Henleaze & Westbury Voice April 2020 by Emma Cooper

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Community drama group, St Albanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Players has scooped three top prizes in the Bristol One Act Festival which features amateur dramatic groups from across the region. The group were awarded trophies for Best Youth Production, a Costume Award for Sue Cox and Most Promising Youth Performance for Cosmo Kay, aged 12, as the killer bee, Benjamin.

This edition of Henleaze & Westbury Voice reflects the rapid changes that have taken place in the past month. Just a few weeks ago, community life was continuing as usual and some of those activities are reported in these pages. Now we must all play our part in helping stop the spread of coronavirus. It is likely we will have to suspend print publication for a while but we will continue to keep you up to date with what's happening locally via our website and our Facebook page. We will be back! Meanwhile, stay safe.

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Coronavirus: what you can do to help during crisis A QUEUE was forming on Saturday March 21 outside the Henleaze branch of Boots as the distancing restrictions on the number of people in store at any one time were implemented. While there have been plenty of shelves emptied in supermarkets locally by people keen to stock up with food and supplies, a more positive side has emerged from the Coronavirus crisis. Offers of help have sprung up across Bristol as communities pull together to help each other and the vulnerable through the self-isolation period. From Westbury Park to Henleaze, Westbury-on-Trym to Stoke Bishop, there are volunteers signing up to help and connecting with their neighbours by putting offers of support through letterboxes.

Messenger apps such as Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp are being conscripted to connect whole streets worried about how to survive selfisolation and loneliness. Young and old are uniting to help those without and those needing help and support at their time of need. The Local Government Association says that while the vast majority of concerned residents offering to help the elderly and vulnerable in their neighbourhood are genuine, wellwishers will have the most impact by turning their focus to helping their immediate neighbours or neighbours they already know, making donations to food banks, or appealing to established services in their councils, the NHS or local charities. Anyone who is stuck without

Further details of the complaints process can be found on the Voice website here, or can be obtained by contacting the Publisher. PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Henleaze & Westbury Voice is independent. We cannot take responsibility for content or accuracy of adverts, and it is advertisers’ responsibility to conform to all relevant legislation. We cannot vouch for any services offered. Opinions are not necessarily those of the editor. Henleaze & Westbury Voice is distributed each month to residents. If for some reason you do not get a copy, please collect one from local pick-up points. Feedback is always welcomed, contact Emma Cooper on 0117 908 2121 or sales@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk This month 8,500 copies will be distributed around Henleaze, Westbury Park and Westbury-on-Trym.

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food or medical supplies, or is lonely as a result of their self-isolation and does not have any friends and family or neighbours that they know in the area, should in the first instance contact their council. Bristol City Council has a website with all the information related to the Coronavirus outbreak, including health advice, the council’s

response to the outbreak, changes to service and how you can volunteer to help other people. See: www.bristol.gov.uk/ crime-emergencies/coronaviruscovid-19-what-you-need-to-know Bristol Libraries and museums have closed temporarily until 1 May 2020. Library fines will be waived so library customers do not need to worry about overdue items or renewals and can safely ignore any reminders which might be issued. Libraries will not be open to accept returned books – please do not leave them on the doorstep as they could be stolen or damaged with no one there to collect them. Bristol Archives will also be closed, but virtual services will be maintained. Full details can be found at www.bristolmuseums. org.uk/ Places of Worship have been instructed for reasons of safety, there are to be no public services or meetings in church until further notice. The Church in Westbury Park can’t meet for services but the church is open

from 9am-5pm every day. Revd. Emma Langley says: “This is a sad yet sensible development and as the Archbishops say in their letter this means we need to find new ways of being church. You can come in for private prayer - so long as you observe social distancing. “We remain a collection point for the food bank who are desperately short of everything at the moment - so please do donate

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The message is clear - stay at home and save lives BRISTOL Mayor Marvin Rees is urging people to stay at home to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect vulnerable people in the city. As of Monday 23 March, 23 people in Bristol have been reported to have coronavirus. Bristol City Council is working hard alongside city partners, health services, and the voluntary sector to support people in the city, including special measures for homeless people. But the mayor has warned this critical

work will be hampered by people not listening to Government advice. The government recommends: • Avoid social contact • Work from home if you can • Don’t use public transport unless you have to • Do not attend social or extended family gatherings • Contact your GP or Health service via phone or online • Only leave your home if you have to – to buy urgent supplies,

How you can help ACORN are running a volunteering scheme, partnering at-risk people with those who are healthy and want to help. You can sign up to volunteer or donate at www.acorntheunion. org.uk/corona/. If you need help you can also contact them. Bristol City Council is putting into place a system in partnership with Can Do Bristol and Quartet to help volunteer and raise funds. They will update www.candobristol. co.uk/ with volunteering opportunities where help is needed. North Bristol Foodbank are looking for extra volunteers to help with sorting food in Southmead. Collection points for food donations include St Alban’s Church in Westbury Park and Cairns Road Baptist Church, BS6. See: https:// northbristol.foodbank.org.uk/2020/03/20/ volunteeringduringcoronavirus/ FareShare South West are planning emergency action to get food on a large scale to the most vulnerable in Bristol - from the isolated elderly, to families living on the breadline, to homeless people facing closure of all support services. They are in urgent need of support from

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go to key work, or get fresh air a safe distance from others. Pubs, clubs, gyms, cinemas and theatres should now have all closed, and restaurants and cafes should only be providing takeaway or delivery. Mayor Rees said: “Bristol’s hospitals and healthcare services are under huge pressure. It is everyone’s job to act now to help prevent more people needing medical help. The message is clear, stay home and save lives.”

low risk volunteers (ideally aged 20-40, in good health and no Covid-19 symptoms), donations to provide an emergency food supply, connections to local food companies. See: http://faresharesouthwest.org.uk/ coronavirus-emergency-fund/ Initiatives to support local businesses North View area Caffe Arabica has been selling takeaways, and coffee (Mon-Sat, 9am – 5pm). Little French is selling food boxes (meat £60, fish £40, pies £18) and eggs, etc. 0117 970 6276. Prego is operating both a take-away, and a local delivery service. (Delivery charges will apply.) To order call 0117 973 0496, see: www.pregobar.co.uk Westbury Park Pub and Kitchen may have takeaways - no details yet. www. westburyparkpub.co.uk 0117 962 4235. Lal Jomi offers takeaway and delivery, see: laljomionline.co.uk Coldharbour Road area Lavender is open for takeaways (Mon – Sat, 9am to 3pm) 0117 330 9074, plus online shop for all sorts of deli food www. lavendercoffeeshop.co.uk Split Tin Bakery open (Mon – Sat) for baked goods which can be heated up, including savouries like pasties, quiches and

samosas 0117 942 2764. Henleaze area Kondi Brasserie, 105 Henleaze Road will be operating a takeaway and delivery service from 10am to 6pm Monday-Saturday. Any payment method is accepted, especially a card payment over the phone or BACS. Westbury Inks, 68 Northumbria Drive are offering a delivery service to anyone that has been told to isolate or is self-isolating, or if anyone is now working from home. They can deliver in any area of Bristol for free if the order is over £20. If the order is below £20, a £2.50 delivery charge applies. Henleaze Garden Shop will be running a delivery-only service Monday to Saturday. To arrange a delivery call 0117 962 0418 between 9am and 11am. They will only be taking payment by card over the phone. www.supportbristolfood.co.uk is a listing of independent producers, suppliers, restaurants and retailers with information about what is available. Includes home delivery and ready made meals for delivery. Westbury-on-Trym area Zest Deli and Cafe, 130 Stoke Lane are supplying takeaway food to be picked up or delivered (at a charge). Delivery of deli products for those who can’t get out, £15 minimum orders, 0117 962 2848.

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Planting plans go on hold PLANS for a community planting scheme on the Downs have been temporarily suspended in light of the coronavirus outbreak, The Voice has been told. Following cuts to the parks budgets by Bristol City Council, the Friends of the Downs & Avon Gorge and the Redland & Cotham Amenity Society decided to take action and agreed to take responsibility for refurbishing the Downs flower beds. The bedding schemes used to be funded by the council and the work was carried out by the Downs operational team. As part of the plans, the group came up with an alternative scheme to replant the beds with more sustainable herbaceous plants, and agreed to do the planting as well as ongoing maintenance. Funding for the scheme was raised entirely by The Friends of the Downs & Avon Gorge and the Redland & Cotham Amenity Society, and planting had been scheduled to take place on Friday April 3 and Saturday April 4. However, in light of the coronavirus outbreak, this has been suspended until

further notice. Commenting on the plans, Robert Westlake,chair of The Friends of the Downs & Avon Gorge said: “The once stunning flower beds at the top of Blackboy Hill have laid fallow for the last few years. This is a direct result of austerity measures and swingeing cuts to the parks budgets. “The plants are currently being stored at the Bristol City Council nursery at Blaise, and we are hoping that the nursery manager will be able to keep them watered during this embargo period. It is far from ideal, but in the grand scheme of things, although it is important to us, there are more important things to consider at the moment. “I believe the initiative demonstrates that well organised volunteers can make a real difference to local communities, and we will keep local residents updated on our plans in due course.” To keep up to date with the planting plans in light of the coronavirus update, visit: www.facebook.com/fodagbristol or www.friendsofthedowns.org

Transport changes BUS and train services have been changed to ensure essential workers can still use them while many other people stay at home. First West of England started running a Saturday service during the working week from March 23, for those who still need to travel across the region. The change came as the Government advised against nonessential travel and contact to tackle the spread of coronavirus. First said bus passenger numbers had been reducing as many people either work from home or avoid using public transport. Rail services were also being reduced. Meanwhile, to allow pensioners and disabled people who rely on public transport to reach supermarkets that are opening early to let them shop, time restrictions for use of the Diamond Travelcard concessionary pass, which usually allows free travel only after 9am, have been relaxed so pass holders can travel free at any time.

