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Slavery: a chain reaction Boris drops in for some eco advice Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi received some pre-COP26 advice from children at Westbury-on-Trym Academy. PAGES 20 & 21

'Don't shut our sports centre' A campaign has begun to try to persuade Bristol City Council to drop plans to close Kingsdown Sports Centre. PAGE 2

Massive plans 'unacceptable' Members of the Bristol craft community have picked up their crochet hooks and knitting needles to highlight the thousands of unseen victims of modern slavery. The project, started by Bishopston's Claire Walford and Sue Rees, has gone viral. Giant crochet chains have been made by Mothers' Union groups across the country to mark Anti-Slavery Day. Report: Pages 12 - 13

Westbury Park Community Association (WPCA) has condemned plans for an 'eco' retirement village as 'massive and unacceptable". PAGES 4 & 5

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n NEWS A CAMPAIGN has begun to save Kingsdown Sports Centre from closure. Cotham councillors Guy Poultney and Mohamed Makawi, pictured, have started a petition which has been signed by more than 1,100 people so far. The two councillors say: “This decision has been made without the local community or elected councillors for the area having any opportunity to make the case for the council to save Kingsdown Sports Centre. This is unacceptable. “We also note that the council's proposed alternative - the University of Bristol gym - lacks many of the facilities offered by Kingsdown Sports Centre, is usually full, with more costly membership fees for fewer activities, and completely unsuitable for many of the members of Kingsdown Sports Centre.” The petition has been launched as a consultation on Bristol’s draft Leisure Facilities Investment Strategy has opened. The council’s proposed approach is to make

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improvements across the sites which serve the highest number of users and serve the areas of greatest deprivation in Bristol, helping to ensure that all Bristol citizens have the encouragement, opportunity, and environment they need to lead active, healthy, and fulfilling lives. In the draft strategy, the council proposes to continue

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to operate seven of the nine sites it operates, investing in improvements in up to three, while ceasing to operate Jubilee Swimming Pool and Kingsdown Sports Centre. While the council proposes to stop operating these facilities, it is open to transferring them to another commercial operator or for them to be run

by the community (known as Community Asset Transfer (CAT)). If this does not happen, the council proposes that these facilities will close. The council’s approach sets out potential investment in Horfield Leisure Centre, Easton Leisure Centre and South Bristol Pool. On the basis that the council cannot afford all three investment options, the consultation asks the public to prioritise where they think investment should be made. The consultation is open until Sunday 7 November. For more information on the proposals and to complete the survey, visit: www.bristol.gov.uk/ leisureinvestment To sign the sports centre petition: https://actionnetwork. org/petitions/save-kingsdownsports-centre

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Carla becomes national Greens co-leader work that Green councillors are already doing in towns and cities across England and Wales, and of course help raise the profile of the Greens in Bristol in the run up to the next General Election!” Carla Denyer has been selected to stand as the Green Party parliamentary candidate for Bristol West again in the next General Election.

In the leadership contest, Ms Denyer and Mr Ramsay took 44 per cent of the first preference votes and 62 per cent in the second round of voting, winning 6,274 votes altogether. Runners up with 3,902 votes were the pairing of Amelia Womack, Green Party deputy leader, and Tamsin Omand, a founder of Extinction Rebellion.

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we know is within our grasp and put powerful green ideas at the heart of the political agenda.” Ramsay said: “Our country is in crisis: pumps running out of petrol, empty shelves in supermarkets, and millions heading into winter fearing rising fuel bills, all worsened by our society’s addiction to fossil fuels. “More than ever we need strong Green voices to make the compelling case for a Green transition.” Speaking to the Bishopston Voice Ms Denyer said: “We are at a crucial moment in history, and it is clear that the other major political parties have failed to bring about the change that is necessary. More than ever before, it is vital that Green policies are adopted for the benefit of our climate and our communities. “We are thrilled to have been elected as Green Party leaders, but this is now where the hard work begins – to elect more MPs and more councillors across the country. It is only by getting Greens in the rooms where the decisions are made that we can make the difference we all so desperately want to see. “With Adrian based in Norwich and me in Bristol, we hope that our new leadership roles will help pull some of the media attention away from London, highlight the great

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'Beyond our worst expectations’: outcry THE Westbury Park Community Association (WPCA) has condemned plans for an ‘eco’ retirement village as “massive and completely unacceptable overdevelopment”. Intensive building plans were presented for the first time in September to an audience of residents, the WPCA, the Civic Society and local councillors. People were dismayed to see the scale and height of buildings – designs that opponents fear could threaten green space, overshadow neighbouring homes and have disastrous knock-on effects to traffic, road safety and parking. London-based developers First Base revealed their initial plans for up to six or seven blocks of flats – one as high as six storeys – on the former St Christopher’s school site. Participants reacted angrily at the designs and voted unanimously to oppose the plans

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apartments specified for the multi storey blocks, 26 flats in the converted lodges and eight houses. Jeff Bishop, planning officer for the WPCA, said: "We are appalled. This is massive and completely unacceptable over-development beyond our worst expectations. Residents were promised their views would be taken on board by the developers. But the community is shocked that initial designs show multi-storey blocks packed into what is a green site. This is denser and higher than even the Harbourside Wapping Wharf development!” One major concern from residents focused on the height and density of the buildings proposed. Zoe, a mum of one, from The Glen said: “When the developers met us, they were really reassuring. We couldn't believe it when we saw the plans – everyone was horrified. We

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over plan to create eco retirement village were under the impression that there would be low rise cottages but the multi storey apartment blocks they propose within a few metres of the boundary are monstrously high and would overshadow the area and existing homes.” Many residents spoke of worries about a loss of green space and wildlife. Developers revealed they plan to chop down a number of the trees on site. Robin Hambleton, a professor of city leadership at UWE and a resident of Royal Albert Road, said: “To call a development of this size and scale ‘eco-friendly’ represents a misuse of the English language. Cramming far too many flats into this green space will only bring more traffic to our roads, more air and noise pollution to our neighbourhood and destroy what is now a wildlife haven on the edge of the Downs.” Residents say that, with

Plans show use of an alternative entrance to the site from Bayswater Avenue, next to Daisychain Nursery more than 120 flats planned, there could be up to 200 people living on site and with additional visitors and auxiliary staff, there is widespread fear of increased traffic problems. Jane Payne, resident of Bayswater Avenue: “I am extremely worried about road safety for our children, disabled and elderly neighbours. The developers assured us there would be no vehicle access on our road – so we were shocked

to find a car park entrance right next door to a nursery and just yards from the primary school.” The WPCA say there is now a “huge gap” between what the developers wish to build on the site and what would be acceptable to the community. The association intend to continue discussions with the privately backed developers. Kevin Chidgey, chair of the WPCA, said: “We are calling on the developers to re-think

their plans so that they are more sensitive and appropriate to the location and unique character of the area. If they persist with their current plans we will be left with little choice but to fight any planning application.” A spokesperson for the St Christopher’s project said: “Our plans for an ultra-sustainable net-zero extra care community on the former St Christopher’s School site in Westbury Park are at an early stage. We recently undertook two workshops with neighbours where we discussed ideas for the initial masterplan for this important development site and what the massing and scaling could look like. We are reviewing the feedback from those sessions as we develop our plans further and will continue to consult closely with the local community and key stakeholders." Further community sessions will be held later this year.

