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Tasty bagels are on the menu at The Dolphin School in Montpelier. The free breakfast programme was launched at the beginning of term ensuring that no child is too hungry to learn. Report: Page 25
Baths finally set for conversion New owners have been given planning permission to turn the former Bristol North Baths into offices. PAGE 5
Stealing from sick children DO you recognise this man? Police are keen to talk to him about the theft of a charity money spinner in Clifton Down Shopping Centre on the morning of January 9. The box was chained to
the wall and is estimated to have contained several hundred pounds donated to the Jessie May Trust, which provides nursing care at home for children with lifelimiting illnesses. Full story: Page 8
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Get set for the lights fantastic! Forget the gloom - Window Wanderland is back this month in Bishopston and Redland. PAGE 6
School's fence: row continues Cotham School's attempt to fence off Stoke Lodge Playing Fields has been halted by protesters. PAGE 7
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Council urged to r COUNCILLORS from Bristol’s Green Party have launched a report outlining the action needed for Bristol to meet its new commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030. In November, councillors from all parties in Bristol supported a Green Party motion put by Councillor Carla Denyer to announce a climate emergency and pledge to make Bristol carbon neutral by 2030 - the most ambitious target of all UK core cities. Following this, Bristol’s Mayor was tasked with developing an action plan within six months to respond to the emergency, and all political parties were invited to contribute ideas for measures which might move the city towards this goal. Green Party councillors developed their work into a report, entitled Change Starts Now, that outlines the first steps Bristol City Council needs to take. Among other ideas, this report highlights the urgent need for all parts of the council to factor in the need to reduce carbon emissions in every decision, whether on housing or transport or parks or any other area of the council’s work. Bristol’s climate pledge follows the recent announcement from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change that humanity has just 12 years to take emergency action to prevent global warming greater than
1.5°C. Sir David Attenborough called the emergency the greatest threat in thousands of years, warning that inaction will lead to the collapse of civilisation and the extinction of much of the natural world. A cross-party group has been formed to oversee and support the council’s progress, with members including local councillors from our area: Eleanor Combley (Green, Bishopston and Ashley Down), Tom Brook (Labour, Bishopston and Ashley Down), Claire Hiscott (Conservative, Horfield) and Anthony Negus (Liberal Democrat, Cotham). Eleanor Combley, Leader of the Bristol Green Party councillor group, said: “The scientists have done their job by telling us of the risks of floods, droughts and extreme heat and the increase in poverty, conflict and migration this will cause. Now it’s time for our politicians to respond. “History will not judge inaction kindly. I’m proud that Bristol’s councillors from all parties have come together to vote for Bristol to have the most ambitious climate change targets of all the UK core cities. We now need these promises to be turned into action, and our Change Starts Now report showcases some of the inspiring action cities across the country and the world are taking to respond to the climate emergency, as well as the extensive work already being
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respond to climate emergency done across Bristol. “The Mayor committed himself to the target of achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2030 when he voted for the Green Climate Emergency motion back in November, now there is an urgent need to turn those words into real action. We know that this is an ambitious target, but we also know that this is what we need to do to have any chance of avoiding catastrophic climate breakdown. Councillors of all parties supported that motion, so it should be possible for us all to work together to take action towards that target. “Residents can be rest assured that we will continue to drive forward this work and be there to hold the Mayor to account if he does not honour the commitment he made.” Bishopston Labour councillor, Tom Brook
commented: “I’m really excited to be part of this group. Clearly this is not something that the council can achieve alone, but councillors are in a unique position to help drive the change. " I’m delighted that this Labour administration is grabbing the bull by the horns to achieve the goal, and is involving all political parties in the discussion to ensure as many ideas as possible are taken on board. “Mayor Marvin Rees has recently launched Bristol’s One City Plan, which brings together key organisations across the city; public, private and third sector. This innovative approach will mean that we can drive forward key changes such as the carbon neutral target in a collaborative, co-operative way across the city. “We should be clear that achieving our 2030 carbon neutral target is going to be
extremely hard, possibly the hardest thing we will have ever achieved as a city, but it is absolutely necessary if we are to do our duties to the environment and to achieving social justice.” A report back to Full Council covering the initial steps and
plans for action is due in May, as defined by the original motion. However, as the May meeting is also the AGM and Lord Mayormaking ceremony, Cllr Combley expects that it will get presented at the July meeting instead.
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Campaigners win pledge to drop toxic weedkiller
THERE was unanimous support in the council chamber on January 15, among all political parties, to phase out the use of the herbicide Glyphosate in Bristol. The chemical is used by council contractors once or twice a year to control weeds on highways and on hard surfaces in parks and on housing land. It is used because it is effective, sprayed at close range at concentrations considered safe. However, there have been concerns for many years about a possible link to cancer and the effect the chemical has on biodiversity, as it kills most things it touches. A petition organised by Pesticide Safe Bristol Alliance was presented by Harriet Williams and Nick Mole asking ‘Marvin Rees: deliver your plan to ban Glyphosate in Bristol’. Harriet Williams talked about the risks of using the
chemical and of how it is still being sprayed near children and pets - something which she experienced last year in Fishponds. Redland councillor Martin Fodor spoke about the EU work, including that carried out by Green party MEP Molly Scott Cato and colleagues, who have pressed for the review of regulations to use independent science, not industry funded or written studies. The chemical’s licence will be reassessed within five years so the council needs to prepare for this anyway. He pointed out how there had already been a lot of scrutiny of the use of Glyphosate but never an effective trial of the alternatives. The European Union’s Chemicals Agency – one of the world’s most stringent regulators – recently relicensed Glyphosate until 2022, when it plans a further review. The
European Food Safety Authority has declared that it was ‘unlikely’ to pose a public health risk with ‘no evidence to link glyphosate to cancer in humans’, a view shared by the Joint Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations: https:// ec.europa.eu/food/plant/ pesticides/glyphosate_en Labour agreed an altered motion with the Lib Dems, noting Mayor Marvin Rees’s recent commitment to phase out the use of Glyphosate. This motion, brought by Cotham
councillor Anthony Negus, was approved unanimously by the council. A task force chaired by Councillor Kye Dudd, Cabinet Member for Regulatory Services, will be set up to reconsider the alternatives to the chemical. Councillor Negus said: “I’m delighted that my motion to Council on 15 January to phase out the council’s spraying of harmful pesticides was approved. I’ve been fighting for this for over six years and this was a great New Year present.”
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n NEWS A COMPANY that is in the process of purchasing the Bristol North Baths on Gloucester Road from Bristol City Council has been granted planning permission to convert the building into offices on the condition that original, historic fixtures are retained. Berkeley Place, a property company based in Clifton run by managing director Nick Cryer, will seek to bring back into use the Grade II Listed building which has been vacant for 13 years. The proposed change from swimming pool (Class D2) to office (Class B1) 18/05513/F was granted by planning officers on December 17. The proposals are for the building which dates from 1915 to be converted into offices with one leading Bristol based company leasing the first floor and the ground floor providing smaller offices for local SMEs, startups and businesses around a central café and break out area. For many years the building was being developed into a health centre, complete with hydrotherapy pool as part of
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Go-ahead for Bristol North Baths to become offices the Bristol North Baths Project. After long delays to the work the original developer, Chatsworth Homes, ran into financial difficulties in 2015 and the scheme ground to a halt. The former baths were not completed, but the new Bishopston Library and ten apartments were opened in 2017. The developers referred to this in the planning documents stating: “Whilst we empathise with the disappointment of the baths closing and latterly the non-completion of the health centre, these new proposals seek to bring back into use the Grade II-listed building, which has sat vacant for 13 years. “The building will be used by local individuals or small businesses from the community and bring additional vibrancy to the already thriving Gloucester
Road.” Berkeley Place will be working with Gloucester Roadbased architects Cryer and Coe, who have drawn up the design for the building. As well as alterations
internally to the building there are plans to create 12 car parking spaces, including one accessible as well as three motorcycle spaces, and secure cycle storage and additional bike racks at the front.
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Light up the February skies with Window Wanderland
THE annual, magical, outdoor gallery of Window Wanderland returns to our local streets this February. It all began in 2015 with an idea by set designer, Lucy Reeves Khan. Inspired by her vivid imagination, her deepseated community spirit and her personal experiences of isolation due to years of chronic illness, Lucy imagined her local streets alive with other people viewing dramatic, beautiful or just silly scenes in the windows around her neighbourhood. She wondered if, in the dark of winter, these displays would cheer up others too. She put on her first windowbased display walking event in her own community of Bishopston and it was a huge success. People came out to view the creative and wonderful displays created by friends and neighbours. Other areas wanted to join in, and the idea spread far and wide across Bristol and to cities beyond. Bishopston The fifth year of wandering takes place in Bishopston on Saturday 9 - Monday 11 February, from 5.30pm - 9pm. Kate Swainson
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Price, Co-ordinator of the Window Wanderland HQ Team, says: “As usual, what you create is up to you, from simple to spectacular, anything goes and you may already have an idea up your sleeve. You can use tried and tested black card silhouettes, video, pets or even yourself to make a display. Whatever you do it will be seen and appreciated by those who wrap up warm for an interesting evening stroll.” Free Art Workshops will be running at The Aardagh, Horfield Common to help you make your ideas with an artist each Thursday, 6pm - 8.30pm until 7th February. If you would like a suggestion for a theme, the organisers suggest exploring ‘What is Britishness?’ Whether it’s the freedom for cultural crossovers you love, or the fact that Britain is the home of Ribena, a nation of self-depreciators or the birthplace of Harry Potter. If you haven’t yet signed up to take part in Window Wanderland, see: www. windowwanderland.com/area/ bishopston-bristol/ Chandos Road and the surrounding area Lighting up the streets around the Chandos Road area takes place on Saturday and Sunday, 23 - 24 February, from 6pm 9pm. If you’re just outside the area and would like to take part that’s fine with the organisers – the more the merrier! The suggested theme is ‘Our Earth’ but you don’t have to stick to this if you do not wish. Taking part is FREE and
everyone is welcome. You can make a display in your windows of your flat, house, business, school, nursery, car, camper van or shop. A ‘display’ could be as simple as a candle, book, fairy lights or image in a window. Or, you could go all out and stage a
performance in your front room or project onto your building! Simple or spectacular - anything goes - so long as it’s family friendly. To take part in the Chandos Window Wanderland, sign up at www.windowwanderland.com/ event/chandos-bristol-2019/
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Work on controversial fence delayed PROTESTS are continuing over work to install a controversial fence at Stoke Lodge playing fields on behalf of Cotham School. Residents turned out in force on January 14 to prevent the contractors hired by the school from digging near the protected trees that line the playing fields. Instead, council officers and the school’s staff have been devising a revised plan to take account of trees with protection orders, one of which is Bristol’s Tree of the Year. Protests had continued into a second week as the Voice went to print, with both sides in a bitter argument about access to the site. Cotham School described the actions of protesters as “outrageous behaviour” preventing them from securing the fields. The school has a 125-year lease from Bristol University to use the council-owned Stoke Lodge site. However, it hasn’t used the facility for PE lessons for the last five years because of concerns over safeguarding. Instead, the school has been paying to use facilities at Coombe Dingle. A protracted legal battle has occurred to try to prevent the erection of a 1.5km long and 2m high fence around the playing field. The community are concerned that residents will be excluded from a large part of a publicly
owned asset, while the school says it is not safe for people and their dogs to have access to the site while lessons are taking place. Stoke Bishop councillor John Goulandris said: “Stoke Lodge has been a shared community asset since the 1940s. “Ofsted have said in writing that there is no requirement for a fence and this fence comes very close to some wonderful, protected trees. The fence line has been amended but they are still working in the tree zone. I see this fence as an act of gross,
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environmental vandalism." Emma Burgess from campaign group ‘We Love Stoke Lodge’ said: “We aren’t saying that this shouldn’t be a shared open space. We are willing to look at different types of fencing and ways of achieving the safeguarding aims.” Justice for Cotham School have been filming dogs on the site and posting the footage on Twitter stating: “Low level nuisance from uncontrolled dogs is disastrous for PE with 1 teacher and 30 kids.”
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Bristol children’s charity donations stolen DONATIONS from Bristol children’s charity Jessie May’s money spinner have been stolen from inside Clifton Down Shopping Centre. The theft took place on the morning of January 9 at around 7.45am in the shopping centre. The money spinner, which was chained to the wall outside WHSmith in the shopping centre in July last year, was a collection box raising money for the charity
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whose nurses provide at-home support to families caring for a terminally ill child. Julian Withers, Head of Fundraising and Communications at Jessie May, said: “We are devastated that the money generously donated by visitors to the shopping centre has been deprived of our charity, and ultimately the families caring for a terminally ill child, who need our nurses’ support. “Sadly, it is not known exactly how much money has been stolen from the Money Spinner, but we can estimate this could be several hundreds of pounds, which is now lost. The Money Spinner had been collecting donations to our charity for several months, and was secured by a metal chain to the wall. “We were over the moon to place the Money Spinner in the shopping centre in July last year, after being chosen at the centre’s Charity of the Year. Over the recent Christmas period, we had lots of local choirs and bands perform for us in the centre to raise money for Jessie May, as well as volunteers who gave up their time to wrap Christmas presents for shoppers to boost our funds. “A lot of the money raised through these fantastic fundraising efforts was donated into the Money Spinner so we are hugely apologetic to everyone who supported us over the festive period, and kindly donated, as their money has not reached us.” CCTV of the theft has been looked at by police and they are keen to locate the man pictured who may be able to help with the
Jessie MaynNurse Sam pictured with the Money Spinner last year theft enquiry. If you have any information about this incident please get in touch with the police on 101 (non urgent line) and quote the crime reference number: 5219005543. Julian added: “We would like to thank the police and Clifton Down Shopping Centre for all their support, and all the general public who help our nurses help local families.”