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Celebration day for Lord Mayor’s medallists A CEREMONY has taken place to recognise the achievements of community members. Fourteen Bristol citizens were honoured for their work in the city’s communities as they received the Lord Mayor’s Medal at a ceremony at the Mansion House on Thursday March 12, which recognised their efforts in areas such as volunteering, caring for others and making improvements to their neighbourhoods. The Lord Mayor, Councillor Jos Clark, presented the accolades at the civic ceremony, which is now in its 37th year. Speaking about the ceremony, The Lord Mayor, Councillor Jos Clark, said: “I am extremely proud to be awarding the Lord Mayor’s medal to these 14 very worthy congratulate each of them.” recipients. They have all made such This year’s achievements positive, selfless contributions to include support of youth and their communities and causes. I faith groups, Bristol in Bloom, am struck by just how diverse the multicultural and international range is this year and the people relations, tackling pollution and involved. They should also be very litter, feeding people in need, proud of their achievements, and I community11:33 communications, Abbey hp ads AW.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2019 Page 1

autism awareness, and adult learning. The judging panel was led by the Lord Mayor, along with a panel of councillors representing each of the political parties. The panel assessed anonymous nomination forms and

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April, 2020 remains a committed supporter of Guiding and to this day is still involved with the Country Campsite based at Briarlands. Aside from Guiding Brenda is a member of Westbury Parish Church and has been for over 40 years. Within the church she is a great support for the younger members of the choir. Westbury Parish Choir is a large one - with over 50 members to manage and Brenda takes a lead role in all the administration such as risk assessments and permission slips associated with the choir. She is also an active member of the church craft and knitting group with her own hand crafted items regularly being sold for charity. Simon Brookes from Westburyon-Trym was nominated for neighbourhood improvements and training in first aid/life-saving skills. For several years Simon has almost single-handedly kept Blaise Castle Estate clean and free of litter, and he maintains the Facebook page “Let’s Keep Blaise Castle Litter Free” which records his regular litter-picking trips there since August 2018.

In regards to first aid and lifesaving, building on his experience as a Community First Responder, Simon has been active in raising funds to provide public-access defibrillators around Westbury-on-Trym. Most recently he was at the Westbury-on-Trym Christmas Fair raising both money and awareness of the issue. His

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members of the public on essential resuscitation skills. Esther Scull from Southmead received a medal for voluntary services to Bristol Army Cadet Force which she joined as an adult instructor in 1984. In this time, she has held the following positions within Bristol ACF, Instructor, Detachment Commander, Ten Tors Expedition Training Team member, County NAAFI Manager, Company First Aid Officer, Class 3 Chef, Target Rifle Coach, Duke of Edinburgh Award Expedition Training Team member, County Sports Officer and County Welfare Support Officer. Such a broad range of positions has meant that Esther has given an average of two evenings a week, every week and usually two weekends a month plus two weeks in the summer (usually her own summer holiday entitlement) every year to carry out her volunteering duties. To find out more about the Lord Mayor and the Lord Mayor’s Medals, visit: www.bristol.gov.uk/ council-and-mayor/lord-mayorof-bristol

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Small steps to help our planet AT our meeting in March, we discussed how we can get everyone in the community to help put some of the brilliant ideas we and others have generated over the last months into action. The problem of climate change may seem insoluble for us as individuals, but we can all take some steps, however small, to cut our own carbon footprint. The great thing is that as we cut down on our use of gas, coal and petrol, we all save money too. By sharing our own best tips for saving the use of these fossil fuels, members of the Bristol NW Climate Action Group are encouraging each other to make real change in our lives. One member of the group showcased some of the simple and inexpensive things he had done to cut down drafts around

doors and windows in his house in Westbury. This increased insulation has helped to help cut down on heating bills. We hope that some of us may be able to do something similar in our own homes. Sharing with others St Mary’s Church in Stoke Bishop, having declared a climate emergency, plays an active part in our group. Church members are supporting a group of Bristol University students who have started an allotment. The church provided wood and compost, and the University Botanic Garden offered their help and expertise. In September this year St Mary’s will open its doors to the public as part of Bristol Doors Open. The Bristol NW Climate Action Group and others will support the event. It will be an opportunity for us to take a step further at this “Small

Steps Fair” that will share practical ideas about what we can do individually and as a community to tackle climate change. We would love to hear from any local group that would like to join us on Saturday 12 September. There is so much we can do to limit the use of fossil fuels and waste, whether in our transport, food, use of packaging, and to improve our natural and built environment. We look forward to sharing these ideas, in the beautiful surroundings of St Mary’s. Spring cleaning In the meantime, please look out for the Great Bristol Spring Clean. We can help to stop plastic waste from getting into watercourses, and on out to the sea. All the information is on the Bristol Waste website.

Unfortunately, the SusWoT spring litter picking has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. If you want to borrow any litter picking kit (still permitted at the time of writing) please contact SusWoT: SusWoT2050@gmail.com Join us! Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, there will be no further face to face meetings of the Bristol North West Climate Action Group for the foreseeable future. The group will continue to share ideas on topics around energy saving, transport and the built environment, waste, and the natural environment. If you are interested in joining the group, or have ideas to share, please email BNWclimateaction@outlook.com to keep in touch.

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Police seek owners of stolen bikes and tools AVON and Somerset police have launched a dedicated online gallery www.avonandsomerset. police.uk/recoveredproperty in a bid to return suspected stolen property to its rightful owner. Officers seized 125 push bikes and frames and more than 60 other items, mainly power tools, from an address in Hanham in January. After searching police records they have only been able to identify 11 bikes as stolen. DC Louise Yaldron explained: "Many people don't record the serial number and description of their bikes or tools and don't mark them to make them identifiable either. We also know that some people don't bother reporting the thefts to us. This seizure shows it's always worth reporting as well as the benefits of property recording and marking. "While we understand that some people may have claimed against their insurance for this property, we still want to hear from anyone who recognises it

as theirs. Their statement could help us build a case against the thieves." A man arrested in connection with the seizure was released under investigation while police enquiries continue. The identified bikes were stolen from Bristol's BS6, BS7 and BS9 postcodes, Bradley Stoke and Weston-Super-Mare. The recovered mountain bikes and racing bikes include Beone, Boardman, Cannondale, Carrera, Cube, Giant, GT, Marin, Orange, Orbea, Planet X, Specialized, Trek and Whyte makes. The power tools include Bosch, Hilti, Husqvarna, Makita, Stanley, Snap-on and Stihl. To check if your stolen items are among the collection, visit www.avonandsomerset.police. uk/recoveredproperty. You'll then need to submit a short form with your contact details and proof of ownership/ purchase. Over the next few months officers will arrange open

Can you identify man who was hit by a car in Westbury Lane? AVON and Somerset Police are appealing for your help following a serious road traffic collision in Bristol on Monday 23 March. The incident happened in Wesbury Lane, near to its junction with Compton Drive at about 7.30am. A pedestrian – a man believed to be in his 70s – was in collision with a car. He was taken to hospital with serious head injuries and is reported to be in critical but stable condition. The police are struggling to identify the injured person, who is described as a white man in his 70s, of thin build with grey stubble. He was wearing a black leather jacket, blue jeans and a blue and red Thomas the Tank engine scarf. He had with him a distinctive red, blue, white and yellow key fob. The police would like anyone who believes they know the man to contact them immediately, quoting reference 5220061617.

day events to enable owners to collect their property, once the items are no longer needed as evidence. Avon and Somerset Police take burglary very seriously and are committed to identifying, apprehending and bringing burglars to justice, and where possible returning stolen goods to their original owners. Since a dedicated Operation Remedy team was launched to tackle burglary in April last year, 140 residential burglary suspects have been arrested - that's three per week. They have seen a seven per cent reduction in the number of burglaries across the force area.

are kept in a secure outbuilding such as an alarmed and locked shed or garage ● Always lock your bicycles to something immovable like a wall or floor anchor or a railing. ● Double lock your bikes using two quality locks, at least one of which is a D-Lock. ● Get your bikes and tools security marked and registered at www BikeRegister.com and www Immobilise.com

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Spate of local burglaries POLICE have issued a warning after a spate of burglaries in Bristol. Two properties on Sandyleaze in Coombe Dingle, a property on Falcondale Walk in Westbury-on-Trym and a property on Gloucester Road in Almondsbury have all been burgled. The burglaries happened on Tuesday 3 March between 7-9pm. Police are now appealing for more information. A number of items were stolen including jewellery and a TV. In all three instances, the suspects gained entry by smashing the rear patio doors of the property. It is believed all the burglaries were carried out by two to four men who were disturbed by the victims before fleeing the scene. Police are asking residents who live in the area and noticed any individuals or vehicles acting suspiciously or have home CCTV/Ring doorbell systems, to please check their footage and get in touch if they have any information that can help. Following these incidents, Avon and Somerset Constabulary issued burglary prevention advice: • Lock all your windows and doors every time you leave your house even if you are just in the garden – and remembering to double lock UPVC doors. • Keep entrances to your property easily visible by ensuring nearby hedges and trees are well maintained. • Make sure boundaries to your property – including fencing and walls – are in a good state of repair. • Ensure any side gates are securely locked to prevent unwanted access to the rear of your property. • Where possible install a visual burglar alarm and an outside security light, ideally one of which is sensor-activated. • Remove valuables from view of ground floor windows. •Remove keys from door locks and store them out of sight. • Store any high value items such as jewellery and passports in a properly secured and hidden safe or bank vault. • Where possible, leave radios and lights in your house on a timer. If you have any information which could help the inquiry, please call 101 and provide the call handler with the reference 5220052396.

