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Peace dove flies by St Bons The Bishopston Peace Dove artwork at St Bonaventure's is inspired by Picasso's work and painted by street artist Jody. PAGE 8
Mighty oak takes the title Photo: Barbara Evripidou
Warmest wishes to all! BRISTOL West MP Thangam Debbonaire has joined local refugee and asylum seeker charity Aid Box Community (ABC) in its fight to help displaced people living in Bristol receive support, warmth and dignity this Christmas. As part of the charity’s annual Refutree Campaign,
which has already raised more than £20K since the beginning of December, she has personally knitted scarves and mittens for children and adults who have come to the UK fleeing persecution or war.
The Lucombe Oak at Stoke Lodge has the honour of being named Bristol's first Tree of the Year. PAGE 19
Scientists' role in Mars landing A team from the University of Bristol have taken part in a project which culminated in a Mars landing. PAGE 20
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These walls must fall BRISTOL is adding its voice to calls for an end to immigration detention. Councillors have backed the These Walls Must Fall campaign by calling on the Mayor Marvin Rees to lobby the government and work with MPs and other councils to push for a change in the law. Immigration detention hit the headlines in Bristol last month when Kenneth Macharia, a gay rugby player for local team Bristol Bisons, was detained and threatened with deportation. Close to 100,000 people have signed a petition against Kenneth’s deportation to Kenya, where he would be persecuted because of his sexuality. Proposing a motion at the Full Council meeting on December 11, Green Party councillor Fi Hance said: “Refugees and asylum seekers in this country suffer abuse from a number of sources. One of the most pernicious abuses meted out to refugees is by our own governments in the form of indefinite detention. This practice has meant that thousand upon thousand of innocent people have been picked up from their homes – often with no notice – and taken to detention centres, which essentially are prisons in all but name.” She spoke of the “staggering number of mistakes” made by the Home Office that sees innocent people wrongly detained, often at short notice for many months at a time.
City backs call to end immigration detention Leader of the Lib Dem group, Cotham councillor Anthony Negus added his support for the motion, stating: “It’s time that we put an end to this shameful and inhumane approach.” The motion opposing immigration detention did not pass without controversy. Despite cross-party support from Green, Labour and Lib Dem Councillors, Conservative councillors put forward an alternative amended version which was voted down. Mark Weston, leader of the Conservative group, told the council chamber: “The system is far from perfect and I’m not going to defend the entire system because it needs reform. However, I do believe that detention is necessary in some circumstances.” Commenting on the successful vote, Fi Hance said: “I’m delighted that this motion has been passed and am proud that Bristol is joining a growing number of cities, such as Manchester, Brighton, and Liverpool, in telling the government that the indefinite detention of immigrants
Love to sing in harmony? A NEW Love To Sing In Harmony campaign launches in January. Women of all ages from Bristol and surrounding areas are being asked to sign up for a four-week A Cappella course on Thursday evenings at Fairfield High School, Horfield. Places are limited. The course, which starts on January 10, is aimed at both enthusiastic "wannabe" and returning female singers interested in four part harmony. Open to all levels and abilities who wish to try something new whether you are a shower diva, karaoke queen or a seasoned performer. This Is Me Love To Sing 2019 event is recognised by the nationally registered charity LABBS & Making Music and sponsored by a local A Cappella Group Avon Harmony. There is a small cost of £10 to help cover costs. Further information at www.avonharmony.com, or you can email musicdirector@avonharmony.com or call 07954170532.
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- councillors and asylum seekers is unjust and unacceptable. I hope the Mayor will help us take this campaign to the government and demand reform of this cruel and inhumane policy as soon as possible.” David Ion from the campaign group These Walls Must Fall said: “By passing this motion the city council have shown that they are as committed as the people of Bristol are to ending immigration detention. This is a great victory for our campaign and will mean Bristol will play a leading role in the ongoing fight against our country’s most shameful institution. Thank you to all those councillors who showed their support.” Currently in the UK approximately 27,000 people are detained in immigration detention every year, many having committed no criminal offence, but for lacking the correct immigration papers or pending administration of their
Fi Hance at a These Walls Must Fall demonstration case. Detention is at centres in prison-like conditions, with no time limit on how long people might be held – detainees do not know whether they will be held for weeks, months or years. The UK is the only country in Europe to detain people indefinitely in this way, at a cost to the government over £100 million per year. Bristol now joins the growing number of cities across the country demanding an end to immigration detention.
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Charities and businesses come together to help homeless people OCEAN Estate Agents on Gloucester Road is to be the home to the fourth contactless donation station in Bristol; with proceeds going direct to the city’s four emergency night shelters. It’s two years since charity partners St Mungo’s, Caring in Bristol, Crisis Centre Ministries and The Julian Trust in partnership with Bristol City Council launched the first contactless donation station in Broadmead as part of the Safer Off The Streets campaign. The pioneering idea enables shoppers to make a contactless donation of £2 direct to the #SOSBristol fundraising campaign using their bank card. The Broadmead Business Improvement District (BID) supported the SOS team by donating the use of the units. To date the campaign has raised £68,681. After the first launch, Gloucester Road BID (GRBID) contacted the SOS team to develop plans to introduce donation stations on the Gloucester Road and has fully sponsored this recent donation point with Ocean offering their business as the location. Anne-Louise Perez GRBID Manager said: “Bristol's Independent District (managed by GRBID) is the voice of the local trading community. Sadly, we have seen an increase in people who are rough sleeping in the area. We are pleased to fully support an SOS contactless donation station, a facility which leaves in no doubt where people’s generosity is going
to - providing warm shelter to the most vulnerable. With this in mind I am optimistic of a charitable response from all our local community." Brand Manager for Ocean, Andy Norris said: “We will have been on Gloucester Road as an Independent estate agent for 35 years in 2019, we are very
fortunate to help people buy and rent homes all over the city from our 10 High Street offices. We are also acutely aware of the issues facing those who are far less fortunate and potentially sleeping rough on our city streets. “We are very happy to provide window space for these
brilliant contact points, and we hope it will make it easy for our neighbours and all members of the community to help out a little when passing by. All of these charities are doing an amazing job, we are very proud to support them.” There are four night shelters in the city offering 65 emergency bed spaces. Each shelter provides somewhere safe and supportive to stay while volunteers and staff work to help people find accommodation, and help with health and employment issues. There is also a new 24 hour shelter in St Anne’s which is funded separately by money from the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government (MHCLG). This accommodates a maximum of 30 people. Kat Lacy, Regional Fundraising Manager at St Mungo’s said: “From April 2017 – March 2018 St Mungo’s have worked with 770 people. We are delighted that the team at GRBID and Ocean have come on board as it enables us to reach more supporters in the city. It is simple to donate and will directly help people to be safer off the streets. “It’s free for people to stay at our night shelters but we rely heavily on fundraising and volunteers. We would also encourage people to continue to make referrals via StreetLink. org.uk as this helps us reach people quickly and can help us ensure no one has a second night out on the streets of Bristol.”
Ice-cream van threat to Cafe on the Common BRISTOL City Council have approved a licence for an ice-cream vendor with a pitch just 100 metres from Horfield Common play park, almost immediately next to the Cafe on the Common. The licence is yet to be tendered out by the council but members of the Ardagh Community Trust are concerned vital revenue could be lost if the plan goes ahead. The popular café in the centre of Horfield Common runs through the summer months
and is the main source of income for the community interest company. Around 30 per cent of the taking come from ice-cream sales so even a competitor as small as an ice-cream van could cause problems for the Trust. Sam Thompson from the Ardagh Community Trust said: “It is disappointing that they decided not to support the alternative position on the common that both Friends of Horfield Common and Ardagh Community Trust suggested as an
alternative.” The Ardagh Community Trust was awarded a £300,000 grant for the Big Lottery's Power to Change fund earlier this year to assist with partial conversion of the historic pavilion on the common into a permanent, fully-equipped café. The trust has already had to negotiate a deadline extension from the lottery fund and fears it risks losing the money if permission for the new café is not granted by the council imminently.
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n NEWS ST Peter's Hospice has announced its Room to Care Appeal has reached its £1.53m target, and the new 21st century state-of-the-art Inpatient Unit at Brentry has admitted its first patients. Actress Caroline Quentin announced the success of the Room to Care Appeal at the new Inpatient Unit in her role as Appeal Patron. Caroline said: “When we first started on this journey, it seemed like a really big ask and we knew we were doing something really important for Bristol. We asked the people of Bristol to step up and they have done that in the most extraordinary way. “It’s very hard to describe what an exceptional piece of work this is. I want to say a special thank you to the staff, the nurses, the doctors, the consultants and the patients who I come to see and spend my time with for being here today. “And thank you for all the help from your wonderful local newspapers, and the great support from communities and businesses. And I want to say welcome home!” Caroline was joined by nurses, patients and relatives, alongside Chief Executive Simon Caraffi and Director of Patient Care Chris Benson to make the announcement. The new Inpatient Unit allows the Hospice to provide local people with the very best palliative care to the highest professional standards within an environment of, comfort, compassion and respect for the next 20 years. The excellent nursing service is now mirrored in the building. Great thought has gone into the interior design following
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consultation with the medical team and volunteers to get it right for patients and staff. Inpatient Unit Services Manager, Rachel Townsley has overseen the move from the old unit to the temporary home in Keynsham. She is delighted to finally be in place in the new unit: “It has a feeling of space with the large windows and its very light,” she said. “All the rooms now have individual bedrooms with ensuite facilities and windows that open out giving access to the garden. Many rooms have overhead hoists built in, they all have brand new beds and mattresses, special multifunctioning chairs in the
Inpatient Unit Services Manager, Rachel Townsley in one of the new rooms
bathroom so that patients can sit, and a sofa bed for families to stay on.“ “It’s wonderful to be able to see all the hard work that’s gone on by many people in this organisation come to fruition. The hospice is a place where people have symptoms reviewed to ensure that people are living their lives and are in control of what is happening to them. We do have patients who come in and deteriorate but we have others who are given a package of support, symptom control, advice and guidance to ensure that people are living their lives as long as they are here with us.” The rebuild of the Inpatient Unit has taken just over a year and would have been impossible without the support of the people of Bishopston, Redland and St Andrews and the surrounding areas. The Room to Care Appeal, launched in October 2017, raised the final £1.53 million needed to fund the new unit, with individuals, businesses and organisations across the city wholeheartedly backing the appeal. St Peter’s Hospice Chief Executive, Simon Caraffi said: “It is the people of Bristol who have made this happen. With this fantastic help we now have a superb building and a 21st century hospice for Bristol. Not a penny spent on this
project has come from statutory funds. Every pound, every penny donated has come from our supporters: from people organising fundraising events to support from fundraising trusts. Bristol should be proud of itself. We have achieved what we set out to achieve and we’ve done it together. “It’s hard to believe that we set out on this project just a few years ago and it is now a reality. To have built this in just a year is a major achievement by everyone involved. We have tried to balance a warm, welcoming and calm environment with the highest clinical standards. As a charity we put forward a compelling case for a new Inpatient Unit, and the people of Bristol responded to that – in the most wonderful way.” The hospice has a special message to Bishopston Voice readers: “Thank you to each and every one of you who has raised funds to build our new Inpatient Unit for Bristol. We are so grateful for the generosity of the individuals, groups and companies who have chosen to support us in the last year. Whatever sum you raised or donated, every penny has made a difference to the quality of patient care we can now provide to the people of Bristol and surrounding areas for many years to come.”
