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Ambassador hails Moldova Project
Has Westbury ever looked better?
A charity founded by Henleaze twins Emma and Lucy Watson has been praised by the British Ambassador to Moldova.
Page 9 Exam successes across the area
Young people from schools and colleges around the area notched up some excellent GCSE and A-level results.
Pages 10 to 22 Whether you look down at the planters and troughs or up at the hanging baskets, you can’t escape all the blooming colour in Westbury-on-Trym. Fingers crossed that the Bristol in Bloom judges make the right decision again!
CAN Westbury-on-Trym keep up its amazing run of floral success? Only the judges know whether Bristol in Bloom’s ‘Best Shopping Area’ award will be Westbury’s for the 12th consecutive year. The result is due to be announced any time. But the word on the street is that the village and the Stoke
Lane shopping area have never looked better. Great splashes of colour everywhere – orange, yellow, pink, purple, white and green – and a record number of displays. This year there are more than 90 hanging baskets, 35 planters and troughs as well as planting in other areas.
Sue Boyd, Chair of Westbury in Bloom, is delighted with the growing support from the community and the fact that the display attracts so many visitors. “So many residents have come up trumps this year in showing their support with generous donations and sponsorships of Turn to Page 3.
36th village show could be best yet
|Westbury-on Trym Village Hall will be packed to the rafters with exhibits in 93 classes for the 36th village show.
Page 26 Organist ready to retire after 65yrs
Reg Parker, organist and choirmaster at St Peter’s Henleaze, is preparing to retire after 65 years in the role.
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Response on parking problems BRISTOL City Council’s Traffic Management Group received around 50 responses from local residents giving views on parking problems and suggestions for restrictions. The deadline for responses was extended to August 9th, and the next stage will be the publication of a draft plan later in the year followed by further public consultation. That will lead to final plans and implementation of a Traffic Regulation Order enabling new measures to be introduced, though no new yellow lines are likely to appear in under a year. Meanwhile speed restrictions in the form of ‘run-over’ chicanes have appeared in Chock Lane in Westbury-on-Trym in a bid to control what has developed into a dangerous rat-run. Because Bristol City Council have consistently declined funding for this project, Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Westbury-on-Trym Neighbourhood Partnership have gathered money from various sources including its own Wellbeing Fund to enable the work to be carried out.
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Sue Boyd, Chair of Westbury in Bloom, says that businesses have surpassed themselves this year with donations, purchases or sponsorships of floral displays. It unites the community and attracts an increasing number of visitors to the village and Stoke Lane. planters and hanging baskets,” she told Voice. “Twenty-five volunteers from Westbury in Bloom and the Westbury-on-Trym Society distributed yellow envelopes to 2,000 residents. “Businesses too have surpassed themselves this year. Eighty have made donations, completed sponsorships or purchased hanging baskets for their own premises. “I want to thank the Westbury
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in Bloom volunteer gardeners who have been busy clearing and weeding and the Community Payback Team who have done clearing up work in Canford Lane and Stoke Lane.” Sue had a special mention for close colleagues Arthur Brice, who as Vice Chair and Horticultural Advisor oversees the planting and maintenance side of the displays, and Rosemary Evitts who manages
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News Decision time for Bristol libraries THE future of Westbury-onTrym Library and five other Bristol libraries under threat of closure was due to be resolved at Bristol City Council Cabinet on September 1st. Mayor George Ferguson makes the final decision, and the expectation was that library provision in all 28 library areas would be retained in some way. All libraries would open for a minimum of 20 hours a week, and 25 libraries, including Westbury, would have a 25% reduction applied to their current opening hours. Westbury library is currently open from 9am – 5pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, and from 9.30am – 7pm on Fridays. This amounts to 39.5 hours a week, so the expectation is that at some stage Westbury’s opening hours will be reduced to around 29-30 hours a week. As reported in Voice last month, there are plans for a
pilot scheme to extend some library opening hours through an electronic access system using swipe cards and no staff attendance. Westbury library may be chosen for such a trial. Councillor Geoff Gollop, leader of Westbury’s ‘Save the Library’ campaign, says: “We must keep up the momentum by supporting and using our library. We can now help shape the library service over the coming years.” The Mayor’s decision concludes a service review that started in November 2014. The following key messages summarise the views expressed by library users all over Bristol during the consultation process: The current library service is highly valued, and respondents do not understand why the Council would seek to make large savings in this service. People who currently use the library service want to see their local services develop further beyond the current provision.
There are varied and sometimes conflicting idea about what a library is and how it can or should be developed. There is an appetite for some change, and some respondents are keen for opportunities to be explored around different uses and services that could be provided within libraries. The majority of respondents felt that finding ways to extend opening hours (eg swipe card access) is broadly a good idea. They have raised some concerns about how this would work in practice, and people were keen to pilot the approach to deal with any issues before a wider roll-out. For some campaign groups, current usage is an important factor in considering the future of libraries. Respondents felt strongly that libraries are currently poorly marketed, and the way activities are communicated needs much improvement.
The Mayor’s decision was due to lift the threat to Westburyon-Trym library and others in the city.
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Hari Miller (left) reaches the finishing line on Putney Bridge with her two walking colleagues Charlotte Sjoberg (second left) and Clare Needham (right). Karen Reader (pictured centre with her daughter Florrie), has set up ‘Get a Life!’ HARI Miller of Westbury-onTrym and two friends have walked over 17 London bridges, from Tower Bridge to Putney Bridge, in the hope of raising funds for the new charity Get a Life! – total distance about 15 miles. Get a Life! is a foundation set up by an inspirational young lady, Karen Reader, who had a car accident which left her having to use a wheelchair at the age of 23. This also meant Karen had to put the careers she loved as a Virgin air stewardess and professional dancer behind her. While Karen and her family were trying to pull their lives together she realised just how difficult it was to find the emotional and practical support needed by people whose lives are left devastated in this way – and
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Henleaze twins lead building project in Europe’s poorest country UK volunteers have successfully completed a challenging building project in Moldova, Europe’s poorest country, thanks to the generosity and enterprise of Henleaze twins Emma and Lucy Watson. The 11-day programme has improved the living conditions of impoverished children. It was the third and most significant of its kind run by The Moldova Project, a charity founded by Emma and Lucy in 2008 when they were students at Red Maids’ School. Their father Chris teaches Science at Red Maids’. Volunteers carried out repairs on badly damaged houses in Ciuciuleni, a remote village, to ensure that they are insulated from Moldova’s bitter winter when temperatures can drop to -30C. By contrast the group, who ranged in age from 20 to 70, were working in summer
temperatures nearing 40C. The British Ambassador to Moldova, Phil Batson, said: “Such projects really do show Britain at its best, making a real difference to the lives of Moldovan people.” Supporters of the charity and the volunteers fundraised for the project during a programme of events which included sponsored runs and ‘buy a brick’ initiatives in schools. The money raised by these activities was used to purchase the building materials, as well as equipment to run activity sessions for children. The Moldova Project works with families living in poverty to ensure that they can stay together and become selfsufficient. Emma Watson now lives in London, working for a charity that helps children living in poverty in London. “I am doing this to learn more
Lucy (left) and Emma pictured with the Bostan family in Moldova. The Moldova Project which the twins founded enabled them to work on this family’s house. about how small charities work,” she told Voice. “I want to grow the Moldova Project so that I can work for it full time. “At the moment the charity is too small to employ anyone, so we run it in our spare time.”
Her sister Lucy lives in Leicester and is a PE teacher. More information about Emma and Lucy’s charity and the building project in Moldova can be found on their website, www. themoldovaproject.com
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Education A Level grades ‘help open doors’ COMBINED A Level and IB results at Red Maids’ School in Westbury-on-Trym revealed high levels of attainment. Eighteen per cent of all entries were awarded A* grades, and 80 per cent earned A*, A or B grades. Isabel Tobias, Headmistress at the 380-year-old school, said: “Our students are consistently rewarded with grades that help open doors for them in some of the most prestigious universities and companies. “The fact that so many Red Maids received unconditional offers is a clear indication of the quality of our students and the reputation of the school.” Emily Atkins (18) from Westbury-on-Trym will study biomedical science following a gap year teaching in an orphanage in Cambodia through the Project Trust. Emily, who has been fund-raising for nine months to support her expedition, studied Fine Art, Biology and Russian at A Level and gained an A* and two A grades. She accepted an unconditional offer from Queen Mary’s London in the autumn. Immy McAndrew from Henleaze gained an A* and two A grades in her Fine Art, Biology and Geography A Levels. She is going on to an Art Foundation course and is currently considering a career in architecture. In 2014 Immy was sponsored by the International Rotary Club to attend a World Affairs Seminar in the United States.
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Education Clifton College celebrates as 17 are off to Oxbridge CLIFTON College is celebrating after pupils gained their best ever A-Level and GCSE results. An impressive 83% of A-Level Grades were A* to B, with 55% A* to A grades. In total, 17 pupils gained places at Oxford or Cambridge – again, the highest number in Bristol. 40% of pupils studying Mathematics, and 70% of those studying Classics received A*s. 82% of pupils studying STEM subjects received A* to Bs and over half of the Humanities results were A*s or As. GCSE results were just as outstanding with a massive 91% A*to B grades and 74% A* to A. The results come at the end of a fantastic year for the college which saw pupils achieving not only academic success but also success on the stage and sporting field. Head of college Mark Moore said: “We are immensely proud of all our pupils, and these outstanding results are testament to their hard work and dedication. We wish them all a
fantastic onward journey. “From September 2016, we’re delighted to be offering scholarships and bursaries to children from the age of 11. These financial awards remain with the pupil throughout
their time at the school.” Clifton College is holding an Open Day for ages 2-18 on Saturday 3 October from 9.45am. For more information, visit: www. cliftoncollege.com.