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Community hub and cafe opens at the Ardagh A NEW community hub and café space has opened on Horfield Common. The Ardagh Community Trust welcomed volunteers, staff and members on February 29 to celebrate the achievement of their new, year-round and fully accessible community hub which will be home to The Cafe on the Common and provide space for use by the local, and wider community. During the opening friends and supporters were given a sneak preview of the new space, and had the chance to celebrate this milestone in the charity's development over soft drinks and cakes. Darren Jones (MP for Bristol North West) formally opened the new facility, and there was also a performance by the MisfitsTheatre company. The Trust is a community business, with all profits reinvested into the Ardagh and the wider Horfield Common area to support

All spruced up ready for the opening launch improvements to the quality and availability of facilities for local people. Ardagh Community Trust also runs a wide range of groups, activities and events and works in partnership with organisations citywide.

Speaking about the opening, a spokesman for the Ardagh Community Trust said: “We are thrilled to have reached this milestone in the charity's development. A wide range of funders have supported the project financially, and many

members, volunteers and other local residents have supported the project by contributing their time and energy to help us achieve this brilliant outcome.” At the time of the opening, The Cafe on the Common announced that it would be open for business from the end of March 2020, and that they were currently busy recruiting new staff. However, at the time of Bishopston Voice going to print and in light of the Coronavirus outbreak, on their website it stated: “The Ardagh site remains open for use of the public toilets and sports courts/ public gardens. All groups meeting indoors will not run until further notice. We will continue to update our information as new advice becomes available.” To find out more about the Ardagh Community Trust and to keep up to date with their opening plans in light of the Coronavirus outbreak, visit: www.theardagh. com

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Top prizes for St Alban's Players WESTBURY Park-based community drama group St Alban’s Players has scooped three top prizes in the Bristol Drama Festival with their play about bees and flowers. Starring children from across Henleaze and Westbury, the cast are aged between 8 and 12 years. Their one act play - ‘The Meadow’ by American author, Michael Soetaert – is about a young killer bee called Buzz who doesn’t want to kill. It’s set in an imaginary meadow filled with speaking daffodils, dandelions, poppies and nettles who all try to persuade the killer bee to fly elsewhere. The group won three trophies; Best Youth Production, Costume Award for Sue Cox and Most Promising Youth Performance for Cosmo Kay, aged 12, as the killer bee, Benjamin in the Bristol One Act Festival which features amateur dramatic groups from across the region. The play was directed by St Albans Players founders, Jill Gill and Andrew Smith, along with his wife Decia. They helped to set up the group in 1973 and have been performing and directing ever since. Rehearsals and performances take place at St Albans Church Hall and they aim to put on three productions a year. Jill Gill said: “The Juniors rose to the challenge and wowed the audience - if anyone can give plants and flowers personalities and humour then they can. We

had an amazing technical team who supported us throughout with lights and sounds - we even had a full rising sun and lots of buzzing!” Ernie Christacos, aged 9, who played Buzz the reluctant killer bee said: “It was really fun being in such a big production.” Cosmo Kay, who played Benjamin the thuggish older bee said: “It was great to compete and do well against adult theatre groups. And everyone in St Albans Players put so much time and effort in to make it happen.” The youngsters will now go forward to represent Bristol in the Five Counties Youth Festival at the Merlin Theatre, Frome.

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Lord Mayor's Chapel marks 800 years BRISTOL'S Lord Mayor’s Chapel, the only remaining building of the 13th century Hospital of St Mark, marks its 800th anniversary this year. The 13th century building tucked away at the bottom of Park Street is the only place of worship in England belonging to a Lord Mayor and municipality. The Chapel was founded by Maurice de Gaunt originally as a Hospital and as a daughter house of Bristol Cathedral, then known as St Augustine’s Abbey. A decade later it was reformed into a fully independent religious community providing for the poor of the city, work which continued for almost 340 years until the dissolution of the monasteries

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in 1539. Shortly afterwards, the place of hospitality – known then as a Hospital - and its land were purchased by the City Council who granted the use of the buildings and land to the newly formed Queen Elizabeth Hospital School for boys and later for girls of Red Maids School. Following a short spell as a place of worship for the French Huguenots fleeing persecution, the City Council decided in 1722 to make the Chapel its official place of worship following a dispute with the Cathedral. The nave, chancel, and sanctuary date from 1220, although they have been much remodelled over the last nearly 800 years.

The Jesus Chapel was built between 1510 and 1520 as a Chantry Chapel by Robert Poyntz. Saint Andrew's Chapel was added around 1510, and contains the effigies of two unknown knights, thought at one time to be the founders of the Hospital. John Wesley was a visiting preacher in 1739 after the Bishop of Bristol withdrew his licence to preach in any of the city’s churches. Today the Chapel has a regular congregation and a Choir of eight, supported by a further eight deputies. The Chapel hosts special services throughout the year for the office of the Lord Mayor. It continues in its mission to provide hospitality and support to the community with donations to charities.

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Pavement parking review PLANS to tackle pavement parking have been set out by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps A 12-week consultation due this summer will consider how a nationwide ban on pavement parking enforced by local authorities might work, allowing for any necessary exceptions for pavement parking where needed. It will also include options such as allowing authorities with civil parking enforcement powers to crack down on unnecessary obstruction of the pavement. Currently, outside London, only police have this power. Stephen Edwards of the organisation Living Streets, said: “We’re regularly contacted by disabled and older people who feel trapped in their homes because there isn’t enough room on the pavement for wheelchairs or mobility scooters. "Clear pavements need clear laws."

Filtones raise £1,000 for BRACE THE Filtones Choir has, for the second consecutive year, raised £1,000 for the BRACE charity which carries out research into Alzheimers and Dementia. Treasurer Dot Bryant says: “As a group of mature adults, we meet on Wednesday afternoons at Eden Grove Methodist Church between 1.45 and 3.45 for rehearsals and enjoy singing four part harmony. “We are actively looking to recruit new members and will welcome with open arms anyone who would like to give us a try. We are a nonauditioning choir and a very friendly group so if you want to come along, please just call in, or if you would like further information ring 07870 984760 or look at our website www.thefiltones.weebly.com. We'd really love to see you. Filtones’ Treasurer Dot Bryant (left) and Chairman Michael Hensman “Come and have a cup of tea (right) present the cheque to Jeanne Clements representing BRACE with us!”

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Community association future looks brighter THE Henleaze and Westbury Voice reported a few months ago that the Westbury Park Community Association could have to wind up. But, things now look far brighter. During February a community survey was undertaken to find out local people’s main priorities and to see if people felt that the Association could continue to be the way to tackle those issues. There was a really good response and several key priorities emerged from the survey, including traffic, parking, aspects of the environment and community facilities. A Public Meeting was held on March 13 to report the survey findings and, as chance would have it, there were also two specific and highly topical issues of local concern to discuss. The meeting was packed out (despite the virus threat) and not only was there real support for the Association to continue but people also signed up to join small action groups to help get things going again. However the real plus was the two topical issues. Jeff Bishop said: “The awful hulk of an unfinished building in Devonshire Road. There are no easy answers on that one but a few people signed up to work on some form

of local crowd-funded project to hopefully enable a bid to the site owners to take the project off their hands.” The other issue – even more topical – was the closure (by 27 March) of the St. Christopher’s campus along the Downs and the likely sale of its land and buildings, most probably for housing. Any large development would have an enormous impact on Westbury Park so, unsurprisingly, a dozen or so people signed up to work on that, aiming to ‘get their retaliation in first’ and ensure a

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New novel from bestselling author Emily Koch A NEW novel by bestselling Bishopston author Emily Koch has hit the shelves in the spring. Keep Him Close is a dark domestic drama set in Bristol, about the uneasy friendship that forms between a woman whose son has died and the mother of the boy accused of his murder. Emily’s debut novel, If I Die

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providing areas for small children to play while their exhausted parents have a sit down.” To create the two mothers in Keep Him Close Emily drew on the stories told to her by several women she has interviewed over the years, both as specific research for the novel and during her time as a journalist at the Bristol Post. She spoke to women who had sons in prison, who told her how strange it was to have to ask for permission to see your own child and how friends started ignoring them as they passed in the street. She spoke to a woman whose teenage son was brutally murdered by a gang high on drugs, who met his killers many years later and forgave them. And then there was a Bristol grandmother, whose words Emily never forgot. “One of the earliest big interviews I was trusted with as a cub reporter was with a Bristol woman whose grandson had been murdered by his father,” Emily said. “She told me that no mother should have to bury her son, and nobody should have to bury a grandchild. Her words have always stayed with me. “These women all told me tragic stories, but what they have in common is an incredible strength and a fierce love for their families - both of which the characters in Keep Him Close, Alice and Indigo, share too.” Keep Him Close was released in hardback and e-book formats on 19 March.

