Bishopston Voice August 2018 by Emma Cooper

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Smiles as carnival 2018 proves a big success Purr-fect way to raise money Brownies from the 93rd St Albans pack cuddled homeless kittens at The Moggery and raised £120 for cat food. PAGE 15

Road safety call by parents Parents are calling for additional safety measures on Redland Road to protect children attending Elmgrove campus. PAGE 5

The Master of the Society of Merchant Venturers, Charles Griffiths, with pupils from The Dolphin School CHILDREN from The Dolphin School in Montpelier showed off their costume-making skills to Charles Griffiths, the Master of the Society of Merchant Venturers. The organisation

funded the workshops for 16 schools for this year’s St Paul’s Carnival by a £5,000 donation. The Dolphin School took part in the procession at the revived carnival, along with pupils from

fellow Venturers Trust schools Fairlawn School and Colston’s Girls’ School, and was rewarded with two prizes: winner of Best Dance and joint winner of Best Interpretation of Unity.

Bowling club's celebration match St Andrews Bowling Club has marked its official reopening following its extensive refurbishment. PAGE 6

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A CITY-WIDE review of 20mph speed limits will assess whether changes need to be made to roads in Bishopston, Cotham and Redland. Councillors will be working with Bristol City Council to capture the views of local residents, and as part of the consultation speed limits along Ashley Down Road, Cheltenham Road (A38), Cotham Brow, Cotham Road, Cranbrook Road, Gloucester Road (A38), Redland Road and Kellaway Avenue are being reviewed. Martin Fodor, Green Party Councillor for Redland Ward hopes that local voices get heard in the consultation. He said: “With local roads like Cranbrook Rd, Gloucester Rd and Redland Rd named in the consultation, the onus is on residents to take part in the process and say if they want to keep the safer speeds, as plenty of people driving through our area made clear they want higher speeds again and the Mayor’s election promise played to that demand. A spate of accidents on Cranbrook Road and elsewhere show how the dangers are still there. “Though it focuses on the list of roads and the limits, not other ways to make roads safer, there is space in text boxes to mention other roads and certainly raise other safety issues, such as the need for physical calming measures, crossings, and speed enforcement, or indeed getting other 30mph roads slowed down if people want to make it easier to use or cross Kellaway Avenue.” Eleanor Combley, Green Party Councillor for Bishopston and

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Council launches 20mph review Ashley Down added: “Higher speeds increase the likelihood of having an accident, and the probability of someone being seriously injured or killed when there is an accident. “As a road user, whether on foot, by bike or in a car, I find that 20mph has made our roads safer and more comfortable places to be. Interestingly, research by UWE found that 20mph has reduced speeds, but made almost no difference to journey times over a longer distance (because drivers in 30mph limits were spending their time accelerating, braking, and idling in queues and almost never driving at a steady 30mph anyway). For the same reason, the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) have found 20mph is likely to improve air quality. So, it saves lives, encourages people to walk and cycle, and doesn’t significantly slow car journeys – what’s not to like?” Tom Brook, Labour Co-op Councillor for Bishopston and Ashley Down also said: “It’s worth stressing that the purpose of the review is not to review the principle of having 20mph speed limits. It’s instead to identify whether any localised adjustments are needed to the speed limits in order to improve their effectiveness. “I think this is the right approach, as all of the evidence indicates that Bristol has become a safer and much nicer place to be a pedestrian, cyclist or motorist since 20mph was introduced.” Resident Clare Freshwater-

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Cranbrook down to the island before Clare Avenue. “We are still very keen to sort out the issue at the crossing of Cranbrook and Cairns Road. This is a route to school and children cross here on a daily basis. It has also been the site of traffic accidents and concerningly a school child was hit by a car at this site too. Luckily the car was not speeding, but if we increase the speed limits it will encourage

drivers to drive faster making this road more dangerous for pedestrians, cyclists and motor vehicles. “We have contacted the council and the mayor on numerous occasions expressing our safety concerns and will continue to do so.” The consultation closes at the end of August. To have your say, visit the consultation website: bristol.gov.uk/20mphreview

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Residents join forces to reduce traffic and improve parking

A GROUP launched in Bishopston and St Andrews to tackle the amount of traffic and the daily challenge of parking locally is keen to raise support. Formed in early 2018 from an amalgamation of interested groups across the neighbourhood, the Bishopston and St. Andrews Traffic and Parking Group (BOSA), is committed to working with residents, local councillors and other stakeholders to explore possible solutions to parking and traffic safety problems in Bishopston and St Andrews. As previously reported in Bishopston Voice, local MP Thangam Debbonaire recently hosted a public meeting, attended by more than 100 residents at which a range of problems and potential solutions for parking, traffic and

related safety were discussed. More than two thirds of those attending favoured a residents’ parking scheme (RPS) as a possible solution. On June 15, BOSA members spoke about this with Mayor Marvin Rees at the Bishopston Community Conversation and requested council support to develop solutions and to consult with the community. Members also attended an event hosted by Bristol City Council and Bristol Green Capital Partnership on July 12 to discuss the implications of the proposals for a Bristol Clean Air Zone (CAZ). This has potential effects on local traffic, parking and safety as parts of Bishopston are outside of the proposed zones. Statements were submitted by local councillors, Thangam Debbonaire and BOSA members

at the recent full council meeting on 17 July to highlight parking and traffic issues and to formally request support from the Council to develop possible solutions. The first essential step would be for council traffic officers to carry out a neighbourhood wide consultation to hear the views of all local stakeholders. The message from the council meeting was that traffic officers could be available from September, but that there are competing demands for these resources. At the time of writing BOSA is hoping to meet with the cabinet member for transport, Councillor Mhairi Threlfall in the near future to review the case for moving forward with a local consultation. To add your voice to the campaign please sign

up to the newsletter via: bishopstonstandrewstpgroup@ gmail.com You can alsolike and share the Facebook page and group: www.facebook.com/ BOSAtrafficandparking/ And sign the petition “Please manage commuter commuter parking and driving in Bristol”: https://democracy.bristol. gov.uk/mgEPetitionListDisplay. aspx?bcr=1

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n NEWS PARENTS have presented an e-petition to Bristol City Council following concerns raised about the safety of children walking to and from the Elmgrove site of Colston’s Primary School. As previously reported in Bishopston Voice, parents are calling on the council to take immediate action to reduce safety hazards on Redland Road on the section between Cotham Brow and Zetland Road. The petition, which closed on July 10, received 362 signatures. Presenting the petition to the council at the full council meeting on July 17, concerned parent Catherine said: “On a daily basis I witness vehicles mounting the kerb and driving at speed along the pavement to free up the inevitable bottle neck caused by the sheer volume of two way traffic trying to use the single lane stretch of road. Cyclists frequently

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Parents present road safety petition to council resort to riding along the pavement because they consider this stretch of road to be too dangerous to cycle along. “There are no pedestrian crossings along this stretch of road, and in one place the road is narrowed to suggest a crossing point. Children standing at this crossing point are invisible to oncoming traffic, as they are obscured by parked cars. Similarly, people trying to cross at this point have to step into the road to peer round parked cars to see whether anything is coming. “Those of you who are familiar with this bit of road might remember that a car was recently impaled upon one of the metal pencils, and thank goodness that they only hit one of the metal pencils and not a child. “This situation is set to get worse with the residential development on the Redland High School site, and the implementation of a no left turn into Bath Buildings, which will direct a greater number of vehicles along this already overburdened section of road. Aside from the immediate dangers to pedestrians and cyclists, the sheer volume of traffic must be having a hugely detrimental impact on

the air quality around the school. “We trust that as our elected representatives, you will acknowledge the problem and find an innovative and effective solution for reducing the significant dangers on this challenging stretch of road before the end of the year. Taking no action is not an acceptable option.” Also speaking at the meeting, Anthony Negus, Liberal Democrat Councillor for Cotham Ward, said: “Thank you Catherine and everybody who supported this motion, I know you have put a lot of work into this and it is very justifiable. “It is being used by vehicles that are completely unsuitable to that road and nothing is being done about this. It’s a primary school, it’s got other roads, it’s got a gym, it’s on the main drag into Bristol on the journey into work in to the morning and that is going to be made worse when a left turn into Bath Buildings from Cheltenham Road is finally implemented. “I am truly worried about this. I urge officers to please take this into consideration and do the right thing and make it safe for our kids in Cotham.” Speaking to Bishopston Voice

after the meeting, Alex Bell, head teacher of Colston’s Primary School added: “I was encouraged to hear reports of a good meeting at which our petition was submitted by parent Catherine. It was also encouraging to hear of an immediate positive response from the Mayor. "I look forward to proposed solutions from the council with regard to working with our school to ensure the safety of our children.” The petition is now with Bristol City Council’s Democratic Services for review, and a further update in regard to the outcome will be published in a future edition of Bishopston Voice.

News from Bishopston Library Under 17 rugby THE last event before the summer was by performance poet Ralph Hoyte, who took the audience on a Quantock walk and a trip to Japan, amongst other journeys. Ralph uses words in rich variety of ways, and certainly demonstrated the joys of writing. Friends of Bishopston Library will return in the autumn with more events. The first of these will be the AGM on Friday 28 September. Please have a think about getting involved, either as a committee member or event volunteer. To make sure there is no foul play, Bishopston crime writer Penny Kline will be the speaker that evening, who will talk about writing and getting published. Join the Friends and find out about events at bishopstonlibrary. org.uk

team is launched BISHOPSTON Rugby Club are excited to announce the new formation of an under 17 Rugby team (school Year 12), in addition to the existing two adult teams. Based at the state-of-the-art Lockleaze Sports Centre, new players of any ability are welcome to come along to join the u17 or adult teams. Training for all teams is from 7pm - 8pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, at Bonnington Walk, BS7 9XF. For more information see facebook: Bishopston RFC U17, Instagram: Bishopston17s and Twitter: @Bishopston17s

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Bowls match marks official reopening of club THE official reopening of St Andrews Bowling Club following its extensive refurbishment was marked with a celebration match between the club and guest team, Bowls England. Despite extreme weather warnings for the region, the sun was shining on a very hot day at the start of June. Bowls England were represented by 24 bowlers from 15 countries throughout the UK, some of whom had travelled from as far as Lancashire. Also there were former members and invited guests from companies that had supported the club and helped to make the refurbishment and members works possible. A generous grant of £50,000 towards the refurbishment works came from the Enovert Community Trust, funded through the Landfill Tax. Angela Haymens, Trust Secretary of the Enovert Community Trust,

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The improvements have made the whole building a better meeting space for the community as well as the Bowling Club and is much appreciated by locals like Myrtle Heal, who has been coming here since 1993. “The younger ones of the team have worked hard to make it all look good. And they’ve done the kitchen too which is lovely,” she said. Busy tidying up in the kitchen were Joan Banfield and Brenda Dolling who regularly help out at

the club. Joan said: “It’s easier to clean - not at all like the old stuff. It’s all compact and when we have socials we find it’s quite good.” “I have no complaints whatsoever,” added Brenda. Bowls England were the winners of a very competitive match which was followed by a hot meal and drinks in the clubhouse and speeches by John Pearch (BSA chairman) and Bill Smith (President of Bowls England).

