Bishopston Voice June 2019 by Emma Cooper

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Join the campaign to curb air pollution THE return of National Clean Air Day on June 20 holds particular significance locally as Gloucester Road is a hot spot for air pollution, frequently breaching the legal limits of nitrogen dioxide pollutant. With a multitude of cyclists and pedestrians travelling along this popular shopping street, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a vital health issue too. National Clean Air Day has been set up to help people live more sustainable lives by making connections between whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good for them and good for the planet. Leading the charge in Bristol is a local initiative, Clean Air Bishopston who, working with the Bishopston Society, are planning a fun day of activities to inspire the community to think about air pollution and measures each person can take to clean up their own act and improve the environment. Report: Pages 2 and 3

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Bishopston - and al THE quality of the air that we breathe has become an issue like never before as science reveals the damage that pollution can do to our health. National Clean Air Day takes place this month on June 20 and The Bishopston Society and Clean Air Bishopston (CAB) are leading the way locally with a series of activities planned for all ages. There are lots of ways that Bishopston, Cotham and Redland residents can get involved in Clean Air Day Bishopston. The Bishopston Society website bishopstonsociety.org.uk/cab lists many simple things each and everyone of us can do to improve air quality and look after our own and other people’s health. Last year many people made pledges to do a small thing, such as walking or cycling short journeys instead of taking the car. Each pledge was a simple but significant contribution to cleaning up our air in conjunction with others. People are urged to join in and pledge a specific commitment to the environment this year and really make a difference locally. Kevin Molloy, Clean Air Bishopston Lead, added: “You might ask why this is relevant to us, but make no mistake, air pollution is a killer. Gloucester Road is a hot-spot and we in Bishopston are vulnerable like others. So, we’re getting people talking and working together to address this public health emergency.” Clean Air Day Bishopston kicks off with a free breakfast

for cyclists (7 - 10am) at Boston Street Party on Gloucester Road. Later in the day between 3 6pm the cafe hosts a pollution workshop in the creative corner for kids. Find out everything you always wanted to know about sustainable transport, along with a try out of the smoothie bike, at the corner by Lunar Optical (8 - 11am and 3 - 6pm). A cycling corner will be set up outside the prison from 3 - 6pm and you can get your bike repairs carried out too! School Streets and Playing Out will be informing the public about ways to improve air quality around schools. Find them outside Sainsbury’s between 3 - 6pm. There’s an opportunity to

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Party, followed by an evening, midsummer’s stroll around the local streets from 7 - 8pm. Nick Plant, Bishopston Society Chair says: “Everyone’s now talking about the climate and ecosystem breakdowns the world’s facing, and we hope Bishopston will take its turn. “The school strikes show that the younger generation are determined we act, Extinction Rebellion have proven the legitimacy of rebellion in the face of extinction, Greta Thunberg’s positive courage has captured our imaginations in spite of the gloom, and parliaments and local authorities all around are declaring climate emergencies. “As individuals we need to take personal action to reduce pollution, eat less meat, and much more. As communities we need to persuade politicians to accelerate emissions reductions, challenge industry to abandon

toxic production practices, put a stop to banks and others profiting from climate and species destruction, and much more. So we’re hoping this day will bring about a step-change in Bishopston’s conversations about these actions.”

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Gloucester Road BIDs goodbye THE Gloucester Road Business Independent District (GR BID) has come to an end and is in the process of winding up the scheme which it managed on behalf of local traders. Back in 2014 Gloucester Road Traders voted marginally in favour of a Business Improvement District which would concentrate on marketing, events and promotion, making the area clean, green, accessible and attractive, offer lower business costs, a strong voice and influence for the independent businesses. The result of the new BID ballot (2019 – 2024) was 53% against and 47% in favour, therefore there is new BID for Gloucester Road. The final allocations of funding have all been made now. For some no longer paying the annual levy is a very welcome saving but for others the contribution was considered

good value for what it brought the area which was a finalist in Great British High Street 2018 and Highly Commended for Guided Tour of the Year by the Bristol Bath & Somerset Tourism Awards 2018/19. During its tenure, the BID provided many events attracting shoppers to the area each

season as well as the Christmas lights, which sadly, have had to be removed. A free area map was developed to explore the neighbourhood, along with a section in the Visit Bristol Guide, plants for planters, street art, collaborations with community groups, schools and charities and funding of materials to BCR Street Scene, aiming to keep business tag free. Long-term items that will remain are the living green walls at the bottom of Gloucester Road, more bike parking stands, and a cycle repair station still to be installed at the bottom of Gloucester Road. Traders parking signage, contactless donation points outside Ocean and at the bottom of Gloucester Road and a public access defibrillator located on the Apple Green forecourt building are installed. With the BID no longer and the significant funding it brought

to enable improvements, it will be down to the other local trade groups to get creative to promote the area. Speaking on behalf of the GR BID, Anne-Louise Perez said: “To come so close to a new BID term is testament to the traders who supported the BID all along and could see the long term view. “The high street is the beating heart of the community but consumer habits have changed, and all the evidence points to people seeking experiences, destinations things to do. Many of the levy payers embraced this – for example live DJ nights at Co-Lab, sewing workshops at Flo-Jo Fabrics, Charity Shopping Tours with a Personal Stylist with a variety of local charity shops. “In the end it is up to the traders to adapt and react to the future high street – perhaps those that do give themselves the brightest outlook.”

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Work progressing at Bristol North Baths

WORK has been progressing behind the scenes at Bristol North Baths, the developer has told Bishopston Voice. As previously reported, Berkeley Place, a property company based in Clifton, is bringing the Grade II Listed building back into use after remaining vacant for 13 years. The building was going to be developed into a health centre, but after long delays the original developer, Chatsworth Homes, ran into financial difficulties and the scheme ground to a halt. In December 2018, the proposed change from swimming pool (Class D2) to office (Class B1) was granted by planning officers. Since then, work has started to convert the building, which dates from 1915, into offices on the first floor and ground floor, with a café and gym also being created on the ground floor. Speaking to Bishopston Voice about their progress, managing director Nick Cryer said: “We have been doing a lot of work to clear a large amount of pigeon mess from the roof, and metal spikes have also been installed to deter them from landing on the windows. We have also spent time clearing a lot of mess from inside the building, and unblocking and Lunch hp ad.qxp_Layout 1 03/04/2019 22:54

clearing out the drainage system too. “It’s a fantastic building, and the more we reveal, the more we can see how amazing it is. We want to preserve the original doors, wooden floors, ceilings and glazed tiled walls, which are in wonderful condition. It’s going to look Page 2 beautiful, and anyone walking in will

still be able to recognise lots of the original features. We hope that local community will enjoy looking at the façade when we do reveal it, as it’s been restored to a high level and is something that everyone can be proud of. “Although the project received some negative press previously, we have had nothing but lots of positive comments from residents. People are really excited to see the building restored to its former glory, as there lots of fond memories of the Baths from years gone by.” Nick also told Bishopston Voice that they have had lots of interest from local businesses to take the ground floor office space, and a Bristol-based business has also said that they would like to lease the first floor, with further details to be announced shortly. He added: “We said that this would be a fast track programme, and we have been true to our word. Although we have found things we hadn’t anticipated, nothing has been too contentious and everything is on track for the space to be ready for occupation at the end of September or the start of October. “We’re excited to see the project completed – it’s going to become a real community asset.”

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Call for ban on dangerous pavement parking MARTIN Fodor, councillor for Redland has co-ordinated Bristol Greens group’s submission to the House of Commons Inquiry into pavement parking on behalf of the Bristol Green group, highlighting the dangers and accessibility problems it causes and calling for a ban to be legally enforced by either local government or the police. The parliamentary inquiry into pavement parking was set up following escalating local frustrations about the issue. Parking on pavements is a common complaint in many urban areas in the UK outside London (where it is banned). Councillor Fodor cited the frequent case work in wards where residents have repeatedly raised frustrations over clogged streets, pavements inaccessible to disabled or elderly people, risk of car crashes caused by cars parked on corners, and the real danger that cramped streets might prevent emergency vehicles like fire engines getting to people’s homes in time. In February this year it was revealed that Avon fire crews have been delayed on multiple occasions by badly parked cars and are procuring smaller fire trucks. The submission draws on the work of the Bristol Walking Alliance and adopts many of the same goals. It calls for clarification on the law and a ‘memorandum of understanding’ between the police and local

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Community gardens and orchards set to join growing trail BRISTOL’S community gardens and orchards are opening to the public as part of the June 2019 Get Growing Garden Trail www. bristolfoodnetwork.org/get-growing-garden-trail-2019/. Local residents are often amazed to find these hidden gems on their doorstep. Members of Horfield Organic Community Orchard (HOCO) are looking forward to welcoming all to their Midsummer Orchard Open Day on Saturday 22 June, 1- 5pm. Orchard Learning co-ordinator, Shannon Smith says: “Come and meet our 100 truiting trees. Each has a story to tell. It may be a rare or local variety. Perhaps it’s poorly and we’re using nature-friendly ways to perk it up. Orchard members are happy to answer your fruit growing questions.” To find Horfield Organic Community Orchard www.communityorchard.org.uk 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.

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£25k raised by Bristol community to save refugee charity from closure BRISTOL humanitarian charity Aid Box Community, which provides supplies and sanctuary to the city’s refugees and asylum seekers, looks set to be saved from closure following an appeal to raise £25,000 for a new home. Aid Box Community (ABC), which operates a ‘free shop’ and community hub, launched the plea after it was forced to leave its previous premises in Redland when it was declared unsafe for public use in mid-March. The appeal is now at £25,000 and rising, meaning the charity has been able to put an offer on a new ‘promising’ but, as yet, undisclosed premises. While a premises move had been anticipated at some stage in the future, fundraising to enable a relocation had not yet started and the charity was left fearing it would have to close as

an appropriate place would be hard and costly to find in central Bristol. However, people from across Bristol and beyond have rallied to ensure the mostly volunteerled organisation has enough money to facilitate the move. Rob Adlem, operations director for ABC, said: “Just over two months ago, we were standing on the brink of closure and things were looking pretty bleak. “While we had confidence we could do it, we know that times are pretty tough right now and so had no real expectation of what this would look like. “For our community and supporters to have dug this deep is overwhelming and it’s hard to find the words to say a big enough thank you, but we are all hugely grateful.”

ABC has now put in an offer for the new site but the charity, which has supported more than 400 refugees and asylum seekers in the past two years, does not want to reveal where it is exactly until it is legally made official. ABC began as a grassroots movement in 2015 during the European refugee crisis, when a group of people from Bristol started a convoy to camps in Northern France to provide boxes of essential aid and supplies. Founder of ABC Imogen Mcintosh said: “Our old site was not a sustainable option longterm and the closure forced our hand to find somewhere we could call home far into the future. “The amazing thing about the support coming in such a short period has meant we have been able to act quickly on somewhere

really promising – if we’d not had this amazing response there is no way that could have happened. “We have everything crossed for this new place and can’t wait to get everything moved across and open our doors again for people who are among the most vulnerable in society." Dr Judy Ryde, director, Trauma Foundation South West says: "Our clients are some of the poorest people in the country who have arrived here with nothing. They cannot afford to buy even the basics. "Aid Box Community not only provides these essentials but also a warm welcome and space to talk and find friends. These are invaluable to our clients and helps to improve their mental health."

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Juicy fruits Bristol Pound providing loans for of summer independent local businesses PRUNING and Caring for Stone Fruit Trees is a new weekend workshop at Horfield Organic Community Orchard. Working with trees of different varieties and needs, the course covers pruning and training, managing pests and diseases, and choosing what to grow. Course tutor, Shannon Smith says: “Caring for stone fruit trees is not always the same as for apples and pears. Focusing only on this fruit family, will help crack the kernel of growing these delicious fruits.” The course takes place on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June, 10am - 4pm. Contact: hocopips@gmail.com HOCO website: https://tinyurl.com/ OLcourses2019

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out a loan is an opportunity to invest in growing your business. Taking out that loan in Bristol Pounds does something extra - it helps ensure the money stays in the Bristol Pound network, creating sales opportunities for other local businesses like yours - and in turn potentially being re-spent with your own business in the future.” The business lending will at first operate as a pilot loan scheme, with a small number of limited scale loans of up to 15,000 Bristol Pounds offered to qualifying members of Bristol Pound. It is anticipated that with the success of the pilot scheme, business lending will be expanded and open for any Bristol Pound business member to apply. If you would like your business to be considered for a loan, please email: info@ bristolpound.org

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It’s time for festival and community in Westbury Park THE Westbury Park Festival weeks are here once more when the local community comes together for a fabulous series of events. Programmes will be in the library and cafes - here’s a taster of what to look out for. There is a real mixed bag on Saturday 15 June, starting with a morning storytime for 3 – 6 year olds at Max Minerva’s bookshop in North View. The same morning there will be a Charity cafe in the Methodist Church with plenty of delicious home-made cakes on offer. And that same evening there will be a concert at St Alban’s Church with pieces for choir and organ, including Mendelssohn’s muchloved “Hear my Prayer”. Family barbecue is offered at the Cambridge Arms on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16. There will be music on Sunday as well as delicious outdoor food, and a bouncy castle too. Walkers may enjoy either

of two local walks: there’s a History Walk with Jeff Bishop on Tuesday 18, as well as a walk on the Downs with Francis Greenacre from FoDAG (The Friends of the Downs and Avon Gorge) on Tuesday 2 July. The Quiz this year has a new Quiz-master, Abigail, but it’s at the same place as ever, St Alban’s Church Hall. So gather your team, and get your general knowledge up to speed for a thoroughly good evening on Friday 21 June. The festival has always had the full-hearted support of the United Parish, and on Sunday 23 June there will be a St Alban’s Day Festival Service at St Albans Church at 10.15am, followed by a Get Together lunch in the Church Garden at 12.30pm. On Monday 24 all comers are encouraged to dust off their musical instruments and to join the Westbury Park Orchestra in rehearsal. Give it a try - it could be the start of something new.

