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Happy days! Bowls club celebrates big revamp Fight is on to save Fay's Tea Garden More than 5,000 people signed a petition in support of Fay's Tea Garden in St Andrew's Park after hearing that the tender was to be advertised. PAGE 8
'We must nurture musical talent' SUCCESS! These members of St Andrews Bowling Club gave a big cheer to celebrate the opening of their refurbished clubhouse on
Derby Road. Founded in 1924, the lawn bowls club building in Bishopston has been brought up to date
with new facilities funded by a £50,000 grant from Enovert Community Trust. Full story: Page 5
Education Secretary Damian Hinds dropped in to St Werburgh's Primary School on a visit to Bristol Plays Music and spoke of the importance of nurturing talented musicians. PAGE 26
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Urgent call for road safety measures near Colston’s Primary PARENTS of Colston’s Primary have set up a petition calling on Bristol City Council to take immediate action to reduce safety hazards on Redland Road on the section between Cotham Brow and Zetland Road. Concerns have been raised
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about the safety of children walking to and from the school’s Elmgrove site, set up three years ago. Head Teacher Alex Bell said: “The road is becoming increasingly dangerous in the mornings and at the end of
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to make it safer for pedestrians to access this area - a zebra or pelican crossing or making it one way.” The petition is open for signatures until 13 May and can be found at https:// democracy.bristol.gov.uk/ mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?ID=7
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Physio remains hopeful PHYSIOTHERAPIST Keith James has said that he would be bitterly disappointed if he wasn’t given one more chance of getting a hydrotherapy or physiotherapy facility in the Bristol North Baths building on Gloucester Road following the news that the council has taken the decision to put the property on the market. Work on the development began 11 years ago and has been mired in delays. Despite that the building is close to completion, pending building standards checks. The physiotherapist, who runs practices in Westbury Park and Clifton, stated that he is still interested in having a hydrotherapy unit in the building and would like to run children’s swimming sessions at the facility. He has brought three potential medical tenants to the scheme and is keen that those still interested make themselves known as time is running out.
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Residents pay up for trees A CAMPAIGN to raise money to replace two diseased trees in Egerton Road has smashed its target thanks to the generosity of local community. Following an appeal for £620 to replace diseased street trees near numbers 24/26 and 33 Egerton Road, the residents have raised £780. As well as the on-line campaign via the Egerton Road Facebook page and JustGiving site, resident Tom Lander leafleted every house in the road to try to capture people who are 'off line'. He also wrote to the two schools and church in Egerton Road, hoping for a 'Corporate' sponsor and left a flyer in the Co-Op. Local people were very keen to help, and one young resident of Egerton Road donated this colourful image to help brighten up the appeal, copies of which have been attached to the condemned trees. Tom Lander said: “The support to replace the ornamental pear trees in Egerton Road has been excellent, with many very generous donations. We have now reached and exceeded the target only one week after I set up the fund raising drive last Saturday.”
The council no longer replace diseased trees free of charge. Community sponsorship to fund replacements is needed and can be very successful, as was seen in recent months when residents got together to crowdfund replacement trees in Longmead Avenue, Maple Road and Berkeley Road. ““The residents have come up trumps!” said Tom. “The result has been better than I expected. People have been very encouraging and value the trees for various reasons.
This kind of fund raising is easier in more prosperous areas and streets than disadvantaged ones, which is a concern. “I have suggested using the surplus money to fund tree(s) in poorer areas, or adopt a tree under the council scheme. "It has also been suggested to hold the funds until a replacement tree is required on Egerton Road. “Once the fund raising is closed I will see how much we have left over and canvass opinions.”
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Bowling club unveils results of ÂŁ50,000 facelift THE results of a project to refurbish Bristol St Andrews Bowling Club have been unveiled, just in time for the start of the new lawn bowls season. Funded by a ÂŁ50,000 grant from Enovert Community Trust (formerly Cory Environmental Trust in Britain), the refurbishment project has greatly improved the dilapidated state of the building and its interior.
The improvements have included replacement of the club's main roof, with removal of asbestos sheeting, as well as new energy efficiency measures, including the installation of new doors, windows and solar panels. The comprehensive works have revitalised both flat roof stairwells, significantly improved the balcony, and seen the installation of much needed electrical and security upgrades. Ground at the far end of the club has also been levelled. Bristol St Andrews Bowling Club has more than 50 members.
The historic clubhouse was first opened in 1924 and boasts a large function room with licensed bar and fully fitted kitchen on the first floor, plus a skittle alley with its own bar on the ground floor. Glen Wintle, project manager and club member, said: "These improvements were essential to safeguard the club's long-term future and we are indebted to Enovert Community Trust for its generous grant. "We are thrilled with the results of the refurbishment project, which has transformed Bristol St Andrews Bowling Club and provided all members with first-rate facilities." The club is planning to hold a grand official re-opening celebration match on 1 June, when a number of former players and honorary guests will be in attendance. Angela Haymonds, Trust Secretary at Enovert Community Trust, said: "The Trustees were delighted to fund the muchneeded refurbishment and improvement works at the club, which have helped to create a much safer and more attractive environment for members of Bristol St Andrews' Bowling Club and all those who use the facilities." Funding is available from Enovert Community Trust for a wide range of projects that bring benefits to local communities. This may include refurbishment of churches or buildings of architectural or historical significance, or general amenity projects, such as improving disabled access or improvements to parks and nature reserves.
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n NEWS IT’S time, once again, for the Gloucester Road Central Mayfest, which this year takes place on Saturday May 5, from 10am - 4pm. This lovely community fair is laid on by Gloucester Road shops and businesses from the top of Pigsty Hill up to the Golden Lion pub (known as Glos Rd Central). Offering food, drink, live music, competitions, creative activities and more there's something for everyone. Gloucester Road Central Mayfest always coincides with the traditional procession of Jack in the Green and his band of merry musicians and dancers who make their way from the Harbourside up Gloucester Road. They will pass by Gloucester Rd Central at around 3.30pm on the way to Horfield Common when they enact a ritual to release the spirit of summer. The Gloucester Rd Central Mayfest runs from 10am - 4pm so everyone will be welcome to follow the procession up Gloucester Road to the Common. Sarah Thorp from Room
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are very excited that Preserve, a zero waste food store will be opening at 208 Gloucester Road in June and will run a pop up stall at Mayfest. The ethos is to encourage and support people to shop without the need for single use plastic and unnecessary packaging and they'll be stocking a wide variety
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n NEWS A DECISION to re-tender the café concession in St Andrews Park has been upheld, despite strong opposition. The petition to save Fay’s Tea Garden received over 5,000 signatures and was debated at the full council meeting on Tuesday March 20. Fay Aldridge, who has run the café since 2006, presented the petition and also spoke during the meeting. She said that in 2010, council officers gave verbal agreement that they were happy for her to carry on running the concession for as long as she wanted. However, she then received an email just before Christmas 2017 from the council saying that they were putting the provision of the café out to tender in January 2018. Speaking to the councillors that were present, Fay said: “I appreciate that the council and parks department are in difficult position here, and need to be seen to be fair in the process of granting licences to operators in the parks, as well as ensuring that they offer best value for the city. “But that sense of fairness and natural justice must also apply to me as person who created this service in the first place, and the person who has operated come rain or shine, or like this week snow, for over 12 years.” A video was also played, which showed some of Fay’s customers talking about the café. One resident stated: “What I really like about Fay’s café in the park is everyone knows Fay, and Fay knows everyone”, and another said: “If she went, I really feel like the heart of the park would go.” During the debate Carole Johnson, Labour Councillor for Ashley Ward, thanked everyone who had signed the petition and supported it in any way, stating that in agreement with fellow Labour Councillor Mike Davies they believe that the park contributes a great amount to the local community. Speaking to Fay directly, she also added: “I want you to know you are in great company, and that we are, Mike and I, for you, not against you.” Councillor Jude English from the Green Party, who also represents the Ashley Ward, said that it had been a difficult
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situation and that Fay had received an apology from the council in regards to the process being badly managed. She said: “I think we all know that you are going to make the best bid” and “we’re all on your side Fay.” However, she did also state that the bureaucracy and rules must be followed in order to ensure that all operators are doing the right thing, and so the process must go forward. Responding at the end of the debate, Deputy Mayor Asher Craig summarised the council’s position about the retendering of the parks concessions, stating that “a great deal of thought had been put into the reallocating of these sites and how the applications would be assessed.” She also added: “I am confident that sites like St Andrews Park and Fay’s café, which are run by independent traders, will have an excellent chance of winning the concession.” Speaking after the meeting Fay said: “The support by the community has been incredible and overwhelming. I’d like to thank them all. I feel like I’ve been in limbo for the last four months and still have to tender. I know that 45% of the tender is to do with money and hope that the
council listens to the community and what they want.” Chair of the Friends of St Andrews Park (FOSAP), David Cemlyn said: “There was an outstanding response by the local community to the threat to the park's cafe. " The matter of Fay's concession to run a cafe in St Andrews Park is still unresolved. There are legal issues which are currently in the hands
of solicitors and so I cannot comment on these. However there has been a steady flow of emails from councillors, an officer and local people. “Local people have questioned why a 5,000 plus petition is ignored. Also, why did the council support Fay for nearly eight years if the officers were not authorised to offer the concession. "Others have remarked that it is hardly Fay's fault if the council do not keep records of its own public consultations. “So what next? Perhaps Fay will win a legal concession or win the tender, if she decides to submit an application. " If the concession is given to someone else and Fay and is kicked out of the park, then I can see a lot of challenges ahead.” David added that if local residents are interested in supporting Fay, they can consider joining FOSAP by emailing secforfosap@gmail. com, write to their local councillors, pass supportive motions at their party meetings and most importantly, tell Fay she runs a great cafe and that they want her to stay.
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n NEWS AN AUCTION held to raise funds for Bristol’s last remaining rehab centre has beaten its fundraising target of £5,000. Chandos House, a residential treatment centre for addiction based on Chandos Road in Redland, is on a fundraising mission to continue saving the lives of men suffering from substance and alcohol addiction. In support of this, the centre organised an auction on Wednesday March 28 at Boston Tea Party on Park Street. Among the guests in attendance was author Will Self (who has appeared on Have I Got News For You and Question Time), who read and discussed his writings on the subject of addiction and recovery. Attendees also had the opportunity to meet Will and get a signed copy of his most recent book for a donation, and listen to the stories of former Chandos House residents too. As part of the auction, signed artworks from some of Bristol’s most cherished artists such as Nick Park, Inkie and Alex Lucas
Successful fundraising auction for local addiction treatment centre were also up for grabs, as well as signed books from Stephen Fry, Grayson Perry and Eric Clapton. In total, over 100 people attended the event and £5,355 was raised, which will support three Bristol based residents at Chandos House who are currently accessing pro bono treatment. Speaking about the success of the auction, Chandos House Art Therapist Kate Guscott said: “The Chandos House fundraising event and auction with Will Self on Park Street last month was a sell out and an absolute knock out! Such a successful and wonderful evening, with speeches by Chandos House staff, Chandos brothers, and of course the hilarious Will Self. “We really felt that he understood what Chandos is all about. He even paid the house an
honorary visit earlier that day, later describing us as ‘a miracle in this day and age’. Mr Self was so moved by the work that goes on at Chandos House that he has committed to continuing his work with us too.”
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Neighbours unite around traffic and parking issues AS the Gloucester Road has grown as a shopping destination and the adjoining residential areas have become more popular, the combined pressure of intense traffic use and the competition for parking between residents, shoppers, tradespeople and commuters has
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become critical. The situation for residents wishing to park is sometimes intolerable, leading to stress, anger, a reduction in road safety and a general decline in the amenity of the area and in the quality of life for all. Paul Bullivant from Bishopston and St Andrews Traffic and Parking Group said: “This also seriously compromises the safety of pedestrians, particularly on routes taken by children walking to local schools. It has sometimes prevented service vehicles from using our streets, including fire engines attending emergencies - a potentially disastrous situation.” The frustration of many local residents was summed up by one living on North Road: "There has been a huge increase in the number of long stay vehicles parked in our neighbourhood because we live in one of the last remaining unrestricted parking areas near the Gloucester Road. Parking
density is now so bad that it is often impossible to walk between parked cars and parents can't cross between cars with their pushchairs. There is regular damage to cars - one neighbour's car has been damaged over nine times in 18 months. “Last year an ambulance was unable to transfer a patient on a stretcher from their home. Typical long stay parkers include
commuters, residents from other RPS areas with second and third vehicles and camper vans so this doesn't leave much parking for the shoppers! “Increasingly residents are having to deal with speeding vehicles using North Road as a 'rat run' as well as the road rage that results from the frustration of the traffic congestion and competition for limited parking."