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n NEWS by Keri Beckingham PEOPLE from Bishopston came together to mark national Clean Air Day and talk about how air quality can be improved in the area. On Thursday June 21, events took place across Bristol to raise awareness about the damaging impact of exposure to harmful emissions on the health of citizens, especially children. In Bishopston, the Clear Air Bishopston (CAB) campaign group organised an evening “community call-out” on the day, which was held at Boston Tea Party on Gloucester Road. During the event, locals were encouraged to share personal pledges on how they are individually helping to improve air quality. Pledges were also made by children, and one from seven-year-old Amy was to “remind mummy not to turn her engine on when there is a child behind”. The pledges were also shared and celebrated in an online photo gallery of selfies and pledge cards. In addition, the urgency

Community's pledges on Clean Air Day and seriousness of the air quality problem in Bristol was further brought to life when an air quality expert, Jess Read, compared the health impact of pollution with the risks of smoking, saying: “Children in urban areas of Bristol will have inhaled the equivalent of around 1000 cigarettes since Marvin Rees became Bristol’s Mayor.” Speaking about CAB’s work, Nick Plant, chair of The Bishopston Society said: “The Bishopston Society has rallied locals over growing concerns about pollution and air quality in recent years, including at two of their public meetings. Amongst others, academics based locally but with international research standing have pointed out the killer in our midst represented by the public health emergency created by pollution. They also made it clear that Bishopston has a problem with too many cars in too little space. Gloucester Road, for example, has a problem with

air pollution from moving and idling motor vehicles. “This led to the formation of CAB in partnership with Sustainable Bishopston, Bristol Walking Alliance and others including local councilors. CAB’s work is primarily health-focused, and its vision is a Bishopston with clean air supporting the health and quality of life of future generations. “The group emphasizes not only the need to campaign to persuade politicians to take on the air quality challenge, but also the need for individual behaviour change and radical changes to our transport systems. “Citizen action on alternatives to private vehicle use, including walking, cycling and serious investment in public transport will make a real difference long term, and we’re skeptical about the limitations of the council’s short-term compliance-led clean air plan. We’re glad the city is taking

this step forward, but it’s a very small initial one and represents a necessary, not sufficient, condition for cleaning up our air, in our view. We fear this will be a distraction and want to go much further, sooner.” To find out more about CAB, visit their website: http://www. bishopstonsociety.org.uk/cab

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Back to basics: how you can help shape our city THE power of ordinary citizens and community groups to shape the character of our area is the focus of The Bishopston Society's autumn public meeting. The event titled, Planning our neighbourhoods - the character of Bishopston and how we can improve it, will hear from experts on the planning system, city design and the issues Bishopston Society is representing local people on at the moment. It’s an opportunity to review the current character of Bishopston, and say how you would like to see it improved. A fresh view of citizens' voice in local planning, and how we can use the planning system to make improvements, will also be on offer. Do you think the nature of development in the area is changing the overall appearance of Bishopston? Are there too many boxy roof dormer developments when alternative solutions to increasing the size of period properties can be found? These issues and many more will be debated at the meeting on Tuesday 2nd October (at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start) at Horfield Quaker Meeting, 300 Gloucester Road, BS7 8PD. Expert contributions will be from Peter

Insole, Bristol City Council City Design Group, Neil Embleton, Bishopston Society Planning Advisor and Conservation Architect and Alison Bromilow, Bristol Neighbourhood Planning Network. Nick Plant, Bishopston Society chair, said: "We want a chance to 'go back to basics' by taking a fresh look at the Society's mission to secure the improvement of local amenities and the social, environmental and historic character of Bishopston. "We'll take stock of our built environment on this occasion, find out more about how the planning system can work for us, and how TBS can encourage citizen involvement in shaping our area." The meeting will also include our usual strictly time-limited Annual General Meeting formalities, at which all paid-up members will be entitled to take part and vote...and new volunteers to help run the Society will be sought. The event is open to all, and will be concluded with the usual lively Open Forum,

featuring shout-outs on local events, issues and concerns. Free refreshments and opportunities for networking and informal discussion will be provided. Further information on this and other TBS matters is available as always at www. bishopstonsociety.org.uk

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UNIVERSAL Credit is being introduced across Bristol for most working-age households who need to make a new claim for benefit. After being introduced in South Bristol Jobcentre Plus areas earlier this year, the scheme is being rolled out to the remaining parts of the city in September and October. It replaces the six meanstested benefits and tax credits (including Housing Benefit) and is claimed from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). If you are already getting benefits then you will not be immediately affected unless you have a significant change in your circumstances. If this occurs and you need to make a claim for any of the benefits that Universal Credit replaces, you’ll need to make a claim for Universal Credit instead. If residents are eligible for Universal Credit, it will be paid directly into your bank, building society or credit union account on a monthly basis and normally includes help with your rent. However, it usually takes five to six weeks before the first

Universal Credit set to be rolled out in our area payment is made, and although residents can get an advance against their first payment, this will be repaid through their next 12 monthly payments. There are concerns about residents being able to manage during this time. Asking a question of the Mayor, Bishopston Councillor Eleanor Combley said: “Households that move onto receiving Universal Credit will have a minimum six week delay (though many have reported more) before receiving any income after claiming, meaning that many people are likely to fall into rent arrears, fuel and food poverty. “Will the Mayor publicly give the council’s commitment not to evict council tenants who fall into rent arrears when they are moved onto Universal Credit and call on all landlords in Bristol to follow the council’s example in

making a similar commitment to their tenants, so that no tenant in Bristol needs to fear eviction because of a move onto Universal Credit?” In response, Mayor Marvin Rees said: “Local government is facing the challenge not only of austerity, but of working with reduced finances to tackle problems created by bad national policy which hurt our people. Universal Credit and its anticipated impact on debt and homelessness is an example of that. “We are working closely with council tenants as they transition to Universal Credit and our ethos firmly remains around sustaining tenancies wherever possible in an effort to keep families and vulnerable people in their homes. “We have implemented a triage programme so we can tailor support and advice

accordingly, and we will continue to work alongside partners and support agencies across the City to minimise the impact of Welfare Reform. "We’ve also taken a lead in protecting people in the private letting sector with the ethical letting charter and the landlord licensing scheme.” In advance of Universal Credit being rolled out, readers are advised to get advice and support if they need it. If you need help making an online application, getting budgeting support or are worried about paying your rent, Bristol City Council can help, see www.bristol.gov.uk/ universalcredit. You can also pop into the Citizen Service Point at 100 Temple Street or speak to your DWP work coach. Your landlord may also be able to help if you are a council or Housing Association tenant.

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The government’s ‘hostile environment’ - much bigger than Windrush The Windrush scandal shone a light on the Government’s ‘hostile environment’ policy. Sadly, Caribbean elders are far from the only people affected by this. The policy, which first gained prominence when Theresa May was Home Secretary, aims to make people feel uncomfortable living here. I believe this is a disgraceful way to treat anyone. Unfortunately, it is still affecting people in Bishopston and across Bristol West, despite reassurances that the policy has changed. Family visits blocked People living abroad should be able to visit their families in the UK – but it seems the Home Office is increasingly denying family visit visas, even in cases where people come to the UK to visit ill relatives, attend children’s graduations or be present at the birth of a grandchild. In July I spoke in a debate on this issue, as I have noticed a rapid increase in my constituents’ relatives being denied family visit visas. I called for several changes to improve this situation, and will continue to challenge the

government to treat families properly. Refugees left in limbo People fleeing war, persecution and disaster also seem to be targets for hostile treatment. The backlog of asylum applications taking more than six months has risen rapidly in recent years, from less than 5,000 in 2010 to more than 10,000 at the end of 2017. This leaves them in a limbo situation where they cannot work, for years in some cases. If the Home Office fails to meet its own standard of a decision within six months, it should allow asylum seekers to work. This would reduce the risk of homelessness. Refugees want to work and contribute to society. They want to keep up their skills, instead of spending years unemployed. I recently put this to Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes, but she failed to appreciate this opportunity. It doesn’t have to be like this. In a separate debate in Westminster, I listed several countries that allow asylum seekers to work, including Jordan, Turkey, Kenya and Uganda. I will be lobbying the government to learn from these positive

August, 2018 examples when the Immigration Bill eventually appears. Brexit and the ‘hostile environment’ After the UK leaves the EU, I am concerned that EU citizens will also be treated like unwelcome guests in an inhumane attempt to force them out of the country. Many people in Bishopston are already feeling the pressure and have contacted me with worries about immigration status after March next year. I have taken these concerns to Parliament, meeting with ministers and asking questions in the House of Commons. I have received some important commitments. However, as negotiators in Brussels say, ‘nothing is agreed until it is all agreed,’ so I will keep the pressure up. I believe the hostile treatment of people born outside this country lets down everyone. In Bristol, we prize our values of respect and dignity for all people. As an MP, I can sometimes help resolve these cases. If the hostile environment policy affects you, please get in touch using the details on my website.

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n NEWS THE Chandos Road Festival has become a firm favourite in the local festival and street party scene and returns for its fifth year on Sunday, September 23. This free festival attracted hundreds of local, and not so local, people last year, generating very positive feedback from everyone who attended. With a variety of superb adult and children’s entertainment, tasty food, good drinks, interesting stalls and community information, it’s a great Sunday afternoon party not to be missed. This year, the festival committee is focusing on providing more entertainment for families and young people, with the return of Chris Brown as ‘Mr Browns Pig’ or ‘The Pirate’, the Lions Club are bringing their frogs, and there will be great activities for younger children at the Chandos Atelier. Organiser Fiona McVey says: “There will be a succession of great artists on our Main Stage, sponsored by Bristol Property Centre. This year’s headliners are ‘Gee Baby I Love You’, a terrific local band, returning for their second year. If you saw them last year, you will know that this is a gig you shouldn’t miss.” The rest of the afternoon’s superb line-up includes local Redland singers, The Riff Raff Choir, The Shrinks, The Blue Badgers and Elea Calvert. There will also be two smaller stages this year, sponsored by Zetland Vets,

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where local performers will be entertaining the crowds. The organisers are keen to hear from any local artists who would like to take part and have a go. If you want to try your hand on one of the stages, please leave a message on the Chandos Festival facebook page: www.facebook.com/chandosfest The Lord Mayor of Bristol, Cllr Cleo Lake (councillor for Cotham Ward) will

attend in the afternoon to give her support to proceedings. The event begins at 12 noon on Sunday, 23 September at the corner of Lansdown Road and Chandos Road. The Main Stage acts start at noon, and there’s a big finale at 5pm. It’s totally free to attend so what better way to round off the summer!

