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Charlotte returns as our MP

Charlotte Leslie has started her second term as our Member of Parliament.

Pages 2&3 Henleaze and WoT to be ‘partners’ Henleaze and Westbury will retain identity after boundary shake-up is finalised.

Library campaigners have visited Westbury events, distributing information and talking to hundreds of people including concerned parents. Pictured at Elmlea School’s Spring Fair are (left to right) Rosanne Carwardine, Alan Preece, Alan Aburrow and Sheila Preece

Every response counts The campaign to save Westbury Library is entering its final month. This is not some vague threat. The position is that Bristol City Council has a recommendation from its officers that the library should close in 2016, and the community has until June 30th to protest. And while the campaign team are delighted with the response so far, there is no room for complacency.

The most important thing anyone can do is to complete the City Council’s survey. And in doing so, the most important responses are to Questions 1a and 2 (see Page 9) Survey forms are available at the library and can be returned there. Or the survey can be completed online at: www.bristol.gov.uk/ page/leisure-and-culture/getinvolved-libraries-consultation

Every response counts which means that every member of every household, including children, should be encouraged to complete a separate survey form and respond separately online. The campaign team’s final push effectively began on Election Day when they set up a stand outside the library which was being used as a polling station. It was not on library land. The Turn to Page 9

Page 16 Profile - musician William Goodchild We meet the prolific local composer, conductor and orchestrator.

Page 18 Tea party for Dr Carole

Friends of St Peter’s Hospice have said farewell to Medical Director Dr Carole Dacombe.

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Charlotte back as MP after increasing majority to 5,000 Charlotte Leslie has started her second term as Member of Parliament for our constituency Bristol North West. She polled 22,767 votes, giving her a majority of 4,994 over the Labour candidate Darren Jones and retaining the seat she won in 2010. The turnout was 51,805 representing 67.6% of the electorate. In 2010 the turnout was lower at 50,336 but represented 68.5% of the electorate. Charlotte Leslie increased her vote from 19,115 in 2010.

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Candidate Charlotte Leslie Darren Jones Michael Frost Clare Campion-Smith Justin Quinnell Anne Lemon

Darren Jones increased the Labour vote from 15,841 in 2010. Michael Frost increased the UKIP vote from 1,175 in 2010. Bristol North West remains a bellwether constituency, having returned a Member of the winning party for the last 10 general elections. Charlotte Leslie is now one of four women MPs to represent the four Bristol constituencies. The other three are Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East), Karin Smyth (Bristol South) and Thangam Debbonaire (Bristol West), all Labour MPs.

Party Cons Labour UKIP Lib Dem Green TUSC

Votes 22,767 17,823 4,889 3,214 2,952 160

% 43.9 34.4 9.4 6.2 5.7 0.3

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Charlotte Leslie gives her acceptance speech. Right, defeated Labour candidate Darren Jones. Opposite page, the count at the City Academy in Bristol

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Column ... Charlotte Leslie MP

No time to dwell on election result The dust’s settled, the calm after the storm and all those other cliches - if only they were true. An election campaign is bruising, competing with opponents while trying to stay positive and avoiding the verbal unpleasantries. For six weeks you feel as if you are in one of those shark cages ... being attacked from all sides, exhilarated but also quite looking forward to it all ending (happily)! It is not easy and I suspect most of my new colleagues and opponents would say much the same. The well-documented vandalism attacks on my family home proved to be the low point of the campaign but it also made me determined to battle on – through argument rather than spraypaint and drills – to make sure democracy is not trampled on by the will of the hooligan. I tried to make sure I put forward an positive agenda based on things that have been

achieved and things I still want to get done. At times I was attacked, seemingly for being a ‘community campaigner’ - a

strange criticism for an MP whose main role is to represent constituents. Whatever happens, I will not deviate from that. I want to effect change in bristol north West, not be remembered as an MP who disappeared to Westminster only to return every five years to deliver leaflets and plead with people for my job. So I have been given the privilege of being MP for this fantastic constituency for another five years and I want to build on the things we have already achieved. As you might expect, the Henbury Loop is high on my agenda. It concerns me that we still seem to be a fair way from having this amazing opportunity realised but I am determined to ramp things up and work with everyone who has a stake in this to make sure it happens. Bristol being Bristol, transport in all its forms will dominate – smart card technology for public transport

and common sense on speed limits and residents’ parking is sorely needed. In BS9 the libraries will be a continued issue. The residents have made it clear they want their library … the task is to ensure the service remains as relevant as it can or the danger remains this issue could return again and again. We will also be pushing forward the Royal College of Teaching, which received government support in the last parliament. Teachers need to claim their profession just as surgeons do and the college will give them the chance. And our wonderful pubs – legislation now exists to ensure they are not bulldozed at the first opportunity and I will continue to be a pub champion and if need be, sample the beer! There is so much to do … so I suppose I had better go off and, in the words of my campaign slogan, ‘get stuff done’!

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Another test would be to biopsy the mass. This can involve taking small sections of the lump to send away or can involve removal of the entire mass, depending on factors such as the size, location and the results of the FNA. The tissue is sent to the lab for examination and the pathologists can then give us a much clearer idea of what type of mass we are dealing with, which enables us to give you a prognosis and further treatment options if required. Owners can help us to, as a history can be quite important. Things to mention include when you first noticed the mass and whether it has grown at all since you first saw it. Also does it cause your pet discomfort, are there any other masses we should know about or is your pet unwell at all? You can also help us to find smaller masses by clipping some hair off in the vicinity of the lump at home, as frequently we have owners that struggle to find the lump again when they are here in the consult room! Above all, don’t be frightened about finding a lump. The best thing to do is to get your pet checked over so that we can discuss the options with you and start treatment (if needed!) sooner rather than later. Ring us on 01173355999 if you would like to make an appointment.

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Last month we showed pictures of two developments in progress in Westburyon-Trym. This is what’s happened since. The filling station and convenience store on Falcondale Road had closed and had become a building site, causing Westbury motorists to search elsewhere for their fuel. Happily the transformation is complete. As you can see (above) the forecourt has re-opened and the convenience store has become M&S Simply Food incorporating a Wild Bean Cafe. The arch (above right) is part of the new entrance to Canford Park just around the corner from the library. We can thank the Westbury-on-Trym Society for the striking design of the arch, and for donating the two benches beyond the temporary gates, above. Temporary? Well, there is a good chance that they will be replaced at some stage by a more handsome pair. We will publish details when we get them.

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Below left, Rosanne Carwardine explains how to respond to the library survey to a parent at Elmlea School. Below, Library campaigner Roger Smith and his team were judged to be operating within the law on election day.

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From Page 1 team had been careful to set up on the nearby grass verge which is public land. They handed out campaign leaflets, the council’s information booklet Libraries for the future and the council’s survey forms. They were also careful not to engage people until they had voted, though an official was worried enough to summon the police. After checking the situation the police were happy that the campaigners were operating well within the law. “It was a stunning day,” Councillor Geoff Gollop told

Voice. “We issued about 750 campaign leaflets which far exceeded our expectations. All in all, very positive.” They followed up with a presence and more leaflet distribution at school fairs at Elmlea and St Ursula’s. Volunteers are delivering campaign leaflets door-to-door throughout Westbury and a day of action is planned for June 6th. “The reasons given by Bristol City Council for closure are completely unacceptable,” say the campaigners. “If you haven’t got a library ticket, apply now at Westbury Library” (ie before it’s too late).