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Education Latin leads the way for Badminton School results Sophie, who studied Ancient Greek in an extracurricular club and Latin at GCSE, said: “I really loved learning an ancient language. It’s amazing as you can see routes of modern European language in Latin. “I find learning languages and culture fascinating; you get to learn about ancient history at the same time as a language.” Sophie achieved six A*s and four As at GCSE with an A* in Latin. She is going on to study Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths at A Level and will undertake an Extended Project Qualification on the modern influence of Nordic culture (the Viking invasion). Megan also studies Latin and was awarded an impressive straight A*s at GCSE. She says that she enjoys the methodical approach to translating, and finds it incredibly satisfying and rewarding when finally completing a translation. Megan
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AN impressive set of results were achieved by GCSE and A Level students at Badminton School this year, with particularly outstanding grades gained in Latin. Successes were also had across a number of other departments, including 96% of the girls achieving A*/A in GCSE English Literature and 74% achieving A*/A grade in A Level Science. 86.7% of girls taking Biology were awarded A*/A, 40% of which are A*. Results in Latin also shone out. Head of classic, Miss Sarah McNee, said: “We are delighted with the achievements of the girls in Latin at both GCSE and A Level. “Our eight pupils at AS and A2 all gained A grades with one pupil scoring full marks in both AS papers. At GCSE, 11 girls achieved A*s, with an impressive three scoring full marks across all four papers.”
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Redland High girls are reaching for the stars REDLAND High School pupils are celebrating after another excellent set of A Level results, which saw the top A*/A grades making up almost half of all results awarded. Over 70% of the grades awarded in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics were top A*/A grades. Girls who have been particularly successful in STEM subjects include Isabella Bentley who has achieved 5 A* grades in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and History, securing her place at Cambridge University to study Engineering. Natalie Gooder achieved A* grades in Biology, Chemistry and History, and an A grade in Mathematics and will be taking up a place at Leeds University to study Medicine. Sophie
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Crane is also looking forward to starting her Medical degree in Manchester University. This success was echoed right across the curriculum at Redland High and over 70% of the grades awarded for Modern Languages were A*/A. More than half of all girls who studied the Creative Arts (Fine Art, Music and Theatre Studies) were awarded A*/A grades and over 85% achieved A*-B grades. Mrs Caroline Bateson, Headmistress of Redland High, congratulated all her students, “I am extremely proud to see our pupils excelling across the curriculum once again, and continuing to prove that girls can perform exceptionally well in STEM subjects. We wish them all well as they progress on to the next exciting stage of their lives.”
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Another great set of results for QEH THE boys at QEH (Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital) achieved their best ever GCSE results this year. Ninety-one percent of all grades were A*to B, 70 percent A* or A and 36 percent A*. Nearly one quarter of the QEH GCSE cohort achieved a straight set of A* and A grades. Head of Maths, Mr Rick Martineau, was delighted that 91% of IGCSE Maths grades were at A* or A. He said: “This is our best set of results on record, so we are delighted at this result in core subject area when Maths results nationally seem to be falling.” QEH’s A-Level students also celebrated 100 percent pass rate for the tenth year running. Over 83 percent of grades achieved were A*, A and B, and 96 percent of grades were A* to C grade. One-third of students taking the examinations at QEH achieved straight A* or A grades in their 3 or 4 A-level subjects and one-quarter were awarded at the A* grade. Overall 58% of grades achieved were A* or A. QEH Headmaster, Stephen Holliday, said: “Again our exceptional A-level and AS-level results mean that about 10 per cent of boys from the Year group have been offered places at Oxford and Cambridge, in addition to the others who will be off to medical, veterinary and dentistry schools as well as other top universities. “Our consistently strong
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Swaziland trip is success for BTEA PUPILS at Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy (BTEA) have completed a twoweek charity work and trekking expedition in Swaziland. The Year 11 and 13 students travelled to the small southern African kingdom on a World Challenge Expedition, having fundraised £2,595 over the last 18 months. They were welcomed into the Ndinda community and stayed at a Neighbourhood Care Point which helps support orphans whose parents have died as a result of HIV infection. The challengers helped build a kitchen at the site. The 16-strong group also went trekking in the scenic Ngwempisi Gorge and visited two nature reserves, Malolotja and Mlilwane, where they enjoyed a sunset safari and ate at a game
restaurant with traditional Swazi dancers. One of the BTEA group, Sam Bailey, 16, said: “The expedition has given me a new start, a fresh beginning. I’ve seen how a community can be so happy with so little and we were made to feel so welcome. Now I just want to get all the happiness and enjoyment out of everything I do.” Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy in Stoke Gifford is one of 30 University Technical Colleges across England, catering for pupils in Years 10 to 13 and with a strong focus on engineering and environmental technologies. BTE Academy has some places available for September 2015 for current Year 9 students. Visit www.bteacademy.co.uk or call 0117 983 8080 for more information.
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All-round success for Clifton High Sixth Form THIS summer Clifton High School pupils, parents, staff and governors have been celebrating academic success in both A levels and GCSEs. Clifton High is the only school in the South West that operates the successful Diamond Edge Model of education where boys and girls are taught separately for core subjects in Years 7 – 9. Last year the school announced outstanding public examination results for the first set of pupils who joined since it became co-
educational in the Senior School. This year pupils have continued to do well, re-establishing the school’s consistently high academic credentials. A levels: Last year more A* grades than ever were achieved and continuing in that same vein, this year, almost 50% of all grades were at A* or A. 80% of all grades were B or above and 40% of students gained full UMS marks in at least one module of their chosen subjects. GCSEs: This year almost 50%
of all grades were A* or A. Almost 80% of grades were A* to B and 98% of students achieved at least 5 A* to C grades. Success in a diverse range of subjects At both A level and GCSE, pupils achieved excellent results in the broad range of subjects on offer. The School continues to be particularly strong in mathematics and the sciences, especially in the performances of young women. This year at GCSE in mathematics and the sciences 83% of grades at A* and A were gained by female students and 55% of grades for the sciences were A* or A. In ancient and modern foreign languages, GCSE results were outstanding with 62% of grades at A* or A. At A level 70% of students achieved grades of A* or A in modern foreign languages. Students at Clifton High also excelled in creative subjects. A
level 80% of grades in art and textiles were at A* or A and at GCSE 100% of grades were at A* or A in art. Dr Alison Neill, Head of School comments: “I am delighted with the successes that our students have achieved this year. The hard work and dedication of our young men and women, combined with the first class education they have received at Clifton High, have ensured well deserved and truly excellent results. While many of these young men and women joined us at Senior School a good number have been at Clifton High since Reception or the Junior School. We have watched them grow and develop, excel academically and become confident well-rounded individuals. It is with great pleasure that, today, we celebrate their successes with them and their parents and wish them well for the future.”
Westbury twins collect 18 A*s GCSE and IGCSE results at Red Maids’ School included a total of 18 A*s for twins Georgia and Rebecca Watts from Westbury-on-Trym. Georgia, who achieved A*s in all her 10 subjects, said it felt “surreal”. Rebecca, with 8 A*s and 3 A grades, commented: “All the hard work was worth it.” They were one of three sets of Red Maids’ twins in Year 11 who between them secured more than 50 A* or A grades. Of the school’s 83 candidates, 26.5% received 10 or more A* or A grades. Headmistress Isabel Tobias said: We look forward to welcoming the girls back in September when they begin their Sixth Form studies, together with those who are joining us from other schools.” It was the first time that modern foreign languages (MFL) had been examined at IGCSE at Red Maids’ and with excellent results. Taking French, Spanish and German together, 66% of all entries won A* or A grades, with the figure rising to 79% in German alone. In Latin 82% of entries won A* or A grades, while in textiles 91% of all entries were an A* or A. In PE all students received A* or A grades.
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Jelf cyclists raise over £20,000 for St Peter’s Hospice in memory of Emma EMMA Wygladala was just 38 when she died at St Peter’s Hospice. She had worked as a business support manager in the Employee Benefits division of Jelf, the financial services group, whose national headquarters is at Chipping Sodbury. In 2013 she was diagnosed with a very rare sarcoma of the womb, and was cared for at the hospice until her death in March 2014. A group of Emma’s friends and colleagues at Jelf decided to raise funds for St Peter’s in Emma’s memory, and undertook a two-day 150-mile bike ride linking Jelf offices in Cardiff and Ringwood in Hampshire. Staff at both locations deliver financial services in healthcare and had worked with Emma. They raised over £15,000 in sponsorship, with further fundraising around the event
bringing in a total of £20,151, and a cheque for this sum was handed over to St Peter’s at a special presentation at the hospice in Brentry. It took the total raised by Jelf staff for St Peter’s to £30,000 in the last 18 months, with further fundraising planned including another bike ride in August. Jelf’s chief executive, Alex Alway, said: “The bike ride was an excellent opportunity to bring everyone together in memory of our colleague Emma and raise essential funds for the hospice.” The first leg of the ride from Cardiff ended at Chipping Sodbury where the Mayor, Wendy Whittle, at St Peter’s Corporate Fundraiser Edd Smith led the official welcoming party for the cyclists. Mr Alway continued: “Each year the Jelf staff rise to a challenge, and this was by no means an easy one, but one
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News Ten Torsos by Julian Cox HENLEAZE-based artist Julian Cox has cast a new series of bronze sculptures, some of which he will be exhibiting in this year’s North Bristol Art Trail (November 28-29th). ‘Ten Torsos’ is a collection of mantle-sized, patinated works, influenced by museum collections, with particular
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This new series of bronze sculptures by Henleaze artist Julian Cox will be on view at the North Bristol Art Trail panel mural below Vincenzo’s roof terrace on Park Street. Examples of Julian’s sculpture and ink drawings can
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Lord Mayor ‘moved, privileged and humbled’ by war veterans AS Lord Mayor of Bristol, Henleaze Councillor Clare Campion-Smith has been struck by the number and variety of military occasions in the city. “Whatever you may think of the political decisions that determine their deployment, we expect servicemen and women to do us proud whether it is protecting the civilian population in Afghanistan, fighting the Ebola crisis in Africa or helping relieve the floods in Somerset,” she said. “I have also met many cadets, reservists, some regular service men and women and even an Air Vice-Marshal (female!). The young cadet and the oldest veteran share a sense of pride in serving the Queen and a desire to work for their country – and they have some of the shiniest shoes you will ever see. “I see it very much as the role of the Lord Mayor to say thank you on behalf of the city for what they do and have done. “There is a darker side. Some servicemen and women never return from active service, some return injured in mind and body. Service families can be torn apart by tragedy. For Lord Mayors, it is equally important to give attention to the many
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Henleaze Councillor Clare Campion-Smith, serving as Lord Mayor, represented the City of Bristol at the Armed Forces Day which included a drumhead service in Queen Square. looked out for their comrades as best they could. “I felt deeply moved, privileged and humbled by the occasion. “The most important Act of Remembrance comes in November and many of us will choose to wear a red poppy to mark the occasion. The money raised from poppy sales goes to
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News Westbury Show fills every inch SOME competitors, visitors and helpers at the Westbury-on-Trym Village Show will remember when it was a flower festival only. They may also recall that it was the Village Hall that started it, and although the size and scope of the event has grown out of all recognition it still remains at its spiritual home. The 36th Show on September 5th will fill every inch of the hall and its beautiful garden, with the audience peaking late afternoon when the judges’ decisions are announced and prizes distributed. On their way around the hall, people will admire entries in 93 competition classes – with much more creative and artistic items on show. “Are you planning to increase the competition schedule?” was the naive question from Voice. “Not until we have more space,” was the rapid reply from Alexia Gardner who has been on the show committee for 13 years
and has chaired it for five. Alexia and Henry Deval, Chairman of the Village Hall for six years, jointly head what has become a very effective partnership in planning and running the show. “It’s obviously a very important weekend for us,” said Henry, “but with the stream of activities and hirings of the hall, the place gets well used throughout the year. “We have a two-week shut-
down period in the summer for running repairs, but that’s about it. And of course that’s how it should be. “Actually we need to start planning for our 150th anniversary in 2019, and before that we should make sure this magnificent building is looking its best.” One shared problem for Alexia and Henry is the dwindling number of volunteers available to help the Westbury
Show committee and the hall. “Obviously many of our stalwarts deserve a rest, but their sons and daughters lead such busy lives that it difficult for them to find the time to help us.” The message was that every little bit helps, and spare pairs of hands are always welcome, irrespective of how much time they can give. It is a given that the Westbury Show will again be a day to remember, especially if the weather is good and visitors can enjoy the impressive range of outdoor activities booked this year. Depending when you read this, we hope you will (or have) enjoyed yourselves, and that the judges have made all the right decisions about the vegetables, plants and flowers,, flower arranging, art for all, colouring and handwriting, children’s arts and crafts, cookery, needlework, photography and handicrafts. If not, better luck next year.
