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IB opens a world of opportuntities Caitlin O'Regan and Loveday Kossman are off to King's College after their success in International Baccalaureate studies at Redmaids' High. PAGE 17 Wild flowers planted among new perennials in the old rose garden at Canford Park have put on a glorious summer display. Volunteers from the Westbury Society and Sustainable Westbury had a muddy hand in creating the enhanced local environment and are keen for local people to join them. Report: Page 9 Photo: Bill Long
Hospital's winning way of care SOUTHMEAD Hospital has been honoured for taking care of its staff as well as patients. The team behind the Staff Wellbeing Programme at North Bristol NHS Trust has received an NHS Parliamentary Award, after a nomination from Southmead Hospital’s local MP Darren Jones. Andrea Young, chief
executive at NBT, said: “High quality compassionate care starts with us and the way we care for and about each other. "I am delighted that the big steps we have taken to build a comprehensive staff wellbeing programme is being recognised, but more importantly is meeting the needs our staff expressed.” Full story: Page 10
150 years of village hall Visitors will be able to take a look at Westbury-on -Trym Village Hall, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary, at Doors Open Day next month. PAGE 25
Youth group set for expansion Henleaze and Westbury Park Youth Group, set up ten years ago, is raising funds so it can expand to meet continued demand. PAGE 26
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Crossing hopes rise HOPES have been raised once more that there will be progress on a safe crossing for Canford Lane. The recent consultation on proposals to the A4018 has led to many of the worst changes being abandoned. The exception locally is the Falcondale Road/ Westbury Road junction which is to be signalised - a welcome development - yet with restrictions retained on turning into Downs Road, which will affect residents living in nearby roads too. Campaigner Graham Donald has asked the council, given that the A4018 proposals have been reduced so much, whether a crossing in Canford Lane can now be funded? Kye Dudd, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Transport & Energy, is visiting the area on July 30 to see the problems for himself. Councillor Dudd will meet with residents from Downs Road and Great Brockeridge, to develop a better understanding of the impact of turning restrictions on the Falcondale/ Westbury Road junction. He will also visit the Canford Lane site and talk to Nicola Hawkes and other residents who have frequently highlighted the challenge of crossing this busy road. Graham Donald has been campaigning with local residents
to get a safe crossing in Canford Lane for nearly three years. A traffic survey revealed the main reason why the road is so difficult to cross - there is one vehicle on average passing on the road every four seconds but crossing Canford Lane takes a fit person seven seconds. This stretch of road is by Canford Crematorium, gives access to Canford Park and the route to Westbury village, so it is vital that local residents feel safe to use it. Graham Donald says: “I’m encouraged that Kye Dudd has agreed to come and meet residents on site. He has undertaken to visit both Canford Lane and the Downs Road area. The city council has a real chance to help local people, having thoroughly annoyed them earlier in the year. I do hope they take it.” Nicola Hawkes lives on Canford Lane is and very hopeful that councillor Dudd will listen to residents views and see some safe crossing points on Canford Lane. “It gets worse by the week,” says Nicola. “We still have a volume of traffic during the day. I tried to cross the road last week and was stood there for ages. It’s easier to take the car to shop locally than cross the road some days.”
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Emergency defibrillator £98k Golden Goodbye case: questions remain, installed in Henleaze RECENT local emergencies have highlighted the need for more awareness of the defibrillator installed outside Henleaze United Reformed Church and opposite the St Peter’s Hospice shop entrance in Waterford Road. It’s sited in an external cabinet on the left wall next to the door to the administrator’s office, is fully operational and ready for use. The device can give a high energy electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who is having a heart attack. If you have an emergency situation, ask someone to go to the defibrillator and call 999. The cabinet is accessed by a code which the Ambulance Service will provide and they will guide you through the process of what to do. You do not need any training to use the equipment as the associated sound system will tell you if you are applying heart compression correctly.
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Definitely still open for business by Keri Beckingham LOCAL business owners have shared their views on the level of trade within Westbury-on-Trym. In July’s edition, Julien Carey, owner of Garden Trappings, told The Voice that he is concerned that parking issues in the village are affecting businesses. In addition, he also expressed concern over the closure of Lloyds Pharmacy in Carlton Court, and the fact that since the unit became vacant two and a half years ago his passing trade had suffered. Following last month’s edition, David Antonio Smith, who owns Barber on Trym in Carlton Court, has also told The Voice that he agrees with Julien’s concerns about the village, and said: “The shops that are closed in the village has had a detrimental effect to all of our businesses.”