Key questions in library survey When completing the library survey, the key questions are 1a and 2. They go to the heart of the argument about whether Westbury Library should live or die. Bristol City Council has decided that there are two categories of libraries with the right to live: Group 1: Libraries already delivering to a high service standard Group 2: Libraries needing development Seven libraries, say the council, ought to die because they do not fit within these two groups in terms of their potential “to deliver the full core service and local offer”. These seven are: Clifton, Eastville, Marksbury Road, Redland, Sea Mills, Westbury and Wick Road. If you want Westbury Library to live, answer ‘No’ to Question

1 on the survey and give your reasons. The campaign leaflet provides 10 useful facts which will help including: • Westbury is the fourth busiest of Bristol’s 28 libraries in borrowings • Westbury has n excellent children’s corner and popular children’s activities • Difficult to see how Henleaze Library can hope to serve the three communities of Westbury, Stoke Bishop and Henleaze • Fifteen book groups use Westbury as collection point for their reading • Many residents see a local library as a safe haven for small children and vulnerable adults which could not e served by ‘libraries at a distance’ Then go to Q2 and say that Westbury Library does qualify to be in Groups 1 or 2 (the right to live) for the reasons stated in Q1.

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Last month Voice reported on the high turnout for the library consultation meeting called by Bristol City Council. The meeting room at the Coombe Dingle sports complex was packed, with many people failing to get in and trying to follow proceedings from the stairs or an adjoining room. It was one of 14 library consultation meetings across Bristol, based on Neighbourhood Partnership areas. The council has published summaries of public questions and comments at all 14 meetings including the number of attendees, and it makes for interesting reading. The official attendance for the Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and WoT meeting is put at 216, though it was probably more. The total from the other 13 meetings was 156.

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St Peter’s Choir warming up in the grounds of the hospice. A special concert at the Colston combined with the City of Bristol Hall in Bristol, hosted by the Choir, Westbury-on-Trym Parish Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra, Choir, and the Bristol Grammar raised £13,500 for St Peter’s School Choir and Chamber Hospice. Choirs to form a 270-strong The St Peter’s Hospice Choir chorus in a performance of

Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, conducted by David Ogden. St Peter’s music therapist Jane Lings, who is also a flautist with the Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra, led the hospice choir

June, 2015 in the first public performance of Who will be there? a song composed by a group to movingly describe the hospice’s work. William Goodchild, conductor of the Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra and a resident of Henleaze, said: “We are thrilled to have been able to help raise such a significant sum for St Peter’s. “The concert was a wonderful collaboration between many people who all gave their time to help support the charity whilst also having an enjoyable evening.” St Peter’s community fundraiser Jo Plummer said: “The concert was fabulous with a wonderfully vibrant atmosphere on the evening. “A huge thank-you to all the singers and musicians and to the supportive audience who helped us raise such a massive amount for the hospice. Without the support of the local community we wouldn’t be able to continue helping those in Bristol with lifelimiting illnesses.”

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Education Skype helps to bring ‘Song of the Whale’ into class for maths lessons PUPILS from Clifton High School recently took part in a live Skype session with a team of marine biologists. In their mathematics lesson, the students have been studying data from the ‘Song of the Whale’ research boat, where the biologists are based, looking at how its position is charted using mathematics, exploring co-ordinates and how the locations of whales and porpoises are tracked. The boys and girls had their questions answered by a research scientist and also had a video tour of the boat. Dr Alison Neill, head of Clifton High School, said: “Mathematics and problem solving are essential tools for our young people and with the new GCSE curriculum being introduced;

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Preparing students for employment Bristol Free School, with only four year groups, has been awarded the Employability Chartermark. Students were praised by Headteacher Richard Clutterbuck for the impression they left with assessors from the Chartermark. “In spite of not having any any students of an eligible age for employment, the school has been deemed an organisation which is preparing people for the labour market,” he said. “Credit must go to our students who, quite frankly, blew our assessors away with their understanding and commitment to the purpose of 6 degrees of aspiration. Well done, I am very proud of them.”

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End of a successful first year for schools’ joint infant set-up Redland High Infants, with QEH, is about to complete its first year, having opened the doors of its purpose built classrooms in September 2014. The new initiative from the two schools has been hugely successful, with some parents already signing their children up for 2018 to guarantee a place. The school accepts children from the age of three. As they reach the end of Year 2, girls naturally progress to Redland High Junior School and boys transfer to QEH Junior School.

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his year Mad Science are proud to be supporting Global’s Make Some Noise children’s charity. Global’s Make Some Noise helps disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. These youngsters may be affected by illness, disability, bereavement or lack of opportunity. In support of this great cause Mad Science will be donating 5% of profits from all of our Summer Holiday Camps hosted this summer to the fund. This money will then go towards creating fantastic opportunities for children and young people in the community. Our very own Rocket Rachel will also be tackling a tremendous challenge to raise awareness of the charity’s work by heading on a massive adventure, and trekking across the Grand Canyon! So by taking part in our

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News It’s official – Henleaze and Westbury become partners

June, 2015 Pictured from left, Cllr Geoff Gollop, Cllr Glenise Morgan, Alan Aburrow and Hilary Long

500 letters showed strength of feeling

There was a collective sigh of relief when the Local Government Boundary Commission published its final recommendations for new electoral arrangements for Bristol City Council. Fears that the centre of Westbury-on-Trym would become part of Henleaze, and the remainder would be represented by one councillor instead of two, caused an outrage. At present the two wards of Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze each has two councillors. After a 10-week consultation period which included discussions co-ordinated by

the Westbury-on-Trym Society, the response to the boundary commission was that the whole of Westbury-on-Trym should be joined with Henleaze as a ‘partnership ward’ represented by three councillors. Nearly 500 letters in favour of the new ‘partnership ward’ were sent to the boundary commission. This compromise solution was accepted and forms part of a draft order to be laid before both Houses of Parliament. If both Houses are satisfied the draft order will be ‘made’ and the new ward will come into effect in time for the council

elections in May 2016. For council election purposes it will be called ‘Westbury-onTrym and Henleaze’. For every other purpose nothing will change. The bigger picture is that Bristol will continue to be represented by 70 city councillors, but adjustments to ward boundaries mean that there will be 5 three-member wards (including Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze), 26 two-member wards and 3 single member wards across the city.

“It is good that our opinions do get listened to,” said Councillor Geoff Gollop when the boundary commission announced it had changed its mind. “As I live in Henleaze and represent Westbury I am well placed to know how much the two communities have in common. “I am delighted that the boundary commission listened to the strongly-argued views in support of a combined ward, and the submission of almost 500 letters showed just how strongly residents feel. “The population growth in Bristol as a whole meant that we, as an area, has to lose one councillor, but any attempt to split the combined ward would have produced anomalies that would have been impossible to resolve. “It was very positive to find that that the Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym Societies worked together to arrive at a workable recommendation.” Henleaze Councillor Glenise Morgan acknowledges that the original proposal from the boundary commission, which would have split Westbury-onTrym shopping centre from the rest of the village, was totally inappropriate. “Henleaze and Westbury have much in common, and although the reduction from four councillors to three will be a challenge, it is right and just that the inequalities between inner city ward populations and those on the city outskirts have been addressed,” she said. “We already work with councillors and representatives of both Westbury-on-Trym and Stoke Bishop through our Neighbourhood Partnership and I look forward to the strengthening of these links. “My one regret is that Westbury Park, which has a strong community, remains divided between Henleaze and Redland.“ The Henleaze, Stoke

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Bishop and Westbury-on-Trym Neighbourhood Partnership remained neutral through the 10week consultation period. But Vice Chair Alan Aburrow praised the Westbury-on-Trym Society for “a good campaign”. It would be business as usual until the May 2016 elections when voters in Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym vote together for the first time in a council election and choose three councillors between them, he said.

