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Lions on the Downs
County honours tennis coach Will Hardiman, head coach at Henleaze Tennis Club, has been named Avon Tennis's development coach of the year. PAGE 31
There are lions on the Downs, but relax - you can take this lot lying down. See Page 3
Lynette carries Queen's Baton
Galleries set for demolition BIG developments are going on in Bristol that will change the look and feel of the place in years to come. Temple Meads Station is to be re-developed, the Zoo and its gardens have dramatic changes proposed and now the Galleries shopping centre is to be demolished and rebuilt. Many thought the 1990s shopping mall would not be able to compete with the new Cabot Circus, and that is certainly one of the factors that has brought about the decision to change direction. The numbers of people visiting the shops at the Galleries or eating in the restaurants has
fallen, lockdown has taken its toll businesses have struggled and many have found a better future elsewhere. Something had to be done and a transformation of the space occupied is planned. Office space, affordable homes, shops, cafes, restaurants, nighttime venues, student living, a hotel, an open market are currently in the mix. But nothing will happen for at least two years. It’s at the very early stages of the planning process and you can have your say.
Lynette Hopkins, founder of the Bosom Buddies charity and a resident of Westbury Fields. was chosen to carry the Commmonwealth Games Queen's Baton PAGE 2
When dad shot down half a plane Writer Harry Mottram describes his father's role in combatting attacks on the city - and Henleaze - during the Bristol Blitz. PAGE 24
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Lynette, 77, carries Commonwealth Games baton A ST Monica Trust resident, whose breast cancer charity has supported hundreds of local families, was selected to carry the Queen's Baton as part of the official relay for the Commonwealth Games. Lynette Hopkins carried the torch along the route through St Paul's when the Queen’s Baton Relay visited Bristol. She said: “I could not believe it. How many people get an opportunity like this in their lifetime? I was absolutely thrilled to be chosen out of all the thousands that were nominated. The atmosphere, the laughter, all the people clapping - it was so fantastic and I was very humbled. I’ve never done anything like this and it was such an accolade to be chosen. It brought tears to my eyes.” The baton's first stop was at the Empire Fighting Chance Charity in Easton and then it headed to St Paul's to be met by children from local schools and the Lord Lieutenant of Bristol, Mrs Peaches Golding OBE. Lynette got to run an extra leg of the official route after one of the Batonbearers failed to turn up, which meant she took the baton to the finish line at St Agnes Park. “The end was absolutely fantastic. I went round corner and all the pupils from St Barnabas Primary School were there clapping. “They were so excited and were absolutely
Lynette Hopkins with Lord Lieutenant Peaches Golding and the Queen's Baton delightful. One little boy shook my hand and said: ‘congratulations’ and I asked him if he’d like to hold the baton for a moment.” Lynette and her fellow inspirational Batonbearers will take the Queen’s Baton on a 2,500-mile journey through England, ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games which opens on July 28. The seventy-seven-year-old Bristolian was selected for her work with Bosom Buddies, a support group founded by Lynette in 1997
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to help patients and families cope with the psychological and everyday effects of breast cancer. Lynette said: “I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1996. Although the medical treatment I received was fantastic, I felt there was a lack of support in general for people with breast cancer and so I set-up Bosom Buddies. “We had an office in the BRI with a 24hour helpline. We’d hold monthly support meetings, visit people in their homes, drive ladies to chemotherapy sessions, organise fundraising and so much more. “I’m delighted to say that twenty-five years later, both myself and Bosom Buddies are still going strong.” Lynette has been a resident at the St Monica Trust’s Westbury Fields retirement village for the last four years. Village manager, Jeanette Iles said: “As well as her charity work in the wider Bristol community, Lynette is also an active and popular member of the Westbury Fields community, so it is wonderful to see her achievements recognised in this way. She’s a huge fan of Her Majesty, so carrying the Queen’s Baton during the Platinum Jubilee year was extra special for her.” Find out more at bosombuddiesbristol. co.uk/ or by calling 0117 342 4940.
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Mane attraction THE Born Free Lions have attracted quite a lot of interest in the exhibition at the Sea Walls end of the Downs. Named after the 1966 film, the Born Free charity has set up an exhibition of 25 life-size lions. They hope to raise awareness of the threats to lions in the wild. In the 60s there were about 200,000 roaming free but now their numbers have reduced to just 20,000. The centrepiece of the exhibition is Elsa standing atop a vehicle dominating the scene. Elsa was the star of the film Born Free. Each of the lions rescued and nurtured by the Born Free charity has a name and a history – scan the QR code on each statue and their touching story is revealed. Any money raised will go to the Forever Lions Fund which was set up in memory of Bill Travers who starred with Virginia McKenna in the original film. A full account of why the lions need decisive positive action right now is detailed on one of the sculpture in the centre. The exhibition on the Downs is there until October 1. www. bornfree.org.uk
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Changes due as Galleries looks to future WE’VE been shopping there since 1991. It was the Galleries, then the Mall, then back to the Galleries once more, though many Bristolians just called the place ”the shops”. Now the whole shebang – all five acres worth – is to be transformed in an imaginative re-development programme that will change everything. Yes, there will be shops, but there will also be office space, a hotel, bars, restaurants, street cafes, an open market, leisure destinations open both daytime and crucially at night. The whole area was often deserted after dark. A multi-storey block of flats will provide some affordable homes and student living and is central to this mixed use development. Another radical change is that the whole complex will face Castle Park. Currently the Galleries has turned its back on the green space that is
was challenged. The developers are keen to point out that the shops facing Broadmead will not be affected by the changes and urge people to support all their traders in the medium term. It’s the early days of the planning phase, consultations involving the public have started and it’ll be some time before the demolition crews turn up. Staff working there were told at the beginning of July that everything would remain as it is for two years at least. Work is planned to start in the autumn of 2024 and take three years. Initial consultations involving the public began last month. There are feedback forms and people can register for updates at Galleriesfuture.com. The five acre site is owned by La Salle Investment Management along with Bristol City Council. The lead developer is Bristol-based Deeley Freed, working with Savills and Arup.
Galleries looking towards Quakers Friars the park, say the developers, Deeley Freed, and they want to take advantage of this missed opportunity. Terraces with cafes and restaurants will now face the park, walkways will offer pedestrians a way into the complex and Broadmead beyond. What’s driven this desire for change? Well footfall has dropped off dramatically. It
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Council blamed for Beacon costs INDEPENDENT watchdogs have blamed the city council for the Bristol Beacon refurbishment costs more than doubling. Number-crunchers Grant Thornton say the local authority “underestimated the complexity and difficulty” of the concert hall’s revamp and that its “failure” to have effective arrangements in place caused the bill to spiral from £52million to £107million. The auditors’ assessment in their 2020/21 interim annual report, which has just been published, comes weeks after it was revealed the building is valued at zero pounds in Bristol City Council’s accounts and that the authority has already written off £39million on the project. On-site investigations found the Victorian building’s structure to be a “worst-case scenario” which saw the council’s share of the bill spiral from £10million to £54.5million. The additional funding was approved by mayor Marvin Rees’s Labour cabinet in March last year with support from crossparty scrutiny councillors amid concerns
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about simply letting the former Colston Hall “disintegrate” in the city centre. In its value-for-money report, presented to the authority’s audit committee on June 27, Grant Thornton said: “The council underestimated the complexity and difficulty of the redevelopment of the Bristol Beacon and did not have effective arrangements in place throughout 2020/21. “The failure to have effective management arrangements in place from the start of the project and to have any cost certainty before entering into the contract has resulted in delays and increased costs. “The council has strengthened the management and project management
arrangements for Bristol Beacon, but these new arrangements are not yet consistently applied across the council.” Grant Thornton did not identify any “significant weaknesses” in the authority’s value-for-money arrangements in 2020/21 but identified 13 improvement recommendations, including taking steps to avoid a repeat of the Beacon financial calamity. “The council should learn from the Bristol Beacon project and ensure all capital projects have effective and rigorous project management arrangements in place.” Adam Postans, Local Democracy Reporting Service
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Could we host next year’s Eurovision? THE Mayor Marvin Rees says he’s working with the YTL Arena people to bring Eurovision to Bristol next year at the Brabazon Hangar. “We’ve certainly got the space”, he says and knowing that the winners Ukraine are unable to host the contest in their homeland he, and the YTL Arena, are making a bid to the BBC who have been asked if they will televise the event from somewhere in the UK. They want that somewhere to be Bristol’s Brabazon Hangar.
