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Homeless: Aid charity launches £25k appeal How the Bristol Bear will live on Artist Jamie Gillmann is creating miniature versions of his iconic Bristol Bear statue. PAGE 16

Action at last on single-use plastics Aid Box Community founder Imogen McIntosh with Bristol West MP Thangam Debbonaire at the charity's Redland hub, which it now has to leave A BRISTOL humanitarian organisation that has aided thousands of refugees and asylum seekers over the past four years is now in need of help itself. Aid Box Community (ABC) has to leave its premises in Redland and needs to raise £25,000 for alternative premises. Founder Imogen McIntosh said: "With no home

we have no service. The longer we are without a premises, the longer the people we support will go without." The group has launched a crowdfunding appeal for its first year's rent in a new base and would also welcome any property owner that could help. Full story: Page 2

Bristol City Council is no longer selling drinks in disposable cups in council-run buildings. PAGE 7

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Supporters outside the Aid Box Convoy headquarters in Waverley Road, Redland AID Box Community (ABC) has launched a £25,000 appeal towards new premises. This follows news that its service providing help for refugees and asylum seekers in Bristol can no longer be provided from its Hub in Waverley Road, Redland, as the building is not fit for purpose. The organisation has set up a crowdfunder for money to set up in alternative premises and warns that without help it will not be able to offer a service. Founder Imogen McIntosh said: “While we always knew we could not stay there for good, we thought we have more time to raise the money needed to move. “Our premises is a vital, lifegiving place for people to come and be welcomed with humanity and dignity and we work very closely with the other refugee organisations in Bristol who refer people to us regularly. “You, our community, have been on the side of humanitarian response to tragedy and suffering as people have fled wars, persecution and natural disaster. You have been the reason we have been able to pour cups of tea, listened and been a friend, given socks and saucepans – the basic building blocks of life.” The organisation runs a free shop from the Hub on Waverley Road. In two years it has supported more than

400 families and individuals in building their home in Bristol. Aid Box Community was given charity status in April 2017 after it was born from a Bristol-based, grassroots movement taking convoys of aid and supplies from local people to the refugee camps in Northern France during 2015-16. A network of volunteers have recycled tons of donations that would have otherwise been sent to landfill. Imogen said: “Today our situation is simple – with no home we have no service. Rent for a new place for the first year will cost around £25K. That is a lot of money – it’s money we don’t currently have. "We know that we can do this with your help - but time is against us. We now have to achieve our target to be able to move. "The longer we are without a premises, the longer the people we support will go without. "We are equally interested to hear from anyone with property that comprises of 2,000 sq ft and could lend itself to our mission. With your help we can find a new home as soon as possible and get back to what we do best – providing support, supplies and sanctuary to those who need it most.” Donations to ABC can be made at https://bit.ly/2Tbm62c

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n NEWS THE outcome of Bristol City Council’s tender process has been delayed, the owner of the café concession in St Andrews Park has told The Voice. The decision to re-tender Fay’s Tea Garden was upheld by Bristol City Council at a full council meeting in March 2018, despite strong opposition from over 5,000 petitioners. Notices appeared in the park in July in regard to an application for the café’s Street Trading Consent licence (which will allow the successful bidder to trade), and the council confirmed the tender process would launch in

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received an update. Ahead of finding out the result of the tender process, Fay held a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party in the park on Sunday March 17 to

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n NEWS RESIDENTS have contacted a councillor over concerns for the future of a former shop on Gloucester Road. Martin Fodor, Redland ward Green Party councillor, told Bishopston Voice that a number of people have contacted him after rumours circulated that the former Peacocks store at 147149 Gloucester Road would be turned into student flats. Councillor Fodor explained that permission was granted in February 2018 for student flats and a retail unit to be built at the site. Eight studio and eight cluster flats (flats with shared facilities for a group of students) that are accessed via the gate from the road are set to be owned and managed by Honor Pullen Properties Ltd, a professional residential landlord who manage a number of properties within Bristol with a particular focus on the student market. Councillor Fodor added that the company says they employ a ‘good neighbour policy’, and that the permission also ensures

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Peacocks shop set for redevelopment that recycling and bicycle storage will be provided, along with two priority parking spaces only for disabled users in the yard, as well as swift boxes to ensure nesting spaces are provided something that has also been an issue in the area due to wildlife decline. Councillor Fodor said: “Some may remember a consultation event over a year ago about the proposals for flats above and behind the shop - this was held at The Gloucester pub. "A number of outbuildings behind the shop plus the upstairs over the shop were to be converted. Neighbours were also consulted in late 2017. “It’s now emerged that with the departure of Peacocks the shop unit will be demolished, however the planning conditions stipulate that the facade stone has to be retained and reinstated on the new retail units that will replace them. This busy

shopping zone will not be converted to flats. “Given the pressures on family accommodation in the area it seems a suitable outcome if purpose built and managed student accommodation is created by the Gloucester Rd, which is a popular area for students. "This may ease some pressure for conversion of homes in

residential streets - where all sorts of issues can arise between students and their neighbours.” Permission will lapse at the site if development is not started by February 2021. The documents associated with the application (REF: 17/03949/F) can be found on the council’s planning website: https:// planningonline.bristol.gov.uk/ online-applications/

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Lidl store already proving popular A LONG-AWAITED supermarket has finally opened for business in Horfield. The Lidl store on Muller Road was opened by Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees on Thursday February 28. Customers were invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8am, and were offered the chance to sample some of Lidl’s award-winning products throughout the day, along with exclusive deals and offers on selected products for the first week of opening. As reported in Bishopston Voice, the supermarket was finally granted planning permission by Bristol City Council planning officers in May 2018. The supermarket first secured planning consent for a store in March 2016; however plans were put on hold last year when Lidl revealed that it wanted to build a larger store at the adjacent old First Bus depot site. The store has 1,325m² of sales area and has created up to 40 jobs. The supermarket features self-scanning checkouts, an in-store bakery, a customer toilet, baby changing, electric car charging points and ample parking for cars and bicycles. In addition, a new signalised

pedestrian crossing has also been provided across Muller Road as part of the highway works. Commenting on the opening, Lidl UK’s regional head of property, Glen Stidever, said: “We would like to thank all those who have played a part in bringing this new Lidl store to Horfield. It is great for us to

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Teenager sentenced for series of robberies on cycle path

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these convictions provide some comfort to the victims as they continue to recover.” Sergeant Jim Wilson, of the Bristol East Neighbourhood Team, said: “We are committed to tackling people causing harm within our communities and making the Bristol to Bath Path a safe place to use for all. “The local neighbourhood team continues to patrol the pathway and if anyone sees any groups or individuals acting anti-socially or feels intimidated, please call 101 or 999 if a crime is being committed.”

100 more police 'a good first step' AN increase in the policing part of the council tax means the area’s Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens can recruit 100 new officers and invest in operations to focus on burglary, drugs and violent crime. Avon and Somerset’s Police and Crime Panel approved the plans to raise £15 million to manage cost pressures and generate some additional funds for investment by raising the policing part of the council tax by £2 a month for a band D property. Ms Mountstevens said: “I fully understand that this is a big increase for households. However I have to balance the challenges facing policing; the increased threat from criminality and the safety of residents. “I want local people to see and feel a difference in the Constabulary’s fight against crime. Just like last year we will continue to protect neighbourhood policing the very ‘eyes and ears’ of our communities and invest in additional officers for the first time in over a decade. “This money will not fix everything but it’s the first investment we’ve seen since austerity begun in 2010 and it’s a big step in the right direction.”

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n NEWS BRISTOL City Council has taken a bold step in reducing singleuse plastics and promoting sustainable alternatives, but campaigners say more is still to be done to meet the promises made last year in response to a petition to eliminate wasteful plastic across Bristol. Drinks are no longer being sold in single-use cups at City Hall. Staff will have to bring their own re-usable cup and visitors will be served drinks in ceramic mugs. This is one of a number of changes that will reduce single-use plastics in council-run outlets and buildings, following the unanimous passing of a Full Council motion in December 2017 which called on the whole council to take action. Other changes include the serving of water in glasses at full council meetings and the installation of a second water fountain on the first floor of City Hall, which has become a ‘Refill’ station – meaning members of the public can drop in to fill up their bottles. Freestanding

Finally! City Hall throws out plastic cups and water bottles water coolers have been removed from meeting rooms and plastic cups are no longer available. The staff cafe at City Hall will be phasing out the sale of water in plastic bottles and reducing the use other items of plastic food packaging and tableware. Further plans include making sure that outlets including council-run cafes in parks and museums offer reusable cups for sale, and improvements to some of the recycling facilities in council offices. More than 4,000 people signed a petition brought forward by Redland councillor Martin Fodor and Alex Morss of Bristol-based community group One By One Conservation calling for Bristol to lead the way and eliminate wasteful plastic across Bristol. Cllr Fodor said: “This is

great news, though frustrating that it’s taken over a year since councillors asked for action over disposables in our City Hall staff café – the main change is to install a dishwasher and buy

reusable mugs, as that facility was missing. “When we presented the petition with thousands of signatures we asked the council to do many things to help eliminate single use disposable plastics from the city through its own actions. What would really help get the changes adopted is for the Mayor to confirm all the promises made when they ‘replied’ to the petition. We’d like all the points made then to be formally adopted and actions confirmed, so that they don’t get forgotten. Without adoption and solid, time bound targets nothing might be done, no support could be given to implement them, and we could wait forever. I don’t think the residents want that to happen. So what’s needed is an action plan.”

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n NEWS A WEEK of action aimed at reducing the number of knives on the streets, and educating young people about the dangers of carrying a knife has been launched by Avon and Somerset Police. The force has been taking part in Operation Sceptre regularly since 2016, an initiative led by the Metropolitan Police which sees police forces around the country focus their efforts in a co-ordinated way. As part of this, from Saturday March 9 to Sunday March 17 the police attended a number of retailers where intelligence suggests that they have recently sold a knife to a person under the age of 18. Where appropriate, retailers were educated around their responsibilities, or told they will be prosecuted. In addition, on Friday March 15 and Saturday March 16 officers worked with licensed premises in Bristol, where they spoke to customers about the risks of carrying knives and supported door staff during entry searches for any people found with a knife.

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Police hold week of action in bid to curb knife crime Some of the bladed weapons that have been handed in to Avon & Somerset Constabulary Avon and Somerset Police already have a permanent knife surrender bin in place in Bridewell Police Custody Centre in Bristol, but will also have temporary surrender bins in place at additional locations including Broadbury Road Police Station, Trinity Road Police station, Bristol Magistrates Court and Bristol Crown Court

for the foreseeable future. Since the force started taking part in the operation in October 2016, just over 1,700 knives have been surrendered to bins across the force area. Chief Inspector Zoe Chegwyn, who leads on knife crime for Avon and Somerset Police said: “The Op Sceptre weeks of action are an important time in

our calendar, as we can really focus on enforcement activity which has a direct impact on the number of knives on our streets, where they can and do cause serious harm. “By using a range of tactics and approaches, we can visibly show communities the ways in which we are working to reduce the impact of knives on people’s lives. “I want to stress that our educational work with young people is on-going and not just limited to our weeks of action. We also want to let young people know that if they are worried that someone they know is carrying a knife, but are nervous about talking to the police, that they can contact Fearless (The Crimestoppers youth arm) anonymously and potentially help to save a life.”