Hilary Long, Chair of the Westbury-on-Trym Society, thanked residents for rising to the occasion with their letters to the boundary commission. “Westbury and Henleaze are distinct communities in their own right and will remain complementary to each other in shopping facilities and local services as well as our histories,” she said. “However we also share many social activities, parks, schools, sports clubs and church

congregations, all of which give us friendships and common purposes on behalf of all our residents. We shall look forward to sharing our councillors too. “It is particularly apt that we saved Westbury from fragmentation as we anticipate the anniversary in 2017 of 1300 years since our community was founded,” she added. Valerie Bishop, Chair of the Henleaze Society, said: “The Henleaze Society trustees discussed the draft proposals

and agreed that the only realistic solution, without redrawing the proposed boundaries of all of the north Bristol wards, was to have a three-councillor ward. “By accepting this solution, the Henleaze Society trustees will continue to work with local residents and councillors to ensure that Henleaze remains a good place in which to live. “Going forwards, we will also work more in partnership with Westbury-on-Trym community organisations.”

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Profile - William Goodchild Composer, orchestrator, conductor William Goodchild of Henleaze is recognised as a major force in the world of music. He combines the roles of composer, orchestrator and conductor, producing music for film, television and the concert hall. Not to mention the fact that he teaches Music for Film and Television at the University of Bristol and gives seminars on the subject. He has built a strong reputation locally as guest conductor with the Bristol Ensemble, Bristol’s professional chamber orchestra, and as guest conductor for the last 14 years with the Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra, a flourishing amateur orchestra with a well-established reputation for excellence. The orchestra has musicians come from all parts of the city including Henleaze and Westbury. One of William’s current projects is the Metropolitan Orchestra’s Summer Concert at St George’s, Bristol on June 20th (7.30pm). It will be an all-French programme, sponsored by Tickbox Marketing, featuring Russian-born pianist Pavel Timofejevsky who will play Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G. As well as the Ravel, the orchestra will perform Bizet’s L’Arlesienne Suite No 1and Berlioz’s popular Symphony Fantastique. We asked William how the orchestra chooses the music for concerts. “It’s a complex process,” he said. “First and foremost we want to choose a programme that the audience will really enjoy. It may contain a familiar work or two and perhaps something a little less familiar or even newly composed. “We also want to choose works that are interesting and challenging for the orchestra to rehearse and play. “Choosing a soloist is important,” William continued. “The orchestra likes to work with emerging young professional soloists – in this case Pavel Timofejevsky. “Having chosen the soloist we will talk to them about which work they’d like to perform.

“This may have an impact on other works chosen for the concert

“Once everything is considered the final decision comes down to me as conductor.”

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News Full houses for St Alban’s Players St Alban’s Players in Westbury Park performed Alan Ayckbourn’s Relatively Speaking to full and enthusiastic houses over three nights at St Alban’s Hall. Relatively Speaking was the first of Ayckbourn’s plays to be a major hit in the West End. It’s a delightful and funny tangle of deceit and misunderstanding with mistaken identity and motivation at its heart. Director Chris Morison created two memorable sets - the bedsit and the garden - and came up with a clever way of making a quick change between the two, despite cramped backstage and wings. He also depended on a well practised and energetic stage manager and crew. The cast was as follows: Ginny – Pamela Moline Greg – David Evans Philip – Adrian Brown Sheila – Gill Cowen

Under Chris’s direction the cast presented well-rounded, believable characters and found the maximum number of laughs in this comedy drama. “This is my second Ayckbourn production as director and designer,” said Chris. “I was delighted the set and scene change got its own applause, but that the actors

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team and finding out more about the Players will be welcome. November’s production will be announced soon. Pictured, the group drew full houses for Alan Ayckbourn’s Relatively Speaking at St Alban’s Hall – Adrian Brown with Gill Cowan (left) and David Evans with Pamela Moline.

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June, 2015 Westbury-on-Trym’s annual Community Fair continues to grow, and last month’s event attracted an estimated 2,000 people to the two stallholder areas outside the Parish Church and at the nearby GP Surgery. Many visitors also supported the third attraction – refreshments in the Methodist Church Hall. Organiser Clare Waggett told Voice: “The Community Fair has been evolving for six years now. The Parish and Methodist Churches organise and support the event, and we invite local people to promote or fundraise for their cause or charity. “It gives them an opportunity to liaise and work with each other and engage with the wider local community.” Regular stallholders include the Westbury-on-Trym Air Cadets, Cambodian Orphanage, Guides, Westbury Garden and Allotment Association and SuSWoT (Sustainable Westburyon-Trym). “Each year I am very keen to involve more and different groups, subject to space, and was

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delighted this year to welcome the Seeing Green Photographic competition, Bristol Free School Young Enterprise Team with their cook books, Sea Mills Scarecrow trail, Parachuting teddies, Fundraise Nepal and Young Bristol.” Parachuting teddies?

Young visitors brought along their own teddy, or adopted one at the fair, and allowed them to be strapped into a harness, raised by pulley to the top of the tower at Holy Trinity and parachuted down. They all returned to earth safely except one who fell out of

his harness on to the church roof. Fortunately he was rescued and reunited with his young owner Ethan. In addition to the stalls there was entertainment from Scottish Dancers, the Parish Church Choir, Westbury Singers and Westbury Academy recorder group. Clare added: “The value is absolutely in the community working and sharing together, and the churches really love being at the heart of it. “I always ask stallholders to let me know how much they raise jut so that I can have a view of the financial impact, and I think the collective total this year is around the £4,500 mark.” The date for next year’s Community Fair is May 7th 2016. Pictured, Scottish Dancers entertained Community Fair visitors and stallholders outside Westbury Parish Church

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News St Peter’s medical director retires Hundreds of friends of St Peter’s Hospice in Westbury, Henleaze and throughout Bristol have been saying their farewells to Medical Director Dr Carole Dacombe who has retired after 25 years of service. A special retirement tea party was held at the hospice in Brentry where Dr Dacombe (61) paid tribute to the “huge commitment” by staff at St Peter’s to the people of Bristol. “The people of Bristol have in turn given that commitment back to the hospice by supporting us,” she said. “We only get about 20 per cent funding from the NHS and the rest comes from the people of Bristol.” She also praised the support she had received throughout her career from her husband David and their children Peter, a OppositeDr Carole Dacombe (front centre) surrounded by friends and colleagues at her retirement party at St Peter’s.

Dr Anjali Mullick succeeds Dr Dacombe as Medical Director. trainee orthopaedic surgeon, and Jenny, a dietician. She added: “I have learned from every single patient I have met. I have learned from them as human beings, and from their family relationships and how they work together to deal with the difficult situation they are in. “You continue to be amazed

by people’s courage and resilience, and their amazing ability to deal with their situation, even when they don’t think that they can deal with it.” Simon Caraffi CEO St Peters Hospice, which caters for more than 870,000 people in the Bristol area, said that there were mixed emotions at Dr Dacombe’s departure. “There is sadness at the departure of one of the most significant individuals in the life of St Peter’s,” he said, “but also pleasure in being able to celebrate Carole’s wonderful achievements. “During her time at St Peter’s she has been involved in caring for tens of thousands of patients with life-limiting illness, and it is no exaggeration therefore to say that she has made a huge personal contribution to the wellbeing of the people of Greater Bristol. Carole has personified professional excellence, boundless energy and selfless commitment.

