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Back to school for TV Prof Alice Professor Alice Roberts, author, broadcaster and evolutionary biologist, returned to her old school, now Redmaids' High, to open its new hall. PAGE 19
Volunteers from Golden Hill Community Garden in Bishopston (left-right): George Duggan, Cathy O’Leary, organiser Lucy Mitchell, committee member Pete Clee, Rachel West and Clare HansonKahn celebrated their Harvest Festival on September 9. Story: Page 13
Sports field future secured PARTY in the Park, set up ten years ago to pay off a Ground Purchase Loan from the English Cricket Board for the Golden Hill Sports Ground, have met their original goal and paid back the final instalment of £85,000. The eleventh community
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Residents flee in drama at flats Flats in Allen House, one of the former Muller Orphanages in Ashley Down, was evacuated after a floor collapsed PAGE 2
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Residents forced to flee Allen House RESIDENTS of Allen House in Ashley Down had a rude awakening on Monday September 18 when some people heard a large crack on the top floor of the tower section of the building and the floor dropped by about a foot. Avon Fire and Rescue was sent to the former Muller orphanage at 3.12am, and more than 40 residents had to leave the building. The police came quickly, the council opened Horfield Baptist church for shelter and the Red Cross gave support. Jo Riches, emergency response officer at the Red Cross, said: “Our team did what we can to help residents who had to leave their property at short notice in the middle of the night. A number of people were still in nightwear when we arrived, so we gave out warm clothes and hygiene packs to those who need them. “We also helped Bristol City Council set up a rest centre where the residents were given breakfast and emotional support for those worried about their properties. Our team also provided assistance to find temporary accommodation for those unable to return to their homes.” The council sent structural engineers to assess the building alongside the management company and developers. It emerged that the floor of the first
floor flats have partially collapsed into the communal bike store on the ground floor. There is only one flat on the first floor but there are flats above it that are affected too. By Tuesday afternoon residents of all but three flats had been let back in. Residents are being put up in hotels by the management company, Remus, who have established a full-time team in Bristol to deal with the remediation and investigation work. Bishopston Councillor Tom Brook said: “I’ve been in contact with some residents and have offered any support they need from myself or the council going forward. The residents I’ve spoken to have nothing but good things to say about the response from Fire and Rescue, police, council and the Red Cross. “The detail of how and why this happened will naturally take some time to establish. It’s an old building that has changed hands a number of times over the years before and during the redevelopment work. Nonetheless it should be a priority to establish the facts. The 19th century grade II listed building, most recently part of City of Bristol College, was Grade II listed Allen House, built as one of the Muller orphanages converted to flats four years ago.
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Traffic tailbacks at North Road continue TRAFFIC woes in St Andrews are set to continue following the creation of a single lane exit from North Road onto Cromwell Road. The Bishopston Voice highlighted the long queues building up back to Gloucester Road at rush hour after changes were made to the junction last autumn. Despite the city council promising earlier this year that centre line markings would be added and the road would be widened, it is unlikely that any action will now be taken, due to budget constraints. A single lane exit from North Road, where there used to be a two lane exit, now has priority over the Cromwell Road slip road past the Grecian Kebab take-away. It has caused lengthy tailbacks on both roads at rush hour. Local resident Jonathan
Knight raised this issue with the police and the Highways department suggesting that “simply changing the priority would make a big difference,” allowing traffic wanting to turn left into North Road to do so and improve visibility at the junction. However, his request has fallen on deaf ears as the police consider it a matter for the Highways department and an automated reply from Ashley Jones at the Highways department referred to the problem as an “operational policing matter”. A tree has since been planted on the large island that separates the single road lane from the cycleway, to prevent people parking on the island. However, the traffic jams will continue until changes are made to the road layout.
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Thousands march against austerity cuts BRISTOL’S anti-austerity protest attracted a crowd of thousands to its demonstration on September 9 against austerity measures and cutbacks. People from Redland, Bishopston and across the city turned out in force to the biggest rally seen in Bristol in years. The crowds gathered on College
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Party in the Park: bringing the community together - whatever the weather ... PARTY in the Park 2017 was the biggest event yet, held in its 11th year with more attractions than ever, including a sports zone, tractor rides, zombies, glider flight simulator, crazy golf, food village (providing curries, pizza, falafels, savouries, barbecue), seven hours of live music and a huge firework display. One of the most popular attractions was the “Bash the Car” where vehicle reg PITP2017 was destroyed! Chris Drew, one of the organisers said: “After many years of trying we were delighted that the weather conditions during the early afternoon were calm which meant that the CJ Hole hot air balloon was able to provide tethered flights. It was quite a sight to see Party in the Park in full action with the backdrop of a huge balloon.” Party in the Park was officially opened by local TV celebrity Katie Parrot from BBC Special Forces - Ultimate Hell week. This was followed by a cheque presentation to former England Cricket International and current Gloucestershire Cricket head coach Richard Dawson - the cheque representing the repayment of the English Cricket Board 10-year loan last month. The live music started with an open mic session and was followed by guest bands - Scarlet Shocks, Brigstowe Village Band, Josh Parsons, The Woods, Fab 208 and Twin Arrow. The entertainment arena had
Japanese Drummers, Henleaze and Clifton Tae Kwon-Do and Squadron 2442 Air Cadet Band. “The quality of entertainment throughout the day was tremendous,” said Chris Drew. “Unfortunately, the British weather did play a part and just as the event was at its busiest we incurred a good hour of wet weather. Nevertheless we continued and we are delighted that many people stayed and braved the conditions - there was a large crowd huddled together in the big marquee taking cover from the elements whilst enjoying the teas and cakes on offer. The crowd stayed to 8:20pm to watch a fantastic firework display which must
have lasted some 20 minutes.” Party in the Park gets slightly bigger each year and it takes in excess of 120 volunteers to run. “There are so many parties to thank including volunteers, businesses, donations, local community who provided essentials such as power, all the entertainment acts. We would like to say that we could not run the event without your support. In particular I would like to thank CJ Hole for their vital support,” said Chris Drew. “The aim of Party in the
Park is to make sure that the community enjoy the use of the sports field which has now been secured for good. With the sports field dividing the districts of Henleaze, Bishopston and Horfield this is why we say that Party in the Park is “bringing the community together”. “We hope everyone enjoyed the event, we will shortly start planning for next year!”
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A 2020 vision for clean air in Bishopston THE Bishopston Society’s forthcoming public meeting is aiming high in aspiring towards a vision for clean air in Bishopston and beyond by the year 2020. The group is pushing forward a major initiative on self-help and community responses to local air quality with the help of a high-powered expert panel of guest speakers. Guest speakers include chair of Bristol City Council’s Air Quality Management Group, Councillor Fi Hance, who will talk about what the council is doing to clean up our air. Following on from the theme recently initiated by the Society on citizen-led solutions, UWE Research Fellow Dr Caroline Bartle will also discuss what we can do to clean up our air, based on international research findings on travel behaviours and sustainable transport. Alan Morris, of Bristol Walking Alliance, will talk about about walking alternatives and his organisation’s goal of making Bristol the best city for walking in the world.
The meeting takes place on Tuesday 3 October from 7pm – 9pm at Friends Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Road, Bristol BS7 8PD, and is organised in conjunction with Sustainable Bishopston. Nick Plant said: “There will be opportunities for “open forum” updates, informal networking over free organic refreshments and group discussions during the evening, plus a special sneak preview of the forthcoming “Clean Air Bishopston”, a new project to take this work forward. “You’ll also get the chance to hear short annual and financial reports, and elect committee members, in a very short initial Annual General Meeting preceding the guest talks.
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Hospital to host mental health event YOUNG people are invited to an event, Young Minds Do Matter at the BRI on World Mental Health Day. It’s a concept created by young people, for young people. Open to anyone aged 14-21, whether they have used the BRI’s services or not, this community event helps to raise awareness around positive mental health. There will be live music from local young performers, a Yoga taster, the opportunity to talk with local charities and listen to an ex-England rugby player talking about her return from injury. Young Minds Do Matter takes place on Tuesday 10 Oct at the BRI, Level 9, Delimarche, contact bchinfo@uhbristol.nhs. uk
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St Paul's Adventure Playground appeals for community's support APE Project CIC are crowdfunding to raise £30,000 to save St Paul's Adventure Playground. Anna Lowther-Harris, chair of directors at APE Project said: “We have taken on the mammoth task of running the site without any funding from the council. We need your help to keep this place open! “We are appealing to the people of St Paul's and wider Bristol to help turn our vision into reality. Please read our justgiving page, share & donate what you can.” The playground used to be a vibrant community hub in the heart of St Paul's but is now in real need of some TLC in order to fully support local children, young people, and parents by providing a safe, nourishing play space - the only properly equipped outdoor playground in the area. Local mums, dads,
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New parking woes THE new RPZ extension facilities in the north of Redland ward went live in August with the full enforcement following a little later. The delay with enforcement caused some concerns but the greatest impact is the knock-on effects of a wider area of controlled parking now affecting further residential streets nearby, as commuters seek free parking elsewhere from early every working day. There have been many more complaints about inconsiderate parking in areas such as Westbury Park and near the Gloucester Road. Councillor Martin Fodor explains: “This means two sides of the ward are now the front line for commuter parking impacts at a time when the council is not helping progress schemes where residents want something done to manage parking. “We’re pursuing answers from the new cabinet member for transport to find out the official basis for developing new schemes of residents’ parking - how to show there’s strong demand from an area, what size areas might be feasible to develop a new scheme and whether the council will be able to invest in further schemes.” Councillors suggest that a good starting point for residents affected by commuter parking is to talk to neighbours to establish if there’s a group of you who can help sound out residents in the area and assess the extent of support, or otherwise, for something to be done. Get views, identify issues, and collate the ideas and contacts.
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GRE&T expectations GLOUCESTER Road Enterprise and Trade (GRE&T) was set up in May this year to represent mainly shops and other businesses on the north section of Gloucester Road, above Pigsty Hill, outside the Gloucester Road Business Improvement District (GRBID). GRE&T now has about 130 businesses subscribing to its free email Newsletter which draws attention to issues that affect them all. Subscribers pay to join the association as members, and receive benefits such as the 20 per cent discount on commercial waste collection that GRE&T has negotiated for members with Bristol Waste. Secretary Peter Browne said: “GRE&T is hoping to collaborate with GRBID over plans to make Gloucester Road at Christmas a very special Bristol destination this year. Also, we have identified over 40 food and
drink businesses on the GRE&T mailing list that might want to be involved in a Gloucester Road Food Festival in 2018 and are looking at how best this can be organised.” The business community are also considering ways to ease the pressure on parking in the side streets around Gloucester Road which are outside the RPZs. This pressure affects not only residents but also the customers and staff of Gloucester Road businesses. Peter Browne added: “GRE&T may need to look again at whether some meter parking during the daytime would free-up short-term parking for those who need it.” If you are interested in taking part in GRE&T’s events, contact Peter Browne at peter753@ btinternet.com or text 07791 455872.
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HE academic year has begun and thousands of students have either resumed their studies or have arrived in our city for the first time. This month my column is addressed specifically to those just setting out on their university careers; though, if you’re a parent who has just waved a child off to uni, I hope it all goes well for you too. Welcome, and thank you for choosing to study in Bristol. As the Member of Parliament for Bristol West, I want you to know you’re valued and appreciated by this city and I’m so pleased you’re here. The University is a real source of pride for me – and everyone who works and studies there helps to make Bristol dynamic and prosperous. I’m committed to standing up for you and your contribution to Bristol, and to promoting the value of education and research.