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Featuring in the art trail: Ceramics artist Lee Cox; Avon Gorge by Nick Gerolemou; and Betty by Mary Collett 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.

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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. There will be a virtual gallery so if you can’t visit

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Your message on COP26 - it's time for UK to take radical action The Glasgow climate summit must deliver When you read this, the United Nations climate summit in Glasgow will probably be under way. I feel cautiously hopeful about this. Hopeful, because many of the countries most responsible for climate change, including the United States, are finally starting to take it seriously. This hope is tempered by caution. Even if the summit is a success, it is just the start of a hugely ambitious process to change the way we power the world, in just a few decades. As host of this critical event, I think our government should be committing to much stronger action on climate change. Over the summer I held a series of meetings with constituents to hear your opinion on the climate emergency. Hundreds of you took part. I have compiled your thoughts into a letter to Alok

Sharma, the minister leading the event. If Bristol West residents are anything to go by, Sharma has a strong mandate to commit the UK to leading the world. And there are policies which the government could put in right now. At the recent Labour Party Conference, it was clear that responding to climate change is now a central part of our policy platform, running through a wide range of policies and commitments. This includes £28 billion investment in cutting emissions, every year until 2030. Part of this is properly insulating every home in the country by 2030. Such a radical plan would transform our economy. As Labour Leader Keir Starmer said in his conference speech: “Action is needed. Not in the future, but now.”

Fairer taxes could help high street businesses thrive I was sad to hear that the landmark Broadmead branch of Marks & Spencer will be closing. It should be a wake-up call to all of us that our city centres need our support if we want them to continue to be lively, safe and welcoming for locals and visitors. Our shopping and social habits have changed a lot, so the city centre is changing too. I know Bristol’s natural creativity will help us with these changes. Our city is created and renewed constantly by its amazing people. By our creativity, our radicalism and our ingenuity as well as our skills and knowledge. We've built planes and theatres. We've mined coal and made chocolate. I know we can do this. But we need the government to have our backs. I'd like to see a fairer system

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Space to think about impact of the pandemic COVID-19 has taken its toll on each of us in different ways. For most people, it’s been a mixed and complex experience. There is a risk that as life returns to ‘normal’ there will have been no space to process, grieve, let go of, or recognise, the impact and consequence that Covid-19 has had on us. Horfield Baptist Church is aiming to provide such space by hosting the Big Covid Debrief. A time and place where all are welcome to sit quietly and reflect; or talk and be listened to; to experience helpful activities and music and possibly use writing, craft or prayer to symbolically let go. To pause, process, and maybe even encounter some healing, before entering back into post-Covid life. The Big Covid Debrief takes place from 10am to 4pm on Friday 29 October, Saturday 30 October, Monday 1st November, Tuesday 2 November, Friday 5 November and Saturday 6 November at Horfield Baptist Church, 279 Gloucester Road, Bishopston BS7 8NY. Sarah Phillpot, the church’s Pastor, said: “This is an opportunity to process the events of the past year and a half. To bring hope as we come out of what has been a lonely and anxious time; to enable healing as we reflect in creative ways or talk with others about how it has been for us, and support as we start to move forwards.” Find outVoice more ad.qxp_Layout about the Big Covid Debrief at 13:03 www.horfieldbapist. Abb Show 1 14/10/2021 Page 1 net

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Crochet fans link up to mark anti-slavery TWO local women been working together over the last few months to pioneer an ambitious craftivism project to mark AntiSlavery Day on October 18. Friends Claire Walford from Bishopston and Westbury Park resident Sue Rees have challenged groups across the UK to pick up their crochet hooks and knitting needles and create giant crochet chains that symbolise and remember the thousands of unseen victims of modern slavery. Sue and Claire are both members of Bishopston Road Anglican Church, Emmanuel Bristol, and have a passion for raising awareness about modern slavery and the suffering many victims face. In Bristol, the goal is to create a chain of 951 links to represent the 951 potential victims of modern slavery in Bristol. This figure is based on the Global Slavery Index which estimates

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Bowls by candlelight BRISTOL Arrow Bowling Club played an evening of Candlelight Bowls on September 24. It was a first for bowls teams in Bristol and judging by the success, won’t be the last event of its kind. Up to 40 members took part in the fun and games, and enjoyed food supplied at the club by Mary. The bowling club has been raising money this year for autoimmune disease charity, Lupus UK. Bristol Arrow have raised £1,185 for the charity. Club captain Bob Lewis is keen to encourage new members to come along to try out the game and see the facilities at the club’s home at Bannatyne Health Club and Spa, Redland Road. To find out more see: www.bristolarrowbowlsclub.org.uk/

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Let’s get Bishopston cleaned up! THE litter picking team at St Bonaventure’s Church returned from their most recent outing with a haul of debris. St Bonaventure’s has a litter picking group which meets monthly in Bishopston and the

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n NEWS GREAT Western Railway hosted ‘an audience with Dr Paul Stephenson OBE’ on board his very own train to mark the start of Black History Month. Civil rights pioneer Dr Stephenson was joined by friends and members of GWR’s REACH network (Recognising Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) for a journey from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindon. GWR named Intercity Express Train 800036 in tribute to Dr Stephenson during Black History Month last year, celebrating a lifetime spent campaigning for civil rights for the British African-Caribbean community. Dr Stephenson, 84, was awarded an OBE in 2009 ‘for his services to equal opportunities and to community relations in Bristol’ and in 2017 received a Pride of Britain Award for Lifetime Achievement. Joining him for the special audience was Esther Deans MBE, director of One Bristol Curriculum, which works with local schools, including Cotham Gardens Primary School, Cotham School and Fairfield High School, to address diversity in the community by promoting unity through knowledge and awareness of others. Esther said: “Paul was so proud to have a GWR train named in his honour last year and events like this help to increase awareness of his pioneering work. “Paul fought for equality and civil rights for more than 60 years and the closer relations we enjoy today between all the communities of Bristol are thanks to his unstinting dedication.” GWR Inclusion and Diversity Manager Odis Palmer said the train operator was proud to have recognised Dr Stephenson as one of its Great Westerners, celebrating past and present heroes from across the network. Odis said: “Last year’s train naming was especially important for our REACH network as it helped to demonstrate that GWR is an inclusive place to work and is representative of the communities we serve. “We are proud of our association with Dr Paul Stephenson and this event has been truly inspiring, learning more about his dedication to improving race relations and encouraging community