Last month the band Queen put on a concert there as a rehearsal for their Jubilee appearance so the massive hangar already has some credibility as a big event venue. The video was played at last month’s Pride festival on the main stage as a surprise announcement. It’s on social media and the Mayor asks everyone to share it using the hashtag #ThisisBristolCalling to boost the city’s chances of making this happen.
TAXI fares in Bristol are set to see a 9% hike as drivers struggle with the cost of living crisis. Rising inflation, particularly affecting fuel prices, means taxi drivers are finding it harder to make ends meet from the trade. This summer fares in hackney carriages, the blue taxis in Bristol, will increase by about 9%, . Bristol City Council approved the fare increases, pending a
Taxi fares set to increase two-week public consultation, at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, July 12. Council bosses said taxi drivers had also been hit hard by coronavirus lockdowns and hospitality businesses closing. Cllr Don Alexander said: “The trade has been hit hard by the impact of the pandemic,
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Birding on your doorstep – Bristol's Peregrine falcons DID you know at least eight pairs of Peregrine falcons nest in Bristol? The most well known live in the Avon Gorge and can be viewed from the watchpoint near Ladies Mile or Sea Walls on the Downs. The adults and this year’s young will be active now to the delight of visitors to the Downs (but less so to the local pigeons). Another pair nest on the old electricity sub-station opposite Castle Park (at least up until the refurbishment) and two more perch on Stapleton Church spire. Residents of St Monica’s were entertained by their own temporary resident in 2020. In the past, Peregrines suffered badly from persecution and DDT poisoning but are now thriving where they are left alone. They have a grey back and are paler underneath - the adults have black horizontal bars, the juveniles vertical stripes. The juveniles will continue to beg for food while they
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New cafe on Downs will replace old toilets block A NEW cafe will be built on the Downs to replace an old “hideous” public toilets block. Despite concerns about building on the historic parkland, the cafe was given planning permission on June 29 by Bristol City Council. The cafe, off the Circular Road near the Sea Walls, will include replacement public toilets and a small education centre. In April, the council’s development control committee voted against giving planning permission, and asked officers to come back with reasons for refusal. However, when the committee met again to ratify that decision, they instead voted to approve the plans. The Downs are jointly run by Bristol City Council and the Society of Merchant Venturers, a group of business people. The Downs committee, made up of Bristol councillors and
Merchant Venturers, said they needed to build a cafe in order to provide income for replacing the public toilets. However, the new toilets included in the plans will be smaller than the ones currently there. Robert Westlake, chairman of Friends of the Downs and Avon Gorge, said: “It’s essential the toilet block is replaced by something that’s fit for purpose. In the current financial climate it’s essential that the Downs generates some income, and this proposal is predicted to generate
at least 10% of the running costs of the Downs, through the rent that will be charged.” The cafe will open from 8am to 7pm Monday to Saturday, and from 10am to 4pm on Sundays. During winter the cafe will close at dusk. The toilets will be free to use for the public while the cafe is open, and will cost a small fee to use while the cafe is closed. Other concerns included the loss of biodiversity from building on the Downs. A separate, offsite area will see new flowers planted to offset any loss, although
this could take several years to happen. An education board will also be set up to promote the importance of biodiversity. Councillors voted five to three to grant planning permission. The cafe was previously granted planning permission in 2019, but this expired after three years. The cafe and toilets would cover a larger area than the toilet block. The footprint of the toilets is 43 sq m, while the proposed building would cover 75 sq m. Planning permission was initially granted for the cafe in 2019 — despite objectors comparing plans to “putting a Starbucks in Stonehenge” — but this expired after three years, so the Downs committee have had to reapply for permission for the new cafe. The committee argued that income from the cafe was needed to pay for the replacement toilets. Alex Seabrook, Local Democracy Reporting Service
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Chandos Road Festival set for return A DATE for your diary. It’s been two years without a Chandos Road Festival but now it’s back. The date will be Sunday 26th September and it starts at 12noon till 6pm. The Neighbourhood Association and Chandos Traders are delighted to bring back this wonderful family-friendly event. There will be 3 stages with an eclectic selection of music for all tastes, performed by local bands, choirs, shanty groups and songsters. Along the street, stalls aplenty will be offering crafts, vintage, bric-a-brac etc. There will be lots of entertainment and activities for children. And of course, as it’s Chandos Road, there will be no shortage of refreshment options from several of our local businesses with pub, cafe and restaurant fare, and tea, cakes and ice creams. What’s not to enjoy? You’re urged to put the date on your calendar and keep your fingers crossed for a beautiful sunny day.
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House-swapping? North Bristol-based Barbara Bloomfield enjoys her free holidays but asks: could you cope with an incontinent cat, severe furniture envy or a fascist granny in the annexe? AS you read this, my husband Ben and I will be on our way back from a fantastic week’s holiday in Devon costing £40 - just the price of our petrol. We are swapping homes with two people we’ve never met, Jill and Mike, a couple from Teignmouth who want to
get to know north Bristol better. Ben and I are experienced swappers (only of homes!) and I know it’s not for everyone. As my good friend Jayne says with a look of horror: “Never, no way! They might look in my underwear drawer.” If you’re someone who would be similarly bothered, turn the page now, because this article will only frighten you further. It’s not going to be your Java. What we find fascinating about home-swapping is trying to decode what the other couple or family might be like through their domestic routines. For example, a swappee once phoned me from Switzerland with an urgent plea: “Barbara, where are your teaspoons? Your spoons are too big for our yoghurt pots.” I mischievously answered: “I’m afraid that in Britain we don’t use teaspoons” leaving our swappee reeling, a gibbering wreck with unmet Swiss cutlery needs. I had to admit to a recent swappee that we did not have a ‘small watering can’ and tend to use a mug to slosh water over our plants. Queries like these have
made me realise that our house is very ‘basic and simple’ and we don’t have a lot of fancy kitchen stuff that others might take for granted. For example, we only have three pans and, with my cooking ability, that’s more than enough. All our home swaps have been conducted through the Guardian Home Exchange and it hasn’t let us down. For a few pounds a year you get access to swappers in virtually every country in the world who want to come to the UK. But you have to take things as you find them. Our Austrian family warned us at the last minute that an elderly granny living in their annexe might have a picture of Hitler on her mantelpiece. Apparently she liked to remember the ‘good old days’ and they were trying to be sensitive to my Jewish husband’s feelings. Fortunately, perhaps, we had no language in common with the granny and gave her a wide berth. Perhaps the most challenging discovery happened in Portland, Oregon. By the time we arrived, our swappee’s 18 year old cat
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had been shut in the basement for several days. There was a heatwave going on and the smell that wafted up to the bedrooms was indescribable. I sent Ben downstairs with a shovel… So what do our visitors say about north Bristol? Well, they love it. Of course they do! They love our many charity shops in the Gloucester Road and Henleaze and Westbury village - which are virtually unknown in Europe. They love the quirky spots and the tiny community libraries and the cornucopia of independent businesses. They love the little cafes and the range of world foods available locally. The only thing they do not love, because we often swap our cars as well as our homes, are the narrow streets of north Bristol which frighten our intrepid drivers half to death. One family described our twisty roads as “worse than dodgems at the fair.” There are dozens of homeswap sites available, catering for different needs and with differing costs, rules and regulations. I really hope you will give it a go and find one that suits you!
