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A concert on the The Downs featuring Bristol's own Massive Attack drew 27,000 - but will such a concert be held again? PAGE 4

Demolition plan sparks outcry Neighbours are objecting to a proposal to demolish a 1930s cottage on The Downs and replace it with a new-build. PAGES 10 & 11

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Record-breaking attendance at Party in the Park GOLDEN Hill’s Party in the Park (PITP) celebrated in style at the 10th anniversary event with their highest ever official attendance. A magnificent 4,521 people came to join in the fun and games at the Golden Hill site - 1,000 more than last year. One of the main organisers of this large community event is Chris Drew. He said: “Party in

the Park was sent up 10 years ago as a part of our business plan to both repay the English Cricket Board loan and also to say thank you to the community for their tremendous support during our ground purchase campaign. The aim of PITP is to "bring the community together" and we see this with all our events where our sports field is the meeting

place for the community and our Golden Hill ground conveniently sits right on the border.” This year’s event was opened by Western Storm/England Ladies Cricket International, Fran Wilson. Golden Hill girls cricket team took full advantage of Fran's appearance with photo

opportunities and autographs. Fran also provided some coaching to the girls' cricket and YMCA boys cricket players. The organisers of PITP always try and introduce new activities to keep the event fresh. This year was no exception with Zorber Football provoking hilarity

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n NEWS among the children trying it, Climbing Walls and even a Bath Race where a team had to run around an obstacle course with one member in the bath. Although it rained in the morning, by the afternoon the sun had come out however, it was too windy for one activity. Chris Drew added: “Unfortunately we had air speed of 26 knots which meant that for the second year running we were

unable to operate the Tethered Balloon Rides (courtesy of C J Hole) - we will keep trying. “For the first time we had fireworks which was a risk as we were uncertain whether the crowds were stay until darkness hit us at 8pm. We were delighted with the response and the fireworks were a really good finale with the crowd giving us a warm applause at the end.” The PITP committee would

like to thank the 100 plus volunteers, the live bands and entertainers who made Party in the Park 2016 such a success. They are very much a community based sports club and rely on the support of volunteers from within the sports club (YMCA Cricket, Golden Hill Girls and Ladies Cricket and Golden Hill Sonics) and also the community. All funds from Party in the Park go to the registered Charity Golden Hill Sports which is

the organisation which runs and owns the sport field for the benefit of the community. Fellow organiser, Suze Scott said: “Party in the Park’s purpose is to repay the ground purchase loan - and we are nearly there! The loan should be cleared in August 2017. 'All future events funds will then help to start build funds for the next project - the renovation and development of the pavilion.”

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27,000 turn out for Massive Attack on Downs

by Sam Grist LAST month saw the first concert on Bristol Downs in 15 years when local legends, Massive Attack, played a huge concert for for 27,000 fans. This was the first major home town gig for the band since 2003. Before the event even began concerns were expressed over parking, noise, damage to the land and licensing but ultimately the event went ahead with a relative lack of issues. While some Redland, Westbury Park and Westbury-on-Trym residents have said they could hear the concert from their houses, it does not seem to have been a significant problem. Liz Radford, councillor for Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze, said that the sound and impact on the Downs was less than expected. She said: “On reviewing the site the next morning, the area outside of the enclosure was remarkably tidy and staff were busy removing the small amount of rubbish left

Photo courtesy of ShotAway from the attendees leaving the night before.” She was, however, sceptical about future events on The Downs, adding: “Personally, The Downs would not be my first choice for a large event, particularly when we have Ashton Court as a tried and tested location. Once Bristol has the Arena in place, I would foresee this as the prime location for bands to play.” Westbury-on-Trym resident Georgia Moden said: “I could hear the concert from my home but the noise was not troublesome or disturbing in the least. It was merely background noise, no louder than some summer barbecues and quieter than some of the illegal raves that have occurred. The curfew was adhered to and was not overly late.” Of those in attendance the biggest complaint has been crowding which led to long queues for drinks and toilets inside the site.

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Henleaze resident, Ryan Jarrett said: “Everyone just turned up at the same time, around 6pm because of the rain. The queues were huge for the food, drinks and toilets about half an hour deep. I was given some backstage passes, which you would think would be quicker, but it still took 30 minutes to get some drinks - I must have spent half my time there.” Sarah Thomas said: “I didn’t feel it was too crowded. Given the number of people that were there, I felt they’d managed the space well. The music was great, however, probably not quite loud enough. The atmosphere was wonderful and said a lot about Bristol - it was soulful.” The Westbury-on-Trym Society took a neutral stand on the concert but said they

were concerned with the lack of consultation with residents from the Downs Committee. In a statement, Alan Preece described the concert as, “the thin end of a very large wedge.” Conal Dodds from Crosstown Concerts, one of the organisers of the concert, said: "Overall Massive Attack on The Downs was an overwhelming success and we’re delighted we were able to deliver such an iconic event for the people of Bristol and beyond. "We would definitely be keen to hold future events and make this an annual occurrence in Bristol's calendar. "Obviously, our next step is to have a full debrief with all parties involved, including local residents, gather feedback and assess the appetite for future music events in the location."

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Redland Parish Church set to celebrate completion of new community halls THE development of Redland Parish Church halls is almost complete. Local builders, Kitto Construction, are due to hand over the keys to the new halls this month and launch events are planned to celebrate the opening of the halls. Designed by Redland architects, O’LearyGoss, the three new interconnecting halls can be opened up to form one larger hall, seating up to 280. They replace the dilapidated 1950s hall that stood on the site until just a year ago. As well as the new suite of halls, there’s a new fully equipped kitchen, a comfortable welcome/lounge area, plus new facilities and a dedicated entrance for Lantern Preschool. Rev Lucy Nagel, curate of Redland Parish Church, said: “We are so excited about the opening of the new halls and the

fantastic facilities they provide for our church family and for our community. As well as using them for our own community activities, like Lantern Preschool, toddler groups and Redland Education Centre, the halls offer versatile, modern facilities for local people and community groups. “Just under three years ago we launched the re:new project for the redevelopment of our

halls and thanks to the amazing generosity of the hundreds of local individuals, families, businesses and grant-giving bodies who have donated to the appeal and to the fundraising efforts of many of our congregation, we have already raised over £1.9 million. We’d like to thank everyone who has donated, fundraised or otherwise supported the project and would love to invite them to our launch

celebrations over the coming weeks.” The Redland May Fair raised over £2,500 for the project, choosing the re:new project as its charity. In May this year nearly 40 members of the congregation raised £40,000 by running the Great Bristol 10K. Other fundraising events have included a Christmas Fair, Summer Ball and pop-up restaurants. There will be a Service of Dedication with Bishop Mike Hill, Bishop of Bristol at 10am on Sunday 30 October, a concert by Exultate Singers on 9 November and an Opening Fair on 5 November. The church plan to start using the halls for services and activities at the beginning of October and will make them available for hire in the new year. See www.redland.org.uk for full details of launch events

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Westbury-on-Trym McColls ram-raided for a third time by Sam Grist THE McColls shop in Westburyon-Trym has been ‘ram-raided’ by thieves in what is believed to be the third attack on the shop this year - the last one being less than a fortnight ago. The police have said that a car was driven through the shop front on the night of September 21. The motivation appears to be stealing alcohol and they are looking for four men in connection with the crime. A police spokesperson said: "We were called at around 1.30am today to McColls convenience store on the High Street in Westbury village after reports of a car being driven into the front of the shop. "Alcohol was stolen during the burglary. We believe there were four men involved. "We would like to appeal to the public for any information or witnesses. We are particularly interested in locating the car used in the burglary, which is believed to be a silver Volvo S50. It could be in the Bristol or North Somerset area." The attack caused serious damage to the front of the shop which needed to be cordoned off while glass was removed from the area and repairs were made. Julien Carey from the Westbury-on-Trym Business Association observed that there have been a number of burglaries from local shops in the past year. “The police presence is

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Lloyds Pharmacy to shut Westbury shop 'in near future'

by Sam Grist THE Lloyds Pharmacy in Carlton Court in Westbury-on-Trym is closing. The company could not say when this would happen but did confirm that it will be shutting its door in the near future. Joe Scholes, a representative of the company, said: “From time to time we need to review our estate and make tough commercial decisions. The decision has been made to close the store and the property is currently being marketed.” There is still a Lloyds chemist in the doctor's surgery on Westbury Hill but the closure of the much larger shop has caused some concern to the Westburyon-Trym Business Association (WOTBA), the Society (WOTSOC) and local residents. Julian Carey from the WOTBA said that he is worried that the size of the other chemist will not be sufficient for the village. This view was echoed by resident Vicki Gibbs who said: “The queues at the other branch are bad enough now - they will be out of the door and blocking the entrance to the surgery. And what about late opening?” A concern about late opening was also expressed by Gillian Tomlinson who said: “That's the only pharmacy I can get to because of its great late night opening hours. It’s bad news.”