“There are numerous doctors, nurses and other health professionals who have benefited from her tuition and guidance, and all of us at St Peter’s will miss her. “But equally we want to wish her a supremely well-deserved, long and healthy retirement – knowing Carole we doubt it will be relaxing!” Dr Dacombe’s successor as Medical Director at St Peter’s is Dr Anjali Mullick who comes to Bristol from St Joseph’s Hospice in the London Borough of Hackney where she was Clinical Lead. Dr Mullick qualified from Cardiff University in 2000. She completed her specialist training in palliative medicine in 2008 and joined St Joseph’s as a consultant that year. She has a Master in the Ethics of Cancer and Palliative Care and has a special interest in training health professionals in advanced communication skills.

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celebrate Shaun’s arrival but also the first anniversary of our arrival in Henleaze.”

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At Westbury Trym and Tone we have ‘Be Yourself Only Better’ in large letters across the largest wall in our gym. My father helped me paint it when he came over from America to help me get settled after separating from my ex-husband. It’s a reminder to me of how much he cares. Sometimes people tell me their interpretation of these words feels negative or judgemental. I personally find these words inspiring. They tell me I don’t have to; be like other people, be a size 10, never eat cake or chocolate, enjoy what others enjoy, dislike what others dislike, be quiet and not express my opinions, keep a stiff upper lip and so on. They tell me it’s ok to be me and in accepting myself I can focus on healthy habits. Being better for me is about being free to; enjoy life, enjoy people, experience nature, appreciate my body as it is and take better care of it. It’s about being graceful in the face of life’s ups and downs. It’s about knowing when I need help and asking for it. It’s about feeling my emotions and accepting them, positive or negative, as a normal. It’s about listening to others and letting their perspective open up my world of understanding, possibility and love. I hope they might inspire you too.

Estate agent Goodman & Lilley are to have their very own Shaun the Sheep outside their Henleaze shop from July 6th. It will form part of the eightweek ‘Shaun in the City’ trail with 70 sheep on display in Bristol. They will showcase 70 designs, decorated by celebrities and artists and creating a vibrant city landscape of colourful and witty designs to raise funds for The Grand Appeal Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity. Goodman & Lilley Marketing Manager Nikita Bennett-Clement told Voice: “On July 6th we will not only

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By Robin Haward and John Dennis 16 When was the parish of Westbury-on-Trym founded? …………………………… …………………………………… ………………….………………… …………

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…………………………… …………………………………… …………………………………… …………… Exit church and leave grounds via main gate. Go past the oldest house in Bristol (a bit of history, but no questions!). Retrace your steps to The Villager and turn left into College Road.

Start at Westbury Hill Car Park. From the Car Park turn right and cross the road at the second crossing – opposite NatWest. Turn right and go along High Street. 1 Why is 6.10pm an inconvenient time? ………………………… …………………………………… ………………………………… …… 2 When was Westburyon-Trym Police Station built? ………………………………… …………………………………… ………………………………… 3 How long is Prestige Taxis open on Sunday? ………………………………… …………………………………… ………………………………… 4 Digit index points – but not for Bobby or Jackie. Why? ………………………………… …………………………………… ………………………………… Cross road by British Raj and continue along Passage Road 5 How far to Park Street? ………………………………… …………………………………… ………………………………… At the top of Passage Road, turn right into Channells Hill and go towards Westbury-onTrym Primary Academy

Continue down Channells Hill 8 Who guards 4 Channells Hill? ................................................ ..................................................... ........................ 9 What is the date of the Tudor Cottage? ................................................ ..................................................... ........................ 10 What is the time at the Dial House? ................................................ ..................................................... ........................ Bear right, cross road, go over stone bridge into Packhorse Park. 11 Wood and water – what is the connection? ………………………………… ……………………………........… …….................................. Exit park into Chock Lane. But beware. You are being watched by a wily old bird.

6 Where does George live? ………………………………… …………………………………… ………………………………… 7 What mythical animal can you see? ………………………………… …………………………………… ………………………………

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............................................... ..................................................... ................... 13 Can you keep a ..........................Garden? Retrace your steps and turn left into Trym Road. 14 A single one would be nice here! ………………………… …………………………………… …………………………………… ……… 15 Just the place for a spot of wooing ………………………… …………………………………… …………………………………… ……… Bear left past The Villager into Church Road, go up steps towards church. Go into church.

18 What date is the guitar on the wall that commemorates a Westbury musician? …………………………… …………………………………… …………………………………… …………… 19 Who was John Carpenter? ………………………………… …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………… Go towards High Street. Turn left back towards War Memorial and Car Park. 20

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………………………………… …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………… Congratulations - you have now completed the third Quizwalk and the second in Westbury-on-Trym. This is part of a series of Quizwalks in Henleaze, Westbury and Westbury Park. You will find the answers on our website, but don’t spoil it for yourselves! Left, one of Westbury’s secrets - Packhorse Park at the bottom of Channells Hill by the Trym.

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Praise for charities who exhibited Bluebird Care, organisers of an event at Westbury Village Hall to showcase services for the elderly, praised the broad range of charities and groups who took part. They included Well Aware, Healthwatch Bristol, West of England Care and Repair, Wiltshire Farm Foods, Alzheimer’s Society, Action on Hearing Loss, Age UK Bristol, Bristol Older People’s Forum, Musicians South West, LinkAge, Bristol Aging Better, Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service and the NP3 Neighbourhood Partnership. Over 60 local residents attended and enjoyed free tea, coffee and cake plus entertainment from Westbury Singers and professional pianist Jacquelyn Bevan. “We were thrilled at the number of people who came,” said Bluebird Care Managing Director Tim Rowland-Jones, “and we are very grateful to the many charities who exhibited.”

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Record attendance at garden club to hear TV guru Joe Swift Joe Swift, one of television’s favourite gardening gurus, dropped in on Henleaze Garden Club on his way to the RHS Malvern Spring Festival. He was special guest at the club’s monthly meeting at St Monica’s Hall in Westbury-onTrym, and entertained a packed house with ‘Joe’s Garden Design Approach’. With the aid of plans, diagrams, pictures and humour, he crammed 25 years of garden designing into 45 minutes – plus an action-packed Q&A session. Projects varied from small suburban back gardens, including the first he owned in Hackney, to his most ambitious project, the £250,000 garden which he designed for the 2012 Chelsea Flower Show and which won him a coveted Chelsea Gold Medal. Before he started he popped up behind the counter to help serve a range of plants donated

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by members for the occasion. He also signed two of his books for winners of the club’s regular raffle. Henleaze Garden Club is limited to 200 members and currently has a waiting list, but non-members can pay for attendance at monthly meetings. “Because of Joe’s high profile we had a record attendance tonight,” said club Chair Andy Harrison. “We were thrilled that he came to talk to us before starting his TV duties at Malvern the next day.” Next on the agenda is a talk by Bob Brown, owner of Eveshambased Cotswold Garden Flowers. His subject – ‘A bucket of stuff: easy and unusual perennials – how to select them and grow them well.’ Opposite page, not to be sniffed at – the plant sale is always popular at Henleaze Garden Club but especially when Joe Swift is behind the counter. He is pictured with club chair Andy Harrison. Right, Joe Swift also signed copies of his books for winners of the club’s regular raffle.