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Phase 2 of St Bons Business Centre open THE second phase of the Business Centre at St Bonaventure’s is now open. The business centre offers 15 affordable office spaces for local small businesses, 12 of which are already occupied by local businesses. Phase 2 of the business centre, which has artwork of a peace dove on it’s front by local street artist Jody, who famously created the Greta Thunberg mural on the Tobacco factory, opened at the beginning of March. Fr. Tom says: “We proudly opened the second phase of our Business Centre on Monday 2nd March. The income will be able to support the mission of our Bishopston parish for decades ahead.” The first phase of St Bonaventure's Business Centre was officially opened in October 2017 and Bristol Spaceworks are now managing the Centre. The Business Centre is set on the site of a former event space and social club, which had fallen into disrepair. Following a crowdfunding appeal led by Fr. Tom Smith, the goodwill of the parishioners financed the refurbishment

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St Peter’s Hospice pop-up shop at John Lewis

Shelley Sturdy, brand experience manager at John Lewis Cribbs, and Jayne Clarke, from St Peter's Hospice, launch the pop-up shop ST Peter’s Hospice, Bristol’s only adult hospice, has partnered with John Lewis Cribbs Causeway to launch an in-store pop-up shop. The pop-up shop is on the Ladieswear floor, selling a range of premium pre-loved ladies wear, garments will include highend clothing from brands such as Hobbs, Fat Face, Phase Eight and Whistles. St Peter’s Hospice is Bristol’s largest charity retailer, with 51 shops across the greater Bristol area, raising over £2.5 million towards the running of the Hospice. This is the first venture of its kind that John Lewis has undertaken and if successful will be rolled out to other shops across the country. Jayne Clarke, Director of Income Generation at St Peter's Hospice said: “We're delighted to be partnering with John Lewis, one of Britain's best loved stores, to sell a range of wonderful preloved ladieswear at their flagship store in Cribbs Causeway. For us, the opportunity to create a popup shop in the heart of their store is a wonderful opportunity and that alongside hosting our own

evening events and fundraising activities in their store means that this is a true partnership in every way. “John Lewis have done so much more than just give us the pop-up shop. They have thrown in so many ideas. We have buskers coming, we’re doing collections, and we had a nurses evening in early March when our nurses came and were pampered and styled. We have a support evening coming soon and the John Lewis partners have brought in over 2,000 items, many of which are in the shop.” Shelley Sturdy, Brand Experience Manager at John Lewis Cribbs said: “We like to be part of the local community and when I met Jayne I thought ‘isn’t it odd that The Mall doesn’t have any charity shops?’. “I think that this is a really great trial. Less people go shopping now and department stores have to reinvent and find innovative ways of bringing people into the shop and have an experience. It will be interesting to see what both businesses learn from this about the benefits of the scheme.

“No John Lewis has ever done this before and I think it’s fabulous that they have tried to match the mid to premium product. I think there is a big call for people to ‘buy less’ - maybe buy one item from our ladieswear and accessorise it with an item from the pop-up shop. “So many of our staff and customers have been touched by the work of St Peter’s Hospice, so it seems like the perfect fit.” John Lewis employee Pippa Howard has been supported by the store and St Peter’s Hospice

since her husband Stuart died in 2015. Pippa said: “Stu had been in the hospice for three weeks before he died and I found the care they gave him was amazing. I joined the sole parent bereavement group after a period of counselling which has helped with my recovery. I am eternally grateful to the Hospice for their care for my whole family.” Update: John Lewis have closed all their stores temporarily due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

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n NEWS THE outcome of Westbury-onTrym Academy’s latest Ofsted inspection has been announced. Following the visit by Matthew Shanks at the primary school on Channells Hill on February 11 and 12, Ofsted has stated within its report that it “continues to be a good school”. The school’s last inspection took place on 20 and 21 January 2016. The report reinforces the pride that pupils have for their school, and the fact that attendance is very good and bullying is rare. In addition, it also stated that the arrangements for safeguarding are effective, and although teachers carefully plan for each pupil’s needs, in foundation subjects such as art and design some teachers lack confidence and subject knowledge, and consequently, the quality of education in these subjects is not as strong as a result. The report states that “The headteacher and other leaders expect the best in a school where all succeed. This is demonstrated through the school’s values, or ‘Westbury Ways’, and in the way in which there is a sharp focus on younger children, those who join the school and those who might not have made

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Pupils celebrating the opening of their new playground in Autumn 2018. sufficient progress. Pupils with special educational needs and/ or disabilities (SEND) achieve well. Disadvantaged pupils also

make strong progress. Leaders have considered carefully how they can craft a curriculum which develops curious learners.”

Highlights of the report include: “Pupils are proud of their school. They speak openly about the kindness that their teachers and other adults show them and about how they feel valued. Pupils behave well and have lovely manners. They enjoy taking responsibility for their own learning, be it developing games and activities at lunchtime, in the leadership of online safety or in their roles as global citizens” and “Staff encourage pupils to take part in extra-curricular and enrichment activities. They make sure that pupils have good opportunities to develop social skills as well as academic ones.” Views submitted to Ofsted from parents indicated that over 80 per cent of parents believe that their child is happy at the school and feels safe at school. To read the report, visit the Ofsted website: https://files. ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50148120

Luke reaches France on epic cycle challenge A YOUNG MAN from Westburyon-Trym has reached the eastern part of France during his challenge of a lifetime to raise funds for cancer charities. As previously reported in The Voice, CanLive founder Luke Grenfell-Shaw, 25, is taking on a global tandem cycling expedition to show what is possible with a cancer diagnosis. CanLive was launched on 19 October 2019, and this new cancer awareness and fundraising movement centres around a year-long cycle from Bristol to Beijing. Luke was diagnosed with a Stage IV sarcoma (a rare cancer which had spread from his shoulder blade to his lungs) in June 2018. As part of the challenge Luke is hoping to raise funds for cancer charities that have supported him, including CLIC Sargeant, Move Against Cancer (5K Your Way), Trekstock, and the Teenage Cancer Trust, and his target is to

raise £123,000,of which he has raised £37,000 at the time of going to print. Luke set off on his challenge on January 1, and the first leg of his journey included a 6-week, 2,200km cycling tour of Great Britain. His route will also take him through over 20 countries along the ancient and modern Silk Roads: through Europe to Istanbul, and onwards through Iran, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan,

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and he hopes to arrive in Beijing by Christmas. To date Luke has already passed through Holland, Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg, and he will then travel through Switzerland. However, the coronavirus outbreak has meant that he’s had to change his plans slightly. Writing on his website, Luke said: “Coronavirus initially felt like a far-off problem, however

as the rapidly changing situation over the last few days and weeks has shown, it is having a very real impact here in Europe and for the Bristol2Beijing expedition. As borders close and the situation remains uncertain, I am aiming to continue in the spirit of the expedition, even if my movements are curtailed. “The expedition is all about trying to create opportunities when challenges arise and I hope to make the most of this dynamic, disruptive situation – whether that be through getting to know a particular place more intimately, finding time for reflection or immersing myself in the mountains and lakes that surround me.” To find out more about Luke’s challenge and the CanLive movement, visit: bristol2beijing. org. To donate, visit Luke’s Virgin Money Giving page: uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ LukeGrenfellShaw.

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Greta joins Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate

Joining Greta Thunberg at the Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate: RGS pupils Luisa, Alice, Tasha and Thea GRETA Thunberg joined an estimated crowd of more than 15,000 young people, children and parents at the Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate on College Green which took place on February 28. The 17-year-old activist said that she "will not be silenced while the world is on fire". "Activism works so I'm telling you to act," she added. "We are being betrayed by those in power." Greta’s high-profile presence as a figurehead for the global climate movement brought attention back to Bristol students’

fight for comprehensive climate policies. Wet weather, which turned College Green into a mud bath, didn’t deter the thousands of pupils who attended the event from following Greta as she led a march around the city. Redland Green School students Alice, Tasha, Luisa and Thea were some of the many teenagers joining the packed crowd at the event for the day. “It’s very exciting,” said Alice. “I feel like things are really changing.” Luisa added: “I’m here to support Greta and see what this

movement is about. The amount of people here, showing what they believe in, is going to get people thinking a lot.” Despite concerns about the risks of overcrowding and potential injuries, the event passed off peacefully. It was well organised by the BYS4C teenager members with a separate accessible area for the deaf and primary school children with their parents near the front. The police thanked the Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate volunteer stewards, parents, carers, schools and youth organisations

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Prince visits Orchard School to boost Duke of Edinburgh award HRH The Earl of Wessex spent time with young people, teachers and volunteers from across Horfield and Southmead who are involved in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) during a visit to Orchard School Bristol last month. The visit was planned to encourage young people from all backgrounds to take part in DofE. Orchard School received Diamond Fund money in order to be able to support some of their disadvantaged students to be able to take part in the DofE. The impact of this funding has meant that numbers have doubled taking DofE to around 60 and half of the participants are in receipt of Free School Meals.

During his visit, Prince Edward met students and heard more about their experience of taking part in the award. Students demonstrated their rucksack packing skills, camp craft and map reading as well discussing their voluntary work. He also met representatives of the school’s student leadership team. Orchard School currently has 10 student leadership groups with almost one third of the school involved in leadership activities including Student Ambassadors, Library Leaders, Prefects, Anti-Bullying Ambassadors, Healthy Heroes and Community Champions. He met representatives from the handball team of which the U13 boys were National Champions

last year and they proudly showed off their cup and winners photo to HRH. Orchard School headteacher Julia Hinchliffe said: “The students were very excited to meet the Earl. It is wonderful when VIPs visit our school and show our young people that what we do here at Orchard really counts. The Earl showed a genuine interest in the students’ progress on their DofE Award. “The Award offers an unrivalled opportunity for students to develop their skills and character in a wide range of activities and voluntary work.” Orchard School DofE coordinator and teacher of English Kirsty Newcombe said: “Our students get huge benefit from

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Bristol cheerleaders bring home the wins! PREDATOR Athletics, Bristol’s leading program for Cheerleading, are celebrating regional success having returned from the Welsh Open Cheerleading Championships held at the Newport Centre. The programme's athletes, starting from level 1 through to International Senior Level 5 teams, took to the stage to represent their gym and compete against teams from all over the south west and Wales region. Their outstanding performances secured all of the Predators teams with well-deserved winning bids to the Battle of the Champions Competition held at Nottingham Arena in June, challenging many other leading cheer programs for the top spot. The standard was incredibly high and their hard work certainly paid off, as they held their own and made their mark ending with a phenomenal Seven 1st place wins, three 2nd place trophies and three overall age

