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Birth centre to shut for good? More than 3,000 people have signed a petition to save Cossham Hospital birth centre. It has shut temporarily and campaigners fear the closure might be permanent. PAGE 6

Fireworks will mark Leo Nicholls's first birthday - and his family is looking forward to Christmas

A story to melt your heart ... LITTLE Leo Nicholls is one year old this month and his family have every reason to celebrate. Aimee Roberts and partner Alex Nicholls know how lucky they are that their son is alive because at just seven days old his tiny body endured life-saving open heart surgery. Leo was born on November 6 last year.A day later doctors broke the news that he had four congenital heart conditions and would need surgery to give him the best chance of survival. "After his initial life-saving surgery he came

down with two serious infections and we said goodbye to him twice thinking he wasn’t going to pull through," mum Aimee told the Voice. But despite the odds, Leo survived and the family are now raising money for and awareness of the British Heart Foundation charity. Aimee and Alex, who live in Longwell Green, are planning a huge bonfire and fireworks party for family, close friends and god-parents to celebrate Leo's birthday. Turn to Page 2

Hero 'saved my baby's life' A mum has thanked a police vehicle technician who saved her baby from choking in Hanham High Street. PAGE 5

Community cafe is a big success A mum has thanked a police vehicle technician who saved her baby from choking in Hanham High Street. PAGES 8 & 9

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From Page 1 "I can't believe he's actually turning one because at one point we didn't think he'd actually make it," said Aimee. "It's a celebration for anyone but for Leo to have gone through everything he's gone through and come out the other side without any more complications, it's huge. It's a celebration for the whole family because everyone has been through so much." Aimee added: "Leo still has two heart conditions and vocal cord palsy and is being monitored closely by several specialists. Despite this, he is

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The family has raised more than £8,000 for charity in a bid to raise awareness of congenital heart disease

doing extremely well." Since March the couple, helped by friends and family, have raised more than £8,000 for Bristol Children's Hospital and the British Heart Foundation. "If his heart conditions wouldn't have been picked up when they were, we would have gone home and we would have lost him. He would have gone into heart failure and died. "This was our motivation to raise awareness of congenital heart disease. If people know the symptoms which could be linked to congenital heart conditions, they can ask questions. "Leo's surgeon, who is a professor and researcher, is funded by the British Heart Foundation so we wanted to raise money as a thank you and to help make sure he can continue his work." Leo will be getting an extra special birthday present - he's been chosen to front the British Heart Foundation's Christmas campaign this year. "He'll appear on their website and social media platforms to help raise awareness. They also filmed a video of him and another child and said if they manage to get the shots they want to get, he could appear on adverts as well." Aimee said they are now working with professionals to manage Leo's condition. "Leo now has vocal cord palsy which has made him very quiet, he doesn't really cry and can't scream. Doctors didn't think he would be able to talk but he can say a few words.

What is congenital heart disease? CONGENITAL heart disease means a heart condition or defect that develops in the womb, before a baby is born. There are many different types of congenital heart disease. For example, a baby’s heart valves may not be properly formed or there may be holes between the chambers of their heart. Some congenital heart problems are now picked up when the mother has an ultrasound scan during pregnancy (usually at the 20-week scan), but sometimes they are not found until after the baby has been born. Some conditions may not be discovered until the child is older or even an adult. In babies and toddlers, congenital heart disease can have a range of symptoms because every child and condition is different. * Information courtesy of the British Heart Foundation

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Leo was a week old when he underwent lifesaving open heart surgery "We have a speech and language therapist and dietician as he aspirates when he eats or drinks and gets bronchiolitis a lot. "In the future it may affect his ability to exercise or even just his walking. His ability to swallow whole foods may be impaired but we have regular check ups to keep an eye on him." Aimee said Leo was forging a great personality and is a hit with everyone he meets. "He's quite cheeky and if you

put a hat or scarf on him, he'll throw it off. If I cough, he'll do a pretend cough to copy me. "When we go to the supermarket he will wave at everybody. He makes everyone smile because he's such a happy child." If you would like to donate to Aimee and Alex's fundraising campaign for the British Heart Foundation, visit https:// celebration.bhf.org.uk/ Celebration/Bristol-HelpingHearts-Beat-LDG

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The British Heart Foundation says parents should be aware of the following signs and symptoms which may indicate their child has a congenital heart condition: • Poor weight gain • Pale or bluish skin colour • Puffy face, hands or feet • Often irritable and difficult to console • Fast breathing when at rest or asleep • Sweating around the head, especially during feeding Leo and his mum are fronting a seasonal • Sleeps a lot campaign for the BHF not playful or curious for any length of time • Tires easily during feeding, perhaps fall asleep before finishing a feed If you notice any of these symptoms in your child, you should seek medical attention.

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Our hero! Swift action saved baby's life, says mum Kayleigh The city gardener TRADITIONALLY the coldest month, February is the beginning of the excitement I always get when I start to see signs of the end of winter, and the first tempting indication of spring emerging from Athe MUM has Since praised quickground. midaJanuary thinking passer-by who saved the there have been signs of the life of hersown babybulbs, daughter afterthe Autumn and even she started to choke. buds of a Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’ that Stockwell, vehicle I’d Rob almost forgottenaabout. From technician with and root that I’m going toAvon take some Somerset Police, recently cuttings this weekhad before it get’s completed first aid course too large, ifaI leave much longer it with histoo employers when he was will be late. Winter is a good driving thecuttings High Street and time to along take root and get saw crowd of growing people outside a the anew plants for Spring shop. but we are getting a little late by Rob "I slowed down we’ll now. Bysaid: the end of the month as I saw crowd near have theasun setting at some around 6pm, that will really lift the spirits scaffolding and initially thought of anyonemay whohave has afallen tendency someone off. for the Winter blues. Iand usually have a Once I got closer stepped positive butsee this out of thedisposition, car, I could it season was have found eventrouble. myself suffering aI baby in serious My fromcalled the prolonged damp and wife an ambulance anddark I conditions. the car to help." abandoned It’s also a busy month Upon realising there when wasn’t it comesmore to starting to sow seeds anyone qualified to help, for this yearstook vegetables, Rob calmly controlannuals, of the and some more perennials. To situation. make sure that gets left "It lasted fornothing what felt like out,an and to manage so half hour but I’msowing sure itofwas many plants,I followed I came up only a different few minutes. with a simple but effective system. my first aid training and was able or just usingThe toUsing clearlittle the pots baby’s airway. elastic bands, I group the seeds child started crying and I gave her a little cuddle before handing her back to her mum. I quickly tried to reassure the mother that paramedics were on their way before running back to move my car which was blocking the road, and potentially the route for the ambulance." The child, 10-month-old Indie, was checked over by a paramedic before mum Kayleigh Finn and partner Patrick Green took her to the children's hospital to be checked over.

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AN event has taken place to recognise the achievements of adult learners in South Gloucestershire. The annual celebration was organised by South Gloucestershire Council’s are not an exact science, but as Community Learning service seedlings contain all of the energy to celebrate the achievements and nutrients that they need to of residents aged 19 and over get going, you don’t want to give studying for English and them anything too rich. This is why Mathematics qualifications over the leaf mould makes a good base the past 12 months. and something for the roots to get Chair of South started in, the perlite is there to Gloucestershire Council they didn't know exactly what add drainage and prevent water Councillor Rachael Hunt to do. I tend to use something logging. presented certificates to about of nowhere jumped in the"Out region of 2:2:1 of Rob leaf mould, 40 successful learners at the out ofand hiscompost car and came running perlite but equal yourself with some of awards evening atthese. Bristol and over. He asked wefine, were first proportions wouldifbe most • Force it should be Bathrhubarb ScienceasPark. aid trained and when we said we plants aren’t too fussy. Some seeds starting grow“It quite nicely now Shetosaid: is fantastic to weren't he took off of me like courgette and Indie and pumpkin • Sow vegetables and taking ones see early so many residents and carried out first aid on her. are prone to rotting so especially that have a long season,courses like leeks, community learning Indie screamed and Rob held onions and celeriac need the drainage.out If you’re and I would like to congratulate hermaking on hisitknee for aI highly minute to not though, • Many annuals sown this everyone onare their achievements. recommend commercial make sure getting she wasa ok and then month so looks at your seed Making a return to learning later mix left.for the job, the rate of success packets and be make sure you don’tand in life can very rewarding will be much higher than justour life- miss "Rob is amazing. He's it’s anything inspiring to meet such a wide sticking some seeds in a pot saver because he saved allofofallour • Cut back shrubs like Dogwood range of people from throughout purpose compost. lives, not just Indie's. He's such (Cornus) and Willow (Salix)who down South Gloucestershire Now that the Wassail the can't a lovely person and weatjust toare their base to get a good new so enthusiastic about their orchard is over, we can really thank him enough." growth and a nice display at the studies.” start Kayleigh to look forward to another and her family have end of theoverall year Learner of the The bountiful and by a year of could joy been so harvest frightened what • This is the last chance that you’ll Year award for adults was inhave the company of the plants that happened, they have now get to move any shrubs and trees presented to Emma Sutherland, hopefully us enjoy. If you enrolledmost on a of first aid course. around age 37, who lives in Stoke haven’t theitspace or time to Robgot said was all thanks • Finish clearing up any winter Gifford and passed her level 1 tend your own then remember to debris such as dead leaves and to his recently completed first Functional Skills up in both English stop it aatwhile and appreciate think about tidying old plants aid once course the force's Wilfred maths this year.years the trees,Centre: and even the humble inand preparation for this Fuller "I really enjoyed Last year 1,000 learners weeds that surround us. that as growth the course and believe attended courses in that South This is the last chance before • Pot on rooted cuttings were many staff as possible need to the garden will require more Gloucestershire. For a list taken last year attend, without it I really believe attention for you to get some of the ovisit www.southglos.gov.uk/ that this little girl wouldn’t have • Prune winter flowering shrubs more menial tasks over and done communitylearning now that the colour has#sgclearn faded had such a chance." with, so wrap up warm and employ * Get excited

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Campaign launched to save Cos A MUM who gave birth to her three children at Cossham's midwife-led centre says there is a real fear the extended closure of the unit could become permanent. Lauren Pinkett started an online petition when she discovered the centre had temporarily shut due to an "unprecedented" number of women needing inductions and a shortage of midwives. North Bristol NHS Trust has now made the decision to extend the closure until the end of February and say Cossham-based midwives have been diverted to Southmead to cope with the demand for more complex care. But Lauren, whose petition has already attracted more than 3,000 names, said the news did not bode well. "I feel there's a real danger that it may not reopen," she said. "For the past month they've (the trust) brushed over the temporary closure but since the petition they've finally come out and said something. "The trust has said it's due to the increase in the number of inductions but I feel this is going