In my constituency of Bristol West, 91 different languages are spoken and there are people from 50 or more different countries of origin, a quarter of whom are from black or other minority ethnic backgrounds. The city buzzes with activity and activism, fun and festivals, street art and street food. The vibrancy of my constituency is palpable in business and enterprise, in creativity and the arts. I know you’ll enjoy your time here. There are also problems, of course. Inequality, rising child poverty in some areas, air pollution, a chronic housing shortage, for example. It’s part of my role as MP to help to sort these problems out. But this is something you could help with too. The Students’ Union award-winning volunteering group offers excellent opportunities, and it would be great to see several of you get involved with various community
projects across the city. Do make efforts to get to know your neighbours, particularly if you’re living in a student house in a residential area of Bristol. There are always concerns in university cities about student housing affecting the character and tone of some neighbourhoods. You can go a long way towards alleviating these worries by playing a full part in local community activities and being a considerate neighbour, aware of noise levels and the days when rubbish and recycling are collected! If you live in my Bristol West constituency and need to get in touch, to raise a concern or ask for advice, you can email me on thangam.debbonaire.mp@ parliament.uk or phone my office on 0117 379 0980. You can find out more about my views and activities in Parliament on my website: http:// www.debbonaire.co.uk.
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Bristol Pound celebrates five years A CITY-WIDE treasure hunt containing Bristol’s local currency, the Bristol Pound, took place from 12-18 September in celebration of the currency’s fifth birthday. Since its launch in September 2012, the Bristol Pound has achieved much success and grown its reputation as the largest city-wide alternative currency scheme in the UK. It’s the only alternative currency that can be spent on local taxes, on bus and train fares and for local energy suppliers. Over £B2 million was spent in the city last year. The Bristol Pound Treasure Hunt invited Bristolians to celebrate Bristol’s radical characters, its protests and struggles, while giving participants the chance to win some cash! CEO of the Bristol Pound, Ciaran Mundy, commented: “A long history connects Bristol and its pirates to the emergence of
the first global currency, made from silver mined in South America. The coins were often split into smaller change called ‘pieces of eight’ used across Europe and the Americas. “Our very own pirate Captain Briz Beard has ‘buried’ treasure around the city. I am hopeful no blood will be spilled in finding it, instead some fun and understanding that money can be for building the local economy and supporting community.” The Bristol Pound works to create a circular economy, where local independent businesses, such as the shops on the Gloucester Road, are favoured over large corporate chains. Over 800 businesses accept the Bristol Pound: payments are made through using paper notes, online payments, and text. For more information see @ bristolpound on Twitter or www. facebook.com/bristolpound
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Travel back in time this autumn with Monkey Trousers Theatre TICK-TOCK, tick-tock – time is running out for the Gotalot Shop… Mr Gotalot’s famous shop has mysteriously disappeared! Where did it go? Or when did it go? Only the cunning Time Master seems to know… Find out for yourselves very soon in this new episode of Mr Gotalot’s Gotalot Shop, the enormously popular theatrical sitcom aimed at families in Bristol and the South West. Monkey Trousers Theatre is a vibrant children’s theatre company started in 2015 by puppeteer and producer Charlotte Whitten and writer Fran Lewis. They bring original plays and theatrical concepts to audiences in Bristol using their strong sense of foolery and fun. Want something? Need anything? Well, you’ll have to wait – the magical Gotalot Shop
is lost in time, and landlady Ms Barnet must go on a perilous journey to find it. Join her on this epic adventure in: Mr Gotalot’s Gotalot Shop: The Crystal Cheese Oh dear… grumpy old Ms Barnet has come to collect her rent – but affable shopkeeper Mr Gotalot and his wonderful Gotalot Shop have vanished. That naughty Time Master has hidden it somewhere in history, and only the immense power of the Crystal Cheese will get it back… can YOU help Ms Barnet to solve the Time Master’s cheeky riddles and games, and save the Gotalot Shop before it disappears into a cosmic wormhole for ever? Come and join the fun with Mr Gotalot, Ms Barnet, the Time Master, and a variety of historical over-eager shop boys
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called Sidney, as we go on this tremendous, cheese-filled quest through time and space. There’ll be plenty of the usual shenanigans in Monkey Trousers Theatre’s seventh instalment of this brilliant show for the whole family. Performances are on Sunday October 1, at 10.30am, 1pm and 3.30pm, in the Kelvin Players Studio Theatre, 253b Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NY. Tickets are £7 each for aged
3 and above (babies on laps are free) or £25 for a family of four. For more information and to book, please visit www. monkeytrouserstheatre.com. Shows last approximately 45 minutes and are suitable for children aged three to nine years old and their families. Expect lots of cheese, jokes, silliness, time travel, dancing, storytelling, fiendish games, inter-dimensional tomfoolery, cheese, and more cheese!
England v India T20 in Bristol next summer GLOUCESTERSHIRE Cricket is to host England and India in an International T20 in summer 2018 at The Brightside Ground, Bristol. The ECB announced next summer’s International schedule for England’s men’s teams in early September. England will play seven Tests, nine One Day Internationals and four International T20 matches, facing four different International teams; India, Pakistan, Australia and Scotland. England’s men are facing world no. 1 Test side India, which is set to be a highlight of the summer on Sunday July 8. Chief executive Will Brown said: “We are absolutely delighted to be playing host to England and India in an International T20 in 2018. “As two of the power houses of cricket it will be a real treat for followers of the game and we are expecting a record-breaking sell-out crowd for the match. “With the match scheduled for the afternoon of July 8, it should provide the perfect summer Sunday for cricket fans.” Tickets will go on public sale for this fixture at 10am on Tuesday 10 October. Priority access to tickets will be available for Gloucestershire Members. Priority access will also be provided to previous International ticket buyers.
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Bring on the veg monsters! law firm's high street offices. Bill Willcocks, Managing Partner of Barcan+Kirby said: “We have always prided ourselves on being at the heart of the local community. The Golden Hill Community Garden was selected because it makes such a positive contribution to the local environment and the people within the community benefit through volunteering as they learn and develop new skills.” The allotment centenary celebrations, funded by Heritage Lottery, continue unchecked with the Great Golden Hill Scrumping event, making good use of the many windfall apples by pressing them to make juice. This is something that the Garden community intends to be an annual event, encouraging the plot holders' families to take part in a fun community activity. Golden Hill Community Garden has announced that they will be expanding their volunteer days and will be open to the public every other Sunday from 10-12 throughout the autumn. These will be communal gardening days in which volunteers can assist with growing, planting and harvesting crops in a friendly and welcoming outdoor environment. The gardening team are keen that these days attract volunteers who cannot attend on the Wednesday open day due to work. Pete Clee, from the garden, commented: "We welcome everyone from all walks of life, with any level of gardening experience. The site is wheelchair
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Strange stories from Bristol’s past BRISTOL journalist and author Maurice Fells has been delving into the city’s old newspapers going back more than 100 years for his latest local history book, Bristol From The Post and Press. “The original idea was to find the events and the people that over the last century have helped to make Bristol the great city that it is today. But as I was turning the pages of the old papers I could see that there were many fascinating and unusual events too, so I’ve included some of those,” said Maurice. The book begins with the granting of a knighthood to Bristol’s first Lord Mayor. “Investitures are normally carried out in a royal palace but Queen Victoria came to Bristol to knight Councillor Herbert Ashman in 1899,” said Maurice. A report of the event says that the Queen didn’t even leave her open carriage to knight Mr. Ashman who was kneeling on the pavement in Corn Street where the Council House was then. After borrowing a sword the Queen just leant over and commanded the civic leader to “arise Sir Herbert Ashman”. One of Victoria’s successors, Queen Elizabeth II, has made many visits to Bristol. The first was three years after she was crowned, to officially open the new Council House on College Green. “One of her most unusual visits must be the day she called in at a pub on the edge of Bristol completely unexpectedly. Apparently, she was delivering Christmas presents to
members of her family in Gloucestershire in 1981 when she got caught up in a blizzard and sought refuge from the snow in the Cross Hands Hotel at Old Sodbury. She stayed there for several hours and had dinner in the landlord’s private quarters. It seems that customers in the bar were totally unaware
of their closeness to the Queen,” explained Maurice. Bristol’s aircraft industry has helped to make the city great from the building of planes from the Bristol Box kite to Concorde but not without setbacks. “One newspaper report tells us that thousands of people turned out one Sunday in 1949 to witness the maiden flight of what was then the world’s biggest aircraft. The Brabazon, built at Filton, was designed to fly 100 passengers in luxury from London to New York, non-stop,” said Maurice. It was so big that Filton’s neighbouring village of Charlton, home to some 30 families, an infant school, village hall, farmhouses and a pub all fell into the mouth of the bulldozer so that an extra-long runway could be built. But it was all for nothing. Four years after the maiden flight the government scrapped Brabazon. Just three years after a Bristol Britannia aircraft crash landed on the mud flats of the Severn Estuary, another Britannia crashed at Downend killing all 15 on board. Maurice said: “Finding these and many more stories for the book involved spending hours in the newspaper archives of the Central Library at College Green. But it was a labour of love for someone who had started his journalistic career on the Western Daily Press, later worked for the Evening Post, and later in the newsrooms of the BBC and HTV (now ITV West).” Bristol From The Post and Press is published by Amberley Publishing.
Jungle Jamboree Picture Book trail on Gloucester Road fundraising begins LOCAL children’s publisher Book Island is offering a chance to win a book voucher worth £60 for yourself AND your school. Publisher Greet Pauwelijn
has teamed up with nine businesses on Gloucester Road to provide children aged between five to nine years with a free picture book trail during the month of October. All independent stores taking part – Playfull Toyshop, Flo-Jo Boutique, Iota, Bakers and Co., Bishopston Library, Vets4Pets, Catch the Moment, Room 212 and Romantica – will have one Book Island picture book on display, in the window or inside the shop. Each book comes with one question that can be answered by a quick flick through the book or from the window display. Find more information about the trail and how to register see bookisland.co.uk
AN excited group of scouts from local troops in Redland, Bishopston, Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym met up for the first briefing session of the new Namaste Nepal group in September. A party of 50 Explorer Scouts and adults from Cabot District in north and west Bristol will set off for their third Jungle Jamboree in Nepal in October 2018. Rob Laurence, Group Scout Leader, 90th Bristol Scout Group explained: “The idea is that the kids run the activities at the Jungle Jamboree, a camp for the local Scout Groups in Meghauli and the surrounding villages. “We exist today because there is a need to support the development of Scouting in Meghauli - it presents a unique opportunity and experience for children to learn important life-skills that will help them when they grow into adulthood.” The scout troop will visit a health improvement project delivering clean water for 1,600 houses as well as take part in white-water canoeing and high-level treks in the Nepalese mountains. Fundraising for the trip begins now, with the scouts and parents actively involved in sponsorship activities and events. The scout group welcome interest from individuals and organisations who would like to know more about the project. See http://namastenepal.org.uk/contact/
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A NEW exhibition replicating letters and parcels sent to the front line in WWI by friends and family will be at Bishopston Library from October 16 until November 25. Parcels of Comfort includes textile parcels, appliquĂŠ, embroidery, printmaking and knitting. Did you know that in the First World War the British Army considered delivering letters and parcels to the Front as important as delivering rations and ammunition? All the sewing and knitting has been done by hand to create an empathy with that era.
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Textile treats for the trenches The subject has been carefully researched including using the names of real soldiers featured in the We Have Our Lives commemoration at Bristol Cathedral and in the book Letters From the Trenches by local author Jacqueline Wadsworth. Bristol artists Sally Stanley, Paula New, Jane Marie-Mahy, Lucy Saunders and Jane Kay have used mixed media to recreate the atmosphere of the
time, including knitting from original wartime patterns. In addition, GCSE Textile students from Cotham School
have helped to represent some of the other items in the parcels.
