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Should Cotham Hill stay traffic-free for ever? AS the dust settles on COP26, Cotham Hill residents and traders are being invited to decide if they want the temporary, traffic-free measures in place to become a permanent feature. Closing part of the road to traffic in April has increased pedestrian access and allowed cafes and businesses to expand on to the pavements. The ‘Liveable Neighbourhood’ measures, which aim to create areas free from traffic congestion and pollution, have been welcomed by some traders and local people but have caused controversy with others. Now Bristol City Council is consulting on various options for the future of the street, including some that would make the road closures permanent, keep shared space for people walking and cycling in the middle, and provide space for businesses to continue trading outdoors on both sides of the road. You can comment at www. bristol.gov.uk/cothamhill
Welcome at the wicket: About 20 Afghan refugees attend weekly and dedicated community cricket sessions at Gloucestershire Cricket’s stadium in Bishopston. They are among 50 families from the war-torn country who have been resettled in Bristol. Full story: Page 18
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Family barbers celebrate 30 years Fabrizio Smith, who opened his barber shop on Ashley Hill 30 years ago, now runs it with his sons Sergio and Marco. PAGE 17
Call for e-scooter parking places Redland councillors Fi Hance and Martin Fodor are calling for better parking for e-scooters after complaints about the hire vehicles obstructing pavements. PAGE 27
Call for e-scooter parking places St Christopher's Action Network (SCAN) is fighting 'overdevelopment' at the former school site in Westbury Park. PAGES 30 & 31
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n NEWS PLANS to make increased pedestrian access and business space available on Cotham Hill permanent are being put before Bristol’s residents and traders for their views over the next month. Local people and businesses are invited to offer their opinions on the proposals as part of the Cotham Hill Permanent Scheme Consultation, which would see changes that were brought in on a temporary basis in April remain in place. The consultation runs between October 25 and Tuesday 30 November. Expansion onto the pavements has benefited many traders but some businesses and residents are less keen on the traffic free measures. Initial engagement with citizens and businesses on Cotham Hill by Bristol City Council last November revealed that providing more space for pedestrians and outdoor traders was a high priority for those living and working in the area. As a result, a temporary road closure to through traffic between Whiteladies Gate and Hampton
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ban stay? Have your say and residents for loading and deliveries, as well as giving hospitality businesses the opportunity to provide outdoor seating and preventing the road from being used as a through route. The consultation asks for views on different options, including some that will make the road closures permanent, keep shared space for people walking and cycling in the middle, and provide space for businesses to continue trading outdoors on both sides of the road. Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, said: “Since last summer we have delivered a package of transport upgrades to make it easier for the people of Bristol to get around and created more space for pedestrians and
cyclists. I am pleased that we have done the same for Cotham Hill. “When we engaged with residents and local traders earlier this year, they made it clear that they saw the temporary road closure as a priority. Since the road closure in April residents have had more access to walking and cycling, and local hospitality businesses have benefited from outdoor trading. “We now want to engage with the community on plans for making this scheme permanent. Our aim is to deliver more liveable neighbourhoods right across the city that are free from traffic congestion and pollution.” Local trader Dan Williams, owner of Coffee and Beer, said: “This road closure has allowed
BCR Community Forum THE next public forum meeting of the Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Community Partnership will be held online on: Monday 22nd November at 7.30pm – 9pm If you would like to attend the meeting via Zoom, please register in advance using this Eventbrite link at no cost: Eventbrite: BCR CP Public Forum – 22 Nov 2021 Zoom details will be sent on the day of the meeting to all those who register in advance. The main topic of the upcoming forum is local travel and roads. The focus will be on potential improvements such as those associated with Liveable Neighbourhoods and School Streets, and even e-scooters. It will also try to cover some of the issues around pavement parking, speeding and rat-runs.
us to open and trade since April using outdoor space. " The scheme is helping to cement Cotham Hill as an independent, destination high street where people now have access to more space for a stroll, or to browse and support the variety of great businesses in a cleaner environment.’’ Bravas owners Kieran and
3 Imogen Waite said: “The road closure helps address local concerns about safety and speeding traffic. "As this has been a successful trial, we encourage local traders and residents to take part in the survey to help turn this scheme into a more permanent solution for local businesses, residents and the road.” For more information on this scheme and to take part in the survey visit: www.bristol.gov. uk/cothamhill
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n NEWS BRISTOL City Council is calling for a city-wide approach to help bridge a £23m gap in its budget for 2022-23. A consultation launched in November to seek the public's views on ways to mitigate the shortfall, which is linked to the pandemic and increasing social care costs. This includes options for council tax levels and social care precept, while the council also looks to become more efficient to reduce costs. The options range from making no change to a 1.99% increase in the amount you pay for general council services plus a further option to add up to 1% more towards the cost of adult social care (the social care precept allows the council to make an additional charge within Council Tax specifically ring fenced for social care costs in 2022/23). Deputy Mayor with responsibility for Finance, Governance and Performance, Cllr Craig Cheney, said: “There remains a significant financial challenge for the coming year
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n NEWS THE festive period has begun and the Gloucester Road Central shops and businesses are planning a late night opening event to celebrate on Thursday 2 December. The shops will stay open until 8pm, spilling out onto the wide pavements with a range of delights. During the evening Joe’s Bakery is offering free tasters of cakes and bakes and Paper Plane will have snowflake cutting for kids. Osna has invited the Gurt Lush Choir to sing outside their store from 6 - 7.30pm, following Irish dancing by a young British champion at 5.30pm. They'll be selling their famous mulled wine to raise funds for The Gurt Lush Choir's chosen charities. Room 212 owner, Sarah Thorp says: “This is a great chance to browse all our art and gift shops. Come and sample Chocolatier's handmade chocolates, find eco-friendly rugs and cushions at Nola Interiors and Christmas cards, original art and jewellery at Room 212, Fig, Artigo and Paper Plane. Florists Rambling Rose, will have plant gift hampers and Christmas Wreath kits. Ask Catch the
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“Preserve has invited Avon Wildlife Trust to have a stall so you can learn about how to become a member and save local wildlife. Sidney and Eden will be offering live music and a vast array of beers while Cafe Dream will be rustling up some winter warming nibbles. Billie Jean will
be returning with her popular cashmere stall - she would love to say hello to all those who miss the shop she had here years ago. “It’s a lovely opportunity to catch up with friends and neighbours and get into the Christmas spirit but please remember to maintain a safe distance and wear your mask inside if you are able. Gloucester Road Traders would like to give a huge thanks to all customers for their support this Christmas. Thanks also to the Shop Local Gloucester Road group for support and sharing useful information. It is so important that we shop locally to support independent businesses and our wonderful high street Gloucester Road! For up-to-date information on our activities follow us on facebook Glos Rd Central.”
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MBST: going from strength to strength Many of you have been reading about my experience of working with MBST over the past couple of years. I’ve actually been working with it here in Bristol for four years now and in that time, I’ve realised what an exciting and important development it is in the noninvasive and pharmaceutical management of musculoskeletal damage and injury. The strengths of MBST is that it is completely safe and gentle, yet provides very targeted stimulation specifically to damaged cells and tissue to create a powerful James Scrimshaw and Jonathan Webb (Consultant Knee healing process Surgeon) at Cura’s MBST Clinic in Westbury-on-Trym over time. We’ve learned the limitations of the technology but are still astounded with the majority of the results we’re getting in conditions we’d never have imagined would heal with gentle targeted magnetic resonant energy transfer. Clinical use of MBST is growing fast in the UK, with my colleague Jonathan Webb taking it into London clinics and hospitals, and other colleagues broadening the geographical reach. We’re looking forward to collating and publishing results of larger groups of patients in order to plant it firmly on the medical map as a safe and viable treatment method for the treatment of injury and osteoarthritic change.
Rita is one of my lovely patients who’s had a remarkable response with her long-term shoulder injury. Referred to me by a close friend of hers who had a great outcome with her arthritic knees, she was diagnosed using MRI as suffering severe acromioclavicular osteoarthritis as well as partial thickness tears of her biceps and supraspinatus tendons. Based on there being multiple component damage in her shoulder we decided to treat both the tendons and the cartilage using MBST Cell Regeneration. We caught up for a check-up two months after treatment. She now has 95% less pain and has hugely improved function, doing plenty of heavy lifting and chopping wood! This is maybe a bit more than I’d have wanted her trying at this stage but the fact that it held up to the work is superb. Well done Rita! Former professional boxer, Johnny Nelson, recently underwent MBST treatment at an associate clinic for neck pain and lower back damage. And this season, we’re delighted to continue working alongside the Bristol Bears in aiding their elite squad recovery. Jack Targett, Head of Medical Logistics, commented, “We’ve had great outcomes from using the MBST facilities at Cura Clinical for several team members”.