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The Refutree project, above, run by Aid Box Convoy Left, Thangam Debbonaire MP talks to ABC founder Imogen McIntosh and teaches her to knit
MP Thangam leads in Parliament on refugees - and knits scarves to help asylum seekers too
BRISTOL West MP Thangam Debbonaire has joined local refugee and asylum seeker charity Aid Box Community (ABC) in its fight to support displaced people living in Bristol. As part of ABC’s annual ‘Refutree’ campaign, which raises money through the selling of Christmas trees, decorations and other festive items, Thangam has personally knitted scarves and mittens for children and adults who have arrived in the UK fleeing persecution or war. ABC helps refugees and asylum seekers living in the West Country have access to basic goods as many of them arrive with nothing and are receive no financial support. The Refutree initiative started in 2016 and proceeds go directly to providing clothing,
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shelter and basic supplies. Funds raised from just one Refutree can pay for bus fares, sanitary packs, pants and fund a woman’s group, to help relieve loneliness. Thangam, who is the chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Refugees, said: “Asylum seekers often come to this country looking for refuge, often with little more than the clothes on their backs. While they wait for a decision on their asylum claims, many of them live in cold, vermin-infested accommodation. “Over the last few months I have knitted gloves and scarves for asylum seekers and refugees, who may not be able to afford warm clothing at this time of year. It is just a small contribution to Aid Box Community’s important work,
but hopefully these clothes will make some people feel warmer and more welcome in the UK.” ABC has supported more than 300 people and their families since last Christmas and in 2019 they are hoping to double this number through fundraising initiatives such as Refutree. Imogen McIntosh, founder and CEO of ABC, said: “We really appreciate Thangam’s support for our work and this campaign as it is the simple things that connect people, especially at this time of year. “Providing people with basic items like scarves and mittens to keep warm, pots to cook in and toys for little ones are things most of us take for granted but they go such a long way for those who have nothing and no means to purchase anything at all. It is
truly heart-breaking when you consider what they have already been through just to get here.” Thangam said: “The law states that these people cannot work and are forced to live on an allowance of just £5.39 a day. And the growing Home Office backlog of cases means that many asylum seekers are stuck in this situation for years.We need to change the law to give them a warmer welcome. For example, we should allow asylum seekers to work after waiting six months for a decision. We could also make it easier for refugees to be reunited with family members. “At the moment it’s largely thanks to the work of organisations such as ABC that means the winter is a bit more bearable for these vulnerable people in Bristol.”
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Glittering! Big party lights up Glos Rd IT was another wonderful Christmas Street Party on Glos Rd Central on December 6. Those who braved the rain had a great time, enjoying festive goodies from Joe’s Bakery and hot sausages outside Giles Butchers. There was plenty of mulled wine on hand outside Alchemy 198 to cheer the proceedings along, as shoppers enjoyed late night browsing at the area’s independent stores. Entertainment was provided by Glos Vox Choir singing traditional songs and puppeteers Charlotte Whitten and Fran Lewis from Monkey Trousers Theatre were on hand to keep Mr Gotalot in check!
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Bishopston Peace Dove flies by St Bons by Keri Beckingham A BRISTOL street artist has told Bishopston Voice about the inspiration for his latest creation. As previously reported, St Bonaventure's Catholic Church asked Jody to mark the first anniversary of the opening of its Business Centre by creating a piece of artwork on their walls. St Bonaventure’s has served the people of Bishopston for over 100 years, with work beginning on the school in 1890 and the church in 1900, on the day of the Feast of St Bonaventure. Jody, who headlined this year's Upfest and belongs to the same generation of Bristol street artists such as Paris, Xenz, Cheo, Inkie and Banksy, recently unveiled his creation (called the Bishopston Peace Dove), which is a floral interpretation of Picasso's famous design. Explaining his inspiration for the piece, Jody said: “St Bonaventure’s wanted something uplifting and peaceful that reflected the spiritual values of the church in modern way. It was lovely to meet Father Tom, and he’s very forward thinking in terms of art. The church definitely understands the power of art and how it can speak to people, and this project certainly outlines that. “I came up with several designs for them to choose from, and Picasso’s Peace Dove was the one they decided to go for. As soon as I turned up at the church with cans of paint and scaffolding, people started stopping by and coming over to
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see what I was doing, including an older couple in their 80s who said how wonderful it was. I got a kick from seeing people taking photos of it too! “To create the piece, I had to
use a brush rather than spray paint to achieve the look of the dove, and as well as the floral design I also added a nice sky to tie it all in. It’s not my usual style, and it was good to do
something different. I think it’s definitely a piece of art that can lift someone’s day and make them smile. What’s important is how it makes you feel.” In total it took Jody about four days over the course of a week and a half to complete the artwork, as he was forced to stop work several times because of rain. Speaking about the reaction that St Bon’s have had to the artwork, parish priest Father Tom said: “Bristol is world renowned for its street art culture and commissioning a work seemed a great way to be part of our city’s vibrant street art scene. As a Parish community, we wanted to say that we are relevant and that we love our city, it is a way for us to translate our faith in an artistic form. The theme of peace seemed so important at this time, so we commissioned Jody to design ‘Bishopston Peace Dove’. We’ve received much positive feedback from the community on how vibrant it is, and how it has become a landmark. “We wanted to communicate that at the heart of our community is a sense of fun and welcome. We believe passionately at St Bon’s that we are here along alongside people, to journey with them, wherever they are and in whatever circumstances they find themselves.” The church is welcoming all members of the community to come and view the new artwork, which can be found via the car park entrance.
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Fay faces wait to learn tea garden fate THE owner of the café concession in St Andrews Park has been told that launch of Bristol City Council’s tender process has been delayed. As previously reported in Bishopston Voice, the decision to retender Fay’s Tea Garden was upheld by Bristol City Council at a Full Council Meeting in March, despite facing strong opposition from over 5,000 petitioners. Following on this, notices appeared in the park in July in regards to an application for the café’s Street Trading Consent licence (which will allow the successful bidder to trade), and the council then confirmed that the tender process would launch in the autumn. However, Fay Aldridge, who has run the café since 2006, has told Bishopston Voice that the council have informed her the tender process is going ahead in January. She also added: “The successful applicant will be
Fay of Fay's Tea Garden informed by mid February, for the new concession to begin in March/April.” Speaking about the delay of the tender process launch, a spokesman for Bristol City Council said: “Due to a number
of issues, the launch of the tender has been put back to early in the New Year, with a view to starting contracts from April. All existing outlets will be able to continue trading until the tender process has been completed and
will be charged accordingly. “Every concession pitch must have Street Trading Consent and these are now all in place, making the application process more simple for the successful bidder.”
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An update from the House of Commons THIS month, leaving the European Union has been almost the only topic of debate in the House of Commons. It also comes up frequently on the doorsteps when I’m out and about in Bristol West. Things are changing quickly. By the time you read this article we could have a new Prime Minister or the government could be lurching in a whole new direction. But I hope you find this useful for understanding the current situation and my role in Parliament at this critical time. In December the Prime Minister delayed the vote on the EU Withdrawal Agreement because realised she was sure to lose by a huge margin. We don’t know when it is coming back to Parliament and
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time is running out. I am challenging government ministers on this at every opportunity, including Leader of the House Andrea Leadsom, Brexit Secretary of State Stephen Barclay and Theresa May herself. Unfortunately they only give me the line that they will bring it back “by 21 January.” This would potentially leave just 67 days until the leaving date. These delaying tactics raise the likelihood of ‘no deal,’ trying to force MPs to back the Withdrawal Agreement. As it stands, this agreement leaves us with no clear idea of what relationship we will have with our closest neighbours. This uncertainty has real and damaging effects. The pound recently fell to its lowest level in almost two years. And for citizens of EU countries living in the UK, it is making them feel more insecure and unwelcome, pushing them towards finding a future elsewhere. So what next? As I write, the Prime Minister is desperately trying to find some reassurance from the EU that the controversial ‘backstop’
can be changed. Unfortunately, this looks very unlikely, even by her own reckoning. Less than a week ago, she was insisting this is the only deal available. This can feel like a disappointing time to be a Member of Parliament, but we have also celebrated several victories recently. If MPs finally do vote down the Withdrawal Agreement, they will then have a say on the next steps. This is because Labour successfully brought together MPs of all parties to vote against this on 4 December. This came quickly after Labour successfully voted to find the government in contempt of Parliament, which has never happened before. This felt like a personal victory for me as an opposition whip, after many days and long nights working behind the scenes to ensure MPs voted against the government. I will try to keep you all updated on my blog, Facebook and Twitter. Many of you have written to me asking me to stop this shambolic
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government’s disastrous approach to Brexit. I agree, but I cannot do this alone. I believe finding a way out of this mess it will take all of us, speaking and listening to each other and trying to find common ground. I wish you all a restful Christmas break. And I hope we all enjoy more positive politics in 2019!
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ALCHEMY 198, Gloucester Road's newest bar and gallery opened in November and welcomed large crowds for the opening party and North Bristol Art Trail. The colourful venue aims to be a chilled, sophisticated and welcoming place for everyone in our community. An amazing exhibition full of artwork by renowned Bristol artists took place throughout December, with the Artists' Party taking place at the same time as the Glos Rd Central Christmas Street Party - quite a mix! January's theme is 'Bristol in Winter', featuring well known photographers such as Colin Moody, Carolyn Eaton, Jon Morgan and Mark Hayward. Owner Sarah Thorp says: “Even though we'll be hunkered down and braced for cold weather in January, Bristol continues to thrive with life. This exhibition will feature images of Bristol's landscape and also the people and events that keep us from feeling the January blues. Following his successful Street Photography book on Stokes
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Bristol in Winter exhibition Croft and Montpelier, Colin Moody has expressed an interest in creating a book on Gloucester Road so this exhibition will be step in that direction. “There will be an artists' party for exhibitors and Room 212 artists on January 24th from 6pm - 9pm. This is a great chance to meet artists, enjoy an Alchemy cocktail and discover more about the artwork. Everyone is welcome.” Alchemy 198 plans to start an Open Mic night every Tuesday from January 29, to be run by Bristol based, Lindsay Bullamore, a local acoustic musician and experienced open mic host. Armed with her guitar, Lindsay writes, records and performs soft, emotive material - soothing the soul and warming the cockles. Local comedian Louise Leigh is launching a Funny Women Comedy Night at Alchemy, entitled Time of the Month, to be held on the 3rd Wednesday of
Picture: Carolyn Eaton, Bristol Pride every month (see more on p21). In February Nick Reynolds, father of Alchemy 198 owner Ziggy and member of cult band Alabama 3, will be showing his artwork and playing some blues harmonica at the launch night, planned for February 7. His artwork will be the main feature of Alchemy 198's 'Alternative Valentine' exhibition. Expect a
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New technology helps those living Bristol authors offer with arthritis and long-term pain If you’ve tried many different types of therapy for the symptoms of arthritis, long-term injury or back pain but the pain keeps returning, or you’ve been told that you need joint replacement surgery, help may be at hand. Locally-based chiropractor James Scrimshaw, who opened the doors to his practice in Westbury-on-Trym in 2016, has recently brought a relatively little-known technology from Germany known as MBST (Cell Regeneration Therapy) to Bristol. The therapy, which is pain-free, stimulates specific tissues in problem joints using the same Magnetic Resonance used in MRI Scanning. It can also help in the treatment of soft-tissue injuries. James, who began using MBST after successfully treating his own arthritic knee condition explains, ‘If you’re living with arthritis or suffering with a long-term soft tissue or joint injury, it is often a struggle to return to a pain-free, fully functioning state using hands-on treatment alone. In many cases, patients have found themselves having to make significant lifestyle limiting choices, using medication for pain relief, and eventually needing surgery. MBST Cell Regeneration Therapy has been shown to provide relief for pain and mobility issues and in many cases, may help to speed-up recovery by stimulating the natural regrowth of cells in bone, cartilage, ligaments and soft tissue allowing patients to return to hobbies and generally live with less pain and disability. The treatment is non-invasive, pain and risk-free and its effects can reduce the symptoms that then lead to needing surgical intervention and, worldwide, figures report a 90% improvement rate. At Cura, we have significantly improved symptoms related to osteoarthritis in the hip, back and knee in particular and many of our patients happily recommend the therapy to their friends and family.’ Cura Clinical Consultancy is the only clinic in Bristol and the southwest to offer MBST Cell Regeneration Therapy. The clinic also provides traditional chiropractic, physiotherapy and sports massage therapies. For more information and to book an initial consultation with James, visit www.curaclinical.com or call him on 0117 959 6531.
writing masterclass RESEARCH as a fiction writer isn’t just about getting the facts straight – it can also be the inspiration for your next story. The Sparks and Flames masterclass at Bristol’s WriteClub on Saturday, February 16 will show you how to make research work for you. Take a look at ways to use research to inspire new projects and breathe life into the flames of existing projects. WriteClub, run by awardwinning author Alison Powell, holds regular evening and all-day workshops in Bristol providing precious writing time as well as a chance to meet like-minded people. Alison used her interest in the 1966 Aberfan mining disaster as a starting point for her prizewinning manuscript When the Mountain Swallowed the Morning.