Councillor Steve Smith has told The Voice that he has recently been able to speak to the landlord about the vacant Lloyds Pharmacy site as well as the managing agent. Steve said: “He told me that Lloyds’ lease has only just expired in the last couple of weeks, returning control of the unit to the landlord. I don’t know why Lloyds have sat on an empty unit for that long and wouldn’t like to speculate - I’ve heard conflicting stories about that. Either way, the landlord’s agent told me that a new lease has been agreed and that it was in the hands of solicitors. He expects the paperwork to be complete within a few weeks. He wouldn’t tell me who had leased it though, or what type of business it is. “Regarding ‘unit 3’ in Carlton Court where Lanes Carpets were, I understand that was sub-let from Lloyds and is also now back in the hands of the landlord. It’s
currently empty but I know that several people are interested and have viewed it, so hopefully it should also be let before too long.” Pat and Mike Rodway have run Stoke Lane Cards and Gifts for nearly 10 years. Speaking about their experiences in the Stoke Lane area of the village, Pat said: “All the shops here are taken, and when there is a vacancy it doesn’t last long. We certainly think that our bit is doing ok and we know our customers extremely well – they often pop in to chat to us which is lovely.” Mike added: “I agree with the points that were made in the previous edition of The Voice; however, it’s very easy to concentrate on negatives. I think there are a lot of successful businesses in the area, but the trouble is if things are going well people don’t tend to speak about it. It’s only when things are at
the edge that people get together to discuss improvements. Of course there are empty shops, which don’t make the area look good, but I think if they put more events on in the village then people will support them.” Tahir Chaundary has run the post office in Westbury-on-Trym for the last six months, following the closure of the branch for several weeks last autumn while a new owner was found. He has been a post master for the last 15 years, and speaking about how things have been going so far, he said: “Sometimes we are busy and sometimes we are very quiet. During the time that the post office was closed we lost some of our customers, and I want to remind people that we are now fully open for business. We are also keen to let people know that we offer services that some other local post offices don’t, such as digital passport applications, and also plan to refurbish the
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that's Westbury! premises in the next few months. “Everyone that we’ve met in the village has been really friendly and all of our staff are committed to providing excellent customer service. We would like to call on the local community to come back and use the services of their local post office, as we really need their support to keep going.” James Barsby is the new chairman of Westbury-on-Trym Business Association (WOTBA). Sharing an update on the future plans of WOTBA he told The Voice: "As an entity, WOTBA has to refocus its priorities over the next few months. In my view, we need to consolidate the issues of local businesses so that WOTBA can bring value and consistency in an ever-changing local economy, particularly as people’s buying habits continue to change. This may begin with us sharing more widely what the business association is and
means to those companies, where possible reflecting what they want to see in their village via its activities. “WOTBA is in a unique position to approach shared concerns and issues such as the possible economic impact of digital on retail, issues on environment, parking and or even other proposed road schemes - as these are the types of things that will likely be directly affecting trade. It's about us all understanding what those issues really are and bringing together a committee of commercially aware community representatives that act as enablers; to help WOTBA reinvigorate, refocus and reflect through a slightly more defined role in the village. "From my own perspective as a local business owner and having grown up in Westburyon-Trym, I do agree that footfall is a concern. Some businesses
are saying to me that they are doing well regardless and others are saying quite the opposite, so there are challenges to overcome. I do think that more collaboration is needed between business owners, and there’s a world of activities that could be done differently as more can always be initiated by business owners themselves, perhaps with WOTBA helping to facilitate
or even fund such activity. As some businesses can sometimes be more agile and more flexible about their approach to change than others, having supportive societies and associations such as WOTBA will help all of us to work more collaboratively. It's also about us all looking at more innovative ways to connect the different areas of the village together to improve things.