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Green Councillors push Mayor to take action on fossil fuel funds GREEN Councillors submitted a motion to the Full Council meeting on March 19 calling on Bristol’s Labour Mayor to meet with the head of Avon Pension Fund and discuss divestment of funds away from fossil fuel industries within five years. Despite a similar Green motion passed in 2015 the Avon Pension Fund continues to hold significant investments in fossil fuel industries. A recent UN study found that resource extraction industries are responsible for half of the world’s carbon emissions and more than 80% of biodiversity loss. Bristol’s branch of local government union UNISON

(the second largest union in the UK) also backs the campaign for pension fund divestment. The motion was proposed by Green councillor for Redland Martin Fodor.Councillor Fodor said: “We thought we’d see action on this back in 2015 and now the stakes are rising as the climate breakdown is emerging. Thousands of people in the city are calling for action to protect our climate but the funds behind many local pensions are still locked up in oil, gas and coal companies. “We’ve been supporting and ‘engaging’ with fossil fuel industries rather than actually divesting from them for decades

but this approach has clearly got us nowhere. It’s time to stop funding them – all they ever do is ask for government subsidies and tax credits to drill new wells and mine more coal – it’s time our pension fund saw this doesn’t work and put our money where needed for the future, and refused to fund these big polluters. Instead we have the potential to put these funds to work to create the future we need, with energy efficiency, clean power, and smart systems that will help run the economy.” An update on the response to the proposal will be included in the May edition of Bishopston Voice.

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Witness appeal AVON and Somerset police are appealing for witnesses after a 51-year-old man was seriously assaulted in Filton. The victim had just left The Plough pub and was walking past the junction with the Airbus entrance on Gloucester Road North at about 12.15am on Sunday 3 March, when he was assaulted.He remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition. Investigating officer DC John Shanahan said: “The area around Gloucester Road North would have been busy that evening, especially with the Massive Attack concert being held at the nearby Steel Yard. “We’d like to speak to people if they saw or heard anything suspicious around the time the incident happened. We’d also like to appeal for Dash Cam footage from anyone driving up or down Gloucester Road North around the same time.” If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5219047397.

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Bristol is a climate leader - the UK must follow CLIMATE change is happening at a terrifying pace. The good news is that places like Bristol are demonstrating that we can do something about it. My niece recently told me a story, which filled me with dread for the future. She works as a researcher, investigating microbes frozen in glaciers in Svalbard. These microorganisms may hold the key to the next generation of antibiotics as bacteria become resistant to our current drugs. Yet the glacier she is working on is disappearing incredibly quickly. Her work is now a race against time to gather this potentially life-saving genetic material before it melts away. At the time of writing, I am planning to tell this story to introduce a debate on fossil fuel use in Parliament. It is an opportunity for me to bring up some of the excellent work of local environmental groups and ask the government to follow Bristol’s lead. Bristol City Council recently declared a climate emergency,

committing to reduce emissions to net zero by 2030, going much faster and further than the UK’s national 80% target for 2050. I will urge the Climate Change Minister to follow this example – the science clearly says we need to do more. Bristol’s local voluntary groups have also played a major role in showing what is possible. Groups like Transition Bristol have been at the forefront of the UK’s impressive growth in renewable energy generation. This has cut emissions over recent years, but we need to do more. Individuals and community groups cannot do this alone, especially when the government seems intent on slowing progress. The UK subsidises fossil fuels more than any other European Union country, putting significantly more money into coal, oil and gas than renewable energy. I raised this backward-looking imbalance in a recent House of Commons debate on climate change. The good news is that there is

growing political pressure on the government to act. I recently met schoolchildren and young people at Redland Green school who were walking out in protest against climate change. Their activism is inspiring. Over the last year I have visited some of the UK’s leading lowcarbon energy facilities, including the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult in Blyth, Northumberland. This area, which was devastated by the collapse of coal-mining and ship-building industries, is now seeing new economic opportunities as the place where they are building the biggest wind turbine blades in the world. This is true transition in action. I will ask Minister Claire Perry to do what the young people I met in Parliament Square asked: declare a national climate change emergency and act accordingly! You would not put your children in a plane which had a one in twenty chance of crashing. Why are we putting the next generation under the awful threat of climate change?

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Auction raises £7,000 ST. Alban’s Church Hall in Westbury Park was transformed into an auction room, combined with bar and dining tables, on the night of March 2nd. The fund-raising event was part of a campaign to enhance the potential of the church as a community hub, making the building a more welcoming space by improving lighting, kitchen and toilet facilities, while retaining its original architectural features. The lots included a week in a luxury apartment in Portugal; a bespoke model of Morph by Peter Lord of Aardman fame; original work by local artists and other skilled craftspeople; tickets to see comedian Mark Watson in Bath and much much more. Frenetic bidding resulted in the fantastic sum of over £7,000 being raised, backed up by many large donations from local residents and businesses. The Masons of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Bristol are due a special thanks for their generous gift. Reverend Emma said: “Community Spirit is clearly alive and well in Westbury Park. Thank you to all who contributed in any way to this memorable occasion.”

Redland Green Community Fete THERE will be no May Fair this year; however the Redland Green Community Group have teamed up with the tennis and bowls clubs, the allotments, scouts and girl guides, the WI and parents and staff from local schools and preschools to bring you the Redland Green Community Fete. The fete takes place on Saturday 27 April from 2pm to 4.30pm at Redland Green. It’s an opportunity to explore the church, church halls and the tennis and bowls clubs to find fun and games, music, stalls, rhubarb fresh from the allotments and plenty of lovely refreshments. Children (or the young at heart) can make animals out of fruit and veg and bring their “Vegimals” along before the fete to display – with prizes for the best in each category. The bowling club will be offering taster sessions in bowls and the tennis club has a range of fun packed activities on offer between including free sessions of Mini Tennis, adult and junior coaching and cardio tennis (email info@redlandgreen.co.uk for information on how to book a session) or just turn up to the Prize Court where kids can try to hit some targets to win prizes. Please come on foot or by bike/scooter if you can. If you would like to help in any way email chair@rgcg.org.uk and check www.rgcg.org. uk for more information.

Thrilling live music performed by Bristol’s professional chamber orchestra Henleaze Concert Society Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze Saturday 11 May at 7.30pm Pre-concert talk with David Bednall at 6.45pm Viv McLean piano Roger Huckle violin Beethoven Piano Concerto No.3 (reduced orchestration) Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 Brahms Hungarian Dances Bartók Romanian Folk Dances Monti Csárdás

Music inspired by passionate and romantic Hungarian folk melodies features in this programme, alongside Beethoven’s dark and brooding Piano Concerto No.3, in a reduced orchestration arrangement. The Bristol Ensemble welcomes back the pianist Viv McLean for a fifth year as soloist, completing the cycle of Beethoven piano concertos, and also performing Liszt’s dramatic Hungarian Rhapsody in an arrangement for piano quintet. Tickets £16.50 (£5 under 25s) from Opus 13 music shop 0117 923 0164 or from www.bristolensemble.com

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Kee-eeep dancing! It's for good causes COUPLES have been stepping out for Bristol Come Dancing, a Strictly-style competition in aid of two Bristol-based humanitarian charities. The event, which was due to be held at The Pennywell Project on March 23, was set to see 20 couples taking to the speciallycreated dance floor – and, along with a panel of judges, the audience were able to vote on who makes it through to the final and, ultimately, wins. The couples, most of whom have no dance experience at all, have been in training since February 3 to raise much-needed funds for Temwa UK and Aid Box Community (ABC). They have been taken through their paces in salsa and swing – two dances they must master if they are to take the title. Latin dance expert Pilo Selguara Peso and his wife Ilaria, who run Piloxercise in Bristol, have been working with the group on their salsa routine.

Pilo said: “To learn both salsa and swing from not having had any experience at all is a huge feat and not to be underestimated. So, our dancers couples really deserve all support possible.It’s going to be an incredible night and, while we can’t wait to see who comes out the winner, they all deserve their moment on the floor.”

The swing routines were being taught by swing and lindyhop specialist from Swing Dance Bristol, David Zilkha. Great British Bake Off contestant Briony May Williams was set to be one of the judges on the night along with Saeed Esmaeli, Michele Webber and Rachel De Gerang. Bristol Lord Mayor Cleo Lake

was also one of the contestants. Briony said: “This is set to be an incredible night of sequins, glamour and raucousness all with a healthy dash of Bristol’s special ingredient. Can’t wait to see what the contestants will be bringing to the party on the night.” The evening was being compered by Bristol favourites Lottie Ball and Edson Burton, both of whom are major supporters of the arts and local charities and are well known for their high energy and crowd pleasing performances. Doors were set to open at 7pm and tickets cost £20 (concessions available). All profits are split evenly between Temwa and ABC. Tickets were on sale at ABC Hub on Waverley Road in Redland, by phone or online at Bristol Ticket Shop: www. bristolticketshop.co.uk/ or at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ bristol-come-dancing-2019-liveevent-tickets-56112563187

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ESIDENTIAL burglary, knife crime and the illegal supply of drugs have a devastating impact on our communities. I know local people continue to be very concerned about these crimes, as am I – especially with the ongoing national conversation about knife crime – and you want to be assured that the police are doing everything they can to tackle these issues. With the council tax bill coming through our letterboxes recently, you will have noticed an increase for policing. By increasing policing by £2 a month for the average band D household, the Constabulary will be intensifying their fight against serious violence and continue to make our communities safe. This investment means we can recruit an additional 100 new officers and launch a focused operation that will tackle burglary, knife crime and the supply of drugs as part of initiative called Operation Remedy. I want local people to see and feel the difference in our Constabulary’s fight against crime, and we will be

sending a loud and clear message to criminals that coming into our area to commit crime and exploit the vulnerable is not an option. Work to tackle knife crime and serious violence was intensified in mid-March as officers took part in Operation Sceptre, a week of action that aims to reduce the number of knives on our streets. The initiative incorporates several tactics including education of both young people and retailers, targeted patrols of hot spot areas, weapon sweeps and knife surrender bins. We need to remember that knives do not keep you safe; by carrying a knife you are putting yourself in much greater danger and are more likely to become involved in a violent situation. We must work alongside other agencies in health, local government, the charitable sector and our communities to understand the reasons why young people are arming themselves. We need to make it clear it is never acceptable to carry a knife or a weapon. If you are worried that someone you know is carrying a knife but are nervous to talk to the

police, you can contact Fearless (the Crimestoppers youth arm) anonymously and potentially help to save a life. Finally, we also supported child exploitation (CE) awareness day. Children and young people can be victims of sexual or criminal exploitation in return for money, drugs, the newest trainers or simply just affection. These children who are being exploited don’t think of themselves as victims; we need to be their voice, speak out on their behalf and raise awareness of the warning signs. Our frontline officers are working with hospitality businesses and taxis so employees can spot and speak out about this form of abuse. The police, educators, healthcare professionals, charities and youth workers need to continue to work in partnership and be the ones who ask, ask again and keep asking so we can stop the exploitation of our children. If you suspect a child is being exploited, please let the police, local authorities or a charity know and helps us end the cycle of abuse.

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Instructor 'so proud ' of Aikido pupils OVER 50 children successfully completed gradings in Bristol North Aikido Dojo on Muller Road at an event held at the beginning of March. Grades were awarded by Senior Instructor, Daren Sims, 5th Dan, who said: "I am incredibly proud of all the gradings performed by students at this event. Younger ones have shown great joy and enthusiasm while the teenagers have show skill and determination. I look forward to seeing them all progress to our adult classes and enjoying many hours of training with them as they do so." Aikido is a Japanese martial art, suitable for all levels of fitness, that has an emphasis on blending and harmonising with an attacker’s force in order to overcome them. This is achieved through a syllabus of throws and joint-locks which can be

adapted to a wide variety of situations. The techniques of aikido mean that an attacker can be harmlessly controlled,

immobilised or seriously injured depending on the intention of the practitioner. To find out more about Aikido

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Join the Great Bristol Spring Clean! IT'S that time of year again when Bristol Waste Company and Bristol City Council will be supporting groups to take part in the Great Bristol Spring Clean, the annual Spring litter picking event in support of Mayor Marvin Rees' Bristol Clean Streets campaign and Keep Britain Tidy's Great British Spring Clean. Last year, we had 400 extraordinary volunteers take to the roads, lanes, gardens and parks all over the city - anywhere that needed a little sprucing up. Thirtytwo separate events took place and a total of 400 bags of rubbish and recycling were litter picked from Knowle to Horfield and everywhere in between. So, grab a litter picker and high-vis, and help make Bristol a cleaner, greener city. Join thousands of others who will be making a positive impact on our streets, parks and communities between 22 March and 23 April for the Great Bristol Spring Clean. Find out how to get involved and reserve a kit: www. bristolwastecompany.co.uk/springclean or email hello@ bristolwastecompany.co.uk or call 0117 304 9022.

