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Battle to keep pub independent Anna Gorman, landlord of the Prince of Wales in Gloucester Road, is the first in the country to challenge new brewery rules in court. PAGE 4

£25m homes plan approved A £25 million redevelopment to turn the former Redland High School into 43 flats and houses has been given planning permission. PAGE 5

Leafy Longmead Avenue Longmead Avenue will continue to be a leafy street for years to come thanks to the efforts of local residents including (L to R) Laura Phillips, Angela Da Silva, Ali Troskie and Caitlin Murphy. A crowdfunding campaign to cover the £2,625 cost

of replacing eight trees in the road which spans from Kellaway Avenue all the way to Gloucester Road received contributions from more than 80 households. Full story: Page 2.

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Tree-rrific ...we’ve done it! THE streets in Bishopston will continue to be bursting in colour this year and for years to come as enough money been raised through more than 80 separate donations to replace a number of diseased trees. The Bishopston Voice December issue highlighted the campaign by residents in Longmead Avenue to replace eight trees in their road. Keen to keep the area as leafy as possible, residents set up a Crowdfunding page to try and raise the £2,625 needed to sponsor and replace the trees. Ali Troskie said: “It’s just done so well - it’s amazing. Thank you to our wonderful

caring community. “The Gloucester Old Spot sponsored a tree so that left seven to finance and we’ve had a generous donation from one of the businesses on Gloucester Road. “The new trees should be planted by the end of March and with the extra money that we’ve raised we will probably be able to plant two more, maybe on Kellaway Avenue and Gloucester Road.” With advice from local councillor Eleanor Combley and Tree Bristol the community group were able to raise the money in time before the Council’s end of year

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deadline and hope that their diseased trees can be replaced with Cherry blossom varieties by the end of March. The campaign only had about £700 at the beginning of December but since going door-to-door with leaflets and local publicity, the campaign coffers have filled up, as Ali explained: “I thought that it would be bit of a hard push to raise the money in the run up to Christmas but almost 80 people have donated. Many people have given £5 or £10 which all mounts up. One lady gave £295 anonymously, which is the cost of a full tree.

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n NEWS “It’s been a great way to meet the neighbours - we’ve been knocking on doors and introducing ourselves. You just never know what you can achieve until you try.

“We can put a plaque on one tree, and have chosen the one at the entrance to the road from the Gloucester Road end. The plaque will say “Our strength will grow through community.”

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Since the campaign began both Maple Road and Berkeley Road residents have been looking into the best way to replace their trees too. Gavin Spittlehouse from Berkeley Road said: “It was all done very quickly. The three trees (which are currently still standing) were condemned in December. The sponsorship deadline for replacement this winter was the end of December, the council kindly gave us an

extra week but with Christmas in between time was very short. We managed to raise the total £885 just in time so we're now waiting for the council to plant three beautiful new trees for us. “It was great to know that so many people care about having trees in our streets, the response from contributed was fantastic. It’s great to know that this goodwill exists and that these things are possible. Thank you to everyone who contributed.”

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Battling to stay independent ANNA Gorman emerged from her day in court challenging EI Group’s plans to turn The Prince of Wales pub into a companymanaged hostelry, relieved but still awaiting the final judgement. “It’s positive in that the judge didn’t find against us and has taken all the information away and will make a decision by the end of the week," said Anna, who is battling to keep the Gloucester Road pub independent. “I want to thank everybody who’s given their support, fundraising, and for all those who turned up in court today. It’s been 18 months of hell, but nobody can do any more now."

The future of the distinctive pub has been under threat since a change in regulations in 2016 meant that pubs had to get rid of the controversial ‘beer ties’ that forced pubs to buy their beer from the owners of the building. In response more of the larger brewery chains started bringing in their own house managers, including EI Group (formerly known as Enterprise Inns). Anna, who’s rented the Prince of Wales from the brewery for 15 years, was due to hand back the pub in December 2016, but has had a year’s reprieve to fight in the courts to get a new lease for the pub. A crowdfunding campaign and events raised £13,000 to cover a portion of the estimated £40,000 legal fees, but Anna has had to borrow the rest. If she loses then the judge could also make her liable for costs, something that is of great concern to the mother of three: “We’ve got our arguments and they have their argument. There are two sides to this story but I’m the one who’s been under stress. “When I took on the lease it had 20 years to go and I had four years on that. I spent about £60,000 on upgrading the facilities. “I’m certainly not going to hand the keys

Landlady Anna Gorman with her children Clara, Dylan and Lauren back without a fight. I’ve been contacted by other landlords in the same situation - this is happening all over the country. I just want people to know what’s going on and support their local pubs. It’s just wrong - they shouldn’t be allowed to get away with this.” Anna is the first landlord in the country to fight EI Group on its new stance. If she loses the court case the judge may give her the opportunity to appeal, which will mean a future battle. However, if she wins there will be celebrations all round. “If we win we will either give the money back or have a massive party!” said Anna.

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n NEWS PLANS to redevelop Redland High School have been approved, despite being recommended for refusal by planning officers. Kersfield Developments Ltd submitted plans to turn the Grade II listed Redland Court and its land into 43 flats and houses, as well as carry out an internal and external restoration project. The building on Redland Court Road was home to Redland High School for Girls until it merged with Redmaids’ in 2016 to become Redmaids’ High School. The school vacated the buildings in September 2017 when pupils moved to the site in Westbury-on-Trym. Despite opposition from officers due to the lack of affordable housing that had been included in the £25 million proposal, Kersfield was granted approval, subject to conditions being met, at the council meeting on January 10. This was following last minute amendments being made to the plans in order to include five apartments that would be sold under the shared ownership scheme. In addition to the concerns raised by the council, Historic England also lodged “considerable concerns” regarding the fragmentation of the development and the proposed density; however they did positively note that the plans included proposals to remove unsightly buildings. Alex Fielden-Cook, development manager for Kersfield, said: “We were delighted that committee members felt the scheme should be approved and they spoke very positively about the quality of our designs for this important historic site. "We listened to last minute feedback from councillors who

Former Redland High School building to be redeveloped

said they wanted affordable homes on the site. So, we changed the proposals and included five shared ownership homes in the Victorian former art building. We are very proud of our proposals and the other heritage projects Kersfield has undertaken in Bristol.” Kersfield has also said that if planning goes through as expected, work will start this summer. It expects the project to be completed approximately 18 months later. It plans to release the housing units in phases too. Commenting on the council’s decision to approve the plans, Martin Fodor, Green Party Councillor for Redland Ward said: “Thanks to the new transparency over ‘viability statements’ we know more about the disagreement between

the council and the developer over what we should expect of the project. Council officers maintained that the £7.5m Kersfield paid for the site was too much and their report also criticised the company for not taking account of the council’s planning policy and failing to include provision of adequate affordable housing in the calculations. “In the committee debate, our colleague Clive Stevens, councillor for Clifton Down, put forward a motion in the meeting for the committee (acting as the local planning authority) to support the application, subject to a section 106 agreement that the developer provides the five affordable homes on-site, plus a contribution of an additional £750,000 for affordable

housing in another location. This takes account of the benefit of restoring the site and not allowing it to become derelict, but pressures the developer to offer a better deal to the city. Planning committees are very sensitive at present to the need to get more affordable housing in as many ways as they can both on a specific development site and elsewhere. “This amendment received unanimous support. The developers, who own the site, will now have to face up to whether they will implement the planning permission which requires them to provide both the five units and the additional funds. We’ll have to wait and see if they do this, or perhaps try to come up with another fresh application instead.”

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Filton site a possibility for Bristol Arena THE location of the new Bristol Arena is being reconsidered against a background of rising costs. As well as the city centre location by Temple Meads train station, the possibility of using the Brabazon Hangar in Filton has been raised. Marvin Rees, writing his Mayor’s blog, commented: “We will deliver and build an arena for Bristol. That is a straightforward matter of fact, and it is absolutely my intention

to ensure that work commences at the earliest possible opportunity. “We must know whether the prices put forward for the arena are value for money for the build itself. And this needs to be assessed against alternate locations and alternative uses of the site and the relative benefit the various combinations would have on the wider economy.” So, would moving the venue to Filton impact on our local

area? Bishopston councillor Tom Brook gave his view: “As Gloucester Road is one of the main arteries to and from the city centre, I think the arena will result in increased traffic for our area regardless of whether it’s built in the city centre or on Filton airfield. There will either be people travelling up the A38 to Filton or down to the city

centre. “In terms of ease of access for our residents to either site, they’re both roughly equidistant from the ward. From our area I’d expect that people would be mostly looking to use public transport to get there. Happily we’re well placed either way thanks to the frequent buses along Gloucester Road and the

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n NEWS planned rail station at Ashley Down. “One interaction that may mean Filton isn’t a good option is how an arena there would interact with the massive amount of new housing and associated developments on the airfield (called the Cribbs-Patchway New Neighbourhood). Bristol City Council officers are already doing lots of work about mitigating the impact on our road network due to these developments. Clearly if an arena is built on that same site there could be a massive detrimental impact on the transport network from the 12,000 arena visitors added to the residents of the 5,700 new homes. This impact would surely be felt in our area given the A38 runs right through it. At least if the arena was in the centre this impact would be lessened. “A value for money study has been commissioned and will be reporting in April. I await that eagerly before I draw any conclusions about which site I think is better, both for our area and for Bristol as a whole.”

Dinner in the buff, anyone? DINERS often dress up to go out to dinner but one popular restaurant on Cheltenham Road is abandoning all wares and will be the first in Bristol to host a naked dining evening. Flour & Ash, well regarded for its award-winning sourdough pizza, is the host venue for Dine Naked Bristol on Tuesday February 20. Will Bryson is the man behind the event, and has also led Bristol’s naked bike ride in recent years. Will believes that being naked in a safe, friendly environment can be a very positive, life-affirming experience. “And dining naked is the perfect way to try it - with the benefit of getting to eat good food in friendly places,” he said. Steve Gale, owner of Flour & Ash said: “Will approached us to be the host venue. The event’s not trying to be weird or sexual. It’s just trying to promote a healthy body image at a time when men and women are bombarded with images of perfect specimens. We’re just out to give them a good dining experience.” Steve confirmed that a curtain will be put up at the windows and the door locked after entry to give the naked diners complete privacy. Diners will need to buy tickets in advance for the first Dine Naked Bristol event, which will cost £25. This will provide entry to the event, prosecco reception, nibbles, pizza and sides and ice-cream. Tickets and more information are available from: www. ticketsource.co.uk/dinenaked

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n NEWS BRISTOL Women's Voice and Bristol City Council have been successful in their bid to the Government’s ‘Centenary Cities: 100 years of votes for women’ fund, receiving a grant which they will use to put on a series of celebratory events to mark the centenary year in 2018. The bid was spearheaded by Bristol Women’s Voice in partnership with Bristol City Council and with the support of partners across the city. The charity was set up following the council commissioning research in 2011 to find out whether women in the city felt their voices were heard by decision makers. The report clearly showed that this wasn’t the case, and Bristol Women’s Voice was created as a result. Bristol Women’s Voice currently has three main projects – women’s health, maternity discrimination and volunteering. Alongside those projects, they work with the Women’s Commission to represent women when decisions are being made and organise women’s question time hustings during elections.