Mr Carey, who also owns the Garden Trappings shop in the village, said that WOTBA would like the space to be turned back into three units, as it originally was, as due to the size only a large chain store would be able to afford the rent. Chairman of WOTSOC, Hilary Long, is worried that the village would now not be well served in terms of both medicine and toiletries. She said: "We shall be devoid of any local outlet for day-to-day medicines and needs. There is a splendid opportunity for a local entrepreneur to open a really good store selling soaps, bath oils, perfumes, make-up, tights, baby bath toys, herbal medicines and tonics and many gift items associated usually with chemists like Boots. Let us hope that someone seizes the chance."

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Neighbours oppose Downs cottage demolition A CUTE 1930s cottage that second planning application, borders Durdham Downs is at 15/04539/F, lodged on August the centre of a planning row. A 19. Criticism has been levelled proposal to demolish and replace at the new application that the it with a larger, more prominent design from Stowford Design new build is the subject of much Architects is more industrial criticism from neighbours who warehouse/cowshed but no more believe it is unappealing in appealing. design and insensitive to the site. Cote Drive resident, Sue Westerleigh Cottage, on Ramlugon, whose property Cote Drive, was built opposite would be overlooked by the the much grander house, development finds the Revised Westerleigh, as a cottage for Design & Access Statement Miss Robinson’s gardener when particularly worrying, as it she moved from living in listed seems to suggest the approval Cote House. It has a distinct for demolition of the Cottage is a Dutch style gable front and foregone conclusion. It states: rear and was built as a typical "A revised scheme was workman’s cottage, with rooms presented to Bristol Council of two up and two down. To planning department. It was preserve the privacy of the owner confirmed that in principle, the of Westerleigh, the upper floor officer was happy with the one of the cottage facing Cote Drive and a half storey partly pitched was built without windows, so roof and with the demolition that the occupants couldn’t look of the existing dwelling. The directly into the main house. design now presented reflects the Proposals to build a modern comments received.” ‘white box’ style property Sue said: “This seems to Coles grandparents and were family, withdrawn in June and a grandkids disregard the consultation out of

hand - I really don’t see why they have to demolish it. A sensitive and proportionate renovation and extension of Westerleigh Cottage could enhance both the immediate vicinity and the wider environment. However, the proposed demolition and rebuilding would serve only to fracture the balance of this historic and well loved area of the city.” Neighbour, John Burgess, has objected to the development because: “ Developers should not be rewarded with permission for redevelopment through deliberate neglect. The property has been extant since the 1930s and could be restored and brought up to modern standards with ease.” The cottage used to be well screened from the Drive and the Downs but in recent years mature trees have been removed within the garden of the cottage and any replacement building, especially one that was higher,

would be clearly visible. Cote Drive resident, JRG Lewis’s objection to the planning application adds that: “As a consequence the Cottage has now become a prominent feature when viewed from the Downs. This contrasts dramatically with all other properties on Cote Lane, Cote House Lane and Cote Drive abutting the Downs, which are screened by high hedges and trees, thus reducing their visibility and softening the impact of the buildings when viewed from the Downs.” Patricia Machin is concerned about any narrowing of Cote Drive that gives rise to increased traffic problems of negotiating what is already a small lane and compromising pedestrian safety. She said: “Bin lorries, delivery vans, and even construction vehicles, all use this drive, as well as cyclists, the elderly on foot, children playing, and current residents.” Alder King’s Planning

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Cathedral Enterprise School is given green light to open in north Bristol THE trust that runs Bristol Cathedral Choir School has been given Government approval to open a new secondary school in the north of the city in September 2018. Cathedral Schools Trust says the new school will adopt an academic curriculum and specialise in employability skills, forging links with the business community. The Cathedral Enterprise School will be six forms of entry (180 students per year group) and will aim to provide academic, vocational and professional placement opportunities. It will prioritise a significant percentage of places for children from low income families and specialise in employability skills by forging links with the business community. A suitable site for the school

is yet to be identified, and could be close to the city centre or further north towards Filton. Executive Principal Neil

Blundell said: “The need for school places is critical and we are committed to working in partnership with the local

authority and other educational leaders to ensure that we secure an appropriate site and build on the rapid improvements in educational outcomes for Bristol children.” Stephen Parsons, chair of the trust, said: “We are all so pleased to be able to take on another free school project following the very successful opening of Cathedral Primary School in 2013. "Both Cathedral Primary and BCCS are the most oversubscribed schools in the city and we recognise how important it to be able to offer more places for Bristol families in our group of schools.“ The school has been announced as part of a Government programme, which aims to open 500 Free Schools before the next general election.

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Headmistresses past and present celebrate Redland High’s Prize Giving 2016

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Acting Headmistress Perdita Davidson with former Headmistresses, Stephanie Ferro and Caroline Bateson PAST and present Headmistresses of Redland High School for Girls came together for the annual Prize Giving Ceremony at The Wills Memorial Building in Bristol on September 15. This ceremony was particularly poignant as it marks the last Prize Giving before Redland High School and the Red Maids’ School merge to become Redmaids’ High School. The Key Note speaker was Mrs Caroline Bateson who led the school for nine years and left in 2015, while Miss Stephanie Ferro, who was Headmistress until this August, gave her ‘Report of the Year’ to the audience. Current Acting Headmistress Mrs Perdita Davidson was also on hand to congratulate the girls on their achievements. Miss Ferro said: “In what has been a momentous year in Redland High’s history, I am delighted to be here to see the girls accept prizes that not only celebrate their academic achievements, but also the strength and quality of their characters.” This summer showed some of these achievements with a 100% pass rate at A Level with 50% achieving the top A/A* grades, and 96% pass rate at GCSE with 63% getting A/A* grades. But beyond examination results there are significant student successes that recognise the variety of strengths demonstrated by Redland

High pupils. These include: receiving a Gold Crest Award for Geographical Sciences in a Nuffield Science Bursary project (Olivia Gationde, Class of 2016); excelling at planning and executing a successful business in Young Enterprise (Laura Donkin, Year 13); and outstanding musical contributions to the School in plays, assemblies and concerts as well as receiving a Grade 8 Distinction for singing (Frannie Millar, Class of 2016). Mrs Bateson, who was delighted to come back for this momentous occasion said: “I have had the pleasure of seeing many of these young women develop and grow through their time at Redland High. They have an abundance of determination and it is an honour to be back here today celebrating their services to the School, to themselves and to each other.” From next September Redland High School and the Red Maids’ School will come together as Redmaids’ High School, an outstanding independent girls’ day school for ages 7 – 18 with an Infant provision for girls and boys aged 3 - 7. To find out more come to an Open Morning on Saturday 24 September for Juniors and Seniors at Westbury-on-Trym or Saturday 8 October for Infants at Redland. Visit www. redmaidshigh.co.uk/admissions to book your place.

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Over 100 extra places created at Redland Green School number of high quality school places in Bristol is one of our priorities and we are working hard with partners and schools across the city to make this happen. Giving all students access to a strong education and equal opportunities is important to me and this latest project adds another piece of the puzzle.” Councillor Claire Hiscott, cabinet member for education and skills, said: “With Bristol’s education system on the rise and demand for school places increasing it’s great to see this project, which is at one of Bristol’s ‘outstanding’ schools, completed. The council and its partners are committed to providing high quality school places, and improving learning opportunities for everyone, which is one of our principal aims in being a Learning City.” Sarah Baker, headteacher at Redland Green School, said: “I’m delighted that we’re now able to welcome more students to our school. The build process

Sarah Baker – RGS Head, Chris Yates – Bristol Local Education Partnership (LEP), Councillor Claire Hiscott, Lawayne Jefferson – RGS Chair of Governors has been very smooth and I’m sure the students will thoroughly enjoy learning in their new classrooms during the years ahead.” John Brennan, Skanska’s Bristol director, said: “Building the classrooms off site had many benefits for both us and the school and minimised disruption for students, as all major work was carried out during the school holidays. These classrooms are strong, durable and tailored to the school’s requirements so

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we’re very pleased with the end result.” With an expanding city population it is estimated that 18 new forms of entry for secondary school places will be needed by 2019; the expansion of Redland Green school contributes to meeting this projected demand. The new strategy follows on from the recent primary school expansion programme, under which the council has been working with partners to provide 10,000 additional places by 2017.

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ONE of Bristol’s popular secondary schools, Redland Green, has welcomed its first additional class of pupils after the school was successfully expanded in time for the start of the term. Thanks to a partnership between Bristol City Council, the school and construction partners Skanska, 135 extra places have been created within a tight time frame, enabling Redland Green School to take 27 extra pupils per year for the next five years. The expansion will help to ease demand for secondary places in the north of the city where the school is located. To expand Redland Green School, Skanska built 27 new modular units offsite using a process which is greener, quicker and safer than traditional methods. The classrooms are an exact match with the existing school, featuring timber cladding and curved roofs. Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees, said: “Increasing the

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Fair winds bring yachtswoman Claire back to Red Maids’ Junior School in Namibia, went to Oxford University and is now working in London as a qualified lawyer. However, during the past 12 months, Claire was circumnavigating the globe as part of the 54-strong crew of the GB and Northern Ireland team competing in the Clipper Yacht Race. She spoke to the girls about her great adventures at sea as well as happy days spent at Red Maids’ saying, "I attribute my courage and sense of adventure to the experiences I enjoyed at this school." Development news at the school arises from its recent merger with Redland High School for Girls to form Redmaids’ High. Before both schools physically unite on the 12-acre green site at Westbury-on-Trym next September, two additional classrooms will be built at the

Junior School’s Grange Court Road site. The two new classrooms have been sympathetically designed to fit seamlessly at the rear of the older, existing building. The playground is also going to be remodelled with a variety of play, climbing and den areas. Headteacher Lisa Brown said: "These are exciting times. This week we have celebrated our heritage and history, but we are

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also looking towards our future and ensuring we have the best possible facilities for our girls." Improvements have also begun at Redmaids’ High Senior School, where a new state of the art, two-storey, Assembly Hall with auditorium are under construction. The Hall will be ready for September 2017. Building work at Red Maids’ Junior School is due to begin in due course.

