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Wild idea pays off for park

Floodlights vital, says cricket chief

THESE beautiful flowers in St Andrew’s Park have been attracting a lot of attention – and not just because they look and smell lovely. The mini meadows are also credited with creating a dramatic change of behaviour among park users. The flower beds break up the areas where gangs of youths used to gather, marking the park more pleasant for young families and older people. Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens provided funding for the project, which was secured by former beat manager Kevin Parsons, and Friends of St Andrew’s Park - they are delighted at its success.

A campaigner calls for the stadium site to be preserved by Prince William as a memorial.

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Residents are given the lowdown on Gloucestershire County Cricket club’s plans.

Pages 4-5 ‘Royalty could save Memorial ground’ Page 7 Anne’s praise for Redland High pupil Maisy Longbottom has her hand shaken by the Princess Royal for raising £2k for charity.

Page 19 Americana venue shuts after 12 years A ‘shabby chic’ social club which has put on over 350 gigs - hosts its final show Sue Mountstevens with the Friends of St Andrew’s Park

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Police and Crime Commissioner, Sue Mountstevens, at St Andrews Park

IT was referred to by residents as once being like a “mini version of Glastonbury”. But since the installation of flower meadows, in a bid to deter anti-social behaviour, locals to St Andrews Park have noticed a dramatic change in atmosphere. John Mayne, from Friends of St Andrews Park (FOSAP), said: “The effect of the floral meadows has been even better than hoped. The residents of Leopold Road in particular have noticed the difference in noise levels. “On warm evenings at the weekends, there has been a noticeable shift in the way that people base themselves, often some way away from the floral beds.” It is thought to be the first time that flora has been used to combat crime in Britain.

The idea to plant flower meadows was coined by former Redland and Bishopston beat manager, Kevin Parsons, who had seen a “drastic increase” over the years of anti-social behaviour in the area. Alongside FOSAP, £5,000 funding was secured last winter from the Police and Crime Commissioner’s community action fund, which has paid for the installation, and the seeding and maintenance of the flowers over the next three years. The meadows have been planted in a variety of shapes where Leopold Road and Maurice Road meet - the most problematic area for residents. Mr Parsons said: “I think the outcome has been fantastic. It was such a major problem for the beat before, especially during

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News the summer. It was getting a bit too festival-like. “It was a long, drawn-out process, but it’s been worth it since anti-social behaviour has gone down drastically in the area. If it wasn’t for the grant, it might not have been possible.” Police and Crime Commissioner, Sue Mountstevens, visited the park to see how and where the money from her fund had been spent. She said: “I am delighted that the money has made such a difference in tackling anti-social behaviour in St Andrews Park. “I believe the garden has instilled a real sense of pride in the local community and given local people a place to look after, care for and be proud of. “I am pleased to of been invited to see the results of the funding first-hand and hear how this innovative scheme is combating anti-social behaviour and low-level crime.” FOSAP said that residents were experiencing problems

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such as excessive noise, drinking and drug taking. People were also found urinating in gardens on Leopold Road and on trees opposite residents’ houses. Lynn Maddern, a resident living on Leopold Road, said: “It’s been phenomenal the difference planting flower meadows has made - I didn’t realise it would change as much as this. “It’s been particularly lovely to see parents and toddlers enjoying the flower meadows.” She added: “It was very loud before, and at times we didn’t even want to walk through the park. My neighbours, who have young children, were scared, and often had park users peeing in their front garden. “Littering was also horrendous. One time, it took seven hours to clean up. It was desperate times - something needed to be done.”

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News Cricket club ‘must be a good neighbour’ over floodlights at ground GLOUCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club opened its doors last month in a bid to inform residents about its controversial plans for floodlighting. The club plans to erect six 45m floodlight columns around the pitch in order to host largescale matches, such as the 2019 Cricket World Cup. They hope to submit a planning application to the council later this year. Over 50 people turned up to the three drop-in sessions, with around two-thirds of the feedback being “positive”. Two-thousand letters were distributed to local residents inviting them to the sessions. Will Brown, chief executive of the club, said: “The club has already been massively improved over the last 18 months and we are very grateful to local people for their patience. However, in order to secure the club’s presence here in the heart of Bristol, we need the ability to host the really big matches. “If we want to bid to host the Cricket World Cup and other major matches, we need floodlights. This is a requirement of the England and Wales Cricket Board. “Bristol is a world-class city in many ways, but it currently lacks international sporting facilities. This would be great for sport in Bristol, but also great for tourism, traders and the city’s

world-wide profile.” Bringing floodlights to the ground would also allow the club to host other games such as International T20s, OneDay Internationals, the ICC Champions Trophy and the One-Day Women’s Cricket World Cup. The lights will be used up to 15 times during a season - which runs from April to September and will be dimmed after 11pm and turned off at 11.45pm. The clubs says that hosting later games would “ease traffic congestion”, giving residents time to return home from work and park. Vince Balaam, who lives next to the ground on Kennington Avenue, said: “I’m supportive

CEO, Will Brown, says that the club “needs floodlights” to bid for world cup.

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of the floodlights, and I’m here to support the club - I think the ground is a great asset to area. “The ground was very tired before, but looking at the ground now, the development has been done really well and I think the communication with the residents has been done well.” A resident, who lives in Salthrop Road, which is adjacent

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to the ground, said: “We already suffer quite a lot from anti-social, drunken behaviour after the matches, such as bollards being thrown and people urinating in our garden. “Floodlighting means bigger matches, which means more anti-social behaviour. If they do get the floodlights, they need to be responsible neighbours.”

A spokesperson from the Howzat? campaign group - set up to challenge and revise the club’s stadium expansion plans - said: “I have attended a session and learned that the club wants six permanent floodlights equally spaced around the ground and 45 metres high. The new flats are 21 metres, so the floodlights would be over twice as high and

would be visible from many places, including local streets. The club have dismissed the idea of retractable stands on the basis of cost. “However, I don’t think there is much more we can say at present as we have not been able to get feedback from our supporters about their views on the proposals.”

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t this time of year, when grass grows to maximum height and seeds dry ready for dispersal, we see a large number of dogs in the practice with grass seed related conditions. Each year, areas of our parks and the Downs are left to grow. Beautiful and natural as this is, it also means more potential dangers for animals running through the grass. Top of the list is always the spaniels. Their hairy ear flaps catch the grass seeds as they go. When they attach under the ear flaps they tend to move in one direction only and enter into the ear canal. This will produce an immediate and sudden onset of head shaking and distress. We can usually see these seeds in the dog’s ear while conscious in a consultation using an otoscope, but the only safe method of removal involves a sedative or general anaesthetic to grasp the seed without damaging the eardrum. Hairy feet can also catch grass seeds. They enter between the toes and work their way under the skin and up into the foot. These are very irritating to the dog and cause much licking and nibbling. Often the first sign an owner sees is a sore swollen red area between the toes. Again this is removed under sedation or general anaesthetic. If not found, the seed can sometimes be drawn out using a poultice. To give your vet the best chance of finding a grass

seed in a foot please take your dog in for a check as soon as you see a sore area. We also occasionally see grass seeds caught in the eye between the eyeball and the surrounding conjunctiva. Using local anaesthetic on the eye in a consultation we can often find the offending seed and remove conscious but occasionally a general anaesthetic is required. So how do you avoid these conditions? One way is to avoid walking in areas where the grass is long and it has dry seeds. Hairy dogs, particularly spaniels, should have the hair between their toes and under their ear flaps clipped as short as possible to prevent the seeds attaching in the first place. And finally after every walk carefully check over your dog for any seeds. And while you are looking, don’t forget to check for that other summer peril - the tick which can also be found in the long grass too at this time of year.

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Ask William to save Memorial Stadium, mayor is urged AN open letter has been written to the Bristol mayor, requesting he nominates the Rovers ground for inclusion in a programme supported by Prince William - to protect the future of memorial playing fields and parks. As the president of Fields in Trust, Prince William made a recent speech appealing to councils, in the year of the WW1 centenary, to elect at least one memorial field to be protected within each local authority. In a letter signed by antisupermarket campaigner Jamie Carstairs and TRASHorfield, it said: “The outstanding candidate from Bristol would be the Memorial Ground - our city’s largest war memorial, established as a tribute to the 300 Bristolian rugby players who fell in the First World War. “This inspirational war memorial sports ground was intended to be a permanent memorial to their sacrifice, but is currently threatened by property speculators, who intend to demolish it to make way for a Sainsbury’s superstore.” It continued: “The council has so far abjectly failed to protect this community and heritage

asset, the spiritual home of Bristol rugby. The ground is a much-cherished green lung in the midst of a densely built up north Bristol community. “Now is an opportunity for the mayor [George Ferguson] and the council to make amends and put forward the Memorial Ground for inclusion in the Prince’s Fields in Trust programme.” Rovers are needing to sell the ground to Sainsbury’s in order to fund a new 21,000-seater stadium in Frenchay. In the speech made by the Duke of Cambridge, he said: “These spaces were designed to encourage both stillness and movement, inward reflection and outward play … Every moment of play or leisure that takes place on a memorial field is, in a way, an act of remembrance.” An application was previously put forward by Mr Carstairs in a bid to list the Rovers Memorial Stadium as an English Heritage site. However, it was rejected on the grounds that it did not meet the criteria for listing. Turn to page 17 for further news on Rovers development

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Richard set for Channel swim GEARED up to swim from Dover to Calais in a bid to raise money for Diabetes UK is St Andrews resident Richard Baker. The 38-year orthopedic consultant was set to undertake the challenge with five friends on July 10. However, due to issues on the day, the swim has been postponed. A new date is still yet to be confirmed. The team will tackle the 21-mile crossing as a relay which is expected to take them between 12 and 18 hours – or up to three hours each – tide-dependent. Richard, who works at Spire The Glen Hospital, said: “I’ve been training hard for this challenge over the past year by swimming in a quarry in Iron Acton and in Clifton’s lido, but I’m not underestimating how hard it’s going to be. “In 2013 I completed the 10k River Dart swim, which was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but it inspired me to set my goal even higher.