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Penny Gane, Chair of Bristol Women's Voice In 2018, Bristol Women’s Voice will be organising a series of events to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of some women winning the vote in the UK. In the early 20th Century, Bristol had the highest level of suffrage activity outside of London and the aim of this new programme is

to learn from our shared history and to inspire future generations. As part of the events programme, on 6 February the organisation will be celebrating the signing of the Representation of the People Act (when women over 30 who owned property were given the right to vote)

with a lantern parade. The Wills Memorial Tower and The Victoria Rooms will also be illuminated in suffragette colours and at City Hall, a choir of 100 girls will sing ‘The March of the Women’ by Dame Ethel Smyth, who was a prominent composer and key member of the movement for Votes for Women. The city’s main International Women’s Day event in 2018 will be held at City Hall on 3 March with an exciting and packed programme including music, interactive theatre, hot topic debates and much more to celebrate the diverse talents of women from our city and around the world. In addition, M Shed will also host an exhibition, talks and guided suffragette tours during 2018, Future Brunels will hold a hands-on science event for girls on International Women in Engineering Day on 23 June and Bristol Post and Bristol Old Vic will also be holding women’s events during the year too.

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vote in Bristol Speaking of their plans for 2018, Penny Gane, Chair of Bristol Women’s Voice and Bristol Women’s Commission said: “We are thrilled to have won this grant and to be working with so many organisations in the city to make sure we learn from our past and continue to strive for women’s equality now and in the future.” Also commenting, Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, said: “Bristol has a strong history of activism to support the rights of many communities and groups, few more so than the campaign for women’s suffrage. As a city we can be proud of the part played by those Bristol activists who fought the fight when equality seemed a distant ambition and those who continue to educate and campaign on women’s rights. To find out more about Bristol Women’s Voice and the events that they have planned, visit https://www. bristolwomensvoice.org.uk/100years-of-votes-for-women/

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Window Wanderland to light up February COMMUNITY event Window Wanderland is all set to light up the dark and wintery nights this February in both Bishopston and Redland. Many local residents, shops and schools join in the fun, with wonderful displays of colourful and often witty art in their windows. The event, which takes place in the early evening, is an opportunity to get out and meet the local community whilst admiring all the different, imaginative windows on display. Over 20 shops from the Gloucester Road Business Improvement District (GRBID) are taking part, as Anne-Louise Perez explained: “This year as part of the GRBID's commitment to encourage the local art scene, create a trail, engage with community and increase foot fall, we were delighted at the opportunity to be a sponsor for Window Wanderland 2018. “We are pleased that the traders on and around Gloucester Road are grabbing this opportunity so enthusiastically, and grateful to local schools, Glenfrome

Primary, Ashley Down Primary, Sefton Park Primary and The Dolphin School – whose talented children will be helping to create wonderful designs for them using the theme of ‘Past & Present’. “So we invite you to come on down and find out the history of the shops you see today, and when you need to refresh, rest or eat, Bristol’s Indie District offers great choices for you, your friends and families.” As well as a fabulous window display people are encouraged to check out the events at 48 Thornleigh Road where Keith Walker - owner of Dale the Dalek - will be auctioning off a number of prizes donated by local businesses for Children’s Hospice South West including a £30 Tesco voucher, a blender from Nailsea Electrical, a £20 voucher for Tinto Lounge, a meal for two at the Grace, £20 voucher for Pizzarova and £20 to spend at Murray's Butcher. Keith’s pea-sticks counting competition is on-going until the end of February. Window Wanderland Redland takes place around the Chandos Road area on Saturday 3 Feb and Sunday 4 Feb from 6pm to 9pm. Bishopston Window Wanderland takes place from Saturday 24 to Monday 26 February from 5:30pm – 9pm. WW2018 Maps are available from Totally Toys (111 Gloucester Road) and Co-Op (117 Gloucester Road) or online at www.windowwanderland.com

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Following what I’m doing: there’s my website www.debbonaire. co.uk, with links to Hansard records

Labour doorknock: almost every weekend, I join your Labour councillors and teams of volunteers to knock on doors somewhere in Bristol West, whether or not there is an election. You can let me know what’s going on, ask questions or pass on casework. Email: you can email me or click on petitions. Because of the volume I do prioritise, but you should always get an answer eventually. Constituency surgery: regular surgeries are for you to speak to me about a specific problem, or a policy you want me to work on. Email thangam.debbonaire.mp@ parliament.uk Public meetings: I hold these

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regularly. Many are about the UK’s relationship with the EU, the subject you ask me about most often. The next is Saturday 27 January at 2pm, with Nigel Costley from TUC South West, with other speakers to be confirmed. Book on my website or email. Visits: From Thursday evening till Monday morning I’m usually in Bristol, visiting schools, workplaces, businesses or voluntary organisations. Casework: I can do certain things to help with individual problems large and small. Two experienced caseworkers help me and they may be able to sort something out by email or phone on 0117 379 0980. If you have a problem with the council, please contact them first. Policy questions: these could be on virtually anything! There are various things I can do to expose problems or challenge the government. I can ask written parliamentary questions; or try to ask a question in the daily ministerial oral question times

February, 2018 (it’s not just the Prime Minister who does these!); or speak in a parliamentary debate; or contact ministers privately. Facebook live video: during parliamentary sessions I try to do one Facebook live video session each week. You type in a question and I answer! Visiting Parliament: lots of the parliamentary estate is open to the public. You can watch debates or questions to secretaries of state (except for Prime Minister’s Questions, which requires tickets) when Parliament is sitting. Full details are on www.parliament.uk. When Parliament is not sitting you can still book a tour. I’ll always try to meet you if my diary allows. Private messages and my mobile: I’m rarely able to respond to these quickly, so it’s much better to use my email or office number. And finally… I’m honoured to serve people who engage so much with political processes. Thanks for taking the time and trouble to keep me informed.

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Gloucester Road - the last great high street? THIRTEEN years ago The Independent newspaper billed the Gloucester Road as “The last great British high street”. The Bishopston Society believe that now is the time to look again at the vitality of our area in economic and community terms. Chris Wallace, on behalf of the Society, said: "With the renewal of the Gloucester Road BID coming up soon, a full survey of the shops on Gloucester Road just completed, some well-known businesses celebrating anniversaries and significant changes from online sales and Brexit in the offing, the Society felt that it was an opportune time to focus on our much-loved shopping area, its past and the threats and opportunities in the future." The Bishopston Society are lining up a talented panel of speakers for a meeting on April 17 and aim to get members and other guests to examine their hopes and fears for Gloucester Road over the next thirteen years. So far, they’ve secured contributions to the panel from Councillor Eleanor Combley, a director of Gloucester Road BID, Sarah Thorp of Gloucester Road Central, and Chris Wallace of The Gloucester Road Story. Chris added: “We’ll focus on Bishopston and Gloucester Road from a local traders’

perspectives, look at trading history and trends, and share our hopes and fears for the future. We’ll celebrate all that’s so good about the combination of retailing and community spirit in our area, and look ahead to the warnings of decline that are evident. We’ll identify what we as local citizens can do to

preserve and develop our area, in a positive and forward-looking, not nostalgic, way.” The meeting, “The last great British High Street? - the future economy of Bishopston" is on Tuesday 17 April from 7.30pm, at Gloucester Cricket Club.

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Sprogs Sale A NEARLY new sale of children’s items will be held at Horfield Parish Church, Wellington Hill, on Saturday 3 March, from 10am - 11.30am. Designed to appeal to parents of young children, there will be plenty of stalls selling good quality children’s clothes, toys and nursery equipment. All enquiries and to book a table call 0783 460 8780 or sprogs@yahoo.com Entry £1, and all donations go to Children’s Hospice South West.

KURIOS Outside his World is a story about a very young cat-like creature who wakes up one day and finds himself in the wrong world. Not only is he in a strange dark forest but he has become a giant and is so tall he can almost see over the tree tops. Kurios is lost. He feels frightened, alienated and very little inside himself until he meets a tiny but wise old being who agrees to help him find his way home. Author Elizabeth Moya

Book signing (aka Liz Lumley-Smith) was inspired to write the story when she revisited a very old folder containing the outline and first sketches for a story she’d first started over 40 years ago! The result is her first book for children (approx 6-8 years old ) and the young at heart. Liz, is a mixed media artist, art psychotherapist and illustrator. She worked for many years in the NHS and with a children’s bereavement charity. She is a member of an artists' group Hybrid who exhibit regularly and has a small independent art therapy practice.

“I love living in Bishopston because it is so local with friendly neighbours and immediate access to the Gloucester Road for plastic free shopping. Its multicultural cafes are very good for meeting friends, drinking coffee and trying to put the world to rights!” she said. Elizabeth Moya will be doing a book signing for Kurios on February 17 at the Playful Toyshop, 87 Gloucester Rd, from 12-3pm. The books can be ordered from www.arkbound.com or bought in the Playful Toyshop.

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available. A printed, detailed treatment plan together with an estimate will be given so there are no hidden costs. ‘ For the best possible service and optimum health, Henleaze Dental Practice advise a full examination every six months for most people. At your regular visits the examination would include a full oral screen for any signs of disease or general illnesses, including oral cancer. The Practice is open Monday to Friday and Saturdays by appointment. Further information on the Practice, including patient testimonials, can be found on their website at www.henleazedental. co.uk Henleaze Dental Practice, 130 Henleaze Road, Henleaze, Bristol, BS9 4LB. Tel: 0117 962 0534

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Nepal Jamboree fundraising gig Mystery airman plea A PARTY of 50 Explorer Scouts and adults from Cabot district will set off for their third Namaste Nepal Jungle Jamboree in October. It’s a camp for the local Scout groups in Meghauli and the surrounding villages where young people from Bishopston, Redland, Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym help to run the activities alongside children from Nepal. A massive fundraising effort is currently under way to raise funds for those taking part in the event. Jon Ashby and Tony Wood, the duo behind ‘Hip Replacements’, have kindly offered to do a gig to raise funds for the Jungle Jamboree. Dance the night away with Hip Replacements at The King’s Arms on Whiteladies Road. Friday 2nd March from 8pm, featuring a mix of Motown, Northern Soul, Funk, 70s, 80s, New Romantic, Ska

and more. Tickets only £5 from annmarie@rpca. co.uk All proceeds to Cabot District Scouts expedition to Nepal to run the 2018 Jungle Jamboree.

Making a difference Child IF you are looking for a way to make a difference in your local community, there are few better ways than by becoming a school governor. Education is such a fundamental way for us all to invest in our future, through the development of our young people. As a school governor, you can help to shape education in your community, benefitting local children, teachers and schools. Anyone can become a school governor; you do not need a knowledge of schools or education, just the ability and willingness to learn and develop new skills, a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children, and good interpersonal skills. As a governor, you will be part of the group ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction in the school, playing an important role

both in the school and its wider community. Governors attend regular meetings (usually approximately twelve per year), and be offered continuing professional development provided free by the Governor Development Service. Sefton Park Infant and Junior Schools are currently recruiting from the local community for governors with a wide range of interests and backgrounds including law, finance, budgeting, HR, local authority, safeguarding, community inclusion, business, environment, science, the arts . . . etc. For information on becoming a school governor at any of our local schools, please contact SGOSS (Governors for Schools) on info@sgoss.org.uk or see their website www.sgoss.org.uk

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HORFIELD Parish Church has received an enquiry from an elderly gentleman living in Numansdorp in Holland. It refers to a member of the RAF, a Sergeant Edwin C A Barnes, aged 20 years, whose aeroplane was shot down in July 1943. He was buried in the local cemetery and ever since the local people, and this Dutch gentleman have ensured his grave was tended, and also each Christmas Eve a lighted candle is placed at his grave stone. It is known that his parents, Charles and Violet Barnes were living in Horfield in 1943, but since that time links have faded. Does anyone know of any family descendants of Mr and Mrs Barnes? The Dutch gentleman wished to make contact before it may be too late. Anyone who has any information to pass on is requested to contact Anthony G Hopton at Horfield Parish Church so that details can be forwarded to Holland, email aghopton49@gmail.com