She’ll show you how following your own curiosity can lead you to fantastic characters and great stories. Joining her for the Sparks and Flames masterclass will be WriteClub co-founder and Bishopston author Emily Koch, whose debut novel If I Die Before I Wake came out in early 2018. For it, she interviewed doctors and nurses treating people with locked-in syndrome and learned to rock climb. She will present the whys and wherefores of good research, discussing which corners are worth cutting and how to make your fiction rock solid. The masterclass will be from 10am to 1pm at HOURS Space in Colston Yard, central Bristol. Tickets cost £45, and booking is essential. For more information visit www.writeclub.org.uk.
Suffering with arthritic pain in your neck, back, knees, hips, ankles, hands or feet? At Cura, we offer a risk-free, pain-free approach to manage the pain and disability caused by osteoarthritis and long-term recurring back pain or joint injury. We combine hands-on Chiropractic and sports massage therapy with a new technology – MBST Cell Regeneration Therapy. Studies show MBST can provide long-term relief and improved function in many chronic injury and arthritic cases. For a no-obligation initial consultation to discuss your individual condition, speak to James Scrimshaw, your local chiropractor.
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Property owner gets £18,000 fine for failing to control danger weed A BRISTOL property owner has been prosecuted for allowing the spread of Japanese Knotweed. MB Estate Limited were served with a community protection notice back in May 2017 following complaints from seven properties neighbouring the house on Ash Road in Horfield, close to Horfield Common. After no attempt was made to comply with the notice, Bristol City Council took the decision to prosecute the owner of the property. The company, who did not attend the hearing or sentencing, were fined £18,000 plus costs, in their absence, at Bristol Magistrates Court. The court has also issued an order requiring MB Estate Limitedto remedy the problem. This includes securing a plan from a specialist company
Japanese knotweed threatening to encroach onto neighbouring properties Photo courtesy: Environet UK detailing how the issue will be resolved. This must be done within 28 days. Japanese knotweed is a weed that spreads rapidly. It can grow up to 10cm per day, and because
of this rapid growth, it has been known to cause damage to building structures. Councillor Kye Dudd, Cabinet Member with responsibility for regulatory services, said: “It is
unfortunate that the council needed to resort to formal action, but we hope that this sends a message that appropriate action will be taken, when necessary, to protect the public. “Knotweed has the potential to cause significant nuisance to property owners, causing structural damage as well as anxiety over the effect on property prices and the ability to secure a mortgage.” It is thought that this is one of the first prosecutions nationally of Japanese Knotweed using the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. To find out more about Japanese Knotweed and how to prevent it spreading, visit www.gov.uk/guidance/preventjapanese-knotweed-fromspreading
Thrilling live music performed by Bristol’s professional chamber orchestra Henleaze Concert Society
The music of Ludovico Einaudi
Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze Saturday 19 January at 7.30pm With Viv McLean piano
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
Piano quintets feature in this new year concert, as Schubert’s enduringly popular and elegant Trout Quintet is paired with Vaughan Williams’ Piano Quintet in C minor. Tickets £16.50 (£5 under 25s) from Opus 13 music shop 0117 923 0164 or from www.bristolensemble.com
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n NEWS A SONG celebrating the 70th year of the NHS has been released by a Bristol choir who want to raise money for Southmead Hospital this Christmas. ‘We Are The Same Inside’ by ‘Melody Makers Choir and Horfield Primary School Choir for the NHS’ is available to download on all digital download sites including iTunes from November 30. Money raised from each 99p download will be donated to Southmead Hospital Charity to support patients and fund medical research and new equipment at North Bristol NHS Trust. The 80 strong-choir is made up of people from communities surrounding Southmead Hospital, including many former patients, NHS staff as well as children from Horfield C of E Primary School. Composed and written by Melody Makers Choir leader, Natalie Veal, with lyric support from choir member Natalie SitalSingh, ‘We Are The Same Inside’ captures the ethos of an inclusive and dedicated health service.
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'Buy our song and you will be helping support the hospital' Natalie Veal, a choir leader from Henleaze, said she wanted to bring together her love of music with her gratitude for the NHS. She said: “Every member of the choir - the musicians, the children of Horfield Primary School and myself - have put a lot of love into this song; it’s our way of thanking the hospital staff and giving back to our community. “In writing the song we really thought about what the NHS means to us and the work that NHS staff do. “We are all hugely excited about the fundraising this will bring to the charity and I’m so proud of the choir’s achievement and their infectious enthusiasm throughout this project.” Adrian Brown, corporate and community manager for Southmead Hospital Charity,
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said: “When Natalie approached us with the idea of releasing a song to raise money we were delighted – it is a unique, creative and inspired way to fundraise and we are so grateful for the time and efforts that everyone involved has dedicated to it. “The message in the song is a powerful one that really conveys the strength of feeling that people have for the NHS and for
its staff. “We hope everyone in Bristol, and beyond, will download the song this Christmas to celebrate our NHS – it’s a small thing but it can make a big difference to healthcare now and in the future.” To find out more about the song and to watch the video, visit: www. southmeadhospitalcharity.org. uk/song
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Does your project Orchestra resonates under Concorde wings need this funding? JOIN Resonance Orchestra under the wings of Concorde as they mark the anniversary of the Leningrad Siege with Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony. The music is an intense and powerful work written from within the war-torn city evoking an epic journey through hardship, resilience and drama performed by an orchestra in an extraordinary setting - Aerospace Bristol. Resonance is a new ensemble led by musical conductors Frederick Platt and Nicholas Bromilow. “We want to bring monumental music of monumental scale to Bristol's best spaces, and we want to share it with the community. By going beyond the concert hall and keeping tickets affordable, we want everybody to feel welcome. Whatever music you like, you will love this!” says Nicholas. The performance takes place on January 27, doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm performance. Tickets are available through Bristol Ticket Shop or at the event on the night. Ticket prices £22/£11/£5.50 full/ under 30s/standing. www.resonanceorchestra.com
BISHOPSTON Cotham and Redland Community Partnership Forum (BCR CP) are inviting groups and individuals to submit suggestions for projects to be supported by the CIL funding available for our area. CIL is Community Infrastructure Levy, a financial contribution made by developers for infrastructure to support local development. The consultation process will run until April when the councillors will agree on which projects they would like to select from the list. We will also be consulting on the local priorities for the area, which will then be part of the criteria which will inform the choice of projects. So, get your thinking caps on. And come to the meeting in February bringing your suggestions for infrastructure projects and priority issues for our area. The community consultation on last year’s CIL allocation was not effective and BCR CP have made suggestions for improvements in the process this year. They are intending to be more proactive in the process of consultation, selection and review of the projects to be considered by the area committee. There are very limited funds in our area because of the lack of new building space so it is important that the funding is allocated effectively. BCR CP need your support to do this, and aim to achieve support for the preferred projects. Following feedback at the last meeting, community groups will be asked to give their updates at the beginning of the meeting. The meeting takes place on Monday 11 February, from 7pm - 9pm, at Redland Green Bowls Club, Redland Court Road, BS6 7HE. To get in touch, email info@bcrcp.org.uk or see the website bcrcp. org.uk
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Toast the orchard for a fruitful harvest ALL are welcome to Wassail at Horfield Organic Community Orchard on Saturday 19 January from 2pm - 4pm. It’s an opportunity to toast the orchard for a fruitful harvest. Come along with ribbons, clouties and shining things to dress the trees, make merry with Pigsty Morris and enjoy the music of Bristol Folk Singers. Homemade cakes and mulled Orchard juice will be for sale at the event. To find the Orchard (nearest postcode BS7 8JP) walk down the lane beside 22 Kings Drive (between Bishop Road and Kellaway Avenue), turn left and it’s the first gate on the right. OR take the lane beside 134 Longmead Avenue until you come to the last gate on the left. Contact: hocohello@gmail.com or call 0117 373 1587. Photography by Jamie Carstairs
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New crop of Orchard Learning courses DO you want to learn more about growing and caring for fruit trees? Horfield Organic Community Orchard (HOCO) is hosting a range of new Orchard Learning courses during 2019. HOCO supported the development of the Orchard Learning Programme as part of its 20th anniversary year in 2018. The course was designed and delivered by Shannon Smith, a qualified community educator, and the former orchard co-ordinator. The first eleven learners to complete the programme will be celebrating at Wassail. Working with the group has also inspired Shannon to develop a crop of new courses for 2019. The Orchard Learning Programme is a month-by-month guide to a growing year. It’s ideal for those with some previous experience who want to deepen their knowledge and practice. Three new weekend courses will focus on Seasonal Pruning. For beginners, there are oneday courses on Growing Fruit in Small Spaces, and an Introduction to Pruning. Get Growing Fruit Trees is an introduction to fruit care, using real trees in relationship with local conditions. “I’m looking forward to welcoming new Orchard Learners to the rich and diverse learning environment of HOCO”, says Shannon. “More of us want to grow more fruit in our gardens, allotments and community projects. These hands-on courses give participants the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enjoy and care for fruit trees for years to come.” More details on the HOCO website: www.community-orchard.org. uk/get-involved Contact: hocopips@gmail.com
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Bristol Libraries invite users to share their ideas
HAVE you got ideas or suggestions for your library and its building? Can you help make these ideas happen? Bristol Libraries are inviting you to come along to a community events running from January, which will bring local people and organisations together to look for opportunities for communityled activities and partnerships to create a library service for the future. A spokesman said: "This is everyone’s opportunity to work
together to pilot new ideas. "The library service is greatly valued but it needs to change to be more relevant to the neighbourhood and local people. We need to work together 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. "This is your chance to be part of it – just come along with your ideas." The following events are taking place – the libraries being discussed at each event are detailed in the listing – please book on to the relevant one for the library you are interested in. City Hall • Tuesday 12 February 10am-12noon • Tuesday 12
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February 6-8pm Libraries being discussed: Central, Clifton, Redland, Bishopston and St Pauls Greenway Centre Wednesday 6 March 10am-12noon Saturday 9 March 10am-12noon Libraries being discussed: Southmead, Westbury, Henleaze, Horfield, Lockleaze
Shirehampton Hall Monday 11 March 7-9pm Wednesday 13 March 10am12noon Libraries being discussed: Henbury, Shirehampton, Avonmouth, Sea Mills Please visit www.bristol.gov. uk/libraryideas to book or visit your local library for help with your booking.
Come and join the conversation! Have you got ideas for your library and its building? Can you or your community help make these happen?
