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Charity's new home Children protest at climate crisis Children from a number of local schools took part in demonstrations as part of the Youth Climate Strike. PAGE 6

Society's future in grave doubt The Bishopston Society says it is no longer viable and it is reviewing a range of options for its future, including closure. PAGE 16

George Müller orphanage opens There were celebrations all round as humanitarian charity Aid Box Community (ABC) opened their new refugee ‘free’ shop and hub on Cheltenham Road on September 17. The unexpected closure of their site in Redland prompted a crowdfunding campaign earlier this year. Donations from the community flowed in, raising the £25,000 needed to provide a permanent home for the refugee charity which has helped more than 400 families secure the things they need to make their home in Bristol. Full story: Pages 4 & 5 Photo courtesy of Barbara Evripidou

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Traffic and parking hell: t A GROUP of residents living in St Andrews and part of Bishopston have been campaigning for some time about the growing problems of traffic density and parking in their neighbourhood. The Bishopston and St. Andrews Traffic and Parking Group (BOSA) are concerned not just about these central issues but also about the effects that result from the increased volume of vehicles in their streets. This includes the safety of pedestrians and cyclists; pollution from exhaust fumes as well as from traffic noise; access for emergency and service vehicles; and the detriment to the general quality of life in these often narrow and community friendly streets. The development of resident parking schemes (RPS) in the neighbouring areas has also affected the quality of life in Bishopston and St. Andrews. Commuters now often choose to park in areas adjoining those RPSs, as do residents parking their additional vehicles, including large leisure and commercial vans. Local resident, Kay, is clear about the problems she experiences each week: “Since the declaration of RPSs in adjoining neighbourhoods, we have experienced a steady increase in parking by people from outside our area and this sometimes leads to aggressive competition for parking spaces as well as a general increase in traffic on our narrow streets. Some people drive too fast which increases the risks for pedestrians, particularly for young children, which all adds to the stress of living here – and sometimes emergency vehicles can’t get through. Some people we know are actually thinking of moving away because of the

stress and anxiety caused by traffic and parking.” In May 2018 MP Thangam Debbonaire hosted a public meeting for residents at which nearly 70 per cent of those attending supported the introduction of an RPS but progress since that meeting has been slow due to the Mayor’s manifesto commitment not to introduce more RPSs unless there is ‘overwhelming support’. Although there are signs that the council is now coming around to the idea that existing RPSs are popular, BOSA has decided to gauge public opinion by launching its own survey. This will be delivered to over 2,000 households in early October and there will also be an option to complete this on-line. The survey will be anonymous and the results will be available in early December. BOSA can be contacted on Facebook or through their web site at bosatrafficparking.org.uk

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Aid Box Community opens new 'free' shop AFTER months of uncertainty a new home has been found for refugee charity Aid Box Community (ABC). In February this year the Bristol humanitarian organisation faced threat of closure after the building in which it hosted its free shop for refugees and asylum seekers was condemned and it had nowhere to move to - and no funds. However, the community came to the rescue and raised £25k in less than two months through a crowdfunded campaign to save it and now a new and improved free shop and social hub is opening at 174a Cheltenham Road, Stokes Croft. ABC has supported more than 400 individuals and families since opening in early 2016 and the move to a more central location is expected to be much more accessible for refugees. This will help support hundreds more people access

basic supplies and day-to-day goods which are hard to come by given many people live on £5 or less a day and the shop will be open for business from September 17. The timing is particularly poignant as ABC, which originally started as Aid Box Convoy, began following the death of Alan Kurdi, whose little body in red t-shirt and blue shorts made headlines across the world on September 2, 2015. He was photographed washed up on a beach in Greece having, like hundreds of thousands of others, made the crossing across the Mediterranean with his parents in a bid to reach a safe haven. The image was the final breaking point for Bristol mumof-three Imogen McIntosh and a group of dedicated people from the city, as well as others across the UK, who were part of the front line of responders taking aid and supplies to the

camps in Northern France. While Calais was already quite well established, a new camp made up mostly of families sprung up in a residential suburb of Dunkerque, at the end of the Chunnel, and it was here that Aid Box Convoy, as it was known then, was born. Hundreds of volunteers travelled to Dunkerque from Bristol in ‘convoys’ managed by Imogen and a small group of organisers. Each spent five days at a time helping put in infrastructure and sanitation for

the growing group of desperate people and children trying to gain refuge in the UK. After the camps were burned down or moved on in the spring of 2016, Imogen and the volunteer team were still receiving aid and Aid Box Community was born - a small shop and hub where refugees and asylum seekers in Bristol could access the basics of life at no cost. In June this year, Imogen moved into a founder role and

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the timing of the new community shop also sees a new CEO appointment in Rob Adlem, who had previously been ABC’s operations director. Imogen said: “We have been on a long journey since that first convoy, but not as long as so many of the people who have tried to make a home in the UK

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after fleeing persecution, war or natural disaster. “Back in 2015-16 the refugee crisis was very much front of mind because of the consistent media coverage, but though it does not often make front page news now it is very much still happening, devastating lives and forcing people to live in the most

treacherous conditions. “When they arrive here, people are utterly broken and traumatised yet still have to face insurmountable odds - we are committed to providing supplies, support and sanctuary and are so grateful to have had the continued help and love from the generous Bristol community when we needed it most. “Having Rob now in position as CEO is also a fantastic boost to our future capabilities and I am looking forward to working with him further as he takes the charity from strength-tostrength.” Rob said: “The ethos of ABC is based on humanity and love and we are now in a fantastic position to solidify many of the projects and ideas we had previously but did not have a secure enough facility to deliver from.It’s impossible to put into words the gratitude we all feel for the people who have helped

us make this move but we will, through our actions, ensure that their belief in what we do goes straight to the people who need it in a way that is even more impactful and supportive than before.” Thangam Debbonaire, Labour MP for Bristol West and Chair of the APPG for refugees, cut the ribbon to open the premises. She has been a long term supporter of the charity. She said: "I was honoured to cut the ribbon on Aid Box Community's new community shop and hub. "They have helped so many families secure the things they need to make their home in Bristol, and I'm delighted that this vital, much-loved and muchvalued charity has found a new and secure home on Cheltenham Road.” To find out more about how to help visit the ABC website on https://www.aidboxcommunity. co.uk Photos Barbara Evripidou

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Primary school pupils stage climate crisis march

THE Youth Climate Strike returned to Bristol on Friday September 20 with children, parents and teachers from St Bonaventure’s Catholic Primary School and Bishop Road Primary marching on Gloucester Road in the morning with their MP to protest about the climate emergency. Up to 240 students, staff and parents from St Bonaventure’s were led in the march by their headteacher, Sarah Ballantine, holding hand-made banners and signs demanding action to prevent disastrous climate change. Mrs Ballantine had heard from concerned students, staff and parents that they wanted to take part in the global ‘Youth Strike’ protests, and took the bold decision to organise a march for the whole school community. Children have been learning about the climate emergency in lessons about the school’s theme this term of ‘Care For Our Common Home’, and were inspired to make placards to air their concerns. The children held up traffic in Bishopston, chanting “Climate Change is not a lie, Do not let our planet die!”. Matilda, a student at St Bon’s, held a sign she had made reading ‘We’re Making Our World Disappear’. She said: “If we don’t stop climate change, joy will be gone forever.” They were joined by Bristol West MP Thangam Debbonaire, who said: “Here in the middle of Bristol West I have been marching with the children today – I’m so proud of the fact they’re marching for the planet. But I’m

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impatient with them for change to happen now. Children today have told me what they want to tell the Prime Minister, and I’ll be taking that back to Parliament to challenge him to act faster.” Mrs Ballantine said: “Our priority has been to link our values into our curriculum; our whole-school theme is 'Care For Our Common Home’ and I was inspired by other young activists to support our children to have their voices heard and contribute to making a difference, because that’s at the very heart of St Bon’s.” Parent, Oliver Thomas, came along to support his child who was protesting before the start of the school day at Bishop Road School. Oliver said: “I know there are a lot of children here who are extremely upset and anxious

about their future. My child is nine now and I fear that by the time he’s my age there won’t be a planet for him to live on. Unless

we do something transformative now, then his future is looking pretty terrible.” More protests: Page 17

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n NEWS MEMBERS of Horfield Organic Community Orchard (HOCO) are looking forward to welcoming visitors to celebrate Apple Day on Sunday 20 October. They’re also keen to encourage more people to grow more fruit in gardens and community spaces as an act of rebellion against extinction. “We know we need to plant more trees for the good of people and the planet,” says Orchard Learning co-ordinator, Shannon Smith. “Fruit trees in gardens and allotments are great for wildlife. They help clean the air and cool the environment. When well cared for they’re beautiful and fruitful.” The orchard is home to 100 different fruiting trees. Visitors are invited to celebrate diversity and sample local and unusual varieties like ‘Gloucestershire Underleaf’ - an apple much loved for eating, cooking and cidering in its county of origin. Another favourite, ‘Court of Wick’, is from Somerset where it was said to have no rival for shape, colour and flavour.

' Plant more fruit trees for the good of our planet' “Our tasting table is one of the highlights of Apple Day,” adds Shannon. “Featuring fruits not seen in the shops, it's a chance to try before you buy a tree to grow yourself - and we have young trees for sale.” HOCO has shown the way to a plastic-free future for many years. Fresh pressed apple juice and homemade cakes are served in recycled and 100% compostable cups and paper napkins that are composted on site. The huge task of lifting all the old carpets and geotextile laid down in the early years of the orchard was completed in the spring. The soil can breathe again. It’s also being re-wilded with artichoke, poppy, sunflower, teasel, clover, and more. Plastics are being replaced by mulch moats to reduce water stress and feed the soil food web.

Orchard members will be happy to answer your questions about pests, diseases, pruning and resilience in the face of climate chaos, and good-to-grow varieties of fruit trees. Apple Day at Horfield Organic Community Orchard takes place on Sunday 20 October, 2 - 4pm. Entry is free. Donations of surplus apples for juicing are welcome. To find the orchard (nearest postcode BS7 8JP): walk down the lane beside 22 Kings Drive (between Bishop Road & Kellaway Avenue), turn left and it’s the first gate on the right.

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Carla to contest Environmental lawyers put Bristol Bristol West council ‘on notice’ over climate inaction CARLA Denyer, who is credited as having started the national movement on Climate Emergencies in the UK by proposing the first one here in Bristol, launched her bid to be elected as Bristol’s first Green MP on September 20. The former wind turbine engineer has been a longstanding activist and Bristol City Councillor for Clifton Down since 2015. She has been selected to fight the Bristol West constituency and said: “We’re facing a joint crisis for our climate and for our democracy, but the Greens have the ideas and the political will to push for progressive solutions. "I’m hopeful and proud to have been chosen to fight this election for the Green Party. We speak with one voice in saying ‘Yes to Europe and No to climate chaos."”

LAWYERS from leading environmental law charity ClientEarth have put Bristol City Council “on notice” over its lack of proper climate change plans, giving them eight weeks to explain how planning policy will incorporate carbon reduction targets. Bristol is among 100 councils that will receive a letter from ClientEarth’s lawyers demanding an explanation of how they will set evidence-based carbon reduction targets and ensure those targets are central to the councils’ new planning policy. ClientEarth has launched the letter citing a “massive shortfall in compliant local planning policy”. Bristol Council’s Local Plan sets local rules for all future commercial and housing development in the city so will have a significant impact

on carbon emissions. Bristol Council is due to review the planning policies in its Local Plan, although the review is waiting for the regional Joint Spatial Plan that sits above it to be agreed, having been rejected by government officials in August. Redland councillor for the Green party, Martin Fodor commented: “As we said in June, the Local Plan needs to be revisited and the policies made more ambitious before the plan is signed off. “At the end of last year, Bristol led the way by passing a Green motion to declare a Climate Emergency – it was the first city in Europe to do so. But speaking the truth about the Climate Emergency is only the first step, it needs to be followed up with action.