“My wife has just recently given birth to our second child and the whole family will be there to cheer me on so I want to make them proud. If this relay swim goes well I might even attempt a solo crossing next year. He added: “We’re hoping to raise as much as possible for Diabetes UK. We’ve chosen this charity as over three million people in the UK are living with the condition - and that number is increasing. “Researchers estimate that by the end of the decade there will be another 700,000 people in the UK with diabetes so it’s essential that we raise funds and awareness about the issue now.” Spire The Glen Hospital Bristol has kick-started Richard’s fundraising with a donation of £500 towards the cause. Rob Anderson, hospital director, said: “We’re delighted to support Richard and his team in this challenge. Richard is setting a fantastic example this year as a channel swim is a really tough.”

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Strategy for cycling BRISTOL’s first comprehensive cycling strategy, which encourages more people to get on their bikes, was published by the council last month. The strategy addresses how cycling can be made simpler, safer and more attractive, regardless of age or experience. It also looks at the challenges and barriers keeping people off their bikes. Although the number of cycling commuter trips has doubled, cycle journeys now make up eight percent of journeys to work, the council says. The council aims to increase this to 20 percent by 2020, as well as continue to invest £16 per head of the population per year to deliver cycle improvements. Future investment will be used towards the creation of a more simple and safer cycle network, and to deliver innovative projects. Ian Barrett, regional director of Sustrans - a UK charity encouraging people to travel by foot, bike or public transport - said: “Bristol’s commitment to build a cycle network that can be confidently navigated will enable far more people to cycle regularly, with huge benefits for the city’s health, environment and quality of life.” Eric Booth, the chair of the Bristol Cycle Campaign, said: “We warmly welcome this strategy and we’re looking forward to working with the council and local communities on making it happen.” The strategy document is available to read on the council website. It is available for comments until August 11.

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Redland High girls rescue injured walker PUPILS from Redland High School had to deal with a real emergency during their recent Silver Duke of Edinburgh expedition. The girls were nearing the end of their journey, near Minehead, Somerset, when they encountered an injured man, with a suspected broken leg, after falling down a steep bank. He had become entangled in the undergrowth near the water. Year 11s Katherine Clarke and Georgina Jarman, and Year 12s Yuanshu Huang, Hanaa Kahtan and Naima Abdi quickly assessed the situation and Katherine dialled 999. Georgina’s navigational skills - providing the emergency services with the exact six figure grid reference - enabled paramedics to quickly arrive at the scene. The girls also used their emergency blanket to cover the man, before using it to attract the attention of the air ambulance. Caroline Bateson, headmistress at Redland High School, said: “All the girls who undertake Duke of Edinburgh expeditions have extremely thorough training from staff on all aspects of expedition safety.

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Lilah’s design wins hospital flag contest A LOCAL school girl has won a competition to design a new flag for Spire The Glen Hospital Bristol - the biggest private hospital in the South West. Lilah Gronback, 10, from Redland High School caught the imagination of staff at the hospital with a thoughtful design using Spire’s logo and colour scheme, with the strapline ‘looking after you’. Her design will fly outside the hospital to welcome visitors to the site. Rob Anderson, director at Spire The Glen Hospital Bristol, said: “Given we are in such an iconic and busy location, the flags outside the hospital are something many people comment on – not just our visitors. “We wanted to create a competition to encourage local school children to be creative and the designs speak for themselves! “Choosing a winner was very difficult and we let the hospital staff decide by displaying the designs in our on-site restaurant. It was close, but we’ve got a great winner in Lilah and we are all very happy with our new flag.” The competition was open to local primary schools and students were invited to submit their designs. Caroline Bateson, headmistress at Redland High, said: “The children loved the competition and they got very excited about the chance to have their work displayed in public. “Many of the children are hoping Spire run the competition again next year so they get another go.” Lilah won a kindle Fire HD, and the school took home a signed Bristol Rugby shirt courtesy of the hospital, who sponsor the team.

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Orchard skip-a-thon success YEAR 10s at Orchard School took part in an all-day skip-a-thon, raising £300 for the British Heart Foundation. The students, who skipped continually in a relay, tripled their target of £100. Craig Mawford, who organised the event, said: “A massive thank you to everyone for supporting the year tens with the skipping, staff coming out and getting involved gave the students a real lift. “They were absolutely fantastic and showed a great attitude toward the charity work. “Lastly a thank you to all the staff who made cake for the stalls and gave donations to the students, it was a fantastic day and have raised a good amount of money for an excellent cause.”

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Education CGS girls get taste for world food COLSTON’S Girls’ School, which specialises in languages and has students from ethnically diverse backgrounds, now has an even stronger international flavour thanks to a pioneering cookery project. Chefs and owners of restaurants close to the school in Cheltenham Road have been in to teach the girls about their native cuisines. And now the girls are passing on their new knowledge and skills to pupils at the Kingfisher School in St Anne’s Park, which is also part of the Colston’s Girls’ School Trust. The international cookery club for students in Year 9 was developed by teacher Isabel Partridge. She involved five food providers in Gloucester Road – Rice ‘n’ Things (Jamaican), Ba Baa’s (Moroccan), El Colmado (Spanish), La Ruca (Mexican) and Joe’s Bakery (international breads) – as well as the Nigerian restaurant Iroko, in Old Market. The chefs gave demonstrations and then the girls, aged 13 and 14, had the chance to make and consume the dishes: Jamaican curried chicken, lamb koftas and Moroccan salad, Mexican chimichangas, Salmorejo (thick Spanish tomato soup) London bloomer and

naan bread and Nigerian red bream and plantain with tomato sauce. Among the girls who took part were Katherine Chapman, 14, from Southmead. She has a Kenyan mum who cooks mainly African dishes and an English dad who makes roasts. She said the club had enabled her to make some different meals and take them home for her parents to sample. Arooma Javed, 14, from Brislington, whose mum is from Pakistan and dad from Belgium, said she had learned some recipes so she could help her mum with the cooking. “It has been a fantastic experience. I have learned many skills and cooked some delicious dishes,” another student said. Ms Partridge said: “ Our aim was to involve and celebrate some of the many cultures in our school and in our neighbourhood around the Gloucester Road. “The chefs were brilliant and engaged with us so well. Some of the girls have even been offered work experience in the restaurants. “The girls have also enjoyed sharing their skills with the younger children at The Kingfisher School.”

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WHEN it comes to swimming, Bishop Road Primary School has been making quite a splash. Not only have the swimmers won local competitions, but they have also obtained a national ranking. Despite strong local opposition in the Percy Smith swimming league, the 58-strong squad was able to defend the title they won in 2013. At the Bristol Schools’ Swimming Championships, the school entered a large team into the heats and came away with 26 finalist positions. They claimed four of the six trophies on offer. Setting new Bristol schools’ relay record times, the boys won both the freestyle relay, medley relay and overall boys’ title, and the girls triumphed in the medley relay. In total, out of 20 events, Bishop Road won 10 golds, seven silvers and three bronzes. Individual event winners were Sam Randall, Mimi Lloyd-Simms, Ben Reynolds and Joseph Perera, who set a new 25m butterfly record in a time of 15.97 seconds. Bishop Road also entered the English Schools’ Swimming Association Primary Relay Championships, which boasts a high standard of competition. The fastest three teams in each region of the country qualify for the national final. The Bishop Road boys came 2nd in the south west medley relay, therefore qualifying them for the national event where they finished as the country’s fourth fastest primary school medley team in a time of 1:09.08. Ben Mullen, assistant head at Bishop Road, says that the key to the team’s success has been developing strong links with local swimming clubs. Most of the squad belongs to the Bristol Penguin Olympic swimming club with some children attending Bristol North swimming club and Bristol Henleaze swimming club. All three clubs work together as part of the United Bristol Swimming Club Network.

Lesson in life as an engineer PARENTS and children were given the chance at an event at Fairfield High School to learn how science, technology and maths can lead to fulfilling careers. The Big Bang open evening at the school in Horfield included hands-on activities such as a tower challenge involving marshmallows and spaghetti, a parachute challenge, playing with robots, and discovering clever functions on the school’s sewing machines. Visitors were also able to talk to representatives of local industries including Airbus and experts from Tomorrow’s Engineers and Learn by Design about the possibilities of work in engineering. The event, which was open to families from neighbouring primary schools, took place on Women in Engineering day and during Design & Technology Week and highlighted the importance of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects. Engineering is one of the most popular GCSE options at Fairfield, which was STEM school of the year in 2012. Recent STEM activities at the school have included visits to GKN Aerospace, a Women in Engineering event at UWE Bristol and a robot workshop. The school has also been involved with Watershed-based danceroom Spectroscopy in the creation of new science teaching videos that help students visualise the behaviour of atoms.