BCR Community Forum and AGM THE BCR Community Forum and AGM takes place on Thursday 11 April at Bishopston Library, 100A Gloucester Road, BS7 8BN. It’s an opportunity to hear what the Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Community Partnership has done over this year, help shape the work for the next year, suggest priorities for local developmentrelated funding and catch up with police, Councillors and local groups. The Community Partnership has now been going for a year and this meeting will include a report back on the work of the CP over that time and an opportunity to share ideas for next year’s goals. Police and councillors will be available for visitors to talk to and BCR CP are inviting the groups who have submitted outline proposals for funding through the CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) process to tell the meetings about their projects. The meeting can then help to prioritise the community’s preferences for projects to be turned into full proposals before the councillors from the Area Committees allocate the funding in September.

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Free breakfast on offer for cyclists BRISTOL’S Indie District was awarded a grant for a cycle event on Monday March 25 from 8-9.30am. With the help of The Travelwest Road Show, Future Economy Network and Clean Air Bishopston volunteers, cyclists are invited to stop for a few minutes on their way to work for a free breakfast and offer of information on local cycling routes, cycling schemes, bike technologies and more. Goodies from local indies Gloucester Road Fruiterers, Joe’s Bakery, Pigsty and Tincan Co were due to be on offer at the cycling stop, in front of new business Future Economy Network, which is at the site that was formerly Maplins.

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PLANNING permission for an application to build an industrial development immediately next to a residential building in Ashley Down was refused on March 8. Residents concerns about the construction of a storage unit and two single storey B1 or B8 business units at 18C Merton Road were reported in the March edition of Bishopston Voice. The planning application (reference 18/04795/F) was opposed by neighbouring residents, concerned at the extreme loss of light, plus noise and pollution issues. Residents at 5 Ashley Down Road would be less than 30cm away from the development, with their windows facing the unit. This was a part retrospective application to retain the small single store room which was constructed in June 2018. The planning committee commented: “The proposed single storey building by virtue of its height, form and scale and position close to the sites boundary would harm the amenity enjoyed by the occupiers of the neighbouring flats at 5 Ashley Down Road due to the relationship of the proposal to pre-existing windows.”

THURSDAY 20 June 2019 has been declared national Clean Air Day and we’ll be joining in locally. The Clean Air Bishopston team is planning activities, awareness-raising and events on and around the day. Kevin Molloy, team leader, encouraged everyone by saying “Please save the date, find out more via our web site or social media, and pledge your support.” Further information: bishopstonsociety.org.uk/cab

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A new chapter for the Bristol Bear URSA, the Bristol Bear, which stands at the St James Barton roundabout, was created by local artist Jamie Gillman. Bishopston Voice talks to Jamie to find out more about the iconic artwork and other projects he’s working on

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BRISTOL City Council sparked outrage when it demanded the removal of the Bristol Bear, which was installed in 2013 as part of The Bearpit Improvement Group. This volunteer-led community organisation spent 10 years attempting to make The Bearpit safe, inclusive and welcoming through art and activity. Despite a petition of more than 4,000 signatures in support of the bear remaining, the council says it has to go. The authority is taking back control of the Bearpit in a bid to improve the safety of the sunken area inside the roundabout and everything put in place there by the community groups running it will be removed.

up somewhere in Stokes Croft, maybe at Turbo Island, but nothing is confirmed yet. Did you ever expect your public art would become so controversial?

Is there a new home for the Bristol Bear?

The Bristol Bear has become the figurehead for the communityled experiment in the Bearpit and become the focus of the debate about the future of site. When the idea of a communityrun space with a garden, a cafe and a bus was started up seven years ago, there was lots of optimism. I wasn’t sure how long my piece of street art would last when I made it, as it is vulnerable to vandalism and the weather. Judging from the amount of signatures on the petition to keep the Bristol Bear, I think a lot of people like it. I’d like to say thanks to all the people who signed the petition.

THE council have confirmed that it’s coming down along with everything in the Bearpit. I’ve had a meeting with councillors and a mediator to work out the best way of taking it down. Ursa is owned by the People’s Republic of Stokes Croft. It was made as part of a series of improvements to the Bearpit, funded by an Arts Council grant. There is hope that it will end

What are you working on now? I’m learning the craft of mouldmaking. I sell Bristol Bear merchandise in two forms. I make individual three foot tall 3D copies of the bear which are available from the Great White Art Gallery on Perry Road. I also make Bristol Bear Plaques which are on sale in Gallery Room 212, Gloucester Road.

How did you construct Ursa? The Bristol Bear is made out of metal and wood and decorated in a distinct chequerboard, black and white pattern. Although it’s been designed to withstand all weathers, it does require regular maintenance because of the wood. It was constructed in 13 separate parts which includes the head, legs and arms. It is heavy and will need scaffolding to take it down.

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n NEWS GREEK gods, tagelmust attired Tuareg musicians from the Sahara, a bronze fox skulking across the grass, swirling multimedia figures, stunning stained glass creations and bronze and marble sculptures are all waiting to welcome the visitor to this year’s Sculpture Festival at Bristol’s Botanic Garden. Now an established event in the South West arts and gardening calendar, this year’s Festival features more sculptors than ever before, working in a wide range of different materials. The Botanic Garden provides a unique setting with its own backdrop of sculptural elements including soaring bamboos, prehistoric tree ferns, giant leaves and exotic treasures in the glasshouses. Stained glass designers could not wish for a more enchanting space to show their creations than in the Chinese Medicinal Herb Garden next to the Evolutionary Dell. Jude Goss (Lucian Stained Glass) and Aurora Pozniakow take full advantage of the Bamboo Pavilion to allow their designs to

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sway in the breeze and dance in the sunlight. Willow weaver, Maya Wolf, will be teaching visitors her craft and helping them create willow sculptures to take home to their garden. Other attractions include demonstrations by chainsaw wood carver, Denius Parson;

children’s trails and free tours of the garden. Refreshments in the Holmes, Arts and Crafts mansion. The event takes place at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden, The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, Bristol BS9 1JG. Admission: Adults £8.80 with

gift aid (£8.00 without). Free to Friends of the Garden, University staff and ALL students and children under 18. For more information seewww.bristol. ac.uk/botanic-garden or call 0117 428 2041.

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Cultural events at community hub Alchemy 198 ALCHEMY 198 only opened a few months ago but has quickly become known as a place for an interesting variety of events and as a community hub. Serving delicious cocktails, local beers, gins and teas its a great place for a catch up or celebrations. The regular Creative Club on Friday mornings is a popular time for people to bring along their unfinished projects or be inspired by tutor Debby Bird, who is a North Bristol Artist and art teacher at Bishop Road. In the evenings the comedy club, live music, film nights and workshops are bringing local people together to socialise or share their skills. April kicks off with a rousing performance by Glos Vox Choir on April 3 followed by an evening of Bossa Nova and Brazilian Grooves on Thursday 4th. An evening with the Kelvin Players Theatre Company on Thursday 18 April begins at 7.30pm when Director Simon Shorrock and some of the cast will perform monologues from Jim Cartwright’s Road at Alchemy and answer any questions you might have about the company. For more details about Road see next article. The venue will be hosting light hearted regular meetings for those interested in developing and exploring their psychic, intuitive skills with like-minded people. For this first meeting the group will be guided by experienced spiritual teacher and psychic medium Roberta Smart. The Downstairs Gallery will be transformed into a cosy intimate space for guided mediations, inspiration, conversational topics, feedback and guidance. Come along to enhance your psychic abilities and connect with your inner being. Future meetings will focus on learning reiki, using cards, drawing, inspirational speaking and more. Absolutely no experience is necessary. Advance booking prefered as this is a small group. www.alchemy198.co.uk Alchemy is a friendly, welcoming space especially for those wanting to make new friends and connections, so don't be afraid to drop in on your own. The downstairs gallery is a multi-use space and is free to those wanting to put on public events. Email alchemygloucesterroad@gmail.com with any requests or ideas.

Kelvin Players celebrate 90 years IT has been 90 years IN CELEBRATION OF THEIR 90 ANNIVERSARY, since the Kelvin Players KELVIN PLAYERS PROUDLY PRESENT Theatre Company staged their inaugural show, The Private Secretary by Charles Hawtrey; to celebrate this significant anniversary, the group are delving into their extensive back catalogue, and are pleased to present a play they first produced twenty years ago: Jim Cartwright’s Road. Set in the late 80s, the BY JIM CARTWRIGHT play explores the lives of the people in a deprived, working class area of 23RD - 27TH OF APRIL 2019 Lancashire, during the AT 7.30 PM government of Margaret KELVIN STUDIO, Thatcher, a time of high 253B GLOUCESTER ROAD, unemployment in the BISHOPSTON, BRISTOL BS7 8NY north of England. Despite its explicit nature, it was considered extremely effective in portraying the desperation of people’s lives at this time, as well as containing a great deal of humour. Even with its historical setting, Road still resonates today, as political uncertainty and austerity blight the lives of many in this divided country. Director Simon Shorrock has assembled a large cast of old and new members for this special production, including a few who were also in the show for Kelvin back in 1999. The production runs from 23 to 27 April, at the Kelvin Players Studio Theatre on Gloucester Road. For more information and to book tickets, please visit the website www.kelvinplayers.co.uk TH

April fools! HOLLY Stoppit's company of fools, Beyond The Ridiculous, return to The Wardrobe Theatre for a three night celebration of the human condition. Beyond The Ridiculous perform ‘Fooling’, a solo improvisation form, where the fools use their own real life stories, feelings and thoughts as source material, choosing from a range of performance techniques, including storytelling, character-work, clowning, physical theatre, movement and live music to create audaciously authentic, resonant, instant theatre. The plays are performed from Friday 19 Sunday 21 April, starting at 7.30pm. Each night, three different fools will playfully unpack their reality for all to see. You may find some of your own stories tangled in amongst their explorations. Every performance is unique - the fools step onto the empty stage with no plan, simply reacting to whatever is there in the moment and which masks (aspects of themselves) show up. Beyond The Ridiculous are a collective of individual theatre makers, teachers, directors and performers who regularly train fooling together with facilitator and dramatherapist Holly Stoppit. Tickets £10, available via the Wardrobe Theatre, thewardrobetheatre.com Picture courtesy of Adam Fung

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Neville’s Island Bristol Early Music Festival THERE’S an exciting new addition to the lively Bristol music festival scene taking place soon – the very first Bristol Early Music Festival. A small group of enthusiasts for early music (that’s music from before the classical era) led by Bruce Saunders, conductor of leading Bristol vocal ensemble Nova, is organising a weekend of music from the Middle Ages to the 17th century. The festival will take place at All Saints church in Pembroke Road from 3rd – 5th May. In addition to concerts by local and London-based groups on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, the programme includes an exhibition of early instruments (with talks and demonstrations), workshops on recorder and on viols for children and adults, singing workshops, and a free outdoor performance (weather permitting!) in costume by the Gloucester Waites. Clare Griffel says: “Whether you’re already an early music fan, or would like to sample something a bit out of the usual run of classical music, and maybe get to blow a sackbut, we’d love to see you there!” Information and booking details are available on the Festival website at www.bristolearlymusicfestival.uk

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NEVILLE'S Island charts the hilarious tale of four middle managers on a team-building exercise in the Lake District. The four somehow become stranded on an island and what should have been a bonding process for Gordon, Angus, Roy and Neville turns into a muddy, often comic, sometimes serious fight for survival. It’s the latest production from local theatre group St. Alban’s Players who present Neville’s Island by Tim Firth at 7.30pm from Thursday 2 May - Saturday 4 May at St Alban’s Church Hall, Bayswater Avenue, Westbury Park BS6 7NU. Tickets cost £10 adults, students and under 16s, £7. www. stalbansplayers.co.uk/boxoffice

Central Library resumes 7-day opening BRISTOL Central Library will return to opening seven days a week following a short consultation. As a result of feedback from customers and the 2017 Libraries consultation, over 92% of those who responded wanted to see the library return to seven day opening. Central Library is currently closed on a Wednesday, but will soon be open 52.5 hours a week, including late night opening on Tuesday and Thursday. The new opening hours should come into effect towards the end of May.