Boas Senior 1: First place at ICC Welsh Open 2020 and set to contest the Battle of the Champions 2020 group Grand Championship titles (highest scoring teams of the day) in the mini, youth and junior divisions! Becky Hopton, Head Coach, said: “We are so proud of our athletes' achievements! A lot of hard work and determination went into the results from the weekend and we are proud to

represent Bristol so well in this regional event.” The athletes are aged between 5 and 35, both male and female, and train from 1-4 times a week in their purpose-built cheerleading gym in Southmead, Bristol. Having returned to Bristol triumphant in their victory,

the athletes have shown their commitment by heading straight back into the gym to practise for their next National competition, together with their new qualifying bids in Nottingham, which will see them all return to compete at The Battle of Champions this year. Cheerleading is a sport with growing popularity, with nearly 4.5 million registered athletes worldwide in over 79 countries. Gone are the days when it was synonymous with poms poms and US teen shows; it is now considered to be a serious sport, and recently received provisional recognition as an Olympic Sport. Predator Athletics Cheer has over 150 athletes of all ages and abilities, and train in a custombuilt cheerleading gym in the Greenway Centre in Southmead. If you would like to find out more, please contact Becky Hopton, Head Coach: predatorathleticsltd@gmail.com

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‘Goldies’ in a pub! THE Golden Oldies charity launched its 200th venue in March with a Sing&Smile fun session in a community pub in Horfield. The special guest was local resident Briony Williams from The Great British Bake Off – and her gran! To make the occasion Briony brought a celebration birthday cake for Goldies. Goldies has developed its work over the past 12 years across South West England, South Wales, the Midlands, Yorkshire, Essex and most recently in East London. The sessions are enjoyed by thousands of older people. Session venues include community rooms, church halls, day centres, memory cafes, Libraries and now, for the first time, there’s Goldies in a pub at The Gloucester Old Spot, Kellaway Avenue. The pub has established a

reputation locally as a friendly community pub and owner Amy Devenish contacted Goldies about hosting a regular session. Goldies sessions reach out to all cultures and founder Grenville Jones is always keen to underline the fact that Goldies is not about choir singing. The songs are the memory evoking popular tunes of the 60s onwards and chosen by the folk who attend the events. As the charity has grown, sessions have been added that particularly address the issue of people living with dementia and their carers. There are also many sessions across England and Wales specifically for Adults with Learning Difficulties. It is estimated that over 4,000 people usually attend Goldies each month, although sessions are currently suspended because of coronavirus. www.golden-oldies.org.uk

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E are now in the midst of the greatest challenge our country has faced since the second world war. Now, as then, the British people - including here in Bristol - have quickly come together to step up to the challenge we all face. My first priority is to serve you as your Voice in Parliament and your Champion in Bristol. I took the decision to set up my Bristol and Westminster teams at home some time ago, which has put us in the best possible position to continue to raise issues with Ministers whilst supporting local residents, businesses, public services and third sector organisations during this pandemic. Raising your suggestions and concerns with the Government has helped apply pressure to secure support for workers pay, for charities and for further support for business. Together, we have made a difference at the outset. Firstly, I want to say thank you to our NHS staff, teachers, emergency services, shop-workers,

postal workers and other frontline services. As always, each and every one of you has risen to the challenge of your calling to public service and we thank all of you. Secondly, I want to thank the thousands of you who have been in touch with me to ask how you can help. It really is a unique privilege as your MP to see across all of our communities how many people are willing to roll up their sleeves to help. For those of you that are able to help, you can do three things: 1. Join your local community group, which you can find via my website, my Facebook page or in local co-operative stores. If you don’t have one, you can join my North Bristol Corona Community Response page at www.facebook. com/groups/northbristolcorona; 2. If you are healthy, you can register with the Bristol City Council volunteering team to be directed to volunteering opportunities, including via established

foodbanks. You can register at www.candobristol.co.uk; 3. If you can, you can donate to the Bristol Coronavirus Response Fund via the Quartet Community Foundation www.quartetcf.org.uk/ donate-now. Thirdly, but most importantly, please take the advice seriously and follow it. By following the advice, you will save lives. So please work from home if you can. If you have symptoms, stay at home for seven days. If someone in your household has symptoms, you should all stay at home for fourteen days. Don’t travel unless it’s necessary. Don’t organise events or gatherings. If you’re not clear on what you should do, visit the NHS 111 website, read my MP FAQ page or get in touch. My team and I will keep working flat out to try and answer all of your questions, to get you access to available support and to keep raising issues with the Government. To stay in touch, I’ll be

Darren Jones column hosting constituency conference calls which you can access online or over the telephone, as well as on my Facebook page. To see my MP FAQ page visit www.darren-jones.co.uk/ coronavirus. To follow me on Facebook visit www.facebook. com/darrenjonesmp. To sign up for e-mail updates visit www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ COVID19help. If there’s anything else, please e-mail me on darren. jones.mp@parliament.uk or leave a message for me on 0117 959 6545. Together, we will get through this. Thank you for playing your part. Darren Jones MP

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are disappointed that the election has been postponed, we all accept that it was the right decision, and of course it is an honour and pleasure to remain in the role.

As we all adapt to the rea Council Services lity of life in a time of national crisis, I wanted to share a few things with you that have change As I write we know that d in how we are all libraries and all working. Things are museums are closed unt moving so quickly at il further notice. the moment that I know Some face to face Counci as I write this in late l services such as the March that things may Citi zen Ser vice have changed by the Points are running a red uced time you read it. For up ser vice , but most services are ope to date local informarating as tion the best place to go usual. Please use the info if you are online is rmation sources the Council’s website (ww that I’ve mentioned abo w.b ve to get up to date which has a dedicated Cov ristol.gov.uk) info rma tion , and of course please con id 19 hub. If you tact me are not online, BBC local if I can help. radio is an excellent source of up to date info rmation. Cancellation of Electio

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Since the Covid 19 situatio n began there has been a huge outpouring of offers to help across Bristol, including here in Henleaze and Westbury. This has bee n amazing and heartwarming to see, but it doe s bring challenges. First, it is important to hav e some level of coordination to make sur e that everyone who needs help has access to it, and that effort

isn’t wasted. Second, while the vast majority of people are genuine and public-spirited there are sadly people out there who might take advantage of vulnerable people. To help with this, the Council is working with voluntary organisations around Bristol to set up a coordinated vol unteering scheme. If you are willing and able to volunteer, please visit bit.ly/bristolcovid and sign up. This doesn’t replace looking out for your friends, family and neighbours, but it does help to spread the volunteering effort across Bristol. Contact Life is very different at the moment, but I am still at work as your Cou ncillor doing all that I can. If there is anythin g that I can help you with please contact me by calling 07769 258266 or emailing cllr .steve.smith@ bristol.gov.uk

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FINANCE With Richard Higgs BA (hons) CFP FPFS Harold Stephens 50 High Street, Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS9 3DZ T: 0117 3636212 E: office@haroldstephens.co.uk

Coronavirus Pandemic – What About My Financial Goals? As I write this Coronavirus concerns have gripped the markets causing a dramatic sell down in risk assets like shares over the last few weeks. The consensus view is: - With the world seemingly in lock-down, there is a high risk of a global economic recession. The market has already priced this expectation in with the recent stock market falls. - Equities are likely to remain extremely volatile in the shortterm as the story around the Coronavirus changes on a daily basis.

Investors panicked from around the end of February, causing shares to experience some of the largest one day downward moves since 2008, 1987 and yes, even 1929. So, what does this all mean for your financial goals? Whether you are approaching retirement or indeed are already enjoying your retirement, then it is likely that you will be heavily invested in assets like pensions, ISAs and investment bonds – all of which themselves are likely to be invested, in some shape or form, in the stock market. Therefore, you

should immediately consider the following: - Are you comfortable with the level of investment risk in your pension, ISA or other investments? Is the amount of risk you are taking in line with your age and long-term financial goals? - Are you able to fall-back on low risk assets like bank savings and guaranteed pensions during times of market downturns? - Have you planned out your retirement using cash flow planning? How much can you spend in retirement and how long will your money last, taking into account stock-market crashes? - What kind of income will

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n MESSAGE FROM AVON & SOMERSET PCC

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E are living in unusual and unsettling times with the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. In these very exceptional circumstances, the Government announced that all local elections, including those for the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), will be postponed for a year. In light of these developments, I would like to reassure local people that I will of course stay on as the PCC for Avon and Somerset until elections are held. I want to you to know that my office and Avon and Somerset Police are doing everything we can to work with partners in health agencies and local authorities to keep you safe and ensure you can access

essential services during this unprecedented global health emergency. I will continue to work closely with Chief Constable Andy Marsh to ensure Avon and Somerset Police has everything it needs to provide critical policing services and support our communities. My priority as PCC will be to make sure victims of crime are still at the forefront of everything the police do and it is crucial that the most vulnerable still have some level of vital services from the police and partners, despite the unusual measures taken as a result of the pandemic. I am assured by the Chief Constable and his Chief Officer Group that Avon and Somerset Police is in a strong position to

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n WITH METRO MAYOR TIM BOWLES

Rail investment is on track BEING situated just a stone’s throw away from the station, I regularly see Intercity Express Trains going in and out of Temple Meads from the Combined Authority offices. It was only two and a half years ago that these services were first introduced and yet they have so quickly become an everyday sight and symbol of our region. And, with the new timetables introduced last December, there's an even quicker link into London and other cities. I look forward to a time when my MetroWest suburban rail plans are fully implemented and residents won’t be able to remember a time before Portishead was connected by rail to Bristol or before communities such as Henbury or North Filton had stations. The West of England Combined Authority has been investing heavily to progress these plans, and they are well under way. A year ago, it wasn’t even certain that we would win the

Government’s commitment and funding to re-open the railway to Portishead and Pill. And yet now, thanks to the Combined Authority and working closely with our partner councils, we know that this project will be going ahead. At the end of last year, the Development Consent Order application was accepted by the Planning Inspectorate for examination, a process which will be ongoing over the next year or so. That’s not the only good news on our railways that the work of the Combined Authority has brought to our region. I was thrilled at last month’s announcement by the Prime Minister of investment to upgrade Bristol East Junction. My team and I have worked closely with Network Rail and the Government to secure the commitments we need. This is a real boost for our region and a vital step in realising the full MetroWest network with new destinations and

services to make getting around the West of England easier, cleaner and more reliable. On the Severn Beach line, we’re planning direct services to Bath and Westbury, re-opening the Henbury line and more frequent services to Yate. We will also be opening new train stations in Portishead, Henbury, Ashley Down, North Filton, Portway, Pill, and Charfield, with plans for more. This will give 80,000 more people direct access to the rail network and 180,000 will have better services to and from existing stations. The Prime Minister’s announcement also means that we can get on with building a new Eastern Entrance into Temple Meads, funded through the Combined Authority, simultaneously to the Junction upgrade work. This will save money and inconvenience to passengers to make sure Temple Meads is a fitting gateway to the West of

England. Further to the improvements at Temple Meads, we will also be improving access to eight other stations across the region thanks to the Combined Authority’s successful bid to the Government’s “Access for All” fund. This investment will deliver improvements such as accessible access, new waiting areas and better signage. As part of my vision for inclusive growth, it is crucial that all our residents will be able to access the new services which will come with MetroWest. Building new stations and railway lines is not a quick process, but we are well underway with gaining the necessary approvals and I hope for construction to begin as soon as possible. I am ambitious to be a leading region when it comes to delivering largescale rail infrastructure projects and am excited for the time when these new stations, railway lines and services become as much an everyday part of daily life in the region as the new Intercity Express Trains.