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THE new school year at Bristol Grammar School (BGS) got off to a great start, with the opening to students of the School’s new Performing Arts Centre. The 1532 Performing Arts Centre has been named in recognition of the School’s long history - 1532 was the year in which BGS received its Royal Charter. The building contains a theatre; a drama, a dance and a recording studio; a music

performance space; and music teaching and practice rooms. Pupils enjoying their first lessons in the new building have been amazed by the state-of-the-art facilities they now have for their music, drama and dance performance and rehearsals. Headmaster, Roderick MacKinnon, said: “The fantastic facilities the 1532 Performing Arts Centre offers will further enhance the many opportunities the School offers for pupils to flourish. I am a great believer in the transformative power of performance and these new facilities will allow even more children to share in such experiences.” Students are already hard at work rehearsing for the first School performance, which will take place in December. Before then, the School will welcome the Bristol Poetry Festival to

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QEH launches 'Girls in STEM' seminars QUEEN Elizabeth's Hospital is well-known for its 425 year history of providing outstanding education for boys. Last Easter, governors at the school announced that the Sixth Form would begin welcoming girls from September 2017, a step that has proved popular among girls in Bristol. "We have great plans for our September 2017 cohort," said Stephen Holliday, headmaster. "These include a redevelopment of our Sixth Form Centre to create vibrant new social spaces as well as extra private study areas. I have been delighted to have already welcomed our first prospective female students to visit us and discuss these plans, ahead of our Sixth Form Open Evening on 10 November." As part of the launch of the co-educational Sixth Form, QEH is holding a series of ‘Girls in STEM’ seminars designed to

encourage girls into STEM based careers and to provide relevant information and advice. The first of these is a medical focused seminar, featuring Dr Rebecca Aspinall (Director of Medical Education & Consultant in Anaesthesia and Critical Care, UHB NHS Trust), Dr Anne Pullybank (Director of Surgical Services & Consultant in General Surgery, North Bristol NHS Trust) and Wing Commander N J Glover (Consultant Anaesthetist & Clinical Lead Critical Care Air Support Team, RAF). This will be followed by an engineering seminar with speakers including Cathy Davis (Head of Investment Programmes, BAESystems), Eva Soukupova (Senior Consultant & Civil Nuclear Engineer, Magnox Limited), and Joy Hyde (S & T Technical Programme Manager, Rolls Royce). Dr Julia Jönsson, Deputy Head of Sixth Form and a member of the chemistry

department, said: "As someone who is passionate about encouraging girls into science, I am delighted that we are able to offer these seminars to girls from Years 9 to 11, at a time when they will be making important subject choices for further study." The seminars will take place on 11 and 18 October, from

5.00pm-6.30pm and will be held in the school's new £3million Science and Art Building, which was completed over the summer and will be formally opened later this month. Anyone interested in attending should contact Emily Down on 0117 930 3042 or edown@qehbristol.co.uk.

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Brain Power! Top Oxford neuroscientist launches Badminton lecture series JOHN Stein, emeritus Professor of Neuroscience and Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, visited Badminton School in September to talk about his innovative research work for the first of their Brain Project Talks. In theory ‘retired’ John still teaches neuroscience to medical and psychology students and his research focuses on the role of visual motion sensitivity in the control of movement and behaviour, particularly in students with dyslexia. Recently, his research includes an interest in the impact of fish oils on human visual motion system. Professor Stein, with great wit, presented his thoughts on “Learning and the brain”. This topic was of interest not only to the Badminton girls intending to enter medical research or the field of neuroscience, but also to

the large audience of parents and professionals from others schools and colleges that attended. The event was a huge success and raised £250 for the Dyslexia Research Trust. A guest talk is planned for October, welcoming professor Steve Chinn, a specialist in Maths and dyscalculia. Although many people may jokingly think that they suffer from this condition, dyscalculia is a rare condition causing severe difficulty in making arithmetical calculations, as a result of brain disorder. His experience spans over thirty years of work and research in special and mainstream education and has won several major national awards. Professor Chinn is now an independent consultant, researcher and writer who

continues to present papers and contribute to conferences, deliver training courses for teachers, parents and support assistants in over thirty countries across the world. The event will take place

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n NEWS WHEN Henbury resident Roger Farrow set out on his Great North Run challenge to raise money for the Capella Foundation he never imagined that he would get to meet one of his running heroes too. Roger explained: “I arrived at the quayside in Newcastle for the city games on the Saturday and was excited to know that I was going to be part of this event. Top athletes were taking part in the elite games and Mo Farah was there. “He was taking selfies with a few people in the crowd and I managed to get near enough that he came over and took a photo of me and him. It was so exciting and I felt privileged that out of so many people Mo took my photo.” The events of the previous day spurred Roger on to successfully complete the Great North Run in 2 hrs, 3 mins and 47 secs. Mo Farah went on to win the Great North Run. Roger said: “I think meeting Mo on Saturday spurred me on to run better on Sunday and also the fact that so many people have donated to charity I felt

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Charity runner bags selfie with Mo it important to run as fast as possible. I never stopped to walk once during the marathon and the great encouragement from other runners and cheers from the crowd kept me going. It was a day to remember.” The event also gave him the motivation to improve his diet and focus on what he wants, steps that paid off last weekend when Roger completed the Bristol Half Marathon in his all time personal best time of 1 hr 47 mins and 41 secs. Roger was running to raise funds for the Capella Foundation, which is part of the 'Mother and Baby Trust' based at St Michael's Hospital, Bristol. This charity was set up in February 2013 to increase awareness of medical complications during pregnancy, especially when mothers are carrying twins, and offer support to those affected. The James Grant Group' have offered to help with Roger’s fundraising and have donating a signed copy of Ant and Dec’s

book, ‘Ooh! What a lovely pair’ to the Capella Foundation to be raffled off at a charity dinner in a few weeks time. Lucy Britton said: "Roger has been an amazing addition to the Capella 'wolfpack'. He has been so enthusiastic about fundraising and really wanting to help The Capella Foundation reach its goals. The charity is a real passion and labour of love for

Mathew and me and it is always very humbling when people like Roger want to get so involved and help, we are so grateful of his support." Contributions can be added to Roger’s fund until October 10, see https://mydonate.bt.com/ fundraisers/rogerfarrow1 or in the donation tin in the Cotham Sandwich shop in Kingsdown.

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New sculpture celebrates 15th anniversary of Bristol’s twinning with city in southern China A KAPOK flower sculpture has been unveiled at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden in Stoke Bishop. It marks the 15th anniversary of the sister city relationship between Bristol and Guangzhou in southern China, which continues to develop and strengthen. The two-metre-high steel flower sculpture, which is a gift from Wen Guohui, Mayor of Guangzhou, was unveiled at the Chinese herbal garden. It was designed by Chinese artists Li Ming, Li Xiongfei and Zhang Haipeng. The Kapok flower is the official flower of Guangzhou, China’s third largest city, and its people have used its cotton to make clothes and its flowers as medicine. Later in the year, a Shaun the Sheep sculpture will be gifted to Guangzhou from Bristol, sponsored by the

University of Bristol. The partnership was cemented in 2001 when a sister city agreement was signed and it was further strengthened in 2013 through the signing of a new Bilateral Agreement between the two city governments. Both agreements were facilitated by the Bristol & West of England China Bureau (B&WoECB). Councillor Jeff Lovell, Lord Mayor of Bristol and Chairman of the B&WoECB attended the unveiling of the sculpture. He said: “It was an enormous pleasure to meet our friends from Guangzhou and I would like to thank Mayor Wen Guohui for his generous gift in celebration of our longstanding friendship. “Twinning is about much more than building cultural links – it also provides the building blocks of trade and investment links and brings wider benefits to businesses, institutions, organisations and individuals.” Dr Erik Lithander, Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) of the University of Bristol, added: “The University is fortunate to have a strong international community, which includes high-achieving students from

many countries. China is one of these and the Bristol China Partnership is helping to develop great friendships with the citizens of Guangzhou and the people of China. “Having a strong relationship with Guangzhou is a fantastic benefit to the city and helps the University to build strong education and collaborative research links.” Dianne Francombe, CEO of B&WoECB, said: “We are delighted to be celebrating 15 years of UK-Sino relations between Bristol & West of England and Guangzhou. The strong friendship which we have developed will act as an excellent platform to connect our two cities through business, education, sport and culture.” In 2014 Bristol’s drive to use digital technology to improve the lives of residents was recognised

at the International Award for Urban Innovation during an event hosted by the Guangzhou Municipal Government in China. Bristol was chosen because of the ‘citizen-centric’ approach to its Smart City programme, which uses innovative ICT and digital solutions to tackle major local issues including climate change, air quality, health and well-being and socio-economic deprivation between areas of the city. In April 2016, there was an announcement that the Sino-Singaporean Guangzhou Knowledge City would be setting up an office in Bristol this year to support the development of business and research links. Both Bristol and Guangzhou are keen to see that the sister relationship is used to develop opportunities for more young residents and students to study and work abroad.