Petition organiser fears closure could be permanent to be an ongoing issue. "The inductions are obviously important for high risk mums, like older mums or those with a reduced movement situation, but what about all those who are low risk? Why can't they filter those out from Southmead and send them to Cossham?" Lauren, 30, lived in Honey Hill, Kingswood, when she gave birth to her first child four years ago. Despite moving to Southwick, on the outskirts of Bath, she returned to Cossham to have her second and third children. "My granddad, William Pinkett, helped save the hospital many years ago so it has a lot of importance to me and is why I wanted to have my children there. "The birth centre is absolutely faultless. The passion the midwives have is amazing. As soon as you turn up you feel

welcome; you don't feel like you're a number. "It's well run, clean and modern. It's basically a home from home and if you need anything nothing is too much bother. That's why people love it so much." North Bristol NHS Trust has an average of 6,300 births a year, which includes around 350 at Cossham and around 700 at Mendip Birth Centre, Southmead Hospital. The trust has blamed the increase in inductions and women needing more complex and specialist care on a new national maternity policy aimed at reducing stillbirths. Interim director of nursing at North Bristol NHS Trust, Helen Blanchard, said: "Recent national changes to the way the NHS cares for women with identified risks during pregnancy have increased demand for

Westminster visit proves a big success RESIDENTS from Hanham and Kingswood were given a taste of British democracy when MP Chris Skidmore organised a visit to the Houses of Parliament. More than 50 residents travelled to London where they enjoyed a guided tour of the Palace of Westminster, tracing some of the steps of Her Majesty the Queen at the State Opening of Parliament. The tour took in visits to the Central Lobby, Westminster Hall and St Stephen's Hall, before a close look at the House of Lords. After a spot of lunch at Jubilee CafĂŠ next to Westminster Hall, residents made their way to a committee room, where they met with Chris and took part in a Q&A session, giving local people the chance to discuss any concerns directly with their MP. Hanham residents took part

in a similar tour in September and preparations are under way for further trips later this year. Chris said: "It is a very special experience to visit the epicentre of our great democracy and I am very pleased I have been able to reach out to our residents in arranging an event like this. It is not enough for MPs to sit back and expect people to get in touch with them, and I look forward to organising further successful visits for residents across the constituency." Also joining the tour was South Gloucestershire Council leader and Longwell Green councillor, Toby Savage, who said: "The benefits of residents getting such an intimate view of our democracy are unbelievable and I am really pleased Chris has been able to offer this opportunity."

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ssham Hospital birth centre complex and specialist care. "To ensure we can run the safest maternity service possible, we have taken the difficult decision to extend the temporary closure of Cossham Birth Centre until the additional midwives we are recruiting are in place. "However, if enough staff can start earlier, the date to reopen Cossham Birth Centre will be brought forward. "We recognise that any changes to a woman’s preplanned maternity care, and the choice they have made about where to have their baby, can be disappointing. "However, our absolute priority must be the overall safety of all women and babies in our care." To view Lauren's petition visit bit.ly/2CGTxVO

THE fire service has thanked a Kingswood-based window company for going "above and beyond" to help firefighters with training. CR Windows donated doors and supplied locks and security devices to enable firefighters to have a better understanding of the best way to gain quick access into homes during emergencies. Avon Fire & Rescue Service says the company's efforts in the organisation and donation of training resources have been invaluable. Members of Red Watch at Kingswood fire station all took part in entry training which was organised and held at the company’s warehouse in Bridge Road. Dean Lancaster, production director at CR Windows, supplied a number of doors for firefighters to use for the session. Crews were shown UPVC and composite door construction, different types of locks, security measures and the best methods of entry on doors and locks. The training means that firefighters have a better understanding of a range of doors and can gain better access to properties no matter the situation. Andy Baker, Red Watch crew manager, said: "Thanks to Dean and his team we had a really constructive training session and were able to demonstrate and practice the new techniques we learnt. "This will now enable us to gain access to properties more quickly and safely with the minimal amount of damage. "I’d like to thank the team at CR Windows for going above and beyond to help facilitate our training." Dean added: "It was a pleasure to have the crews come along and if our small act means that firefighters can gain access that little bit quicker, it will all be worth it. "We are always happy to help the community and this is just a small act that could go a long way."

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Open Access moves closer PROGRESS looks set to be made this month towards introducing swipe-card entry to Hanham Library. Open Access was brought in for many South Gloucestershire libraries a year ago, meaning users can get in even when the buildings are unstaffed. It was not introduced in Hanham because of the need for additional fire safety measures. The council’s cabinet is due to vote on November 5 to spend £5,000 on a grille, which would mean there was no need to build a more expensive fire exit. Councillor June Bamford said: “Hanham Library is already one of the most used across South Gloucestershire and by offering Open Access, giving extended opening hours to our residents, we look forward to seeing more people use the services at times convenient to them.”

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Fanfare of farewell for Mr Motorbike A HANHAM-based brass band will perform a memorial concert to celebrate the life of their chairman Reg Hall, aka Mr Motorbike. Reg joined Crofts End Silver Band later in life but previously had been known for his love of motorcycles. He set up Charlie's Motorcycles in Eastville in 1957 and the company soon became known throughout the globe. Reg, who lived in Forest Road, Fishponds, was presented with a plaque by Triumph in the 1980s proclaiming him "the world's number 1 spares dealer" and was made a Freeman of the City of London in 2005. In its heyday, the shop, which had 11 rooms, was supplying spares for British motorbike enthusiasts all over the world. Reg died on July 21 this year at the age of 88. Band member Claire Drummond said: "Reg was a much-loved and valued member of the band.He had been ill for a while but his interest in the band, which was his pride and joy, and kept him going." The band will play a memorial concert with proceeds raised going to Reg's chosen charity, Macmillan Cancer Support. The concert will be held at Hanham United Reformed Church, Tabernacle Road, Hanham, on Saturday November 24 at 7pm. Tickets are ÂŁ5 on the door and include refreshments.

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Community caf A NEW community cafe set up to tackle loneliness and isolation in and around Longwell Green is already proving a huge hit. The cafe is the brainchild of Gillian Flower, famed for her work in setting up Bristol Community Friendship Club. It opens once a week at Longwell Green Community Centre, attracting people of all ages, from young mums to the elderly. As well as being able to grab a hot drink or a sandwich, guests can take apart in activities such as arts and crafts and knitting. There is also a raffle and a 'bargain table' where people can snap up items, including jewellery, for just 50p. Gillian, who lives in St George, said: "Loneliness amongst our communities is growing and we aim to enable people to have somewhere to come and feel welcomed and valued." She is helped by her daughter Michelle

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fe is just our cup of tea Ford, of Hanham, and volunteers who meet and greet, serve food and drinks and lead activities. The cafe officially opened on Wednesday September 26 with around 80 people turning up, rising to an incredible 150 visitors by its fourth week. Guest Polly Rhys visited to take part in a card-making sessions with volunteers Viki Elliott, a graphic designer, and Ingrid Hudson, a textile graduate. Polly said: "It's my first time here and I didn't know what to expect but it's been really good and I'll definitely come again." Gillian set up a second community cafe at Barton Hill Rugby Club in Speedwell on October 15 which is also having a huge impact on the local community. Bristol Community Friendship Club was set up by Gillian in 2016 after she was touched by a TV show about loneliness. Its Facebook group now has more than 800 members. Gillian said the cafes were part of the wider friendship club as they have the same objectives - enabling people to meet new friends and ending loneliness.

"We run a very affordable not-forprofit cafe, as well as activities such as art and crafts and knit and natters," she said. "All of this is done in attempt to achieve our goal to end loneliness in the community. We are all volunteers and the cafes have been hugely successful. We have been told on numerous occasions by people Polly Rhys with art volunteers Viki Elliott and Ingrid Hudson attending how much they look forward to same opening hours. All are welcome. coming and how many of them don't see or â&#x20AC;˘ The community cafe is desperate for talk to anyone all week, a lot are isolated and more volunteers to meet and greet new alone. guests, help serve food and run activities. "The cafes are providing them with You can also donate items for Gillian to sell opportunities to make new friends." on her Facebook page (Bristol Community Longwell Green Community Cafe will Cafes) to raise money to keep the cafes open from 12-3pm on Wednesday November running. If you can help please call Gillian 7 and 14. From November 23 onwards the on 07948 393397 or email gill.flower@ cafe will move to permanent Friday slot, with blueyonder.co.uk

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Spot the difference! Volunteers rally round to help rear litter of 12 orphaned piglets VISITORS and volunteers at Grimsbury Farm are mourning a pig who died just after giving birth to 12 piglets. Betty, a Gloucester Old Spot, suffered a prolapse after the arrival of her brood of seven boys and five girls on October 5. The news of her death attracted more than 50 comments on the farm's Facebook page, with animal lovers keen to express their condolences. Friends of Grimsbury Farm chairman Pete Davies said: "The amazing staff team are handrearing the 12 piglets under heat lamps and they are doing really well." Chloe, Bettyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter from last year, gave birth on October 11 with four boys and four girls. "She has taken to new motherhood brilliantly," said The 12 piglets are being handPete. reared at Grimsbury Farm

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District nurse team wins caring award HANHAM district nurses have scooped an award for their care and commitment. The team won one of two 'I Think They Deserve It' awards at the recent Sirona Awards for Excellence. The award was particularly special as the nurses were chosen from nominations made by the public, GPs, service users and other provider organisations who sent in letters describing the team as "confident, friendly,

caring, compassionate and kind". The ceremony, held at Bristol and Bath Science Park in Emersons Green, celebrates Sirona’s foundation as a not-forprofit organisation providing NHS and local authority funded care. This year the ceremony was themed around the 70th birthday of the NHS and saw two special awards for the occasion as well as a cake in the shape of the number 70.