Award-winning writer at Friends Of Bishopston Library launch event A SMALL group of volunteers has been working to get a Friends Group for the new Bishopston library off the ground. The Friends of Bishopston Library (FOBL) will be
a volunteer-run group, independent of the Libraries Service but working with them to create events at the library and support community use of the building. In conjunction with the Libraries Service, the FOBL group is pleased to announce a launch event on Friday 13 October, between 7pm and 9pm, when award-winning garden and food writer, Lia Leendertz, will be talking about her new book: The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2018. Lia is an author and journalist: she writes for the Guardian, a weekly column for the Telegraph, a monthly column for The Garden magazine and a long-running series on growing and eating seasonally for Simple Things magazine. Kevin Molloy from FOBL said: "We hope that this will be the start of a programme of events and are keen to hear from
people who have ideas, contacts or resources that they are willing to share. Visit the FOBL facebook page and let us know www. facebook.com/bishopstonlibrary The event is free of charge but FOBL is hoping to arrange some limited refreshments to
raise some funds to get us off the ground. Tickets are available online (see link below) or a place can be booked at any library. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ reconnect-with-theseasons-with-lia-leendertztickets-37655534718
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Strong set of GCSE All smiles as pupils results for FHS plant their trees FAIRFIELD High School celebrated a strong set of results in the first new, tougher GCSE exams. The proportion of students gaining grade 4 or above (the equivalent of a C) in English and in Maths went up to 64per cent, while many students were awarded the top grade 9, which is reached by only two or three in every hundred candidates across the country. Executive Principal Catriona Mangham said: “I am delighted that the hard work of our students and staff has been rewarded, particularly in our outstanding results in English and Maths. In a difficult year, they have come up trumps and our young people will be well placed to take their next steps in education or training. “As a diverse and truly comprehensive school, it is pleasing to note the excellent progress made by disadvantaged students, those with English as an additional language and those in care.” The headline figures include almost three quarters of pupils achieving a level 4 or above in English and 71 per cent achieving the same in maths. The average attainment 8 score was 50 points. The number of pupils achieving 5 A*-C inc English and maths was 63% and nearly all pupils (98.6%) achieved an A-C in two sciences.
THE new Year 7 pupils at FHS put down their roots by planting fruit trees with their tutor groups. Each group has a tree they can watch growing over their five years with the school and parents and carers carers proudly joined their children for this momentous occasion at the start of the new school year. This is just one element of the carefully constructed transition programme at FHS, which has included one-to-one appointments, games events, a transition day/evening and a summer camp. Natalie Thompson, Transition Co-ordinator, commented: "This event is such a special occasion for our Year 7 students; it's a symbolic way of celebrating their start to secondary education, it gives them a sense of unity and fulfilment, and of course they can enjoy watching their tree blossom over their years at Fairfield." Some of the top performers were Vincent Otterbeck with a 9 for English Literature, 8 for English Language and seven other A*s; Alice Etheridge, 9 for English Language, 8 for maths and seven other A*s and Elizabeth Rush, 9 for maths, 8s for English Language and Lit and eight other A*s. Others who achieved 9s were Benjamin Youngman-Lacey in English Literature, Nia Samuels in English Language and English Literature, Lauren Degg in English Literature, Finlay Suttie in English Language and maths and Christopher Jenkins in English Literature.
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n EDUCATION REDMAIDS’ High School celebrated the official opening of its new assembly hall and performance space on September 7 with the help of one of its most celebrated alumnae, Professor Alice Roberts. Alice, an author, broadcaster and evolutionary biologist, showed both a personal and professional interest in the progression of her old school – Red Maids’ – which recently merged with Redland High School. Noting how evolution is key to any thriving community, she expressed genuine excitement to be present for the launch of Bristol’s newest – and oldest – girls’ school. Speaking fondly of her time at the school between 1984-1991, she said: "I'm really delighted to be helping to open Redland Hall, and to celebrate the start of a new era as these two brilliant Bristol schools come together." Headmistress Isabel Tobias thanked the many guests who had gathered to celebrate the opening saying: “A great many people have helped to make this new hall a reality. “As I discussed with the girls on our first day, we are pioneers in our own way, showing courage and determination as we lay new foundations for generations of girls to come.” Redland Hall is a brand new, purpose-built assembly and performance space, with further classrooms, music rooms, offices and a modern exhibition space. It replaces the 1970s-built Denmark Hall, which had already been earmarked for redevelopment before the merger and to which supporters of the
Professor Alice Roberts opens Redmaids’ High School hall
school donated hundreds of thousands of pounds towards the rebuilding cost. Whilst the celebrations today took place in Redland Hall, they commemorate a number of remarkable developments at the school over the past year. These include the opening of new classrooms and an adventure playground at Redmaids’ High Infant & Junior School and the recently announced purchase of the 16-acre Cribbs Sports & Social Club.
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CGS student Megan strikes DofE gold IT was a proud moment for Megan Densley when she collected her gold Duke of Edinburgh Award at Buckingham Palace this summer. The Colston’s Girls’ School student’s achievement was a result of navigating 100 kilometres of Dartmoor’s vast, open landscapes. She was presented with the award by TV chef and new Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith. The Duke of Edinburgh and the Earl and Countess of Wessex also attended the ceremony. Megan, 18, completed the award while she was in Year 12 at CGS Sixth Form. She finished
the challenge along with friends Veronica Girgis, Victoria Heath and Emma Hilton. They spent a gruelling four days on the expedition, covering 25 kilometres of moorland a day. “It was a really hard four days and was very strange not seeing any houses or streets, just lots of fields and trees,” Megan said. “We got lost a few times, but by the final day we knew what we were doing and where we were going. “We weren’t allowed mobile phones either, and we were away while Brexit happened – we didn’t know anything until we’d finished. It really took us away from human life.”
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A NEW outdoor nursery that aims to immerse and teach children in the Bristol countryside has opened for registrations after overwhelming demand from local parents. The pre-school will cater for three and four year olds and is situated in a forest setting in Stoke Park Estate just 10 minutes drive from Bristol city centre. Founded and run by primary school teachers Janie Ankers and Lizzie Staite, children will be taught den-building, foraging and outdoor cooking, woodwork, creating instruments and mud painting. Children are taught outdoors in rain or shine, using tents and trees for shelter when needed. Lizzie Staite said: “We are both mums with young families and were surprised and frustrated that something like this didn’t already exist in the local area. Our outdoor setting encourages children to become decision makers, explorers, foragers, chefs, climbers and so much more.”
Cotham School expansion plans Plans for a new two-storey building providing an additional 12 classrooms, dining and meeting rooms plus utilities and the repositioning of the all-weather pitch at Cotham School are currently out for consultation. Bristol City Council have asked the school, based at Cotham Lawn Road, to add an additional Year 7 class to its intake for the school year 2018/19. Comments can be made on planning application 17/04367/FB at the Bristol City Council online planning portal until Tuesday October 10.
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October, 2017 While on the expedition, Megan’s day mainly consisted of walking, cooking and sleeping. They navigated the moors using a map and compass. In the run-up to the expedition, Megan had to endure weekend training sessions in the cold, learning practical skills to help her complete the challenge. “I like to think that my group was really prepared… as soon as it rained we were throwing up our storm shelter.” Megan’s DfE journey began in Year 10 when she achieved her bronze award. She then completed her silver award in Year 11. Megan said achieving the gold award would not have been possible without the support of her dad, Kevin. “If it wasn’t for my dad, I probably wouldn’t have completed silver and gold – he has really helped and encouraged me over the years. The bronze was very tough as I chose to do swimming, and I didn’t want to carry on. But by the end of it I could swim a mile and a half without stopping. I’m so pleased
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I stuck at it.” Megan, who is part of the RAF Air Cadets, wore her cadet uniform to the collect her award. She said: “I couldn’t believe it when I got there – it was all very surreal. I was only allowed one person in with me, so I took in my dad. “It was a really nice and relaxed afternoon – it wasn’t rushed at all. I even had some time to look around the grounds before the presentation.” Now that Megan has completed her final award, she hopes to take the qualification to become a DfE leader where she will be able to take out groups on day walks. “I would really encourage other young people to complete Duke of Edinburgh. It looks so good on the CV and is a good talking point when going for interviews – I encourage everyone to take part.” Megan has now started an apprenticeship in the finance department at the Ministry of Defence, where she will train to become a qualified accountant.
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Story Garden opens its gates at Bishop Road A BEAUTIFUl new Story Garden was officially opened at Bishop Road School on September 5. Vanessa Conte, chair of the PTFA at the primary school, said: “The garden has been a huge long term project with significant investment from the PTFA to redevelop an unused area of the school.” The garden was designed and built by Different by Design, who created it based around the theme of story, taking
inspiration from well-known books the children are likely to read. For example, there is a working 'Narnia style lamp', a secret garden door, and a yellow brick road. Funded purely by the PTFA at a cost of around £25,000, the garden is now a key space for the children. Each class has already been out of the classroom to experience the garden and it’s timetabled for regular use.
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n EDUCATION TEACHER Anne Gallien has started a crowdfunding campaign to improve mental health and wellbeing for teenagers at school, Yoga Tribe for Teens. Anne works as a cover teacher at Cotham School, where mental health is a safeguarding priority, and she has successfully introduced free weekly yoga sessions for the pupils and staff. Pupils find the sessions provide a welcome break from the noise and activity of the school day, and a way to get rid of stress and energy, as these Year 9 pupils explain. “The sessions run at lunchtime and sometimes the playground can be a bit too loud. It’s a nice place to go for a break,” said Will Jarvis. “Friday is a quite a stressful time because I think about all the homework. Yoga gives me half an hour of relaxation to get it all out of my system,” added Dan Everington. Sam Swain said: “It’s helped me get to sleep. I focus on my breathing and imagine myself somewhere else.” Joshua Hyland added: “The
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first time I went, I felt pain, and I would ache. It’s a break away from school and a way to be aware.” Anne would like to be able to offer the sessions to the wider community and has launched a crowdfunding page to cover her costs to train as a specialised yoga teacher at Yogasara Bristol
this year. She said: “I will carry on running the free sessions at Cotham School and in an another local school with a view to a longer term project once the pilot is over. The pilot project includes a day of yoga workshop as part of Year 11 wellbeing prior to exams and Sports Day at the
end of the academic year 2018. "Cotham School has been supportive by investing into yoga mats and letting me use the venue but the resources are limited. Therefore I am taking the initiative to find additional fundings through our community to make 'Yoga Tribe for Teens' a reality. I have been a yoga student for the last 15 years and have completed my Foundation Yoga Course at Yogasara in 2016. “I include a mental vacation as part of the class, with pictures of waves, to give the students a little break. I feel that young people are so open and receptive and willing to explore new ideas - they are able to make a lot of really positive changes in their lives. The breathing helps to get rid of anxiety and yoga is about giving you skills for coping with stress.” To find out more see www. crowdfunder.co.uk/yoga-tribefor-teens/
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LAST month was an historic one for Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital (QEH) as, for the first time in over 425 years, the school welcomed female pupils. Of those that applied, seventeen girls were selected to join the newly co-educational Sixth Form. In preparation for their arrival and the subsequent expansion of the Sixth Form, the Sixth Form Centre has been transformed over the summer, with the creation of a new vibrant social space, a new IT centre and private study space as well as female changing rooms and facilities. The school’s first female students have quickly settled in to life at QEH, supported by the school’s induction process and pastoral system, describing the school as “really friendly and welcoming”. One female student, who joined QEH from a local girls’ school, explained her reasons for joining QEH Sixth Form. “Two of my A-level options are science subjects and QEH has a reputation for the sciences that is second to none.” Stephen Holliday, Headmaster at QEH, says he is looking forward to overseeing a new chapter at QEH. “I always find the beginning of each new academic year to be exciting and full of promise for the future and this year is certainly no exception,” he said. “Over the summer our students have celebrated outstanding examination results and our new students, including our first cohort of girls, are settling in well and are already taking advantage of all the academic and extra-curricular opportunities we offer.” The next Sixth Form Open Evening will be held on Wednesday 8 November, 6.30pm.