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Be a superhero for Bristol's hospice THE Midnight Walk walk returns on Saturday 13 July and is celebrating 10 years of wonder women and superstars walking to raise vital funds for Bristol’s St Peter’s Hospice with a superhero theme. Over the past 10 years more than 10,000 women have taken part in The Midnight Walk, raising over £1 million for St Peter’s Hospice. Every walk has been a night to remember, as people walk in memory of a loved one, to support a friend or because they want to be part of a fun night out for a good cause. Trudy, Emma and Pippa signed up for The Midnight Walk after all three of their husbands were cared for by the Hospice. The three mothers are part of a Wonder Widows single-parent group for women and men that now meets once a month to support each other. Emma’s husband Steve Woods was just 34 when he died of bowel cancer. He was cared for at home with community care management so that he could remain with his boys who were aged 5 and 8 at the time but came into the Hospice when the pain became too much. Emma said: “The Midnight Walk was a fun way to come together as a group and raise funds for St Peter’s Hospice. We had a good old chat, got to dress up in our favourite costume and did some exercise without really knowing it.” Trudy’s husband Sam, was ill for 18 months with lung cancer before he died at home supported by the St Peter’s

Community Health specialist team. His children were young at the time and needed support, along with his wife, as Trudy explains: “Dressing up as superheroes is a way of dealing with our grief and the children’s grief. We get a sense of empowerment and fun

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From dressing up as disco divas to carnival queens, every Walk in the last ten years has been a night to remember. Choose from a 5 or 10 mile sponsored walk and experience Bristol’s landmarks in a completely different light. The walk starts at Ashton Gate Stadium where the party will get started with performers, party anthems, face painting and glitter before the Walk itself begins. To register see bristolmidnightwalk.com or call 01275 391 428 to sign up over the phone. The early bird registration fee is £17.50 (until 30 April) which helps to cover the cost of the event.

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Making its mark - history of British tattooing celebrated at exhibition A GROUND-breaking and comprehensive history of British tattooing has opened at M Shed. Tattoo: British Tattoo Art Revealed features cutting edge designers, leading academics and major private collectors to challenge long-standing myths and preconceptions about tattoos and celebrate the astonishingly rich heritage of the art form. Showcasing the work of major tattoo artists from George Burchett, via the Bristol Tattoo Club, to Alex Binnie and Lal Hardy, this is the largest gathering of real objects and original tattoo artwork ever assembled in the UK. Steven Bradley, exhibitions officer at M Shed, said: “We are delighted to have this opportunity to host Tattoo, which features unique collaborations between national organisations, collectors, artists and academics. The exhibition features over 400 original artworks, photographs and historic artifacts and in order to make it representative of Bristol’s rich tattoo culture, we have been collecting tattoo stories from the public and local tattoo artists. We’ll be featuring our favourites in the exhibition and on social media.” The exhibition features items from three of the most important private collections of tattoo material in Britain, belonging to Paul ‘Rambo’ Ramsbottom, Willie Robinson and Jimmie Skuse. They provide a rare opportunity to display original artwork and artefacts not otherwise on public display. The exhibition also delves into previously unseen private archives that reveal hidden histories, including the incredible real story of Britain’s pioneering female tattoo artist, Jessie Knight. Tattoos are a living and uniquely three dimensional form of art. The exhibition has responded to this with an innovative installation which literally brings the art off the gallery wall to create a ‘sculptural map’ of British tattoo art today. The ‘100 Hands Project’,

curated by Alice Snape of ‘Things and Ink’ magazine, is based around one hundred silicone arms, each tattooed with an original design by 100 of the leading tattoo artists working across the UK. As a whole, the quality and diversity of this work is astonishing. This exhibit creates an important artistic legacy for future generations – an archival ‘snapshot’ of a form of art all too often lost to the ravages of time. The exhibition also includes three major contemporary art commissions from three tattoo artists working in three very different tattoo traditions. Each artist has created a unique design on a hyper realistic body sculpture which speaks to the historic artefacts and artworks around it. Tihoti Faara Barff’s work celebrates the modern revival of Tahitian tattooing; Matt Houston’s commission is a heroic celebration of the sailor tattoo; and Aimée Cornwell, a rising star in the tattoo world, illustrates how tattooing is breaking down different artistic boundaries with her own form of fantasia. While showcasing the rich maritime heritage of tattoos, the exhibition also shows how people from all areas of society have always been tattooed. From ruffians to royalty; from sailors to socialites; from pilgrims to punks: tattoos have been etched into bodies throughout British history.

Dr Lodder said: “Whilst British and global museums have had a longstanding interest in Western tattooing, none have ever managed to fully combine

serious academic research with access to the vast but hidden troves of tattoo ephemera kept in private collections. “We have finally been able to match the most current and cutting-edge research on British tattoo history . Tattooing is a magical, romantic, exciting and often-misunderstood art-form, and we hope that our exhibition will communicate some of that magic to visitors.” On Thursday 16 May, M Shed will host a special evening event with live music and live tattooing. Part of the national Museums at Night programme, Tattoo Live will be an unforgettable chance to experience the museum afterhours. For more information about the exhibition or to buy tickets, visit bristolmuseums.org.uk

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n EDUCATION “THERE are no limits when it comes to achieving your goals” was the inspirational message from Chrissie Wellington OBE, former professional triathlete and four-time Iron Man Triathlon World Champion, when she visited Redmaids’ High Junior School. Chrissie talked to Year 3 pupils about how she discovered cycling while on a trip to Nepal working on international aid efforts, where her level of enjoyment and endurance almost took her by surprise. It was this trip that led her to take up triathlon as a professional sport. Because of this, one of Chrissie’s key messages to the pupils was that unless you try, you don’t know if you’re going to be good at something. As part of the positive and uplifting talk she gave to the young group of aspiring athletes, Chrissie shared some of the major lessons she’s learnt throughout her career. She encouraged the girls to dream big dreams and to think about

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Whilst winning races were of course, career highlights, the times that she did not win only made her more determined. And ultimately, she encouraged

pupils to always do their best and have fun. Having retired as a professional athlete, Chrissie is now strongly involved in Park Run, which organises free running events all over the UK to adults as well as children through Junior Park Run. Promoting a healthy lifestyle and regular physical activity early on is something Chrissie is passionate about. Head teacher Lisa Brown said: “We are delighted to have such an accomplished triathlete visit Redmaids’ High Juniors. Chrissie is an inspiration to our pupils, and really exemplifies the ethos of our school – that you should always have a go, try new things and strive to be the best at whatever you choose to do.”

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It's all systems go for Trinity Academy CATHEDRAL Schools Trust has announced that the funding agreement for Trinity Academy in Lockleaze was signed with the Department for Education at the end of February. This is the final key milestone in the journey to open for Year 7 pupils in September 2019. Progress for the new school is well under way with the appointment of highly qualified and experienced staff including the headteacher, Eiron Bailey, as well as members of the senior leadership team and an office manager. Further posts are being advertised with the aim of having all roles filled by the summer term. The school was oversubscribed for the initial 120 places in Year 7 in September 2019 and offer letters were sent out to families on 1 March. The school expect to be able to offer further places during subsequent rounds of allocation and anyone interested in making a late application for a place this September should contact: admissions@trinityacademybristol.org or visit the school website at www.trinityacademybristol.org. Mr Bailey said: “I have been really impressed with the number of applications for Trinity Academy and I am looking forward to welcoming our first cohort of students in September 2019. This is a fantastic moment in our journey to open a world class school for Bristol.“ Trinity Academy was approved in September 2016 as part of the government’s free schools programme. The new school is set to be built next to Stoke Park Primary School in Lockleaze in north Bristol. Trinity Academy (like Bristol Cathedral Choir School) will offer a music specialism, delivering enhanced co-curricular opportunities for students to explore the performing and creative arts.

‘Good’ rating for Ashley Down Primary School ASHLEY DOWN Primary School has been rated ‘Good’ at its first Ofsted inspection for 10 years. The ‘exempt schools’ inspection on January 30 and 31 was triggered due to the change in Ashley Down Infant School becoming Ashley Down Primary School, and as a result no formal notification was given to parents from Ofsted. The result is a downgrade for the school on Downend Road, which was previously rated ‘Outstanding’ after its last inspection in May 2009. Within the report, it states: “Leaders have not maintained an outstanding standard of education for the school’s pupils. However, as a result of current leaders’ actions, the school has improved well after a dip in its performance since its last inspection.” The inspectors also noted that teaching is good and that the majority of parents who responded to Ofsted’s online questionnaire, Parent View, would recommend the school. To read Ashley Down Primary School’s latest Ofsted report in full, visit: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/108911

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FHS wins award for young carer support FAIRFIELD High School (FHS) in Bristol has been given an award for its work to ensure students don’t miss out on an education because they are young carers. The Young Carers in Schools programme helps primary and secondary schools improve outcomes for young carers and celebrates good practice through the Young Carers in Schools Award. Keely Holloway, Learning Mentor at FHS, said: “We are really pleased to be recognised by the Children’s Society for the work that we do to support young carers at FHS. We offer drop in and group sessions to listen to and support young people with caring responsibilities at home. As a group we aim to meet twice a term to give our students a chance to socialise and to support one other through any difficulties they may be experiencing. It is important that they feel that they are not alone and have someone to turn to if they need to.” Young Carer and student Archie commented: “Fairfield has given me the opportunity to learn about mindfulness which has been a great help in helping me relax and manage my time effectively. I attend a young carers meeting where we talk about stuff going on at home and support each other. There is also support with homework for all students in all departments. I've made new friends and learned new ways to tackle the stresses of caring. We play games and generally socialise and everyone is really nice. Fairfield and young carers at my school is really

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and drop-in sessions. The programme is open to all schools in England and to sign up schools just need to visit www.youngcarersinschools.com Giles Meyer, chief executive of Carers Trust, congratulated award-winning schools, saying: “The Young Carers in Schools programme is helping to transform schools and support staff across England. Schools play a vital role in a young carer’s life, as many care for relatives without their teachers even knowing what they do. On average young carers will miss a day of school each month as a result of their caring role, so the steps schools take to identify and support them can have a huge impact on their learning, wellbeing and life chances.” Helen Leadbitter, national young carers lead at The Children’s Society, is delighted that the Young Carers in Schools Programme is bringing about national change.

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New firefighter apprenticeships launched AS part of National Apprenticeships Week, Avon Fire and Rescue Service (AF&RS) has announced a new programme for apprentice firefighters. Beginning in September 2019, the programme will see the service take on up to six new apprentices, and develop them into fully operational firefighters. During their two year apprenticeship, the new recruits will work within various AF&RS departments and gain a broad depth of knowledge into how the Sservice performs as a whole organisation. The two-year model is being produced by the Learning and Development Operational Training team who will also deliver the practical firefighter training. This will include everything from fitness, fire safety and practical skills such as breathing apparatus procedures, ladder training, hose management and road traffic collision operations. Following the course,

the six apprentices will then integrate into fire stations, where successful completion of their training will prepare them to become operational firefighters. Simon Shilton, Assistant Chief Fire Officer at AF&RS, said: "Fire services are embracing apprenticeships as a way of enhancing diversity along with developing the skills required for the future and we are looking to do the same. “This new apprenticeship will allow us to provide a route into the Service for people from a variety of backgrounds to develop as firefighters where they may not have always considered the fire service as a career of choice. “We are proud to offer this new scheme which will provide a new route into the service, and one which will hopefully see younger people take up the challenge of helping create a service area that is a safer place for people to live, work and visit. “It will sit alongside

apprenticeships for our corporate staff which have already shown the positive impact a course like this can have on our workforce.” In 2018, the service recruited three apprentices; two joined the Resource Planning Team and another is working as an assistant in the Principal Officer Suite. All three are undertaking the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship which AF&RS is delivering in partnership with Weston College. The flexibility of this apprenticeship allows all three to develop a range of skills, knowledge and behaviours and it is this essential foundation which could act as a gateway to career opportunities such as management or senior support roles. Apprenticeships are not exclusive to new staff. Within AF&RS itself, 37 staff from across all areas of the organisation are taking part in apprenticeship programmes. One course currently

offered is the Aspiring Leaders programme, which is aimed at new supervisory managers, whilst the Leadership programme offers development for middle managers. Autumn 2019 will also see the introduction of degree apprenticeships at senior management levels. Applications for the firefighter apprenticeship will open in the summer.