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Hidden treasures in the woods THE Friends of Badock’s Wood (FOBW) are staging a Green Hidden Treasures Celebration on September 20th (2-5pm) to mark Bristol European Green Capital 2015. Five information stalls are planned by FOBW, Avon Wildlife Trust, Bristol Avon Rivers Trust, Bristol Naturalists’ Society and Bristol Natural History Consortium. Activities for all ages will include a bug hunt, pond and river dipping, wood trail, bird box/insect homes making, pencil making, tree walk, bird and a dog training celebration. But before then, FOBW plan a bat walk at dusk and after dark on September 18th, and moth trapping and identification at dusk on September 19th.
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Plans include tethered flights in the C J Hole hot air balloon.
THE Party in the Park at Golden Hill Sports Ground in Henleaze has a major new attraction on September 12th. The annual charity event, which last year attracted around 3,000 people, will host the C J Hole hot air balloon. The estate agents and letting agents are sponsoring the event, and (weather permitting) their balloon will offer tethered rides on the day. In fact there is an inflatable theme this year with a collection of bouncy slides and bungee football. The massive line-up of attractions also includes live bands, a grand prize draw, , live displays, sporting events, gokarts and tug of war.
The ninth Party in the Park is organized by Golden Hill Sports & Social Club, a registered sports charity, which bought the sevenacre sports ground in 2008 from the YWCA. There was a danger of the ground being re-developed for housing, and local residents formed the charity to raise the £250,000 necessary to buy it for the community. Because of the generosity of so many people, the amount which needed to be borrowed was just £80,000. The end is in sight because provided the 2015 and 2016 Parties in the Park go well, that debt should be fully repaid. Golden Hill Sports, now one of the biggest sports clubs
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Party in the Park 2014 – a taste of what’s in store at Golden Hill in Bristol, incorporates Bristol YMCA Cricket Club (the title is retained as a link with the past), Golden Hill Sonics Junior Football Club and a host of
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SUPPORTERS of the Henbury loop rail system claim that its rejection by the West of England Joint Transport Board in favour of a Henbury to Yate spur is based on faulty evidence and questionable assumptions. Significant increases in traffic are expected in the coming years as a result of the thousands of new homes in the Cribbs Patchway New Neighbourhood (CPNN). Westbury-on-Trym will be heavily impacted through extra traffic forcing its way down the A4018 corridor including Falcondale Road and Westbury Road. Bristol North West MP Charlotte Leslie told the Joint Transport Board that the estimated number of 635,000 passengers was an under-estimate. Because of inefficient ticketing systems, 20 per cent of rail passengers do not buy a ticket. This means that the actual passenger numbers would be more like 760,000. “The board needs to go back to the drawing board and rectify these glaring errors and produce a report in which experts and the public can all have faith,” she said. “I for one will not stand by while we are faced with the prospect of a half baked public transport system while the north of our city descends into a dystopian gridlock disaster.”
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Advertising Feature Inheritance Tax changes: the key points AS discussed last month, a new “Main Residence Nil Rate Band” (MRNRB) for inheritance tax was announced by the Chancellor in the Summer Budget 2015. This will be introduced from April 2017 and is designed to specifically protect the family home from inheritance tax. It will be in addition to the existing £325,000 standard nil rate band. Here are the key points: - The MRNRB will be phased in as follows; £100,000 (tax year 2017/18), £125,000 (tax year 2018/19), £150,000 (tax year 2019/20) and £175,000 (tax year 2020/21 and beyond). - The property qualifies for MRNRB as long as it has been occupied, at some point, as the family home and the home is transferred directly, on death, to the children or grandchildren of the deceased. This transfer usually has to be made outright, however transfers to certain trusts where the children and/or grandchildren are absolute beneficiaries is allowable. - Special rules will be introduced to protect those who downsize. - Where the value of the deceased’s estate
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News Expansions to Westbury’s Conservation Area
A REVISED Westbury-on-Trym Conservation Area has been formally adopted by Bristol City Council, and now forms a material consideration in planning decisions. It supersedes the previous version which has existed for 43 years. The boundary now takes in the Southfield Road ‘environs’ to the south of the village and Elmfield Lodge to the north. The Westbury-on-Trym Conservation Area, designated in 1971, was one of the earliest in Bristol. Conservation Areas usually apply to the core of a village or urban area considered worthy of preservation or enhancement because if it special architectural or historic interest. Their purpose is to protect the quality or special interest of the neighbourhood as a whole rather than specific buildings. As such it is distinct from the listed buildings planning process. This can include the layout of boundaries, roads, vistas and
viewpoints, trees and green features, street furniture and surfaces, the characteristic building materials of the area, the mix of different uses or the design of shop fronts. The Conservation Area document, which has been welcomed by the Westbury-onTrym Society (WotSoc), can be seen on the Bristol City Council website – www.bristol.gov.uk. Southfield Road had been laid out by the 1880s, it says, and has strong residential character with housing standing in generous plots and enjoying good views north-west towards the Blaise Castle estate. “The straight route of Southfield Road with high hedges and mature street trees contribute to its verdant surburban avenue character,” says the document. Describing the Elmfield Lodge expansion, the City Council argue that late 20th century infill housing has created a break in character – in effect separating
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the house from the Conservation Area. “The lodge provides an important local landmark, marking the entry point into the Conservation Area from the north (Passage Road).” The City Council’s Urban Design & Conservation Team used “Our Place”, a document
The Westburyon-Trym Conservation Area as adopted by Bristol City Council. Extensions to the north and south of the village are shown in red.
produced by WotSoc, as the starting point for their review of the Westbury Conservation Area. The Council’s draft “Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Boundary Review” was the subject of a public Consultation that closed on 30 April 2014.
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closer to having in AT long last we are ng and lamp postsy of hti lig t en em lac rep aze streets. Man more of our Henlest iron or steel columns ca le sty er old are the ly and almost all lean over drunkenlick of paint. But the sh fre a for g llin ide ca rust from the ins fluted steel ones uld only provide a wo ing int pa d an t ou . temporary face lift to get a scheme the We did manage nted in Downs Park East, part of in ma me e ple Th im a. lly are sfu ot es pil cc su on Area, but as a to introducing Downs Conservati the priority given, quite rightly, te and en dia be me s im ha ed cle vid sta ob s the city. This pro LED lighting acros the Council. et cuts. to gs vin sa th staff and budg hting ing go on ve been faced wi lig Since then, we hapt up pressure and got individual ke blem However we have where there was a particular pro Henleaze n led ve tal se t ins go ns w lum no co that we have r monthly The good news is 2015-2016: more details in ou ns for pla the in ts ee str nts some active reside e-Focus. rked recently with int the We have also wo who wanted to go ahead and pa e street tiv ue in Henleaze Aven n columns in this otherwise attracnking thi iro st ive ca sit by po d ab an sh n old have been a bit of negotiatio themselves. With initial health and safety objections streets er the oth t rs, tha ce l de offi m mo a fro may now have overcome and we r t. op ed for through ou ad n ca ials could be appli The cost of mater ership Wellbeing grant scheme. rtn Neighbourhood Pa
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YOUR local councillor s are not going all arty – we will get back to normal soon, but the opportunity to publicise an event on the Downs should not also an event connected be missed. It is with a tree so it is dear to our hearts. Treesong has been dev ised by the Bristol Ensemble and is a project of Bristol Europe creative arts an Green Capital 2015. It is planned to take place on Durdham Down from 1st to 4th October and the operation are from 10 hours of 00am to 10 00pm. No w to explain what it is and why I am exc ited by it. The tree chosen is a canopy that almost tou very beautiful mature tree with a che the movement of the tree s the ground and the project allows to create patterns of light. Falling fruit, win d in branches, the swa sound and ying will activate a complex system of electronic dev of leaves sounds. ices to create There will also be natura l sou nd instruments that pro harmonics as the wind duce blo tree as well as enjoy ligh ws. We will be able to listen to the t enhancing its shape and If you think, like me, tha structure. t it will be over all too local composer will be soon then a creating a piece of mu sic sounds to be played at from the tree a the year. I know many concert by the Ensemble later in local residents suppor t so here is the opportu nity to follow the gestati the Ensemble on of a piece of music.