For more information or to arrange a visit, call 0117 930 3068 or visit www.qehbristol.co.uk
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n NEWS SINCE its creation in 1998, Horfield Organic Community Orchard (HOCO) has welcomed the local community to celebrate Apple Day. To mark next year’s 20th anniversary, and the maturing of this pioneering urban orchard, HOCO is launching an ambitious, orchard-based practical learning programme. The 12-month course is in tune with the growing year, and starts February 2018. It’s being developed by Shannon Smith, the current HOCO co-ordinator, and an experienced community educator. “Our new Orchard Learning programme will be fun, handson, and educational,” says Shannon. “Immersion in our rich and complex orchard offers a unique learning experience. By the end of the learning year participants will have gathered knowledge, skills, and confidence, to care for and enjoy fruits from trees of different varieties, ages, and characteristics. They’ll also gain hands-on experience organising large public events, and sharing what they have learned with others.” There are only 16 spaces available, and expressions of interest are invited by 11 December. Development of the programme is supported by HOCO funding and the cost to those who take part will be very reasonable, about £50, which includes a HOCO membership subscription. All are welcome to find out more at this year’s Apple Day on Sunday 22 October. Apple Day is a fun and fruitfilled community celebration. Don't miss the much-loved
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apple tasting table, featuring more than two dozen different varieties to try, including rare, local, and distinctive fruits, not usually found in the shops. Juice making is an energetic and family-friendly activity. Freshpressed juice tastes much more interesting than commercial juice, and brings even more pleasure when accompanied by a slice of lovely home-made cake from the refreshments stall. Visitors to this year’s Apple Day can enjoy the newly planted Home Orchard Plot (HOP) – a mini orchard with a 10 x 4 metre footprint. Orchard members planned and planted the HOP project to inspire everyone to grow fruit in small spaces. All welcome to celebrate Apple Day at Horfield Organic Community Orchard on Sunday 22 October, 2-4pm. To find the orchard (nearest postcode BS7 8JP): walk down the lane beside 22 Kings Drive (between Bishop Road & Kellaway Avenue), turn left and it’s the first gate on the right. OR take the lane beside 134 Longmead Avenue until you come to the last gate on the left. For more information: www. community-orchard.org.uk, email: hocohello@gmail.com or call: 0117 373 1587.
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Horfield Common is that we can almost always be sure of bumping into a friend or two when we are there! Bishop Road Primary School has got off to a wonderful start to the new Autumn term with the opening of a new Story Garden, a special storytelling space for its pupils. The Story Garden has taken many months of hard work, transforming a previously unused
sense of magic about it. Since opening earlier this year, the new Bishopston Library has been a great success. As well as offering a great range of books for adults and children, the library also runs several regular groups throughout the week for all ages. There are Baby Bounce and Rhyme sessions on Wednesdays 11.30am – 12 noon and Pre-School Children's Storytime sessions on Saturdays 11.30am – 12 noon. Both of these sessions are free, drop-in and run in term-time only. For adults there are weekly reading groups, plus there is a new Creative Writing Group held on Fridays 11am – 1pm. All are welcome to come along and take part, no writing experience needed! For more information about the library's regular sessions pop into the library or call 0117 903 8562. Have a wonderful October.
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AUTUMN is a wonderful time of year to get out and about in the Great Outdoors. I especially love the turning of the leaves, the mellow sunlight and the freshness to the air that Autumn brings. My children and I recently went on a lovely early Autumn walk in Kings Weston Estate: 300 acres of woodland and beautiful green space. Kings Weston Estate is a great place if you want to get away from it all for a few hours and enjoy nature at its best, plus it's free. If you fancy going to Kings Weston Estate for your own Autumn walk you can find it on Kings Weston Lane, BS11 0UR. We’ve also spent quite a bit of time on Horfield Common over the last few weeks, enjoying the sights and signs of Autumn, collecting conkers, enjoying a drink and a snack at the Café on the Common and playing in the play park. We’ve also been using the tennis courts; both my children recently did a couple of Summer Holiday Tennis Sessions at Kings Lawn Tennis Club and have been keen to practise their new-found skills. But one of our very favourite things about
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A NEW campaign called We Hear You was launched in September to get people in Bishopston, Cotham and Redland talking about mental health and raise awareness of The Sanctuary, a unique service in the city for people experiencing emotional distress. The Sanctuary, run by charity St Mungo’s, was opened in April 2015 and is commissioned as part of Bristol Mental Health services. Unlike many services, The Sanctuary is open weekend nights from 7pm until 1.30am. Over each weekend an average of 20 people visit The Sanctuary. We Hear You campaign aims to make more people aware so they can access the help they need before they reach crisis point. Richard Popp, St Mungo’s Sanctuary manager, said: “Three out of four people who visit The Sanctuary are considering suicide or serious self-harm. We want people to know we are here for them. The Sanctuary is a welcoming safe space available
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with a trained worker, or just take some breathing time.” Shaun began visiting The Sanctuary in December 2016 after two serious attempts at taking his own life. He still occasionally uses the service. He said: “I thought the pain I was suffering mentally couldn’t be alleviated and so the only way out was to take my life. I thought if nothing could stop the pain there’d be no point in seeking help. It was relentless, I could only sleep for an hour or two, and sleep was the only break I got from my dark and painful thoughts. “It was wonderful to come to The Sanctuary, to stay as long as I needed to and meet friendly people; with the combination of talking to people and counselling I left with a realisation that
there was something that could alleviate the pain. I lost my suicidal thoughts and had, now, a little bit of hope from which I could build my recovery.” Pearl Maynard, general manager at one of Everyone Active’s seven leisure centres in the city, said: “We believe that a person’s wellbeing comes from not only being physically active, but also supported with their mental health. Being part of this campaign gives us the opportunity to enhance the work we do in our centres every day to help improve the wellbeing of the community.” The Sanctuary is open Friday – Monday, from 7pm until 1.30am. To book your space call 0117 954 2952. Text: 07709 295 661. Phone lines open at 5pm.
Child of the 90s? Play your part in cutting-edge research VOICE readers have responded enthusiastically to an appeal to contribute to one of the world’s biggest and longest-running health studies – Children of the 90s. Based at the University of Bristol, the programme has been tracking the health and development of more than 14,000 families for more than 25 years. Almost 4,000 young people have taken part in the latest stage of the research, called Focus@24+, volunteering for a series of cutting-edge tests, including blood pressure, liver and lung function checks. Since we featured Children of the 90s in our September edition, a further 146 participants have booked or attended a Focus@24+ appointment – many of them saying that it was the Voice article which prompted them to get in touch. Children of the 90s studies families with a child born in Bristol and the surrounding area between April 1991 and December 1992. It’s also known as the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, and is followed by scientists all over the world. Researchers have used the data collected over the last 25 years to help answer important questions on key health issues, including asthma, childhood obesity, and dementia. Now, with the Focus@24+ clinics drawing to a close this autumn, the Children of the 90s team is keen to hear from anyone who was born in or around the city in 1991/2 and would like to play their part in building an even more detailed picture of the health of their generation. The team at Children of the 90s have opened clinic appointments throughout October, including in the evenings and at weekends. There are also new, shorter, two hour appointments available. To find out more, please call 0117 331 0010, email info@ childrenofthe90s.ac.uk or visit the website: childrenofthe90s.ac.uk.
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n NEWS In Bishopston this month... Allen House You may have seen in the news that one of the converted Muller Orphanages, Allen House, had to be evacuated in mid-September after the partial collapse of the first floor. After a structural assessment almost all of the residents were able to return, although unfortunately not everyone (at the time of writing), with remedial work under way. Happily no one was injured in the incident. The residents we’ve spoken to have all expressed their gratitude for the professional, timely and effective response from the agencies involved; the Fire and Rescue Service, Council, Police and the Red Cross. Community Partnership The new Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Community Partnership is looking for volunteers. We are particularly in need of people interested in taking on roles concerned with chairing,
administration, equalities, social media, communications and events. Whatever you can offer, be it one of these or something else, we would be happy to have you involved – you can either get in touch with one of us or find out more on the website: http:// www.bcrnp.org.uk/ Muller Road Recreation Ground Just outside our ward, there is work on Muller Road Rec to improve the changing facilities and the top field playing surface so that pupils at Fairfield High School can use the field for sport. This will hopefully result in a better facility for all users, and the school assure us they plan to protect community access to the fields; however while the works are ongoing the Muller Road gate will be closed and the upper field fenced off. There is still access via Downend Park or Dovercourt Road to the lower field, which is unaffected. More details of the
works programme are available on the school’s website: https:// tinyurl.com/MullerRdRec Memorial Stadium As you may have seen in the news, the deal between Bristol Rovers and UWE to build a new stadium at the latter’s Frenchay Campus has fallen through. Rovers have now said that they will be seeking to regenerate the Memorial Stadium. What this means for local residents, businesses and fans is not yet known. We will be sure to keep you informed in this column of any developments. Please do get in touch! Cllr Tom Brook cllr.tom.brook@bristol.gov.uk 07584370425 Cllr Eleanor Combley cllr.eleanor.combley@bristol. gov.uk 07584370427
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n NEWS In Cotham this month... I HAVE managed to squeak this past the deadline as I am just home after a knee operation. I declined the offer of a subcontracted private hospital place and had top-class NHS treatment. So, in haste, I am aware of the high returns of petitions on the closure of libraries amongst other cuts and shall be working to ensure that proper responses are made to the public consultation. You will be aware that this is peak move-in time for this year's student intake. It's good advice not to see students as a 'bloc'; instead make the time to say hello to new individuals and explain the need for everyone to live together harmoniously. Making this connection with your new neighbours, pointing out the need for moving-in rubbish to be to be put out for (special) waste collection which is provided only at this time, pays dividends. If there is anti-social behaviour by students the best way to prevent repetition is to complain to the universities, copied to me, on: conduct-accom@bristol.ac.uk
and community@uwe.ac.uk Following my motion on many issues around university growth that received unanimous approval at Full Council this major issue has started to be addressed with signs of new thinking about how Bristol is to mitigate some of the problems associated with a very high proportion of students. I am fighting to plug the massive hole in our city's budget created because we receive no council tax from student occupied premises and currently no compensating funds from Westminster. Normal service will be resumed next month with revelation of a new community initiative. Anthony Please feel free to contact me: Cllr. Anthony Negus cllr.anthony.negus@bristol. gov.uk /07833 484344
ANTI Austerity - The Local Plan and Let Broadmead Breathe Figures suggest that the various taxes and contributions that Bristol makes into the national purse do not equal anything like the amount of money that we receive in return. Everyone should be concerned about where the money that is collected in taxes is going - it’s our money yet we currently have no say on how it is spent or not spent in the case of the dwindling city budget and although there are no further cuts to policing, the lack of increase to budget still means that Avon and Somerset Police will still have to find savings. It feels as if every column I write includes details of yet another consultation! Well here is a heads up before the Local Plan consultation goes live. The Local Plan is a serious document that has to set out such things as policies that will govern planning applications. This can have an impact on many things such as housing, commercial development, advertising
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and even for example where renewable energy wind turbines can be placed. Here is a link to find out more ahead of the planned consultation period: www.bristol. gov.uk/planning-and-buildingregulations/local-plan Talking of planning, the proposed Callowhill Court development in Broadmead has been given outline planning permission. There must be changes made to the carpark proposal and traffic management plans. I would advocate for working towards car free zones with better cycling and pedestrian provision and lower CO2 emissions, following the examples of other major forward thinking European cities such as Oslo and Madrid. An independent style retail experience similar to Cargo at Wapping Wharf would also be desirable. Councillor Cleo Lake cllr.cleo.lake@bristol.gov.uk 07584 480531
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n NEWS In Redland this month... Students It's the time of year when thousands of new students are moving into houses for the coming academic year. Our BCR neighbourhood Streetscene group has worked to help people prepare to welcome students to their street and to provide information that makes it easier to explain how the bins work locally and to remind students that they are sharing their area with local families too. Contact info@bcrnp.org.uk While many students do a wonderful job volunteering with community projects locally, some also cause a nuisance. The two universities have liaison officers who can assist with any problems and their website is also helpful for reporting concerns. See http:// lovewhereyoulivebristol.co.uk/ bristol-student-communitypartnership/ New community partnership and new Library – get involved Please get in touch with our temporary steering group to offer help the new Community
Partnership get going. There are lots of ways to help with practical arrangements, projects and publicity. It will achieve much more if we all play our part in this group that’s helping manage our community. Please contact info@ bcrnp.org.uk Don’t forget to get involved in the new Friends of Bishopston Library as well! Flyposting and flytipping There's been a vast amount of work undertaken by local volunteers to deal with fly tipping incidents. If you see badly stored waste and litter do report it via the council be site. Sadly a number of incidents are caused by local traders not presenting their waste legally. We've been talking to council officers about enforcement action where this is documented. Meanwhile some great work is being done to apply anti-graffiti coating to local street posts and utility boxes which makes keeping the streets tidy much easier, reducing tagging and flyposting. If you'd like to help with this please contact the street scene group.