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Look out for crocus harvest in the spring TWO thousand purple crocus bulbs have been planted in Hanham and Kingswood as part of an initiative to mark World Polio Day. Kingswood Rotarians teamed up with Friends Of Kingswood Park to use their spades and dibbers to spell out ‘End Polio Now’ in crocus bulbs outside Kings Chase Shopping Centre and at Magpie Court in Hanham. David Lewis, from Kingswood Rotary Club, said: "Polio is often thought of as a thing of the past in the UK but there are still around 120,000 people who are living with the often devastating after-effects of the disease in this country. "Thanks to the End Polio

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Hanham Woods Academy wins praise for big improvements HANHAM Woods Academy has been told by education watchdog Ofsted it is taking effective action towards the removal of special measures. Three inspectors visited Hanham Woods Academy for their second monitoring visit since the full Ofsted inspection back in October 2017 which placed the school in special measures. They said the school's senior leadership team has now been strengthened by the addition of an assistant headteacher and that the quality of teaching is improving. This year's GCSE results also showed that the school was on the up. The report said: "Pupils achieved better results in 2018 GCSEs than in previous years. This is the result of improvements in the quality of teaching and a range of effective interventions. Leaders have been successful in improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. These pupils are now making better progress because the quality of teaching overall is improving." There was also praise for the academy's leadership teams: "The senior team have a relentless focus on improving the quality of teaching and learning across the school. Their restless energy has proved infectious and staff morale is high." With reference to the quality of teaching they said: "Teachers are now expecting more of their pupils, and pupils are responding positively to the challenge. While expectations are not universally high the level of consistency across the school is significantly better than at the last monitoring visit." Students show increased pride in their school, noted

Ofsted, because "... teachers are now more consistent in their expectations, pupils show an increasing degree of pride in their work and their achievements. Leaders and teachers acknowledge that they have more to do in this regard, but the improvement is palpable." The behaviour of students has been improving too: "Exclusions are down and atmosphere has improved. The number of pupils excluded from school has dropped significantly. This is largely because teachers are very consistent in the way they manage behaviour. Pupils know what is expected of them and they respond appropriately. Pupils appreciate the calm and orderly atmosphere because they can concentrate on their work." Ofsted acknowledged the significant support the academy is receiving from Cabot Learning Federation: "The trust has been active in supporting the school since the inspection. It has acted to improve governance and to strengthen the senior leadership team. These strategies have increased the challenge to school leaders and teachers. The trust has used its team of school improvement staff to help middle leaders and teachers improve the curriculum. This has been a significant factor in raising the level of expectation across the school." Lead inspector Andy Lovett concluded that leaders and managers are taking effective action towards the removal of special measures and the school’s improvement plans are fit for purpose. The academy will now be allowed to appoint newly qualified teachers. Academy principal Steve Kneller said: "The judgement of

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Centenary Remembrance Day will be unforgettable A REMEMBRANCE service to honour those who fought for their country takes place at the war memorial outside Hanham Community Centre on Sunday November 11 at 10.45am. A Beacon of Light will be lit on Siston Hill at 7pm the same day with refreshments afterwards at Warmley Community Centre. Prior to the beacon being lit there will be a ceremony of hymns, prayers, and poetry to remember those who lost their lives. At 6.55pm the Last Post will be played by a cornet player from the Crofts End Silver Band followed by a reading of the exhortation, a two minute silence, then the Reveille when the beacon will be lit. The permanent beacon has been installed by Siston Parish Council at the highest point of the common, near the Carsons Road junction, and will be available for other national commemorative or

celebration events. Warmley Community Centre is offering guests the chance to travel to the beacon in a vintage bus. To confirm a space, please email warmleycentre@btconnect.com More than 1,000 Beacons of Light, symbolising an end to the darkness of war and a return to the light of peace, will be lit across the UK as part of the celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Meanwhile, a Longwell Green family who tackled the Bristol Marathon in full World War I regalia have smashed their fundraising target. George Harrill, wife Dawn, daughter Becci and pal Carol Gill ran in support of the Royal British Legion's WW1 Poppy Centenary Appeal. They aimed to reach £750 but their novel costumes captured the imaginations of spectators, boosting the total raised to £1,200. The team all have

connections with the armed forces and/or the health service and wanted to commemorate the sacrifice of medics and nurses during the war. George, a serving officer in the British Army, came up with the idea of running the marathon dressed in authentic period costume and carrying stretchers and medical equipment from the era. He enlisted the help of Dawn, a former army nurse, Becci, a teacher and an RAF cadet adult instructor, and Carol, who works for the NHS. The event was particularly poignant as they remembered members of their own families who had served in the forces. These include George's great grandfather, private Claude Taylor, a Royal Army Medical Corps' stretcher bearer at Gallipoli, the Somme and Ypres who was awarded the Military Medal for his gallantry; Dawn's father, retired warrant officer Bob Riglar, who the Harrills lost

in February this year and Carol's mum, Janet Armstrong, who served as a WAFF (Women's Auxiliary Air Force) and passed away in November 2017. Both Bob and Janet were lifetime fundraisers for the Royal British Legion. George said: "The day of the half marathon dawned with heavy rain with most runners sheltering under cover until the race started, but once the race got under way the weather eased off and crowds of people came out in support of the runners. "The reception for the WW1 team as they marched past was incredible with the people of Bristol cheering, waving, saluting and throwing money into the buckets. "We hoped to raise £750 for the Legion. By the end of the march the buckets were quite heavy and the total raised has increased to £1,200." To donate to the team's cause visit https://www.justgiving. com/fundraising/george-harrill

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Dumping waste illegally costs man £1,000 A WICK man will have to pay out more than £1,000 after being found guilty of illegally dumping waste. Liam Budds, 24, of High Street, was prosecuted by South Gloucestershire Council's environmental protection team after two separate loads of flytipped waste were discovered - one at Ham Lane, Wick and the other at Redford Lane, Pucklechurch. Paperwork found at both fly-tips referred to an address in Kingswood. Subsequent enquiries with the Kingswood householder revealed that some of the waste at both fly-tips came from his address and that he had paid Budds to remove the waste. Budds was interviewed by council officers and claimed that he was in an informal business arrangement with another man and that they jointly owned the vehicle. He admitted that he was the driver on the day and claimed that both he and the other

Liam Budds dumped waste at Ham Lane in Wick man went to the householders address, but the other man remained in the vehicle as he had a broken arm in a plaster cast. With the householder's assistance, Budds loaded the waste onto the vehicle and was paid £70. Budds accepted that he was part owner of the vehicle, was paid to remove the waste and had a duty of care regarding the

proper disposal of the waste, but claimed that he had not flytipped it. He stated that the other man was no longer in the UK. The case was heard at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday October 10, where Budds admitted that he didn’t have the correct paperwork for transporting waste. He was found guilty of a failure in his duty of care for not having a

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Council tax consultation opens RESIDENTS and business rate payers are being invited to have their say on plans to increase council tax next year by 2.99 per cent. The rise would see council tax bills increase by around £43.09 per year for a band D household. South Gloucestershire Council expects to spend around £618.5 million in the next financial year on areas including schools, refuse collection, street cleaning, planning, social care and road maintenance. The council's budget is based on an assumed central Government contribution of £87.5m towards general services and £212.1m specifically for schools. Even with a 2.99 per cent rise, the authority says it will need to make more savings over the next four years to keep pace with increasing cost pressures and further reductions in government funding. The council's cabinet member for resources, councillor Rob

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they would like us to apply in making the decisions that we will need to make in the future." Full details of the proposed 2019/20 budget can be found on the council's website www. southglos.gov.uk People can share their views in the following ways: By email: consultation@ southglos.gov.uk By completing a consultation survey (available to complete online or download from the council website: https:// consultations.southglos.gov.uk/ consult.ti/Budget19 By writing to: Freepost RTXL-YJXJ-BXEX, South Gloucestershire Council, Corporate Research & Consultation Team, Council offices, Badminton Road, Yate, Bristol, BS37 5AF By calling 01454 868154. The consultation closes on December 31 and the results will be considered by full council in February next year.

Have a say on school budgets SOUTH Gloucestershire Council is asking residents how they think it should deal with a potential £12 million funding deficit in education. The authority is asking people to comment on the three proposed options for cutting spending it has come up with. There are 95 primary schools, 18 secondary schools and eight special schools and pupil referral units across the council area, educating more than 39,000 children. The council said in a statement: “It is not sustainable to continue spending more than we receive in future years.” The consultation particularly focuses on how to pay for the rising cost of supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities, and whether to transfer money from the mainstream schools budget. To comment, visit bit. ly/2CWj4v4 by November 25.

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA Tuesday October 30 Saturday November 10 n 10am-1pm, Hanham WI Autumn Fayre, Hanham Community Centre. 30 tables selling variety of goods including craft items, art work, greetings cards, jewellery, children and baby items, bric-a-brac, books and homemade WI cakes. Hot and cold refreshments available. Free entry and free parking. November 10-11 n Avon Valley Railway commemorates the centenary of the end of World War I at Southern Suburban Veterans' end of season gala. Tickets £16 adults, with price reductions for concessions and children. See www.avonvalleyrailway.org for more details. Sunday November 11 n 10.45am, Remembrance service, war memorial, Hanham Community Centre. n 7pm Beacon of Light, Siston Common. To commemorate 100 years of the end of the First World War. Thursday November 22 n 7-9pm, talk “A Healthy Garden Needs Diversity” with Maggi Brown, lecturer and former head of education at Garden Organic. The Station (in the dance studio), Silver Street, Bristol, BS1 2AG. Visitors £5 / AOG Members £2. www.groworganicbristol.org www. facebook.com/avonorganic / secretaryaog@gmail.com Saturday December 1 n 10.30am-12noon, Christmas coffee morning and sale, organised by Christ Church Hanham Mothers’

Union in aid of Caring at Bristol, Christ Church Hanham Church Hall. £2.50 to include coffee/tea and a mince pie.