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Councillors sleep out to raise money for homelessness charity
Pink elephants descend on Bristol in COP protest YOUTH climate activists dressed in black and wearing pink elephant masks descended on central Bristol in early October. Activists argue that the previous 25 COPs have all failed as there is continual investment in fossil fuel, populations on the frontline of climate crisis are being sidelined, and emissions are still rising. The elephants, from Extinction Rebellion Youth Bristol (XRYB), were joined by other activists who handed out leaflets and spoke to passers by about the failures of past COPs throughout the day. Nicolas, 21, of XRYB said: "Elephants in the room are all around us. Currently, there is a big elephant up in Glasgow that our world leaders so blatantly ignore. Let’s actually take a moment to pause and ask whether COP is an inclusive conference that tackles the climate crisis in a fair and socially just way? “It's time to address this elephant in the room and confront all the profit-driven agendas of the leaders of the Global North, who evidently ignore our destructive colonial history."
A GROUP of Bristol councillors have spent a night out in the cold to raise money and awareness for young people affected by homelessness. As part of the 16-25 Independent People Sleep Out in Lloyds Amphitheatre five Green Party councillors spent the night sleeping out in the open on October 21. Lockleaze councillor Heather Mack said: “It was a cold night and I really didn’t sleep well, but I realise this is the reality for many people who are homeless or in insecure housing in Bristol. 16-25 independent people are a fantastic charity creating safe spaces for young people, and I was glad I could do something to support them.” Councillor for Ashley, Tim Wye said: “Bristol has the second highest homeless population in the country, and predictions are that this is only going to get worse following the effects of lockdown. 1625 are a fantastic organisation – but people really shouldn’t have to be raising sponsorship money to pay for vital services for vulnerable people. Our government simply isn’t doing enough.” 16-25 Independent People supports young people who are homeless, leaving care, or at risk of homelessness in the South West. This year’s sleep out is well on track to raise the £35k target to fund this vital work, with the Green Councillor Group contributing over £1,500.
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n NEWS FROM OUR MP
Our democracy is very precious Confronting Tory corruption MANY of you will have been shocked to see the government recently try to change the rules on standards for MPs. The former Tory government minister who had been found to have broken rules by lobbying private companies, including Randox which provides Covid tests, has now resigned. As Shadow Leader of the House of Commons I lead the Opposition in standing up to this blatant corruption, both in Parliament and in the media. I'm pleased that the government has backed down, but there is a lot to do to restore trust in the system after this sorry episode. Why does this matter? It matters because our democracy is precious and any sort of paid lobbying corrupts the systems that are supposed to represent us. There are clear rules about what an MP can and can't do. If we break these rules, we are properly and promptly investigated and dealt with, by
an independent and transparent process. This process is regularly reviewed but this should only ever be strengthened, not weakened as the government tried to do during Mr Paterson’s case. I'm proud of our democracy. My team and I work hard to live up to the seven standards of public life: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty and Leadership. Lord Nolan drew these up in response to the previous Tory corruption scandal in the 1990s. I'll keep working hard to hold myself and my colleagues to these standards, no matter which political party they represent. Bristol’s health system under pressure As you may have seen in the media, our healthcare system in Bristol is now at the highest alert level, ‘Opel 4’, because of unprecedented pressure from Covid, flu, staff shortages and a
backlog of vital treatments. I’ve written to the Health Secretary to push him to do everything possible to ease the situation before it gets worse. This includes fixing the stalling Covid vaccination programme and recruiting and appreciating desperately-needed staff. The government must also get better at communicating public health messages. The Prime Minister and other ministers have often muddied the message on Covid, leaving the public confused and healthcare staff demoralised. I am grateful for the sacrifices made by Bristol’s NHS and care staff over the last couple of years. I know they are exhausted and working hard to cover staffing gaps, just as we go into one of the toughest winters in NHS history. They need our help. There are things we can all do to take the pressure off the health care system. If you are unwell, please
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call or use online 111 if it is not life threatening. Look out for friends and neighbours who need extra support, as we all did throughout 2020. Be prepared to care for family members and others who are discharged from hospital. We should all continue to take health precautions in crowded spaces, including distancing and mask wearing. And please get vaccinated against flu and Covid-19. If you are over 50, please book and get your Covid booster as soon as possible.
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Catch the art trail - or view gallery online THE North Bristol Art Trail takes place at the end of November so you might be reading this in time to catch it. Between 27-28 November over a hundred local artists show their paintings, jewellery, cards, ceramics and more in their homes and venues around Gloucester Road and beyond. The art trail is a perfect way to buy original art and Christmas presents directly from local artists as well as a lovely social occasion. The North Bristol Art Trail covers a wide area from Redland, Westbury Park and Henleaze to Gloucester Road, Horfield and St Andrews. Trail maps are available at a number of venues throughout Bristol to plan your route – check the website for details – or just look at the online map and artist listings. Up to date information will also be offered via Facebook and Instagram. If you miss the Art Trail there is a virtual gallery on the website with direct links to the artists www. northbristolartists.org.uk The Prize Draw for the fundraising exhibition that was held at Room 212 takes place on the Sunday (Nov 28) of the North Bristol Art Trail at venue 50, following a cappella songs by 'Kettle of Fish'. Over 20 artists donated original artwork to raise money for local mental health charity Maybe Southwest including a bronze sculptor of a ram, paintings by Huw Richards Evans, Emma Catherine, Cathie Cooper, Jane Boot, Sarah Thorp and Jenny Urquhart and textile art by Jo Whiteland, Debbie Bird and Elizabeth Dymond. Maybe Southwest would like to thank all the artists and everyone who bought tickets - they are thrilled by how much was raised to help with art therapy for adults and young people. Room 212 loved holding Abb Show Voice ad.qxp_Layout 1 14/10/2021 13:03 Page 1 the exhibition and plans to hold more fundraisers in the future.
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Bristol’s Clean Air Zone to be introduced next year after government backs plan BRISTOL will finally get its longawaited Clean Air Zone next summer. City mayor Marvin Rees has confirmed the scheme has received the backing of the Government and will definitely be introduced in the summer of 2022. Designed to curb air pollution from traffic, the Clean Air Zone will see older, more polluting vehicles – an estimated 75,000 a day – charged to enter a small zone in the city centre. The council estimates that about three in 10 vehicles in Bristol will attract the charges, which were set at £9 for smaller vehicles and £100 a day for larger vehicles in the plans it submitted. But the authority says it will help people switch to greener modes of transport using
£42million of government funding to pay for a variety of initiatives, such as electric bike loans, free bus tickets and upgrades to cleaner vehicles. A range of exemptions will also be available. The news comes four years after the Government ordered Bristol City Council to reduce the city’s toxic NO2 levels to within legal limits as quickly as possible. The Clean Air Zone is expected to bring those levels down to legal levels in 2023. Which vehicles will be charged? Polluting private cars, taxis and vans will be charged £9 a day to enter the zone, while polluting buses, coaches and lorries will be charged £100 a day, according to the plans submitted to the Government in February of this
year. These charges were not confirmed in a council press release announcing the news about the Clean Air Zone today (November 5), and neither was an exact date for the introduction of the scheme. The charges will not apply to petrol vehicles that meet Euro 4, 5 and 6 emission standards (those dating from roughly 2006 onwards) or to Euro 6 diesel vehicles (those roughly the end of 2015 onwards). Help for individuals and businesses The council said the following measures will be in place to help more individuals and businesses switch to cleaner ways of travelling: • £5.9m will be spent on helping people switch to public transport and make more
journeys by walking or cycling with free bus tickets, free electric bike loans and cycle training. • A £2m freight consolidation project will be set up to help businesses switch to greener ways of transporting goods and meet the council’s target of 95 per cent of all city centre deliveries made by zeroemission vehicles within ten years. • £2.1m of funding has been allocated to help local bus and coach companies. • £32m for businesses to upgrade HGVs, LGVs, taxis and private hire vehicles. • £1.8m of loans and grants will be available to help people on low incomes, or those travelling to work/study in the zone, who need to upgrade their vehicles to meet the zone’s emission
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a vehicle that would be charged can apply for an exemption giving them until the end of 2022 to upgrade to a cleaner vehicle. Exemptions will be available for the groups including: • people on low incomes (earning
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Get set for St Bon’s carols event ST Bonaventure’s Church warmly welcomes you to celebrate Christmas with them. This year the church has four Christmas Masses and ALL are welcome from the local Bishopston neighbourhood, and Bristol and beyond. Following tradition, St Bon’s are also delighted to welcome you to their annual Christmas Carol Concert to be hosted on Friday 10 December, starting promptly at 7.00pm. They are welcoming back the Renewal Gospel Choir who were hugely popular when they joined St Bon’s in 2019. Two of the members of the choir sang with the Kingdom Choir, at Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s wedding. They are an amazing choir, vibrant, and joyful. Upcoming Christmas events at St Bons include: Saturday 4 December at 3.00pm: Mass for the Anointing of the Sick followed by the Christmas Tea Party for Senior
Prepare for Window Wanderland BISHOPSTON Window Wanderland returns for another year from Sat 5th to Mon 7th March 2022. It’s the perfect way to celebrate our wonderful local community. Bishopston hosted the first ever Window Wanderland back in 2015 and the organisers hope that it will be bigger and brighter than ever next year.