Cutting back hedges for autumn While there's lots of attention on parking obstructions that make it difficult for people to get around on foot and by wheelchair remember that at this time of year especially it can be hard to get round on pavements due to overgrown hedges. Please make a point of keeping hedges and overhanging bushes clear and cut back to the boundary wall. If the council gets reports of obstructions it can write and ask the owner to trim hedges or even take action and charge the property owner. Local democracy week Look out for events on the council Local Democracy Week page this October which includes a tour of City Hall and much more. Remember to register to vote as the electoral roll is revised this autumn. Sign up via https://www. bristol.gov.uk/voting-elections/ register-to-vote Healthy City Week Once again Bristol Green Capital Partnership and Bristol Health
Partners are organising an extensive programme of health and well being events for the city. There are lots of events on the issues taking place locally to help create a healthy city. See the programme here http:// bristolgreencapital.org/project_ cat/healthy-city-week/ Fostering and Adoption week It is National Adoption Week on 16-22 October. Look out for local events going on during week. The council is looking for more adopting families so if it's something you might be interested in please have a look at the video that's been made to help people understand more about the week and how to get involved: www.first4adoption.org.uk/ nationaladoptionweek/ 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... COUNCILLORS have recently been briefed on Bristol City Council’s MediumTerm Financial Plan, and it demonstrates the continuing challenges the authority is facing in delivering services. If current conditions persist, it is projected that by 2022 there will be a £46m gap between the Council’s income and expenditure. Unlike for government departments or NHS trusts, local authorities are mandated by law to pass balanced budgets, so this presents us with a big problem. Why is this happening? Much can be attributed to the government phasing out the Revenue Support Grant – which local authorities have relied on for much of their funding – without offering sufficient means for them to recoup the lost income. By the mid-2020s, councils across the country
might struggle to afford the cost of social care alone, let alone all the other services they have traditionally provided. The Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees, has said that our city is ‘at breaking point’, and we are not alone. Last month the Mayor, along with leaders from the UK’s other Core Cities, delivered a ‘Green Paper’ to the government arguing that our major cities need investment not cuts, and greater autonomy over their affairs. We hope the government will be responsive to these concerns and take action to prevent councils falling over a financial cliff edge. Elsewhere, we have been in discussions with other councillors and council officers about vans and caravans parked on residential streets. We are aware that this issue can tend to arise around St Andrews Park,
as well as other areas such as St Werburghs and Greenbank. We want the approach to this to be supportive of people who may be living in vehicles because they are struggling to afford decent housing. However, when concerns do arise (e.g. relating to waste/hygiene, parking pressures, highway safety) it is important that there can be an effective response from the Council, and we’re disappointed this can’t always be achieved at the moment. Another set of discussions are happening around the effect of future increases in student numbers on neighbourhoods in Bristol and the housing market in the city. The two universities are engaging in a significant expansion (7,000 more students will arrive in the next five years) and this will increase the numbers living in accessible
locations like St Andrews. The proliferation of student housing is causing concern about the potential impact it could have on the character and amenity of neighbourhoods, demand for housing in the city, and the provision of council services (since student accommodation is exempt from paying council tax). At the last Full Council meeting there was cross-party support for investigating approaches to addressing this issue, and a working group is being set up, with Cllr Davies as one of the members involved. 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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Making a stand is academic! MEET Brian. Brian is a professor of Mathematics at Stanford University. Like many students and academics, he spent years studying hard and researching to establish his career. Understandably, Brian worked more with his intellect than his body. Like many of us, he spent years sat hunched over a desk at a computer. By his twenties his body no longer knew how to sit upright and relaxed. The simplicity of sitting well is an instinct we all have as infants, but lose during years of sitting poorly in school, using badly designed furniture and copying the postural distortions we see around us. Attempts to ‘straighten up’ only create tension and discomfort – so we go back to slumping. And if we can’t sit well, chances are we can’t stand well either – as we see with Brian! (photo a.) This ‘pelvis parked forward’ position is very common, and you can see that it switches off the muscles that should support the spine and head. But Brian has vastly improved his posture over the years! His now much more balanced
posture not only looks better, it contributes to health and longevity, avoiding muscular strain and wear and tear in the joints. (photo b.) Brian had a unique advantage – he is married to posture expert Esther Gokhale, founder of the Gokhale Method. But the postural principles that he followed are now taught by Gokhale Method teachers in many parts of the world – including two here in Bristol. With a background in education, I am passionate about teaching healthy posture for all ages. I also run Postural CPD for schools and universities, and offer parent talks. Contact me directly, or come to a free workshop to find out more: Sunday 15th October, 3pm, Bakesmiths, Whiteladies Rd Monday 6th November, 3.30pm, Spicer+Cole, Gloucester Rd Please book at: www. gokhalemethod.com Further information: 07982 231317
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n NEWS Yoga for Health by Diana Penny
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Yoga Pose of the Month:
Urdhva Prasarita Padasana
(Upward extended feet pose) Practice time: 1 – 5 minutes. Benefits: With the legs supported against a wall, this pose, as well as stretching the hamstrings relaxes tired legs, creates a pleasant rebalancing after you have been standing or sitting for a long time. Here is the 2nd in the new series of yoga poses running from September until next Summer. If you have any questions, pop into Yogawest with this page and ask a teacher for some help. 1. Begin by sitting with your left side against the wall and your legs out in front of you. 2. Lean sideways to the right and pivoting on your hips, swing your legs up the wall. Lower your back to the floor and support your heels
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and sitting bones against the wall. Shift your weight from side-to-side and scoot your buttocks as close to the wall as you can. Rest your shoulders and head on the floor. 3. Extend your arms above your head and hook your thumbs. Change the hook of the thumbs. Now rest your arms out to your sides, palms facing up. Roll your shoulders away from your neck and turn your upper arms out at the sockets. Relax your hands and wrists. Keep your legs held vertically in place. To come out: Slide back away from the wall. Roll to your right side. Wait for a few moments. before pushing yourself away from the floor, head trailing the torso.
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Upward Extended Feet Pose with belt: This month’s pose can be practiced to great effect independently, away from the wall. Place a belt around the balls of the feet and holding it with both hands, press your feet up against the belt. Benefits: Reduces fat round the abdomen, strengthens the lumbar region of the back, and tones the abdominal organs. Stretches the hamstrings. Contraindications: Do not practice Urdhva Prasarita Padasana, either supported or
unsupported, when menstruating because: • The abdomen contracts in this pose. This is a time when the abdomen should remain soft. Drawings and posture text reproduced by kind permission of Bobby Clennell, a senior Iyengar teacher in New York who teaches biennial workshops at Yogawest.
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n NEWS FROM THE MAYOR
We're taking action now BRISTOL is on track to be able to build 2,000 homes a year, 800 affordable, by 2020, which is one of the key pledges of my administration. This month, Bristol has been named in the top 10 UK cities for building new homes in a list published by 24 housing magazine. This is a great sign but we are not being complacent. We realise that we still have a lot of hard work to do before we can achieve our goal. Later this month I am looking forward to unveiling new vital council homes. This will be great news for people in the city and a key part of our aim to offer more affordable accommodation in strong Bristol communities. Last month I was pleased to announce, alongside my Cabinet Member for Housing Paul Smith, our plans to convert more empty properties into temporary accommodation for those who most need it within the city. While we put our long term plans to deal with this problem in place, it is also important we take steps now to offer help with an issue literally on our doorsteps. This is especially true as the temperature gets colder. By creating more temporary housing we will be able to protect as many as we can
from the harsh conditions of living on the street this winter. On top of that, at our last meeting my Cabinet approved plans to provide £5million worth of funding towards the National Homeless Property Fund. This will make sure that 30 one- and two-bedroom properties are bought to provide affordable rents for local homeless households. During these hard financial times we need to prioritise those who most need our help. Elsewhere I am taking direct steps to tackle another key priority for Bristol – transport. Earlier this year plans were released for several schemes we are looking into, including an underground system. At this point we are just looking to see what might be possible and this is very much an initial study that will allow us to compare underground with other options, such as trams or guided buses. The region needs to develop a rapid transit system of some form – underground being just one option. I’d also like to thank everyone who came out to show their support at the rally on College Green last month. You really helped us to carry a strong message to Government about our city’s desire to find another way of dealing with our
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n VINEYARD NEWS with INGRID BATES THE rush and hurry of summer vineyard work has slowed to almost nothing as I finished off my last trim of the vineyard earlier this week. The grapes are nearly ready so it’s just a waiting game before we pick them. In some ways this waiting feels almost harder than being busy. After a summer of hard work the stakes feel high and I am very much looking forward to getting the grapes picked and safely into the winery where nothing else can eat or damage them! Unlike previous years, the wasps and starlings haven’t made an appearance so fingers crossed this remains the case until harvest. Although work in the vineyard has slowed down, there is still a lot of wildlife to be seen. The swallows that normally disappear in the first week of September are still flying overhead and I’ve also seen a lot of Red Admiral butterflies this year. These beautiful and large butterflies migrate south to overwinter and are probably
attracted to the vineyard by the ripening Pinot noir grapes. Despite the seemingly damp end to the summer we are on course for a good sized, good quality harvest. Many UK vineyards have actually recorded their earliest ever harvest dates thanks to the higher than average temperatures we had in early summer. We’ve been working out how best to utilise our grapes and are hoping to produce our popular Pinot noir rosé as well as some sparkling white, but we are also looking into making a light and fruity sparkling red as well. Not many producers make sparkling red but we’ve tried a few and loved them. It’s fun to make something a bit different to the norm. Some of you that follow our social media updates may have seen that our current wine was on Saturday Morning with James Martin on
Saturday 9 September. Our wine has never been featured on national TV before so this was very exciting and generated a lot of interest for us. You may still be able to see it online or on catch up. As usual we’re on course for selling out of our Pinot rosé around Christmas so do be sure to get in touch if you’d like some as a gift or for yourself. Email: hello@dunleavyvineyards.co.uk Search: www.dunleavyvineyards.co.uk Twitter: @DYvineyards Facebook: dunleavy vineyards
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA October 1 n Antique Vintage & Collectables Fair. Ashton Court Mansion, Long Ashton Bristol BS41 9JN. Sunday 1st October- 10am-3.30pm 40 stalls inside Georgian lounges and grand music hall Fine jewellery, china, furniture, memorabilia pictures, retro items, vintage, clothing plus lots more Café with afternoon cream teas - £2.00 entry under 16s free. Car park Kennel Lodge Entrance via Portishead Rd (A369) October 6, 13, 20 & 27 n The Bristol Astronomical Society host a series of astronomical talks, events and activities each week. We provide free Saturday observing at our observatory in Failand and often stage Star Parties in and around Bristol. Friday evening talks are held at 7pm at Bristol Photographic Society, Unit 13, Montpelier Central, Station Road, BS6 5EE. Details of all events are on our website: www.bristolastrosoc. org.uk - All welcome, free fisrt visit. October events: 6th - Rodney Hiller Memorial Talk, 13th -Stargazing in Dorset’s Dark Skies, 20th - Member talks, 27th - Colours from Earths and the search for life. October 7 n Violin and Voices. Julia Hwang (violin) Deborah Gjeloshaj (soprano) and Bristol Male Voice Choir in BRACE’s 30th Anniversary Concert on Saturday October 7 at 7.30 in All Saints, Pembroke Rd, Clifton . Tickets £12. Tel 0117 414 4831 or online: www.alzheimersbrace.org/concert October 14 n The recently formed ensemble, Mosaic Five will be performing their debut concert at St Alban’s Church, Coldharbour Road, Bristol, BS6 7NU at 12.00 noon on Saturday 14 October 2017. Tickets £5 on the door. Further information can be found at www.rosafresca.co.uk or by contacting steve@rosafresca. co.uk Tel: 0117 9635817. Consisting of flute, clarinet, violin, cello and guitar, Mosaic Five will present the music of Manuel de Falla, Bela Bartok, Peter Maxwell Davies and a new work by Bristol composer, Richard Leigh Harris. October 16 n 2pm St Peter's Hall : "Mrs Brown" starring Judy Dench and Billy Connolly portraying the relationship between Queen Victoria and her Scottish servant John Brown.