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Dr Paul Stephenson with guests, above, and alongside the train name plate, right involvement. “This was a wonderful opportunity for colleagues to ask questions and to celebrate Black contributions to British society. It was the perfect way to mark the start of Black History Month.” Dr Stephenson famously led a boycott of the Bristol Omnibus Company in 1963, protesting its refusal to employ Black or Asian drivers or conductors. After a 60-day boycott supported by thousands of Bristolians, the company revoked its colour bar. A year later he achieved national fame when he refused to leave a public house until he was served, resulting in a magistrates’ court trial which was dismissed. Dr Stephenson’s campaigns were instrumental in paving the way for the first Race Relations Act in 1965. He later worked for the Commission for Racial Equality in London and in 1975 was appointed to the Sports Council, campaigning prominently against sporting

contacts with apartheid South Africa. He was granted Freedom of the City of Bristol in 2007. Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees, said: “Paul’s contribution to racial equality in Bristol extends beyond the stand he, Roy Hackett, Owen Henry, Audley Evans and Guy ReidBailey took during the Bristol Bus Boycott. He has continued to work for equality in Bristol, sharing his experience and expertise with us. I am delighted

that GWR continue to honour Dr Paul Stephenson’s legacy in our city through this event.” Other Great Westerners to be celebrated on GWR’s Intercity Express Trains include the Queen, Bristol paramedic Kathryn Osmond, who fought to raise awareness of skin cancer melanoma, Fleur Lombard, the first female firefighter to die on duty in peacetime Britain, and George ‘Johnny’ Johnson, the last surviving British member of the Dambusters raid.

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n NEWS THE public are turning from applauding NHS heroes to outright anger against frontline Bristol hospital emergency staff because of long waits, health bosses warn. Over half of emergency department (ED) staff at University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Trust (UHBW), which runs the BRI, Bristol Children’s Hospital and Weston General, have experienced violence or aggression recently, with one in six considering quitting as a result, its board heard. Chief nurse and midwife Deirdre Fowler told the meeting on September 30, the “extraordinary increase” in attacks was the result of rising demand for services and a change in public perception, with patients now taking out their frustrations at huge delays on A&E medics. A report to the board said Bristol Royal Infirmary’s emergency unit was “under enormous pressure with an unrelenting high volume of

Rise in violence and aggression against Bristol hospital A&E staff attendances and long waits to be seen and to be admitted, due to the large number of patients medically fit for discharge”. It said: “The ED team is struggling to cope with the amount of patients who are in ED at any one time. “Due to the pressure that the hospital is under, patients are waiting for inpatient beds for extended periods of time.” It said 257 people had to wait on trolleys for more than 12 hours at the trust’s EDs in August before being admitted, with about three-quarters of these in Weston and the rest in Bristol. The report said there were now 14,000 more patients on UHBW waiting lists than before the pandemic began in March 2020 because of the backlog in

planned surgery that stacked up as the NHS focused on tackling Covid-19. It said the BRI’s A&E was experiencing “unprecedented” levels of both ambulance queues and of patient numbers for this time of year, with only half of those attending in August seen within four hours. Ms Fowler told the meeting: “I would like to highlight an extraordinary increase in violence and aggression towards our staff throughout our front doors – the children’s ED, the BRI ED, and Weston. “In fact I’ve just seen a survey undertaken by the ED team that demonstrates that over 50 per cent of ED staff have experienced some type of violence and aggression recently and that one in six of our staff members

are considering changing roles because of what they’re experiencing. “This is directly correlated to increased activity and a change in public perception from one of clapping and seeing NHS staff as heroes to being incredibly frustrated because of long waits.” The report said the situation had been exacerbated by workforce shortages, particularly nurses, which meant inpatient escalation beds could not be staffed, leading to delays in patients being moved on from the emergency department. The report said delays in restoring primary and community care services had also significantly increased demand at A&E and reduced the ability to discharge medically fit patients into the community.

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n ADVERTISING FEATURE CHILDREN’S Hospice South West’s spectacular Santas on the Run Goes Freestyle will be returning to Bristol in a brandnew location this December. Nearly 1,300 people took part in the last festive 2k fun run around Bristol Harbourside in 2019, raising around £35,000 in support of the charity’s Charlton Farm children’s hospice in Wraxall. After being held virtually last year due to the pandemic, organisers hope an army of fun runners and walkers will join them to raise cheer in their festive gear at Ashton Court on Sunday, December 5. “We’re excited to be bringing our flagship fundraising event to beautiful Ashton Court in our 30th anniversary year,” said CHSW fundraiser Kayley Waller. “Our supporters did us proud during the pandemic, raising thousands of pounds across the region by taking part in virtual Santa runs with their families and friends at home. “And while people will still be able to do a Santa run at home if they’d prefer to, we hope

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Primary school celebrates award success ST Barnabas CE VC Primary School, in Montpelier, has been awarded Highly Commended at the Bristol Life Awards for its work with the local community and provision for its pupils and families during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. At the awards ceremony on Thursday 16 September, St Barnabas was honoured in the Education category, one of only two Highly Commended accolades handed out on the night. The Bristol Life Awards paid tribute to companies and organisations whose work has had a positive impact on the city of Bristol. “We were delighted and hugely honoured to be Highly Commended at the Bristol Life Awards,” says Debbie Fisher, who was appointed full-time headteacher at St Barnabas in September, having previously been co-headteacher. “The past two years have presented many challenges for schools, businesses and charities. We won the Bett 2021 International Covid-19 Response Champion Award in the Education category in

January 2021, and it’s wonderful for the efforts of our staff and pupils to be recognised again, this time by our own city!” St Barnabas is an inclusive, community-focused primary school in the heart of Bristol, offering a safe, nurturing environment, amazing outdoor space, and a wealth of learning opportunities to its pupils. Headteacher Debbie Fisher is feeling positive about the school year ahead: “This award is really motivating for me as the new headteacher, and has helped us get our academic year off to a wonderful start. We’re having an Autumn Celebration after school on Thursday 4th November. "It will run until 5pm and all families from the local community with primary aged children are welcome to come along! There’ll be forest crafts, stalls, games, art activities and food and drinks. Simply come to the school entrance on East Grove on the day and join in the fun!”