Regular events n Hanham Tennis Club Adult Play - Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9.3011am. Club nights - Tuesday & Thursday 7-10pm. Beginners coaching session - Wednesday 7-8pm. New players welcome. Fully qualified LTA coaching. See website for further details including junior coaching: www. hanhamtennisclub.co.uk

n Hanham Tennis Club Adult Play - Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9.3011am. Club nights - Tuesday & Thursday 7-10pm. Beginners coaching session Wednesday 7-8pm. New players welcome. Fully qualified LTA coaching. See website for further details including junior coaching: www.hanhamtennisclub.co.uk

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n Pilates, Hanham Community Centre, Avon Room, 10am-10.55

and 11.15am to 12.15, Contact John Hennessy on 07837 302 678. n Fitness for all abilities 7.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre. Bring a smile and comfy clothes. Tel Debi: 07807460856; email: fit@ zen02.com; or www.zen02.com

n Short Mat Bowls Group, Hanham Community Hall, Elbrow Suite, 10.30am-12.30pm. Cost £2.50 and HCC Membership. contact Jane 0117 967-4439 We have three mats each with two teams of four players, and we play ‘just for fun’ so come along and join in. Also Mon pm, Tues eve and Friday am. n Hanham WI (Afternoon) meets second Monday every month at Hanham Community Centre from 1.30 to 4pm. New members always welcome. Moira 07813 140691 n Tai Chi , Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 10-11am and 11am-noon. Contact Vicki Siggens on 01454 616624 or email: vickisiggens@google.com n New Pilates Classes. Tue 11.45-12.45 North Common Wed 11.30 – 12.30 Hanham Fri 9.30 – 10.30 Hanham.Please bring a mat. £36 for 6 week booking Contact Jenny 07784 271249. www.pilates4posture. co.uk n “In stitches”, Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 1-3pm, cost £2. Contact Sonja Sillay on

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07841 610864 or email: sonja. sillay@blueyonder.co.uk We are a group who love to stitch! We make cross stitch, tat, knit, bobbin lace, crochet, embroider n Short Mat Bowls Group, Hanham Community Centre, Elbow Suite, 2-4pm, every Monday. Cost £2.50 and HCC membership. Please contact Jane on 0117 967-4439 n Zumba Fitness, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 7pm-8pm, cost £5 per class. Contact Celena Lewis 07525 214755 or email: celena45lewis@ yahoo.co.uk n Kingswood Breastfeeding Group, Kingswood Children’s Centre, 10.30-12pm, every week. Peer Supporters available each week. Free tea and cake. Everybody welcome n 10.30 -11.15am, Zumba Gold, low impact, St Aidan's Church Hall,

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homework printing. Ask staff for more details… Why not book a slot with our IT volunteer Stewart to investigate into your family history? Stewart can help you to access Ancestry FREE from the library computers, and give you a guided tour of other family history sites to help you research your ancestor’s births, marriages and deaths. Ask staff for more details, and to book a FREE session… Mondays • 10:15-10:45 (except Bank holidays) FREE Bounce & Rhyme for babies and preschool children • 10.30-12.00, Coffee Morning

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November, 2018 Fir Tree Lane, BS5 8BJ £3.50 per class. Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. n Zen 02 Fitness for all abilities 7.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre. Trusted, proven, relaxing, fun. gets results. TRY FOR FREE: Debi: 07807460856; email:fit@zen02. com; or www.zen02.com n Low Impact Zumba Fitness, 6.15 - 7.15pm St Aidans Church Hall, Fir Tree Lane, BS5 8BJ Cost: £3.50 (over 60's) £5 adults (or buy 5 classes for the price of 4) Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk

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n Hanham Tennis Club – Club Night Tennis – 7.00pm – 10pm. New players welcome. See http:// hanhamtennisclub.co.uk for details. n Taoist Tai Chi Society beginner class in Kingswood Community Centre ,11am. Come along to a free first class to find out more. www. taoist.org/uk for more info or call Crispin on 07407 175127 n 50+ keep fit , 11am-noon, (something different every week) £4, KES Club (old legion building next to Lloyds bank on Kingswood High Street) www.gentlefitness. co.uk 07736 309272 n Hanham Abbots Parish Council, Hanham Hall, Monthly. n Real Fitness, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 9.30am-11am every week, cost £6.80 per class. Contact: Sarah Buscemi on 0117 9327533 Diet and fitness classes. Aerobic exercise suitable for all levels and abilities. n Yoga, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 10.15am11.30am. Contact: Vivien Tallis on 07801550842. Gentle stretches to improve flexibility, relaxation and well being - Drop in sessions. Suitable for beginners n Craft Buddies, Hanham Community Centre, Wesley Room, 1.30pm-3.30pm, every week. Contact 0117 9674439. Do you have lots of craft items that you are not sure what to do with? Bring them along to our craft group, you will be able to share ideas, get hints and tips, and make the most amazing things. n Slimming World, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite. 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Please contact Natasha on 07515 460052. Lose weight with the best support and motivation, group ideas and sharing. Warm friendly group - everyone welcome. n Zumba Fitness, 6 - 7pm, Elbrow Suite, Hanham Community Centre. Suitable for all fitness levels and age groups. Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www.

zumbainbristol.co.uk n Chess Club, Hanham Community Centre, Somerset Room, 7.30pm10.30pm, cost £34 per annum plus HCC Membership. For more information please contact Phillip, 07855 290575, hanhamchess@ gmail.com or visit our website www.hanhamchess.btck.co.uk n Weight Watchers, Hanham Tabernacle United Reform Church, 9.30-10.30am, every week Contact Alice on 07904745331. n Zest Tone Deaf Choir, Longwell Green UFC Church, Bath Rd, Term Time 10.30-12pm. Suitable for anyone who wants to join a fun happy community choir. Contact Mary 07954 170532 or visit www. zestchoirs.com. n Cadbury Heath Breastfeeding Group, Cadbury Heath Children’s Centre, 10-11.30am, every week. Supporters available each week. Come along for tea and cake and support. All welcome. n Grange badminton Club, John Cabot Academy. 7-9pm. Friendly play badminton club. Age 18 years upwards. new members welcome. Phone Mike on 07785 375713. n Carers Support Group (run by Carers Support Centre) Hanham Community Centre First Tuesday of every month, 1.303.30pm. For further info contact Natalie 07762 288112 n Bath Approach Course Seniors Golf Club are looking for new members for the Winter season. If you enjoy golf, are in the 55+ age group please come and join us. No handicaps necessary, male and female members welcome. We are a small friendly amateur club and play on a Tuesday morning. If you would like to join us simply come along to the Bath Approach Course on a Tuesday morning at around 0900hrs and have a chat and find out further information. n Brushstrokes Art Club, Hanham Community Centre, Avon Room, 10 – 12 am. Cost £8 per month. All standards welcome from beginners onwards. Come along for a free session. Contact Elaine 07971015848

Wednesdays n Little Folk Toddler Group, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 9.15-11.15am,. Please contact Tracie 07887 871274 or Ali 07837 548913. Friendly mother and toddler group meeting weekly. n Leisure Art Club, Hanham Community Centre, Avon Room, 1:45 – 3:45 pm. Cost £8 per month. Everyone welcome whatever standard. Help given if needed Come along for a Free Session. Contact Elaine 0797101584. n Over 50s - Light & Easy Aerobics, Hanham Community

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Centre, Elbrow Suite, 10-11am. Please contact Jenny Greenslade on 0117 9613327 or email greensladejenny@yahoo.com. Light and easy aerobics for +50’s or the less fit. Mats provided but please bring a drink of water. n Hanham History, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2-4pm. Contact Roy Crew on 07813827822 or email hanhamhistory@gmail.com n Flower Club, Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 1.15-3.15pm. Contact Ann Reed on 01179374157 or Shelagh on 01179679255. Flower arranging classes for all ages and abilities. n Hanham Players - Drama Club, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 7.30-10pm. Cost £12 per year and HCC membership. Contact Ria 07500 017318. n Bridge Club, Hanham, Community Centre, Avon room, 7:15-10:15pm. Contact Graham 07790491564 or email: Carolinej356@gmail.com. Very friendly & relaxed club, but some knowledge of playing Bridge required. n Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), United Church, Bath Road, Longwell Green, 8pm-9pm, Contact: Bill 07799628252 or visit alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk A fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strength and hope with each other - such that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. n Weight Watchers, Longwell Green Scout Hut, Longwell Green Comunity Centre, 6.15-7.15pm. Contact Alice on 07904745331. n Bingo at Hanham Community Centre, 7pm start for 7.30pm Eyes Down. Suitable for all ages and abilities, just bring a pen. For more information call 0117 9674439 n Zumba Fitness, 6 - 7pm, Elbrow Suite, Hanham Community Centre Aimed at lower impact with the option to do higher impact. Suitable for all fitness levels and age groups Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk n 8-9.15pm, Fitness class with Sarah every Wednesday at Longwell Green Primary School. Everyone welcome. For more information, contact sarah. buscemi123@gmail.com n 8pm, Jive Fusion: Dance classes for beginners upwards mixing LeRoc, ballroom, latin, salsa and stroll. Community Centre, The Arch, High Street, Kingswood, BS15 4AB. Tutor Derek Knapman 07549 590269. £6 on the door or six sessions for £20. n Hanham Tennis Club Wednesday evening beginners session coaching from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Fully qualified LTA coaching. New players welcome.

19 See http://hanhamtennisclub.co.uk for details. n Hanham Photographic Society meet at Hanham Methodist Church every Wednesday 7.30-9.30pm New members welcome whether experienced or beginner. Visit hanhamphoto.org.uk for more information. n Bristol Community Cafe every Wednesday at Longwell Green Community Centre,Shellards Road, 12-3pm. Come join us for a cuppa, a bite to eat, activities and make new friends,everyone welcome. Tel Gill 0117 9025779 for details

Thursdays n Coffee Morning, Hanham Community Centre, Coffee Lounge, 10am -11am, cost 50p for coffee and biscuit. Contact Shirley on 07879 458899. Pop in for a friendly chat; as well as coffee and a Biscuit. n Slimming World, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 9.30am and 11.30am. Cost £4.95 per week plus membership. Contact Kate 07979 494964. n Zumba Fitness, 9.30 - 10.30am, Elbrow Suite, Hanham Community Centre. Suitable for all fitness levels and age groups Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uK n Zumba GOLD - lower impact zumba, Elbrow Suite, Hanham Community Centre . Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk n Tiny Tutus, Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 10am10.30am. Contact Andrea Spearing on 07969265115 or email: tinytutusbris@outlook.com. Royal Ballet Registered Teacher. n Young at Heart, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Room, 1.30pm-3.30pm, cost £3 per week. Contact the centre office on 01179674439. Come along for a cup of tea, a piece of cake and an afternoon of entertainment. Contact the office for more details. n Hanham Art Club, Hanham Community Centre, Avon Room, 7pm-9pm, contact Sue Palmer on 07837578141 n Learn to Dance the Ballroom Way, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 7pm-7.30pm. Contact David Biggs on 01179782667. at 7:30pm n Modern Sequence Dance Club, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Room, 7.45pm-11pm, cost £3 per person, £12 per annum and HCC membership. Contact Robin on 0117 9563151. Modern ballroom, Latin and old time sequence dancing. All new sequences taught as well as old favourites - with professional teacher David Biggs (IDTA). Some knowledge of dancing essential. n Slimming World, Hanham