Events take place across the city January to March 2019, to work together to create community-led activities and partnerships. To find out more and book, visit www.bristol.gov.uk/libraryideas or visit your local library. BD11037
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Ski boots ready for the piste! sports retailer, sponsoring and employing professional skiers and snowboarders. The store team are keen outdoor sports enthusiasts and are skilled at modifying existing or new boots to achieve that perfect fit. So whether it’s stretching, grinding or softening, they’ll remedy potential problems to give a precise fit, greater comfort and even improved skiing skills! Skier and Manager of the Bristol Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports Store, Andi Bundai, says: “We are really excited about the Boot Lab as we will be able to offer an improved customer experience in our dedicated store. We can’t wait for our customers, new and old, to come and enjoy the fantastic new service ahead of their next trip to the mountains.” The Boot Lab is next door to the current Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports Store at the top of Whiteladies Road - 164 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2XZ. For more information please call 0117 974 1307 or visit www.ellisbrigham.com/stores/bristol
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ELLIS Brigham Mountain Sports has opened its first store dedicated to ski boot fitting on Whiteladies Road, Bristol. The Ellis Brigham Boot Lab offers one of the largest ski and boot ranges in the UK and the new store is dedicated to custom fitting ski boots ready for that next trip. With an online booking facility, state of the art boot fitting devices, free coffee and a heli-skiing VR experience, the Boot Lab is set to revolutionise ski boot fitting in Bristol and the South West. It’s a step forward that the company is proud to take, having grown from being a specialist boot seller 75 years ago to the leading UK independent outdoor
Where Bristol’s skiers and snowboarders go for: • Expert advice • Snowsports clothing and equipment • Boot fitting & adjustments • Ski & board servicing 160 - 164 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2XZ • 0117 974 1157 • ellis-brigham.com To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 9082121 or 07715 770448 or email emma@bishopstonvoice.co.uk. Got news? Email: news@bishopstonvoice.co.uk
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Meet Lucombe Oak: Bristol's Tree of the Year THE winner of the inaugural Bristol Tree Forum's Tree of the Year competition is the Lucombe Oak, submitted by the community group We Love Stoke Lodge. The Lucombe Oak was a clear winner with 584 votes out of the 1,269 confirmed votes cast for the eleven entries. The Lucombe Oak is a cross between a Turkey Oak and a Cork Oak. It was first raised by an Exeter nurseryman, William Lucombe, in 1762. It is unusual in the fact that it keeps its leaves over winter. The story goes that William Lucombe was so attached to his special oak that he felled the original specimen to provide wood for his own coffin and kept the boards under his bed until he died. However, he lived an exceptionally long life, dying at the age of 102 years, by which time the planks had decayed in the Devon damp. To quote an article from Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, this showed ‘that Lucombe knew more about growing trees than preserving them'. On his death timber from one of his early propagations was used to make his coffin instead. We Love Stoke Lodge is an informal community group of local residents based around Stoke Lodge, a 26-acre park and recreational area in Stoke Bishop in the north-west of Bristol. A spokesperson for the group commented: “Notwithstanding the tree’s fascinating history, so many of our community hold treasured memories of this tree dating back over four generations. At a
recent community picnic those in their nineties sat alongside primary school children of today talking about the best picnics they have had under our beloved tree and sharing tips on how to climb it wonderful branches. “This tree is the meeting point for many sports and well-being groups. Its branches shade baby groups, yoga classes, families and friends from the sun (and the rain) every day – as it has done for hundreds of years! This tree is a not just located in the centre of our community, it is part of it.” The runner-up is the Brislington Brook Plane Tree, with 399 votes and submitted by Friends of Brislington Brook, a community group which works to enhance and look after the green spaces that are Nightingale Valley and St Annes Wood. Other local trees that were entered into the competition were The Cotham Walrus Tree, the Downs Hawthorn and St Andrews Park Lombardy Poplar. Bristol Tree Forum would like to thank all those who submitted a nominee: “We were delighted to receive such a varied and eclectic range of wonderful and inspiring trees, both living and dead. An inspiration for next year's competition. “Our congratulations to the winner and the runner-up and thank you to all those who voted.” For more information about the competition and the votes cast for each entry, click on this link - Bristol Tree of the Year 2018
Birthday hairdressing offer JON Hurst Hairdressing is celebrating 15 years in business this January and has a special birthday offer for Bishopston Voice readers. Jon and his wife Claire opened the Cotham Hill salon on January 3, 2004. Claire says: “At that time the Hill was populated by lots of small independents as it is now but we were the only hair salon. The street has seen lots of changes over the years but it’s still great to be part of such a vibrant and busy community.” Jon Hurst Hairdressing are offering a 15% discount throughout January on any adult hair service if the code BIRTHDAY15 is quoted when booking an appointment. The offer ends 31st January 2019. For further info call 0117 373 0044 or see www. jonhursthairdressing.co.uk
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Bristol University scientists play key role in exciting mission to Mars A TEAM from the University of Bristol have taken part in a project which culminated in a Mars landing. NASA’s £635m InSight lander completed a 300-millionmile journey and came to rest on Mars on November 26. It will study the makeup and dimensions of the red planet’s core, and its instruments include a three-component seismometer designed and built in the UK by a team involving researchers from the University of Bristol. The journey to Mars began seven months ago, and within minutes of landing on the planet, InSight (which is short for Interior Exploration Using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport), had sent its first pictures back to Earth - albeit obscured by the dust kicked up by the probe’s landing. InSight is the first mission to explore Mars’ deep interior, and it will spend the next two-years investigating how terrestrial celestial bodies, including the Earth and the Moon, formed. Four researchers from Bristol make up part of the international team, alongside Imperial College, Oxford University, RAL space, and the UK Space Agency, among others. Speaking at the landing event at Oxford University, mission coinvestigator Dr Nick Teanby from Bristol’s School of Earth Sciences said: "It is very exciting to finally be arriving at Mars. We have spent the last few years trying
An artist's impression of the InSight Lander on Mars (EDL). Image by NASA/JPLCaltech
Bristol University team L-R: Dr Bob Myhill (mission collaborator and UK Space Agency funded fellow); Dr Anna Horleston (mission collaborator and UK Space Agency funded PDRA); Dr James Wookey (mission collaborator, Reader); Dr Nick Teanby (mission co-investigator, Reader) to predict what we will see on Mars in terms of marsquakes and meteorite impacts using images from orbiting spacecraft, but this is a new planet, so we really won't know until the seismometer is
deployed. "By measuring the refraction and reflection of seismic waves generated by marsquakes we can determine things like core size, crust thickness, and infer
how the planet evolved over time. This will have implications for how the Earth and other terrestrial planets formed in the early solar system. “Networks of seismometers are used routinely on Earth to determine the planet's structure, but even with a single instrument on Mars our knowledge of its interior evolution will be vastly improved." Anna Horleston, another of the researchers from the University of Bristol added: "I've studied seismic data from all over the world but to get the chance to study data from Mars is just something else. To finally be arriving and to get to test out our techniques on real Martian seismic data is so exciting. The Entry, Descent and Landing sequence was absolutely terrifying, but I can't wait to see the first data."
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n NEWS BRISTOL is just riddled with comedy nights. You can’t go into a pub without tripping over a mic stand these days. But if you’re a frequenter of the city’s excellent comedy scene (and if you aren’t, why not?), you’ll notice that these nights can be rather... well... chap heavy. On January 16, national women-in-comedy behemoth Funny Women opens the doors for Time of the Month at Gloucester Road’s newest bar and arts space, Alchemy 198. Local Funny Women producer and stand up Louise Leigh says: “I go to open mics and watch the boys risk being terrible over and over again until they’re really good. But if you’re the only woman on the bill, you play it safe. You feel like if you take risks, you’d be letting the side down. I want women to be able to push themselves out of their comfort zones in a really supportive environment. The only way to that is to get loads of us on the bill.” "Time of the Month comes in two parts: from 6pm, it’s
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Playtime. This is an opportunity to experiment, learn new skills and come up with new material. There will be industry guests, improv games and joke-making exercises. At 8pm they’ll let the audience in for Showtime, with each performer getting five minutes to show off their skills!
“Every time I see women at one of Bristol’s open mics, they’re absolutely fantastic! I’m really looking forward to getting them all together.” says Louise. “It’s bound be one of the best nights of its kind in Bristol.” Funny Women was formed in 2002 as a response to a male-
dominated industry. Through 15 runs of its Awards, it has seen over 4,000 new female comedy acts, writers, performers and producers, and brought attention to the likes of Susan Calman, Katherine Ryan and Sarah Millican. Funny Women founder and chief executive, Lynne Parker says: “We’ve worked really hard to get women’s voices heard, but there’s so much still to do. Time of the Month is a great way to nurture the talent of tomorrow and make sure women keep storming the comedy scene in the UK.” The Time of the Month is on 16 January, 20 February and the 3rd Wednesday of the month thereafter. For more information contact TOTMSouthWest@ funnywomen.com
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n EDUCATION YEARS 7 and 8 enjoyed a thrilling day showing maths in action with Hannah, Matt and Megan from The Roadshow Team, in partnership with BAE Systems, The Navy and the RAF. They took part in the fun games and demonstrations, and everyone was blown away – almost literally – by the paramotor, a huge fan-like machine which has broken records for taking a man thousands of feet into the air. They were also joined by an amazing robot called MIA who was there to show off her mathematical genius and explore developments in facial recognition technology. And students bravely took place in a seemingly deathdefying experiment with a heavy ball – but which proved to be totally safe if you understood gravity, speed and forces. The day was also about encouraging students to understand the importance of STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and maths) and how they could help shape future careers.
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Head of maths Mr Woods said: “Throughout the show students were introduced to a series of fun and fascinating ways in which maths is used in everyday life, including examples
of the practical application of mathematical techniques within BAE Systems, the RAF and the Royal Navy. “The presentation included the most up to date technologies
to demonstrate the importance of Maths in the future of Engineering. It was exciting opportunity for us to have them.”
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Pupils research school's Victorian origins WESTBURY Park Primary School are celebrating their 125th anniversary as a community school this academic year. Special events are being put in place to mark the date in May 2019 and there are plans afoot to involve the school and the local community. The school’s enrichment focus is on the community and wellbeing and the children will take part in four different activities over the course of the school year. The first Enrichment Week
took place in November and was an opportunity for pupils across all years to work in their house groups to research information about the school and local neighbourhood throughout its 125 year history. By looking at old newspaper clips and photographs the children found out about how life was for pupils in the past and created individual collages and pictures to commemorate this special event. Teacher Vicky Inker leads the Enrichment team at Westbury
Park School. She said: “Enrichment weeks are so important and such a fantastic experience for the children. They really enjoy working with other age groups and teachers across the school and really benefit from the activities they are involved in. The children always come back to class buzzing with excitement and enthusiasm.” There was a school on the site in Bayswater Avenue as early as 1869. It was officially opened as an Infant School in the Victorian era in 1893 when Miss M Eyre was appointed the Headteacher, assisted by two monitors. The
number of pupils at the school increased from 56 in 1895 to 133 in 1905. Today, the school has both Infant and Junior Schools on the site and provides an education for 420 pupils.
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Happy 2019 - the year Trinity Academy opens WE were thrilled to be so oversubscribed in our first year of pupil admissions and are now recruiting staff. A timeline for recruitment is now on the website for teaching and non-teaching roles and we look forward to introducing the successful candidates in the future. Thank you to the large numbers who came to see our plans for the new building. It was great to get lots of initial input and we are now in the process of submitting final plans. We hope the building reflects the aspirations
of the school to be a world class establishment and a great asset for the community. The uniform is being decided upon and we are looking forward
to working with student and parent groups to make the final decisions. It will be smart and business-like - something students can be proud to wear.
One of the central strands of the school is engagement in the arts, sport and employability. It's been exciting to look at the possibilities of collaboration and partnership with both local and national centres of excellence to provide the very best opportunities for our pupils. Thank you for all your interest in the new school - check the website www.trinityacademybristol.org for public information events that we are putting on and contact us on enquiries@trinityacademybristol. org if you have any questions.
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National orienteering champions! School on
A TEAM of Year 6 pupils from Redmaids’ High Junior School are national schools orienteering champions after racing to victory in their class, defeating teams from all corners of England. Leni, Louisa, Honor and Isabel, all aged 11 or under, gave great individual performances at the 2km British Schools Orienteering Association (BSOA) event at Witton Country Park course in Blackburn. When their scores were combined and mapped against fellow runners, they found themselves top in their age group. They then discovered that they had also won bronze in the overall Primary School competition – a tremendous outcome and a further indication of how well they had done in their one and only race. Jamie Hayward, a Year 4 teacher at Redmaids’ High Junior School and co-manager of the Orienteering Squad, said: “The girls applied everything they have learned, demonstrating great spirit, physical strength and mental agility. “They were up against mixed teams who had the chance to gain more points from different classes so they really proved themselves to be a force. “There was great support from parents on the sidelines and this added to a truly memorable event.” The squad, also including Amy (Year 9), travelled north on Saturday, fitting in a training
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REDMAIDS’ High School has been shortlisted for the Sports Award in the 2019 Times Education Supplement’s (Tes) Independent School Awards. Isabel Tobias, headmistress at Redmaids’ High School, commented: “We have made a significant investment in sport during the last five years. Most recently, in 2017, we bought the former AXA sports ground near Cribbs Causeway and have plans in place to significantly redevelop the 16-acre site ready for use in late 2020.” Claire Maggs, Director of Sport, said: “As well as having an extensive programme which makes sport accessible and enjoyable for everyone, we also focus on achievement. Our elite athletes enjoy great success across a wide range of sports.”