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BRISTOL Older People’s Forum is 25 years old this year, and Trustee Tony Wilson thinks that’s something to jump about! Tony, who is 81, is planning a tandem skydive two miles up, just to show what older people can do. He doing the skydive at Old Sarum in Wiltshire on Saturday April 14, and hopes to encourage other older Bristol residents to join him in this amazing challenge. Tony is also doing the skydive to draw attention to the work that Bristol Older People’s Forum (BOPF) does and their 25 years of service to all areas of Bristol, including Bishopston and Redland. Speaking of the organisation and their aims, Chair Judith Brown said: “BOPF is a member led charity which has worked for 25 years to promote the voices, involvement and influence of older people. Our aim is to see that every older person in the city is an equal, valued, participating

member of the community who can influence the decisions that affect our lives. We want to break down stereotypes of elders as passive, incapable and dependent, because many older people are active, capable, and independent, and with our wide life experience we can be a huge asset to the community. “With over 2800 members, BOPF makes sure older people know what is going on in the city through their newsletter and open forums. Many of us are not online, and many don’t want to be, but more and more information is being held online, so if you don’t have a computer you really miss out. As long as BOPF exists, we will make sure members are in the picture, and their voice gets heard. Long live BOPF, and good luck to Tony too!” BOPF membership is free, and residents can join the organisation by sending their name and contact details,

Daredevil octogenarian Tony Wilson with his grandson Ben and stating “I agree to receive newsletters and information” to BOPF, Canningford House , 38

Victoria Street, Bristol BS1 6BY, or by filling in a membership form from their library. BOPF’s grant funding from Bristol City Council is due to come to an end in April, after the council first started supporting them from their inception in 1993. At this stage the organisation says that they will still be operating until at least the end of 2018, but that they’re working hard to apply for funding that will secure their future. If you wish to get in touch with ideas or support to help BOPF’s funding, please contact them by emailing bopf@ ageukbristol.org.uk, calling 0117 927 9222 or by writing to the address mentioned above. If you’d like to skydive with Tony, email him at tony77487@ gmail.com You can also sponsor him by contacting him via the same email address (all money raised goes to BOPF and other charities).

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GRE&T AGM GLOUCESTER Road Enterprise and Trade (GRE&T) are holding their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 8 February at the Horfield Friends Meeting House. Peter Browne, Hon. Sec. of GRE&T, said: “The AGM is Gloucester Road traders’ chance to plan what we can realistically aim to achieve during 2018. As well as setting priorities, we will be electing the new committee and setting the membership fee for 2018.” Gloucester Road Enterprise and Trade was founded in May 2017 as a membership organisation for all the businesses based on Gloucester Road and has been concentrating on recruiting members in the area north of Pigsty Hill. There are 45 paid up Members and about 100 other Gloucester Road businesses are Subscribers to the free GRE&T Newsletter. GRE&T has an elected committee and a volunteer secretary/co-ordinator, who is a retired Gloucester Road business owner. The current chair of GRE&T is Michel Khan of Pearce’s Hardware.

“In our first eight months, we have been setting up the association – organising a bank account, visiting traders to get contact details for the Newsletter, getting membership window stickers displayed, collecting subscriptions and listening to members’ concerns. We have published regular Newsletters highlighting issues of shared, general interest to traders in the area and sourced group deals for members from energy and telecoms suppliers. Now that the foundations have been laid, we need to focus on our aims for this year,” said Peter Browne. Issues identified at the 2017 inaugural meeting were parking and transport, the environment, promoting the area by website and social media and arranging discounts from energy and telecoms suppliers and between traders. The meeting is from 4.30pm - 6pm, at the Horfield Friends Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Road (opposite the car wash) and is open to all Gloucester Road traders.

Recycling collections not at risk - councillor NEWS that China and Hong Kong are no longer taking the UK’s mixed plastic waste is likely to cause a problem in some local authorities. Myths abound that collected materials get land filled but that is not been the experience in Bristol as Green Party councillor, Martin Fodor explained in a recent statement he made to the Mayor at Member Forum. “I was delighted, though not surprised, to see the Bristol Waste Company statement that confirms our recycling collections are not at risk currently and were not going directly to China. To me this shows how valuable our current kerbside, ‘sorted at source,’ methodology is. We have some of the highest quality recyclables collected and available for use again and it all has a market.” “We’re assured all the materials collected have markets, which is vital for the viability of our service. “The value of our reclaimed materials will still be at risk, as even high grade sorted materials are now liable to drop in value, due to the very limited domestic industrial demand for such resources. If we had a mixed recyclable system compacted in a waste lorry this quality would be at risk. “The positive news is that if we keep the quality high, and improve uptake to collect more presorted materials, then some of the shrinking income can be made up and the landfill tax penalties can be avoided,” Martin added.

St Andrews Park cafe under threat THE council is proposing to tender the site currently used by Fay and her much loved Tea Garden in St Andrews Park. This could lead to Fay's service being replaced by another provider which could include a catering chain. Friends of St Andrews Park are keen that the level of local support for Fay and The Tea Garden is communicated to the Council officer responsible for the possible tendering and are asking that local people send him an email in support of Fay and the Tea Garden. Paul Bullivant, from Friends of St Andrews Park, said: “We all appreciate the great service provided by Fay in the Tea Garden for nearly 10 years, a service which is welcoming and personal, offering produce that is usually locally sourced and very good value. “Fay opens her van for us in all weathers and throughout the seasons; she provides more than just refreshments for the body but is also a haven of community and relaxation in our busy lives as well as acting as an informal guardian of our beautiful park. “We are concerned that we might lose this special contribution to local life and to the local community. The person in charge of the tendering process is Mr. Russell Mercer, Business Manager, Parks and Open Spaces, Bristol City Council, email russell.mercer@bristol.gov.uk

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n NEWS MEDITATION teacher Chit Dubey has written his first book 21 Doors to Happiness: Life through travel experiences and meditation. The book offers wisdom with engaging anecdotes gathered from the author’s travels, where each chapter ends with a simple exercise to find peace and happiness and help “to explain this beautiful world”. It’s about meditation, travel, life and unity and covers 21 diverse subjects from wealth, relationships and racial issues to climate change and spirituality. Author Chit, who lives in Redland, has been teaching active meditation for five years, latterly at the Wilder Centre in Stokes Croft. Chit explained his inspiration behind the book: “I wanted to share my experiences of life. I’ve lived in a many countries and have learned a number of things. I’ve found using real life experience helps people to learn that happiness and peace is sitting inside us.” The book illustrates that it's not the big stories which have

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meditation Chit also works in IT. He turned down the opportunity to work in the USA at the peak of his IT career and instead, left his job and lived a nomadic life in

India for two years. Later he worked in Dar es Salaam and Tanzania and then moved to Spain and the UK. From all this he realised that spirituality was what mattered most to him. “Success isn’t about money it’s about whether you are able to do the appreciate the small things, such as nature and have compassion.” “I believe that we are just one species of many on the planet and that we should respect all animals. My book aims to shift the focus onto inner happiness instead of looking for it in the outer world,” Chit said. 21 Doors to Happiness is available as a paperback from Amazon UK.

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Fairfield goes from strength to strength FAIRFIELD High School is a very harmonious and inclusive school where students at all levels make strong progress and achieve some excellent results. That is the verdict of Ofsted inspectors after a recent visit. They said the 900 pupil secondary school in Horfield remained a Good school, maintaining standards in all areas since the last inspection in June 2013 and making some significant improvements. More than 40 nationalities are represented at FHS and the inspectors said pupils respected and valued the knowledge they gained from being part of such a culturally diverse community. The Ofsted team praised the support and opportunities given to disadvantaged students, those with special needs or disabilities and those who are the most able. “You have raised pupils’ aspirations,” lead inspector Kathy Maddocks said in a letter to Acting Principal Nick Lewis. “Pupils identify with others who are like-minded and intellectually curious in these subjects. You provide inspiration for the most able disadvantaged pupils by working with universities.” Partnership with local businesses and legal firms, leading to work experience and wider opportunities for students, was also highlighted. A “concerted focus” on teaching was proving effective, the inspectors said. They noted

Principal Nick Lewis with Year 8 FHS pupils significant improvement in science, probing questions and good use of oracy in English and frequent use of target languages in modern foreign language lessons. The school was praised for making sure students were safe and secure. “You work determinedly, yet sensitively, with pupils, parents and external agencies to monitor and support the most vulnerable pupils. Safeguarding arrangements are secure and rooted in the school’s culture,” Ms Maddocks said. The report recommended that the next steps for the school should be that new policies for teaching and learning are checked carefully and embedded securely to ensure consistency in teaching, the most able and

most able disadvantaged pupils are challenged regularly and provided with opportunities for problem-solving and developing extended writing, and support and challenge in pupils’ learning is timely and maximises progress. Ms Maddock’s letter praised the work of Mr Lewis, executive principal Catriona Mangham and Excalibur Trust chief executive Patrick Hazlewood and staff. FHS joined the Excalibur Trust in February 2015 and Ofsted said this partnership with schools in West Berkshire, Wiltshire and Swindon with varying urban and rural populations had provided further opportunities that had benefited staff and students and contributed to recent

improvements at the school. Principal (Acting) Mr Lewis said he was delighted with the inspectors’ findings. “Ofsted says we are going from strength to strength. I am so proud that the inspectors recognised this; they got a snapshot of what we strive to deliver every day - a wonderful, happy and successful school. “This renewed Good judgement is thanks to the hard work of staff and students and the support of parents and carers. It is also a tribute to the dedication and commitment of our executive principal Catriona Mangham and we hope it will give her a boost as she continues to recover after her cancer surgery.”

Cotswold Airport aviation scholarship 2018 STUDENTS from Bishopston, Redland and Cotham are invited to apply for the hugely popular ‘Cotswold Airport Aviation Scholarship'. First launched back in 2007, the scheme is open for 2018 applications with a closing date on Friday 30 March. Twenty successful applicants will be invited to the interview stage of the application process on Saturday 21 April. Following the interviews, the 10 final scholars will be selected for the programme, which runs from Monday 6 to Friday 17 August (weekdays only). This unique industry

scholarship programme has changed the lives of many young people over its ten-year history, seeing scholars embarking on fantastic careers in the world of aviation, from engineering to commercial flying. The programme was founded by Cotswold Airport owner, Ronan Harvey, an ex-RAF engineer, aviation expert and successful entrepreneur, who wanted to open up the broad and exciting world of aviation career opportunities to young people from the local area. The scholarship programme has been significantly enhanced,

with the generous addition of a sponsorship package from Gulf Aviation. 2018 marks the second consecutive year that Gulf Aviation has supported this initiative, enabling the organisers to include additional aviation industry site visits such as Bristol International Airport; an increased number of loggable flying hours; and drone tuition with on-site UAV Academy. 2018 marks the eleventh year of the Cotswold Airport Aviation Scholarship and has resonance and importance given 2018 also marks the 100th year of the founding of the RAF and

the centenary of the end of WWI. In celebration of these two historic anniversaries, the best performer of next year's scholarship will be fully trained for their PPL (Private Pilot's Licence) at Cotswold Airport, funded by the scholarship programme. Students from Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire can apply. Applicants must be 14 to 18 years of age on 6 August 2018. Applications can be submitted online at www. cotswoldairport.com.