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n NEWS Share your memories of St Andrews Park THE 125th anniversary event planned for St Andrews Park this spring has been postponed due to the coronavirus. The Friends of St Andrews Park don’t know at present when, or if, it will now happen, but they are still keen to gather people's memories as an ongoing project being put together by Jenny Morris and Jenny Broe. They are asking the public to share their memories of time spent in the park to add to a History and Memory project. Please contact Jenny Broe on 0117 950 4541 or email jennybroe2008@ yahoo.co.uk and she can provide an address to post photos.

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n IT HOME HELP Russell Isaac runs ITHomeHelp, providing a personal, oneto-one computer coaching service in clients' homes in the Westbury-on-Trym, Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Clifton areas. With over 20 years' IT experience, he helps users, particularly older people, get what they want from their PCs, tablets and smartphones. He is also a web designer/ builder, photographer, father-of-two and keen sportsman.

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isolation. From an I.T. perspective, this is a time when the oft-accursed “social media” can really assist the community, helping to keep people in touch, providing up to date information and, crucially, letting neighbours and friends offer practical support to those in need. Facebook is an obvious starting

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Russell Isaac offers IT support issues, either over the phone where possible, or via remote connection to your computer where applicable. Call me if you need to know more about how that can work. More importantly, I am very aware that a large percentage of my 500+ clients in BS8 and BS9 fall into the higher risk categories. So, while I remain fit and healthy, I put myself at the area’s disposal if anyone - client or not - needs any help in any shape or form - not with I.T. but with ANY

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Wills & Probate on Westbury High Street This April we welcome a new Wills and Probate service to Westbury on Trym High Street. Simpson Solicitors’ Westbury Office is run by husband and wife team, John and Michelle Baden-Daintree with the aim of making a difference. Michelle says, “ We hope that everyone who contacts us will see the difference from traditional law firms. We encourage people to pop into our new Westbury shop to find out more. We strive to make all of our clients feel Welcome, Wanted and Cared For. “ The service always starts with a FREE review meeting. John says, “With us there is no time limit. We will take as long as each client needs. We think this is key to fully understanding what each client wants to achieve – so

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Join the Westbury Park Women’s Institute THE Westbury Park Women’s Institute has held monthly meetings for members and guests this year including an informative talk about recycling from Bristol Waste in February. WI member Jenny Smith said: “It seemed that everyone in the room had a question about recycling. We learnt that in Bristol we manage to recycle about half of our rubbish but that this could be improved.” Members of local female theatre group, Palomar joined the meeting for the evening and asked members to sign up to a focus group exploring ‘power’ for a new production they plan to write. This was followed in March by a talk from Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, which is Bristol’s longest running and largest animal charity. It’s affiliated to the RSPCA who rely on local support to fund their important work. The charity provides free microchipping for dogs and cats, looks after lost animals and injured wildlife, and provides a rehoming service for a wide range of animals ranging from dogs and cats to corn snakes and chinchillas! For more information please see www. bristolarc.org.uk/ Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the upcoming meeting on 1st April is cancelled. All meetings are cancelled until at least June. Please refer to the WI Facebook Page and see updates on the Nextdoor app about whether the next meeting can take place. An informative and fun night was planned for May including a

Westbury Park WI celebrated its 8th birthday in March with delicious home-made cakes and a chorus of Happy Birthday! raffle, campaign discussions, and gin tasting talk and sampling from St Michael’s Hill based gin distillery ‘Psychopomp’. This will now be rescheduled. The Westbury Park WI meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the Redland Green Church Halls at 7.30pm. Nonmembers are welcome to attend at just £4 a meeting (apart from the gin tasting event in May which has a higher cost to cover sampling), and are encouraged to become a member by their third visit, at an annual membership fee of £43. Joining the WI has other benefits including a regular

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n HOME IMPROVEMENT

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• Create yourself a ‘to do’ list. Nothing gives a sense of achievement quite like ticking everything off. • Identify what might cause you to feel low and look for ways to manage this. • Stay in touch with family, friends and neighbours. • Look after yourself by eating and drinking well – this will help to boost your immune system and energy levels. • Make sure you keep moving – be it around the home or outside if you’re able – this will maintain your fitness and strength. • Keep up-to-date with government guide lines and advice through the media. We Care Home Improvements is the contracted Home Improvement Agency for Bristol City Council and Bath and North East Somerset Council. We are part of a network of organisations supporting local hospitals and

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA In light of the current situation with the Coronavirus, please check before attending any of the events listed as some may still be available online REGULAR EVENTS Monday n Westbury-on-Trym Women’s Institute meet at WOT Methodist Church, Portland Lounge on the third Monday of the Month (not Aug.) from 2.00 – 4.00pm. Visitors Welcome. For more information call Sue on 01179502826. n Canford Bowling Club, Canford Park, Westbury On Trym. All welcome on Monday’s at 5.45pm. Flat-soled shoes please. Further information call 01179 69 4532. n Redland Wind Band rehearses at the Quakers Meeting Room on Gloucester Road at 7.30pm. We sometimes have vacancies, currently mainly for bass instruments, horns and percussionists. Contact Andy Brown at redlandwindband@googlemail. com or on 07594240269 or via our website www.redlandwindband. co.uk. Get in touch to be put on our mailing list or would like to book us for events or fundraisers. n Redland Green Choir meets for rehearsals every Monday 7.30pm9.30pm at Redland Green School. We sing a wide variety of music. New members welcome: no auditions. For more information, visit www.rgscommunitychoir. wordpress.com or phone 0117 9443042. n City Voices Bristol welcomes new members. A friendly mixed voice local choir singing a wide range of music rehearses at 7.30pm-9.30pm at Red Maids School. No previous experience and no auditions, just come along for a trial rehearsal. For more details contact the Secretary at members@cityvoicesbristol.com or visit www.cityvoicesbristol.com n RAFA, City of Bristol branch and club Eastfield Westbury on Trym for ex-RAF and associate members. Skittle Ally, parties and functions. Live entertainment on Saturday evenings. Open Monday -Thursday from 5pm. Friday & Saturday lunchtimes and evenings, Sundays noon - 5pm. All enquiries telephone 0117 3291913. n Trinity Henleaze Ladies Guild meet fortnightly on Mondays at 7.30 pm in the Leonard Hall, Waterford Road. All welcome. For more information call Jenny Rich on 01179620108 n Senior Film Club, every third Monday in the month at 2pm in St Peter's Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. All Welcome. Refreshments

£3. Dial-a-ride transport possible by personal arrangement ; 0845 130 1875. Monday February 17 – Quartet. Politics & relationships in a musicians care home! Starring Maggie Smith (2012). n Bristol Good Afternoon Choir At Westbury on Trym Methodist Church from 1-3pm every Monday afternoon. n Redland Green Bowls Club welcomes new members, come along to our club on Redland green any Monday after 4pm , or book a free taster session with one of our qualified coaches. Jean or Gerry :Tel 9624466 . HALF price membership for the first year (£50) n Henleaze Bowling Club welcomes new Members. Come along to our free Coaching sessions at 6pm on Monday evenings (excluding Bank Holidays) to see if the sport is for you. Phone the Secretary, Tom Logan, on 01179621669 for details. n Discussion Group: we are a small, convivial group who meet locally at 10am - 12 noon every Monday to discuss a wide range of topics of mutual interest. We are currently looking for new members - if you are interested please call Bob Broomfield on 0117 962 1061, for more information. n Bristol Bridge Club - Come and play, there are daily bridge sessions for experienced and less experienced players. Try a free taster session on a Monday afternoon or evening and Wednesday afternoon. Phone the club before coming, Tel.0117 929 1846 or www. bristolbridgeclub.co.uk n Taoist Tai Chi helps calm the mind and transform you into a healthier, more harmonious person. Come to a beginner class and you will experience benefits to your body, mind, and spirit, make friends and listen to remarkable stories of health improvement. 7pm, Badock’s Wood School BS10 5PU. First class is free, all welcome - just turn up! taoist.org.uk n Westbury Park Orchestra is a friendly non-auditioned orchestra with a repertoire of classical and modern pieces and with an emphasis of having fun. We meet Redmaids’ High Junior School, Grange Court Road, Westbury-onTrym, Bristol BS9 4DP on Monday evenings between 8.00 and 9.30 p.m. (term time only). If you are a string or brass player ideally of a good standard, come along for your free taster session and give us a