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The situation in Elton Road on the other side of Gloucester Road is equally bad as one resident explains: "Since restricted parking has been introduced in surrounding areas, increased commuter parking has reached unsustainable levels. Despite yellow lines and wardens ticketing, badly parked cars are blocking pavements and causing hazards at junctions. Elton Road
has increasingly become a 'rat run' with some cars sometimes speeding through at up to 40mph so cars get damaged on a regular basis. Lorries trying to navigate the road get stuck and recently a fire engine could not get through in an emergency. It can be dangerous just crossing the street or negotiating pavement obstacles, especially for people with buggies or wheelchairs and young children on their way to school." Other parking and traffic problems in the wider neighbourhood include the long term parking of unoccupied caravans and camper vans. The parking of vehicles close to the junctions of our generally narrow roads is also a danger as it reduces visibility and compromises safety for other road users including cyclists and pedestrians. A number of individuals have been lobbying about these issues for over two years but now a united campaign coalition, The Bishopston and St. Andrews Traffic and Parking
Group has been established to address these problems. Although it will take many months, if not years, to resolve these growing problems and only following thorough consultation with all local residents - the group believes that the only sustainable solution will be the establishment of a Residents Parking Scheme in the Bishopston and St. Andrews Area. Thanks to the cross-party work of a number of local Councillors, local MP Thangam Debbonaire will be hosting a meeting to discuss these issues and possible solutions. The meeting will take place on Saturday May 12 at 11am at King's Centre, 16-18 King Square, BS2 8AZ. A leaflet with a survey form will soon be delivered to all households in the neighbourhood. If you are concerned about these issues please complete the survey and come to the meeting. You can also complete an online petition on the Bristol City Council
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Work to start on Redland High School redevelopment by Keri Beckingham REDEVELOPMENT work is set to begin at Redland High School as planning permission has now been granted. The building on Redland Court Road was previously home to Redland High School for Girls until it merged with Redmaids’ High School in Westbury-onTrym in September 2017. As previously reported in Bishopston Voice, Kersfield Developments Ltd submitted plans to turn the Grade II listed Redland Court and its land into 44 flats and houses, as well as carry out an internal and external restoration project. Following this, Kersfield was granted approval by Bristol City Council, subject to conditions being met, after last-minute amendments were made to the plans to include five apartments that would be sold under the shared ownership scheme. Speaking of plans for the project receiving approval, Alex
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Fielden-Cook, development manager for Kersfield said: “After 130 years as a school, we’re delighted to be going ahead with plans to restore the Redland High School site for residential use once more – ensuring Redland Court is protected into the future. “We are very proud and excited by the mix and variety of units we have planned across the site, ranging in style from a Georgian Palladian garden apartment to modern three-
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storey townhouses. “In addition to making a financial contribution for the development of further affordable housing elsewhere in the city, we listened to feedback from councillors and amended the proposals to include five shared ownership homes in the Victorian former art building.” Commenting on redevelopment of Redland High School, Martin Fodor, Green Party Councillor for Redland Ward said: “It’s good news that
work is anticipated on this site at last. "Redevelopment will protect much of the historic character of the famous Redland Court which was recently researched by the Redland and Cotham Amenities Society. “At an early stage we were warned that the restoration work could make affordable housing unviable. But the council has taken a more robust approach recently, I’m glad to say, and challenged the developer to provide some on site AND offer funds for more in the city. "This ensures a more mixed choice of homes in our area, plus extra affordable homes elsewhere.” Kersfield has said that as part of the project, the 1960s sports hall and east wing will be demolished and Redland Court will be restored. In addition, it is envisaged that the work will be completed in approximately 18 months, and that the housing units will be released in phases.
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ANY Bishopston resident who was alarmed to see me in a police car as it travelled along the Gloucester Road just after Easter can rest assured that I hadn’t been arrested or decided on a sudden career change! I was, in fact, shadowing officers from Avon and Somerset Constabulary as they went about a typical Tuesday evening shift, and it was a huge privilege to be allowed to do so. They then took me on their respective beats and answered my many questions. I first went with PC Ben Spence and Sergeant Richard Jones (who, like me, appeared in the BBC’s recent Drugsland documentary series), as they visited several extremely vulnerable people who have become victims of ‘cuckooing’ – where they’re exploited, coerced, threatened and sometimes hurt, until their home is taken over by drug dealers. This is clearly a very distressing aspect of the modern drugs trade in our city, but I was pleased to see the force's commitment to protecting those who are caught up in it, as well as,
of course, prioritising protection for the public. However, it was clear that this is really challenging work and shows the disturbing ways that Bristol’s drugs trade has evolved. The police, frankly, have to spend far too much time managing the fallout from our failing drugs laws, and their impact on innocent bystanders. It’s one of the reasons why I’ve highlighted the problems in Parliament and called for a complete overhaul of this country’s drug policies. After this, I went out with PC James Bowles and PC Jenny Daly from the Response team, which responds to calls from dispatch as emergencies are reported to the police. After attending an incident with them I saw how they arrest and book someone into the custody suite in Keynsham. I learnt more about the dangers our police face every day, while keeping us safe. I’m backing the Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Bill, initiated by Holly Lynch MP, which seeks to give special protection for our protectors – paramedics,
nurses, firefighters, police and other 999 staff – who are abused or attacked while carrying out their work. The police are stretched at the moment, with officer numbers across the country at their lowest levels for 30 years. Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens recently warned that funding for the service is at a tipping point. Cuts of £65m since 2010 – and a further £17m to find by 2021/22 – mean policing is being hit hard. And only last week the Police Federation warned that Avon and Somerset police officers are owed nearly 10,000 rest days which they haven’t taken since September, because there aren’t enough staff to cover days off. Seeing first-hand the vital work these officers do has made me even more determined to stand up to the Government and demand our police forces are given the funding and resources they need to keep us all safe.
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Lively debate on future of Glos Rd trade A LIVELY meeting of The Bishopston Society was held at Gloucester Cricket Club on 17 April to consider The Future Economy of Bishopston. A panel of traders' associations, the Bishopston Society and a councillor presented their ideas for a discussion about what is going well on the Gloucester Road - the longest independent shopping street in the UK - and what could be better. Chris Wallace from the Bishopston Society and the Gloucester Road Story has been collecting data about the different businesses that come and go over the years. He reported that the number of vacancies on the road is down and the area feels lively and is able to provide a service to residents and shopkeepers. However, there is concern about the closure of Maplins as the loss of their business rates will be
significant. Anne-Louise Perez from the Gloucester Road Business Improvement District (GR BID) praised the strength in independent shops and talked about the need for businesses to accept and embrace e-commerce alongside their shops. Peter Browne from Gloucester Road Enterprise & Trade (GRE&T) talked about how the majority of businesses, particularly in the north end of the road, offered food and drink, hairdressing or nails, white goods and financial and legal advice. He raised the issue of how an increase in business rates can quickly have an adverse effect on an area. Representing traders on the panel and the Gloucester Road Central area was Room 212 owner Sarah Thorpe who talked about the vast increase in footfall that occurs when an event is held in the area, such as Mayfest and
the Christmas tree party. Speaking as a trader, she described the sense of camaraderie and joy she experiences when opening up her shop alongside other traders each morning. “I love the Gloucester Road,” was the rousing endorsement given by councillor Eleanor Combley, who went on to talk about how the shops enabled all local needs to be met and that people shop in the area because they like it. Eleanor also raised the issues of traffic and noise. Questions from the floor raised the problem of pollution. Making cycling safer nearer the city centre and initiatives to support active travel to and from schools were some of the
measures discussed. Better traffic management, especially for unloading outside shops, was identified as necessary, plus the possibility of making the crossing by Sainsbury’s light controlled to keep traffic moving. A final suggestion was that traders and residents could be more proactive about the type of businesses needed in the area, offering potential shopkeepers encouragement to provide that service.
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Could you become a foster carer? THE Fostering Network's annual campaign to show how foster care transforms lives takes place from 14 - 27 May. Foster care provides a stable family life for children and young people, who are unable to live with their parents at a point in time. Amicus Foster Care is an independent fostering agency supporting families to care for Children and Young People who are looked after by local authorities in Bristol and the surrounding area. The agency, rated as Outstanding by Ofsted, has a dedicated placements team who work closely with social workers and foster carers to create positive matches with young people to provide a nurturing and stable environment within a foster home. The organisation has 42 children in their care supported by 31 families. “It's something that I’ve always been interested in,” explained Maura Knight* from North Bristol who’s been a foster carer for the past 18 years. After qualifying as a social worker, Maura decided she wanted to be able to make a bigger difference by being more hands on as a foster carer: “I went with an agency who had experienced staff and who could offer a good package of cover to support the foster carer as well as the child. I also wanted an agency who valued my views as part of the care team.” Maura is a single carer for Amicus and cares for teenagers who have been with her since primary school. She has looked
after ten children since 2000, four of them on a long-term basis, preparing all of them for their adoption placement. Maura said: “I always wanted to be a foster carer and I still find it exciting. If you are thinking about it, just do it. Reach out and make a difference to a child. Anybody can do it, even if it’s offering respite care you can still have a positive influence in a young person’s life. “It’s also important for foster carers to have a good network of support around them; the support of other people in your life matters, and you will find that you gather people around you who understand what you are doing. “Children and young people
need to learn to trust an adult again; I have been able to do this because of the special support I have had from Amicus. “Recognising that foster carers need respite and that the package of support fits their family needs is vital. Monthly support groups at Amicus where you hear about how other people face similar challenges with their foster children really helps - it’s a moment to realise that you are not on your own.” The ethos within Amicus is that carers and staff have both individual support and guidance and attend monthly support meetings to provide and receive mutual support. Alongside this, Amicus run two further support groups – one for carer’s adult
children even those living away from home and one for carer’s younger children. There is training and, as Maura explains, sometimes you have to be prepared to work on yourself and understand where your feelings and reactions to a child are coming from: “I think the biggest thing that I’ve learnt is how to understand a child’s emotions. You need to be flexible, learn skills like active listening and to help them make sense of what has happened to them. Saying that, you also need to work with your foster child to help them look forward. There is nothing more rewarding than when a child begins to enjoy life again.” An information evening to find out more about foster caring as a professional paid career choice is being held by Amicus Foster Care at St Werburghs Community Centre on May 28, 6.30 - 8pm. If you have been thinking about fostering come along and get an insight into the world of foster care and the difference you can make to a child’s life. Amicus stress that your experience, skills and approach to life are more important than your age, marital status or sexuality. To book a place on the information evening or to just to have a private chat call: 0117 955 5039 or email enquiries@ amicusfostercare.com *Names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals.
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Care firm Home Instead rated Outstanding LOCAL home care company, Home Instead Senior Care Bristol North, been awarded the highest accolade of ‘Outstanding’ from the CQC, the Care Quality Commission. At a time when elderly care is under scrutiny, this is a major achievement for the company which was started up in 2015 by Bristol resident John Moore, putting them in the top two percent of home care providers. John and his team have set up a number of community events across the area including a Senior Film Club in Henleaze and recently moved to new offices, allowing more space for staff training, by the Henleaze Road/ Southmead Road roundabout. “We are rated as exceptional in the categories of Caring, Responsive and Leadership and for our internal culture of bringing joy to clients and caregivers,” he said. “Our eldest caregiver is 80 and supports other gents who
need to get out and about or require personal care.” In the report caregivers were described as “living angels”, and the company described as “providing exemplary care”. Inspectors wrote that the service was exceptionally caring and that they had heard endless heartfelt comments. They also noted how they had witnessed a highly
motivated team led by registered care manager, Kirsty Hirst and owner John Moore, who shared the same vision, values and culture. It is John’s overriding passion to make a difference to older people’s lives, that has seen the company thrive. They currently provide care for over 120 clients and employ over 70 staff, and
have the simple goal of bringing joy to every client, every day. Home Instead match clients and caregivers based on background and personal interests, demonstrating a true person-centred culture. One client, who had moved to Bristol to be near her children, had a talent for needlework and painting. Her caregiver was aware of her passion and arranged for her to go to a stately home equipped with pencils and sketch pad. The client had a lovely afternoon and later admitted to her caregiver on their way home that this was the first time she had sketched in 12 years. John added: “I would like to give a big thank you to the many people, organisations and societies in Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym who have help us along the way. We all have the same goal with care - to get it right.”
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Bishopston named as a top place to live THE Sunday Times has included Bishopston in its 2018 list of top places to live in the South West. Jobs, life expectancy, schools, broadband speed, culture, community spirit, shops and more were taken into account when compiling the prestigious annual list. This year, our suburb appeared in fourth place, only falling short to Frome in Somerset in first place, Bodmin Moor in Cornwall in second place and Bridport in Dorset in third place. Unfortunately, after being named overall Best Place to Live in Britain in 2017, Bristol failed to keep its crown for a second year running and lost out to York in North Yorkshire.
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Slavery helpline receives 3,710 calls in first year A UK-WIDE helpline received a total of 3,710 calls about modern slavery during its first year of operation. In 2017, the Modern Slavery Helpline took calls indicating a total of 4,886 potential victims in situations of modern slavery from 94 different nationalities. The helpline is operated by Unseen, a charity founded by Bishopston resident Andrew Wallis which aims to eliminate modern slavery and human trafficking. Calls are made by members of the public wanting to report a suspicious situation, frontline workers and potential victims wanting guidance, help and advice and businesses wanting information about potential forced labour situations. Andrew Wallis OBE, CEO of Unseen said: “It has been a landmark year for Unseen and one that has clearly highlighted the ongoing need for a national
helpline that can genuinely deal with all aspects of modern slavery in a professional, caring and knowledgeable manner. Our actions are directly supporting people out of exploitation and we must continue to provide a service that puts the victim at the heart of what we do.� From the calls received, the Helpline made a total of 1,442 referrals to other agencies and organisations during the year, including every police force in the UK, the National Crime Agency, a range of NGOs and the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority. To read the full report, visit: https://www. unseenuk.org/uploads/20180413150810356.pdf Calls and reports to the Modern Slavery Helpline can be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 08000 121 700 or submitting a report online at: https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/report
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n NEWS A NEW set of walking routes from Bishopston to Southmead Hospital is being launched by Walk North Bristol. The routes, funded by the Dr Jazz Charitable Fund, are an extension of the work begun by the Walk Your Way To Health (WYWTH) project, now named Walk North Bristol. Mick Broggio started the walking project to build up his strength and fitness when he was recovering from a hip operation: “We wanted to extend the Bishopston walking routes, to improve health and reduce pollution. They take walkers through Horfield Common and the quieter routes which makes
Walk North Bristol launch new routes to Southmead Hospital it a much more pleasant way of walking. Southmead Hospital is much nearer from hear than you’d think,” he said. One of the new routes is from the Nevil Road Surgery through Horfield Common to Southmead, another takes walkers from the Gloucester Road Medical Centre past Cary Grant’s former house and through back roads to Southmead. A third route involves going around the
perimeter of Horfield Common. Cafes and pubs are marked on the way for toilet and refreshment stops. Esther Coffin-Smith, Sustainable Development Manager, North Bristol NHS Trust said: "North Bristol NHS Trust has been keen to work with Bishopston Cotham and Redland Community Partnership (BCRCP) to extend our existing lunchtime walking routes for
staff to include routes to/from local GP surgeries and the surrounding area to increase the opportunities to ‘prescribe’ walking to patients, as well as encouraging access to our local green space." The maps will be stocked at local doctor’s surgeries and Room 212 and available on websites including BCRCP.org. uk, The Bishopston Society and the Ramblers
Council announces plans for more parking charges PROPOSALS to introduce Sunday and bank holiday parking charges across all on street parking locations in the city centre have been announced by Bristol City Council. Changes are set to apply across all pay and display machines in the Central Parking Zone
area. The proposals are intended to support the city’s seven-day economy as well as local retail and leisure businesses. More information can be found on the council’s website: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/streets-
travel/traffic-regulation-orders-tros Objections can be submitted until May 4 by emailing tro.comments@bristol.gov.uk or writing to Highways Service (100 TS), PO Box 3176, Bristol, BS3 9FS.