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Two more Cycle Sunday events approved Organisers of Cycle Sunday, which attracted more than 2,000 cyclists to the Downs in April, are delighted with the feedback from participants and the response from the Downs Committee. Two further events have been approved this year on June 28th and September 20th. Vicki Cracknell of Henleaze, one of the organising team explains: “The first event was funded by the the Big Lottery and the Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Westbury-on-Trym Neighbourhood Partnership. “Some brilliant people gave their creativity and time for free and we were very grateful to Life Cycle, Travel West, Wheels for All and Bristol Cycling Development squad who provided activities for free. We managed to run the event for less than £1 per participant which feels like great value for money. “There was some concern that thousands of people would turn up in cars, but our evaluation of the event showed that 80% of participants came by bike. Most came in family groups, so those who came by car would account for approximately 100 cars around the Downs that morning. “Cycle Sunday shows very clearly that there is a huge

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of Yogawest (www.yogawest.co.uk) Here is the last pose in a sequence of four given to you in previous issues this Spring. This is a routine that you can practice in the morning (more actively) or evening (more quietly). If you’ve missed any, email diana@ yogawest.co.uk and she will send you the full sequence. Happy practising. Yoga Pose of the Month: Ardha Chandrasana (half moon pose) This posture strengthens the legs and helps us develop poise and balance. Medical benefits: Along with some of the other standing poses, Ardha Chandrasana reduces arthritis of the lower back, dorsal region and shoulder joints. It relieves backache and also benefits those with displaced spinal discs and sciatica. As with the other standing poses, Half Moon Pose strengthens weak or deformed legs, lengthens tight hamstrings, deals with knee problems and brings form to

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News Hear Bruckner’s mighty Mass at St Alban’s

ANTON Bruckner’s powerful Mass in F minor will be performed in the Proms this year. But you don’t need to travel to London to hear it. The Mass will also be the centrepiece of a concert given by the Redland Green Choir, with the Long Ashton Orchestra, at 7.30pm on 4th July at St Alban’s Church, Westbury Park. The choir, under its young Musical Director Nick Bromilow, is building on successful recent performances of the Faure and Mozart Requiems. The Mass will be complemented by a varied

programme of other works, ranging from the 17th century madrigal Adieu Sweet Amaryllis by John Wilbye, through the jaunty spiritual Down in the river to pray (as featured in the film Oh brother where art thou) and the 1950s chart topper Elizabethan serenade, to Don’t cry for me Argentina and Mamma Mia, an Abba medley. Tickets are £10 (£8 concessions, under 16s free) and can be obtained from membership@ redlandgreenchoir.org.uk or at the door.

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News New-generation knitters casting on A new generation of knitters is casting on, revitalising a craft which seemed to have gone into terminal decline. Young families are learning about its creative and therapeutic benefits, and in doing so are inspiring their own parents and grandparents to start all over again. It means a new lease of life for specialist needlecraft shops like Sew n Sew in Canford Lane, Westbury-on-Trym’s Independent Shop of the Year. Manager Jude Trackman and her colleagues Wendy Florey and Rachel Watson set up a special knitting day with demonstrations outside on the pavement – until the chill wind drove them inside. They showed traditional techniques and new developments like arm knitting. This is where no needles are required and a scarf can be made in 20 minutes in the right hands – so to speak. “We were genuinely surprised

at the response,” said Jude. “At one point in the afternoon we had 10 ladies around a table learning, or in some cases relearning, how to knit. At that point we had other ladies standing in the shop waiting to take their turn. “Please don’t think that this resurgence in knitting is just for the ladies. We know gentlemen who learned to knit and sew in the armed forces, and they come in too for their balls of wool and other materials – not to mention a good chat. “Crochet is also growing in popularity, and we are equally happy to show anyone how to start. “What so many people are discovering is that toys and

had donated knitted toys with proceeds going to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. “I chose MS for family reasons, and I am really grateful to our customers and visitors for enabling us to raise £50 for the charity,” she added. “We also had knitted flowers decorating the outside. They were made by many customers and I would like to thank them all.” Pictured, Elizabeth Harbinson (standing), who was just passing by Sew n Sew, stopped to learn the art of arm knitting from Jude Trackman (centre) and Wendy Florey.

novelties can be knitted and crocheted, and make very nice gifts, especially for children.” Her point was made with charity in mind. A volunteer

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nationwide community The Nostalgianeers, vintage is a complete way of life, and ‘Hearts in the past, Minds on the future’ is their motto. Authors Nicole Burnett and Sarah Legg share photographs of their own charming homes and how thriftily they have achieved the characterful, cosy spaces within. Alongside plenty of archival images from their extensive postcard and ephemera collections are useful housekeeping tips and interesting (even surprising) historical facts. If you too would like to live in a more creative and sustainable way at home then this book will both inspire and inform! To buy a copy, order back issues of their beautiful magazines and compendiums, or even source vintage crockery visit www. prettynostalgichomestore.co.uk Become a member of The Nostalgianeers go to www.thenostalgianeers.org Zoë Hewett is an independent Interior Designer www.zoehewettinteriors.co.uk

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varieties such as Monkshood (Aconitum) and Delphiniums were common. Lilac trees and Orange Blossom (Philadelphus) were planted for colour and scent and Privet (Ligustrum) for neat hedging. Gardens became an important element in Victorian life and most were meticulously tended, with the still existing (although sometimes wobbly) lows walls allowing neighbours to maintain a strong community spirit. So when you next gaze out of your rear bedroom window you might just be able to imagine a patchwork of manicured colour and texture. Perhaps not so different to today, just a little more edging and less trampolines! Nick Bickford is a landscape designer living in Bishopston who specialises in the sensitive rejuvenation of gardens with an emphasis on naturalised planting and sustainability. Next month heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be writing about the Victorian garden today. www.inforadig. com.

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Elmlea Junior and Infant Schools brought their annual Summer Fair ahead to Spring for the first timea, attracting tremendous support from families and the community. The Year 5 and 6 Chamber Choir were in fine voice, underlying the quality of performance achieved by Singing Director Theresa Roberts. Proceeds, to be split between the two schools, could reach £10,000.

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The 20th anniversary of Westbury Singers is being celebrated in style by the 44 members. Their performance was important to the success of the recent event at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall which featured local services for the elderly, and they return to the same venue on July 18th at 7.30pm for their next public concert. Enjoying singing, the social life of the choir and raising money for different recognised charities are its important traditions. Rehearsals are every Monday evening at the Baptist Church Hall in Reedley Road under the direction of Musical Director Barbara Rusbridge. “Barbara took over last autumn from Amy Ward,” explained Chairman Margie Bushell. “We are a four-part choir, and there has never been a requirement for members to audition or read music. “The quality of Barbara’s direction and the infectious enthusiasm of all members enables new recruits to perform well in a surprisingly short time. “Like Amy before her, Barbara has brought a sparkle to our rehearsal evenings. We are her first adult choir but she is such a natural teacher.

Musical Director Barbara Rusbridge leads Westbury Singers in their weekly rehearsal

“I know I speak on behalf of us all when I say how much we appreciate her dedication and humour. “Music does lift the soul,” Margie continued, “and it is very unusual not to leave a rehearsal feeling happy and relaxed. “There are still members from the original choir, ‘Top Notes’ which first met in the dining room of one of the singers over 20 years ago. “As numbers expanded the name was changed and we are now celebrating 20 years as Westbury Singers. “It has been a great pleasure to welcome new members, hopefully with music which suits everyone.” Tickets are available in advance for the July 18th concert by emailing Westbury Singers Secretary Sarah Scott – sarah60@blueyonder.co.uk

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Getting rid of those pesky bits of food is vital for tooth care

with Dr Catherine Spalding

e know it is very important to brush our teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. However, flossing is very important too. Flossing removes plaque and food particles from between your teeth and under the gum line, areas a toothbrush cannot reach. When you start flossing you will be amazed at how much food is left between your teeth after brushing. Your gums may bleed when you start flossing due to inflammation, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry this should soon stop. Make sure you are not flossing too hard as this can make the gum sore and if it does not stop bleeding visit your dentist. Remember some people find flossing a bit difficult, if so there are many other interdental cleaning aids such as small interdental brushes. You can get the interdental brushes with longer handles to make cleaning back teeth easier. These brushes come in many sizes; if you have any concerns ask your dentist. You do not have to floss all your teeth, just the ones you want to keep!