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n EDUCATION BRISTOL Grammar School was thrilled to welcome former pupil Jeremy Levett back to the school on December 5 to talk to pupils about his new book, The Illustrated World of Mortal Engines. Jeremy co-authored the book with Philip Reeve, creator of the Mortal Engines quartet of books. A long-time fan of the Mortal Engines series, Jeremy met Philip Reeve at a Bristol Grammar School literary event in 2009, a year after he left the school. After talking to Philip at the event, the pair subsequently kept in touch and, when publishers Scholastic suggested creating The Illustrated World of Mortal Engines to Philip Reeve, he knew he couldn’t write it alone, and that the person he wanted to write it with was Jeremy. Reflecting on the project, Philip Reeve commented: “Jeremy’s a long-time fan of the books, but his mind works in a completely different way to mine. Jeremy also has the ability to write all this stuff in a way that’s
Author returns to Bristol school where it all began both funny and informative. He has a glittering literary career ahead of him if he wants one, and I’m proud that it began in the world of Mortal Engines.” Scholastic commissioned the book to coincide with the release of the film adaptation of Mortal Engines. Produced by Lord of the Rings Director Peter Jackson, who also co-wrote the screenplay, the film had its premiere in London on 27 November and, thanks to his involvement in the book, Jeremy was invited to attend, getting to meet Peter Jackson and the film’s stars. Speaking about his return to BGS, Jeremy said: "Despite all the encouragement of my teachers and the BGS librarians, ten years ago I didn't really believe I'd ever actually be a
published author. But it turns out they were right, and I was wrong. The Illustrated World has been a wonderful project to work on, and I'm so proud to have my
name on the cover. I'm excited to be back to the place it all started – and I hope someone in my audience will be talking about their book in ten years' time.”
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The CIN fundraising team at Fairfield High School: Ms Gibbons, Mr Warner-Meanwell and Miss Thompson
Fun all the way at FHS for Children in Need TEAM Fairfield (from Fairfield High School) got into the Children in Need spirit, as students dug deep in their pockets and staff proved real sports, as a fantastic amount of money was raised & a lot of laughs were had! On the bill for Children in Need this year included pie throwing, teacher auctions, sponging teachers, face painting and taping staff to a wall. For these privileges, students dug deep into their pockets, collaboratively raising a fantastic ÂŁ1537.46. Mr Warner-Meanwell, House System Manager at FHS, said: "We have had a brilliant fundraising week culminating with students relishing the opportunity to be one up on their teachers; whether they chose to throw sponges, bid for an auction to have a teacher as a slave for a lesson, or throwing whipped cream into teachers' faces; certainly not our usual Friday antics! Thank you to all those staff who were great sports - your combined efforts helped raise a fantastic sum for a great cause."
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Failure is how you learn, Mayor tells students FAIRFIELD High School (FHS) was honoured to welcome the Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees for an engaging, open and inspirational session with students. Marvin Rees came from relatively humble beginnings; his captivated audience heard how he lived in St Paul’s, Exmouth and Lawrence Weston before settling in Easton, where he has lived for the past 20 years. As with many young boys, growing up his passion was rugby and boxing. Sharing his story on becoming Mayor of Bristol, Marvin told about how a friend suggested he take on the challenge. He never believed he could achieve this, but then thought to himself – “Why ever not?” Discussing how he ran, and subsequently lost, for office in 2012, Marvin said: “If you have aspirations, failure comes with it. We should aspire to do something beyond our abilities.
Only then can you grow.” He then went on to say how delighted he was that in 2016 when he ‘won’ and was elected Mayor of Bristol – something 10 years before he could not ever imagine himself doing. It was such an incredible personal journey, for which he is rightly proud. Describing an average day as Mayor (which, of course, is a difficult one to sum up), Marvin revealed what his day previously had encompassed. It was a cabinet meeting which focused
on these incredibly wide-ranging issues including support for children in homes suffering domestic violence, transport provision for people with Special Educational Needs and older people, purchase of land to build new homes, knife crime and plans for Bristol to become carbon neutral by 2030. At this point, Marvin encouraged the students to ask him questions; these clearly demonstrated a high level of thought and consideration. The topics included city-
wide problems such as litter, pollution, dog fouling and homelessness. The Mayor was able to share what was being done about these important issues at a Council/ National level, and asked for student input about how they believe they should be tackled. Farina Ackerman, Assistant Vice Principal at FHS, said: “We were delighted to welcome Marvin Rees to FHS. He is such an iconic figure in Bristol right now, and the students gained so much from hearing his wisdom and being reassured that he was focusing on the many issues close to their own hearts. We were incredibly impressed that our students appeared to have such mature heads on their shoulders; it really was quite humbling.” “We would like to thank Marvin Rees for his open and engaging time with our students. Furthermore, his aim to make Bristol “fairer and inspirational” was clear and admirable for all to see.”
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Outstanding nursery provision on offer 45 weeks a year from summer 2019 CLIFTON High School’s Nursery Pre-school and Reception forms the foundation of its 3-18 co-educational community. From summer 2019, the School is pleased to be extending its outstanding Nursery Pre-school provision for families to 45 weeks of the year. ‘The Hive’ will encompass the School’s existing Nursery and Reception departments and its highly experienced teaching staff who place strong emphasis on exploration, investigation, discovery and problem solving, through teaching and free-play activities. The large and light classrooms within handsome Victorian buildings located close to Clifton Village, are a hive of activity; its ‘busy bees’ will make use of the department’s own wildlife pond, mud kitchen, fire pit and outdoor classroom as part of the onsite Forest
School provision. The School is proud to hold the green flag Eco Schools Award, and encourages the children to make the most of the outdoor teaching space, nurturing in each child, not only an appreciation of the
environment, but also providing the opportunity for imagination, social interaction and to learn about responsibility. This summer’s Quality Inspection Framework (QIF) from Bristol Early Years and
Childcare Service stated: ‘There is so much effective practice and rich learning happening in your setting with lots of examples of critical thinking. Your focus on this area has clearly had a big impact and as a result the children are engaging in deep level learning. Your mission to capitalise on every learning experience is really evident and visible in every day practice.’ Clifton High welcomes families looking to join its Nursery and Reception classes, or the extended provision of The Hive, to its Department Open Event, and The Hive’s launch on Wednesday 27 February at 9.15am. Children and staff will be pleased to share their experiences and show families the department’s outstanding facilities: admissions@ cliftonhigh.co.uk or call 0117 933 9087.
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News from Friends of Bishopston Library LAST March local author Mike Manson talked about The Hidden History of St Andrews at Bishopston Library. Mike has an MA in creative writing, and has published both novels and local history books. He is now offering a six week 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, then these free sessions will offer the perfect opportunity for you. There will be four half-hour slots each afternoon, which you can book at your local library or at bishopston.library@bristol.gov.uk Bishopston Library’s windows will be decorated for Window Wanderland by the North Bristol Drop-in group for people with a learning difficulty. Look out for this and other brightly lit windows all round Bishopston over the weekend of 9 – 11 February from 5.30 – 9pm. The next phase of the library strategy will take place in the new year, which will involve a smaller number of meetings covering multiple areas, and enable people to attend either during the day or in the evening. Please check our Facebook page and do come along to make your views known. 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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In Bishopston this month... Bristol Rovers Event Permission Readers may have seen in the news that Bristol Rovers have been granted a licence for events at the Memorial Stadium. The permission comes with extensive conditions intended to manage noise, and the number of outdoor events is limited to six a year. The club have promised that they want to be good neighbours and, whilst Bristol Rovers are a valued part of our community, we will hold them to that promise to avoid disruption in the area. Planning Applications Recent months have seen some questionable planning applications come forward for new developments in our ward. Whilst having a variety of homes, businesses and otherwise within our area is welcome, we are clear that developments should not be to the detriment of everyone else. We will continue to argue against unsuitable developments
in the ward, and if there are any applications locally which you’re concerned about then please let us know – we’d be happy to help. Window Wanderland Window Wanderland returns on the 9-11th February. The magical event, now a global phenomenon, started here in Bishopston and it’s a great way of bringing light to those cold winter nights. Free Art Workshops will be running at The Ardagh, Horfield Common for you to take and make your ideas with an artist each Thursday 6-8.30pm from 10 January through to 7 February. Find out more at www. windowwanderland.com 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 15 January at 2pm in City Hall. Members of the public are able to submit questions to the Mayor, present petitions, or read out statements (on any topic). These should be submitted to democratic. services@bristol.gov.uk by 5pm on Wednesday 9 January for questions and midday on Monday 14 January for petitions and statements. We recently attended the launch of the Bristol @ Night advisory panel. This is a new initiative to bring together people who work across the city’s nightlife scene, aiming to address some of the key challenges it faces. More and more people are choosing to live in the inner city, and this can cause conflict between new residents and established music venues. Venues are also in danger of being lost as the buildings they inhabit become attractive prospects for residential or office development.
The Council wants to ensure that the vitality and diversity of nighttime activities can be preserved and supported to flourish in the years ahead. Bristol City Council has now been officially accredited as a Living Wage employer. The council now joins more than 220 South West based employers officially committed to paying the voluntary rate. The announcement comes at the same time that the Living Wage rate is increased to by 25p to £9 due to rising living costs. The One Tree Per Child team are looking to recruit volunteers to help maintain and plant thousands of trees across the city. This winter the community events programme will be planting trees in parks and green spaces across the city including new woodlands, hedgerows and individual trees. Volunteer training from the One Tree Per Child Bristol project officers
is being run over the next few months for new and existing volunteers. To date, the One Tree Per Child project has planted more than 50,000 trees across the city. The aim is to plant 6,000 trees a year until 2020, working with reception aged children. For information on how you can become a volunteer and to see the new training programme visit www.bristol. gov.uk/onetreeperchild or email onetreeperchild@bristol.gov.uk. At December’s Full Council, councillors (apart from the Conservatives) voted for a motion to be passed on the subject of immigration detention, in support of the ‘These Walls Must Fall’ campaign. The UK is the only country in Europe not to have a time limit on how long immigrants and asylum seekers can be detained in detention centres (which are similar to prisons). There are around 30,000 people detained in these centres every year; people who have often done nothing wrong nor committed any crime. They are given little access to justice,
33 can be cut off from friends and family, and are not told how long they will be detained for. Full Council resolved to support ‘These Walls Must Fall’ and condemn immigration detention, working to help continue this campaign on a national level. Bristol, and the UK, should be a self and welcoming place to all those fleeing violence and persecution. If you ever have an issue you’d like to raise with us in person, please do come to our monthly surgery, which is held on the first Friday of each month, from 1pm – 2pm, in the Library within St Pauls Learning Centre (94 Grosvenor Rd, BS2 8XJ). Mike Davies, cllr.mike.davies@bristol.gov. uk 07584 370 413 Jude English cllr.jude.english@bristol. gov.uk 07584 151 099 Carole Johnson cllr.carole.johnson@bristol. gov.uk 07584 370 414
In Cotham this month... BIn enforcement Victory at last! After many years of my badgering. BCC is sending round a letter to all HMO tenants, landlords and universities setting out the rules and the outcomes of bad waste management. Cheers! As the mayor has offered no ideas on collection from upper floor flats with no gardens I am negotiating a solution to get bins off the streets. Thanks to everyone who have supported my campaign on the no.9 bus. I’m still fighting. LibDem No-idling motion: Council accepted our proposed pilot enforcement of turning off vehicle engines near schools and parks etc. If this catches on it may not be necessary to extend it... I was also pleased to speak in support of ‘These Walls must Fall’- to add Bristol’s voice to stopping, often unjustified, incarceration of asylum-seekers which does much harm to little effect.