“As well as measures to deal with climate change we put forward policies to protect public space, mitigate the housing crisis by cracking down on AirBnB properties, and incorporate social value policies in major developments. “But since the West of England’s regional plan (the Joint Spatial Plan) was thrown out, that will have to be sorted out before our Local Plan in Bristol can be updated – which I’m worried could take a year or more. "We can’t afford to wait much longer to get Green policies in place, or for new affordable housing that is comfortable to live in and cheaper to heat. "The legal risk from Client Earth only adds to the pressure to get this fixed.”

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Celebrating Age - and challenging stereotypes THE Celebrating Age Festival (CAF) is a festival aimed at challenging stereotypes and recognising the contribution that older people in Bristol make. The festival launches on the 1st October, the same day as the International Day of Older Persons, and ends on 31 October. Age UK Bristol has coordinated CAF with support from Bristol Ageing Better, St Monica Trust, LinkAge Network and Active Ageing Bristol. Throughout the month, there will be a variety of taster activities, open days and events for people of all ages to get involved in, the majority of which are free of charge. The festival is a fantastic opportu nity to try a new craft, make new friends and share experiences. This year CAF are linking up with the Festival of Ideas and Bristol’s Research Forum to host three panel events at The Watershed on Healthy Ageing, Innovative Housing

looking forward to welcoming the community to these events and celebrating everyone’s hard work.” Angelina Shoemake, St Monica Trust community giving manager, said: “We have been delighted to provide funds for older people's groups across Bristol, to assist them in putting on activities during the festival and showcasing the fantastic range of activities available in the city.” The festival launches with an opening event on Tuesday 1 October at The Station on Silver Street in Bristol City Centre where a variety of groups and organisations will be running stalls. There will be free refreshments. and Exploring What Retirement Means in 2019. Guest panellists who are experts in their fields will be discussing the latest research and thinking on these topics.

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The upside of Parliament's closure: more time to spend in Bristol West School funding stop it, but many of you will be I’m pleased to say that, after a affected if we leave the EU – and great deal of pressure from me particularly if we leave on bad and other MPs, the government terms or no arrangement at all. has announced extra funding for So I do need to remind you about schools. All schools will receive preparation. some extra funding in line with Anyone who lives in the UK inflation, and some receive more but has the nationality of another on top, to reach a per pupil EU country: please apply for minimum funding per year of your settled or pre-settled status £3,750 for primary age and £5,000 as soon as possible. The official for secondary schools in 2020deadline for applications is the end 21. Of course I welcome this. I’m of 2020 but, because of the risk disappointed, however, that it that the Prime Minister will take us doesn’t anywhere near reverse the out of the EU with no withdrawal cuts and the impact of increased agreement, I strongly advise costs imposed over the last ten everyone not to wait. If you have years on our schools; and doesn’t problems, I want to help. deal with the additional needs that If you run a business, please many pupils have. look at the government website The UK and the EU https://www.gov.uk/business-ukYou all know I don’t want Brexit leaving-eu and consult suppliers and I’m trying everything I can to and regular clients about the Abbey hp ads AW.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2019 11:33 Page 1

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The high hopes for 'flying ocean liner' As the first major construction contract is awarded to Vertase FLI to transform the historic former Filton Airfield into the thriving new neighbourhood known as Brabazon, author Maurice Fells reflects on the visionary aircraft once built at the site SEVENTY years ago this month the world’s eyes were focused on Filton airfield for the maiden flight of the Brabazon aircraft. This was no ordinary plane for at the time it was the world’s biggest aircraft. Designed to carry 100 passengers in luxury from London to New York non-stop, the Brabazon was more like a flying ocean liner with sleeping cabins, a dining room, a cinema with 23 seats and even a cocktail bar. It would cross the Atlantic Ocean at a cruising speed of 300 miles an hour. The ‘Brab’, as it was affectionately called by the men at the Bristol Aeroplane Company who built it, was 50 feet high, 1,777 feet long and had a 230 foot wide wingspan. It was so big that the Filton runway had to be extended from 1,500 to 2,750 yards so it could take off and land. In 1946 a shock announcement was made in the House of Lords that to solve the runway problem Filton’s neighbouring village of Charlton would be demolished. Charlton was a quintessential picture postcard English village

with nearly 40 houses, a post office, an infant school, village hall, a common, a duck pond, several farms and the Carpenter’s Arms pub. The villagers were proud of their history which could be traced back to Anglo Saxon times. They signed petitions and staged protests to save their homes. All this shot the village into the national press headlines. But it was all to no avail. The House of Lords was adamant that Charlton would fall into the mouth of the bulldozer. The government promised the people of Charlton that another village would be built nearby but it never was. Compulsory Purchase Orders were issued to each homeowner and most of them were moved into homes on the nearby council estate at Patchway. All that the villagers could do was to watch helplessly as the rubble from their homes was buried under fifteen feet of soil and tarmac.

On 4 September 1949 an estimated 20,000 people, some of whom had helped build the plane, gathered at vantage points around the vast Filton airfield to watch in awe as the Brabazon took off on its maiden flight shortly after midday. Bill Pegg, the Bristol Aircraft Corporation’s Chief Test Pilot was at the controls and took the plane into the skies above Bristol and Gloucestershire on a 75-mile circuit. The Brabazon was airborne for twenty-five minutes. Bill Pegg was reported as adding a human touch to the story by flying over his home at Thornbury. Lord Brabazon of Tara, after whom the aircraft was named, and Sir William Verdon Smith, chairman of the Bristol Aircraft Company, were the first to congratulate the crew as they stepped onto the tarmac after their flight. The plane later made demonstration flights at the Farnborough International Air

Show and the Paris Air Show. A BAC spokesman proudly claimed: “It is not just another big aircraft; it is the biggest aircraft yet built in this country and is larger than anything that has yet flown in the world.” Unfortunately, the plane never made a commercial flight. In fact not one airline anywhere in the world had placed an order for it. It turned out that there was a widespread feeling amongst airlines that the Brabazon was too large and expensive to be practical and applicable to their existing operations. On 17 July 1953, Duncan Sandys, the Minister of Supply, announced in the House of Commons that the Brabazon had been cancelled due to a lack of military or civil orders, and would be scrapped. Altogether £12 million of taxpayers' money had been spent on bringing the Brabazon off the drawing board and on to the runway. It meant that Charlton village had been destroyed for nothing. Meanwhile, the name Charlton survives in the name of a road near the old village and is incorporated in the titles of several nearby housing developments. The Brabazon hangar later became the home of the production line for the world’s first supersonic aircraft, the AngloFrench Concorde and is currently being considered as the site for the Bristol arena. The extended Filton airfield proved useful later when Vulcan V bombers were dispersed to Filton during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, and for Concorde aircraft to take off. Images courtesy of BAE Systems

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Launch of dating agency for learning disabled by Keri Beckingham A FRIENDSHIP and dating agency for adults with learning disabilities and autism has launched in Bristol with a party. The new Luv2meetU service is run by national learning disabilities charity Hft, who support more than 2,900 adults with learning disabilities across England and Wales to live the best life possible. The launch was celebrated with music, food and games at Bristol’s Za Za Bar on the ground floor of Za Za Bazaar on September 23. There was also information available about the service for potential members and their families, as well as carers, support workers and service providers. The service will be focused on supporting people with learning disabilities and their families to develop and sustain relationships, improve health and wellbeing, and extend their social networks. It has been

funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Simon Clarke, project development worker at Hft, said that the team plans on running ten to twelve events a month, including trips to cafes, bars and the cinema, outdoor activities and gaming, and any other activities that members express an interest in. They will also be running singles events, chaperoning dates and running events for different age groups and people on the autistic spectrum. As Luv2meetU’s ninth branch, the service extends from operations in the north of England. It is hoped that a further 80-100 individuals with learning disabilities will benefit from the service, which is open to people from Bristol and the surrounding areas. Simon Clarke says programmes like Luv2meetU are essential for the wellbeing of people with learning disabilities

and autism. “We’re delighted to be able to extend Luv2meetU into this new area, which doesn’t have any other friendship and dating agencies of this kind,” he says. “We all have a right to make friends, go dating and maybe find love, and people with learning disabilities are no exception. We’re looking forward to welcoming lots of new members from Bristol, and offering them a new way to socialise, have fun and be themselves.” Discussing the service in more detail, Karen England, project development manager

at Luv2meetU said: “We have a very detailed application form and process in order to become a member, and we also ask potential members to give us all of their contact details so that we can find out what support they need for communications, mobility or behavioural issues, and we also have a criminal record declaration too. “In addition we talk them through the service and ask what they are looking to get from it, either friendship or dating, and we also ask for two references including one from their support worker or social worker. Throughout their time as a member, we keep in touch with them to ensure their needs are being met, and we also get in touch with them after dates to see if any further support is needed.” To find out more about Luv2meetU, visit www. luv2meetu.com or contact luv2meetU@hft.org.uk.

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Spirited and spooky! ALCHEMY 198 is living up to its name this month with magic shows taking the ordinary and creating something extraordinary. Local magician, Peter Clifford, brings an evening of ‘bamboozlement and banter’ on October 16 with two paid performances at 7pm and 8.30pm with free magic in the main bar during the interval and after the show. Not only will you find out why you can’t believe your eyes but you may start to mistrust your mind! Highly accomplished as a magician, Peter was part of the creative team for the Derren Brown TV series and has recently been working as a co-creator/director on David Blaine’s first theatre tour. To celebrate the Day of the Dead, Danielle Greenwood of Viva Los Muertos will be launching her exhibition of artwork in the Downstairs Gallery. She will also display a piece or two in the window of Room 212. The exhibition launch takes place Thursday Oct 24 from 6pm with Mexician music and special Mexican cocktails, tequila shots and empanadas. To add to the vibes Room 212 will have their annual Day of the Dead window display featuring many artworks by Bristol artists from October 21.

Samara’s Aid appeal update THE church in Westbury Park has led yearly community collections of clothes and vital supplies for refugees living in camps in Iraq and Syria. The first collection for Samara’s Aid received generous donations from the community following an appeal in January 2016. Walking sticks, wheelchairs, Zimmer frames, toiletries, school supplies, care packs, hand-knitted clothes and blankets arrived in droves along with winter coats and boots. All the items were packed up in 300 banana boxes and sent off to begin their journey to Iraq and Syria. The appeal was repeated in September of that year and subsequently in 2017 and 2018. Sadly, the situation in Syria now means it is too difficult to send containers of donated items into Syria as the charity cannot guarantee the end result of the distribution process. The charity is refocusing its work on fundraising to build a much-needed hospital for those who are too poor to afford healthcare and in an area which has been devastated by the war. Abigail Shepherd, administrator for the church in Westbury Park said: “Thank you to all who donated and helped in anyway - you made a difference to the lives of desperate refugees. It is possible that Samara’s Aid may be able to start sending containers again, but of only new items. So keep an eye out for updates to see if we run another appeal for them.” If you would like to continue to support the charity financially see: www.samarasaidappeal.org/

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PIRE Bristol Hospital is proud to be the largest private hospital in the South West. We provide a wide variety of treatments and specialise in complex procedures such as bariatric and cardiac surgery. Our Children and Young People’s Service is the only paediatric service in the South West offering outpatient and surgical procedures for 3 – 18 year olds. If you need to stay overnight we provide highquality accommodation and aftercare as part of our commitment to your health. Aside from our excellent standards of healthcare, we provide completely free and informative events in an informal style where you can ask questions. The Consultant leading the event will give a presentation on their specialist topic and then there will be a Q&A at the end of the talk, offering you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. This is a great way for you to gain further information about a condition or procedure before booking a one-on-one appointment with a consultant. Each month we offer two free weight loss mini consultations involving a 20-minute on-on-one consultation with a Bariatric Surgeon, Mr Alan Osborne or Mr James Hewes.