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ELEVEN-year-old schoolboy Toby Fletcher has completed a fundraising challenge for St Peter's Hospice in Brentry, raising more than £20,000. Bristol Bears fan Toby pledged to run one kilometre for every point conceded by the team last season in support of the charity, which looked after his rugby-mad grandmother - Nanny June - after she was diagnosed with cancer. It’s been a big ask as the team haven’t had the best of seasons and Toby reckons he’s run 718km in total - the equivalent of running from Bristol to Germany. Preparing for his final run, Toby arrived at the hospice in Brentry where he was surprised to be met by Lenny, the hospice mascot, and the nurses and doctors who’d turned out to thank him for his endurance and effort. They waved him off to run the 10km from Brentry across the Downs to the Bears' Ashton Gate Stadium. Arriving to cheers and applause, Toby, who lives in Frampton Cotterell, was met by many of the St Peter’s Hospice
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Toby, 11, raises more than £20,000 for city's hospice and Ashton Gate team, Bristol Rugby supporters and his family. Pitch side, St Peter’s Hospice chief executive Frank Noble presented Toby with a Bristol Blue glass rugby ball sculpture to mark his achievements and a giant tub of Haribo Tangfastics (his preferred choice of sweets) Toby was then surprised by his favourite Bristol Bears player, Fitz Harding with a special cake on which he’s sitting under a goal post in this season’s shirt. Toby’s had fun along the way too. He ran with rugby legend Joe Joyce, was thanked for his efforts by former Scottish International player, Thom Evans on The One Show, he’s met all the Bears players in the changing room and run around the pitch at half-time with fans cheering for him. Toby said: “I'm excited about finishing my Bearathon but
Toby arriving at Ashton Gate at the end of his Bearathon also looking forward to the rest and watching Bristol without worrying about the score.” Toby’s mum Claire has been supporting him every step of the way. Claire said: "As a family we are incredibly proud of what Toby has achieved, not only has he raised an amazing amount of money but he’s inspired other young people to take on
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'Tap on, tap off' on buses HOW you use the bus has radically changed. First Bus have a new system where you “tap on” with the bank card at the on-board card reader and now you also need to “tap off” when you get off at your stop. The correct fare will then automatically be deducted from your account which you will be able to see updated from the end of the day. If you don’t “tap off” you’ll likely be charged for the whole trip to the end of the line. So “tap off” and just pay for the stops you use. As well as being a quicker transaction which keeps the bus moving, there are benefits for the customer. If you take three or more journeys in one day the price will be capped at £5.30. If you were to take three bus trips in one day in Bristol under the new system, one trip will cost you £2.20, a second trip will take your daily cost up to £4.30, and three or more will bring your total to £5.30 - the highest daily cost you can pay. It’s also capped across the week at £23 for seven days £21 for 5 days. You have to use the same bank
card each time to make the cap work – and you are warned not to tap your wallet with all your cards in it because the automatic system might deduct from any debit or credit card. Older people with a bus pass just tap their card on the card reader once. It’s still free. The scheme only works for adult fares. If you want to buy other tickets including child, student or group, you will need to buy them from the iPoint machines at Metrobus stops, or on the First Bus app before you board the bus. First Bus reckon that a bus spends 25 to 30 percent of its time at bus stops. This quicker system of payment should cut that wait time by at least half. A similar system working across all forms of transport has been working for some years in London. Bristol is still some way from getting this system to integrate across local trains, ferries and buses in spite of the fact that more than 30 percent of Bristol’s workforce travels in from outside the city each day.
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Briony May lined up to open popular event THIS year’s Westbury on Trym Village Show will be opened by Briony May – from the Great British Bake Off. Born and brought up in Bristol she still lives here and can be seen on TV in a variety of programmes for Loose Women to Food Unwrapped. The show opens at 11 am on Saturday 3rd September and is celebrating 100 years of the BBC and some of the competition classes have this as their theme. As usual the venue is the Village Hall and if you have not seen inside this building you’ve missed a treat. The show spills over onto the lawn where the Marshfield Brass Band will entertain the crowd once again. Last year 600 visited the show . The competitions in a wide variety of classes showcase the range of talent that the Village produces locally and it’s a pleasure to see the results of often months of painstaking
work. Gardening, flower arranging, art handicrafts, cookery and photography will all be on display. Pictures for the children’s colour category are downloadable from the website. In memory of Arthur Brice, the Gardener of the Future Trophy will be awarded to the best children’s living garden with the constraint that it has to be in a two litre ice- cream tub. Alternatively the challenge is to create a desert on a dinner plate. There’s lots to keep children occupied during the school holidays. Another challenge is to submit a two minute video entitled Natural History of the River Trym. The gardens will be full of stalls and attractions for all ages and interests; these include Bristol Bee Keepers, Claire’s Crafts, Avon Wildlife Trust and local sculptor Jenny Pamphilon. Bill Long, our ‘Town Crier’, will be keeping everyone
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Now then – where is Eastfield Park? IF you guessed somewhere near Eastfield Road you are roughly right – and the fact that people aren’t sure just where it is makes it seem understandable that the whole area has been neglected. It’s a pleasant green area between the homes in Home Ground, Clover Ground and Comb Paddock. There’s play equipment there which l’m told is 45 years old. Unpainted and rusty, bits have been removed because they weren’t safe. The whole area has had an up and down existence. There used to be a skatepark that was removed. Benches were put in by the council and then they were removed. Benches were put back by the local community – and they were removed by the council. Bins were installed and they too were taken away when household rubbish gathered around them. There’s not even a
dog poo bin. Now local people have got together to raise a petition to demand that the council improves their park. It’s 500 strong and they are aiming for 1000 names. They held a picnic there that was well-attended and demonstrated a need for this play area. In the past the council has taken the view that either no-one uses the area or that teenagers gather there and make too much noise. The ambition is to get funding for new play equipment, they want benches and bins and there’s a lot of local interest in organising a community garden. They’ve already won funding from the Queen’s Canopy Fund for shrubs and tree planting. Children have made bird boxes and bug hotels. So watch this space – a defiant community has plans.
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The village show: from veg to video
THE 42nd Westbury on Trym Village Show is on Saturday 3 September. It started as a flower arranging competition in 1977. Until recently it was called the W-o-T Village Flower Show. It is far more than a flower arranging competition now. Many of the 94 categories are aimed at youngsters. There are colouring competitions for the very young and handwriting categories for older ones. There are Junior Gardener and a Children’s Arts and Crafts sections. Cookery, Photography, Art all have categories for under 16s. SusWoT is sponsoring a new competition asking people to produce a two-minute video on the theme ‘Natural History of Westbury and the River Trym’. In 1977 who would have thought that one day more people in Westbury would be better equipped to enter a video competition than a vegetable growing competition! The greatly missed Arthur Brice, was a judge at the show for years. Arthur was one of many who gave their time and expertise to make Westbury a better place. He had worked in Bristol Parks and joined with others to establish the wonderful display of flowers
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An overgrown allotment families who are interested in growing their own on an allotment maybe as part of a group. If we can find enough people interested in starting growing vegetables, and experienced growers to help them, we can try to find a way to bring more allotments into productive use. Ideas include many people sharing a plot thereby spreading the work,or existing plot holders letting somebody take on one of their beds. If we can find the people, we can approach the Allotment Team with a proposal, perhaps for a trial in Westbury. For full details of the Westbury Village show visit the website: www.wotvs.co.uk. If you are interested in joining a group looking to bring an allotment plot back into use email suswot2050@gmail.com.
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Allotments getting ready for harvest ALLOTMENTS in Westbury on Trym are looking good with lots of plants approaching maturity and about to produce an abundant harvest. Westbury on Trym Allotments and Gardens Association (WOTAGA) have opened a shop
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with a niche market and niche opening hours to match. Just opposite the petrol station on Falcondale Road there’s a wide open gate and an A board with a warm welcome message, then there’s the shop open every Saturday but only between 10am and 11am. Stocked with loads of compost – some peat free – canes large and small and all kinds of handy gardening products. Inside I caught up with committee member Roger Smith full of the joys of gardening. “A
£5 membership gets you access to our shop and a number of trips each year to fabulous gardens nearby,” he said. He mentioned Hidcote and was particularly impressed by Kiftsgate, both in the Cotswolds. (worth a web search). Like all allotments in Bristol there’s a high demand for a piece of land and WOTAGA can only offer a place on the waiting list.
Over the years there’s been a big change among the diggers and growers. Many women now work several patches there and often they bring the kids to help out. Their members frequently produce competition vegetables at the Westbury on Trym Show in September – and quite a few win prizes. 226.
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LUMINARIUM is a fully accessible, multi-sensory pop-up coming to College Green on 4th -14th August from 1-7pm daily, brought to the city by Bristol Light Festival. Visitors are being invited to enter a world of wonder when inflatable domes filled with natural light and colour visit the city this summer. Taking inspiration from natural forms, Islamic and Gothic cathedrals and modern architecture, the Luminarium is a sunlightpowered sensory experience featuring kaleidoscopic colours, domes, tunnels and pods. This installation is truly designed for every member of the family and every age group. Tickets are free for all and can be booked online in advance, with walk-ups also available. Find out more about the Luminarium on Bristol Light Festival’s website: bristollightfestival.org.
by Richard Coles Reviewed by MLV CANON Daniel Clement has a problem on his hands, he wants to install a toilet at the back of his church but some of his vociferous and force-reckoning church ladies have ideas for a grand flower arranging room. If only this was his only problem, before long his sleepy little village of Champton has not just one but two murders to contend with. Marketed rather like the Richard Osman ‘Thursday Murder club’ series ‘A Murder before Evensong’ has a very similar feel – a bit of humour, some quirky characters and for anyone who listens to him on Radio 2 on a Saturday morning, as you read the text you really can hear Richard Cole speaking. I learnt quite a bit
about ancient church liturgy too. Not a fast-paced detective story but an enjoyable read. Why not download our LibrariesWest app onto your smart phone and reserve a copy now with your membership number and Pin. Not a member? It’s easy to join, pop into the library with some form of name/ address identification and we will sign you up on the spot. Summer Reading Challenge THIS year’s Summer Reading Challenge is set in a community centre, where our six characters, ‘The Gadgeteers’, use creative thinking & teamwork to come up with cool inventions for the summer party! Children will be introduced to many aspects of science engagement, including food, fashion, music and sport – something for everyone to enjoy! Gadgeteers will feature amazing books, awesome rewards, and plenty of creative fun science!