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n EDUCATION A FORMAL consultation on the new secondary school planned for Lockleaze opened on 17 April and will run until Friday 15 June 2018. CST Trinity Academy will be a state-funded secondary school specialising in music and the performing arts, run by Cathedral Schools Trust along similar lines to their school in the city centre. The proposed site for the new secondary school is on the former Romney Avenue Junior School site, next to Stoke Park Primary School in Lockleaze. It will help meet the increasing demand for secondary school places in the north of Bristol. The school will open for Year 7 places in September 2019, growing year on year with an eventual capacity of 1220 students: 180 students per year including sixth-form provision. Neil Blundell, executive principal of Cathedral Schools Trust said: “The consultation is about listening to the views of local people and adapting our vision and ideas for the design process of the new school. We want the facilities to be available to the local community to make the best use of the space in the holidays and out of school hours. “This is a very significant investment for Bristol and an opportunity to open a fantastic school that is a real investment in the area.” By 2022, more than 1,000 extra school places will be needed in the city to meet the provision for secondary education. Bristol Cathedral Choir School has seen big changes in the last ten years, transitioning from the private sector to become an academy
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Executive Principal of CST Academy Trust, Neil Blundell in 2008 and increasing in size from 350 pupils to almost 1,100 students to date. Popular with parents and pupils, it was the most oversubscribed school in Bristol in 2017. “We want to build on what we do well and for the children coming here to get the same opportunities as those at Bristol Cathedral Choir School,” said Neil Blundell. “The new school will have
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an academic curriculum and a co-curricular offer, helping young people to become work ready and life ready. Music has a central role in creating academic achievement and the new school will have a music specialism for ten percent of pupils (18 per year) based on aptitude. We aim to spot talent and nurture that talent, providing free music lessons to help pupils begin learning instruments.” CST Trinity Academy will have links to Stoke Park Primary, building on the great drama, dance, music and sport already taking place there. Local pupils from Lockleaze, Bishopston and across North Bristol will have the option of applying to the new school. As part of the process of opening a new school, a formal consultation exercise will be carried out to determine whether Cathedral Schools Trust should enter into a Funding Agreement with the Department for Education, pending approval from the Secretary of State. This consultation enables local residents, staff and governors from local schools, parents,
councillors, community groups and any other interested parties to share their views. Further consultation on the building and site layout will take place ahead of the planning application process but is not related to the current consultation. If you would like to find out more and take part in the consultation, public events are being held on the following dates: Wednesday 2 May, 5.30-7pm at Stoke Park Primary School, Brangwyn Grove, Bristol BS7 9BY Tuesday 8 May, 9-10.30amat The Hub, Gainsborough Square, Bristol BS7 9FB Wednesday 23 May, 2-4pm at The Cameron Centre, Cameron Walk, Bristol BS7 9XB Tuesday 5 June, 5.30-7pm at St James’ Church, Romney Ave, Bristol BS7 9TD. Alternatively, please visit: www.trinityacademybristol. org to register an interest, to fill in a Section 10 questionnaire or to find out more about the vision and plans for the school, including frequently asked questions.
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Lord Mervyn Davies inspires FHS students FAIRFIELD High School (FHS) was honoured to receive a visit in March from Lord Mervyn Davies, who ran an inspirational and uplifting talk, followed by a Q & A session on his incredible career and life experiences. Lord Mervyn Davies has worked with the likes of Barack Obama, Gordon Brown, Theresa May and Alistair Darling to name just a few, so had quite a few stories up his sleeve to share with his captivated audience. Lord Davies’ main focus, though, was to inspire the Year 9 students about how anything is possible should the young people wish to achieve it. The students were enthralled to hear Lord Davies’ story and inspiring words. He stated: “Money is irrelevant. Anything is possible and each of us has a strength. Everybody has something they are good at. Also everybody makes mistakes… that is perfectly natural, and believe me,
myself; it’s made my life difficult, but I’ve fought and carried on being positive.” He shared the story of how he came to be in his privileged position, having been brought up in North Wales, not speaking English until aged 7 or 8. All he wanted to do as a teenager was to play football. And, whilst this dream was not fulfilled, he did become Director of Tottenham
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n BISHOPSTON MUM HOW lovely to finally get some warm sunny weather! As I sit here writing this, the sun is shining, the birds are singing and it is clear that Spring is finally here! To match this lovely weather, Bishopston has a busy month ahead with lots of lovely family-friendly events to enjoy, a few of which I will mention here. Starting off, it will be Bishopston Library's first birthday on Thursday 3rd May and to mark the occasion the Friends of Bishopston Library have organised some birthday celebrations! All are invited to come along to enjoy some tea and birthday cake from 11am – 12.30pm or 2.15 – 3.30pm and there will be a small exhibition about the library, plus colouring and sticking for the kids. Weather permitting, there will be singing and cutting of the birthday cake outside the library five minutes before opening. It's been a great year for the library and my children and I have certainly made use of it. Then on Saturday 5th May it will be Glos Rd Central Mayfest, an event organised by local traders and full of family-friendly fun.
There will be face painting and creative activities for children, plus cup cake and gingerbread decorating outside Joe's bakery. There will also be wonderful local food and drink to sample and buy, market stalls to browse and more. On the same day, Jack in the Green will be making his annual appearance along with his band of merry musicians going through Gloucester Road to Horfield Common, an event not to be missed! The Jack in the Green event marks the start of Summer and it is always very exciting if you are waiting on Horfield Common
waiting for Jack in the Green to appear when you first hear singing and drum beats in the distance, a sure sign he is approaching! Lastly, on the afternoon of Saturday 12th May it will be the Golden Hill Community Garden Spring Fair, a lovely afternoon of gentle fun. There will be kids' activities, storytelling, live music, a quiet sensory space, not to mention fresh pizza. One recent warm sunny afternoon, my children and I popped into World Peace Café on Gloucester Road, one of our favourite local cafés. This café lives
up to its name, offering a very calm atmosphere, plus a beautiful garden full of interesting little ornaments and things to find. It's a café with a difference as there are Buddhist figures in and outside the building which my children love to see and learn about. I recommend popping in this Summer for a refreshing drink and snack or even a spot of delicious lunch. Before I sign off, I wanted to mention a great place to visit this Summer for a walk with your children. While Arnos Vale Cemetery might not sound like a place you would immediately consider going for a walk, I can assure you that it is absolutely beautiful, not to mention a great place to go and learn more about Bristol's rich history. It's free to visit and there's also a nice café there, too. Definitely worth a visit!
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n EDUCATION ACCORDING to the Department for Health, one in three teenage girls now suffer from anxiety or depression. This shocking statistic, coupled with a passion for a happier, healthier planet, drove local sustainability leader Traci Lewis to set up Catalyse Change. Designed to support girls and young women to develop their skills and confidence to become effective changemakers, Catalyse Change has already reached over 500 young women, empowering them to become the next generation passionate about healthy, happy and green communities, careers and planet. “The UK has one of the worst records on gender equality at work,” says Traci, “and men continue to fill the majority of the highest paid and most senior roles. Catalyse Change is about inspiring, empowering and skilling up girls and young women – aged between 14 and 24 – who want to create a more sustainable future.” For young women who are interested in a career in sustainability but aren’t yet sure how to achieve it, the Catalyst Bootcamp could be the
Sustainability summer camp for young women – win a free place! answer. The three-day summer camp based at the University of Bristol offers workshops on career and education options for the sustainability sector. Central to the Bootcamp programme is a focus on helping young women understand their skills and develop their confidence, with simple tools for resilience at the core. “During the course of our 2017 Catalyst Bootcamp, we saw an increase from 54.5% to 100% in girls who identified themselves as having the potential to make a positive difference in the world – we think that’s pretty special.” Says Traci. Young women at the Catalyst Bootcamp will hear from inspiring professional women who are already succeeding in the sustainability sector. They
will also meet a mentor who can support their path towards a sustainable career. Dominika took part in the Catalyst Bootcamp in 2017. She says “Since the Bootcamp I have become more organised and calm about my future. Also, I know how to deal with stress and anxiety due to the motivational sessions and I’m not afraid to
speak up.” The next Catalyst Bootcamp runs from 1 – 3 August and you can save 20% on the ticket price using promo code CB18offer. Or to win a free place tell us in in 100 words, or with an image or 1-minute video, why you want to be a #Catalyst4Change. Full details at www.catalysechange. com.
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Clifton College Nursery leads the way CLIFTON College Nursery is leading the way with a more flexible approach to nursery life for children from two years old. Staff encourage children of different ages to play and learn together and promote this integration and the use of the whole nursery, as an important aspect of daily life. Children are welcomed into different rooms, rather than being constrained by them. Clifton College Nursery is located in a large Victorian house, on the edge of Clifton village; the space allows flexibility and freedom of movement for all the children. The location in the heart of the school means the nursery is also uniquely placed to take advantage of the full range of facilities on offer at Clifton College, as well as those within Clifton and Bristol as a whole. The Nursery children can enjoy performances and ‘tread the boards’ at the Redgrave Theatre, get muddy in Forest School, choose from thousands of books
in their own library and be creative in the music room. Direct access to specialist teachers and facilities from a young age, enables the children to develop new skills and gain confidence in a fun and supportive environment. Within the wider context of the vibrant, dynamic and awardwinning city of Bristol, not only is Bristol Zoo their back garden, the children can visit the Suspension
Bridge, the aquarium, a wealth of museums, SS Great Britain and enjoy a host of other activities. Lucy Bird, Early Years Coordinator, explained: “Here at Clifton, by offering a whole house approach, children are exposed to a variety of abilities, interests and experiences from different age groups, which provide valuable opportunities for children to learn from each other. We have created a real sense of community within the nursery, encouraging independence and curiosity whilst still having the security and familiarity of being a valued part of our nursery.”
The flexible Clifton model for year-round childcare support for 2-5 year olds is very popular with parents. Instead of paying for 52 weeks of childcare - standard for most day-care providers - they offer a dual pace approach of combining term-time care with flexible holiday club provision. Parents are hugely supportive of the care offered at Clifton: One said: “I have seen a real increase in the development of my son’s independence and confidence since he started at Clifton College Nursery. He loves playing with his friends and gains so much from having freedom to explore. The access to aspirational facilities within the nursery and around the college means the nursery offers exceptional value for money. But most importantly, at the end of the day, he always has a huge smile on his face when I pick him up.” Clifton College Nursery Open Morning 11th May 2018. www.cliftoncollege.com
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Know Your Roots THE Soil Association’s Food for Life programme and Pukka Herbs have teamed up to get children in Bristol outdoors and help them learn growing skills, as part of a campaign to promote intergenerational links, food education and environmental knowledge. The Know Your Roots campaign marks Grandparent Gardening Week, and will see children at primary schools learning from nature by growing their own herbs alongside their parents and grandparents. Pupils at Whitehall Primary and Aurora St Christopher’s School in Westbury Park will plant, water and care for the herbs, and get to grips with their culinary uses in a series of private events being held on the school campuses. The intergenerational links will offer children the opportunity to gain knowledge from their grandparents. Each of the Bristol schools has received a raised herb planter complete with seeds, compost and all the resources needed to help them kick-start their herb growing journey.
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State-of-the-art care home specialising in dementia care opens in Redland GLENVIEW Care home offers round the clock personalised care for individuals living with dementia. This new state -of- the- art home will be officially opened on June 4th by Her Majesty’s Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Mrs Susan Davies BEM DL. and the new Lord Mayor of Bristol, Councillor Cleo Lake. Based at No’s 8/9 Belvedere Road, Redland, the new home offers the very best of modern interventions and accepted therapies that are proven to improve the quality of life for people with dementia. Alongside this, both Glenview and its sister home Meadowcare also have a fully integrated system in place to support families offering the very best of high end care for those living with dementia. Hydrotherapy baths, a sensory room, music therapy, light therapy and a range of complementary therapies such as reflexology and massage are just part of the
treatments on offer. Glenview Manager Evelyn Tiu said: “We constantly engage with highly experienced and qualified providers who can ensure that our residents have a full and integrated programme of activities. “Communication and friendship is proven to increase well-being
in the elderly or those suffering from dementia and has many benefits and we are committed to improving quality of life and end of life care for our residents.” “One size does not fit all and we create an individual care plan for all residents that is tailored to suit their needs. Each resident
has a dedicated nurse and care worker assigned to them, ensuring complete continuity of care. The professionalism and quality of the care staff is paramount as is a trusting, safe and tranquil environment.” Glenview also facilitates regular weekly in-house clinics with local GP’s and other fully trained and qualified healthcare professionals. Many of the residents cannot articulate their worries and fears. This aspect is a very real concern from their family members and Glenview continually work to: •G ive assurance that they will receive good person centered personalised care whilst in the home • Have access to appropriate help and support when needed • Dignified end of life care. Photo courtesy of Jon Craig Photography
NOW OPEN Glenview Dementia Care Home – Bristol’s newest, state-of-the-art, dementia care facility. Located in the heart of Redland, just a short walk away from the Downs. Members of the local community who would like to view the home are welcome to join us at our community open day which takes place on the 17th May. We are serving afternoon tea between 4.00pm & 6.00pm, and evening drinks and canapés between 7.00 & 8.45 pm. Places are on a first-come first-served basis. Please RSVP by May 14th to enquiries@meadowcare.co.uk or call 0117 973 4910 and indicate whether you would like afternoon or evening.