October 18 n Friends Of Welsh National Opera and all visitors are very welcome at Redmaids High School on WED 18 OCT at 7.15pm to enjoy a talk by Dr David Speller our Branch President- 'Another Three Tenors'; John Mc Cormack, Lauritz Melchior & Nicolai Gedda.Two great singers in their chosen operatic territories,& a modest artist who succeeded in every operatic genre. Dr Speller will discuss their careers and achievements and will play their restored recordings. Tickets at door- Friends/members £5.0, Guests £7.0 October 28 n The next meeting of the South Western Branch of the Elgar Society is on Sat. 28th Oct. at 2.15pm at the Bristol Music Club. 76, St. Paul's Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1LP. The speaker will be our Chairman Christopher Redwood who will introduce the music of a little known British composer William Huristone whom Elgar admired. This promises to be a very interesting meeting. Please do come along and bring your friends Visitors pay £3.00 which includes refreshments. For more information - please contact Doug Smith - Tel 0117 9673480, or email dougmusical@tiscali.co.uk October 30 n BRACE is holding a 30th Anniversary Concert in October 2017 starring Julia Hwang (Violin) and Stephanie Cole, compered by David Garmston (BBC Points West). It will be a great evening! BRACE is a local charity raising money for research into Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia. 7.30pm at All Saints, Penbrooke Road, Clifton. Tickets £12 each November 2 n 7pm at Henleaze Library; Rebecca Chellappah, locally based Opera Singer will talk and sing about, “A Life In Song”. She recently sang the title role in the Bristol Opera production of Carmen. Tickets £5, to include refreshments, from the Library.
WHAT’S ON A REGULAR BASIS Monday n Toddler group at Ardagh Pavilion, Kellaway Avenue, Horfield Common. Ages 0-3, cost £2.50
per family includes refreshments and biscuits. All welcome. Friendly vibrant group just drop in. Contact Kay on 01179426580 for further details. n FitSteps, Ashley Down Primary School, Olveston Road, 7-8pm. FitSteps® the new craze in dance fitness classes from ‘Strictly Come Dancing’s’ very own Natalie Lowe, Ian Waite and Mark Foster. n Morris for fitness and fun, 7.15pm – 8.15pm at Horfield URC, Muller Road, Horfield, BS7 9RE during term time only, no performance element, small groups. Sticks and hankies provided. Tel/text: Kim on 07813 346819 / 0117 9401566 n Redland Wind Band rehearses at the Quakers Meeting Room on Gloucester Road at 7.30pm. We sometimes have vacancies, currently mainly for bass instruments, horns and percussionists. Contact Andy Brown at redlandwindband@googlemail. com or on 07594240269 or via our website www.redlandwindband. co.uk . Get in touch if you would like to be put on our mailing list or would like to book us for events or fundraisers. n Redland Green Choir meets for rehearsals every Monday 7.30pm9.30pm at Redland Green School. We sing a wide variety of music. New members welcome: no auditions. For more information, visit redlandgreenchoir.org.uk. or phone 0117 9443042. n Beaufort Junior Badminton Club. Venue: Cotham School Sports Hall, Cotham Lawn Road, BS6 6DT. Date/Time: Mondays from 6-7pm, term time only. Age Group: 11 18 years. All standards. Coaching and club play but also progression to Avon County Teams and senior clubs. Coaches CRB checked and Badminton England qualified. Contact: Penny Shears 0794 101 3514. Email: pennyshears@ googlemail.com n RAFA, City of Bristol branch and club Eastfield Westbury on Trym for ex-RAF and associate members. Skittle Alley, parties and functions. Live entertainment on Saturday evenings. Open Monday to Saturday lunchtimes and evenings. Sundays noon till 5pm. All enquiries telephone 0117 3291913. n New Fitness League (Exercise Movement and Dance class) for ladies. Low impact classes offer a fusion of dance, exercise and core strengthening, choreographed to music. Strengthen muscles, raise
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energy levels, improve balance and mobilise joints. 6.20-7.45pm at Fairlawn Primary School, Fairlawn Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5JL. Contact Rachael on 07966 418 714 / rachaelwilliams@ talktalk.net . The classes are ran on 5-7 week basis - charged as a block booking. This works out at £8 per class (1st Class Free). n Mondays 10:00am, 11:15am, 18:00pm. Yoga for everyone and all stages of life. Move, breathe, strengthen, calm at our beautiful YogaSpace Bishopston studio. Find out more at www.bristolyogaspace. co.uk or contact Clara hello@ bristolyogaspace.co.uk / 07530 053 543. n Senior Film Club, every third Monday in the month at 2pm St Peter's Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. All Welcome. Refreshments £3. Dial-a-ride transport possible by personal arrangement ; 0845 130 1875. Next gathering is on September 18th - “Chariots of Fire”, 1981 British drama recounting the events of the 1924 Olympics, starring Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, & Nicholas Farrell. 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 any other time ,with one of our qualified coaches. Jean or Gerry :Tel 9624466 . HALF PRICE membership for the first year (£50) n Westbury Park WI. The Westbury Park WI meet on the first Monday of every month at Redland Church Halls, Redland Green BS6 7HE, 7.309pm. For those who want to walk as a group across the park, please meet at the Metford Road entrance to park by 7.15pm. Contact: westburyparkwi@gmail.com n Redland Green Bowls Club
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October, 2017 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 Bristol Decorative & Fine Arts Society (BDFAS) is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include monthly lectures at 8pm in School of Chemistry, BS8 1TS by specialists in their field. More information on our website www.bristoldfas.co.uk Tuesday n The Golden Buds is a group aimed at 18 months to 4yearolds 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. There’s squash and biscuits and a snack from the garden as well as a hot drink for parents. 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 Women’s Reading Group looking for new members. Meets monthly on the first Tuesday of the Month at 7:30pm. An informal group that reads a wide range of fiction. Contact Kay Snowdon
ksnowdon29@gmail.com for further details. 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@ peacemail.com, or phone 0117 214 0418. For more info visit: heartmusicbristol.wordpress.com n Melody Makers Baby Friendly Choir A fun and friendly daytime choir for ladies running Tuesdays during term time.9:30-11:00am, The Beehive Pub, BS9 4QY. £5 per session, discounts for members. Contact Natalie www.facebook. com/melodymakerschoir 07890393175. n Bristol Brunel Lions Club – We meet at Shirehampton Golf Club on the first Tuesday of every at 7 for 7.30 on the 3rd Tuesday of each month we have a social gathering normally with food. We raise money for charity both locally and beyond through a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Lots of fun and fellowship raising and spending money for good causes. For more details of how to apply for assistance with charitable activities in Bristol or to become involved in our activities see Bristol Brunel Lions Club on line or contact our Club Secretary Bill O’Neill at lion. bill@virginmedia.com Wednesday n Golden Hill Community Garden. 10.00am – 4.00pm. Come and get involved in your local community garden! No experience necessary and kids welcome. Learn about growing and relax in our beautiful space with a cup of tea. No need to come every week or stay all day. Our site is wheelchair accessible including our toilet. For more information contact Lucy ghcgarden@gmail. com or 07506 905 394. We’re just through the gates at the end of Monk Rd BS7 8NE www. thegoldenhillcommunitygarden. com n Bristol Voices Community Choir are welcoming new members, £5 a week (£3 concs) payable at the start of each term. We meet during the school term from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in St Werburgh’s Primary School, James St, BS2 9US. The school is fully accessible and has free parking. No experience necessary, no auditions and you don’t have to read music as all
the songs are taught by ear. Our repertoire includes pop, folk, gospel, jazz, show tunes and world music. Find out more about the choir, at www.bristolvoices.org.uk n New Harmony Ladies’ Choir Bristol. Established choir since 1994, we offer a chance for ladies to get together and have a good old sing! No auditions are necessary apart from placing you into the correct voice group soprano, mezzo soprano or alto. We perform several concerts a year and sometimes travel to other parts of the country to sing with other choirs. Our repertoire covers classical, choral, jazz, popular, folk, and show songs. Everyone is welcome to Horfield URC church hall, Muller Rd on Wednesdays 7.30-9.30. We’d love to meet you. For more information contact our website www.nhlcbristol.co.uk or our secretary, Angela nhlc@talktalk. com n Lazy Dog Film Club. A free, small, but perfectly formed community film club based at the Lazy Dog pub on Ashley Down Road. We run the club every other week (Wednesday) in the upstairs of the Pub on Ashley Hill. We screen from Sept - July every year. All showings start at 8pm but we do advise people to book free places via LazyDogFilmClub@gmail.com , as we only have 35 seats per showing. For more information on the upcoming films, visit: www. facebook.com/LazyDogFilmClub n Horfield Townswomen’s Guild. This friendly Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Wednesday of each month at St Gregory the Great Church Hall, Filton Road, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0PD at 2.30pm. Why not come along and meet us? Just turn up, or ring Edna on 949 5413, and she will look out for you. n Squirrel Camp Forest School, Badock’s Wood, 9.45-11.15 and 1.00-2.30 (during term time). £6 per family. Contact: jennysanderson@ blueyonder.co.uk. n Sing! with the Bristol Children’s Choir. Open to children aged 7-13 from any school in Bristol. If your child loves singing and would like to do more, Out There Music Children’s Choir could be what you are looking for. Meet every in term time from 4.45-6pm in the performing arts studio at Cotham School. More info, contact Holly Shannon on 07866587424, admin@ outtheremusicbristol.co.uk . n Spiritual Healing at Westbury Park Spiritualist church BS6 7TH Every Wednesday, 2pm - 3.30pm every week. No appointment necessary, animals welcome. Come along and feel the benefit. Also healing after Sunday evening service@8pm. n Wednesdays 10:00am. Baby &
39 Me post-natal yoga class, 10:00 11:00am plus tea and chat after. Supportive, friendly class with babies made very welcome. Move, breathe, meet and chat with other new mums at YogaSpace Bishopston. Find out more at www. bristolyogaspace.co.uk or contact Clara hello@bristolyogaspace.co.uk / 07530 053 543. n Why not join welsh national opera Friends. We support this world class company and everyone is very welcome to join. We offer monthly evening meetings at Redmaids High School MONTHLY at 7.15pm. Talks with music. Costs-£7.00 or £1.00 for students (Friends £5.00). For further information contact: Margaret Borkowski:borkmail@gmail.com n Melody Makers Pop Choir. An evening choir for men and women singing popular songs. Wednesday's term time 7:30-9:00pm The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze. Book a FREE taster www. melodymakerschoir.co.uk n Read together a short story and poem. Weekly drop-in adult group, shared reading. It's fun, sometimes surprising, moving and exciting. No preparation, just come along and listen. Bishopston Library, every Wednesday 11.30am to 1.00pm. We read and chat. Refreshments provided. Free. 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
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA 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. 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 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.