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The Big Butterfly Count is under way THE Big Butterfly Count 2022 is on right now. The main event is between 15th July and 7th August. The Big Butterfly Count is a nationwide citizen science survey aimed at helping us assess the health of our environment. It was launched in 2010 and has rapidly become the world's biggest survey of butterflies. Over 107,000 citizen scientists took part in 2021, submitting 152,039 counts of butterflies and day-flying moths from across the UK. We count butterflies because not only are they beautiful creatures to be around but they are also extremely important. They are vital parts of the ecosystem as both pollinators and components of the food chain. However, they are under threat. Numbers of butterflies and moths in the UK have decreased significantly since the 1970s. This is a warning that cannot be ignored. Counting butterflies can be described as taking the pulse of nature and we depend on you, our citizen scientists, to help us assess how much help nature needs. The data from this and other counts will also help us to identify important trends in species that will assist us in planning how to protect butterflies from extinction, as well as understanding the effect of climate change on wildlife. Simply count butterflies for 15 minutes during bright (preferably sunny) weather during the Big Butterfly Count. We have chosen this time of year because most butterflies are at the adult stage of their lifecycle, so more likely to be seen. Records are welcome from anywhere: from parks, school grounds and gardens, to fields and forests. Then either go to the website to record what you’ve seen or download the butterfly count app. There’s a butterfly id chart on both to help you record what you see. https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/
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When bombs fell on Henleaze and dad shot down half an airplane By Harry Mottram WHEN Britain declared war on Germany in 1939 the prospect of the conflict coming to the quiet streets of Bristol, Henleaze and Westbury Park seemed fanciful to some people. How wrong they were as before VE Day was declared in 1945 the city saw bombs, destruction and death on a scale not known since the siege of the English Civil War. Bristol suffered hundreds of deaths from bombs dropped on the city with one bombing raid in 1941 lasting 12 hours of terror as 160 tons of high explosives wiped out large parts of Castle Street and Park Street. The Bristol Blitz as it was called lasted throughout the winter of 1940 and 1941 leaving some 1,300 dead and a similar number wounded and thousands of residents homeless. It was a time when some of Bristol’s most famous buildings and streets were damaged beyond repair as the Dutch House, St Mary Le Port Church, St Peter’s Hospital and Temple Church were all gutted by subsequent fires. In St Augustine’s Reach and across the city the Home Guard manned anti-aircraft guns while above barrage balloons with their trailing cables attempted to snare low flying enemy fighters. My father Kenneth Mottram spent many a night manning one of the ‘ack-ack’ guns in Baldwin Street. His crew claimed to have downed an enemy Heinkel bomber over the docks as the bombs rained down. Sadly, the next day another anti-aircraft unit claimed the ‘kill’ and so the hit was shared as ‘half each.’ A very British compromise. That period was the most intensive bombardment the city had undergone in history although bombs were dropped across the region from the outbreak of war until the 1944 D-Day Normandy Landings put pay to the reach of the Luftwaffe. In Henleaze bombs totally destroyed 54 and 56 Cheriton Place leaving the homes as a pile of rubble – but miraculously the residents escaped having taken to their Anderson Shelter when the air raid sirens sounded on April the 3rd, 1941. Henleaze Road took another
Cheriton Place in Henleaze was hit in 1941 hit during a daylight bombing raid when number 156 was affected by a close explosion blowing out the windows of Gill’s Hairdressers. It may well be that Henleaze on that occasion was not really the target as German bombers would jettison unused bombs on their way home – on this occasion the bombers could have been returning from Gloucester or on a raid on Filton and simply missed the Bristol Aeroplane Company in the confusion. It wouldn’t have been the firsttime bombs were dropped in such a manner, as towns in Somerset, Dorset and Devon often took hits from the Luftwaffe on their way back. Up on the Mendips the authorities constructed a dummy version of Bristol at night in order to confuse the enemy complete with lights indicating the railway yards. It’s comforting to think that the odd bomb landed on Blackdown amidst the bracken and gorse bushes rather than bringing death and destruction to Henleaze and Westbury Park. Pictures courtesy: Vintage Photographs of Bristol
Air Raid Wardens at the Muller Road Orphanage in 1942
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Taking Pride in Bristol IT has been wonderful to see people being able to gather together again for the festivals and celebrations that make Bristol such an amazing place to live in and visit in summer. It has been wonderful to see such flagship events as the Harbour Festival, St Paul’s Carnival and the Bristol Balloon Fiesta back in action after the pandemic. And I write this month’s column the day after the city enjoyed fabulous weather for Bristol Pride. Once again, Pride provided an opportunity for the city to celebrate and to secure LGBTQ+ people’s hard-fought rights. I want to send again my thanks to the organisers for two weeks of brilliant events – culminating in the Pride Parade and the festival on The Downs. It was a fantastic day, with tens of thousands of people marching, visiting the organisations represented at the
community tent, and enjoying entertainment across five stages in the sunshine. At the festival, just before Carly Rae Jepsen took to the stage, I announced another opportunity for Bristol to come together again. Despite winning the Eurovision Song Contest in May, incredibly sadly, Ukraine won’t host the contest in 2023. The BBC have been asked to take on Eurovision next year. And as a global and diverse City of Sanctuary that has for many years extended the hand of welcome to those fleeing conflict, Bristol can be the caretaker of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. We’re working in partnership with YTL Arena Bristol on a bid to bring Eurovision to the Brabazon Hangers. We have the perfect site, where we can custom-build the perfect Eurovision Song Contest, with sustainability, inclusion and
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Leading the way towards Global Goals Awards have been given to young people for their ideas to help Bristol reach the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The ‘Groundbreakers’ Awards, held at Bristol Beacon, were organised by the Global Goals Centre, with support from the University of Bristol. Eight project ideas from local young people aged 7 to 25 were rewarded and recognised for positively impacting people and the environment. The winning projects will be given additional professional help to increase their impact across the city, as well as having their ideas on posters across the city later in the year. Out of 54 schools and youth groups who requested the Groundbreakers Action Pack, eight projects were awarded for innovation, impact and reach by Cllr Asher Craig and Simi Pam from Bristol Bears during the awards ceremony. Jenny Foster from the Global Goals Centre, and organiser of the event said: "Young people often feel that their voices aren’t heard, but they are passionate about climate and equalities. Through this competition we’ve been able to help them
turn their ideas into real projects in their neighbourhoods and schools, and it is wonderful to celebrate their creativity and commitment through these awards." Sean Fox, Associate Professor in Global Development at the University of Bristol’s Cabot Institute for the Environment said: "It was inspiring to see the creativity, vision, and motivation of these young Groundbreakers. Each of the entries showed how local actions can help us tackle the global challenges set out in the Sustainable Development Goals." The Groundbreakers awards were awarded as follows: Innovation Award Age 7-11: Horfield Primary School for involving the whole school in researching renewable energy options, reducing litter and writing and recording a song as a way to spread their eco message beyond the school. Age 11-16: BS13 Green Influencers who imaginatively addressed the litter problem in their neighbourhood to try and change attitudes and behaviours of people beyond the group. Age 16-25: University of Bristol’s SDG 12 Squad for addressing fast fashion by tackling it at all levels. They worked directly
with a leading fashion brand that is not caring for their workers or for the environment and are looking to spread their message to consumers. Impact and Reach Award Age 7-11: Freedom Kids Podcast for their podcasts on green issues, health and social justice. Age 11-16: St Mary Redcliffe and Temple Eco Club for their clear aim of installing solar panels on their school roof and for mobilising the whole school and challenging senior leaders. The award also recognised their use of a song to engage people across and beyond the school. Age 16-25: St Brendan’s College Eco Club for their positive direct action through the transformation of their college grounds to promote biodiversity and wellbeing. Special Recognition Award 40th Bristol Guides for making and distributing Happy Boxes in their street to help the health and wellbeing of their neighbours. Lockleaze Green Influencers for working to reduce litter in their neighbourhood. They want to raise money for more bins and to share ideas with others.