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Family barbers celebrate 30 years A BARBER shop in Redland has celebrated its 30th anniversary. A family party marked the day Patrizio Smith opened his doors to customers at Patrizio Gentlemen’s Barber Shop on Lower Redland Road in 1991. These days, he is joined by sons Sergio and Marco. Back then, Patrizio had been sharpening his skills as a barber in Knowle, and had recently married his girlfriend Maria
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when the opportunity arose to buy his own premises near the area he’d lived in as a child. Patrizio said: “I knew the area well as I grew up living in West Shrubbery and used to play on Lower Redland Road. I wanted the property but buying the shop back then was a risk as the country was just coming out of recession and interest rates were high at the time.” He styled the interior with a classic 1930s theme, and has added decorations which reflect his mum’s Sicilian heritage. Patrizio worked on his own for a couple of years and then took on someone to help when his eldest son was born in 1993, followed by another son and a daughter. Businesses come and go but Patrizio’s barber shop has remained, as he explained: “Things change and I’ve got older! My barber shop and Wild
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Patrizio, Sergio and Marco in the shop with a customer Oats are the only businesses left on this stretch of Lower Redland Road from when I opened. “Styles have changed a lot too. It used to be all traditional flat tops but now we do skin fades and beard shaping.” Like many businesses, they closed for seven months during the lockdown but reopened to queues. Patrizio said: “Customers have been loyal and we’re all still here. It does make you think how things can just
change overnight. We ended up working for seven days straight to do all the catch up. “I like working with my sons. It means that we have more of a time together and there’s someone who can all step in if one of us needs time off. Money can’t buy that feeling of everyone being together. I’d like to thank all my customers and family that we’ve all come through the lockdown. Roll on for another 30 years!”
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Afghan refugees given chance to play at Gloucestershire Cricket
AFGHAN refugees recently resettled in Bristol have been given a safe space to play cricket at Gloucestershire’s Bristol County Ground. Around 20 Afghans, who are among 50 families to have recently fled from the war-torn country and been rehomed in Bristol, have attended weekly and dedicated community cricket sessions at The Shire’s home stadium since the end of October. The sessions, which are being delivered by Gloucestershire Cricket Board (GCB) and will run until at least Christmas, not only gives the participants a chance to play the game they love, but also provides the Afghans with an opportunity to integrate into society and socialise among like-minded people. The refugees have made Bristol their home having been welcomed into the UK under Bristol City Council’s Resettlement Programme and together, Gloucestershire Cricket and the GCB are aiming to help the families feel like a valued part of community life in the city. Bristol-based charity, Bridges for Communities, who work with Bristol City Council on the refugee programme, partnered with the Club and the GCB to ensure the displaced Afghans are
given the best possible chance to settle in their new surroundings. Cricket is the most popular sport in Afghanistan and while the opportunity to play once-aweek at Gloucestershire Cricket gives the Afghans a fun activity to look forward to and enjoy, it also provides the families with structure and stability in what can be an uncertain and scary time for them. Karen Green at Bridges for Communities, said: “We’re extremely grateful to Gloucestershire Cricket for putting on free cricket sessions for Afghan refugees. “For people who never expected to become refugees, who have had their lives turned upside down in the last couple of months and who still face significant uncertainties over their future, outlets like this can be invaluable because they allow people to take a break from the challenges they are facing so they can do something fun and enjoyable. We’re looking forward to continuing our partnership to help facilitate further opportunities for others who are rebuilding their lives in the city.” Those who attend the weekly cricket sessions not only get a chance to play in a top-class
facility, but are also treated to a selection of delicious foods. Thanks to support from three of the Club’s local businesses, Gloucestershire has been able to offer the Afghan cricket-lovers a buffet after each session. Last week Cheltenham Road business, Koocha Mezze, kindly donated a range of mezze dishes, salads and breads, while the nearby Gloucester Road Fruiterers gave a large box of fruit and their close neighbours, Joe’s Bakery, contributed a selection of cakes and pastries. All three businesses have committed to supporting the Afghan community sessions on a weekly basis. Noda Marvani, CEO of Koocha Mezze, said: “As an independent business, we are very much part of the local community and we are happy to be supporting both the cricket club and those in need.” Raza Rehman, General
Manager of Gloucester Road Fruiterers, added: “Gloucester Road is within a stone’s throw away from Gloucestershire Cricket; independent businesses on the road have a huge role in not only serving the community with daily essentials but also working together to help our community in all aspects of life.” Jenny Rogers, co-owner at Joe's Bakery, said: “A big thank you to Gloucestershire Cricket for approaching Joe’s Bakery and giving us the opportunity to help expand our community roots. It’s great to see local businesses come together and be able to offer help when needed.” Gloucestershire Cricket is committed to meeting the needs of its community and will continue to look for opportunities to offer support. To find out how to get involved in community activities at the Club, see www.gloscricket. co.uk/get-involved/
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n EDUCATION AS part of Black History Month, Fairfield High School (FHS) were privileged to welcome the inspirational and charismatic Shanequa Paris from BBC Newsround who talked to students about their heritage and background, black icons and the reasons they’re proud to be black FHS students were amazing ambassadors for Fairfield and the wider community; see here just a few of their heartening comments: “I like being black because I get to experience different opportunities and parts of my culture.” “Black History Month means a lot because I get to learn about other people’s cultures which are different to mine.” “I like going back to
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Jamaica because everyone is so welcoming, the food is yummy and spicy, and it makes me feel happy.” “I’m really proud of my skin colour because I feel unique and it links me to my roots and heritage.”
“Beyonce inspires me because she is a strong and independent woman who incorporates black culture into her music and videos.” After the filming, Shanequa met some Year 7 students during break time; it was clear they were
starstruck and absolutely thrilled to meet the CBBC star. FHS extended a big ‘Thank you’ to Shanequa on behalf of the Fairfield Family. Footage from BBC Newsround can be seen here.
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'Mum washed my hair with laundry liquid' FAIRFIELD High School (FHS) students were treated to a special visitor to mark the end of Black History Month. Dionne Draper, a writer, actor, singer and producer spoke to students about their identity and what it meant to them. She shared details of her own background and struggles due to her transracial adoption and performed a snippet from her one woman musical DAWTA. Dionne was born to a Jamaican mother and adopted as a tiny baby into a white family living in a small town in Devon. Being the only black person in her school, Dionne was subjected to discrimination and bullying because of her colour. She shared with the students how this made her feel and explained that work should have been done for those children growing up outside their community, ensuring their cultural needs were prioritised. She believes that it’s a problem that still exists today. DAWTA, Dionne’s first play
is semi-autobiographical, and in it she plays an incredible seven different characters. Dionne explained how making this explicit to the audience proved a real challenge; the key to the transition lay with the props and voices, although too many run the risk of it becoming ineffective.