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The revised library due to go to Cabinet onproposals were keeping Westbury and 1st September, threatened libraries opefive other opening hours across n, but with reduced almost all of the City’s libraries. This represents a great our Westbury Library Act result for we must keep up the mo ion Group and mentum by supporting and using our library. This is only the beginning of the now help shape the libr process We can ary service over the com me know if you want you ing years. Let r Campaigns to save ourname added to the list of supporters. library are intended to and strengthen our loc maintain question: “What sort ofal community, but that begs the there is an ongoing nee community do YOU want?” We know and Henleaze residentsd for more housing, but do Westbury shoe-horned into our resthink those new houses should be idential streets. There is currently a houses on gardens, andsteady flow of applications for new residents at geoffrey.g I would like to hear from local that we cannot opposeollop@bristol.gov.uk. My own view is accept those proposals every proposal, but that we should only and the current buildin that fit in with the existing properties homes. Please let me g line and are in keeping with our current hav I have had a number e your thoughts. or rather the growth fromof complaints about street trees, pavements or driveways the base of the trees, blocking back, but if you have a . These should now have been cut problem, please let me know.
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lly a quiet time for AUGUST is usua constituents are away ny Ma s. nds councillor uncil business wi on holiday, and Co e their annual breaks. tak rs ce offi bit down as ar seems to be a However, this ye with several planning l ua us n busier tha ward. applications in the ggest that this could A cynic might su their lopers try to get be because deve en they think they might wh in ns tio case applica d. This is never the ighbours not be challenge idents though, as eagle-eyed ne riate building res ury stb no inapprop re su with We en to ns pla tails of scrutinise the de through. t could affect work gets nodded stic extensions, there is one tha edroom me e-b do on th 2 wi ild ng bu to Alo l g area. A proposa the removal the village shoppinne opposite No 29 would require pavement La the rd to nfo up Ca ht in rig flats verge, and building of the trees in the proposing . the developer is the road. ge ed very narrow, and The site itself is trees in pavement build-outs into ite and ent webs to plant replacem ns by visiting the City Council on the home pla You can see the g application search’ in the box field. You clicking on ‘planninerence 15/03794/F in the search ts. page. Type the ref of August to make any commen its mature th th have until the 27 be a shame to lose this verge wi lage. I also vil the in e ac I think it would sp en uld be rather in this small gre trees and bushes ss directly on to the pavement wo ent trees em think that the accew footpath. The proposed replac say! tight on this narro parking for shoppers. Have your e could also reduc
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News Your chance to help Bristol create a Murmuration of 1,000 starlings A FLOCK of 1,000 ceramic starlings is being created by residents and businesses in Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Westbury-on-Trym. ‘A Bristol Murmuration’ is a Neighbourhood Arts Project for Bristol Green Capital, celebrating local wildlife. It is funded through a £10,000 grant from Bristol Green Capital through Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Westburyon-Trym Neighbourhood Partnership. The project is based on a proposal by Bristol-based artist Zoe Cameron who specialises in clay and ceramics. Zoe is running a series of public workshops where adults’ and children follow her guidance in making bodies and wings which are eventually wired together. The first was outside Westbury-on-Trym Baptist Church in Reedley Road on August 12th, followed by Henleaze Library (August 17th) and Stoke Lodge Garden (August 20th and 24th). This month’s workshops are at Stoke Lodge Garden (September 2nd 9am-5pm), Westbury-on-Trym Village Show (September 5th 11am-4pm), Elsie Briggs House of Prayer (September 8th from 2.30pm) and Golden Hill Party in the Park (from midday). Zoe explained: “In these
Zoe Cameron’s striking artwork for the Murmuration of 1,000 ceramic starlings. workshops they can sculpt their own birds, culminating in a celebratory procession and mass installation of `1,000 ceramic starlings to highlight the recent decline in population of this previously common garden bird.” Wings will be attached to bodies at varying angles to suggest a mass formation in flight – or Murmuration. The Murmuration will be at a local green space in October, but at this stage the location is secret.
Matching the wings to the body of a clay starling at the first public workshop
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There are plenty of helpful pictures of starlings at the workshops to help clay modellers. Jo Sheppard (right) is pictured helping Victoria Taylor and her two daughters Amelia and Imogen.
Liz Dawson, Pastoral Care Co-ordinator at the Baptist Church, creating her starling with strong support from her colleagues Annie Somerville (Church Administrator) on the left and Linda Gilmore (Head Chef at the church’s new cafe).
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Larkos and Partners We are a small, well-established accountancy practice based in Westbury-on-Trym, offering accounts production, payroll and VAT processing, as well as business advice. No business is too large or too small and we can cater for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, as well as individuals with complex tax affairs. Initial consultations are free and our fees are time-based rather than fixed to ensure our best level of service to our clients.
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Stoke Lane Cards and Gifts Stoke Lane Cards and Gifts is how the locals identify this quirky ‘all sorts’ shop. Fever Gifts is actually the business
‘The Traditional Family Bakery’ Pop in and try our fantastic selection of breads, cakes, Panini’s, sandwiches. We also serve hot and cold drinks. You can eat in or take away.
name and the shop has been run successfully by Pat Rodway and her husband for the last 6 years. The local shop stocks a wide selection of greetings cards, stationary, confectionary, toys and stamps. We have a large variety of
As we are an independent operator all of our cleaning is carried out on site at our premises on stoke lane with no outsourcing of services. We offer dry cleaning, repairs & alterations, wedding dress cleaning and curtain cleaning. Our experienced staff inspect your garments and prepare them for each cleaning process. Upon completion of the cleaning process each garment is once again inspected and then pressed to a hand finished standard. All garments are then returned on hangers and polythene wrapped.
We are a friendly, local Laundry service offering just about everything except dry cleaning. The business is run by Jane and Alex, both local girls and we have a clear philosophy that our business must be fun, for us and for our customers. We pride ourselves not only on the quality of our laundering, but also on the warm, friendly and humorous ambience in our shop. We feel th we are part of a strong local community. We know that many of our customers well and we will always adapt our services to meet their needs. It’s the personal touch that makes us different and we get real pleasure from delivering a quality service to local people.
7 Stoke Lane, Westbury on Trym, Bristol, BS9 3DP Tel: 01172390116 info@theredlandbakery.co.uk www.theredlandbakery.co.uk Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 07:30–17:00 Sat: 07:30–16:00
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Stoke Lane Cards & Gifts Gifts, cards, confectionery, toys & much more. We also now stock helium balloons.
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Stoke Lane Stoke Lane Dental At Stoke Lane Dental Practice our aim is to provide the highest quality dental treatments in a relaxed and calm environment. We know how important your dental care is to you, and our team has a high level of expertise meaning we are able to offer a wide range of options, all explained in simple terms so you have complete peace of mind before any treatment starts.
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creative design service, working in close conjunction with each client, on the premises of her fully equipped studio workshop. Any diamond or precious stone can be sourced, and professional advice will be given on setting and suitability for purpose.
Ladies that Launder We provide just about every laundry service you can think of apart from Dry Cleaning. We wash and dry, wash and iron or iron only all sorts of items including clothes, curtains, rugs, sports kits, bed linen, duvets and table linen. A full list of our services can be found on yell. com. Our Duvet service is very popular. It is so important to keep Duvets, Pillows, Bedspreads and Blankets fresh and clean. These items must not be dry-cleaned
because of the danger of inhaling toxic fumes from the chemicals used. We have large washing machines with the capacity to wash super-king size duvets. We use top quality anti-bacterial cleansing products to ensure that your bedding is as fresh and as clean as possible. Your duvet and/or pillows are returned to you in one of or breathable storage bags that will protect your bedding when not in use.
Thomas Davis Thomas Davis, E C Alderwick and Son Ltd, Cotton & Sons and Bristol South Funeral Services have been serving the Bristol Community since the 18 hundreds. With nine funeral homes and over 40 staff we dedicated to serving Bristol and the South West of England.
We can take care of every aspect of arranging a funeral from the initial consultation right through to helping you choose the most appropriate memorial stone or collecting donations for your chosen charity. We are committed to excellence and you can be sure of a professional, compassionate service from our experienced funeral directors.
Gary Henri Gary Henri CN Hair Design, is a busy salon established for nearly 50 years, based in the Westbury on Trym area of Bristol. We use quality, professional products from Wella, New Alchemy System Professional by Wella, Nioxin, a customised care range for thinning hair and Moroccan Oil. Our experienced stylists are highly qualified in all aspects of hair styling and technical work. Whether you are looking for haircuts to smarten the younger members of your family, colouring techniques for yourself or a bridal party wanting to look fantastic on their special day, we will create a look that adds you to our long list of satisfied clients.
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Zest Deli & Café 130 Stoke Lane Westbury-on-Trym 0117 962 2848 www.zestdeliandcafe.co.uk Zest Deli & Café is your local delicatessen and Café with emphasis on locally produced, healthy option for all tastes and requirements. The Deli has a range of cheese, home cooked meat, olives, quiches and much more. We carefully hand pick and make the best products around the south west and delicacies from around the world. From our own home cooked ham, beef & turkey as well as our own coleslaw, potato salad, bean salad and homous. We also offer a range of specialty foods to cater for Gluten free, Dairy Free, Diabetic and Celiac diets. The food in our Café is all homemade, from fresh ingredients which are also available as a take away in the deli for your convenience at home. In our Café we serve fair-trade Coffee, tea, homemade cakes as well as freshly made hot and cold food from snacks to main courses.
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Stoke Lane The Redland Bakery Traditionally tasty - Renewed interest in local artisan bakeries in recent years has led to renewed opportunities for Local bakeries. The bakery is committed to producing freshly baked breads for the local community. Since starting up, Andrew has noticed a change in the market, with a swing back to customers appreciating the value of good bread that was reasonably priced and made using traditional methods of baking. “Value for money is the most important thing. No one wants to be ripped off. People want to spend their money wisely and they want to make sure they get the right product at the right price. Sales are healthy and
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people are making a choice by turning up at our shops.” Apart from the meat products, everything is made from scratch following recipes developed and refined over the years, using simple natural ingredients. Why not pop in and visit us.
Venue 35 Come to us for the best in the area. Venue35 Café Bar is a fully licensed premises in Westburyon-Trym, Bristol. Come by today and choose from our amazing menu. In our cafe, we offer breakfast, lunch and early dinner seven days a week. We also offer the perfect function suite and external catering. Call us for more details. Venue35 Café Bar is proud to say that our premises have been rated five stars by the Food Standards Agency. This shows that we have the highest of standards across our premises, giving you the best possible service. Ensure that your family has the best tasting food in the cleanest premises – drop by our place today.’