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n NEWS AN appeal for quality donations on behalf of Samara’s Aid, a charity that sends humanitarian and medical aid to Syria and Iraq, has been launched by the Church in Westbury Park. The local community has responded generously to previous appeals and this time clothes, medical aids, Care Packs, Dignity Bags and Children’s Bags are sought. The idea is to send gifts, not cast offs, as Abigail Shepherd explains: “We have high standards and ask you to uphold them. Everything we send must be something both you and I feel are good enough to give as a gift. Sending items that are in immaculate condition and spotlessly clean, shows that we value these people as much as ourselves, and sends a message of love, encouragement, and hope. “The families we are helping have been through horrific ordeals. Many have family

Chance to send aid to refugees members who have been killed, tortured, raped, or injured. They have dignity. Many have had lives like ours but have lost everything, most of all, hope. There is a huge amount of depression and psychological and physical traumas among them. “These people have no choice about what they are given, but we have a choice about what we send.” The Dignity Bags are hygiene products for women and girls, details of which can be found at www.samarasaidappeal. org/dignity-bags/ The children’s bags are something fun for children. Each Smiley Bag filled with toiletries, underwear, toys and love will bring a little joy to one child. For further information see www. samarasaidappeal.org/childrensbags/

If you like knitting, hospital blankets made from cotton yarn are required, suitable for use in a hot Middle-Eastern summer. Blankets for adults (these can be wool), baby clothes and children’s clothes are in demand too. All clothes, blankets and bedding need to be washed and shoes cleaned and polished before donating. Everything should be in excellent condition with working zips, buttons & poppers intact, stain free with no holes. If families or small groups would like to complete one of the packs, they will need a banana box or bag (see website for details) and a shopping list from the website. The church have rucksacks available to purchase for £1 each. Items of clothing in particular

demand are coats and snow wear for all ages, new underwear with tags on or in packaging, shoes, boots and welly boots, blankets, sleeping bags, sheets and towels and duvets. Other items needed are wheelchairs, zimmer frames and paired crutches, moses baskets and baby bedding, disposable nappies, sanitary towels and incontinence pads and Care Packs for mothers and babies, see www.samarasaidappeal.org/ care-packs All items need to be brought to the Methodist Church from Monday 3 September until Friday 28 September, before 5pm (not on Sundays) with the appropriate donation towards transport costs. To find out more call 0117 973 1562 or email: office@ westburyparkchurch.org

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Dom’s old traditions such as the City Loaf, a soft white round loaf, Linseed bread and the ever popular Pizza dough. All other breads are baked each morning at Joe’s bakery up the road and transported down to the new shop. “We are hoping to do some baking in store in the next few months.” The Breadstore sign remains in place while new signage is being developed for Joe’s Bakery.

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All our Family Adventure Days THIS August the Golden Hill Community Garden are running more days for families with a child or children with SEND and their siblings. Funded by the Lottery Awards, for All our Family Adventure Days are a great chance for you and your children to come and enjoy the garden! There will be parachute games and music, sensory play and silly games, tree climbing, pond dipping, digging, snack toasting, building and being all together. There is always something for everyone to enjoy on these

special days - 16th and 30th August, from 11am - 3pm. Just £5 per child covers all the activities and a delicious lunch that the children will help harvest from the garden and cook, including pizzas from the giant clay frog oven. The garden is wheelchair accessible including the toilet. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. For more information or to book your spots, get in touch with Lucy at ghcgarden@gmail. com or on 07506 905 394. See you in the garden!

Really Wilde show THE Pantaloons team performed their own wacky family friendly interpretation of the Oscar Wilde classic, 'The Importance of being Earnest' at St Andrews Park on a beautiful summer’s evening at the end of June. Their energetic musical production infused Wilde's witty words with snappy new songs and frantically funny physical

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CANCER charity Tenovus Cancer Care is celebrating its 75th birthday this year and is holding a Big Birthday Raffle to mark this milestone. The fantastic prizes up for grabs include a MG car, a holiday in the Cotswolds and £50 John Lewis vouchers. You can get your tickets for just £2, from either of the charity’s two shops on Gloucester Road, which have been a focal point of the community for 22 years. You’ll also find a fantastic range of preloved Bridalwear at the shop at 181 Gloucester Road. Shop Manager Deb Ward said: "Our shop has a great community feel, we see lots of regular faces and enjoy meeting new people too. We love

receiving your donations, we never know what we are going to find! If you can spare a few hours to volunteer with us it makes a huge difference. We’re a lovely small team – pop in, have a cup of tea and learn more about us.” The shop at 283 Gloucester Road welcomes volunteers of all ages. Cherry Harris is 91 year young, and this is one of her two volunteer jobs - although she does appreciate a chair to sit in at times! If you’d like to learn more about Tenovus Cancer Care, visit their website; www. tenovuscancercare.org.uk and to buy raffle tickets online go to www.tenovuscancercare.zaffo. com

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'Kitten Kuddle' fundraiser THE world’s first ‘Kitten Kuddle’ took place at The Moggery HQ in Bishopston on the afternoon of Saturday July 14. Brownies from the 93rd St Albans branch sat and cuddled the many homeless kittens in care at The Moggery. Founder Christine Bayka gave a talk to the group in February as part of the girls’ animal care badge and invited the girls to take part in the sponsored Kuddle when the Moggery was full of kittens in the summer. £120 has been raised so far which is urgently needed for kitten food. If anyone can offer a home to a pair of adorable baby kittens please call Christine on 0117 924 3128.

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n NEWS JUST published is a book tracing the history of the Bristol church once dubbed ‘the Anglo-Catholic cathedral of the South West’ and celebrating the 150th anniversary of its consecration this year. All Saints for All People, the commemorative history of All Saints Church in Pembroke Road, Clifton is the latest book by local author John Hudson, who has researched and written more than 30 books of social and local history and biography. The story it relates is as colourful as its pages, as this is a church with a vivid story to tell. It came to Clifton as an outpost of the Victorian Anglo-Catholic High Church revival at a time when the suburb was staunchly Protestant, and from its consecration in 1868 it fought an often bitter battle against those who wished to see it fail. Instead, it thrived, with its policy of free seats for all contrasting with most of its neighbouring parishes, where paid-for pews for the better-off were very much the order of the day. For the first four decades of the last century it became a High

A new history of All Saints Church focal point for much of Bristol and beyond, with the big Gothic nave often filled to its 800-seat capacity. All that changed in the Nazi's second great blitz on Bristol during the night of December 2, 1940 when it was destroyed in a firestorm. Subsequently services were held for many years in the adjacent church hall in Alma Vale Road. It was more than a quarter of a century before the church was rebuilt but on July 1, 1967 the first service was held in the new building which had a strikingly different look. “For a start,” says John Hudson, “other Anglo-Catholic churches had sprung up to take the pressure off this single building. And secondly, the pattern of worship in Europe was changing, so that in modern churches congregations no longer sat separately from the altar but gathered around it. “As anyone who has ever passed All Saints well knows, the

Then: The original All Saints Church in Pembroke Road pictured before the tower had been built THE Friends of Redland Library are hosting another Desert Island Books evening on Tuesday 14 August. The venue is Redland Library and the event starts at 7pm, with doors opening at 6:45pm. Admission is £3. In Desert Island Books, a panel of interesting people select one book on the main theme for the event; and a second ‘wildcard book’, being a book that they have enjoyed and would recommend to others. The theme for this event is “Books, Religion & Ethics” and

architect Robert Potter took this brief to heart, while at the same time incorporating the parts of the original building that could be saved.” The church today is perhaps best known for its striking windows designed by John Piper, but with this summer's anniversary celebrations more people than ever are discovering

how memorable the building is in many other ways. All Saints for All People, is published by the Redcliffe Press of Bristol, priced at £12.50, available in local bookshops, libraries and at the Parish Office at All Saints Church in Pembroke Road.

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Rabbi Monique Mayer (Rabbi of the Bristol & West Progressive Jewish Congregation) Life can be full of ethical dilemmas. How can our faiths and beliefs help us meet these challenges? What lessons can be drawn from books, whether fictional tales, biographies or religious texts? The event is organised by The Friends of Redland Library, a

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Lord Mayor joins school's 70th birthday party HUNDREDS of pupils, former students and parents joined Colston’s Primary School for its 70th birthday bash on June 30. The school, which is dropping the Colston name, will start the new term in September as Cotham Gardens Primary School. Two new logos were on display, designed by the children, using the theme ‘Celebrating Diversity, Learning Together’ in recognition of the 21 languages spoken across the school. The 70th Anniversary Heritage Project Exhibition (run in collaboration with www.locallearning.org.uk) was on display in the playground revealing snippets of life at the school over the years. Stacey Jones wrote about her memories of the tunnel where the milk was stored, Anita Newnham-Nandwani wrote about her memories of playing in the school recorder group and Jane Jackson revealed that her favourite teacher, Mrs Mrs Ashcroft often gave out sweets on Fridays! The Lord Mayor, Cleo Lake, a former parent at the school, formally opened the proceedings by cutting a super-sized colourful cake that the pupils had decorated. There were stalls a plenty, Maypole dancing, street dance, singing and rousing performances from the Colston’s Got Talent finalists. Headteacher Alex Bell said: “We enjoyed a fabulous day as

we got together as a community to celebrate the school's 70th birthday. It was definitely the best school fair I have ever attended - and I've been to a few! “It was a brilliant day marking our anniversary, raising money for our playground appeal and unveiling new school logo designs to complement our new name, Cotham Gardens Primary, come September.”