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Environment Club takes a stand on plastic waste FOLLOWING on the heels of Blue Planet II, the children of the Environment Club at Bishop Road Primary School, along with their teacher Mr Kieboom, have become concerned about the problem of plastic pollution in our oceans and have made pledges to reduce their own use of plastic. They created a model out of waste plastic to raise awareness among pupils and staff and highlight the problem. The model is made entirely out of plastic rubbish found at home, in the street or in the playgrounds. Pupil Hannah Eames (Year 5) said: "I've really started to notice the amount of plastic rubbish around and it's started to make me worry that this may end up in the sea." The children were shocked to discover that a plastic bottle can take around 450 years to break down. Around 35 million plastic bottles are used in the United Kingdom every day and only about 40% are recycled, with the rest mostly ending up in landfill or in nature. They also learnt that a lot of the plastic that ends up in nature makes its way into the sea which is dangerous for sea birds, fish, turtles and all the other creatures that live in the sea as they can become tangled in plastic bags or mistake plastic for food and eat it. The children of the Environment Club

Pupils of Bishop Road Environment Club with their Plastic waste model have pledged to try their hardest to: • Re-use their plastic drinks bottle and fill it again and again. • Recycle any plastic they use - check with

an adult what can be recycled in your green recycling box. • Refuse single-use plastics like plastic straws, plastic bags and plastic cutlery.

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Engineering scholarship for RGS pupil REDLAND Green’s Rowen D was awarded a soughtafter Arkwright Engineering Scholarship recently at a ceremony in London, at the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Savoy Place. Arkwright Engineering Scholarships act as a beacon to the most talented STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) students in UK schools and help to ensure that high potential young people stay engaged in the engineering careers pipeline, in the critical 16 to 18 age range. The new Arkwright Engineering Scholars received their Awards at Ceremonies supported by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, and themed around the Built Environment, supported by Principal Awards Ceremony Sponsors, Arup.

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Dolphin School’s new building opened by Princess Royal HRH The Princess Royal visited the Cheltenham Road area of Bristol on January 9 to officially open The Dolphin School’s brand-new building in the heart of the city. As well as unveiling a commemorative plaque, the Princess toured the purposebuilt, three-storey school where children proudly introduced her to several of their favourite areas, including the library and the roof-top garden. In each classroom children were thrilled to show Princess Anne what they have been learning, all linked to the school’s curriculum, Curious-city. Headteacher, Shelley Dixon said that the Royal visit was a wonderful opportunity to bring to life the new curriculum, which is enquiry-led and actively links learning to the rich heritage and cultural opportunities across Bristol and encourages children to be inquisitive and creative. The Princess also enjoyed a performance from the school’s choir, made up of over 30 pupils

from Year 2 to Year 5, who sang ‘Count On Me’. Pupil, Rouin Shandiz, age 8, said: “I’ve never met a reallife Princess before. She was very friendly and asked lots of questions about our Gardening Club!” Part of Venturers Trust, which is sponsored by the Society of Merchant Venturers and the University of Bristol, the school has 330 pupils comprising over 40 different nationalities and 17 languages. When full in 2019 the school will have 420 pupils. Also present were HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bristol, Peaches Golding OBE; The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor of Bristol, Councillor Lesley Alexander; Local Councillors Mike Davies and Carole Johnson; as well as the High Sheriff of Bristol, Anthony Brown; the Assistant Chief Constable, Stephen Cullen; and the Master of the Society of Merchant Venturers, Charles Griffiths.

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How to support your child during exam season EXAM season can cause stress for students and parents. To help support your child during this challenging period, Lauenna Luddington, a local registered counsellor specialising in student mental health, has written this helpful guide. Revising for (and dreading) exams can start to take over a student’s world. When a student starts to fear an exam, the anxiety can have negative consequences for mental health and ironically for cognitive function and exam performance. In our human evolution, when sensing a threat, the nervous system triggered our “fight or flight” response and the body prepared for the huge physical feat of fighting or running. All the energy flowed to the part of the brain responsible for these functions, sometimes referred to as the “back brain”. Analytical thinking requires the

prefrontal cortex or the “front brain”, however this goes off-line when we are in survival mode. So, how can parents help their children back into the “front brain”? Firstly, it can be useful to explain what anxiety is. Essentially, if the body is not under threat, anxiety symptoms (fight or flight mode) are a false alarm. The body starts to prepare to run away from a sabre tooth tiger and actually, we don’t need to, it’s just an exam! This in itself can be a reassuring thought, “OK, that’s why I feel like this!” Under stress, students (like the rest of us) often catastrophize, imagining a disastrous scenario. Upon sitting down for an exam, students report thoughts such as “I’m going to fail!” or “I’m going to forget everything!” Noticing and challenging these thoughts, essentially invites us back into the front brain. The rational part of the

personality that helps us to calm down and think things through is the “Adult” part of the self. Parents are the models for children’s internal “Adult” and modelling this around exam times is one of the most useful things a parent can do. Responding to your child’s fears with a calm, rational and reassuring presence, shows them not only that a calmer perspective is possible but that it’s useful because it helps us to think clearly. So, try drawing attention to the catastrophizing thought and helping your child come up with an alternative. “That’s a very stressy thought, let’s look at the facts” or “I wonder what a more helpful thought might be?” invites the student to access their own inner “Adult” resources. Adolescents can be helped into this state by asking, “What would you say to your friend or sibling in this situation?” It’s often easier to be calmer and

reassuring when we imagine helping someone else. Another frequently-identified negative thought is: “I will let my family down” or “my parents will be so disappointed in me”. Parents might be shocked at how many of these thoughts go through young people’s minds. In the stressful lead up to exams, your child may benefit from being reminded of what may seem obvious to you, that their results do not equate to their value, and that they will be loved and supported regardless. Assure students that, although their exams are important for some practical reasons, disappointing results are not the end of the world, both child and parent will survive it. As we adults know, coping well with disappointment is a valuable life skill. When it comes to exams, the less we fear them, the easier it is to stay calm and the better we are likely to perform.

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n BISHOPSTON MUM I HOPE that 2018 has got off to a wonderful start for you all! As I write this the pale Winter sun is shining and it is good to know that Spring is not too far away. If you fancy getting out and about in the Winter sunshine with or without your kids this month, the wonderful Golden Hill Community Garden is open to all on Wednesdays 10am – 2pm. Lucy

and her team of volunteers are always so friendly and cheerful and the garden is a fantastic place for your children to explore. There's a pond where children can do some pond dipping, a Balehouse to take shelter in should it rain or if you wish to sit down and have a snack, plenty of digging opportunities should your children fancy doing a spot of gardening, plus loads of space to roam and discover nature. Oh, and it's all absolutely free! Now that my family have a little dog we have been out and about on a couple of great winter walks recently. One new place which we’ve explored is Abbots Pool and woodland in Abbots Leigh, BS8, which is wonderful for a walk at any time of the year. The pool was used by medieval monks who developed it to farm for fish and it is surrounded by beautiful trees and nature in abundance. Fantastic should you fancy some fresh air and peace for a couple of hours! You may be aware that the film star, Cary Grant grew up in Horfield and attended Bishop Road Primary School. However, he was also a pupil at Fairlawn School

in Montpelier, formerly Fairfield School, from 1915 – 1918, and until 2012, a British Film Institute plaque commemorating his time at the school was displayed on the outside of the building. However in 2006 Fairfield School moved to their new premises in Horfield and in 2012 the plaque went missing from the old premises. Fairlawn School would dearly like the plaque back and are asking for it to be returned anonymously if necessary as they are aware it has probably changed hands a few times and they don't wish to get anyone in trouble. If you are in possession of the plaque you

can return it to the school at this address: Fairlawn Primary School, Fairlawn Road, Montpelier, BS6 5Jl. I wanted to mention Bristol Rocks, a phenomenon that hit Bristol last year and which is a brilliant free creative activity for your child to enjoy whatever their age. Taking part is simple: decorate a pebble or rock, tagging it with #bristolrocks, and then hide it for someone else to discover! Then when a child has found the rock, their parent can post a photo on the Bristol Rocks Facebook group so you can see whose day has been brightened! Although Bristol Rocks started in South Bristol and has reached Bishopston and surrounding areas, it would be good to introduce the idea to even more local families so please get decorating! Until next month,

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Mayor at Launch of Community Partnership BRISTOL Mayor, Marvin Rees, will attend the launch of the Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Community Partnership (BCR CP) on Thursday 22 February. Twelve local

community groups have already signed up as Founding Partners, and more group and individual partners are welcome to join. The event will be based around a public forum which

will allow residents to raise issues with the Mayor and local Councillors. The Community Partnership has been formed to organise such events to allow local people to have a voice and to involve them in community matters, following the closure of the Neighbourhood Partnership by the Council. At the meeting a new BCR CP Committee will be selected to take forward the work of the Partnership. To find out more, including how to join, see the BCR CP website at bcrcp.org.uk. The meeting will take place at Bishopston Library, 100A Gloucester Road, 7pm-9pm on Thursday 22nd February 2018.

Final week for Parks and Green Spaces consultation THERE are just days remaining for residents in Bishopston, Cotham and Redland to join over a thousand people sharing their views on new plans for the Bristol’s parks and green spaces. So far 1,266 citizens have shared their views on the proposals via Bristol City Council’s Consultation Hub. The council needs to reduce spending on parks by at least £2.868 million a year by April 2019. This means services will need to be run in a very different way, working more closely with communities and seeking opportunities to generate income, as well as making services as efficient as possible. The current consultation, which is open until 29 January,

outlines a number of proposals for 2018 and 2019 to help achieve the savings target. Of the £2.868 million savings requirement, it is currently predicted that £490,000 can be saved by making efficiencies and reducing parks services. This will not result in the closure of any parks. In order to retain as many parks services as possible, the intention is that the rest of the required savings can be made by generating income from parks. Ideas outlined in the consultation include: • Increasing income from cafés and concessions, including ice cream vans • Introducing appropriate advertising in parks and green

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“But we want to hear from as many people as possible. Working with partners across the city, we want to ensure everyone in Bristol has access to good quality, attractive and enjoyable parks and green spaces. Help us make that happen by letting us know what you think of the plans before the consultation closes on 29 January.” You can take part by completing an online survey on the council’s Consultation Hub here: www.bristol.gov.uk/ parksconsultation Anyone with a disability or particular access needs can request alternative formats by contacting the Consultation Team on consultation@bristol. gov.uk or by calling 0117 922 2848.

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n NEWS In Bishopston this month... Bishopston Medical Practice Patients of Bishopston Medical Practice will be aware that the practice is about to be under new management. It is being taken over by BrisDoc after the previous partners decided to end their contract. BrisDoc are a local company, founded by GPs, that already runs other services in the city. The NHS are emphasising that there should be no drop in service standard, but if any patients feel that this happens then let us know and we will hold the practice and NHS to account on it. Community Toilet Scheme Bristol City Council will be closing its 18 public toilets and is investing instead in a ‘Community Toilet Scheme’ which, with the co-operation of participating organisations such as local businesses and

the voluntary sector, will allow members of the public to access toilet facilities across the city. Similar schemes are already successful in other council areas. The scheme will involve private businesses and the voluntary sector offering their toilet facilities to members of the public during their normal opening hours. The Council will provide free signage to put on the door/window including what facilities are available, and a scheme map will be produced. Businesses and organisations will benefit from increased awareness and footfall to their premises and a potential increase in custom. If anyone reading this is part of a business or organisation that might be interested in being involved in the scheme then please let us know, we will be happy to give you more information.

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Lidl are applying for permission to build a new store on Muller Road, on the site of the old First Bus depot. Lidl already have permission to build a new store

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Horfield Common Accessible Path As we write a new accessible path is being installed on Horfield Common. The path will run roughly from St Leonard’s Road to The Ardagh, is along a current “desire line”, and will make it much easier for everyone, especially those in wheelchairs or with buggies/ pushchairs, to get across the Common. Congratulations to the Friends of Horfield Common for winning this funding, which is being provided by Tesco’s Bags of Help scheme.

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n NEWS In Cotham this month... Window Wanderland February 3 & 4, 6-9pm, Chandos Rd area https:// windowwanderland. com/event/%20chandosbristol-2018/ Join your neighbours to see fun displays brightening February nights.