Westbury Park has many talented residents. Film-maker Gordon Young returns this year on Tuesday 25 with some of his films and also the premiere of a film based on Jeff Bishop’s ‘Bristol Through Maps’ book. Saturday 29 June brings the opportunity to see the work of local potters, enamellers, painters and printmakers’ at the Arts and Crafts Fair. There’s always something to tempt you to buy... This year’s Open Gardens is held on Sunday 30 June. It’s a great opportunity to see how lovely some of our rather small gardens can look at this time

of year, and to talk to other gardeners about their plants. All fueled with drinks and cake along the way, too. July also brings a Winetasting on Wednesday 3 and it all finishes with the Garden Party at St. Albans Church on Saturday 6. Committee member Jeff Bishop says: “Great Festival, something for everybody. What a community!”

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Better funded childcare would benefit everyone LOW-cost, high quality childcare benefits everyone – children, parents and the wider economy. So why is the government ignoring this opportunity? I recently spoke in Parliament on this, because it is something which comes up regularly when I speak to people in Bristol. Parents and early year childcare providers in Bristol West tell me that the current system of childcare provision is not working. Childcare in the UK is too expensive. If you live in the UK, you have two children and both you and your partner work and earn an average wage, you might spend 55% of your income on childcare costs. This proportion of costs relative to income is much higher than other European countries such as Germany, Sweden and Iceland (5%), according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development

(OECD). We all lose out - whether or not we have children of our own when there isn't enough highquality affordable childcare. Not only does it prevent parents from working and contributing their skills and time to the economy, it also holds us back from creating a more equal society. For many families, one parent (most often the woman) is forced to give up full-time work to look after the children. The government does support parents to some degree, with 30 hours free childcare per week in some circumstances, but in practice this is fraught with problems. A recent report from the Education Committee found, in its own words, that “the Government’s flagship 30 hours childcare policy appears to be entrenching disadvantage.” One problem, which I brought

up in another recent debate, is that parents in full-time employment can access this scheme, but unemployed parents cannot. If all parents could dip into free childcare when they needed it – for instance, to attend training and job interviews – it would truly benefit many of my constituents on lower incomes, who are struggling to get back into employment. Those nurseries caring for our children should also be better funded. I have also met a lot of teachers and carers in nurseries and early years centres across Bristol. All say that the funding they receive is inadequate, with uncertainties over budgets making it difficult to plan for the future. After I raised this, alongside other Labour colleagues, the government has allocated an additional £24 million to close an upcoming funding gap. When divided across the country it falls

Thangam Debbonaire column far short of what nurseries need, but is a step in the right direction. I am writing to the Chancellor to request more money for early years providers in the forthcoming Spending Review. We all benefit when there is good, affordable childcare available. No matter what else is going on, I will always stand up for the people of Bristol, including children, parents and the people running childcare. And in other news… I’ve not written about the European Union this month, because things are moving so fast. Check www.debbonaire.co.uk for updates on my work.

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n NEWS A VIOLENT thief who carried out a series of knifepoint robberies after choosing his victims through social media and classified ad websites has been jailed for 10 years. Jalees Ahmad, of Filton, would respond to his victims’ social media posts offering mobile phones for sale. When he turned up to collect the items, he would threaten them with a hunting knife and steal the phones. In one of the incidents, a 35-year-old man was stabbed when he tried to defend himself and suffered lacerations to his hands and legs.

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Robber who targeted victims on social media jailed Ahmad was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court in April to 10 years’ imprisonment for five counts of robbery, one count of theft, five counts of possessing a bladed article and possession with intent to supply cannabis. A previous suspended sentence was also activated as a result of his offending. The 20 year old carried out

Crime prevention tips when selling items online AGREE to meet the buyer in a public place during busy times where there will be plenty of people around. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid places that have poor street lighting or places where your meeting could be shielded from view. Tell someone where you are going and who you are meeting. If possible go with someone else. Do not allow any potential buyers control of the item before you are certain they are genuine. Keep a record of the seller's details including their email address and phone number. Also, without being obvious, make a mental note of their description and surreptitiously record the registration of any vehicle they might have. Dial 999 if you feel threatened. If you are uncomfortable with any aspect of the meeting place or the person trust your instincts, do not stay or do not agree to meet and cancel the sale.

PATIENTS are being advised to plan in advance how they travel to Southmead Hospital and allow more travel time to cope with road closures over the next four weeks. From 20 May to 8 June, contractors will be carrying out work on Dorian Way which will affect how staff, patients and the public can access Maternity Buildings, the Emergency Department, and Gloucester House. Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout, but drivers will need to be aware of the schedule of diversions as outlined below. Signage will be present around all affected entrances and exits to the site which will show the best way to access the relevant buildings. Emergency Department (ED) Access to ED via Dorian Road will be maintained for both

the robberies in the Hotwells, Clifton and Westbury-onTrym areas of Bristol, as well as Keynsham, Kingswood and Weston-super-Mare. The offences happened over a 12-day period between 2 March and 13 March 2019. Investigating officer PC Harriet Drewett said: “Jalees Ahmad carried out a terrifying series of robberies in which some of the victims were threatened in their own homes. “In most of the incidents, Ahmad made off with expensive mobile phones which had been advertised on social media and classified ad websites. “In one of the incidents, a victim was stabbed as he tried to defend himself. He’s still recovering from his injuries and needs crutches to get around. “Ahmad was caught after leaving the sheath for his hunting knife at the scene of one of the robberies. We were able to recover forensic evidence from the sheath which provided a DNA match to Ahmad. A fingerprint left on an iPhone box also matched Ahmad’s.

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“During our investigation we located the hunting knife at Ahmad’s home and found CCTV footage of him topping up a mobile phone he used to contact one of the victims. “We take knife crime offences like these extremely seriously and I welcome the significant sentence given by the court. I’d like to thank all the victims for supporting our investigation and I hope this conviction will help with the ongoing recovery process.”

Southmead Hospital road closure: Dorian Way public and Emergency vehicles throughout the works. However, there will be no access to ED from Southmead Road or Monk’s Park Avenue. This means that Dorian Road is likely to be very busy, as it will be the main route of access to ED for ambulances. Maternity buildings (via Donal Early Way) The Maternity buildings affected from 27 May - 8 June are: • Central Delivery Suite (CDS). • Percy Phillips Ward. • Mendip Birth Suite. • NICU. • Quantock Ward. • Antenatal Clinic. • Antenatal Assessment Unit. There will be no access to Donal Early Way via Dorian

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n NEWS ORGANISERS of Bristol Pride have announced that the annual LGBT+ festival will move to The Downs this year. Bristol Pride takes place from Saturday June 29 – Sunday July 14, with Bristol Pride Day taking place at Durdham Downs on Saturday July 13. The move will see the festival double its capacity after welcoming 36,000 people to the event last year. With the increased venue size, Pride will introduce new areas and activities, including a new stage in partnership with national lesbian magazine DIVA, as well as expanding current festival areas. Other new additions this year will include a giant circus tent in partnership with Bassline Circus with performances throughout the day, a wellbeing and mindfulness area, and silent disco. The event will be sponsored by Unite Students for the third year in a row, and 2019 marks the 10th anniversary for the current Pride team. The multiaward winning festival has become one of the largest Pride events in the UK and one of only four Pride’s in the UK to be named in the Global Top 50 of Pride festivals worldwide. Pride Day will start with the parade march from Castle Park to the city centre, which last year saw 12,000 people take to the streets in a colourful, empowering display to showcase visibility for the community. As part of the celebrations, Spice Girl Melanie C will be performing on the main stage as part of a unique world-colliding live show with party makers Sink The Pink. Other names already announced for the festival include Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Disco legends Boney M, Sonique, Saara Aalto, Bristol Drum & Bass act Dr Meaker, Four of Diamonds, Hazell Dean and Ru Paul’s Drag Race’s Peppermint. Daryn Carter is CEO of Bristol Pride, and has worked in equality and diversity for over 16 years. Speaking of the event, Daryn said: “I’m really excited for Pride 2019, we’re celebrating our success but also securing our future. It’s been an incredible 10 years and we’ve rapidly grown to a Pride that consistently named as one of the biggest and best in the country as well as being named in the Global Top 50. “Moving to The Downs not

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only means that we can deliver a bigger festival for everyone wanting to attend but allows us to develop new festival area and present our biggest and most diverse line-up to date.” Richard Smith, Chief Executive of Unite Students said: “By helping support the expansion of the festivities to the new site, we are securing the opportunity for even more people to get involved and join this important event. We can’t wait to make the 10th birthday the biggest celebration of inclusion yet!” £7 Supporter Wristbands for Pride Day are available now from Bristol Ticket Shop. As well as keeping the festival going, they offer dedicated entry lanes on Pride Day and great money saving rewards such as money off the onsite bars all day, discounts or freebies with festival food traders, £1 journeys with Bristol Ferry and other fantastic offers including 20% off G&Ts at the Watershed Café Bar, and 10% off spirit and mixer at Christmas Steps. For more information about Bristol Pride, visit: www. bristolpride.co.uk

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Bristol YMCA Youth cricketers reveal smart kit OVER 200 boys and girls are enjoying playing cricket more than ever after they received their new brightly coloured playing kit, as seen in IPL and T20 matches. A huge launch ceremony at Golden Hill Sports Ground at the end of April saw the Bristol YMCA Youth Cricketers receive their kits, getting to wear them for the first time. Director of Youth Cricket Razi Ahmed said: “We are the first club in Bristol to set the trend in the Bristol Youth Cricket League by introducing coloured kits. The children have already commented that they feel much smarter and more professional and we’ve received many positive comments from our own parents and those from other clubs.” Support from local businesses, including principal sponsors Ward’s Solicitors, have helped to make the dream come true. Jem Brooks, cricket committee member, said: “Our sponsors have been very generous in their support and the whole club will benefit in both the short and long term from the extra enthusiasm that playing in such smart gear has provided. We’ve been able to improve other facilities at the club and YMCA has grown to become one of the biggest clubs at youth level in the area.”

First team skipper John Colley also pointed out how the whole club has benefitted: “From the U11s all the way through to the First XI, we are driving the club forward. To see the kids so excited

to play in their kits and take such pride in representing the club is brilliant. The community around the club continues to build and we are fast becoming a focal point for scores of families around the area.”

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n NEWS INDEPENDENT fostering agency Amicus Foster Care has celebrated its 10th anniversary with its third successive ‘outstanding’ rating from Ofsted. The Government’s inspectorate has rated Amicus, which is based in St Werburgh’s Community Centre, constantly ‘outstanding’ since it was established back in April 2009. In a double celebration, the fostering agency celebrated its 10th anniversary in April with an event at Bristol Zoo, attended by 150 foster carers, young people, staff, their families and friends. Since it started, Amicus has placed more than 500 young people, a high proportion of whom had already experienced several placement moves. It prides itself on a high level (approximately 80 per cent) of long term placement stability, thanks partly to a care approach which encompasses wraparound therapeutic support, underpinned by Developmental Psychotherapy for children with trauma and attachment disorders. The Ofsted inspector

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Fostering agency celebrates tenth anniversary and outstanding rating particularly praised Amicus for its use of published research, saying that “as a result children and young people make sustained progress in their overall development”. Amicus achieved an ‘outstanding’ rating in each of its key categories: experience and progress of its young people; how well they are helped and protected; and the effectiveness of Amicus’ leaders and managers. The report from social care inspector Linda Bond went on to say: “The skilled, highly qualified and stable staff team, along with experienced and loving carers, ensure that placement stability is maintained for most of the children and young people placed by the agency.” “Through exceptionally enduring professional relationships, the agency

supports children and young people, carers and members of birth families under extreme stress to stay together.” Amicus Foster Care was set up by Nasareen Ahmed, who is supported by social care manager Trish McManamon and business services manager Mark Brady. Mr Brady said: “We’re really proud of the work we do here and it’s great for us to mark a decade since we were founded at the same time as the quality of the services we provide was recognised again by Ofsted. “However, the real credit has to go to the foster carers and the children just as much as it does to us.” Nasareen Ahmed is keen for people to come forward and help fill a shortfall of carers for children needing homes. She said there were some common

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misconceptions about fostering: “People often think fostering is volunteer work but it’s not, it’s a vocation. There’s an allowance paid by agencies to foster carers which would match many salaries. “With Amicus we also provide a range of benefits, such as training and supervision, therapy, and a beautiful holiday home available to all foster carers and children. It makes fostering a very attractive proposition for the right people to want to join our team.” Open evenings at St Werburgh’s Community Centre are planned for 16 July, 24 September and 20 November for people who would like to find out more about fostering a child. To book a place or to just to have a private chat call: 0117 955 5039 or email enquiries@ amicusfostercare.com

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Lord Mayor’s Medals celebrate Bristol’s local heroes MEDALS have been awarded to seventeen medals individuals for their contribution to improving the lives of people in Bristol. Civil rights campaigners, volunteers, charity workers, educators and many others were honoured by the Lord Mayor and guests at the city’s annual Lord Mayor’s Medals ceremony on April 11. Speaking ahead of the awards, Lord Mayor Councillor Cleo Lake said: “Bristol is full of inspiring, caring, committed and talented people and I am delighted to honour some of our finest here tonight. This diverse group represents the best of our city and stand as living testament to what can be achieved when we work together for the benefit of others. “I hope that their stories will inspire others to volunteer, mentor, coach and support to continue the legacy already established by Lord Mayor’s Medal recipients.” This year’s medal recipients included Karina Castro, who has worked for Trinity Community Arts for 10 years, Rebecca Scott who chairs the newly formed BAME Staff Advisory network at the University of Bristol, Dionne Draper who runs the Sing with Soul (SWS) Community Choir, Christine Dyer who has been a unit leader for Girlguiding Bristol and South Gloucestershire for over 50 years and Jane Oakland who was chair of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta for a number of years. Two recipients in particular

Manor Farm Boys Club, Rob Webber with Lord Mayor of Bristol, Cleo Lake. have been involved with organisations that are local to our area. Rob Webber has been Leader in Charge of Manor Farm Boys Club for the last 20 years, a voluntary not-forprofit organisation that works with boys and young men in North Bristol. After becoming a member at the age of 11, Rob became a volunteer helper as a teenager and took on the role of Leader at short notice whilst working nights and supporting a young family.