Winter evenings at Alchemy 198 CREATIVITY, book clubs, music and winter-warming food are all part of the menu in February at new Gloucester Road bar, Alchemy 198. There will be a Window Wanderland Warmer on the
Saturday evening of the trail when people can gather at the bar to swap tales of their favorite window displays. Alchemy 198 are preparing a display based on Gloucester Road, the Great British High Street.
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Danielle is offering a spiced squash and red lentil soup and a butterbean hotpot made from veggies from her allotment for this month’s Bishopston Supper Club. The evening takes place on the eve of the British Dal Festival https:// britishdalfestival. com/ Sarah Thorp says: “We'll be pushing the lentils and pulses theme throughout the week, with an open mic session on Tuesday 12th and culminating with a Spanish style, chick pea, white bean and tomato stew with smoked paprika and garlic for our evening of Live Flamenco Music. Guitarist Cuffy
will perform with percussionist and singer Kostka Garcia. The wonderful Amanda Frescura will be dancing and encouraging people to learn some moves.”
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International Food and Drink Festival - a day to celebrate LOCAL traders are planning a day in March to celebrate the international diversity of the businesses on the Gloucester Road. Traders organisation Gloucester Road Enterprise and Trade - otherwise known as GRE&T - have invited local food businesses to take part in the Gloucester Road International Food and Drink Festival taking place on Saturday 9 March. It’s a day to celebrate the flavours and many international connections in the area including those from Brazil, China, England, Europe, India, Italy, Iran, Kerala, Korea, Pakistan, Persia, Poland, and Thailand to name a few! There will be special menus, offers and tasters throughout the day from the many food and drink outlets, which total one in three of all businesses on the Gloucester Road. Some of the restaurants taking part are La Ruca, Tinto Lounge, Bomboloni and Di Meo and Parson’s Bakery are planning on a special bake for the day. In addition to the many excellent restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes, lounges and take-aways, there are also butchers, bakers, greengrocers and convenience stores. It’s a foodie’s paradise! Added to that, many Gloucester Road business owners and the things they sell come from all over
the world. Gloucester Road is a truly international high street and the business community is celebrating this in style on March 9. To find out more about GRE&T and the festival see: www.facebook.com/gloucesterroadtraders/
Action on glut of black cats LAST Summer The Moggery Rehoming Centre in Bishopston was saturated with unwanted black kittens. On one day in August eleven black kittens were admitted. It's something that happens regularly so last year The Moggery initiated a campaign to educate owners that by allowing their cat to reproduce unnecessarily, they are contributing to the overpopulation, resulting in the death of thousands of cats each year. With so many cats needing homes, why produce more? Chair of The Moggery, Christine Bayka, said: “We are repeating our offer of free neutering for black cats in February.Hopefully this will reduce the number of unwanted black kittens being born this summer.” Contact Christine Bayka on 0117 924 3128 for information.
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Now we have rejected the Brexit deal, we need to find common ground AS I write this, the government is still struggling to come to terms with the worst Parliamentary defeat in modern times. Theresa May’s EU Withdrawal Agreement is now dead, at least in its current form – but what comes next looks far less certain. I am proud to represent one of the most politically-engaged constituencies in the country. Over the last few months thousands of people in Bristol West have contacted me about the UK’s departure from the EU. From speaking to many of you, I have come to the conclusion that the vast majority of people in Bristol West share my view that the UK should remain in the European Union or, failing that, have the closest possible relationship with it. In this context, the government’s proposed Withdrawal Agreement was a bad deal for the UK. With an unprecedented number of MPs, I voted against the
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Whatever the next steps - an election, another referendum, a deal or something else - it looks almost inevitable that we will need more time. The European Union negotiators have suggested they are open to extending Article 50 in certain circumstances. As a whip, I can see a huge amount of legislation which must be passed if we are to leave the EU, and it will be extremely difficult to do this in a couple of months. To move beyond Brexit, we desperately need to overcome the deep divisions and inequalities in our country. We need to find common ground. I was pleased to see one example of this in Parliament this week. I invited Bristol artist Elaine Robinson to spend the week of the big vote in Parliament. Sitting at a table in a corridor near the Commons chamber, she invited anyone who came past to leave their fingerprint on a large piece
Thangam Debbonaire column of paper. These will eventually be encased in resin. This simple idea caught the imagination of MPs, peers, researchers, journalists and Parliamentary staff. Elaine wanted to demonstrate we have a lot which unites us, even in times of stark disagreement. Some very well-known politicians left their mark on her artwork, side by side with their political opponents. The work has been such a huge success that Parliament have invited Elaine back for a second week. At this divisive time, we have to look at what we share. I am privileged to represent a constituency so engaged in the political process.
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n NEWS A RESIDENT from Bishopston has put together a proposal to provide a commuter service from Portishead to Bristol. During the morning rush hour a large number of people commute from Portishead to work in Bristol, resulting in a large amount of traffic. The current plan is to reopen the old Portishead railway line to passenger trains as part of the MetroWest project, which still requires £47m of funding. Barry Cash has a proposal for a bus commuter service that uses STRAIL, a system of thick interlocking panels made from rubber that fit between and
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Barry's plan to beat the jams beside railway lines. They are in use at 30,000 locations on five continents to provide level crossings for road traffic to drive over railways, and Barry says they have been used for 40 years. Barry is proposing that a service could run from Portishead to Bristol during the morning rush hour and from Bristol to Portishead in the evening rush hour. According to Barry, the main advantages of his system are that it would be cheaper than reopening the railway (estimated to cost £40m as opposed to as much as £175m), it would provide a more extensive route, it would not interfere with the current use of the railway for freight trains (with only 10 a week running at present), and there is also the possibility of adding an off-road cycle track that is 4kms shorter than the present route. Speaking about his proposal, Barry said: “I’ve always had an interest in transport as it’s a key issue in Bristol. I came across STRAIL and thought it would provide a much better solution going forward. I looked into it and contacted STRAIL direct to find out more, and after doing
a back of envelope calculation, it appeared to offer a cheaper solution than what the council was proposing, so I decided put together a proposal. “Unfortunately, our councillors will just not look to the future, and they constantly harp back to the past. I believe that buses are obsolete and are part of an out of date system, but
Does Glos Rd need a new BID? HIGH streets are under massive pressure from the internet, supermarkets, outof-town retailing, and the economy. A Business Improvement District, of which about 300 exist across the UK, enables local businesses to work together to improve the trading environment in a proactive, micro-local collective manner and plan ways to overcome these pressures. With the current Business Improvement District coming to the end of its five year term in spring 2019, GRBID Ltd has put forward a New BID Business Plan & Proposal 2019 – 2024. A new GRBID would comprise about 250 businesses, working together to continue seeking opportunities to improve the trading prospect in the defined area. The ballot opens this month with the result announced in March. Some businesses agree that past projects funded by GRBID Ltd have brought the local commercial setting and community together, to make the area an attractive choice to shop,
work or open a new business in of which many have. Funding comes from a levy which is charged to all eligible businesses in the defined GRBID area – which in the New BID proposal has been reduced to 1.5 per cent of traders’ rateable value. The current BID has
funded: • Christmas lights, events • Street cleaning (removal of graffiti, fly posting) • Membership of Visit Bristol A widely distributed local map. Supporters say that without a BID it would be highly unlikely these valued initiatives could continue. D. Adey, of Flo-Jo Fabrics Gloucester Road, said: “The council won’t pay for Christmas lights, advertising or maps. The BID seems like the fairest way to do things for everyone. Running a BID takes a lot of energy - so with a new BID and a manager we sincerely hope these benefits continue.” So with March fast approaching which way will local traders decide?
the council seem to be obsessed with them and the people of Bristol need something better.” Barry presented his proposal to the council at the full council meeting on December 11, and at the time of writing he had not received any response to this. To find out more about Barry’s proposal, email: barrycash@uwclub.net
Money on offer for projects THE next Bishopston, Cotham & Redland Community Partnership Public Forum is held on Monday 11 February, 7pm - 9pm at Redland Green Bowling Club, Redland Green Rd, BS6 7HE. Come and hear from local groups what their plans are for this year. It’s an opportunity to talk to your local councillor about any problems or issues in your neighbourhood. The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL funding) provides some money for local infrastructure projects. This topic will be discussed at the Public Forum to find out what people would like to see funded in our area, how to submit a proposal and how Councillors on our Area Committee should prioritise their funding choices. All welcome - find out more at www. bcrcp.org.uk or see facebook www. facebook.com/bcr.community/
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Ade is named Pharmacist of the Year A BRISTOL contractor has been named Pharmacist of the Year at an annual awards ceremony held at the Park Plaza Westminster hotel in London honouring excellence in primary care. Ade Williams, the lead pharmacist across a partnership which including the pharmacies in Kellaway Avenue, Bedminster and Longwell Green won the accolade at the 10th annual GP Awards on November 30. The GP Awards – held each year by The Pharmacist’s parent company Cogora – shine a light on the remarkable work carried out by Britain’s primary care professionals every day, recognising those who go above and beyond in the name of patient care. Mr Williams impressed the judges with his commitment to delivering innovative services to his patients and achieving remarkable results – including
delivering 80% of interventions in a pilot pregnancy advisory service targeting at-risk patients and consistently seeing a 4-8% weight loss in a weight management service. His ‘pulse in the pub’ initiative, which saw his team monitor the blood pressure of people drinking in local pubs in Bedminster, wowed the judges. Delivering person-centred care in an easily accessible way is a focus on show in each of the pharmacies in the group. Mr Williams commented: “It’s rather surreal. You don’t really expect it because the calibre of those shortlisted is so high and I think that’s reflective of what’s going on in pharmacy at the moment. “You have a lot of people doing really innovative things and to be counted as one of them is a privilege in itself.” Mr Williams is a ‘passionate’
individual who loves to think outside the box, according to his colleagues. He has pioneered new ways of delivering care to his patients and various campaigns including #staywellthiswinter,
#timetotalk which helped to create space to talk about mental health within the practice, and an annual men’s mental health campaign called the Bemmy Challenge.
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Bake Off’s Briony May takes on Bath Half for Jessie May THE Great British Bake Off Semi-Finalist Briony May Williams will swap her apron for a running vest as she takes on this year’s Bath Half Marathon in support of charity Jessie May. The Bristolian Bake Off star from Horfield is preparing to take on the challenge on March 17 to raise money for Jessie May, whose nurses provide at-home support to families caring for a terminally ill child. Briony, 34, hopes to raise £5,000 for the charity and is fundraising through her JustGiving page as she trains ahead of the big day. The local Bake Off star said: “Jessie May is an incredible charity and as a mother I can't even imagine what the families and children must go through on a day to day basis. I just want to make a contribution that will hopefully make a difference. “I started running in February 2016 to help with my health -
both physical and mental. I did the NHS running plan ‘Couch to 5k’, a 10k in the July, and then the Bristol Half in the September. I did the Bath Half last year, but around Bristol as it was cancelled due to snow. I love running – it’s a big part of my life now! “If you can make a donation to Jessie May, please do and support local families.” Briony, who shares the recipes of her favourite bakes on her blog ‘Briony Bakes’ and YouTube channel ‘Briony May Bakes’, lives in Bristol with her husband Steve and daughter Nora. When asked for useful running tips for beginners, she said: “Just go for it! You should never think you can't run. I was never athletic or good at sport. I started small and worked my way up, it was manageable and I'll never look back!” Community fundraiser at
Jessie May, Helen Mackie, said: “Briony wowed us during the latest series of The Great British Bake Off, and now we’re excited to see her take on a completely different kind of challenge; out of the kitchen, and on to the track.
We’re extremely touched Briony has chosen to support us in this way. “We rely heavily on fundraising efforts like this to ensure no family caring for a terminally ill child has to wait for support from a Jessie May nurse.” “If you’re keen to take on a challenge in 2019 there are plenty of other running challenges you can get involved with while raising much-needed funds for Jessie May, including the Bristol 10k and Bristol Half. If you can run for Jessie May please do get in touch with our Fundraising Team on 0117 9582174 or fundraising@ jessiemay.org.uk so we can thank you and provide a purple Jessie May running vest!” To make a donation and sponsor Briony, visit her JustGiving page at: www. justgiving.com/fundraising/ BrionyMay
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St George’s Bristol Wednesday 13 March at 7.30pm The Bristol Ensemble performs some of the most famous pieces composed by Ludovico Einaudi to the backdrop of beautiful images of nature. Scored for piano and strings, the ethereal works create a meditative atmosphere, creating waves of emotion that engulf the listener. An unmissable evening of music and images. Tickets £10 to £26 from St George’s box office on 0845 40 24 001, www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk or over the counter
Saturday 9 March at 7.30pm With Roger Huckle violin Britten Simple Symphony Op.4 Massenet Meditation from Thaïs Schubert Rondo in A for Violin and Strings, D. 438 Dvořák Serenade For Strings in E Tickets £16.50 (£5 under 25s) from Opus 13 music shop 0117 923 0164 or from www.bristolensemble.com
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New commitment to better mental health BRISTOL City Council has signed up to Public Health England’s (PHE) Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health. This will see the council and its partners across the city work closely with PHE to take significant steps towards the promotion of good mental health and the prevention of mental health problems. The Prevention Concordat Programme for Better Mental Health marked the first time agencies across the community and care sectors came together to make prevention a priority for mental health. Now 74 organisations representing all sectors have signed up and committed to action. These organisations are benefiting from resources designed specifically to help local areas put in place effective prevention planning arrangements. Bristol’s commitment to the agreement will be delivered locally through Thrive Bristol, a ten-year programme to improve the mental health and wellbeing of everyone in Bristol, including those living in Bishopston, Redland and Cotham. It covers all ages and aims to bring together the wide range of partners and work already taking place across the city.