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Maps 'make fascinating reading but they don't always tell truth' WHAT does your neighbourhood look like when you close your eyes and imagine it? Or take pencil and paper and sketch your route to the shops or local park? Would you include the pub, the church? Would you remember the oak tree where crows have built a nest, the busy road that impedes your progress? In his latest book, ‘Bristol Through Maps: Ways of Seeing a City’, Westbury Park resident, Jeff Bishop, describes our agesold desire not only to belong to a place but also to capture its features on paper. An architect and planner by trade, Jeff said: “Maps are as good as a book for me. If you gave me a modern Ordnance Survey map of a British town without the name on it, I’d be able to tell you where it was, what it was and how it developed, just by reading the information on it.” Which features to include and why are what intrigues Jeff: “I came across ‘Latimer’s Annals of Bristol’, which has all this wonderful information about the city at the same time as the 1673 map. Whereas some maps are for the good and the great spin to show off to your friends - Latimer’s map provides extra details showing four dead cats in the conduit and the marsh, which was the bowling green, was actually the major refuse dump of the city.” The book explains that maps do not necessarily tell the truth – more a type of truth that suits the maker. Take Robert Ricart’s 1480 ‘map’ of the city, one of the very first maps of any town in England and, therefore, priceless. Ricart’s map shows the High Cross surrounded by walls, four city gates and prosperouslooking buildings. It’s not so much a map as a celebration of civic pride – one that erases the Ghetto beyond the city walls and also, oddly, Bristol Castle. Not a map to help you round, but one bursting with commercial possibilities for a wily merchant. Jeff said: “A lot of my work has been about people’s perceptions of places - how they see them differently. I asked a group of architects and planners

Community map of Westbury Park and a group of sixth formers to draw their maps of the city centre and what was really interesting was that it was only the sixth formers who drew the pubs.” Later maps show the city expanding, some deceive: a beautifully-coloured plan of Leigh Woods in 1864 splits the ancient woodland into a handful of spacious building plots but, according to the ‘Bristol Record’, reserved for ‘800 tenements’. It’s a fascinating story of successful community resistance. And just when you get to modern, accurate maps with political and strategic value: tramways, war damage, the floating harbour; the dreaded 1966 plan to gut the city and drive four-lane highways through its heart – up pops the topographical impossibility of the Pubstops of Bristol. Maps of any era can be gloriously individual and Westbury Park has one such people’s map from an exercise planned and managed by the author for Westbury residents and reproduced in the book in 2- and 3-D form. Jeff’s account of the project, the enthusiasm and

eccentricities of the contributions and the sense of community generated by the map-making, is proof that maps are irresistible, beautiful and very often imaginary. He has come to see the city differently after researching the book. Jeff said: “Westbury Park is interesting because the lower part of the wall behind the school is from the time of Henry VIII. It was all part of the Westburyon-Trym College grounds that were taken over by Henry VIII at the time of the dissolution of the monasteries and he then gave it to Rafe Sadler and then he took it back again.” Jeff is conducting a series of educational walks around the city beginning on the morning of 12 October. He is giving a talk on the evening of 25 October at the Architecture Centre, and at Henleaze Library on 17 November. Contact Jeff for details and to book on 0794 1063 138 or email: bristolthroughmaps@gmail.com as there are limited places. ‘Bristol Through Maps: Ways of Seeing a City’ is available from Redcliffe Press www.

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Fundraising to improve stage at St Alban’s POPULAR amateur theatre group, St Alban’s Players, are fundraising for a new stage apron for St Alban's Church Hall. The apron, which is part of the stage that extends out towards the audience, which will cost approximately £6,500 to replace. St Alban’s Players, who have been producing award-winning amateur theatre in Westbury Park since 1973, have evolved from a small group of the St Alban’s congregation into a 50 plus member theatre group hailing from across the Bristol area. One constant has been the main rehearsal and performance space - the Church Hall at St Alban’s on Bayswater Avenue. The Stage and Hall have been refurbished over the years, including new chairs for performances and new curtains in recent years. The Stage Apron - the part of the stage that sits in front of the curtain, closest to the audience - was constructed by members of St Alban’s Players

over 30 years ago. In addition to extending the stage, it has a trap door on one end and provides an unsecured storage space, which is very heavy to move or dismantle, and limits the flexibility of productions that the group can put on. Publicity Officer, Pamela Moline said: “We would like to invest in a modular system to replace this apron. The design we are hoping to build with provide several secure sections for storage, allow flexibility of trap door positioning and, best of all, be constructed in such a way that it can easily be moved around, allowing us to be more creative in production set design. “We have our work cut out for us, but we are excited about the challenge and know it will be worth it!” Several fundraising events are being planned to support the investment plans. The first one took place in September with an extra show of the theatre group’s

award-winning production of Jimmie Chinn's play 'Interior Designs'. St Alban’s Players won the All England Theatre Festival of One Act Plays with this production and went on to represent England in the British final in July. New members and friends would be welcome at this friendly group which is open to amateur actors of all ages and even boasts some multigenerational families. St Alban’s Players are also hoping to attract

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Stunning views of Westbury revealed as Doors Open Day reaches new heights BRISTOL’S annual Doors Open Day, a key event in the Architecture Centre’s programme, returned at the beginning of September allowing access to many places and spaces in the city usually kept private. One building open to the public was Holy Trinity’s church tower in Westbury-on-Trym

and your reporter took the opportunity to take in the views from the top. It was an ascent of over 120 steps, through two winding stone staircases and past the bell pulleys. Stood on the roof of the bell tower I was at eye level with one of the church bells and the views were most definitely worth the effort. There is a stunning view of the village and its surroundings from here. The town centre and the Chock Lane area can be clearly seen, plus interesting details such as an the old industrial tower nestling in trees in the distance. The views go well beyond the city, taking in much of the countryside towards Portishead and West Somerset. Holy Trinity Church is celebrating its 1,300th anniversary in 2017 and is keen to include the whole of Westbury’s population in

proceedings. A church was established here in 717AD and because of this, the village grew and prospered to become the thriving community it is today. An open morning is planned in the Methodist Hall on Saturday October 15

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Stoke lane resurfacing This is a sorry tale of woe. Residents not approached me because the road did ared prep erly prop been appear to have g for surface dressing. The resurfacin the went ahead anyway but, because of ractors cont the on, arati prep riate prop inap of stone. decided to apply a second coating ed the This covered up the faults but delay the sweeping of the road which produced contact daily in was I ring. cove dust ble horri tually with the maintenance team and even the got the sweeping prioritised but, at get time of writing, am still struggling to the hope I . tated reins ings mark the road this Council will have learnt lessons from r appalling experience and not put othe residents through the same trauma.

Travellers at The Council did solve the problem s and White Tree and I believe all councillor council residents were grateful for the way ed. The officers worked to get the site clear how Ladies Mile travellers also discovered when effective the police can be at eviction the Tour they chose to settle the day before only use of Britain Cycle race. The Police will so those powers in special circumstances n on we cannot rely on such speedy actio another occasion. Westbury Library The library will be closed from ay Wednesday 5th October until Wednesd card e swip with n ectio conn 12, for work in access. Cribbs Park and ride e add If you haven’t already signed, pleas ov.uk/ your name: http://epetitions.bristol.g epetition_core/view/cribbsparkandride Hedges and Trees….. It is helpful to be reminded how hard be for those with buggies, mobility can it

scooters or wheel chairs to get around, but it is even harder when trees and hedges are allowed to overgrow the footpath. If you have a hedge that grows onto a pavement, do look and several see if it needs trimming. I have had cil Coun the re whe me to rted repo cases their has had to ask residents to cut back hedge. ….and Dropped Kerbs I have had a number of complaints kerbs. I about cars parked across dropped ents, resid local not and rs visito is it sure am are s kerb the r mbe reme do but please age the dropped for those who cannot man even step, and that it is a parking offence line. w yello no is there n whe Contact with If you need help on any matter to do me by act cont can you cil, Coun City l Bristo v.uk or email Cllr.geoffrey.gollop@bristol.go by phone 903 9946.