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Council backs all-day shelter for homeless THE leader of Bristol’s Green councillors called on the city’s Mayor to deliver an all-day homeless shelter after he backed a petition by sharing it on Twitter. The petition in question, ‘A right to shelter’ was organised by rough sleeper Paul Blake. It condemns the lack of communal day centre for homeless people and calls on the council to recognise this, and has also been supported by Bristol celebrities Russell Howard and Roni Size. Following a council meeting on Wednesday September 3 where the petition was addressed, Eleanor Combley, the leader of the Green Councillor Group and councillor for Bishopston and Ashley Down, said: “At the moment, services are fragmented, meaning homeless people are faced with ridiculous choices like attending

one place they can get lunch, or another where they can wash their clothes. Some services are unreliable and others double up. "There is a real need for a dedicated day centre in Bristol to bring services together, enable better coordination and improve access so that people get the help they need. It is no surprise that this idea came from someone who has experienced homelessness and knows what the real challenges and difficulties are.” The petition was presented to the council on September 10, where it received cross-party support. Councillor Paul Smith, cabinet member responsible for housing, also confirmed that the council would fund day centre services on weekends to help plug the gaps in provision.

Organisations for older people invited to apply for a share of £60k fund LOCAL organisations that improve the lives of older people are being invited to apply to a new fund being launched by St Monica Trust’s Community Impact Team. The Continuation Fund will award funding up to a maximum of £20k to organisations who are already working to improve the lives of individuals aged 55+. The aim of the fund is to support organisations within Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BANES and North Somerset to continue doing the good work that they already do, rather than funding brand new projects. St Monica Trust’s director of community impact, Adam Rees, said: “From listening to our partners in the region, it’s getting increasingly harder for them to find funding for existing work, even though there is a clear positive impact on the people and communities that are being helped. “Launching the Continuation Fund is our way of acknowledging all the good things that are happening in the region and we want to support them to continue their work.” Organisations can apply for the continuation fund by downloading an application form at www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/supportingcommunities/community-fund. Completed application forms need to arrive at St Monica Trust by midday on Friday 25 October. For more information regarding the Continuation Fund, email Angelina Shoemake, Community Giving Manager at angelina. shoemake@stmonicatrust.org.uk

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Should The Bishopston Society close down? A MOTION being tabled at the AGM of The Bishopston Society (TBS) on 1st October could lead to this popular local group closing down. The Society, which has gone beyond its original focus on local amenities into wider areas over the last few years, is now considered to be no longer viable to run, following decisions made by some of its leaders to step down from their roles. A critical review of options for moving forwards, or not, has therefore been proposed. The Society, originally focused on Bishopston’s amenities and built environment and popular for representing community interests over planning matters, has successfully broadened its appeal over the last few years by working additionally on economic and social aspects of Bishopston, including collaboration with traders to celebrate and boost our great British High Street. It also initiated the Clean Air Bishopston project and has demonstrated a commitment to integrating cultural and environmental perspectives on Bishopston’s development with its traditional focus. But like so many small

community groups, TBS has struggled to find adequate resources, primarily in the form of people-power, to run the organisation, and has now been forced to consider winding up following the decision of three more of its committee members, including Planning Advisor, Membership Secretary and Chair, to stand down. Their AGM is therefore being asked to launch a review of options for its future, by convening a meeting of "critical friends” it has named their VIABILITY group, standing for Voluntary Independent Advisory Board Investigating Longterm Interests for TBS this Year. Outgoing Chair Nick Plant explained: “We’re gutted to have to do this but want to be realistic and open about the next steps. We also think it’s important to engage our community in this big decision by providing an opportunity for reflection and evaluation, and to consult

over a range of possibilities. We wouldn’t rule out some form of rescue plan, if there was a strong feeling that the work must continue, and enough help emerged to carry out a relaunch supported by the two/ three of us prepared to continue serving. Equally, we’re going to ask everyone if the Society could merge with another organisation to exploit economies of scale to sustain some of our activities, or ask another body to take on some of our functions. Or the outcome might be to simply recognise that our time has come and shut up shop.” The wider role of community activism is a further consideration that some members are hoping the viability group will address. Nick added: “There’s so much craziness going on in the echelons of power in today’s world that have led to the climate emergency, the threat of extinction, the rise of the hate

Sustainable transport in spotlight THE Bishopston Society public meeting and AGM, 7.30 pm on Tuesday Oct 1st 2019, Horfield Quakers’ Meeting House, will feature Sustainable Transport in Bishopston. Increasing motor traffic in our area with its concomitant serious parking problems in many Bishopston and St Andrews streets, Gloucester Road’s heavy, noisy traffic and associated poor air quality and its effects on our health - these are examples of issues which are in urgent need of action if we are to improve our local environment. A small panel of speakers with audience participation, will consider and discuss questions such as: • What might a future well developed sustainable local

transport system look like? • What changes as individual citizens do we need to make/ must make if we are to help bring about positive change? • What would we expect BCC to do to develop a working sustainable transport system? • What policies would we hope the next Mayor would impose to achieve such a system for Bristol? • What is the role of the regional transport authority in helping bring about these changes? • How much is all this dependent on Government support through legislation and finance? Speakers who have already confirmed their participation are Alan Morris, of the Bristol Civic Society and Bristol Walking

Alliance, and Martin Garrett, chair of Transport for Greater Bristol. There will also be representatives of relevant organisations displaying their publicity/information material, such as Bishopston and St Andrews Parking Group (BOSA), Bristol Cycling Campaign, Living Streets Bristol, maybe even Extinction Rebellion in some form. If you know of any interested group that would like to advertise and display material at this meeting, please contact the Society via https:// bishopstonsociety.org.uk So take this chance to come along and explore the options in this vital topic.

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agenda and the loss of decency and grace within our political systems, that it’s all the more vital for us to work together more closely and with new mutual respect at community level. I for one hope passionately that in Bishopston we can continue to use community power to campaign for better use of our planning system, effective responses to the climate emergency, a vibrant cohesive culture and a human- and ecofriendly local economy." More details including an in-depth "think-piece" on future options, are available online via https://bishopstonsociety. org.uk , and if you would like an invitation to the VIABILITY group meeting, you are encouraged to let the Society know, give feedback on their work, or offer your views on their future. •The AGM will take place during a slot in the public meeting taking place from 7.30-9.30pm on Tuesday 1st October at Friends Meeting, 300 Gloucester Road, BS7 8PD. Despite the importance, the AGM slot will be very short, leaving the evening free for the public meeting mentioned in this article.

Future of WPCA THE Westbury Park Community Association AGM will take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday, 30 October at St Albans Church Hall, Bayswater Avenue. The AGM will focus on discussing the future of the Community Association which is facing a number of challenges including a dwindling level of active support, the pending resignation of a number of committee members and the changing world in which the association now operates (eg. the loss of neighbourhood partnerships, the greater use of neighbourhood social media). There are a number of options that association’s management committee would like to put to members, including suspending or even winding up the association. Westbury Park residents are urged to come to the AGM on 30 October to give their views and to offer their support.

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Laying down roots in a symbolic ceremony YEAR 7 students at Fairfield High School (FHS) have been putting down roots by planting fruit trees with their tutor groups. In a symbolic ceremony, each group has the opportunity to plant a tree (this year’s offerings include crabapple, apple and pear), so that they can enjoy watching it grow over their time at the school. Parents and carers have also been invited to witness this special occasion during the first week of their child’s time at FHS. Tree planting complements the carefully constructed transition programme at FHS, which has included one-to-one appointments, games events, a transition day/evening and a summer school. Donavan Shand, Achievement Co-ordinator for Year 7, said: “This event is such a special occasion for our Year 7 students; it’s a symbolic way of celebrating their start to secondary education, it gives them a sense of unity and fulfilment, and of course they can enjoy watching their tree blossom over their years at Fairfield.”

More schools take part in Climate Emergency protest STUDENTS at The Dolphin School in central Bristol stood up for Climate Change on Friday 20 September. With homemade placards and banners, the students stood outside their school on Cheltenham Road, shouting the message ‘one earth = one chance’ and ‘there is no planet B’. Staff at the academy said: “We are very proud of the students who chose to attend the protest, together we can help make a difference.” Cotham Gardens Primary School's students marked the event with a whole day dedicated to environmental education, aiming to inspire the next generation of global citizens and kick start a new environmental commitment from the school. The children spent the day looking at why there are youth strikes happening on Fridays, learnt about Greta Thunberg and practiced the school cooperative values of democracy and self responsibility by electing new class Eco Warriors. The children created their own placards for a whole school photo at the end of the day.

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Tennis ace Connie is a smashing volunteer

BRISTOL schoolgirl Connie Simpson, aged 17, has enjoyed a summer of accolades from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) in recognition of important volunteering work she does with visually-impaired and wheelchair tennis players in Bristol. Connie, an A-level student at Redmaids’ High School, is a gifted player in her own right, training up to five times a week, and playing with the University of Bristol ladies’ 1st team and also Avon County. She began volunteering a couple of years ago, starting with wheelchair tennis and then more recently picked up the visuallyimpaired tennis coaching. Connie explains: “I saw the wheelchair tennis session taking place while I was on a court next door, and thought it was something I would like to get involved with. Especially as I had my eyes set on physiotherapy, I felt this would be good experience.” Her unpaid efforts were first

Connie being presented with her award by Sandi Procter, a member of the LTA Board. recognised this summer when Avon County named her as LTA Young Person of the Year. This led on to a Regional LTA Award,

and the presentation of a trophy and certificate at Queen’s Tennis Club in London. She was then selected as one

of three national junior finalists, and invited to attend a day during the recent Wimbledon championships, which included a prize-winners lunch and centre court tickets. Also a qualified tennis coach, Connie says that her volunteering has had an impact on her. She said: “It has opened my eyes to what some people go through, as many are disabled as a result of serious accidents, and have to completely re-build their lives. I also have so much respect for the players as it’s actually a really difficult game - even for someone like me who has played since the age of five. “The experience has also confirmed that I want to study physiotherapy at university, and go on to do hospital, rather than sports, physiotherapy.” Connie added: “I have gained so much from the volunteering, and was really touched to be recognised for it.”

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Fun and friendly martial arts club THIS month marks one year since our relaunch and our school is growing from strength to strength. We have enjoyed meeting so many lovely people from our wonderful diverse community and look forward to welcoming many more to our friendly Red Dragons family. During September we have been incredibly busy welcoming lots of new members and preparing our students for their next grading. It is always inspiring to watch our members perform in the grading. Everyone works incredibly hard and gives their all. It is particularly humbling to see our younger members really push themselves. I think that instilling a principle of working hard is so important. In September we also took part in Party in the Park and once again I was so proud of our amazing members. They all took to the stage and performed incredibly well, many overcoming anxiety about being in front of a crowd of people. I just want to publicly thank all of those who participated you were incredible. At Red Dragons Martial Arts we focus on developing the physical fitness of our members but also developing their character and improving their confidence. Our classes are filling up very fast if you want to kick start your year then don’t hesitate to get in contact. Please come along to meet us and enjoy your free trial. Why not find out for yourself and come down for a free trial? Please email us at info@reddragonsmartialarts.com or call on 07779 740432 to book or find out more, we'd love to see you and have classes for all ages from preschool to adults. www.reddragonsmartialarts.com

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Bristol-based leadership development scheme receives share of £980,000 investment THREE leadership development projects in the South West have received investment of £980,742 from Arts Council England, including one based in Bristol. The National Lottery funding will also support projects based in Gloucestershire and Eastleigh as part of the Transforming Leadership Fund, which was launched to address specific issues around diversity across leadership, opportunities for emerging and early career leaders, and the development of executive skills at senior levels. Each project will deliver a range of opportunities to develop leaders in arts and culture organisations at all stages of their career, as they recognise that appropriately skilled arts and cultural leaders can be instrumental in affecting economic and social change in the places they live and work.