Examples of work as part of Thrive Bristol include uniting local organisations to help the city become a Time to Change hub, as well as introducing a new Mental Health and Wellbeing badge which Bristol schools can work towards as part of the Bristol Healthy Schools programme. So far 11 Bristol schools have achieved it and 78 schools have expressed an interest, or are already working towards it. Councillor Asher Craig, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member responsible for Public Health, said: “Organisations at all different levels of society, at a local and national level, can play a role in preventing mental health problems. This is not a straightforward issue so it requires us to look at it from many
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Bristol Heart Institute Appeal hits £830,000 fundraising target AN appeal raising money for the Bristol Heart Institute (BHI) has hit its fundraising target. The BHI is one of the UK’s leading cardiac centres and the £830,000 raised will provide the latest surgical techniques, treatments and facilities at the hospital. Of the money raised, £378,000 will be used towards the relocation of the echocardiography facility from the Bristol Royal Infirmary to right next to the coronary care unit in the BHI. This will make a huge difference to patient care, with poorly patients no longer having to make the long, public journey for their scan. The appeal was run by Above & Beyond, the official charity for Bristol city centre hospitals. Alan Bryan, consultant at the BHI, said: “I want to say a
huge thank you to everyone who has supported this appeal and helped us on the way to hitting the target. “The money raised will be invaluable for us as staff and really help us continue to deliver the very best care to cardiac patients from Bristol and across the south west.” In addition to the echocardiography facility, the appeal will fund iPads to help patients with their rehabilitation, echo machines to aid urgent bedside diagnosis, rehabilitation chairs and other equipment for the hospital. Edd Smith, corporate partnerships and community fundraising manager for the charity, said: “The appeal had a huge amount of support from fundraisers, donors and staff at the hospital which has really
Appeal ambassdor Gary Johnson with wife Caron and hospital and charity staff helped us smash the target. “The end of the appeal does not mean the end of work with the BHI and we’ll continue to raise funds for the hospital. “Anyone interested in fundraising for any of the city
centre hospitals can get in touch. Money raised will make a real difference to patient care.” For more information on fundraising for Above & Beyond, visit the website: www. aboveandbeyond.org.uk.
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ST Alban's church in Westbury Park is to hold a Promises Auction on March 2 to raise funds for urgently needed improvements. It is urging people to: • Make up a table on the night, and bid for the items on auction • Provide a ‘promise’ –such as a week free of rent in a holiday home; cooking a three course meal for four; a free haircut/ massage/beauty treatment, or another item. The Grade II church has been a focal point for the local community for over 100 years. It not only offers regular worship, baptisms, marriages and funerals, but is also a well- known venue for concerts and a regular star of the BBC’s Songs of Praise show. It also hosts community events such as ‘Pop-up-Cinemas’ and events for children at neighbouring Westbury Park Primary School. But the church’s future is at risk. As with many other churches, the number of regular attendees has declined in recent decades and the church team is increasingly struggling to meet running costs and to keep the church open. Vital capital projects are also constrained by a lack of funds. To continue to host concerts and large events, the church badly needs better loos, and a new kitchen area where drinks and food can be served after events. Proposed alterations would be sympathetic towards the original design of the building.
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Church’s Promises Auction set to raise much-needed funds The Rev Emma Langley said: “It’s important to us that we are available for everyone. For over 100 years, St Alban’s Church has stood proudly open to all at the junction of Bayswater Avenue and Coldharbour Road. If we want to see it standing in another 100 years, we urgently need to raise funds. The Promises Auction will be a wonderfully fun way to do this. “Churches do not have any funding beyond that which people put in the collection plate. Sadly, the capacity of our congregations to give does not match our outgoings. We struggle to balance the books on a day to day basis and there is certainly no capacity for any improvements. We hope that improving the building will lead to more lettings which will help to stabilise our day to day finances.” The auction takes place in St Albans Church Hall on Bayswater Avenue at 7pm on Saturday 2nd March. To get involved in the auction, contact Abigail Shepherd office@westburyparkchurch.org for further information or with offers of help.
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n NEWS THE local air ambulance charity for Bristol has announced that they have reached their fundraising target and completed on the purchase of their new air base in Almondsbury. Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) launched a capital appeal in July 2018 in order to raise the additional £1.2 million they needed to top up funds from their reserves and make the purchase. Thanks to the generous support of the local community in Bishopston, Redland and supporters from across the city, the charity has exceeded their target, raising £1.3 million in cash and pledges to go towards the final purchase and kit out costs. The charity provides a critical care and air ambulance service for 2.1 million people across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, North Somerset and surrounding areas, and needs to raise over £3 million each year to stay operational as they receive no day to day funding from the Government or National Lottery. Each GWAAC Critical Care Team consists of a highly trained and experienced Pilot, Specialist Paramedic and Critical Care Doctor. From emergency blood transfusions to roadside amputations or treating cardiac arrests, they specialise in PreHospital Emergency Medicine and trauma medicine, bringing the skill and expertise of an Emergency Department to the patient. The charity’s old air base in Filton was over 100 years old, dating back to before the First World War. It was no longer fit for purpose as it was cold, leaked, and no longer provided an adequate environment for the level of training and work of GWAAC’s crew. After a long process where many different sites were surveyed, the new site in Almondsbury was chosen and planning permission was granted in late 2016. Building work started in November 2017, and the charity’s first operational day was October 2018. The new air base has been built with the crew and their lifesaving work in mind, as there is a dedicated training room, a quiet room to unwind and de-brief after a difficult incident, a state of the art kitchen and storage
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Air ambulance charity's delight as fundraising secures new base facilities. A meeting room is also available for charity staff and there is an area that can be used for meeting former patients, many of whom come back with their families to thank the crew who saved their life. The new air base is conveniently situated close to the M5 and M4 and major routes across the region, meaning the charity’s critical care cars can quickly get to the scene of an incident. Speaking of the purchase, GWAAC chief executive Anna Perry said: “We are thrilled to have completed the purchase of our new air base in Almondsbury. This is a purpose built facility which provides our crew, who work on the cutting edge of Pre-Hospital Emergency Care, with all the facilities they require. Owning this air base also provides stability to our service and ensures we can continue to provide our life-saving service long into the future. It’s thanks to the generous donations of you, our supporters, across our region that we are able to take this monumental step forward.” GWAAC Lead Paramedic John Wood also added: “Moving into the new air base at Almondsbury and buying the facility has had a hugely positive impact on the team. We are now operating from a base that is fit for the cutting edge work we do. We’d like to thank all our supporters for making this possible.” In addition, GWAAC has also announced that it attended a record number of incidents in 2018, making it the busiest year to date. The service attended to 1,887 incidents last year across the counties they serve. Over 65% of missions in 2018 were carried out in one of GWAAC’s critical care cars, as if an incident happens within a short distance of the air base, it’s quicker and more cost effective to attend in one of the cars. In addition, as the helicopter can only fly during daylight hours, the cars are critical to incidents that happen at night time. To find out more about GWAAC and their work, visit their website: www.gwaac.com
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n NEWS WESTBURY Park Quilters are holding their next quilt exhibition on Saturday 23 February in St Peter’s Church Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, BS9 4LD from 10am to 4pm. This active local group meets monthly in Badminton School and every three years holds an exhibition of its members’ work. The popular triennial exhibition draws quilt enthusiasts and the general public for an opportunity to see an exciting and wide range of quilts, displaying the diverse skills and interests of the group’s 45-strong membership. Visitors are encouraged to choose their favourite amongst the large
Quilts to go on show and small quilts, wall hangings, colourful and monotone pieces, and the traditional and more contemporary designs that will fill the hall. There are lots of tempting things to buy and enjoy, including a raffle of bags throughout the day, all made by members, craft bargains from the Group’s sales table, a ‘win a prize every time’ tombola, a ‘make and take’ stall for those new to patchwork, and an opportunity to snap up tempting fabric, kits and notions from local trader
Make and Do. A ‘pop-up’ café in the Hall provides homemade refreshments throughout the day. More quilts can be seen on the same day at Clifton Quilters exhibition in Westbury-on-Trym Methodist Church, 46 Westbury Hill BS9 3AA from 10am to 4pm. Entry to each exhibition is £3.50 for adults, free for children. Visitors to both exhibitions receive a discount on their second entry.
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Bristol Embroiderers’ Guild exhibition THE Bristol Embroiderers’ Guild are holding an exhibition on Friday 22 - Saturday 23 February at Stoke Lodge Adult Education Centre, Shirehampton Road BS9 IBN. The Guild meet once a month for talks at All Saints’ Church Hall, Alma Vale Road, Clifton, and hold regular meet and stitch events, plus a variety of weekend workshops. Light refreshments, a sales table and books and magazines will be available to buy at the event. Admission £4, children under 18 free. No Concessions. Doors open Friday, 10am - 4.30pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm. For more information email: BristolChair@embroiderersguild. co.uk
SEVEN local projects working with some of society’s most vulnerable women and girls have received a much-needed funding boost through Quartet Community Foundation. Small charities and community groups have received grants of between £5,000 - £10,000 from the Tampon Tax Community Fund to work with women of all ages, focussing on preventative services for those at risk of crisis. Projects receiving funding will help women involved in or at risk of street sex work, address period poverty, boost the wellbeing of new mothers and much more. Quartet Community Foundation helped distribute this funding, which was raised through the levy on sanitary products in 2017/18, to small, local projects. Sue Turner, Chief Executive of Quartet Community Foundation said: “We work with grassroots groups who are running vital services on a shoestring and support some of the most marginalised people in the West of England. This funding will enable them to run some amazing projects that make a difference on the ground to the women and girls who need it most. “We’re really happy to be able to offer £52,000 to these seven great projects. We received applications from 40 projects but only had funding for seven. It is very disappointing to us not to be able to fund more of these as their applications highlighted a growing mental health crisis for girls and women that needs specialist funding and this remains an unmet need.” Some of the projects being funded in Bristol are One25, a dropin centre in Bristol for women involved in street sex work, No More Taboo, educating about period poverty, and Red Tent Project, a peerled support group to empower women with multiple disadvantages and health challenges through gardening and creative activities.
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Chance to share your ideas HAVE you got ideas or suggestions for your library and its building? Come along to a community conversation to talk about ideas for your local library. If you have ideas bring them along – they could be small ideas that could be started quickly, or bigger ideas which will make a significant difference to how a library service is provided into the future. Many of Bristol’s libraries have regular activities taking place each week, this can include craft, children and adult reading groups, children’s activities, coding for kids, and hire of rooms for local activity providers to run activities such as Yoga. Are there community-led activities you think would work well? Ideas could also include
extending the service and use of buildings, and looking at other services that could be run alongside the library. All ideas are welcome. Events take place between January and March 2019, and are listed below. You can book onto an event by visiting www. bristol.gov.uk/libraryideas If you can’t make a meeting but have an idea you would like the council to consider you can submit your idea online by following the link above. Event dates: City Hall • Tuesday 12 February 10am 12noon • Tuesday 12 February 6 - 8pm Libraries being discussed: Central, Clifton, Redland, Bishopston and St Pauls
The Park • Tuesday 26 February 10am 12noon • Saturday 2 March 10am 12noon Libraries being discussed: Knowle, Wick Road, Stockwood, Filwood, Marksbury Road, Bedminster Greenway Centre • Wednesday 6 March 10am 12noon • Saturday 9 March 10am 12noon Libraries being discussed: Southmead, Westbury, Henleaze, Horfield, Lockleaze Please visit www.bristol. gov.uk/libraryideas to book or visit your local library for help with your booking.
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Central Library opening hours BISHOPSTON, Cotham and Redland residents are being asked to consider whether they would like to see Bristol’s Central Library return to opening seven days a week. The library service is running a short consultation to gather people’s views on whether they would like to see an increase to the current opening hours. They will also be given two options for how increased opening hours could look. Central Library is currently closed on a Wednesday. The consultation runs until Friday February 15. To take part, go to www.bristol.gov.uk/ consultation-on-opening-hours Printed copies are available from the Central Library.