Commenting on the work of the club based at Wellington Hill, Rob said: “We currently have in excess of 50 members and operate two evenings a week plus occasional weekend sessions. “The club’s aim is to give its members further opportunities to develop their potential through the effective use of their recreation and leisure time. We seek to develop the social skills and confidence of young people through a range of extracurricular activities and youth

led projects. Many of them are at risk of becoming involved in anti social behaviour and Manor Farm Boys' Club is there to help them make informed choices and mature decisions and to understand how their actions affect their community.” Roger Mortimer was nominated by Councillor Anthony Negus and has been instrumental to the work of the Redland and Cotham Amenity Society (RCAS) since 1992. In addition, he is also a member of Bristol Civic Society’s subcommittee, has campaigned for improvements to Castle Park, and was also involved in researching and creating a selfguided walk leaflet for the Old City. The full list of The Lord’s Mayor’s Medal recipients for 2019 is as follows: Karina Castro Rebecca Scott Rob Webber Dionne Draper Christine Dyer Jane Oakland Amy Kington Anndeloris Chacon Poku Osei Harold ‘Buster’ Footman Roger Mortimer Alastair Brook Dennis Stinchcombe Victoria Tiley Henry Poultney Roy Hackett Steve Rosser – International Medal To find out more, visit: www. bristol.gov.uk/council-andmayor/lord-mayor-of-bristol

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Wartime US links cele by Maurice Fells A RATHER special American flag will fly over Clifton College on July 4 to mark American Independence Day. This particular flag is notable as it was a gift from General Eisenhower, a five-star general in the United States Army during the Second World War and former American president. It was a “thank-you” to the college for the important role it played during the war. Flying the American flag affectionately known as both the ‘Stars and Stripes’ and ‘Old Glory’ - from the college’s Wilson Tower, will have added importance this year as it is the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings on June 6 1944. Code-named Operation Overlord, the landings on five separate beach-heads at Normandy, was a combined naval, air and land assault on Nazi-occupied France. It was the start of a long campaign to liberate north-west Europe from occupation. Much of the detailed planning of this top-secret operation took place at Clifton College and was carried out by American troops. The first American soldiers to take over the college buildings started arriving in 1942 and by D-Day their numbers had

grown to more than 300. They were joined by General Omar Bradley who arrived from the Mediterranean where he had commanded 11 Corps in Sicily. General Bradley took over the housemaster’s drawing room in School House on the corner of Guthrie and College Roads. Another housemaster’s study was used as a planning room while classrooms were put to military

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use. Clifton College’s Council Room became known as a ‘War Room’ filled with maps, charts and files of intelligence data. The Wilson Tower, named after a former headmaster of the college, became a high security listening post with its top floor receiving messages from the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) along with information coming in from the Enigma code-breakers at Bletchey Park, Buckinghamshire. Another floor of the Wilson Tower became a map room where details of the American part in the D-Day Landings were compiled. Ordnance logistics were brought together by clerks working in the college’s library. The character of this part of Clifton changed with the arrival of the American servicemen. The college’s boarding houses in the large Victorian residences nearby became billets for the troops. The school’s cricket field, known as The Close, became an airfield. It was also used by the soldiers to demonstrate the game of baseball to Queen Mary. During much of the war she stayed at Badminton House, the home of her niece, the Duchess of Beaufort. While at Badminton, Queen Mary made visits to Bristol, many of them incognito. The soldiers were also regular visitors to Clifton Zoo around the

corner. They helped to spread the fame of one of the zoo’s most popular residents, Alfred the Gorilla, by sending picture postcards of him back to their families in the States. Alfred, who arrived at the zoo in 1930 from the Congo, could often be seen walking around the zoo grounds wearing his trademark woolly jumper, accompanied by one of his keepers. While the American servicemen were planning the world’s largest-ever sea-borne invasion, senior students from Clifton College continued their studies - albeit in make-shift classrooms more than 130 miles away from Bristol. The headmaster of Clifton had made arrangements for his students to stay in guest houses and hotels at the sea-side resort of Bude in north Cornwall so that they would escape the bombing of Bristol. Part of one hotel not only became a boarding house but its ground floor rooms were turned into classrooms and a library which was stocked with books taken from Clifton. The students were joined by some of their House Masters and teachers. Meanwhile, boys from the college’s prep school were moved into Butcombe Court, an 18th century house in north Somerset. In November 1944 the college’s buildings were officially handed back to their owners. Four months later the teaching staff returned to Clifton with their students. However, that was not the end of the college’s link with America. General Bradley was back in England in 1953 to represent President Eisenhower at Queen Elizabeth 11’s coronation in London. He found time to return to Clifton College and asked the staff that ‘Old Glory’ should be flown from the Wilson Tower every American Independence Day. This is a request that the college faithfully honours to this day. n Maurice Fells is the author of: Bristol Plaques; The Little Book of Bristol; A-Z of Curious Bristol; Bristol From The Post and Press and other books about a great city. n Images courtesy of Clifton College Archives

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Time for tea in Southmead? Absolutely! NEIGHBOURS Connect Southmead does exactly what it says on the tin; a project to develop greater connectedness and neighbourliness on a local level. It is a new project, run by Southmead Development Trust, to match isolated individuals with volunteers to take part in activities together – whether sharing a cup of tea, going along to a new community group or playing a game of pool – there’s something for everyone! Letty Anderton, Volunteer Coordinator for Neighbours Connect Southmead explains the process of matching residents with volunteers ‘we find common interests between the two, so that people are taking part in activities that they enjoy with someone they enjoy spending time with’.

Marion’s story MARION has been supported by Neighbours Connect Southmead since February this year. Through the project, Marion has been matched with a volunteer who visits her weekly to chat and play board games together. Marion is an incredibly inspiring person, who will undoubtedly put a smile on your face. Due to her limited mobility, she spends a lot of time at home on her own, which has felt quite isolating at times. Marion explains the impact that being involved in the project has had on her life: ‘I was surprised really how well we got on the first time we met. It was just like I’d always known her…I do feel as though I’m cared about. I feels more wanted and not left out. I know

I can’t do a lot, but having her come, I knows a lot more about what’s going on in Southmead. It’s nice to have somebody to talk to as my family are so far apart now. I’ve got nobody now in Bristol. Having her is really a lovely uplift for me.' Could you support a neighbour like Marion to feel more connected to their

community? If so, we’d love to hear from you! And with Volunteer Week this month from 1-7th June, there’s no better time to get involved. Find out more about the project online at www. southmead.org or contact Letty on 0117 950 3335 or lettyanderton@southmead. org.

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Patrick Dickman, above, will undertake a skydive by Theresa Roche PATRICK Dickman was so touched by the plight of three year old Buzz Rowswell, the chirpy son of his friends, Vikki and Glen Rowswell, that he’s decided to skydive from an aircraft as a fundraising initiative to help send Buzz on a series of trips to Panama for life changing stem cell treatment. The jump entails a Solo Accelerated Freefall, for which Patrick has undergone special training. Patrick, 31, lives in Westbury-on-Trym and is part of the Buzz's Battle campaign, which has been set up to raise the necessary £55,000 for the treatment. Patrick grew up in Bishopston, attending St Bonaventure's Primary School and he attends St Bonaventure's Church. The National Health Service will not fund the treatment for Buzz who has Kernicterus, a rare brain injury caused by untreated jaundice at birth. The condition affects less than 1 in 100,000 children and is considered unheard of in modern countries where medical professionals

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have all the necessary means of treating jaundice. Buzz, born a healthy full term baby, in December 2015, became ill with jaundice shortly after leaving hospital following his birth and suffered permanent brain injury. Despite being given a slim chance of survival the plucky baby has grown into a

charismatic and loving little chap but the brain injury has left him with cerebral palsy which has stopped him crawling, walking or talking unaided. Buzz also has a rare hearing loss and suffers from constant muscle spasms causing him considerable pain, meaning he cannot swallow and must be fed and given

medications via a peg feeding tube inserted directly into his stomach. His life expectancy has been classified as limited but he has already bucked the expected trend and proved a valiant survivor and he and his parents spend every day working on therapies and activities to help him progress in life. What Buzz needs above all, is the chance of stem cell therapy whereby stem cells are injected into him to repair the damaged tissue in his brain. Life changing results have already been seen in other children with the same brain damage. Buzz has a friend with the condition who following the treatment can now sit independently, speak and crawl and crucially, who now suffers considerably less pain. Patrick takes the plunge on June 7 and anyone who would like to support him by donating to Buzz's Battle is invited to donate at: https://bit. ly/2VF7pWc

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Clifton Robinsons hockey teams in national club finals CLIFTON Robinsons are very proud to be the only Hockey Club in the county that has had both its U12 Girls and Boys, secure places at the England Hockey National Finals, due to take place in Nottingham on 18 May. Both teams have succeeded in securing their places for the second year in a row, placing them in the Top 10 Teams in the country. To qualify, the hockey teams had to progress through a number of County and Regional level tournaments. As a result of all their hard work, they will now compete against the winners and runners up from the five regional competitions. Teams play in two pools of five before progressing to either crossover games – which will determine who finishes third to tenth and ultimately a winner will be crowned. Such successes are in part the result of long-standing relationships between Clifton Robinsons club, its coaches and

local schools, which have been developed over many years, with many people volunteering their time to help children develop their skills, so they can participate in competitions such as these. Ian King, Clifton Robinsons' coach for the U12 boys said: “We are proactive in recognising the strong links we have with local schools and we thank them for their continued support for our

Juniors. As Bristol’s largest Hockey Club, Clifton Robinson’s are fortunate to attract the best players from the area and our men’s and ladies 1st teams are regular competitors at national competitions. Having not one, but two of our junior hockey teams, reaching a national level, is a great boost for raising the profile of Junior hockey across all clubs and schools in Bristol.” Players for the Girls U12 Team come from Redmaids’ High, Redmaids’ High Juniors , Clifton College, Bristol Grammar School and Clifton High. The Boys team comprises of three boys from each of Clifton College and Bristol Grammar School with the remaining four players coming from Bristol Cathedral, Prior Park, Sidcot and Christchurch Primary.

Clifton Robinsons' Club Captain, Caroline Meads,said: “This is a great achievement for all involved and is a testament to what Clifton Robinson’s do best, which is to work with local schools and the local community to encourage the enjoyment of hockey at all levels, as well as provide opportunities for those players who want to play competitive hockey at regional and national competitions. Well done everyone!” To learn more about the club, its history or how to join, see the club’s website www.cliftonrobinsonshockey. co.uk, Facebook page @ CliftonRobinsonsHockeyClub and twitter feeds at @ cliftonLadiesHC @ Robinsonsmenshc

Giant art to celebrate World Cup cricket in Bristol Lockleaze Community FC seek more recruits LOCAL football team, Lockleaze Community FC, are recruiting players for the new season, starting in September. The team of male footballers play at the new, well-equipped, Lockleaze sports centre and are inviting experienced players from 18 years upwards who would like to play competitively to join them. Training begins in early July and moves on to trials involving friendly games in August. If you want to keep fit in friendly surrounding with a friendly crowd then Lockleaze Community FC are waiting to hear from you. Contact stevejenkinsleaze@gmail.com

BRISTOL'S County Ground in Bishopston hosts the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup games between holders Australia and Afghanistan (June 1), with Pakistan and Sri Lanka meeting on June 7 and the fixture between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh taking place on June 11. As the city gets set to host the iconic tournament, a giant sculpture of a cricketer is being created and erected at Millennium Square. Tying in with the city’s thriving art scene, the public is being invited to ‘take part in giant art’ by picking up a paint brush and helping paint the giant statue featuring the flags and emblems of all 10 competing nations. Over three days (25-27 May), new and existing cricket fans are being encouraged to come down to Millennium Square to help paint the 10 flags and emblems of the countries competing in the tournament – Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies – directly onto the giant sculpture. Painting slots will be every 30 minutes from 10am-5pm, on a first come, first served basis. Upon completion, the structure will be unveiled in all its glory on Saturday 1 June where the city’s first match will be shown live on big screens in the square.