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Yes, Prime Minister! Pupils give advice on how to save our planet

Boris Johnson helps make a bird feeder at Westbury-on-Trym Academy

THREE very special guests joined the children for lessons at Westbury-on-Trym CofE Academy on October 15. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi and Tanya Steele, UK chief executive of the World Wildlife Fund visited to find out more about the environmental work pupils do at their school. Through their work with Planet Super League, the World Wildlife Fund and Wicked Weather Watch, Westbury-onTrym Academy’s children have had the opportunity of a lifetime to share their thoughts and views on environmental issues with a world leader ahead of COP26 in Glasgow later this month.

The Prime Minister and Education Secretary made some environmental pledges with the children which they captured on leaves and they helped plant some bulbs in the school garden to promote pollination. They made bird feeders from sustainable resources to encourage biodiversity and participated in a mini-COP26 led by the World Wildlife Fund where the children had to put their environmental points across to the Prime Minister, alongside Tanya Steele. Head teacher Amanda Pritchard said: “We've been incredibly proud to have had the opportunity to showcase our children's commitment to

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“The children were amazing and our visitors were hugely impressed with their knowledge and enthusiasm. “We are privileged to work and learn with our children, staff, families and wider community to play our part to facilitate positive change and achieve carbon neutrality. This doesn’t end today or with COP 26. It’s vitally important work for us and the generations to come in securing a bright, sustainable future for our children here at Westbury-onTrym, in the UK and throughout the world.”

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n EDUCATION FAIRFIELD High School (FHS) is honoured to be nominated as a Music Mark School. It was awarded this status in celebration of its commitment to excellent and high-quality music education for the school’s young people. Unlike other awards, this status recognises the work already being carried out by Fairfield on a day-to-day basis, rather than the school conducting specific work in order to achieve the mark. Fairfield has built a longstanding relationship with Bristol Plays Music over the past six years, including being involved with the development of a ‘Bristol Music Curriculum’ which has been rolled out in partnership with the organisation. This has led to a more representative and diverse Bristol-focused curriculum being offered to students across the city and is one of the accolades identified by the Music Mark. Tim Roderick, Head of Music at Fairfield High School explains further the work required to be recognised in this way: “Fairfield has been an active member of the

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new and exciting ‘Bristol Music Curriculum’ which has been developed in partnership with Bristol Plays Music and other schools. This means that through the process of this consultation and partnership we’ve had a meaningful input in how music is delivered across the city including to our own students.

As a result, I am proud to have seen enhanced engagement within the subject as well as more focus on Bristol specific elements in our Key Stage 3 schemes of work.” For those students wishing to pursue individual instruments, the choice of lesson provision in the school is vast, with options

ranging from singing, piano, guitar, drums, woodwind, violin and brass. In addition, students are now having the opportunity to study music production, song-writing and beat-making alongside more traditional instruments and singing, giving further support to the Post-16 opportunities and pathways they may wish to choose. This year Fairfield also intends to add beatboxing, rapping and DJing to that list. This too has been recognised by Music Mark for being exceptional practice. FHS looks forward to continuing to build upon this important educational and creative journey, and supporting its students with these and other opportunities to engage with music-making both within, and outside of school in the wider community.

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Stoke Park chosen for a Queen's Jubilee tree STOKE Park Primary School in Lockleaze welcomed the Lord Lieutenant of Bristol, Peaches Golding, to plant a celebration tree as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) programme. The QGC is an initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 which invites people across the United Kingdom to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”. The initiative is gifting 70 Celebration Trees (one for each year of the Queen’s reign) to selected primary schools in areas of socio-economic deprivation in 69 cities across the UK. Stoke Park Primary School was selected as the only primary school in Bristol. The aim is to highlight the educational aspects of trees and the significance of giving young people access to nature. Staff and students of the school were present for the ceremony and planting of a Pyrus c. ‘Chanticleer’ tree, an ornamental pear tree which will have decorative white blossom

Lord Lieutenant Peaches Golding with staff and pupils flowers in spring and vibrant autumn colour. The QGC is encouraging all schools to get involved in planting Jubilee trees, with free tree packs available through the Woodland Trust and The Conservation Volunteers. All

Jubilee trees can be added to the QGC Map, which will create a digital record. See: https:// queensgreencanopy.org/mapeducation-hub/qgc-map/#/ Peaches Golding said: “For 70 years, Her Majesty has led the Nation and the Commonwealth

to join forces for the good of all its people on education, environmental, sporting, and many other initiatives. The Queen’s Green Canopy is a fitting tribute to The Queen for her years of unstinting and exemplary service.” Alison Lambert, Stoke Park Primary School headteacher, said: “Stoke Park Primary School is honoured to have been selected as a school in Bristol to receive a QGC tree. The school is committed to raising awareness of environmental issues and planting the tree in the school grounds will contribute to our work in this area."

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Share your ideas for our green spaces PEOPLE in Bishopston, Redland and St Andrews are being asked to share their views on how Bristol’s parks could be improved. Bristol Future Parks is aiming to transform how parks and green spaces are run in response to their increased use during the pandemic, and examine how local green spaces can help the city address the climate and ecological emergencies declared by the council last year. The council stresses this consultation will not involve selling off parks or green spaces but is exploring ideas that could help generate income from which parks, and the people who use them, can benefit. This will include exploring commercial opportunities to generate revenue that will be used to maintain parks and fund improvements, such as bike hubs, splash parks, cafes, lakeside activities and tree top adventures.

The first phase of the project is inviting people and organisations to submit proposals on how to enhance five parks and green spaces Blaise Castle Estate, Chaplin Road Green Space, Dame Emily Park, Eastville Park and Sea Mills Recreation Ground – which will help with future improvement of other spaces. Councillor Ellie King, cabinet member for public health, communities and Bristol One City, said: “The pandemic

demonstrated how important parks and green spaces are for the health and wellbeing of everyone in our city. It’s now more important than ever that we rethink how our parks are managed, funded and maintained so that everyone benefits from our green spaces. " Individuals, groups and businesses can submit their ideas via an Expression of Interest proposal through the Bristol Future Parks website from Monday 25 October to 31

December 2021. Proposals will be assessed by the Parks service and an external representative from the Parks Forum, who will recommend the best ones to move forward. Secretary of the Bristol Parks Forum, Rob Acton-Campbell, said: "At a time when local authority finances are under increasing pressure, it’s vital we look at every option to bring in more funds to ensure our parks are maintained to a high standard. I welcome the Bristol Future Parks project as a way of delivering this aim. “As a member of the assessment panel, I look forward to reading community ideas to develop their green space for the benefit of local residents and visitors. I encourage communities to think about the additional facilities, activities or events they want to see in their park and submit these ideas via the new Bristol Future Parks website.”