2019 Collection rota: http:// www.bristolwastecompany. co.uk/bins-and-recyclingcollection-days/ A yellow tree symbol marks the day BWC will be collecting xmas trees from your home. All you need to know about waste and recycling over the holiday season: http://www. bristolwastecompany.co.uk/ learn-more-home/festive-needknow/ Lord Mayor’s Children Appeal: Please help every child in Bristol to receive a gift at this special time. You can donate here: https://www. lordmayorofbristolappeal.com/
Seasons Greetings to you all. Please feel free to contact me: Cllr.Anthony Negus cllr.anthony.negus@bristol.gov. uk /07833 484344
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n NEWS In Redland this month... Sale of the Bristol North Baths building Redevelopment of the old Bristol North Baths building is progressing to a new planning application. The developers held a drop in session to discuss their plans locally, and invited us to discuss their adaptation of the half converted building into new offices for their company and other local office workspace users. We are hoping there is scope to support community organisations in some way once the company confirms their move will take place. Any profits from sale will be ring fenced for affordable housing across the city. Parking Emergency vehicles were again trapped on the way to a call out by bad parking recently. Meanwhile, we are conducting some door to door surveys in some of the affected areas. If you think your road is being affected by poor parking then
please let us know and we will come and talk to residents in your street or consider joining the local residents parking group BOSA www.facebook. com/BOSAtrafficandparking or bishopstonstandrewstpgroup@ gmail.com Bristol waste In autumn entire streets had their recycling collections missed, with some waiting for several days before it was been picked up. Over 80 streets were missed one Friday. Clearly this is more than a glitch, so please let us know if this happens to you so that we get a clearer picture of the situation. Please do report missed collections via the council website so the extent of the problem can be logged and to remind the council to provide the service. New collection vehicles are finally going to be purchased now so this decision should reduce breakdowns and improve the situation in 2019. Fly tipping and lack of enforcement Several people have contacted
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us about the lack of enforcement from the council over fly tipping, even where residents have clearly identified the offender. We're pushing for increased resource on this, as once again, we feel that residents are doing everything they can but aren't getting the right support from the Council, which is disheartening. We have, however been told that the new "litter police" have been active on the Gloucester Road so we are seeking feedback on how they have been doing in our area. Bristol announces a Climate Emergency We’re proud of the motion brought by our colleague Cllr Carla Denyer who achieved another unanimous council vote to agree Bristol should declare a ‘climate emergency’ and take steps to go carbon neutral by 2030, 20 years sooner than was intended. The motion calls for the Mayor to bring a report back within six months to show how the council can deliver such a target. Bristol already has plans for ambitious carbon saving initiatives and this strengthens the work. This motion has also
now been adopted by the London Assembly and looks set to be adopted in areas as far afield as Manchester and Brighton. The latest international reports give us 12 years to stop dangerous climate change, so we are hoping that Bristol will be a trailblazer to find ways of doing just that. Green councillors have also compiled a series of suggestions and recommendations for Bristol to accelerate its action. Please sign up so we can keep in touch! We’d like to keep residents in touch with an occasional newsletter about our work in the ward, no more than six per year, but can only do this if you tell us you agree by following this link and registering: http://eepurl. com/dDKyB1 Cllrs Martin Fodor & Fi Hance Redland ward Green Party councillors Green Cllr Group office Tel: 0117 3526156
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OW many of us have set about doing something to reduce their fossil fuel consumption in the wake of the devastating weather events that have happened around the world in the last few years? Probably none. Its unsettling reading about them but as they don’t affect us and it’s difficult to see any link between them and our personal behaviour, we carry on. In any case what can we do about people and animals frying in the worst recorded droughts in far away countries or drowning by the thousands in horrendous floods, apart from donating money or clothing? A bit closer to home in San Francisco, the air has become so polluted with the Californian fires nobody goes outside without a facemask, and the advice is for all
Where are the arts? babies to be evacuated from the city to escape the toxicity. We know they’re the State’s worst fires ever recorded, they’ve burnt out whole towns and they follow on from one of its worst ever droughts. But how many of us have said this is something so shocking exacerbated by climate change, I’m going to stop doing at least one significant thing that contributes towards it. I can guess the answer. None of us. Most of us are unsettled by images of starving or dead polar bears unable to feed themselves because there’s scarcely any summer ice left for them in the Arctic, or of vital rainforest essential for absorbing carbon
being scythed to make way for palm oil, or of new oil rigs drilling above the Arctic circle, but they are far removed from our daily lives. Although we’re given facts and figures showing how our unsustainable and energy intense lifestyles drive them, we can’t see them and that makes it difficult to be really interested in changing firmly ingrained habits and expectations and learning to live sustainably. So what needs to happen? We don’t respond well to fear mongering stories or horrendous statistics, so perhaps it’s time to be thinking about the arts, literature and music. They can tell stories scientists and mathematicians
can’t. We know how effective the documentary about plastic in the ocean was. Why can we not encourage film makers to make an even bigger one demonstrating the link between our life styles, choices and climate change? Where are the plays, poems and books we are all clamouring to see or read, the songs to listen to or the striking artwork and murals dotted around our city? If you’re an artist, dancer, musician, writer or poet why not talk to others and see how can you flood us with images that will make us sit up and think? Hamish Wills Sustainable Redland
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IT'S time to go into Kellaway pharmacy, roll your sleeve up and have your free NHS flu jab. No appointment needed, so you can just walk in. This year, we particularly want to make sure that anyone who is aged 65 years and over (including those becoming age 65 years by 31st March 2019). So you read every year that the flu vaccine doesn’t work, why bother? This year for those aged over 65 years they will receive the new enhanced vaccine that contains extra ingredients designed to help develop a stronger defence against flu. Each year, in the UK, up to 10,000 deaths are attributable to flu, particularly amongst the elderly population and those with existing medical conditions. Early vaccination is encouraged because it takes about two weeks after the jab to gain optimal protection. The flu strains can change from year to year, so you need to have a flu vaccination every year. Well, you never get flu. Even if you only get a mild reaction to a flu virus, you can still pass it on to others. To attain what is termed ‘‘herd immunity’’ –vaccinating enough of the population to protect us all. Your jab counts; it protects you and contributes to protecting everyone else, including the vulnerable in our community.
Onions, goose grease and socks (dirty or clean) will not cure you if the flu nabs you! Go and get your jab today and better still, take your partner or friend along too. Remember the Walk-in service in Kellaway Pharmacy means you can turn up, get your jab and that’s it for this year. No appointments, No delays. Best to bring a partner or friend along so they don't catch the flu either.
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I want Bristol to become the first real Living Wage city I WAS delighted that Bristol city council has recently been accredited as a Living Wage employer, joining more than 220 South West employers officially committed to paying the voluntary rate. This means every employee and contractor earns a decent living wage and we are now rolling it out to all our suppliers too. The Living Wage is an independently-set hourly rate of pay for everyone over 18, calculated according to the basic costs of living, and is higher than the current minimum wage for those aged over 25 set by the Government. The Living Wage recently increased by 25p to £9 due to rising living costs. I am proud to be championing the real Living Wage and I am pleased we can lead by example in promoting employee economic
and social wellbeing. I hope that other large employers in the region follow suit and do the right thing. A living wage is part of developing an economy based on inclusive economic growth and ensuring everyone shares in Bristol’s success. Now, working with unions and businesses in the city, we have started the conversation about making Bristol the first real Living Wage city. This could include a Bristol-specific living wage (probably somewhere between the national real Living Wage and the London weighting). I am writing to chief execs across Bristol to join us in this ambition. I want to make it the benchmark for the employers in our city, not the aspiration. So because of this commitment, I am concerned
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n VINEYARD NEWS with INGRID BATES THE big prune has begun again in the vineyard. Every year we prune back each of the 2,400 plants to prepare them for the following year. So far we’ve only done two rows and have another thirty six to go! Luckily it doesn’t need to be finished until April 2019 so there’s no massive hurry but it’s great to feel like you are making headway. The sheep grazing in the vineyard for the last month or so have now been moved onto land near Tyntesfield. They did a great job nibbling the vineyard grass right down but had started to turn their attention to nibbling the vine trunks instead, so it was time to usher them out ASAP before they did any real damage. We’ll get them back in the spring for a short period because they do such a good job tidying up, but for now
they’re gone. By the time you read this all my Christmas markets will be over. Despite being tiring, I really enjoy doing them as it’s practically the only chance I get to actually meet the people who drink my wine. Unlike many English wine producers who sell most of their wine direct from their vineyards, most of my customers are restaurants and shops so I don’t actually meet the people who drink the wine very often! As always at this time of year our stocks of rosé and sparkling are getting very low so don’t hesitate to get in touch if you want some of the last few bottles before New Year. 2018 has been a great year for us starting with a frost-free spring and a huge crop of Pinot noir and Seyval blanc grapes at the end. The heat of the summer was exhausting to work in but rewarding in terms of the amount of fruit we harvested. It was a good harvest and we celebrated winning ‘Best Drinks Producer’ in the Bristol Life Awards and enjoyed being featured in the Daily Mail ‘top 200 wines’ and ‘Best English Still Wines’ in Decanter magazine. As well as our existing Bristol and London customers we ventured out toward Bath and now have lovely new customers there including
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA January 12 n One Sound, a nationally recognised Christian music ensemble of young adults, perform The Future Marches in - music to tell the world that youth is alive in the church and excited about the future Venue: Victoria Methodist Church , 1A Whiteladies Rd, Bristol, BS8 1 NU 7.30pm Saturday 12th January 2019 Tickets available from Bristol@onesound.org.uk £10 Adults; £5 Students/unwaged/ children; £20 Family ( 2 adults, 2 children) More info about One Sound and clips of their music at www.OneSound.org.uk and Facebook:\youthmusicinchrist January 20 n Redland Park United Reformed Church, Whiteladies Road, present “A Celebration of the Cello”, Sunday 20 Jan, 2pm. A concert by Haeun Kim (Cello) and Yoonjoo Hong (Piano). Free admission, Retiring Collection. January 24 n Avon Organic Group invites local gardeners and growers – Talk, John Salvat “Walled Gardens & Old Growing Techniques” 7pm, The Station, Bristol. BS1 2AG. £5, incl. refreshments. www. groworganicbristol.org 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.
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
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a term by term basis. Each session costs £5, a second sibling is £2.50 and under 12 months can come along free. For more info, visit: thegoldenhillcommunitygarden. com n Scottish Country Dancing Get fit with Westbury Scottish Club. Classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Tina 0117 9075462). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 9590970). 7.30pm to 9.30pm wscbristol.com n Bristol Harmony West Gallery choir and band sing and play lively church and village music from the 18th century. We are looking for new members, all voices welcome, also all string, wind and reed instruments. No auditions but ability to read music helpful. Meet in the University Staff Club, Woodland Road on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month. www. bristolharmony.wordpress.com or ring Colin on 0117 968 6860. Venue tricky to locate so please ring before coming. n 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
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nW HAT’S ON IN OUR AREA class is running throughout the winter. Come and join us as we listen to and talk about a selection of mainly classical music. No prior knowledge needed. Tuesdays 11-1 at St Mary Magdalene Church Rooms, Stoke Bishop. Music in Britain 18901939 including Elgar Delius and Vaughan Williams. Cost £15 for a single taster session or £100 for the whole 8week term. To book email matthewhm@ peacemail.com, or phone 0117 214 0418. For more info visit: heartmusicbristol.wordpress.com n Melody Makers Baby Friendly Choir A fun and friendly daytime choir for ladies running Tuesdays during term time.9:30-11:00am, The Beehive Pub, BS9 4QY. £5 per session, discounts for members. Contact Natalie www.facebook. com/melodymakerschoir 07890393175. n Bristol Brunel Lions Club – We meet 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,
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come as a guest for £5 to try us out. 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. 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
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performing arts studio at Cotham School. More info, contact Holly Shannon on 07866587424, admin@ outtheremusicbristol.co.uk . n Spiritual Healing at Westbury Park Spiritualist church BS6 7TH Every Wednesday, 2pm - 3.30pm every week. No appointment necessary, animals welcome. Come along and feel the benefit. Also healing after Sunday evening service@8pm. n Wednesdays 10:00am. Baby & Me post-natal yoga class, 10:00 11:00am plus tea and chat after. Supportive, friendly class with babies made very welcome. Move, breathe, meet and chat with other new mums at YogaSpace Bishopston. Find out more at www. bristolyogaspace.co.uk or contact Clara hello@bristolyogaspace.co.uk / 07530 053 543. n Why not join welsh national opera Friends. We support this world class company and everyone is very welcome to join. We offer monthly evening meetings at Redmaids High School MONTHLY at 7.15pm. Talks with music. Costs-£7.00 or £1.00 for students (Friends £5.00). For further information contact: Margaret Borkowski:borkmail@gmail.com n Melody Makers Pop Choir. An evening choir for men and women singing popular songs. Wednesday's term time 7:30-9:00pm The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze. Book a FREE taster www. melodymakerschoir.co.uk n Read together a short story and poem. Weekly drop-in adult group, shared reading. It's fun, sometimes surprising, moving and exciting. No preparation, just come along and listen. Bishopston Library, every Wednesday 11.30am to 1.00pm. We read and chat. Refreshments
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA provided. Free. n Come and make new friends at the growing Westbury Park WI that also serves Redland, Cotham and Henleaze. We meet at Redland Church Hall on Redland Green, BS6 7HE, from 7.30pm onwards. There are some very interesting talks and crafts to try this year and guests are most welcome to visit before joining. For more info email: westburyparkwi@gmail.com or find us on facebook: Westbury Park WI. We look forward to seeing you! n Wednesdays at 10.30am Buddhist Meditation - use a simple technique to help the mind rest in the present and give space for reflection. Sakya Thinley Rinchen Ling, 121 Sommerville Road, St Andrews, BS6 5BX. Suggested donation £2. 0117 9244424 n Sound of Song ( a Choir for Female Voices) meet in Horfield URC, Church Hall, Muller Road on Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.30pm. Repertoire covers classical, choral, jazz, popular, folk, and show songs. No auditions necessary. www.soundsofsongchoir.com n North West Bristol Camera Club are an enthusiastic group of amateur photographers who meet each Wednesday at 7.45pm at Westbury Fields, Greystoke Avenue. New members of any level of ability are most welcome. For details contact Neville on nevwgoodman@mac.com 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
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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 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
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pleased to see new members. Pease come and try a rehearsal without obligation. To find out more contact Jane English (07752 332278) or Jean Wickham (0117 9624466). n North Bristol Community Project Arts Fringe: Arts for Well-being, Thursdays 10am-12pm. Well-being Lunch Club, Thursdays 12.30-2pm. 10 week Sewing for Employability course, Mondays 10am -12pm; now taking bookings for the next sewing course starting on January 8 2018. The 10 week sewing course & the Lunch Club are FREE. For all other activities, there is a fee of £10 towards the cost of basic materials, tuition & refreshments. 160 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NT, Tel: 0774 237 7799 /0117 924 6228, www. northbristolcommunityproject. org.uk n Read together a short story and poem. Weekly drop-in adult group, shared reading. It's fun, sometimes surprising, moving and exciting.