Dionne performed a sketch from her special play, pretending to be in a swimming pool. She realised when her friends’ hair got wet, her afro hair didn’t look wet, it simply held droplets. This was the topic of conversation, making this a poignant moment and a moment of personal difference.
Dionne also shared memories of visiting a hair salon years later. There weren’t any black hairdressers in Devon, so her Mum resorted to laundry liquid in order to get a comb through her hair. The freedom of moving to London in the 1990s was extraordinary for Dionne as she experienced a whole host of different cultures and experiences (not to mention hairdressers!). Dionne Draper said: “If I’m different I’m going to be really different. This musical was my golden opportunity. I know people will be looking at me so let me give them something to watch! I’ve really enjoyed my time at Fairfield. The students were delightfully inquiring, attentive and enthusiastic.” Asked about her future plans, Dionne confirmed that, whilst nothing was set in stone, it was likely to involve more plays featuring herself as a subject to explore other areas.
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Petition on school places 'dead spot' A PETITION was presented to Full Council on November 9 regarding the lack of secondary school places for pupils living in a section of Horfield. Mum, Hannah Summers, raised the petition, which has 435 signatures at the time of writing, because none of the four secondary schools within walking distance of properties in the Longmead Avenue/Church Road/Maple Road area of Horfield, includes these roads in their catchment priority area. These schools include Redland Green, Fairfield High, Orchard School and Trinity Academy, which assigns this portion of Horfield as 'area 2' of its catchment. Bishopston and Ashley Down councillor Emma Edwards said: “I have been happy to support Hannah and the other parents in the ward with this petition, and to contact Cllr Asher Craig about this worrying ‘dead spot’ in the ward, where families are not being properly considered, and children are missing out on local school spaces. I will continue to lobby the council on behalf of the parents of this area. If any parents are concerned, or wish to find out more about the admissions appeal process, do get in touch with me at emma.edwards@bristol.gov.uk For more information see: www.change.org/p/bristol-citycouncil-horfield-lack-of-secondary-school-provision
Library gets revamp LIKE every educational establishment, Badminton School believe that children should have the opportunity to enjoy reading. Sometimes the environment can make all the difference and that is why in the summer the school invested in a complete refurbishment of their Junior School library. The library is now a space of calm and peace and it has been wonderful to see it full of pupils; reading or snuggling down in one of the comfy reading areas. Helen Taylor, Assistant Head and English Coordinator said: “We are so lucky to have this wonderful, refurbished library in which the pupils can enjoy reading. The timetabled library slot in a busy week gives pupils the environment and time to not just choose a book but also to share their enthusiasm with others. Reading is definitely ‘cool’ here! Our older pupils have the responsibility of being librarians, their passion for the new space and books is evident in their approach and dedication to looking after the library.”
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Winter fair and Christmas tree sale Pupils celebrate THERE will be games, music and stalls at this year’s Fairlawn Primary School Winter Fair and Christmas Tree sale. The event takes place on Saturday 4 December from 2pm - 5pm. Friends of Fairlawn say: “We are excited to be holding the Fairlawn Winter Fair this year. The event is a fantastic opportunity for the school and local community to join together. Come along to pick up a Christmas tree and enjoy some extra festivities at this family event to support your local school.”
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CHILDREN at The Dolphin School and Fairlawn School in Montpelier enjoyed a range of activities to mark European Day of Languages. The two schools linked classrooms virtually and taught one another a song each in French and Spanish, the languages they learn in school. They also sang the "children of the world" song together! Both schools held poster competitions where pupils could showcase their knowledge of languages. At The Dolphin School, the lunchtime menu for the day included Caribbean, Indian, French, Portuguese and Italian dishes. At Fairlawn School, parents read to children in Somali, French, Arabic, German, Spanish, Cantonese and Mandarin. The two schools are part of Venturers Trust, which is sponsored by the Society of Merchant Venturers and the University of Bristol.
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to help set up new community activities and resources. Over the last two years their work has really helped the community face the impact and fallout of the pandemic, with the introduction of a food bank and a Community Hub opening on Redcliffe parade, providing much needed support to anyone in the local community. There will be a full free music programme throughout the festival, including local choirs and musicians. Entry is free but donations are requested to support the work of Changes and St Mary Redcliffe’s Community work. Treefest takes place on December 2 - 5. Doors open daily from 10 - 5pm, Sunday opening 1 - 5pm at St Mary Redcliffe Church, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6RA.
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Pressure for better e-scooter parking THERE'S been a phenomenal growth in use of the e-scooters available for hire in the region – two and a half million trips and 150,000 users, with daily use rising. The trial has been extended until March and has transformed how many people travel. Redland councillors Martin Fodor and Fi Hance said: “It’s been incredibly popular and the hire scooters are the only ones legally allowed. Some private scooters have been seized and destroyed. The Voi scooters have lights and get tracked, insured, have registration numbers, and the use is being evaluated. Everyone who uses them should have at least a provisional driving license. You can report problems to Voi when you see them. They should also cut out when they go outside the permitted roads and cycle paths. "However we’re worried that a great many journeys have been instead of walking and cycling, not replacing individual driving or taxis. We’ve had a detailed meeting with the scheme managers to try and resolve problems in the ward and elsewhere. “We’re pressing for a more sensible way to store them, after reports of obstructed pavements and blocked dropped kerbs, and problems for wheelchair users and those with pushchairs. We think a sensible solution could be on-street parking, to reduce the number blocking pavements. There are a few on-street sites already, which can store 10
scooters per space. We’re discussing how this could be tried out as a practical way to reduce hazards for pavement users.”
Witness appeal after e-scooter rider punches pedestrian AVON and Somerset Police are investigating an assault that happened in Bristol on Friday 29 October and are urging any witnesses to get in contact with them. At approximately 5.30pm, a man, in his 40s, was exiting a shop in Ashley Road when he collided with an e-scooter, causing its unknown male rider to come off. A verbal altercation ensued before the rider punched the other man in the head. The victim sustained a serious head injury and is currently in hospital. CCTV enquiries are being carried out but the police are asking any witnesses, or motorists who may have dashcam footage, to call 101 and give reference number 5221254198.
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New mental health group opens in Horfield BRISTOL based community mental health charity Changes Bristol is excited to announce the reopening of an established and well attended peer support group in Horfield. Changes Bristol is a community based mental health charity that provides free peer support groups to help improve people’s mental wellbeing. Currently, they are running 18 online and in-person weekly peer support groups, a walk and talk service and telephone befriending for one-to-one support. The service is available to anyone over the age of 18, without a waiting list and people don't need a diagnosis or GP referral to come along. Demand for mental health services has increased hugely, with Changes Bristol finding their new member intake more than doubled in comparison to the year previous. Half of new members reported a combination of anxiety and depression when signing up. Louisa, service manager for the charity, commented: “Due to demand from our members, we are aiming to be able to open more peer support groups in North and East Bristol. This would include Horfield opening on the 9th November and running
every Tuesday night and Fishponds opening on the 17th November and running every Wednesday night.” The Changes Bristol Horfield peer support group will be running every Tuesday evening from 7pm - 9pm outside of Christmas holiday dates. The group will be held at Horfield Baptist Church, 279 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NY. This will be facilitated by trained volunteers, allowing for a space where people can speak about their feelings with others who have lived experience of poor mental health. “We create our groups to be as accessible as possible,” says Changes Bristol Project Worker, Jen.