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A DOWNEND man’s illness inspired his 14-year-old son and his schoolmates to take part in an energetic fundraising campaign. Ian Salt, has severe ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), a chronic illness that has forced him to retire from his job as a teacher. His son Benjamin and fellow Year 9 boys at QEH school in Bristol took part in a charity challenge, which raised more than £1,600 for the charity Action for ME. They had to complete four tasks: running up the school’s main steps until they had achieved a height equivalent to scaling Everest at 8840m; running a marathon in pairs across the school yard; rowing the width of the English Channel and back on rowing machines and finding the route round an invisible maze on a giant chessboard. Head of Year 9, Elizabeth Cheetham, said: “It makes me so proud that the boys got together to support this charity which means so much to Benjamin and his father Ian. Benjamin was amongst a number of

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Boys put their energy into supporting illness victims boys who put forward a case to support favourite charities such as Teenage Cancer Trust, Send a Cow and Meningitis Now but Benjamin’s was the overall winner.” Mr Salt, who fell prey to ME about 18 months ago, said: “The ME has left me as registered disabled; I need to use a wheelchair if I go outside, which is rare, and am mainly bed/sofa bound and have been medically retired. Specialists have said I will not work again in any job for at least 10 to15 years, such is the impact of this condition. “If by sharing the devastating effect ME has had on my life can highlight this highly debilitating, and misunderstood disorder, so that we can move forward towards greater understanding, both in society and the medical profession helping to lead to medical advancements for a diagnostic test and a cure, so much the better.

“A heartfelt thank you to all the pupils, for the energy and enthusiasm in doing the activities and staff at QEH who organised the event and helped raise such an impressive amount of money and to everyone who donated.” M E affects an estimated 250,000 men, women and

children in the UK. Symptoms can include post-exertional malaise (a period of intense exhaustion that lasts for more than 24 hours following exertion), chronic muscle and/ or joint pain, sleep disturbance, ’flu-like’ symptoms, dizziness and/or nausea and problems with memory and concentration.

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THREE years ago, 12-year-old Archie Brookes was knocked down whilst walking to school. Now, he has just become Redland Green School’s 100th 'Bikeability' trainee. Since re-starting the course in April 2012, Archie has regained his confidence on the road, and has now achieved the highest level of training. Archie suffered a severe open fracture of the leg, which needed two operations, after being hit by a car, walking to his former school in Bishopston. He had just taken his level one bikeability training. Helen Rosenthal, Archie's mum, said: "He lost a lot of confidence after the accident. He told the instructor he was very nervous when he got back on his bike to take the next level up but she said to be positive about things and we decided to stick with it. “We’re over the moon he’s now got his level three. He’ll have that sense of freedom from being able to cycle off with his friends and I have the knowledge

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‘Mem’ title shows lack of respect Dear Editor, In this Centenary Year rememberating the 1914-18 War dead, am I the only one who finds it distasteful that the Memorial Stadium is referred to as the Mem? I have lived in this area for over 60 years and it has always been known to the locals by its full name. Perhaps soon Canford Cemetery will be known as the Can! Please do not anyone tell me to “get a life” as I have one

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Hurray! Archie’s back on the bike that he can do it safely and with confidence.” Bikeability is a national cycle training scheme designed to give people the skills and confidence to cycle on the road. Level one introduces basic cycling skills through fun activities away from traffic; level two teaches on-road skills to enable children to make local cycle journeys; and level three three develops advanced road-riding techniques to enable riders to cope in all road conditions. Cllr Mark Bradshaw, Assistant Mayor for transport said: “Congratulations to Archie. Bikeability has proved itself to be a very effective training scheme, introducing hundreds of thousands of children to cycling right across the country. “At the council, we fully support training programs like these. They give children the knowledge and confidence to

ride safely as well as introducing sustainable travel to a whole new generation." At Redland Green School, Year 7s are offered the chance to take part in Bikeability training, with free courses running throughout the school year. Instructors are fully accredited

trainers working for the council. Teacher, Joe Williams, said: "Ever since the course started it has been a huge success. Students have been able to build on bike skills and road safety awareness. I am very proud that so many students see the importance in the course."

thanks to the sacrifice made by the armed forces in both World Wars. Diana Davis Member of Bishopston, Horfield and Ashley Down Local History Society.

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As a resident living near to the Memorial Ground in Bristol, I am dismayed that my local MP Stephen Williams has finally fallen off the fence regarding Sainsbury’s Horfield, by adding his name to a plea to Sainsbury’s, urging them to demolish a war memorial sports ground and build a superstore on the site. The full text of the ‘open’ letter from the four Bristol MPs, no doubt egged on by Charlotte Leslie, has not been published, although excerpts were reported. The letter claimed that it would be “catastrophic” for Bristol if the scheme did not go ahead. This hyperbole is also nonsense. The MPs further claim that “£200 million of vital investment” would be unlocked by the redevelopment scheme. This is most economical with the truth their letter is full of factual errors. Charlotte Leslie bothered the prime minister about the Rovers Sainsbury’s scheme

at Prime Minister’s Questions (2 July 2014) - and then in an ITV interview, stated that any person trying to prevent the redevelopment would ‘not be welcome in the South West.’ This is a nasty threat to Bishopstonians simply fighting to protect their homes, their livelihoods and the community in which they live and work. The new CEO at Sainsbury’s, Mike Coupe, would certainly be very welcome in Bishopston, if he withdrew the wholly inappropriate plans to build a superstore on this war memorial. After all, the only Bishopston ward candidate to oppose the desecration, won a landslide victory in the recent council elections, with twice the votes of his nearest rival. So, the MPs side with big business/property speculators and against local traders/small businesses. An election is coming, but so are the centenary years of the Great War. The MPs’ foolish, error-ridden letter is anti-Bristol, utterly disrespectful to the sacrifice of the Bristolian soldier sportsmen and a grave misjudgement. Tom Kennedy

It is the European Union that has made war in Europe unthinkable. That is why I campaigned for the Liberal Democrats to keep Britain in Europe and make it work for Britain. This gravestone is at Horfield Parish church. Private Bracey was 37 when he died on 9th November 1918 so he probably had a wife and children. As they were in the depths of their grief, the world will have gone mad with rejoicing. The Armistice was announced at 11.00 am on November 11th. Can you imagine how they must have felt? This is the saddest sight in Bristol. The worst of it is the “war to end all wars” failed just 21 years later. What’s your reason for staying in? Your children or

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News PM backs MPs over Sainsbury’s DAVID Cameron has told MPs that he hopes Sainsbury’s will “press ahead” with their plans for a new store on the Memorial Stadium site. The Prime Minister was replying to Bristol North West MP Charlotte Leslie, who said that the “speedy completion” of the deal with Rovers was vital for jobs, business growth, homes and rail infrastructure as well as the sporting facilities. Ms Leslie asked him: “Does my Right Honorable Friend agree that the speedy completion of the Sainsbury’s and Bristol Rovers deal is a key part of Britain’s fight back to prosperity ... Will he do all he can to hasten the completion of this Sainsbury’s deal?” Last month, Ms Leslie and Bristol’s three other MPs, Stephen Williams, Dawn Primarolo and Kerry McCarthy wrote to Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King, telling him that it was crucial that final details were sorted.

Sainsbury’s responded, confirming its commitment to Bristol, but failed to give a concrete answer for its planned store on the Memorial site. In the the MPs’ letter, they also said if Sainsbury’s were to pull out of the project, it would be “catastrophic” for Bristol. The MPs told Mr King: “We welcome the fact that after a long period of expensive legal proceedings, the sale of the Memorial Stadium site to your

company now triggers extremely exciting, and indeed gamechanging, developments for the city of Bristol. “Bristol is in desperate need of an arena fit for the 21st century. Such a ground would not only benefit Bristol Rovers FC, but also the university and wider business community across the South West. “Because of the obvious importance of these plans to our city, we write not only to

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welcome this development, but ... urge you to conclude any last remaining elements of this agreement with Bristol Rovers FC as soon as possible. “We note from the financial press that your company has announced the shelving of a number of proposed developments. We sincerely hope that this does not affect the Memorial redevelopment, as the consequences could be catastrophic for Bristol and, it goes without saying, the reputation of Sainsbury’s in the South West.” The plans for the new stadium experienced delays last year when a legal challenge was launched by campaign group TRASH. The judicial review, which questioned the validity of the planning permission granted to the development, was rejected by a judge. A further move to stop the project – by having the stadium site listed as a war memorial – was also thrown out.