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It's double-pointes for the Hoyle twins EVELYN and Isla, aged 10 and pupils at Redmaids’ High Junior School, have both recently been invited to join The Royal Ballet School’s Junior Associates programme. Created in 1948, this prestigious Associates programme nurtures young, talented students between the ages of 8 and 17, and will give them the opportunity to dance alongside other gifted children who share their passion for dance. The girls have been dancing since the age of three and are delighted that they have both been selected, so they can continue to practise together. Their mother, Fiona Hoyle said: "The girls are constantly dancing. They don't walk down the street, they pirouette. She wondered briefly what would happen if they were not both successful. "I did think in the back of my mind that only one of them might make it, but I decided not to worry about that as they both wanted to apply," said Fiona. The girls have started to attend Saturday classes with The Royal Ballet School at a centre in Bristol, alongside their regular ballet lessons. Speaking of their success, Headteacher at Redmaids' High Junior School, Mrs Lisa Brown said: “It is quite a significant achievement for two sisters to be selected onto the Royal Ballet’s Associates programme.

“Both Evelyn and Isla clearly love performing, and we will also give them plenty of opportunity to do so at school over the coming years.”

Together 4 Dementia BRACE is holding an online Research Conference on November 2 to tackle the global challenge of Dementia. It’s an opportunity to join online for the biggest and best ever dementia conference. Tickets are just £15 for a full day of talks, lunchtime workshops and optional networking. Professor Clive Ballard, University of Exeter will talk about the PROTECT study which is looking at how healthy brains age and why people develop dementia. He’s joined by a host of world class speakers including Eloy Van Hal – one of the creators of De Hogeweyk, a dementia village in The Netherlands. See: www.alzheimersbrace.org/event/ together4dementia-2021

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n FROM YOUR COUNCILLORS In Bishopston this month... TRANSPORT has been our focus this month, as Emma has joined the Green transport working group and is looking at ways to improve cycling infrastructure, in Bishopston and Bristol. Lily, in her role as cabinet member for climate and ecology, questioned the council’s plans for purchasing hybrid vehicles instead of electric as part of a transition to a ‘low carbon fleet’ by 2025. Sadly an answer wasn’t forthcoming, but this is something Lily is going to keep pushing. Lily also attended this month’s Bristol Youth Climate strike, where Bristol school children took to the streets to protest inaction on climate change and was pleased to see youngsters from Bishopston attend the march too. We started the first of our ward door-knocking this month, knocking on doors around Station Road, getting opinions on parking,

traffic and other issues in the area. We were delighted to find how many people share our passion for active travel. Better bike storage and cycle lanes are certainly desired by many. We are looking at ways we can get funding and plans in place for more bike storage in the area. We are also continuing to work with councillors in other wards on securing liveable ‘low traffic’ neighbourhoods, which would have the combined effects of curbing rat running in residential streets, tackling bad parking, and hopefully making the area greener and more attractive. As always, we would love to hear your views on this. This month Emma also attended a briefing on travel plans from the West of England Combined Authority transport board (WECA), which discussed the future of public transport, Voi scooter schemes and other

potential plans for multi-model transport across the region. The meeting gave Emma a chance to feed back information residents have shared about the scooters, as well as other modes of transport. Emma shared concerns about scooter safety, and the need for on-road storage, but was happy to learn that changes to how they are run and stored are coming. Thank you to everyone who has been in touch about them. Emma has also been working with some local parents who are concerned about the ‘black holes’ in secondary school placements in the area. There are a few streets that are missed by catchment areas for the four local secondary schools, leaving children with long commutes to other parts of Bristol. This blind spot is a worry and a petition Petition · Horfield lack of Secondary school provision · Change.org has been created to take to the council to address this concern, if this issue is affecting you, then please email us. This month we also want to

welcome students back to the ward for another year. If you are new to the area do check out www. bristol.gov.uk/bins-recycling for any questions about refuse collection. We also encourage you to register to vote. It’s quick and easy online. As a student you can register at home and at university. See www. gov.uk/register-to-vote for more information. We are still holding our surgery every 1st Friday of the month at The Ardagh; so do come along and say hello. We are also having a canvassing day on the 31st, so we might be knocking on your door for a friendly chat! But as always do get in touch in the meantime if you have anything to let us know.

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.

November 23 - if you’d like to get involved do come along. In other news on the Green we also took part in the recent litter pick and bulb planting around the park with volunteers from the Group. It was a fine day and Martin helped plant many daffodils around the hedges and borders while sacks of litter were also removed from the undergrowth. We look forward to seeking the new flowers next year!

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In Redland this month... Growing problems from blocked drains We’re frustrated again by lack of drain clearance where blocked gullies are reported. 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. If you do see an accumulation of leaves and debris then do try and remove it to help keep our paths safe for others to pass. 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 million trips and 150,000 users, with daily use rising. The trial has transformed how many people travel. 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 get tracked, insured, have registration numbers and the use is being evaluated. 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/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

Muddy patch on Redland Green We’ve reported before about the muddy entrance to Redland Green Play area. Following earlier promises to explore how this can be remedied some progress is underway. Parks officer Mary met with Fi and local residents to look at ways to sort out the ongoing flooding there and elsewhere nearby. The Council has laid down a gravel soak away and a planter is currently being constructed to put on top that should keep it in place.. They also looked at other ideas such as creating dips in the grass to absorb water along with planted areas that could also soak up excess water. These ideas will be discussed further at the Redland Green Community Group’s AGM on

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: www.wheresittobristol. com/gloucester-road 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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Bristol’s Western Harbour: your views sought BRISTOL City Council have launched a programme of community engagement events to seek issues and ideas for the future of the ‘Western Harbour’ – the regeneration area centred around Cumberland Basin, the area round the Nova Scotia and Underfall Yard. The Harbour Hopes creative engagement programme will start a citywide conversation on the future of Western Harbour, to explore people’s hopes and aspirations for the future transformation of the area. The basic information is now on the Harbour Hopes website: https://harbourhopes.co.uk/ The first way you can get involved and share any comments is to go to the ‘Interactive Map’ on the website. This is extremely easy to use. You will see some comments on there, shown as pins. Just click on one or two to see the comments that have already been made. Then enlarge or

reduce the map as much as you want, choose a place to stick your pin where you want to say something, then follow the instructions that tell you how to make your comment. You don’t have to stick within their red line boundary; you could for example highlight – as two people have done – the key view from the suspension bridge and the link to Ashton Court.