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n EDUCATION THE swimming team at Bishop Road School have completed another successful year in the pool. The team competed over six rounds of the local Percy Smith Gala League, ending up in a creditable fourth position, and also took part in three development galas organised by Bristol Penguins Swimming Club. The main successes were saved for the major competitions of the year. Nine children made it through the highly competitive qualifying heats to represent the school in the final of the Bristol Schools’ Swimming Championships, and across the individual events they claimed a total of four gold medals, four silver and one bronze. In addition, the girls’ medley and freestyle relay teams both finished in first place, thereby earning a trophy for the school, and they also picked up the silverware for the overall girls’ points trophy. The final event was the inaugural canon relay, and a mixed team of boys and

Swimmers make a splash girls once again triumphed in a dramatic finish to make an overall haul of four of the seven trophies on offer. Just two days later, the boys and girls relay teams travelled down to Millfield School in Somerset to take part in the south-west regional heats of the English Schools Primary Team Championships. Despite swimming superbly, the boys narrowly missed out on qualification for the national finals, but the girls became unofficial south-west champions by finishing first in both the medley and freestyle relays. The finals were held at Ponds Forge swimming pool in Sheffield in mid-June against the top swimming schools in the country. In an elite-standard competition for this age group, the girls acquitted themselves superbly, recording their best times as a team and qualifying for the B final in both events

where they finished 5th, and therefore 13th overall in the country. Bishop Road Year 5 teacher, Thomas Barr, said: “It was a superb achievement by this group of girls, and also the

seventh year in succession that Bishop Road has been represented at this prestigious event. Well done to everyone who has represented the school at swimming at any level this year.”

Feast Day at St Bons ST Bons Feast Day 2018 was celebrated by the Parish and the community on Sunday 15 July at St Bonaventure’s school. Mass was followed by a BBQ, Indian vegan food, bouncy castle, children’s games, facepainting and tea and cakes under the sunshine!

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n EDUCATION AS part of the Gromit Unleashed 2 Arts Trail, Year 6 students from Sefton Park Junior School, May Park Primary and Colston's Primary who are coming to FHS in September, joined forces with current Y7 students to create a magnificent Feathers McGraw! Inspired by the transition to secondary school, each student was given a jigsaw shaped piece in which to represent the student's country of heritage, their favourite things and their

Feathers McGraw has taken shape name. The base of the piece of art features the Pride Flag, and says 'Everyone Welcome' to communicate the FHS inclusive ethos. Feathers is also sporting a FHS tie! Edel Cronin, Art Teacher and Transition Co-ordinator at FHS, said: "The designing and painting of Feathers McGraw has brought current Year 6 and 7 students together, making the transition to Fairfield an even smoother process. We take every opportunity to invite Year 6 students joining us in September to engage in fun and inspirational activities... with this one topping the lot! â&#x20AC;&#x153;The arts trail in Bristol has quite rightly again caused a huge stir and we are absolutely delighted to be a part of it. We would also like to say a big thank you to Burges Salmon for their sponsorship and continued support."

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Inspirational arts educator visits FHS FHS were delighted to welcome Mags Patten, Executive Director of Public Policy and Communication for Arts Council England, to speak to 30 Year 10 students who are following creative options and may have an interest in pursuing a career in the Arts or Media in the future. Mags, who ensures the leadership and workforce in the arts, museums and libraries are diverse and appropriately skilled, was a truly inspirational speaker. Before arriving at FHS, Mags had a long telephone conversation with the Vice Principal in order to learn about the school, students, and exactly how they would benefit from her visit. As a result, the students were fascinated to hear her experiences, her reflections on herself at aged 14, the three

things “I did right” and the three things “I did wrong”. She also showed great interest in getting to know the students; what media they watch and listen to, plus their ambitions and interests. The students listened with great interest and respect, before asking original and insightful questions: “I found the talk really interesting especially with the realisation that you could start off with on job and go on a journey to another,” said Romany. “I learnt what was needed to get a job within the Arts and how determined you need to be,” said Maud. Yahye added: “I have learnt that you can take other paths aside from university.” FHS thanked Mags for all her

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n NEWS In Bishopston this month... 20mph Consultation The council is consulting on the 20mph speed limits on roads across the city. The aim of the review is to identify whether any localised adjustments are needed to the 20mph speed limit in order to improve its effectiveness. It is not about whether 20mph limits should be in place at all. This is an approach that we support, as the evidence shows that 20mph has increased safety and generally made our area a nicer place to be a pedestrian or other road user. The consultation seeks to gather evidence to guide decisions around where to increase or decrease speed limits on particular roads. Whilst the concentration is on roads the council know are an issue for some people, there is the opportunity to discuss any roads you want. The consultation also invites you to point out where additional calming measures or signage is needed to make 20mph work.

The consultation is live until August 31, and is available at bristol.gov.uk/20mphreview, as well as on paper at libraries. Muller Road Transport Improvements Council officers have briefed us on their initial plans for sustainable transport improvements along Muller Road. The key aims are improved traffic flows, better bus infrastructure and an enhanced walking & cycling environment. Details aren’t available at this stage as the plans are still being worked up, but there will be public consultation on them so watch this space! Slim My Waste – Feed My Face You've probably spotted the yellow tape on black bins across the city, and the faces that are appearing on peoples' brown food bins. It's all part of Slim My Waste – Feed My Face, a campaign by Bristol Waste to encourage people to recycle more food waste.

Did you know that the average Bristol black wheelie bin is nearly a quarter filled with food? By slimming the amount of food waste that goes in your black bin, and instead feeding it to your brown bin, you can save the council money, feed a more sustainable power source, and help the environment. Vehicle and Rough Sleeping Encampments Consultations The council is consulting on its approach to managing vehicle dwelling and rough sleeping encampments in the city. The council has a duty of care to everyone living in the city and does not believe that sleeping on the streets or in a vehicle is a safe, long term option. There is a need to balance the needs of people who are in desperate circumstances with those who live or work near encampments. The proposals involve unconditional offers of bed spaces for those who have set up rough sleeping encampments, supporting them towards a route off the street and ultimately into more permanent

August, 2018 accommodation. It is important that we do not just displace the problem from one part of the city to another. The consultations close on August 26, and can be accessed at bristol.citizenspace.com as well as in paper at libraries. Waste Collection Problems Due to the stretch of hot weather in June and July, Bristol Waste experienced some disruptions in its collections. Crews will be starting at 6am in hot weather to get their rounds done before the midday heat, so do make sure your bins out early, or the night before. You can report a missed collection at bristol.gov.uk/binsrecycling/missed-bin-collection, but if there are any outstanding problems then don't hesitate to get in touch with us. Please get in touch with us if you have any issues or feedback! Tom Brook – Cllr.Tom. Brook@bristol.gov.uk Eleanor Combley – Cllr. Eleanor.Combley@bristol.gov.uk

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n NEWS In St Andrews this month... A PROPOSAL to keep all Bristol libraries open until at least 2020 was passed at a recent meeting of the Council’s Cabinet. All 27 libraries will be retained, while future options for community led facilities are explored. If agreed, this would mean that the savings targets previously set for the library services would be removed to allow other options to be investigated. Under these proposals current opening hours and arrangements will stay the same, with a further paper coming to Cabinet in October to outline how the council aims to trial new approaches and work with the community moving forward. We are relieved at this development, but hope that the proposed future communityled model will make sure to retain what people most value about libraries and ensure their viability. A planning application has been submitted for an interesting building in Balmoral Road (near

the top of Cromwell Road), for a four storey residential building in the shape of a tower with a conical, pointed-tipped roof. You can look up the plans by searching Bristol City Council Planning Online and reference 18/02943/F. If this receives planning permission it will create a distinctive landmark in the locality. There have been some comments from local residents in objection to the scheme, noting the added parking pressure it may contribute because of there not being any parking spaces provided within the site. Parking and road safety in St Andrews is always an issue we are working on, along with the councillors for Redland and the Bishopston and St Andrews Traffic and Parking Group (BOSA). BOSA have regular meetings, and you can contact them by emailing bishopstonstandrewstpgroup@ gmail.com. The Full Council meeting in July was the first

such meeting following on from the public meeting about these issues hosted by Thangam Debbonaire MP in May. It was an opportunity to feed back to the administration that a majority of people in the area are keen to move forward with a Residents’ Parking Scheme. Mike presented a statement; Thangam Debbonaire MP did too; Cllr Fi Hance from Redland submitted a motion; and residents asked questions to the Mayor. The response from the Mayor and the Cabinet Member for Transport (Cllr Mhairi Threlfall) seemed fairly positive, and Mike is following this up by holding a further meeting with the Cabinet Member and BOSA to discuss possible next steps. The consultation regarding the Council’s policy on lived-in vans and caravans on the public highway is open until 26 August. The draft policy introduces new powers to disperse encampments where they meet

a certain threshold of impact on neighbouring residents. To have your say, visit http:// bristol.citizenspace.com or get in touch with us directly. On that same site you can find another consultation regarding 20mph zones, which is open until 31 August. If you ever have an issue you’d like to raise with us in person, please do come to our monthly surgery, which is held on the first Friday of each month, from 1pm – 2pm, in the Library within St Pauls Learning Centre (94 Grosvenor Rd, BS2 8XJ). Mike Davies, cllr.mike.davies@bristol.gov.uk 07584 370 413 Jude English cllr.jude.english@bristol.gov.uk 07584 151 099 Carole Johnson cllr.carole.johnson@bristol.gov. uk 07584 370 414

In Cotham this month... Slim My Waste: as schedules were disrupted by keeping operatives going through the heat, I’ve had many complaints about plastic stuck over black bins. I support campaign to improve recycling and save money by nudging people to put food waste into brown boxes instead of polluting the dry waste. This then can’t be sold and there’s less food waste to be reprocessed. Now you know, will you help? Children’s Safety: Elmgrove Road School Annex: A 350 signature petition was presented by parents to July’s Full Council to highlight the danger crossing Redland Road by the school. I’ve been fighting for this since before the annexe was built. Though still told this is not a financial priority we must keep up the pressure. The UoB Vice-Chancellor seems disinterested in dealing with the reasonable concerns of local residents. He won’t attend a public meeting and has not answered a detailed email I

sent him in April, despite much chasing. At a recent Chandos Neighbourhoods Association meeting one of his team was unable to give much comfort to residents on a number of student issues, including massive organised parties. Exotic Cotham Gardens! A rare apple tree -with cerisecoloured fruit -and orchids have been discovered growing in our local park. Please contact me if you could spare a little time to help care for it. Libraries after 2020: if the two-year stay is to find a longterm networked modernised solution for more than 10 libraries I’m for it! I’ll not support downgrading public resources into ‘community hubs’ with a bookshelf in the corner. Please feel free to contact me: Cllr Anthony Negus cllr.anthony.negus@bristol.gov. uk /07833 484344

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n NEWS In Redland this month... Bristol North Baths building We've received the news that around seven offers have been made on the old baths building and that pending examination by the legal department the process to sell should begin in late July. Any profits from sale will be be ring fenced for affordable housing. Like many residents we are concerned that the bid selected, if based purely on maximum income, might end the option of community uses in the listed building. We've asked what criteria will used to assess the offers with a view to retaining some kind of community involvement. Parking Fi submitted a motion at the July full council pleading for some highways resource to help solve the increasingly hazardous parking problems in the area. We are sent photos almost daily of dangerous parking and obstructed roads and several local residents have now attended the Full Council themselves to address the