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n WHAT’S ON Community Centre, 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Contact Kate 07979 494064. Lose weight with the best support and motivation, group ideas and sharing. n Pins and needles, Hanham Community Centre, Wesley Room, 7.30pm-10pm every 3rd Thursday of the month. Cost £3 per session. Contact Linda on 0117 940 0232. Hints and tips on machine knitting. n Bouncing Bobbins, Hanham Community Centre, Wesley Room, 2nd Thursday of the month, cost £12 per annum, contact Kathy Smart on 01179477839 or email kcs1@sky.com.We are a self help lace group that actively promotes lace through the making of traditional and contemporary bobbin, crocheted, knitted, needle, tatted lace and crafts associated with lace. n Weight Watchers, Warmley Community Centre, 10am, every week. Contact Alice on 07904745331. n Black Sheep Harmony A Cappella Chorus, Cadbury Heath Hall School, 7.30-10pm. Always looking for female singers who can hold a tune. Ordinary people singing extraordinarily. Contact Noey on 07899 088180 or visit www. blacksheepharmony.com n 7-9pm Kingswood Choir at United Church Kingswood, Regent Street, all abilities welcome. Patsy Holdsworth 0117 907 8994 n Hanham Tennis Club – Adult

coaching for club players, 6.30pm to 7.30pm, fully qualified LTA coaching followed by Club Night Tennis – 7.30 – 10pm. New players welcome. See http:// hanhamtennisclub.co.uk for details. n Spaces available for Beavers, Wolf Cubs and Scouts - boys and girls aged 5 years and six months up to adults for skills, friendships and adventures, Church of Ascension, Hollyguest Rd, Hanham. Contact Sarah on 0771 8092119 or email kingswoodbpscouts@yahoo. co.uk n Hanham Ladies Choir would welcome new members. We are a very friendly group who love to sing all manner of music. We rehearse at Hanham United Reformed Church, Tabernacle Road, Hanham, from 2:00 – 3:30 pm, then tea. Contact 07971015848.

Fridays n Short Mat Bowls Group, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 10.30am-12.30pm. Cost £2 per week and HCC membership. Contact Sheena on 01179674439. n Country Lines “A Line Dance Disco”, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, Monthly 8pm11.45pm. Cost £5. Contact Clare on 01179677246 or email:clarelines@ tiscali.co.uk. n Chair Exercise Zumba Gold, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 1pm1.45pm. Contact Philomena on 07966373089 or visit www. zumbainbristol.co.uk.

n Zumba GOLD, lower impact Zumba 10 - 10.45am @ Cadbury Heath Hall, School Road, BS30 8EN (next to co-op, Lamb pub and the library) £3.50 for everyone Contact Philomena on 07966 373089 www.zumbainbristol.co.uk n Crofts End Silver Band We are a small friendly brass band who meet in Hanham Tabernacle every Friday evening 7.30-9.00pm Contact: Denise 07944 887979 or

Saturdays n Senior Football: Longwell Green Sports, Longwell Green Community Centre, 3pm. n Bars @ The Green open from noon -10.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre n Lounge Bar, Hanham Community Centre, 7.30PM11.30PM, cost HCC membership. Contact Sheena on 0117 967 4439. n What If Minis, Orchard Rooms St Annes Church, 10am-12. Find us on facebook or contact 07837181863. n Hanham Tennis Club - Junior coaching on Saturdays 9-11am Fully qualified LTA coaching. http://hanhamtennisclub.co.uk n 7.30-10.30pm, Chew Park Badminton Club, St Brendans School, Broomhill Road, Brislington. The club is currently displaced from its home venue, Keynsham Leisure Centre, whilst developments take place. Visitors looking to play competitive badminton in a friendly club are welcome. For further details email chewparkbc@outlook.com or ring

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Sundays n Hanham Tennis Club Club Afternoon Tennis. New players welcome. See http:// hanhamtennisclub.co.uk for details. n Lounge Bar, Hanham Community Centre, 12pm-2pm, cost HCC membership. Contact Jane on 0117 967 4439. n Solo Rendezvous walk every Sunday in the local area, 11am. For details: 01454 775508 / 01454 774984 / 0117 9850210. Hanham Abbots Parish Council will hold full council meetings at Longwell Green Community Centre until the end of 2018 when meetings will resume at Hanham Hall.

Handprints, parent baby and toddler group Monday - Friday. 10am-12. United church, 83 Bath Road, Longwell Green BS30 9DF (opposite Aldi) Contact Cally tel 07436214051. Email handprintslongwellgreen@ yahoo.com. Facebook: www. facebook.com/HandprintsBristol/ or visit our website www. handprintslongwellgreen.co.uk

Be Bright, Be Seen NOW the clocks have gone back, South Gloucestershire Council’s road safety team are reminding us to ‘Be Bright Be Seen’. They want to raise the awareness of cycle safety to cyclists, drivers and pedestrians. As part of this, the team has been visiting primary schools to present assemblies, giving away free bicycle lights to secondary school pupils, and handing out resource boxes to pre-schools and nurseries.

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Inspiring young bookworms Primary school children have been invited to Sir Bernard Lovell Academy in Oldland Common to see two visiting authors. The first was Jessica Townsend,who spoke about her latest book Wundersmith. She is pictured with members of the SBL Book Club. Author and Bafta-winning animator, Peter Bunzl, came to talk about his Cogheart Adventure series of books filled with mystery, mayhem and intrigue. Moonlocket, the second book in his Victorian adventure series, has just been published.

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Russell Howard helps raise over £100,000 for local hospitals

MUSIC fans greeted indie band Razorlight at The Space in Keynsham for an exclusive gig. Frontman Johnny Borrell and guitarist David Ellis performed tracks from the band’s first album in 10 years – Olympus Sleeping – as well as revisiting some of their old hits, including former number one America. The show on October 27 was hosted by Iain Aitchison, the owner of Temple Street shop Longwell Records. More than 120 people attended the gig, which was made possible after author Graham Jones, who gave a talk on record shops at The Space last month, put the band’s management in touch with Iain. Keynsham singer-songwriter Louisa Maria Baker, who performed at this summer’s Keynsham Music Festival with her band Tequila Mockingbyrd, was also invited to open the show for Razorlight. Afterwards, the band stayed for a signing with fans.

COMEDIAN Russell Howard has helped raise more than £100,000 for Bristol's city centre hospitals. The Bristol-born performer headlined a matinee and evening charity comedy gala called Funny Bones: Russell Howard & Guests, organised by official hospitals charity Above & Beyond. Hosted by another homegrown comedian, Mark Olver, the event was held at Bristol Hippodrome and featured performances from Russell himself, John Richardson, Joel Dommett, Stuart Goldsmith, Laura Lexx and many others. All proceeds will go towards improving patient care at Bristol’s hospitals by funding welcoming environments, staff training and development, world-class equipment and innovative research.

n LETTER Why so negative about sport plan? I HAVE been a resident of Hanham for the last 18 years and have also been involved or watched football and cricket at Greenbank Rd playing fields for that time. I have been keeping a close eye on the ongoing articles in Hanham and Longwell Voice regarding the development of the ground at Greenbank Road for some time. I am astounded that a so called 'independent' publication can be so biased in their views and reporting of the ongoing saga at Greenbank. There has been football and cricket of some sort played at Greenbank for decades and although not to the level at present, sport has been a constant at the ground for as long as I can remember. My son and daughter both played for AEK BOCO and I saw at close quarters what a fantastic job all of the volunteers do at the club. Over the last few months this publication has been totally biased against the club's progression, mainly publishing negative comments and views and only the

odd positive viewpoint now and again. Before BOCO took over the ground it was a no-go area for most local people at weekends, drinking, gang fights and police called most weekends. The memories of some residents are very selective!!! Please all I ask is that a balanced viewpoint is published so that the public can make an informed and unbiased decision of their own. Lindsay Pascoe Editor's note: As an independent newspaper we always seek to be balanced. We have tried hard to put forward the views of the club and people who support the club's plans. We have given the club's chairman the opportunity to respond on several occasions, following the public meeting earlier this year and, more recently, at the consultation evening at Longwell Green Community Centre. He declined to comment. The majority of the people at these events voiced their opinions against the plans and this was reflected in subsequent news coverage. We have also received emails from objectors but none, until this letter, from people supporting the plans.

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Club grants life membership to bowls stalwarts

THE FINAL game of the Bristol and District Bowls league saw Frys host Knowle 'A'. Frys went into match 4th in table 6 points ahead of Knowle 'A' with a better shots difference. Frys struggled on rink 1 with Knowle pulling away. Rink 2 was closer, but Knowle were able to stay ahead. Rink 3 saw Frys take an early lead, but Knowle were able to comeback and take a lead. With Knowle well ahead in the game, and 8 points confirmed, rink 3 were able to pull off a couple of crucial shots which gave Frys the 2 points required from a 35-53 loss to finish in 5th place in the table. At the bottom of the table, Knowle 'B' and Avonmouth were those relegated. Page Park 'A' eased to the divison title comfortably with Ardagh joining them in top division for 2019. Scores: Rink 1: 7-22; Rink 2: 14-19; Rink 3: 14-12; Frys 35-53 Knowle 'A' (2-8). Frys 2018 record: Played: 18; Won: 8; Drew: 1; Lost: 9; Shots for: 805; Shots against: 827; Shots

difference: -22; Points: 96. At the start of October Frys Bowling held their presentation evening to round off the 2018 season. The first trophy to be presented was the 2017 Pairs Final which was played early in the season. The winners were Bill Gregory and Pete Rumble with Jonathan Day and Derek McCaig runners-up. The 2018 Triples Day was another successful day with seven teams competing. The runners-up place was taken the triple of Vernon Hopkins, Steve Buck and Derek McCaig, with Jonathan Day, Malcolm Hanks and Pat Slavin running out comfortable winners. The Pairs Final saw Vernon Hopkins and and Pete Fiedor finish as runners-up with Steve Buck and Don Gourd taking the title. The Novice Final was played saw Ken Stewart pick up the title with Ian Bartlett taking the Runners-Up trophy. The Two Wood was a closely fought game with Geoff Kershaw taking the