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Chef Freddy Bird flies solo in Westbury Park CHEF Freddy Bird has opened his first solo venture restaurant in his own local neighbourhood of Westbury Park. Freddy was born and bred in Bristol and its surrounding countryside, and trained at Ballymaloe before starting his career in London; first working at two Michelin star restaurant The Square with Philip Howard and then at Moro with Sam and Sam Clark. Freddy returned to the South West in 2008 as Executive Chef of the Lido Bristol restaurant and won acclaim in the 2017 Observer Food Monthly Awards. In 2017, Freddy also appeared as a co-presenter with Michel Roux Jr on the television show Hidden Restaurants, and following this has also appeared on the Hairy Bikers Comfort Food programme as well as Saturday Kitchen on BBC One and Sunday Brunch on Channel Four. His new venture, family owned littlefrench opened its doors on July 5, offering classic, unpretentious and regional French food with a relaxed friendly vibe. The 50-cover restaurant is open seven days a week, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. On Sundays brunch is served as well as a littlefrench A spacious corridor Sunday roast. version of the traditional
Dishes are inspired by the Freddy’s travels with his wife Nessa and her French family. Pastries and bread are baked on site every day and Freddy Bird’s infamous ice-creams are also made daily and sold by tricycle to Westbury and Clifton locals. The restaurant is accompanied by a wine bar and bottle shop offering exciting and unusual wines at sensible prices. Speaking about the opening of the restaurant, Freddy said: “To finally open my first solo restaurant in my own neighbourhood of Westbury Park was such a great thing for me. "As a family run restaurant being in our own local area only a stroll from home means that we have created a relaxed restaurant for the neighbourhood in the style that we wanted. “From the very first day it was heartwarming to see so many friendly faces coming through the door and then seeing them again and again. It already feels like we’d been here a long time and are firmly established because of the support of our loyal locals – who feel much like family too.” To find out more about littlefrench, visit their website: littlefrench.co.uk
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Wanted: more park gardening volunteers MANY of the improvements to Canford Park in recent years have been organised and partly funded with the help of WOTSOC. Projects including the new gateway onto Falcondale Road, the swings and gateway seats in the new playground, the mass of daffodils and the five ‘Queen’s trees’ planted to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday have been completed with the support of Westbury Village Hall Management Committee, the Westbury Allotments Association and the WOTSOC in co-operation with Blaise Nurseries. Last summer volunteers from WOTSOC and ‘Sustainable Westbury’, worked under the direction of Hayley Herridge from Urban Buzz, to change the old rose garden into a ‘Bee
Paradise’. The result can be seen in the super display of wild flowers in amongst new perennials and some of the healthy floribunda rose bushes that were kept. Speaking on behalf of WOTSOC, Hilary Long said: “Bristol City Council’s future plans for our parks now include asking for local volunteer gardeners to assist with light maintenance. This is all in line with their wish to make parks self-sufficient in the long run. They already have volunteers at Canford but we would like to increase the numbers involved! “As Westbury’s main charity we want to use our finances and status to their best advantage and contribute both funds and labour to enhance our local environment, as we do with the
annual flowers in the village. Will you join up and help us?” If you like gardening or who want to learn a bit more come along for a couple of hours a month to help with light tasks. Tools will be provided if needed and by joining the Society for £8 a year, you will be covered by their insurance policy.
Hilary added: “We are planning to arrange edge cutting and weeding parties in the Bee Garden as a starter this summer. Go on - give it a go! Gardening of any kind is the best therapy for stress that there is.” If you can help contact www. westburyontrymsociety.org.uk/ or ring 0117 962 2795.
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Championing better health for all
TWO champions of health and care from Bristol have won prestigious NHS Parliamentary Awards. the best care for their patients Launched in March, the and may end up needing NHS awards asked MPs to nominate care themselves. individuals or teams they “I was also impressed thought have made the biggest with the broad range of needs improvements to health services that had been considered in across ten categories. The the programme from caring winners were honoured at an responsibilities, menopause to flu awards ceremony at the House of clinics, setting up health walks Commons in July. and training Mental Health First The Wellbeing at Work Team Aiders.” from North Bristol NHS Trust, Ade Williams, from funded by Southmead Hospital Bedminster Pharmacy, was Charity, were nominated for the nominated by Karin Smyth MP, Wellbeing at Work Award by and picked up The Excellence in Bristol North West MP Darren Primary Care Award. Jones as an inspirational leader Karin nominated Ade because in the field of employee wellbeing he is known for his commitment within the NHS. to providing excellent personDarren Jones MP said: “I centred primary care. Ade made this nomination as I was volunteers extensively outside really inspired when I heard his portfolio roles in community the Chief Executive’s strap line pharmacy and GP practice and to staff was ‘your health is as has close links with Kellaway important as our patients’. That’s Pharmacy. right, as ultimately staff who Ade Williams said: “The are absent due to illness, feel Pharmacy team and I are pleased unsupported or are struggling, that our innovative delivery aren’t going to be able to provide Lunch hp ad.qxp_Layout 1 03/04/2019 22:54 Page 2
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Police move to new base on Serial offender charged Southmead Hospital site with motorbike thefts
THE local policing team in Southmead opened the doors at their new enquiry office based at Southmead Hospital on July 8. The enquiry office occupies a space on the ground floor and the first floor will provide a modern, fit for purpose station for the local Neighbourhood team. Inspector Lorna Dallimore commented: “We have always been committed to having a police station in Southmead and the new site will provide facilities for two Neighbourhood teams and an enquiry office within one of the force’s highest demand areas. “It is important to us that our officers are based in their community and our new permanent location will ensure the Neighbourhood team remains in the heart of the local community. “The new site will also provide us with even more opportunities
to continue great partnership working with our NHS colleagues at Southmead Hospital.” Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens said: “I’m delighted to unveil the new and permanent home for Southmead police station at Southmead Hospital. “From speaking to local people, I know how important it is to them to have a policing a presence in the community. I hope residents will feel reassured that the police are not leaving the area and will find our new base, Westgate House, accessible and convenient.” You can visit the new Westgate House enquiry office at Southmead Hospital between 10am - 6pm Monday to Friday. Call 101 for non-emergency or in an emergency call 999. Visit www.avonandsomerset. police.uk for assistance.