Organised parties There’s been a spate of rented houses being taken over by organisers providing booze, bouncers and blockings for windows. 150 people partying at a time in a small house and on the street from 22.00 – 08.00 is unreasonable and unsafe. I’ve mobilised universities, council and landlords: we are on to them but still want your reports!

Bike shelters There is no money available for Chandos Road or elsewhere but we are trying to find a safe road space for stands. Community Partnership: inaugural Annual General Meeting on Thursday 22nd February 2018 7-9pm at Bishopston Library – let’s have a good representation from Cotham residents: www.bcrcp. org.uk Please help us to compile a list of local voluntary and support organisations, and so we can try to fill any gaps.

Libraries The Mayor is ignoring warnings from people’s consultation and council’s vote by sticking to his plans to close 17 libraries. Despite advice, including from his own supporters, a team of consultants has been tasked to base their work around his original cuts. other libraries will be forced to fend for themselves. Meanwhile we are in the midst of budget discussions and trying to match visions with reality. Feel free to contact me: Cllr. Anthony Negus cllr.anthony.negus@bristol. gov.uk /07833 484344

Pirate building works Please help prevent unscrupulous developments without applications by reporting to me any building activity and I’ll report if it is not legitimate.

From Cotham student to global superstar This month I want to take the time to celebrate one of our local and national and international celebrities: Maya Jama. Maya now 23, attended Cotham School and her family still live in the ward. My first memories of Maya were seeing her take part in the schools procession at St Pauls Carnival some years back. Of Swedish and Somali heritage with a step father of Caribbean descent, Maya is also a tribute to the diversity of Bristol. Leaving Bristol at 16 Maya worked hard in modelling and presenting and is now one of the country's most sought after women. Last year she presented the MOBOS and was on the ITV2 show Extra Camp and 2018 has started not only with her securing a slot as a Radio 1 DJ but also with a feature in Vogue where she is described as 'redefining the nation's cultural currency'. Despite the thousands

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n NEWS In Redland this month... Trees to be replaced Congratulations to Residents of Berkeley Road, who have successfully crowdfunded to replace three street trees that the council’s tree officer deemed unsafe. Following inspection rot and risk of root instability led to these mature trees at the foot of Berkeley Road being condemned for felling. When this happens the council do leave stumps in the ground so that the tree pit is not lost under the pavement surface. This leaves space for replanting. As the council is no longer founding replanting of street trees this means either developers’ funds (a local policy that says when trees are cut down they must be replaced) or funds from residents and sponsors needs to be used. The good news is that thanks to local publicity and contributions from local people these trees will be replaced. Each existing tree pit can be replanted during the planting season for £295,

which includes watering and replacement in case of it dying for 2 years. Creating new tree pits costs considerably more. If residents or businesses do want to sponsor trees do contact us or find the information which is available on the council website. Council litter police You may well have seen coverage in the papers and elsewhere over the council's use of an external company, Kingdom, to fine people littering Bristols streets. Whilst this is currently only happening in the city centre, it looks likely that enforcement agents will soon be working on the Gloucester Road, which is also perceived as suffering from high levels of littering. We also need action on fly tipping in the area, so Martin and Fi are trying to find out what action if any, Kingdom can take regarding this. Meanwhile we’re pressing for council enforcement staff to respond to information on fly tipping collected by our street

scene volunteers and passed to them, when they can verify details. Bin collections over Christmas Martin and Fi have had several complaints from residents about the lack of information given out to residents over Christmas collections. Fi chased this up with Bristol Waste and had the following response. “The decision not to print and deliver a calendar is more a waste issue than a cost one. Last year we printed nearly 200,000 pieces, many of which didn’t even get taken in off the bin. We are, of course, able to send a calendar to anyone not able to download and/or print their own. We are helping people find the right calendar and the vast majority are happy to self-serve from the website.” Residents can either phone Bristol City Council or go direct to Bristol Waste, call 0117 304 9580 or email Hello@ bristolwastecompany.co.uk

New Community Toilet Scheme In December the council decided to close the 18 street facing public toilets in the city. A new Community Toilet Scheme is now proposed, and businesses are being asked if they would join the new scheme. Accessible toilets are particularly welcome. The council will provide further information and guidance and signage for places that join the scheme. Please do contact us as soon as possible if you’re a business that thinks you have suitable toilets, or if you’re a resident who has spoken to businesses that would be interested. Martin Fodor cllrmartin.fodor@bristol.gov.uk 07884736101 Fi Hance cllr.fi.hance@bristol.gov.uk 0117 3534720

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n NEWS In St Andrews this month... LAST month Mike and Carole had the pleasure of taking part in the opening of the new Dolphin School in Montpelier, in addition to Princess Anne; the Lord Mayor of Bristol, Cllr Lesley Alexander; and the Lord Lieutenant of Bristol, Peaches Golding. The new primary school possesses attractive, high-quality facilities and will have space for over 400 pupils, helping to meet an increasing local demand for school places. Mike recently attended the Friends of St Andrews Park meeting, and one item on the agenda was the group’s Annual General Meeting (where the Chair and other roles are elected) which is coming up in April. The group are in need of some new blood to help continue the important work they do to help keep St Andrews Park one of the

finest and best-loved parks in Bristol. If you are interested or would like to find out more, the AGM is on Tuesday 10 April at 7.30pm in St Andrews Bowling Club, Derby Road. There has been increasing attention to issues of homelessness and rough sleeping in Bristol, the rates of which are unfortunately continuing to rise despite efforts by Bristol City Council and partner organisations to secure housing and offer support to those affected. We know that many people in our area are concerned about this situation and want to help. A new digital resource has been launched by the Bristol Rough Sleeping Partnership, which is supported by the Council, called Bristol Homeless Connect (www.bristolhomelessconnect.

com). This offers information to those homeless or at risk of homelessness about where support is available, as well as to members of the public who want to find out what they can do to contribute or volunteer. This month the Council will consider the proposed annual budget. This involves a number of savings proposals and income generation initiatives which it is hoped will be able to close the budget gap, projected to be £108 million by 2023 if no action is taken. As part of these proposals council tax bills will again rise 4.99% this year, which means an additional £6.44 per month for a Band D property. The government recently announced that councils will be able to raise council tax an extra 1% above that, although Bristol City Council is instead going

ahead with the 4.99% rise that was consulted on in the lead up to this budget. It is unfortunate that the government expects council taxpayers to foot the bill for the crisis in local government funding that they have overseen, and unwilling to take the action that would ease the pressure on both council finances and on council tax bills for residents.

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Sofa is not so good for avoiding back pain WHO doesn’t kick back on the sofa to watch TV, surf the internet, or read a book? If you suffer with back pain, or want to avoid it, then this month’s posture tip is for you. It’s not just the stars of Gogglebox that sit in the same position for hours, many times a week! If you are otherwise active, this downtime seems relaxed and harmless enough, but the cumulative effect of any slouching on your discs, nerves and ligaments adds up. With your back curved your sitting bones

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can’t provide a base support for the pelvis and spine. Instead, they tuck forward and your weight is taken on the sacrum and lower back, over-stretching ligaments and potentially causing instability and pain. The whole torso is distorted into a C-shape, shoulders pushed forward and the lungs and digestive organs compressed. The culprit here is the modern sofa - softly upholstered and deep-seated, it’s a relatively recent design that unfortunately encourages postural collapse. The long front-to-back of the seat means that only the tallest of people stand any chance of being able to actually sit well back, on their bottoms, with their feet on the floor! Everyone else has to place themselves in a ‘slipped down’ position. Ideally, choose a sofa that is not so soft that you can’t sense your sitting bones – and if you have lower back problems and/or sciatica, keep your pelvis level. A seat that’s overly long frontto-back can be countered by large cushions to lean back on. If you want to semi-recline, that’s great, just arrange your cushions in such a way that your back remains somewhat straight and supported along its length. Avoid using a small

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Orchestra is looking for new members A NEWLY formed not for profit orchestra is looking for musical residents to join them for concerts and events. Westbury Park Orchestra

is a friendly, non-auditioned orchestra with a repertoire of classical and modern pieces and an emphasis on having fun. Members should be aged 12 and

Pop-up cinema features The Sound of Music DO you yodel like Julie Andrews? Is your singing voice positively Von Trapp? Either way, why not come to the St Albans Church popup cinema on Saturday 3rd February for a showing of The Sound of Music where singing along is positively encouraged. Who knows, it could become one of your favourite things! Prosecco, popcorn and lots of other yummy stuff available on the night and dressing up is positively encouraged.

Tickets £10 and available from Eventbrite (search for The Church in Westbury Park and Sound of Music). And, the next one, hopefully, will be on Saturday 3rd March - film to be announced. Look out for information on Facebook and website www. westburyparkchurch.org.uk The Sound of Music, Saturday 3rd February, St Alban's Church, 7.30pm.

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Ben England, Conductor of Westbury Park Orchestra the orchestra a try. To find out more information about Westbury Park Orchestra, visit their website: www. westburyparkorchestra.com or email wpo1812@btinternet.com

Performance poet Lucy Wassailing fun English at Bishopston Library THE Friends of Bishopston Library welcome Lucy English, novelist and spoken word poet, to a special event on Friday February 2nd, from 7pm-8pm. Lucy English is a Reader in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University. In this session she will be reading poetry from her new collection The Book of Hours, due to be published by Burning Eye Book in Oct 2018. This is the text version of an online poetry film project. The Book of Hours is a contemporary re-imagining of a Medieval book of hours. These were collections of exquisitely hand-illustrated religious readings and accompanying images. They were created in a handy size so they could be carried by the owner and read on a daily basis. They can also be seen as interactive texts as these books were not intended to be read chronologically. This Book of Hours is secular but the general mood is contemplative and reflective.

HORFIELD Organic Community Orchard held their annual Wassail on Saturday 13 January, toasting the orchard for a fruitful harvest in the year ahead. Many people arrived at the orchard near Kings Drive with colourful ribbons, clouties and all things that shine to dress the trees. Pigsty Morris and the Bristol Folk Singers led the entertainment and lifted the spirits of hundreds of locals, all dreaming of boughs heavy with fruit. Shannon Smith said: “About 400 people helped wake up the fruit trees. It was a brilliant beginning to the 20th anniversary year of Horfield Organic Community Orchard.”