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European squash success for Karina BRISTOL-based Karina Tyma has become the new European Under-19 squash champion. Karina took the title in Prague with a three-game victory over Katie Malliff, after overcoming long-term rival and no.1 seed Elise Lazarus in the semi-final. It was a landmark win, with Karina becoming Poland's first ever individual European squash champion. While she was playing under the flag of her native land, Karina has been based in Bristol since 2006, and the city has played a major part in her squash education. She was coached first by Hadrian Stiff of Elite Squash, based at Workout Harbourside in the centre of Bristol, and has since also worked with Richard Coleman and for the last two years Ian Thomas, who is based

at Millfield School in Somerset. Over the last few years Karina's game has really developed, pushed on by training with locally-based professional players at Workout Harbourside, including Joelle King and the El Shorbagy brothers, and she is also a member at Redland Green Club. With high-quality facilities and a friendly but competitive group of squash professionals pushing each other on, Bristol provides the ideal environment for young players like Karina to develop their game. Karine said: “Bristol is a great place for any kind of squash, be it amateur of professional, and a great place for juniors too. Patrick Truss from Avon County Squash said: “It's very exciting to see a local player rise

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Wake up and dream WHEN it re-opened after the Second World War, the Royal Opera House mounted a production of The Sleeping Beauty, which was performed by the Sadler’s Wells Ballet. The

costumes and set were designed by Oliver Messel, who created a spectacle of colour, grace and courtly magnificence that - after the desolate war years - was a revelation.

Gardening and art THE Friends of Redland Library have two events in June. The first event is on Thursday 13 June at 7pm. In Books That Made Me A Gardener, four local gardeners and horticulturists talk about books that have influenced their life journey. The panel comprises Matthew Bufton (Garden Manager, Bristol Zoo Gardens), Rod Pooley (Business Unit Manager, Bristol City Council Plant Nursery, Blaise Castle), Sara Venn (Founder of Incredible Edible Bristol & Horticulturist) and Nick Wray (Curator, University of Bristol Botanic Garden). Doors open at 6.45pm and admission is £3 (pay at the door). There is a Desert Island Books on the theme of “Books & Art” on Tuesday 25 June. A panel of artists, curators and academics will select one book on the theme of art and a second ‘wild card’ book, being a book that they have enjoyed and would recommend to others. Doors open at 6.45pm and admission is £3 (pay at the door). All of these events are held in Redland Library and full details can be found on the website https://FriendsOfRedlandLibrary.org.uk/ future-events

The designs for this 1946 production of The Sleeping Beauty were so successful that, according to Gemma Brace, curator at the University of Bristol Theatre Collection, they are still used for reference. This was just one of the insights Gemma shared in her recent talk organised by Friends of Redland Library about the Oliver Messel archive, which the Theatre Collection acquired in 2015. This is Messel’s own personal archive of letters, photographs, sketches and memorabilia that bring to life his extraordinary life and career. A pressed rose, for example, is one that Margot Fonteyn, gave Messel from her bouquet when the Sadler's Wells Ballet opened their first American season at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York with The Sleeping Beauty in 1949.

Becoming a master of theatrical illusion, Messel’s career in stage design would run until the early 1960s. He also designed for opera and for cinema, working on eight films, including Caesar and Cleopatra (1946), which starred his great friend Vivienne Leigh. The recent Theatre Collection exhibition of the Oliver Messel archive borrowed the title of a Cole Porter revue, Wake Up and Dream (1929), for which Messel designed the costumes, because as Gemma said, “The title seems to sum up Oliver’s world.”

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Gloucester Road Street Party relocates to Chew Valley for Ibiza-inspired event FOLLOWING last year’s epic street party, which drew unexpected crowds of over 4,500 excited revellers to Gloucester Road, a new pop-up party experience is planned. Inspired by the heyday of classic clubbing, with a limited number of just 500 tickets per event, the Gloucester Road Street Party moves out-of-town to Chew Valley Lake. The brainchild of Ben Gilks and his school friend Lottie Bryant, the weekender will also raise money from the Eco Stardust Glitter Bar for The Georgia Bryant Chew Valley Family Trust set-up by Lottie in memory of her sister Georgia ‘Porge’ who passed away from Leukaemia in 2018. The Friday and Saturday events will be held in luxurious

tipis on private land surrounded by ancient woodland and spectacular views across Chew Valley Lake. Bringing together a host of Bristol DJs playing club classics, live sax, delicious street food, a VIP bar sponsored by premium prosecco brand Bottega Gold and Somerset favourite Thatchers Cider, an eco glitter bar and more, the exclusive events promise to bring a sophisticated party vibe to kickoff summer. Ben is looking forward to taking his popular Gloucester Road gatherings to the next level. He says: “One thing I know after years of organising the Gloucester Road event Bristolians know how to party! We wanted to take that same vibe and create something unique and memorable; a

summer escape from the city in a stunning sunset location. “While the event is open to ticket holders over the age of 18, we think it will really appeal to those looking for a one-off boutique clubbing experience; whether it’s the fun, fancy dress and festival vibe of Friday’s 80s night, or the sophisticated, chic and exclusive all-day Saturday event, it will be a weekend of good times and reminiscing for all.” Café Magna takes place on Friday 31 May (6pm – 12pm) with an 80s-themed disco hosted

by legendary 80s DJ and TV personality Pat Sharp. Saturday 1 June kicks off with an all-day chill out session from 2pm, cranking up to an Ibiza-inspired club night with six DJs playing the best in 90s dance until 2am. Tickets priced at Friday £30; Saturday £35; Weekend £55. Available at www.ibizanightscm. co.uk

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n EDUCATION HOT on the heels of England women’s most recent international cricketing success, Redmaids’ High Year 12 student Maddie Hughes is celebrating her own cricketing feat – appearing in the annual WisdenMCC photo competition. An action shot of fast bowler Maddie, taken by her coach, Matt Hunkin, while touring with Gloucestershire CCC’s U17s Women’s team in Sri Lanka last year, was one of 11 to be shortlisted in this year’s contest. Maddie, aged 16, who bats at number six, joined Stoke Bishop CC at aged 7, and successfully trialled for Glos CCC U11 girls’ team two years later. She made her Gloucester Senior Women’s Team debut last July when she was 15, just after finishing her GCSEs. Also a member of Frenchay CC, matches can amount to as many as three a week in the summer including her county cricket commitments. Maddie’s love of cricket began simply, knocking a ball around in the garden with her older brother. She said: “My parents are keen on sport and my school, Elmlea in Stoke Bishop, also enabled us to play so my interest

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continued to grow. “Cricket has taught me so much and I love being able to play it at school. It’s great to see more girls taking it up too.” Women's cricket is still very

much in the ascendency, with England’s women blazing a trail in the UK with their World Cup win of 2017. Whilst the T20 World Cup in 2020 might be coming a little

too early for Maddie, England Women's success continues to grow the fan base, which is reflected in the huge growth in uptake in schools. Redmaids' High Juniors and Seniors are looking forward to a variety of fixtures both locally and around the South West region this summer, joining more than 60,000 girls now enjoying cricket at school level. Meanwhile, Maddie, who is also a keen netballer and hockey player, is looking forward to passing on some cricketing tips to fellow pupils at Redmaids' High and her old school, Elmlea Junior School in the summer term. Her shortlisted photo will be displayed at the MCC Museum at Lord’s cricket ground during the summer, where her great great great great uncle – none other than WG Grace himself – is commemorated. Something clearly runs in the family!

Sixth Form students lead award-winning eco work AN eco-campaign led by two sixth form students has earned their school a bronze award in recognition of improved sustainability within the school environment. The initiative was launched in the autumn by the Environmental Captains at Redmaids’ High School and has already led to positive changes in relation to recycling and biodiversity. The captains – Loveday Kossmann and Ania Melichar, both aged 17 – also have their sights set on reducing energy consumption and identifying suitable renewable power sources for the long term. To qualify for the award, Ania and Loveday formed an active Environment Committee, completed an environmental review and developed an action plan focused on three key areas: developing biodiversity in the school grounds, improving waste disposal and reducing energy consumption.

Ania explains: “To help us achieve our biodiversity goals, we have worked closely with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. “To start with, we took part in the Big Schools Bird Watch to record the number and type of bird we currently have in the school grounds. Having held a whole-school ‘Design a Bird Box’ competition, we plan to install a number of boxes in the grounds, and then carefully monitor the impact they have. “We are also working with

Bristol Zoo, to help save lemurs from extinction, by sponsoring camera traps on the island of Madagascar and analysing the data they provide.” To reduce waste at school, the Environment Committee called in the expertise of ‘Bristol Waste’. Improvements made include reducing the use of plastic across the site, and increasing the recycling. They are also encouraging girls to get involved in the Big British Spring Clean. In terms of energy, Loveday

says: “Following discussions with the Bursar, he has committed to looking at ways to ensure more of the school’s energy come from renewable sources, including solar panels. This is a longerterm goal, which we are pleased to have set in motion. We have also signed up to the Energy in Schools program to monitor our energy use and analyse the data provided within the curriculum.” As this is the first of three awards available, the school are already looking towards achieving the Silver Award, and hope to go on to achieve the Green Flag Award. Mr Cooper, Assistant Headteacher (Sixth Form and International), says: “The girls have done some sterling work this academic year and the school is 100% behind them. It’s really important our students understand the challenges facing the environment, and take direct action themselves to help protect our planet.”

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Put a smile on your child's face - book a place at St Bonaventure’s Pre-school ST Bonaventure’s Pre-school is still accepting applications from parents looking for pre-school places for their children, starting September 2019. Well established in the local community, this sought after pre-school provides high quality care and education for 3 and 4 year olds, acting as the perfect stepping stone for children before they start school. Although the pre-school itself is non-denominational, it is based on the site of St Bonaventure’s Primary School and so benefits from an excellent purpose-built setting which offers children a light, spacious and well-equipped environment with plenty of outdoor space in which they can explore, develop and thrive. As well as following the Early Years Framework and the Bristol Standard, it offers a range of extracurricular activities to provide further opportunity for enrichment; children enjoy tennis lessons twice a week as well as regular cooking classes and the opportunity to grow plants and vegetables in the outdoor area. Practitioners also incorporate Makaton as a form of inclusive communication throughout the year and children benefit from fluent Mandarin and Italian speakers among the staff, who share their interests in language and culture with the children. Marie Taylor, manager of St Bonaventure’s Pre-school, said: “As an early years setting, we continuously strive to further progress our practice in order to deliver the best possible care for the children and families within the community. We are passionate

about providing the best start in life for your child in a fun, relaxed atmosphere”. Staff are highly qualified, committed and experienced practitioners, the majority of whom have been with the pre-school for a number of years. High staff-tochildren ratios means that every child is supported to feel happy and secure in developing their confidence, imagination and sense of achievement as well as perseverance and a greater understanding of the world around them. In a recent review, one mother said: “From day one my

child entered the pre-school with a huge smile on her face and came out with the same big smile! What more could a parent want!” St Bonaventure’s Pre-School opens Monday to Friday from 8.15 am to 5.30 pm during term time. The setting offers parents the opportunity to use any free early education entitlement up to 30 hours, within session times. The pre-school welcomes visits from any prospective parent looking for a pre-school place for September 2019 and beyond. To make an appointment or request an application form, please ring

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All aboard the wettest classroom on earth EIGHT Bristol-based students, including three from The Dolphin School in Montpelier, will set sail aboard a classroom like no other on Saturday 25 May. The Queen Galadriel will leave Welsh Back harbour on the first of eight legs that will take a total of 96 shipmates, made up of school children and teaching staff, around the UK coast over a two-month voyage of adventure. As well as sailing the ship under the watchful eye of a skilled crew, the children will eat, sleep, work and learn on board the ship for seven days at sea, before docking in harbour where a new group of students will take over and set sail for the next destination. The initiative has been developed by Bristol-based

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multi-academy trust Venturers Trust, together with Extreme Classrooms, the Cirdan Trust, Whole Education and Kunskapsskolan. The Wettest Classroom has been two-years in the making, including a challenging selection camp last summer, held in Snowdonia for 166 students from across the country. A fully inclusive expedition, 54 children from all over the UK, as well as three students from India, will work together, encourage each other and overcome challenges as a team. During each leg at sea, home for the students will be a Baltic Trader, 32.9 metres long with a beam of 6.6 metres, built in 1937 in Denmark. The ship, which sleeps up to 16 crew members, was bought by the Cirdan Trust in 1983 and renamed Queen Galadriel. The children taking part range in age from 10 to 18 and represent 11 different primary schools, secondary schools, sixth forms and a special school. Venturers’ Academy in Withywood, a special school for children with a primary diagnosis of Autism, has been at the forefront of this initiative from day one and will be sending 15 students on the voyage, across four separate legs of the journey. When the ship sets sail from Welsh Back, the crew will consist of three children from Venturers’ Academy and five children from The Dolphin School in Montpelier, accompanied by seven teaching staff. The vast majority of funding for the 27 Venturers Trust

Enjoying the challenge of team building exercises at selection camp children taking part from Bristol, was provided by the Society of Merchant Venturers, whose members donated £45,000. The Society is co-sponsor of Venturers Trust, along with the University of Bristol. Trystan Williams, Principal of Venturers’ Academy and spearheading the initiative on behalf of Venturers Trust, said: “Real-world experiences bring the curriculum to life and can be quite literally life changing for young people. The depth of commitment required to bring together an event like this is extraordinary and I am grateful to everyone who has helped to move this incredible initiative from the drawing board to the water!” Alan Chambers MBE, polar explorer and CEO of

Extreme Classrooms, said: “This experience will increase the confidence of every child who takes part. They will each feel proud of their achievement and will develop teamwork and leadership skills by rolling up their sleeves and gaining handson experience in a challenging but unforgettable environment.” Gail Bragg, Chair of Venturers Trust, said: “Schools within Venturers Trust place no limit on what we believe our students can achieve and this expedition is evidence of that. The students and teachers have been working really hard to prepare for this once-in-alifetime adventure. I am so proud of each and every one of them for stepping outside their comfort zone and being inspirational role models for their peers.”