A MAN from Lockleaze has been arrested and charged following 38 bicycle, motorbike and vehicle theft-related offences. Tyreece Ancel, 18, has been charged with 18 counts of theft of a motor vehicle, seven counts of burglary, six counts of driving whilst disqualified, six counts of driving without insurance, and one count of theft. Inspector Lorna Dallimore, who leads Avon and Somerset Police’s response to motorcycle theft and its associated anti-social behaviour said: “The charging and remand of this individual will come as welcome news to the motorbiking communities of Bristol, who we continue to work in partnership with in order to help them protect their motorcycles from thieves. “This on-going partnership with the biking community and the Bristol Bike Theft Awareness group has led to a 39 per cent reduction in the number of motorbikes stolen in Bristol in the past twelve months. We will continue to keep up the pressure on motorbike thieves, working with the anti-social behaviour team, the youth offending team and the CPS, to ensure that those involved in this type of crime are dealt with in the most appropriate way. “Crime prevention is a key part of our strategy; we would far prefer that bikes weren’t stolen in the first place and there are a number of things that bike owners can do to keep their bikes secure, including buying anti-theft deterrents such as chains, padlocks, disc locks immobilisers and ensuring that the bike is always locked to something immovable.”
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Schools invited to join air pollution-reducing pilot scheme SCHOOL communities across Bristol are being invited to help pilot an initiative to temporarily close roads outside schools during drop off and pick up periods. The ‘School Streets’ scheme was first announced on Clean Air Day on June 20 by the Mayor of Bristol and involves Bristol City Council working closely with communities to create a safer, cleaner environment to travel in. Both primary and secondary school communities are now invited to express an interest in
trialling the initiative in their area. It could mean enforcing road closures in some locations using signs, flashing lights and bollards, subject to agreement and support from residents. One school that has already expressed an interest in the scheme is Cotham Gardens School, which has previously raised concerns about the safety of children walking to and from the school’s Elmgrove site as a result of traffic and speeding cars. Speaking about the pilot,
Ashley Down station gets the green light BETTER connections and more frequent rail services are coming down the tracks after the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) approved a further £3.5m investment in the MetroWest project. The funding was approved by WECA on 14 June to support the next stage in the project, which aims to deliver additional infrastructure and train operations by the end of 2021. A new station will also be constructed at Ashley Down, on the existing Filton Bank (between Filton Abbey Wood and Stapleton Road) providing a local rail alternative from Ashley Down into Bristol city centre. There will also be an hourly service for a reopened Henbury Line with new stations at Henbury and North Filton as well as a half hourly service for Yate local station on the Bristol Parkway to Gloucester line, through the provision of an additional service between Bristol Parkway and Yate. The WECA Committee has also agreed to take forward ambitions for a new rail station serving Charfield. West of England Mayor, Tim Bowles, said: “Rail is a key part of my ambition to improve public transport in the region, giving people more sustainable ways to travel. “This includes improving the Severn Beach line to provide direct services to Bath and Westbury, re-opening Henbury station and more frequent services to Yate. We also have plans to open new train stations in Portishead, Henbury, Portway and Charfield.”
Councillor Helen Godwin, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People at Bristol City Council, said: “We need to transform the school run and put much more emphasis on active travel, which will help reduce pollution and create a better environment. There are proven benefits to encouraging our children to start their day walking or cycling to school. Physical activity can increase concentration, as well as encouraging healthy growth and development.”