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Valentino Valentino’s Restaurant is Stoke Lane’s little slice of Italy. . Offering authentic regional Italian cuisine using not only the freshest ingredients but also Italian methods and techniques . Tony and his team offer genuine Italian hospitality and service, welcoming both old & new customers to the restaurant. The menu is based on local and seasonal Italian produce which can change frequently. Whether you are out for a romantic dinner for two, a family get together or for a birthday celebration, Tony and his team look forward to welcoming you and making sure you have a fantastic meal!
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Barnardo’s charity shop celebrates a decade of donations BARNARDO’S, the UK’s largest and longest-established children’s charity, is celebrating a decade in Henleaze. Its charity shop in Henleaze Road, managed for all 10 years by Judith Swetman, celebrated with a special party for its volunteers. They were joined by Barnardo’s regional director Hugh Sherriffe who thanked them for their support. Barnardo’s has received tens of thousands of items since opening in Henleaze in the summer of 2005. In the last financial year alone it received more than 6,000 donations. During the same period the staff were supported by almost 3,000 hours of volunteering by a team aged from their teens to their 80s, and they now have almost 4,000 donors registered for Gift Aid. Judith Swetman has become a familiar figure to shoppers, donors and others who call in for a chat. Aged 72, she loves the thought
of supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children. It’s what inspires her to make the return bus journey every day from Blagdon to Henleaze. “I can’t believe we’ve been open for 10 years,” she said. “The time has passed so quickly but I’ve enjoyed it immensely. “We have a brilliant team of fantastic volunteers who are wellknown to our regular customers, for whom a visit to the shop is quite a social occasion. “We also receive strong support from the people of Henleaze who are so generous with their donations. Aside from the usual clothes and books, we’ve received lots of valuable items such as jewellery, signed football shirts and Hornby train sets, as well as unusual items such as opera glasses and top hats. “One lady even donated a single light bulb but assured us there was still plenty of life left in it!” Hugh Sherriffe said: “We
are sincerely grateful to all of the staff and volunteers who have worked so hard for so long, raising much-needed funds to support the charity’s work. “Thanks to the Henleaze team’s dedication and commitment, we are able to help even more young people to turn their life around.” The Henleaze shop is open Monday-Saturday from 9am5.30pm and on Sundays from 10am-4pm. The team always welcomes donations of good-quality
Barnardo’s manager Judith Swetman with a cake celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Henleaze charity shop. clothes, books, toys, games, accessories and bric-a-brac, as well as offers of help from potential volunteers. Their next big fundraising event will be a ‘silent auction’ of items which go on display on Monday September 7th (call 0117 962 219). Barnardo’s also manages shops at Fishponds Road in Bristol, Gloucester Road North in Filton, Hatheralls Yard in Chipping Sodbury and High Street in Worle. Visit www.barnardos.org.uk
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THE organ at Henleaze Parish Church is in top form again after repairs costing £12,500. The money was raised through a special appeal which included the production of a CD, and the verdict of members and friends of St Peters, including organist and choirmaster Reg Parker, is that it is sounding as good as it must have done when it was installed in 1927. But there is more to this organ’s history than that. It was built in London in 1869 by Henry (‘Father’) Willis who has been described as ‘the greatest organ builder who ever lived’. It was around this period that Willis also built the organs of St Paul’s Cathedral in London, Salisbury Cathedral, Birmingham Town Hall, the old Colston Hall in Bristol and many others that became world famous. The organ, containing 1,082 pipes, had been commissioned by a wealthy benefactor Mr St Vincent Ames – not for a church but for the new village hall at Westbury-on-Trym. The same Mr Ames paid for the building of the hall, and the
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Repairs return Henleaze church organ to top form Willis organ featured at a grand opening concert there in June 1869. According to a Western Daily Press report at the time, the concert was a great success, with Mr Frederick Archer of London performing several solos. “His masterly playing was truly a treat,” said the Western Daily. As far as we know Mr Archer only played it once. By contrast Mr Reg Parker has been playing this magnificent instrument for 65 years, at St Peter’s Church. The reason being that the hall agreed to sell the organ to the newly-built church in 1927 for the sum of £200. According to official UK inflation data, that was equivalent to just under £11,000, though experts would value the organ at hundreds of thousands now. For such a magnificent instrument, it seems St Peter’s
An empty St Peter’s, but it is expected to be full when Reg Parker makes his farewell at Christmas got a true bargain. The only possible reservation is where they located the organ in a 20th century building with space. Organist Reg Parker commented: “It is unfortunate that the architect of St Peter’s had little idea of the ideal place for an organ of this pedigree, vanquishing it to the loft almost as an afterthought. “Nevertheless it still has the
nobility of sound which one associates with a ‘good’ organ. It only has four years to its 150th birthday and, of course, bears no resemblance to a modern electric organ with an estimated life of 10 to 15 years. “St Peter’s must therefore treasure this very valuable historic organ and regard it as a legacy from reputedly one of the greatest organ builders who ever lived,” Reg added.
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Retirement in sight for organist and choirmaster Reg Parker
HENRY Willis’s magnificent organ and Reg Parker’s talent as organist and choirmaster have provided a rich experience for decades of congregations at St Peter’s, Henleaze. Every Sunday the choir sings an anthem ranging over 400 years of choral music, and the high standard is maintained by choir practice every Friday evening. It is of course excellent news that the organ has undergone some repairs and will sustain its beautifully authentic sound for years to come. Reg is now set to retire - not altogether surprising when you realise he has been organist and choirmaster for 65 years. He taught at Cotham Grammar School in Bristol from 1955 to1983 where he was Head of Music, Head of Sixth Form, Head of A Level Music School and Senior Master. He went on to teach music part time at Bristol University for 10 years, became an examiner
for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, the Associated Examinations Board (AEB) and a panel member of the Southern Universities Joint Board. He also taught A Level at Redland High School and is currently teaching piano and organ at Badminton School. In 2002 his service to the Church of England earned him the rare award of the Silver Medal of the Cross of St Augustine, the second highest honour the church can give. There are only approximately 500 in the world. The award was given by Archbishop George Carey at Lambeth Palace. “I am immensely proud of that,” he told Voice. “I shall be sad to leave St Peter’s, but circumstances have changed and I shall be leaving a very strong musical tradition which I hope will continue.” Reg is married with one
Reg Parker has played this organ at St Peter’s, Henleaze for 65 years daughter Alison and three grandchildren, Gina, Tom and Seb. Alison teaches clarinet at Badminton School and piano and clarinet privately. All three grandchildren play an active part in church life as servers and sidesmen. Seb, an ex-head chorister at Bristol Cathedral, now sings in the church choir as a male alto (counter-tenor) and as a deputy lay clerk in the cathedral. Reg has long regarded the
traditional service of 9 lessons and carols on the Sunday before Christmas as a musical highlight of the year, and is one of the most popular services, drawing a large congregation to St Peter’s. The service this year will be the last for Reg and hopefully will see a full church once again. “After a lifetime of teaching music, I cannot see myself giving that up.” He added. “I still enjoy teaching at Badminton and giving private lessons.”
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The Westbury-on-Trym Group welcomes all Civil Servants and their spouses to their monthly meetings held on the first Thursday of the month at Studland Court, Henleaze Road at 2.00pm. Those people without a civil service background are welcome to join our Group as Friends of the Fellowship. We have guest speaker talks, social events, outings and are a caring, sharing and supporting group of friendly people. . For more information please contact Beryl Webb on 01454 614451.
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FORMER BBC producer Keith Sheather, who made the first DVD of Westbury-on-Trym’s history, delves into the history of America’s wild west in a presentation to the Westbury-on-Trym Society on September 28th. He calls it ‘Hollywood’s Wild West – Fact or Fiction’. Doors open at 7pm for 8pm (£3 for WotSoc members and £4 for non-members).
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KNOWING yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.’ – Aristotle. As I read those words I was struck with an interesting observation. We often express ideas about ourselves and our abilities in quite dogmatic terms. I can or I can’t… I am or I’m not… If we look at the language we use to describe ourselves it can be very telling. For example, if someone describes themselves as ‘tending’ to do something it seems more fluid and allowing for alternative behaviours or beliefs. As we have new experiences and hopefully gain knowledge from those experiences, change is not only possible, it’s inevitable. Just look at how much we’ve changed since we were 5. Is our world getting bigger or smaller? Do we hold the same beliefs? Are we curious, looking deeper or have we decided we already know? Who informs us? Are we becoming more or less capable? Our fixed ideas can give us a sense of security about our world but they can also limit what’s possible. What’s possible in our lives right now? Is what we say about ourselves true or something we decided long ago?
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Westbury Elgar scholar puts composer under the spotlight UNRAVELLING the enigma that is Edward Elgar remains the ambition of those who are held in thrall by England’s greatest composer. Famed for his ‘Enigma Variations’ there is much in his life that remains an enigma, including his Organ Sonata. An expert from Westbury-onTrym has explored the subject as deeply as anyone, and the opportunity to share his insights is coming up. On September 26th Dr Martin Firth will give a talk for the Elgar Society at the Bristol Music Club. Bristol-born Martin taught music at schools in the South and Midlands for 17 years before setting up the Music Department at the new University of the West of England in 1992. He retired from UWE in 2007 and lives in Westbury-on-Trym. He became a well-known figure in the musical life of Bristol through playing the organ and conducting major orchestral and choral works, and
recalls – with some emotion conducting Julian Lloyd Webber and the UWE orchestra in Elgar’s celebrated Cello Concerto at Bristol Cathedral. Elgar’s Organ Sonata has never enjoyed the celebrity status of either the Cello Concerto or the later symphonies – possibly because performances were restricted largely to cathedrals with large enough instruments. It was composed in haste in 1895 and was unjustifiably neglected until Gordon Jacob arranged it for orchestra in 1946. The strange story of what is frequently (and with good reason) referred to as Elgar’s Symphony No 0 will be revealed by Martin who, in his time, has conducted the work twice in its orchestral version. “There is real scope to bring this alive for the audience at the Music Club,” he said. “The significance of this story is the transition from a onedimensional piece for organ
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Westbury Elgar scholar Martin Firth puts the composer under the spotlight - remembering that Elgar didn’t really like keyboard instruments - to an orchestral work with the tone colours and techniques for which he is most famous. It is a work of truly symphonic proportions – hence its curious nickname of Symphony No.0 as it predates the other two symphonies by many years. Martin added: “I am planning to bring that process to life with
some audience participation, asking people what sort of orchestration they would have added if they were an arranger like Jacob. I think we’ll have some fun with that.” Martin’s Elgar talk is at 2.15pm on September 26th at the Bristol Music Club, 76 St Paul’s Road, BS8 1LP. Admission to visitors costs £3 including refreshments.”