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Trust warned over school Where education is a THE trust that runs Montpelier High School has received a warning after the school was rated "inadequate" by Ofsted. Regional Schools Commissioner Hannah Woodhouse has asked the Venturers Trust to outline its plans to improve safeguarding for pupils and bring about effective school improvement. If these proposals do not satisfy the RSC, she could decide to end the trust’s funding agreement for the school. Another trust would then have to be found to take it over. In a letter to the trust, Ms Woodhouse outlined the concerns raised by Ofsted inspectors after their visits to the formerly outstanding rated MHS earlier this year in which they identified issues over bullying and quality of education. They said the school had serious weaknesses and needed was in need of significant improvement. Venturers Trust CEO David Watson OBE said in a
statement: “We strongly believe that Venturers Trust has both the capacity and expertise to support the school on its journey to deliver rapid improvement in all areas identified by the Ofsted inspector. We are writing to the RSC to provide evidence of the extensive work already under way to significantly improve the school, with particular emphasis on safeguarding, leadership, governance, staff training and curriculum development. “We continue to work very closely with our board of trustees and sponsors alongside the school’s senior leaders and governors, taking a rigorous and systematic approach to ensure that the right level of support and challenge is provided and that everyone feels safe. We are also listening carefully to staff, students, parents and carers as we develop and implement the future strategy for MHS, all of whom share our determination to make the school an excellent place to learn and work again. ”
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BRISTOL Steiner School is an independent day school for children from the age of 3 to 11 years. Fundamental to the Steiner Waldorf philosophy is the belief in a child-centred, relational approach to learning and a commitment to promoting the development of the whole child. This is embraced and cherished throughout all aspects of life at school, through lived values rooted in the delivery of contextual learning, with true meaning and purpose. Small class sizes promote the wellbeing and self-belief of each child. There is an authentic and tangible sense of community and culture that cultivates excellence, within a safe environment, in which the children can be curious. Opportunities to explore are embedded throughout the curriculum and this discretely encourages independence, resilience and respect. Language and oracy play an important part in school life and children participate in activities that enhance this. Mathematics is taught in class and then used across the curriculum in woodwork, handwork and form drawing. Pupils learn science in class and through outdoor learning in the school garden. Eurythmy is an expressive artform that combines language, music and movement. Physical education, swimming, music and forest school complement the diverse curriculum. Trustees are currently exploring expansion into a Middle School. To express interest in Class 6, 7 and 8 for 2023/24, please get in touch. New pupils are accepted throughout the academic year. Education is a journey, not a race. Contact: Vishwa Wijedasa Telephone: 0117 933 9990 Email: vishwawijedasa@bristolsteinerschool.org Website: www.bristolsteinerschool.org
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Charity's new chief CHILDREN’S charity Jessie May has announced a new CEO. Daniel Cheesman joins Jessie May from Coalpit Heath charity Paul’s Place, where he spent the past three years. Jessie May’s previous CEO, Chris Roys, has retired after 17 years at the helm. The Kingswood charity provides ‘hospice at home’ care for terminally-ill children. It was set up in 1994 by Philippa and Chris Purrington after the death of their four-month-old daughter Jessica May. It employs a team of nurses to provide palliative care for the child and bereavement care for families after a child’s death. This costs around £1.3 million for every child and family helped. Mr Cheesman said: “I am honoured to be joining a committed and passionate team.”
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UMMER has swept over Bristol like a cloud of wasps, with temperatures reaching well above 30 degrees. As the summer holidays have kicked into gear, ice creams and sun hats have replaced school uniforms and it's easy to be swept up in the glee of actual good weather. But this coming heatwave is just another signal of the future the climate crisis currently has promised. The weather may just be an excuse to lather on sunscreen, barbecue to your heart's content and snooze in the warmth, but fears run deep, even in this British summer time. We, as the future generation, will be the ones most impacted by the decisions made and actions taken now. With the government in shambles (already a promising sign) the issue of climate change seems to be dropping in priority, especially given our slow emergence from the pandemic. The outcomes of the COP 26 at the start of the year were disappointingly unbinding, and with promises from the last meeting still unmet things don't look too hopeful. But as proved by the millions who joined the school strikes worldwide, and by powerful activists like Greta Thunberg and the Extinction Rebellion group, we can make a difference, and do something to stop this. Bristol was named green capital of Europe in 2015, surely we can reclaim our title? All over the city the trademark hourglass can be seen fighting for free and equal public transport for
Ella Gilbert enjoys an ice cream as much as the next person but wants us all to heed the warnings of climate change and help Bristol reach its net zero goals students, and since the 2019 Climate Emergency Action Plan, student climate panels have been formed, culminating in a mock COP26 meeting. Our council’s aim of reaching carbon neutrality by 2030 is an achievable goal, and by cutting back on driving, using more public transport and being less wasteful, we can do this. But the responsibility is not purely on us. The council's promise to build affordable, insulated buildings must be upheld, for the sake of our people and our planet. Youth voices do matter, and to everyone who is feeling the pressing weight of climate anxiety and fears for your future I urge you to do what you can - no impact is too small. Enjoy the British summer time, and do what is best for our future.
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n NEWS BRISTOL’S Clean Air Zone will start on November 28. The UK government requires that Bristol reduces city centre pollution by 2023. The Mayor Marvin Rees says that three quarters of the vehicles in the city are already compliant and won’t have to pay the £9 a day charge for entering the zone. Further the council has secured a £42 million grant to help people comply with the zone’s requirements. Nearly £2m of that money will be spent on helping people upgrade their pre-2006 petrol vehicle to a newer on which does comply. For diesel, most cars are compliant if made after 2015. You can check if your car is ok on the council website. Those wishing to get financial help to upgrade their vehicle have to register with the council beforehand. Financial support could be as much as £2000 for cars. Interest free Loans and grants will also be available to individuals and businesses who will be hit by the £9 a day charge. Priority will be given to those who work in the Clean Air Zone and earn less than £27,000 a year. The government grant will also be used to encourage people to try the buses with free tickets, get escooter credits and free cycling trials. www.bristol.gov.uk/caz
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News and views from our city councillors • I welcome the response to public opinion to withdraw the proposed in-bound bus lane on Falcondale Road at its junction with Henbury Road
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News and views from our city councillors Sharon Scott (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze)
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Help us improve the way we let our homes Accessing council and social housing We are currently reviewing the way we let council and social housing. We want to ensure people have homes that meet their needs, giving priority to those who need it most, and making the application process easier. The review gives us the opportunity to look at who is housed, and why, and develop options for how to let social housing in the future. ●
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News and views from our city councillors Steve Smith (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze) Falcondale / Henleaze Road Junction The Council consulted ear lier plans for replacement traffi this year on c lights at the junction of Falcondale Roa d and Henbury Road. This is to replace the current lights which are old and at the end of their useful life. The proposal originally inculded a new bus lane heading inboun d from Greystoke Avenue to Henbury Roa d . This proved very unpopular in the consult ation and has now been removed from the scheme. The Council says that it still has the ambition to build new bus lanes, but that will come in the future. We’re grateful to everyo ne who took the time to respond to this consult ation, and it’s good to see that the Council does listen to peoples’ views at least some of the time. Other parts of the schem e were broadly
supported, although the re was some concern about pedestrians having time to cross if the island on the north side of the junction is removed. The Counci l said, “We can also reassure pedestrians tha t the timings of the new signals will improv e ped and comfort, and that the estrian safety new junction will be a better pedestrian env ironment over the existing layout, ” The scheme (minus the bus lane) will now go ahead into detailed des ign, with the aim of building it in Spring 202 3. “Tap-On-Tap-Off ” Bus Tickets First Bus has introduced new off ” payments on all of the “tap-on-tapir buses in Bristol and the surrounding are as. This is similar to the system that has ope rated in London for years, where you just tap a contactless card or payment device when you get on the bus, and again when you get off. You will only be charge d for the journey you take, and if you tak e multiple trips it will be capped at the cost of a daily or weekly travelcard. If you forget to tap off, you’ll just be charged the price of a standard single journey. We welcome this develo pment, and look