“Our aim is to be able to offer support without creating barriers such as sign up forms which may prevent some people from joining. People are welcome to just turn up to the in-person groups on the day and there isn’t a sign up form or waiting list for this service. Our in-person peer support groups are vital, especially for people who are digitally excluded or vulnerable.” Peer support is a social model which allows for people to create a network of support from the group community. Longstanding Changes Bristol members have reported an increase of confidence, resilience and self esteem. Changes Bristol peer support groups are free to attend and available to anyone - no need for a diagnosis or referral. There is also no obligation to attend a number of groups, you can attend as many or as few as you wish. Changes Bristol will continue to run their other services, including virtual groups, telephone befriending and walk and talk for those who don’t feel ready to be in a room with others yet. If you have any questions or concerns, get in touch with the team - service@ changesbristol.org.uk
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n FROM YOUR COUNCILLORS In Bishopston this month... This month has seen a highlight on the ecological emergency, as COP26 took place in Glasgow. On November 6th we attended the march and rally in Bristol for Global Climate Justice, joined by many people from Bishopston and Ashley Down, who had got in touch asking what they could do. It was particularly great to see so many young people from the ward at the march. Lily delivered a fantastic speech to the crowds on College Green, highlighting the need for action in Bristol, as well as from global leaders. We have also signed postcards calling on Mayor Marvin Rees to divest the city's investments from fossil fuel. Over 500 postcards were collected and are going to be delivered to him at the next full Council. Although we both supported the Golden Motion on November 9th, calling for a Corporate Parking Levy in Bristol, sadly it
only passed with an amendment which would mean it’s unlikely to be implemented soon. We will however continue to find ways to encourage people to drive less and ways we can lobby the council for better public transport and active travel routes. One issue that was brought to Emma’s attention recently is blocked drains on Downend Road, causing excess surface water after heavy rainfall. This prompted Emma to take a question to the Mayor about the issue, and how the new drain clearing company employed by the council is going to be evaluated. The Mayor has stated there will be performance reviews of the new company, but that the council recognise that this is an issue that does need addressing. If you experience any drains flooding in the area, do get in touch and let Emma know. Emma was also happy to
support local mum Hannah Summers in her petition to Full Council. Hannah has been collecting signatures to petition the council about lack of secondary school places in the Horfield side of that ward. This ‘dead area’ between Gloucester Road and Horfield Common sits outside catchment areas for the four most local secondary schools, meaning that children are forced to travel much further afield. Emma has sent her concerns to the Deputy Mayor and Council Cabinet member for Children’s Services, Education and Equalities. While we have not had a response yet, we will keep you updated. If this is something affecting your family, do get in touch with us In the rest of the ward this month, we’ve been addressing issues brought to us by residents, such as getting the pothole in the cycle lane on Gloucester Road fixed; working with officers on ways to improve conditions at Down View Flats; and discussing ways to solve the issue of rat
runs and speeding with both the council, and local police. Since our door knocking around the Station Road we have continued to engage with local residents about parking and traffic issues; and groups including Bishopston and St Andrews Traffic and Parking Group (BOSA). Lily attended their most recent meeting to discuss traffic problems in the area and help residents engage with the council, especially around the upcoming trial of Liveable Neighbourhoods across the city. If you would like to get involved with BOSA they are welcoming new members and can be contacted on Twitter or Facebook, and as always do get in touch if any of these issues concern you. To get in touch or join our mailing list email: Cllr.Emma.Edwards@bristol.gov. uk 07584 184605 Cllr.lily.fitzgibbon@bristol.gov.uk 07584 186534 Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/EmmaEdwardsLilyFitzGibbon/
at home or at work. The council has a climate hub to inspire and encourage residents – see https://www.bristolclimatehub. org/ - and the Bristol Green Capital Partnership has a programme for organisations in the city – see bristolgreencapital.org/project_ cat/climate-action-programme/
care precept allows us to make an additional charge within Council Tax specifically ring fenced for social care costs in 2022/23).
In Redland this month... Growing problems from blocked drains We previously reported complaints over a lack of drain clearance where blocked gullies are reported through the council website. There are many across our ward that have been neglected. The council is only clearing some priority locations. One of our colleagues asked the Mayor questions over whether a new contract will improve the service but we have worries there won’t be adequate funds to maintain or improve our drains. There was a Green budget amendment a few years ago to try and improve funding for preventing blockages but it was not put into practice. With more intense rainfall the problems can only get worse. You can help: if you see an accumulation of autumn leaves and debris then do try and remove it to help keep our paths safe for others to pass. Car Parking and road safety We met with some local residents recently to discuss the continuing ways obstructive parking affects road safety and access to pavements. There’s no early solution for areas outside the zones where parking gets managed in
designated spaces. Our colleagues recently asked the Mayor questions but got contradictory replies: if you want parking managed, speak to your councillor; the Mayor doesn’t support new parking schemes. We’re looking into the way the Mayor’s new preference for Low Traffic Neighbourhoods / Liveable Neighbourhoods could affect the street scene and offer calmer space for community activities in our streets. We think parking still needs to be managed once through traffic gets reduced so that children's play, seating, planters, walking, cycling, and disabled access or deliveries can be prioritised. The two are complementary changes. The current plans are for two trials in the city by 2024 – one in St George - so there won’t be many local changes soon. This is painfully slow progress. We’re exploring what other options may exist for improvements in our area. Taking Action to protect our climate The climate emergency has been in the news. Tackling it can help prevent pollution, fuel poverty, create local jobs, and improve health and build a fairer society. Everyone can take action whether
Supporting our high streets and local traders The campaign Where’s it To is still underway. Just a reminder to support our local traders when you can. There’s a recent video about Gloucester Rd businesses you can try here: https://www. wheresittobristol.com/gloucesterroad Your say on the Council Budget Due to reduced government funding the council will be about £23m short and legally has to set a balanced budget. At https:// bristol.citizenspace.com/bristolcity-council/budget-2022-2023consultation/bristol you can find the public consultation on how to close this funding gap – it closes on 17 December. There is a range of options such as the level at which Council Tax and the Social Care precept are set (the social
Can we have more space for nature and more trees? We’ve been exploring how changes can be made in the way grass areas can be better for nature, and how trees get managed and planted in the city. Martin asked the Mayor if a simple procedure could be publicised so that residents with ideas or questions can find ways to help get open spaces rewilded and better for nature, while dealing with local concerns about untidy areas. We’re also asking how there can be more space for trees in the city in line with the target to double the tree canopy - and make up for the continuing loss of mature trees. We’re especially keen to see how trees can be introduced where streets don’t have any at present. Contacts: FI: E: Cllr.fi.hance@bristol.gov.uk Tel: 0117 353 4720 Martin: E: Cllr.martin.fodor@bristol. gov.uk Tel: 0788 473 6101 Find us on http://Facebook.com/ cllrmartin.fodor & /cllrfi.hance
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Campaign aims to save St Christopher's HORRIFIED neighbours have formed a campaign group to stop the “massive overdevelopment” of a wildlife haven just yards from the Downs. The St Christopher’s Action Network (SCAN) claims plans to build up to seven multi-storey apartment blocks on the site of the former special school in Westbury Park are “completely unacceptable” and would be even higher and denser than the Harbourside Wapping Wharf. Initial proposals for a luxury “extra care” retirement village have been submitted to Bristol City Council by a consortium of international investment and property firms led by the London-based FORE partnership. Francesca Kay, member of SCAN said: “We’ve been overwhelmed by the public response since the Voice revealed the scale of these proposals last month. People across Bristol are
clearly appalled by these plans to build more than 100 new flats and eight houses in the Downs Conservation Area. By forming SCAN, we can all work together to make sure any development on the site is sensitive and appropriate.”
Professor of City Leadership Robin Hambleton, who lives nearby and has joined the SCAN campaign, said: “Everyone knows that Bristol desperately needs more homes - and we have always stressed that we are not at all opposed to this site
being developed. It is how the site is developed that matters. The challenge is to ensure that any new building, rather than damaging the community, enhances the local quality of life. We are fully behind the Bristol 'One City Plan’ developed by Mayor Marvin Rees and a large network of civic leaders. This sets out an imaginative plan for the city and emphasises the importance of developing a fair, healthy and sustainable city. We look forward to working with city councillors and city council planning officers to make sure that the development of St. Christopher’s contributes to this inspiring vision for the city." Working closely with the wellestablished WPCA (Westbury Park Community Association), SCAN has now produced a list of six key “planning principles” for the site, which have been submitted to city planners. These include making sure any
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from ‘massive overdevelopment’ plans Community Planning Principles 1. R espect the local history and context 2. D o not make our traffic and parking any worse
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area. Jeff Bishop, from the WPCA, said: “With some very achievable community-led planning principles in place, which fit well with the city council’s, now all we need is for the developers to step up to the mark and meet those principles.” SCAN member Isla Phillips, 22, has lived near the site all her life. She said: “The COP26 conference has made us all think even more about our environment but these
developers want to destroy around half the trees within the St Christopher’s site to build what they call an “eco development’! It’s madness! The Mayor’s Climate Strategy and Ecological Emergency Plan are very clear, so we hope the Council will stick to those policies when it considers these awful proposals.” Dave and Serena Jones’s garden backs on to the five-acre site. They are worried about losing so many varieties of trees
and said: “The St Christopher’s site is a real hidden gem - it is filled with dozens of precious trees and is home to bats, owls and woodpeckers. It takes decades to establish beautiful trees like these, which are tall enough to be seen from way beyond the site and are beautiful throughout the year. Felling those trees and then covering so much of the land with concrete and building seven multi-storey apartment blocks would be a huge loss to this conservation area.” SCAN is inviting anyone who cares about what happens on the site and how it affects the neighbourhood or who wants to help protect the wildlife and trees, to join them by visiting their website SCANBristol.org or by following them on twitter @scanbristol or instagram SCANBristol. Photo courtesy of Oliver Bennett Photography.