Can you spare a few hours a week to help Children’s Hospice South West? CHILDREN’S Hospice South West (CHSW) is looking for more volunteers to join its Little Steps shop team in Redland which is aimed at providing new and preloved items for children aged seven and under. Stephanie Robey, volunteer adviser for CHSW said: “Volunteering at our Little Steps shop is a great way to support your local children’s hospice – Charlton Farm near Bristol - and we are always interested in welcoming volunteers to join our team. Even if you just have a couple of hours a week to spare, you’ll help to really make a difference, and it’s a great opportunity
to gain some retail experience, meet new people and give something back to the community.” Volunteering can fit in with other commitments and is a hugely rewarding experience. The Zetland Road shop helps to support Charlton Farm, which cares for children with life-limiting conditions and their families and provides short breaks, respite, palliative and end of life care including bereavement support. Email volunteer@chsw.org.uk or call Stephanie on 01271 313319 for more information.
Music in full swing Music was in full swing at the Chandos Road Festival on Sunday 24 September. Organiser, Ashley Day from Bristol Property Centre said: "Once again, it was a splendid event. It's great to see the community, young and old all coming together and having fun."
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n NEWS REDLAND refugee and asylum seekers charity, Aid Box Community, has received a generous donation from the Aberdeen Charitable Foundation. Formed in 2015 by a group of Bristol residents to supply essential supplies and goods to refugees in Northern France, Aid Box Community (ABC) is a charity seeking to help refugees settle and integrate in Bristol. ABC has a Hub and a Free Shop which opened in May at its base in the Redland area of Bristol, where people in need can access practical aid, support and direction, or a cup of tea and a chat. This is alongside the free shop where donated goods, clothes and hygiene products can be collected free by refugees and asylum seekers who find themselves living in the city with few belongings. The £4,900 sum has been given to Aid Box Community (ABC), which will be spent on updating the infrastructure of its building as well as providing basic living essentials for the growing refugee population in the Bristol area. There will also be team building volunteering days where Aberdeen staff members will be taking part in some of the maintenance work on the hub as well as volunteering. Imogen McIntosh, founder and director of ABC, said: “Aberdeen Charitable Foundation’s incredibly generous donation
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has come at an important time for us as we continue to develop and grow as an organisation. There’s a huge demand for increasingly complex and diverse levels of support for people who have arrived with not
even anything to sleep in. We will be using this money mostly to make our hub even more comfortable for people who travel to our hub as well as making some essential repairs on the building itself.”
Beacon of light for Halloween HORFIELD Baptist Church has been part of the community in Bishopston for 125 years and are setting up a light beacon for Halloween. Pastor, Sarah Phillpot says: “We rejoice along with all of the community at Christmas and times of national celebration, and we mourn at times of sadness. “Halloween, however, presents us with a challenge. We don’t believe that the darkness is something to celebrate, indeed we like to celebrate quite the opposite. Jesus told us that he is the Light of the World so on Halloween evening, 31 October, we will have a light beacon at the back of the church on Brynland Avenue from 5 – 7.30pm where you can come to get a free drink of hot chocolate, have a rest and a chat as well as top up that all-important goody bag! “We want to join in with the fun and give a safe and dry destination (there will be a covered area in case of bad weather). If like us, you believe that the best and safest way of going trickor-treating is to plan a route and pre-warn friends and neighbours rather than sending your children to strangers, why not put the Horfield Light Beacon on your list as a place to stop? We look forward to seeing you and your children. We promise there will be no ‘hard-sell’, just comfort, warmth and sweets!”
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Who knew? Dogs can give blood too BLOOD donation in pets is something a lot of people may have never heard of or thought about. You may yourself be on the blood donation list for the NHS, but what about pets, what can vets give them in an emergency situation if they have lost a lot of blood? In the veterinary world there is Pet Blood Bank UK, a charity organization that holds blood donation sessions for dogs to provide a national canine blood bank. They hold sessions at various locations in the UK and have a
search on their website so that you can find the next session being held near to you. To be able to donate, your dog must be fit and healthy with a good temperament and fully vaccinated. They must be aged between 1 and 8 years old and have never travelled abroad. They must weigh more than 25kg and not be on any medication. They will have a health check and suitability check with a vet on the session date before giving blood. Dogs can donate 3 to 4 times a year; a local anaesthetic cream is used to minimize any discomfort during the session,
along with lots of reassurance! Like human donations, pets need to be blood typed to reduce blood donation reactions in the pet receiving the blood. The Pet blood bank is currently looking for more dogs that are DEA 1.1 negative and have a list on their website of breeds that are more likely to be this type. Blood transfusions can be life saving for unwell pets, could your dog help? If your dog does not fit these criteria, there are other ways to help the charity such as fundraising or helping with sessions. For more information, take a look at their website: www. petbloodbankuk.org
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n SUSTAINABILITY with Hamish Mills, Sustainable Redland
Improving our air quality IT’S good news the government has decided to ban fossil fuel driven cars in 23 years time by 2040. With 40,000 people in the UK estimated to die prematurely every year from poor air quality, that hasn’t come a moment too soon, Any one of us or our family or friends reading this article could be included in that statistic. Although the government has taken this decision, it’s really the legal NGO Client Earth we have to thank for it. Twice it has taken the government to court over its policy for improving air quality ending up in the High Court, where the judge agreed that ignoring effective measures that could be taken on the grounds of costs was not acceptable. To their credit, ministers accepted the judgement,
and are working with Client Earth to put an action timetable together. To help with immediate pollution problems, money will be given to Councils to help with things like retro fitting buses, new structures for charging electric vehicles, making more cycle and walkways (£1.2bn for this), research, better traffic light coordination and traffic flow improvement. Part of Client Earth’s gripe against the government was that the 6 Clean Air Zones it proposed, where old buses, taxis, lorries and coaches would have to pay heavy charges to enter, were woefully inadequate. Research shows that if most cities had them, they would be 1000 times more effective
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in cutting the harmful nitrogen dioxide emitted by diesel engines than any scrappage scheme. Twenty seven is nearer the sort of number that’s needed. Bristol has been granted £500,000 to study whether it should have one, which should be completed early in 2018. So there is some welcome news. The only problem is that right now and for the foreseeable future, the air we breathe is seriously polluted. It exceeds acceptable EU levels and will undoubtedly cause some of us premature death, indicating a need for strong and immediate action. The study will look at the geographical size of the pollution in our city, what exactly is causing it, what are the best ways of tackling it, whether there should be congestion charges and who
pays them. That is a good start, but how many of us will suffer in the intervening years before the beginning of meaningful action? As ever, if we want to see change, we must start with ourselves first. What are we doing as individuals to cut car usage? A day a week without one? Using a bike or walking for increasing amounts to get to work? Getting into car sharing, street parties or Streets Alive? Checking out local campaigns on the internet, writing letters to our local councillors, MP, the Mayor or the paper? Asthma sufferers have a rock solid reason for demanding immediate action.
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n BOOKS OF THE MONTH 'Book of the Month with staff at Bishopston Library'
Little Darlings by Sam Llewellyn
Have you ever heard of a family called the Darlings that are the exact opposite? Well, the Darling children are very bad and they drive many nannies away. Their mum has left and they don’t know where she is. When nanny Pete arrives, everything changes. She (or he) drives a big jag, lets them do what they want and eat what they want. Nanny Pete leads them to a big cruise ship full of burglars looking for the most valuable teddy in the world. Can Daisy, Cassian and Primrose help out? We enjoyed this book but the story was slightly confusing and hard to follow at times. Because of this we would recommend it for older readers,
such as 8 – 12 year olds. However, it was funny and very intriguing. We really wanted to keep reading and find out what happened next. The language was interesting with some cockney rhyming slang which led us to making up our own words. It was a kebab to write this review (kebab – doner – honour). By Isabel (11) and Oscar (8) Smith
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fights. Expelled from their local school, Cathy & Daniel receive their education from Vivien, a friend of their absent mother who teaches them everything from identifying local mushrooms to camera shutter speeds. They lead an idyllic existence isolated from the nearby town. Dark forces threaten however, in the form of the landowner Mr Price who resents their presence on his land and who is determined to secure their removal. The family’s fight to stay together in their woodland home is narrated by Daniel with the timelines switching from the past to the present day. This is a beautifully written book from first time novelist Fiona Mozley. She skilfully demonstrates the bond between a father and his children and their desire to pursue an alternative lifestyle based on living off the land with no regard for material possessions and a disdain for the constraints imposed by modern suburban living. Book review by Bob Deacon For these books and many more, visit us at Bishopston Library. If
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n NATURE WATCH With Dawn Lawrence
THIS is the time of year when many strange things erupt from the soil, from wood and even from flower beds. Prospero’s “midnight mushrooms” can appear overnight and will wither as quickly or collapse to mush with the first frosts, if they’re not of the kind that dissolve into ink of their own accord. And flower beds? Not a classic habitat for fungi, but the recent innovation of mulching rose beds with wood chips has introduced some new species to our urban jungle. A recent walk in the park produced three species of fungi that simply would not have been there a few years ago. One is called redlead roundhead with rounded caps of a shining burnt orange. This is probably an alien species (from another country, not another planet!) originally introduced with imported woodchips. Nearby, a second species has slender stems supporting
pale caps, which start off as a simple bell but then flare out into a broad brim. It is a pert and pretty mushroom and I’m fairly sure this is a brittlestem but this is a big group and I’m no expert. These are both “trooping” mushrooms; this lovely word describes their tendency to grow together in groups, not tightly huddled as if frightened of the cold but marching along in straggling lines like Napoleon’s troops retreating from Moscow. The way mushrooms grow together (or individually) is a useful feature and should be noted if you want to identify a new specimen. The third interesting species we found in the rose beds of St Andrew’s Park was the fluted bird’s nest fungus. This is much harder to spot and may entail some kneeling down and close peering, but it will be worth the funny looks you get because this is an unusually cute little fungus. The fruiting body emerges as a tiny bristly club then unfurls to become cup-shaped; within is a little cluster of spore-bearing globules which look for all the world like miniature eggs in a nest. The fluting around the cup completes its common name. Fungi can grow on many substrates and if you want to see more you have only to leave some bread in the bread bin too long, or watch the concentric rings of brown rot grow on an
old pear. We find that forgetting a tub of cream cheese produces some spectacular results. But some have creepy and disturbing habits. For example, there is one species that grows on old horses hooves (no really, my eagle-eyed partner once found one of these – the hoof was long since detached from the horse) and then there are those that grow on us. Athlete’s foot and ringworm are both caused by fungi but the habit of growing in rings, almost magical in the fairy ring champignon, is a lot less attractive when it appears on your skin. They do say that if you have the patience you can grow a tiny crop of mushrooms. Then again, you can get creams for that.
Volunteer paw patrol brings smiles to rehab patients at Southmead Hospital A GROUP of therapy dogs visited patients in late August at North Bristol NHS Trust’s Elgar House building based at Southmead Hospital. Elgar House supports patients to make the transition from hospital to home. Its focus is on rehabilitation, reablement and recovery. Staff held an Open Day event to showcase the work carried out at Elgar House to support patients during their stay. The event included mindful meditation with North Bristol NHS Trust’s clinical psychology team, ballroom dancing with the Trust’s volunteer Move Maker choir, music, Tai Chi and a dose of canine fur-apy. Alfie, Flash, Fern, Otis, Maia and Molly make up North Bristol NHS Trust’s volunteer paw patrol, with Golden Retriever Millie soon to join the pack. Alongside their owners, the therapy dogs visit wards at Southmead Hospital and Elgar to brighten up patients’ day and help aid recovery.