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News and views from our City Councillors Clare Campion-Sm it (Westbury-on-Trym & h Henleaze) TREES and bushes that overhang the pavement can discourage people from walking. This is so difficul t for people who are visually impaired, for parents pushing pushchairs or for anyone whose mobility is restricted. Many of us will have exp erienced an unwanted and unexpecte d shower from wet branches overhead. Just as bad can be a pavement whose use is restricted by parked cars. Space can be so restricted on some pavements that we end up walking in the road, endangerin g ourselves and our children, as well as alarmi ng motorists. Obstruction by parked cars is a police matter (especially when there is no room for a buggy or wheelcha ir) and should be reported to them. The City Council can take action over overhanging foliage and will write to householders if they are alerted to the problem. The easiest method is through

the Report a Street Issu e link on the BCC web-site. In the Stoke Bishop area, Jenny Hodges from our local Neighbour hood Partnership – who is visually impaired – has been walking through the area, in com pany with a council officer, to help assess wh ere the most urgent problems are. Jenny can not be everywhere, so would you like to try something similar in Westbury or Henleaze? Please contact me if you would like to conside r this. If you receive a letter from the Council then please respond pos itively to the request to trim your hed ge or tree for it has clearly caused a diffi culty and it is not a heavy-handed Council trying to catch you out. Walking is a healthy act ivity, it can reduce stress and improve our mental well-being, it is an all-age activity and it can be faster than the car for short jou rneys! Glenise Morgan continues as a member of the Bristol Walking Alliance and we will report on the work it is doing in the wa rd and the city at a later point. Congratulations to Val Bish op who

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Campaign group and MP host jobs fair for deaf and disabled people A JOBS fair in Bristol aimed at deaf and disabled people was a huge success, with job seekers creating vital links with major employers. The fair was organised by Bristol North West MP Charlotte Leslie in conjunction with Deaf Unity, a deaf-led learning and development charity. It was held at the Greenway centre in Southmead earlier this month (SEP) and attracted a wide range of employers, from The Mall and Lloyds Bank to Nisbett Catering and Avon & Somerset Police. Other employers included UWE, LV Ernst and Young, Remploy and others. The high quality range of employers led to a large turnout of visitors who were able to network and receive advice tailored to their individual needs. There were also advice sessions on CV writing and the entire day was supported by sign language interpreters and other professionals who aided communication. Free transport to the event was also offered by Bristol Community Transport. Ms Leslie said: “This kind of event is vital if employers are to tap into the rich seam of talent that exists in people who are deaf and disabled. “For too long deaf and disabled people have found it harder than they should to take steps on the employment

ladder and we wanted to offer a ‘bespoke’ event which would properly address their needs. “We were thrilled by the quality of the employers and even more so by the clear value which visitors got out of attending. We will certainly explore the possibility of repeating this in the future and I hope other MPs do likewise in their constituencies.” Deaf Unity spokesman and co-organiser, Alasdair Grant, said: “"We were delighted at how many Deaf and Disabled People had benefited from being able to interact with employers

in an accessible environment. Deaf Unity hopes to run similar events in partnership with other organisations and MPs in the future throughout the UK. Our vision of an accessible careers fair is coming true. We hope to increase the range of employers for future careers fairs from a further range of industries". The aim of this event was to build on Deaf Unity’s hugely successful Deaf Careers Fair in London in 2014 (www.deafunity. org/2014/05/first-ever-deafcareers-fair-a-big-hit-at-thelondon-mayors-office/), which

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O say it’s a challenging time for local authorities up and down the country is putting it mildly. We are all striving to meet a growing demand for services while at the same time facing huge financial pressures following years of government cuts. Bristol is no exception – our current working assumption is that we will need to save at least £60m - £100m between April 2017 and April 2020. This on top of the budget gap we inherited of around £30m this year. I believe austerity is a false economy. Taking money from the kind of early interventions and vital services Bristol City Council provides puts more pressure elsewhere in the system and has a profound and financially costly effects on many people’s lives. I have invited trade unions, other political parties and city partners to work with me in making the case to central government.

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With that said; I have to deal with reality. I have to balance the budget. It would be reckless not to and financial officers or governmentappointed commissioners would step in to run things, removing local democratic control. So I am asking you to join me in a city wide conversation about our future. In the next month or so I will be publishing

proposals for how, where and when we’ll make savings and balance the books over the next five years. I want as many of you as possible to see this and have the chance to share your views, priorities and ideas. There are really tough decisions ahead. I need your input before these decisions are made. I want to keep my promises, maintain lifeand-limb services and do all I can to improve people’s lives with the resources I’ve got. I want to do all I can to avoid the poorest and most vulnerable taking the biggest hit. Your views and those of our many partners around the city will help achieve this. To take part, keep an eye on http://bristol. gov.uk/budget, where we’ll put all the details. You can also register now to hear about this and other council consultations at http://bristol.gov. uk/consultation. Over the autumn, information will also be available from libraries and Citizen Service Points and I intend to hold and publicise several events around the city as part of the budget conversation. You should also ensure your local councillors knows what you want. I will listen to feedback and, working with my cabinet, take real account of it. But do keep in mind the money has to be saved somehow – so I’d really welcome alternative ideas if you don’t agree with any proposals. Together we can make the best of a really difficult situation.

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Sculpture unveiled in homage to famed Egyptologist A NEW sculpture has been unveiled at Amelia Lodge in Henleaze in honour of renowned journalist, novelist and Egyptologist Amelia Edwards, after whom the Lodge is named. Sculpted by local artist Emma Jean Kemp, the piece pays homage to Amelia Edwards, who is buried at St Mary’s Church in Henbury and lived close by in Westbury-on-Trym. Artist Emma Jean Kemp said: “When I learned about Amelia Edwards, I was so impressed by her extensive work, especially being a Victorian woman. I wanted to create a playful dedication to her, using books as stepping stones for her to walk across, referencing her travels. When people stop to look at the sculpture, I hope they will wonder who this woman was and discover the great work she achieved.” The new sculpture sits in the Lodge’s communal garden and was revealed in September by

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Seasonal delights at Westbury Village Show RAIN and strong winds failed to dampen the spirits of the enthusiastic crowd who gathered to take in the delights of the Westbury-on-Trym Village Show. Lawrence Weston farm brought rare variety chickens, fresh local honey was on sale and all manner of crafts, cakes, flower and vegetable exhibits to

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given the weather - and attracted 142 entrants with 645 exhibits. This ever-popular community event was organised by Alexia Gardner, Show Chairman, who said: “It’s special because it’s for all age ranges and we have such a wide range of categories. It’s not just flowers - I became involved through the craft section.

“It is a very British thing to do and the Village Hall is a fantastic place to come and visit. For some people this is the first time that they come to the Hall. “For the first time we had a family entry for making a gingerbread house, both adults and children working together, and one of those has won the best exhibit in the cookery

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think that I’m putting something back. What better life than to be a gardener and get paid as well - I would almost do it for nothing!” Arthur awarded the prize for ‘Overall Best in Show’ to Ricky Stone for his giant pumpkin. Arthur said: “It was huge and I don’t know how they got it here! It needs a lot of water to grow and I guess he’s been feeding it as well. It is complicated to grow a pumpkin and to get it that size - it takes some doing.”. Over 500 adults visited during the day and the organisers expect to be able to give a donation of more than £1,000 to the village hall.

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Henleaze charity shop’s annual auction of the weird and wonderful A HENLEAZE charity shop has raised over £2,000 with its annual auction on September 24 of the most unusual and interesting donations. The Barnardo’s store in Henleaze Road has been arranging a ‘silent auction’ every year since 2011 and has collected more than £10,000 as a result. This year over 50 items were on display and including model trains, vintage teddy bears and postcards, walking sticks, clocks, paintings, a cornet brass instrument and even a large Red Ensign flag from the merchant navy. Items were selected by Steve Evans and Judith Swetman, Barnardo’s Branch Retail Manager. Judith said: “The silent auction is one of the

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Ale and Arty at St Peter’s THE Ale and Arty Charity Festival hosted by St Peter's Church in Henleaze and offers everyone in Henleaze and the surrounding area the opportunity to spend a Saturday afternoon and evening relaxing with family and friends with a unique mix of activities. A variety of craft ales, cider and Prosecco are on offer at an all day bar in the church in The Drive, along with home-made lunches and cake. Art and designer stalls from the ‘We Make Bristol’ artists collective will be featuring wonderful, high quality handmade gifts - it could be an opportunity to buy a few Christmas presents in advance! Family entertainment, including a Bouncy Castle and Sumo Suits will be available for the children while the adults can enjoy live music from Paper Walls and an Open Mic session. Expect a photo booth, teddy

parachutes, a Scalextric track, a dance show and a Zumba too. Entrance is free, doors open at midday until 10.30pm. Activities will be priced - all proceeds after expenses will go to Bristol's St Peter's Hospice, The One25 Project, The Loaves and Fishes Food Bank plus the international charities supported by St Peter's Henleaze. For full details at www. stpetershenleaze.org and www. wemakebristol.co.uk

Let’s go on an Owl Prowl OWLS are the subject of talks and walks in local nature reserve, Badock's Wood, this Autumn. An Owl Prowl with Dave Knowles from the Hawk and Owl Trust will take place from 7pm-8.30pm. They hope to find owls in Badock’s Wood and an opportunity to meet an owl close up. Meet at the Badock's Wood Northern Gateway, Doncaster Road, Southmead. Following on from the Owl Prowl, Roger Moses will examine owl pellets and explain what owls eat and how and why they produce pellets. This is an indoor event in the Greenway Centre, Southmead and all are welcome. More information about the group can be found on our website www.fobw.org.uk