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t my time of writing this, my son is about to finish school for the summer. I can hardly believe how quickly his first year at school has gone. He has settled into school life well and was fortunate to have a really wonderful reception teacher and teaching assistants to help make it a positive first school year for him. School life has been a learning curve for me; I didn’t realise how many things there would be to remember! Museum days, lunch money, cake sales, dress-up days, PE kit, school trips, projects and the like – but all important things that

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have helped make his school life varied, fun and interesting. My daughter’s first year at pre-school has gone brilliantly, she is a lucky girl to have a fantastic pre-school and key workers who put so much effort into making preschool such a great experience, so a personal thank you to them! Although I am slightly worried about my sanity over the summer holidays having both children at home, I am also looking forward to spending some quality, unhurried time with them. We have lots planned, including play dates, picnic lunches on Horfield Common and we will also be making full use of Playful Café on Fenton Road. Despite many regular activities stopping for the summer, there is actually lots to do with kids. For younger children, Cairns Café will be open for the first two weeks of August on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings 10am - 2pm. It is free entrance and while the lovely volunteers won’t be serving lunches over the summer, there will be refreshments and fabulous cakes! There are also free/cheap activities at our local libraries, such as a Creative Writing Workshop for kids aged 5-7 years at Cheltenham Road Library and Mythical Mask Making for kids aged 5-10 years at Henleaze Library, both on

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Wednesday 6th August. Bristol School of Gymnastics will be holding summer play sessions for preschoolers and coaching sessions for school age kids and there will be Golden Fun Adventure Days at the Golden Hill Community Garden for kids age 6-12 years on Tuesdays throughout the holidays, so altogether plenty to do. I have just launched an online forum for mums and dads who live in/near Bishopston. The Bishopston Mum Forum will enable local

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parents to connect about all matters relevant to raising children, whether it be education, potty training, pregnancy or entertainment. The forum is free to use, all you need to do is register so please visit bishopstonmum.freeforums.net/ forum to check it out! Have a wonderful Summer! Bishopston Mum www.bishopstonmum.com www.bristolmum.com

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Maisy with her brother Matti, her grandma ‘Maw Maw’ and granddad.

hands with Princess Anne, the charity’s royal patron. Maisy Longbottom started raising money for Tenovus after her grandmother ‘Maw Maw’ was diagnosed with cancer last year. For her ninth birthday, she requested that family and friends donate money to the charity rather than buy her presents. Maisy raised just over £1,080. The rest of the money has been raised through fundraising efforts at her school, Redland High and the St James Place

Foundation. The Welsh charity, which has several stores in Bishopston, offers support, advice and treatment for cancer patients, whilst providing information on prevention and funding for research. Maisy said: “It was a really lovely day. I was nervous to begin with but Princess Anne was really great and asked all about my fundraising for Tenovus.” Tenovus held its fourth volunteer awards, which

celebrates people who have given up their time and skills to support the charity, in the presence of the Princess Royal. The charity has over 1,900 volunteers from across South West England and Wales, who either offer free time to working in shops, manning the support line, helping at events or collecting donated goods. The ceremony, which was held at St David’s Hotel in Cardiff, took place on July 15.

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Bristol law firm raises money for Will Aid A BRISTOL law firm, co-run by Redland resident Michael Dickman, has raised more money for Will Aid - a charitable fundraising scheme - than any other law firm throughout the UK in 2013. Although Fussell Wright is one of the smallest law practices in Bristol, run Michael and Malcolm Buck from Brislington, an impressive £19,784 was raised during November last year. The money has been distributed between nine charities including The British Red Cross, Action Aid and Save the Children. Will Aid invites law firms to write a basic will for a client, to waive their own legal fee and to ask the client to make a donation to Will Aid. Michael produced wills for 260 people during the Will Aid month, along with his assistant, Fiona Sultana.

He says that achieving the UK’s top Will Aid donor, owes as much to the enthusiasm and generosity of his clients as it does to the firm’s own hard graft. “Most of all I want to thank those people who made their wills and made us so successful,” he said. “Some solicitors do not realise that just by doing something pro bono it encourages clients to come back. If they have had a good experience with you, then your firm will be their first point of contact when they need legal work done”. According to Michael, only 4 out of 10 people make a will. He adds that wills are not just about bequeathing property but they are necessary for safeguarding children. He said: “A will can specify who shall act as the children’s guardians if the parents die. Without that legal provision,

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A HORFIELD woman, whose husband has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, took part in a midnight walk raising almost £650 for St Peter’s Hospice - the charity providing support to her family. Richard Masters, 35, suffers from a rare and aggressive form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a cancer which develops in the vessels and glands. He has been given just weeks to live on two occasions. Lee-Anne, 33, completed the five-mile challenge on July 12 along with friends and family. The Masters visits the hospice once a week where Richard receives spiritual therapy and Lee-Anne benefits from music therapy. Lee-Anne, who is a full-time carer for Richard, said: “The hospice has done so much for both myself and Rich and our six-year-old son Soul - I just can’t thank them enough. We are experiencing first-hand how amazing they are so we really wanted to do something to give back. “As Christians it has been so important for us to talk to someone about the faith we have beyond medical diagnoses and Dave, the spiritual care co-ordinator, has been so understanding. She added: “Before having music

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Opening the Green Doors HOUSEHOLDERS will be showcasing their energy-efficient homes over one weekend in September as part of a local initiative to make properties “fit for the future”. Bristol Green Doors is supporting those who wish to lead a more sustainable lifestyle by making beneficial changes to their homes and cutting their energy bills. Lucy Pedlar, a Redland resident, is one of twenty home owners from across the city involved in the scheme. Alongside her husband, they have managed to cut their energy use and reduce their carbon emissions by 70 percent, qualifying their three-bedroom property as one of the UK’s “SuperHomes” - a national network of home owners who have cut their reliance on fossil fuel energy by at least 60 percent. The Redland Hill property

is one of three “SuperHomes” opening for Bristol Green Doors. Previously a student dig, the 1930s house was hard to heat, making it an uncomfortable place to live and work. Lucy and her husband decided to tackle the issue by installing insulation in the loft, under the floor and on the external walls, helping to keep the house warm in winter, and cool in the summer. With around 18% of heat being lost through windows, the couple also fitted high standard glazing and replaced the ageing aluminium conservatory with double-glazed doors, and a green oak structure. Keen to minimise their carbon footprint, Lucy added solar panels to the roof, which provides free electricity and hot water for most of the year. A highly efficient condensing boiler ensures low demand for heating and hot water, and as a

result, the couple’s gas consumption is a third of the national average – and electricity consumption is less than 25 percent. Bristol Green Doors director, Dan Weisselberg, said: “Bristol householders will be sharing tips on the changes that can help make our homes fit for the future. “More than 100 homes across Bristol have now taken part in Bristol Green Doors, with more and more people looking to make their homes energy smart.” This year two Bishopston businesses are sponsoring Bristol Green Doors - Ablectrics on Gloucester Road, and Urbane on

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Have your say on boundaries BRISTOL City Council is urging local people to have their say on ward boundaries as part of a major project which reviews how local communities are represented. The review aims to balance the number of people represented by each councillor, whilst also considering locals' views on what makes up their ward. The Local Government Boundary Commission - the independent body established to review the city's boundaries - has recommended that Bristol should continue to be served by 70 councillors. The commission is asking people to share what they consider their local community - taking into account where they live, shop and visit. A draft proposal will then be published by the commission in December 2014, when a second consultation will ask for feedback on their proposed wards. George Ferguson, Mayor of Bristol said: "The debate is now about where the ward boundaries lie in order to make sure that the number of councillors is proportionate to the number of people they serve. “People hold their local identities dear, with different parts of the city enjoying unique and special characteristics. I am sure that people have strong views when faced with unexpected change, so now is the time for all citizens to contribute their thoughts. “I urge all Bristolians and local community organisations to take part and make sure that their voices are heard as the new-look Bristol democratic map is designed.” Bristol residents have until September 29 to submit their ideas about where boundaries should be drawn. Information on the review and interactive maps of the existing wards can be found at: www. consultation.lgbce.org.uk and www.lgbce.org.uk.

Gallery’s getting ready for an Indian summer TO tie-in with Bishopston hosting the India vs England cricket match at the end of August, local art gallery, Room 212, will be putting on an ‘Indian summer’ theme. Artists will be supplying images of elephants, tigers and peacocks, along with other Indian inspired artwork to create a vibrant and exotic window display. The match, on August 25, will be the first international cricket game to be played in Bristol since the Gloucestershire County Cricket Club underwent its refurbishment programme. Room 212 will be showcasing the theme from August 18.

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TURNING lives around in The Gambia, by teaching locals how to create rugs, is Bishopston woman Kath Mayall. Following a holiday to The Gambia 20 years ago, Kath was inspired to help out the local community. After being made redundant in 1994, she started extending her visits to the Kombo village in The Gambia. Carrying a tool she found at a junk sale, Kath began teaching the locals skills, such as macramé - a form of textile-making using knotting. Each rug is intricately woven using recycled materials, such as jeans and dress-makers’ cut-offs, and a Hessian mat to create a unique and vibrant design. Kath said: “At the end of the tourist season in May, I had eight new students, who, during the winter sell plates of fresh fruit salad and fresh fruit juice to the tourists. “Once the season ends, they have nothing to do, so they were delighted to learn a new skill and

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Kath’s 20-year labour of love for Gambian folk a couple of guys produced some stunning rugs.” An additional ten tools have also been donated by the manufacturer, allowing Kath to teach more people when she returns to the Kombo village later on in the year. Makers - who range from men in their twenties to women in their sixties - have used patchwork, lettering, symbols and random patterns to give their rugs a personal touch. They are then sold at hotels and markets in The Gambia, as well as at local art trails and fairs in Bristol. Over 350 rugs have been sold since starting the project. Kath, who dedicates her time back in Bristol to selling the rugs to friends and family, prices them at £20 each with 95 percent of the profit going back into the

Kombo residents’ pockets. She previously told the Bishopston Voice: “Being in Gambia most of the time, I’ve

realised what an impact making these rugs has had. There’s no doubt that they are changing people’s lives.”