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Ceramics from the north of Italy not sold anywhere else in England. Local pottery and paintings, cards by local artists, paper, gifts and garden pottery Open Tue-Sat 10am -5pm 12 North View, Westbury Park, Bristol, BS6 7QB Telephone: 0117 9239674

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e have recently returned from a visit to Italy and have brought back many presents suitable for weddings or birthdays. We have large ceramic bowls, jugs and vases, all glazed in bright colours, many featuring fruit and vegetables. We, also, have a selection of ceramic figures by Gianluca Morlin and other work by the Morlin family, Maria and Severino. During our latest visit to Italy we collected a new range of handmade ceramic jewellery and raku pots by the husband and wife team Tornio and Nico Toniolo. Central to our collection are original ceramics by Sue Lodge and other local artists. From artists around Bristol we have a selection of paintings and prints, framed and

unframed. Handmade bags and scarves are made by Sue Lodge. Greeting cards are provided by the local artists. The shop extends through two rooms to the garden beyond, with many more interesting objects for you to view including painted ceramic roof tiles and terracotta plaques

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Sculptor keeping up the wood work! Woodland sculptor Andy O’Neill has been busy again in Badock’s Wood following the unveiling of his first carved bench in March, and will continue his work during June. It is hoped that this stage will include a totem/welcome sculpture at the Lake Road entrance to the wood. Friends of Badock’s Wood plan to put signs up in the wood to let visitors know what he’s doing and where. A Bugs and Butterflies Walk was scheduled on May Bank Holiday. Led by Tony Smith from Bristol Naturalists’ Society, this was an introduction to identifying a range of invertebrates. The next Friends of Badock’s Wood meeting is on June 2nd (7.30pm) at the Greenway Centre. A Hidden Treasures Afternoon Picnic is planned for June 14th from 4.30pm. It will include storytelling in Justin’s

Logging Camp (follow directions from the main entrances and paths). Take a picnic tea, hear stories and tell some of your own. Everybody is welcome and the

event is the Friends contribution to Bristol’s Big Green Week and Festival of Nature. Recent events include a bluebell management session

when the flowers and leaves of nonnative bluebells were removed to reduce their vigour to reduce competition with native bluebells. Regular litter pick-up days are being organised, and volunteers are invited to help run the Friends of Badock’s Wood stall at the Southmead Festival at the Greenway Centre on July 11th (2.305pm). Sculptor Andy O’Neill is pictured with Linda Wilson, Management Planning Coordinator for The Friends of Badock’s Wood. He was explaining the carving on his first bench in the wood.

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Do car seats drive your back pain?

ar seats are often super-sculpted these days. Trying to make us comfortable, most integrate a lumbar support - convex cushioning which assumes that we need to support the back in a curved shape at waist level. Yet if we study the posture of populations who suffer very little back pain – traditional rural societies as found in village Africa, India, and South America - we see that their spines are significantly straighter than the curves we in the industrialised world now regard as normal. Rather than a notable lumbar curve, traditional populations have a straighter stacking of the spinal column. This is also the shape of our own infants, most athletes, and our pre-twentieth century ancestors. This is just one of the differences that challenges conventional wisdom on back shape, posture, and what is truly normal and healthy. Exactly

why and how we can return to our natural posture is brilliantly set out in Esther Gokhale’s book, ‘8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back’, and her anthropological evidence is compelling. The book teaches us to sit, stand and walk as nature intended. No fancy equipment is needed, but a ‘Stretchsit’ cushion has been designed to meet the challenges of poor chairs and car seats. Placed above the waist, it ensures a therapeutic sitting position in two ways: 1. It neutralises inbuilt lumbar supports by filling in above them - this also stops your upper back, neck and shoulders from being pushed forward. 2. Its rubbery ‘nubs’ produce gentle traction in the lower back as you sit, therapeutically lengthening the spine and taking weight off compressed discs and nerves.

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Tuesday 2 June n Christian Science Church, 51 North View, Westbury Park, BS6 7PY. 7.30pm Free talk on Spiritual Identity Saturday 13th June n Henleaze Food & Craft Market - 10am-2pm – 2nd Saturday every month. Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Rd, Bristol. Over 25 local artisan stalls selling organic veg, fruit & herbs from Wrington Walled Garden, fresh eggs, gourmet sausages, cheeses, freshly baked breads, pastries, cakes, veggie bakes, local honey and preserves, Indian snacks, plus new spanish deli. Plus handmade crafts felt, artwork, photography, knits, needlework, bags, scarves, childrens clothes hand painted furniture, jewellery, cards, plants, and giftware. Large pub and garden plus childrens play area, serving teas, coffees, drinks and hot food. Childrens face painter only £1.00 Friday 19th June n Westbury Park Art Trail, 6pm - 9pm. Free community event. 46 artists in easily walkable art trail showing wide range of high quality work. www. westburyparkarttrail2015.weebly. com Saturday 20th June n Car Boot Sale at Redland Green School, Redland Court Road, BS6 7EH 1-4pm. Open to sellers from noon, pitches car £8, van £10, book via forgscarbootsale@hotmail. com or call 07968 493013. Two

successful sales so far, come to our third fund raising sale of the season. n Westbury Park Art Trail. 11am - 5pm. Free community event. 46 artists in easily walkable art trail showing wide range of high quality work. www. westburyparkarttrail2015.weebly. com n Organ Elevenses at Holy Trinity Church, Westbury-onTrym. Come and enjoy real coffee and luscious cake at 1030 am, followed by a 40-minute organ recital starting at 11. This month we welcome Ian Rutt from Swansea. Ian combines a professional career in academia with a wide range of musical interests, organ-playing and conducting. As a student he conducted the Oxford University Wind orchestra and now runs the orchestra of the Swansea University Musicians’ Society. A large screen projection enables you to see as well as hear the recital. Donations to the Church Music Fund, (minimum £5 please) include coffee and cake! Wednesday 24th June n Westbury Park W.I Viv Groskop – Writer, Comedienne extraordinaire will be sharing her new one woman show with us before taking it to Edinbugh. We meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month At Westmorland Hall, Westmorland Road Saturday 27th June n Out There Music Bristol ‘Summer Show’ 2015! 5pm, St Alban’s Church, Bayswater Avenue, Westbury Park, BS6 7NU. Tickets £7, under 18’s £5, (under 5’s free) available from admin@outtheremusicbristol. co.uk /07866 587424. A summer celebration for all the family to enjoy! Come and experience both OTMB Community Choirs, Chamber Choir, Children’s Choir and Orchestra sing and play a fantastic range of music including Sam Smith, Dancing Queen, Pomp and Circumstance , Clean Bandit and music from Lord of the Rings. BBQ by Ruby & White and Bar by Alter Ego (not included in ticket price). In aid of Changing Tunes. www. outtheremusicbristol.co.uk Sunday 28th June n City Voices Bristol , St George’s, Great George St, Bristol BS1 5RR - at 7pm – City Voices Bristol is a non-audition choir of around 70 voices