Voluntary services manager at North Bristol NHS Trust, Becca Aylett, said: “I am a great dog lover and it was always my ambition to get therapy dogs into Southmead Hospital. When I spoke to ward staff about this, the response was very positive and I knew there was a need here. “I contacted the Pets As Therapy charity and found out how people with suitable dogs could be checked and registered by the charity. If a dog is suitable and the owner is keen for them to volunteer here as a pair, I then recruit the human volunteer. They all have a DBS, references and attend induction training.” Most of the dogs and their owners come to the site once a week for around two hours. They mainly visit wards for elderly and neurosurgery patients. Flash the Whippet - who was the Trust’s first therapy dog particularly enjoys visiting the stroke and neurosurgery wards. Flash is very sensitive and can provide comfort in end of life
situations. Therapy dogs work particularly well with dementia patients as they can stimulate memories of other dogs patients previously knew or owned. The dogs can also help provide a distraction to patients who may be bored, anxious or distressed. Clinical tutor at North Bristol NHS Trust, Mandy Freeman said: “Understanding the impact the therapy dogs have on our patient wellbeing is difficult to comprehend, until you see the response from the patients. “From their verbal interaction to just a hand on their fur, is of
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n ON THE BEAT
Allow more time to do the school run safely News from the local policing team with PC Adam Dolling IT’S been a busy few weeks for the local police team, especially with the schools going back. We’re likely to get even busier over the next few weeks as we welcome new and returning students to the area. The beat team are planning to meet up with council parking services officers to patrol the streets around local primary
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October, 2017
Great season for Bristol St Andrews Bowls
THE 2017 outdoor summer lawn bowls season is now over at the Bristol St Andrews Bowls club located on Derby Road in Bishopston. We take a closer look at some of the achievements the club has made this season with member Glen Wintle.
The A team lost in the Preliminary Round to Ardagh whilst B team also lost in the Preliminary Round vs Olveston
Individual Success City & County of Bristol Bowls Association In the first time since the City & County of Bristol Bowls Association formed in 1936, Bristol St Andrews faced their own club mates in the final held at Bristol Bowling Club on Saturday 9 September. In the Fours final: Trevor Wheeler / Ron Maker / Club Vice Chairman Pete Jones / Bristol & District Captain Steve Hunt narrowly lost by 2 shots 14-16 to the winners, Club Treasurer Trevor Wilkins / Steve Lewis / Jason Sparkes / Club President Richard Ludwell. And in the Triples final: Fixture Sec Larry Pearce / Club Captain Adrian Dunford / Club Chairman John Pearce lost 12-18 to a trio from Bristol Greenbank. Gloucester County Bowls Association – Pairs Adrian Dunford and Richard Ludwell lost by 1 shot (19-20) in the Semi Final (last 8) of the County pairs on 2 June at Barnwood vs Joe Hardwick and Andy Locke from Olveston, a win would of seen the BSA pair quality for the Bowls England National Finals at Leamington Spa, which was held in August (there’s always next year!). Leagues & Cups: Gloucestershire County Sunday League - Division 2
City & County of Bristol Bowls Association - Clarance Davey Cup In round 1 the team won against Canford, but went on to lose in round 2 by 2 shots at Home vs Avonmouth (73-75) Under the guidance of their new captain this season Larry Pearce, the team won 6 out of 7 matches to win the league by 2 shots, fantastic achievement back up in Division 1 at the first attempt! Bristol & District League Division - 1 Played on Thursday evenings the team finished in 7th position and supported the North East side at the tail end of the season in trying to avoid the drop. Bristol & District League Lloyd Trophy Received a bye in the 1st round and lost in the 2nd round to Olveston. North East League - Division 1 Which also is played on Thursday evenings the team finished bottom of Division 1 following their promotion has champions in 2016. Hopefully the team can push on once again for promotion from Division 2 next year.
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n LETTERS The Matthew 20th Anniversary THE Matthew, now moored next to the M-Shed, was built in 1996 in the docks near The Hole in the Wall restaurant. I took my father- in- law down to see it being built. We peered through the heras fencing to see where they had "steamed" the timbers to make the keel just the way they would have done in 1497 when John Cabot set sail in the original. I went down to see her the night before she set sail for Canada and there were many people in the period dress of the time. It was a lovely warm evening and there was the air of anticipation at this relatively small vessel about to set sail 3000 miles. The craft set sail with exactly the same number of crew as the original and they engineered the crossing to be exactly the same time. This resulted in the Matthew stationary in the fog just off Newfoundland for a couple of days before she was greeted by St John Hartnell of Hartnell Taylor Cook and Her Majesty the Queen. The weather was foul but the crossing had been reenacted as planned. The Matthew had been funded by a company called "Helical Bar" which is a Property Development company. Some time later when The Matthew was "iced up" in the St Lawrence seaway There was talk of it being sold off to the Americans or Canadians, to retrieve the money invested by Helical Bar. I "saw red" at this news and immediately sent a letter to the Evening Post saying that: "If the Matthew had been built in Glasgow the local populace would have moved Heaven and earth to get her back.” A large black and white photograph of the Matthew and my letter took up a whole page. I believe that this one letter pricked the conscience of the Merchant Venturers who still run Bristol behind the scenes. The Matthew was "saved" and Margaret and I went down to be on the Clifton Suspension Bridge as she slipped back along the Avon, through the gorge. The sailors were all dressed in 1497 garb and just before she went under the bridge I tried to rally the crowd Hip Hip!"... and there was a muffled...hooray.
"Hip Hip!!"... and there was a slightly better effort. Then finally, "HIP HIP!!!"...and the crowd shouted "HOORAY!" Down on the ship they could hear us and one of the crew bowed on the last Hooray. It was fun but inwardly I knew that I had "set the ball rolling" to bring her back home. The Matthew is now run by a trust and is given a thorough inspection in dry dock every year. She is an ever present part of Bristol as a tourist attraction and is free to go onboard. It's hard to believe that it is 20 years since her voyage. Sometimes letters can be powerful things... Doug & Margaret Reid
Who says Rovers Stadium is backed by community? I WAS shocked to read the article entitled ‘Plans for revamped Memorial Stadium’ in September’s issue. It states, ‘… there is support locally for a sensitive development of the (Memorial) ground which is similar in size to Everton’s stadium.’ I have no idea where this idea of ‘local support’ comes from. No one has asked our local community! As it is most of us are fed up of the anti-social behaviour and parking problems which come with every season already, let alone any expansion. Rovers is categorically not ‘embedded’ in our local Bishopston community; hardly any Rovers fans live here! Yes, people’s ‘homes and gardens’ are here, and we are fed up with the imposition of the fans. The sports ground would only give ‘character and historical significance’ if it were a multi-sport facility for local people, not just for one football team, Rovers. The only way to solve the problems caused by Rovers for local people would be: 1) A Match Day Parking Scheme where only residents and local businesses are given parking permits. The current situation
where residents are scared to go out because they won’t be able to put their car anywhere when they get home is unreasonable, and 2) a match day ban on street drinking to cut down on noise and anti-social behaviour. We could well do without Rovers’ website which offers an open invitation for fans to park on our streets. Rovers should follow the example of successful football teams such as Southampton, who moved out of The Dell at the turn of the century. Their new ground at St Mary’s is surrounded by a resident parking permit zone, with wheel clamping for fans who try to park there! Everton’s new stadium (the same size as the one Rovers propose) likewise offers no free on street parking. Annette, Bishopston
Our libraries can be saved, in spite of the cuts ALTHOUGH nobody likes it, big cuts to the Council's libraries budget from April 2018 seem inevitable. The Head of Libraries has responded by proposing to axe 17 out of Bristol's 27 libraries. Judging by the 1000s of library users we've met while handing out leaflets in the last few weeks, this has dismayed and angered library users across Bristol. The only way this impending crisis can be solved is to suggest to the Mayor and Council a way of achieving the required budget cut which keeps all 27 libraries functioning. The key is how the library staff hours remaining at April 2018 are deployed between libraries. The current expenditure is 79% staff/5% premises. Even if the whole premises budget were cut, it would save only £236K, far short of
the £1.1m required. So it is certain that the budget cut will have to come from staff. From April 2018 the Head of Libraries has chosen to concentrate available staff hours in only four libraries, proposing to lengthen Central Library opening hours to 54 a week compared to 45 now and to lengthen hours at three other libraries to 47/week compared to average 33.5 now. Central is already a "black hole" sucking staff from the other libraries and these proposals would make this much worse. On the assumption that ten times more staff are needed to man Central than the other libraries, one more staffed hour at Central bleeds about 10 staffed hours away from other libraries. We suggest that the proposed concept of Area Libraries with increased opening hours be scrapped, and Central's hours be reduced somewhat from the present level. This would mean that the same total of staff hours could be deployed more evenly to all 27 existing libraries, so that they could all be kept open, staffed, for part of each week. Of course, even on this alternative policy the staff cuts from April 2018 would mean an undesirable drop in staffed hours at all libraries. But there are two things which could be done by April 2018 which would greatly help with this. We think that all 27 libraries should be equipped with Extended Access. Since January 2017 EA is being trialled at three libraries and based on our own experience and discussions with other library users, it appears to be efficient, with no downside reported. The second measure is volunteers working alongside staff, to do the less skilled tasks. Note this would not be volunteers running libraries - the libraries would still be staffed and 'plugged in' to the public library service. We think enough people will volunteer when they realise it is necessary to keep the libraries open." Jim Tulip Henleaze Library Users Group
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n NEWS CHILDREN’S Hospice South West (CHSW) is excited to announce the return of its popular Santas on the Run event in Bristol on December 10 . Santas on the Run is a 2k fun run which all of the family can take part in. Join thousands of others running, jogging, walking or dancing round the harbourside and city centre in their Santa suits, which are provided by the charity. Last year over 2,200 people descended upon the city having raised £60k in sponsorship, which went directly to helping the charity fund the services of its local hospice, Charlton Farm. Charlton Farm in Wraxall supports over 200 families whose children have been diagnosed with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. The hospice offers family short breaks, respite, palliative care and, when needed, end of life care and bereavement support. Christmas is always a poignant time of year for families supported by the charity, some of whom may be sharing their last Christmas together. Some
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Santas on the Run is back! families will spend a few days over the Christmas period at the hospice for a festive break. Charlton Farm is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year providing vital care and support to children and families when they are staying as well as supporting them with advice and visits when they are at home or in hospital. Hollie Thorogood, events fundraiser for CHSW, said: “Santas on the Run is such a fun way to start the festive season and get everyone in the Christmas spirit. Whether you are taking part with family, friends or even as a Christmas outing with colleagues, seeing so many Santas all in one place is a sight to behold. Plus you’ll be raising vital funds for the region’s only dedicated children’s hospice.” To sign, visit www. chsw.org.uk/santasbristol or www.facebook.com/ events/1416515515068923/Prices include your Santa suit, medal and festive treat.
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n INSIDE OUT HOUSE plants are having quite a moment in the interiors world. From the jungalicious, bohemian style of The Jungalow, from Los Angeles based blogger Justina Blakeney, to the tropical designs of 2016 Great Interior Design Challenge winner Black Parrots Studio, houseplants are now so popular they even have their own Instagram hashtag, #plantsofinstagram. When the Affordable Art Fair invited me recently to style the Talks Lounge at their Bristol exhibition, providing me with a green sofa as the starting point, I could not resist going with a tropical, botanical story (with a touch of ‘canyon’ on the cushions). As the event was held at the enormous Passenger Shed at Temple Meads Station, there was an opportunity to play with scale in a way that doesn't ordinarily happen in residential interiors, so I hand-painted a large fabric wallhanging with oversized monstera leaves and dangling vines. Nothing quite beats the real thing of course, so Gloucester Road’s newest store, Wild Leaf, kindly loaned an absolutely fantastic selection of
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