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Education Secretary's visit marks £1m funding boost for Bristol Plays Music THE organisation leading music education in Bristol has had its work secured for a further two years thanks to a funding award of just over £1 million. Bristol Plays Music works with schools, communities and cultural organisations to promote inclusion, diversity and wellbeing through music, performance and workforce development. It is part of Bristol Music Trust, the organisation that runs Colston Hall. The £1.1m funding from Arts Council England will enable the organisation to continue to undertake its award winning work providing music education for the city, as well increasing its focus on improving outcomes for children experiencing challenging circumstances. Bristol Plays Music currently helps 8,500 children and young people to sing, learn and play every week in schools and music centres. This funding will guarantee that this work can continue to take place for the next two years, and will provide a solid base for the activities of the new National Centre for Inclusive Excellence, which will
Education Secretary Damian Hinds at St Werburgh's
be based at the transformed Colston Hall. Moreover, by working in partnership with more schools and communities, Bristol Plays Music aims to nurture creativity in more young people and help remedy the decline in the uptake of arts subjects recently reported by the Royal College of Music. Education Secretary Damian Hinds, who last week visited St Werburgh’s Primary School, one of the schools provisioned by Bristol Plays Music, said:
“The funding for Bristol Plays Music will give more young people the opportunity to develop their musical talents from an early age. We have always nurtured creative talent in this country and for many, this journey starts at school. That is why it is important we support children from the beginning and offer students from all backgrounds the opportunity to access the education they need to progress as young performers. Arts subjects are an important
part of our broad and balanced curriculum.” Phil Castang, Director of Creative Learning and Engagement of Bristol Music Trust added: “This funding is a real mark of confidence for our work and will enable us to continue to support children and young people in schools and community settings across Bristol to have access to an inclusive and high-quality music education programme.” Phil Gibby, Area Director, South West, Arts Council England, said: “We are really proud to support Bristol Plays Music to continue their excellent work, creating opportunities for teaching, learning and performance in a way that everyone can access. The funding success comes shortly after Bristol Music Trust announced it will receive £600,000 over four years to establish the country’s first National Centre for Inclusive Excellence (NCIE) for young musicians with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Filtones raise £800 for Freewheelers THE Filtones Choir chooses a charity each year and have been supporting the “Freewheelers” Blood Bikes during 2017/18. Alex Jones, a volunteer rider from that charity, was presented with a cheque for £800 by Filtones Chairman Michael Hensman, alongside Musical Director, Dr Fabian Huss. Their new charity for the coming year is going to be BRACE, who fund world class clinical and laboratory research into Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia to find better treatments, achieve earlier diagnosis and one day, a cure. The Filtones main concert supporting this charity will be on Friday 15 June at Eden Grove Methodist Church, Upper Horfield, at 7.30pm.
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n NEWS BRISTOL’S collection of over 1,200 music sets and scores will remain in the city after an agreement was reached between Bristol Music Trust and Bristol’s Library Service. The news comes following original plans to transfer its music sets to other libraries or facilities outside the city. It will be a relief for campaigners who were keen to see the culturally significant collection stay within Bristol. Bristol Music Trust, which runs Colston Hall and the city's music education hub Bristol Plays Music, will hold the collection at its Southmead Music Hub and will make it available to a new audience, including students and children. Groups wishing to hire sets will also have the option to use the subscription service based at the Performing Arts Library in Yeovil, as well as facilities in other neighbouring authorities and commercial organisations. Councillor Asher Craig, Deputy Mayor with responsibility for libraries, said: “We are delighted to have reached an agreement with Bristol Music Trust to keep these valuable assets in Bristol. “As the library service seeks to make changes and look at new ways of doing things under the current budget pressures we are no longer able to offer access to the music sets or the interlending service to music groups. “However, we listened to the campaigners who were very
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clear that they wanted to see these sets stay in Bristol, and we are grateful to BMT for working with us to allow them to remain accessible to music groups.” Phil Castang, Director of Creative Learning and Engagement at Bristol Music Trust said: “As an organisation dedicated to making music accessible to everyone, it seemed wholly appropriate to work with Bristol City Council to secure the future of this popular collection and be able to continue public access. “Because of the volume of orchestral and choral music sets
currently in storage we’re hoping to involve the public to help us review and sort the collection before we move it to our Bristol Plays Music hub in Southmead. It will then be available to music groups to borrow.” Barbara Eifler, Chief Executive of Making Music, who led the campaign to keep the music sets available for public loan said: “We are delighted that the Bristol music sets will be looked after and made available to community music groups by Bristol Plays Music. Users of the service have been very concerned about the future of the
collection and will be reassured that its future remains in Bristol. Undoubtedly they will be keen to support Bristol Plays Music with the transition in practical ways. “These resources are of great value to choirs, orchestras and bands which are volunteer-led and unfunded, and yet have such a significant impact on the individuals who take part as well as the communities they operate in. Affordable and local material to support their music-making is essential to their sustainability. Making Music is very pleased that Bristol Plays Music is so supportive of life-long music participation.” Julie Parker from Bristol Choral Society said: “This is great news for amateur musicians in the city. For a choir of our size - around 180 - the costs of subscribing to a music library outside the city and paying non-resident hiring fees would probably have been prohibitive, both for the choir and for individual members. “Our choir, the Bristol Choral Society, is delighted the Council listened to our and other amateur musicians' concerns and is giving a four part "hallelujah!" at the news!”
Variety Show with host Grenville Jones A GOOD old-fashioned variety show with something for everyone, that’s how West Country-based music man Grenville Jones describes his extravaganza at the Bath Forum on Saturday evening, June 2nd. Topping the bill are the fabulous Sundaes singing trio from the recent Saturday night BBC1 series All Together Now when they reached the finals. One of the 100 judges of course was Grenville himself who booked the group after seeing them perform at the BBC studios in Manchester, where the series was filmed. Also on the bill are Grenville’s celebrated Bath Male Choir. Since appearing on the BBC Last Choir Standing series, they
have sung around the World to sell-out audiences. The 70 strong group are one of the leading male choirs in the UK. There will also be a section looking back at the 100 years commemoration of WW1 with poignant songs and memories and the chance for the audience to join in with the 600 members of Grenville’s popular Good Afternoon Choirs. These take place in Bristol, Frome, Wells, Yate and Chipping Sodbury, Keynsham, Bath, Thornbury and Devizes. The show starts at 7.30pm with doors opening at 7pm. Tickets are priced £20 from Bath Box Office on 01225 463362. A very special night for everyone!
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n NEWS In Bishopston this month... City Centre Framework The council is currently consulting on the future of our city centre. The proposed City Centre Framework sets out aspirations for how people will get to and move around the City Centre. It also covers new development and enhancing public spaces, with a focus on Bristol Shopping Quarter, Old City, Castle Park, North Redcliffe and the gateway into the city from the M32. You can view and take part in the consultation until 14th May at bristol.citizenspace. com, or contact us for alternative formats. Licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation There's still time to take part in the consultation on expanding licensing of Houses in Multiple
Occupation (HMOs). The consultation is running until the 13th May at the bristol. citizenspace.com, or contact us for alternative formats. The council is consulting on plans to license in the city’s 12 central wards, including Bishopston & Ashley Down. HMOs are houses that are occupied by multiple people from different households, who share facilities such as kitchens or bathrooms. In Bristol HMOs have generally poorer conditions than other rented accommodation, and so the council wants to bring in licensing to increase standards, which will benefit tenants and neighbours alike, and will reward the majority of landlords who do provide good standards. Currently, HMOs with five
or more residents have to be licensed by law, but the council’s proposal is to bring the limit down to three or more residents. This would bring around 6,200 properties under the licensing scheme and provide more resources for monitoring and enforcing standards. Noisy Neighbours? We've been dealing recently with complaints about noisy neighbours, so thought it would be useful to give some tips on how to deal with this problem: Firstly, try and have a chat with the person about it. They may not even be aware they're causing an issue. If you can't get the problem resolved, then report it to the council on the website here: www.bristol.gov. uk/noise. If the issue involves
other anti-social behaviour, such as drunkenness, drug taking, aggression, etc. then you should also report it to the police, either on 999 if the crime is happening at the moment or 101 if it is after the event has occurred. If the issue is being caused by students, then you should also email the university, at either community@ uwe.ac.uk for UWE or community-living@bristol.ac.uk for the University of Bristol. As always, if you need any further help or have any questions then please let us know. Please get in touch with us if you have any issues or feedback! Tom Brook – Cllr.Tom. Brook@bristol.gov.uk Eleanor Combley – Cllr. Eleanor.Combley@bristol.gov.uk
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n NEWS In Cotham this month... Libraries report to be ignored The mayor gave way to pressure from the libraries scrutiny group and my successful motion to Council to commission a report from experts on Mutualising Bristol’s library service. Shortly after that report was delivered in early April it was decided to ignore it. Worse, it is not to be seen by the public. My guess is that it doesn’t fit with the original proposals and that they don’t want to consider an alternative that might sustain more than ten libraries. What happened to open government and public service? Local pubs, The Shakespeare and The Kingsdown Vaults are both included in Bristol’s this local list of special buildings: https:// www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/ bristol-news/21-bristol-pubs Community trees: Free trees are available for any community group: https://www. woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/ community-tree-pack/ The Bristol Tree Forum (a small group of dedicated volunteers) is finishing a piece of work to match local S106
development funds with mapped tree stumps with a view to largescale replacement. Bristol Big Give running from 19/20 April until 26/27 July is a city-wide recycling scheme encouraging students to donate their unwanted items to charity as they start moving out. Twenty temporary donation banks will be in the same locations as last year. They will be emptied every other day and display contact numbers to report overfilling or other issues. The project is a collaboration between Bristol City Council, University of Bristol and Bristol SU, UWE and its Students’ Union, Bristol Waste company, British Heart Foundation. Last year 144 tonnes of goods -clothes, shoes, food, kitchenware and bedding were donated with an overall estimated value of £253,000. Apart from BHF this also benefitted 17 local charities. Cllr. Anthony Negus cllr.anthony.negus@bristol.gov.uk /07833 484344
Changes in residents parking AN online survey consultation to review the residents parking was conducted between Monday 24th October 2016 and Friday 2nd December 2016. The results have since been correlated and work is scheduled to start in the near future. Information notices containing the new proposals for your schemes have been drafted into Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) which will likely be advertised from Wednesday 25th April 2018 until Friday 18th May 2018 which gives a final opportunity to feedback before the work is carried out. With regards to the Cotham Ward there are a number of changes to infrastructure for example removing double yellow lines, introducing more parking bays etc but in terms of the operating hours these are largely proposed to stay the same (Monday to Friday
9-5pm) but with amendments in the Kingsdown area to extend the hours of operation to Monday – Saturday, 9am – 7pm. Whilst I do not envision any changes to these current proposals equally I do not know when the next consultation may take place and I am mindful that there may well be an impact in relation to the announcement that the Council is to reintroduce Sunday and Bank holiday parking charges in the central area. More information generally about TROs can be found here https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ en_US/streets-travel/trafficregulation-orders-tros
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n NEWS In Redland this month... Trees planted After a long wait and some chasing, two of the three trees (at the time of writing) that have been sponsored by local residents have appeared in Berkeley Road - well done to residents for sponsoring the replanting, and pressing for replacement this season. A lost tree at the bottom end of Gloucester Rd (opposite Sainsbury’s cash machine) has also at long last been replaced this was promised to Martin over two years ago and and he chased it periodically when the planting season came around. And for next season, we’re glad to hear residents of Egerton Road are well on their way to raising sponsorship to replace lost trees in their street. Bristol Music Library Some more good news! Fi and Martin were contacted by a number of residents who were concerned at council proposals to move music sets used by a number of choirs across the city to Yeovil. As a result of
pressure from residents (and a few councillors!) the plan was abandoned and now they are to stay in the city, with Bristol Plays Music Trust, where they will clearly be far easier to access. Bristol North Baths It looks as though the fate of the half-converted old building and uncompleted toilet block has at last been decided. Fi and Martin have been chasing officers who have told us that unfortunately Bishopston Medical Practice has made it clear that they are no longer interested in moving in there, despite the Nevil Road surgery being a temporary site for them. Over the last few months officers have reviewed the building options and it appears very likely that that the old baths building and potential retail unit (in place of the toilet) will now be sold, as it was felt that further capital investment wasn’t tenable. The half done work would all need to be checked. We understand the site will go on the market imminently. Like
many residents we are deeply frustrated that after all this time, no community use was found for this landmark building, especially with continued interest in the proposed hydrotherapy treatment pool project. Parking Pain Fi and Martin are working with groups in several parts of the ward where parking is not being managed effectively but sadly frustrations will continue for some time due to council cuts and the Mayoral priority being to review existing parking schemes. We are working with officers and the Cabinet member to try and find a way through current council RPS guidance which puts various obstacles in the way to a solution. Budget cuts The bad news is more council budget cuts are on the way with the recent council approval of finances for next year. With reduced government grants and rising social care costs, these are bound to affect many people in Redland directly or indirectly. Greens on the council managed to secure many £10s
May, 2018 of thousands extra to spend on protecting the most vulnerable residents dependent on the local crisis prevention fund, plus funds that will build two children’s homes for young people otherwise housed far from the city at great expense. There are also new funds to hire a planner to collect evidence that enables student housing to be managed better by the council. Winter damage With recent severe weather potholes have appeared on many local streets. Please do report these so they can be scheduled for repairs. The easiest way is via the website or app called awb:// fixmystreet.com which then keeps you informed of progress, or the Report a street issue section of the council website: www.bristol.gov.uk/report-astreet-issue which gets you a report number. Martin Fodor cllrmartin.fodor@bristol.gov.uk 07884736101 Fi Hance cllr.fi.hance@bristol.gov.uk 0117 3534720
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n NEWS In St Andrews this month... The weather has warmed up and it finally feels like spring (although things might have changed by the time you’re reading this!) and it’s great to see people out enjoying the sunshine, including in our city’s parks. However, our parks service can struggle to keep on top of the litter people sometimes leave behind when the parks get busy. Issues in parks such as litter or overflowing bins can be reported through the Council website, www.bristol.gov.uk As we have written about previously, a lot of the correspondence we have received from residents of St Andrews over the past two years has related to parking and road safety-related issues in the area. We are supporting a local residents’ action group that has formed (The Bishopston and St Andrews Traffic and Parking Group). Your MP Thangam Debbonaire is also aware of these
concerns and has arranged a meeting to hear from residents about what they would like to see happen next, including whether a new residents’ parking scheme (RPS) should be investigated. The meeting will be held at the King’s Centre, 16-18 King Square, BS2 8AZ on Saturday 12 May, 11am – 1pm. A leaflet should have arrived at your homes from Thangam, with a survey that can be returned by freepost. Please do fill in the survey as the responses could form part of the ‘evidence base’ for a new RPS. Many responses have already been received and show a clear majority in favour of a new scheme. We will be feeding these back to the Cabinet Member for Transport in due course. Bristol has applied to join the World Health Organisation network of ‘Age-Friendly Cities’, with the help of the charity Bristol Ageing Better. Although Bristol has a young population, it is still an ageing one. As an Age-
Friendly City we will be working towards making Bristol a great place for people of all ages, tackling issues around transport, healthcare, and social isolation. The Council is currently running a consultation around its policy on sexual entertainment venues (SEVs). Currently there are two SEVs licensed in Bristol (Central Chambers and Urban Tiger, in the city centre), which are granted one-year licences by the Licensing Committee as long as they meet certain criteria. The Council is seeking the views of members of the public around whether a different approach should be adopted, for example a policy of not granting any licences, following the example of other local authorities. The consultation also covers other related types of premises, and is open until 31 May. To take part visit http://bristol.citizenspace. com/neighbourhoods/sexestablishment-policy-review/ Finally, we have received a
number of emails relating to the ‘We Own It’ campaign to End Local Privatisation. We have all signed the pledge to oppose council services being run by profit-making companies. Some councils in other parts of the country have outsourced services in this way, with disastrous results. We believe that public services such as those in the local authority should always be run in the public interest. 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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NOLA Interiors opened in November 2017 on the busy, vibrant Gloucester Road, renowned for its array of independent shops promoting and selling local wares. With 18 years' experience in the interiors business, formerly being Manager at Fired Earth, I took the plunge to fulfil a dream and open my own shop and having grown up in Bishopston, I knew the area well. With an ethos in mind of selling environmentally friendly products and with a passion for paint and colour, I have become the local specialist for Little Greene and Earthborn who both produce natural and virtually VOC free paint. I feel that people are more aware of the effects of chemicals on the environment and the impact within their home surroundings. Weaver Green, another environmentally aware company, produce beautiful throws, cushions, rugs and bags made from 100% recycled plastic bottles but with the look and feel of wool.