forward to it being expanded to cover other bus operators and other modes of transport in the next couple of years. Stay in Touch We hold regular zoom meetings for people to stay in touch with us, ask questions or raise concer ns. We’re taking a break for August and the next one will be on the 6th Sep tember. You can register to attend at tiny .cc/WandHSep22. The meeting starts at 7pm and they usually last around 45 minutes to an hour. You can also contact me by email on cllr. steve.smith@bristol.g ov.uk, or phone on 07769 285266. I also try to post regular updates on my Facebook page at fb.com/ CouncillorSteveSmith. We publish regular email updates – please contact me if you’d like to be added to the mailing
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n FROM OUR MP
Feeling the heat: an unprecedented time for both politics and weather WE’VE all experienced incredibly high temperatures in the UK this July, and it is impossible not to see the danger we face due to climate change. On the same day that the Met Office issued a Red warning for exceptional heat for the first time, I took part in a Joint Committee meeting to ask Ministers about how prepared the country is for dealing with extreme weather. (The timing was sheer coincidence!) Earlier in the month, I also took part in a debate in Parliament on the Government’s action to meet net zero targets, in which I urged Ministers to move more quickly on building decarbonisation, as buildings account for 20% of emissions in the UK. I’m not the only one sounding the alarm; in a report published at the end of June, the Climate Change Committee was scathing about the Government’s delivery of its commitments to insulate UK homes. Over the past month, things have been heating up in UK politics, too, with the Prime Minister in the hot seat over fresh allegations about his conduct and a flurry of Government resignations. You may have seen me in the media when this all came to a head, as I was the one to break the news to Boris Johnson that the Cabinet was waiting for him in Downing Street to tell him that his time as Prime Minister was up. This came during the Liaison Committee – the
‘committee of committees’, and the only one that gets to ask the Prime Minister questions. In my six minutes to question the Prime Minister, I read out a quote he had authored: “When a regime has been in power for too long, when it has fatally exhausted the patience of the people, and when oblivion finally beckons, I am afraid that across the world you can rely on the leaders of that regime to act solely in the interests of self-preservation and not in the interests of the electorate.” When asked who said these words, he answered in typical Boris style, with suggestions that maybe Aristotle or a list of other ancient philosophers were behind the quote. But, like I said in the Liaison Committee, this isn’t a joking matter. People are struggling across the country with the costof-living crisis and worried about energy bills rising further in the autumn. We need a Government that can focus on the job at hand. In the fallout of the Boris’ resignation, the Online Safety Bill, which I have worked on in my role on the Joint Committee, was dropped from Government business in the week leading up to the summer recess, with a view for it to come back in the autumn. I fear it may be dropped for good. It isn’t just the work of the Government that I scrutinise – I am just as passionate about concerns at a local level, too. This
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Moving on to some good news from the month, it was a pleasure to help welcome Bristol Pride to the Downs as part of the Labour Party stand at the entrance to the event. Once again, Bristol Pride proved to be a positive, energetic and fun-filled day for everyone involved – well done to the organisers. I was also delighted to support the announcement made at Pride by Mayor Marvin Rees that Bristol will be bidding to host Eurovision 2023 on behalf of Ukraine at our new Bristol Arena. The Arena falls within my constituency, so I’ve let the Mayor know I expect to open the event should we be successful. It’s also been great to be out on the doors again (even in the summer heat), talking to local residents about their hopes and concerns. I know it’s a little odd having a politician knock on your door, but it’s a great way for me to hear from you and I’m grateful for the time residents take to talk to me and my team. If you haven’t had the chance to speak with me recently, I’m running another Pub Politics event on Thursday, 28th July in the Henleaze area. I like to keep the group size for these events small to give
everyone a chance to talk, so tickets are free, but limited, and need to be booked in advance. Please visit my website for full details: darren-jones.co.uk Finally, I’m hoping that by the time you read this the temperature will have dropped significantly, but if you are looking for somewhere to spend some time outdoors without baking in the sun, then I highly recommend a trip to Badock’s Wood, which sits in the middle of Southmead, Westbury and Henleaze. I spent a lovely hour with the Friends of Badock’s Wood recently to learn more about being awarded Bristol’s only Queen’s Green Canopy Award, making it one of 70 ancient woodlands across the country to be dedicated to The Queen in celebration of her Platinum Jubilee.
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Fun of Later Life THE Later Life Fair at the Village Hall in Westbury on Trym was a fun affair and informative for all who attended. You could have a go at bowling thanks to the Canford Park Lawn Bowls club, there was a ukulele singalong where you could keep time with drumsticks, buy plants, and have tea and cakes. There were plenty of things to take an interest in – courses from the University of the Third Age U3A, Film Clubs, Fitness workout sessions, help for understanding dementia, Scams advice service, the Bristol Older Peoples’ Forum campaigning group, the We Care charity that provides home improvement advice helping older people live independently and many more activities and services. The event was a collaboration between Harold Stephens financial planners, Home Instead and the Bristol Dementia Action Alliance.
Local homes needed for Ukrainians THE Welcome Hub is open every Wednesday morning at Westbury-onTrym Methodist Church, run by volunteers from Holy Trinity, Westbury Baptist and Westbury Methodist churches. Weekly attendance has been between 18 and 40 Ukrainian guests and hosts. The format is a coffee morning with facilities for children for Ukrainians and hosts to socialise, find out information about other organisations and attend English lessons if required. Some of the early arrivals have now moved into employment and children are attending schools. New guests are arriving each week. The Homes for Ukraine scheme required hosts to provide a home for at least 6 months. Guests had hoped that their stay in the UK would be short-term but now many Ukrainians are concerned about where they will live at the end of the 6 month period (they are looking for move-on accommodation). Most of the guests attending our Hub are either single women or mothers with children. Are you a landlord with property in BS6/BS7/BS9/BS10? Would you consider letting accommodation below the market rent for 12 months? Or you may have room in your home or a ‘granny annexe’ that would be suitable for a small family unit. If you would consider helping a family or a single person in this way, please email wotukrainianhub@gmail. com with your details and someone will contact you. As the Ukrainians are already living locally, you would not have to go through the process of sponsoring and Universal Credit should be available to help pay rent if they are not in work. We do hope for a good response to enable them to continue to live locally rather than disrupt their lives and children’s education once again.
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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
Investing in volatile times It can be difficult to feel confident in your investments when things aren’t going your way but there are simple rules to follow to ensure you stay on the right path. When is the best time to invest? Have you heard the saying, ‘it’s time in the market, not timing the market’? There is no sure fire way to predict the best time to invest, what is important though is investing as early as possible and not being put off when markets are at a low point. In fact, it is usually better to invest at lower prices! How long should I invest for?
The sooner you can start investing, and the longer you can invest for, the more likely it is that you will achieve your financial goals – regardless of any shortterm blips. During periods of volatility, particularly if you notice the value of your investments has fallen, it can be tempting to exit the market or make drastic changes to your portfolio. Your money needs to be in the right place to recover in value and make a profit when markets go up, so it’s important not to sell an investment as a knee-jerk reaction if it’s value goes down
temporarily. Take your time, stick to the plan and avoid making hasty decisions. What should I invest in? A diversified portfolio can help to iron out the ups and downs of stock markets and also, vitally helps to avoid exposing your portfolio to undue risk. When one asset class is performing poorly others may be flourishing, and vice versa. For this reason, you should avoid concentrating your investments in just one asset class – don’t put all your eggs in one basket! We are here to help
Our completely independent ongoing research gives you the confidence and reassurance that your investments are of the very highest quality and are well diversified. If you would like us to review your investments as part of a complimentary financial review, call 0117 3636 212 or email office@haroldstephens. co.uk. Harold Stephens provides friendly financial advice in the local community on a face-to-face basis in a welcoming location at 50 High Street, Westbury on Trym, BS9 3DZ. The firm specialises in advising later life clients about investments and pensions, longterm care planning, inheritance tax and estate planning.
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The results we’re seeing now in patients with varying injuries and conditions is really remarkable. Rob (above) is a great example of how MBST heals cartilage in a moderate to severe arthritic knee. 15 months after his MBST therapy he now runs, plays racket ball and golf without any pain and that’s without his braces. He’s recently done a course on his severe arthritic neck and after 3-4 months has significantly less neck pain and improved mobility. Over the next 6 months I expect his condition to reach over 90% improvement.