One of the projects that has received investment is the Rising Arts Agency who are based in Spike Island. They are piloting ‘BE IT’, their model to build a community of young leaders and embed young people at every level of the arts, including the strategic. They will use their funding to support twenty young people through the programme, all aged between 18-30, with over half from a Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) background and also a strong representation from young women. They will use radical models of personal leadership development such as Reverse Mentoring, giving young people the opportunity to challenge the structures within the creative sector that continue to exclude them. Mags Patten, executive lead for Workforce Development, Arts Council England, said:

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“Our evidence tells us we have a generation of cultural leaders with great ambition, but also great pressures bearing down on them. This fund is an investment in those leaders - offering them development opportunities that will give them time and space to think. “By supporting a diverse range of emerging and established leaders we think we are more likely to achieve the vision laid out in our proposed ten-year strategy, of a country where everyone’s creativity is valued and high quality cultural experiences are available to each of us.” Kamina Walton, Founder/ Director, Rising Arts Agency also said: “The whole Rising team is seriously excited to hear we’ve been awarded funding to launch our ‘BE IT’ young leaders programme. In partnership with

Bristol City Council and the Culture Team we look forward to creating a real impact on the city’s arts leadership over the next two years.” Arts Council England is commissioning an external evaluation of the programme - the learnings from which will be fed back to the wider sector - to assess the effectiveness of different approaches to leadership development and the impact they have on career progression, and to identify lessons for how best the Arts Council can support leadership development. To find out more about Rising Arts Agency, visit: rising.org. uk. To find out more about the Transforming Leadership Fund, visit: www.artscouncil.org.uk/ funding-finder/transformingleadership

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n NEWS STORYTALE is an exciting new book festival founded by Bristol residents, Ellie Freeman and author Kate Frost. Taking place in various venues around the city, it is a week-long festival celebrating the wonderful world of children’s books. Accessible and affordable, there’ll be something for everyone from interactive and sensory storytelling for tots, to inspiring talks and workshops for teens. Chapter 1 of the Storytale Festival begins on Saturday 26 October, with prequel events leading up to it. Go on adventures with our storytellers as they bring words and pictures to life, and journey through the pages with Bristol’s talented children’s book authors and illustrators as they give you exclusive access to the tales behind their books. Storytale’s flagship event, Wild Writing with Anna Wilson, Chris Vick and Mimi Thebo will open the main festival on Saturday 26th October with a wildly fun session featuring huge cardboard animals! More wild and wonderful creatures can be discovered during BBC

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producer Justin Anderson’s Secrets of Snow Leopards event at Stanfords, while children will love being immersed in stories and creating their own crafts with Colourful Minds at Kiln Workshop in Bishopston on the

lead up to the festival. Festival highlights will include a Writing for Children panel at The Watershed, cohosted by the Bristol Festival of Literature, along with Book Island’s Picture Book Trail on

Gloucester Road. Bishopston Library will host a Bird Puppet Workshop led by printmaker Victoria Willmott and inspired by the stunning book, The Golden Cage. Children can get creative and write their own stories in three very different creative writing workshops led by Bristol authors Damaris Young, Kate Frost and Emma Read. Arnos Vale will be the wonderfully atmospheric woodland setting for storytelling for youngsters in the events, Winter Sleep and “Uh-Oh” Said Flo. With dozens of events for all ages taking place in various venues throughout Bristol, there’ll be something for everyone. Storytale Festival runs over October half term from 26t October to 3 November. The full programme of events and more information can be found at www.storytalefestival.com or see www.facebook.com/ storytalefest/

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FRUIT FOR LIFE is a ripe peach of a book. At the core is a solid nugget of essential information for every fruit commonly grown outside. This is surrounded by the comprehensive succulent flesh of commentary on the fruits and on the techniques needed to grow them well, including pruning, propagation and pests and diseases. It is all wrapped in a flavoursome skin of organic-ness and sustainability.

Tim Foster studied horticulture at Nottingham University and is a qualified teacher. He has worked in gardening since graduating: nurseries and garden centres to market gardening and landscaping. He currently teaches organic gardening and RHS courses at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden and is the author of ‘Good Earth Gardening – A Friendly Guide to GrowingVegetables Organically’.

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Tim has drawn on his wealth of experience to write the definitive and comprehensive guide on growing organic fruit.’ Jekka McVicar, author, broadcaster, grower, 14 times gold medal winner at Chelsea, Victoria Medal of Honour ‘There are some gardening books you turn to for expert practical advice, others you read for social or historical interest, or perhaps just to cheer you up. Here is one that has it all. Tim really knows his stuff. His many years of practical experience and observation shine through his gentle, self-deprecating, writing style. The illustrations are also a joy, part botanical or horticultural illustration and part cartoon. There are many other books on growing fruit, but I don’t think you’ll enjoy reading them as much as this one.’ Ben Raskin, Head of Horticulture, Soil Association Paper from sustainably-managed forests £2.00 from the sale of this book goes to the work of The Woodland Trust

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I RUN gardening classes. The saying goes, a trifle unfortunately I think, that if you can’t do it, teach it, suggesting it is easier to talk about something than do it. Maybe, but judging by some of my lessons I’d be better off digging real holes. It may also suggest that, if you can physically no longer do a job, a slightly more relaxed approach may be necessary. I’ve gardened professionally since leaving school and it’s quite hard work, especially full time. After a while, bits start to complain – back, knees, wrists, bicycle – particularly without power tools. So now I have a slight change in emphasis. I still do some paid garden work (mostly fruit pruning nowadays) and I have a couple of allotments, but taking up the slack are the classes.

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To give my lessons a semblance of coherence, I made lots of notes and at a certain point it seemed vaguely sensible to put them in book form. Add a few amusing pictures and there we have it, the new horticultural best seller. Well, that was five years ago and resulted in ‘Good Earth Gardening’ - how to grow organic vegetables. The publisher, Pomegranate Books on Brynland Avenue (it doesn’t get much more local than that), has now retired from new

publications so when the fruit equivalent of G.E.G. emerged, ‘Fruit For Life’, self-publishing seemed the way out: it only took three years. Self-publishing is not for the faint-hearted especially if you’re only interested in the writing and drawing bit. To stop myself going bonkers a ‘collaboration’ was arranged with another local publisher, Eco-logic Books. The finished article surfaced this month complete with, on the cover, a couple of generous quotes from

top horticulturists, herb-grower extraordinare Jekka McVicar and Ben Raskin from the Soil Association. ‘Tim should stay on the allotment and leave the writing to Monty’ wasn’t one of them, but I might just do that – for a while anyway. ‘Fruit For Life’ costs £12.99 (RRP £16.99) and is available from: La Ruca and Harvest on the Gloucester Road, Riverside Garden Centre and directly from www.eco-logicbooks.com The Organic and Allotment Gardening Course starts at St. Werburghs City Farm next February.

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Bristol Airport Expansion LAST month Keri Beckingham in her article - Bristol Airport expansion decision due in September - put the points forward about our local airport expansion plans clearly, and they were scary. Over six years it wants to increase passenger numbers from 8 to 12 million with the option of bumping it up to 20 million after that. Instead of reducing its carbon output like the rest of us, it will double it. This is to happen in councils that have declared a climate emergency and aim to be carbon free by 2030. What on earth is going on? Why would anyone think it reasonable to seek permission to drastically increase carbon output? Perhaps it is because Bristol Airport relies on us being the silent majority. Maybe it knows we are so wedded to the convenience and habit of flying abroad for our holidays we’d rather turn a blind eye to the consequences of what

we are doing, and not question what it says and does. But if we don’t and expect to carry on flying as much as we want, our children and grandchildren will point their fingers and say you carried on destroying our planet when you knew what you were doing just because you enjoyed the convenience and luxury. The airport aims to have zero carbon output by 2030, which sounds good. If it can achieve that after the expansion, then maybe it hopes it will salve our consciences. But it doesn’t take a genius to work out that it’s only talking about the buildings. All new buildings should be carbon neutral by then. It’s specifically failing to include the carbon output of the extra aircraft running 24 hours a day, the extra road traffic and the loss of green space to park them. Keri included the figure of 87% as the numbers who arrive by private transport. How do we feel knowing that all the carbon our councils will have saved by becoming carbon free by 2030 will be wasted because of

the airport’s expansion? Or that the efforts we will have made as businesses or private citizens will count as nothing? The airport would argue that it has to expand to meet demand. It would be less willing to say publicly that there’s good money in it especially for its owners, a Canadian investment fund for teachers pensions. If we have any concerns at all about climate change, the first thing to do is stop meeting demand by flying less and the second is to stop being part of Bristol’s silent majority. To achieve the latter check whether the planning decision was made in September and if not send objections to the 17 North Somerset Councillors responsible. Details can be found at stopbristolairportexpansion.org. To help with the former sign up to the Flight Free UK pledge. Hamish Wills Sustainable Redland

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New George Müller Museum opens in Ashley Down A NEW museum celebrating the work of local, ground-breaking orphanage owner, George Müller, has opened on the site of one of his orphan homes in Ashley Down. With interactive, multi-media exhibits and plenty to interest children and adults, the new museum is in Orphan Home No. 2, now known as Loft House on Ashley Down Road. Müller built five houses for orphaned children, where 10,000 young Victorians were cared for during his lifetime, and many more since. In the mid-1800s only orphans from wealthy families were catered for. Poor orphans were left to live on the streets of Bristol which, at that time, were ravaged

with dirt, open sewers and the deadly cholera. The orphans who Müller took in would no doubt have ended up in Victorian

workhouses in the city or living on the streets. They certainly would never have received an education. The five orphan homes set up by Müller are still there on Ashley Down Road – some are now apartments; others form part of the City of Bristol College. Unlike many Victorian pioneers, Müller came from a relatively poor background. However, his strong faith in God saw him praying daily for the needs of the orphans. He never fund-raised or asked for money from anyone. By the late 1800s, all five orphan homes were full, housing and educating over 2,000 orphans at one time. Müller’s work became well known around

Bristol and countless numbers of Bristolians, as well as many people from other parts of the country and the world, gave generously to support the work. Müller received and passed on around £1.5m in his lifetime, which would be worth around £100m today. On leaving the orphanages, every child was able to read and write and left with a guaranteed job as well as an allowance for clothing - a stark contrast to the harsh workhouse conditions of the era. At the age of 70, Müller set off to tour the world, preaching about the orphanages until he was 87. He visited Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the USA. He met with US President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878 to discuss his work. The new museum displays many amazing photos of the orphans at work and play in the orphanages and the local area - also orphan uniforms to try on, a Victorian game to play, a recreation of Müller's study and an archive of the 17,556 children who lived there before the homes closed in 1950. "We'd love it for Bristolians to learn more about this important part of local history,” said Dan Doherty, the CEO of Müllers, which still supports its global partners who work with vulnerable children overseas. When Müller died at the age of 92 in 1898, the Daily Telegraph wrote that he had "robbed the cruel streets of thousands of victims and the workhouses of thousands of helpless waifs".

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Bristol Arrows raise heart institute funds BRISTOL Arrow Bowls Club and Arrow Ladies Charity have raised £1,250 for the Bristol Heart Institute. Bowling in at 125 years, Bristol Arrows are the oldest club of their kind in Bristol. Founded by Arrowsmith’s printers and W.G. Grace the cricketer, the club moved to their premises on Redland Road in 1918. Members come from all over the Bristol area to this friendly, mixed club and welcome newcomers who want to try out the sport.

Bristol Citizens’ Panel Are you interested in becoming part of the Bristol's Citizens' Panel? The council needs residents of Bristol to regularly share their views and ideas on a wide range of issues, and we want to reflect the population in age, ethnicity, gender, location and other demographics. As a thank you, every time you complete a Citizens’ Panel survey you will be entered into a prize draw to win £40 of High Street shopping vouchers! (These are at no cost to the council as they are donated by the retailer). Find out more: https://bristol. citizenspace.com/businesschange/bristols-citizens-panel/ Sex Establishment Policy The council is reviewing its Sex Establishment Policy, which sets out the Council’s policy for licensing and regulating sex establishments. The policy has been expanded to cover all types of sex establishment, including sexual entertainment venues, sex shops and sex cinemas.

The consultation consists of a number of questions and an opportunity to make any further comments, and is available here: www.bristol.gov.uk/ sexestablishment Western Harbour Consultation The council is asking for feedback on changes to the ageing Cumberland Basin road system, to allow the development of a new area of homes and shops dubbed ‘Western Harbour’. Though in an early stage these proposals have proved controversial so far, so it’s all the more important that residents feed back: http://bristol.gov.uk/ westernharbour Please let us know if you have any comments or questions.