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Sad farewell to ‘shabby chic magic’ of St Bon’s AFTER twelve years of playing host to American roots music, attracting audiences from far and wide, a small Bishopston social club has sadly seen its last gig. Promoter, Tim Martin, says that there have been “a number of issues” building up for some time, which have resulted in the club’s closure. He adds that although it is not unexpected, it is a “great disappointment” to say goodbye to the venue. The club has hosted the likes of Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela, highly regarded musicians such as Buddy Miller and Laura Cantrell, and more recently, one of the most talented and respected young singer songwriters to come out of America, John Fullbright. Tim said: “We have put on over 350 shows at St. Bonaventure’s, and many have been truly memorable. “The intimacy and

atmosphere of the place made it a favourite both with audiences and musicians, and the acoustics, engineered by Stuart Amesbury, were as good as it gets. “The place was never much to look at - I like to think that it was music’s equivalent of shabby chic - but there was something magical about it that you’ll never find anywhere else.” However, Tim remains undaunted by the closure. He added: “We had a whole programme of shows booked into St. Bonaventure’s which have now been transferred to other venues such as The Tunnels, at Temple Meads. “These include old favourites like Chuck Prophet and The Sadies, as well as critically rated newcomers like Sturgill Simpson and Willie Watson from the Old Crow Medicine Show. “The end of St. Bonaventure’s does not mean the end of great Americana in Bristol. Ideally

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FOLLOWING the success of this year’s Cotham Hill street party, organisers have already announced a date for 2015. Next year’s event, which is set to be the street’s fifth party, will host live music, food and craft stalls, and street entertainers, as well as local traders selling their own goods. Organised by Simon at the Oxfam bookshop on Cotham Hill, 2014’s street party saw performances from Vlad and Troyka, Jackson Hill, Mini Attack, Carmina, Dukes of Mumbai, and The All-Nighters. The 2015 Cotham Hill street party will take place on May 17.

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ocus Fon A popular area with local residents, Cotham Hill is an idyllic little haven for ramblers wishing to spend a few hours musing. The cafes, pubs and restaurants provide a perfect spot for refueling, catching up with friends, or just watching the world go by. On the road you’ll discover all your weekly essentials: several charity shops, a newsagent, post office, chemist, a launderette and a variety of small shops. Before heading out to wine and dine in one of the street’s award-winning restaurants, pop into Amulet for advice on the perfect and unique outfit. Below are just a few of the shops available on Cotham Hill:

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established its reputation for exceptional hairdressing and outstanding customer care all delivered in relaxed, contemporary surroundings. The team works hard to make a visit to the salon truly enjoyable with strong emphasis on making the client look and feel fabulous. Naturally derived luxury hair products further enhance the feel-good experience. Client loyalty is both recognized and rewarded and the salon offers Loyalty Card and Recommend a Friend schemes. Last month the salon also launched a Jon Hurst Hair App which gives the client onetouch access to bookings, a “my style page”, all the latest news and offers and a loyalty card scheme which won’t get lost in

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Cotham Antiques Cotham Hill Antiques is a beautiful treasure trove just waiting to be explored! Full of beautiful jewellery including Engagement Rings, along with unique gifts, some amazing finds can be made here! They also have a lovely selection of greetings cards for any occasion. Owner Susan Miller who has been there for 30 years is more than knowledgeable and extremely passionate about all she sells.

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MP Stephen backs Talking Buses bid BRISTOL West MP Stephen Williams is supporting a campaign, led by the charity Guide Dogs, to make travelling by bus easier for people with sight loss. Williams met with Guide Dogs, alongside Liberal Democrat transport minister Baroness Kramer, to discuss how audio visual (AV) announcements in buses could help blind and partially sighted people. AV systems are only fitted in around one fifth of the bus fleet nationally, with the majority of these buses operating in London. Stephen Williams MP said: “I am very pleased to support the Talking Buses campaign. I know how important the work of Guide Dogs is for many people, both in Bristol and across the country. “Announcements on buses are vital for blind and partially sighted passengers. It is very important that we do all we can to support blind people to live independent and fulfilling lives.” “As technology develops, Liberal Democrats want to see more of this kind of innovation and I’ll be looking at how to support these going forward.” James White, Guide Dog’s campaign manager, said: “Buses are a lifeline for people who are blind or partially sighted, and we welcome the support of Stephen Williams MP for people with sight loss to be able to travel safely and independently. “Without AV, bus travel for people with sight loss can be especially difficult, stressful, and dangerous when stops are missed and they end up in an unfamiliar area. “Safe and accessible bus services give people with sight loss much we_poppin ad 87x120:Layout 1 17/06/2014 16:47 Page 1 greater freedom to work, socialise and participate in the community.”

Baatarsky and Hutch TWO students from Redland have set out on a life-changing adventure to Mongolia. Their form of transport? A 1998 Nissan Micra covered in red chrome vinyl wrap. Ed Cooper and Ben Crowther, 21, began their 10,000-mile journey to Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, on July 20. Team "Baatarsky and Hutch" set off from Battersea Power Station, alongside other competitors, as part of the Mongol Rally race. Participants have to stick to several rules - their car's engine has to be 1.0 litre or less, they have to undertake the challenge on their own, and they have to raise at least £1,000 for charity. The Bristol University students - who will be driving unaided through 17 countries, three mountain ranges and two deserts are raising money for Papyrus, that works to prevent suicides in young people, and Cool Earth, a rainforest protection charity. The duo have so far raised almost £1,300. To follow their progress and to donate towards their two chosen charities, visit: baatarskyandhutch.co.uk.

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News It’s vital to stay safe in the water WITH families heading off on their summer holidays, to spend fun time by the sea or pool, a local swim company is providing tips on how to keep children safe, encouraging parents to be extra vigilant. Vic Forman, co-founder of the Little Swim Company, which holds lessons at St Christopher’s School, Westbury Park, said: “Accidental drowning causes more than 400 UK deaths every year, and 360,000 people worldwide. At this time of year it is vital to remind parents and carers of the danger of leaving children unsupervised by the pool or on the beach. She added: “Most people don’t realise drowning is quick and silent and a child can drown in less than one minute, in as little as one inch of water. However, the majority of drownings are easily preventable, which is why teaching water safety is so important. “We really want to make

this summer fun and safe for everyone and if by reminding people of these facts we have prevented one death it will be worth it.” The group believes that regular swim lessons can be lifesaving for children. When abroad - or at home - only swim at lifeguarded pools and beaches, and ensure children are supervised at all times. Take notice of warning signs, and find out what local warning flags and signs mean. Also before swimming in the sea, check the tides. For families not going abroad, the company says that safety at home is just as important: use self-closing gates, fences and locks to prevent children from gaining access to pools of water; securely cover all water storage tanks and drains; empty paddling pools and buckets as soon as they have been used; supervise children closely when in parks or other places that might have a river, pond or lake;

all teachers are ASA or STA qualified. Lessons will also be available at the Keith James hydrotherapy pool, in Gloucester Road, when it opens in December. For more information, visit: www.littleswimcompany.co.uk or email hello@littleswimcompany. co.uk

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people’s mood, Pegah set about briefing an illustrator to create the vivid orange character Kuda. More a complete branding concept than a mere logo, Kuda adorns the walls, website, signage and leaflets along with other cartoon chums doing different activities, which also visually shows the Can-Do ethos behind the concept. “We care about every aspect of what we do and the services we provide and we hope our commitment to high standards comes across through our brand and our facilities,” she said. “There’s so much more to putting a business like this together than just what you see. We’ve given considerable thought to the layout, the quality of the play equipment, the loos, the food - everything is all linked up.” Having a design concept from the outset allowed Pegah to open with a clear brand image that she could build upon gradually as time and funds allowed, most noticeably by commissioning extra murals to embellish the space. Regularly changing and adding to the interior enlivens it, makes it dynamic and most importantly keeps it feeling loved - the best way to encourage regular customers. It’s a winwin situation! www.kudacan.co.uk

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Take pleasure in fruits of labours! their blooms, our Hypericum “Hidcote” has been a mass of yellow flowers, and an enormous display of elderflower. In the past we have made elderflower “champagne” with the flowers heavy with pollen ending if we were lucky with a lively cordial drink. During the fine spell I made an inspection of fences and sheds and can see an opportunity to apply some spirit besed treatment while the timbers are dry. Also some of the paths need a brushing with a weak solution of bleach to clear any slippery green mould What is to do in August? All those perrenials need to be tidied by removing the old leaves , and pinch out the tops to encourage new groth. Definitely mow the lawn and cut the edges. Keep deadheading the roses and give a little feed of potash. Summer prune Wisteria to remove