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Horfield Primary pupils lend a helping hand to local care home

A LOCAL primary school has named the suites at a brand new care home in Southmead. Pupils from Horfield Church of England Primary School took part in a co mpetition to name the three suites at Care UK’s new care home, Henleaze Gardens on Southmead Road. The children put their heads together to come up with a list of names that have cultural or historical significance to them and the local area, and these were then whittled down to the top three by the Care UK team. When Henleaze Gardens opens in November 2019, the suites will be known as: the ‘Orchid Suite,’ the ‘Waterlily Suite,’ and the ‘Willow Suite’, tying in with the history around the home’s name, and reflecting the importance of Henleaze Lake, which has been a key part

of local life for years. Care UK has presented the school with book tokens to say

thank you for the pupils’ hard work. Claire Ellam, development

project manager at Care UK, said: “As we gear up to welcome the first residents to the home later this year, the all-important naming of the suites within the care home is a key consideration – and this presented an excellent opportunity to work with Horfield Primary School. “The ideas the pupils put forward were all of a very high standard, and we’re really pleased with the three final names.” Jenny Taylor, headteacher at Horfield Primary in Bishop Manor Road, added: “We were thrilled when Care UK asked to work with us on this exciting new venture here in Southmead. "The children had a great time researching the local history to help them come up with three suite names.”

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Campaigners for disabled young people visit Houses of Parliament THE Listening Partnership is a group of young people in Bristol with special educational needs or disabilities aged 13-19 years old, or up to age 25 with learning difficulties. The group meet every week to discuss how they can improve the lives of young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The forum creates the opportunity for the young people to directly feedback their ideas to the people who make the decisions that may affect their life. The group recently went to London to visit The Houses of Parliament enabling the young people to learn more about the UK system of democracy and how decisions are made. It was a brilliant educational day and has helped young people within the Listening Partnership gain a better insight into how their own voice can be heard locally. As an important voice for Young Disabled People the Listening Partnership is guaranteed one space on Bristolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Youth Council. However this is the first year that two members of the Listening Partnership have been elected onto the council, creating

a stronger voice for Young Disabled People across the Youth Council. A massive congratulations to both Chloe Tiley and Jessica Sealy who will work to promote change. If you would like to be a part of this

innovative forum and help shape the future of Bristol then come along to a session. If you would like more information about the group please email the Youth Services Team Leader, Matt at Matt.Peall@wecil.co.uk

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Saving the planet has to be more than just a mug's game BRISTOL is a city famous for leading the way on environmental issues, so I am pleased that the council has recently taken positive steps to improve our sustainability and reduce our impact on the environment. At City Hall, we’re taking action to reduce single-use plastics and promote sustainable alternatives. Hot drinks will no longer be sold in single-use cups, which means staff will have to bring their own re-usable cups and visitors will be served drinks in ceramic mugs. These small changes can have a positive impact. It is estimated that more than 2.5 billion disposable coffee cups are used in the UK each year. Due to difficulties in separating the plastic lining from these cups, only 1% of this amount is ever recycled. The vast majority find their way to landfill with a further 500,000 ending up as litter every day. The environmental impact of this is significant and affects us all. This is one of a number of changes that will reduce single-use plastics in council-run outlets and buildings. We know that as a council we need to lead

by example and bring the whole city with us. So it was great to also announce we have also achieved our target to reduce carbon emissions from its direct activities by 65% by 2020. Thanks to making our buildings more energy efficient, investing in renewable energy infrastructure such as wind turbines and solar panels, electrifying the council’s fleet of vehicles and upgrades to street lighting across the city, we’ve reached our target two years early. The overall reduction of carbon on the national grid, through increased national renewable energy generation, has also played a major part in this reduction. We achieved this with a 71% reduction of carbon emissions in 2017/18 (against a 2005 baseline). The council will soon be proposing a new, ambitious, target to cut even more carbon emissions from its direct activities. This is the second time the council has hit its carbon reduction target ahead of schedule and is a clear marker for our continued commitment to build a carbon neutral Bristol.

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I am incredibly proud of our energy projects and our ever growing reputation as a leading energy city. I’d like to thank officers across a number of teams for all their hard work in achieving this target and for continuing to strive for further carbon reductions. This is only the beginning of what we hope to achieve alongside partners in Bristol and to continue in our position as a leading sustainable city.

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n FRIENDS OF BISHOPSTON LIBRARY PHOTOJOURNALIST Colin Moody joined us to talk about his new book Stokes Croft and Montpelier. Colin’s photographs tell a story about people, their lifestyle and their environment and the book includes photos that are poignant, funny and thought-provoking. He also showed us some of the initial pictures taken for a new project about Gloucester Road, being undertaken in collaboration with Room 212 owner Sarah Thorp. Look out for Colin - and camera - in your favourite independent shops and cafes over the next few weeks. World Book Night is a national celebration of reading and books to acknowledge the positive benefits of reading and the difference it makes to people’s lives. Our own celebration on Thursday 25 April is in the form of a Good Read event. Our panel of readers keen to share their good reads with you are Chris Brown, Library Group Manager and Glos.Vox singer; David Dwek, enthusiast, curious reader and aspiring writer, and Daniella Radice, keen cyclist and champion of Playing Out. Their chosen books

will be available in the library to everyone who purchases a ticket, so that you can enjoy a good read beforehand, and share your thoughts on their selections. On the night, please bring along a book in good condition to donate to The Park Bench, a charity that aims to provide access to a lending library service for people in Bristol who find it difficult to register with a public library. Stephen King is always popular and other requests from their users include cookery, wildlife and biographies. Tickets for a Good Read are £3 online or at the library. Doors open at 7.15 for 7.30pm, and there will be a cash bar with wine, beer and soft drinks. Bishopston Library is setting up a Lego Club for 7-11 year olds later this year. The Friends of Bishopston Library will buy 1,600 basic bricks and some wheels and axles to get things going. To make sure there is plenty to go round, the library is appealing to everyone to see if they can’t find Just One Brick to donate – although feel free to donate more than one if you like! Look out for the large tub in the library. Please do your bit

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Further questions over £196k payout to former city chief COUNCILLORS will be asking Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees why the council’s former chief executive, Anna Klonowski, received a £196,000 severance package, half of which was discretionary, following a report that confirms their concerns over the process used and its lack of transparency. Redland Green party councillor Fi Hance said: “What we are asking is simple. We just want to know why this payment was made and who decided to make it. Yet we still don’t have these answers.” Councillors will get a chance to put their questions to the Mayor at the next full Council meeting (held after the Bishopston Voice goes to print). They will also be able to ask questions of clarification to BDO, the external auditors tasked with looking into what happened.

Following criticism over its final payout to Anna Klonowski Bristol City Council is set to change how it makes severance payments to senior staff. A report by auditor BDO that appeared on the council’s website on 11 March, concluded it was “inappropriate to conclude that all of the final payment was contractual”. It also highlighted “transparency issues” around the payout. Half of the final sum £98,000 - was reclassified by the auditor as a discretionary payment for “loss of office” when compiling Bristol City Council’s end-of-year accounts. The response from the council suggests the formal acceptance of the auditor’s recommendations and a proposed action plan for implementing them by May of this year.

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Friday 3 May is Bishopston Library’s second birthday, and we will be offering hot and cold drinks and cakes from

11am – 12.30. A good chance to make a gift of a Lego brick or two. We will also be collecting goods for the North Bristol food bank, which particularly needs items such as fruit juice, instant mash, washing up liquid, jam and spreads, tea and coffee, and tinned meat. You can join the Friends, find out about events and support the library at facebook. com/bishopstonlibrary, at bishopstonlibrary.org.uk or contact us at friends@ bishopstonlibrary.org.uk

A Savage exhibition A WIGWAM on Park Row becomes an art gallery each Spring. From April 27 all are welcome to view and buy original paintings and drawings by the artist members of Bristol Savages club. The Lord Mayor, Councillor Cleo Lake, is expected to officially open the Exhibition to the public at 6pm on Friday April 26. The Wigwam is an extension to the Elizabethan Red Lodge on Park Row. It was built in the garden in 1919, in the style of a mediaeval tithe barn and this year, Bristol Savages are celebrating the 100th anniversary. Today the Wigwam is used as a meeting-place where Bristol Savages artists can come and work. The May exhibition has been an annual event since 1904. It’s an art extravaganza, offering an opportunity to purchase professional art works created by all the best-loved Bristol artists, including Michael Long, John Palmer, Anthony Pace and David Reed.

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n NEWS IF you eat fruit in season – you’ll be aware of the hungry gap. This time of year when stored apples and pears have been eaten up, or will soon be past their best. Thanks be to rhubarb! Pink stalks drawn from the soil by longer days. They perk up the last of the wrinkled apples and frozen summer berries. Rhubarb is making a welcome return in the Home Orchard Plot at Horfield Organic Community Orchard (HOCO). Orchard members planned and planted the plot, now in its third growing season, to inspire more people to grown more fruit for themselves. Are you growing fruit in your garden or allotment? Do you wish to grow fruit but don’t have a garden? Not sure what fruits to grow? Planning and Caring for Fruit Grown in Small Spaces is a one-day course at HOCO. It covers all you need to know about soil, light, and ways of growing to produce plenty of

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New BID for Gloucester Road fails THE ballot result for a new Business Improvement District (BID) for Gloucester Road has failed to secure a majority by rateable value or votes cast. This means that there will be no new BID for the area. Out of a total number of 251 eligible businesses in Gloucester Road BID area 125 votes were cast. With 59 supporting votes, 47% of businesses voted in favour of the BID. The aggregated rateable value of businesses that voted was £1,916,825 but businesses with an aggregated rateable value of £932,225 voted in favour. 47% of companies in the proposed BID area Gloucester Road, including parts of Cheltenham Road, Zetland Road, Overton and Denmark Place, voted to support the proposal to set up the new business body but the proposal failed by four votes and a deficit of £26,187.50 in rateable value, failing to secure a secure a majority as measured by rateable value nor vote cast. Erika Peto, Chair of the Board of Directors Gloucester Road BID Ltd, said: “I would like to thank the Board of Directors of

the GRBID who were all traders - they dedicated a great deal of their own time voluntarily to raise the awareness of Bristol’s Independent District’s trading scene and make it a better place for us all. A thank you to our BID Manager – AnneLouise Perez, and Dominique Blackmore (team support) whose combined enthusiasm, organisation, networks and drive made things happen – and of course to all those local businesses, volunteers and Bristol organisations that gave us their support through the years. “We know there were mixed views from businesses throughout the engagement

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“So in light of those first chaotic years this New BID proposal probably attracted more scrutiny than most BIDs, and was a target of a relentless negative campaign since 2016 from GRE&T (Gloucester Road Enterprise & Trade). Early on GRBID had meetings together with GRE&T and other local trading groups to explore ways of working together and whilst this was successful with other groups present, plans to work with GRE&T were made impossible. “We know there will be many disappointed traders and community stakeholders who recognised the improvements and benefits to the area made possible by the levy fund and work undertaken by GRBID. The levy fund was always used to elevate the profile of the Gloucester Road BID area locally and as essentially to a wider audience nationally. It was notable GRBID area in recent years had one of the lowest vacancy rates in Bristol and it was no surprise the area became a desirable place to open a new business or even a second business.”