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n WHAT'S ON From 23 July until 4 September 2022. n DISHES OF DISCOVERY AT BRUNEL’S SS GREAT BRITAIN - Already known as the ‘world’s smelliest museum’ with hundreds of sights, sounds and smells, Brunel’s SS Great Britain is about to get tasty this summer. Embark on a global voyage of taste without leaving Bristol as you sample delicacies inspired by Victorian voyages to destinations visited by the ship. August 4-7 n'BEYOND HEDONISM' THE GREEN GATHERING 2022, award winning, family friendly, off grid festival, 4th - 7th August, Piercefield Park near Chepstow. This is the annual fundraiser for the Green Gathering Charity, which promotes ecology and sustainability through education and the arts Tickets and info at: http://www.greengathering.org.uk. August 22 n HENLEAZE SENIOR FILM CLUB at 2pm Summer Holiday U (1963) Starring Cliff Richard and Laurie Peters A fabulous 1960s musical: The summer adventure of four London Bus mechanics who strike up a deal with London Transport to do up a double-decker London Bus and drive it around Europe as a hotel. Tickets: £4.00 including tea & cake. Carers welcome, easy access For more information and to book, please call 0117 435 0063. St. Peter’s Hall, The Drive, Henleaze BS9 4LD
Regular events n CALL THE BRITISH RED CROSS'S FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL CORONAVIRUS support line on 0808 196 3651 to speak to a friendly volunteer for a chat if you are lonely, worried or need practical support, 7 days a week from 10am to 6pm, or email supportline@redcross.org.uk Various days n WEST OF ENGLAND BRIDGE CLUB has restarted real, face-toface bridge at its new home in the RAFA Club, 38 Eastfield, Henleaze. There are five sessions every week, catering for different standards. Thursday afternoon is for Improvers, where experienced Club members help players with bidding and card play. A brief lesson is often included. Monday and Friday afternoon is for more capable players; relaxed but competitive, this is an EBU-recognised session. You may come alone to any afternoon session; a partner will be found. The evening sessions are on
henleaze&westburyvoice Wednesdays and Fridays, and are open to pairs. For more information at www.woebridgeclub.co.uk or contact our Secretary, Chris Frew, on 0117 962 5281. Monday n PLAY BOWLS at Canford Park in a friendly, social atmosphere. Qualified coaches and equipment provided. Contact: Les on 07305695579 n WESTBURY SINGERS: if you enjoy singing, we invite you to join our friendly, non-auditioned, 4 part choir, in term-time on Monday evenings 7.30p.m. - 9.30p.m.at Reedley Road Baptist Church. Please email the Secretary: gwenalwakeel@ yahoo.co.uk. Tuesday n WESTBURY PARK WOMEN’S INSTITUTE meets on the first Tuesday of every month in the Girl Guide Hut on Westmorland Road from 7.00 - 9.30pm. We are an active and friendly group with a varied programme plus extra sessions for craft, coffee, book clubs, walks etc. Visitors are always welcome and for more information do call Sue on 07813795936 or email westburyparkwi@gmail.com n WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP meet on Tuesday mornings at Westburyon-Trym Methodist Church, 10.30am-noon. An interesting programme of speakers; come along to make friends. For more details, ring Kate 07905 064720. n SCOTTISH DANCING to GET FIT and HAVE FUN and HAVE FUN with Westbury Scottish Country Dancing Club. Classes for beginners (Email: maggiekirkup@gmail.com ) and more advanced dancers (Tel: Cheryl 0117 4012416) at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze, Tuesdays 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Details at www.westburyscottish.org.uk Wednesday n BCCS (BRISTOL CATHEDRAL CHOIR SCHOOL) CHORAL SOCIETY is now meeting at the Henleaze Bowling Club in Grange Court Road, on Wednesdays from 7.30 to 9pm. We are a small, friendly, unauditioned choir singing varied music , from choral works to more modern pieces and we would welcome new members of all standards. For information, contact Kathy, tel 0117 949362 /email www.bccschoralsociety.org.uk/ n BRISTOL SCRABBLE CLUB meets every Wednesday evening at 7pm until 10pm at Filton Community Centre, Elm Park, Filton BS34 7PS. New members welcome- first visit free so come along and give us a try. For further information contact Sheila on 01179570792 or 07435316458 or email shinett@
blueyonder.co.uk n KNITNATTERSTITCH meet on Wednesdays (term time only) 10-12 @ Henleaze United Reform Church’s coffee bar. For more information contact Paula at knitnatterstitch @gmail.com Thursday n HENLEAZE FLOWER CLUB has a full program for the coming year, Covid permitting. All flower demonstrations are held at Bradbury Hall,Waterford Road, Henleaze and begin at 2pm. Demonstrators include, Cathryn Brown on Feb 10 and Margaret Heal on March 10. We have alternate Thursdays demo or practise classes. Call Jenny for more information 07880 700270. All welcome. n FRIENDLY CLUB meets every Thursday from 2 to 3.45pm 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.Do come and make some new friends n LOCAL CHOIR ACTIVELY RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS. We meet at Stoke Bishop CE Primary School, BS9 1BW on Thursday, 7.45 - 9.15pm. We are a well-established mixed choir performing both sacred and secular music. See our website www.henburysingers.org or contact the secretary at secretary@henburysingers.org. n LADIES KEEP FIT, Thursdays 10-11am, at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze. This friendly session, which has a dance element to it, is suitable for all. New members are always welcome. £6. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@tiscali.co.uk FFor more see: www.exercisewithlailibrooks.com n BRISTOL MALE VOICE CHOIR are rehearsing for our 2022 concerts and warmly invite you to join us; the ability to read music is helpful but not essential as we regularly rehearse our wide-ranging repertoire, from classical to pop, traditional male voice favourites to musicals and gospel songs in various languages. We meet every Thursday at 7.00pm in St Andrew's Methodist Church, Elm Park, Filton, BS34 7PS. For further information see our website, www.bristolmvc.org. uk, or Facebook, or phone 07587 143 220. n BISHOP ROAD COMMUNITY CHOIR ARE MEETING in person on Thursdays 7.30 - 9pm at B&A Church Gloucester Road. Anyone wishing to come along, please contact us by email at bishoproadchoir@gmail.com
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n HIGHBURY BADMINTON CLUB: Pete Stables 0117 950 1524 or www.pete4458.wixsite. com/highburybadminton Thurs 7:30pm mid September to End April, Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall Friday n HENLEAZE BOWLING CLUB. Come along at 5.45pm on Fridays to see if bowling could be the sport for you. Coaching available. Experienced bowlers welcome. Situated in Grange Court Road, by Newman Hall. This is a friendly Club with good bowling facilities and social events throughout the year. Phone Secretary, Tom Logan, on 0117 962 1669 or email hbcsec@ henleazebowlingclub.org.uk for further details. n U3A SCRABBLE GROUP meets at the Beehive pub , Wellington Hill West, on Fridays from 2 to 4pm. We are a very friendly non competitive group and welcome new members. For more information, please contact Heddy tel 07534717254/ email nigel.d.sara@btinternet.com n COUNTRY MARKET, Westbury on Trym at Methodist Church Hall 10.00am – 11.30am. Home baked, crafted and home grown. We would love to see. n CALLIGRAPHERS wanted to join us at St Edyth’s Church Hall, Sea Mills, on Fridays 1000-1200. We are a long established self-led group who would welcome new members. Come and meet us on Friday or call Peter at 0117 329 4516. n LADIES BADMINTON, WoT Village Hall, Friday 10-12noon. New members welcome to join our friendly group. Contact Elizabeth on 0117-968-1759
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n SPORT HENLEAZE Tennis Club are thrilled to learn that Avon Tennis have awarded Head Coach, Will Hardiman, Development Coach of the Year. In just two years Will has built a thriving coaching programme at the club and some of the adults and children on the programme thought it was about time to ask him a few questions! We know you were a junior national player. What did you enjoy most? I loved playing tournaments. We travelled to match plays, indoor series and events most weekends in the winter and then played the outdoor tournaments in the spring/summer including the nationals and clay court series at venues like West Hants and Solihull. How many hours each week did you train? 15-18 hours a week, maybe more? I played pretty much every day for 3 or 4 hours. I started tennis relatively late, at 9 or 10 years of age and won my first Avon County Championships at 12 so I improved very quickly. I was very enthusiastic and intense about the game. What was your favourite court surface and tournament and why? I enjoyed playing on grey clay and hardcourts because it was slower. I had more time in the rally to organise my shots and move my opponent around the court. When I won the Road To Wimbledon in Avon I played on the grass courts at Wimbledon - playing at SW19 was fun and a bit of a novelty! My favourite tournament was the Cheltenham Open at East Glos in the first week of the Easter holidays and the Torbay Open in the summer (they were quite big events then). What do you enjoy most about coaching? I enjoy combining
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technique with tactical outcomes in the context of singles. I get satisfaction from helping a player improve their mindset on the court and seeing their confidence build to a point where they can begin to resolve problems with their game themselves. Tennis is a very psychological game and that is something that interests me a lot. Which stroke do you like teaching best? Why? I enjoy teaching the serve and have had most success teaching this shot. It is the most important playing situation in tennis and therefore if it is done well it can win lots of easy points. What is the difference between going to one of your general
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enjoy watching Kyrgios for the entertainment value! When on court coaching for long hours, what do you like to eat to keep your energy up? Flapjack, bananas, coffee... I eat light when I am coaching to avoid feeling lethargic! Will you encourage your children to be tennis players? I have reservations about pushing my child into tennis...I have played tennis all my life so I would be relieved if he did something else. But he is only three months old so time will tell...I could quite easily become a tennis parent! Are you a comedian? Why did you ask that? You make us laugh!