A key benefit of the initiative involves connecting schools with a range of existing resources and support available via the council to improve journeys, such as road safety sessions, Bikeability training to develop cycling skills, scooter training and active travel breakfasts. If you are interested in finding out more about the School Streets pilot, please email Councillor Godwin: Cllr.Helen. Godwin@bristol.gov.uk or Councillor Kye Dudd: Cllr.Kye. Dudd@bristol.gov.uk.
Parking reminders REDMAIDS’ High School have installed banners around the school entry and exit points to remind parents at drop off and pick up about the need to park responsibly. A further banner will be put up near the Junior School in Grange Court Road. A school spokesman said: "We take our responsibilities regarding safe parking for our neighbours and the local community very seriously, regularly issuing reminders to parents and staff about the need to park considerately and encouraging them to walk and use other forms of transport when possible. “These banners, identical to those used at other schools in our area, are another reminder to prompt more careful parking at peak times in the morning and after school."
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Tesco store trials soft plastics recycling THE TESCO store on Lime Trees Road is taking part in the supermarket’s trial to recycle previously unrecyclable plastics in the Swindon and Bristol areas. Soft plastics are the hardest to recycle and usually end up in landfill as they cannot commonly be recycled by local councils. However, in April Tesco started collecting these previously unrecyclable plastics to be recycled in ten of its stores, as part of a trial with the recycling specialist Recycling Technologies. Customers at the store are able to use a collection booth to return everything from pet food pouches to shopping bags and crisp packets. The scheme is part of Tesco’s efforts to make all its packaging recyclable and preventing packaging from going to waste. Recycling Technologies has developed and patented a process to turn waste plastic back into oil called Plaxx®, a material
which can then be used in the manufacture of new plastic. Commenting on the scheme, Tesco’s director of quality, Sarah Bradbury said: “Reducing and recycling plastics is such an important issue for us, for customers and for the future of our planet. That’s why we are working hard to reduce the amount of packaging in our stores and have committed that all remaining packaging will be recyclable by 2025. “Our trial with Recycling Technologies will make even more of our packaging recyclable and help us reach our target. This technology could be the final piece of the jigsaw for the UK plastic recycling industry.” Recycling Technologies’ chief executive, Adrian Griffiths said: “We are delighted to be working with Tesco to help its customers recycle more of their household plastic waste. Using our specialist feedstock recycling process we keep more plastic
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waste in the economy and out of landfill and our oceans. This initiative with Tesco is designed to show there are solutions to recover this important material. Our goal is to double the UK’s capacity to recycle plastic waste by 2027.” A spokesman for Tesco also told the Voice that so far, they have collected one tonne of plastic for recycling across the trial in the Swindon and Bristol area. They added: “It’s been hugely popular - we’re emptying the recycling units six times more than in the first weeks of the trial.” 83% of all Tesco’s packaging is currently recyclable and should this soft-plastics collection be rolled out to all Tesco stores, it is estimated that it will be possible to recycle around 90% of Tesco’s own label packaging – the equivalent of 65,000 additional tonnes of plastic being put to good use every year. The trial follows Tesco’s
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At last! Ardagh future secured for community A PLAN for community management of the Ardagh in the centre of Horfield Common has finally been agreed with Bristol City Council. Ardagh Community Trust is celebrating the achievement of a community asset transfer (CAT) lease for the management of the Ardagh site for 35 years. It signals the start of a bright new future for this much-loved public asset under community management. The trust (ACT) is a charity set up by local people to take on responsibility for community management of the Ardagh in the centre of Horfield Common following more than nine years' activity to develop a vision for the future of the site as a public asset – and secure the funding needed to achieve it. The successful achievement of the CAT lease is a significant milestone in the charity’s development and will enable the group to proceed with plans to ensure that the site is accessible to all, and that it serves the needs of the widest range of local people possible. The charity aims to raise further funding to improve the quality and availability of facilities at the site. Project manager Rob Savage said: “We are absolutely delighted to get to this pivotal stage in the regeneration of the Ardagh. Hundreds, if not thousands, of volunteer hours have been invested in working tirelessly to get to this moment where we, as a community trust - working in partnership with Bristol City Council - are the