This range has appealed to many customers who want to be environmentally conscious. Mini Moderns is a very cool, retro British company selling exciting, original wallpapers made from recycled paper with every design “telling a story�. A colourful range of scented candles and diffusers complement the designs and patterns of the wallpapers. A lot of customers comment on how lovely the shop smells. This is attributed to a gorgeous range of aromatherapy candles containing essential oils with harmonious names such as Tranquil, Sanctuary and Happy. We also stock a wide range of homeware products and gifts that complement the home decorating products including sheepskin rugs, pure new wool throws, vintage mirrors, storage baskets, pillar candle holders, photo frames, jugs, pots and vases. Nola Interiors may be bijou but it has a big heart and has been described as a gorgeous treasure trove of beautiful products for your home. If you are looking for colour inspiration, we also offer a colour consultancy service. Tel: 07909308668
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BS9 Arts Trail celebrates five years THE BS9 Arts Trail celebrates its fifth anniversary on the weekend of 9 and 10 June - it’s one postcode, with so much to see! From 11am to 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday, 14 venues will be open and ready to welcome you in to browse the
huge range of artwork on display. All of the work is made by the 76 artists taking part in the Trail and includes: painting, print, textiles, jewellery, ceramics, photography, and much more. Artists love to discuss their work, so feel free to ask them
Clothes I can do! Izzy's charity sale A CLOTHING Sale for Motor Neurone Disease Association is being held on Saturday 28 April, 10am - 3:30pm at The Old Market Assembly, 25 West St, Bristol BS2 0DF Izzy Hardy says: “I'm holding this charity clothing sale to raise money for the MND Association, the only UK charity working towards finding a cure for motor neurone disease, a terrible illness that tragically took my mum in October 2017. “Currently, we do not know why someone gets MND, there is no cure and there is also no funding into research. I knew I wanted to help fundraise immediately. However, having never been very into sport, I can't run a marathon or cycle to France but with years of fashion experience, clothes I can do.” Izzy’s mum was a Bristol resident for over 30 years, spent a lot of that time in Bishopston and was an esteemed member of the legal community in Bristol. Genuine vintage clothing will be on sale at the event as well as second hand designer and high street clothes plus accessories in a range of styles and sizes. The clothes have all been hand selected and are in excellent condition. There will also be a raffle with lots of amazing prizes donated from local businesses. “Come grab a bargain, shop ecologically and help raise some money for a great cause!” added Izzy.
about how it’s made. There is no pressure to buy, but prices are often lower when you purchase directly from the artist. Entry to all venues is free and adults and children are very welcome. A trail map and information on disabled access can be found at www.bs9arts. co.uk. The printed version of the map can be found at cafes, shops and libraries across the city in the run up to the trail. There is a great mix of interesting venues to visit, including eight artists’ homes, two primary schools (Elmlea and Westbury on Trym), a scout hut, the Stoke Bishop Village Hall, Oatley House Main Hall, St Monica Trust and the University of Bristol Botanic Garden. Show your trail map at the Welcome Lodge at the Botanic Garden and you can enjoy free entry to the whole garden. On Saturday 9, come and enjoy the drop in Miss Rochie Makes workshop at Elmlea Junior School. Many
venues offer refreshments so you can enjoy a summer walk around BS9 looking at art and beautiful scenery with opportunities to sample delicious food and drinks along the way. Find out more about all of the artists and venues at www. bs9arts.co.uk and follow us @ BS9Arts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all BS9 Arts news. ONE POSTCODE, SO MUCH TO SEE!
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n NEWS BRISTOL raised dancer Jennie Marshall returned to her home city in April in a remarkable new production of the famous story of Scheherazade and 1001 Nights. The show, which sold out at Sadler’s Wells, was performed at the 1532 Performing Arts Centre at Bristol Grammar School on Saturday 21 April and featured Jennie in a number of roles. The production, by London based Company of Dreams, uses a powerful fusion of dance styles, including belly dance, jazz and contemporary, plus fire artistry, illusion and heart stopping lifts. Jennie’s experience in belly dance, which she began training in as a teenager in Bristol, gained her a coveted role in the production. Jennie was educated at Redland High School for Girls. At the age of fifteen she was captivated by a Prince video featuring a belly dancer and decided she had to learn to belly dance. She joined Jacqui Jamal’s class in Bristol where she learned the ancient art for many years and, a result fell
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in love with Arabic dance and culture. A degree in Arabic from Manchester and a year in Cairo cemented that passion. Jennie continued her dance training when she moved to
said the production is perfect for open hearted, culture loving Bristolians. “I loved growing up in Bristol because of the diversity and openness to new and exciting arts and culture,” says Jennie. “I know Bristol will love this production because it’s so rich and culturally diverse. It’s really thrilling too – it’s an amazing story which takes the audience on an emotional journey. People actually gasped out loud at times when we performed it at Sadler’s Wells.” The show tells the story of the brave and resourceful Scheherazade, who saves the lives of the women of the land by telling magical stories to a vengeful king. The stories she tells, such as Sinbad, Ali Baba, and Aladdin have captivated people around the world for centuries.
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Our city must be Sugar Smart THIS month saw the introduction of the Government’s Soft Drink Industry Levy, meaning producers of sugary drinks will now pay a levy. In response to this many companies have already begun to reduce the sugar content in their products which may help consumers to make healthier choices. It is good that we are starting to see serious national action on this issue. In Bristol we have already been working hard to make sure people know what is in their food and drinks. Through our Sugar Smart campaign, which we launched last year in partnership with the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation, we have been working with partners from around the city to raise awareness about how much sugar is in our food and drinks. The levy will help to get the programme’s message across that too much sugar is proven to be bad for your health. I’d like to thank all the organisations who’ve been helping us to spread the message for their support as we continue to promote health and wellbeing. I was pleased that Cllr Helen Holland, my cabinet lead for Adult Social Care, brought a report to our Cabinet meeting on our ‘Better Lives’ approach to social care. The paper set
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n VINEYARD NEWS with INGRID BATES THE start to 2018 could not have been more different to 2017. Many people have been asking me if my vines were ok in the snow and cold weather and seem surprised when I say they are fine and it’s actually been quite helpful. Like fruit trees, grape vines go into dormancy in the winter and ‘wake up’ when they think spring is here. Last year we had a warm spring, which meant the vines started growing early, followed by several fraught weeks of chilly nights and frost damage. This year the cold weather has kept the vines in the dormant state for much longer so they are only just waking up in time for some warmer weather. The frost risk remains until the middle of May but the later start lessens the odds of a cold snap affecting us. At the vineyard we’ve noticed that our lovely swallows have not yet returned. We’re hoping they too have hung back like the vines and are in warmer climes waiting to move north once the weather improves and the insects they feed on become more abundant. Seeing the first swallow of the year is always a special moment for me. They are really special birds and the sound of them calling and flying overhead is a real feature of summer vineyard work for me.
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA May 5 n Spring Cleaning The Mind - 10.30 am -3.30pm. Through understanding and practising Buddha's teachings on karma we can learn to reverse negative habits, transform difficulties and create experiences of happiness and peace. Suggested donation £20. http://www. meditationinbristol.org, Amitabha Kadampa Meditation Centre May 8 n Introduction to Japanese Swordsmanship, Aiki Bokutodo. Using wooden swords, study basic postures, cutting techniques and individual and paired exercises to explore the essence and ethics of the Samurai Warrior. Sharpens the mind, strengthens the spirit. 4-week course starts on Tuesday 8th May in Redland. Full information from Robert Brinkhurst 07967 142148 May 17 n Henleaze Ladies Choir Spring Concert is at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze, on Thursday 17th May at 2pm. Refreshments will follow, and there will be a retiring collection in aid of Bristol Autism Support. May 21 n Senior Film Club. Monday 21 May at 2pm . A Royal Night Out 12A. The 2015 British romantic comedy-drama directed by Julian Jarrold. Starring Sarah Gadon as a young Princess Elizabeth, who with Princess Margaret (Bel Powley) ventures out of Buckingham Palace to enjoy the VE Day celebration. At St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze. Refreshments: £3.00 Easy access, carers welcome. For more
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information please ring Home Instead Senior Care 0117 989 8210. May 24 n Avon Organic Group The local group for everyone interested in organic growing and organic foods. Thursday, 24th May 2018. Talk "Seed Saving Made Simple: what gardeners can do to help secure genetic diversity of food" with Adam Alexander, Garden Organic Seed Guardian and well travelled seed collector. Plus our annual Plant Sale. Bring along your surplus seedlings/ plants & buy more to fill those gaps! 7pm – 9pm at The Station (in the Dance Studio), Silver Street, Bristol. BS1 2AG. All welcome. Visitors £5 / AOG Members £2. www.groworganicbristol.org / secretaryaog@gmail.com June 15 n The Bristol Ladies Choir is giving a charity concert of light choral music on Friday 15th of June at Tyndale Baptist church , Whiteladies Road, at 7.30pm. Proceeds will go to the charity "Brace". Tickets are £6 , obtainable from tel no 0117 9246587 or on the door.