Mayor on parking problems and to ask for council support to develop solutions. See https:// bristolgreenparty.org.uk/news/ dangerous-parking We believe residents are doing what they can but they can't be expected to come up with solutions on their own without some technical help. As a follow up to addressing the Mayor we’re now seeking meetings with the Cabinet member for transport to ensure residents voices get heard. Bristol Waste Bristol Waste have acknowledged that some collections haven't been up to scratch with the recent hot weather and have requested that refuse is presented from 6am so that crews can get going in the cool of the day. Meanwhile, Martin and Fi are disappointed that the refuse methodology review only recommended an additional blue box for mixed recyclables. Not only will this clutter pavements but we can't see it increasing recycling at all as residents can

already request an additional recycling box or food waste bin if they need one. Adding a new colour box for mixed recyclables also confuses the established sorting guidelines that help crews collect materials efficiently by the kerbside. Bit of a missed opportunity!

the final deal is clearer. In July at Full Council Martin Seconded a motion calling for a ‘People’s Vote’ on the final deal and spoke out about these concerns, and the impacts Brexit was already having on bodies like the Universities, access to funds and grants, and so on. The motion was debated but amended by Labour who removed any reference to a referendum so it just expressed concern at the process. Please sign up so we can keep in touch! We’d like to keep residents in touch with an occasional newsletter about our work in the ward, no more than six per year, but can only do this if you tell us you agree by following this link and registering. http://eepurl. com/cms9Pr

Fly tipping and lack of enforcement Several people have contacted us about the lack of enforcement from the council over fly tipping, even where residents have clearly identified the offender. We're pushing for increased resource on this, as once again, we feel that residents are doing everything they can but aren't getting the right support from the Council, which is disheartening. Brexit We’ve had emails from a number of residents concerned about the impacts of Brexit on the city, its economy and institutions, and themselves. They have asked us to get the council to back a Ratification Referendum when

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n HEALTH ADVICE Volunteer This is a great way to stay active and meet new people – and share your experience and skills with a local charity. Find volunteering opportunities at www.do-it.org.

OVER half of older people say that the TV or their pet is their main form of company, according to Age UK. Loneliness is associated with depression, sleep problems, impaired cognitive health, hypertension, psychological stress and may be linked to dementia. If you are feeling lonely at the moment, here are a few things which might help. Join a local group There are lots of activities happening in local communities, such as coffee mornings, community choirs, walking groups or art clubs. Well Aware has a comprehensive list – you can look at the calendar of activities or search by keyword at www.wellaware.org.uk. Rekindle an old hobby If you had a much-loved hobby that fell by the wayside, now could be the time to revisit it. Or you could even try something completely new!

Learn something new Keeping the mind active in older life is as important to health as keeping physically active. The University of the Third Age (U3A) runs informal activity sessions, covering hundreds of different subjects: www.u3a.org.uk / 0117 963 1032. Get support from Community Navigators Bristol This service offers free support and signposting

to help people over 50 feel less isolated and get more involved in their community. And if you’re feeling nervous about trying something new, your navigator can even come along with you the first time to offer that extra support: www. communitynavigators.org.uk / 0117 951 5751 (north Bristol)

Calling all befrienders CAN you help local people who are feeling isolated? Befriending services involve volunteers visiting people in their homes or phoning regularly for a chat. This contact can give people a sense of belonging and help them feel more confident, less alone and reduce depression (Age UK). For more info about local befriending services you could get involved with, contact: Independent Age: independentage.org / 0800 319 6789 Age UK: ageuk.org.uk/bristol / 0117 929 7537 LinkAge: linkagebristol.org.uk / 0117 353 3042 Royal Voluntary Service: royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk / 0117 929 7444 GoodGym: goodgym.org

The Flamingo Centre is soaring A HOLISTIC community centre in North Bristol is gearing up for an open day on September 15 when local people are invited in to meet the therapists, teachers and trainers who work there. Sadie Willis opened The Flamingo Centre at 175 Southmead Road, close to the site of the old police station, about 18 months ago. She started off with just two workshops last April but now has over 100 events running every month. These range from one hour classes to two-day training courses. In addition, the centre will be offering 3-12 month Holistic Training courses from January, accredited by VTCT examination board. Sadie said: “I named it The Flamingo Centre because the flamingo provides you with the ability to find balance, not just in a physical sense but in your emotional and spiritual self as well. Each person needs something a little different, it’s all about finding time to do that thing for yourself that makes your soul happy. I believe you

need a variety of parts in your life to make you a whole person.” There is something for everyone here - visitors to the centre range from seven days old to 70+ years. The many classes and workshops on offer including Yoga, Pilates, Spanish, Arts & Crafts, Self Development and a

variety of Healing Workshops. The Flamingo Centre also offers a range of holistic therapies within its calm and tranquil treatment rooms. These include reflexology, aromatherapy massage, Reiki, Kinesiology, acupuncture and counselling. Sadie was inspired to open

The Flamingo Centre after experiencing four years of pain following a bout of cellulitis (a bacterial infection) which she contracted after she cut her ankle. She spent much of the period in a wheelchair but to help her recovery she sought out the help of complementary therapists and met many fascinating people along the way. Once better, Sadie decided to bring all these people together in one centre and trained in massage and reflexology herself. As well as offering courses and therapies, the treatment rooms and the main room which is suitable for meetings, parties and training, can be also be hired out. Wiggles and giggles classes are a regular weekly feature and a range of classes for children and teenagers are offered during the school holidays, such as Hair Hacks, Musical Theatre and an Embroidered Unicorn Workshop. To find out more see facebook: www.facebook.com/ theflamingocentre or contact Sadie on 07812 503062.

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THE headline article in the June edition of Bishopston Voice was interesting. It described a well managed meeting of Bishopston residents, who discussed ways of dealing with the very serious parking issues in the area, and came up with good suggestions and compromises. I noticed no reference in the article however to the real elephant in the room, the one which none of us want to address, the one we’re really afraid of. It’s the one that says: WE HAVE TOO MANY CARS! If we had the courage to own up to that we would at last be in a serious position to do something meaningful about them. I fear collectively we’re not there yet and so have to live with the consequences. That’s nowhere to park, polluted air, obesity, road deaths, the end of local shops,

The elephant in the room supermarket takeover, noise pollution, traffic jams, more roads, more Armageddon. Of course living without cars doesn’t look easy because of the way we’ve designed our lives. Most of us are dependent on them to the point of feeling they’re a right, and getting rid of them seems like laughable nonsense. But consider for a moment what car free streets are like, especially for those of us who have enjoyed street parties or road closures round the city centre. Remember how packed with pedestrians Park Street was when it was closed to traffic on Sundays? The truth is, we love being able to safely walk down our streets without the fear of

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being run over, hearing birds for a change or street music and the sing song sound of human voices instead of the incessant grate of traffic. It’s the collective click in the head we’re have after, the click where most of us at last begin to stop believing the car advertising thrust at us, become angry at planners who still build housing estates and shopping malls for cars and not people or roads that destroy communities. It’s the click that says our health and sanity is more important than air pollution and the loss of space, and lets give the politician standing for less not more cars on our roads a chance of being elected.

So are we like turkeys voting for what seems easiest and not worrying about Christmas, or are we an intelligent species able to make use of our resources to create sustainable transport that is comfortable, affordable, convenient, healthy, protective of green space and increases independence? If it’s the latter, start liberating yourself from the car now, because sure as eggs those noisy clogged streets around us won’t magically unclog themselves. Hanging on to our cars but expecting everyone else to give them up isn’t an option, so that leaves all of us learning to live with less of them.

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Students talk politics with local MP Darren Jones BE a good listener and have humility – these were the words of advice from MP Darren Jones when he visited Orchard School’s student leaders this term. The Labour MP for Bristol North West visited Orchard School on June 29 to talk with the student council and prefects about representation and leadership. The students, from Years 7 to 10, wanted to find out what it takes to become a successful leader and how the MP represents his constituents - particularly the younger generation - in parliament. Darren - who grew up in Southmead - told the students: “I had a great childhood, but my family did struggle to make ends meet. I was annoyed by lots of things growing up and there was lots of stuff that I wanted to change. “I was the first person out of my family to go to university.

I then trained to become a qualified lawyer. But I still had this urge to change things, so I decided to run as an MP. “It’s hard work and you work a lot of hours, and it’s tough for your family too. But it’s a job in which you can help make people’s lives better.” One student asked Darren how he ensures that young people are listened to in his job. He responded: “Last year saw a

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The students shared ideas with Darren about the platforms he could use to engage more with young people, which included using Instagram and Snapchat. Darren explained to the students his stance on Brexit and how he wants the people to have the final say over what deal the UK strikes with the EU. Darren was also quizzed over his football club allegiances … Bristol Rovers or Bristol City? He responded: “In my constituency, I have both Rovers and City fans, so it would be wrong to support one and not the other .” Yasmin, who is head girl at Orchard School and has aspirations to become an MP herself, said: “I liked that he is passionate about businesses being successful which I think is really important for the economy. He’s definitely made me more aware about the specific aspects and responsibilities of being an MP.”

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Carnival, festival, fiesta - we know how to party! SUMMER is in full swing, and Bristolians are making the most of our reputation as a ‘festival city’. St Pauls Carnival returned for its 50th anniversary, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the Empire Windrush. Fears had been expressed that the carnival might have been lost to the city but with the perseverance of community activists, council officers, and partner organisations such as the Arts Council, it was a huge success. The week after was Bristol’s main Pride event. Many people see Pride as a carnival – a time to have fun. That is an important part of it, but it of course represents so much more than that. Pride is an active stance against discrimination and violence towards the LGBT+ community. The event itself was really well attended, and a huge celebration of diversity, recognising the significant value that it brings to our city. This year’s Harbour Festival, our annual showcase of the city’s culture and maritime heritage, had a huge range of things to do

across three miles of the city centre. Building on last year, its focus returned to water based activities, bringing us back again to the heart of the city and putting a focus on the Harbourside, our traditional gateway to the world. Upfest represents a more modern view of Bristol and its reputation as a street art destination. The event, now in its tenth year, brings an estimated 50,000 people to see the art up close. Of course, the high point for many is the Balloon Fiesta. A key event in our world class calendar of events, we have worked in partnership with the organisers over many years to establish and build the fiesta as a major international event and we continue to support this uniquely Bristol celebration. Finally, I’d like to mention a different type of festival we are currently developing. We are planning on hosting a housing festival which will look at new and innovative ways of providing housing over the coming years. This will explore a host of new approaches, re-

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n VINEYARD NEWS with INGRID BATES JULY is the month where most of the physical hard work happens in the vineyard. Some vine varieties are very good at keeping themselves tidy and growing neatly between the wires, whereas others seem to want to grow everywhere but into the trellis kindly provided by me! Vines have incredibly strong tendrils that grab on and grip to whatever is around them so it’s important to get them started in the correct direction or they’ll get very messy, very quickly. The point of keeping them tidy is that growing upright is the best way to ensure you can see and pick the grapes and, more importantly, that air can circulate freely around the leaves and grapes to prevent the build up of mildew spores. I grow two varieties, Seyval blanc and Pinot noir. Seyval is naturally very tidy but Pinot isn’t, so 90% of my time is spent dealing with Pinot in the summer months. Like many of us, I have never known such a hot, dry summer. Far from suffering, the vines have deep roots and love the heat so they’ve been growing incredibly fast. In fact it feels as if the whole growing season has been on fast forward. This fast forward effect has also meant that the sequential tasks I normally undertake across the summer have been compressed into a shorter time frame making it quite hard work in the heat! Still, the thought of a large, early harvest is keeping me going, so mustn’t grumble. Our 500 bottles of sparkling white have now been riddled and disgorged but just need to rest for a couple of months before we can start selling them. Not long to go now though!