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Crowning Mary Queen of May St Bon’s PUPILS and staff at St Bonaventure’s Catholic Primary School held a special service on the first day of May. It was the beginning of a month dedicacted to the Virgin Mary when the school takes the opportunity to celebrate her role as the Mother of Jesus, and appreciate what mothers and grandmothers do for us. Dozens of flowers were donated by pupils symbolising how important Mary is to them. The school Chaplaincy and Choir group led the singing. St Bon’s youngest pupil, Arthur, and eldest pupil, Aoibhinn, were given the honour of placing Mary’s white rose crown on her head as they crowned her ‘Queen of May’. Deputy Head, Mrs Ballantine, invited both pupils and staff to use Mary as a role model, to think of others needs before their own and to be more open and say ‘yes’ to help others.

summer fair ST Bon’s hold their Summer Fair on Saturday June 15 from 2-5pm. It promises to be a great afternoon out for the whole family with a falconry display sponsored by our local property group, Andrews, as well as lots of fantastic stalls for both children and adults including Bouncy Castle, Gladiator Duel, Lucky Dip, Beat the Goalie competition. Returning this year is the very popular St Bon's Bake Off. There will also be some fantastic food on offer including ice creams, cakes, fresh fruit and candy floss, as well as tea and coffee and a Pimms bar.

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Lord Rooker helps students delve into the world of politics THE Student Council at Fairfield High School (FHS) were given an inside look into the world of politics, as they had a fascinating and honest discussion with Lord Rooker, whose visit undoubtedly changed some young minds about the House of Lords and what really goes on behind those closed doors. During his 90 minutes at FHS, Lord Rooker explained the differences between the House of Commons and House of Lords, what the House of Lords consists of and how people gain their place, the ratio of males to females and the process by which acts are passed through Parliament. The students

were interested to learn about the varied careers (many still active) of the House of Lords members, which include: film crime writers, Hollywood related roles, nurses, ship owners, artists, presenters, lawyers and journalists. FHS students had an opportunity to put Lord Rooker on the spot as they posed their own questions, demonstrating thought and integrity. Examples included “If you could change one thing in your political career, would what it be and why?” and “In an ideal world, what would you do to overturn the losing battle over climate change?”. Lord Rooker has had a remarkable and impressive political career. In the early 1970s he became a Labour MP and quickly moved up through the ranks, working in the areas of agriculture, social security and immigration, before entering the next phase of his life – the House of Lords. Rose Hooke, Achievement Co-ordinator and English Teacher at FHS comments: “We were really excited to welcome Lord Rooker to Fairfield to delve into politics that little bit deeper. Our Student Council are

a charming and enquiring group of students who thoroughly enjoyed learning from Lord Rooker’s expertise and life experiences. One of our students Alice, is already a member of the Youth City Council so this was a big day for her in particular. We would like to thank Lord Rooker for taking the time to visit us and, in doing so, help shape the future careers of the next

generation.” This visit was arranged through the Lord Speaker’s “Peers in Schools” outreach programme, which was launched in September 2007. Members of the House of Lords have since visited over 2,000 schools across the country and spoken to around 100,000 pupils in support of the citizenship curriculum.

Talented Shanai wows with digital illustrations YEAR 8 FHS pupil, Shanai Campbell, is a talented individual who is taking the youth Graphic Art world by storm! In just nine months twelve year old Shanai has impressed many – including the BBC who approached her for an interview – with her inspirational and creative digital illustrations. This is not an easy feat however as each of Shanai’s illustrations involve hours of dedication and precision as she creates an incredible eleven layers of graphics. Not surprisingly, Shanai is in demand, with orders for thank you cards, invitations, gifts and pictures from family and friends. This gives her some pocket

money which helps to further develop her hobby; a recent purchase being a tablet to enable her to continue the dream. Shanai comments: “It was Carlos Valdez Cartoon Maker on You Tube which first inspired me to get into this kind of illustration. My technique is very different, however, and I’ve developed my own style using an app called Adobe Draw. “I’m really loving what I’m doing and can spend hours and hours at a time, wondering sometimes where the weekend has gone to! At the moment this is a hobby which I hope will develop, and in the future I’d like to become an architect.”

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n ADVERTISING FEATURE BRITISH Cycling and HSBC UK have announced that they will be returning to Bristol in June following the success of last year’s free, family cycling event. HSBC UK Let’s Ride Bristol (formerly HSBC UK City Ride) will take place on Sunday 16 June, when city centre roads will be closed to motor traffic to give thousands of locals the perfect opportunity to explore their city on two wheels. HSBC UK Let’s Ride events – which this year aim to build excitement across the country in the run-up to the UCI Road World Championships in September inspire people to get on their bikes to combat some of the societal issues that affect major cities in Britain. Tying in closely with local cultural attractions, participants are given the unique opportunity to swap their car for the saddle and discover more of their city from a different perspective, on a bike. Research carried out at last year’s HSBC UK Let’s Ride event in Cardiff, which coincided with the city’s biggest ever car-free day, found that levels of harmful levels of nitrogen oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) fell by around 69% when roads were closed to motor traffic. There will also be a range of community-led attractions along the route and at festival zones suitable for all ages and cycling abilities, as well activities for those looking for a day out with family and friends, including music performances, a bike maintenance area, food and drink stalls, and a zone dedicated to several British Cycling recreation initiatives, from children’s learn-to-ride programme, HSBC UK Ready Set Ride, to HSBC UK Go-Ride, and women-only HSBC UK Breeze.

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before have a look at the website and consider signing up this year. We hope to see as many faces as possible for what is no doubt going to be a fun filled day for all.” Julie Harrington, chief executive

of British Cycling, added: “We’ve had a consistently fantastic turnout over the last few years for HSBC UK Let’s Ride Bristol and we were once again blown away by the response of the

thousands of people who got on their bikes and joined us last year. “Along with HSBC UK and Bristol City Council, we are passionate about creating better cities for cycling, and events like HSBC UK Let’s Ride Bristol are a fantastic opportunity for people to get on their bike and take that first step towards making cycling a part of their everyday life. “This is the first time the road world championships – the pinnacle of the global cycling calendar – has taken place on home soil since 1982. Since then we’ve seen cycling levels in Britain boom and we know that people in Bristol will embrace the event with open arms.”

Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees said:

"We are pleased to welcome back Let's Ride this March for another exciting day of cycling in Bristol. “We are continuing to improve cycling in the city to make it as inclusive as possible. Some of our new projects include Filwood Quietway cycle route in South Bristol and supporting recent investment in safety and access improvements at Ashton Court and the Bristol Bath Railway Path. We have a lot more to do but work is already well under way on the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan. “If you haven’t taken part

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Pocket Collective youth choir set for first concert THE Pocket Collective have launched a youth choir, for singers aged 12-19. The choir, formerly the Bristol Sessions, has a regular free night at The Social in Stokes Croft which has been growing from strength to strength over the four years it’s been running and has seen some amazing vocalists performing with the house band. It's grown into something special with quality guest musicians, including Mo Pleasure from Earth, Wind & Fire, Adrian

Crutchfield, sax player for Prince, and Dale Davis, who played with Amy Winehouse. The youth choir rehearse at The Elmgrove centre and have their first concert on June 14 at the Elmgrove Church. Ruth Royall from The Pocket Collective says: “I’m really keen on giving young people on opening in the musical community. This is a great opportunity to meet and support the younger talent in the city and we are offering them some great

opportunities to work and perform with musicians and artists from our collective.” The choir is audition only, with the next round of auditions held on July 1st. A set of open taster workshops are planned for the summer which will be open to all. Contact bristolsessionsuk@gmail.com or turn up at the Elmgrove Centre. The Pocket Collective have also launched a new night called Pocket Presents that is starting in June 21 at The Forge.

The World Food Passport is back YOU are invited to participate and be a foodie explorer with World Food Passports. It’s a collaboration between Bristol Food Connections Festival and Anne-Louise Perez and this year it’s not just one passport you can travel with but three! The food passports are for Bristol’s Independent District, Bedminster and Clifton Village, last for 10 days, and take you on a world journey to some mouthwatering food venues.

At each food travel stop off you’ll be offered a complimentary taster or small plate from venues listed. Once you’ve savoured your taster, your passport will be stamped and it’s onward to the next place. Be prepared to visit India, Mexico, North Africa, Japan, Persia, Italy, Spain, Sri Lanka, USA and many more. Each passport holds 13 to 15 places to visit. And of course you not only have a souvenir but hopefully

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JAMAICA Street Studios in Stokes Croft launch their Open Studios event 14 June - 16 June. It’s a weekend celebration of artistry including a launch, new commissions, meeting artists, buying art-work, drinking and dancing at a party with Jamaica St Stores. It’s an opportunity to treat yourself to some top quality art through their fundraising auction. Each of the studio artists are tasked to create a new small-scale artwork to be auctioned off. This is completely unique opportunity to bag yourself a bargain art-work from a locally beloved and internationally renowned visual artist. All money raised from the auction goes towards the £5,000 cost of running the studios. If you can’t make it to the Live Auction on Sunday 16 June at 5pm, the online auction is open for bidding now, see: www.32auctions.com/ JSAauction Jamaica Street Studios are also offering phone bids, if you can't make the Live Auction. If there is a piece you really love, and you want to be represented at the live auction, then contact studio@ jamaicastreetartists.co.uk for full details.

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n NEWS In Bishopston this month... Cricket Club With the cricket season underway we thought it would be useful to remind residents of how to report match day issues. Any problems with inconsiderate parking should be reported to the police on 101 or, where double yellow lines are present, the council’s parking services on 0117 922 3091. Problems with anti-social behaviour should be reported to the police on 999 if an emergency, or otherwise on 101. Finally, any issues directly under the cricket club’s control, such as stewarding or noise from the ground, should be reported to the club in the first instance on 0117 910 8000. Muller Road Transport Proposals Thanks to everyone who took part in the consultation on the plans for Muller Road. Hundreds of local residents came forward

with ideas and suggestions. Hopefully, the revised plans will solve some of the key issues and be better as a result. A brief summary report on the consultation responses is available at www.travelwest.info/ mullerroad. Further details will be available on the same page as soon as the revised design is released. Wetherspoon Passers-by may have noticed hoardings outside 349 Gloucester Road promoting a new Wetherspoon’s pub. This is not the first time the chain has tried to gain permission for opening a pub at this location, and they do not yet have planning permission. The previous application was refused on a number of grounds including the impact on amenity for neighbours, a design that didn’t interface well with the

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n NEWS In St Andrews this month... THE next Full Council will be held on Tuesday 16 July 2019 at 6pm 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 10 July for questions and midday on Monday 15 July for petitions and statements. A new app designed to encourage dog owners and wider communities to take responsibility for tackling dog fouling in their local area has recently been launched. Pooper Snooper, a free smartphone application and website aims to build public awareness and in turn increase social pressure on dog fouling, and to identify problem hotspots to allow for better targeted enforcement activities. To achieve these aims, the mobile app enables you to quickly and accurately record

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Replicate, you could be eligible for financial help to make your home feel warmer for longer, reduce your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint. Funding from Replicate can go towards installing loft installation, solar panels or a new more efficient boiler. To find out more, visit www. connectingbristol.org/replicate. If you ever have an issue you’d like to raise with us in person, please do come to our monthly surgery, which is held on the first Friday of each month, from 1pm – 2pm, in the Library within St Pauls Learning Centre (94 Grosvenor Rd, BS2 8XJ). Mike Davies, cllr.mike.davies@bristol.gov. uk 07584 370 413 Jude English cllr.jude.english@bristol. gov.uk 07584 151 099 Carole Johnson cllr.carole.johnson@bristol. gov.uk 07584 370 414

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n NEWS In Cotham this month... Cllr. Anthony Negus (Cotham, LibDem) writes: I’VE been very heartened recently by messages about the environment which reflect the overdue conversation stimulated by action from people of all ages. I chose to join the Liberal party when I was the same age as Greta Thunberg because then it was the only political group recognising and warning about environmental excesses and damage. After University I became more environmentally active and felt the need to show this commitment as a signed-up green Lib Dem. But I believe every political party must now accept minimising climate change as it’s crucial driver in securing the sustainable future of our integrated eco-system. This is too important to be a single party-defining issue. Though the human race has ignored the often repeated warnings we should not despair. I’m excited about some of the late

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n VINEYARD NEWS with INGRID BATES WE’VE made it through the frost risk season with only minimal damage and can finally breathe a sigh of relief and look forward to warmer nights ahead. At the moment I’m selecting and securing all the best shoots and stems to maximize the potential for a big harvest. This year’s flower shoots are already showing promise thanks in part to last summer’s heat but we still need warm weather in June before we can be sure they’ll turn into big bunches of grapes! This is my favourite time of year when everything is fresh and new. The swallows have returned to the vineyard and there is a great deal of wildlife activity to watch as I work. In a few weeks it’ll be English Wine Week as well as Bristol Food Connections and this year we’re involved in a few events… Wednesday 5th June We’re hosting an evening tasting of our rosé and sparkling at Le Vignoble Bath. Details on the Le Vignoble website.