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Wildscreen returns with a focus on photography THE world’s biggest celebration of natural history storytelling - the Wildscreen Festival returns to Bristol in October with a programme of public and industry events. Stills photography is being added to what is already the world’s biggest celebration of wildlife film, TV and online content as the Bristol-based Wildscreen Festival steps up its commitment to unite and support natural history’s best visual storytellers. Additions to the industry programme for Wildscreen 2016, in Bristol, from October 10 to 14, include a photography day on Friday 14 October, during which world-class photographers and leading image commissioners and publishers will share their knowledge of how to improve craft skills, get funded, make money, and tell stories that deliver conservation awareness and action. The multiple award-winning line-up of speakers includes undercover photojournalist Britta Jaschinski; underwater specialist Tony Wu; National Geographic Magazine contributor Ronan Donovan and optical wizard and awardwinning filmmaker, Martin Dohrn. Martin is the owner of Ammonite, an independent production company based in Redland for more than 20 years, which specialise in making innovative natural history programmes. As well as being a stellar photographer and awardwinning filmmaker, Martin is the man who invented the clever low light/no light kit used in David

Bioluminescent earthworm from France, as featured in Attenborough's Life that Glows Credit: Martin Dohrn / Ammonite

Attenborough’s recent LIGHT ON EARTH, which is a nominee for a Wildscreen Panda Award this year. Martin said: “Shortly after the company formed we were able to build our own starlight camera, which is an image intensified camera. We used it to make a big sequence, filmed things that people had never seen before and from there we’ve developed that. We’ve just finished making LIFE THAT GLOWS and that was using the 10th iteration of the starlight camera. “We’ve spent 20 years working out how to film at night. It’s often down to working out what people want to see, what do people understand and it’s really difficult because so often it’s that new and fresh that people don’t know what they are looking at. When we know of something that that no one’s filmed before, we try to work out how can we do it.” Some jobs are trickier than others: “One of the films we made was in the ocean, HUNT FOR THE GIANT SQUID, where we had to get a twocolour starlight camera in an underwater housing and drop it on a cable 500 metres into the sea and get it back again.” Ammonite have also specialised in optics, developing lenses that borescope, miniaturising everything including the lenses, so that insects can be filmed in detail in their natural environment. These cameras are fitted with an extending tube so that you can get close to the creatures without disturbing them or damaging the area. Martin explained: “The problem with these cameras is that they are almost impossible to use so I then had to devise a motion control system, called a Frankencam. It completely changes the scale of the pictures and was used in SMALL TALK DIARIES for CBBC, which won a bunch of awards. “What makes our company special is that it’s not just about equipment, it’s about the will to get the image in the end. People have this idea that camera is something that does the work for you but we are questioning about whether there is a way of bringing the story out. As a small

Martin Dohrn and Jack Hynes use Frankencam to film ants in the Swiss Alps Credit: Matthew Kingdon / Ammonite independent company we have to do something to attract attention to ourselves to keep getting new work commissioned.” The festival will also provide a rare chance for British audiences to hear the renowned US photojournalist, field biologist, filmmaker and National Geographic Magazine favourite Tim Laman talk about the intimate and unique pictures of rainforest wildlife, including orangutans and birdsof-paradise, he has captured during 30 years of exploring the rainforest canopy. Tickets for the Tim Laman event - Rainforest Exposures - at St George’s, Bristol, on Friday 14 October (8pm) are included in the price of Wildscreen Festival passes. To book, visit: http:// www.wildscreen.org/festival/. Pllaces can be booked at the talk for £13/£10 (concessions), via www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk; telephone 0845 402 4001. Lucie Muir, CEO of Wildscreen, said: “There have been huge changes in recent times to how people find, view and use imagery to tell stories about the natural world, especially via online channels. We want to reflect this by expanding the Wildscreen Festival remit to take in the ever-more varied forms of visual storytelling – both to add power

to conservation messages and open up new income streams for those who are able to capture and share inspirational moments from biodiversity’s frontlines. From now on, photography is part of the Festival’s DNA.” Around 850 industry delegates from more than 40 countries are expected to be in Bristol for this year’s Wildscreen Festival. The Headline Sponsor of Wildscreen 2016’s photography programme is National Geographic and the principal sponsors of the Wildscreen Festival 2016 overall are BBC Earth, BBC Worldwide and Disneynature.

Wood ant Formica paralugubris tends and aphid in the Swiss Alps, filmed with Frankencam Credit: Jack Hynes / Ammonite

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BRISTOL City Council has some money to make small improvements to walking and cycling routes. Thanks to a funding extension to the project, there’s still time to submit ideas for cyclists’ bugbears - the type of small changes that could make a big difference to cycle safety or cycle access across the city, as well as walking routes. Fixing small things can make a big difference - it could be roads that could be made safer, missing signage, overgrown paths, uneven surfaces, obstacles or potholes. See the Bugbears website: https://bristolbugbears. commonplace.is/ and use the slider to indicate how critical the issues are for you.

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Aston Martin and Dick Lovett launches in Bristol ASTON Martin has opened its latest new dealership in the UK in Bristol, partnering for the first time with Dick Lovett. The purpose-built stateof-the-art facility at Cribbs Causeway features a 25-car luxurious showroom for new and pre-owned Aston Martin sports cars and a separate lounge where customers can tailor their new car to the exact specification. Speaking at a VIP customer reception held last month to launch the showroom, Aston Martin President and CEO Dr Andy Palmer said: “I am delighted to open this outstanding new facility here in Bristol, which sets the benchmark for all dealership showrooms worldwide. “Dick Lovett are why we chose to open in Bristol, partly because it’s a family and we like the spirit of welcoming that you get when you come here. It is a fantastic location and they were prepared to make something that is really special to represent the brand.”

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The new South West and Wales showrooms are well placed for the production of the new DBX crossover SUV and the Lagonda which will be hand built at a new £200m factory in St Athan in South Wales. Dr Andy Palmer said: “We at Aston Martin are going through a revolution - we have the new factory, the new product range and the new DB. As a consequence of that the Zagato sold out even before we announced it. What we now have is a destination that is worthy of the brand.” Aston Martin Bristol offer a convenient “Collection & Delivery” service using their covered vehicle transporter and a “Roaming Technician” service to assist with minor repairs and original diagnostic work. The dealership has a dedicated aftersales team and a 10 bay workshop staffed by world-class Gaydon-trained technicians. For further information about Aston Martin Bristol, please visit: Aston Martin Bristol .

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Family and friends run in memory of Dan ONE of Cecilia Browne's most treasured photos is of herself and her son Dan Hickey at the start of the Bristol Half Marathon in 2011. This year, following Dan's death in a hit and run crash in 2015 when he was 25, Cecilia took part in the run again, wearing a T-shirt bearing that photo. She was accompanied by her husband John, son Joe, 28, daughter Lizzie, 22, colleagues from Henbury School and dozens of friends of the family. They were all running to raise money for The Dan Hickey Fund, set up in his memory to support sport or drama initiatives in Bristol that benefit young people. The fund has already raised more than £30,000, with a large part of that sum coming from a charity rugby match between Dan's club, Bristol Saracens, and a team from his university, Leicester. Nearly 70 people took part in the Great Bristol Half on

September 25 in aid of the fund. Once all sponsorship is collected in, trustees of the fund, which is managed by the Quartet Communiry Foundation, will meet to decide which local causes should benefit from the money raised . They will focus on sport and drama, as these were two great passions for Dan, who attended St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary in Bishopston and Bristol Cathedral School. Cecilia said the support from local people meant a lot to the family, who have lived in Bishopston for more than 20 years. “Running was something Dan and I did together,” said Cecilia. “My other son and my daughter were not runners, but they are now. They trained for the half marathon with their friends. It feels good to come together for something positive.” Cecilia has been a recreational runner for many years and takes part regularly in the Ashton Court Park Run, while John

enjoys trail running with Hash House Harriers. She was grateful for the support of colleagues at Henbury School, where she has been a specialist literacy teacher for nine years. Five teachers ran or walked in the half marathon for the fund. Team Henbury comprised head teacher Clare Bradford, geography teacher

Celia Murray, English teachers Megan Read and Leah Fordham and humanities teacher Kiri Pearce. “It is incredibly touching and moving that they have found time in their busy teaching schedules to do this long distance to raise money for the fund. It is a great way to help me and my family,” Cecilia said

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Travellers, Tour and trick-or-treaters The return of travellers to The Downs last month attracted a lot of discussion, not least because of their arrival just days before the area hosted the Tour of Britain. Our reaction was different not, as some have suggested, because of the imminent arrival of the world’s media (though the disruption their location would cause was a factor), but also because they had chosen to settle on a football pitch. While we have the powers to move travellers on, we do not have a duty to. When they were first on The Downs, they were in a small section that did not cause significant disruption or prevent people using the rest of the area and we had no other evidence to make the use of our powers proportionate. The second time was clearly different. It’s always a case of balancing the rights of travellers with the rights of the settled community and, crucially, our use of the powers we have must be proportionate and in accordance with national guidance. We would always consider using the powers when there is evidence of anti-social behaviour, crime or disorder, or when there is significant disruption to a community amenity such as a playground or sports pitch. The Tour of Britain already feels a long time ago and we find ourselves looking ahead to Halloween and Bonfire Night. Each year, we run special operations to help ensure these occasions are fun and family-friendly instead

of an excuse for anti-social behaviour, intimidation and reckless behaviour – especially where fireworks are concerned. This year is no exception and you can expect to see additional patrols, especially in previous hotspots, to help prevent any problems. As ever, we’d urge people to keep an eye on any elderly or vulnerable relatives and neighbours who may feel uneasy. Please consider printing off a poster on their behalf that states, ‘No trick or treaters’ – available from our website. Car crime continues to be a particular issue in our area but unfortunately many people are making it far too easy for thieves. Always remove items such as sat navs, laptops, wallets, phones and bags from your vehicle. If you want to be extra cautious, you can push the back seats down to show an empty boot. It sounds obvious, but always lock your vehicle too – it’s surprising how many cars are left unlocked, or with windows open, making a car thief’s work very simple.