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n SPOTLIGHT ON LIBRARIES BOOKS that became films, books about films, autobiographies of people who make films: an expert panel discussed ‘Books & the Cinema’ at Redland Library’s latest Desert Island Books event. They gave the capacity audience some interesting recommendations - and plenty to think about. Held on a bitterly cold evening in early January, the event was the latest instalment the Desert Island Books series organised by Friends of Redland Library, who asked the members of the panel to choose a book on a cinema-related theme along with a ‘wild card’ – a favourite book in any genre – that they would like to take to the desert island. The panel included: Owen Franklin, Founder/Director, Bristol Film Festival; Tara Judah, film critic, cinema producer at the Watershed, Trustee of Clevedon’s Curzon Cinema; Professor Sarah Street, Professor of Film, University of Bristol; Cllr Estella Tincknell, Associate Professor Film & Culture, University of the West of England and former Cabinet Member for Culture, Bristol City Council. Estella opened the discussion by recommending The French Lieutenant’s Woman by John Fowles, a book that has posed some interesting challenges for film-makers. Narrated through
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the voice of a Victorian novelist, the book is saturated by a twentieth century sensibility. In the film, the complexity of this “double consciousness” is reflected by a “film within a film” – but as Estella explained, the cinematic device is not entirely successful. Owen’s choice, The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald has been adapted for film five times. The most recent version was by Baz Luhrmann in 2013 and like every other film of the book, it was criticised for lack of subtlety. As Owen said, the book is so delicately nuanced that “everyone has their own interpretation.” The Black Narcissus by Rumer Godden, was more
THE Friends of Redland Library are departing from their successful Desert Island Books theme and hosting a new strand of event entitled – “Books that made me a …”. The first event in this strand on Thursday 12 February is all about bookshops – “Books that made me a Bookseller”. Owners and managers of four local bookshops talk about the books that have influenced their chosen career path. The panel comprises: • Simon Baines (Manager, Oxfam Cotham Hill Bookshop) • George Forrester (Manager, British Heart Foundation Bookshop, Blackboy Hill) • Emily Ross (Co-owner, Storysmith Bookshop, Southville) • Sam Taylor (Co-owner, Max Minerva’s, Henleaze) Bristol is a thriving centre for books and literature. Not only are local authors are on the best-selling lists, we have our own Festival of Literature. Three bookshops
successfully adapted for film and this was Sarah’s desert island pick. As she said, the film version is probably more well-known than the book itself, which is nevertheless a fascinating insight into “the end of empire”. Tara’s recommendations were two books on different aspects of film-making. Born to be Bad: Talking to the Greatest Villains in Action Cinema by Timon Singh is collection of interviews with the actors behind the villains, while Political Animals: The New Feminist Cinema by Sophie Mayer, has become a bible for contemporary feminist film-makers, curators and critics. For her ‘wild card’, Estella chose Only Entertainment by Richard Dyer, a collection of
essays that make the argument for the value of entertaining films, which show us a way of being better in the world. As Estella said, Dyer’s “lightness of touch combined with serious scholarship would be just what you need on a desert island.” Sarah’s ‘wild card’ choice was Swanson on Swanson by Gloria Swanson, an autobiography that shows what it was like to be in Hollywood during its early days. Hollywood is also the backdrop to one of Tara’s ‘wild-cards’, Joan Didion’s devastating novel Play It as It Lays. Her second recommendation was Claudia Rankine’s collections Citizen: An American Lyric and Don’t Let Me Be Lonely: An American Lyric. Owen also selected poetry for his ‘wild card’ with the Collected Works of Shelley ed. Michael O’Neill. Owen explained that he had made his choice was in memory of Professor O’Neill, whose teaching at the University of Durham had made a great impact on his life. As Owen said, this ‘wild card’ is “a nod to educators, may we never take them for granted.” Friends of Redland Library have organised a packed programme for 2019. For details, go to: https:// friendsofredlandlibrary.org.uk/
The books that made us have opened in the last year and the coowners of two of these new bookshops are on the panel. Second hand bookshops are busier than ever and our city’s libraries, though under threat of closure, are still popular. “What I say is, a town isn’t a town without a bookstore. It may call itself a town, but unless it’s got a bookstore, it knows it’s not foolin’ a soul.” ― Neil Gaiman, American Gods “I have gone to [this bookshop] for years, always finding the one book I wanted - and then three more I hadn’t known I wanted.” ― Mary Ann Shaffer, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society The event is being organised by The Friends of Redland Library at the Redland Library building on Whiteladies Road, close to Clifton Down train station. The event starts at 7pm, with doors opening at 6:45pm. Admission is £3 (pay at the door).
Full details of this and future events can be found on the website: https:// FriendsOfRedlandLibrary.org.uk n The next Desert Island Books event takes place on Thursday 28 February, starting at 7.30pm. Admission is £3 (pay at the door). The theme is “Books & Identity” and explores the identity of self, family, place, social group, culture and politics to name a few. What happens when we lose our identity or our identity is challenged? The panel comprises: • Professor Richard Cheston (Department of Health & Social Sciences, UWE) •P rofessor Julian Hughes (Medical School, University of Bristol) • Nikesh Shukla ( Writer, editor, Observer columnist)
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News from Friends of Bishopston Library OUR 2019 programme has a range of interesting events, some of which are listed below. We are kicking off the year with something a bit different. If you’ve kept a dry January, this is a chance to get your taste buds back in practice, with a wine and cheese tasting evening on Friday 8 February. On offer will be a selection of cheeses from Murray’s Butchers and wines from Grape and Grind. You don’t need to be an expert, just enjoy the tasting and share your thoughts with each other. There are limited numbers for this event so tickets are only
available in advance from either Eventbrite or payable by cash at the library. You can try six wines to try and a variety of cheeses. Tickets are £12.50. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm. On Wednesday 27 February we welcome photojournalist Colin Moody, who will be talking about his new book Stokes Croft and Montpelier and telling some of the stories behind his work. Nowhere sums up the Bristol attitude of artistic creation and rebellion as well as Stokes Croft and Montpelier, with worldrenowned street art, a thriving local scene and diverse cultural history. Colin’s photographs take you under the skin of the people, culture, and place in this unique area of the city. There will be a cash bar for soft and hot drinks. Tickets £3.00 online or at the library. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm. Find out the fascinating story of The Making of Victorian Bristol on Thursday 21 March, when Peter Malpass tells the tale of how Bristol was transformed by a growing population, industrial change, technological innovation and urban expansion over the course of the nineteenth century. Peter's new book on the subject will be published in April. And on Thursday 25 April we will celebrate World Book Night with a Good Read event. Details of the panel and their
Family history group proposed RESEARCHING Your Family History events organised by the Friends of Redland Library have been a great success with all three events being fully booked with people travelling from across Bristol to attend. More ‘Researching Your Family History’ events are planned, but in the meantime, the voluntary group are thinking about setting up a Family History group based in Redland Library. The group would work
together on a project basis, to build up the history of a family or place. The initial project could be to chart the history of a single house. Anyone interested in joining the group should email: FriendsOfRedlandLibrary@ gmail.com Full details of future events can be found on the website: www. FriendsOfRedlandLibrary. org.uk
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chosen books to follow. You can also bring along your own ‘good read’, plus a book to donate to Park Bench, a charity that makes books available to homeless people in Bristol. Don’t forget that on Tuesday 12 February you can make your views known about the future of Bristol Library service, and Bishopston Library in particular. Bristol City Council is holding two events at City Hall, at either 10am-12.00 or 6pm-8pm. Events are free but should be booked online via the Council website. Their aim is to make the library service more relevant to the neighbourhood, and local people are being asked for ideas on ways to use the libraries in their area. As well as building on the feedback and ideas from previous meetings and consultations, they want to talk to communities and organisations about how to develop a service that will work for future generations, involve local people and be well connected to other activities. Finally, if you are an aspiring writer, there is still time to book a session with local author Mike Manson. He is offering a series of writers’ surgeries, every Thursday in Bishopston Library from 1.30 - 3.30pm starting on 31 January up to 7 March. If you have ideas for a new piece of writing, would like
some feedback on up to 1,000 words, or would like a general discussion about your work, then these free sessions offer the perfect opportunity for you. There will be half-hour slots each afternoon to be booked at your local library or at bishopston. library@bristol.gov.uk. If you want to discuss something you have already written, Mike will contact you so that he can see it in advance. You can join the Friends, find out about events and support the library at facebook. com/bishopstonlibrary, at bishopstonlibrary.org.uk or contact us at friends@ bishopstonlibrary.org.uk
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PCC visits TheDolphin School to hand over St Paul's Carnival Pride award PUPILS from The Dolphin School in Bristol were excited to welcome Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Avon and Somerset, Sue Mountstevens, who presented them with a PCC Pride Award on January 15 for their extensive contribution and support to the St Paul's 50th Anniversary Carnival celebrations last summer. Pupils at the school took part in the procession at the revived carnival and was rewarded with two prizes: winner of Best Dance and joint winner of Best Interpretation of Unity. During her visit, Sue Mountstevens led an assembly and thanked the children for their hard work which helped contribute to a successful and memorable carnival for the community, describing their efforts as ‘outstanding’. She particularly commented on their wonderful costumes and expressive dance and
drumming routines, which she acknowledged must have taken a great deal of preparation and organisation. During the visit, the Head Pupils gave her a tour of the academy and pupils from the School Learning Council had prepared a number of interesting questions to ask the PCC, covering topics from policing
and crime in and around the city to the roles and responsibilities of various jobs in the police force. Fern and Harry (Year 6) described their academy’s values to the PCC and then asked what her values for Bristol were? Soraya (Year 4) asked what was the scariest crime she had seen? PCC Sue Mountstevens said: “I am delighted to have come
to The Dolphin School to meet all of the fantastic children involved in such a spectacular celebration. I was honoured to present the children with their well-deserved award in their assembly yesterday afternoon. Thanks to their hard work and commitment, the children and teachers ensured the 50th anniversary of the St Paul’s Carnival was the best yet and a celebration of the city’s culture, diversity and creativity.” Principal, Shelley Flanagan, said: “The whole school community was delighted to receive this award which is testament to the hard work and commitment shown by pupils, families and staff in preparing for and participating in the St Paul’s Carnival. Meeting Sue Mountstevens was a wonderful experience for the children who were fascinated to learn more about the work of the police in Bristol.”
Founding headteacher of RGS moves to new role SARAH Baker, who has been headteacher at Redland Green since the school was built in 2006, took up a new role at the start of 2019 as chief executive of the Gatehouse Green Learning Trust, the new multi academy trust of which RGS is now a member. Catherine Hallam, chair of governors, stated: “Ms Baker has steered the school through
its infancy and growth to be the outstanding school that it is today; she has also seen it through its conversion to an academy, its expansion and rebuild, and now its new role in the Gatehouse Green Trust. The school community - students, staff, parents and governors owe her a huge debt of gratitude for the work that she has done over this twelve year period.
“We therefore need a new Headteacher. Louise Blundell, our current head of school, will be acting headteacher from the beginning of term. We will shortly be advertising for a new head. The recruitment process will be managed by a group of governors and representatives from the GGLT Trustees, and full details will be available on the school website.”
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n EDUCATION THE Dolphin School announced it is proud to be a part of the new and exciting National School Breakfast Programme (NSBP), funded by the Department for Education and delivered by the charities; ‘Family Action’ and ‘Magic Breakfast’. The programme launched on January 14 whereby all pupils are offered a free breakfast bagel when they arrive at school to ensure they are settled and ready to learn. The academy is part of Venturers Trust and has successfully acquired 18 months' funding for the programme. It believes that both the children and the academy will benefit from this breakfast provision. Research, funded by the Education Endowment Foundation and carried out by the Institute for Fiscal Studies, found that providing a free, nutritious breakfast for Year 2 pupils boosted their reading, writing and maths by an average of two months’ progress per year, compared to pupils in schools with no such breakfast provision.
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Pupils tuck in to bagels as school pioneers breakfast programme Shelley Flanagan, Principal at The Dolphin School, said: “I am delighted that we have signed up to the National School Breakfast Programme and be able to offer all academy children a healthy breakfast before they start their learning for the day.” Each morning pupils will enjoy their bagel as a supplement to their normal breakfast routine, with pupils commenting that they will be looking forward to their bagel snack. The breakfast bagels were voted a winner by pupils and parents, who thanked the school for doing this. Minty, aged 11, said: “They are delicious - great for a morning kick start.” Giselle, aged 11, added: “They are yummy. They will give us energy to do our learning.” David Holmes CBE, chief executive of Family Action, said:
“Breakfast provision plays a key role in ensuring children have a healthy start to their day.” Carmel McConnell MBE, Founder of Magic Breakfast, said: “Crucially it will ensure a nutritious breakfast reaches
many more thousands of hungry schoolchildren, unlocking up to four hours of learning each morning to support their education. This is an excellent investment in these children and in the future of this country.”
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n EDUCATION THE spirit of giving continues to thrive at Redmaids’ High School where almost £1,000 has been raised from a raffle, Christmas Jumper Day, cake sale and festive concert to help give homeless and vulnerable people in Bristol a brighter Christmas. Led by Sixth Form Head Almoners Niamh Callaghan and Mee-Mee Soe, students, parents and staff collected a transit van full of donated food, clothing, and toiletries which was shared between two shelters in St Paul’s. Students at the all-girls independent school also made festive, homemade decorations which they put up at the Little Bishop Street shelter on Sunday 23 December, and written personal messages of support on postcards which were given out to visitors. A separate group of students visited the Trinity Centre the same day to help set up beds and sort out food in readiness for the opening. Year 13 student Mee-Mee said: “At this time of year it’s easy to become swept up in the festivities, but when so many
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Head Almoners at Redmaids' High prepare for Caring at Christmas people have no home and are in need of support, it is really rewarding to spend time giving back to our community in this
way.” Another Redmaids’ High pupil – Amaarah MianCudmore, aged 10 – recently won
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Sports teacher makes England netball squad again CLARE Elsey, Assistant Director of Sport at Badminton School, has recently been selected for the Vitality Netball Superleague Team Celtic Dragons, based in Cardiff. Miss Elsley said: “To be picked and play for this team at such a high level is an absolute honour, and I hope I can do the School, myself and girls proud throughout the season.