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n NEWS In Bishopston this month... Muller Road consultation Hopefully local residents all received their information leaflets about the proposed transport changes to Muller Road and were able to find a local consultation event at a convenient time if they wanted to attend. We were at many of those events, and it was clear most local people agree that there are real problems with the traffic on Muller Road as it is. However, residents did raise a lot of concerns with the proposed plan. For example: loss of parking on Muller Road, particularly for local shops and the Old Library lack of a continuous cycle and bus lane to really improve safety / punctuality no mitigation for likely impacts on neighbouring roads of closing Springfield Avenue turning such as increased traffic on Brent and Downend Roads

We know that many of you responded to the consultation, so thanks to everyone who took the time to respond. It is so important to get that real world information from people who live, work, shop or travel on these roads. Of course not everyone will agree, and it may not be possible to find one solution that meets everyone’s concerns, but we will make sure the issues are taken seriously by the team working on the project. Updates about the progress of the project and the council’s response to the issues raised in the consultation should be posted at www. travelwest.info/mullerroad if you want to follow them. Cricket ground parking and double yellow lines We have been told the double yellow lines to prevent dangerous and obstructive parking on corners in the area around the cricket ground will be delivered

before the start of the cricket season this year. However we still do not have an actual start date, so we will be keeping our fingers crossed, but not getting too excited! Has your bin or recycling collection been missed? We have received reports of missed bin and recycling collections across the ward. In addition to missed collections due to the snow back in February, there are problems with breakdowns in an ageing fleet of trucks which need to be replaced. New trucks are now being phased in, so hopefully we should begin to see improvements in the reliability of the service. In the meantime, please do report any missed bin and recycling collections at www. bristol.gov.uk/bins-recycling/ missed-bin-or-recyclingcollection Feel free to email us as well so that we get a clear picture

of what is happening. Great British Spring Clean The Great British Spring Clean runs to April 23, so why not get together with friends and neighbours to do something for your local area? Bristol Waste have all the kit available to borrow (www. bristolwastecompany.co.uk/ about/community-engagementteam/litter-picking-packs/ so it has never been easier to organise a litter pick yourself. Or contact your local park friends group or Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Street Scene Volunteers (bcrcp.org.uk/street-scene/) to find out what they have planned and how you can get involved.

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n NEWS In St Andrews this month... THE next Full Council will be held on Tuesday 21 May 2019 at 2pm in City Hall. This will be the ‘Annual Council’ meeting, including the ceremony for the election of the new Lord Mayor for the 2019-20 municipal year. Annual Council meetings do not have a public forum as other Full Council meetings do, but members of the public are welcome to attend and sit in the public gallery. Bristol City Council has successfully achieved its target to reduce carbon emissions from its direct activities by 65% by 2020. The council has achieved this target, two years early, with a 71% reduction of carbon emissions in 2017/18 (against a 2005 baseline). The council will soon be proposing a new, more ambitious, target to cut their carbon emissions even further. This is the second year running that the council has exceeded its own carbon targets and they say that this is due to making its buildings more energy efficient,

investments in renewable energy infrastructure, electrifying the council’s fleet vehicles and continuous upgrades to street lighting across the city. At February’s Full Council meeting the Annual Budget was approved. This involved the Mayor/Administration presenting their budget for a vote by all the city’s councillors. The budget can be approved, rejected, or amendments can be agreed. This year, amendments agreed cross-party by Full Council included funding for community energy generation, increased enforcement of fly-tipping, action on localised flooding, funding for adapted accommodation for adults with disabilities, and funding for adapting and enlarging existing council housing. The whole budget, with amendments, was then approved, and this included a 3.99% increase in council tax for ratepayers. The consultation that the Council are running on

developing a modernised library strategy is still open. The Council want to hear ideas about opportunities for community-led activities and partnerships to create a library service which will serve future generations and be well connected to everything else that’s going on in the local area. If you would like to get involved, please visit bristol.gov.uk/ libraryideas, or visit your local library, to submit your ideas before 30 April 2019. Another consultation the Council are running relates to the latest draft of the Local Plan (see http://bristol.citizenspace. com). This document covers the planning policies that the Council use to determine development applications, as well as allocations for sites in the city which they would like to see developed, and the objectives that those developments should meet. The Council want to encourage higher-density residential development, where appropriate, in order to meet its target to build 33,500 homes by 2036. It also outlines draft measures to increase restrictions on new

takeaways near schools and youth facilities, enhance public realm and green infrastructure, move towards zero-carbon development, restrict the intensification of HMOs, manage student accommodation growth to relieve pressure on housing stock, promote specialist older people’s housing, increase accessibility for wheelchair users, and ensure all new builds are accessible and adaptable. 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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submitted plans to government outlining their proposals, so Bristol is now lagging behind. A local resident has set up a new petition to press for action, on 38 degrees. New enforcement contractor You may have read reports that controversial private enforcement firm Kingdom are no longer working for the council. A new contractor was recently appointed and they are called 3GS. It’s claimed they have a more ethical approach, and will supplement the enforcement work by the council with powers to fine people for dropping litter, allowing dogs to foul parks, or fine people and businesses fly-tipping. They are likely to be working in our area some of the time. We’ve always pressed for liaison with the enforcement team and the contractor to ensure local priorities are taken account of. There’s been renewed activity from the council staff working with local businesses

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n NEWS In Cotham this month... Street-lighting Lamp upgrading is moving too slowly in this last corner of Bristol. The old sodium lamps will eventually be replaced with the white LEDs and some streets have been upgraded. Woolcot St is about to get the treatment, requiring some negotiation. I am working on improving Chandos Road, and the ends of adjacent roads, too dark away from lit shops, and the walkway by the war memorial. Cotham is a Conservation Area, so recovered lampposts are refurbished and a whole street is installed when they have a matching set so short streets are re-lamped sooner. I am keen to prioritise main walking routes particularly connecting to late night venues in Whiteladies Road. Let me know if contractors are re-siting posts other than at the kerbside or garden walls. I’ve had to get some relocated. We can ill afford to lose any more of our narrow footpaths. The new lamps direct more

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n HEALTH FOR the first time, Bristol Community Health and North Somerset Community Partnership (NSCP) have awarded grants of varying sizes to local projects which empower people to better look after their own health. Bristol Community Health set up the fund with support from Voscur. They received more than sixty grant applications and awarded £32,783 in total to twelve projects. Matthew Areskog, Bristol Community Health’s People and Communities Service Manager, says: “We know how hard local community-based organisations work to make a difference. This programme has been created so extra support is given to help local people live healthier lives – whether it’s for an existing project, or to launch something new. Motivating and supporting people to look after their own health is key for us. Our amazing

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n NATURE WATCH With Dawn Lawrence GREEN returns at last to our part of the world and on a fresh April morning it feels as though all the plants are wide awake and really concentrating. People who live in a tropical or a Mediterranean climate miss out on this sudden wild burst of growth that we, so simply, call spring. This is when plants really demonstrate their miracles. At the allotments there are old apple trees that have fallen over completely. In winter you might think them dead but in spring they

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briefly wear their crown of pink and white blossom and they go on with their business of producing apples. That strange scabby patch at the corner of a car-park is revealed for what it is. Not poor workmanship by the labourers, but a hole caused by plant-power! The pressure generated within the cells of a plant in spring, for example the yellow daisy-like colt’s-foot, provides enough force to break tarmac; the plant is unstoppable. Down in the angles of kerbs and walls, you can sometimes find a miniature bunch of dog violets, come from the woods to live with us in our unaccommodating city. Nobody has encouraged them, we have even given them a scornful name (the “dog” indicates that they have no smell and therefore are somehow less worthy than the sweet violet), but there they are. They have fragile flowers of pale purple and yet also an inner steel that enables them to survive traffic, pollution and road-sweepers, digging their roots into the tiniest of cracks. Spring is also a good time to look for cuckoo plants. The cuckoo flower is a small herb that bears floaty four-petalled flowers of pale lilac or white. It can still be found in some old lawns and playing field corners in our area, a rare relic of the days when this area was still

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA March 30 n Car Boot Sale, St Werburgh’s Primary School, James Street, BS2 9US, 11am - 2pm. Cost: Free to come and visit, Indoor Table £5, Car £7, Van £10. Pitches must be booked in advance. All proceeds to to the school to help buy new books, subsidise exciting trips, improve outside play spaces & More! Call the school on 0117 903 1466 April 6 n Hardship and Truth: The Experience of the First Women Members of Parliament. A free public talk at 2.30pm by Robin Harragin Hussey in the Christian Science Church, 51 North View, Westbury Park, BS6 7PY. www. cssbristol.org.uk April 7 n Fancy trying croquet? Bristol Croquet Club annual Open Day. If you would like to try this outdoor, friendly but challenging sport - likened to ‘snooker on a lawn’ - then join us at Cedar Park, BS9 1BW (next door to Stoke Bishop Primary School) any time from 10:00 to 1:00 or 2:00 to 5:00 on the day. Please wear flat-soled shoes; all other equipment and guidance provided! Tempted? Contact Chris Frew on cawfrew@hotmail. com or 01179625281 for more details, or see our website: www. bristolcroquet.org April 11 n Henleaze Ladies' Choir, under their conductor Jane English, invite you to join us for an afternoon of singing, tea and cakes on Thursday 11 April 2019 from 1.45m to 3.30pm at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze. Entry is £3 and includes tea, cake and raffle ticket. Further details from Jean on 0117 9624466. April 25 n Avon Organic Group invites local gardeners and growers to our Talk: “Principles of Organic Gardening” with Chris Collins, Head of Horticulture, Garden Organic. Thursday, 25 April, 7pm, The Station, Silver St, BS1 2AG. £5, incl. refreshments. All welcome.www. groworganicbristol.org May 4 n For May ONLY we are holding FREE taster sessions at Redland Green Bowls Club , with our qualified coaching team. Saturday Mornings from 10 til 12. Contact Gerry or Jean 0117 9624466 for further information. or visit our website : redlandgreenbowls.webs. com

REGULAR EVENTS IN OUR AREA The Arts Society n The Arts Society Bristol is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include lectures by specialists in their field. The lectures are at 8pm on the second Tuesday each month at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information is on our website www.theartssociety-bristol.org.uk 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

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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 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

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nW HAT’S ON IN OUR AREA 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 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.