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n NEWS In St Andrews this month... BRISTOL City Council’s Cabinet has approved a new policy that formalises how the council will deal with vehicle-dwelling encampments in the city, after a public consultation that was undertaken last year. You may be aware that more and more people are choosing to live in vehicles such as caravans, often on the public highway, and that this sometimes affects roads in St Andrews. The new policy incorporates enforcement powers that can be used to deal with vehicle-dwelling encampments that are causing antisocial behaviour affecting residents and businesses. If you are currently being affected by this issue, you can contact the council’s Neighbourhood Enforcement Team: neighbourhood.enforcement@

bristol.gov.uk We understand that, in the near future, the council will be undertaking some consultation work around parking and road safety issues in the area. The main purpose of this work is to find out how substantial the support is for a new Residents’ Parking Scheme (RPS), with the possibility of the council introducing a scheme if there is enough support. You should be receiving a postcard asking for your views on whether you would like a St Andrews RPS to be introduced. Please respond to the consultation so that the council have as full a picture as possible about the views of local people on this issue. If there is a low response rate it makes it less likely that an RPS will be introduced.

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A planning application has been submitted for 18 Chesterfield Road, to enlarge the current 6-bed HMO (house in multiple occupation) to an 8-bed HMO, through side and rear roof extensions. This has generated a large number of public objections from surrounding residents. If you’d like to comment on this proposal, go to http://planningonline.bristol. gov.uk/online-applications and search application reference 19/03393/F. The next Full Council will be held on Tuesday 12 November 2019 at 6pm in City Hall. This is a meeting where all 70 councillors in Bristol, plus the Mayor, get together to discuss important business regarding the city and Council. There is a public forum at the start of the meeting for members of the public to make representations. Members of the public are able to submit questions to the Mayor, present petitions, or read

out statements (on any topic). These should be submitted to democratic.services@bristol. gov.uk by 5pm on Wednesday 6 November for questions and midday on Monday 11 November for petitions and statements. If you ever have an issue you’d like to raise with us in person, please do come to our monthly surgery, which is held on the first Friday of each month, from 1pm – 2pm, in the Library within St Pauls Learning Centre (94 Grosvenor Rd, BS2 8XJ). Mike Davies, cllr.mike.davies@bristol.gov. uk 07584 370 413 Jude English cllr.jude.english@bristol. gov.uk 07584 151 099 Carole Johnson cllr.carole.johnson@bristol. gov.uk 07584 370 414

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n NEWS In Redland this month... Redland Green issues Efforts to site a water fountain on Redland green are continuing, with the support of Redland Green Community Group. The lengthy delays are very frustrating - but illustrate the complexities of finding a water supply, getting the installation cost covered, and then making sure there’s a maintenance budget for hygiene. We are continuing to do what we can to help as new sites have been created in the city centre and we are hoping that a similar model can be used on the Green. We have shared the same lessons with Friends of St Andrews Park who are also hoping to get a water fountain installed. At the same time plans for a lucie post (power supply) to ensure there’s no diesel pollution near the play area from an ice cream van or other trader have not progressed. Although the group fundraised for this and we also had this included in plans

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Bin collections We contacted the Cabinet member for waste over three months ago at the time of writing asking for collection rates in our area as we have had repeated complaints about missed collections. Disappointingly we’ve had no response but are now joining forces with other councillors along the Gloucester Road corridor who have similar concerns. The vehicle replacement programme is almost complete now - the reason for many breakdowns which caused some of the previous missed collections in the past. Streets with missed collections should at least be listed promptly on the company website. We very much hope that together we can improve services for residents to an acceptable level. Martin Fodor & Fi Hance Green Cllr Group office Tel: 0117 3526156

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n NEWS In Cotham this month... Support towards education costs for under 25s As Councillors we are invited to sit on various boards, trusts and charities. I was delighted to have been recently appointed as a governor for the Edmonds and Coles Scholarships Charity. Edmonds and Coles Scholarships is an educational charity which traces its origins to a Trust set up in 1623 by Anthony Edmonds, a Bristol merchant and land owner. I had my first meeting two weeks ago where we brainstormed ideas to extend the reach of the charity in terms of promoting and attracting new applicants. It was a productive meeting and, as well as working for a good cause, it also meant that I was able to return to Merchants Hall (that’s where the meetings are held) and spend time amongst all the fresh air and beautiful trees of the Promenade in Clifton! As Governors we meet twice a year to decide on larger grant applications but the fund can be

used for smaller amounts (for example up to £200) during the year on a rolling fund, case by case basis. Examples of previous successful applications include equipment and registration costs for Duke of Edinburgh Award excursions, costs of school trips, short courses, books and specialist equipment. To qualify, the household income of the applicant needs to be below a certain threshold and as such they could not otherwise afford the relevant item or experience. Secondly, that they reside in a specific geographical area and have done so for at least three years. So now for the good news: Cotham is in the geographical area! So, please tell people who may be able to benefit from this fund. More details including how to apply can be found here: https:// www.merchantventurers.com/ what-we-do/charitable-giving Cleo Alberta Lake cllr.cleo.lake@bristol.gov.uk 07584 480531

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A lovely day in the life… LAST Sunday I spent a great day with many other local residents at the Chandos Road Festival held in the closed street. With great music from two stages, more stalls and street food than in previous years this was a great occasion for all ages. The weather was fine after an early scare, despite the lateness in the year designed to include incoming students in our community – which it achieved. Everything flowed very smoothly and there were lots of opportunities for children of all ages to be entertained and take part in activities. Although I set up a meeting point at prearranged times as a local surgery – and had a number of enquiries about local issues – it was good to simply be there to enjoy a great event in the midst of our community. A delightful perk of the local councillor’s job.

I'm proud to have been involved in establishing simpler ways of setting up street parties but it still takes a lot of work. On behalf of everyone who enjoyed the festival I'd like to thank the many people involved in planning, booking, catering, setting up, administration, fundraising and clearing away on completion which was a 12 hour day for some. Street parties are such enjoyable ways of getting to know your neighbours alongside simple pleasures and I wish there were more, particularly now that we've lost the old-style Redland May Fair. Cotham Gardens and Fremantle Square provide opportunities for community activity and I'd be happy to help anyone with an interest in exploring these. Back to casework and council business on the autumn equinox… Anthony Negus cllr.anthony.negus@bristol.gov. uk /07833 484344

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n NATURE WATCH With Dawn Lawrence WALKING up Gloucester Road the other day a distinctive bird silhouette on a roofline caught my eye. It was roughly crow-sized I calculated, but with a generous plumpness and a certain tilt of the head suggesting a lack of self-confidence that ruled out the swaggering, stream-lined crow. It was a woodpigeon - their dumpy profile is unmistakeable. At this time of year they become even more obvious as they scramble greedily for fruit or strut about under a bird feeder cleaning up the spilt grain. They’re one of our larger city birds; I was

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amused to read one description comparing their bulk to 40 blue tits, which is a unit of mass that I haven’t come across before. They are present throughout the year and rarely travel more than ten miles from where they fledged – so our local birds are likely city born and bred. They build a minimalist nest which appears to consist of a handful of twigs dropped by accident into the fork of a branch. They don’t even bother to line it – it looks like a spartan and chilly affair compared to the cosy nests of many of our smaller birds. The female lays only two eggs in a clutch, presumably because two chubby pigeon babies are quite enough mouths to feed at one time thank you very much. Unusually, the parents produce milk (yes you read that correctly) - “pigeon milk” is a fat-rich liquid, similar to mammalian milk, which they produce in their crops in order to fatten their babies. They raise two or even three clutches (separate broods) a year, and they have been recorded at the nest in every month of the year in Britain. The oldest known wild bird was over 16 years of age, which is unusually long lived for a wild bird of this size. These various attributes help to explain why the woody is one of our commonest birds. And, being so common, they have acquired several local names including woody, culver, cushy-

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Saturday October 12 n Charity Quiz Night at Bristol St Andrews Bowling Club, Derby Rd, BS7 9AQ. Raising money for St Peter’s Hospice, teams of up to 5, doors open 7.30pm, 8pm start. Register in advance www. justgiving.com/fundraising/bsaquiz-night Please bring a raffle prize. Tuesday October 15 n The Arts Society Bristol lecture is on "Discovery! How to find lost relics in the Tudor Monarchy". Given by Jonathan Foyle at 8pm at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information is on our website www.theartssocietybristol.org.uk Wednesday October 16 n WELSH NATIONAL OPERA/ Bristol Friends/October meeting Friends of Welsh National Opera welcome visitors to an evening entitled Second Post on Wednesday 16 October, at 7.15, at Redmaids High School. Chris Thomas returns to deliver further operatic letters, examples of intriguing situations where a letter plays a prominent part in an opera plot. Friends £5, Guests £7, Students £1. Contact Melanie David at melaniejdavid@ btinternet.com or on 01934 842014 Thursday October 24 n Avon Organic Group invites local gardeners and growers to our talk “British Garlic – History, Health & How to Grow" with Rob Solari, Isle of Wight Garlic Farm. Thursday, 24 October, 7pm, The Station, Silver St, BS1 2AG.

Antique, Vintage & Collectables Fair Sunday 27th October 10am-3.30pm Ashton Court Mansion House, Bristol BS41 9JN An Aladdin’s cave, unique presents for Christmas - Fine jewellery, china, furniture, paintings, memorabilia, vintage clothing, retro items and much more Café open plus afternoon cream teas £2.00 entry under 16s free

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£5/£3.50 student/concession. groworganicbristol.org Thursday October 31 n Henleaze Ladies' Choir, under their conductor Jane English, invite you to an afternoon of singing, tea and cakes on Thursday 31 October from 1.45pm to 3.30pm at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze. £3, includes tea, cake and raffle ticket. Further details from Jean on 0117 962 4466. Monday November 4 n The Royal Osteoporosis Society Bristol Support Group will be meeting at 1.45pm in the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. There will be a Medical Update by Dr. Shane Clarke, Consultant Rheumatologist at the BRI. Everyone is welcome. For more information ring 07710 743613.

REGULAR EVENTS IN OUR AREA Monday n Toddler group at Ardagh Pavilion, Kellaway Avenue, Horfield Common. Ages 0-3, cost £2.50 per family includes refreshments and biscuits. All welcome. Friendly vibrant group just drop in. Contact Kay on 01179426580 for further details. n FitSteps, Ashley Down Primary School, Olveston Road, 7-8pm. FitSteps® the new craze in dance fitness classes from ‘Strictly Come Dancing’s’ very own Natalie Lowe, Ian Waite and Mark Foster. n Redland Wind Band rehearses at Redland Parish Hall, Redland Green at 730pm. We sometimes have vacancies, currently mainly for bass instruments. Go to our website redlandwindband.co.uk for further information and to contact us email us on redlandwindband@gmail. com. Get in touch if you would like to be put on our mailing list or would like to book us for events or fundraisers. n Redland Green Choir meets for rehearsals every Monday 7.30pm-9.30pm at Redland Green School. We sing a wide variety of music. New members welcome: no auditions. For more information, visit redlandgreenchoir.org.uk. or phone 0117 9443042. n Beaufort Junior Badminton Club. Venue: Cotham School Sports Hall, Cotham Lawn Road, BS6 6DT. Date/Time: Mondays from 6-7pm, term time only. Age Group: 11 18 years. All standards. Coaching and club play but also progression to