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n NATURE WATCH With Dawn Lawrence THEY can bury whole villages, they play an essential role in recycling, there is even a society dedicated to them, yet we often overlook them. I am referring to the incredible earthworms. Darwin called them ‘the invertebrate plough’ due to the vast amount of soil they turn over. His snappily titled “The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms, With Observations on Their Habits” was a best seller in it’s day! He noticed that the ruins of old buildings usually become buried by soil and by various experiments he estimated that earthworms move 15 tons of soil per acre to the surface each year. They do so by making casts. They eat dead organic matter and their resultant faeces (the casts) are incorporated into the soil and/or

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REGULAR EVENTS IN OUR AREA Monday n Toddler group at Ardagh Pavilion, Kellaway Avenue, Horfield Common. Ages 0-3, cost £2.50 per family includes refreshments

and biscuits. All welcome. Friendly vibrant group just drop in. Contact Kay on 01179426580 for further details. n FitSteps, Ashley Down Primary School, Olveston Road, 7-8pm. FitSteps® the new craze in dance fitness classes from ‘Strictly Come Dancing’s’ very own Natalie Lowe, Ian Waite and Mark Foster. n Redland Wind Band rehearses at Redland Parish Hall, Redland Green at 730pm. We sometimes have vacancies, currently mainly for bass instruments. Go to our website redlandwindband.co.uk for further information and to contact us email us on redlandwindband@gmail. com. Get in touch if you would like to be put on our mailing list or would like to book us for events or fundraisers. n Redland Green Choir meets for rehearsals every Monday 7.30pm-9.30pm at Redland Green School. We sing a wide variety of music. New members welcome: no auditions. For more information, visit redlandgreenchoir.org.uk. or phone 0117 9443042. n Beaufort Junior Badminton Club. Venue: Cotham School Sports Hall, Cotham Lawn Road, BS6 6DT. Date/Time: Mondays from 6-7pm, term time only. Age Group: 11 18 years. All standards. Coaching and club play but also progression to Avon County Teams and senior clubs. Coaches CRB checked and Badminton England qualified. Contact: Penny Shears 0794 101 3514. Email: pennyshears@ googlemail.com n RAFA, City of Bristol branch and club Eastfield Westbury on Trym for ex-RAF and associate members. Skittle Alley, parties and functions. Live entertainment on Saturday evenings. Open Monday to Saturday lunchtimes and evenings. Sundays noon till 5pm. All enquiries telephone 0117 3291913. n Exercise Movement and Dance class for ladies. Low impact classes offer dance, exercise and core strengthening. Strengthen muscles, raise energy levels, improve balance and mobilise joints. 6.25-7.30pm at Fairlawn Primary School, Fairlawn Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5JL. Tel: Rachael at FL Exercise on 07966 418 714 / rachaelwilliams@ talktalk.net . Classes run on 5-7 week basis - charged as a block booking (£8 per class -1st Class Free). n Mondays 10:00am, 11:15am, 18:00pm. Yoga for everyone and all stages of life. Move, breathe,

strengthen, calm at our beautiful YogaSpace Bishopston studio. Find out more at www.bristolyogaspace. co.uk or contact Clara hello@ bristolyogaspace.co.uk / 07530 053 543. n Senior Film Club, every third Monday in the month at 2pm St Peter's Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. All Welcome. Refreshments £3. Dial-a-ride transport possible by personal arrangement ; 0845 130 1875. n Redland Green Bowls Club welcomes new members, come along to our club on Redland Green any Monday after 4pm , or book a free taster session with one of our qualified coaches. Jean or Gerry :Tel 9624466 . HALF price membership for the first year (£50) n 8pm Fun Quiz Night: Tv, Film, Music & more! at the Bristol Flyer, Gloucester Road, Bishopston Just £1 to enter n Watercolour Painting Art Classes take place every Monday at Redland Library, between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Each half term course focusses on a new subject each half term. Suitable for beginner and intermediate levels, with some previous drawing experience recommended. For more information or to book, please visit: www.painting.zone. For queries or to add your name to the mailing list, contact Stella Shaw at admin@painting.zone or ‘phone 07791400362. n Bristol Bridge Club - Come and play, there are daily bridge sessions for experienced and less experienced players. Try a free taster session on a Monday afternoon or evening and Wednesday afternoon. Phone the club before coming, Tel.0117 929 1846 or www.bristolbridgeclub. co.uk n Cotham Parish Church Drop-In Playgroup, Cotham Church Hall, Cotham Road, BS6 6DR, open every Monday of term time from 1.30 to 3.30, offering a warm welcome to children from 0-school age, with their carers. We charge £1 per session per family, which includes refreshments for all, singing and a variety of toys. Some parking is available in front of the church. 0117 9733395 n North Bristol Community Project - Sewing Group for Beginners to Intermediate / Adults 10:30am - 12:00pm (4 Weeks £40) (6 Weeks £58) (8 Weeks £75) / Youth sewing Course (ages 7 - 11) 4:00 - 5:00PM (6 Weeks £60) / Youth Sewing Course ( ages 12 - 16) 5:15

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- 6:15pm (6 Weeks £60) / - Prebooking essential, email nbcp84@ gmail.com for more information. Costs include all materials & refreshments. Maximum of 6 people. 160 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, BS7 8NT. www. northbristolcommunityproject. org.uk. n Cotham Park Hit at Cotham Gardens, Redland Grove BS6 6PRshow up and exercise outdoorsboost your energy every Monday Wednesday and Friday morning at 9am. All done in 30 mins - suitable for everyone Contact Trish or just show up 07766448330 n Lindy Hop dance classes. Mondays. Beginners 7.45 p.m. Improvers 9 p.m. Learn to dance to swing, jive and Rock'n'Roll music. Drop in class. No need to bring a partner. Keep fit and meet new friends. Elmgrove Centre (side hall). Redland Road, BS6 6AH. www. hoppinmad.co.uk 01225332942. Tuesday n The Golden Buds is a group aimed at 18 months to 4 year olds and is a fabulous opportunity to be outside with your little ones, digging, playing, finding newts and frogs, watering, singing and making things all in the heart of urban Bristol! Sessions run from 9.30-11am and 11.30-1pm in school terms. We take booking on a term by term basis. Each session costs £5, a second sibling is £2.50 and under 12 months can come along free. For more info, visit: thegoldenhillcommunitygarden. com n Scottish Country Dancing Get fit with Westbury Scottish Club. Classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Tina 0117 9075462). Classes for more

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nW HAT’S ON IN OUR AREA advanced dancers at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 9590970). 7.30pm to 9.30pm wscbristol.com Keep fit with dance moves – at Horfield Baptist Church, BS7 8NY, Tuesday mornings, from 10:15 – 11:15 am. Improve your mobility and general wellbeing, have fun, challenge yourself and feel more confident, keeping fit to music. The class also includes some body conditioning including seated excercise. Working at your own pace, the class is suitable for all abilities. Come along and make new friends at this very social and friendly class. Pay as you go at £4 per session. Wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear. For further information contact Eileen Scott, on 07969929733, or email, scottyartois@hotmail. com 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

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or visiting our facebook group 'Bristol Knitting and Crochet. n Circle Dance Evenings at The Old Library Eastville, Muller Road BS5 6XP. Last Tuesday evening of the month, 7:30 – 9:30 pm, led by Susannah Temple, £5 donation. Calm & lively, lovely music, beginners welcome, no need for partners. Contact 0117 979 1519, susannahtemple@googlemail.com n Bristol United Walking Football - every Tuesday 10.3011.30 at Horfield Leisure Centre. The beautiful game played at a slower pace for the over 50's. First session free then £3. Contact Keith Gwilym on 07948383536 or e-mail buwfc2018@gmail.com n Women's Reading Group looking for new members. We read a wide variety of fiction and meet monthly on a Tuesday evening. Please contact ksnowdon29@gmail.com for further information. n Japanese Swordsmanship, Aiki Bokutodo in Redland. Every Tuesday at 7pm. Using wooden swords, study basic postures, cutting techniques and individual and paired exercises to explore the essence and ethics of the Samurai Warrior, and strengthen mind, body and spirit. Suitable for all, beginners welcome. Information from Robert Brinkhurst 07967 142148. n The Arts Society Bristol is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include lectures by specialists in their field. The lectures are at 8pm on the second Tuesday each month at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information is on our website www.theartssociety-bristol.org. ukMore information is on our website www.theartssocietybristol.org.uk n The Glos Road WI meet on the third Tuesday of every month. The next meeting is January 15, followed by February 19. Doors open at 7.30pm for 8pm start at St. Andrew’s Bowling Club, Derby Road, Bristol, BS7 9AQ. Membership is £42.00 for the year or you can come as a guest for £5 to try us out. n Bishopston, Horfield and Ashley Down Local History Society (BHALHS), meet every third Tuesday of the month, except January, August and December. Meetings are held at Horfield Quaker Meeting, 300 Gloucester Road BS7 8PD at 7.30pm. Visitors fee is £4.00, which includes tea, coffee and biscuits. Next meeting February 19, 'Three Channels Price' talk by swimmer Steve Price. Wednesday n Golden Hill Community

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA This friendly Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Wednesday of each month at Upper Horfield Community Trust premises at Eden Grove church in Horfield at 2.30pm. Why not come along and meet us? Just turn up, or ring Edna on 949 5413, and she will look out for you. n Squirrel Camp Forest School, Badock’s Wood, 9.45-11.15 and 1.00-2.30 (during term time). £6 per family. Contact: jennysanderson@ blueyonder.co.uk. n Sing! with the Bristol Children’s Choir. Open to children aged 7-13 from any school in Bristol. If your child loves singing and would like to do more, Out There Music Children’s Choir could be what you are looking for. Meet every in term time from 4.45-6pm in the performing arts studio at Cotham School. More info, contact Holly Shannon on 07866587424, admin@ outtheremusicbristol.co.uk . n Spiritual Healing at Westbury Park Spiritualist church BS6 7TH Every Wednesday, 2pm - 3.30pm every week. No appointment necessary, animals welcome. Come along and feel the benefit. Also healing after Sunday evening service@8pm. n Wednesdays 10:00am. Baby & Me post-natal yoga class, 10:00 11:00am plus tea and chat after. Supportive, friendly class with babies made very welcome. Move, breathe, meet and chat with other new mums at YogaSpace Bishopston. Find out more at www. bristolyogaspace.co.uk or contact Clara hello@bristolyogaspace.co.uk / 07530 053 543. n Why not join welsh national opera Friends. We support this world class company and everyone is very welcome to join. We offer monthly evening meetings at Redmaids High School MONTHLY at 7.15pm. Talks with music. Costs-£7.00 or £1.00 for students (Friends £5.00). For further information contact: Margaret Borkowski:borkmail@gmail.com n Melody Makers Pop Choir. An evening choir for men and women singing popular songs. Wednesday's term time 7:30-9:00pm The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze. Book a FREE taster www. melodymakerschoir.co.uk n Read together a short story and poem. Weekly drop-in adult group, shared reading. It's fun, sometimes surprising, moving and exciting. No preparation, just come along and listen. Bishopston Library, every Wednesday 11.30am to 1.00pm. We read and chat. Refreshments provided. Free. n Come and make new friends

at the growing Westbury Park WI that also serves Redland, Cotham and Henleaze. We meet at Redland Church Hall on Redland Green, BS6 7HE, from 7.30pm onwards. There are some very interesting talks and crafts to try this year and guests are most welcome to visit before joining. For more info email: westburyparkwi@gmail.com or find us on facebook: Westbury Park WI. We look forward to seeing you! n Wednesdays at 10.30am Buddhist Meditation - use a simple technique to help the mind rest in the present and give space for reflection. Sakya Thinley Rinchen Ling, 121 Sommerville Road, St Andrews, BS6 5BX. Suggested donation £2. 0117 9244424 n Sound of Song ( a Choir for Female Voices) meet in Horfield URC, Church Hall, Muller Road on Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.30pm. Repertoire covers classical, choral, jazz, popular, folk, and show songs. No auditions necessary. www.soundsofsongchoir.com n North West Bristol Camera Club are an enthusiastic group of amateur photographers who meet each Wednesday at 7.45pm at Westbury Fields, Greystoke Avenue. New members of any level of ability are most welcome. For details contact Neville on nevwgoodman@mac.com n Feeling a bit under the weather? Come join our fun informal singing group. The WECIL Peer Support Singing Group meet fortnightly on Wednesdays at The Elmgrove Centre, Redland 2.00pm till 3.00pm. For more information contact peersupport@wecil.co.uk / 0117 947 9942. The peer support community is very informal, they hope to appeal to what you want to do and can encourage you to come along because it’s fun, relaxing and most of all friendly! n North Bristol Community Project - Makers Meetups / Print- making Feb 6th (£20) / Collage making Feb 13th (£20) / Corsage making Feb 20th (£20) / T-Shirt Design & Print (Bring Your Own T-Shirt) - Feb 27th (£20) / Pre-booking essential, email nbcp84@gmail.com for more information. Costs include all materials & refreshments Maximum of 6 people. 160 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, BS7 8NT. www. northbristolcommunityproject. org.uk. Thursday n Bishop Road Community Choir. We are a mixed community choir, meeting at Bishop Road School from 7.45pm to 9pm. Everyone welcome to join, regardless of

singing experience. There is no audition and the choir is open to anyone, not just parents of children at the school. We sing a variety of songs and perform locally. £3.00 per session. 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,

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nW HAT’S ON IN OUR AREA Henleaze on Thursdays between September and May from 1.30 – 3.30 pm (with a short break for tea). We give 2 charity concerts a year in December and May and from time to time are invited to entertain community groups around the city. There are also occasional social events organised. We are always pleased to see new members. Pease come and try a rehearsal without obligation. To find out more contact Jane English (07752 332278) or Jean Wickham (0117 9624466). n North Bristol Community Project Arts Fringe: Arts for Well-being, Thursdays 10am-12pm. Well-being Lunch Club, Thursdays 12.30-2pm. 10 week Sewing for Employability course, Mondays 10am -12pm; now taking bookings for the next sewing course starting on January 8 2018. The 10 week sewing course & the Lunch Club are FREE. For all other activities, there is a fee of £10 towards the cost of basic materials, tuition & refreshments. 160 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Advertise your event with our special rate 5cm advert