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have a chance to sign up for notifications of all future activities, results etc. That’s important because this map exercise is just one of the community engagement activities planned over the next few months. Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, says: “As Bristol responds to multiple challenges, including the climate and ecological emergencies, a housing crisis and shifts in how people want to live, work and travel, we have an opportunity to shape Western Harbour so that it meets the city’s priorities and the needs of the local community. We want to hear what is important to people from across Bristol so that we can create a vision for Western Harbour that resonates with the whole city. Harbour Hopes and the programme of events we’ve planned gives the public that opportunity.”

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Act now to prevent a virus nightmare DAILY news headlines paint a scary picture. The impact of HGV driver shortages and high energy plus living costs has cast the Prime Minister as a panto character with ‘‘Boris will Save Christmas’’ - a refrain to cheers and jeers. All these alongside the pressures of NHS treatment backlog and the challenges of meeting increased healthcare access demand over the winter months. There is one nightmare we can all play a big part to prevent. This year the NHS is encouraging everyone in the higher risk groups to get their Flu vaccine and their Covid-19 booster vaccine as soon as possible to prevent you or your loved ones being laid up seriously

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n NEWS A CROWDFUNDING campaign by Dunleavy Vineyards to buy a small field on the outskirts of the city of Bristol is well under way. Dunleavy Vineyards have become a success story in the Bristol and Somerset food and drink scene with the wines sold through a host of small independent shops and Michelin starred restaurants across the country. Many of these shops and restaurants feature in the vineyard's crowdfunding video and also in a special reward people can buy as part of their campaign. Bristol resident Ingrid Bates set up her vineyard when she was in her 20s. With high prices for land around the city, she quickly realised that leasing land was the only option open to her as a young person if she wanted to realise her dream of becoming a wine producer. A few years down the line, demand for her wine has rocketed and Dunleavy need

Hospitality rallies to help small wine producer grow more grapes to keep up with demand. Ingrid said: “After the difficult year hospitality has had, we weren’t sure what our shop and restaurant customers would say when we asked for help but we were blown away with the response we received. We’ve been amazed at how many have offered to help us share our story on social media, which has given our campaign a real collaborative feel. “The plan is to buy a small field, close to the city of Bristol, to give our business a long term base where it’s easier for people to engage with us. It’ll be a real showpiece for sustainable viticulture. At Dunleavy we love

trying new things and want to grow exciting and new grape varieties without the use of chemicals. We love wildlife and want our vineyard to be a real haven for nature in all its forms. Our small, leased plot has given us a great start but there’s so much more we’d like to do.” People can buy rewards as part of the Dunleavy crowdfunding campaign to help them reach their target of £55,000. As well as vine adoption, vineyard tours and tastings, you can buy tickets to a beer and wine tasting with two of Bristol’s best beer producers; Wiper & True and Left Handed Giant. The evening will be hosted by food writer and TV presenter

Andy Clarke in the Finzels Reach building in Bristol. They’re also offering the chance to have your or your pet’s face on the front of a wine label as well as tickets to a special vineyard harvest supper experience with food writer and chef Claire Thomson. Dunleavy are best known for their rosé wine but they’re making a special small batch of still white wine that will only be available to participants in the crowdfunding campaign. To find out more about the crowdfunder see: https://www.crowdfunder. co.uk/dunleavy-vineyardscrowdfunder

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British Curry Day commemorates forefathers CURRY houses are commemorating the forefathers who introduced millions of Britons to a taste of the subcontinent. British Curry Day has been launched to mark those who came to Britain from the 1960s – opening restaurants and takeaways – and to show support for the industry today. Businesses taking part will donate £1 to good causes for every Tikka Masala – the nation’s favourite curry – sold on Wednesday, December 1. Achari Indian Kitchen and Jubo Raj in Cotham Hill have already signed up to take part in the event, as has Akash Indian, Horfield. Community champion Naseem Talukdar, whose parents ran Rupali restaurant in Kingswood, said: “British Curry has been a key culinary and cultural contribution made by migrants from the Indian subcontinent.

“In turn, it has helped to support future generations in the industry - as well as doctors, teachers, engineers and other professions which help their communities.” Enam Ali, publisher of Spice Business magazine and event founder, said: “Tragically we are losing many of the country’s first curry restaurateurs, who are now elderly with severe underlying health issues, to the pandemic. “These people came to a strange foreign land at the invitation of the British government. Through their own endeavours and willingness to work anti-social hours, they built a special industry, which is now an integral part of British society.” UK Curry Connect (UKCC) is a campaign group which has been set up to raise awareness of skills shortages in the Asian catering industry. Naseem is UKCC director for social responsibility and

sustainability, as well as founder of Plastic Pollution Awareness and Action Projects (PPAAP) charity - looking at ways to reduce single-plastic use in the catering industry. He added: “The industry has changed dramatically over the last 60 years and we have to find ways to continue to be sustainable.” British Curry Day coincides with 50 years of independence for Bangladesh and there is a national holiday in the country on December 16. The event is expected to raise thousands of pounds for 10 small community groups, through #AskingBristol – connecting charities with individuals, organisations and businesses who can support them. High Sheriff of Bristol Susan Davies said: “It is such a brilliant idea to celebrate with a national Curry Day. Curry is now one of the nation's favourite dishes and linking this with

Naseem Talukdar Independence Day is perfect - as most of the cuisine we know so well was brought to Britain from Bangladesh. “But not only is this a day of celebration for Bangladeshis and their wonderful food, but dozens of restaurants across the region are also raising money for local charities making this a valuable event in so many ways." For more information, visit https://twitter.com/ britishcurryday For more information about #AskingBristol, visit https://askingbristol.org/

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E have known about the ‘French Heartworm’ angiostrongylus vasorum, in the UK for a number of years. This worm infects dogs and causes severe respiratory disease and can be fatal. Initially the worm was seen in limited areas particularly South Wales and the South East of England but now more cases are being reported nationally across the UK. We have seen a case in Animal Health Centre this month so it is out there even in Bristol and that has served as a reminder to us, and a wake up call, that although still rare, the disease really does exist. Foxes can act as a reservoir

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Y the time you read this I will have picked my grapes and be very close to the end of my four week crowdfunding campaign. If you have missed it, we’ve always been tenants and rented the land we grow our vines on. This year we’re trying to raise enough money to buy 1-2 acres on the outskirts of the city so it’s easier for people to engage with us and see what we do! We need more grapes to meet demand and want to grow without chemicals and enhance biodiversity. Check our website and social media to watch our video and tell a friend! We need to reach our target by 3rd November so don’t delay. We’ve got some great rewards you can buy to help us reach our target including vineyard tours, wine tasting event tickets and adopt a vine! In the vineyard we’ve been lucky to have a warm, dry October up to this point which really helped the sugar levels rise in the grapes. We’re looking forward to harvesting our grapes this week and then pulling out the last of our older Pinot noir plants so that we can adopt a no chemical approach next year. We’ve replaced our Pinot with a fantastic naturally mildew resistant variety called Regent and are also trialling some other varieties we think will be great for future wines. To find out more please sign up to our newsletter at www. dunleavyvineyards.co.uk or follow us on twitter, facebook or Instagram. hello@dunleavyvineyards.co.uk www.dunleavyvineyards.co.uk @DYvineyards (twitter) dunleavy vineyards (facebook & instagram)