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 Morris for fitness and fun, 7.15pm – 8.15pm at Horfield URC, Muller Road, Horfield, BS7 9RE during term time only, no performance element, small groups. Sticks and hankies provided. Tel/text: Kim on 07813 346819 / 0117 9401566 n Redland Wind Band rehearses at Redland Parish Hall, Redland Green at 730pm. We sometimes have vacancies, currently mainly
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transport possible by personal arrangement ; 0845 130 1875. n Redland Green Bowls Club welcomes new members, come along to our club on Redland Green any Monday after 4pm , or book a free taster session with one of our qualified coaches. Jean or Gerry :Tel 9624466 . HALF price membership for the first year (£50) n 8pm Fun Quiz Night: Tv, Film, Music & more! at the Bristol Flyer, Gloucester Road, Bishopston Just £1 to enter n After school French Club for primary children at Gloucester Rd Quaker Meeting House. the new class times are: Monday: Level 2 – 5.10 – 5.50 All classes take place at The Quaker Meeting House, Gloucester rd. Website – www. frenchclubbristol.com n The Arts Society Bristol is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include monthly lectures by specialists in their field, at 8pm in University of Bristol School of Chemistry, BS8 1TS . More information on our website www. theartssociety-bristol.org.uk n Watercolour Painting Art Classes take place every Monday at Redland Library, between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Each half term course focusses on a new subject each half term. Suitable for beginner and intermediate levels, with some previous drawing experience recommended. For more information or to book, please visit: www.painting.zone. For queries or to add your name to the mailing list, contact Stella Shaw at admin@painting.zone or ‘phone 07791400362. n Bristol Bridge Club - Come and play, there are daily bridge sessions for experienced and less experienced players. Try a
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May, 2018 free taster session on a Monday afternoon or evening and Wednesday afternoon. Phone the club before coming, Tel.0117 929 1846 or www.bristolbridgeclub. co.uk n Cotham Parish Church Drop-In Playgroup, Cotham Church Hall, Cotham Road, BS6 6DR, open every Monday of term time from 1.30 to 3.30, offering a warm welcome to children from 0-school age, with their carers. We charge £1 per session per family, which includes refreshments for all, singing and a variety of toys. Some parking is available in front of the church. 0117 9733395 Tuesday n The Golden Buds is a group aimed at 18 months to 4 year olds and is a fabulous opportunity to be outside with your little ones, digging, playing, finding newts and frogs, watering, singing and making things all in the heart of urban Bristol! Sessions run from 9.30-11am and 11.30-1pm in school terms. We take booking on a term by term basis. Each session costs £5, a second sibling is £2.50 and under 12 months can come along free. For more info, visit: thegoldenhillcommunitygarden. com n Scottish Country Dancing Get fit with Westbury Scottish Club. Classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Tina 0117 9075462). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 9590970). 7.30pm to 9.30pm wscbristol.com
n After school French Club for primary children at Gloucester Rd Quaker Meeting House. KS1 class: Tuesday: Level 1 – 4.10 – 4.45, Level 2 – 4.50 – 5.30 Level 3 – 5.40 – 6.20 Playful practical classes full of games, songs and general silliness to inspire interest and confidence in French. Like French Club Bristol on Facebook or email: alice_m_ watson@msn.com n A weekly Music Appreciation class is running throughout the winter. Come and join us as we listen to and talk about a selection of mainly classical music. No prior knowledge needed. Tuesdays 11-1 at St Mary Magdalene Church Rooms, Stoke Bishop. Music in Britain 18901939 including Elgar Delius and Vaughan Williams. Cost £15 for a single taster session or £100 for the whole 8week term. To book email matthewhm@
bishopstonvoice peacemail.com, or phone 0117 214 0418. For more info visit: heartmusicbristol.wordpress.com n Melody Makers Baby Friendly Choir A fun and friendly daytime choir for ladies running Tuesdays during term time.9:30-11:00am, The Beehive Pub, BS9 4QY. £5 per session, discounts for members. Contact Natalie www.facebook. com/melodymakerschoir 07890393175. n Bristol Brunel Lions Club – We meet at Shirehampton Golf Club on the first Tuesday of every at 7 for 7.30 on the 3rd Tuesday of each month we have a social gathering normally with food. We raise money for charity both locally and beyond through a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Lots of fun and fellowship raising and spending money for good causes. For more details of how to apply for assistance with charitable activities in Bristol or to become involved in our activities see Bristol Brunel Lions Club on line or contact our Club Secretary Bill O’Neill at lion. bill@virginmedia.com n "The Arts Society Bristol is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include lectures by specialists in their field. From September the lectures will be on the second Tuesday each month at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information is on our website www. theartssociety-bristol.org.uk n A new knitting and crochet group has been set up in the local area. All abilities welcome, including beginners. Please do come along to meet and chat with fellow crafters, discuss projects, share ideas and even learn a new craft. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:30 am at JP Destiny, Kellaway Avenue. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road. If you are interested in coming along or would like more information please contact Stephanie ToftJones at poppytoft@hotmail.com or visiting our facebook group 'Bristol Knitting and Crochet. n Circle Dance Evenings at The Old Library Eastville, Muller Road BS5 6XP. Last Tuesday evening of the month, 7:30 – 9:30 pm, led by Susannah Temple, £5 donation. Calm & lively, lovely music, beginners welcome, no need for partners. Contact 0117 979 1519, susannahtemple@googlemail.com Wednesday n Golden Hill Community Garden. 10.00am – 4.00pm. Come and get involved in your local community garden! No experience necessary and kids welcome. Learn about growing and relax in our beautiful space with a cup
of tea. No need to come every week or stay all day. Our site is wheelchair accessible including our toilet. For more information contact Lucy ghcgarden@gmail. com or 07506 905 394. We’re just through the gates at the end of Monk Rd BS7 8NE www. thegoldenhillcommunitygarden. com n Bristol Voices Community Choir are welcoming new members, £5 a week (£3 concs) payable at the start of each term. We meet during the school term from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in St Werburgh’s Primary School, James St, BS2 9US. The school is fully accessible and has free parking. No experience necessary, no auditions and you don’t have to read music as all the songs are taught by ear. Our repertoire includes pop, folk, gospel, jazz, show tunes and world music. Find out more about the choir, at www.bristolvoices.org.uk n New Harmony Ladies’ Choir Bristol. Established choir since 1994, we offer a chance for ladies to get together and have a good old sing! No auditions are necessary apart from placing you into the correct voice group soprano, mezzo soprano or alto. We perform several concerts a year and sometimes travel to other parts of the country to sing with other choirs. Our repertoire covers classical, choral, jazz, popular, folk, and show songs. Everyone is welcome to Horfield URC church hall, Muller Rd on Wednesdays 7.30-9.30. We’d love to meet you. For more information contact our website www.nhlcbristol.co.uk or our secretary, Angela nhlc@talktalk. com n Lazy Dog Film Club. A free, small, but perfectly formed community film club based at the Lazy Dog pub on Ashley Down Road. We run the club every other week (Wednesday) in the upstairs of the Pub on Ashley Hill. We screen from Sept - July every year. All showings start at 8pm but we do advise people to book free places via LazyDogFilmClub@gmail.com , as we only have 35 seats per showing. For more information on the upcoming films, visit: www. facebook.com/LazyDogFilmClub n Horfield Townswomen’s Guild. This friendly Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Wednesday of each month at St Gregory the Great Church Hall, Filton Road, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0PD at 2.30pm. Why not come along and meet us? Just turn up, or ring Edna on 949 5413, and she will look out for you. n Squirrel Camp Forest School, Badock’s Wood, 9.45-11.15 and 1.00-2.30 (during term time). £6 per family. Contact: jennysanderson@
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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,
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA shared reading. It's fun, sometimes surprising, moving and exciting. No preparation, just come along and listen. Bishopston Library, every Wednesday 11.30am to 1.00pm. We read and chat. Refreshments provided. Free. n Westbury Park WI is the local WI for Westbury Park, Henleaze and Bishopston. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 7.30pm in Redland Church Hall, Redland Green Road, BS6 7HE. Guest fees are £4 per meeting – Glass of wine £2, tea, coffee, soft drinks 50p, other refreshment options available, biscuits/cake free. Email westburyparkwi@ gmail.com or see website www. westburyparkwi.org.uk. n Yoga for Pregnancy with Mitch Crossingham, NCT Teacher and Postnatal Angel. Gain confidence, learn breathing techniques, improve flexibility and prepare for any kind of birth at this nourishing and informative class. No previous yoga experience needed. Suitable for all women from 14 weeks of pregnancy. Wednesdays 6:30pm, £10 per session (concessions welcome), contact mitch@birthology. co.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 Bristol Ladies Choir sings a wide range of music from classical to light. The choir rehearses weekly and gives two main concerts each year. The choir also participates in approximately 9 to 10 other concerts in the Bristol area each year. Meet at 2.15pm - 3.45pm at Church of the Good Shepherd, Bishop Road, Bishopston, BS7 8NA. New members welcome. For more information contact Hazel on 0117 9246587 or visit www. bristolladieschoir.org.uk n The Stepford Singers. Come and try Bishopston’s all female community choir. No need to read music and no auditions! We meet 1pm - 3pm so you can still be in time to pick up kids from school. For more info, email fran@
naturalvoice.net n West Bristol Orchestra meet at the United Reformed Church, Muller Road, from 7.15 - 9.15pm and play a wide range of classical music arranged for our small friendly orchestra. String players of Grade 5 and above are particularly welcome. For further information please ring 0117 968 3998. n Avon Harmony Ladies A Cappella Chorus meets for rehearsals every Thursday 7.30 -10pm at Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road BS7 9NL. We are always made welcome, and we are actively recruiting new members. There is no need to be able to read music; we provide teaching tracks for learning by ear. See our website for more details www.avonharmony.co.uk or contact Mandy on 0117 652693 or Barbara on 07717 424421. n Horfield Quakers hold a halfhour meeting for worship to be held every Thursday Evening from 6.307pm, at Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8PD. All are welcome. n Pregnancy Yoga and Birth Preparation at Horfield Leisure Centre, 7.30-9.15pm. Classes offer you the time to celebrate your pregnancy, ask questions and meet other mumstobe in a safe and welcoming environment. For more information visit www.lymalnick. info, or contact Ly on 07843 377 718 / ly.malnick@gmail.com n Slimming World Bishopston. St Michael and All Angels Church (Pigsty Hill) Gloucester Road. Groups at 9.30am and 7.30pm every Thursday. £9.95 to join and £4.95 per week after that. 6 and 12 week countdowns available. Just turn up or Call Sue on 0117 924 3556 or 07702 578 298 for a chat. n Kings Lawn Tennis Club Rusty Rackets, 19:30-21: 00. Want to get back into tennis? Come along to our fun and welcoming Rusty Rackets session every Thursday evening at Kings Lawn Tennis Club, Maplemeade ( just off Kings Drive) BS7 8JG. Nonmembers (£8) and members (£6) welcome! Contact Head Coach Elly Shearman only tennis .kings@hotmail.com for more details! n Bridge for Beginners and Improvers West of England Bridge Club now welcomes new/novice bridge players for weekly sessions held every Thursday afternoon. Cost £3. Doors open at 1.45pm and play is from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. No partner needed and we have experienced players to help and advice. Beginners lessons also offered email bridgeclassbristol @ gmail.com or ring 0117 2302694
for more info. Venue: Golden Hill Sports Club, Wimbledon Road, Bristol BS6 7YA. Full details at www. woebc.co.uk n Spiritualist church Westbury Park Cairns Road BS6 7TH Open development circle Thursday evening at 7.15 for 7.30 start All are welcome. n Sporting Memories Group at the Gloucestershire County Cricket Ground most Thursdays from 11am to 12.30pm. A group suitable for people that are isolated or lonely and may have memory difficulties. The group is particularly for those that are interested in sport. Please contact John Collis on 07757527634 or come along to the ground from 11am. n Henleaze Ladies Choir is a friendly welcoming group which meets in St Peters Church Hall, Henleaze on Thursdays between September and May from 1.30 – 3.30 pm (with a short break for tea). We give 2 charity concerts a year in December and May and from time to time are invited to entertain community groups around the city. There are also occasional social events organised. We are always pleased to see new members. Pease come and try a rehearsal without obligation. To find out more contact Jane English (07752 332278) or Jean Wickham (0117 9624466). n North Bristol Community Project Arts Fringe: Arts for Well-being, Thursdays 10am-12pm. Well-being Lunch Club, Thursdays 12.30-2pm. 10 week Sewing for Employability course, Mondays 10am -12pm; now taking bookings for the next sewing course starting on January 8 2018. The 10 week sewing course & the Lunch Club are FREE. For all other activities, there is a fee of £10 towards the cost of basic materials, tuition & refreshments. 160 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NT, Tel: 0774 237 7799 /0117 924 6228, www. northbristolcommunityproject. org.uk n Read together a short story and poem. Weekly drop-in adult group, shared reading. It's fun, sometimes surprising, moving and exciting. No preparation needed, just come along and listen. Bishopston Library every Thursday 11.30am - 1.00pm. We read and chat. Refreshments provided free. n Bristol Healing Group 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. Friday n Bristol University of the third age (u3a) scrabble group would welcome new members. We play very friendly and informal games every Friday at the Beehive, Wellington Hill West, BS9 4QY from 2 to 4pm. For further info please contact Heddy SARA on 0117 9241318 and indicate when asked to give your name that you are phoning about scrabble in order not to be blocked. also email : nigel.d.sara@btinternet.com n The Bristol Astronomical Society host astronomical talks and activities each week. We provide free Saturday observing at our observatory in Failand and often hold Star Parties in and around Bristol. Friday evening talks are held at 7pm at Bristol Photographic Society, Montpelier, BS6 5EE. See website for details: www. bristolastrosoc.org.uk February events: 2nd - Talks from members, 9th - Talk: The Herschels (the West's most famous astronomers), 16th - Telescope building and engineering, 23rd AGM and Member talks. Saturday n Whiteladies Farmers’ and Fair Trading Market is now held EVERY Saturday, from 8.30am-2pm. Takes place at the junction of Whiteladies/Apsley/Burlington Roads. Stalls cover bread, cheese, local lamb and chicken, fish, preserves, cakes, sushi, local fruit and veg, wild food larder, and recycled tools, wooden items and much more. n Coffee, Tea and Refreshments served every Saturday from 10.30am to noon at Bishopston Methodist Church, 245 Gloucester Road. Join us for a rest and a chat. n The Clifton Garden Society are eager to attract new members from all parts of Bristol. The Society offer monthly visits by coach to country houses and gardens, a quarterly newsletter. and an annual holiday. If you would like to join this friendly group please call 0117 9737296 for full details. n Redland Green Bowls club will be running FREE taster/coaching sessions on Saturday mornings 10-12 at the club , from April 21st to the end of May. Contact Jean or Gerry 0117 9624466, or email redlandgreenbowls@gmail. com Our qualified coaches are available on other days /dates by arrangement. www.redlandgreenbowls.webs. com
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Health & Well-being Fair is coming to Bristol THE Bristol Health & Wellbeing Fair is coming to our city in a bid to encourage living well at all stages of life. The Health and Well-being fair will be taking place on Saturday 9th June, between 10am -4pm at Double Tree Hilton, Redcliffe in Bristol. This event will be highlighting a number of initiatives that will encourage health, wellness, fitness and overall wellbeing to the people of Bristol. Spire Bristol Hospital and St Peter’s Hospice are proud to be working together to bring this event to Bristol. There will be a number of talks throughout the day on a variety of health topics. These sessions will be hosted by Consultant specialists from Spire Bristol Hospital and will cover a variety of health topics that may be of interest to you. These leading Bristol based consultants, many who work with the NHS, are inviting you to listen to their advice and welcome you with the opportunity to ask questions surrounding your health.
Designated talks will include the following topics: • Women’s Health (Pelvic Floor and Incontinence) • Men’s Health (Prostate Concerns, toilet urges) • Irritable Bowl Syndrome (IBS) • Knee Pain • Back Pain • Hip Pain • Heart Problems • Breast Cancer • Hernia Concerns • Skin - moles, benign skin lesions and skin cancer The day will highlight some of what Bristol has to offer in the realm of Health & Wellbeing services, initiatives or products that will encourage health, wellness, fitness and overall wellbeing for all. A variety of exhibitor’s stalls & workshops will be available to explore, all to encourage living well at all stages of life. The first 500 visitors through the door will receive a fantastic Spire Bristol shopping bag packed full of relevant information & samples, including delicious tea samples
from Pukka Herbs! All donations raised from these talks and others on the day will benefit the St Peter’s Hospice Room to Care Appeal. To learn more about Bristol’s only adult hospice and their appeal, visit www.roomtocare.co.uk Due to limited space in each talk the organisers are asking attendee to book places onto a
each talk prior to the fair. Although everyone is welcome to explore the exhibitor stalls. To book your place, please visit either the St Peter’s Hospice website (www. stpetershospice.org.uk) or Spire Bristol Hospital website (www. spirebristol.com) and sign up to a talk via the Eventbrite booking platform.