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redlandwindband.co.uk for further information and to contact us email us on redlandwindband@gmail. com. Get in touch if you would like to be put on our mailing list or would like to book us for events or fundraisers. n Redland Green Choir meets for rehearsals every Monday 7.30pm-9.30pm at Redland Green School. We sing a wide variety of music. New members welcome: no auditions. For more information, visit redlandgreenchoir.org.uk. or phone 0117 9443042. n Beaufort Junior Badminton Club. Venue: Cotham School Sports Hall, Cotham Lawn Road, BS6 6DT. Date/Time: Mondays from 6-7pm, term time only. Age Group: 11 18 years. All standards. Coaching and club play but also progression to Avon County Teams and senior clubs. Coaches CRB checked and Badminton England qualified. Contact: Penny Shears 0794 101 3514. Email: pennyshears@ googlemail.com n RAFA, City of Bristol branch and club Eastfield Westbury on Trym for ex-RAF and associate members. Skittle Alley, parties and functions. Live entertainment on Saturday evenings. Open Monday to Saturday lunchtimes and evenings. Sundays noon till 5pm. All enquiries telephone 0117 3291913. n Exercise Movement and Dance class for ladies. Low impact classes offer dance, exercise and core strengthening. Strengthen muscles, raise energy levels, improve balance and mobilise joints. 6.25-7.30pm at Fairlawn Primary School, Fairlawn Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5JL. Tel: Rachael at FL Exercise on 07966 418 714 / rachaelwilliams@ talktalk.net . Classes run on 5-7 week basis - charged as a block booking (£8 per class -1st Class Free). n Mondays 10:00am, 11:15am, 18:00pm. Yoga for everyone and all stages of life. Move, breathe, strengthen, calm at our beautiful YogaSpace Bishopston studio. Find out more at www.bristolyogaspace. co.uk or contact Clara hello@ bristolyogaspace.co.uk / 07530 053 543. n Senior Film Club, every third Monday in the month at 2pm St Peter's Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. All Welcome. Refreshments £3. Dial-a-ride transport possible by personal arrangement ; 0845 130 1875. n Redland Green Bowls Club welcomes new members, come

along to our club on Redland Green any Monday after 4pm , or book a free taster session with one of our qualified coaches. Jean or Gerry :Tel 9624466 . HALF price membership for the first year (£50) n 8pm Fun Quiz Night: Tv, Film, Music & more! at the Bristol Flyer, Gloucester Road, Bishopston Just £1 to enter n 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 Watercolour Painting Art Classes take place every Monday at Redland Library, between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Each half term course focusses on a new subject each half term. Suitable for beginner and intermediate levels, with some previous drawing experience recommended. For more information or to book, please visit: www.painting.zone. For queries or to add your name to the mailing list, contact Stella Shaw at admin@painting.zone or ‘phone 07791400362. n Bristol Bridge Club - Come and play, there are daily bridge sessions for experienced and less experienced players. Try a free taster session on a Monday afternoon or evening and Wednesday afternoon. Phone the club before coming, Tel.0117 929 1846 or www.bristolbridgeclub. co.uk n Cotham Parish Church Drop-In Playgroup, Cotham Church Hall, Cotham Road, BS6 6DR, open every Monday of term time from 1.30 to 3.30, offering a warm welcome to children from 0-school age, with their carers. We charge £1 per session per family, which includes refreshments for all, singing and a variety of toys. Some parking is available in front of the church. 0117 9733395 Tuesday n The Golden Buds is a group aimed at 18 months to 4 year olds and is a fabulous opportunity to be outside with your little ones, digging, playing, finding newts and frogs, watering, singing and making things all in the heart of urban Bristol! Sessions run from 9.30-11am and 11.30-1pm in school terms. We take booking on a term by term basis. Each session costs £5, a second sibling is £2.50 and under 12 months can come

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August, 2018 214 0418. For more info visit: heartmusicbristol.wordpress.com n Melody Makers Baby Friendly Choir A fun and friendly daytime choir for ladies running Tuesdays during term time.9:30-11:00am, The Beehive Pub, BS9 4QY. £5 per session, discounts for members. Contact Natalie www.facebook. com/melodymakerschoir 07890393175. n Bristol Brunel Lions Club – We meet at Shirehampton Golf Club on the first Tuesday of every at 7 for 7.30 on the 3rd Tuesday of each month we have a social gathering normally with food. We raise money for charity both locally and beyond through a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Lots of fun and fellowship raising and spending money for good causes. For more details of how to apply for assistance with charitable activities in Bristol or to become involved in our activities see Bristol Brunel Lions Club on line or contact our Club Secretary Bill O’Neill at lion. bill@virginmedia.com n "The Arts Society Bristol is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include lectures by specialists in their field. From September the lectures will be on the second Tuesday each month at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information is on our website www. theartssociety-bristol.org.uk n A new knitting and crochet group has been set up in the local area. All abilities welcome, including beginners. Please do come along to meet and chat with fellow crafters, discuss projects, share ideas and even learn a new craft. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:30 am at JP Destiny, Kellaway Avenue. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road. If you are interested in coming along or would like more information please contact Stephanie ToftJones at poppytoft@hotmail.com or visiting our facebook group 'Bristol Knitting and Crochet. n Circle Dance Evenings at The Old Library Eastville, Muller Road BS5 6XP. Last Tuesday evening of the month, 7:30 – 9:30 pm, led by Susannah Temple, £5 donation. Calm & lively, lovely music, beginners welcome, no need for partners. Contact 0117 979 1519, susannahtemple@googlemail.com n The Arts Society Bristol is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include lectures by specialists in their field. From September the lectures will be at 8pm on the second Tuesday each month at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information is on our website

bishopstonvoice www.theartssociety-bristol.org.uk n Bristol United Walking Football - every Tuesday 10.3011.30 at Horfield Leisure Centre. The beautiful game played at a slower pace for the over 50's. First session free then £3. Contact Keith Gwilym on 07948383536 or e-mail buwfc2018@gmail.com n Women's Reading Group looking for new members. We read a wide variety of fiction and meet monthly on a Tuesday evening. Please contact ksnowdon29@gmail.com for further information. 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 & 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,

31 shared reading. It's fun, sometimes surprising, moving and exciting. No preparation, just come along and listen. Bishopston Library, every Wednesday 11.30am to 1.00pm. We read and chat. Refreshments provided. Free. n Westbury Park WI is the local WI for Westbury Park, Henleaze and Bishopston. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 7.30pm in Redland Church Hall, Redland Green Road, BS6 7HE. Guest fees are £4 per meeting – Glass of wine £2, tea, coffee, soft drinks 50p, other refreshment options available, biscuits/cake free. Email westburyparkwi@ gmail.com or see website www. westburyparkwi.org.uk. n Wednesdays at 10.30am Buddhist Meditation - use a simple technique to help the mind rest in the present and give space for reflection. Sakya Thinley Rinchen Ling, 121 Sommerville Road, St Andrews, BS6 5BX. Suggested donation £2. 0117 9244424 Thursday n Bishop Road Community Choir. We are a mixed community choir, meeting at Bishop Road School from 7.45pm to 9pm. Everyone welcome to join, regardless of singing experience. There is no audition and the choir is open to anyone, not just parents of children at the school. We sing a variety of songs and perform locally. £3.00 per session. n Bristol Ladies Choir sings a wide range of music from classical to light. The choir rehearses weekly and gives two main concerts each year. The choir also participates in approximately 9 to 10 other concerts in the Bristol area each year. Meet at 2.15pm - 3.45pm at Church of the Good Shepherd, Bishop Road, Bishopston, BS7 8NA. New members welcome. For more information contact Hazel on 0117 9246587 or visit www. bristolladieschoir.org.uk n The Stepford Singers. Come and try Bishopston’s all female community choir. No need to read music and no auditions! We meet 1pm - 3pm so you can still be in time to pick up kids from school. For more info, email fran@ naturalvoice.net n West Bristol Orchestra meet at the United Reformed Church, Muller Road, from 7.15 - 9.15pm and play a wide range of classical music arranged for our small friendly orchestra. String players of Grade 5 and above are particularly welcome. For further information please ring 0117 968 3998. n Avon Harmony Ladies A Cappella Chorus meets for rehearsals every Thursday 7.30 -10pm at Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road BS7

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA 9NL. We are always made welcome, and we are actively recruiting new members. There is no need to be able to read music; we provide teaching tracks for learning by ear. See our website for more details www.avonharmony.co.uk or contact Mandy on 0117 652693 or Barbara on 07717 424421. n Horfield Quakers hold a halfhour meeting for worship to be held every Thursday Evening from 6.307pm, at Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8PD. All are welcome. n Pregnancy Yoga and Birth Preparation at Horfield Leisure Centre, 7.30-9.15pm. Classes offer you the time to celebrate your pregnancy, ask questions and meet other mumstobe in a safe and welcoming environment. For more information visit www.lymalnick. info, or contact Ly on 07843 377 718 / ly.malnick@gmail.com n Slimming World Bishopston. St Michael and All Angels Church (Pigsty Hill) Gloucester Road. Groups at 9.30am and 7.30pm every Thursday. £9.95 to join and £4.95 per week after that. 6 and 12 week countdowns available. Just turn up or Call Sue on 0117 924 3556 or 07702 578 298 for a chat. n Kings Lawn Tennis Club Rusty Rackets, 19:30-21: 00. Want to get back into tennis? Come along to our fun and welcoming Rusty Rackets session every Thursday evening at Kings Lawn Tennis Club, Maplemeade ( just off Kings Drive) BS7 8JG. Nonmembers (£8) and members (£6) welcome! Contact Head Coach Elly Shearman only tennis .kings@hotmail.com for more details! n Bridge for Beginners and Improvers West of England Bridge Club now welcomes new/novice bridge players for weekly sessions held every Thursday afternoon.