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n MESSAGE FROM AVON & SOMERSET PCC

Challenge male violence against women and girls AS I mentioned in my last column, I am pleased to announce that I have taken on the role as national lead PCC for the Economic and Cybercrime portfolio. As the new lead, I will spearhead the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners’ (APCC) work to ensure the police are tackling online crime, fraud, harassment, hacking, economic crime and identify theft. One in ten people fall victim to fraud and one in three become a repeat victim. It is because of such figures that I was inspired to take on this role as I feel it is an area of work where I can make the most difference to the lives of local people in Avon and Somerset and beyond. Cybercrime and fraud are two of the most fast-growing crime types in the country, almost doubling every year. In fact, both crimes are growing so quickly that according to the Office for National Statistics, people are more likely to be a victim of fraud

or cybercrime than any other crime. Ultimately, we need to get a grip of it and protect vulnerable people from harm. Over the coming months, I will be working closely with regional and national partners to improve the police response to this everevolving and complex area of crime. I also wanted to discuss a matter that I know has been of great concern to many local people, more so in recent weeks: male violence against women and girls. The threat of abuse, misogyny, intimidation and violence that women face every day has become wrongly accepted in communities as the ‘norm.’ Following the appalling murder of Sarah Everard, I have read with absolute horror on social media and in the news, the precautions and preventative steps that women and girls take every day of their lives to protect themselves and, still, such actions

do not always keep them safe. A change is needed. Now is the time to put the onus back on the offender and actively challenge their behaviour. Collaboration of statutory agencies and partners is essential to tackle the attitudes, behaviour and, ultimately, criminal activity of perpetrators who are violent towards women and girls. Change is also needed within the police and criminal justice system and that is why I am supportive of the Home Office’s inquiry into issues raised by Wayne Couzens’ conviction. Sarah’s murder has rightly already raised some difficult questions and discussions for all police forces and the Home Office’s inquiry will continue to do so. Sustained change is desperately needed and I firmly encourage Avon and Somerset Police to face these questions head-on, reflect and set actions to ensure officers and staff are upholding the highest standards

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n NATURE WATCH With Dawn Lawrence I MEANT to write about woodpeckers last month and I only got as far as green woodpeckers. So here we go with great-spots (starting with a bit of birders’ slang for you there). The great-spotted woodpecker is a great bird! Rather prosaically the name actually distinguishes it from the lesser-spotted woodpecker – a smaller species, formerly an inhabitant of Leigh Woods but not seen for many years and becoming increasingly scarce nationally for the usual sad reasons of habitat loss and disturbance. But the great-spot is more adaptable, though also a woodland bird, and it has learned to take advantage of our generosity, which they find especially helpful in winter. They take a variety of offered food using bird tables and feeders where they can even hang upside down. The birds are quite large for such antics, being around 25cm long which is twice as long as a blue tit. Both sexes wear a bold uniform of black and white and have a splash of pillar box red under the tail with the male also having a dash of red behind the head. When they fly they flash out broad wings, boldly striped with white on black, and they have that up-swinging downdipping flight that can tell you what they are even in silhouette on a dark winter’s evening. Their call is a sharp “kick!” sometimes slowly repeated, in flight or from a tree.

Great spotted woodpecker by Walter Baxter. Unlike the green woodpecker (which concentrates on ants) the great-spot is omnivorous, using its long tongue to winkle insects out of burrows in wood and bark. In the winter conifer seeds are an important food source and great-spots will wedge cones into a gap in order to more easily extract the seeds. In

spring, they sometimes take eggs and nestlings from other birds’ nests – they have been known to enlarge the entrance to tit holes in order to extract the babies. For a woodland bird their feeding habits are surprisingly wide ranging, having been known to take shellfish at the seaside, peas from fields and even cream from doorstep milk bottles. Best of all, these are the birds that perform the loud drumming in the woods which is a wonderful seasonal marker of the shift into spring. They are the most urban of our woodpeckers (easily heard drumming at Badock’s Wood, for example, and also breeding in some Bristol parks). They are announcing their territories - the drumming takes the place of a song and both sexes do it. They make a short burst of repeated loud taps using their strong bills against a trunk or branch, often using a hollow section to amplify the sound. They don’t need to tap very hard (although their skulls have a protective layer of shock-absorbent tissue) because they time the frequency of taps to resonate with their chosen object, playing it like a musical instrument. They have been known to tap on telegraph poles, metal poles and even articles such as ceramic insulators – whatever suits their needs and best drowns out their rival.

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n WHAT'S ON November 9

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 9 November is on Joaquin Sorolla Painter of Light, and will be delivered at 8pm at Redmaids' High BS9 3AW and by internet. For more information visit our website www.theartssociety-bristol.org.uk

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n Welsh National Opera Bristol Friends. Wednesday, 17 November at 7.15 pm. at The Performing Arts Centre, Redmaids' High School, Westbury Road. BS9 3AW Please join us for WNO - Memories, Mirth and Music. Sally Bird, who has worked at WNO for 30 years, will be in conversation with former Friends' Manager, Andy Taylor, and will play some favourite music. Friends £5, Visitors £7, Students £1. Further information and Covid protocol from: Melanie David, Tel 01934 842014 or melaniejdavid@btinternet.com

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Orchestral concert A CONCERT, performed by the Long Ashton Orchestra, takes place at St Alban's Church, Westbury Park BS6 7NU on Saturday 20 November at 7.30pm. The Long Ashton Orchestra, conducted by Dimitri Chrysostomou, is performing Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture, Reinecke: Flute Concerto (with Kevan Boll on flute) and Mozart: Symphony No 40. This is a free concert, with no tickets. Instead, there will be a collection at the end for 'Friends of Bristol Children's Hospital', which helps to provide for families to stay with their children whilst in hospital. Val Williams, Chair of Orchestra says: “We will keep audience members socially distanced, and would encourage face masks. “Please do arrive in time to get a seat, and support our brand new conductor, Dimitri, who is a fantastic addition to the Bristol music scene. And, of course, the support you can give to 'Friends of Bristol Children's Hospital' is much appreciated.”