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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 After school French Club for primary children at Gloucester Rd Quaker Meeting House. KS1 class: Tuesday: Level 1 – 4.10 – 4.45, Level 2 – 4.50 – 5.30 Level 3 – 5.40 – 6.20 Playful practical classes full of games, songs and general silliness to inspire interest and confidence in French. Like French Club Bristol on Facebook or email: alice_m_ watson@msn.com 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 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 A new knitting and crochet group has been set up in the local area. All abilities welcome,

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including beginners. Please do come along to meet and chat with fellow crafters, discuss projects, share ideas and even learn a new craft. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:30 am at JP Destiny, Kellaway Avenue. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road. If you are interested in coming along or would like more information please contact Stephanie ToftJones at poppytoft@hotmail.com or visiting 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

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA 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. The lectures are at 8pm on the second Tuesday each month at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information is on our website www.theartssociety-bristol.org. ukMore information is on our website www.theartssocietybristol.org.uk n The Glos Road WI meet on the third Tuesday of every month. The next meeting is January 15, followed by February 19. Doors open at 7.30pm for 8pm start at St. Andrew’s Bowling Club, Derby Road, Bristol, BS7 9AQ. Membership is £42.00 for the year or you can come as a guest for £5 to try us out. 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. Next meeting February 19, 'Three Channels Price' talk by swimmer Steve Price. n The Arts Society Bristol is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include lectures by specialists in their field. The lectures are at 8pm on the second Tuesday each month at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information on website: www.theartssociety-bristol.org.uk 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 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 Lazy Dog Film Club. A free, small, but perfectly formed community film club based at the Lazy Dog pub on Ashley Down Road. We run the club every other week (Wednesday) in the upstairs of the Pub on Ashley Hill. We screen from Sept - July every year. All showings start at 8pm but we do advise people to book free places via LazyDogFilmClub@gmail.com , as we only have 35 seats per showing. For more information on the upcoming films, visit: www. facebook.com/LazyDogFilmClub n Horfield Townswomen’s Guild. This friendly Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Wednesday of each month at St Gregory the Great Church Hall, Filton Road, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0PD at 2.30pm. Why not come along and meet us? Just turn up, or ring Edna on 949 5413, and she will look out for you. n 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 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 Come and make new friends at the growing Westbury Park WI that also serves Redland, Cotham and Henleaze. We meet at Redland Church Hall on Redland Green, BS6 7HE, from 7.30pm onwards. There are some very interesting talks and crafts to try this year and guests are most welcome to visit before joining. For more info email: westburyparkwi@gmail.com or find us on facebook: Westbury Park WI. We look forward to seeing you! 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 North Bristol Community Project - Makers Meetups / Print- making Feb 6th (£20) / Collage making Feb 13th (£20) / Corsage making Feb 20th (£20) / T-Shirt Design & Print (Bring Your Own T-Shirt) - Feb 27th (£20) / Pre-booking 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. 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.

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nW HAT’S ON IN OUR AREA n Bristol Ladies Choir sings a wide range of music from classical to light. The choir rehearses weekly and gives two main concerts each year. The choir also participates in approximately 9 to 10 other concerts in the Bristol area each year. Meet at 2.15pm - 3.45pm at Church of the Good Shepherd, Bishop Road, Bishopston, BS7 8NA. New members welcome. For more information contact Hazel on 0117 9246587 or visit www. bristolladieschoir.org.uk n The Stepford Singers. Come and try Bishopston’s all female community choir. No need to read music and no auditions! We meet 1pm - 3pm so you can still be in time to pick up kids from school. For more info, email fran@ naturalvoice.net n 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 Pregnancy Yoga and Birth Preparation at Horfield Leisure Centre, 7.30-9.15pm. Classes offer you the time to celebrate your pregnancy, ask questions and meet other mumstobe in a safe and welcoming environment. For more

information visit www.lymalnick. info, or contact Ly on 07843 377 718 / ly.malnick@gmail.com 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 @ 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 Henleaze Ladies Choir is a friendly welcoming group which meets in St Peters Church Hall, Henleaze on Thursdays between September and May from 1.30 – 3.30 pm (with a short break for tea). We give 2 charity concerts a year in December and May and from time to time are invited to entertain community groups around the city. There are also occasional social events organised. We are always pleased to see new members. Pease come and try a rehearsal without obligation. To find out more contact Jane English (07752 332278) or Jean Wickham (0117 9624466). 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 Drop-

in 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

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA 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. 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,

AN under-explored corner of the Downs will be looking its best this month (late April / May) as a new trail launches to encourage greater appreciation of the area. A host of native and exotic trees will be blossoming on an area of Durdham Down between Westbury Road and Westbury Park, near White Tree roundabout. Known locally as ‘the Granny Downs’, it is said to have been where the residents of a nearby old people’s home were brought out on sunny days to sit and enjoy the trees. The area has a rich diversity of trees, from familiar natives such as the English oak and ash, to the more exotic tulip tree, silver maple and red chestnut. This new trail celebrates the beauty and variety of trees in the area, many of which are in full bloom throughout late April and May. The trail takes visitors on a gentle 1.1km (0.7 mile) route to discover 17 trees, including laburnums, horse chestnuts, hawthorns and cherry trees, now in flower. The trail is a collaboration between the Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project and the Friends of the Downs and Avon Gorge, and will be launched by the Lord Mayor of Bristol, Cotham Councillor Cleo Lake, on April 12. The initial research for the Granny Downs Tree Trail was done by the late Richard Bland, a local naturalist who observed and recorded the wildlife on

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 – a chance to meet people and keep our minds active. Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Road, BS7 8PD. Sunday n Curvy Girl Yoga Class Every Sunday 7.30-8.30pm, KudaCan, 7 Dongola Avenue, BS7 9HG. A safe, supportive space exclusively for women, size 16 or more, to practice yoga. Your first class £5. Full details: www.curvygirlyoga.co.uk or call 07814934653

Celebrating a blooming lovely corner of the Downs

the Downs for decades. Richard passed away last year and the trail has been completed in his

memory. Robert Westlake, chair of the Friends of the Downs and Avon

Gorge said: “The Granny Downs Tree Trail has been very much a labour of love for all concerned. Sadly, one of those who laboured long and hard to bring this project to fruition is no longer with us. “Richard Bland was our vice chairman and founder member of the Friends of the Downs and Avon Gorge - he was instrumental in the development of this tree trail. His love of the Downs and its wildlife is enduring. I’m so very pleased that we have been able to collaborate with the Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project to complete the trail in Richard’s memory, thereby sharing Richard’s passion for trees with visitors to the Downs.” The trail was completed with funding from the OVO Foundation and Friends of the Downs and Avon Gorge, and is the fifth in a series of nature trails for the Downs. Copies of the Granny Downs Tree Trail can be picked up from Café Retreat on the Downs. You can also request a postal copy by emailing mleivers@bristolzoo. org.uk or call the Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project at Bristol Zoo Gardens on 0117 903 0609.

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Press the hands down strongly, extend the hands away and simultaneously draw the shoulders back. Bring the dorsal spine in (between your shoulder blades), and look forward before bringing your head in line with the spine. Press the top thighs back, and keep the legs vertical. Hold for a few breaths. To come out, take the hands to the hips and lift up from the chest, letting the head follow. CAUTIONS If your back is not comfortable, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stay: bend your legs, walk forwards towards the support and come back to standing. If you are confused about any instructions, then bring along this page to a class at Yogawest and a teacher will help you. Yogawest is just off the Gloucester Road in Bishopston, and has two beautiful yoga studios set in a quiet sanctuary behind Bishopston Hardware. Yogawest specialises in Iyengar yoga, a type of yoga focusing on careful and supported alignment in poses, and offers over 50 classes a week for all levels of ability, including classes for beginners, children,

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Heaven and hell I HAD a perfect vision of heaven the other day looking over the River Avon. There was a spring tide on a clear crisp morning and Pill’s colourful houses made faultless reflections on the water. Fishing boats tied up on the dock at Shirehampton lent an air of worthy toil and couples walking along the coastal path below looked absorbed in the stillness of the moment. A touch of mist cemented the sense of peace across the scene. Then I turned around behind me to the pure unadulterated hell of the six lane motorway thundering its way over the creaky M5 bridge. Biblical authors could have used it to instruct their readers on what might happen to the ungodly. You get to stand

between the lanes for eternity dodging smoking lorries, speeding cars and swaying caravans with your ears and nose saturated with the permanent racket and smell of straining diesel motors, horns and sirens. It set me thinking about the options of what our environment could look like in our climate changed future, and what choices we are making to get there. I heard David Attenborough telling us a while back we could quite easily wreck it and as I looked at the traffic nightmare it was hard not to think that is what we are doing. I wondered how interested we really are in making all those houses with the beautiful reflection so well insulated there was no need for fossil fuel heating, how dedicated we really are to sustainable transport, to self sufficient communities and food production and to organizing work to be only a bicycle ride away. Do you remember that famous Pastor Neimoller poem where

he doesn’t speak out for the communists, trade unionists and Jews when the Nazis come for them because he wasn’t one, but when they came for him there was nobody left to speak for him? Sometimes I feel it’s a bit like that with climate change. We know its certainty and likely outcome but we don’t really do much about it because in the end we see it as someone else’s problem. Sure, most of our political and business leaders are not providing the information or leadership that will bring about the behavioural and technical changes we need to be making now, but we elect them and buy their stuff. There are so many things we could choose to do or demand, big and small, which would make a difference. It could be something to do with transport, household energy, purchasing power, waste and recycling, food production or politics. Why not write to Bishopston Voice telling us what you are doing and inspire us to try it as well?

Cricket World Cup fever grows THE Cricket World Cup trophy has been on a tour of Bristol to mark the city's status as a host city for the men's tournament. It appeared at cricket clubs and at events and landmarks including the St Mark's Road Carnival and the ss Great Britain The Cricket World Cup includes a trio of matches at the County Ground in June. Bristol is hosting games between holders Australia and Afghanistan on June 1, Pakistan and Sri Lanka meeting on June 7, and Sri Lanka and Bangladesh on June 11.

n NEWS A PUB in Bristol has marked International Women’s Day on March 8 by celebrating female brewers. Brewhouse & Kitchen Bristol, which is located on Cotham Hill, joined hundreds of women across Brewhouse & Kitchen’s 22 brewpubs for their third annual FemALE Brewery Experience Day. As part of the International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day, a movement banding together thousands of women in beer globally, the FemALE Brewery Experience saw participating ladies brew in the theme of ‘forage’. The beer brewed at each brewpub on the day was later sold with a donation from each pint sold going to breast cancer research. Beer throughout the ages has been accepted as a ‘man’s drink’, and according to ONS figures 67.1% of male drinkers cite beer as their most popular choice of alcohol. However, in Ancient Egypt, beer was almost entirely made and consumed by women, and through till the 18th century women were at the forefront of the craft. Commenting on the FemALE

Female brewers celebrated on International Women’s Day Brewery Experience, Brewhouse & Kitchen Bristol’s Head Brewer, Will Bradshaw said: “For International Women’s Day, 17 women came down to take part and the beer that we brewed on site was called ‘Buck the Trend’. This is a 5.5% buckwheat English IPA which all enjoyed throughout the course of the day. The women also got to sample the majority of the beers that we offer and the most popular choice was the ‘beanie baby’ which is a vanilla stout that will be featuring at CAMRA’s Bristol beer festival. “We had some really great feedback and everyone who took part had a fantastic day. The majority of the women are coming back for the tapping party on Thursday April 4 and the beer will be available to all from then.” Brewhouse & Kitchen Marketing Manager Gail Bunn says the rise of women in the industry can be credited to the

skills it takes along with changing attitudes in society. “Women have greater ability to distinguish between high numbers of aromas and flavours, which is key to success in craft brewing. “On International Women’s Day, we wanted to celebrate women’s contributions to the industry, encourage new ladies to consider the trade by introducing them to the brewing process, but most of all to just make the wonderful world of craft beer more approachable to women, and to encourage women to enjoy the wealth of styles and

flavours available.” For more information about Brewhouse and Kitchen, please visit: www. brewhouseandkitchen.com.