The Book of Hours is a calendar of poetry films for now and for different times of day, for every month of the year. Friends of Bishopston Library is a new not-for-profit group which will host monthly events at the library on Gloucester Road. A talk on the secret history of St Andrews is planned for March 1st. For further details and future booking see www.facebook.com/ bishopstonlibrary/

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n VINEYARD NEWS with INGRID BATES HAVING taken a bit of time off from vineyard work in December, it’s straight back into things for me now. These last few weeks I’ve been trying really hard to make headway with the pruning. I’ve have 38 rows to prune and am hoping to get them all done by the end of March. I’m on row 8 at the moment but always

find I speed up as I get closer to the end and more desperate to finish. Every year it’s the same process, but each year my vines are getting bigger and more established so there’s more to cut back and tidy. It’s a big job and it’s easy to think you have all the time in the world but from experience I know that March will be here in a flash so I’ve got to keep going as fast as possible. Pruning is quite monotonous and it’s hard not to get distracted by the lure of smartphones and social media. Every few weeks we have a bonfire to clear all the prunings which is fun but also kills off any unwanted fungal spores that may be lurking on the old wood. As I prune, I’m already thinking ahead and hoping we won’t get a frost this spring and that the reserve canes I leave poking high up away from the cold ground won’t be called into action like they were in 2017. Every growing year is so different it’s hard not to wonder what lies in store for 2018. I am hoping for a nice mild spring from mid-April with no cold nights and a boiling hot summer – not too much to ask! The weather at the moment makes no difference as the vines are dormant so can tolerate pretty much anything. It’s only once they start growing in mid-April that my sudden obsession with the weather begins again. On the wine front, things are moving along nicely with all of our wines in production and

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA February 12 Story World 10.-15-11.45. With World Book Day round the corner, come and enjoy favourite stories and recreate the room into a magical land. Children's Scrapstore, Scrapstore House, Sevier Street, St Werburghs, BS2 9LB. Tel 0117 914 3002 February 12 Target Practice 1.45-3.15. Come along and make something to shoot at our targets. There might be trebuchets, catapults, marble runs or even rockets! Focus . . . can you hit the bullseye?. Children's Scrapstore, Scrapstore House, Sevier Street, St Werburghs, BS2 9LB. Tel 0117 914 3002 February 13 n Introduction to Japanese Swordsmanship, Aiki Bokudo. Using wooden swords, study basic postures, cutting techniques and individual and paired exercises to explore the essence and ethics of the Samurai Warrior. Sharpens the mind, strengthens the spirit. 4-week course starts on Tuesday 13th February in Redland. Full information from Robert Brinkhurst 0117 9241102 February 15 Lanterns. 1.45-3.15. There are many ways to make a lantern, including withies, laminating or batteries. Come along and see what design will come out of your creative mind. Children's Scrapstore, Scrapstore House, Sevier Street, St Werburghs, BS2 9LB. Tel 0117 914 3002 February 17 n Horfield Theatre Company The Actress by Peter Quilter 14-17 Feb 18 Horfield Parish Church Hall BS7 8ST at 7.30pm - 10pm. Tickets £9 Call 01179695716/www. horfieldtheatre.co.uk This amateur production of “The Actress” is by special arrangement with Samuel French, LTD. Contact secretary@ horfieldtheatre.co.uk February 17 n Coffee Morning, every 3rd Saturday, at Westbury Park Methodist Church, North View, BS6 7QB. 10.30am-12.30pm, February 17. This is raising funds for improvements to both Church buildings, including a new kitchen and boilers in the Methodist Church, improved layout and a kitchen at St Alban’s Church and our Quarterly charity. February 18 n NOVA, Bristol’s specialist early music vocal ensemble, invite you to a St Valentine-tide evening of Love. ‘Cupid’s Arrow’ features love songs from Medieval and Renaissance

Europe. Ecstatic young love from ‘The Song of Songs’ by Victoria, Senfl and de Goes. Rustic love from the 13th Century Carmina Burana. Heartbroken longing from Monteverdi. David’s lament for his beloved Jonathan by Josquin. What the butler did to the chamber maid by Manchicourt. And more. All Saints, Pembroke Road, Clifton on Sunday February 18th at 7.30pm. Entry by programme. £8 (£5 for students) at the door. February 18 n Swift nest box workshops. The Bristol Swift Conservation Group is holding workshops on Saturday 18 Feb and Sunday 17 March from 2-5pm. Learn how to make your own nest boxes and help this threatened bird. Suitable for those aged 16+. Cost: £15 per nest box made. For more details, please contact: bristolswiftcg@outlook. com or look at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ swift-box-making-workshoptickets-39552497585 February 19 n At St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze. 2pm. Slumdog Millionaire15 (2008). The 2008 film that won 8 Academy Awards and 7 BAFTAs. A rags-to-riches story directed by Danny Boyle and starring Dev Patel… “The feel good film of the decade!” Refreshments: £3.00 Easy access, carers welcome. February 21 n Friends of Welsh National Opera and all visitors are warmly welcomed at Redmaids High School on Wednesday Feb 21st 2018 at 7.15pm to a talk by Andrew Borkowski who will explore the compelling music & drama of : La Forza Del Destino, one of Verdi's longest and finest operas, last performed by WNO in 1982. This talk will be dedicated to the memory of the late Richard Paine. tickets at the door: Friends £5, Guests £7. February 22 n Avon Organic Group. The local group for everyone interested in organic growing and organic foods. This month Ben Raskin, Head of Horticulture at the Soil Association, will be giving a short talk on “Combining Trees & Crops for Higher Yields and Resilience” with some fascinating results from a current experimental planting programme at Eastbrook Farm (Helen Browning Organics), followed by our Seed Swap and AGM. Thursday, 22nd February 2018, 7pm – 9pm at The Station (in the Dance Studio), Silver

Street, Bristol. BS1 2AG. All welcome. Visitors £5 / Members £2. www.groworganicbristol.org / secretaryaog@gmail.com

WHAT’S ON A REGULAR BASIS 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 Morris for fitness and fun, 7.15pm – 8.15pm at Horfield URC, Muller Road, Horfield, BS7 9RE during term time only, no performance element, small groups. Sticks and hankies provided. Tel/text: Kim on 07813 346819 / 0117 9401566 n Redland Wind Band rehearses at the Quakers Meeting Room on Gloucester Road at 7.30pm. We sometimes have vacancies, currently mainly for bass instruments, horns and percussionists. Contact Andy Brown at redlandwindband@googlemail. com or on 07594240269 or via our website www.redlandwindband. co.uk . 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

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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 After school French Club for primary children at Gloucester Rd Quaker Meeting House. the new class times are: Monday: Level 2

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February, 2018 – 5.10 – 5.50 All classes take place at The Quaker Meeting House, Gloucester rd. Website – www. frenchclubbristol.com n The Arts Society Bristol is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include monthly lectures by specialists in their field, at 8pm in University of Bristol School of Chemistry, BS8 1TS . More information on our website www. theartssociety-bristol.org.uk n Watercolour Painting Art Classes take place every Monday at Redland Library, between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Each half term course focusses on a new subject each half term. Suitable for beginner and intermediate levels, with some previous drawing experience recommended. For more information or to book, please visit: www.painting.zone. For queries or to add your name to the mailing list, contact Stella Shaw at admin@painting.zone or ‘phone 07791400362. 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 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 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

bishopstonvoice 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 at Shirehampton Golf Club 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 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 are welcoming new members, £5 a week (£3 concs) payable at the start of each term. We meet during the school term from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in St Werburgh’s Primary School, James St, BS2 9US. The school is fully accessible and has free parking. No experience necessary, no auditions and you don’t have to read music as all the songs are taught by ear. Our repertoire includes pop, folk, gospel, jazz, show tunes and world music. Find out more about the choir, at www.bristolvoices.org.uk n New Harmony Ladies’ Choir Bristol. Established choir since 1994, we offer a chance for

ladies to get together and have a good old sing! No auditions are necessary apart from placing you into the correct voice group soprano, mezzo soprano or alto. We perform several concerts a year and sometimes travel to other parts of the country to sing with other choirs. Our repertoire covers classical, choral, jazz, popular, folk, and show songs. Everyone is welcome to Horfield URC church hall, Muller Rd on Wednesdays 7.30-9.30. We’d love to meet you. For more information contact our website www.nhlcbristol.co.uk or our secretary, Angela nhlc@talktalk. com 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.

35 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 Westbury Park WI is the local WI for Westbury Park, Henleaze and Bishopston. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 7.30pm in Redland Church Hall, Redland Green Road, BS6 7HE. Guest fees are £4 per meeting – Glass of wine £2, tea, coffee, soft drinks 50p, other refreshment options available, biscuits/cake free. January 3rd meeting will be looking at this year's resolutions shortlist, plus there will be a quiz. February meeting has Jackie Franklin coming to speak on being a Foster Carer for over 30 years, fostering over 100 children, plus was on the Adoption Panel. It’s sure to be a very interesting meeting. Email westburyparkwi@ gmail.com or see website www. westburyparkwi.org.uk Thursday n Bishop Road Community Choir.

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA We are a mixed community choir, meeting at Bishop Road School from 7.45pm to 9pm. Everyone welcome to join, regardless of singing experience. There is no audition and the choir is open to anyone, not just parents of children at the school. We sing a variety of songs and perform locally. £3.00 per session. n 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 Horfield Quakers hold a halfhour meeting for worship to be held every Thursday Evening from 6.307pm, at Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8PD. All are welcome. 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

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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 Friday n Bristol University of the third age (u3a) scrabble group would welcome new members. We play very friendly and informal games every Friday at the Beehive, Wellington Hill West, BS9 4QY from 2 to 4pm. For further info please contact Heddy SARA on 0117 9241318 and indicate when asked to give your name that you are phoning about scrabble in order not to be blocked. also email : nigel.d.sara@btinternet.com n The Bristol Astronomical Society host astronomical talks and activities each week. We provide free Saturday observing at our observatory in Failand and often hold Star Parties in and around Bristol. Friday evening talks are held at 7pm at Bristol Photographic Society, Montpelier, BS6 5EE. See website for details: www. bristolastrosoc.org.uk February events: 2nd - Talks from members, 9th - Talk: The Herschels (the West's most famous astronomers), 16th - Telescope building and engineering, 23rd AGM and Member talks. 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.

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Ardha Chandrasana (half moon pose)

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2. Exhaling, extend your torso sideways to the right and come into Triangle Pose. Take a couple of normal breaths. 3. Bend your right knee, slide your left foot in toward the right, and reach out to place your right hand on the floor about one foot ahead of your right foot. 4. On an exhalation, pressing your right shoulder-blade and right buttock forward, straighten your right leg and simultaneously raise your left to the level of your left hip. Keep both legs firm and straight. Align you head and pelvis: take your head back and press your pelvis forward. Raise your left arm. Look up. Breathe evenly and hold the pose for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat on the other side. Practice note: If your hand does not reach the floor without your knee bending, place it on a block. You can also practice this pose with your back against the wall while you are learning to balance.*

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Farmdrop to start Food Busking in Bristol for St Mungo’s ETHICAL grocer, Farmdrop, is holding a week-long food busking event to raise money for St Mungo’s Homeless Charity and increase awareness about food waste. For seven days straight, Farmdrop will be busking on Bristol’s streets. But don’t expect to hear music. The local farmto-door delivery company will be using their kitchen utensils to ‘food busk’, creating breakfast and lunch-time meals for the people of Bristol, who will then pay what they think it's worth. Busking from the Spin Bar at the harbour inlet across from the SS Great Britain every day from Friday January 26 to Thursday February 1, Farmdrop will be serving hot drinks and fresh juices in the morning, followed by one-pot casseroles and hot stews for lunch. All the proceeds from the Food Busk will go to local divisions of the St Mungo’s homelessness charity. And for people looking to try something new at the start of the year, there is also a series of tasting and cookery classes:

beer pairing with local brewery Moor Beer (26 January), a fermentation class with Bath Culture House (27 January), and a pasta workshop with Little Hollows Pasta (30 January). To finish the week in style, Farmdrop is hosting two Zero Waste Supper Clubs in collaboration with Poco Restaurant, Elly Pear, and

Clifton’s Nutmeg. Designed by some of Bristol’s culinary elite, and continuing the food busk theme, the menu will use food waste generated during the week to create a three course menu with diners paying what they feel it's worth. Taking place on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd February, guests can guarantee their seat with a £5 deposit.