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If you are reliable and fit then this is a role suitable for all age groups (minimum age 13 years). The newspapers will be delivered to your home ready for distributing. The two routes are approximately 200 to 300 newspapers each.
E: coleplumbingandheatingltd@live.co.uk
Email: distribution@voicepressltd.co.uk
T: 07768 932695
W: www.coleplumbingandheatingltd.co.uk
Please provide your address and contact telephone number
To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448. Email: sales@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk
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LOCAL SERVICES
To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448 AERIAL SPECIALISTS
H&P Aerials Digital, Freeview and Freesat Specialists
BUILDING SERVICES
We cover all aspects of roofing work
• Tiled roofs • Flat roofs • Lead roofs • Installation of Velux Windows • Timber works 10 year guarantee with all new roofs
From planning to end product
T: 01179 510319 or 07872 484994 W: kevingapper@me.com
Call Nick on 0117 2872082
Tel: 0117 908 7232 or Mobile: 07815 029775
0117 303 9000 CLEANING
Humax Recorders TV Sales
www.theaerialman.co.uk | info@theaerialman.co.uk
BUILDING SERVICES
ELECTRICIANS
atom electrical
Poor Reception Problems Solved OAP Discount Digital Aerials Satellites
ELECTRICIANS
Local Bristol family run roofing business with over 20 years experience
For a free quote
Fully Guaranteed Additional TV Points
BUILDING SERVICES
Kevin Gapper Roofing
• TV, FM & DAB • Radio Aerials • Extra Points • Fully Guaranteed • OAP Concessions
AERIAL
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specialist domestic installers
All types of domestic electrical work undertaken, from changing a light fitting to full rewires. For an efficient, friendly, reliable, local electrical service...
call Oliver on 07747866436 or 01179602974
FREE Quotations www.atomelectrical.co.uk info@atomelectrical.co.uk
ELECTRICIANS
David Abrahams Building & Property Maintenance Ltd 40yrs of trade experience in Bristol Friendly, local and professional services. Now semi retired, no VAT. Plumbing repairs and alterations. Timber decks and fencing. General building and maintenance.
Based in Westbury on Trym
Free Quotes Inspection and Testing Landlord Certificates New builds and Extensions Extra Sockets and Lights Fire Alarms, Smoke Detectors
Call David on 07973416505
www.ElderwoodElectrical.com Office - 0117 9322379 Mobile - 07725 058581
Got News? Call 0117 9082121
Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk
daveabrahams@yahoo.com
henleaze&westburyvoice
46 FLOOR SANDING
JET WASHING
August, 2022 PAINTING & DECORATING
Stephen Carter Painter & Decorator
Professional Decorating Services
Painting & Decorating Association Accredited (with PDA guarantee) For a free competitive quotation:
07786 513788 or 0117 907 6997 Cranside Avenue, Redland, BS6 7RA
www.carterdecorating.co.uk GARDEN SERVICES
OVEN CLEANING
AFRESH GARDENS
For a quality, comprehensive and efficient garden service • Maintenence • Make over • Private / Commercial
MJT DECORATING
Interior & Exterior For a Friendly & Reliable Local Service
Tiler • Mason • Painter
Contact Mike Toye 8 Westfield Road Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3HG
Contact Chris Knowles RHs dip, Nch hort
Tel: 01179 500 387 Mob: 07971 849 895
T: 07794 701637
E: christopher.knowles@mypostoffice.co.uk
GARDEN SERVICES
SEMI-RETIRED GARDENER Living & working in BS9
• Winter Services Etc • Fencing • Gates • Hand Rails • Steps • Sheds Refelted No Job too Small Materials at cost price, Tel: Declan 07836 535 535
PAINTING & DECORATING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR
REPAIR & RESTORATION I provide a wide range of high quality interior and exterior painting and decorating.
Based in Henleaze, and available for all sizes of job – from a single room to a complete house exterior, with fixed estimates in advance. Please call or text
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS
“Full or Part House Clearance”
A family business • 30 years experience
Mob: 07810 462142
www.barrowlodgeclearances.co.uk
Renovation Painter Tiler Decorator
Builder & Interior Decorator
17 Years Experience Tiling Interior & Exterior Masonry E: dacriscobuilder3@gmail.com Interior Facade T: 0117 401 8568& / 07557 335 956 PaintingDacrisco Builder No Job Too Small Free Quote 17 Years Experience
T: 0117 382 7716 / 07557 335 956 E: dacriscobuilder9@gmail.com
PAINTING & DECORATING
S.DAMSELL
HOUSE CLEARANCE
PAINTING & DECORATING
Ltd
Fully Licensed & Insured Houses • Flats Outbuildings • Sheds Large or Small B RROW LODGE CLEARANCES
Classic & Natural stone tiles High Quality Finish Free Estimates/References Available Specialising in Italian showers Free Quote Contemporary & Provençale kitchens Bristol & Surrounding Areas Interior & Exterior Masonry & DECORATING PAINTING Interior & façade painting
PAINTING, DECORATING
07940 522816 HOUSE CLEARANCE
PAINTING & DECORATING
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS
From as little as
£20
CALL EMMA ON: .00 07715770448
+VAT
Per month
• Interior & Exterior & wallpapering • Small maintenance works & repairs • Fully insured • Free quotes • City & Guilds served • 38 years experience
Mobile 07971 252715
Email stephen.damsell@hotmail.co.uk
To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448. Email: sales@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk
August, 2022 PLASTERING
JSH PLASTERING
All types of plastering Walls and Ceilings Local, reliable work from qualified & experienced plasterers. Call John on 07967 697 361 or Matt on 07814 554 917 Or jshoggett@outlook.com
PLUMBING
henleaze&westburyvoice PLUMBING
SASH WINDOWS
COPPERMILL HEATING PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEERS • CENTRAL HEATING INSTALLATION & REPAIR • GAS, OIL & LPG • P O W E R F L U S H I N G • LANDLORD CERTIFICATES • BOILER SERVICING • PLUMBING INSTALLATION & REPAIR
FREE ESTIMATES
CALL 07769 693300
07540607626
Made-to-Measure Curtains & Roman Blinds
from complete rewire to additional sockets
Domestic plumbing & tiling Showers, undertile heating etc. City & Guilds and NVQ Part P compliant Free estimates Call to discuss your requirements
Matt Pederick 0117 9246886 or 07958 753588 Got News? Call 0117 9082121
07736 229727 SnugSash
Patios – Decking Gravelling – Fencing Wood Chippings – Jetwashing Foliage Removed – Roots Destroyed Garden Walls & General Building
• FULLY INSURED • LICENSED WASTE CARRIER
d.attwellgardenservices@hotmail.co.uk
TREE SERVICES
FREE blackout lining on all orders placed in July.
@sofa.magic
All electrical work
www.snugsash.co.uk
For a FREE quote call 07960 681 921
Fully qualified & Insured Based in BS9
0117 924 8383 119 Coldharbour Road. BS6 7SD info@sofamagic.co.uk
Electrical & Plumbing
We can fit double glazing to your sash windows!
D. ATTWELL
facebook.com/thebristolplumber
PLUMBING
• Renovation • Draughtproofing • Double glazing • Repairs • Painting
LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES For All Garden Works
ed@thebristolplumber.com PLUMBING
Sash window specialist
TREE SERVICES
REUPHOLSTERY
Bathroom & Kitchen Installation
No VAT, Free no obligation quote
SnugSash.co.uk
WWW.COPPERMILLHEATING.COM
The Bristol Plumber 5+ Years Experience, Tiling, Bathroom Fitting, Kitchens, Radiators, All Small Jobs
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@sofamagic
RUBBISH CLEARANCE
Garden, Clearance House, Garden, Office Clearance House,House, Garden, OfficeOffice Clearance
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07592 003 Tel: 07592 506 003003 Tel: 07592 506 Tel:Tel: 07592 506506 003
- Tree felling - Dead wooding - Reduction - Hedge trimming - General tree works
07956 555950
thomasabrahams115@gmail.com
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS From as little as
£20.00
1/4 Load 1/4 £99 1/4 Load Load £99 £99
+VAT
Half Half £149 Half Load Load Load £149£149
Per month
3/4 Load 3/4 £199 3/4 Load Load £199£199
E-MAIL:
Full Load Full £249 Full Load Load £249£249
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sales@henleazeand westburyvoice.co.uk
Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk
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