Cost £3. Doors open at 1.45pm and play is from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. No partner needed and we have experienced players to help and advice. Beginners lessons also offered email bridgeclassbristol @ gmail.com or ring 0117 2302694 for more info. Venue: Golden Hill Sports Club, Wimbledon Road, Bristol BS6 7YA. Full details at www. woebc.co.uk n Spiritualist church Westbury Park Cairns Road BS6 7TH Open development circle Thursday evening at 7.15 for 7.30 start All are welcome. n Sporting Memories Group at the Gloucestershire County Cricket Ground most Thursdays from 11am to 12.30pm. A group suitable for people that are isolated or lonely and may have memory difficulties. The group is particularly for those that are interested in sport. Please contact John Collis on 07757527634 or come along to the ground from 11am. n Henleaze Ladies Choir is a friendly welcoming group which meets in St Peters Church Hall, Henleaze on Thursdays between September and May from 1.30 – 3.30 pm (with a short break for tea). We give 2 charity concerts a year in December and May and from time to time are invited to entertain community groups around the city. There are also occasional social events organised. We are always pleased to see new members. Pease come and try a rehearsal without obligation. To find out more contact Jane English (07752 332278) or Jean Wickham (0117 9624466). n North Bristol Community Project Arts Fringe: Arts for Well-being, Thursdays 10am-12pm. Well-being Lunch Club, Thursdays 12.30-2pm. 10 week Sewing for Employability course, Mondays 10am -12pm; now taking bookings for the next

sewing course starting on January 8 2018. The 10 week sewing course & the Lunch Club are FREE. For all other activities, there is a fee of £10 towards the cost of basic materials, tuition & refreshments. 160 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NT, Tel: 0774 237 7799 /0117 924 6228, www. northbristolcommunityproject. org.uk n Read together a short story and poem. Weekly drop-in adult group, shared reading. It's fun, sometimes surprising, moving and exciting. No preparation needed, just come along and listen. Bishopston Library every Thursday 11.30am - 1.00pm. We read and chat. Refreshments provided free. n Bristol Healing Group Dropin Healing Session at Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, BS6 6JE. Thursdays 5.00 6.30 pm, donation basis. Healing is holistic, gentle, relaxing, helps restore balance and wellbeing, recommended for stress. Contact Barbara 0117 9082061. n Henbury Singers welcome new members. A mixed, non audition choir, we meet at Stoke Bishop Primary School, Thurs evenings. We sing choral music, carols, musicals, gospel and folk songs. Contact Maggie Cavanna 0117 973 4794 or secretary@henburysingers.org. n Curvy Girl Yoga Class 9.3010.30am Kudacan 7 Dongola Ave BS7 9HG. A yoga class specifically for ladies size 16 or more. A women only event. Your first class £5. Thereafter, £8 per person per class. www.curvygirlyoga.co.uk Friday n Bristol University of the third age (u3a) scrabble group would welcome new members. We play very friendly and informal games every Friday at the Beehive, Wellington Hill West, BS9 4QY from

2 to 4pm. For further info please contact Heddy SARA on 0117 9241318 and indicate when asked to give your name that you are phoning about scrabble in order not to be blocked. also email : nigel.d.sara@btinternet.com n The Bristol Astronomical Society host astronomical talks and activities each week. We provide free Saturday observing at our observatory in Failand and often hold Star Parties in and around Bristol. Friday evening talks are held at 7pm at Bristol Photographic Society, Montpelier, BS6 5EE. See website for details: www. bristolastrosoc.org.uk February events: 2nd - Talks from members, 9th - Talk: The Herschels (the West's most famous astronomers), 16th - Telescope building and engineering, 23rd AGM and Member talks. Saturday n Whiteladies Farmers’ and Fair Trading Market is now held EVERY Saturday, from 8.30am-2pm. Takes place at the junction of Whiteladies/Apsley/Burlington Roads. Stalls cover bread, cheese, local lamb and chicken, fish, preserves, cakes, sushi, local fruit and veg, wild food larder, and recycled tools, wooden items and much more. n Coffee, Tea and Refreshments served every Saturday from 10.30am to noon at Bishopston Methodist Church, 245 Gloucester Road. Join us for a rest and a chat. n The Clifton Garden Society are eager to attract new members from all parts of Bristol. The Society offer monthly visits by coach to country houses and gardens, a quarterly newsletter. and an annual holiday. If you would like to join this friendly group please call 0117 9737296 for full details.

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Benefits: A quietening pose at the end of practice. Stretches out the shoulder joints and relieves back pain.

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of Yogawest (www.yogawest.co.uk) Here is the latest in the series of yoga poses running from September until August. If you have any questions, pop into Yogawest with this page and ask a teacher for some help.

Yoga Pose of the Month:

Adho Mukha Virasana

(downward facing hero pose) Practice time: 2-3 minutes. *For those who have been collecting the series, this pose is the penultimate movement. The final pose of the sequence was featured in July’s issue and finishes the sequence with a simple lying down pose. This pose is the penultimate in the 12-asana sequence started last September. It is a repeat of the first pose, but where that was a working version in preparation for the sequence, this is a more restful pose for the end of your practice.

Breathe consciously throughout this pose. Continually bringing your awareness back to your breath will help relax your mind and body even further, preparing your body for a deep, renewed state of health and wellbeing. 1. Kneel on the floor. Touch your big toes together and sit on your heels. Separate your knees to the width your hips. If you are stiff, widen your knees a little more. 2. S tretching your arms forward one-by-one, extend your torso further forward and down between your thighs, the left side of the torso resting along the inner left thigh and the right side along the right inner thigh. Place your hands on the floor in front of you. Allow your sit bones to nestle down onto your heels. 3. R est your forehead on the floor or on a folded blanket (do not feel strain in the neck). Quieten the eyes, rest the tongue, and let the breath be gentle. From here, you can now bend the elbows and rest the lower arms on the floor to fully rest in this pose.

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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Local actor Joe Sims opens charity birthday party BROADCHURCH actor Joe Sims opened local charity Bristol Dementia Action Alliance’s 5th Birthday Party in The Galleries on July 9. Joe thanked everyone for joining in the celebrations: “There are so many of you who have come down here today and have volunteered your time, not just for today but for years, 365 days of the year - looking after people and caring. That is what Bristol should be about – standing shoulder to shoulder. It’s ordinary people doing extraordinary things and that’s exactly what I see here today.” Joe stayed to join Tina Blackwill in her pom-pom dance to the delight of the crowd. It was an action packed day with further music from Lizzie, singing from Gill and chair and standing Zumba with Marie. Staff from Zurich generously volunteered their time as a

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n BOOKS OF THE MONTH engaging characters, unexpected heroes and truthful relationships, this cleverly constructed novel takes you on a profound journey that will make you laugh, and may even make you cry. As one of our reading groups favourites, this book is a must read for anyone who wants to explore a deep and meaningful topic, but also laugh along the way.

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The Universe versus Alex Woods by Gavin Extence

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Alex Woods knows that he hasn't had the most conventional start in life. He knows that growing up with a clairvoyant single mother won't endear him to the local bullies. He also knows that even the most improbable events can happen - he's got the scars to prove it. What he doesn't know yet is that when he meets ill-tempered, reclusive widower Mr Peterson, he'll make an unlikely friend. Someone who tells him that you only get one shot at life. That you have to make the best possible choices. So when, aged seventeen, Alex is stopped at Dover customs with 113 grams of marijuana, an urn full of ashes on the passenger seat, and an entire nation in uproar, he's fairly sure he's done the right thing… This debut novel by Gavin Extence captivates the reader from the very first page. Full of

Mouseheart by Lisa Fiedler Neve’s review: Mouseheart is a wonderfully written book by Lisa Fiedler. It is about a mouse called Hopper who has spent all his life in a pet shop until, one day he escapes and uncovers Atlantia, a city of rats underneath New York. Hopper loves the amazing city. But all is not as it seems, Titus, the evil emperor of Atlantia will do anything to keep the peace between his kingdom and the ferocious cats that roam the sewers surrounding the city walls… Mouseheart is one of those rare books that

has you gripped until the very end. I absolutely loved it! Neve (age 9). For these books and many more, visit us at Bishopston Library. If we don’t have exactly what you’re looking for, there are over 2 million items from which you can reserve across LibrariesWest and collect from any library of your choice. Got children aged 4-11? Why not sign them up for the Summer Reading Challenge! This year’s theme is ‘Mischief Makers’, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Beano. The aim of this free challenge is to get children to read six books over the summer. This encourages them to keep up their reading skills and they earn prizes along the way! Sign up at any library in Bristol and let the challenge begin! Opening Hours:

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The healing power of pets OWNING a pet can bring a lot of pleasure. A furry friend requires feeding, exercising and attention but in return they provide us with companionship and unconditional love. However, they are also good for our health; physically and mentally. A big part of being a dog owner, involves taking your dog out for walks. This is not only good exercise for your dog but also for you! Walking your dog gives you a reason to be out and part of the community. This means you are more likely to socialise

n NEWS North Bristol NHS AGM NORTH Bristol NHS Trust is holding its annual general meeting on Thursday, 2 August and is encouraging people to come along. The main session will be a chance to hear from the chief executive, deputy director of finance and the new chair. The meeting is being held in the Learning & Research building at Southmead Hospital at 5pm. There will also be stalls and information, including some of our NHS 70 memorabilia exhibits, set up ahead of the meeting from 4.15pm. To register to attend the Annual Public Meeting and to submit a question in advance please email Trust.Secretary@ nbt.nhs.uk

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and meet new people. They help you connect with others because they provide an acceptable reason for somebody to start up a conversation with you. The process of petting, stroking and talking to your dog or cat can help lower blood pressure, increase oxytocin levels and reduce stress. In a study, a person was asked to do a simple task in front of a friend and then in front of an animal. They performed better and were more relaxed in front of the animal because they were feeling at ease and not judged. A pet can also help children, who struggle with learning difficulties or anxiety, by giving them confidence and comfort. A lot of the research has been with dogs and cats but there has been a study that showed that just holding a tortoise reduced stress levels. So that is why there is a fish tank in the dentist’s waiting room! Pet ownership can also help people struggling with feelings of loneliness, depression or grief. They provide structure to your day and give you a sense of meaning. The Cats Protection ran a study with cat owners (half of whom described themselves as suffering from some

sort of mental health problem). The survey found that 87% of people felt the cat had a positive impact on their wellbeing. But pet therapy isn’t new. Florence Nightingale was a promoter of a canary at the bedside of chronically ill patients! She would encourage the patient to feed it and clean its cage. Now animal assistance therapy is offered at hospitals, nursing homes and, even at university, for students who are revising! It is a big decision to get a pet. You must carefully consider your lifestyle because all pets are different; for one person it might be a hamster and for another it might be a Great Dane! If you do not or cannot own your own dog or cat then talk to your local dogs home, visit a cat café or you could have a look at websites such as Borrow My Doggy.