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nW HAT’S ON IN OUR AREA 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.
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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.
Health trust's pledge on care for veterans SOUTHMEAD Hospital is one of just 24 acute hospital trusts accredited by the Veterans Covenant Hospital Alliance (VCHA) to lead the way in improving NHS care for veterans and members of the armed forces community. The hospital will now start to provide training to staff to be aware of veterans’ specific needs, making past and present servicemen and women aware of appropriate charities or NHS services beneficial to them, such as mental health services or support with financial and/or benefit claims. It will also ensuring that the armed forces community is never disadvantaged compared to other patients which is in line with the NHS’s commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
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n ADVERTISING FEATURE A NEW procedure that could revolutionise the treatment of prostate cancer is being pioneered at a Bristol Hospital. A special hydro gel injected into the patient can mean they are exposed to a much lower dose of radiation during their treatment which, in turn, can result in far fewer side effects such as urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. The gel, SpaceOAR, is a minimally invasive, water-based hydrogel which lasts for the duration of radiation treatment - up to three months - before being naturally absorbed into the body before passing through the patient’s urine within six months. The gel is injected between the prostate and the rectum increasing the space between the two by an average of 1cm. This space moves the rectum out of the zone of radiation and spares the bowel from irradiation. Professor Amit Bahl, Clinical Oncologist and Clinical Director at Spire Oncology Centre South West in Almondsbury, explained: “The potential side-effects from
radiation exposure are a major concern for men who are given the option of radiotherapy. “SpaceOAR hydrogel is important as it will help give men the confidence that, not only are we doing our best to treat the cancer, we are protecting their long-term quality of life from bowel, urinary and sexual dysfunction.” He was supported by Prof Raj
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during radiation therapy. Too much radiation exposure can result in long-term side-effects such as abdominal pain, diarrhoea, incontinence, bleeding, and mucus discharge. “Oncologists and Urologists are always working together to provide patients with better treatment plans and reduced long-term complications. The introduction of the SpaceOAR gel, which is clinically proven to lower radiation exposure to the surrounding organs and tissues, is a real step in the right direction. “The clinical studies have shown that not only does the gel spare the bowel, it also has positive benefits in reducing urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction (for men who were sexually potent prior to treatment), giving men their life back following treatment.” Professor Bahl added: “In the near future, hydrogel spacing will enable us to push our radiotherapy planning and delivery systems harder, eventually reducing the number of radiotherapy sessions from 20 to 5.”
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n NEWS Yoga for Health
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Yoga Pose of the Month: Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Dog)
ADHO Mukha Svanasana is another classic yoga pose, working every major muscle group in the body; it comes better with practice, so beginners should stay for shorter times while they increase their stamina, strength and understanding of the actions. To go in: Starting from hands and knees, spread the hands well and plant the palms and fingers well on the mat. Lift up through
the arms and roll the shoulders back. Tuck the toes under and lift the knees off the mat, drawing the pelvis up and back and straightening the legs. Although the picture shows the heels down on the floor, it’s more important that the legs are straight, so those with stiff hamstrings should keep their heels higher (and extending towards the floor). The arms and legs need to work strongly in Downward Dog pose, creating space for the spine. Lift the knees towards the hips to open the back of the knees. Hold for a few breaths, then come down, rest then repeat. If you become breathless in the pose, or the legs or arms start shaking, come down and rest. Beginners caution: many beginners keep their shoulders too far over their hands, creating more of a press-up action. This is not correct: you need to lift the pelvis high and move the front body to the back body so that you create a triangle shape. The dorsal spine (between your shoulder blades) moves in. If you are confused about any instructions, then bring along this
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Books and Europe: Brexit and much more
WHILE the Brexit storm raged around Westminster, all was calm at Redland Library, where the Desert Island Books’ panel discussed ‘Books & Europe’. After all, as Professor Michelle Cini pointed out: “There is a great deal more happening in Europe than Brexit.” Michelle Cini is Head of School of Sociology, Politics & International Studies, University of Bristol and she was joined on the panel by Professor Susan Harrow, Ashley Watkins Chair of French, School of Modern Languages, University of Bristol and Molly Scott Cato MEP for the South West of England and Gibraltar. The event was the latest in the Desert Island Books series organised by Friends of Redland Library, who asked the panel to recommend a book on a Europerelated theme as well as a ‘wild card’ – a favourite book in any genre – which they would want
with them on the desert island. Illustrating her point about the wider European context, Michelle chose The European Union in Crisis eds. D. Dinan, N. Nugent and W. E. Paterson. Focussing on different aspects of the EU, the book analyses issues such as migration, the Eurozone and ongoing integration as well as problems with membership. As Michelle said, although crises present challenges and threats, they can also be, “turning points that allow new ideas to flourish.” Susan’s desert island recommendation, Pig Tales by Marie Darrieussecq, seems to fizz with ideas. A social satire set in Paris, the novel is a critique of the beauty myth and gender representations. While it tackles commercial and sexual exploitation in a way that foreshadows the #MeToo movement and its French equivalent, #BalanceTonPorc, the book – as Susan explained
DESERT Island Books returns in the new year on Thursday 10 January with the discussion theme: Books and the Cinema. In Desert Island Books, a panel of interesting people select one book on the main theme for the event; and a second ‘wildcard book’, being a book that they have enjoyed and would recommend to others. The guests for January’s panel are: Owen Franklin (Founder/Director, Bristol Film Festival) Tara Judah (Film critic, Cinema producer Watershed, Trustee of Clevedon’s Curzon Cinema & Arts) Professor Sarah Street (Professor of Film, University of Bristol)
- is also about “what it means to be human.” Molly also chose to take fiction to the desert island and her pick was The Gustav Sonata by Rose Tremain. Set in Switzerland against the background of the Second World War, this is a story of friendship and loss that develops themes of neutrality and self-mastery. For her ‘wild card’, Molly chose Middlemarch by George Eliot, who she explained, also explores the question of how to live a good and moral life. Middlemarch, she thought, would be perfect for a desert island because it contains many different stories and - if she were to use her time on the island to write her own novel - who better to be her guide than George Eliot? Michelle thought she might also try novel writing on the
desert island, but her mentor would be Kate Summerscale, whose book The Wicked Boy, was her ‘wild card’. A true story of Victorian murder and morality, the book is a meticulous examination of a criminal case with interesting parallels today. The evening concluded on an upbeat note with Susan’s ‘wild card’, Scapegoat by Daniel Pennac. Set in a Parisian department store, this partcrime, part-comic novel debunks the concerns of consumerism and celebrates resilience with, Susan said, “surreal humour.”
Desert Island Books Cllr Estella Tincknell (Associate Professor in Film & Culture UWE and former Cabinet Member for Culture, Bristol City Council). Bristol is a leading city in the field of film and moving image and it has been designated as UNESCO City of Film. This event will explore the links between books and film. The link could be books that have been adapted into screenplays, screenplays written by famous writers or books about the making of films or biographies of directors, actors, etc.
The event is organised by The Friends of Redland Library, a voluntary group set up to support Redland Library, helping to sustain and improve its service, and connecting it with the local and wider community. Desert Island Books is held at Redland Library 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
Research your family history A TASTER session on how to research your family history and use the Ancestry website is being held at Redland Library on Thursday 24 January. The event will comprise an introduction to genealogy followed by hands-on computer time. Two previous Family History events sold out. “We have been overwhelmed by the interest shown in our Family History events,” said Lloyd Roberts, chair of the Friends of Redland Library. “Many people want to
research their family history and just need an idea of how to approach it and what tools are available. Bristol Library members have free access to the Ancestry website and we will provide a basic introduction in its use. It’s not just family history that you can research but it’s also the history of your house or street.” The talk on the introduction to genealogy will be given by Stephen Williams, who was the MP for Bristol West from 2005 to 2015. Politics is not
his oldest interest. He began tracing his family history at the age of 14, after the death of his father. He has spent over 30 years researching his roots in several parts of Wales and also Somerset, Wiltshire and Cornwall. His trawls through official records led to him discovering that he was part Bristolian, with a great grandfather born in St Pauls in 1883. Stephen will speak about the joys and frustrations of trying to solve a never-ending personal
history puzzle. He will set out the records that are available to find out the names, addresses and occupations of your ancestors. Support is available from the Bristol and Avon Family History Society genealogists. The venue is Redland Library and the event starts at 7pm, with doors opening at 6:45pm. Admission is £3 (pay at the door). Numbers are limited and booking is required by emailing FriendsOfRedlandLibrary@ gmail.com
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n BOOKS OF THE MONTH Bishopston Library Book Reviews by Bishopston Library Reading Group
stories combine? Read it yourself to find out. This novel provoked good discussion in our group.