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2018 trophy winners with club chairman Andy Kendall title from Jonathan Day on the final end. The Handicap Final was contested between Jonathan Day and Stephen. After play was suspended due to bad light, the resumption was a tight contest, with Jonathan winning a 4th Handicap title equalling the record set by G. Rickards in the 1950s of four straight handicap titles, and setting a new club record of 18 individual titles, previously held by Roy Cocking. The championship final saw Steve Buck continue a successful season against Stephen Day, with Stephen Day picking up the trophy. At the club AGM at the beginning of October, Frys Bowling Club awarded life membership to two club members. Roger Loader joined the club in the mid-nineties from Eastville Park, which sadly folded a number of years ago. Roger served as club captain between 2002 and 2008 and 10 years as league captain until 2015, with the highlights included leading the club to the Somerset Bowls Association Wedmore Plate semi-final and taking the club from Division 4 to Division 2 of the

Bristol and District League. Roger has spent many hours carrying out and organising DIY tasks round the bowls facility. Honorary secretary Christopher Day joined the club in 1996 from Perivale in London, which also folded many years ago. In 2001, he took on the role of fixtures secretary, a role which he held until 2015. In 2005, he took on the role of club secretary, a role which he continues to fulfil. He has also served as club and league vice captain at various times, as well as carrying out many other jobs around the club. He continues to represent the club at Somerset Bowls Association representative matches. Frys Bowling Club would like to thank both members for their commitment to the club. For more information about Frys Bowling Club or if you wish to apply for membership, please contact the secretary, Christopher Day, on 01225 872959, email: frysbowlsclub@gmail.com. You can also visit our website for more information, www.frysbowlsclub. webs.com

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THESE poignant photographs coincide with the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War on November 11. The image of poppies in a field was taken by Glenys Head with the others snapped by Richard Hopkins. The photographers are both members of Hanham Photographic Society. You can find the group at Hanham Methodist Church on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm. The church is in Chapel Road, Hanham, just off the High Street. Visit www.hanhamphoto.org.uk to find out more.

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Simone is transforming the lives of wo

THEY say a woman's hair is her crowning glory, which is why female hair loss can be so devastating. There are a number of causes, from hormone imbalance and stress to illness and cancer treatment, but one thing is certain: the loss of your hair can cause distress and embarrassment. One Bristol hairdresser is offering a solution and is making it her mission that no woman experiencing hair loss should suffer in silence. Simone Johnson, who lives in St George, has changed the lives of many women offering what is called a "mesh integration unit", which transforms a sparse head of hair into one which is thick and lustrous. Simone, who is temporarily based at Downend salon Love in is the Hair until she finds a permanent studio, said: "I use a stretchy mesh material, thread through the natural hair and secure it with micro-rings. This creates a base which enables me to sew on a parting and hair extensions. The weight is on the mesh and not the natural hair, which allows me to work around bald patches." The results, as these photographs show, can be quite staggering. Long term, the system can also help the wearer's own hair grow because it isn't having hair colour, products or heated appliances used on it, although these can be used on the hair attached to the mesh. Simone said: "Depending on what type of hair loss people

have depends on whether their hair is going to grow back or get thicker, so the main purpose of the system is to give people longer and thicker hair. If their natural hair grows underneath it, then that's a bonus." The 27-year-old initially trained as a hair extension technician, picking up skills that were able to lend themselves to working with women who have lost or have very thin hair. She then moved on to complete a Level 2 hairdressing qualification and gained experience at a hair loss salon before undertaking a course on the mesh integration system. Simone can help anyone suffering from any type of hair loss, including female pattern baldness, where women lose a lot of thickness from the top section of their hair, as well as people with very fine hair or people who have damaged their locks through bleaching or excessive use of heated appliances. She has also seen clients with trichotillomania, a hair-pulling disorder where people feel an intense urge to pull their hair out from the root to relieve stress and anxiety. "It's not something people talk about or seek help for so people don't know much about it but since I've been doing this work, I'm seeing it more often," said Simone. Another cause of hair loss is cancer treatment such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Anne-Marie Healey, 45, discovered Simone's work following chemotherapy for

Louise Hennessey says she can now go swimming with her children without fear of people staring

Simone Johnson has transformed the lives of women living with hair loss breast cancer last year. "I lost all my hair and it made me feel dreadful," she said. "I had no confidence and didn't want to go out. For a woman, your hair is everything." Out of desperation AnneMarie tried a wig. She said: "It was terrible. It kept sliding about. I just didn't feel comfortable." Anne-Marie, who lives in Kingswood, found out about the mesh integration system through her daughter who had been going to Simone to have hair extensions fitted. "I was nervous because I was worried it would be the same as a wig," she said. Anne-Marie had to wait six months after finishing chemo before she was able to have the mesh fitted. By then her hair at the back was quite long but the front was just a few inches. "Because I didn't shave it all off during chemo, it was all different lengths," she said. During her first appointment in February, Anne-Marie, who has three daughters and a son, patiently waited three-and-a-half hours for Simone to work her magic.

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"Simone had warned me that the first time I looked in the mirror I might be a bit shocked and take a while to get used to it, but I loved it instantly! I never thought it would look as good as it did. It just felt like my own hair." Even staff at Bristol Oncology Centre, where Anne-Marie still attends for less aggressive treatment, have remarked on how amazing her hair looks, with several patients now booked in with Simone. Anne-Marie's own hair is getting longer all the time and she plans to stop using the system once her hair reaches a long bob length, which she hopes will be by Christmas. Before then, she sees Simone around every six to eight weeks for adjustments. "I don't need to dye or straighten my own hair so it's been left alone and as a result it's growing really well and looks lovely," said Anne-Marie. "I would recommend it 100 per cent for any woman who is going through what I went through. It was life-changing." Louise Hennessey started noticing bald patches after giving

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omen with hair loss birth to her daughter seven years ago. The 31-year-old was given the diagnosis of alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks its own hair follicles. The doctor told Louise the only thing they could offer on the NHS was a wig. Louise wasn't having any of it. "I lived with it by managing to cover up my bald patches but about a year ago I went through a really bad spell, where I was just unable to cover them anymore," the mum-of-three said. "It was gradually destroying my life. The simplest of things, like going to work or doing the school runs, made me paranoid that people were looking at me. It became a big thing for me to go out, especially if it was windy. The children wanted me to take them swimming and I couldn't, because people would have been able to see the bald patches. "It got to the stage my children were asked at school if their mum had cancer." An internet search threw up Simone and her business, House of Hair. "One of the things that grabbed me was that I didn't have to wear a wig. I could get my head around it because my own hair was integrated with the system, so I knew it wasn't going to come off," said Louise. "It sounded great."

When Louise had the system fitted for the first time, her children were there watching. "They just said 'Mummy, you look so good!' "It was a lot to get used to at first as I went from thin and very little hair to a full head of hair. Simone did warn me of this. I thought maybe it looked a bit too big but everyone said how lovely it looked and after I few days I loved it. The hair is part of you; it's not like a wig where you come home and take it off. "It's transformed my life. I still have to deal with the alopecia because it falls out in one place and then grows back in another but Simone deals with whatever patches come up. It's not a guaranteed thing, but since I've been using the mesh system, 75 per cent of my hair has grown back. "It's given me the confidence to go out. I can go swimming with my children and do normal things. I couldn't be any happier." Simone said: "The service I offer is affordable and that's important to me. I love the fact that I'm doing something every day that improves someone's confidence and life. It makes me feel good that I can help other people." To find out more about Simone's work visit www. houseofhair-simonerochelle.com or call her on 0779 510 2408.

Double the money KINGSWOOD-based Jessie May is urging supporters to donate during The Big Give Christmas Challenge week in November, when every penny given to the children’s charity will be doubled. The charity is taking part in The Big Give national matchfunding campaign between November 27 and December 4, to raise enough money to welcome 11 additional life limited children to their services. During the campaign week, supporters have the opportunity to have their donation doubled on theBigGive.co.uk. It will cost the charity £23,100 to provide 11 new families with vital respite support from its nurses, as well as emotional support, all given in the comfort of families’ homes. Donations to the charity will be doubled from midday Tuesday November 27 to midday Tuesday December 4. Donations must be submitted on the Jessie May profile at theBigGive.org.uk in order to be doubled. Jessie May offers terminally ill children and their families regular respite and palliative care throughout a child’s illness and bereavement support for up to five years after a child’s death. The charity’s nurses provide this support throughout Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. The Christmas Challenge, founded by entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Alec Reed CBE, is the UK’s biggest online match funding campaign. Since the Big Give launched the campaign in 2008, the Christmas Challenge has raised over £90 million for thousands of charity projects. For more information about Jessie May and The Big Give Christmas Challenge visit www.jessiemay.org.uk/the-big-give

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More extraordinary than fiction - Derek's family wartime love story

HANHAM artist Toni Cogdell has been building an impressive career since 2002. Her sensitive and incredibly beautiful paintings have won much acclaim and many awards including the ‘Emerging Artist Award’ at the Royal West of England Academy of Art (RWA). She began making waves with her stunning solo at the RWA and has since featured in many major exhibitions such as Clarion Contemporary Art in London and Malvern Theatres. Her paintings were alsoshortlisted for the prestigious ‘Black Swan Solo Prize’ and the ‘Holburne Portrait Prize’. In 2003 the Daily Mail selected her work as a finalist for the ‘Not TheTurner Prize’ award and she became a regional finalist on the TV show ‘The BigArt Challenge’ . Inspired by local landscape and river walks, Toni paints full-time from her Hanham studio, often including trees and natural elements within her oil figurative paintings. You can see a variety of her work by visiting Artime, 58 Hanham High Street.

AN author has written a true story of love and war based on his own ancestors' story during the First World War. Derek Payne says Letters to Doberitz reveals an extraordinary tale revolving around real people and proving that truth can be more extraordinary than fiction. He will be signing copies of the book at Vincent Brown's art gallery, based at Art-i-me in High Street, Hanham. Derek, a semi-retired entrepreneur, inventor and poet, said: "I didn't set out to write a book. Because it's such an unusual and fascinating story, I just set out to write it down for the family before it was lost in history." The great-grandson of the characters Derek writes about is Vincent Brown, who runs the art shop in Hanham, and who was responsible for the book's cover design. Derek, who lives in High Littleton, said: "The story is both intriguing and unique as father and son endure very different wars. It's set between the front line, a prisoner-of-war

Derek Payne with his book camp in Germany and the family back in Bristol and shows that sometimes truth is more incredible than fiction. The story is an absolute belter." The book signing coincides with the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War and will take place at Art-i-me on Saturday November 10 from 11am-2pm.