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Hypnobirthing classes available for north Bristol mums NORTH Bristol NHS Trust is offering classes in Hypnobirthing to pregnant mums in Bishopston, Cotham and Redland. Hypnobirthing is an antenatal education programme that teaches you and your birth partner simple but specific self-hypnosis, relaxation and breathing techniques for labour and birth. It was originally developed by qualified hypnotherapist Katherine Graves. Some of the midwives are now trained in Hypnobirthing and are offering a Calm and Confident Hypnobirthing course at Cossham Hospital in Kingswood to help make a difference to your experience of labour and birth. The course teaches: • self-hypnosis to induce deep relaxation • massage techniques to release endorphins, the body’s natural

analgesia (pain relief) • robozo techniques – which help to release oxytocin and loosen your pelvic area • visualisation exercises and affirmations to make you feel calm, confident and positive. The cost of the is £250.00 and is available either as a four-week evening course from 7pm to 10pm or a full weekend course from 10am to 5pm. Wendy Proctor, one of the KG Hypnobirthing-trained midwives said: “Whilst working on delivery suite I became interested in supporting women who used Hypnobirthing, and was amazed how women were able to cope using the techniques. When I became pregnant myself I completed a course on

Hypnobirthing and used it to amazing effect. I can honestly say that I don't think I would have coped as well without it. “Now as a Community Midwife I've had the pleasure of supporting many women in their home who choose to use Hypnobirthing to further aid their relaxation.” For more information visit www.nbt.nhs.uk/hypnobirthing

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n NATURE WATCH With Dawn Lawrence

ON hot summer nights a strange light can be seen in our garden. The lower leaves of the apple tree and the hazel shine like an emerald chandelier against the darkness, lit by the brilliant light of the moth trap. In the morning the moths are identified and then the next night (with the light switched off ) they emerge and go on their way. We have recorded over 700 species in our garden and one or two new species turn up each summer month – people often gasp at the numbers. Moth myths abound: they eat your clothes, they only fly at night, they are brown and dull, they are weak and floppy... Well, the Casebearing clothes moth is not my favourite, I admit (jumpers have been ruined) but that is the only moth that eats your clothes out of the 2,500+ species on the British list. It is the larvae (i.e. the caterpillars) that cause the trouble in the

wardrobe department, and, adding insult to injury, they wear little silken jumpers themselves (the “case” referred to in their name). As you might expect, most moth caterpillars eat plants but there are a few odd tastes out there – some eat fungi or lichen, some eat the detritus that accumulates in bird nests, some are aquatic and some even eat each other. There are 155 species of day-flying moths in Britain (compared to 60 butterflies) – another surprising statistic. Look out for the Garden Tiger, its forewings a bold combination of cream and brown and its hindwings a fierce orange-scarlet blotched with blue-black. Also very striking is the Small Purple and Gold: it is smaller than a thumbnail but its purple wings are flecked with gold and it shimmers in the sunshine like a precious fabric. However, most moths do fly at night - hence the moth trap – but very few are simply brown and dull. The Angle Shades and Silver Y are all flying now. The Silver Y proves that moths can also be tough. They migrate from Europe, flying by day and night; look out for them at dusk sipping nectar from garden flowers. The Peach Blossom is my favourite – its fanciful name is derived from the pink splashes on the wings (it eats bramble, not peach blossom!). Finally there are many moths which adopt strange disguises. The Buff Tip looks like a short section of broken birch twig with silvery

Photograph by Rupert Higgins white wings rolled into a cylinder. The Chinese character is brown and white and holds itself in such a position that it is easily mistaken for a bird dropping. Both of these avoid predation with their disguises but the Red-belted Clearwing has transparent, black-veined wings and a black body with a red belt. It discourages predators with its off-putting wasp-like appearance – another day flier to look out for in the month of August.

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Enriching lives of older people through gardening EVER wanted to get to know some of the amazing older people that live in your area? Or share your passion for gardening and nature with someone who spends most their time indoors? Alive is looking for green fingered people to becoming Growing Support volunteers, to assist with one of their fun and engaging gardening groups in a number of homes in Bishopston and Redland. Alive is the UK’s leading charity enriching the lives of older people in care and training their carers. Their ‘Growing Support’ Social and Therapeutic Horticulture workshops connect participants to their gardens and allow them the chance to participate in a social group, helping to reduce social isolation and loneliness. If you are friendly and have an interest in helping others to garden, this is the role for you. You will support some of the most vulnerable members of your community to have fun while they continue their hobby. You’ll volunteer alongside an expert Social and Therapeutic Horticulture Facilitator to help care home residents access all the benefits of taking part in fun activities, whenever possible, outside in the garden. The summer induction is taking place on Tuesday 7 August at 2pm at the Create Centre, BS1 6XN. To find out more contact Sarah Mountford, Volunteer co-ordinator on 0117 377 4756 or see www.aliveactivities.org

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Style bible proves a tonic I READ this book in a single sitting recently on a day when I was good for nothing but lying on the sofa with a stinking summer cold. It was quite a tonic with its gentle optimism and suggestions of how to make your home a happier place. That’s something surely everyone aspires to, especially with our busy lives full of work. Encompassing lifestyle choices as well as design and decorating advice, Victoria Harrison takes the reader on a meander through mindfulness in the home, from tending houseplants to engaging in conversation and the simple pleasure of looking after a pet. There is some good old fashioned advice that greenery, the presence of light and the absence of clutter make for favourable living conditions. What makes this more compelling than opinion or anecdote alone though is the inclusion of (easy to digest) research - from NASA scientists, no less! There is also sage colour advice from Farrow & Ball’s international colour consultant, Joe Studholme, on how best to introduce that most joyful of colours, yellow. All senses have been considered in writing this lovely little book with ideas on using scent, music, art and the optimal ways to consistently achieve nourishing sleep. The overall tone is informative and avoids being instructive which makes it a lovely gift for anyone setting up their first home or in need of cheering up

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n NEWS PEOPLE across Bristol who open their homes to guests from around the world are preparing to welcome their next group of international visitors, this time from Northern Colorado in America. We meet Carole Duckett, president of the Bristol Friendship Force, and Gloria Woodman to find out more about “travelling the world as a guest” and making friends in every corner of the globe. A glimpse of “real life” can be the highlight of a holiday, from finding a little restaurant frequented only by locals to being unexpectedly welcomed to join a village celebration. These insights into another culture are memorable and, as one group of Bristol-based travel-lovers know, valuable experiences. Members of the Bristol Friendship Force (BFF) have been welcomed into homes around the globe, from Azerbaijan to Colombia and Kentucky, to experience the day-to-day routines of people from all walks of life. It’s travelling the world as a guest, rather than a tourist, members say, meeting new people, discovering common ground as well as differences and – most importantly – making friends. The group is part of a global network of Friendship Force clubs spanning more than 60 countries, with visits – or “journeys” – arranged between them. Members from Bristol have just returned from a visit to Calgary and Medicine Hat in Canada and are now preparing to welcome

BISHOPSTON textile enthusiasts should check out the 2018 West Country Quilt and Textile Shown which returns for the fourth consecutive year at the University of the West of England Exhibition Centre, Filton Road, Bristol, BS34 8QZ on Thursday August 30th Saturday September 1st. The show is open from 10am to 4.30pm daily and features talks, workshops and demonstrations as well as traders selling sewing machines, fabrics, quilting accessories, craft accessories, threads, haberdashery, embroidery and quilt kits. A gallery display of

Making lifelong friends in every corner of the world FF members from Northern Colorado to Bristol in September. BFF president Carole Duckett said: “It’s a totally different experience to anything you could do as an ordinary tourist and you end up with people you can call friends all over the world. “We email and phone before each journey and when we finally meet it is already like we have known each other for a long time – I always find that magical. “We are all different but we are in the Friendship Force clubs for the same purpose – to make a little bit of difference and contribute to peace in our own small way.” The Friendship Force was launched, with the backing of US president Jimmy Carter, in 1977 during the Cold War as a non-religious, non-political group with the simple aim to break down barriers between cultures through friendship. In 1992, the organisation was even nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for its work in forging links between the US and Russia. Today there are 15,000 members who take part in “journeys” and act as hosts in their hometowns. Carol said: “There is no better way to get to know people than by staying in their home. Meeting someone for the first time can be daunting to some but it is surprising how quickly you become friends – and language never seems to be a problem even if you don’t speak the same one! “We all learn so much – I recently learned the proper way to drink tequila from some Mexican guests! And when people come to Bristol we can show them things that they wouldn’t see as tourists. Many of our visitors are very interested in how we buy houses and one guest was very curious as to how we all find time to

cook ourselves a full English every morning before work or school!” The September visit from Northern Colorado will include a welcome and farewell party as well as sightseeing in and around Bristol and the group is preparing a busy programme for their guests. The next “journey” away will see members possibly visit Brazil in 2019. The group, which has 36 members, is keen to attract new members of all ages to take part in visits as well as hosting people in the Bishopston area. Besides travelling, the group also organises monthly coffee mornings and lunches as well as social outings such as walks or trips to the theatre. Members also support the candle-lit service hosted every Christmas by the Lord Mayor of Bristol, who is the group’s patron and always meets the Friendship Force members visiting the city. For more information about getting involved, email carole.duckett@caduce.plus. com

Quilt and Textile Show modern, contemporary and traditional quilts, embroidery, traditional costumes and embroideries from South West China will be on show. A fee of £5 is charged for entry for competition quilts. The categories are bed and cot quilts, large, small and miniature wall hangings and art quilts. There is a free to enter competition for cushions made using any needlework technique. For a full list of traders,

galleries and exhibitors, demonstrations and workshops and competition entry forms, see the website. The venue has car parking and is close to Bristol Parkway Rail Station from which the organizer has arranged a regular shuttle bus. Tickets are £12 on the door, £2 off advance purchase. Quote

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JAMES BLUNT LIVE AFTER RACING THE AFTERLOVE TOUR

SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2018 FROM ONLY Â£40

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