“It is an exciting time for women’s sport and Netball in particular, and to be at the forefront of this at such a special time is incredible. Pupils, staff and parents alike can follow the team’s progress through my personal twitter account or follow Celtic Dragons for all the up-to-date news and action as it happens live.” Miss Elsley has also been notified that she has been selected for the World Championships for the England Indoor Netball Team, which will compete in Cape Town, South Africa later in August. It's an opportunity to defend a hard won title, as she explains: “In 2016 I was fortunate enough to Captain England into the history books by becoming the first ever Indoor Netball World Champions, and this year, we head out to South Africa to try to defend our title. To have been selected for two such
squads in such a short space of time has been a whirlwind start
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Outstanding rating for Harcourt Pre-School Co-op HARCOURT Pre-School Co-Op in Westbury Park has been rated as Outstanding by Ofsted after their first Inspection in December 2018, two and half years ago after re-registering as a worker’s co-operative. Harcourt was established in 1956 and the name ‘Harcourt’ derives from the pre-school’s first location in a room in Harcourt Road. For many years they have been based in St Alban's Church Hall, Westbury Park, renting space from and being run independently of the church. After the previous manager’s departure in 2016, Harcourt Pre-School staff decided to run the setting as a Workers’ Co-operative. The idea was for everyone to share responsibilities and decisions as a team. Since re-opening as Harcourt Pre-School Co-Op, the team has introduced regular yoga sessions for the children, visits to a local nursing home and
added resources to improve the children’s well-being, be it outdoor or indoor. This is reflected in the recent report, the first since the change to a Co-op, with Ofsted stating: “The safety and well-being of children is a high priority to the leaders and staff.”
Also in the report, the Ofsted inspector observed that: “Leaders work exceptionally well together as they strive for excellence.“ They “provide an excellent service” being “highly responsive and skilled at interacting with children.” The pre-school has built up
links with local schools during the many years that it’s been running. Ofsted commented that: “Staff constantly promote children’s self- esteem and confidence. The children are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school.” Veronique Blanc, the preschool’s manager, said: “We believe that pre-school should be fun, supporting a child's developmental journey resulting in a smooth, happy transition to their chosen primary school. We are extremely proud of our reputation, popularity and strong links with the local community. This enhances the curriculum and wonderful firsthand learning experiences for our children.” For more information and enquiries about places at Harcourt Pre-School, please call 0117 330 5367or visit www. harcourtpreschool.org.uk
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Year 8 pupil prepares for 1,000-mile charity bike ride AS the nights draw in and the weather gets colder, many of us find ourselves gravitating to the warm indoors. However, Hannah Killick, a Year 8 student at Redmaids’ High School, is spending her spare time outside, training for a mammoth 1,000mile charity bike ride next Easter. At the age of just 12, Hannah – accompanied by her dad Adrian - will be taking on a feat of endurance that would prove too much for most grownups, riding from Land’s End to John O’Groats over 21 days, in order to raise money for United World Schools (UWS) and Bristol Children's Hospital charity, The Grand Appeal. Hannah’s mum Rachel, who is a teacher at the all-girls school, and will be driving the support vehicle for the challenge, is very proud of her daughter’s efforts. “Hannah is determined to raise money for these two causes that are close to her heart. She is an
incredibly passionate musician and The Grand Appeal will be putting any money that Hannah raises towards providing music therapy for children in hospital. “The second charity – UWS – is one that Redmaids’ High has supported since 2011 when they funded the building of Jong School in north east Cambodia. Redmaids’ High continues to raise money for the school and next summer I will be visiting with about 20 students, so I’ll be able to see first-hand how they intend to spend the money Hannah raises.” At the moment, Hannah is feeling both excited and apprehensive about the task ahead: “My preparation is going ok,” she says. “I’m trying to get out for rides whenever I can. I’m getting better at hills but am nervous about being able to keep on cycling every day for so many days in a row.” But Hannah does have some
experience to fall back on as this isn’t the first time she has taken on a hefty challenge. Hannah was just six when she raised over £2,000 for charity by riding 109 miles in three days from her home in Bristol to her grandparent’s house in Reading. Her passion for supporting others and her love of sport have been prevalent Hannah and Adrian Killick from a very young age. offer support with bike “I know that maintenance, clothing or thinking about the causes I am nutrition for Hannah’s ride raising money for is going to can email her mum on r_ really spur me on. On about killick@redmaidshigh.co.uk day five, I’ll be passing through If you would like to make a Bristol and stopping in at school donation to Hannah’s chosen so having that support from my charities please visit https:// classmates will be amazing!” says uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ Hannah. HannahKillick1 Anyone who is able to
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the UK. Noman Muhammad, Regional President of Ahmadiyya Muslim Association for Southwest and Wales region, said: “Our community is global. We raised £3,000 from collections in Bristol and our ladies have helped with organising a fundraising campaign at the hospital. “We are really grateful to those people who have given and the volunteers who have fund-raised. We all have a responsibility to raise a peaceful and helpful society.” The chairman of the Charity Walk for Peace, Zaheer Ahmed, said: “2018 has been an incredible period of time for the Charity Walk for Peace. We have raised an incredible amount of money and the hard work and effort from the members of AMEA UK and the Charity Walk for Peace is a testament to their loyalty for their country, to their fundraising efforts and to their
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n NEWS In Bishopston this month... Contactless Homelessness Donation Point If you’ve walked past the Ocean estate agents on Gloucester Road recently you may have noticed a great new initiative in the window – a contactless donation point that lets you donate to homelessness charities in Bristol. There are already some similar points in the city centre, and this new point works in the same way. By tapping your card or smartphone to the window you can make a £2 donation to St Mungo’s, Caring in Bristol, Crisis Centre Ministries and The Julian Trust. Thanks to Ocean and the Gloucester Road Business Improvement District for making this happen! If you’re worried about anyone who’s sleeping rough you can let the council and its partner organisations know through StreetLink at streetlink. force.com or 0300 500 0914. They’ll ensure that the person has the right support and access
to services. Fracking Letter Late last year we joined over 850 councillors and other elected representatives in signing an open letter opposing government proposals to allow fracking companies to undertake exploratory drilling without local planning applications. Usually for a large development a planning application would be required allowing local people and councils to have their say. But the government wants to remove this right, using “permitted development” rules, which are usually intended for smaller developments like fences and garden sheds. You can read more here: gofossilfree.org/uk/ let-communities-decide-letter Recycling Rates – Bristol leading the country New figures have been announced showing that Bristol is the leading large city in the
country for recycling, with a recycling rate of 45% compared to 21-38% for other large cities. The figures also show a significant drop in the amount of waste sent to landfill, which fell to by a whopping 8%, from 28% to 20%, in the past year. These figures are a testament to the hard work of residents across the city in ensuring they recycle, and of course the Bristol Waste company staff. Whilst these figures are great news, we do occasionally receive word of missed connections, street litter or other waste issues. You can report these here to get them resolved: bristol.gov.uk/ bins-recycling Sims Hill The local councils in the West of England are looking at sites for a new Park & Ride on the M32. The current possible location for this is on a prime agricultural site currently used for the Sims Hill Shared Harvest, which we
know some residents are part of. Siting the Park & Ride here goes against Bristol City Council’s aims of preserving agricultural land & green spaces and having the most strategically located site for the Park & Ride (the council would prefer a more northerly location, nearer the M4). Councillors (ourselves included) and MPs believe that Sims Hill is not the right location for the Park & Ride, and Mayor Marvin Rees agrees. Unfortunately, the site is outside of Bristol City Council’s boundary and so cross-border negotiations will be needed to get the location moved, something which Mayor Rees has undertaken to do. Please let us know if you have any comments or questions! Tom Brook – Cllr.Tom. Brook@bristol.gov.uk Eleanor Combley – Cllr. Eleanor.Combley@bristol.gov.uk
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n NEWS In St Andrews this month... The next Full Council will be held on Tuesday 26 February at 2.00pm in City Hall. This will be the Council’s annual budgetsetting meeting. Members of the public are able to submit questions to the Mayor, present petitions, or read out statements (on any topic). These should be submitted to democratic. services@bristol.gov.uk by 5.00pm on Wednesday 20 February for questions and midday on Monday 25 February for petitions and statements. At a recent Full Council meeting, the Council considered the issue of vehicle idling (running the engine unnecessarily while a vehicle is stationary). This can be a problem outside schools, hospitals and other public spaces, because of the effect that the stationary vehicle’s emissions have on air quality. This is a particular problem for children or those with health issues. Vehicle idling is in fact illegal but the law is often ignored. The
Council have resolved to tackle this problem, and will bring in four pilot ‘no idling’ zones later this year, with a view to bringing in possible changes to Council policies or by-laws at a later date. Glyphosate weed killer has been another topic discussed by Full Council. There is a growing body of research which suggests that glyphosate (also known by the brand name RoundUp) is carcinogenic, meaning that it may contribute to the risk of humans developing cancer. Weed killers are used by almost all councils in parks, green spaces and highways. However, there are a number of possible alternatives to glyphosate, which Bristol City Council are actively investigating in order to try to phase out its use. The Council are developing a modernised library strategy. As part of this, they are running a series of public discussion events to look for opportunities for community-led activities and partnerships to create a
library service for the future. The library service is greatly valued, but the Council say that it needs to change to be more relevant to neighbourhoods and local people. The Council are aiming to create a library service which will serve future generations and be well connected to everything else that’s going on in the local area. For our area, there are two events happening at City Hall. These will be on Tuesday 12 February, at 10.00am – 12noon and at 6.00pm – 8.00pm, for discussion about Central, Clifton, Redland, Bishopston and St Pauls libraries. For more information, or to book a place at one of the discussion events, visit bristol.gov.uk/libraryideas. If you cannot attend the events but have ideas, please feel free to contact us directly with your thoughts. We are pleased that Bristol is a leading city for recycling, according to data released from the Department of Environment and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The city ranks number one out of the eight English core cities with an increased recycling rate of 44.9% for 2017/18. This compares to
33 a rate of 38.6% for Manchester, 38.4% for Leeds, and 20.7% for Birmingham. The city has also seen a significant drop in the volume of residual waste each household produces, falling by 36kg per household per year to 462kg, and a significant drop in the amount of waste sent to landfill, which fell by 8% to 19.9%. The city is now on track to be recycling more than 50% of its waste by 2020. If you ever have an issue you’d like to raise with us in person, please do come to our monthly surgery, which is held on the first Friday of each month, from 1.00pm – 2.00pm, in the Library within St Pauls Learning Centre (94 Grosvenor Rd, BS2 8XJ). Mike Davies, cllr.mike.davies@bristol.gov. uk 07584 370 413 Jude English cllr.jude.english@bristol. gov.uk 07584 151 099 Carole Johnson cllr.carole.johnson@bristol. gov.uk 07584 370 414
In Cotham this month... Waste: I’m still following up a lot of reports about missed waste collections though none about Xmas trees. On a positive note the Bristol Waste Company exercise I requested around Chandos Road has reportedly shown some improvement in bin management. We must make sure it lasts.
Pesticides, bugs and us too: I’m delighted that my motion to Council on 15th January to phase out the council’s spraying of harmful pesticides was approved. I’ve been fighting for this for over 6 years and this was a great New Year present.
Food van on Cotham Gardens: Despite residents’ concerns the council’s concessionary licence has been approved. There was agreement for an electricity supply to eliminate van exhausts and more bins to deal with the extra litter! There is little demand at present though there are two nearby schools…
No.9 and other buses: Some readers will get a flyer from me asking to sign a petition to franchise our bus service so we can control routes, timetables and fares. I am still harrying First about the specific changes to the No. 9 service but I think this is the best way to solve all our bus issues. The link to the e-petition is: tiny.cc/bristolbuses
Cotham school playing fields at Stoke Lodge: I have offered to assist mediation between the school and residents near Stoke Lodge. The present impasse is not helping anybody or delivering what the school has been promised.
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n NEWS In Redland this month... Climate Emergency Huge congratulations to our Clifton East Colleague Cllr Carla Denyer who put Bristol on the map with a motion that she brought to Full Council. This gained cross party support and commits Bristol to declaring a Climate Emergency and becoming Carbon Neutral by 2030 rather than the previous target of 2050. This move came in the wake of the widely publicised IPCC report outlining the very real threat of irreversible climate change. Where Bristol leads, others follow with councils from Trafford to Brighton signing up to the pledge. Here’s hoping that words lead to actions! As a practical follow up from our councillor group the Greens have published a set of proposals for action and signposted many sources of help and expertise, both local and international. See www.bristolgreenparty.org.uk/ news/action-needed-for-bristolto-be-carbon-neutral-by-2030 Parks and trees There appears to be some
confusion over who is responsible for the on going ownership or trees funded by community groups or members of the public. Fi is trying to clarify what is going on, as with a growing emphasis on communities being involved with the support and maintenance of parks, this needs ironing out. Parking Having been promised some officer time to try to come up with solutions to the worsening parking situation in areas of St Andrews, Redland and Bishopston, Fi and Martin along with local residents are trying to find out what the next steps are. We were hoping that with the changes of responsibility for Highways in the Cabinet, earlier promises are honoured before even more accidents happen, but the most recent statement from the council maintains the very high bar for evidence of very large areas supporting any scheme where development work could be carried out with professional support.