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Helping you be the parent you always wanted to be TAKING an alternative approach to parenting, Hannya Melrose has set up a course which teaches parents ways to connect with their child, based on the latest findings about brain development. The course is inspired by the book, ‘The Whole-Brain Child’ - written by neuroscientist Dan Siegel and psychotherapist Tina Payne Bryson - which explains the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures. Through understanding how the brain develops at different times, parents can help their child to thrive emotionally, intellectually and socially. Hannya, a body-oriented psychotherapist and parent-child therapist, said: “I decided to start running this course last year after attending a training day which Dan Siegel was presenting. I came away inspired and wanting to learn more. “I am using the book and

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Age festival seeking ‘super citizens’ CELEBRATING Age Festival is looking for Bristolians over 55 who have shown what can be achieved in later life. Successful nominees will be presented with an award at the festival launch on September 27 at the M Shed museum. There are five awards which ‘super citizens’ can be nominated for: a regular sports player dancer or coach; someone who looks after a partner, a friend, or a group of people; someone who has overcome or managed an illness, shown remarkable bravery, or risen to a challenge beyond expectation; someone who works really hard to make a difference to other people’s lives; or a group who has enhanced older people’s lives. The festival aims to show what assets older people can be to the community, and that growing older offers opportunities to take part in the community. This year’s theme is ‘Bristol Ageing Better’ - the motto of the city’s bid to get six million pounds from the Lottery for projects working to minimise loneliness and isolation.

Mark Baker, CEO of Age UK Bristol, said: “Being 55 and over can be a great time in people’s lives. At this year’s awards we want to celebrate not only those who have helped others but also those providing inspiration as to the richness of later life.” Judith Brown, from Bristol Older People’s Forum, said: “Bristol should be proud of this unique festival which breaks down barriers and stereotypes of older age.” The festival will be running until October 11. Nominations can be made by email or letter, telling organisers - in up to 500 words - what the ‘super citizen’ does and why they deserve the award. Nominations close at 5pm September 12, and winners will be contacted shortly after the closing date. For a nomination form, contact: shelleyhankins@ ageukbristol.org.uk or pick one up from your local library or Neighbourhood Partnership office. Forms should be returned to: Shelley Hankins, Celebrating Achievements Awards, Age UK Bristol, 38 Victoria Street, BS1 6BY.

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LOCALS are invited to join Friends of Horfield Common for their annual summer picnic. There will be a host of activities on offer during the day, from 12-5pm, including arts and crafts, face painting, a bouncy castle, and music. The APE Project and the Bristol Playbus will also be at the event. Those attending on August 17 are invited to bring their own picnic, along with kitchenware which can be taken home, to reduce waste. Stalls will be set up by local groups with information about the work FOHC is doing, including the final tree plan for Horfield Common, which the group is beginning to fundraise for; information about Project Ardagh - a campaign to save its community venue; and other projects. In the evening, picnic-goers will move inside the Ardagh for a ‘Bar-B-Q and Band’ night, with the fantastic Phatbeat who were a huge hit at last year’s picnic. Food starts from 4pm and music from 7pm. The event, supported by the Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Neighbourhood Partnership, is a chance to enjoy a get-together in the green, open space with friends and neighbours of all ages. Donations of plants, books, toys and bric-a-brac to sell on the day are welcomed. Email friendsofhorfieldcommon1@gmail.com to arrange a time to drop off the items, or bring them along on the day.

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n Learn how to photograph your pregnant bump and newborn, 10am-12pm at KudaCan, Bishopston. Led by a trained photographer, learn basic techniques to take great photos using whatever camera you have. No previous experience necessary. This workshop is for pregnant women only and is half theory and half practical. Cost £20. SAVE £3 per workshop if you book with a friend, or book two or more workshops together. More discount for a group. For more information and to book: misty@makeymamas.co.uk. 07791 492737. www.facebook. com/makeymamas

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n FREE Creative Writing Workshops at Cheltenham Road Library for children aged 5-7 years. Two sessions: 10-11am & 11.15am-12.15pm. Booking essential.

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n Crotchet wool and sheepskin bootie making for pregnant women, 7-9pm. You will be fully guided through the process of how to make some lovely cosy footware for your new baby. You can adapt the pattern for yourself as well. Cost £23. SAVE £3 per workshop if you book with a friend, or book two or more workshops together. For more information and to book: misty@ makeymamas.co.uk, 07791 492737.

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n Summer picnic 2014 at Horfield Common, 12-5pm. BBQ and band in the Ardargh from 4pm. There will be stalls, plants, books, games, playbus, bouncy castle, cakes, refreshments, arts and crafts, and face painting. Come and join us for the annual Friends of Horfield Common shindig. Bring a picnic and a blanket, and join in the fun!

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n Join Friends of Horfield Common for their annual Summer Picnic from 12-5pm out on the common, then from 5-11pm inside the Ardagh - with evening BBQ and music from Phatbeat! At this year’s picnic, there will be stalls, plants, books, games, the Playbus, a bouncy castle, cakes, refreshments, arts and crafts, face painting and more! Entry to the evening event is free for FOHC members. You can join at the Summer Picnic, or on the evening itself. All Welcome!

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n Coaching course for school age children at Bristol School of Gymnastics, 10am-1pm. £15 each. 245 Gloucester Road, Bishopston. Tel. 0117 942 9620. Booking essential.

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n Bristol School of Gymnastics Pre-school Summer Play Session. Children must be accompanied at all times. 9am– 12 noon. £5. 245 Gloucester Road, Bishopston. Tel. 0117 942 9620

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n NCT Relax and Stretch with Baby (term time). 10:30-11:45am Horfield Quaker Meeting, BS7, £7.50 per session. Mothers and babies (from 6 weeks old) are welcome to join me in practising toning, breathing and strengthening exercises for new mothers with a gentle focus on your energy and your core muscles. Enjoy learning songs, rhymes, developmental yoga and nourishing touch for your baby.

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The class is friendly and relaxed, no need to have a placid baby! Email mitch@birthology.co.uk or visit www.birthology.co.uk for more information, concession details or to book. n Toddler group at Ardagh Pavilion, Kellaway Avenue, Horfield Common. Ages 0-3, cost £2.50 per family - includes refreshments and biscuits. All welcome. Friendly vibrant group just drop in. Contact Kay on 01179426580 for further details. n FitSteps, Ashley Down Primary School, Olveston Road, 7-8pm. FitSteps® the new craze in dance fitness classes from ‘Strictly Come Dancing’s’ very own Natalie Lowe, Ian Waite and Mark Foster. This really is the most fun, graceful way to get in shape. n Kick Start Fat Loss Club, Ashley Down Primary School, Olveston Road, 8-9pm. Kick Start Fat Loss is a revolutionary new diet and exercise club currently running in Bristol. There is no calorie counting, daily points, fad foods or complicated workouts. *Weekly weigh in, measure and body stat recording. *15 minute educational and motivational talk to discuss meal and recipe ideas, plus mindset & confidence coaching. *28 Day Detox Diet. *30 minute fat burning workout. *Online workouts, meal planners and recipes. n Morris for fitness and fun, 7.15pm – 8.15pm at Horfield URC, Muller Road, Horfield, BS7 9RE during term time only, no performance element, small groups. Sticks and hankies provided. Tel/text: 07813 346819 / 0117 940-1566, www. thegreatcaper.co.uk

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n After school French club. 4.10pm - 4.50pm. £4 per lesson. 300 Gloucester Road, Quaker Friends Meeting House. Playful practical classes for primary school children, to inspire interest, enthusiasm, and compliment school learning. Like French Club Bristol on Facebook, or email alice_m_ watson@msn.com. n KudaCan, 7 Dongola Avenue, Bishopston, BS7 9HG. Join the Bishopston Mum for an NCT Cafe on the fourth Tuesday of every month, 10.15 - 11.30. You can drop in any time during this slot. n Ashley’s Rise Junior Morris - performing Morris side for boys and girls aged 8-16yrs. We practice at Horfield URC, Muller Road, Horfield, BS7 9RE on Tuesdays 6.15-7.15pm during term time. We take part in local and national Morris and community events. We have a waiting list for 6/7yr olds who are invited to our open events so that they can get to know us before they join. New juniors (Bristol)

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n NCT Yoga for Pregnancy. 7:45-9:15 pm, KudaCan, BS7. £9 per session. A warm and friendly class for all pregnant women from 14 weeks. No experience of yoga is needed - during the class we practice moves that will relax you, help you to bond with your baby, strengthen your changing body and prepare you for birth (any kind of birth!) and motherhood. I have been working with pregnant women, their partners and their babies in Bristol as a birth and parenting educator for ten years, and you will be welcome to ask any questions that you may have. Email me mitch@birthology.co.uk or visit www.birthology.co.uk for