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Bristol BS7 8NT, Tel: 0774 237 7799 /0117 924 6228, www. northbristolcommunityproject. org.uk n Read together a short story and poem. Weekly drop-in adult group, shared reading. It's fun, sometimes surprising, moving and exciting. No preparation needed, just come along and listen. Bishopston Library every Thursday 11.30am - 1.00pm. We read and chat. Refreshments provided free. n Bristol Healing Group Dropin Healing Session at Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, BS6 6JE. Thursdays 5.00 6.30 pm, donation basis. Healing is holistic, gentle, relaxing, helps restore balance and wellbeing, recommended for stress. Contact Barbara 0117 9082061. n Henbury Singers welcome new members. A mixed, non audition choir, we meet at Stoke Bishop Primary School, Thurs evenings. We sing choral music, carols, musicals, gospel and folk songs. Contact Maggie Cavanna 0117 973 4794 or secretary@henburysingers.org. n"Time to Move" Stay Active Movement to music for over 55's. All abilities welcome, improve balance, mobility and well being. Friendly, supportive and fun. Thursdays 10-11am (tea and biscuits afterwards) £7, commencing 13th September at Redland Club, Burlington Road, BS6 6TN. Contact Michelle 07505 937156 n Singers Wanted! Henleaze Ladies Choir meet on Thursdays at 1.45pm in the hall at St Peter’s Church, Henleaze. We sing a range of music from works by Elgar to Bernstein’s West Side Story and lots more! Our new season starts on Thursday 13th September – come along for fun and friendship. For further details, contact Jean Wickham on 9624466 or Jane

English on 07752 332278. n Sing! with OutThereMusic’s North Bristol Community Choir who rehearse every Thursday evening between 7:45 - 9:45 at Westbury Park School, Bayswater Avenue, BS6 7NU. There is no audition and we have an eclectic repertoire with a very warm welcome assured. Visit www. outtheremusicbristol.co.uk - or come along to a rehearsal with our new term starting on Thursday 10 January. n North Bristol Community Project - Arts for Well-Being / Try a range of activities from Cartooning Sculpture - Drawing - Painting - Collage and much more or focus on 1 area for the 4 Weeks 10:00 12:00pm ( Four week course £60). Pre-booking essential, e-mail nbcp84@gmail.com for more information. Costs include all materials & refreshments Maximum of 6 people. 160 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, BS7 8NT. www. northbristolcommunityproject. org.uk. Friday n Bristol University of the third age (u3a) scrabble group would welcome new members. We play very friendly and informal games every Friday at the Beehive, Wellington Hill West, BS9 4QY from 2 to 4pm. For further info please contact Heddy SARA on 0117 9241318 and indicate when asked to give your name that you are phoning about scrabble in order not to be blocked. also email : nigel.d.sara@btinternet.com n The Bristol Astronomical Society host astronomical talks and activities each week. Friday evening talks are held at 7pm at Bristol Photographic Society, Montpelier, BS6 5EE. Our new 2018/2019 programme starts on 5 October with Prof: Mark Birkinshaw: Orbits of many types.

On clear Saturday evenings we open our observatory in Failand and often hold Star Parties in and around Bristol. We are also signing-up for our four-week Junior Astronomy Courses in October and November. See the BAS website for details: www.bristolastrosoc. org.uk Saturday n Whiteladies Farmers’ and Fair Trading Market is now held EVERY Saturday, from 8.30am-2pm. Takes place at the junction of Whiteladies/Apsley/Burlington Roads. Stalls cover bread, cheese, local lamb and chicken, fish, preserves, cakes, sushi, local fruit and veg, wild food larder, and recycled tools, wooden items and much more. n Coffee, Tea and Refreshments served every Saturday from 10.30am to noon at Bishopston Methodist Church, 245 Gloucester Road. Join us for a rest and a chat. n The Clifton Garden Society are eager to attract new members from all parts of Bristol. The Society offer monthly visits by coach to country houses and gardens, a quarterly newsletter. and an annual holiday. If you would like to join this friendly group please call 0117 9737296 for full details. n Horfield Friends Café meets every Friday from 2 - 3.30pm. Free drinks and cakes plus fun activities – a chance to meet people and keep our minds active. Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Road, BS7 8PD. Sunday n Curvy Girl Yoga Class Every Sunday, 7.30-8.30pm, KudaCan 7 Dongola Avenue BS7 9HG. A safe, supportive space exclusively for those who identify as a woman, size 16 or more, to practice yoga. Your first class £5. Full details: www. curvygirlyoga.co.uk

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n NEWS BISHOPSTON mum of two, Sophia Hartley, is heading to Kenya with 20 mums and fellow cyclists to cycle 450km over six days in aid of Child.org and their Team Mum campaign. Team Mum is fundraising to launch pregnancy support groups in Meru, Kenya, with the aim of arming new mums

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Mum’s epic cycle ride to help Kenyan mothers and babies support they need to keep their babies safe. In Kenya, one in 26 babies die before they reach their first birthday. It’s a staggering statistic that could be dramatically reduced with some basic help that we in the UK are lucky to take for granted. This is a personal challenge for Sophia who’s cycling with fellow Bishopston resident, Rebecca Leslie, one of the founders of the charity. “I gave birth to my first child in the UK in 2011. I had the support of my family and, as a mother in the UK, the support of the NHS via the GP and midwives. "In the Meru region less than 17 per cent of mums are accessing the recommended

Sophia, right, with Rebecca amount of antenatal care visits.” Sophia aims to raise over £2,000 for Child.org’s work in Kenya and is looking for any support that Bristol can offer.

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n NEWS Yoga for Health by

Diana Penny

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Yoga Pose of the Month: Baddha Konasana Baddha Konasana is a classic sitting yoga pose, good for core body strength, pelvic floor, hip flexibility and spinal health. It follows on from last month’s pose (Dandasana). To go in: Sit on a bolster or folded blanket in Dandasana (Staff Pose: see last month), add enough support to sit on so that you can bring your pelvis to vertical. Starting with your legs straight out in front, draw your knees out to the side and join the soles of your feet together, keeping your knees drawing down towards the floor. Bring your feet as close to your pelvis as you can, but not so much that your knees are high up.

If you have long arms, interlink your fingers and hold underneath the feet, ensuring your chest stays lifted. If your chest drops, then use a belt underneath your feet instead and hold each side of the belt with your hands. Lift the side trunk, draw the shoulders back and down and pull up through your arms to lift the chest and broaden the collar bones, be careful not to stick the lower ribs forward: take the navel back towards the spine. Bring the head in line with the spine and eyes at eye level. Hold for a few breaths. CAUTIONS If your back is not comfortable, try sitting higher up, and if that doesn’t help, take your supports to a wall and sit with your back to the wall. If you are confused about any instructions, then bring along this page to a class at Yogawest and a teacher will help you. Yogawest is just off the Gloucester Road in Bishopston, and has two beautiful yoga studios set in a quiet sanctuary behind Bishopston Hardware. Yogawest specialises in Iyengar yoga, a type of yoga focusing on careful and supported alignment in poses, and offers over 50 classes a week for all levels of ability,

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Hamish Wills

Who Is responsible? The weather was perfect last Sunday so I wandered up to The Downs for exercise, warmth and a decent look at the wide blue sky. Large groups of young people were there too, fired up by the impending sense of summer’s arrival, and their boundless energy and athletic capering made them a pleasure to watch. I felt all youthful and pleased that the world would soon be in their hands...but wait. What was that curling away in the middle of the group over there, another there and a third over there? They were the tell tale spirals of barbecue smoke. Hadn’t The Downs Committee asked that we don’t cook food up there because of the patchwork of burnt grass left over afterwards? Yet here they were, four maybe five barbecues all at once. And then, oh dear, a little further on the public waste bin beside the footpath. Not only

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was it full, but piled high around its base was orange Sainsbury’s bag upon orange Sainsbury’s bag filled with used disposable plates and cutlery, plastic food containers and picnic detritus. My moral hat dropped onto my head and my mind descended from its boundless energy pedestal to a fervoured discussion about people only looking after things if they’re followed by a policeman with a big stick. Then I wondered about supermarket responsibility. They supply the convenience of the cheap barbecues, matches, plates and cutlery, food, drink, plastic glasses and bags to carry it all in. Why shouldn’t they be held responsible for all that disposable waste when they make it so easy to buy the stuff? My head was quite heated when I arrived back home. Just who is responsible for looking after common space? From there it was only a short step to wondering who is responsible for climate change? We the consumers? Or

they the suppliers? In the case of The Downs its local government and voluntary bodies who manage them, but in these austere times they can’t do it all on their own. Users also have a level of responsibility. So who’s going to put together and distribute an education pack for the young people telling them not to barbecue there and to take home their waste? The nearest supermarkets? Halls of residences? The university? With climate change we need someone to put together the education pack. As individuals we must keep putting on pressure by living as sustainably as we can, but we can’t do it without the stimulus and coordination of a genuinely committed government free from profit only lobbyists, unafraid of taking action that will change our lives. Better we do it for ourselves now than later by a much less sympathetic mother nature. Hamish Wills Sustainable Redland

Operatic comedy talk FRIENDS of Welsh National Opera welcome visitors to COMEDY TONIGHT, an evening with Donald Maxwell who will talk about operatic comedy characters and play their music on Wednesday 12 June at Redmaids High School. Donald has performed many such parts with the WNO and around the world so expect a highly amusing evening as he recalls some of these roles in his unforgettable style. The meeting will be preceded by the AGM at 7.15pm. Tickets at the door: Friends £5, Guests £7. Contact Margaret Borkowski at borkmail@googlemail.com for more information.

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n FRIENDS OF BISHOPSTON LIBRARY News from Friends of Bishopston Library PETE Insole led us on a fascinating journey through Know Your Place, a free online resource which tells the history of Bristol. Initially developed as a planning and development tool, it has expanded significantly since 2011. Based on multiple layers of maps, some going back to 1750, it shows sites and buildings of historical interest, can lead you to parks, gardens, sculptures or blue plaques, tells the LGBT history of the city and includes thousands of photos and stories added by the public. Search for Know Your Place Bristol, click on the blue button and hours of discovery are guaranteed. Our second birthday café offered a delicious selection of cakes – many thanks to our volunteer bakers. It was a great chance to chat to the wide range of library customers, including some of the many students currently using the library to revise for their exams – we wish them all good luck. Thank you to everyone who contributed generously to our collection for North Bristol foodbank. Our next three author events have something for everyone - a very long bike ride, a self-published mystery writer and a World War two novel. All these events cost just £3, and can be booked at the library or online at www.bishopstonlibrary. org.uk Doors open at 7.15 and talks begin at 7.30; we run a bar selling soft drinks. We are pleased to accept Bristol pounds (cash only) on the door and the bar. Jet McDonald cycled 4,000 miles from Bristol to India and he describes both the physical and mental journey in his recently published book Mind is the Ride.

His talk on Wednesday 5 June will take the audience on a visual tour of the trip, and also on a journey from Western to Eastern philosophy. Jet uses components from the bike as a way to explore the philosophies he meets along the way, to better understand the extraordinary experience of cycling

across continents. On Thursday 27 June, come and hear Paul Pilkington, bestselling author of mystery and suspense novels, talk about writing and publishing. Paul initially found success through self-publishing, and was one of the all-time top ten bestselling authors on Kindle UK.

His Emma Holden mystery trilogy was later published by Hodder and Stoughton, and two standalone thrillers by Thomas and Mercer. As well as talking about his own experiences, Paul will advise on the options for publishing, including how to self-publish.

n BOOKS OF THE MONTH image thoughts. She makes comments on what it’s like to be a modern day woman which are both funny and deeply poignant. I would highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to identify with the perspective of a young woman in today’s society. Reviewed by Rachel Children’s Fiction - Read and enjoyed by Thea

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The debut book from 23 year old Charly Cox is a collection of poetry and prose which explores themes around relationships, mental health, body image and feminism. She Must be Mad is a great book for anyone new to poetry or thinks that poetry is something they won’t “get”. Cox writes in an honest and accessible way. Her poems will resonate with anyone who has experienced mental health issues or struggled as a young adult with negative body

Mary Poppins By P.L. Travers:

Mary Poppins is a book about a magical nanny set in the Victorian Era. Jane, Michael, John and Barbara live at 17 Cherry Tree Lane with their mother, Mrs Banks, and father, Mr Banks. The children’s nanny, Katie Nanna, has left at the start of the book and the

children couldn’t be more pleased! But will they like Mary Poppins and how will they behave for her? Why did she come to the Banks family? And will we find out who Mary Poppins really is? Many people know Mary Poppins from the films but there is a lot more to discover in the original book by P.L. Travers; more adventures and more magic! Thea, 10 For these books and many more, visit us at Bishopston Library. If we don’t have exactly what you’re looking for, there are over 2 million items from which you can reserve across LibrariesWest and collect from any library of your choice.

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n MAYOR'S VIEW

Help us open a new chapter on libraries THE challenge facing library services in Britain is a well-known story. Nationally, almost 130 were closed last year, while spending by local authorities on public libraries fell by £30m, meaning a 12 per cent reduction in the last four years. This reflects the financial pressure local authorities are under as our budgets are reduced in the name of austerity while demand for our services increases. However in Bristol, thanks to the commitment and hard work to bring our finances under control, we’ve been able to turn the page and invest in our library service as we look to modernise the offer. Last July we committed to keeping all 27 libraries open and pledged to work with community groups to explore sustainable options for the future. As part of this we conducted a library technology review to look at the systems and technology to make sure the service is supported by resilient, sustainable equipment. At our most recent cabinet meeting we accepted proposals to purchase 35 new portable kiosks and other supporting hardware.