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Crossing on Berkeley Road and elsewhere We’ve had some reports of near misses on Berkeley Road which is a popular walking route to and from St Bon’s. The road was narrowed slightly a few years back in response to similar concerns, but it would be useful to know people’s experiences here. Do let us know what you think if you use the roads on a regular basis. At the same time we’re still looking for support for known problematic crossing locations like Cranbrook Road near Cairns Rd and waiting to hear what local funds may be available from Community Infrastructure Levy (developers’ contributions) in the coming year to support any projects in the ward. The process for new projects will be discussed at a forthcoming community partnership meeting on Monday 11 February, 7pm-9pm, at Redland Green Bowls Club – see www.BCRCP.org.uk Bins and waste We’ve been told that there will be renewed efforts to enforce regulations relating to wheelie
bins on pavements with warning letters being issued to residents who persist in leaving their bins out during the week. Clean air We know this is of concerned to a number of residents, especially in light of the the very poor air quality on the Gloucester Road. Fi and Martin are a bit dismayed, therefore, at what appear to be delays at putting forward proposals to Government around how to tackle this urgent problem. We are hoping that by the time we next write that there will be some concrete proposals and clarity on what or how practical steps can be taken to improve the current illegal air pollution levels. Cllrs Martin Fodor & Fi Hance Redland ward Green Party councillors Green Cllr Group office Tel: 0117 3526156
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LIVING sustainably means satisfying the needs of the present without adversely affecting the ability of future generations to satisfy theirs. There’s probably a few unreconstructed freeloaders amongst us who couldn’t care, but my guess is most of us would happily go along with that, in which case, what does it really mean? To answer that we need to look at different bits of the way we live without fossil fuel dependency, and consider how we could do it, and the effect it might have. The big ones are transport, energy and food, though population, development including housing, clothing, money and the quality of life should be added as well. Also communities and work, though they will be affected by what happens in the first three, and somewhere there should be a reference to recycling. Covering these in the remaining 200 words of this article is unrealistic, but it could be done
over the next four or five. In which case I’d like to spend the rest of this making a start on transport, by asking what would we do if the water coming out of our taps made us ill? Nothing? Of course not. We would expect an explanation, advice and immediate action from Bristol Water. So why is our action on air pollution so pathetic? We know motor transport, especially diesel powered, is the major air polluter in Bristol, and we know it kills and causes serious illness, yet cars still clog our roads and we would certainly do not demand remedial action from the air authorities as we would if water started killing people. The trouble is we are all part of the problem, and politically that makes things difficult. Kamikaze like there are still too many of us determined to drive as much as we feel we need, and how many politicians, national or local would get in if they stood on a ticket of less cars? They would more likely promise more roads to deal with
more cars. Happily it is not all a story of gloom and doom. Cultures can be changed, though not overnight. For example, our government accepts the importance of restricting the use of diesel vehicles in our cities, and the mayors of Paris, Madrid, Mexico City and Athens have plans to do that. London’s mayor is planning to pedestrianize Oxford Street. So that’s two changes that may tip the cultural balance and make it easier to clean up our air – restrict diesel vehicles from city centres and encourage much greater pedestrianization. Doing both will take time, but it is up to all of us to get out of our cars and support the implementation of both. Or do nothing and accept that air pollution will kill more of us, maybe someone in our family. Hamish Wills Sustainable Redland
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Star backing for Ready, Steady Bake! GREAT British Bake Off 2018 semifinalist Briony May Williams visited St Peter’s Hospice in Bristol in January ahead of the charity’s 2019 Ready, Steady, Bake fundraising campaign. Briony brought a delicious cake for hospice patients and staff to enjoy and took time to visit patients and their families. During March, the Hospice and Briony will be encouraging as many people as possible across the Bristol area to don their aprons and hold cake sales and tea parties for Ready, Steady, Bake to help raise vital funds for St Peter's Hospice. Briony said: “I'm really looking forward to Ready, Steady, Bake. It’s nearly time for the people of Bristol to roll up their sleeves and get baking! “Sign up to Ready, Steady, Bake today to be in with a chance to win a baking masterclass with me. Your support will help raise money to keep providing vital care for patients and their families in Bristol.” Briony, who lives in Horfield with her family, enjoyed huge success on
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n VINEYARD NEWS with INGRID BATES BEFORE I write my monthly blog, I always have a quick check back to see what I was doing this time last year and the year before that. With something as cyclical as the growing season it’s virtually impossible not to compare one year from the next and wonder what lies ahead in 2019. This period of reflection is exacerbated somewhat by the slow and repetitive nature of winter pruning and is actually quite a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the busy summer months. I’m always trying to improve my vine management and like to experiment with a different ways of pruning to see if they yield a bigger crop or make the leaf canopy easier to manage in the hectic summer months. All the cuts I make in the vines now help determine how vigorous each vine will be in the summer ahead. The countryside around the vineyard is fairly quiet at the moment aside from a lot of muck spreading which seems to attract in huge flocks of gulls as well as the usual large flocks of crows and starlings. So lots of bird action to watch as I prune and reflect.
Even before we’ve progressed too far into 2019, I know there will be a welcome difference to last year because we’ll be releasing a brand new sparkling red wine towards Autumn 2019. It’s been two years in the making and I can hardly wait to begin the final tasting and winemaking stages this July. Toward the end of last year we released our first sparkling white wine, having only made still rosé for the previous 6 years. It was really fun to add some sparkling to our range and see how it went down with customers over Christmas. Like the sparkling red, sparkling white also takes a minimum of two years to make, if you’re using the traditional method. We’ll be releasing another small batch of the sparkling white this Autumn as well. So, exciting times ahead on the wine front even before the English weather gets creative in the vineyard! www.dunleavyvineyards.co.uk @DYvineyards (twitter) dunleavy vineyards (facebook & instagram)
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA February 23 n Westbury Park Quilters: Quilt Exhibition, Saturday 23 February 2019 in St Peter’s Church Hall, The Drive, (off Henleaze Road) Bristol BS9 4LD, 10am - 4pm. Come and join us for fabulous quilts, crafts, raffle & tombola, and local trader Make and Do. Entry £3.50. February 28 n Thursday, 28th February: Avon Organic Group invites local gardeners and growers to join in our Seed Swap with Short Talk - “Fermenting your Veggies: a traditional preserving method” (AGM follows). 7pm, The Station, Silver St, BS1 2AG. £5, incl.refreshments. www. groworganicbristol.org March 13 n Bristol Ensemble plays Ludovico Einaudi Wednesday 13 March at 7.30pm at St George’s Bristol The Bristol Ensemble performs some of the most famous pieces composed by Ludovico Einaudi to the backdrop of beautiful images of nature. Scored for piano and strings, the ethereal works create a meditative atmosphere, creating waves of emotion that engulf the listener. An unmissable evening of music and images. Tickets £10 to £26 from St George’s box office on 0845 40 24 001, www. stgeorgesbristol.co.uk
REGULAR EVENTS IN OUR AREA The Arts Society n The Arts Society Bristol is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include lectures by specialists in their field. The lectures are at 8pm on the second Tuesday each month at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information is on our website www.theartssociety-bristol.org.uk Monday n Toddler group at Ardagh Pavilion, Kellaway Avenue, Horfield Common. Ages 0-3, cost £2.50 per family includes refreshments and biscuits. All welcome. Friendly vibrant group just drop in. Contact Kay on 01179426580 for further details. n FitSteps, Ashley Down Primary School, Olveston Road, 7-8pm. FitSteps® the new craze in dance fitness classes from ‘Strictly Come Dancing’s’ very own Natalie Lowe,
Ian Waite and Mark Foster. n Redland Wind Band rehearses at Redland Parish Hall, Redland Green at 730pm. We sometimes have vacancies, currently mainly for bass instruments. Go to our website redlandwindband.co.uk for further information and to contact us email us on redlandwindband@gmail. com. Get in touch if you would like to be put on our mailing list or would like to book us for events or fundraisers. n Redland Green Choir meets for rehearsals every Monday 7.30pm-9.30pm at Redland Green School. We sing a wide variety of music. New members welcome: no auditions. For more information, visit redlandgreenchoir.org.uk. or phone 0117 9443042. n Beaufort Junior Badminton Club. Venue: Cotham School Sports Hall, Cotham Lawn Road, BS6 6DT. Date/Time: Mondays from 6-7pm, term time only. Age Group: 11 18 years. All standards. Coaching and club play but also progression to Avon County Teams and senior clubs. Coaches CRB checked and Badminton England qualified. Contact: Penny Shears 0794 101 3514. Email: pennyshears@ googlemail.com n RAFA, City of Bristol branch and club Eastfield Westbury on Trym for ex-RAF and associate members. Skittle Alley, parties and functions. Live entertainment on Saturday evenings. Open Monday to Saturday lunchtimes and evenings. Sundays noon till 5pm. All enquiries telephone 0117 3291913. n Exercise Movement and Dance class for ladies. Low impact classes offer dance, exercise and core strengthening. Strengthen muscles, raise energy levels, improve balance and mobilise joints. 6.25-7.30pm at Fairlawn Primary School, Fairlawn Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5JL. Tel: Rachael at FL Exercise on 07966 418 714 / rachaelwilliams@ talktalk.net . Classes run on 5-7 week basis - charged as a block booking (£8 per class -1st Class Free). n Mondays 10:00am, 11:15am, 18:00pm. Yoga for everyone and all stages of life. Move, breathe, strengthen, calm at our beautiful YogaSpace Bishopston studio. Find out more at www.bristolyogaspace. co.uk or contact Clara hello@ bristolyogaspace.co.uk / 07530 053 543. n Senior Film Club, every third Monday in the month at 2pm St Peter's Hall, The Drive,
Henleaze, BS9 4LD. All Welcome. Refreshments £3. Dial-a-ride transport possible by personal arrangement ; 0845 130 1875. n Redland Green Bowls Club welcomes new members, come along to our club on Redland Green any Monday after 4pm , or book a free taster session with one of our qualified coaches. Jean or Gerry :Tel 9624466 . HALF price membership for the first year (£50) n 8pm Fun Quiz Night: Tv, Film, Music & more! at the Bristol Flyer, Gloucester Road, Bishopston Just £1 to enter n Watercolour Painting Art Classes take place every Monday at Redland Library, between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Each half term course focusses on a new subject each half term. Suitable for beginner and intermediate levels, with some previous drawing experience recommended. For more information or to book, please visit: www.painting.zone. For queries or to add your name to the mailing list, contact Stella Shaw at admin@painting.zone or ‘phone 07791400362. n Bristol Bridge Club - Come and play, there are daily bridge sessions for experienced and less experienced players. Try a free taster session on a Monday afternoon or evening and Wednesday afternoon. Phone the club before coming, Tel.0117 929 1846 or www.bristolbridgeclub. co.uk n Cotham Parish Church Drop-In Playgroup, Cotham Church Hall, Cotham Road, BS6 6DR, open every Monday of term time from 1.30 to 3.30, offering a warm welcome to children from 0-school age, with their carers. We charge £1 per session per family, which includes refreshments for all, singing and a variety of toys. Some parking is available in front of the church. 0117 9733395 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
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n Scottish Country Dancing Get fit with Westbury Scottish Club. Classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Tina 0117 9075462). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 9590970). 7.30pm to 9.30pm wscbristol.com n Bristol Harmony West Gallery choir and band sing and play lively church and village music from the 18th century. We are looking for new members, all voices welcome, also all string, wind and reed instruments. No auditions but ability to read music helpful. Meet in the University Staff Club, Woodland Road on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month. www. bristolharmony.wordpress.com or ring Colin on 0117 968 6860. Venue tricky to locate so please ring before coming. n After school French Club for primary children at Gloucester Rd Quaker Meeting House. KS1 class: Tuesday: Level 1 – 4.10 – 4.45, Level 2 – 4.50 – 5.30 Level 3 – 5.40 – 6.20 Playful practical classes full of games, songs and general silliness to inspire interest and confidence in French. Like French Club Bristol on Facebook or email: alice_m_ watson@msn.com n Discover Buddhism 8pm every Tuesday. Introductory sessions involve 20 minutes of explained meditation then a short talk on a Buddhist topic. Sakya Thinley Rinchen Ling, 121 Sommerville Road, St Andrews, BS6 5BX. Suggested donation £4/£2. 0117 9244424 n A weekly Music Appreciation class is running throughout the winter. Come and join us as we listen to and talk about a selection of mainly classical music. No prior knowledge needed. Tuesdays 11-1 at St Mary Magdalene Church
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nW HAT’S ON IN OUR AREA 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 n A new knitting and crochet group has been set up in the local area. All abilities welcome, including beginners. Please do come along to meet and chat with fellow crafters, discuss projects, share ideas and even learn a new craft. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:30 am at JP Destiny, Kellaway Avenue. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road. If you are interested in coming along or would like more information
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Down Local History Society (BHALHS), meet every third Tuesday of the month, except January, August and December. Meetings are held at Horfield Quaker Meeting, 300 Gloucester Road BS7 8PD at 7.30pm. Visitors fee is £4.00, which includes tea, coffee and biscuits. Next meeting February 19, 'Three Channels Price' talk by swimmer Steve Price. n The Arts Society Bristol is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include lectures by specialists in their field. The lectures are at 8pm on the second Tuesday each month at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information on website: www.theartssociety-bristol.org.uk Wednesday n Golden Hill Community Garden. 10.00am – 4.00pm. Come and get involved in your local community garden! No experience necessary and kids welcome. Learn about growing and relax in our beautiful space with a cup of tea. No need to come every week or stay all day. Our site is wheelchair accessible including our toilet. For more information contact Lucy ghcgarden@gmail. com or 07506 905 394. We’re just through the gates at the end of Monk Rd BS7 8NE www. thegoldenhillcommunitygarden. com n Bristol Voices Community Choir 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 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.