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more information, concession details or to book. n Knit & Stitch Club 9.30 – 11.30am at Heart Space Studios textile workshop, 4 Harcourt Rd (just off Coldharbour Rd) Tel: 0117 9232391. A friendly group offering a chance to swap creative ideas and inspiration. The cost is £35 per term including tea and coffee. n The Golden Hill Community Garden. 10.00am – 4.00pm. Come and get involved in your local community garden! No experience necessary and kids welcome. Learn about growing and relax in our beautiful space with a cup of tea. No need to come every week or stay all day. Our site is wheelchair accessible including our toilet. For more information contact Lucy ghcgarden@gmail.com or 07506 905 394. We’re just through the gates at the end of Monk Rd BS7 8NE www. thegoldenhillcommunitygarden. com n Avon Slings. Meet at Kiddicare Cribbs Causeways, Centaurus Retail Park, Cribbs Causeway, BS34 5TS. 11am to 1pm. We are a community not for profitorganisation set up to support parents with the art and parenting choice of carrying their infants; otherwise known as Babywearing. You can have the chance to look at the full range of carriers we have to hire and try out, meet like minded parents and get support and advice from qualified peer supporters, consultants and other parents full of knowledge. Contact Katie on hello@carrymeslings.co.uk or telephone 07846 280720 for more information go to our website www.carrymeslings. co.uk n Bristol Voices Community Choir are welcoming new members, £5 a week (£3 concs) payable at the start of each term. We meet during the school term from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in St Werburgh’s Primary School, James St, BS2 9US. The school is fully accessible and has free parking. No experience is necessary and there are no auditions. You don’t have to read music either as all the songs are taught by ear. Our repertoire includes pop, folk, gospel, jazz, show tunes and world music.

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Find out more about the choir, at www.bristolvoices.org n New Harmony Ladies Choir Bristol. An established choir of 19 years and are looking for ladies to come and join us. We have a very varied repertoire, something for everyone. We rehearse 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Horfield URC Church Hall, everyone welcome. For more information contact Margaret on 01179 698619 or Joan on 01275 791566. n Lazy Dog Film Club. A free, small, but perfectly formed community film club based at the Lazy Dog pub on Ashley Down Road. We run the club every other week (Wednesday) in the upstairs of the Pub on Ashley Hill. We screen from Oct - April every year. All showings start at 8pm but we do advise people to book free places via LazyDogFilmClub@ gmail.com, as we only have 35 seats per showing. For more information on the upcoming films, visit: www.facebook.com/ LazyDogFilmClub n Horfield Townswomen’s Guild. This friendly Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Wednesday of each month at St Gregory the Great Church Hall, Filton Road, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0PD at 2.30pm. Why not come along and meet us? Just turn up, or ring Edna on 949 5413, and she will look out for you. n St Bon’s playgroup. Fun, friendly drop-in group for babies and toddlers, up to school age. An informal playgroup in a lovely big space with great selection of toys. Just turn up and have fun! We run on term time Wednesdays 1.30 to 3.00 pm upstairs in the church hall, BS7 8HR. Free car park (off Berkeley Road) next to St Bon’s church. £1.00 per adult and child, 20p for every extra child. Inc. refreshments. All welcome! Contact us at: stbonsplaygroup@ hotmail.co.uk) n Squirrel Camp Forest School, Badock’s Wood, 9.45 -11.15 (during term time). New afternoon group starting in autumn, 1-2.30, £6 per family. Contact: jennysanderson@ blueyonder.co.uk. n Calling all dads! Not sure what to do with your kids over the summer holidays? Join us for six FREE workshops for you and your kids! Activities include gardening, IT cookery and much more. Spend time with your kids, and get to know some other local dads too. Call Rachel on 0117 909 1749 or email info@ connectlockleaze.com to book your places! 1-4pm, every Wednesday (from 23rd July) at The Wordsworth Centre.

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Choir. We are a mixed community choir, meeting at Bishop Road School at 7.45 to 9pm. Everyone welcome to join, regardless of singing experience. There is no audition and the choir is open to anyone, not just parents of children at the school. We sing a variety of songs and perform locally. Looking forward to welcoming some new faces! n Bristol Ladies Choir sings a wide range of music from classical to light. The choir rehearses weekly and gives two main concerts each year. The choir also participates in approximately 9 to 10 other concerts in the Bristol area each year. Meet at 2.15pm - 3.45pm at Church of the Good Shepherd, Bishop Road, Bishopston, BS7 8NA. New members welcome. For more information contact Hazel on 0117 9246587 or visit www.bristolladieschoir.org.uk n The Stepford Singers. Come and try Bishopston’s all-female community choir. No need to read music and no auditions! We meet 1pm - 3pm so you can still be in time to pick up kids from school. For more info, email fran@naturalvoice.net n Knit & Stitch Club 7.30 – 9.30pm at Heart Space Studios textile workshop, 4 Harcourt Rd (just off Coldharbour Rd) Tel: 0117 9232391. A friendly group offering a chance to swap creative ideas and inspiration. The cost is £35 per term including tea and coffee. n Avon Harmony Ladies Acappella Chorus meets for rehearsals every Thursday 7.30 - 10pm at Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road BS7 9 NL. Visitors are always made welcome, and we are actively recruiting new members. There is no need to be able to read music; we provide teaching tracks for learning by ear. See out website for more details or contact Mandy on 0117 652693 or Barbara on 07717 424421 or email enquiries@ avonharmony.co.uk. www. avonharmony.co.uk

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n Gloucester Road Market runs every Saturday from 10am-5pm on Pigsty Hill. Stalls include Herbert’s Bakery, The Spotless Leopard, Lee’s Teaks and Sam’s Jams. n Whiteladies Farmers and Fair Trading Market organised by Sustainable Redland and runs first and 3rd Saturday each month from 8.30 - 2.00 It takes place at the junction of Whiteladies/Apsley/Burlington Roads. Stalls covering bread, cheese, local lamb and chicken, fish, preserves, cakes, sushi, local fruit and veg, wild food larder, and recycled tools, wooden items and much more.

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CHILDREN from across Bristol took to the stage for a weekend of performances at the Redgrave Theatre in Clifton in early July. The children are all part of the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, which this year celebrates 20 years in Bristol. The academy runs drama classes for children and young people from the ages of five to 18, as well as adult classes. Over the course of the first weekend in July, children from 18 classes dressed up and performed plays about tropical islands, package holidays and gangsters to a packed theatre. Eight-year old George from one of the five Downend classes was delighted with the opportunity to be in two plays this year, one about a tropical island faced with an unexpected storm and the other about fairy stories being rewritten to have happier endings. “This year I played Pahu in Paradisia and Jack in Storyland,” he said. “I had lots of lines to learn and I could practice my lines at home. I also enjoyed being on stage and acting the parts.” He was also enthusiastic about the academy in general. “The best part of Helen O’Grady is doing the plays and learning to act. We have a great teacher and have lots of fun,” he added. Alison Mazanec, who runs the academy in Bristol as well as being executive principal of the

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her life and times, conjuring up those she has known. There is Gordon, her adored brother; Jasper, the charming, untrustworthy lover and father of Lisa, her cool, conventional daughter; and Tom, her one great love, both found and lost in wartime Egypt. Penelope Lively’s Booker Prizewinning novel weaves an exquisite mesh of memories, flashbacks and shifting voices, in a haunting story of loss and desire. READING GROUP REVIEW: Moon Tiger is very thought provoking and well written, with a good sense of place. The story focuses on aspects of Claudia’s life, as she lies dying. She aims to write a ‘history of the world’ through events in her life. Selected events are presented from different points of view; those of Claudia’s herself, and also of significant people in her life. Claudia herself is not a particularly likeable character; she is very determined and audacious and dismissive of those, including her daughter and her mother, who don’t meet her very exacting standards. However, this is understandable within the context of her time and life experiences. Most of us enjoyed Moon Tiger. Some enjoyed it a lot. Children’s Fiction - Read and enjoyed by Charlotte Parrott (9 years old) The Demon Headmaster by Gillian Cross BLURB: ‘Look at me!’ His voice was threatening. Frightened, Dinah looked up. Something weird was happening at school. The children were too well behaved – almost like robots. What strange power did the eerie headmaster hold over them…and could anyone resist? Or were Dinah, Lloyd

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Shows are an annual chance for young performers to shine Helen O’Grady Drama Academy in the UK, said that the highlight of the performances for her each year is seeing all children using the stage as a platform to shine. “Many quiet children often get overlooked in situations where the loudest and most creative are chosen. It’s important that all children are provided with opportunities to ‘shine in the sun’,” she explained. She also praised the “laughter, positive energy and enthusiasm from absolutely everyone involved from the teachers to the students to all that help behind the scenes.” But the academy is not just about performing, as Alison explained: “In terms one and two, we work on developmental creative drama as opposed to a structured term working towards a show. In these lessons we explore voice, movement and improvisation. We use some form of prop or dressing up every few weeks. A child can sometimes be more confident as someone or something else and using dress ups can really unlock doors of creativity. “Occasionally, we have lessons with excerpts from

some of the old masters, such as Shakespeare and Dickens, and we also use contemporary writers. Students can explore a scripted piece during a lesson to learn skills such as working with a partner, interpretation, blocking and acting out a character. Other lessons involve whole class creativity with a semi-structured improvisation a play in a day.” These goals are valued by past students too. Reflecting on the 20 years that the classes have been run in the city, former pupils revealed some of the highlights for them. Mitch Webb, who is now 29, recalled his 10 years with the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy.