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Children’s charity Jessie May launches seasonal appeal JESSIE May has announced the launch of their 2021 Christmas appeal. The Bristolbased charity provides specialist palliative care to terminally ill and life-limited children, and their families, in the South West. The charity wishes to give something back to the people who have funded their vital work this year: a story of where their incredible generosity has paid off, nurturing two beautiful friendships. Ariana and Noah, both at only four years of age, have spent most of their young lives in Bristol Children’s Hospital. Although facing tough times, the two formed a beautiful friendship that touched the heart of their Jessie May nurses. Noah’s mum, Becky, was convinced something wasn’t right with Noah straight after birth. But after being told many times by the doctor that he was fine, it took an emergency trip to A&E, after projectile vomiting blood on a car journey home, for him to be diagnosed with the very rare condition Primary Hyperoxaluria (PH1) at 14 weeks old. (Noah is just one of six children diagnosed with this condition in the UK.) If left undiagnosed and untreated, this condition would result in all Noah’s organs calcifying.
Hayley found out that Ariana had kidney problems during her pregnancy, but they didn’t know to what extent. Ariana was born a week early and diagnosed with Renal Dysplasia, which means one of her kidneys hadn’t developed properly. In addition, her birth was quite traumatic; she had a dislocated hip, a collapsed lung, and one of her kidneys had multiple cysts. Becky and Hayley met within the first year of their children’s lives on the Dialysis Unit at Bristol Children’s Hospital. Being on the unit at the same time as each other means that Becky and Hayley became firm
friends quickly, supporting each other through additional complications that arose. Their children quickly became the best of friends too - holding each other’s hands when experiencing ‘off days’. Jessie May came into their lives within both of their first years, and where possible tried to synchronize Ariana and Noah’s visits so that Becky and Hayley can have time together as friends to focus on themselves. Becky said: “Without the support of Jessie May, well, I just don’t know, it’s difficult to put into words, until you’ve needed and had the support of Jessie May, you would never understand how much that means and what a difference it makes.” Donations mean Jessie May can be there for Becky and Hayley to help them navigate life with Ariana and Noah, making sure they have full lives together, as families and as friends. If you can donate this Christmas, you can help make a difference to all the Jessie May children and families the charity supports. You can read more about Ariana and Noah’s story, and how your support could help, here https://jessiemay.org.uk/ christmas/
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veterinary profession give to the environmental impact. Farm animal products have to go through more rigorous environmental risk assessments than companion animal products which are used on an individual basis rather than as a herd or group. But there is no doubt that there is now evidence of river pollution from both Fipronil and Imidocloprid, commonly found ingredients of topical flea products for cats and dogs. So how can we do our bit? Fipronil is an ingredient in ‘over the counter’ flea preparation available in supermarkets so it is not just a veterinary issue. Products bought freely in pet shops and supermarkets can also be very potent. Firstly we need to assess the
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For animals that are on systemic products (that is - given by mouth), we should be picking up their faeces. Particular attention should be paid to the disposal of all unwanted product and packaging information should always be read thoroughly. Perhaps it is time for us to stop using blanket parasite treatment and a ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead use risk benefit analyses that take into account both the pet and our environment? It may be a small step but certainly my conscience is clearer for trying. Nicky Bromhall MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon
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n VINEYARD NEWS with INGRID BATES
We did it - we reached our crowdfunder target! IF you have missed the last few weeks' events, we’ve always been tenants and rented the land we grow our vines on. Over the last month we used crowdfunding to raise money to buy an acre or two on the outskirts of Bristol! We need to grow more grapes to meet increasing demand and want to grow them without chemicals and to enhance biodiversity. The way it works is that people can support our plans and help us reach our financial target by donating or buying ‘rewards’. Most of our rewards sold out by the end of the four week crowdfunding period but we still have one or two tickets left for the following events: Native Vine tasting – Bedminster, Bristol, 27th Jan 2022 TICKETS - Dunleavy vineyards website shop Vintage and Vine tasting with friends Sutton Ridge Vineyard – Clevedon 6th March 2022 TICKETS - www.vintageandvine.co.uk 01275 217620 The Grape & Good tasting – Wells, 7th April 2022 TICKETS - Dunleavy vineyards website shop
Music Event Loves Café, Weston-Super-Mare with Charli Brix – 14thMay 2022 TICKETS - available via www.headfirstbristol. co.uk Left Handed Giant Beer Tasting with Wiper & True and Andy Clarke – Bristol, 24th May TICKETS - Dunleavy vineyards website shop You can still watch our video or donate
via the crowdfunder website (link via www. dunleavyvineyards.co.uk). Thanks so much to all the Bishopston Voice readers who supported and shared our campaign! We are now gradually setting the wheels in motion to contact the people who supported us and begin the process of buying our field. Back to the vineyard and everything is quite peaceful. After harvest I returned to tidy and pack away all the picking crates to find my wheelbarrow brimming with water - evidence that a lot of rain fell in the last two weeks of October! All is well though and the leaves are falling from the vines as they enter their five month dormant period. We’ll start to prune them very soon... In the winery we have more rosé, sparkling white, sparkling red and a still white bubbling away on the tank. We’ve also sent some grapes to our friends at Left Handed Giant Brewing and Little Pomona Cider so I am interested to see the beers and ciders they make using the same grapes as us. hello@dunleavyvineyards.co.uk www.dunleavyvineyards.co.uk @DYvineyards (twitter) dunleavy vineyards (facebook & instagram)
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n MESSAGE FROM AVON & SOMERSET PCC
A year of remarkable effort and sacrifice AS we approach the end of another year, I want to reflect on the last seven months of being your PCC. It’s been a whirlwind and there are numerous achievements since being appointed that the team and I are proud of. I’m lucky enough to have met with officers, staff, local people, community groups and organisations across Avon and Somerset, and have gained an understanding of their concerns and views around policing and crime in their area. I will continue to meet with communities, MPs and councillors every Friday to ensure we are working in collaboration for our communities. I’m also proud to be the PCC lead for economic and cyber crime, including fraud: one in ten people fall victim to fraud and it is because of such statistics I was
inspired to take on this role. I will continue to work at a local, regional and national level to raise the profile of this lifedestroying crime, and get a grip of it to protect vulnerable people from harm. Following a rigorous selection process, I’m also delighted to announce my preferred chief constable candidate – Sarah Crew. At the time of writing this column, I am waiting for the Police and Crime Panel hearing to take place on November 25, where I will seek confirmation of appointment of my preferred candidate. At the start of this process, I said I was looking for a robust and innovative chief constable, who is able to inspire their workforce, and Sarah has a proven track record of strong and effective leadership. The police officers and staff in Avon and Somerset are
dedicated and hard-working, and I believe that Sarah can enhance their considerable efforts and skills. Moving on, I want to take a moment to reflect on the start of the year, which was a difficult time for all of us as we entered another lockdown. During this time – and still to this day – I was blown away by the remarkable efforts of local people and the sacrifices you made. Unfortunately, as we enter the winter, coronavirus cases continue to increase and it is a stark reminder that the virus is still out there. Although the vast majority of the population are vaccinated and many are receiving their booster jab, please continue to exercise caution over the coming months. Finally, I want to thank the police, NHS and other emergency and volunteer services who
With Police and Crime Commissioner Mark Shelford will be working over the festive season to ensure local people and communities are safe. It’s always a busy time of year for those who work in the emergency services, and their work does not go unrecognised. I wish you all the best with your celebrations and may you have a safe, happy and healthy Christmas and New Year.