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THE excitement of school children as the new academic year begins can turn the evident relief of parents, into anxiety and concern that requires the expertise of the Kellaway pharmacy team. We actively promote and support children health and lifestyle choices which are linked to better academic achievement and well being. Kellaway Pharmacy offers the free NHS funded Minor Ailment Scheme, which subject to criteria,enables free treatment of some conditions,i.e no need for a GP appointment or prescription. In a gone by era, ghastly interventions such as shaving all a child's hair was employed to get rid of head lice. These are tiny insects, spread by climbing from one person's hair to another's. They are particularly common among primary school children aged 4 to 11.They can't be caught from animals, canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fly, jump or swim. Whilst difficult to detect, the pharmacy team are able to advise

on comb detection techniques. Vinegar, alcohol, mayonnaise, melted butter, lemon, mouthwash are some of the not proven to work remedies I have some across. Some are also dangerous as they also cause skin irritation and allergic reactions. Thread worms are tiny parasitic worms that infect the large intestine of humans, particularly children under 10.You may notice them around your child's bottom or in their poo. They don't always cause symptoms although itchiness around the bottom or vagina is common .This can be worse at night and disturb sleep. Effective treatments involve the whole family but the risk of getting or spreading infection can be reduced by always maintaining good hand hygiene for the whole family e.g wash their hands regularly. Wash all sleepwear, bed linen, towels, and cuddly toys when first diagnosed.Warts are small non-cancerous lumps that often

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n BOOKS OF THE MONTH With Henleaze and Westbury libraries The Bright Edge of the World By Eowyn Ivey THIS is Alaskan, Eowyn Ivey’s second novel, and drawing on North American myths, legends and superstitions, her theme of a slightly mystical cold world continues. In 1885 Lieutenant Colonel Allen Forrester sets out with a group of men, including a fur trapper and a photographer, to explore previously uncharted areas of Alaska along the Wolverine River. He has been charged with mapping the interior of the Territory and attempting to make contact with the historically fierce

native tribes. The novel comprises a series of letters between Forrester and his wife, their diaries, sketches, photographs and correspondence between the Exhibits Curator of an Alaskan Museum and Forrester’s great nephew, detailing some of his research into Forrester’s original voyage. The writing is atmospheric and transports you into a harsh desolate world, where there is an ever pervasive sense of danger lurking - both from the environment and more unworldly beings. Forrester’s long difficult journey takes him through ice fields, along dangerous rivers and into isolated locations where he meets the indigenous people. It is here that Forrester has a strange, mystical experience, which results in an addition to the party. Most unsettling is the mysterious Old Man who regularly appears on their travels, at times “roosting” in trees. How does his corvid-like appearance link with Forrester’s pregnant wife left in the Military Barracks and her experiences? She is denoted as a feisty character, unhappy at being forbidden to accompany Forrester

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Did you know you can reserve a book for free? The ‘LibrariesWest’ catalogue combines the catalogues of Bristol, BANES, Dorset, North Somerset, Poole, Somerset and South Gloucestershire libraries. This means a catalogue of 2.5 million items. Since the beginning of June 2016 reservations are free. You may do the reserving yourself from home on-line, in person at any library, or by phoning and the staff will be only too happy to help you. Computer Use. As a library member you can book a computer in advance, sessions can be booked for up to an hour at Westbury and for up to two hours at Henleaze. Both libraries have scanning facilities and you may print your documents at reasonable cost. Need 1:1 tuition? – Why not book a session with Tom at Henleaze on a Weds evening? Tom is a volunteer and can spend half an hour on a computer helping you. So, if you need to apply online for something, book tickets on line or tackle something and don’t know where to start, book Tom. The 1:1 Evening sessions begin on Weds Sept 7th- 17:45 to 18:45pm Not yet a member? - Then you’re definitely missing out! It’s easy to join you can do the basics by filling in an on-line application

form and then taking some name and address ID into the library with you to collect your library card. Or come in to the library in person to fill out an application. Membership is free, lasts for 3 years and your card can be used across all the LibrariesWest branches. So, for example, if you are in Poole on holiday you may borrow a book from Poole library and return it to Westbury Library in Bristol when you’ve finished it. We will then send that book back to Poole for you on our internal van. www.librarieswest.org.uk or www.bristol.gov.uk/libraries Coming soon - Swipe Card Access to Westbury Library – this will allow you access to the library either side of its staffed opening hours. The Library building needs to be adapted ready for this and will close from Oct 5th to Oct 13th to allow this to happen. Swipe card access start date has yet to be agreed but watch this space!

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA 8th October n Jazz at the Village Hall in Westbury-on-Trym - Saturday 8 October 2016 from 7.30 pm with Watermelon Jazz and the Dave Collett Trio. Ticket admission only £7.50 including supper. For tickets email enquiries@wotvillagehall. org or leave a message on 0117 9623399 8 October n Literature study days and creative writing workshops at the University English Department, 3/5 Woodland Road, BS8 1TB on Saturday 8 October, 5 November, 21 November and 4 March. 10:30 16:00. Advance booking required. Over 18s. www.bristol.ac.uk/ english/part-time 13 & 15 October n Craft Exhibition- Thurs 13thSat 15th OctoberBath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QNHuge range of craft supplies plusdemonstrations, workshops and more £8.00 adult/£7.00 concessions/Children under 16 free www.Craft4Crafters.co.uk Ticket Line: 0345 3040222 15 October n Holy Trinity Westbury-on-Trym.

Baritone Elevenses with Bruce Saunders. A change this month from the usual organ recital slot. We are delighted to welcome Bruce Saunders, one-time curate at the Parish Church and now retired to the area, to give us a recital of Baritone songs, to include Vaughan Williams' 5 Mystical Songs. Bruce formed and conducts 'Nova', Bristol's early music choir. Come at 10-30am for coffee and cake. Recital starts at 11. Minimum donation £5 please for Church Organ Fund. 15 October n Tea Time Organ Recital. With Matthew Davies (St Alban’s Church, Bristol), tickets available on the door at £5 (£3 for under 18’s) includes afternoon tea and cake. 3.30-4.30 pm, St Alban's Church, Bayswater Avenue, BS6 7NU. 26 & 29 October n Horfield Theatre Company present Fool’s Paradise by Peter Coke. Come along to this comedy farce to find out! 26th – 29th October 2016 Tickets: £9 Doors open 7pm: performance starts 7.30pm Horfield Parish Hall, Wellington Hill, Horfield, Bristol

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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED be held on Sat. 29th October, at the Bristol Music Club, 76, St. Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol.BS8 1LP. The speaker will be our chairman - Christopher Redwood, his talk - The Music of Villiers Stanford - will explore the music of Britain's most celebrated composer before Elgar. Visitors pay £3 (refreshments included). Everyone is welcomed to this most friendly of clubs For more information please contact Doug Smith. Tel. 0117 9673480, or email dougmusical@tiscali.co.uk 22nd & 30th October n Halloween Festival Saturday 22nd – Sunday 30th October All witches and wizards are invited to Bristol Zoo Gardens this Halloween for a frighteningly good time. From the 22nd – 30th October children can enter for just £5 with a full paying adult (terms and conditions apply). You would be ghoulish to miss out! Follow the black cat trail to the very special witches & wizards’ workshop…if you dare! Once inside you will be in for a real trick or treat. There will be a whole host of crafty activities for you to sink your teeth into. Visit www.bristolzoo.org.uk for details 5 November nExpect some fireworks from Nigel Nash, one-time organist and Director of Music at Holy Trinity! 5 November n Master and Apprentice - 7.30 pm The Palestrina Singers (Cardiff ) directed by Will Stevens with Benjamin Teague (Organ) present an evening of choral music by Palestrina, Victoria, Howells and Britten including Palestrina’s Stabat Mater, Howells’ Take Him Earth for Cherishing and Britten’s Five Flower Songs Tickets available on the door at £10 (£6 for under 18’s) interval drinks will be served 5 November n Christmas Craft and Card Sale Saturday 5th November 10:00 12:00 at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze. A great range of charity Christmas cards and charity and other gifts for sale. Entry £2 to include a cup of tea or coffee.