“Even though I’ve been gone for a few years, I look back with fond memories of my time with Helen O’Grady. I owe a lot to Christina [deputy principal of the academy] and Alison for everything I’ve learnt and done with them.” Mitch has continued to act and has appeared in shows with the Bristol Old Vic as well as some television work. “If it wasn’t for my time in the academy, I wouldn’t have been able to do this,” he said. However, he added: “A very important thing for the teachers is that even if you don’t continue to use drama in future the things they teach in class will help you in life and help build your confidence, things like team work and public speaking.” Another former student, Christine Howie, shared Webb’s enthusiasm: “Helen O’Grady gave me the confidence to be myself and key skills I have used throughout school, university and now to start a career. Most importantly, it made me incredibly happy and I enjoyed every minute of my 10 years.” For further information, visit www.helenogrady.co.uk

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Tell us about your company?

Interior Harmony Flooring first started trading on Chelsea Road in Bath and I have been part of the company for the past 10 years, starting as an apprentice - learning the flooring trade by fitting carpets, hardwood flooring and designer vinyl flooring. However I have always wanted to run and own my own business, so when the opportunity came along to open a ‘sister’ flooring shop this time in Redland I jumped at the chance. I had lived and carried out a lot of work locally for a number of years, so I knew that Redland was the perfect place to do this. Since opening on Coldharbour Road in April 2012 the business has gone from strength to strength.

What is the best part about running your own business and working in Bishopston & Redland?

The thing that I enjoy most about running my own business is that every day is different. Some days I am out measuring and estimating, visiting flooring manufacturers, tending the shop, or out fitting floors. I also enjoy meeting and dealing with customers, many of whom are repeat customers that I have known for a number of years.

What service do you provide to the people of Bishopston and Redland?

We provide a free measuring and estimating service and have samples in the shop of many leading brands of carpets, wood flooring, luxury vinyl tiles and natural flooring. We are also members of the Guild of Master

Craftsmen – so you can be sure that your new floor will be fitted by experts.

What makes your service different from other companies?

We are pleased to be able to offer locally sourced hand woven stair carpet by Fleetwood Fox and try to source local UK products whenever possible. We also offer a floor sanding and restoration service, using the latest dust free equipment and most durable flooring lacquers, oils and stains. We can also make new wood flooring appear much older than it is by ageing and distressing the wood ourselves prior to laying.

What are your plans for the future of the business?

We intend to improve the shop premises in the next few months and also have plans to sell some of our products online through a separate website that is currently being constructed.

Our new website is now up and running at www. ihflooring.co.uk and we can also be found on facebook, pinterest and twitter.

Interior Harmony Flooring 122 Coldharbour Road Redland Bristol BS6 7SL

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School Essentials available locally The Summer holidays are in full swing, but all too soon it will be time to head back to school. One things for certain…they will have all grown, so don’t leave it to the last minute to stock up on shoes, uniforms and stationery…all available locally from independent traders.

1. British made school uniforms Whether they need trousers and shirts or skirts, sweaters and sports kit, we have school clothes covered and they are all made in Britain. The range is hard-wearing but stylish and will keep them looking smart all term long. Kitting them out for school can be expensive – this collection’s great value for money too: Polo tops, 3 for £15 (Navy, red, sky and white). Pinafore dress £15 ( grey and navy). School trousers, 2 pairs for £20 (grey and navy). 100% cotton gingham dresses, 2 for £20 (Lilac, red and green available).

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2. Settle those starting school worries Ideal to read to pre-schoolers who will be starting Reception in September to settle their nerves, ‘Ruby walks to school’ by Barefoot books is stocked at Playfull Toys, 87 Gloucester Road, Bishopston.

3. Stress free shoe shopping No need to stress out about shoe shopping. Oddsox on Gloucester Road, stocks children’s shoes for all

ages, with a professional measuring and fitting service. They stock Geox (Crush shown £38), Bo-Bell (Oyster shown £48), and Petasil (Kensington shown £54). Not forgetting those black plimsolls (sizes 25-32) £14. Skip on down to Oddsox, 204 Gloucester Road, Bishopston.

4. Stock up on stationery essentials Start term with fresh pens and pads for those great ideas. Big Block part-ruled paper 100 sheets £3.99, 5 squeese’n’brush pens £3.99, 12 erasers in shapes £1.50. Stacks more

to choose from at Totally Toys, 109 Gloucester Road, Bishopston.

5. Lunchtime has never been so much fun! Doodlewiz lunch box is both fun and educational. Each box has a detachable character insert sheet, which you can write on with a white board pen. Store the pen in the special compartment provided along with the waterproof example leaflet, a dice and eraser rod lots of designs – Spaceman, Fairy,Vet or Beasties(shown) £15 and made in England. Available at Moodles, 208 Gloucester Road, Bishopston

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A few simple guidelines... Tell a member of your family, local friend or trusted neighbour that you plan to go on holiday and inform them of the details of your holiday such as when you are leaving and when they can expect you to be back in the house. Always leave your contact address and/or telephone number with the person you are entrusting with the care-taking of your home. Be prepared to offer these people the same courtesy when they are planning their holiday. Cancel delivery of milk or newspapers. This way a potential intruder will not be alerted to your absence by the build-up of milk and newspapers

on your doorstep. Royal Mail offer a ‘KEEPSAFE’ service whereby they will hold on to your mail whilst you are away so that potential thieves will not see mail left in the letterbox or on the floor if they peek through your letterbox, take note though they need 5 DAYS notice of this service! Security timer switches are a great idea for holiday security. They usually work as a plug socket adapter with a timer built in. The timer runs so long as the adapter is plugged in and the plug socket switched on. The timer can then be set to automatically give power to anything that is plugged into it such as lights, radios or other appliances. This gives the appearance that someone is in the property and helps to deter burglars.

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If there are valuable documents or items that you are leaving in your house while away, try to place them in a safe place, often burglars will not want to search too hard for items as this means more time spent in the property and a greater chance of leaving their traces. Burglary reduction figures are very pleasing at the moment so there’s no need to give anyone nightmares. However with all this taken care of, you can have a great holiday and relax in the knowledge that you have implemented all these home security measures!

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TV Noel backs Run for the Future A CAMPAIGN to make men in Bristol more aware of prostate cancer will be held for the first time this September. Taking place over two-weeks, the push to raise awareness will culminate in the 5k ‘Run run for the Future’ event on the Downs on September 14. Supported by Noel Edmonds, the campaign is being organised by the prostate cancer care charity based at Southmead Hospital’s Bristol Urological Institute where hundreds of men from across the region receive treatment every year. Prostate cancer often has no symptoms, and a recent survey revealed that 80% of men over the age of 50 were unaware of the increased risks they face and the tests that are available to detect it. David Miller, organiser of the Bristol and District Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign, said: “We are extremely lucky in Bristol to have the urological institute, which is a centre of excellence for prostate cancer treatment.

“About the same number of men are affected by prostate cancer as women are diagnosed with breast cancer and yet there is no screening programme for men. “There are some simple tests that can be carried out to

find out if you are at risk and the campaign is encouraging men over 50 to get themselves informed and tested.” The campaign, supported by Bristol Rotarians, will follow a programme of information displays and awareness talks.

A media awareness campaign is also planned on television and radio in the area. On Sunday September 14 a fun run will kick off on the Downs with music and stalls. Register at www.runforthefuture. org.

India to do half-marathon in memory of mum COTHAM resident, India Gilling, will be running the Bristol Half Marathon this September in hope of raising £1500 for St Peter’s Hospice - a charity very close to her heart. India, 23, will be raising the funds to say thank you for the care St Peter’s gave her mum, Jude, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 58. She will be running the marathon on September 21 alongside two close family friends. India said: “My mum had cancer for eight years before she passed away. We really wanted her to be cared for by the hospice and thankfully she was admitted for her final five days where she was looked after by the amazing team of nurses. “Everyone was absolutely incredible and catered to her every need. She was really happy there and I’m so grateful for what they did. When I heard how much it cost to run the hospice every day I couldn’t believe it so now I’m doing everything I can to give back to them.”

St Peter’s Hospice is appealing for volunteers to sign up as marshals for the Bristol Half Marathon. As the local chosen charity for the event, the hospice is seeking 150 volunteers. Volunteers will be marshalling the route, handing out water and making sure the runners stay safe. Louisa James, events fundraiser at St Peter’s Hospice, said: “We are so pleased to have been named the local chosen charity at this year’s Bristol Half Marathon, it’s such a prestigious event and it will raise vital funds for our organisation. “Lots of people have already signed up to run for us this year but we also need to make sure we provide enough marshals. “Marshalling is a lot of fun and is a great way to get involved in an event even if running is not your thing.” As Bristol’s only adult hospice, St Peter’s Hospice cares for more than 2,670 patients each year. All services are provided free of charge but this

care costs around £18,000 a day. To sign up to be a volunteer marshal, contact Louisa on: 01275 391428 or louisa.james@

stpetershospice.org. To sponsor India visit her Justgiving page: www.justgiving.com/India-LucyAlice

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