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n PHARMACY

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Make sure you get your free NHS flu jab It is time to go into Ellacombe pharmacy, roll your sleeve up and have your free NHS flu jab. With no appointment needed, anyone who is over 18 and at risk of getting flu can just walk in to get protected. This year, we especially want to make sure that anyone who is an unpaid carer for an elderly or disabled friend or relative, or works as a paid carer or social worker comes in to get their free NHS flu jab without delay. Their role especially unpaid friends and family is ever so important hence why the free NHS flu jab is offered to them. All those eligible for the Free NHS flu jab include anyone : • aged 65 years and over (including those becoming age 65 years by 31st March 2019); • with a weakened immune system ( HIV/AIDS, cancer treatment) • with certain medical conditions (asthma, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, Parkinson’s disease or motor neurone disease ) • all Pregnant women

• All Unpaid and paid carers for an elderly or disabled person • people aged 18 or over living in long-stay residential care homes or other long-stay care facilities • Paid social care and hospice workers • Household contacts of a person with a weakened immune system (cancer treatment) • With a Chronic Liver or Kidney disease So you read every year that the flu vaccine does not work, why bother? This year for those aged over 65 years they will receive the new enhanced vaccine that contains extra ingredients designed to help develop a stronger defence against flu. Each year, in the UK, up to 10,000 deaths are attributable to flu, particularly amongst the elderly population and those with existing medical conditions. Early vaccination is encouraged because it takes about two weeks

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n INTERVIEW WHAT is the point of the Metro Mayor? Tim Bowles may have been a South Gloucestershire councillor but he is now in charge of the regional West of England Combined Authority, or WECA. Mr Bowles accepts that Weca’s name, and his own, may not be on the tip of everyone’s tongue. But with some big announcements expected before the end of the year from Weca on transport and housing across the West of England, there are many reasons for all of us to pay more attention to this 18-month-old authority. In fact, in the past few days he has flexed his muscles in the area of transport, by anouncing he will call in the managing director of First Bus, James Freeman, to discuss "cancelled services and unacceptable delays facing bus commuters across the region. He is promising to discuss the shortage of drivers, current levels of congestion and the need to continue to workon a regional bus strategy. That will include four new Metrobus routes. But also in his in-tray are tens of thousands of new homes, building in the green belt, and new rail and rapid transit routes including to Bristol airport, for which Mr Bowles expects to win hundreds of millions of pounds in public and private investment by 2036. He’s not here to do the work done by the three councils that WECA covers – South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Bath & North East Somerset. That means he won’t get involved in the three existing (or almost existing) Metrobus routes, which were planned by the three councils before Weca came along. Nor will he influence planning applications or dictate exactly how major projects should work. Instead, WECA brings all three council leaders together to make plans for the big issues that affect the region; housing, transport and skills training. Mr Bowles seeks consensus and then goes to Whitehall seeking government approval and funding. He hints that, finally, we may be about to see the fruits of discussions that started since he took office 18 months ago (when incidentally, WECA was a tiny body, with just seven staff. Compared to

Tim who? Meet Metro Mayor for West of England, who cut political teeth in South Glos most public authorities, it’s still small, with just 40 staff which will eventually expand to become 72.) We can expect public consultation this winter on both the transport and the housing and infrastructure plans. Weca’s Joint Transport Strategy calls for four new Metrobus routes by 2036. One possibility is an orbital route around the city. Mr Bowles will not be drawn on the specifics. “But it’s really important for your readers to know that we are working together on this,” he says. WECA, he insists, has already drawn the promise of hundreds of millions in funding from Whitehall, for plans which the three councils couldn’t have secured individually. “But we aim to find other ways of ribbing more investment,” he says. Mr Bowles is also talking to potential private investors – including, intriguingly, a Japanese rail company he has met the very morning of our interview. Again, he won’t reveal the project under discussion. But the East Japan Railway Company (EJRC) is one of the biggest rail firms in Japan, operating several of the famous high-speed bullet lines, or Shinkansen, which travel at up to 200mph. We’re unlikely to get one of those – but EJRC also operates the futuristic Tokyo Monorail, to Tokyo’s Haneda airport. And high on the wishlist for transport in the West is a better route to Bristol Airport. Weca’s Joint Transport Study says rail is the preferred option. EJRC has form in the UK, too: it has a 15 per cent stake in West Midlands Trains. “The route to the airport is vital, and the people I was talking to are interested in that,” says Mr Bowles, adding that his visitors were impressed with the speedy rail link from London.

Tim Bowles “It can help us bring more visitors in to our World Heritage city of Bath, as well as those coming here to work in the aerospace industry on the Northern Fringe, as well as making it easier for South Bristol folk to get to the new jobs that will be created as the airport expands.” WECA is in talks with the airport and with North Somerset Council, which isn’t part of it but does cooperate. Will the Japanese investors be interested in Marvin Rees’s idea of an underground network that could form part of a rail link to the airport? “That’s not clear, but Marvin and I work very closely, on this and other projects,” says Mr Bowles. One of the metro mayor’s messages to investors is that they will be investing in success, not subsidising a region that needs a handout. “We are the only city region that pays money back to the Treasury,” he says. “Other

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regions cannot show that level of return. We are not looking for handouts, and we must keep driving that message.” So will Mr Bowles and his new authority soon gain widespread recognition from the public? His critics say he’s failed to make a mark in his first year and a half. A former South Gloucestershire councillor and ex-chair of Winterbourne parish council, he hasn’t sought the limelight so far in his career. His low visibility is partly a measure of his limited powers and the fact that, so far, WECA has had little direct contact with the public. That’s about to change with the consultation expected to start soon. November and December will see the public consulted on the Joint Spatial Plan, the regional plan for creating 10,000 homes, 82,000 jobs and infrastructure that involves (among other things) using a “modest” 0.65 per cent of the Green Belt around Bristol and Bath. In the New Year there will be a separate consultation on the Joint Transport Strategy, which will also have a big impact on the region. The advantage of having a mayor leading a local authority is that they can be an attentiongrabbing figurehead who can stir debate and get things done. The downside, as Marvin Rees is finding with the Bristol arena, is that the attention can become uncomfortably hot. Tim Bowles is about to become the figurehead for the biggest changes to the West region’s landscape and travel facilities for decades. It will take a shrewd operator to steer these changes – many of which are undoubtedly needed – without taking the flak for the less popular plans. Life is about to get very interesting for him. Paul Breeden

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n AROUND THE WIs Longwell Green WI LONGWELL Green WI embraced the change in the season and hosted a Harvest Lunch at the United Church in Longwell Green during October. Guests were treated to a choice (modern day Romania) by impaling of home-made soups, together anyone who disagreed with him, with a chunk of bread, and homehence the name given to him by made puddings. Everyone enjoyed history. He is also said to have the lunch and there were many eaten bread dipped in the blood compliments on the food. of his victims, and this could be The talk at the monthly where the vampire myth started. meeting was about Dracula – Next month is our AGM and the man behind the myth. Ash after the business of the evening, Jones treated members to a very we will be treated to ‘Poems with a interesting and informative – if Twist’ from the drama group, which somewhat gory! – talk about the promises to be entertaining. ruler who inspired the legend of We will also be collecting gifts Dracula – Vlad the Impaler. He and toiletries to be distributed started by turning off the lights in among women’s refuges the hall which was very dramatic during the Christmas period. but it transpired it was only so The December meeting is our that we could see his presentation Christmas party with a two-course better! We learned that the name meal and entertainment. There are Dracula can be translated as Son also trips to see the Bridgewater of the Dragon and that his father, Carnival and Stonor Park House at also Vlad, had sworn allegiance to Christmas. the Order of the Dragon. When Longwell Green WI meets on he came to rule, Vlad brought #17620-Bristol South-87x120-from15-19june18-PRINT.pdf the third Friday of the month at 1 stability to the country of Wallachia

7.30pm in the Ellacombe Room at Longwell Green Community Centre and new members are always welcome. If you are interested in visiting us please get in touch by email at longwellwi@gmail.com or telephone 0117 986 4782.

Hanham Evening WI THE sounds of “Happy Birthday to You” could be heard coming from members of Hanham Evening WI as the October meeting took the form of a party to celebrate the Branch’s 36th birthday. The evening started with business as usual but this was kept to a minimum to allow the fun to get underway as soon as possible. Members were asked to “BYO” and were treated to a hot and cold buffet followed by a pudding before the entertainment began. We were then entertained by the humour and dry wit of The Poet Taxi Driver - a genuine taxi driver who travelled all the way from Bournemouth to enthral 19/06/2018 15:59 poetry and us with his amusing

stories. The evening was rounded off with a raffle. Members were reminded that the branch main fund-raisier of the year, the Autumn Fayre, is taking place at the Community Centre on November 10th from 10.00am to 1.00pm and arrangements are well in hand for another successful event. The evening concluded with everyone agreeing that they all had a really good time. Dianna Coles

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Sadik’s work caring for customers is recognised PHARMACY manager Sadik AlHassan has won an award. Sadik is the manager of Well Pharmacy’s branch at the Lodgeside Health Centre in Kingswood. He has been recognised with an award for outstanding customer care in a pharmacy at the Annual Avon Local Pharmaceutical Committee Conference at Somerdale Pavilion in Keynsham. Sadik is a Company Chemists’ Association representative to the committee. Implementation manager, Judith Poulton, said: “Sadik goes out of his way to look after his customers and to put them first. “He has trained his team in mindfulness and has delivered 400 mental health conversations as well as having hundreds of healthy living conversations with his customers on many other topics. “We are delighted that Sadik won the customer care

Sadik Al-Hassan with Lesa O’Connell, manager of Well Pharmacy, St George award at the annual Avon LPC conference.” Sadik was presented with his award by Simon Dukes, the chief executive of the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee, who also gave a keynote speech about the future direction of community pharmacy. The PSNC represents and supports the interests of all

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NHS community pharmacies in England. Sadik, who is also a member of Emersons Green Town Council, said: “I am so proud to have been recognised with this award for the outstanding customer care we give in Well Lodgeside. “It is a really great endorsement of the team I

have built there and the level of service they offer every single day, even in the difficult funding environment pharmacies are operating in at the moment. “I would also encourage all those that need help with their health to visit a pharmacy first, as this could help reduce the burden on the rest of the NHS and even save GP appointments.”