Avon County Teams and senior clubs. Coaches CRB checked and Badminton England qualified. Contact: Penny Shears 0794 101 3514. Email: pennyshears@ googlemail.com n RAFA, City of Bristol branch and club Eastfield Westbury on Trym for ex-RAF and associate members. Skittle Alley, parties and functions. Live entertainment on Saturday evenings. Open Monday to Saturday lunchtimes and evenings. Sundays noon till 5pm. All enquiries telephone 0117 3291913. n Exercise Movement and Dance class for ladies. Low impact classes offer dance, exercise and core strengthening. Strengthen muscles, raise energy levels, improve balance and mobilise joints. 6.25-7.30pm at Fairlawn Primary School, Fairlawn Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5JL. Tel: Rachael at FL Exercise on 07966 418 714 / rachaelwilliams@ talktalk.net . Classes run on 5-7 week basis - charged as a block booking (£8 per class -1st Class Free). n Mondays 10:00am, 11:15am, 18:00pm. Yoga for everyone and all stages of life. Move, breathe, strengthen, calm at our beautiful YogaSpace Bishopston studio. Find out more at www.bristolyogaspace. co.uk or contact Clara hello@ bristolyogaspace.co.uk / 07530 053 543. n Senior Film Club, every third Monday in the month at 2pm St Peter's Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. All Welcome. Refreshments £3. Dial-a-ride transport possible by personal arrangement ; 0845 130 1875. n Redland Green Bowls Club welcomes new members, come along to our club on Redland Green any Monday after 4pm , or book a free taster session with one of our qualified coaches. Jean or Gerry :Tel 9624466 . HALF price membership for the first year (£50) n 8pm Fun Quiz Night: Tv, Film, Music & more! at the Bristol Flyer, Gloucester Road, Bishopston Just £1 to enter n Watercolour Painting Art Classes take place every Monday at Redland Library, between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Each half term course focusses on a new subject each half term. Suitable for beginner and intermediate levels, with some previous drawing experience recommended. For more information or to book, please visit: www.painting.zone. For queries or to add your name to

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the mailing list, contact Stella Shaw at admin@painting.zone or ‘phone 07791400362. n Bristol Bridge Club - Come and play, there are daily bridge sessions for experienced and less experienced players. Try a free taster session on a Monday afternoon or evening and Wednesday afternoon. Phone the club before coming, Tel.0117 929 1846 or www.bristolbridgeclub. co.uk n Cotham Parish Church Drop-In Playgroup, Cotham Church Hall, Cotham Road, BS6 6DR, open every Monday of term time from 1.30 to 3.30, offering a warm welcome to children from 0-school age, with their carers. We charge £1 per session per family, which includes refreshments for all, singing and a variety of toys. Some parking is available in front of the church. 0117 9733395 n North Bristol Community Project - Sewing Group for Beginners to Intermediate / Adults 10:30am - 12:00pm (4 Weeks £40) (6 Weeks £58) (8 Weeks £75) / Youth sewing Course (ages 7 - 11) 4:00 - 5:00PM (6 Weeks £60) / Youth Sewing Course ( ages 12 - 16) 5:15 - 6:15pm (6 Weeks £60) / - Prebooking essential, email nbcp84@ gmail.com for more information. Costs include all materials & refreshments. Maximum of 6 people. 160 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, BS7 8NT. www. northbristolcommunityproject. org.uk. n Cotham Park Hit at Cotham Gardens, Redland Grove BS6 6PRshow up and exercise outdoorsboost your energy every Monday Wednesday and Friday morning at 9am. All done in 30 mins - suitable for everyone Contact Trish or just show up 07766448330 n Lindy Hop dance classes.

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nW HAT’S ON IN OUR AREA Mondays. Beginners 7.45 p.m. Improvers 9 p.m. Learn to dance to swing, jive and Rock'n'Roll music. Drop in class. No need to bring a partner. Keep fit and meet new friends. Elmgrove Centre (side hall). Redland Road, BS6 6AH. www. hoppinmad.co.uk 01225332942. n Helen Appleby Yoga, Mindful Movement. Redland. 9.15-10.15am (term time) £10 drop in £7 term sign up. Small friendly class. Breath based yoga movement. Energising, releasing, therapeutic. Setting you up for the week. Contact 07951571772 or email Hj_ appleby@hotmail.com Tuesday n The Golden Buds is a group aimed at 18 months to 4 year olds and is a fabulous opportunity to be outside with your little ones, digging, playing, finding newts and frogs, watering, singing and making things all in the heart of urban Bristol! Sessions run from 9.30-11am and 11.30-1pm in school terms. We take booking on a term by term basis. Each session costs £5, a second sibling is £2.50 and under 12 months can come along free. For more info, visit: thegoldenhillcommunitygarden. com n Scottish Country Dancing Get fit with Westbury Scottish Club. Classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Tina 0117 9075462). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 9590970). 7.30pm to 9.30pm wscbristol.com n Bristol Harmony West Gallery choir and band sing and play lively church and village music from the 18th century. We are looking for new members, all voices

welcome, also all string, wind and reed instruments. No auditions but ability to read music helpful. Meet in the University Staff Club, Woodland Road on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month. www. bristolharmony.wordpress.com or ring Colin on 0117 968 6860. Venue tricky to locate so please ring before coming. n Discover Buddhism 8pm every Tuesday. Introductory sessions involve 20 minutes of explained meditation then a short talk on a Buddhist topic. Sakya Thinley Rinchen Ling, 121 Sommerville Road, St Andrews, BS6 5BX. Suggested donation £4/£2. 0117 9244424 n A weekly Music Appreciation class is running throughout the winter. Come and join us as we listen to and talk about a selection of mainly classical music. No prior knowledge needed. Tuesdays 11-1 at St Mary Magdalene Church Rooms, Stoke Bishop. Music in Britain 18901939 including Elgar Delius and Vaughan Williams. Cost £15 for a single taster session or £100 for the whole 8week term. To book email matthewhm@ peacemail.com, or phone 0117 214 0418. For more info visit: heartmusicbristol.wordpress.com n Melody Makers Baby Friendly Choir A fun and friendly daytime choir for ladies running Tuesdays during term time.9:30-11:00am, The Beehive Pub, BS9 4QY. £5 per session, discounts for members. Contact Natalie www.facebook. com/melodymakerschoir 07890393175. n Bristol Brunel Lions Club – We meet on the first Tuesday of every at 7 for 7.30 on the 3rd Tuesday of each month we have a social gathering normally with food. We raise money for charity both locally and beyond through a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Lots of fun and fellowship raising and

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spending money for good causes. For more details of how to apply for assistance with charitable activities in Bristol or to become involved in our activities see Bristol Brunel Lions Club on line or contact our Club Secretary Bill O’Neill at lion. bill@virginmedia.com n Two new Knitting and Crochet groups in the local area. All abilities welcome-please do come along to meet and chat with fellow crafters, discuss projects, share ideas, bring along a project and learn a new skill, improve or share yours. There’s no charge or booking required, you only pay for your own refreshments. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10.30am-12.30pm, J P Destiny, corner of Kellaway Avenue/Bishop Road. 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm9.30pm, Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road. For more information email: brisknitcro@gmail.com or join our Facebook Group ‘Bristol Knitting and Crochet’. n Circle Dance Evenings at The Old Library Eastville, Muller Road BS5 6XP. Last Tuesday evening of the month, 7:30 – 9:30 pm, led by Susannah Temple, £5 donation. Calm & lively, lovely music, beginners welcome, no need for partners. Contact 0117 979 1519, susannahtemple@googlemail.com n Bristol United Walking Football - every Tuesday 10.3011.30 at Horfield Leisure Centre. The beautiful game played at a slower pace for the over 50's. First session free then £3. Contact Keith Gwilym on 07948383536 or e-mail buwfc2018@gmail.com n Women's Reading Group looking for new members. We read a wide variety of fiction and meet monthly on a Tuesday evening. Please contact ksnowdon29@gmail.com for further information. n Japanese Swordsmanship, Aiki Bokutodo in Redland. Every Tuesday at 7pm. Using wooden swords, study basic postures, cutting techniques and individual and paired exercises to explore the essence and ethics of the Samurai Warrior, and strengthen mind, body and spirit. Suitable for all, beginners welcome. Information from Robert Brinkhurst 07967 142148. n The Arts Society Bristol is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include lectures by specialists in their field, at 8pm, usually on the second Tuesday of the month, September to May at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information is on our website www. theartssociety-bristol.org.uk n The Gloucester Rd WI meet on

the third Tuesday of every month at St. Andrew’s Bowling Club, Derby Road, Bristol, BS7 9AQ. Doors open at 7:30pm for 8pm start. Membership is £42 for the year or you can come as a guest for £5 to try us out. Our website https:// gloucesterroadwi.org/ has details of our programme. All women welcome. n Bishopston, Horfield and Ashley Down Local History Society (BHALHS), meet every third Tuesday of the month, except January, August and December. Meetings are held at Horfield Quaker Meeting, 300 Gloucester Road BS7 8PD at 7.30pm. Visitors fee is £4.00, which includes tea, coffee and biscuits. n Keep fit with dance moves – at Horfield Baptist Church, BS7 8NY, Tuesday mornings, from 10:15 – 11:15 am and Filton Community Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS, Tuesday afternoon, from 2pm – 3pm. Suitable for all abilities, come and improve your mobility and general wellbeing, keeping fit to music at this very friendly class. Includes some seated body conditioning exercises. Pay as you go at £4 per session. Wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear. For further information contact Eileen Scott, on 07969929733, or email, scottyartois@hotmail. com Wednesday n Golden Hill Community Garden. 10.00am – 4.00pm. Come and get involved in your local community garden! No experience necessary and kids welcome. Learn about growing and relax in our beautiful space with a cup of tea. No need to come every week or stay all day. Our site is wheelchair accessible including our toilet. For more information contact Lucy ghcgarden@gmail. com or 07506 905 394. We’re just through the gates at the end of Monk Rd BS7 8NE www. thegoldenhillcommunitygarden. com n Bristol Voices Community Choir always welcomes new members, £6 per weekly session (£4 concs). We offer a free taster week to people who are interested in joining. We meet during the school term from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in St Werburgh’s Primary School, James Street, BS2 9US. No experience is necessary, there are no auditions

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA and you don’t have to read music. We are led by the wonderful music director Jeremy Avis and our repertoire includes classical, gospel, world music and popular song. Find out more at www. bristolvoices.org.uk n Horfield Townswomen’s Guild. This friendly Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Wednesday of each month at Upper Horfield Community Trust premises at Eden Grove church in Horfield at 2.30pm. Why not come along and meet us? Just turn up, or ring Edna on 949 5413, and she will look out for you. n Squirrel Camp Forest School, Badock’s Wood, 9.45-11.15 and 1.00-2.30 (during term time). £6 per family. Contact: jennysanderson@ blueyonder.co.uk. n Sing! with the Bristol Children’s Choir. Open to children aged 7-13 from any school in Bristol. If your child loves singing and would like to do more, Out There Music Children’s Choir could be what you are looking for. Meet every in term time from 4.45-6pm in the performing arts studio at Cotham School. More info, contact Holly Shannon on 07866587424, admin@ outtheremusicbristol.co.uk . n Spiritual Healing at Westbury Park Spiritualist church BS6 7TH Every Wednesday, 2pm - 3.30pm every week. No appointment necessary, animals welcome. Come along and feel the benefit. Also healing after Sunday evening service@8pm. n Shibashi-Tai Chi-Qigong drop-in class 11.00-12.00 at The Redland Club, Burlington Road, BS6 6TN. Cost 3 pounds for over 55's. Slow and easy standing or sitting exercise. Relaxing and enjoyable. Reduces stress, improves health and fitness. Please bring flat, soft shoes. Contact Selina 0117 9466434. n Wednesdays 10:00am. Baby & Me post-natal yoga class, 10:00 11:00am plus tea and chat after. Supportive, friendly class with babies made very welcome. Move, breathe, meet and chat with other new mums at YogaSpace Bishopston. Find out more at www. bristolyogaspace.co.uk or contact Clara hello@bristolyogaspace.co.uk / 07530 053 543. n Why not join welsh national opera Friends. We support this world class company and everyone is very welcome to join. We offer monthly evening meetings at Redmaids High School MONTHLY at 7.15pm. Talks with music.