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try. For further information, please visit www.westburyparkorchestra. com or email contact@ westburyparkorchestra.com n Do you like Dickens? Bristol & Clifton Dickens Society meets regularly at Leonard Hall, Henleaze. We are a friendly group and enjoy talks, lectures, costumed readings, book club etc. New members welcome. Contact via our website www.dickens-society.org.uk or phone Roma on 0117 927 9875 for details of how to join,or turn up at the next meeting on Monday October 14, 7.30pm. n Bristol Steiner School Parent & Child offers a setting where each child is cherished as an individual, nurturing their wellbeing and self-belief in a safe environment. The sessions run from Monday to Thursday (9.30am to 12.00pm) at Bristol Steiner School, Redland Hill House, BS6 6UX throughout school term times. To book a free taster session, please contact Reception on 0117 933 9990 or email reception@bristolsteinerschool.org n Learn Woodland Skills, Feb 24 March 30, 10am - 1pm. Meet other people, enjoy being outside, gain confidence. Have a go at whittling, fire making, weaving, using tools and more on this 6 week course. Call Kerry at Lawrence Weston Farm on 0117 938 1128 or kerry@lwfarm. org.uk n Bristol Steiner School Parent & Child offers a setting where each child is cherished as an individual, nurturing their wellbeing and self-belief in a safe environment. The sessions run from Monday to Thursday (9.30am to 12.00pm) at Bristol Steiner School, Redland Hill House, BS6 6UX throughout school term times. To book a free taster session, please contact Reception on 0117 933 9990 or email reception@bristolsteinerschool.org Tuesday n Westbury Walkers- Meet at Meet outside the Co-op in Westbury @ 9.20am on a Tuesday morning. New Walkers welcome! Please contact for further details: Tel 0117 9629582 Mob 07790 172451 Email: pat. walker@blueyonder.co.uk n Alcoholics Anonymous meet at the Methodist Church in WoT every Tuesday @ 7.30pm n Ladies badminton at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 9.45 to 12 noon. Tel 0117 909 1714. n Scottish Country Dancing. Get

fit and have fun with Westbury Scottish Club. Classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Maggie 01934 838175). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 4012416). 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Details at wscbristol.co.uk. n Melody Makers Baby Friendly Choir. A fun and friendly daytime choir for ladies with babies and toddlers. Tuesday 10:30-11:30am during term time at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road. Membership only. Book a FREE taster - www. melodymakerschoir.co.uk n St Peters of Henleaze Keep fit group would like to invite you to attend their weekly sessions every Tuesday at 9.30am. This is a men only group of 60+ year olds who enjoy regular exercise taken by fitness Professional Natasha Johnson for only £4 per session. Please contact Keith Bonham on 01179684972 or just turn up. n Ladies Badminton group, Tuesday afternoons, at Stoke Bishop Villiage Hall 2pm - 4pm. Friendly group all ages, and ability (men welcome) Just turn up or contact Pat 0117 9149511 n River of Life Christian Centre, Trym Road, WoT every Tuesday from 2-4 pm we have a tea, coffee and

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n WHAT'S ON In light of the current situation with the Coronavirus, please check before attending any of the events listed as some may still be available online cake with a few games thrown in for retired age people. Free of charge. n We are Westbury Folk – Folk/ Country Dancing. We meet at The College in College Road, Westbury on Trym. We meet on Tuesdays, 1:15 - 3:15 pm to have fun, get some exercise and, of course, stop for a cup of tea. All dances are called first. Ffi call Christine on 0117 9622223. n Two new Knitting and Crochet groups in the local area. All abilities welcome-please do come along to meet and chat with fellow crafters, discuss projects, share ideas, bring along a project and learn a new skill, improve or share yours. There’s no charge or booking required, you only pay for your own refreshments. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10.30am-12.30pm, J P Destiny, corner of Kellaway Avenue/Bishop Road. 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road. For more information email: brisknitcro@ gmail.com or join our Facebook Group ‘Bristol Knitting and Crochet’. n The Arts Society Bristol is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include lectures by specialists in their field, at 8pm, usually on the second Tuesday of the month, September to May at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information is on our website www. theartssociety-bristol.org.uk n The Great Western Society presents ‘The Andrew Hook Memorial Meeting’ incorporating The Bristol Group Annual Meeting. Guest Speaker: Richard Preston, GWS Chairman. BAWA, 589 Southmead Road, Bristol, BS34 7RG, Tuesday 11 February, 7:30 for 7:45pm. Meeting open to all. No

admission charge, but a suggested donation of £3 to help defray expenses is appreciated. n Hatha Yoga Classes at Westbury on Trym Village Hall. Tuesday 7.308.30pm. All WELCOME. Complete beginners to improvers . First class £5, normal price £8. Contact Jean 07867525053 / jean72foley@gmail. com. n Japanese Swordsmanship, Aiki Bokutodo in Redland. Every Tuesday at 7pm. Using wooden swords, study basic postures, cutting techniques and individual and paired exercises to explore the essence and ethics of the Samurai Warrior, and strengthen mind, body and spirit. Suitable for all, beginners welcome. Information from Robert Brinkhurst 07967 142148. Wednesday n Henleaze Townswomen’s Guild meet at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze on the first Wednesday of the month (except Aug) from 7.15pm. Call Shirley Phillips on 0117 962 2243 for further details n Local Winemaking & Social Club meets at the Common Room, Studland Court Elderly peoples residents on Henleaze Road from 8pm to 10pm on the second Wednesday of each month. They are a small and friendly group looking for new members. Evening include wine making, tasting and social events. Call Paul Johnson for further details on 0117 9508370. n In Step Widows and Widowers Club meets weekly from 8-10pm at Stoke Bishop Village Hall. Call 9628895 orDonna on 01275 832676 for details. n St Peter's Ladies Guild meets in the hall, The Drive, Henleaze at

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full programme with interesting speakers, social events, theatre outings, and we all have lots of fun. Email: wesburyparkwi@gmail.com or visit www.westburyparkwi.org.uk for more details. n Bristol Scrabble Club meets every Wednesday at 7.15 pm at Upper Horfield Community Trust (next to Eden Grove Church). New members welcome - first visit free so come and give it a go. For information contact Sue on 0117 9247871. n Sound of Song ( a Choir for Female Voices) meet in Horfield URC, Church Hall, Muller Road on Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.30pm. Repertoire covers classical, choral, jazz, popular, folk, and show songs. No auditions necessary. www. soundsofsongchoir.com n Farm Tots - help feed the animals at Lawrence Weston Farm, Saltmarsh Drive. For under 5s and their carers. Drop in most Wednesdays, 10.30am - 11.30am, £2.50. Check Facebook for changes. n Improve your health and meet new people by joining Lawrence Weston Farm free, friendly, weekly Walking Group. Wednesday, 2pm 3.30pm. If coming for the first time, please arrive at 1.45 to sign up. Call 0117 938 1128. n Women's Walking Football every Wednesday from 6 - 7pm at Horfield Leisure Centre. Contact Keith Gwilym on 07948 383536 or email: buwfc2018@gmail.com n St Peter’s Badminton & Social Club meet Mondays & Wednesdays, 7.30pm - 9.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. Membership £135.00, Sept to May, Visitors £4.50 a night, accompanied Juniors, £2. Contact Ann: 0117 969 4882, contactann999@gmail. com n Tai Chi for over 55's, for health, for fitness, for life. Shibashi form. Slow and easy movements adapted for older people, can be done standing or sitting down. Relaxing and enjoyable. Drop-in class at The Redland Club, Burlington Road, BS6 6TN Wednesdays 11:00 until 12:00. Cost £4. Contact Selina on 0117 946 6434. n Walking Group 2-3.30pm Improve your health and meet new people by joining the free, friendly, weekly walking group at Lawrence Weston Community Farm, 2pm 3.30pm. If coming for the first time, please arrive at 1.45 to sign up. Thursday

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In light of the current situation with the Coronavirus, please check before attending any of the events listed as some may still be available online n Henleaze Carers Group - A place to share experiences and make new friends. Meeting on the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month from 10am to 12 noon @ Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Call Mrs M Rudston on 0117 9426095 for further details. n Embroidery Club at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tel: 0117 9501743 n Henleaze Flower Club at URC Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze meet at 2pm on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Please come and enjoy Thursday afternoons at our flower club and our yearly calendar of events Contact Cath 07758 651039 or Marg 01179 075724. n The Friendly Club meets every Thursday from 2-4pm (except August and major holidays) in the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. We are a lively group of older people who meet to chat, play Scrabble and card games. Regular trips out and entertainments are arranged plus we have delicious tea and biscuits for only £1! Do come and make some new friends. Transport can be sometimes arranged. Contact 0117 9508644. n Healing Drop In Session with Bristol Healing Group at Redland Meeting House 126 Hampton Road BS6 6JE. NEW TIME: 2.30 - 4.00 pm. Donation basis. Healing is relaxing. Helps restore balance and wellbeing. Recommended for stress. Contact: Barbara on 0117 9082061. (Closed 19 & 26 December and 2 January). n Flowers by arrangement Is a new informal supper group, meeting the first Thursday of each month, 6.159.00pm Kondi Braserrie Henleaze. Enjoy good food & company whilst creating your own floral arrangement. Contact Jane Voke for more info 0117 9622440 n Shared Reading Westbury Library. We read aloud a short story and a poem pausing for discussion. You sit back, relax, enjoy or you can read or share your ideas. Thursday 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. It's free, all welcome. Drop in or contact Christine Betts 07967 332821. n Stoke Lodge Ramblers welcomes new members. Small, friendly groups walk 8-10 miles on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month; 4-7 miles on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Please look at our website www.stokelodgeramblers. wordpress.com or contact Secretary 0117 950 0934 for more