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n BOOK REVIEW A Life To Kill by Matthew Hall

This is the seventh title in the wonderful Coroner Jenny series by Matthew Hall. Matthew was formerly known as M R Hall. This was because his publisher thought that readers would not be sympathetic to a female protagonist, written by a man. Now that he is so successful they are allowing him to be called Matthew. This book takes Jenny into the world of military inquests, when a young soldier dies in Afghanistan on the day before he was due to fly home. He was part of a search party, looking for another soldier who had mysteriously disappeared overnight from their camp. The search proved to be disastrous, because as well as the death, two soldiers were very seriously injured. In this case, Jenny finds herself up against the secrecy and closed ranks of the British army. She seems thwarted at every turn, and things get worse when her partner is apparently threatened. How far will the army go to cover things up? Those of us who know Jenny, will realise that no one ever gets the better of her, and with her trusted assistant Alison, she plunges fearlessly in. I have loved all of these novels, but this one is definitely his best yet. It ought to win the Booker prize, but it won’t because it is not tricksy enough. It is extremely emotional, and made me cry. I can’t remember that happening to me before. It is a thoroughly satisfying read. By Joy

n KINGSWOOD HISTORY SOCIETY OUR October topic was The Newport Medieval Ship, a fifteenth century sailing vessel discovered in 2002 in the city of Newport (Gwent), having apparently foundered there whilst under repair in circa 1466. was originally 116 feet long and made of timbers dating from 1449. These came from the Basque region of northern Spain, an area well known for its shipbuilding industry at that time; in or close to San Sebastian. She has been estimated to be of 161 tons burden - that being the number of ‘tuns’ of Bordeaux wine that could have been stowed in her hold. Vessels of this size were considered 'great ships' by contemporary standards and were typically used for the long-distance trade between Britain, western France, Spain and Portugal. Many of the artefacts found in the ship, such as coins, pottery and plant remains, suggest that it was trading with Portugal in the 1450s-60s. Such was our enjoyment of this presentation that we are considering a visit to the preserved ship next year. On November 6 professor Chris Stephans will tell us about the Bishops Knoll, World War I Hospital. Surely unmissable! The Kingswood History Society meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm, in the Park Centre, Kingswood High Street, (opposite the Civic Centre BS15 9TR, parking in Hollow Road, opposite the Civic Centre). Anyone interested in joining us should visit our website www.kingswoodhistorysociety.org or just come along to our meetings. Cost is £2.50 per visit including refreshments. Annual subscription is only £20. Paul Hanmore Secretary

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n MESSAGE FROM OUR MP

Chris Skidmore MP for Kingswood

writes for Hanham & Longwell Green Voice IN POLITICS there are often instances where local issues and campaigns become so significant that they succeed in gaining national attention, providing a platform to help local campaigners spread important messages to

Government and policy-makers. As local residents know, this was the case with the ‘Justice 4 Ross & Clare’ campaign, which received overwhelming support locally at first, and then nationally, leading to a government commitment to change to the law on dangerous driving. We are now seeing this happen again with the campaign for mandatory autism and learning disability training for healthcare professionals. This campaign is the result of a remarkable effort on the part of a local resident and mother, Paula McGowan. Paula has tirelessly been working to raise awareness of the challenges faced by people with learning disabilities ever since the tragic death of her son Oliver McGowan, from Emersons Green, who tragically died in Southmead in November 2016, aged just 18. Paula’s petition, started in Oliver’s memory, has now reached more than fifty thousand signatures and was recently debated in Parliament at the end of October. I was honoured to take part in that crucial debate and to

pay tribute to the work Paula and other local families are doing on the issue. As a local man and the local MP, I was keen to make sure Paula’s voice was clearly heard. I was very pleased to be able to represent Chris Skidmore MP speaking on Oliver McGowan's the hundreds death, watched by Oliver's mother, Paula, second of Kingswood from left in front row of seats residents who signed Paula’s possible and will continue to offer petition and to call for change any support I can. I was proud and improvement in the care to speak in Parliament as Paula’s people with autism and learning representative, and I know what disabilities receive in a healthcare she was able to accomplish so far environment. I firmly believe it is is truly remarkable. However, my unacceptable that only one in four hope is that we will now be able to doctors and nurses has never had build on this success and continue any type of training on learning the fight to help prevent further disability, and have asked the avoidable deaths such as Oliver’s. Government to ensure this will be I will continue to work to support a turning point in how we treat this vital campaign and remain those with autism and learning fully committed to supporting disabilities in the NHS. Paula and other local residents and I also called on the minister families in calling for changes to to meet with Paula to discuss the law so that what happened to Oliver’s campaign as soon as Oliver never happens again.

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n BRISTOL EAST ALLOTMENTS

Get ‘em while you can THERE are tonnes of leaves around at the moment to be had for free, pick up and store as many as you can, they’ll serve you well in the garden. Choose your time to do this, a sunny day when the leaves have dried after rainfall is ideal. You don’t need anything too fancy or complicated to keep them in, a circular pen made of old chicken wire or mesh will do just fine. Make it as big as space permits, choosing your site over soil, this will invite insect activity and help start the de-composition process. If the leaves are exceptionally dry, a little water at various levels will be beneficial but winter rain will wash through of its own accord and do the job for you. No need for a cover, but thick, unprinted brown cardboard will act as a shelter for those creatures that set up home in your pile, and if the cardboard disintegrates simply replace it with another layer. Your leaves will probably take a year depending on conditions to rot down fully and convert into leaf mould, but when it does it has several uses in the garden. You can spread it over beds to improve soil structure and help water retention or as mulch in perennial beds or vegetable plots. It's also fabulous in containers due to its water retaining abilities. But there’s yet another use, adding them to the compost heap. Think of your leaf pile as a cash point for your compost heap; draw on it as you need it! Throughout the winter months the supply of green waste from the garden tends to be in short supply and your leaves can supplement this to keep your compost bin topped up. Other household green waste such as peelings and so on that normally go in the compost bin can be supplemented with

your decaying leaves and they’ll continue to rot down, keep adding some plain cardboard, scrunched up newspaper or even rabbit droppings and their bedding (assuming their bedding is something like paper, straw, hay or wood shavings). As vegetarian animals, rabbit litter from healthy rabbits does not pose a significant health risk (unlike meat-eating animals like cats and dogs) so it can be safely added to the compost heap. The composting process in your heap will inevitably slow during colder winter months but with the addition of leaves your heap will continue to process all that’s inside and very quickly your efforts will be rewarded with lots of nutrient rich compost for spreading on the plot. Some readers may have noticed that using plastic bags to store decaying leaves was not suggested here; whilst this is an alternative many will possibly agree that the use of plastic needs to be reduced wherever possible and using a wire cage is good alternative. Similarly, some allotment holder’s will cover their plots in black plastic sheets for the winter. This is effective it’s true to stem weed growth, but again it’s using plastic and all the while the ground underneath is being starved of vital moisture and air. Plastic sheets are also expensive to buy, and eventually they become brittle, tear easily and become near useless, in due course they end up in landfill. So perhaps our dying leaves have yet another job to do throughout the winter months. Drawing from our stockpile spread about an inch or so of leaves over any vacant bed that will not be used for a few months during the winter. But instead of covering these with plastic sheeting obtain

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some large plain cardboard boxes; some readers may remember that we frequently use old bike boxes, most cycle shops are happy to give them away for free. Most of these boxes when opened cover an area about 10x4ft and are exceptionally thick and durable. Like plastic they will need securing with large stones, bricks or old planks of wood, but if possible use wood chips, these alone will hold down and offer protection to the cardboard from the weather whilst at the same time the cardboard will serve as an effective light obliterating membrane. The underlying leaves will encourage worm activity in the months ahead and they’ll continue to decompose together with the cardboard creating nutrients for the soil which will retain moisture and allow it to breathe. In the short term, if wood chips have been used as a top dressing very little else will need to be done, if not regular checks will be needed to ensure if any cardboard needs replacing. At a later date when the bed is needed for sowing or planting

simply rake up any of the larger remaining woodchips if you used them, what’s left of the cardboard can be removed. Both are useful additions for the compost heap so save them, and the leaves? They will have probably disappeared into the soil by then, if not let them stay on the surface, they’ll do no harm. Leaves it seems have an extremely efficient life cycle we cannot ignore, from sustaining the tree from which it grows, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to creating nutrient rich material for the growth of other plants. Thank you trees! If you have any thoughts on the use of leaves please let us know, we’ll be delighted to hear from you.

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this as soon you know you’ll be travelling so it’s not left to the last minute. Regular booster vaccinations will also be required for the passport to stay valid. • Treated for tapeworm 24 – 120 hours before coming back into the UK: This requirement is for dogs only and the vet must sign your pet passport to confirm this has been done. You will need to pay a vet in the country you have travelled to, to administer this. • Your pet must be three months old or older when you apply for their passport • The vet who issues your pet passport must be an Official Veterinarian Other things to consider Ask for further advice on protecting your pet abroad outside of the minimum requirements of a pet passport. For example, ticks and other biting insects in Europe can pass on disease to your pet. Ask about preventative treatment.

For the most up to date official guidelines on pet passports have a look at these Government web pages: https://www.gov.uk/takepet-abroad https://www.gov.uk/ government/publications/takingyour-pet-abroad-if-theres-nobrexit-deal

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Singers support Dementia UK fundraising CHARITY champion Frankie Johns is continuing his campaign to raise £1 million for the charity Dementia UK. Singer Frankie, whose real name is John Billitteri, performed at an afternoon tea party at the Beehive Centre in Whitehall, raising an impressive £721. "It was really brilliant," Frankie said. "I really didn't expect to raise that much but the people there were really generous and were happy to support such a good cause." Frankie, 59, brought in a further £200 when he performed by Quarry House Home Care in Channons Hill, Fishponds. He belted out old time nostalgia classics including It's a Long Way to Tipperary, Pack Up Your Troubles, Roll Out the Barrel and Underneath the Arches. The two events have helped boost Frankie's total to more than £5,000.

Frankie (left) and singers Liz Powers and Roland Smith gave their time free of charge to perform at the Dementia UK fundraiser He said: "I didn't start until July so I can't believe I've got this much already. There were a lot of people who supported me when I raised money for Help for Heroes but people seem to be embracing this cause even more, which is amazing."

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