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n NATURE WATCH With Dawn Lawrence ON the approach of midwinter it would have been slightly eccentric, even 40 years ago, for a British ecologist to suggest to her readers that they keep an eye out for blackcaps. These plain, petite birds are in the warbler family, along with chiffchaff and willow warbler, and all three are well known as summer visitors to the UK. Blackcaps are a soft ashy grey, slightly darker on the back, with a neat cap. The male wears a black one (like the blackbird they are named after the male of the species) and the female has a tan-brown cap. Our theoretical eccentric ecologist might, however, have been alert to the beginning of a new trend. Blackcaps used to visit Britain only in summer, returning in spring and announcing their arrival with a burst of bubbling, joyful warbling, as if they couldn’t wait to tell us all about their travels. They still mark spring in the same way of course, and they still travel – most British born blackcaps overwinter in southern Europe or North Africa – but we are no longer blackcap-free during the winter months. These cute birds can now be seen poking around in our garden at any time of year – even the cat has seen one! He stares for many hours into the bamboo-infested jungle that is our front garden. Dark and leafy – it is full of birds, despite its pocket handkerchief size. One day
Photograph of a Bishopston Blackcap by Rupert Higgins his reaction alerted us to a blackcap and, as he had clearly seen the same bird, we allowed him to put it on his window list. Chief Birder keeps a careful garden list and we have had a total of 40 different species of birds visit, with at least as many more seen flying overhead! The photo shows a blackcap which visited the back garden
during last year’s winter lockdown. The new trend of winter blackcaps was first picked up in the 1960’s as a few birds began to appear unseasonally. Were they British birds that had ceased to migrate? Or birds from further north cutting their usual migration short? It turns out to be stranger than that. In fact, some of the blackcaps which breed in southern Germany have altered their habits. Instead of heading south-west, as usual, to fly to southern Spain, a certain part of the population now heads to England. This is quite a drastic alteration – adding a distinct northern element to their winter migration. The change appears to have been accelerated by our fondness for feeding the birds; they are also attracted to berries with garden ornamentals such as Mahonia and Berberis proving particularly popular. They over-winter in much greater numbers in the south-west of England than elsewhere, strongly suggesting that climate change plays a significant part in their altered migration since it is the south-west that has the mildest climate. It would seem that global warming prompted their new habit, whilst bird-feeders have sustained it.
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n MAYOR'S VIEW
Keeping our city safe at night this Christmas DECEMBER is a busy time for our city’s restaurants, cafes, pubs, theatres and night time venues. And this year in particular, when so many of us are looking forward to being able to socialise more freely in the run up to Christmas, we want everyone in the city to feel safe when enjoying Bristol’s nightlife. That’s why we’ve been working with partners in the city in recent months to drive a series of projects and campaigns to make sure everyone is confident returning to our city’s thriving nightlife scene. You may have seen posters across the city as part of our award-winning Bristol Rules campaign. These set out information on how to have a great and safe night out in our city, from looking after your mates to calling out inappropriate behaviour and respecting others. Building on the success of this campaign, we have launched a new initiative to stop drink
spiking in the city. Despite carrying a sentence of up to ten years in prison, prosecution rates are shockingly low. We know many people in the city are concerned about drink-spiking, and that’s why even before stories about this issue hit the headlines, we were taking action to raise awareness and put a stop to it. As well as reassuring people that reports of drink spiking will be taken seriously, guidance has been issued to venues so staff know how to handle incidents and support the police in their investigations. Crucially, police will be equipped with testing kits to test both victims and drinks. This is especially important as the window for gathering evidence is short, with some drugs leaving the person’s system in as little as 12 hours, making early testing critical. I am particularly pleased that our leadership on this work has been recognised by government. We have recently
been awarded £282,000 by the Home Office to improve women’s safety in the city at night. This will see us implement a women’s safety charter, deliver training to staff in venues on tackling sexual harassment and provide additional drink spiking testing kits. This funding is testament to the way we have worked in partnership not only with our city’s venues, but with Avon and Somerset Police, the City Centre Business Improvement District, our universities and the NHS. The expertise of the Bristol@Night Panel, and organisations such as One25, SARSAS, and the Bristol Women’s Commission have been crucial in shaping our response. I want to pay particular tribute to our Night Time Economy Advisor, Carly Heath, for her dedication in driving this crucial work. I hope that through this work, and our ongoing efforts to keep Bristol open and accessible this winter, Bristolians will have
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the opportunity to enjoy our city’s incredible nightlife over this festive season. However you choose to celebrate, I wish everyone a safe and merry Christmas.
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WHAT is the tastiest recipe in all of Bristol and beyond? Who do you know with the wildest family legends? What are the songs you and your family grew up with? Bridging Histories is inviting people across the Bristol region to join in activities and share what they make. They are asking families, schools and workplaces to get involved in exploring what makes Bristol tick. Groups across Bristol have already been getting stuck in. Barton Hill History Group is creating new heritage trails. At Hoo Haw Children’s Art Festival, Scrapstore and Bristol Beacon created a Bristol skyline and got kids filling it with their own monuments. People have shared poems and their history. Dr Joanna Burch-Brown, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Bristol is part of the team behind the Bridging Histories project. They are looking to get as many people as possible involved in the debate She said: “We especially love seeing activities that bring people together across the generations. It helps us be connected and gain a perspective we could never get on our own.” “We are coming through the pandemic having grown and changed, and we are learning so much more about each other as a city.” “Over the summer nearly 14,000 people shared their views on the future of the Colston statue and plinth.” “This is a great moment for us to come together across the city and region, to connect over food, dip into our history, and get inspired to make positive change for the future.”
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n WHAT'S ON December 11
n FESTIVE MUSIC FROM BRISTOL CHAMBER CHOIR After a long, Covid-induced break from music-making, Bristol Chamber Choir members are delighted to be rehearsing again, preparing for a Christmas performance. Bristol Chamber Choir presents Music for Advent and Christmas - from the Tudor Age to the Present Day - at The Lord Mayor’s Chapel, College Green, BS1 5TB. The event is held on Saturday 11 December from 2.15pm. Tickets £10.00 (children and students free) available on-line from Eventbrite or at the door or from Opus 13, 14 St Michael’s Hill. The Choir is singing under the baton of their new Musical Director, David Bednall. For more information see www. bristolchamberchoir.org.uk or call 07342 954249.
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n ST GEORGE’S, BRISTOL, BS1 5RR, 7.30pm. A sparkling evening of uplifting choral music and witty, entertaining readings. St. George’s will overflow with the Spirit of Christmas in this heart-warming and enthralling concert: a joyous celebration of Christmas with fabulous music old and new, readings to make you smile and reflect, all guaranteed to fill you with festive cheer. Tickets: £22, £16, & £12; students and under 18s, £5. Phone: Bristol Bach Choir Box Office 0117 214 0721 or see: tickets@bristolbach. org.uk
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n THE ARTS SOCIETY BRISTOL Would you like to join us for lectures on a wide range of arts related subjects, given by specialists in their own field? The lecture on 14 December is "In the Kingdom of the Sweets", Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, and will be delivered at 8pm at Redmaids' High BS9 3AW and by internet. For more information and updates visit our website www.theartssocietybristol.org.uk
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n GREAT WESTERN SOCIETY BRISTOL GROUPTuesday 14 Dec, 7:30 for 7:45 pm. 'Great Western Road Motors & Successors’ presented by Colin Billington at BAWA, 589 Southmead Road, BS34 7RF. Meetings are open to all and there is no admission charge, but a suggested donation of £3 to help defray expenses is appreciated. Contact: Dave Winter 01454 324230.