Ben Pugh, founder of Farmdrop, said: “January can be a blue time of the year. The Bristol food busk is an opportunity to put a smile on people’s faces with some delicious fresh food from some of Bristol’s best local producers. We hope to raise a lot of money for St Mungos because they do tremendous work keeping people off the streets.” Jayne Hughes, St Mungo’s fundraising coordinator, said: “We are really excited that Farmdrop will be food busking in Bristol to raise funds for St Mungo’s. It’s such a lovely and unique way to capture people’s attention. We hope the Bristol public will call into The Spin Bar and help Farmdrop raise vital funds to keep people safer off the streets and into somewhere warm.” Tickets for all events are available from Farmdrop’s eventbrite page: https://www. eventbrite.co.uk/d/unitedkingdom--bristol/farmdrop/?q=f armdrop&mode=search

Stepping out with the local ramblers LOCAL walking enthusiasts are being invited to join Bristol Ramblers, a group who enjoy 300 led walks a year across Bristol. One of the largest walking groups in the country, Bristol Ramblers was founded in 1979 and has around 800 members. It is part of ‘The Ramblers’, a national walking organisation. A group of between 10 and 20 walkers attend each walk which take place on Sundays, Saturdays, as well as during the week and on evenings during the summer. Walks vary from a few miles over flat terrain, to 15 miles of hard hill walking in the Brecon Beacons, and although most are in the countryside there are also some town walks too. Sunday walks often take place outside Bristol and sometimes as far afield as South Wales, Exmoor, or Salisbury Plain. However, you do not have to be a car owner to enjoy these walks as there is a central meeting point in Bristol, where car-sharing is organised. Sometimes public transport is used, but this is

often not feasible, and a couple of times a year coach trips are arranged. Bristol Ramblers also organises holidays ranging from long weekends to whole weeks away, usually in Britain, but occasionally abroad. A recent Wednesday walk, called the Alan Burton Memorial Walk after a very active and well-liked member of the group, started in Westburyon-Trym. This 11-mile circular walk along footpaths and lanes via woodland, parkland and alleyways saw the ramblers visit Badocks Wood, the River Trym

through Southmead, Filton Golf Course, Purdown, St Werburghs, St Andrews, Horfield, Henleaze before returning to Westbury. Eleven people started the walk, though some chose not to do the whole walk and returned on the bus. The Bristol Triangular City Walk, developed and maintained by Bristol Ramblers, passes through many historic parts of the City, including Redland and Cotham. Details can be found on the Bristol Ramblers website. Speaking of the group and the work that they do, Geoff Daniels,

Publicity Officer for Bristol Ramblers, a keen walker said: “Bristol Ramblers is not only about organising and leading walks. We put a lot of effort into improving footpaths and developing walking routes inside Bristol and further afield into areas where Bristolians may wish to go walking. “In addition, Bristol Ramblers is involved in campaigning for improved parks and open spaces in Bristol, an uphill struggle in these times of austerity.” Although residents need to join The Ramblers to become a regular walker with the group, people are welcome to come on three walks at no cost and no commitment to decide if joining is for them. If you enjoy walking for leisure and exercise, and you would like to walk with other people led by an experienced leader, visit their website http:// www.bristolramblers.org.uk/ or contact Carew by emailing secretary@bristolramblers.org. uk to get involved.

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n NEWS SIGN UP today to The Bristol Sleep Out to support Big Issue vendors to take steps away from the streets. On Friday 2 March, The Big Issue Foundation (TBIF) are teaming up with homelessness organisations in Bristol for the 11th annual Sleep Out. The event is organised by The Bristol Homeless Forum and will see participants grab 40 winks in the grounds of Pip ‘n’ Jay Church on the final night of Homeless Awareness Week (24 February – 3 March). TBIF is calling out to people from around the South West to sign up to this fun Friday night challenge with friends, family and colleagues to make a difference to the lives of Big Issue vendors. Last year over 150 people participated in the event and raised over £60,000. The night will provide a small insight into what it may be like without a safe place to call home and help highlight the reality of homelessness in the city. Bristol has one of the highest rates of homelessness in the country and Bristol

Sign up to The Bristol Sleep Out to support Big Issue vendors Homelessness Awareness Week will raise awareness of homelessness, those at risk of becoming homeless and the issues facing rough sleepers in Bristol. The Big Issue Foundation count many rough sleepers among their vendors in Bristol and work together in partnership with other agencies in the area to help them take steps toward attaining accommodation both in the short and longer term. Stephen Robertson, CEO of The Big Issue Foundation, said: “Big Issue vendors face the realities of poverty, exclusion and homelessness on a daily basis. The Bristol sleep out will raise vital funds to support our work to help change more lives for good. “Please do join us on the night in the knowledge that each and

every participant will be playing a part in creating positive social change and hope for the future.” The Big Issue Foundation addresses the wider needs of Big Issue vendors, beyond earning an income. They offer support to vendors in order for them to access healthcare, housing, banking and to rebuild their

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New identity for the Dogs home ONE OF Bristol’s oldest charities has decided on a new identity. The Bristol Dogs and Cats Home to be renamed Bristol ARC – standing for Animal Rescue Centre. The charity will remain linked to the RSPCA. Its bosses believe the move is necessary because, even though almost every Bristolian knows about “the Dogs Home”, not enough people know all that the charity does or where it is. “People talk about the Dogs Home but that’s only half the story,” Victoria Chester, the chief executive of the newly-named

Bristol ARC, told the Voice. Market research showed that a surprising number of people in Bristol didn’t know where the charity was, what it did or who was responsible for running it. The Bristol ARC name is “one distinctive Bristol brand that we hope will help us speak even more clearly for the animals of our city and those who care for them” said Victoria Chester. “We need to stand up and we need to stand out as bristol’s oldest animal welfare charity.” “Some things won’t change, namely our care for the animals that come to us and our support

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Time to retune your digital boxes MANY television viewers in the Bishopston area will need to retune their digital boxes at the end of the month. Work is being carried out on the Mendip transmitter, which serves the whole of Bristol, resulting in changes to some Freeview channels. Three dates have been set aside for the work, which is required by the watchdog Ofcom to allow changes in bandwidth for future mobile services. The main date for this area is February 27. The others are February 7 and March 1. Richard McKenzie, operations manager for The Aerial Man (Dan Grace) said: “We cannot predict what the fallout of this work will be but we can say most Freeview users will have to retune, some may have to re-position their aerial and an unfortunate few may have to have their aerials replaced. “Naturally we are here to help with any issues people may have and we hope to have caught up with the current backlog of work to winddamaged aerials so should be able to respond to people’s needs very quickly.” Further changes may be made to the transmitter late next year. For information about digital changes, visit http://bit.ly/2mR2GSd

for animal welfare.” The charity is one of the oldest in the country, founded in 1887 after a Bristol man Edward Parker found a puppy lost in a snowstorm and realised there was nobody who would care for it. The Dogs Home remained independent until 1954, when it linked up with the RSPCA. But even after that it kept its status as a separate charity, and though it works hand in glove with the RSPCA, its still gets no automatic funding from it. The services at the ARC, which is in Albert Road, St Philips, will remain exactly as before. The home has around 20 rescued dogs and about six cats available for rehoming at any time, as well as a department dedicated to rescuing exotic animals. There’s also a small animal section which cares for assorted

rabbits, ferrets, mice, rats and budgies. The Albert Road centre also houses the country’s largest RSPCA animal clinic, where people on low incomes can get treatment for their pet. The clinic also cares for strays and for maltreated animals found by RSPCA inspectors, and also looks after sick and injured wildlife brought to its doors. • Bristol ARC will be distributing a collection of lifesized animal characters around Bristol for supporters and members of the public to visit. They will feature in prominent positions – including shopping centres and places of interest. If you’d like to find out more about where you can visit these animals, head to www.bristolarc. org.uk. Take a picture with any that you spot and share it with the charity using the hashtag #sayhitobristolarc.

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New Lockleaze sports complex opens A NEW sports complex in Lockleaze has just become fully operational and will transform community activities locally. Bristol & District Rugby Football Combination has joined forces with Bristol City Council and the University of the West of England to develop a new modern two-storey clubhouse and two all-weather pitches for rugby and football, replacing 1950s changing rooms and underutilised, out of date playing fields. The funds for this £6m project have come from the sale for housing development of part of the Combination’s land. The University of the West of England has recently joined the project, bringing further capital. It will use the facility for student sport mid-week. Work began at the end of 2016 on the council’s playing fields off Bonnington Walk, which is home to Bishopston RFC, and the adjacent fields owned by Bristol & District Rugby Football Combination, which are home to Ashley Down Old Boys RFC and Lockleaze Community Football Club. The first phase, which opened last month, has created the new clubhouse with improved changing facilities, a social area and two all-weather pitches. The grass pitches, three rugby and one football, have been refurbished and there will be an outdoor Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), a dog walking area & a trim trail, safe cycling routes and adequate parking. The second phase, for which an additional £4m funding is being sought, will include an indoor fitness centre, a sports hall, and further community facilities. Discussions are ongoing with Bristol City Council and Bristol Rovers Community Trust. The rugby all-weather pitch was completed in April 2017 and was formally opened by the Mayor, Marvin Rees. It is now fully operational and being used extensively by Ashley Down Old Boys RFC, Bishopston RFC and the University of the West of England. The all-weather football pitch has recently been commissioned and will be used by the Lockleaze Community Football Club and the University.

Bishopston RFC playing Bream at the new centre in December. The refurbished grass pitches are now, also being used. The changing rooms and social areas are complete and the Lockleaze Sports Centre will become fully operational in early January. At the opening of the rugby all-weather pitch in April, Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, said: “Redesigning community spaces to get more value out of them will be crucial for Bristol in future so I’m pleased to see this approach is already in action in Lockleaze. “This is a great success story for the local community. It will help more people of all ages coming together and enjoying sporting activities, with all the health and social benefits that brings. I’m looking forward to seeing these clubs flourish and continuing to build on the great success stories communities are creating in sport across the city.” N A (Sandy) Mitchell, who is Chairman of the Trustees Lockleaze Ground and Vicechairman of the Bristol & District Rugby Football Combination, said: “A new sports facility in Lockleaze will have huge benefits for the local community by widening the range of activities available. “It will be much more socially inclusive and bring both significant health and employment benefits. This scheme will provide rugby,

sport in general and the local community with a facility which will become a home for sport and community activities in Lockleaze and the surrounding area for many years to come. “The Bristol & District Rugby Football Combination are pleased that they are able to build on the foresight of those members of the organisation, who nearly 70 years ago purchased land in Lockleaze for the physical well-being of the people of Bristol and the surrounding area.” With the assistance of Bristol based building consultants hdp Associates led by Simon Hygate and sports pitch specialists Agility Sports Facility Development led by Alastair Moore, two contracts have been let by Bristol City Council. The first for the construction of the buildings, designed by O’Leary Goss architects and built by D R Jones Yeovil Limited (known as Jones Building Group), and the second for the delivery of the sports pitches and groundworks by MJ Church. The Bristol & District Rugby Football Combination was formed in 1901 for the promotion of rugby football and the well-being of clubs. Currently there are more than fifty clubs in membership and the organisation promotes rugby in the Bristol area by

running competitions, providing advice and support to the rugby community. In 1948 the Combination purchased 16 acres of land on the edge of Lockleaze for use by its member clubs and the facilities are now in urgent need of replacement. A new charity, the Lockleaze Sports Centre Trust has been established, which will hold long leases for the land from the two landowners. The Trust will appoint a management company to run the ground, any excess of income over expenditure will be used for the benefit of the Charitable Trust. The sale of part of the Bristol & District Rugby Football Combination’s land to Redrow Homes for a housing development and capital from the University of the West of England has funded Phase 1 of the project and further funds are being sought for the full scheme. Bristol City Council and South Gloucestershire Council have approved the joint planning application for both phases of the sports facility and the housing development. Bristol City Council employed an experienced project management team to manage the project and ensure it is financially sustainable in the long term.