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This friendly Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Wednesday of each month at St Gregory the Great Church Hall, Filton Road, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0PD at 2.30pm. Why not come along and meet us? Just turn up, or ring Edna on 949 5413, and she will look out for you. n Squirrel Camp Forest School, Badock’s Wood, 9.45-11.15 and 1.00-2.30 (during term time). £6 per family. Contact: jennysanderson@ blueyonder.co.uk. n Sing! with the Bristol Children’s Choir. Open to children aged 7-13 from any school in Bristol. If your child loves singing and would like to do more, Out There Music Children’s Choir could be what you are looking for. Meet every in term time from 4.45-6pm in the performing arts studio at Cotham School. More info, contact Holly Shannon on 07866587424, admin@ outtheremusicbristol.co.uk . n Spiritual Healing at Westbury Park Spiritualist church BS6 7TH Every Wednesday, 2pm - 3.30pm every week. No appointment necessary, animals welcome. Come along and feel the benefit. Also healing after Sunday evening service@8pm. n Wednesdays 10:00am. Baby & Me post-natal yoga class, 10:00 11:00am plus tea and chat after. Supportive, friendly class with babies made very welcome. Move, breathe, meet and chat with other new mums at YogaSpace Bishopston. Find out more at www. bristolyogaspace.co.uk or contact Clara hello@bristolyogaspace.co.uk / 07530 053 543. n Why not join welsh national opera Friends. We support this world class company and everyone
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA is very welcome to join. We offer monthly evening meetings at Redmaids High School MONTHLY at 7.15pm. Talks with music. Costs-£7.00 or £1.00 for students (Friends £5.00). For further information contact: Margaret Borkowski:borkmail@gmail.com n Melody Makers Pop Choir. An evening choir for men and women singing popular songs. Wednesday's term time 7:30-9:00pm The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze. Book a FREE taster www. melodymakerschoir.co.uk n Read together a short story and poem. Weekly drop-in adult group, shared reading. It's fun, sometimes surprising, moving and exciting. No preparation, just come along and listen. Bishopston Library, every Wednesday 11.30am to 1.00pm. We read and chat. Refreshments provided. Free. n Come and make new friends at the growing Westbury Park WI that also serves Redland, Cotham and Henleaze. We meet at Redland Church Hall on Redland Green, BS6 7HE, from 7.30pm onwards. There are some very interesting talks and crafts to try this year and guests are most welcome to visit before joining. For more info email: westburyparkwi@gmail.com or find us on facebook: Westbury Park WI. We look forward to seeing you! n Wednesdays at 10.30am Buddhist Meditation - use a simple technique to help the mind rest in the present and give space for reflection. Sakya Thinley Rinchen Ling, 121 Sommerville Road, St Andrews, BS6 5BX. Suggested donation £2. 0117 9244424 n Sound of Song ( a Choir for Female Voices) meet in Horfield URC, Church Hall, Muller Road on Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.30pm.
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Repertoire covers classical, choral, jazz, popular, folk, and show songs. No auditions necessary. www.soundsofsongchoir.com n North West Bristol Camera Club are an enthusiastic group of amateur photographers who meet each Wednesday at 7.45pm at Westbury Fields, Greystoke Avenue. New members of any level of ability are most welcome. For details contact Neville on nevwgoodman@mac.com Thursday n Bishop Road Community Choir. We are a mixed community choir, meeting at Bishop Road School from 7.45pm to 9pm. Everyone welcome to join, regardless of singing experience. There is no audition and the choir is open to anyone, not just parents of children at the school. We sing a variety of songs and perform locally. £3.00 per session. n Bristol Ladies Choir sings a wide range of music from classical to light. The choir rehearses weekly and gives two main concerts each year. The choir also participates in approximately 9 to 10 other concerts in the Bristol area each year. Meet at 2.15pm - 3.45pm at Church of the Good Shepherd, Bishop Road, Bishopston, BS7 8NA. New members welcome. For more information contact Hazel on 0117 9246587 or visit www. bristolladieschoir.org.uk n The Stepford Singers. Come and try Bishopston’s all female community choir. No need to read music and no auditions! We meet 1pm - 3pm so you can still be in time to pick up kids from school. For more info, email fran@ naturalvoice.net n West Bristol Orchestra meet at the United Reformed Church, Muller Road, from 7.15 - 9.15pm and play a wide range of classical music arranged for our small friendly orchestra. String players of Grade 5 and above are particularly welcome. For further information please ring 0117 968 3998. n Avon Harmony Ladies A Cappella Chorus meets for rehearsals every Thursday 7.30 -10pm at Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road BS7 9NL. We are always made welcome, and we are actively recruiting new members. There is no need to be able to read music; we provide teaching tracks for learning by ear. See our website for more details www.avonharmony.co.uk or contact Mandy on 0117 652693 or Barbara on 07717 424421. n Pregnancy Yoga and Birth
Preparation at Horfield Leisure Centre, 7.30-9.15pm. Classes offer you the time to celebrate your pregnancy, ask questions and meet other mumstobe in a safe and welcoming environment. For more information visit www.lymalnick. info, or contact Ly on 07843 377 718 / ly.malnick@gmail.com n Slimming World Bishopston. St Michael and All Angels Church (Pigsty Hill) Gloucester Road. Groups at 9.30am and 7.30pm every Thursday. £9.95 to join and £4.95 per week after that. 6 and 12 week countdowns available. Just turn up or Call Sue on 0117 924 3556 or 07702 578 298 for a chat. n Kings Lawn Tennis Club Rusty Rackets, 19:30-21: 00. Want to get back into tennis? Come along to our fun and welcoming Rusty Rackets session every Thursday evening at Kings Lawn Tennis Club, Maplemeade ( just off Kings Drive) BS7 8JG. Nonmembers (£8) and members (£6) welcome! Contact Head Coach Elly Shearman only tennis .kings@hotmail.com for more details! n Bridge for Beginners and Improvers West of England Bridge Club now welcomes new/novice bridge players for weekly sessions held every Thursday afternoon. Cost £3. Doors open at 1.45pm and play is from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. No partner needed and we have experienced players to help and advice. Beginners lessons also offered email bridgeclassbristol @ gmail.com or ring 0117 2302694 for more info. Venue: Golden Hill Sports Club, Wimbledon Road, Bristol BS6 7YA. Full details at www. woebc.co.uk n Spiritualist church Westbury Park Cairns Road BS6 7TH Open development circle Thursday evening at 7.15 for 7.30 start All are
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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
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nW HAT’S ON IN OUR AREA 332278) or Jean Wickham (0117 9624466). n North Bristol Community Project Arts Fringe: Arts for Well-being, Thursdays 10am-12pm. Well-being Lunch Club, Thursdays 12.30-2pm. 10 week Sewing for Employability course, Mondays 10am -12pm; now taking bookings for the next sewing course starting on January 8 2018. The 10 week sewing course & the Lunch Club are FREE. For all other activities, there is a fee of £10 towards the cost of basic materials, tuition & refreshments. 160 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NT, Tel: 0774 237 7799 /0117 924 6228, www. northbristolcommunityproject. org.uk n Read together a short story and poem. Weekly drop-in adult group,
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shared reading. It's fun, sometimes surprising, moving and exciting. No preparation needed, just come along and listen. Bishopston Library every Thursday 11.30am - 1.00pm. We read and chat. Refreshments provided free. n Bristol Healing Group Dropin Healing Session at Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, BS6 6JE. Thursdays 5.00 6.30 pm, donation basis. Healing is holistic, gentle, relaxing, helps restore balance and wellbeing, recommended for stress. Contact Barbara 0117 9082061. n Henbury Singers welcome new members. A mixed, non audition choir, we meet at Stoke Bishop Primary School, Thurs evenings. We sing choral music, carols, musicals, gospel and folk songs. Contact Maggie Cavanna 0117 973 4794 or secretary@henburysingers.org. n"Time to Move" Stay Active Movement to music for over 55's. All abilities welcome, improve balance, mobility and well being. Friendly, supportive and fun. Thursdays 10-11am (tea and biscuits afterwards) £7, commencing 13th September at Redland Club, Burlington Road, BS6 6TN. Contact Michelle 07505 937156 n Singers Wanted! Henleaze Ladies Choir meet on Thursdays at 1.45pm in the hall at St Peter’s Church, Henleaze. We sing a range of music from works by Elgar to Bernstein’s West Side Story and lots more! Our new season starts on Thursday 13th September – come along for fun and friendship. For further details, contact Jean Wickham on 9624466 or Jane
English on 07752 332278. n Sing! with OutThereMusic’s North Bristol Community Choir who rehearse every Thursday evening between 7:45 - 9:45 at Westbury Park School, Bayswater Avenue, BS6 7NU. There is no audition and we have an eclectic repertoire with a very warm welcome assured. Visit www. outtheremusicbristol.co.uk - or come along to a rehearsal with our new term starting on Thursday 10 January. Friday n Bristol University of the third age (u3a) scrabble group would welcome new members. We play very friendly and informal games every Friday at the Beehive, Wellington Hill West, BS9 4QY from 2 to 4pm. For further info please contact Heddy SARA on 0117 9241318 and indicate when asked to give your name that you are phoning about scrabble in order not to be blocked. also email : nigel.d.sara@btinternet.com n The Bristol Astronomical Society host astronomical talks and activities each week. Friday evening talks are held at 7pm at Bristol Photographic Society, Montpelier, BS6 5EE. Our new 2018/2019 programme starts on 5 October with Prof: Mark Birkinshaw: Orbits of many types. On clear Saturday evenings we open our observatory in Failand and often hold Star Parties in and around Bristol. We are also signing-up for our four-week Junior Astronomy Courses in October and November. See the BAS website for details: www.bristolastrosoc.
org.uk Saturday n Whiteladies Farmers’ and Fair Trading Market is now held EVERY Saturday, from 8.30am-2pm. Takes place at the junction of Whiteladies/Apsley/Burlington Roads. Stalls cover bread, cheese, local lamb and chicken, fish, preserves, cakes, sushi, local fruit and veg, wild food larder, and recycled tools, wooden items and much more. n Coffee, Tea and Refreshments served every Saturday from 10.30am to noon at Bishopston Methodist Church, 245 Gloucester Road. Join us for a rest and a chat. n The Clifton Garden Society are eager to attract new members from all parts of Bristol. The Society offer monthly visits by coach to country houses and gardens, a quarterly newsletter. and an annual holiday. If you would like to join this friendly group please call 0117 9737296 for full details. n Horfield Friends Café meets every Friday from 2 - 3.30pm. Free drinks and cakes plus fun activities – a chance to meet people and keep our minds active. Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Road, BS7 8PD. Sunday n Curvy Girl Yoga Class Every Sunday 7.30-8.30pm, KudaCan, 7 Dongola Avenue, BS7 9HG. A safe, supportive space exclusively for women, size 16 or more, to practice yoga. Your first class £5. Full details: www.curvygirlyoga.co.uk or call 07814934653
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Yoga Pose of the Month: Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
To go in: Starting from a good Tadasana – Mountain Pose (see last October’s issue for full instructions), bring the hands to the chest, bend the legs and jump or walk your feet apart, extending your arms out at shoulder height. Turn the left foot in a little, and the right leg out completely (turning from the hip to ensure correct hip action). The right heel should be in line with the left instep. Lift up through both legs and keep them straight, pressing strongly into the outer edge of the left foot. Inhale and lift the spine, and as you exhale extend the trunk and the right arm to the right hand side, keeping them in line with the body (not tipping forward). Bring the right hand to a comfortable place on the leg: eventually you are aiming for the outer shin/ankle area, but not at the expense of tipping forward. Stiffer people may need a chair
behind the right leg for their hand. Raise the top arm vertically up, palm facing forwards. If there is any shoulder pain, keep the top arm bent and the hand on the top hip. Draw the lower ribs forwards and the top ribs back, so that the spine turns, with the naval facing forwards. Draw the shoulders away from the ears, and If you have no neck problems, turn the face towards the ceiling: if your neck is not comfortable, keep the face looking forwards. Stay for a few breaths, then press into the left foot while you come back up to centre. Repeat to the left side. Alternative: You can practise this pose with your back to the wall: this helps with stability and an understanding of the correct alignment; it is also helpful if your energy is low. If you are confused about any instructions, then bring along this page to a class at Yogawest and a teacher will help you. Yogawest is just off the Gloucester Road in Bishopston, and has two beautiful yoga studios set in a quiet sanctuary behind Bishopston Hardware. Yogawest specialises in Iyengar yoga, a type of yoga focusing on careful and supported alignment in poses, and offers over 50 classes a week for all levels of ability, including classes for beginners, children, teenagers, gentle (older and stiffer), pregnancy and postnatal. A warm welcome awaits.