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 fourpart 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." n Senior film club, 3rd Monday of month, 2pm St Peter's Hall. June film will be Best Exotic Marigold Hotel n Bridge for Beginners. Would you like to learn to play bridge completely free of charge and then continue to play with us in a gentle friendly atmosphere? I am starting a new beginner's group in Coombe Dingle this Autumn so why not join us? We meet on Monday and Thursday afternoons. Please contact Terry Stygall on 0117 9091714 or 07837300073, or email me at tc.stygall@gmail.com for more details. n Senior film club - 3rd Monday of month, 2pm St Peter's Hall, The Drive, Henleaze September 19th, we'll be showing MAMA MIA starring Meryl Streep. Everyone is welcome to join us... rumour has it there will be a sing along ! Refreshments (Tea & Cake) £3. Transport offered by Dial-A-Ride, Tel 0845 139 875 The Senior Film Club is supported by the Home Instead Bring Joy Foundation. For further details, please ring 0117 989 8210 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 beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Maggie 01934 838175). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 4012416). 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Details at wscbristol.co.uk. n The Mosaic Singers are a compact group but would like to grow our line-up with an additional Soprano, Alto,Tenor and Bass. One of each would be great. We rehearse in Stoke Bishop on Tuesday evenings, where a warm and friendly welcome is assured. This need not be as heavy a commitment as with some choirs. In you would like to find out more, please phone David Vicary on 0797 346 0994. 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 n Bristol Photographic Society – The “2016 Annual Photography Course” starts on Tuesday 6th September for 11 consecutive weeks. Beginners/Improvers welcomed. Location: Unit 13 Station Rd. Montpelier BS6 5EE. For full details go to: www. bristolphoto.org.uk or contact Derek on bps.ptc@gmail.com or 07976 188517 n St Peters of Henleaze Keep fit group would like to invite you to attend their weekly sessions every Tuesday at 9.30am. This is a men only group of 60-80 year olds who enjoy regular exercise taken

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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 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). Details: www.henleazegardenclub.co.uk 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 details. nHenleaze Garden Club meets 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. Details: www. henleazegardenclub.co.uk 5 October: Philip Aubrey ‘Successful Fruit Growing – Grow Your Own Five a Day’ Philip was director of Birmingham Botanic Gardens for 20 years. He reshaped the Gardens to such an extent that both the Queen Mother and Bill Clinton came to visit! n Margaret Morris Movement dance/exercise Bradbury Hall, Henleaze. All welcome 1:00-2:00pm £4 per session, 1st free Tricia, 07896346486

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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 (4-11 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 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.

55 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 wellbeing 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. nLadies Keep Fit, Thursdays 10:00 11:00 am, at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze - with new instructor. This friendly session, which has a dance element to it, is suitable for all ages, levels, and abilities, including the older adult or young mum, who wants to maintain their general fitness, mobility, range of movement, and well being. New members are always welcome. £5:00 per class, pay as you go which includes refreshments. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@ tiscali.co.uk, or look up the website www.exercisewithlailibrooks.com for full information; or just turn up. Friday n Badminton (Ladies) at Westburyon-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 gettogether, with a variety of speakers. 14th and 18th July.

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n PETER'S VISION Peter Turner is the lead Optometrist at Turners Opticians

RANDPA Harold, who was the first Turner in our family to qualify as an Optometrist in 1939, was a keen gardener & Rotarian. He applied himself to all he did with a commitment to doing things thoroughly; we are still benefitting from this approach to his gardening today. He was, perhaps without realising it, ahead of the current trend as one of many organic gardeners of his generation. The effort he applied to preparing the ground, developing his own four year cycle of compost preparation, careful crop rotation, and planting only the best seeds means even today our family enjoy home grown organic veg from the ground Grandfather Harold prepared decades ago. I must thank my Dad Philip, who these days does most of the preparation & planting and then kindly goes on holiday when the crops are ready for picking leaving the pleasure of enjoying the fruit

and veg to Jo and I! So why should you choose Turners Opticians? Grandfather Harold and Dad Philip after him, taught me the family approach of attention to detail and dedication to all we do. This approach remains at the core of Turners Opticians to this day. Since Harold started out in 1939 our focus has been giving the best eye care to each & every patient. Our specialist clinical equipment means we are able to examine the health of your eyes with a fine detail not even dreamt of in Harold (& even Phillip’s) time! The gratitude of many patients who have benefitted from early detection and treatment of their eye, vision and general health problems is such a rewarding part of our jobs.

As well as my 10 years working in the Bristol Eye Hospital, I along with our associate Optometrist’s, have undertaken specialist additional qualifications in detecting (and often managing) eye conditions including macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease & cataracts. At Turners Opticians we run a successful minor eye conditions clinic for our patients who have dry, sore, gritty, itchy eyes, blepharitis, flashes or floaters and other eye and vision symptoms of concern. The feedback from these high quality, rapid access clinics has been overwhelmingly positive; our patients are especially pleased when we have saved them a 4hr A&E wait! The advent of our latest generation of spectacle lenses, made

possible due to the sophisticated manufacturing technology our lab now uses, enables us to fine tune your spectacle lenses to a precision previously not possible. These lenses are so unique to each patient we can even have a micro engraving of your initials hidden in the lens! Clinically we have increased the length of our eye care appointments up to 45 minutes to allow time to listen and understand your individual needs, thoroughly check the health of both the front and back of your eyes and also include our sophisticated 3D eye scans and detailed peripheral vision assessments. Our extended eye exam and minor eye conditions appointments, available to both NHS and private patients, can be booked by calling the practice, popping in to see our friendly team or via our website; www.turnersopticians.co.uk. October is an exciting season for us at Turners Opticians, we are soon to open our second family practice in Henleaze. You are very welcome to pop in to either (or both!) practices and say Hi. I look forward to seeing you soon!

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Dementia group future plans Bristol Dementia Action Alliance (BDAA) held their first Members and Supporters Meeting on September 27 at Westbury Baptist Church. Chairman and founder, Tony Hall, said: “We want to create groups to focus on a specific sector, such as garden centres, to let people know about our Dementia Guide. Our target is to train 100 businesses - making them Dementia Friendly - and add more schools and youth groups too.” BDAA was founded three years ago and recently gained charity status. The organisation now needs to upgrade its website, use social media more and would benefit from a fundraiser. Find out more at www. bristoldaa.co.uk .

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AVING taught History of Art and Photography for many years, I knew of various ways to use and interpret images. However, it was not until I trained with back pain expert Esther Gokhale that I saw what a great resource art provides for talking about posture! This detail from the sketch ‘Mending the Nets’ by American artist Winslow Homer, shows working women he observed while visiting the northwest coast of England in 1882. Homer’s art was influenced by social realism, which rejected both stuffy, academic classicism, and indulgent romanticism, in favour of faithfully depicting people going about their daily lives. Without flattery, without exaggeration, but as they really were. You can see the women are not slouching – they habitually sit with their behinds behind them, not tucked under, and with their chests

open, shoulders rested back. When one bends forward, she moves from the hips rather than curving the spine. This is not what you generally see today. Homer captures for us a world pre-WW1. In among the seismic revolutions that followed the war were shifts in body language, fashion and posture, which, amazingly, despite the huge changes of the past 100 years, are still with us in 2016. If you are fascinated by history, body language, culture, postural health, or just want a practical answer to your aches and pains, you will enjoy Esther Gokhale’s Book’ ‘8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back’. Or visit the website for more information and Free Workshops in Bristol. Clare Chapman 07982 231317 www.gokhalemethod.com

Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington. Winslow Homer 1882

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n NEWS THE RSPCA is calling on Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym pooches and their owners to take part in a sponsored walk for the charity. The walk, held in partnership with Vitality health and life insurance, will take place at Blaise Castle Estate on Sunday 16 October at 11am. There is a choice of a 3k or 5k walk and dogs of all shapes and sizes are welcome and will even get their own bandana to wear on the day. It may be a large event as in May, 2,000 dogs and nearly 6,000 people enjoyed four flagship Big Walkies at Alexandra Palace, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Cardiff. RSPCA Bristol Dogs and Cats Home Manager Jodie Hayward said: “This is a great opportunity for the community to come together to get behind a good cause. “We are a nation of animal lovers and this is a great opportunity to make lots of new doggy friends - and human ones too. We hope that the whole of Bristol will be filled with calls of

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n PROPERTY OF THE MONTH 11a Grange Court Road Henleaze 3 bed maisonette ÂŁ495,000 A beautifully presented maisonette set within a previously grandiose house. Excellent proportions accentuated by high period ceilings that you would expect to find in such a grand conversion. Located equidistant to the centre of Westbury-onTrym, Henleaze high street and the 'Durdham Downs', protected park land perfect for walks and relaxing on a summers day. With a private garden and its own private entrance on one of BS9's most prestigious locations this property is certain to appeal to families, professionals and empty nester's. Arranged over 3 floors and with potential to further extend subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents. 73 Westbury Hill Westbury on Trym Bristol BS9 3AD Sales: 0117 962 1973 Lettings: 0117 970 7540

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