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n BOOKS OF THE MONTH Adult Fiction: Read by the Library Reading Group in January, now Book of the Month for February

Pompeii by Robert Harris BLURB: A number one bestselling Roman thriller from the awardwinning master of the literary and historical thriller genre: Robert Harris. A thrilling depiction of one of the most famous natural disasters in human history: the explosion of Mount Vesuvius. A sweltering week in late August. Where better to enjoy the last days of summer than on the beautiful Bay of Naples? But even as Rome's richest citizens relax in their villas around Pompeii and Herculaneum, there are ominous warnings that something is going wrong. Wells and springs are failing, a man has disappeared, and now the greatest aqueduct in the world - the mighty Aqua Augusta – has suddenly ceased to flow. Through the eyes of four characters – a young engineer, an adolescent girl, a corrupt millionaire and an elderly scientist – Robert Harris brilliantly recreates a luxurious world on the brink of destruction. READING GROUP REVIEW:

Almost everyone enjoyed it. Those who didn’t would prefer a factual rather than a fictionalised account. In Misenum the public water supply is faltering and a new Aquarius from Rome sets about finding the fault. In Pompeii the water still flows and the indulgent and corrupt leaders of the city are unaware that their vulgar lives are about to end, and continue to bathe in the elaborate baths. The story of Pompeii is well-known, yet Robert Harris manages to create tension and drama as the Aquarius works against the clock to repair the fault and then realises that Vesuvius is the source of the problem. The novel is rich in detail, whether the technical requirements of an aqueduct, the repellent details of the Roman feast or the heat, dust and airlessness of the volcanic activity. Particularly we enjoyed the characterisation of Pliny, whose records supplied much of the information upon which the novel is based.

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n SUSTAINABILITY with Hamish Mills, Sustainable Redland

A framework for the future WITH all the evidence we have about the speed of climate change, advances in technology and population increase, it is vital that we think about our future working and living needs. We have two choices in going about this. We could do nothing and allow events to dictate what happens, or assess our needs and manage events to make them work for us in a positive and beneficial way. On the climate change front there is no doubt that if we are going to survive as a species, we will have to learn to live sustainably. That means fossil fuels and high energy lifestyles are out. Flying off to Barcelona for a weekend’s shopping, high energy bills, gas guzzling cars, throwing

new things away all the time and relying on food from far away places must stop. So if that has to happen, our expectations and work skills need to be channeled towards much greater self reliance and lower impact energy dependency. We do not control nature, but are part of it. Sometimes when we transform a landscape through building, farming, mining or any other of a number of ways, it’s hard to remember this, but we forget it at our peril. At a basic level we know how soil dries up, erodes and wildlife disappears if we remove woodland and replace it with grazing or building land. We are now being told that fairly soon nano technology will enable us

individually to have whatever we want despite the laws of nature, but the truth is that if we fail to keep nature relevant to our lives and aspirations, wherever we live and under whatever circumstances, no amount of science or action will replace it. That especially applies to those of us living in cities where our achievements in technology and engineering tend to blot out the centrality of nature to our lives. We know we are social beings, but for most of us solitary living does not sit well. However economic and sometimes social pressures push us into living as individuals rather than with communities The internet can do a great job connecting people, but it can also give an impression

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Generation Pup: time to get involved IN Bristol many of us are very familiar with the Children of the 90s Study’ and many of us are still actively involved in helping to collect data. This is a longitudinal study by the University of Bristol, of parents and children following 14,500 families and is providing vital information in many fields of research in child development, health and disease. Now we have ‘Generation Pup’, a similarly longitudinal study designed to follow pups from an early age and once again

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Take on challenge of a lifetime for air ambulance charity GREAT Western Air Ambulance Charity is encouraging the people of Cotham, Redland and Bishopston to do something amazing in 2018 and trek the Great Wall of China to help raise funds. Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) provides the air ambulance and critical care service across Bristol, where they attended 40 per cent of all jobs in 2017. The team operates 365 days a year from its helicopter or critical care car, providing their life-saving service to 2.1 million people, and ensuring a specialist critical care doctor and paramedic are on the scene as fast as possible. The team forms part of the emergency service, and yet receives no day-to-day funding from the Government, relying on fundraising and donations to raise over £3 million which is needed each year to keep members flying. One local woman has signed

Nicole Beebee, in training to trek the Great Wall of China up to the trek after having a complete lifestyle change for 2018. Nicole Beebee, who works for GWAAC as a Community Fundraising Manager, will be joining the challenge team over eight days in September this year. The life-saving charity still has places to fill and is looking for people to join Nicole on this challenge of a lifetime.

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n NATURE WATCH With Dawn Lawrence

IT used to be said that the birds choose their mates on St Valentine’s Day. The credible timing of this ancient belief, mentioned in Chaucer’s The Parliament of Fowls, suggests that those old ancients observed their birds rather well. Come mid-February many birds are establishing territories and displaying to potential mates. This time last year I watched eight magpies arrive, two by two, to perch together in the top of the huge beech on Berkeley Road. Magpies are usually hard to miss and this was an exceptionally quarrelsome bunch. In addition to their usual chattering and screeching calls they were making a loud, nasal ‘ewk ewk’ and a harsh sound, something like the Scottish ‘ch’ in the word loch but with added cheek vibration (if you’re human, that is, and attempting to mimic it). They sounded more like parrots than

magpies and reminded me of squabbling children... “no, you shut up” “no, YOU shut up!” “NO, YOU SHUT UP!” It was a show of territorial behaviour - this tree must offer the best all round view in the area from which to argue about disputed boundaries. Starlings also like to occupy the topmost boughs of the Berkeley beech, sometimes singing their weird but wonderful songs from this prominent platform. They have a particularly varied song involving all manner of squeaks, bells and whistles and research has shown that as a starling gets older he elaborates more, continually adding new noises to his repertoire. They are famously good mimics and used to be kept as pets – Mozart apparently had a pet starling which could sing a few bars from one of his piano concertos (No. 17 in G). At the allotments I once stood listening to a large group of them who were exchanging views involving a particularly loud call that sounded like “WOULD you? WOULD you?” as though they were playing Snog, Marry, Avoid! Starlings prefer to breed in loose colonies, not sharing the same nest hole but happier when they are in a group with other families very close by. They are not shy of using human structures and often nest in lofts. These starling families will then forage together in their own home range. In contrast, magpies are territorial nesters;

each breeding pair will establish an exclusive territory and defend it all year round. They will build an impressively large nest complete with a dome which protects the eggs and nestlings from the weather and from the view of predators. They often build high in a tree and gaze out boldly from their tree-top perch, like a pirate scanning the horizon for ships. Two very different breeding strategies that just go to show there’s more than one way to survive in the city. Finally, the fern wall in last month’s photo was at Nailsea Electrical on Gloucester Road and the winner of the bar of Divine chocolate was Bryan from Bishopston!

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Retirement living for the not-so-retiring Opening this year, Stoke Gifford Retirement Village will provide 261 comfortable new one and two bedroom homes for people over 55, with options for rental, shared ownership and outright purchase. The Village is built around a superb range of social, leisure and well-being facilities including: Fitness Suite and Well-being Suite Bistro and Bar Shop Hair and Beauty Salon Village Hall Hobby and Games Room IT suite and Library Greenhouse and Landscaped Piazza Here you can relax in the knowledge that if you or your partner need care, now or in the future, it can be provided by a dedicated 24/7 on-site team. The Village is a vision of The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, a registered charity pioneering the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most innovative and exciting new retirement villages.

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n BRISTOL COMMUNITY HEALTH

Foot care for people with diabetes

LOOKING after your feet is always important in winter, but you have a higher risk of problems if you have diabetes. Podiatry lead at Bristol Community Health, Anne Williams, offers advice to help you head in the right direction. If you have diabetes, you probably struggle to control your blood sugars. When your blood sugar is high you might not feel pain in your feet so it can be easy to miss an injury. Your diabetes may also reduce circulation to your feet, making your wound slow to heal and increasing the risk of infection.

Reduce the risk of foot problems • Speak to your GP or practice nurse to help you keep your blood sugars at a safe level. • Get your feet checked when you have your diabetes review with your nurse or GP. • Wash your feet and check them daily for any sudden changes or breaks in the skin. • Check your socks and shoes for any signs of wear and tear. This will help prevent any rubbing or blisters. • Avoid walking barefoot, which increases the risk of injury. • Smoking can affect circulation, so try and stop. Ask your GP or nurse if you need help. Warning signs Contact a health professional immediately if you notice any of these warning signs: • Change in skin colour • Discharge or smell • Injury • Swelling and throbbing

• Redness or pain, especially if you have loss of feeling in your feet • Flu-like symptoms, which can could mean you have an infection Never delay seeking help as this could lead to your foot problem getting worse, which in severe cases can lead to amputation. Bristol Community Health is the largest provider of NHS community

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n NEWS FROM THE MAYOR

Our year as City of Sport

THIS month I want to look back at 2017’s European City of Sport title, update on some current work and look forward to the year ahead. Our year as European City of Sport may be over, but now we have a great platform to promote the benefits of sport and physical activity and opportunities for everyone to participate. During the summer our Are You Game? campaign saw over 80 sporting organisations offering free taster sessions for more than 200 different activities and sports. Working with Junior Parkrun we also launched our Bristol 2k challenge with children collectively running over 2,500km throughout November. We also set up new artificial cricket wickets in parks, promoted new Bristol Girls Can ambassadors and saw hundreds sign up to beginners running courses. While many of us do take part in sport and physical activity there are still many who do not and this is proven to have an effect on the health of our city. Thanks to new funding from Sport England we will be taking more steps to engage areas that we know are less likely to be active this year. The new website – bristolactivecity.org – will

continue the legacy, helping to make Bristol a city where everyone can be active. During the final cabinet meeting of 2017 I committed to supporting music venues. I tasked cabinet member Cllr Nicola Beech with introducing the ‘agent of change’ principle to our Local Plan, which guides development in the city. This means that developers have to consider pre-existing businesses, like music venues, in an area before moving forward with a project. Developers would be responsible for installing soundproofing to solve potential issues like noise complaints. I am pleased that the Government will also incorporate the ‘agent of change’ principle into national legislation. I want us all to be able to watch the best performances and events around. From leading bands to world class sport events, Bristol must be a go-to city that’s “on the tour”. This brings me to the arena project. My January cabinet meeting received a progress report confirming the Brabazon hangar at Filton as a possible location. We have to know whether the proposals are value for money. These need to be assessed against alternate locations, alternative uses of the site and the benefit on the wider economy.

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I am 100 per cent committed to delivering an arena for Bristol and I want to be sure we are fully informed on all the options, at a cost the city can afford. We are therefore pressing ahead with further detailed examination of the two most viable options. Cabinet will receive an update again in April.

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n INSIDE OUT

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WHILE the year is still young I thought I’d write about the Pantone Colour of The Year, as you are soon to be seeing a lot of it. Each year the Pantone Colour Institute chooses one colour from their repertoire of 5,000 different shades that they feel encapsulates the prevailing current mood. The colour zeitgeist if you will. Pantone take into account current affairs, politics, trends in culture and the arts combined with colour psychology and history, before making their forecasting decision. ‘Ultra Violet’ follows 2017’s ‘Greenery’, a year in home interiors when plants were everywhere to be seen. So we can now expect instead to see blue toned purples creeping in to interior accessory ranges, and right across the spectrum of design; from fashion, products and technologies to branding and corporate identities. Purple or ultraviolet has long been associated with counterculture, non-conformity and creative genius, besides the mystical and spiritual. Leatrice Eiseman the Creative Director of Pantone says: “We are living in a time that requires inventiveness and imagination. It is this kind of creative inspiration that is indigenous to Ultra Violet …. that takes our awareness and potential to a higher level. From exploring new technologies to a greater galaxy, to artistic expression and spiritual reflection intuitive Ultra Violet lights the way to what is yet to come.” Are you inspired to use the hue in your home? If so please do share your pics with us on instagram using the hashtag #mybristolhome www.zoehewettinteriors.co.uk

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