Costs-£7.00 or £1.00 for students (Friends £5.00). For further information contact: Margaret Borkowski:borkmail@gmail.com n Melody Makers Pop Choir. An evening choir for men and women singing popular songs. Wednesday's term time 7:30-9:00pm The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze. Book a FREE taster www. melodymakerschoir.co.uk n Read together a short story and poem. Weekly drop-in adult group, shared reading. It's fun, sometimes surprising, moving and exciting. No preparation, just come along and listen. Bishopston Library, every Wednesday 11.30am to 1.00pm. We read and chat. Refreshments provided. Free. n A chance for the over-50's to explore short stories, articles and the occasional poem at Bishopston Library. We meet every Wednesday afternoon from 2.30pm - 4pm for reading and discussion. Our friendly, long-running group is led by an experienced Literature tutor. Why not come along and meet us? n Westbury Park Women's Institute meet on first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in Redland Church Hall, Redland Green Road, BS6 7HE. New members welcome, or come as a guest (£4 per visit up to 3 visits allowed) We are a friendly and sociable Club, have a full programme with interesting speakers, social events, theatre outings, and we all have lots of fun. Email: wesburyparkwi@gmail.com or visit www.westburyparkwi.org. uk for more details. n Wednesdays at 10.30am Buddhist Meditation - use a simple technique to help the mind rest in the present and give space for reflection. Sakya Thinley Rinchen Ling, 121 Sommerville Road, St Andrews, BS6 5BX. Suggested donation £2. 0117 9244424 n Sound of Song ( a Choir for Female Voices) meet in Horfield URC, Church Hall, Muller Road on Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.30pm. Repertoire covers classical, choral, jazz, popular, folk, and show songs. No auditions necessary. www.soundsofsongchoir.com n North West Bristol Camera Club are an enthusiastic group of amateur photographers who meet each Wednesday at 7.45pm at Westbury Fields, Greystoke Avenue. New members of any level of ability are most welcome. For details contact Neville on nevwgoodman@mac.com n Feeling a bit under the weather? Come join our fun informal singing group. The WECIL Peer Support Singing Group meet fortnightly on Wednesdays at The Elmgrove

Centre, Redland 2.00pm till 3.00pm. For more information contact peersupport@wecil.co.uk / 0117 947 9942. The peer support community is very informal, they hope to appeal to what you want to do and can encourage you to come along because it’s fun, relaxing and most of all friendly! n Women's Walking Football session every Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. at Horfield Leisure Centre. Contact Keith Gwilym on 07948383536 or buwfc2018@ gmail.com n Helen Appleby Yoga, Teen Yoga Class at Scout Hut, Archfield Road, BS6 6BX, 4.15-5.15pm (term time)£8/ class paid termly.12-15 years old. Tools to self-regulate, aid sleep, building strength and flexibility to create positive body image. Fun relaxed class. Contact 07951571772 or email Hj_appleby@hotmail.com Thursday n Bishop Road Community Choir. We are a mixed community choir, meeting at Bishop Road School from 7.45pm to 9pm. Everyone welcome to join, regardless of singing experience. There is no audition and the choir is open to anyone, not just parents of children at the school. We sing a variety of songs and perform locally. £3.00 per session. n The Stepford Singers. Come and try Bishopston’s all female community choir. No need to read music and no auditions! We meet 1pm - 3pm so you can still be in time to pick up kids from school. For more info, email fran@ naturalvoice.net n West Bristol Orchestra meet at the United Reformed Church,

Muller Road, from 7.15 - 9.15pm and play a wide range of classical music arranged for our small friendly orchestra. String players of Grade 5 and above are particularly welcome. For further information please ring 0117 968 3998. n Avon Harmony Ladies A Cappella Chorus meets for rehearsals every Thursday 7.30 -10pm at Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road BS7 9NL. We are always made welcome, and we are actively recruiting new members. There is no need to be able to read music; we provide teaching tracks for learning by ear. See our website for more details www.avonharmony.co.uk or contact Mandy on 0117 652693 or Barbara on 07717 424421. n Slimming World Bishopston. St Michael and All Angels Church (Pigsty Hill) Gloucester Road. Groups at 9.30am and 7.30pm every Thursday. £9.95 to join and £4.95 per week after that. 6 and 12 week countdowns available. Just turn up or Call Sue on 0117 924 3556 or 07702 578 298 for a chat. n Kings Lawn Tennis Club Rusty Rackets, 19:30-21: 00. Want to get back into tennis? Come along to our fun and welcoming Rusty Rackets session every Thursday evening at Kings Lawn Tennis Club, Maplemeade ( just off Kings Drive) BS7 8JG. Nonmembers (£8) and members (£6) welcome! Contact Head Coach Elly Shearman only tennis .kings@hotmail.com for more details! n Bridge for Beginners and Improvers West of England Bridge Club now welcomes new/novice bridge players for weekly sessions held every Thursday afternoon. Cost £3. Doors open at 1.45pm and play is from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. No partner needed and we have experienced players to help and advice. Beginners lessons also offered email bridgeclassbristol @

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nW HAT’S ON IN OUR AREA gmail.com or ring 0117 2302694 for more info. Venue: Golden Hill Sports Club, Wimbledon Road, Bristol BS6 7YA. Full details at www. woebc.co.uk n Spiritualist church Westbury Park Cairns Road BS6 7TH Open development circle Thursday evening at 7.15 for 7.30 start All are welcome. n Sporting Memories Group at the Gloucestershire County Cricket Ground most Thursdays from 11am to 12.30pm. A group suitable for people that are isolated or lonely and may have memory difficulties. The group is particularly for those that are interested in sport. Please contact John Collis on 07757527634 or come along to the ground from 11am. n North Bristol Community Project Arts Fringe: Arts for Well-being, Thursdays 10am-12pm. Well-being Lunch Club, Thursdays 12.30-2pm. 10 week Sewing for Employability course, Mondays 10am -12pm; now taking bookings for the next sewing course starting on January 8 2018. The 10 week sewing course & the Lunch Club are FREE. For all other activities, there is a fee of £10 towards the cost of basic materials, tuition & refreshments. 160 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NT, Tel: 0774 237 7799 /0117 924 6228, www. northbristolcommunityproject. org.uk n Read together a short story and poem. Weekly drop-in adult group, shared reading. It's fun, sometimes surprising, moving and exciting. No preparation needed, just come along and listen. Bishopston Library every Thursday 11.30am - 1.00pm. We read and chat. Refreshments provided free. n Bristol Healing Group Dropin Healing Session at Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, BS6 6JE. Thursdays 5.00 -

6.30 pm, donation basis. Healing is holistic, gentle, relaxing, helps restore balance and wellbeing, recommended for stress. Contact Barbara 0117 9082061. n Henbury Singers welcome new members. A mixed, non audition choir, we meet at Stoke Bishop Primary School, Thurs evenings. We sing choral music, carols, musicals, gospel and folk songs. Contact Maggie Cavanna 0117 973 4794 or secretary@henburysingers.org. n"Time to Move" Stay Active Movement to music for over 55's. All abilities welcome, improve balance, mobility and well being. Friendly, supportive and fun. Thursdays 10-11am (tea and biscuits afterwards) £7, commencing 13th September at Redland Club, Burlington Road, BS6 6TN. Contact Michelle 07505 937156 n Singers Wanted! Henleaze Ladies Choir meet on Thursdays at 1.45pm in the hall at St Peter’s Church, Henleaze. We sing a range of music from works by Elgar to Bernstein’s West Side Story and lots more! Our new season starts on Thursday 13th September – come along for fun and friendship. For further details, contact Jean Wickham on 9624466 or Jane English on 07752 332278. n Sing! with OutThereMusic’s North Bristol Community Choir who rehearse every Thursday evening between 7:45 - 9:45 at Westbury Park School, Bayswater Avenue, BS6 7NU. There is no audition and we have an eclectic repertoire with a very warm welcome assured. Visit www. outtheremusicbristol.co.uk - or come along to a rehearsal with our new term starting on Thursday 10 January. n North Bristol Community Project - Arts for Well-Being / Try a range of activities from Cartooning -

Sculpture - Drawing - Painting - Collage and much more or focus on 1 area for the 4 Weeks 10:00 12:00pm ( Four week course £60). Pre-booking essential, e-mail nbcp84@gmail.com for more information. Costs include all materials & refreshments Maximum of 6 people. 160 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, BS7 8NT. www. northbristolcommunityproject. org.uk. n Scottish Country Dancing come to Dance Scottish with RSCDS Bristol on Thursdays at 7.30pm in term time at Oatley Hall, St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane, Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3UN. New dancers welcome, come on your own or with a friend for fun, fitness and friendship. No need to wear a kilt or a sash! For information contact Alison on 0117 968 4036 or Caroline on 0117 924 9226 or see www.rscdsbristol.info n Helen Appleby Yoga, Kids Yoga Class at Scout Hut, Archfield Road, BS6 6BX. Term Time. 5-8 yrs 4-4.45pm & 8-11yrs 5-5.45pm. £6 paid termly. P/u from Cotham Gardens Primary possible. Sharing circle, energetic games, yoga moves, mindful activities, breath and body awareness. Relaxation. Fun friendly class. Contact 07951571772 or email Hj_appleby@hotmail.com Friday n Bristol University of the third age (u3a) scrabble group would welcome new members. We play very friendly and informal games every Friday at the Beehive, Wellington Hill West, BS9 4QY from 2 to 4pm. For further info please contact Heddy SARA on 0117 9241318 and indicate when asked to give your name that you are

phoning about scrabble in order not to be blocked. also email : nigel.d.sara@btinternet.com n The Bristol Astronomical Society host astronomical talks and activities each week. Friday evening talks are held at 7pm at Bristol Photographic Society, Montpelier, BS6 5EE. Our new 2018/2019 programme starts on 5 October with Prof: Mark Birkinshaw: Orbits of many types. On clear Saturday evenings we open our observatory in Failand and often hold Star Parties in and around Bristol. We are also signing-up for our four-week Junior Astronomy Courses in October and November. See the BAS website for details: www.bristolastrosoc.org.uk Saturday n Whiteladies Farmers’ and Fair Trading Market is now held EVERY Saturday, from 8.30am-2pm. Takes place at the junction of Whiteladies/Apsley/Burlington Roads. Stalls cover bread, cheese, local lamb and chicken, fish, preserves, cakes, sushi, local fruit and veg, wild food larder, and recycled tools, wooden items and much more. n Coffee, Tea and Refreshments served every Saturday from 10.30am to noon at Bishopston Methodist Church, 245 Gloucester Road. Join us for a rest and a chat. n The Clifton Garden Society are eager to attract new members from all parts of Bristol. The Society offer monthly visits by coach to country houses and gardens, a quarterly newsletter. and an annual holiday. If you would like to join this friendly group please call 0117 9737296 for full details. n Horfield Friends Café meets every Friday from 2 - 3.30pm. Free drinks and cakes plus fun activities Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Road, BS7 8PD.

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n OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Protect yourself from a fall at home FOR anyone, having a fall can be a frightening and shocking experience. Whether the fall takes place indoors or outdoors, at home or away, it is something that can make a person feel very vulnerable. This is especially true for an older person. If they go on to develop a fear of falling, it can have a big impact on their quality of life. Depending on the circumstances of the fall and whether or not an injury was sustained, some people can become less confident, less independent and more socially isolated. Fortunately, a lot of falls are preventable, and many things can be done to reduce the chances of having a fall. The biggest hurdle can be people realising that they are at risk in the first place. The NHS says ‘Around 1 in 3 adults over 65 who live at home

will have at least one fall a year, and about half of these will have more frequent falls’. It is common amongst some older people to ignore this because they are keen to maintain their independence. They see making some changes or accepting equipment offered by Occupational Therapists as giving in. But we, as Occupational Therapists, see it as maintaining someone’s safety and ultimately their independence. If the chance of someone having a fall can be reduced, that will in-turn increase the chances of them continuing to live satisfying lives. There are lots of reasons why people fall such as weak muscles, poor balance, dizziness, visual problems or medication. If you have any medical concerns about falling, you should discuss this with your GP.

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n YOGA BLOG Yoga for Health

bent elbow on the front of your bent knee instead. If you have high blood pressure, keep your top arm bent with the hand on your hip, and don’t stay in the pose if you get breathless. If you are confused about any instructions, then bring along this page to a class at Yogawest and a teacher will help you.