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THE worldwide launch of Windows 10 has had an immediate impact on Westburyon-Trym independent supplier C J Computing After less-than-conspicuous upgrades by Microsoft in recent years, owner Ian Duxbury has had his fingers firmly crossed for some weeks. He has seen it all before – from the earliest Acorn computers for schools in the eighties through to the latest devices and software. “We and many colleagues in the industry were dreading another Windows 8, but actually we have been very pleasantly surprised,” he said. “it looks good, is easy and logical to follow and offers a relatively easy transition from Windows 7 which so many of our business and private customers have been happily using for years. “Even though we have been kept waiting for new hardware, we helped more than 50 customers with upgrades to Windows 10 in the first month,
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Thumbs up for Windows 10 and it will grow from there.” C J Computing started up in 1988 in Patchway and has been on Westbury Hill for 26 years. “We have a very loyal customer base in north Bristol including many silver surfers. Our oldest customer is 94, and she is always interested in new developments,” he said. “There’s another 90-year-old customer who is about to upgrade to Windows 10. “The great thing with this product is that we can say hand on heart that Windows 10 works very well indeed. It offers greater scope but crucially is very intuitive. “This time Microsoft have got it right, and I am delighted to say that our customers are enjoying the experience once we have done the installation for them, or tidied up a few loose ends if they have done it themselves.”
Only Gianni Mens Hairdressing, who are among the C J Computing customers upgrading to Windows 10, have been trading on Westbury Hill longer than Ian Duxbury’s IT business. Ian is pictured helping Dino Marsigliese to work with the new Microsoft operating system.
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THE Westbury-on-Trym Society is to fight what it describes as a ‘greedy and squalid little plan’ to erect two small apartments in Canford Lane. The development would be on the narrow verge alongside the relatively new Nos 26 and 28, and opposite Marie’s Bargain Centre and No 31. Hilary Long, Chairman of the Society, told Voice: “As one of our purposes is to try to ensure that Westbury has quality of design in any new building or adaptations of public sites, we are aghast at the current proposal. “This is a greedy and squalid little plan-designed solely to make money for the developer rather than to provide any quality of housing or distinctive architecture for future generations.
These magnificent trees in Canford Lane would have to come down if planning is approved “The area to be used would involve the lifting of Tree Preservation Orders on existing trees, their removal and thus destruction of a valued part of the local landscape. “The required replacement
with other street trees, under planning regulations, would involve a build-out of the narrow pavement there and so subsequent disruption of a parking area absolutely vital to local shoppers and businesses.
“This architectural vandalism in one of Westbury’s most familiar streetscapes is abhorrent to us all and we shall be opposing both removal of trees and any subsequent building on that tiny site.”
Conserving integrity and character FOR those not familiar with The Westbury-on-Trym Society (WotSoc) it was founded by John Lodge in 1971, at a time when many other local groups were started, with the purpose of looking after local buildings, sites and features of historical significance. It set out to conserve the integrity and character of the community as well as improving amenities. The Westbury Conservation Area was formed by the City Council in the same year. The Society’s first task and
subsequent achievement was in forming a small campaign committee to prevent the sale and destruction of the village’s beautiful village hall, built for Westbury in 1869 by Henry Ames of the former Cote House on the Downs and left to Westbury in his will in 1904. The hall was restored to its former glory by the intrepid efforts and voluntary fund raising of many people through the 1970s and 80s and has now become a favourite venue for Bristol, as well as locally, for
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events, parties and celebrations of all kinds. “We are therefore proud to announce that after two years work surveying features and landscapes of the whole village and its immediate surroundings, in co-operation with Bristol City Council’s Heritage and Planning Department, an updated Conservation area has now been registered,” said WotSoc Chairman Hilary Long. “We are very grateful to all those members and friends who took part in the surveys, and
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the results may be read on our website.”
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News Children stage their own rainbow run for hospice FOLLOWING the success of Children’s Hospice South West’s recent Rainbow Run in Bristol, the Jack & Jill Pre-school in Westbury-on-Trym arranged its own special rainbow event to raise funds for the charity’s Charlton Farm hospice near Bristol. Organised by pupils, staff, parents and friends of the school, the Jack & Jill Rainbow Run at Canford Park raised a total of £2279.28 including £1899.43 through sponsorship and £379.85 from a cake sale and raffle. There was a great atmosphere with all the parents and teachers cheering on the children as they ran or walked the route around the park. Tamara Downes, Head of Community Fundraising at the children’s hospice said: “We were so impressed with the commitment of the pupils and it was so lovely to see the passion for our charity at such a young age.
Jack & Jill Pre-school celebrate their success in raising funds for Children’s Hospice South West. Adults (left to right) are Elaine king (practitioner), Alison Rogers, Heejung Lim and Matilda Mudariki (parents), Julie Claridge (Managing Director of the Pre-School) and Helen Rae (parents and Chair of PPA). “The children looked amazing with their rainbow outfits and hair, and to see so much money raised is heart-warming.” Julie Claridge, Managing Director of the Jack and Jill PreSchool, added: “I was amazed at the incredible fundraising that took place. It was lovely to
see that each child took their sponsorship so seriously.”’ Children’s Hospice South West has three hospices offering care and support for life-limited children and their families across the south west. Services include short breaks, specialist play, music therapy,
activities for siblings, palliative and emergency care, end of life care and bereavement support. The charity relies almost entirely on voluntary donations and events, such as its flagship Rainbow Run, to continue its services.
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bunion? Well, a bunion is a foot deformity that develops when the foot is pushed forward and/or downward. In heeled shoes, the toe joints are put under excessive force from the weight of the body bearing both forward and downward. Some shoes additionally jam toes into a pointed triangular area. Over time, the toes literally grow into this shape, and the large joint of the big toe produces an overgrowth of bone in an attempt to prevent further
damage to the foot. Bunions can be extremely painful and disabling. Surgical measures include literally sawing off slices of the bony overgrowth. Thought of as a problem in the elderly, they actually start in earlier in life, especially if high heels are worn regularly. Yet often people find their big toes distorting inwards despite wearing ‘sensible’ shoes! Why? Firstly, most shoes, even trainers, are simply not foot-shaped, and will ‘round off’ the big toe. As Gloria Steinem, journalist and feminist said, ‘If the shoe doesn’t fit, must we change the foot?’
Secondly, people tend to see problems like bunions as inherited - “just like mum’s feet”. Our genes occasionally predispose us to foot problems, but it is poor postural habits that allow them to develop. For example, by parking our pelvis forward of our heels and locking out our knees, excessive weight falls towards the delicate front of the foot. This pattern can also involve dropped arches and knee problems, and is often copied from our parents. As Esther Gokhale explains in her book, ‘8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back’, we can best preserve our foot-shape via good posture that uses our whole skeleton correctly. To find out more: Free Posture Workshop with Gokhale Method teacher Clare Chapman: Tuesday 8th August, 11am, The Tart cafe, Gloucester Rd Sign up at www. gokhalemethod.com
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of Yogawest (www.yogawest.co.uk) THIS month’s pose is for more experienced practitioners, however if you’ve been following the series so far, and are not quite ready to go upside down, you can do the preparation for this pose, stopping short of hopping up. This will improve your upper body strength and get you ready for the day you can go up! Yoga Pose of the Month:
Adho Mukha Vrksasana (full arm balance)
This pose produces seemingly paradoxical effects. Kicking up into it is exhilarating. Then when you are in the pose you are grounded, and yet at the same time you are elevated. It’s the opposite of Vrksasana (Tree Pose), both in orientation, and in how the elements play out. In Vrksasana you are rooted through your feet, in Adho Mukha Vrksasana through your hands. A sense of fluidity is experienced in the legs when you jump. 1. Coming into the pose: Come onto
henleaze&westburyvoice your hands and knees facing a wall, positioning your hands twelve inches away from it. Spread your fingers and press down firmly through the index and thumb side of the palm. Raise your knees up off the floor and come onto your toes. 1 Raise your front groins through your sit bones. Transfer your weight onto your hands, lift your shoulders and draw them and your upper back away from the wall. With straight legs, swing your pelvis toward the wall. 2. (This stage for more experienced practitioners only) Hopping up: Sometimes the fear factor can prevent newcomers to this pose from getting up. In order to overcome fear, look at the floor as you prepare to hop up. Before you jump, you need to know that you can raise each leg high enough to give you the momentum you need to swing up. Stretch each leg up separately — beyond parallel. In other words raise each leg up, one at a time, above hip level — and then you know you have a chance. Now come up, one leg at a time: stretch your right leg up, bend the left leg and spring up. Know that you have to get the pelvis to the wall. 3. In the pose: Straighten your arms and maintain them parallel to each other and the wall. Still looking at the floor, lift your trapezium muscles up, away from your neck. Roll your inner thighs toward the wall and lift. Draw the buttock flesh toward the heels to lengthen the lower back. Slide your heels
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up the wall. Distribute your weight evenly on both hands. Still lifting your trapezium muscles away from the neck, release your head, so that the crown faces the floor. Cautions: Do not practice during menstruation. Do not practice this or any other sequence that involves jumping if you have back or knee injuries or any other medical problems. Drawings and posture text reproduced by kind permission of Bobby Clennell, a senior Iyengar teacher in New York. Drawings and posture text reproduced by kind permission of Bobby Clennell, a senior Iyengar teacher in New York.
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Advertising Feature Best in the South West for children’s private healthcare SPIRE the Glen hospital Bristol, the largest private healthcare provider in the South West, is expanding its children’s services in Bristol. The private hospital is the only one in the region that is able to offer its services to children from as young as three years old. Giving families access to high quality care in a comfortable and clean environment, Spire Bristol has a wide range of treatment options and state-of-the-art facilities available. Paediatric specialist staff Spire Bristol has a large resource of highly-skilled, extensivelytrained medical professionals working at the hospital. Every child is assigned a paediatric specialist consultant within the chosen area of specialty – ranging from dermatology, ENT, general surgery, oral surgery, ophthalmology, orthopaedics,
general paediatrics, plastic surgery or urology – Spire has the widest range of specialties compared to any other private hospital in the region. Each consultant has a minimum of 1015 years’ experience of treating children within the NHS. Paediatric surgery is led by our specialist children’s nurse, Lisa Cree, who has over 20 yearsexperience looking after children in both the NHS and private hospitals. Commenting on the Glen’s paediatric service she says: “We know that when children need to come in to hospital it can be an anxious time for the whole family – that’s why we offer children and their families an all-important opportunity to visit the hospital prior to admission, become familiar with the surroundings and meet the experts who will be involved in their care”.