information. Please come and try a walk or two before joining. n Scottish Country Dancing (RSCDS) Singles and couples get fit and enjoy the company of experienced and not-so experienced dancers in the beautiful surroundings of the St. Monica's Trust theatre on The Downs. Expert tuition and Beginners' class on site. St. Monica's, Cote Lane, Westburyon-Trym BS9 3UN 7.30 - 10.00pm. Phone Martin (07786-609940) or visit http://www.rscdsbristol.info/ n West Bristol Orchestra meet at the United Reformed Church, Muller Road, from 7.15 - 9.15pm and play a wide range of classical music arranged for our small friendly orchestra. String players of Grade 5 and above are particularly welcome. For further information please ring 0117 968 3998 n Henleaze Ladies Choir is a friendly welcoming group which meets in St Peters Church Hall, Henleaze on Thursdays between September and May from 1.30 – 3.30 pm (with a short break for tea). We are always pleased to see new members. Please come and try a rehearsal without obligation. To find out more contact Jane English (07752 332278) or Jean Wickham (0117 9624466). n Henbury Singers welcome new members. A mixed, non audition choir, we meet at Stoke Bishop Primary School, Thurs evenings. We sing choral music, carols, musicals, gospel and folk songs. Contact Maggie Cavanna 0117 973 4794 or secretary@henburysingers.org. n Henleaze Singing for the Brain® brings people with dementia and their carers together in a fun, friendly and social environment. First, third and fifth Thursday of every month, 2 – 3.45pm, £2.50 charge. Please contact to register: 0117 961 0693 or bristol@ alzheimers.org.uk n Scottish Country Dancing - come to Dance Scottish with RSCDS Bristol on Thursdays at 7.30pm in term time at Oatley Hall, St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane, Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3UN. New dancers welcome, come on your own or with a friend for fun, fitness and friendship. No need to wear a kilt or a sash! For information contact Alison on 0117 968 4036 or Caroline on 0117 924 9226 or see www.rscdsbristol.info n Ladies Keep Fit, Thursdays 10-11am, at St Peter's Church Hall,

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Henleaze. This friendly session, which has a dance element to it, is suitable for all. New members welcome, £6. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@tiscali.co.uk or just turn up. n Bristol Male Voice Choir has a broad repertoire, performing not just male voice standards, but songs from musicals, pop classics, spirituals, and classical favourites. You don’t have to read music to join but you will enjoy learning our repertoire as we prepare for our concerts and weekend tours. Come along and sample an evening at our regular practice sessions, held at 7.00pm in St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Filton, BS34 7PS. Tel 07587143220 n Bristol Male Voice Choir has a broad repertoire, performing not just male voice standards, but songs from musicals, pop classics, spirituals, and classical favourites. You will be made very welcome when you sample your first rehearsal with us. You don’t have to read music to join but you will enjoy learning our repertoire as we prepare for our concerts and weekend tours. Come along and sample an evening at our regular practice sessions, held on Thursdays at 7.00pm in St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Filton, BS34 7PS. Ffi Tel 07587143220 n SusWoT, Sustainable Westburyon-Trym, meets on the last Thursday of each month, from 7:30pm 9:30pm at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall. Meetings plan SusWoT’s activities, sometimes with an expert speaker. If you are interested in what SusWoT does and want to find out more please come along. Website: suswot.org.uk or email: suswot2050@gmail.com for more information. Friday n Badminton (Ladies) at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 10am. Tel: 0117 9681759 n Bridge at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 9.30am. Tel: 0117 9687140 n Country Market - Baked goods, garden produce and crafts. 10.30 11.30am at the Westbury On Trym Methodist Church Hall Tel : 0117 9628306 n Coffee and refreshments in the coffee bar at Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Road.

10am-12pm. n Bristol University of the third age (u3a) scrabble group would welcome new members. We play every Friday at the Beehive, Wellington Hill West, BS9 4QY from 2 to 4pm. For further info please contact Heddy SARA on 0117 9241318 or email : nigel.d.sara@ btinternet.com n The Bristol Astronomical Society host astronomical talks and activities each week. We provide free Saturday observing at our observatory in Failand and often hold Star Parties in and around Bristol. Friday evening talks are held at 7pm at Bristol Photographic Society, Montpelier, BS6 5EE. See website for details: www. bristolastrosoc.org.uk. n Horfield Friends Café meets every Friday 2.00-3.30pm. Free drinks and cakes plus fun activities – a chance to meet people and keep our minds active. Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8PD. n Male and Female over 50s Walking Touch Rugby. Every Friday 10am to 11.30am at Westbury Fields, Cricket Lane, Westbury-onTrym BS10 6TW. A great inclusive sport for all levels of mobility. Come along and be welcomed. Contact Kris Tavender on email ktavender@ bristolbearsrugby.com n Gardening Group at Lawrence Weston Farm. Come along on Fridays, 11am - 12.30pm to help with the gardens. Call Ian 0117 938 1128 for more details. Saturday n The Bristol and District branch of Parkinson’s UK meet every first Saturday of the month at Oatley House, St Monica Trust, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN from 10.30am -12.30. Carers, relatives, spouses, and people with Parkinson’s - all are welcome for a social and informative get-together, with a variety of speakers. Lifecycle UK n Over 50 and want to cycle? LifeCycle UK's free, one-to-one Cycle Buddy scheme can help get you back on your bike safely and confidently, while promoting fitness and wellbeing. Local contact Geoff on 0117 962 9345 or LifeCycle UK at the Create Centre on 0117 353 4580.

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Longleat Safari Park is open for visitors LONGLEAT has announced its drive-through Safari Park is open for visitors. While Longleat House, walk-through animal areas and other attractions are temporarily closed as a result of the coronavirus COVID-19, the world-famous Safari Park will continue to operate under strict hygiene standards. The Wiltshire attraction believes the fact visitors will remain inside their vehicles for the vast majority of the experience will enable people to adhere to social distancing and hygiene guidelines. “We are keen to be able to continue to give people the opportunity to enjoy the Park in a safe and secure environment,” said Ceawlin Thynn, Executive Chairman of Longleat Enterprises. “In order to comply with the strictest hygiene standards, card payment pads will be disinfected after each transaction and cash will not be handled during this period. “Toilet facilities within the Safari Park will be continuously staffed and disinfected, with

additional hand washing and sanitising facilities available for guests. “In place of the usual food and beverage outlets, there will be a takeaway food and drink offering at the beginning of the Safari experience. All of these policies are designed to comply with guidelines on social distancing.”

Longleat has said the decision is under daily review and will be guided by the advice issued by the government and Public Health England. • For more information please visit www. longleat.co.uk/visitor-info/coronavirus-faqs • To book tickets, visit www.longleat.co.uk/ ticket/safari-park-ticket

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Squash players Allman and Burrett take county championship titles DAVID Allman of Redland Green Club won the Avon County Closed 2019-20 final, held at the Lansdown Tennis & Squash Club in Bath. In a tightly contested final against the defending champion John Welton of Lansdown, the Avon County Junior head coach, Allman took the title with a 3-1 win, prevailing 8-11, 11-6, 11-7, 11-7. It was a challenging tournament for Allman, who came through successive five game battles in earlier rounds, including a typically resilient recovery from match ball down against Dean Boys. On the women's side, Natasha Burrett retained her title with a 3-0 victory against Abigail Freeman,winning 11-6,11-3, 11-6. Burrett came through a tough semi-final against Katie Lloyd, while on the other side of the draw Freeman enjoyed an impressive win over Pippa Green of Lansdown. The tournament attracted a healthy entry of over 60 players, with competitions in several age categories alongside the main draws. With the tournament completed, attention now turns to the local league, with Lansdown holding a healthy lead over Workout Harbourside in the men's Premier A division before the final few rounds of matches. In the women's division 1, Lansdown hold a narrow lead at the top of the table with four matches to go, so the Bath club could be on for the double. For more information on squash in Bristol and Bath, clubs in the local area and how you can get involved, check – www.avonsquash.co.uk

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New book celebrates Gloucester Road A LOCAL photographer and author is set to release a second street photography book supported by Destination Bristol and Visit Bristol. Colin Moody’s book The Great Bristol High Street - Glorious Gloucester Road will launch on Thursday April 30, and it follows on from the success of his first book, Stokes Croft and Montpelier. Speaking about the book, a spokesman for publisher The History Press said: "Traders are the heart, soul and backbone of our high streets. Their shops provide a focus for the community, a friendly face and in hard times, a helping hand. This project recognises the personalities and services we rely on and which add to the layers of history already laid down with

Gloucester Road as the Great Bristol High Street.” Author Colin Moody has been a photographer for 15 years. Speaking to The Voice about the book, he said: “Gloucester Road is fiercely independent and there is a strong community. My key focus was to give a voice to those that aren’t usually heard, and

the whole project took a year from start to finish. I wanted to capture the passion that people have for the businesses along the road, and also showcase the future by capturing images of children during a ballet class – it’s certainly a very special street. “I’ve been helped, fed (a special thank you to Maryem who

gave me her sofa for the night!), guided, advised and welcomed by so many who wanted to share their thoughts on the road and what makes it tick, or been nudged on social media to look here and there. Never just a referral but often a back story and a reason why. This has shaped the project in a profound way and it has guided the way I have chosen to take the images. I am not seeking to add elegant touches, light it up and snap it to package it to you in a glossy way. I believe in good documentary to boldly capture what is there, offering a glimpse of something deeper.” To order the book, visit: www.thehistorypress.co.uk/ publication/the-great-bristolhigh-street/9780750992497/

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n BOOK OF THE MONTH WITH HENLEAZE & WESTBURY LIBRARIES This month we are celebrating all things romantic and promoting some of our top authors in this genre. Katie Fforde –

A Springtime Affair I always look forward to Spring when some of my favourite authors release new titles and have really enjoyed Katie Fforde’s latest offering. Two love stories run concurrently this time as both determinedly single, no time for love Helena realises that love is maybe on the cards and her Mum Gilly, after a disastrous marriage, gains two potential suitors. Katie Fforde throws a few curve balls in the way of true love

that mean not everything is plain sailing or every person’s intentions well-meant, we read on hurriedly wanting our happy ending. I’m not going to spoil the resolution for you so pop to the library for a copy then make a cuppa and settle into a great comfy read.

Jill Mansell –

It Started With a Secret

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