This £705,000 investment will mean we can offer alternative payment methods such as contactless, provide library users with more payment choices, and meet modern expectations. I am also pleased that we have been able to extend Central Library’s opening hours. It will now be open 52.5 hours a week, including late night opening on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We understand the importance of the Central Library for many people all across the city, so as part of our drive to improve the library service, we wanted to make sure it is open when people need it most. Across the country there were 182 million books issued to almost eight million active borrowers in 2017/18, and libraries continue to provide key services for local communities. But we know that we need a new chapter in our understanding of how libraries are used if they are to thrive. What residents want from them is changing, and the service needs to adapt to this. We want to hear from community organisations, current and potential library users, businesses

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and councillors. The idea is that we work together to find the best possible solutions. We are looking for people to come forward with workable ideas for their local library – we are open to discussing new ideas and are keen not to stand in people’s way. This will be different in each area as it needs to be individually tailored to each community. If you have an idea or suggestion, I ask that you contact your local councillor to find out more.

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n VETS' ADVICE

Home alone WITH the recent launch of ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’, it got me thinking about what our pets are doing whilst we are not at home. Is your dog fast asleep on your favourite cushion or is your cat making daily visits to another house for a second breakfast? There are now video cameras designed to monitor your pet and see exactly what they get up to when you leave. The pricier models also come with two-way speakers and treat dispensers! You might use the camera because you are just intrigued or you might use it to check you pet is relaxed and content when you are not there. Many of our dogs are quite used to being left at home for periods of time when we are at work but some pets can have problems that fall into the category of separation anxiety. It can develop in dogs at any age, but is particularly prominent in younger dogs and puppies. Signs can include being destructive, in house

toileting, howling or pacing. The following is a list of changes that have been associated with separation anxiety: • Change of owner: Being abandoned, surrendered to a shelter or rehomed • Change in other companions: Death of another dog in the household • Change in routine • Moving house • Change in household membership: the sudden absence of a family member. For cats that have access to the outside, they have a territory that they roam freely. On average most cats travel between 40-200m from the house. GPS tracker collars are now available to buy for your cat. This gives you a live update of where your cat is at all times. Most models are waterproof, lightweight, with a long battery

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n MESSAGE FROM AVON & SOMERSET PCC

Treat 999 call handlers with respect I’M under no illusion how difficult policing is and the challenging circumstances our police officers and emergency services face on a daily basis to keep our communities safe. However, it’s not just our colleagues on the frontline who face abuse; abusive calls to 999 and 101 call handlers is on the rise. Unfortunately, our call handlers have come to expect swearing and name-calling but in more serious cases some of our call handlers have received death threats and threats of rape. One individual even threatened to burn down a call handler’s house with her children inside. The reality that our call handlers face is unacceptable. Our call handlers, who go above and beyond to protect us from harm, deserve to come to work without being worried about potential abuse they might face during their shift. They deserve to be treated with respect and we all need to show

support to these individuals who work so hard to keep our communities safe. Nationally, there has been an increase in 999 calls and within Avon and Somerset we have seen an 8% year on year increase. This 8% equates to approximately an extra 48 calls every day or an additional five hours of call handling per day. Disappointingly, some 999 calls are not emergencies and some are even hoaxes. We need to remember that non-emergency calls to 999 could be blocking a real emergency and this is deadly serious. In May, we supported Mental Health Awareness Week. Many mental health charities now believe that people are more aware and feel more empowered to tackle mental health. It is great that people now feel empowered to speak out about their experiences in schools, workplaces and in

their communities but we now need to turn this awareness into action. We know that mental health services are woefully underfunded and those experiencing a mental health problem wait an extremely long time to be able to access the treatments and the services they need. This all has an impact on our stretched emergency services, particularly policing. For example, in Avon and Somerset, on average, an incident involving someone in a mental health crisis will take four and a half hours of an officer’s time. The majority of contact when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis into the police is by the communications centre as 101 or 999 calls. The average time on these calls is 77.9% higher than the average call and mental health related calls take up 12% of all calls. We cannot offer the best support to those suffering a

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Bristol's interior design masterclasses on the move again BRISTOL’S one day Interior Design Masterclasses are on the move again, this time to Bristol Upholstery Collective in Totterdown. As the team behind Bristol Upholstery Collective settle into their new home in Totterdown they are joined by Bishopston Voice columnist Zoe Hewett of boutique interior design studio Stylemongers Of Bristol in a new collaboration to give local residents the chance to learn how to design their own homes in a day. Participants will learn Zoe’s unique design process and learn how to apply it again and again for each room of their property, to take the stress out of decision making for home redecorating and renovating. Attendees finish the day by making their own moodboard to take away and use at home. After running sold out workshops at venues as varied as Hamilton House, Harvey Nichols and Bakesmiths Zoe is already enjoying the change to using the

new space on Wells Road. Zoe says: “We met last year through the Bristol Life Awards. We were rivals for a trophy as we were finalists in the same category. There’s a synergy between our brands as we are both independent, artisanal and passionate about practising our respective crafts so we were much more interested in collaboration than competing with each other. I’m thrilled to be partnering up with BUC. I’ve delivered my workshops in quite a few different venues now from Hamilton House to Harvey Nichols but I feel really at home in the buzzy creative atmosphere at Bristol Upholstery Collective and I’m sure my participants will too.” Zoe invited Leigh-Anne Treadwill the founder of BUC to try out her workshop before agreeing to host it at her workroom and she thoroughly enjoyed her day: "In true collective fashion we're incredibly excited to invite our creative networks

to collaborate, in encouraging Bristol's people to design, make, rebuild, and express unique style. Zoe's Interior Design Masterclass is without doubt the most inspiring and enjoyable day - a super way to overcome 'ideas' overwhelm, in our brand new creative venue. It's such a joy to be working together," says Leigh-Anne Treadwill.

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n INSIDE OUT

RISTOL is home to many artists living in interesting houses and Sadie Spikes is no exception. An art gallery, installation, studio, family home and guesthouse, all rolled in to one Sadie’s home, the Curious Cabinet in Fishponds, has the most fantastically tranquil and restorative ambience. It is a stunningly light-filled space without suffocating carpets but naked floorboards throughout revealing plenty of warmth and character. There are many thoughtful, detailed touches dotted around, such as a hand written labels for the teas, quotes and notes, bath luxuries, carefully chosen books, fairy lights, baskets of blankets, beautiful crockery

- all simple little pleasures that encourage a certain slowing down, mindfulness even. Despite serving so many purposes and housing a collection of vintage treasures the house feels anything but cluttered. I had to ask her how she does it and the answer was quite surprising. “The movement of energy in our homes impacts us in ways we just don’t even realise. After studying Feng Shui I completely overhauled and decluttered the house over the last year and reconfigured all of the gathered, stagnant stuff. It now feels incredible and almost upkeeps itself, which is amazing for a large five bedroomed house!” Going forwards Sadie plans to

run retreats at her extraordinary, multi-purpose home. “My next vision is to start small, intimate retreats for women in the house to create amazing, life affirming, and creative short breaks that nurture the soul. Sharing skills through a variety of workshops and talks, inspiring each other whilst being recharged in the house’s peaceful atmosphere.” Sound like the perfect staycation to me! For more information and to view Sadie’s artwork visit http://sadiespikescuriouscabinet. com Zoe Hewett is interior designer at local studio www.stylemongersofbristol.co.uk

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Elphick and Elphick art show PAINTING and sculpture coincide in a joint show - at Bristol Guild Gallery on Park Street comprising common themes and interests: in people, movement, landscape and the natural world. In Elphick and Elphick: UNLIMITED both artists explore colour and form unfettered by particular materials or artistic movements, and use both older and contemporary ways of working. Martin Elphick is celebrated for this work memorialising the dead of World War I in Bath Abbey. He won the Bath Society of Artists’ sculpture prize in 2018 and is a co-founder of the Cotswold Sculptors Association. Deidre Elphick studied Foundation Art in Bristol and Fine Art at Winchester School

of Art under Gillian Ayres. She has a particular love of capturing movement when drawing people, and of colour in both her landscape and abstract paintings. The show runs from Sat 22 June - Sat 13 July, 10am - 5pm.

Left: Martin Elphick: wind and sea Above: Deidre Elphick: Tuscany olive

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n HEALTH BLOG

Eight ways to help your child use their hands playdough, pulling it apart, poking it and rolling it. Use utensils and cutters to make different shapes.

Does your child struggle to button up their cardigan? Do they make a meal out of cutlery? Louise Race, a Bristol Community Health occupational therapist, has some tips for developing fine motor skills. Fine motor skills are the movements made by small muscles in our hands, wrists and fingers. They help us to hold and press things, or pick things up between finger and thumb. Help your child improve their fine motor skills with these simple activities. Make things out of playdough Encourage your child to explore the

Draw, colour-in and paint Not just pens and pencils – use crayons, chalk or paint to spark their senses. You don’t have to draw on paper. If you want to get messy, you could use chalks outside or use other materials like shaving foam. Use tweezers or large kitchen tongs Start a game where you use a pair of kitchen tongs or large tweezers to pick up some small objects like sultanas, pasta, buttons and coins. See if you can all put them into a bowl without dropping any. Cutting with scissors Draw shapes to cut around, and try cutting up playdough with scissors.

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Our speciality

Constructed in either: TIMBER for a natural look MDF for painting to match existing decor.

Customise your alcoves. Traditional & Contemporary

All Carpentry services available

T: 0117 9467797

E: mark@beelinecarpentry.com www.beelinecarpentry.com

CLEANING

Tarmac & Block Paving

• A wide range of colours & patterns • Local Keynsham family run business for 50 years • All work guaranteed • Free estimates

Tel: 0117 9860485 or 07831 453821 www.agldrives.co.uk

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

HOMEHELP REQUIRED?

07508 314473

E: Nicola.haq@yahoo.com

GARDENING SERVICES

D. ATTWELL

All cleaning duties carried out in your home including: • Ironing • Dog Walking • Shopping

Own transport Experienced / Reliable Telephone Nicola on:

FLOORING

LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES For All Garden Works

Call Nick on 0117 2872082

Patios – Decking Gravelling – Fencing Wood Chippings – Jetwashing Foliage Removed – Roots Destroyed Garden Walls & General Building

• FULLY INSURED • LICENSED WASTE CARRIER

0117 303 9000

For a FREE quote call 07960 681 921 d.attwellgardenservices@hotmail.co.uk

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PAINTING & DECORATING

Stephen Carter Painter & Decorator

Handy Man Services

• Hang • Repair • Plumb • Assemble • Install • Fix • Replace • Paint Experienced, reliable, friendly Jobs big and small

Contact Gary 07984 614108

07786 513788 or 0117 907 6997

Taps, Washers Toilets, Cisterns Leaks, Blockages Tanks, Overflows Lead Pipes, Stopcocks….etc… OAP DISCOUNTS and NO VAT

www.carterdecorating.co.uk

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Professional Decorating Services

Painting & Decorating Association Accredited (with PDA guarantee) For a free competitive quotation: Cranside Avenue, Redland, BS6 7RA

Holistic Massage A li ce Mo u l d MTI - Deep Tissue Massage - Relaxation Massage - Mobile Massage

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LOGS FOR SALE

LOGS FOR SALE STILL ONLY ONLY £70£65 perper dumpy bag

(thebig bigones ones builders builders get in)in) (the getsand sand

TilerLOG • MasonBURNER • Painter LOG

FRIENDLY SIZE

(Stock (Stock up up NOW NOW for for Winter) Winter) Telephone Chris Telephone Chris Allcock Allcock 07770 754 07770 754622 622(mob) (mob)

01275 373562 01275 373562

Classic & Natural stone tiles High Quality Finish (Please use the the mobile) mobile) Free Quote (Please Specialising in Italian showers Contemporary & Provençale kitchens Bristol & Surrounding Areas Interior & Exterior Masonry & DECORATING PAINTING Interior & façade painting

Renovation Painter Tiler Decorator

Builder & Interior Decorator

17 Years Experience Tiling Interior & Exterior Masonry E: dacriscobuilder3@gmail.com Interior & Facade T: 0117 401 8568 / 07557 335 956 PaintingDacrisco Builder No Job Too Small Free Quote 17 Years Experience

T: 0117 431 2726 / 07557 335 956 E: dacriscobuilder9@gmail.com

957 5092

ROOFING

PLASTERING

HEALTH

PLUMBING

JSH PLASTERING

All types of plastering No job too small Local, reliable work from Qualified and experienced plasterer

T M HOBBS ROOFING Established 1989 • Based in Bishopston

Pitched or flat roofs repaired or replaced Guttering & Cladding, uPVC Fascias & Soffits Chimneys, flashings & parapet walls repaired Skylights & Veluxes Installed Insurance Work Undertaken • Free Estimates Minor work welcome

Tel: 01179 426 436

Call John on 07967 697 361 Or jshoggett@outlook.com

tim_hobbs@outlook.com

PLUMBING

WINDOWS & DOORS

The Bristol Plumber Bathroom & Kitchen Installation

5+ Years Experience, Tiling, Bathroom Fitting, Kitchens, Radiators, All Small Jobs No VAT, Free no obligation quote

07540607626

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£17.08 +VAT

Per month

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MAINTENANCE

Having problems with your Upvc windows and doors? Misted panes, broken handles, faulty hinges or locks! For all types of Upvc maintenance and repair, contact Malcolm on

01179 686486 / 07548 928251 for a free quote

pidgemsp@aol.com WI-FI

Poor WiFi Signals Solved Fixed Price Solutions Full Home Coverage OAP Discounts

0117 967 9028 www.thewifiman.co.uk

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Allotment Tartine

Charred purple sprouting, asparagus & courgettes served on Ancient Grains Sourdough, topped with minted pea puree & tomato salsa.