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n PROPERTY OF THE MONTH Clare Avenue, Bishopston £725,000 A 1930's semi detached home located in a prime position along the West Bishopston / Redland borders. Offered with no chain, this property offers enormous potential to extend and re configure. Falling well within catchment for the sought Redland Green Secondary School, whilst being a short walk to Gloucester Road, St Andrews Park and Redland Park makes this property an ideal family home. The rear garden measures circa 9.5m in width and 22m in length, giving the opportunity to extend to the rear and side, (subject to the necessary consents being obtained). Internally the layout in brief is as follows; The ground floor has two separate reception rooms and a separate kitchen. Stairs rise to the first floor where three double bedrooms and a bathroom are found. Outside the front garden gives distance from the street and has been landscaped to include a smart drive way. To the right of the house is a garage and storage room with a side access point through into the rear garden. This enjoys a south easterly aspect and backs on to an enclave of other generous gardens - creating an attractive green outlook. 201 Gloucester Road Bishopsto, Bristol BS7 8BG Sales: 0117 942 5855
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n HOME CARE & FUNDING
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Reducing your home energy bills and carbon footprint with support from Bristol City Council IN light of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, you may be wondering what you can do to support a reduction in carbon emissions. With the rising costs of energy, many are also wondering how they can cut their household energy bills. Some properties are tricky to heat, others have poor energy efficiency measures, and some are just difficult to heat because of their age. Whether you are looking to invest in renewable technologies such as solar and or heat pumps, or install energy-saving measures for your home, you may be eligible for an energy efficiency grant or loan to support you with funding the upfront costs. For more information, visit Bristol City Council’s Energy Service Website https://www. energyservicebristol.co.uk/funding/ or call 0117 352 1180. Working in partnership with Lendology, a Social Enterprise lender, Bristol City Council provide loans to homeowners for home
repairs, improvements, and energy efficiency measures. Lendology always encourage applicants to explore grant funding in the first instance. For those not able to access grant funding, a loan funded by Bristol City Council could be the solution to funding works to increase the energy efficiency of your home, helping to lower your carbon footprint and save you money on your energy bills.
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n NEWS FROM THE METRO MAYOR
Thanks to all who will be working over Christmas IT’S beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere I go! My office has turned into a winter wonderland full of drawings of reindeer, holly and elves from talented local children entering my Christmas card competition. There is a definite chill in the air. In our local shopping streets beautiful store window displays tempt us in, while carols bring much-needed cheer. And I keep thinking, as I do every single year, I really must get a move on with my Christmas shopping! Christmas is a truly magical time for many. As a child I remember being so excited to find out what Father Christmas had left for me and my brother and sisters. My best ever present was when I was nearly four and got a red ride-on Tri-ang Puff Puff train. I had seen it in a shop window and instantly fell in love. But I also knew it was too big an ask, as it was far too expensive, and I was told that it wouldn’t become mine. So when it was there under the tree on Christmas day it was the most exciting day of my life and it still is! When I was a bit older it remained trains
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who are spending the holiday alone – perhaps because of fate or circumstance, or maybe because they have lost a cherished partner. If this is you, you will be particularly in my thoughts. It’s also a time for New Year’s resolutions, but as I’ve got the best job ever, mine is simple. In 2022 I want to really put the brilliant West of England even more firmly on the national and global map and ensure our region thrives. So from Angel and me, we wish you and your family the happiest of Christmases, and a peaceful, healthy and prosperous New Year. See you in 2022.
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•• AA wide wide range range of of colours colours & & patterns patterns • Local Saltford family run business • Local Keynsham family run for 50 years business for 50 years • All work guaranteed • Free estimates ••All work guaranteed • Free estimates Pressure washing Driveways & Patios
• Hang • Repair • Plumb • Assemble • Install • Fix • Replace • Paint
Tel:0117 012259860485 873587 Tel: or 453821 or07831 07831 453821
www.agldrives.co.uk
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
atom electrical specialist domestic installers
All types of domestic electrical work undertaken, from changing a light fitting to full rewires. For an efficient, friendly, reliable, local electrical service...
call Oliver on 07747866436 or 01179602974
Experienced, reliable, friendly Jobs big and small
Contact Gary 07984 614108 LOCKSMITHS
NIGHT & DAY
LOCKSMITHS 24HRS Contact Dave Staynings
0117 925 6828 Mobile:
FREE Quotations
07765 208690
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ELECTRICAL SERVICES
FLOORING
OVEN CLEANING
Tiler • Mason • Painter
Call Nick on 0117 2872082 0117 303 9000 ELECTRICAL SERVICES
GARDENING SERVICES
Classic & Natural stone tiles High Quality Finish Specialising in Italian showers Free Quote Contemporary & Provençale kitchens Bristol & Surrounding Areas Interior & Exterior Masonry& DECORATING PAINTING Interior & façade painting
D. ATTWELL
Free Quotes Inspection and Testing Landlord Certificates New builds and Extensions Extra Sockets and Lights Fire Alarms, Smoke Detectors
www.ElderwoodElectrical.com Office - 0117 9322379 Mobile - 07725 058581
LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES For All Garden Works Patios – Decking Gravelling – Fencing Wood Chippings – Jetwashing Foliage Removed – Roots Destroyed Garden Walls & General Building
• FULLY INSURED • LICENSED WASTE CARRIER
For a FREE quote call 07960 681 921 d.attwellgardenservices@hotmail.co.uk
Renovation Painter Tiler Decorator
Builder & Interior Decorator
17 Years Experience Tiling Interior & Exterior Masonry E: dacriscobuilder3@gmail.com Interior & Facade T: 0117 401 8568 / 07557 335 956 PaintingDacrisco Builder No Job Too Small Free Quote 17 Years Experience
T: 0117 382 7716 / 07557 335 956 E: dacriscobuilder9@gmail.com
To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 9082121 or 07715 770448 or email emma@bishopstonvoice.co.uk. Got news? Email: news@bishopstonvoice.co.uk
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December, 2021 PAINTING & DECORATING
Stephen Carter Painter & Decorator
PLUMBING
SASH WINDOWS
07786 513788 or 0117 907 6997
Taps, Washers Toilets, Cisterns Leaks, Blockages Tanks, Overflows Lead Pipes, Stopcocks….etc… OAP DISCOUNTS and NO VAT
www.carterdecorating.co.uk
0117
Professional Decorating Services
Painting & Decorating Association Accredited (with PDA guarantee) For a free competitive quotation: Cranside Avenue, Redland, BS6 7RA
PLUMBING
REUPHOLSTERY
07540607626
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07900 582 817 • 0117 924 7286 PLUMBING
COPPERMILL HEATING PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEERS • CENTRAL HEATING INSTALLATION & REPAIR • GAS, OIL & LPG • P O W E R F L U S H I N G • LANDLORD CERTIFICATES • BOILER SERVICING • PLUMBING INSTALLATION & REPAIR
FREE ESTIMATES
CALL 07769 693300
WWW.COPPERMILLHEATING.COM
www.snugsash.co.uk 07736 229727 SnugSash
Fully Qualified
Free quotes & advice
Insured
07548 367044 or 0117 239 8343 greenglobetreesurgery@gmail.com
www.greenglobetreesurgery.com WASTE DISPOSAL
PLUMBING
elfontanero@hotmail.co.uk www.jpkplumbingbristol.co.uk
We can fit double glazing to your sash windows!
Tel: Robert Woodgate
ed@thebristolplumber.com
Phone: John Keegan 125 Bishop Rd, Bishopston, BS7 8LX
• Renovation • Draughtproofing • Double glazing • Repairs • Painting
• Tree Removal & Felling • Crown Reduction • Hedge Trimming • Crown Lifting • Dead Wood Removal
No VAT, Free no obligation quote
From a dripping tap upwards Reliable, qualified, fully insured
Sash window specialist
TREE SURGEONS
RE UPHOLSTERY
Bathroom & Kitchen Installation
JPK PLUMBING
SnugSash.co.uk
957 5092
The Bristol Plumber 5+ Years Experience, Tiling, Bathroom Fitting, Kitchens, Radiators, All Small Jobs
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RUBBISH CLEARED
Registered upper tier waste carrier licence no CBDU225074
We load and clear rubbish/junk from houses Flats, Sheds, Attics, Gardens etc etc No job too small - we even clear single items Cheaper than a skip and we load no VAT Contact Stuart or Sue
Freephone 0800 0234 995 Mobile 07770944727 anytime inc. weekends
ROOFING
WIGS
T M HOBBS ROOFING
Wigs Bristol
Established 1989 • Based in Bishopston
Pitched or flat roofs repaired or replaced Guttering & Cladding, uPVC Fascias & Soffits Chimneys, flashings & parapet walls repaired Skylights & Veluxes Installed Insurance Work Undertaken • Free Estimates Minor work welcome
Tel: 01179 426 436
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Please book an appointment on:
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