Spire Healthcare Group PLC, of which Spire The Glen Hospital Bristol is part of, was named Hospital Group of the Year for the second year running at the 2015 Health Investor Awards. It was recognised for its high standards in patient care, development of core services
and investment in facilities. To find out more about the children’s services available at Spire Bristol please visit www. spirehealthcare.com/bristol or contact the dedicated team on 0117 980 4080 or info@ spirehospital.com.
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Spire The Glen Hospital Bristol offers children’s services for children aged 3 and over, providing a wide range of treatments including surgery, if needed, in the comfort of a private hospital environment. We offer a range of medical and surgical treatments for children, from general paediatric problems, tonsillectomy and grommet insertion to hernia repair and orthopaedic surgery. We offer evening and weekend appointments and surgery can be scheduled in the school holidays if necessary.
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and we will make sure thousands of people in the area know about them. July 16 - September 30 n Nocona Burgess Last chance to see this powerful exhibition in which Nocona Burgess presents striking depictions of men and women from the tribal Nations of the Southern Plains. Nocona Burgess is a member of the Comanche Nation and the greatgreat-grandson of Chief Quanah Parker, one of the most revered Native American leaders. His historically inspired portraits are given a modern slant, demonstrating the evolution of traditional artistic styles into the now thriving contemporary ‘Native Art’ movement. These paintings inspire and educate through their unusual techniques and positive dialogues between past and present. Painting for Burgess is a way of reaching out to others. With careful research, firsthand knowledge and raw passion, he strives for an intimate connection with each subject, conveying their unique stories within a wider historical and cultural context. September 1 n William Tyndale “a ploughman’s talk” is to be given by David Matthews on Tuesday, 29 September 2015 at 7:30pm in the Christian Science Church, 51 North View, Westbury Park, Bristol BS6 7PY. This is a non denominational talk addressing the importance of Tyndale to the English Reformation and his translation of the Bible into English. All are welcome. Free admission. www.cssbristol.org.uk Civil service retirement fellowship September 2 n Westbury on Trym group welcomes all civil servants and their spouses to their monthly meetings on the 1st Thursday of the month at Studland Court,
Henleaze Road at 2pm. Those people without a civil service background are welcome to join our group as friends of the fellowship. We have guest speaker talks, social events, outings, and are a caring sharing and supporting group of friendly people. September Thursday 3rd - Stour head Lake and Gardens talk and slide show. September 7 n Laugh, Live and Learn with Bristol U3A. We have lots on offer for those who would like to make new friends with similar interests. If you have retired from full-time work, and want to take part in enjoyable learning with friendship and fun, we have a wide range of groups with over 100 different activities, including art, computing, languages, music, walking, and science. Find out more at your local social group meeting-10.30am on the first Monday in every month at Eastfield Inn, Henleaze. Phone Barbara 0117962 9331. Please visit our website: www.bristolu3a. org.uk. Don’t letlife pass you by - come and start your new life with Bristol U3A! September 10 n Sing! with Out There Music’s North Bristol Community Choir. Free taster session Thursday 10th September, 7.45pm – 9.45pm Westbury Park School Hall, BS6 7NU. Enjoy a glass of wine, meet new friends and be part of it. Just come along, no auditions, electric repertoire and no previous experience required. Contact Holly: 07866 587424 / admin@outtheremusicbristol. co.uk www.outtheremusicbristol. co.uk September 12 n Organ Elevenses at Westbury Parish Church. The 2015/16 season of short organ recitals preceded by real coffee and luscious cake begins with Eric Tyson, originally from Bolton but now based in Bristol. Come at 10-30 to enjoy the coffee and sit back at 11 to hear Eric’s organ programme and to see him playing on the big screen. All this for a hoped- for donation of £5 to the Church Music Fund! Next month a change: October 10th Baritone Elevenses with local well-known singer Martin Le Poidevin, accompanied by our talented young organist, Richard Johnson. September 12 n Henleaze Food And Craft Market 10-2pm Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Rd, Bristol. Over 25 artisan stalls organic fruit herbs & veg from Wrington Walled Garden, fresh breads,local honey, preserves, cakes, veggie bakes, Italian deli plus handmade crafts photography jewellery and more. Pub open
for teas/coffees/food Contact: anniehawksley@blueyonder. co.uk September 19 & 27 n We are the Bristol U3A – an organisation of lively and interesting people who run all sorts of groups for enjoyment, friendship and learning. If you have retired from full-time work, we offer a wide range of over 100 different activities, including art, computing, languages, music, walking, and science. Please visit one of our social groups for details - phone Jenny 0117 904 3697 or just drop-in to Browns Restaurant, by the Museum, for one of our friendly meetings at 10.15am every third Wednesday and fourthThursday in the month. Details onour website: www.bristolu3a.org.uk. Make friends, learn new skills and have fun with Bristol U3A! September 25 n MacMillian Coffee Morning, Sea Mills Library. Please join us for coffee, tea and lots of delicious home made cake at Sea Mills Library, Sylvan Way on Friday 25th September from 10:00 to 12:00 noon. We will be raising money for MacMillan Cancer Support as part of their annual World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. Everyone is welcome! September 26 n Last Night Of The Proms Concert - Saturday 26th September - prompt 7.30pm start - Reedley Road Baptist Church, Westbury on Trym. Tickets £10 available from Just So Balloons, 158 Henleaze Road or from Alison 9629715. All proceeds going to Children’s Hospice South West. 27 September n Chandos Road Presents, 126pm. Enjoy a day of live music, theatre and entertainment for all ages – as well as discovering what the street has to offer. For more information, turn to pg. 43.
What’s on a Regular basis Monday n Westbury on Trym Women’s Institute meet at WOT Methodist Church, Portland Lounge on the third Monday of the Month (not Aug.) from 2.00 – 4.00pm. Visitors Welcome. For more information call Sue on 01179502826. n Westbury-on-Trym Townswomen’s Guild meet at the WoT Methodist Church in the Portland Room on the second Monday of each month from 2pm. Call Angela Morris, Chairman, on 0117 9686473 or Margret Smith, Secretary, on 0117 9241728. n Latin Dance at Westbury-on-
September, 2015 Trym Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tel. 07785 797904 n LinkAge Contemporary Dance (55+). Do you ever get the feeling you just want to dance but don’t get the opportunity? Here’s your chance. Feel energised in a new way and ignite your creative ideas. Open to all abilities. Every Monday 10-11am, Bradbury Hall THURC. £4. Contact LinkAge on 0117 3533042 for more information. n Westbury Singers are a group of people who love to sing in four-part harmony. Meeting to rehearse Monday evenings during term time in the Reedley Road Baptist church. For information on joining please contact Secretary Marilyn Baker on 0117 9683993 or email mazzb@hotmail.co.uk n Laugh, Live and Learn with Bristol U3A. We have lots on offer for those who would like to make new friends with similar interests. If you are no longer in full-time work, we have a wide range of groups with over 100 different activities. For enjoyable learning with friendship and fun, find out more at your local social group, meeting the first Monday every month in the Eastfield Inn, Henleaze at 10.30am - phone Barbara 0117 9629331. Details: www.bristolu3a.org.uk. Don’t sit at home wondering if life is passing you by, come and start your new life with Bristol U3A. n Canford Bowling Club, Canford Park, Westbury On Trym. All welcome on Monday’s from 6th April at 5.45pm. Flatsoled 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
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September, 2015 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. Tuesday n Westbury Walkers- Meet at Lloyds Chemist, Canford Land, WoT @ 9.30am on a Tuesday morning. New Walkers welcome! Please contact for further details: Jean Maish on 0117 3301194/07789741892, email jmaish@blueyonder.co.uk or Pam Henderson on 0117 9624329/01837857033 n Alcoholics Anonymous meet at the Methodist Church in WoT every Tuesday @ 7.30pm n Yoga at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 7.30pm.Tel: 07817 336188 n Ladies badminton at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 9.45 to 12 noon. Tel 0117 909 1714. n LinkAge Tai Chi (55+) Are you looking for gentle active activity to keep your body and mind active? This is the class for you. Frank leads this relaxing and healthy session in a fun environment. Beginners welcome. 10am-11am. Studland Court, Henleaze. £3.50. Contact LinkAge on 0117 3533042 for more information. n LinkAge Zumba Gold (55+) Come along to a fun and friendly dance and exercise class inspired y music from around the world. No experience necessary so come and join Cressida for an hour of dance. 1-2pm. St Peters Church, Henleaze. £3.50. Contact LinkAge on 0117 3533042 for more information. n Scottish Country Dancing Get fit and have fun with Westbury Scottish Club. Classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Tina 0117 9075462). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 9590970). 7.30pm to 9.30pm wscbristol.com for details. n Use the power of nutrition to improve your health, your mood and your figure. Eight week courses on Tuesdays at 2pm and 7pm, led by a BANT qualified nutritional therapist. Classes held at Lady Active, 180 Henleaze road, BS6 4NE. Tel: 07511 647 569 or email alex@alexbarton. co.uk for more details. www. nutritioncoachbristol.co.uk Wednesday n Henleaze Townswomen’s Guild meet at St Peter’s Church
Hall, Henleaze on the first Wednesday of the month (except Aug) from 7.15pm. Call Shirley Phillips on 0117 962 2243. for further details. n Local Winemaking & Social Club meets at the Common Room, Studland Court Elderly peoples residents on Henleaze Road from 8pm to 10pm on the second Wednesday of each month. They are a small and friendly group looking for new members. Evening include wine making, tasting and social events. Call Liz Johnson for further details on 0117 9508370 n Zumba Gold/Light (lower impact class) at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 5.30pm. www. bristoldancezumba.co.uk n Zumba Fitness at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 6.35pm. www.bristoldancezumba.co.uk n Stand and Deliver Youth Theatre at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 5pm. Tel: 07771 634060 n Bristol Cabot Probus Club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men to maintain contact and fellowship with people of similar interests. Group meets third Wednesday of each month at BAWA Club in Southmead Rd. Lunch is followed by a guest speaking on a wide range of interesting subjects. In June and December ladies join us for the lunch. Extensive programme of social events including holidays, day trips, Sunday lunches and skittles to which ladies are welcomed. We are principally a social meeting place and not based on charitable activities. Contact John Howard-Cairns for more details: 0117 968 3134. n In Step Widows and Widowers Club meets weekly from 8-10pm at Stoke Bishop Village Hall. Call 9628895 orDonna on 01275 832676 for details. n St Peter’s Ladies Guild meets in the hall, The Drive, Henleaze, at 2.15pm on the third Wednesday of the month. Speakers, refreshments, outings. New members welcome. n Henleaze Garden Club meet on the first Wednesday of the month (except August) in the Main Hall, St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane. Doors open 7pm for a 7.30 start. Visitors are welcome. Entry £5 (including refreshments). 2nd September: Carnivorous Plants – Nigel Hewitt-Cooper, Britain’s leading expert and Chelsea gold medal winner. 7th October: The Wonders of Westonbirt – beautiful images of our favourite arboretum. Details www.henleazegardenclub.co.uk n Clifton W.I - We meet at 7.30 pm on the last Wednesday of the month at Alma Church, Alma Road, Clifton BS8 2ES. Come