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A very well written, perceptive book by an accomplished author. A lovely little boy is obsessed by the consequence of all his actions and most of all by the fact that two seconds might be added to Time, we follow the story of Byron and his somewhat distant friendship with James, another misfit from school and their project of protecting Diana, Byron’s “Perfect “ Mother. A parallel story is interspersed with this, about Jim, a former inpatient for a now closed psychiatric hospital. Jim has obsessive compulsive disorder and struggles to keep a job and have relationships with other people. Do the
Focus On Classification Amphibians by Stephen Savage I love this book. It has really good facts in it. For example, there is an amphibian with no legs called a caecilian - it is quite an amazing creature that looks like an eel. It also has information on an amazing frog called the water-holding frog that lives in a burrow in the desert which it only leaves during the short rainy season. It has amazing
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'Mr Sleek' slimmer set to sparkle A DAZZLING slimmer is getting ready to shine this party season after achieving a 4 stone, 3.5 pounds weight-loss in just 19 weeks. Robert Starr was named his group’s Mr Sleek 2018 after his fellow members were wowed by his achievements. Slimming World’s annual Mr Sleek competition recognises those members who have transformed both inside and out by becoming healthier and happier, slimmer and more confident, and who look great in their Christmas party clothes. The national winner of the title will win a £2,000 cash prize. Robert said “he was thrilled to win the title in his group”. Robert, 65, who is also a diabetic, adds: “Being voted Mr Sleek by the other members of the group is really great because it’s thanks to them and their support and our consultant that I’ve stayed committed to losing weight. As a man, joining a slimming group quite a nerve-wracking decision, yet I can honestly say it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I recently had a check at my doctors, who has also now taken me off of one of my medications which I took twice daily to reduce my blood sugars. On top of that my cholesterol is the best it has ever been and my blood pressure is now spot on.” Robert began following Slimming World’s Food Optimising healthy eating plan, which encourages members to satisfy their appetite on healthy foods like pasta, rice, potatoes,
lean meat, fish, fruit and veg and more. Slimmers are able to lose weight without going hungry and still enjoy treats. Local consultants are extremely proud of their slimmers. They say: “Christmas is a time of year for getting dressed up and having a good time. However we know a lot of our members have told us they’d often dread it because they felt uncomfortable and out of place at parties, which is just so sad. This year we know Robert will feel completely different from previous years. We hope he’ll be accepting every invitation he receives and show off his fabulous new zest for life – he definitely lives up to his new title Mr Sleek in our eyes.
“We have no doubt that he will inspire other people to lose weight too and show that whether you’ve got a little or a lot of weight to lose, slimming down can make a big difference to how you feel about yourself and really boost your confidence. Robert is happier, healthier and fitter, and every week the group love hearing about his progress. “Anyone who has been inspired by Robert's weight loss success is welcome to join us at our local Slimming World venues. New members can simply pop along or if they’d like more information they can call the numbers for the local consultants displayed on the Slimming World adverts displayed in this paper.”
Bristol named vegan capital of the UK RESEARCH BY The Hospital Group has revealed that Bristol is the vegan capital of the UK. Analysis of Google search data found that an average of 3,200 locals search for information about the plantbased diet every month. The city is also home to five vegan friendly restaurants, of which two - Cafe Kino in Stokes Croft and Beets 'n' Roots cafe in Cotham - are located in the Bishopston Voice area. Across the UK, people are spending more on vegan products, and plant based diets are trending more than ever online. A recent report in The Telegraph stated there’s been a 360% increase in vegans in Britain between 2006 and 2016, and while some Brits take up the vegan lifestyle due to their beliefs on animal cruelty, research has found that nearly a third of us (29%) adopt the diet in a quest for weight loss.
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n VETS' ADVICE
The Cinnamon Trust IF you are struggling to find a New Year resolution why not consider helping `The Cinnamon Trust’ as a volunteer dog walker? The Cinnamon Trust is a national charity for elderly and terminally ill people and their pets. It provides peace of mind and practical help for people but also love, care and safety for their beloved pets. Both people and animals benefit mutually as pets are then fostered, paired up with a recently bereaved person or found a permanent new home. It is widely acknowledged that animals improve the well being of elderly and ill people. However, sometimes those people need help caring for their pet or are worried what will happen to their pet when they are gone. The charity means that people can continue to own pets, with the knowledge that they will be cared for, in the event they pass away. Anyone of any age can make arrangements with the charity for their pets. There are special cards that you can get, to show that you have made arrangements with the charity. This means that, the pet, which may also be very old, does not have the stress of going into kennels or rehoming centres. They are quickly found a loving new home or, where possible, paired up with a recently bereaved person. The Cinnamon Trust strongly believes that more residential homes should be encouraged to accept old people with their pets. If you, or someone you know, is
considering entering a home then please ask The Cinnamon Trust for the register of Pet Friendly Care Homes in your county. If you are worried about what will happen if you outlive your pet, are struggling to take your dog out for walks or are able to offer a quiet, safe home for an elderly pet needing fostering - then please get in touch with the Cinnamon Trust. They have a team of volunteers who can help you and your pet. The trust is based in Cornwall where they also have a small sanctuary for pets who do not have homes. The Cinnamon Trust is a wonderful charity that needs donations and nationwide volunteers to continue its great work. So much of the Trust’s work depends upon reliable voluntary helpers. These amazing volunteers are from all walks of life and based all over the UK. Please spread the word about the Cinnamon Trust. Cinnamon Trust, 10 Market Square, Hayle, Cornwall. Tel: 01736 757900.
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n NATURE WATCH With Dawn Lawrence
WHEN I first came to Bristol many years ago, a peregrine was a very rare sight in the city. The peregrine is a large falcon with a steel-grey back the colour of a stormy winter sky and racy, pointed wings. Their wingspan is up to 115cm (that is half as wide again as a wood pigeon) and they can reach speeds of up to 60 mph in level flight. They are a bird of superlatives; stronger, faster and more beautiful. The buzzard seems ponderous beside them, the sparrowhawk diminished. It was with great excitement that we went to see them at their first Bristolian nesting site in the Avon Gorge in 1990. Now they are regular visitors to our skies and breed successfully most years in their rocky eyrie. They are a wider conservation success story, too. They suffered catastrophic declines in the 1960’s due to the accumulation of harmful pesticides in the
food chain (particularly DDT) but when these pesticides were finally banned the birds began to spread again, recolonising Bristol in the 90’s and even adopting an occasional high-rise building as a nest site. Now, they can be seen hunting over Bristol all year round and they are well worth looking for in the empty skies of January. One of the fastest birds in level flight, they also have a specialised hunting technique of wheeling up above their prey (which is usually a bird on the wing) and then “stooping”. They fold their wings and plummet, hitting their prey at speeds that can reach around 200 mph, killing it instantly. At which point they pluck it, dead, from the air (this could be an unfortunate lumbering pigeon, or a darting starling taken from its whirlwind flock) and carry it away to their feeding place. You can spot the presence of a peregrine by a flurry of pigeons as they scatter in sudden fear at the sight of the distinctive silhouette: it is always worth looking up if you see pigeonpanic. Check for a large, long-winged bird, cloud-dark above, with a paler breast, probably soaring above the milling flock, gliding on straight wings, or strongly beating its wings to pick up speed. And the stoop is unmistakable – the sudden folding of the wings and the dive like a speeding arrow to the target, almost too fast to track. If you want to read more about the peregrine
there is a wonderful book called The Peregrine by J.A. Baker, who tracked his local birds, obsessively following them on his pushbike through wind and snow, writing about his experiences when he got back home. They are the kind of bird that can trigger eccentric behaviour in their admirers! We are lucky to still have peregrines in Britain, pesticides could have wiped them all out. Let’s hope the New Year brings other success stories for our wildlife making it a Happy New Year for us all.
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Stoke Bishop Guide Price £525,000
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Think like a designer, don’t act like one IF you had a book voucher for Christmas and it is burning a hole in your pocket then you can definitely do worse than spending it on a copy of ‘Think Like A Designer - Don’t Act Like One’ by Jeroen Van Erp. Encompassing many flavours of design from furniture and fashion to products, buildings and even services, the book whips through different aspects of the design process and design thinking that are common to all design disciplines. For example, finding inspiration is always essential at the start of any design project and sometimes you have to actively seek it out rather than wait for it to land in your lap. This is beautifully illustrated by a page about one of the most iconic chairs of all time, the LC4 by Le Corbusier,
Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. Once you know it was based on the idea of a cowboy laying back relaxing with a pipe, you can understand why it looks the way it does and picture the user in situ. The book isn’t entirely nerdy or serious though and the author certainly enjoy poking fun at how idiosyncratic and annoying we designers can be with our strong opinions, incessant desire to improve everything and stupidly large glasses. What I love about it the book is that it gives an insight into the creative minds of designers and the processes they use to do what they do, as all too often it is shrouded in mystery and largely misunderstood.
with interior designer Zoe Hewett
With bitesize facts and numbered rumination it’s a nice one to dip in and out of as and when you fancy - perfect for the loo! Zoe Hewett is interior designer at local studio www. stylemongersofbristol.co.uk
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Crowdfunding drive for watersports charity
ALL-Aboard Watersports, a leading Bristol-based charity, has today launched its first ever crowdfunding drive to raise £10,000 for disabled and disadvantaged children. The charity, based at Bristol's historic docks and established in 1974, provides water-based activities including canoeing, rowing and sailing to all, with a focus on children and older people with mental and physical disabilities or behavioural difficulties, including those with Autism, epilepsy, brain injuries and dementia. The crowdfunding drive will help to continue the charity's work, enabling them to train more instructors and volunteers, purchase specially adapted equipment,
to supply subsidised sessions to special needs schools and organisations, even to buy a new boat, optimised for people with additional access needs. “As well as the skills they learn, water-based activities have a range of social, mental and physical benefits, from building confidence to making new friends”, says All-Aboard Trustee Adam Brooks.
“In order to continue to expand the number and range of sessions we can offer, we're asking for the public's support this Christmas. Letting a friend or relative know you've supported our charity on their behalf makes a great alternative gift, and there are monthly or one-off donations ranging from the cost of a head torch to help our instructors run evening
classes, to a new specially adapted sailing boat. Please dig deep!” The crowdfunding page, live from noon, can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/ AAwatersports and is currently set to end on New Year's Eve. To find out more about the charity and its work, or to book classes or volunteer,see: https://www. allaboardwatersports.co.uk
Comedy nights set to raise funds for children LEGENDARY Cornish comedian Jethro is to host two comedy nights in support of a group of Bristol fundraisers who want to buy a minibus for underprivileged children. Volunteers have been working with the charity Variety to raise money for the vehicle.They have held numerous fundraising events, including a ladies' lunch,
sponsored walk and pub Olympics, to reach their target. The bus will help sick, disadvantaged and underprivileged children in the South West experience days out to places they would never normally visit. Jethro's The Count of Cornwall shows will take place on Thursday and Friday May
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Stuart Whittingham signs Hankins for Gloucestershire Cricket extends GLOUCESTERSHIRE Cricket is delighted to announce the signing of right arm fast bowler and Scotland International Stuart Whittingham. The 24-year-old has signed for Gloucestershire on a three-year deal from Sussex Cricket. Whittingham first played for Sussex at Under-10 level and made his First-Class debut against Derbyshire in 2016, taking a wicket with his first ball. Stuart qualified to play for Scotland and his International career began with a three-wicket performance against Sri Lanka in a practise match at Beckenham as part of Scotland’s tour of England in May 2017. Whittingham went on to make his One-Day International debut for Scotland against Papua New Guinea in the 2015–17 ICC World Cricket League Championship in 2017 and made his T20 International debut for Scotland against Ireland in June 2018. In the 15 First-Class appearances he has made, Stuart has taken 46 wickets, with his best figures of 5 for 80 coming against Derbyshire at Hove in 2017. He also took impressive match figures of 8 for 93 against Ireland in an Intercontinental Cup match in Dubai in 2017. On signing for the Club, Stuart Whittingham said:
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“I am keen to continue with the development of my game and to play here is a fantastic opportunity. I feel like I have reached a time in my career where I can offer a lot to the team, we have a great group of lads who are looking to push for success and I can’t wait to get started.” Gloucestershire Head Coach Richard Dawson said: “I am delighted that Stuart has joined
us at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. He will add to our bowling group and boost competition for places. His ability to bowl fast spells, along with having an impressive strike rate of 43 balls per wicket, gives us variety in our bowling unit. He is still at an age where there is room for development and all the players and coaches are looking forward to working with Stuart.”
TALENTED young batsman George Hankins has extended his contract with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club until the end of the 2021 season. The 21-year-old, who is a graduate of the Club’s Cricket Academy, signed his first professional contract for Gloucestershire in 2016. Hankins, who was the top run scorer for Gloucestershire in the 2018 Royal London OneDay Cup, scored 291 runs at an average of 58.20. His strong performances in the Royal London One-Day Cup earned him a call up to play for an ECB XI against India A in a one-day contest at Edgbaston. Unfortunately, George’s terrific start to the 2018 campaign was cut short after he sustained a knee injury in July while playing for the Second XI, this would see him miss the remainder of the season. Gloucestershire Head Coach, Richard Dawson said: “It's great news that George has extended his contract with Gloucestershire. He has continued to develop over the past seasons and I'm delighted that he can continue to progress with us.”
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