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Thursday n Enjoy Scottish Dancing at St. Monica’s Oatley Hall, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN on Thursdays 7.30 – 10.00 p.m. £6.00 per session. Have fun, make friends, keep fit. Phone Trish 0788 052 8925/www.rscdsbristol.info n Bishop Road Community Choir are meeting online Thursday evenings via Zoom at 8pm for an hour. If anyone is interested they should contact us via bishoproad choir@gmail.com for a link. n BRISTOL MALE VOICE CHOIR has returned to regular rehearsals and is looking for new members in its tenor, baritone and bass sections. You don't need to be a reader of music, but if you can hold a tune, and enjoy singing , whatever the style of music in our wide-ranging repertoire, then come along to our regular Thursday rehearsals held from 7 till 9 at St Andrew's Methodist Church, Elm Park, Filton, Bristol BS34 7PS. We are a sociable and friendly choir, and we are looking forward to two concerts before the end of 2021. We will rehearse observing whatever Covid requirements are in force and we look forward to seeing new singers as well as experienced returning singers. For more information go to our Facebook page, our website - www.bristolmvc.org.uk - or contact our scretary on 079410404742.

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n MAYOR'S VIEW

Making Ends Meet Throughout my time in office, we have prioritised building a strong and resilient economy for Bristol. We’ve worked to attract investment that brings good sustainable jobs to our city. And I’m proud that we are recognised as a Living Wage City by the Living Wage Foundation, making sure that workers across our city take home a wage they can support themselves on. We’re looking to accelerate our progress on this – with an ambition to double the number of Living Wage accredited employers by the end of 2023. The resilience we have worked to build in to our economy was crucial in keeping people afloat during the pandemic. However, we knew that the impact the virus would have on jobs and pay would not be felt evenly and would exacerbate existing inequalities.

Working across the city, we’ve stepped in to help people who have lost income over the past two years. We distributed over £100 million of pandemic support to businesses to protect jobs and livelihoods. Over the last school year, we stepped up and provided 105,997 vouchers to support families entitled to free school meals. And we currently help 35,795 households with their bills through our Council Tax Reduction Scheme – one of the only local authorities in the country to fully fund council tax for the poorest households. It is clear, however, that our work isn’t done. As I write, rising energy prices are not only putting pressure on people’s bank balances, they’re threatening jobs as businesses struggle to meet their overheads and supply chains across industries are interrupted.

To make matters worse, the government have chosen to end the £20 uplift in Universal Credit, which has been helping around 17,000 working families in Bristol make ends meet. I know that for many families, a cut in income like this will hurt. It’s the wrong move, at the wrong time. Nonetheless, as a city we stand ready to help. In addition to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme, there is lots of information on the Bristol City Council website about the financial support that is available for households who may be struggling to make ends meet. And our Local Crisis and Prevention Fund can help with emergency payments if you can’t afford basics like food, electricity or gas. Visit www.bristol.gov.uk/benefitsfinancial-help for more information. I pay tribute also to the

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network of city partners and voluntary and community groups who are already stepping up to help people experiencing hardship over the coming months. We’ve seen that spirit of generosity shine through time and time again in our city over the past two years. It’s what makes Bristol a City of Hope, and it’s what will see our city through the testing times to come.

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Did you know Bristol City Council fund a loan scheme for homeowners? *

the cost of works to your home**

Working in partnership with We Care Home Improvements and Lendology CIC, the partnership takes the stress out of funding and finding contractors for home repairs, improvements or adaptations. If you are a homeowner, of any age, and need to make essential repairs to your home, call us today for more information. Works covered under the scheme include roof repair, electrical and plumbing work, damp and structural remedies, heating installations or replacement, amongst other works.

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*Subject to eligibility. **A maximum reduction of £1,000 from an approved loan over £2,000. For loans £2,000 or less, the reduction will be 50% of the loan value. Budget is limited and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Typical Example (4% fixed interest rate, Typical 4.2% APR). Borrow £5,000 over 60 months. £92.08 monthly repayments. Total amount repayable = £5,544.96, including £20 fee for registering the Title Restriction. Missing payments could affect your credit rating and ability to obtain credit in the future. Loans are subject to status and are typically protected by a Title Restriction. This means that you may not be able to sell your home without our permission unless the loan is fully repaid. This is a financial promotion approved by Lendology CIC. Lendology CIC is a trading name of Wessex Resolutions C.I.C.: a community interest company limited by guarantee, registered in England, company number 4512225. Registered address: Heatherton Park Studios, Bradford on Tone, Taunton TA4 1EU. Wessex Resolutions C.I.C is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (675263) for credit regulated activities.

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Learning new skills for the future

WHEN I was growing up my grandfather and uncles were miners, my aunt was a factory worker, and my uncle worked on the railways – and that was that. In those days many people spent their whole life working in the same job, for the same employer. It was how it was. Over the years that’s changed. I had a range of roles before becoming metro mayor: a child protection officer, an environment minister and a scaffolder’s assistant. For children growing up today it will be even more varied, so it is important they always have the opportunity to reskill and retrain. A child born today will have seven or eight different careers in their lifetime, and two-thirds of children entering primary school this year will ultimately work in completely new types of jobs that simply don’t exist yet! Skills and training are an exciting part of my metro mayor role. Recently I opened two fantastic new facilities with funding from the West of England Combined Authority that I lead: the Brunel Centre on the SGS WISE Campus in Stoke Gifford and the City of Bristol College Advanced Construction Skills Centre. The Brunel Centre is a particularly stunning £7 million building, with a great name. I know the next generation of world leading engineers, scientists, technicians and creatives are raring to

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go there – I could sense everyone’s enthusiasm as I cut the ribbon. Meanwhile in Bristol I met Owen, who is doing a carpentry course, learning what’s needed to build a better future – literally! He is getting equipped with skills to build new homes and retrofit existing ones in our cities, towns and villages. But it’s not just about young people. I met MakeUK, the manufacturers organisation, as they launched their plan for skills. They explained to me how the average age of people working in manufacturing is over 50 – but they also need to reskill as new manufacturing techniques and machinery emerge. Lifelong learning matters. Here in the West of England we’re at the forefront of innovation, and we need to keep it that way. Our brilliant locally-based scientists, researchers and engineers hold so many of keys to meeting important challenges of tomorrow.

That includes those working in highly skilled unionised jobs at Airbus in Filton who I met earlier this month and whom Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer gave a shout-out to in his recent conference speech. We have just passed a significant landmark on skills funding. We have a special scheme here in the West of England to stop money raised by local companies via the “apprenticeship levy” disappearing up the M4 and being banked by the government. Instead we are keeping it local, with bigger firms passing their unspent levy money to smaller local ones. We’ve just passed £1 million – a great collective effort. So thanks a million to all involved!

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