singing a wide repertoire of songs from the lighter end of the spectrum. We are delighted to be performing our annual summer concert at St. Georges Hall Bristol. This time we are presenting ‘A Beautiful New Day’ - a wonderful mix of fun and uplifting songs which are guaranteed to liven up any summer evening. We are excited to present our new Music Director Ben Pinnow and Assistant Music Director Dylan Jones. We hope that you will join us for what promises to be a most entertaining evening. £1 of every ticket sold will go to the ‘Alive’ charity providing interactive activity sessions for care home residents across the South West. Tickets £11, £9 and £7 (£9, £7 and £6 Concessions). Tickets can be purchased from the St George’s Bristol website www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk or by phoning the box office on 0845 40 24 001. Saturday 4th July n Bristol Cabot Choir Summer Concert. Bristol Cabot choir will be presenting an evening of Folk inspired music of the British Isles and beyond on Saturday, 4 July 2015, at Christchurch Clifton, at 7.30 pm; conducted by Musical Director Rebecca Holdeman, and accompanied by Hans Hess (guitar) and Joachim Schwander (piano). Tickets £10 and £5 (under 16s) from Opus 13, 14 St Michael’s Hill, Bristol BS2 8DT – on 0117 9230154; or on line at www.bristolcabotchoir.org (+10% Booking Fee).

What’s on a Regular basis Monday n Westbury on Trym Women’s Institute meet at WOT Methodist Church, Portland Lounge on the third Monday of the Month (not Aug.) from 2.00 – 4.00pm. Visitors Welcome. For more information call Sue on 01179502826. n Westbury-on-Trym Townswomen’s Guild meet at the WoT Methodist Church in the Portland Room on the second Monday of each month from 2pm. Call Angela Morris, Chairman, on 0117 9686473 or Margret Smith, Secretary, on 0117 9241728. n Latin Dance at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tel. 07785 797904 n LinkAge Contemporary Dance (55+). Do you ever get the

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feeling you just want to dance but don’t get the opportunity? Here’s your chance. Feel energised in a new way and ignite your creative ideas. Open to all abilities. Every Monday 10-11am, Bradbury Hall THURC. £4. Contact LinkAge on 0117 3533042 for more information. n Westbury Singers are a group of people who love to sing in four-part harmony. Meeting to rehearse Monday evenings during term time in the Reedley Road Baptist church. For information on joining please contact Secretary Marilyn Baker on 0117 9683993 or email mazzb@hotmail.co.uk n Laugh, Live and Learn with Bristol U3A. We have lots on offer for those who would like to make new friends with similar interests. If you are no longer in full-time work, we have a wide range of groups with over 100 different activities. For enjoyable learning with friendship and fun, find out more at your local social group, meeting the first Monday every month in the Eastfield Inn, Henleaze at 10.30am - phone Barbara 0117 9629331. Details: www.bristolu3a.org.uk. Don’t sit at home wondering if life is passing you by, come and start your new life with Bristol U3A. n Canford Bowling Club, Canford Park, Westbury On Trym. All welcome on Monday’s from 6th April at 5.45pm. Flatsoled shoes please. Further information call 969 4532 Tuesday n Westbury Walkers- Meet at Lloyds Chemist, Canford Land, WoT @ 9.30am on a Tuesday morning. New Walkers welcome! Please contact for further details: Jean Maish on 0117 3301194/07789741892, email jmaish@blueyonder.co.uk or Pam Henderson on 0117 9624329/01837857033 n Alcoholics Anonymous meet at the Methodist Church in WoT every Tuesday @ 7.30pm n Yoga at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 7.30pm.Tel: 07817 336188 n Ladies badminton at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 9.45 to 12 noon. Tel 0117 909 1714. n LinkAge Tai Chi (55+) Are you looking for gentle active activity to keep your body and mind active? This is the class for you. Frank leads this relaxing and healthy session in a fun environment. Beginners welcome. 10am-11am. Studland Court, Henleaze. £3.50. Contact

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June, 2015 LinkAge on 0117 3533042 for more information. n LinkAge Zumba Gold (55+) Come along to a fun and friendly dance and exercise class inspired y music from around the world. No experience necessary so come and join Cressida for an hour of dance. 1-2pm. St Peters Church, Henleaze. £3.50. Contact LinkAge on 0117 3533042 for more information. Wednesday n Henleaze Townswomen’s Guild meet at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze on the first Wednesday of the month (except Aug) from 7.15pm. Call Shirley Phillips on 0117 962 2243. for further details. n Local Winemaking & Social Club meets at the Common Room, Studland Court Elderly peoples residents on Henleaze Road from 8pm to 10pm on the second Wednesday of each month. They are a small and friendly group looking for new members. Evening include wine making, tasting and social events. Call Liz Johnson for further details on 0117 9508370 n Zumba Gold/Light (lower impact class) at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 5.30pm. www. bristoldancezumba.co.uk n Zumba Fitness at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 6.35pm. www.bristoldancezumba.co.uk n Stand and Deliver Youth Theatre at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 5pm. Tel: 07771 634060 n Pilates @ 7.45pm, St Peter’s Church, Call 07789687128 Email Becky@thebodyworkshop. net n Bristol Cabot Probus Club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men to maintain contact and fellowship with people of similar interests. Group meets third Wednesday of each month at BAWA Club in Southmead Rd. Lunch is followed by a guest speaking on a wide range of interesting subjects. In June and December ladies join us for the lunch. Extensive programme of social events including holidays, day trips, Sunday lunches and skittles to which ladies are welcomed. We are principally a social meeting place and not based on charitable activities. Contact John Howard-Cairns for more details: 0117 968 3134. n In Step Widows and Widowers Club meets weekly from 8-10pm at Stoke Bishop Village Hall. Call 9628895 orDonna on 01275 832676 for details. n St Peter’s Ladies Guild meets in the hall, The Drive,

Henleaze, at 2.15pm on the third Wednesday of the month. Speakers, refreshments, outings. New members welcome. Thursday n Knit & Natter - Knit & Natter meets every Thursday between 10am and 12pm @ Methodist Church, WoT. Friendly, fun, and crafty people coming together to pursue their hobbies in a sociable environment. n Henleaze Carers Group - A place to share experiences and make new friends. Meeting on the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month from 10am to 12 noon @ Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Call Mrs M Rudston on 0117 9426095 for further details. n Henleaze Townswoman’s Guild (Mornings) meet at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road on the third Thursday of every month from 10am to 12noon. Call Elaine Anderson on 0117 9075279 for further information. n Book Group @ Westbury Library - If you love reading come down and join in, meetings are every last Thursday of the month from 2.30pm to 4pm. For more information call Sue on 0117 9594365 n Alicat Children and Theatre (411 years) at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 4pm. Tel: 07917 626388 n Embroidery Club at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 8pm. Tel: 0117 9501743 n Henleaze & District Flower Club meet on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. New members are always welcome. The second Thursdays are Flower demonstrations and the fourth are practise classes. n The Friendly Club meets every Thursday from 2-4pm (except August and Christmas) in the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. We are a lively group of Senior Citizens who meet to chat, play Scrabble and card games. Regular trips out and entertainments are arranged plus we have delicious tea and biscuits for only £1! Do come and make some new friends. Transport can be arranged. Contact Carita de Lancey 0117 9629409.

Hall, 10am. Tel: 0117 9681759 Bridge at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 9.30am. Tel: 0117 9687140 n Country Market - Baked goods, garden produce and crafts. 10.30 - 11.30am at the Westbury On Trym Methodist Church Hall Tel : 0117 9687140 n Coffee and refreshments in the coffee bar at Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Road. 10am-12pm. Saturday n Dance Nights are held every first Saturday night at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, from October to August, 7.30pm.