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n BOOKS OF THE MONTH Birds without Wings by Louis de Bernières BLURB: Set against the backdrop of the collapsing Ottoman Empire, the Gallipoli campaign and the subsequent bitter struggle between Greeks and Turks, ‘Birds without Wings’ traces the fortunes of one small community in south west Anatolia – a town in which Christian and Muslim lives and traditions have co-existed peacefully for centuries. When war is declared and the outside world intrudes, the twin scourges of religion and nationalism lead to forced marches and massacres, and the peaceful fabric of life is destroyed. ‘Birds without Wings’ is a book about the personal and political costs of war, and about love: between men and
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set aside on a regular basis. You will understand a lot more about the politics of the time and the area when you have finished it! Children’s Fiction - Read and enjoyed by Thea
Murder Most Unladylike
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This is a big read and some members didn’t have time to finish it, but all enjoyed the very good descriptive writing. The author has done an immense amount of research around the period 1912-1922, including the lead up to the First World War, the rise of Kemal Ataturk and the ethnic cleansing on all fronts of the old Ottoman Empire. The focus is on the inhabitants of a village with a mix of Muslims and Christians who have for centuries lived happily alongside each other, and the effects of the war and politics on them. Read this when you have time
the person who committed the crime or is it a red herring? I love this book and all the others in the series! I would definitely recommend it. My favourite in the series is A Spoonful of Murder.
Murder Most Unladylike is a fabulous read for 10 – 16 year olds. It follows Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong as they investigate their first murder case. Unfortunately, as the body has gone missing, they’ll have to prove the murder happened in the first place! As they investigate, clues point to one person. But are they
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n NEWS AN UPCOMING production at Bristol Old Vic is looking for people to join the cast on stage and be part of a key moment in the story. Princess & The Hustler, the latest work from Bristol playwright Chinonyerem Odimba, has its world premiere at Bristol Old Vic in February before heading out on tour. At each venue a local ensemble will be recruited to be part of the cast, but this has special significance for Bristol as the story is so rooted in the city and its history. It’s the second play from Eclipse Theatre’s initiative “Revolution Mix”, spearheading the largest ever delivery of new Black British stories. The play is set against the backdrop of the 1963 Bristol Bus Boycott, and follows the story of a black family living in Bristol. As part of this, production company Eclipse Theatre has issued a call-out for Bristolians to join the company for its Bristol run from Friday 8 – Saturday 23 February. They are
Call out for cast members for Bristol Old Vic show
AN award-winning musical comedy backed by two mental health charities is coming to the 1532 Performing Arts Centre at Bristol Grammar School in March. It's a show focusing on the subject matter of depression, and how it’s OK to not feel OK. Mind and Mental Health Foundation are supporting A Super Happy Story (About Feeling Super Sad) by Silent Uproar, which is touring the country from January until June. The team behind the show spent a year doing research, interviewing 50 people living with depression, speaking to psychiatrists, the NHS, mental health nurses, mental health charity Mind and psychologists. The cast and crew have also had mental health awareness training from Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, organised by NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group. In addition to the cast and crew being able to talk to people affected by any of the issues in the show, the company is also arranging for mental healthcare volunteers to be on hand after performances to signpost them to help available. Written by Olivier award winner Jon Brittain (Rotterdam, Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho) with music by Matthew
Award-winning musical comedy set to tackle depression
looking for participants for two key moments. The first one is called “the pageant”, which as a celebration of black beauty in all its forms. The team want to welcome black women (and those who identify as women) to walk as a parade of black women during the show. The second is called “the boycott”, where the team are looking for a number of people to take part as protesters at various points throughout the show, and this opportunity is also open to members outside of the black community. Acting experience is not necessary in order to take part. The team behind the show understand it may be difficult for people to commit to all of the dates listed, so even if you’re able to take part on one night or every
Floyd Jones (Frisky and Mannish), the show is a joyful, buoyant, gleeful, slightly silly, sugar coated, unrelenting and completely super happy show (except for all the bits about depression!) Alex Mitchell, Artistic Director of Silent Uproar, said: "We wanted to create something that challenged the notion that depression is just being a bit sad. We wanted to create a fun show for people who are living with it, but also for their mate that doesn't really believe that depression is a thing.” Andrew Eaton-Lewis, arts lead for the Mental Health Foundation, added: “The arts are an incredibly powerful way to talk about mental health – to share experiences, tell stories, reduce stigma, and change minds. If you can turn a set of challenging and often distressing symptoms into a relatable human story, you can have a huge impact, personally, culturally and sometimes
night, this is a brilliant chance to celebrate an important part of Bristol's history. In order to apply to take part in this free opportunity, participants must be aged 18 and over and complete a participant form by visiting: eclipsetheatre. org.uk/whats-on/1452-princessthe-hustler
politically.” The comedic and production style of the show, which won the Fringe First Award and Best Musical Award at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, draws from sources as diverse as Scott Pilgrim vs The World, Pixar’s Inside Out, Juno, and musicals
To find out more about taking part in the show, email: engagement@eclipsetheatre. org.uk. Performances will take place at 8pm during the show’s run, with a 3pm matinee on Thursdays and Saturdays. The show is suitable for those aged 12 and over, and tickets are available from £16.
like Cabaret and Chicago. The show is coming to the 1532 Performing Arts Centre at Bristol Grammar School on Sunday March 24 at 7pm. Tickets cost £12, or £10 for students. For more information and ticket details, visit: www.1532bristol. co.uk/whats-on
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n VETS' ADVICE I HAVE recently seen a few cases of dogs with kennel cough and so I thought to write an article to raise awareness of the problem. Kennel cough is easy to catch and is caused either by a bacteria or a virus. In towns and cities the disease can spread quickly due to dogs meeting each other on walks. Unfortunately, they don’t cover their mouths when they cough! The dog gets the cough after being in contact with a dog with kennel cough. It is a dry, retching, honking cough that can start very suddenly and last for a few days or a couple of weeks. Sometimes the dog sounds like it is choking and will often cough up white foam. It is a common disease and often we see little outbreaks from time to time. Around 40,000 cases are seen by vets every year. Most fit and healthy dogs will recover quickly from kennel cough but it could be more difficult to treat in the very young or very old. Treatment can involve anti-inflammatory medicine or antibiotics but often it is a case of letting the disease run its course.
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But even after the coughing has stopped, your dog can remain infectious for three months! There is a vaccination that can be given to try to prevent your dog catching kennel cough. It is a separate nasal spray, which is in addition to your dog’s yearly booster immunisations. Most boarding kennels will ask for the kennel cough vaccination to be given but it is a good idea to have your dog vaccinated regardless.
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This is because dogs in cities come into contact with a large number of dogs that may have a cough, for example at the groomers, doggy day care, the park, the street and training classes. However, there are other reasons your dog might be coughing and so it is a good idea to get your dog examined by a vet. Please give us a phone call to book your dog a kennel cough vaccination.
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n NATURE WATCH With Dawn Lawrence
WE have occasionally had squirrels in the loft and they are terrible upstairs neighbours. They wake early and go to bed late, they stomp about and chew things they shouldn’t. But because they are so cute we just think, “little tinkers” and smile a wry smile and quickly re-seal the old entry point, job sorted. So, I was wondering, why do we feel so differently about rats? When you see a rat near your house it doesn’t tend to make you think, “little tinker” with a wry smile, it makes you think of traps and poisons. As The Mammal Society website puts it “as an alien, a major pest of stored foodstuffs, and the carrier of various human diseases, the common rat is persecuted rather than conserved.” Exactly. But do they have any good points? Originally from Asia, the brown, or common, rat was introduced to Britain in the 1700’s and has all but ousted our native black rat. It possesses a
formidable adaptability, agility and intelligence. Brown rats live in family groups within small communities, with maternal care for the babies. They are nimble and can climb and swim very well. They have fallen five storeys and survived. They balance a great adaptability (seaside dwellers will dive for molluscs, a novel food for rats) with a great fear of the new - making it hard to bait them with poison. It seems that centuries of persecution have unwittingly selected only the most intelligent rats for survival: in some tests they have beaten human subjects by learning more quickly and being better at the test! Brown rats seem to be at least as good at problem solving as dogs which is one reason why they have become so popular as pets. When tickled or scratched by somebody they trust, a pet rat will emit a chirrup, which indicates they are feeling pleasure. Researchers compared it to laughter in humans – rats seem really to enjoy the company of their carers. But they are not just intelligent; given a choice between liberating its cage-mate and getting a chocolate treat a rat will free its mate first and then share the chocolate! I know people who wouldn’t do that! And if you still need convincing, we are finding some clever ways of using the abilities of rats. They have been trained to detect tuberculosis – they can smell the disease in a sputum sample – providing a quick and easy
test that saves money and lives. And, to be fair, they have made a great contribution towards combatting human diseases, albeit involuntarily as test subjects. So, we may not want to welcome these wild mammals into our homes, but we must surely approve of new types of population control which act by contraception instead of death by poisoning. Together with making our homes rat-proof so they stay firmly outside, this surely offers a better solution to co-existing with these thoughtful, feeling creatures, who enjoy a tickle Photo by Mrs Airwolfhound on Flickr
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Banish your 'Floordrobe' with this simple storage hack IF YOU are one of the millions of people who vowed at New Year to declutter and tidy up then you probably already know it can be like painting the Forth Bridge. Without a system in place things quickly go back to being a mess. One of the worst clutter symptoms is that of The Floordrobe. Or The Chairdrobe. Bannister-robe. Door-robe. Radiator-robe…. The most obvious route to using the Actual Wardrobe properly is to first reduce the volume of clothing you have so that it all fits inside, but once you have done that there is still a further way to maximise the space available. Japanese decluttering queen
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International medium comes to Bristol INTERNATIONALLY renowned medium, Mavis Pittilla, will give a public demonstration of mediumship on Saturday 23 February at Westbury Park Spiritualist Church. Mavis, a medium for over 50 years, continues to demonstrate and teach internationally and is considered one of the most gifted and highly respected mediums of the 21st century. “We are thrilled to host this demonstration by Mavis here at Westbury Park,” says Minister Marian Bishop. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for her to link people who have passed to the spirit
world with their loved ones here on earth.” Mavis Pittilla has demonstrated all over the world from the largest theatres to the smallest churches. She has an uplifting style of delivery and believes that this assists with the clarity of communication she is able to facilitate. She is also a respected teacher of other mediums and tutors. The author of ‘Mavis with Spirit’, Mavis Pittilla worked with Channel 4 on the film ‘The Reunion’, in which she seeks to demystify mediumship and psychic ability.
The demonstration of mediumship by Mavis Pittilla will take place at 7pm at Westbury Park Spiritualist Church, Cairns Road, BS6 7TH. Tickets should be obtained in advance to secure a seat and are priced at £10. For further information visit www. westburyparkspiritualistchurch. org or call 0117 977 1629. Mavis Pittilla will also deliver a workshop for mediums in training from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 23 February and will demonstrate at services on Sunday 24 February. See contact details above for further information.
Step up to Walk for Parkinson’s PEOPLE across the South West of England are being asked to help stop Parkinson’s for good by joining their local Walk for Parkinson’s event this year. Parkinson’s UK is calling for people of all ages and abilities to unite with thousands of others around the country to sign-up to step closer to a cure for Parkinson’s. Walks in the South West include the Cotswolds walk near Cheltenham (Sunday 12 May), the South West Coastal Path in Budleigh Salterton in Devon (Sunday 23 June), Wilton House near Salisbury (Sunday 14 July), Gribbin Head in Cornwall (Sunday 8 September), and Ashton Court in Bristol (Sunday 29 September). Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition that affects 145,000 people across the UK, with an estimated 13,653 people living with Parkinson’s in the South West. It can affect people of all ages and has over 40 symptoms including tremor, loss of mobility and dementia. Over the past four years Walk for
Parkinson’s fundraisers have raised over £1.5 million for Parkinson’s UK’s pioneering research to find a cure for the condition – and the charity believes that scientists could now be on the verge of major breakthroughs. Sky Sports Presenter and Champion of Walking for Parkinson’s UK Dave Clark was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2011 aged 44. He is a keen walker himself and is encouraging people to lace up their walking boots to raise funds to help end Parkinson’s for good. He said: “Parkinson’s has had a huge impact on my life. On my worst days it’s hard to walk, talk or write my own name, and it’s tough knowing that things will get even harder for me and my family as it progresses. “But Parkinson’s UK’s pioneering research gives me hope that we will find a cure for this brutal condition, and walking helps me stay active and positive.” To find out more about the walks, and to sign up to one near you, visit www. parkinsons.org.uk/walk
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Calling all owners of classic cars CLEVEDON Lions Club annual Charity Classic Car event is to be held again in 2019 on Sunday 28 April with proceeds going to the Children’s Hospice. A fabulous line of 170 cars/ vans/bikes took part last year, starting in Congresbury at 10am before a 30 mile lunchtime drive to Clevedon for the afternoon public display. Once again, Alex Lovell from
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WOULD you like to join a free training in Tai Chi to become an instructor of Tai Chi Shibashi, to improve your health and help others? Paul Hodge from Tai Chi for Better Health, www. taichiforbetterhealth.co.uk, a charity which promotes Tai Chi is offering training in Bristol in partnership with Friends Ageing Better a project of Age UK Bristol. It’s open to anyone interested in learning this basic sequence of Shibashi Tai Chi to then take into their community and teach to others. The training involves six 2 hour session over 6 weeks, plus a one day workshop and a written assignment. The training is likely to start in March 2019 at a Bristol Central venue to be confirmed. Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi is designed to help to improve mental health and physical wellbeing. This form of exercise is found to improve health and wellbeing and is a discipline that involves the mind, breath and movement to create a calm, natural balance of energy. It helps to loosen and strengthens joints and muscles, rejuvenates body, mind and spirit, improves concentration and intuitive abilities as well as helping with blood pressure problems and improving balance. To find out more please contact fab@ageukbristol.org.uk
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