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and join us for fun and friendship. Contact Lorna Tarr 0770 245 3827. n Knit & Stitch Club 9.30 – 11.30am at Heart Space Studios textile workshop, 4 Harcourt Rd (just off Coldharbour Rd) Tel: 0117 9232391. A friendly group offering a chance to swap creative ideas and inspiration. The cost is £35 per term including tea and coffee. Thursday n Knit & Natter - Knit & Natter meets every Thursday between 10am and 12pm @ Methodist Church, WoT. Friendly, fun, and crafty people coming together to pursue their hobbies in a sociable environment. n Henleaze Carers Group - A place to share experiences and make new friends. Meeting on the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month from 10am to 12 noon @ Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Call Mrs M Rudston on 0117 9426095 for further details. n Henleaze Townswoman’s Guild (Mornings) meet at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road on the third Thursday of every month from 10am to 12noon. Call Elaine Anderson on 0117 9075279 for further information. n Book Group @ Westbury Library - If you love reading come down and join in, meetings are every last Thursday of the month from 2.30pm to 4pm. For more information call Sue on 0117 9594365 n Alicat Children and Theatre (411 years) at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 4pm. Tel: 07917 626388 n Embroidery Club at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 8pm. Tel: 0117 9501743 n Henleaze & District Flower Club meet on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. New members are always welcome. The second Thursdays are Flower demonstrations and the fourth are practise classes. n 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 Carita de Lancey 0117 9629409. n Would you like to actively participate in a new self-help Philosophy Discussion Group ? Come along to the at Eastfield Inn, 219 Henleaze Rd, Bristol
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Afternoon Tea at the Sunflower Café I’M recommending a very light summer read this month, something to read whilst sitting on a lounger, in the sun, sipping a tipple of your choice… Jimmy Diamond runs a cleaning firm and thinks he’s the bee’s knees. He has a very patient wife, Connie, to go home
to every night, a secretary madly in love with him and is carrying on an affair with his pretty office junior, who is young enough to be his daughter. Life is great…..well great that is until his wife finds out about his extra marital affair and decides to exact revenge and strike Jimmy where it would hurt the most – his cleaning firm ‘Diamond Shine’ What follows is a story that has you rooting for Connie and the various cleaning ladies that she steals from her husband’s firm to come and work for her own secret cleaning company ‘Lady Muck’. The Sunflower Café is the rendezvous each week where the ladies meet to chat about their past weeks, their personal lives and plans for the future. Love blossoms in unexpected places, Brandon the handsome chocolatier sounds wonderful and Milly keeps you in suspense as to whether all will end happily
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for him. Does Jimmy get his comeuppance? Will Connie find love? Will Cheryl be allowed her inheritance? Well you’ll just have to grab a copy and delve in to find out how everything is resolved. Milly Johnson writes what is commonly known as ‘Chick Lit’ or modern romances. She has just launched a new website http://millyjohnson.co.uk all her books appear here in case you become hooked and want to try more.
The Grapes of Wrath SOMETIMES it’s best not to know too much about a book before reading it. This was the case for me with the Grapes of wrath. I knew of course that it was Steinbeck’s undisputed Masterpiece and
that it was set against the background of Dust Bowl Oklahoma and Californian Migrant Life because I had read the back cover blurb. I had also seen the photographs of Dorothea Lange but for the most part I was pretty ignorant of the whole thing. It turns out this was a blessing because I came upon the books famous first line and was knocked out. Steinbeck’s writing has a precision that finds the poetry and humanity in the suffering he depicts. The Joad family’s struggle is relentless, “I’ve done my damndest to rip a readers nerves to rags, I don’t want him satisfied” said Steinbeck. Although the book deals with great sorrow and loss it is by no means a depressing read, due to the storytelling and writing which reveals the true spirit of the peoples who suffered and survived and who refused to give up. If you haven’t read this book you’re in for a treat.
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Are electric toothbrushes better than a manual brush?
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TUDIES suggest that powered toothbrushes with a rotation oscillation action (where the brush rapidly changes direction of rotation) removes plaque and debris better than a manual brushes. We all know that dental plaque builds up on teeth. It is a pale yellow biofilm that develops naturally and contains colonising bacteria that attach themselves to the smooth surface of the tooth. 25,000 species of bacteria exist in the oral cavity and there are 1000 species in this biofilm. Acid is produced from the bacteria as they break down sugars in the mouth. This leads to destruction of tooth enamel and dentine causing decay as well as inflammation of the gums and chronic periodontitis. Teeth should be brushed twice a day, morning and night, at least an hour after eating or drinking anything, especially acidic foods and drinks. Spend two minutes brushing and cover all areas, the inside, outside and biting areas of each tooth paying particular attention to where the teeth meet the gum. Electric brushes are certainly the preferred option and they also help to prevent you pressing to hard, which can lead to wear of the
enamel, sensitivity and gum recession. They are certainly more thorough and significantly reduce the build up of tartar on your teeth. For a new patient check-up including x-rays and a scale and polish for ÂŁ65.00, please call Beau Monde Dental Care, 0117 3303495. We look forward to welcoming you to our practice.
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Trainhers is a ladies only gym on Kellaway Ave. We have been open since February and are already very popular. Having taught Special Needs for over 30 years I wanted to have a change of direction – so decided to open a gym! I have now retired from teaching and look forward to putting all my energy into building up the gym. I am also training to become a personal trainer. I employ eight staff. These
What service do you provide to the people of Bishopston & Redland? The gym is a 30 minute full body workout ideal for busy women. The age range of our members is from 16 to 86. Most of our members live locally which promotes a good social atmosphere, occasionally members meet for a drink or a meal. We have personal trainers/ fitness instructors in the gym at all times to give advice and support to our members. They help members to achieve their own personal goals. Our Nutritional Therapist, Alex Barton, is on hand to offer guidance on healthy eating. She also gives free talks on weight loss and other common issues. One of our personal trainers is a rehabilitation specialist which is particularly useful for members with health concerns.
What is the best part of running your business and working in Bishopston & Redland? Seeing such a change in the health and fitness of all the
members, giving them increased confidence and improved energy levels. They now have an improved quality of life through rehabilitation and nutrition. It has been great to finally finish school and be able to put all my energy into the gym working with a very friendly, supportive and professional group of people and meeting lots of new people.
What makes your service different from other companies? We offer a more personalised journey to a healthier body. From Day 1 we start to change people’s lives through exercise and diet. We are offering a change of lifestyle. Our trainers are there to help and support from the initial induction through to the six weekly reviews. They also offer and
encourage members individual exercises tailor made to suit each member.
What are your plans for the future of the business? Over time, I would hope to see our opening hours extended. Ally Bussell, one of our personal trainers will be taking the GP referral course which will help many of our members with medical problems. We also have a treatment room which is used by visiting therapists offering massage, semi permanent makeup and reflexology. I would very much like to get a beautician to come work on a regular basis to enhance the services offered to the members. I am sure that the gym will continue to grow and become a well-established name within the local community.
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HATTERS LANE, CHIPPING SODBURY, BRISTOL BS37 6AA TEL: 01454 837403 WWW.CSMC.CO.UK Fuel consumption for the Fiat Panda range in mpg (l/100km): Urban 42.8 (6.6) – 60.1 (4.7); Extra Urban 61.4 (4.6) – 80.7 (3.5); Combined 55.4 (5.1) – 72.4 (3.9). CO2 emissions 124 – 95 g/km. Fuel consumption figures for Fiat 500 range in mpg (l/100km): Urban 49.6 (5.7) – 64.2 (4.4); Extra Urban 65.7 (4.3) – 91.1 (3.1); Combined 58.9 (4.8) – 76.3 (3.7). CO2 emissions 113 – 90 g/km. Fuel consumption figures for Fiat 500X Range, available at launch in mpg (l/100km): Urban 36.2 (7.8) – 60.1 (4.7); Extra Urban 56.5 (5.0) – 74.3 (3.8); Combined 47.1 (6.0) – 68.9 (4.1). CO2 emissions 144 – 109 g/km. Fuel consumption and CO2 figures based on standard EU tests for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results. Promotion available on new Fiat Panda Pop 1.2 models, new Fiat 500 Pop 1.2 models and New Fiat 500X Pop 1.6 E-torQ models registered by 30th September 2015. ^Fiat Deposit Contribution only available in conjunction with Fiat i-Deal PCP. With Fiat i-Deal you have the option to return the vehicle and not pay the final payment, subject to the vehicle not having exceeded an agreed annual mileage (a charge of 6p per mile for exceeding 6,000 miles per annum in this example) and being in good condition. Finance subject to status. Guarantees may be required. Terms and Conditions apply. At participating dealers only. Fiat Financial Services, PO BOX 4465, Slough, SL1 0RW. We work with a number of creditors including Fiat Financial Services. Fiat Panda Pop 1.2 5DR Customer Saving is included in offer price of £7,925 and represents a discount of £1,450 off the On the Road Price of £9,375.
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