they feel reassured their

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We demand exceptional standards and whilst it would be good to think the sector as a whole applied the same meticulous scrutiny to levels of care that we do, it is apparent the care sector has unfortunately, made headlines for falling below these standards. We cannot and would never speak for others in the care field; we can only speak about the private, personal services we offer and give assurance our standards are, without doubt, second to none. Providing care of outstanding quality allows us to sleep at night; we won’t miss calls and will always attend when we say we are going to.The infrastructure and level of support we employ via our ‘Helpdesk’ and 24/7 ‘On-Call’ facility ensures good consistent lines of communication with family and friends and other health professionals. Over the last 13 years we have seen care companies come and go making unrealistic claims about the service they can offer. One thing is for sure, if you are looking

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What are your plans for the future of the business?: At Premier Homecare we want to continue to spread a positive but balanced message and encourage potential clients and carers to visit us to discuss the care and assistance we can provide, and what we can also offer as a potential employer. One of the reasons we have offices in very public high street locations is so our knowledge and expertise can be easily accessed and reassurance sought. It also means we have a very high profile making Premier Homecare openly accountable to its clients and employees.

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