49 Sequence and Ballroom dancing. Light refreshment. Bar open. Tickets £3. Tel: 0117 9680872 n Eastfield Food And Craft Market, 2nd Saturday of every month, 10-2pm Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Rd, Bristol. Over 25 artisan stalls; veg from Wrington Walled Garden, Gourmet Sausages freshly baked breads, local honey preserves, cakes, pastries veggie bakes and more Handmade crafts, photography and artwork, bags cushions, babyknits, jewellery, plants plus more. Pub open for teas/coffees/ food, contact: anniehawksley@ blueyonder.co.uk

Handbag designer Jen heading for NYC

Westbury-on-Trym woman Jen Hamley, founder of handbag startup ‘Jennifer Hamley, England’ is one of five finalists in the unisex work bag category of the prestigious Independent Handbag Designer Awards. Jen will be attending the judging and award ceremony in New York City, June 17th. The design, created especially for the awards, provides solutions to hectic modern lives. With many sections and pockets, a removable table/ipad case, an inclusive multi-tool, shopping bag, and USB power pack amongst other features. Jen’s design is currently featured on InStyle.com, where the public and fans can vote for her to win. The winner will be featured in InStyle magazine, published worldwide. To vote, visit www.InStyle.com/Handbag-poll Jen started work on her business in 2014, and has a shared design studio in Stoke Gifford, sponsored by Space for Growth, a government backed scheme for fledgling businesses.

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charms sent to her too. The story revolves around two families and their lives and how they become connected through a charm bracelet. It shows how strong a mother’s love can be for her child’s happiness, despite their age. The outcome, kept me guessing until three-quarters the way through the book, although the author leaves the ending for the reader to decide. This is a lovely story that is well written and thought provoking. well written book about very human strengths and frailties.

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Self-pay Private Healthcare Treatment ... what does it mean and how can I find out more about it? Spire The Glen Bristol Hospital is witnessing an increasing number of patients investing in their healthcare by paying for their treatment to give them faster access to medical care. With the ever increasing demands on the NHS, people are looking for other options to speed up getting treatment for procedures that aren’t necessarily life threatening but do cause discomfort and have a negative impact on their lives. Kate Hoffmann, Matron at Spire Bristol Hospital, explains: “The self-pay option can help to put patients who are waiting for treatment at ease by providing a simple, hassle-free alternative that allows them to be seen within a few days of enquiry”. “Patients come to the hospital for an initial consultation with their chosen consultant and a treatment plan is agreed. They are then given an all-inclusive

fixed price which covers all aspects of their care. The fixed price provides peace of mind and reassurance as patients’ know there will be no hidden or unexpected costs to contend with. The surgeon’s fee, anaesthetist’s fee, and hospital fees which cover nursing care,

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Tell us about your company. Ladies that Launder, formerly known as Ironing etc, was originally established in Stoke Lane, Westbury-on-Trym in 2008. As our name suggests we are a laundry service run by business partners Jane and Alex. We are both local girls who after many years of working and travelling elsewhere have now returned to North West Bristol to start a new venture. We were in fact at the same school in Bristol for a while but we did not meet until 2013. Alex needed her Duvet washing and as luck would have it Jane was on hand to get the job done, the rest, as they say, is history. We both have a clear philosophy – our business must be fun, for us and for our customers. So we pride ourselves not only on the quality of our laundering, but also on the warm, friendly and humorous ambience in our shop. Many of our customers tell us that they appreciate the banter as much as the washing and ironing.

We like to take an interest in the local community, supporting local Schools and a range of charitable events whenever we can.

What services do you provide locally? We provide just about every laundry service you can think of apart from Dry Cleaning. We wash and dry, wash and iron or iron only all sorts of items including clothes, curtains, rugs, sports kits, bed linen, duvets and table linen. A full list of our services can be found on yell.com. Our Duvet service is very popular. It is so important to keep Duvets, Pillows, Bedspreads and Blankets fresh and clean. These items must not be dry-cleaned because of the danger of inhaling toxic fumes from the chemicals used. We have

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l Up to 15 square feet (5 metres square) of usable floor area l A fully fitted deluxe smooth glide aluminium loft ladder l Professional installation, inclusive of all costs

CALL JEFF ON 07435 332409

Visit our website at www.atticalertservices.co.uk or email atticalertservices@yahoo.co.uk

large washing machines with the capacity to wash superking size duvets. We use top quality anti-bacterial cleansing products to ensure that your bedding is as fresh and as clean as possible. Your duvet and/or pillows are returned to you in one of or breathable storage bags that will protect your bedding when not in use. We offer a free collection and delivery service within a 2 mile radius of our shop and many of our senior customers in particular value this service, which of course comes with the happy, smiling face of our driver, Allan. Cheers Drive!

Our customers. We feel that we are part of a strong local community. We know many of our customers well and we will always adapt our services to meet their needs. We have a lot of fun each day and we get real pleasure from delivering a quality service.

What are your plans for the future?

What makes your business different from other companies?

Our business has grown considerably over the last 12 months. These days people lead increasingly busy lives and getting the laundry done simply takes valuable time away from family life, so they bring it to us. This year we have made some improvements in our shop in order to create more capacity for the increasing volume of work that we are getting. We look forward to continuing to serve our lovely customers and the local community.

We think that it’s the personal touch that makes us different. We know our customers and they know and trust us.

4 Charlecombe Court, Stoke Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Avon, BS9 3RL Tel: 0117 370 5380

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Westbury Road Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol

£695,000

Nestled in a privileged and elevated position on the crest of Westbury Road giving far reaching views of Bristol and toward Portishead, this modern Townhouse has all the luxuries you could expect from a prestige build. Carriage Mews is an exciting executive development completed circa 2010 and is one of six bespoke homes built to an exacting standard with contemporary twists and stylish finishes throughout. Situated just moments from the Durdham Downs, Westburyon-Trym village and Clifton. To the ground floor the heart of the

house is an opulent Kitchen and dining room with partial glass roof and 16 foot wide Bi-fold doors opening on to the garden. Arranged over Three floors and offering Five bedrooms, the jewel in the crown being the master bedroom with en-suite shower room and the Third bedroom on the top floor which has access to a roof terrace.

Equidistance to the prestigious Badminton and Redmaids schools, and walking distance to Bristols stand out Michelin starred restaurant ‘Casamia’. Ocean Westbury-on-Trym, 73 Westbury Hill, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 3AD. T: 0117 962 1973

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Cyclists sought for charity challenge

PROPS, a Bristol-based charity, is looking for cyclists to join its 500-mile bike ride from Bristol to Bordeaux to help raise vital funds. The annual challenge sees a team of 60 riders from across the UK, cycle over a period of four days. Together they aim to raise more than £50,000 for the charity, which provides opportunities and support for those with special needs. PROPS survives by generating its own funds through sporting events and via social enterprises like sign making, printing and farm based activity. Organisers are looking to fill the remaining saddles in the ride, which leaves Bristol Temple Quay on July 1 and finishes

at the Girondins Fountain in Bordeaux on July 4. Riders can choose between a 300-mile ‘Classic’ ride (roughly 80-miles per day) and a 500-mile ‘Extreme’ (125-miles per day) version. Chair of Props, Kevin Smith, said: “With the efforts of our bike riders and the generosity of our supporters we continue to bring real benefit to the lives of disabled youngsters and their families. “We are looking for keen cyclists to get on board this year, take on the challenge and help us to smash our £50,000 fundraising target.” For further information and to sign up to the ride, visit www. bristol2bordeaux.org or contact PROPS on 0117 9653514.

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