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Events at Bishopston Library Pop-Up THIS has been a tough year for libraries in Bristol, their staff, and all who use and value them, Friends of Bishopston Library told the Voice. "In Bishopston, we are extremely fortunate to have a fantastic, purpose-built library at the heart of the Gloucester Road community. While we wait with some anxiety the outcome of the final phase of the consultation, we also want to celebrate the library’s first birthday on Thursday May 3. So we would like to invite everyone to come along and join us for tea and cakes. "We will be running some activities for children, and holding an exhibition on the various activities of the library and the Friends over the last twelve months. There will be cakes from 11am – 12.30pm (if you can be there just before 11.00, we will sing ‘Happy Birthday’ as the library opens) and again from 2.15 – 3.30pm. "
AVON and Somerset Police are investigating the theft of a Honda CB100 bike from a property in Cotham Park, Bristol. The bike was taken sometime overnight between Friday 6 April and Saturday 7 April. Inspector Rob Cheeseman who leads Operation Buell, an operation set up to tackle motorbike thefts in Bristol said: “We are following up all lines of enquiry and are doing all that we can to locate this distinctive, custom made bike. Houseto-house enquiries have been carried out in the area but I ask members of the public to keep their eyes peeled and contact us if they see it, or if they have any information about the theft. “We are aware of the posts on Instagram regarding this theft, however, I would ask people to refrain from naming potential suspects on social media, or reporting sightings on Facebook or Twitter. Information should go via our website or by calling 101. The naming of potential suspects on social media can actually hinder our investigation and ironically divert resources away from us trying to find the bike. “If you’ve seen this bike, or
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The library's programme of Climate and Energy Talks by researcher/writer Nikki Jones continues every Thursday throughout May. Whether or not you made the first talk on April 26, please do come along to any or all of the others. Doors open at 7pm, and there will be hot drinks available. Thursday 26th April 2018 –
What is Climate Change? Thursday 3rd May – Global Energy Trends Thursday 10th May – UK Energy, Emissions and Targets Thursday 17th May – Is Nuclear the Answer? Thursday 24th May – Land Use and Climate Change Thursday 31st May – The Way Forward
THE Pop-Up Cinema event planned for March at St Alban’s Church Hall in Westbury Park, BS6 7NU has been rescheduled to take place on Saturday 5 May. Singalong Frozen is screened at 4pm followed by legendary musical comedy, The Blues Brothers at 7.30pm. There will be lots of yummy refreshments for adults and children during the screenings Tickets for Frozen (£5) and The Blues Brothers (£10) are available in Roundabout, North View and Flowers by Toogood's, Coldharbour Road or via Eventbrite. www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/frozen-singalongpop-up-cinema-tickets43128837514?aff=es2 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/popup-cinema-the-blues-brotherstickets-43129138414?aff=es2
Have you seen this distinctive motorbike? know where it may be now, please contact us via our website or call us on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5218073582.” Follow these tips to keep your motorbike safe from thieves: • Lock your scooter to something immovable like railings, lamp posts or a bike post. Keep chains as tight to the machine as possible and try to ensure they are off the ground. • Park your scooter where it can be seen, not tucked away in the corner of a dark car park. • Always lock your scooter at home. Use a cover over your scooter if it is outside. If you can, keep your scooter in an alarmed secure garage. • Use a proprietary part marking system like Datatag or Alpha Dot to deter professional thieves
and help trace your scooter if it is stolen. • The use of approved anti-theft devices such as Sold Secure or Thatcham may help reduce your insurance premium. There's more home security
advice on the website www. avonandsomerset.police.uk If you see anyone acting suspiciously around a motorbike call the police straight away. It’s 999 if a crime is in progress, otherwise ring 101.
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Festival of cycling joins up with Bristol Grand Prix for summer celebration A FULL day's celebration of cycling is coming to Bristol this July with British Cycling’s HSBC UK Let’s Ride event on the same day and route as the Bristol Grand Prix. On Sunday 8 July, people of all ages and abilities will get the chance to watch elite cyclists compete in the Bristol Grand Prix before taking on the traffic-free race route at their own pace in the HSBC UK Let’s Ride event. HSBC UK Let’s Ride, formerly known as Sky Ride, will be open to anyone, with multi entry points along the 6.4km city centre route, with adapted bikes available to book for disabled people and many community organisations represented during the day. Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees said: “It will provide an exciting and unique opportunity for people of all abilities to not only watch professional cyclists compete, but to try out the route and enjoy our vibrant city centre by bike completely free from traffic. “I look forward to seeing lots of people getting involved and trying out even just a small part of the route to take that step towards healthier and more active lifestyles.” It will mark the start of a three-year partnership between Bristol City Council and British Cycling as part of continuing long-term efforts to increase active transport, healthy lifestyles and community participation in sport.
Westbury Harriers ace gets national call-up • Did you know we can collect and deliver prescriptions for free from all local surgeries inc. Bishopston Medical Practice, Fallodon Way, Horfield Medical Centre, Monks Park Surgery, Westbury on Trym, Western College, Whiteladies Surgery • Free NHS funded Smoking Cessation Products • Specialist Incontinence and Living Aid Products • Free NHS Flu vaccination available September onwards
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WESTBURY Harriers athlete Hannah Hobbs ensured that England reigned in Spain. Hannah was celebrating after winning the Under-20 women’s cross-country race in the prestigious Cross Internacional de Itálica event. The race took place on a fourkilometre dry clay course set in the sun-drenched ruins of the ancient Roman village of Italica in Santiponce just outside Seville. Among the first people to congratulate Hannah and the England team as they dominated the top four spots was Olympic legend Sebastian Coe who is now the IAAF president. “The call-up came out of the blue but it was a great honour to represent my country and my club,” said Hannah, who attends Castle School sixth form in Thornbury. “It was great to meet Lord Coe after the race because he was really nice to us when we were
chatting away. “Overall it was a great experience. I learnt a lot, it was nice to meet other athletes and I’m looking forward to running for England again.” Hannah represented England against Scotland, Wales and Ireland in the Schools Home International two years ago in Falkirk but this was her first overseas competition. Hannah’s Westbury Harriers coach, Pat Gallagher believes the teenager is heading for great things. “Hannah really could go the very top,” Pat said. “She has what I could call a very clever ‘race brain’ but she’s also incredibly dedicated and hard-working. “She is doing Westbury Harriers proud and I am certain that she has what it takes to achieve great things.” Anyone interested in joining Westbury Harriers should visit the club website: https://www. westburyharriers.com
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Charity urges help towards getting a step closer to a cure for Parkinson’s PEOPLE in the South West are being asked to unite with thousands of others across the UK and step closer to a cure for Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s UK has launchied Walk for Parkinson’s 2018 and the charity is inviting people of all ages and abilities to sign up to a walk near them. Walks in the South West include the South West Coastal Path in East Devon on Sunday 24 June, which is a brand new walk for 2018, and Ashton Court in Bristol on Sunday 30 September. There are shorter and longer distances to choose from, so whether you’re up for a challenging walk or a gentle stroll, there is something for everyone. Team entries are welcome, so why not sign up with your friends, family and colleagues. Walking and other types of exercise is particularly important for people with Parkinson’s as research shows that two and half hours of exercise a week can help slow progression of symptoms.
Exercise also has a positive impact on wellbeing and mental health. Sky Sports Presenter and Champion of Walking for Parkinson’s UK Dave Clark was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2011. He is a keen walker himself and is encouraging people to get involved. He said: “We want to make 2018 our biggest year yet for the Walk for Parkinson’s series. I’d like to invite everyone, whatever their level of fitness, to take advantage of the many different types of walks, scenic routes and distances available. Exercise can be really beneficial for people living with Parkinson’s. It is as important to me as my medication in helping me take control and manage my symptoms. “So please join us at one of our Walk for Parkinson’s in the South West. Every step takes us closer to a cure and our goal of improving the lives of everyone affected by Parkinson’s”. Last year’s Walk for
Parkinson’s series had more than 4,300 people sign up to walk and between them they raised £417,700. In the South West more than 220 walkers got involved and raised £22,300. All money raised by Walk for Parkinson’s will be used to help find better treatments,
and ultimately a cure, as well as providing support and information for the 145,000 people affected by Parkinson’s across the UK. To find out more about the walks, see www.parkinsons.org. uk/walk
Bristolians represented in first national funeral tribute archive LOCAL humanist celebrants are immortalising the life stories of ordinary people from Bristol through a new initiative. Karen Partridge, Clare Hanson-Kahn and Chrissie Hackett are helping to create the first national online archive of funeral tributes, using the thousands of funerals conducted by Humanists UK celebrants each year. Humanist funerals and memorial services are becoming increasingly popular across the UK, with research published in 2016 showing that one in seven British people want a humanist funeral when they die. A humanist funeral offers a personal and fitting way to say goodbye to those who have lived without religion, Humanists UK has provided humanist funerals since the 1890s, pioneering the concept of a non-religious funeral. Famous people to have had Humanists UK funerals include Terry Pratchett, Victoria Wood, Ronnie Barker and Bob Monkhouse.
The Humanist Funeral Tribute Archive will be accessible through an online catalogue, and people from Bristol will soon be represented. Anyone who has a funeral conducted by a Humanists UK-accredited celebrant is eligible to have their story lodged in the Archive, with scripts submitted at the request of families. Photos are also being stored to give a full picture of the person who is being commemorated. Humanists UK estimates that as many as a million people could have tributes to add to the Archive from funerals conducted so far, and it expects the Archive to rapidly become a significant repository of life stories from the 20th century and beyond. Karen Partridge was inspired to become a humanist celebrant after the death of her father when she was young. She said: “My father was an atheist, and it was really important to our family that the person who led his funeral
Karen Partridge shared the same view. At the time, there just weren’t many humanist celebrants available and we had to go to the next county to find someone, which made me determined to become one at some point during my life. “I’ve been leading humanist funerals in Bristol since 2008 and I’ve learned so much about the lives of the people who have helped make the city the place it is now and whose lives tell its history. "It has been such a privilege, and with the launch of the Archive those lives and stories can be made available for future generations.” To view The Humanist Funeral Tribute Archive, visit: https://humanism.org.uk/ ceremonies/funeral-tribute-archive/
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Have you seen the image of one of our pharmacists at the back of a Bristol city bus yet? NHS England has also been running a TV and social media campaigns in support of an NHS England campaign to encourage more people to use their pharmacies as their first port of call rather than the GP or A&E.
0117 9246579 18 Kellaway Avenue, Westbury Park , Bristol, BS6 7XR www.kellawaypharmacy. co.uk This column by Jess Williams of Kellaway Pharmacy aims to help educate patients on a range of conditions and provide information to help maintain their well being while also easing pressure on GP surgeries by promoting self care.
What’s this all about? Community Pharmacists are highly trained NHS health professionals, who after completing five years initial training can offer clinical advice on effective treatments for a wide range of minor health concerns right there and then. No appointment needed. Our pharmacy team is trained to the highest standards, offering additional expert advice on mobility and living aids and all incontinence products for a dignified independent living. Pharmacists at Kellaway Pharmacy are also trained to
provide vaccinations. Did you know we offer Bristol’s most affordable service for Meningitis B vaccinations and all travel jabs and medication? We are excited to partner with Bristol-based Pukka herbs Tea - Fair for Life certified; from sourcing 100% organic ingredients to reducing carbon footprint, while giving back generously to their farming communities. We stock organic Elderberry Syrup, Mushroom Gold, Turmeric supplements and varieties of tea to help with immunity support, stress, sleep or women’s health. We now have the Bio-Kult probiotic range for all the whole family including infants. Natural bacteria in the stomach helps the body fight infections and to digest food easily. Taking antibiotics, stress, travel or unhealthy diet can damage this natural bacteria. The
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Redland May Fair THE Redland May Fair returns to Redland Green on Bank Holiday Monday May 7 from 1 - 5pm. There will be lots to see and enjoy with a smorgasbord of stalls, live music, children's games and entertainment, and teas and refreshments. The Tennis Club, Redland Green Bowling Club and the Church Halls all welcome fair-goers on the afternoon and provide teas and refreshments plus you can visit the beautiful 18th century Redland Parish Church for some tranquillity away from the bustle of the event. The nominated charity for this year's collection is Freewheelers EVS which provides an out of hours and free of charge courier service to the NHS and is run entirely by volunteers.
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n BOOKS OF THE MONTH Bishopston Library book review, by Bishopston library Reading group
Brazzaville beach by William Boyd William Boyd is the author of ten novels many of which are book prize winners. Brazzaville beach won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 1990. “I live on Brazzaville Beach…I am here because two sets of strange and extraordinary events that happened to me… One in England, first, and then one in Africa.”
On Brazzaville Beach, on the edge of Africa, Hope Clearwater examines the complex circumstances that brought her there. Sifting the details for evidence of her own innocence and guilt, she tells of her engrossing story with a blunt and beguiling honesty that not only intrigues and disturbs but is also completely enthralling. Bishopston reading group found this book unputdownable! The book probably led to more discussion in the group than any other book for a long while, it is extremely well written and researched with a number of different aspects to the story. Some members of the group would have like to see more development of the character but thought that it was a good read. Members of the group were happy to re-read the book as Boyd is a superb writer. We are looking for some
children who would like to write book reviews for the Library. If you think you could write us a review of a book every other month please let us know - you could pop into the library, phone 0117 5676220 or email Bishopston.library@bristol.gov. uk For this book 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. Opening Hours:
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n SUSTAINABILITY with Hamish Wills, Sustainable Redland I WAS very attached to my cousin Jon. The list of his many adventures in his long and interesting life was quite something. He was also the CEO of a sizeable engineering firm. Something he said as we stood at the top of a craggy mountain in very distant days in my native New Zealand, trying to work out how on earth to get down, has stuck with me. It is that we all need adventure in our lives and the opportunity to live with a bit of discomfort every so often. I suspect quite a few of us would agree with that, though conversely nearly all of us prefer easier, not harder lives. Most would agree things are easier now, including the idea of going on an adventure. All we need do is book a flight from a computer at home to a sunny destination offering accommodation, and hey presto
Adventures at home we’re off. We could lie by a pool under a palm tree all week, drink too much and appear at meal times when we feel hungry, or we could be energetic and spend the time hiking, surfing or any one of a number of challenging activities. Bearing in mind that all of us need to be cutting our carbon footprints there are several points we should consider with the above scenarios. Firstly no amount of excuses will reduce the carbon emissions of the aircraft we fly in, secondly there is nothing adventurous about flying, and thirdly why do we feel we have to travel overseas at all? Since I suspect advertising by travel agencies and airlines answers the
last question, it’s time to reconsider the exciting no fly holidays we could be doing at home. Instead of scuba diving in Thailand, why not check out a few sunken Spanish galleons on the West Coast of Scotland? You’re wondering about whale watching in Hawaii? Go for the north coast of Mull, where there are large pods of Minke, Humpback and Orcas. You like alcohol? Try a whisky tasting tour of Islay and Jura. You want peace and quiet? Rent a cottage on Sanday in the Orkneys and breathe in the wide open space, sunshine and bracing weather. You can cycle or walk almost anywhere at any level with some of the most exhilarating
scenery anywhere in the world. What’s more, the service and transport in Scotland is second to none. Much of its economy is built on tourism, so tourists are welcomed WITH OPEN ARMS. Then there are the glories of camping in the Scillies, surfing and boating in Cornwall or walking in Wordsworth’s footsteps in the Lake District. Our very own Britain is the perfect place for adventure, at whatever level suits you, and get there by train - its part of the adventure. Hamish Wills Sustainable Redland
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Local shoppers encouraged to reduce plastic pollution by Keri Beckingham A NEW shop owner on Gloucester Road is hoping to help educate people on the issues of plastic pollution. The issue of single use plastics is something that has really hit the headlines in recent months, following the success of documentaries such as Blue Planet which showcased the impact that plastic islands are having on the world’s oceans and wildlife. 12 billion tonnes of plastic waste are dumped in our oceans each year, with the coast off Bali in Indonesia being particularly badly affected. This problem is something that Bristol resident Tiriel Lovejoy is especially concerned about, and he has been inspired to try and make a change as a result. Tiriel, who has lived in Bristol for 25 years since moving here for university, lives in Shirehampton with his wife and two young children.