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Yoga Pose of the Month: Parsvakonasana Parsvakonasana means extended side angle pose and is an intense standing asana, developing strength and flexibility through the legs, arms, spine and chest. It tones the waist and stomach muscles. This pose can be done within a sequence of standing poses, and follows well after September’s poses. To go in: Stand up straight and tall in Tadasana (mountain pose). Jump or walk your feet apart on an exhalation, (wide enough to

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and press your right knee back to align it above the ankle. Anchoring from the left foot, turn your left arm in and extend it over your ear; turn your head and look up under your outstretched arm. Hold for a few breaths, breathing evenly, come out on an inhalation and repeat on the other side. CAUTIONS If you can’t reach the support for your right hand, then place the

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n NEWS FROM METRO MAYOR

Supporting our vibrant and diverse communities I’M proud that we live in a place that is filled with great people and talent. The West of England is a region where ideas flourish and businesses thrive and grow thanks to the diversity and creativity found across our towns and cities. Last week I was delighted to join the great team at Ashley Community Housing (ACH) and our own Growth Hub team for a special event to celebrate the work that we have been doing in supporting some of the least advantaged communities in the region. I’m proud to see how our Growth Hub team have been working closely with wider communities over the last 12 months, because I am determined to ensure that as the economy of the West of England grows everyone can benefit. As a Combined Authority, we have been very active in supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses; helping to

build business connections across the region. Along with ACH we have explored different ways to help entrepreneurs who come from our region’s migrant and refugee communities. Through collaboration, we are breaking down barriers which hold businesses back and we are helping them to grow and prosper. This is especially important to me because I know how important small and micro businesses are to ensuring prosperity right across our region. Businesses like this don’t just serve the wider community but also give some of our most disadvantaged residents more stability along with the chance to prosper. The Growth Hub and ACH have been supporting a diverse mix of businesses from across many different sectors including food, tech and entertainment. This demonstrates the wide range of opportunities available

across the West of England to explore your passion and start a business. We recently launched our Local Industrial Strategy, with Government, which draws on our region’s unique strengths – including the creativity of our diverse communities – to drive longterm growth in our regional economy. By bringing different communities together to collaborate, the West of England will help drive the country’s future role in the world and our prosperity. Whether it is individual entrepreneurs from our communities, or our largest corporations, I have seen the value in getting people to talk to each other and collaborate to promote growth. As a Combined Authority, we can link different communities from right across the West of England so that they can exchange ideas, trade and conduct new business. Our work

with ACH is just one example of the many different ways in which we are helping small businesses and encouraging collaboration in every community across the region. By unlocking community networks we can help everybody to achieve their potential. Through helping businesses to succeed and grow, we are helping our communities prosper and provide new opportunities for all of us. Tim Bowles

Spiritualist church prepares for open day RESPECTED local mediums will be available for one to one sittings at the Westbury Park Spiritualist Church Open Day on Saturday October 19 from 10am to 3pm. A dedicated team of healers will be available throughout the day, offering their services to those in need of physical healing as well as emotional upliftment. Books and gift items will be available to purchase as well as teas, coffees, cakes and savouries. “We welcome everyone who is curious

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n NEWS THE Friends of Redland Library have a full programme of events in October featuring local politicians and best-selling Bristol authors. In Books You Should Read, local politicians take to the Redland Library hustings in an attempt to persuade the audience to read their favourite book. At the end of the evening, the audience gets to vote. The following politicians are taking part - James Cox (Lib Dem - parliamentary candidate for Bristol West), Thangam Debbonaire MP (Labour MP for Bristol West), Tom Hathway (Green - candidate for Councillor for Clifton Down), Sandy Hore-

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Politicians and best-selling authors select their favourite books Ruthven (Green - candidate for Bristol Mayor), Mark Weston (Conservative - Councillor for Henbury and Brentry, Leader of the Conservative Group on Bristol Council and parliamentary candidate for Bristol North West), and Stephen Williams (Lib Dem – former MP for Bristol West and candidate for Councillor for Hotwells and Harbourside). Books You Should Read takes place on Thursday 10 October

at 7pm. Doors open at 6.45pm and admission is £3 (pay at the door). The second event is on Tuesday 22 October at 7pm and is part of the Bristol Festival of Literature. Books That Made Me A Writer welcomes four local best-selling authors to talk about the books that have influenced their life journey. The panel comprises AA Abbott (Clifton author who writes vodka-based crime thrillers), Sarah Hilary

(award-winning local author), Emily Koch (author of If I Die Before I Wake) and Jane Shemilt (Bristol-based author of best-selling psychological thrillers). Doors open at 6.45pm and admission is £3 (pay at the door). All of these events are held in Redland Library and full details can be found on the website https:// FriendsOfRedlandLibrary.org. uk/future-events

n NEWS FROM FRIENDS OF BISHOPSTON LIBRARY LIBRARIES in the digital world is the theme of Libraries Week, running from 7 – 12 October. We almost all use technology of one sort or another, but not everyone feels confident about doing so. Libraries make extensive use of technology, and Bishopston is no exception. You may already renew your books online (so much better than paying a fine). But you can order books from across the south west region, and download eBooks and e-audiobook too. During the week there will be a number of sessions to help you get the best out of the library and show you just what is available online. Don’t forget that the library has computers you can use if you have a library card, with subscriptions to sites you may not be able to access at home. We plan to offer a couple of bookable sessions helping you use these computers to start your family history search. Keep an eye out in the library for further

information about events during the week. And technophobe or a technophile, you are welcome to come along to our ‘digital café’ on Thursday 10 October, serving hot and cold drinks and cakes. Our AGM is on Wednesday 23 October at 7.30, featuring local author Heather Child, talking about her thriller, Everything About You and her recent publication The Undoing of Arlo Knott. The first is a chilling tale about Freya’s virtual assistant who takes on the personality of her missing sister. In the second, Arlo develops the mysterious ability to reverse his last action. He is able to experience anything,

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We're Going for Gold as a sustainable food city BRISTOL has an incredible reputation for food and drink, celebrated in nationally recognised annual awards and events such as Bristol Food Connections. From formal restaurants of Clifton to the containers at Wapping Wharf, the lunchtime pop-ups on the Harbourside, pizzerias popular with students, family pubs and sunny beer gardens, St Nick’s food hall to my own favourite treat, jerk chicken. The vast amount of cuisines reflects the different backgrounds and cultures represented in Bristol. Everyone should be able to experience and benefit from good food which is why we are working with Bristol’s network of growers, producers, restaurants and consumers to achieve a Gold Sustainable Food City status. Sustainable Food Cities is a national programme that celebrates communities making positive changes to their food systems. ‘Going for Gold’ is Bristol’s bid, and as one of only four cities to achieve Silver status, we’ve already shown that we have the motivation to make Good Food for everyone part of the city’s

identity. There is a collective energy calling for food that’s good for people, our city and our planet. Our Going for Gold bid will establish Bristol as both a national and an international leader in sustainable food. We want the whole city to rally together and take action – with citizens and organisations working together. In a city where 24% of children are living in income deprived households, we must tackle this challenge. To gain Gold status, we need to take collective action in six key areas. These are: buy better; eat better; reduce food waste; grow more nature-friendly food in the city; support the food community; and reduce food inequality. The food system is so important because it matters to our health, our economy, our resilience, our environment and to our children’s future. For example the food system is responsible for some 30-40% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing food waste is ranked as the third most effective action to address global warming. So we are also aiming

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n VETS' ADVICE

Embarrassed about Poop Patrol? IT is very common for dogs to be brought into the vets with digestive problems and, more specifically, problems with their poo. This is a smelly, messy and frustrating symptom. Diarrhoea can involve urgency to go to the toilet and producing soft, watery or mucousy poops. You might notice other ‘tell tail’ signs of tummy upset e.g. reduced appetite, flatulence, borborygmi (gurgling noises), excessive drooling, eating grass and tummy ache. If your dog is depressed, lethargic, not eating or vomiting then it should be checked over by a vet. If your dog is very young, elderly or has other health problems then it should also see a vet. Some of the common causes are: Dogs can suffer with diarrhoea for a number of reasons and most are not serious. It is usually linked to scavenging, a diet change or eating something out of the ordinary– and will pass within a couple of days with the right care.

Feed small amounts of a bland diet (like boiled chicken and rice), allow them to drink water and let them rest. Do not allow your dog to eat things when out on walks. Parasite and worm infections can cause diarrhoea. These can be screened by sending a stool sample off to the laboratory for testing. You should regularly worm your dog every 3 months to prevent infections. Puppies require more frequent worming. Some parasites require specific veterinary worming products to treat. Bacterial infections can also be identified by sending a stool sample off to the laboratory for culture. Antibiotics might be prescribed to treat your dog. Viral infections can cause diarrhoea. This is particularly serious in puppies because they can catch life threatening infections. We vaccinate puppies and dogs every year to try to prevent infection. Your dog may have a food intolerance or food allergy.

Therefore, if they eat certain foods, they can get diarrhoea. These dogs need to be fed a strict diet and cannot be allowed to scavenge. A change of diet is often needed but it can take time to establish which food is best for your dog. Constipation and straining can sometimes appear as diarrhoea because of overflow or a blockage. These dogs need a vet check and an investigation as to the cause. At the practice we stock wormers, binders, probiotics and a variety of prescription diets to care for your dog’s digestion. These are available ‘over the counter’ without the need to see a vet for a mild case of diarrhoea. Dogs vomiting as well as having diarrhoea, or passing blood in their diarrhoea or generally unwell in themselves we advise need to be seen by a vet. Please call us if you need any advice or to book an appointment to see a vet.

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n MESSAGE FROM AVON & SOMERSET PCC

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AST month, along with Avon Fire & Rescue, we opened our doors to your emergency services for our annual open day. Thankfully, the weather was kind to us and local people enjoyed displays from Avon and Somerset’s Police Dog, Mounted, Firearms section as well as car cutting and search and rescue demonstrations from Avon Fire and Rescue. It was wonderful to see families getting an insight into all aspects of our emergency services and the people who work so hard to keep our communities safe. This month, I will be working alongside Avon and Somerset Police and partners to increase local people’s understanding of hate crime to mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week (October 12-19). Hate crime can be defined as ‘any criminal offence that is perceived by the victim or any other person to be motivated by hostility or prejudice towards

someone based on personal characteristics’. Although hate crime is being spoken about more and more in the media and on social media, there is still confusion about the offence and when to report it and, as a result, underreporting continues to be an issue for victims of hate crime, particularly those related to religion, disability and sexual orientation. Our homes and our streets should be a place free from discrimination, intolerance and prejudice and that’s why it’s important we are firm in our message that hate has no home in our communities. If you’ve been a victim of hate crime you are not alone and please remember that there are people who can help. Only by working together can we show that hate crime will not be tolerated and offenders will be brought to justice. Finally, I wanted to let you

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The panel (seated L-R): Dr Carol O’Sullivan, Rosalind Harvey, Dr Christophe Fricker, Dr Adrienne Mason, Prof Susan Harrow The Old Slave and The Mastiff by Patrick Chamoiseau, which is set in Martinique, tells of the slave’s escape from a sugar plantation and his flight through the rainforest in a story interwoven with the history of slavery. From the Caribbean to Alaska, Woman at Sea by Catherine Poulain is set on a deep sea fishing trawler. La Bastarda by Trifonea Melibee Obono, is a coming of age novel set in Equatorial Guinea. This was one of Ros’s choices and like another of her recommendations, The

Vegetarian by Hang Kang, it is a debut novel. The translation of The Vegetarian, a book originally written in Korean has, however been controversial. Christophe’s first pick was Borrowed Ware: Medieval Persian Epigrams translated by Dick Davis. Christophe also recommended The Forest Passage by Ernst Junger, an examination of how life should be lived under modern ideological tyranny. Carol 's first pick was The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. Although she

did not think it was well written in English – and could not say whether this was due to the original or the translation – it is nevertheless “a fantastic read.” Anna by Niccolo Ammaniti, a novel about children surviving in post-apocalyptic Italy is similarly compelling, as is The Voyage of the Short Serpent by Bernard du Boucheron. For full details of events organised by Friends of Redland Library see: https:// friendsofredlandlibrary.org.uk/

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n BISHOPSTON LIBRARY STAFF REVIEW Educated by Tara Westover Reviewed by Bob Deacon

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