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Family history Redland Library’s three family history events have been a success. These events comprised a talk by Stephen Williams, former Bristol West MP, followed by hands on computer time using Bristol Library’s copy of the Ancestry software. Support was provided by members of the Bristol and Avon Family History Society. All three events were sold out and Friends of Redland Library plan to hold similar events going forward. The next event is on Tuesday 16 April and full details can be found on https:// friendsofredlandlibrary.org.uk/ If you are interested in attending a Family History event, please email: FriendsOfRedlandLibrary@ gmail.com

April, 2019

Mum’s Jumper

by Jayde Perkin (published by Book Island) IT is rare to find a children’s picture book dealing with the death of a loved one. Mum’s Jumper, which is written and illustrated by Jayde Perkin, provides a honest, realistic and ultimately uplifting account of a young girl coming to terms with the death of her mother. This beautifully illustrated and sensitively written book cleverly uses changes in colour to reflect the mood swings experienced during grief. Anger is often a part of the grief process and this

is acknowledged by the child’s feelings as she watches her classmates being collected from school by their mothers, bringing home the absence of her own mother. I would recommend this book to any child or adult who has lost someone dear to them and who is adjusting to a life without them.

bit is when, at school, Tom opens the stock room door to see a dog eating a sausage roll. I like this book because of the unique writing style, the pictures and the suspense. I would recommend it for readers aged from 8 to 12. Pavel, age 10

Children’s Fiction Read and enjoyed by Pavel

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The New Bowls Season - 2019 WHEN the sun comes out and the grass begins to grow, the bowling season cannot be far away. Colin Sara, Vice Chair of Redland Green Bowls Club describes his idea a perfect day on the lawns. MY vision of summer used to be playing in a village cricket match in rural Somerset, but now it is a Sunday afternoon mixed friendly match on the lovingly tended square of smooth green grass of Redland Green Bowling Club. Stood at one end with two team-mates and three opponents we each deliver our two woods and then wait and watch while our skip either wins us the end or wrecks it. There is a little light joshing with or by the ladies and plenty of opportunity to chat or comment on the progress of the game. They say that the result it unimportant, but as the afternoon moves to its end someone will say “We’re just five shots ahead overall”. As we share a drink afterwards, no-one minds who won, but we still applaud when the captain announces the overall result. Even if you lose,

it is always nice to win your own rink. As I release the first wood of the season I wonder whether I can still do it. Whether I will persistently leave it short, or overhit. But quickly it all comes back. The season stretches ahead, with the roll-up (practice) on Monday evenings, league matches on Thursday evening, friendlies on Saturday or Sunday

afternoon and all the club competitions and ad hoc friendly games. Not enough people are playing bowls. Not enough people are taking any exercise at all. At the end of an afternoon’s bowls, you know you have had some real exercise, but your legs do not ache as they did playing golf or cricket, and there are no football bruises. To enjoy

the game you do not need any sporting experience sport; many people take straight to bowls without any previous sport. We have free taster sessions on Saturday mornings in April and May. Come along and try you hand. www.redlandgreenbowls. webs.com Contact Mr or Mrs Wickham – 0117 962 4466 or email peterjware@blueyonder.co.uk.

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Step out for Walk Fest BRISTOL Walk Fest is urging walking event organisers to look lively if they want a listing in the timetable for the festival’s next edition, taking place this year from May 1 to 31. The team behind the city’s seventh annual celebration of walking plans to unveil its 2019 programme in early April and is hoping to improve on last year’s take-up when around 4,400 people participated in a choice of more than 160 events. Festival director Karen Lloyd of Active Ageing Bristol explains: “The festival relies on the city’s many walking groups, walk leaders and walking sports enthusiasts to submit their ideas, and the deadline for securing an entry in the official programme is imminent. We know that scores are already fine-tuning their plans but we want to remind newcomers that more ideas are always welcome – if they step lively and contact us in time.” There is no charge for adding a listing to the festival’s lineup. To find the submissions form, just visit https://www. bristolwalkfest.com/getinvolved/submit-an-event/. A hallmark of the festival – one of the biggest of its kind in the UK – is the variety of events it offers – from pushchairfriendly park strolls and gentle urban ambles to uphill

A May Meander. Photo by Jeni Nott challenges and countryside hikes of 10 miles or more; the wide choice of interests covered, including heritage, history, street art, food and foraging, walking sports, nature and wildlife, and that different abilities, fitness levels and time commitments are taken into account. Karen Lloyd added: “One change we’re hoping to introduce this year is more events for people with disabilities, especially sensory experiences

for those with impaired vision, and more stress-busting lunchtime walks for city centre workers.” Once the programme is complete, it will be shared via the Bristol Walk Fest website – www.bristolwalkfest.com – and via printed brochures, flyers and posters. News will also be available from the Bristol Walk Fest page on Facebook and via @ briswalkfest19 on Twitter. Bristol Walk Fest 2019 is being co-ordinated by Active

Ageing Bristol in collaboration with Bristol Sport Foundation, The Anchor Society and St Monica Trust, working in partnership with Age UK Bristol. Principal funders are Active Ageing Bristol and the Travelwest Fund. The festival coincides with Living Streets’ National Walking Month – a nationwide initiative encouraging people to take more trips on foot.

Slimming World folk cast off old clothes THE Slimming World Clothes Throw took place last month. Slimming World local groups were encouraging their members to donate any clothes that are now too big for them to Cancer Research. Carolyn, who runs groups at Horfield Leisure Centre on Wednesdays and at Filton Sports Centre on Mondays, says that this event has been running every year since 2013, and has during this time, raised millions of pounds for Cancer Research. Last year alone £3 million was raised. This year Slimming World are celebrating their 50th anniversary and they are hoping to exceed this amount and in doing so, help fund research into this worthy cause. Slimming World groups are held all over Great Britain and details of local groups can be found in this paper.

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n VETS' ADVICE

Tricks for tackling doggy dentistry DID you know that over 80% of dogs and cats suffer gum disease before they are 3 years old? Along with neutering, dental procedures are one of the commonest causes of a pet needing an anesthetic. Owners bring their pets in with symptoms of mouth pain, smelly breath, having problems eating and excessive drooling. These pets often need an anesthetic to have their teeth cleaned and sometimes need extractions. However, prevention is better than cure. Just like your own teeth and your children’s teeth, brushing is the best way to care for your pet’s teeth too. It will benefit their health and also, an added bonus, save you money. The best time to start to brush your pet’s teeth is when they are a puppy or kitten. This way they will get used to the routine. One essential thing to consider here is the puppy and kitten socialisation period spans from 6 to 12 weeks and so this is the perfect time frame for owners to start training

and teaching. For acceptance, make brushing enjoyable and nonthreatening from a very early age. This way they will tolerate brushing when they are older. This is where the saying, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks!” is so true. Use a soft bristle toothbrush or a rubber finger brush. The silicon finger brushes are perfect for training and easy to use. Start by just letting your pet eat some soft food from your index finger. Then allow your pet to lick the food off a finger brush. In a separate training session, practice lifting

their lips to expose the teeth for about one second and then reward them. Gradually combine the two activities and introduce pet toothpaste. Always reward acceptance and use tasty pet toothpaste. If your pet will not tolerate brushing then there are other options. Gel or paste that is smeared onto their teeth. Specially designed dental chews and biscuits. Seaweed powder ‘Plaque Off’ to add to their food. The trick is to find something that your pet tolerates and then do it on a daily basis to prevent plaque build up. Some older pet’s teeth will have a layer of hard tartar stuck to them and need them scaled and polished under anaesthetic. If you can look after your pet’s teeth they are less likely to get dental infections, less likely to need teeth extracted and have all round better health.

By Holly Rowe (assistant vet at the Animal Health Centre)

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What does Brexit mean for me? I want to sell my house There are fewer properties on the market so your house has more visibility. With the uncertainty regarding prices currently, you may find that your property sells quickly and you know that your house is selling for good value. It may sell for a bit less than in 2017 but this depends on the area or property - popular areas such as BS6, BS8, BS3 have seen very little decline in prices. It is possible that prices might not go down post Brexit, in fact everyone “waiting and seeing” might then decide they’ve waited long enough and will move or buy and demand will surge and prices will move accordingly.

I want to buy a house For the first time in years it’s now a buyers’ market - they have the upper hand and therefore can negotiate more. If you are looking to buy a home remember that many people stay in a house for 10-12+ years, so any current dip in prices will most certainly be readdressed when Brexit is in the past and you’ve been living in

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One last thought… Remember supply and demand. We have a lot of demand for properties in Bristol with a limited supply for certain areas, and people always want to own their own homes.

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n INSIDE OUT ONE of the perks of writing my interior design blog is that I am often approached by the most extraordinarily talented and interesting artisanal designers and makers. Recently I met with Sally Coulden to talk about her innovative new venture Red Dog Glass Design. A painter for twenty years alongside a series of careers Sally became a full time artist four years ago. After experimenting with painting on a variety of different surfaces she found perspex particularly pleasing to work with. Playing with mark making on the reverse side was, in her own words, fabulous and meant that work could be suspended so that it could be viewed from all angles by exhibition visitors. From here it was a natural progression to creating glass art pieces, some printed with her

with interior designer Zoe Hewett perspex paintings and some with her canvas paintings, all given the smooth, shiny, luxe finish of glass. Sally researched production methods and manufacturers and found that she was able to create such a high quality product that is tough enough to be applied to kitchen walls for splash-backs and even shower panels instead of tiles, so her art can serve a practical function as well as being enjoyed for its vibrant colour, texture and visual rhythm. The name takes inspiration

from the red pigment paintings of dogs found in early cave paintings around the world. “Living spaces even tens of thousands of years ago were as important then as in the 21st century” says Sally. Being a finalist in the Homes & Interiors category at this year’s Bristol Life Awards (me too!) is a fantastic achievement for this new Bristol start up, so congratulations indeed. Find out more about Red Dog Glass Design online at https:// www.reddogglassdesign.com Special thanks to Lizzieeverard.com for brand imagery. Zoe Hewett is interior designer at www.stylemongersofbristol.co.uk

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Egypt Society THE Egypt Society of Bristol has been running for 21 years and regularly features lectures given by many of the top people in their field covering a wide range of topics within the subject of ancient, and not so ancient, Egypt. Forthcoming lectures include Lee Young, “Vivant Denon: A Scholar and a Gentleman” on Tuesday 2 April; Dr Ashley Cooke, National Museums Liverpool, “A House of Mummies: Joseph Mayer’s Egyptian Museum in 19th Century Liverpool” on May 14 and Prof Stephanie Moser, University of Southampton speaking “The Reception of Ancient Egypt in Victorian Britain” on June 4. The Society are always happy to welcome new members. For further information and a complete programme can be found at: www. egyptsocietybristol.org.uk/ Lectures start at 18.45 in Lecture Theatre 3, Arts Complex, 21 Woodland Road, Bristol, BS8 1TB. Entrance at the rear of the building. Lectures finish at approximately 8pm. Entrance for members of the Society and members of the University is free, there is a small charge of £4 per lecture for non-members.

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Wild Women GET involved in a grassroots revolutionary film by donating to help fund the costs to shoot a trailer for Wild Women. Bristolian Emma Tyrrell is looking to make a revolutionary film called Wild Women. It’s a film about unknown heroes - the Dian Fosseys of our generation - and she’s appealing for help to raise money to shoot a trailer for the Wild Women series. Emma says: “The film is to show the world what they do, and why they do it. These women are unknowns, yet dedicate their lives in far flung and often dangerous places to protect highly endangered species that no one else cares about but should. “The story of wild women is about western women dedicating their lives thousands of miles away from home, working with their trusted rangers, masters of the landscape to conserve species for generations to come. “One of the featured women is from our very own town, Bristol. Hollywood veteran actress Virginia McKenna of the memorable film ' Born Free', is the narrator of the film and I have the verbal support of the most amazing biologist, George Schaller.” To find out more see: www.facebook.com/wildestwomen/ or www.facebook.com/donate/246740926234278

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Avon County Squash JOHN Welton of the Lansdown Club won the Avon County Closed 2018-19 in Sunday's final, held at the Redland Green Club in Bristol. In a tightly contested final against Richard King, Welton came through in five tough games to win 3-2 (11-7, 5-11, 5-11, 11-6, 11-3). On the women's side, Natasha Burrett took the title with a 3-1 win against Alice Clark (11-3, 9-11, 11-5, 12-10). Overall, more than 50 players competed in the tournament, which was sponsored by SquashLevels, Mushram and RestringMe. Professional player Todd Harrity (US no.1 and current world no.44) was on hand to award the prizes to the winners. Currently training in Bristol, Harrity is part of the growing squash community in the city, which is also home to several other professional players. This depth augurs well for the future of the sport. With high-level competition through the Premier Squash League, thriving junior programmes at several clubs and respected coaches, Bristol's squash community is set to go from strength to strength. For more information on squash in Bristol, clubs in the local area and how you can get involved, check – www.avonsquash.co.uk

Avon County Closed men's champion John Welton (left) with US no.1 Todd Harrity

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