He has been vegan for all of his life and combined with his career working in food retail for supermarkets like Aldi and Iceland, the issue of plastic pollution and food ethics is something that is very important to him. At the start of this year, Tiriel read about the UK’s first zero waste food shop in Totnes and was inspired to open one of his own. Preserve Foods, which will be located near to Fig and 212 Gallery will be the first zero waste food shop in North Bristol, and the second in Bristol overall. The main concept of zero waste food shops is that a range of products are sold without packaging. Things like cereals, pulse, grains, pasta, oils, vinegars, herbs and spices, nuts, baking ingredients, as well as home wares such as washing liquid and floor cleaner are bought in bulk by the shop owner and available for customers to decant into their own containers
in store. At Preserve Foods, paper bags, fabric bags, glass jars and bottles will also be available for people to buy if containers are needed. The store will only sell ambient goods to start with as products like juice and milk are difficult to buy in bulk, but Tiriel has said that they will have a way for people to buy nuts in store and turn these into nut milks if desired. Speaking about his plans for Preserve Foods, he said: “Gloucester Road is a great, vibrant area, with a fantastic community and lots of support. I feel like it will be the perfect location with us, offering residents a complete food shopping experience with a bakery, butchers and green grocers all located along the same stretch. “I’m by no means the master of all things zero waste, and I haven’t lived a zero waste lifestyle all my life, but I want to
help people learn as my family learns too. Food shopping is something that is really natural to me, based on my experience of working for supermarkets, and I’m excited about doing something positive for the environment at the same time.” The store, which will be located at 208 Gloucester Road Central, plans to open for business in June. Tiriel also plans to sell none food products such as bamboo toothbrushes and stainless steel straws to help people move away from using single use plastics, and choose multi use products that are biodegradable and recyclable instead. To find out more about Preserve Foods and to keep up to date with their opening plans, visit their Facebook page: https://www. facebook.com/PreserveFoods-345050065971393/
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Pets can have pollen allergies too IT is getting to that time in the year again when hay fever sufferers start to sneeze. Our pets can also begin showing signs of allergies. Allergic symptoms may include runny eyes, scratching, red skin, itchy ears or biting at their feet. When a dog is allergic to pollen, grass or dust we call this canine atopic dermatitis. It is important to rule out fleas or mites and food reactions before confirming this diagnosis. Blood tests and skin tests can be helpful to pinpoint exactly what your dog is reacting to.
Some dogs and cats will just itch at certain times of year. Vets see a lot of pets when the grass pollen season hits in spring and at the peak of the tree pollen season. Unfortunately, some pets have year round allergies. It is very important to use regular flea control because it will help to control the itching. There is a huge range of options for managing allergies and, as a vet, I must tailor each treatment to the individual pet and owner’s needs. Sometimes something as simple as using a
shampoo or a diet supplement can make a huge difference to their skin complaint. There are also various tablets for keeping your pet comfortable and itch-free. Some pets, suffering from year round allergies, may start a desensitisation course of vaccinations to attempt to cure the allergy. If your pet is starting to itch then please come in for a chat. We realise having an allergic pet can be very challenging and sometimes frustrating because often a true allergy can be lifelong. An open and honest discussion is a good way for both owners and vets to explain what they want and what can be achieved.
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n NATURE WATCH With Dawn Lawrence
WE make no secret of the fact that it was the garden that sold our house to us. Having turned a blind eye to the shoddy Victorian construction, just imagine our delight when, shortly after moving in, we found a thrush’s anvil under the apple tree! This unusual avian tool consists of a large stone (or sometimes the sharp edge of a wall) against which a song thrush breaks open the shells of snails to get at the soft morsel inside. Song thrushes prefer banded snails. Just two species occur locally yet they have a great range of toothsome colours including yellows, browns, greens, purples, pinks and oranges, often with one or more coloured bands following the spiral neatly around the shell. The resulting pretty litter of glossy, round, colourful objects by the thrush’s anvil looks like a minor accident in a sweet shop.
This amount of natural variation is very rare, even amongst the gastropods which are a notably variable group (including, for instance, the gem-like seaside periwinkles that come in many varieties including red, orange and yellow). The vast range of banded snail shell design is hard to explain. After all, if their shells are cryptic (to provide camouflage) then why does the most effective pattern not prevail? Well, it has been shown that different patterns act as effective disguise in different circumstances. Also that the variation helps fool predators: the song thrush might fix on one single search image, perhaps a pink shell with a brown stripe, but fail to spot the other variants (just as tasty). But these factors must also be true of the camouflage of many other prey species, the brown garden snail for instance, which are rather uniform in design. Come this time of year I know that many of us will be cursing the snail. Lettuces are reduced to rags and new treasures (even those marked as “snail-resistant” by the garden centre) can disappear over-night - shining trails reveal the culprits. Unfortunately for the gardener our area is really good for snails! We have a damp climate (have you noticed?) and much of Bristol has a limey soil which snails need for making their shells. The larger gardens also suit them as they can always find cover in an old wall or shrubbery. In fact, the banded snails, though
numerous in our area, do very little damage to most garden plants: their favourite foods include nettle and ragwort and they do not much trouble the gardener. They also have a taste for algae and will climb surprisingly high up our walnut tree, patiently cleaning the smooth bark with their toothed tongues. So when you do see them you can celebrate them whole-heartedly for their beautiful shells, for the fact that they tempt the soulful song thrush into our gardens and for the fact that their wildly varied appearance is still an ecological mystery. It’s a wonderful world!
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Baby gorilla at Bristol Zoo Gardens celebrates her first birthday BRISTOL Zoo’s youngest gorilla has celebrated her first birthday with balloon piñatas filled with her favourite herbs and vegetables. Ayana, who was born on April 22 last year to mother Touni, is thriving at the 181-year-old zoo, which is home to a troop of six other western lowland gorillas. It is likely that Ayana, whose name means ‘pretty flower’ in Hebrew, will need her mother’s milk for the next three years and will stay by her side while she grows and develops. Lynsey Bugg, curator of mammals at Bristol Zoo Gardens, said: “Ayana is a wonderful member of our already close-knit troop. She has a lovely, close relationship with her mother and can often be seen playing with other members the rest of our troop, particularly two-year-old Afia with whom she has formed a
strong bond.” It is expected that Ayana will stay with her mother until she reaches sexual maturity at around eight, before moving on to another zoo to further the captive breeding programme for this Critically Endangered species. The troop is led by 34-yearold western lowland silverback, Jock, six-year-old male Kukena, adult females Romina, Kera, Touni and two-year-old Afia. Lynsey added: “Ayana has become an integral member of our gorilla family. It’s important for them to have a mix of ages within the group to provide a very natural gorilla social structure. “Ayana needs to learn and understand learns the importance of gorilla social hierarchies, how to behave around other females and how to
show respect to Jock, the leader of the troop. All of these will be valuable skills as she grows into an adult. “ The zoo’s western lowland gorillas are part of the European captive breeding programme and are classified as Critically Endangered. Bristol Zoo Gardens is a conservation and education charity and relies on the
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n NEWS A DEVOTED dad is saying thank you to hospital staff who saved his daughter’s life by cycling from Bristol to Paris. Chris Dean, from Southville, will be cycling 430km to the French capital, leaving Ashton Court on Friday May 4, along with a group of almost 60 cyclists. The ride is organised by Above & Beyond, the charity for Bristol’s nine city centre hospitals, and the money raised will go towards a new 3D ultrasound scanner for St Michael’s Hospital. Chris’s daughter Imogen, who is just eight months old, was saved by staff at the hospital before she was born. Chris said: “Imogen's condition was spotted because her heart was very enlarged when we went for a routine 20-week scan. We saw a heart specialist that day, who referred us to the fetal medicine team right away.” “The wait to learn what was wrong with Imogen was agonising, but once we did, everything seemed to happen very quickly. “The doctors quickly diagnosed fetal anaemia, and performed a blood transfusion by inserting a needle through my wife Cath’s stomach and into a tiny vein in Imogen’s tummy, guided by images on the ultrasound scanner.” Fetal anaemia is an inadequate number or quality of red blood cells in the unborn baby. It can lead to many complications and when the condition is severe, the heart tries to overcome it by pumping harder, which can lead to fetal heart failure. Imogen had the transfusion when Cath was just 21 weeks into her pregnancy. Chris said: “All the team stayed late to do the transfusion so we knew it was pretty serious. Imogen was so small and it seems incredible to me that they managed to get a needle and blood into her tiny body. “It was a really nervewracking time, especially the few days after the transfusion as we had no idea how Imogen
Dad Chris cycles to Paris to thank hospital staff who saved his daughter’s life
Parents Cath and Chris Dean with surgeon Tim Overton (holding baby Imogen) would take it. Even after then there were lots and lots of follow up scans and appointments to monitor the situation, so we continued to be really worried for a long time, but the doctors and midwives were unbelievably supportive throughout.” Imogen was born last September to the relief of Chris and Cath. “Meeting Imogen for the first time was a wonderful experience. She came out crying and was given to Cath for a cuddle immediately,” said dad Chris. “I felt so relieved that she was finally in the outside world and with us after we'd come so close to losing her. She’s growing up to be a very happy little girl, and we’ll always be incredibly grateful to the wonderful team at
St Michael’s.” Now Chris will take on the ride to Paris – cycling 430km in just four days. The consultant who performed the transfusion, Tim Overton, is also taking part in this year’s challenge – on the back of a tandem! The state-of-the-art 3D ultrasound scanner will provide greater diagnostic accuracy for fetal imagery, vital for conducting life-saving in-utero procedures like Imogen’s transfusion. Chris said: “I’m really excited about the ride. I'm looking forward to seeing some of France from a bike and I can't wait to see the Eiffel Tower on the horizon. “I'm a keen cyclist, but I've never done back to back rides of
this sort of length before so I just hope that my legs hold out!” Amy Barnard-Smith, community fundraising officer for Above & Beyond, said: “It’s fantastic to have Chris on the ride this year. “I’m taking part in the ride and I know that hearing stories like Chris, Cath and Imogen’s really motivate us to keep going. “It’s only thanks to the support of our fundraisers that we can continue to go above and beyond for Bristol’s hospitals. Every penny really does count and the 3D scanner will be invaluable to St Michael’s Hospital.” To donate go to: https:// b2p2018.everydayhero.com/uk/ chris-1
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n INSIDE OUT INTERIOR Design looks like a jolly and glamorous vocation; faffing around with fabrics and plumping cushions all day. But making places beautiful is such a popular past time that competition is tough when it comes to turning that passion into a job. Every month I am inundated with CVs and requests for work experience placements so I thought it worth sharing some top tips for any aspiring designers. Interior design attracts a lot of career changers, usually women, who have achieved a certain level of professional experience and perhaps already renovated a property of their own. Anyone switching to interior design from another creative area such as textile design will of course be at a huge advantage. Having ‘taste’ and enthusiasm isn’t enough, it is a skilled profession with a process to follow. So if you are serious about design, the most important skill that underpins all design work is drawing. It is essential that you can visually communicate your ideas to both clients and tradespeople. This means drawing and sketching in both 2D and 3D, and if you can do this on computer as well as by hand you will go far. Visualisation is key, being able to imagine a finished room inside your mind’s eye, committing this vision to presentation boards before the walls. Designers need spatial awareness and to understand how things are made, in order to be able to correctly specify them. So prior to studying interior design, spending a year doing an Art Foundation course would be absolutely invaluable - exploring and trying out a variety of different creative practices from painting and sculpture to graphics, textiles, photography and printing. Gaining understanding of
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different periods in architecture and accompanying decorative styles is possible through the art history component. A passion for design in general is a must, and simply having a good go and creating a visual portfolio as a companion to the CV is the best way to demonstrate your abilities. Practice makes perfect! www.stylemongersofbristol.co.uk
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BRISTOL Pickleball Club is beginning sessions in Filton from the end of April. This is a new racquet sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis and is a great way to get fit, have fun and make new friends. Following the success of the Bristol Pickleball Club, which started last year at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre on Monday mornings, the club are expanding and will offer sessions at Orchard School sports hall, Filton Road, Bristol, BS7 0XZ, on Monday evenings at 7pm-9pm from 30 April (excluding bank holidays).
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Gloucestershire announce new kit partnership with Samurai sportswear GLOUCESTERSHIRE Cricket has announced a new partnership with kit manufacturer Samurai. The club appointed Samurai following a thorough tender process that took place over the winter. For the first time, players were involved in the project and were able to provide their input into the training and playing kit. David Payne was the lead team representative, and played a part with designing the team's new look training wear range. Speaking about his involvement in the project, David said: “Working with the guys at Samurai this winter has been a really great experience. "It was very interesting to sit in on the whole process and see how everything took shape. "I had a lot of fun being able
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