proud new management for the site. “Having secured the capital to create an all-year-round cafe and community hub space, we are thrilled to be able to get this significant project under way and excited to be able to now deliver this important first phase of the Ardagh's regeneration for the benefit of all in the local community.” ACT grew out of a campaign by the Friends of Horfield Common begun in 2010 when the Ardagh site was threatened with disposal for development as part of the citywide Area Green Space Plan proposals. The site had been removed by BCC’s sports strategy and while it was being used by a very small number of members of a private sports club, had fallen into disrepair and was considered by the local authority to be underused, and therefore not sustainable. Since 2010 residents have worked together to find out how the community would like to see the site better used, developed plans – working in partnership with local, citywide and national groups to ensure that these are robust - and secured funding. The plans have been informed by thousands of local people throughout this time with priorities including working to the highest environmental standards possible, ensuring accessibility for all is central, increasing facilities for people of all ages, including play facilities for children and young people and co-creation and partnership working with other groups across
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Hospice backs Bristol Pride ST Peter’s Hospice supported Bristol Pride Festival for the first time this year bringing its own sense of style to the occasion. The Hospice showed their support for Bristol’s LGBT+ community and celebrated Bristol Pride in their shops and cafe. A team from the Hospice joined the Pride Parade on July 13 and ran a stall at the Pride Festival. Chris Benson, Director of Patient Care, and a member of the LGBT community has been appointed as Chair of the Pride working group at the Hospice. Chris will be working alongside
some of the staff and volunteers to represent the Hospice at this vibrant festival. "The day is a celebration of our community, so is a real opportunity to demonstrate we are here to support everyone in our community," said Chris. St Peter’s Hospice staff work as a team with Keith Roberts, manager of Nonesuch Cup, St Peter’s Hospice cafe on Gloucester Road, provided delicious rainbow coloured cupcakes for the occasion. No parade is complete without a
banner: Emily Furniss-Bhakerd from the Gloucester Road shop used her skills to create a fabulous banner for the Pride Parade. Caroline Mundy, Clinical Community Engagement Lead at St Peter’s Hospice said: “We are the Hospice for the wider Bristol area and we are very keen to make sure that people understand that we are accessible, inclusive and celebrate diversity. For us, being involved in Pride is so important. We are aware that in
the area that we serve the LGBT+ community are a very much valued. One of our values is that ‘everybody matters’ and that ‘everybody has value’ so joining in alongside others celebrating Pride is so important. “We know from surveys that there are inequalities among LGBT+ people accessing health care and end of life care. It is a group of people who feel that they may be discriminated against, so we want to give the message loud and clear that we are inclusive.”
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Caitlin (left) and Loveday who have both won places to study at Kings’ College, London
Representatives of the 2019 cohort of Redmaids’ High IB Diploma students who are looking forward to building further on their international qualification
IB Diploma students head off to shape the world THE Redmaids’ High IB Diploma class of 2019 kicked off the summer’s exam results in style, with several, clearly inspired by their global studies, now moving onto further international fields of study. A number will be starting degrees in international law, politics, economics and international relations next year. The globally-recognised qualification involves studying three subjects at ‘higher level’ and three subjects at ‘standard level’ enabling students to maintain breadth and depth of learning. Seven girls earned 35 or more points out of a maximum possible of 45, including four who gained 40 or more points. Many far exceeded their predicted scores. Loveday Kossmann, who gained the
highest score of 42, excitedly said: “I’m blown away”, and “I’m so grateful to the school and my teachers”. Caitlin O’Regan earned an excellent 37 points. Both girls are now heading to King’s College, London to study English Law and German Law, and English Law and French Law respectively. Caitlin’s interest in law and politics grew when in Year 11 she was elected to Bristol’s Youth Council, and then as a Sixth Former became a Member of the UK Youth Parliament. She said: “I would one day like a career in politics, but first I want to study law and gain some life experience so that I can better represent people’s views as a politician.” Immy Pryce scored 39 points and is going
to the University of Manchester to embark on Geography with International Studies. Former Head Girl, Niki Mehta, who gained 40 points, has two different career paths in mind. She is taking a year out to pursue her film career before applying to study either medicine or PPE – philosophy, politics and economics. Isabel Tobias, Headmistress at the allgirls day school, said: “We encourage all our students to be free thinking and outward looking and they are naturally influenced by the many world issues and political activity taking place around us. “I am very proud of what this class have already achieved and will watch with interest as they carve out their futures.”
Girls explore their futures at Bristol Leadership Conference A BRISTOL-wide project aimed at helping to support the next generation of women to carve out careers for themselves took place on 1 July at the University of Bristol. The Bristol Women’s Commission gathered 200 female students to explore their future options at a conference attended by eminent women leaders from across the city. Volunteers from industries including engineering,
journalism, medicine and physiotherapy led groups of girls, sharing how they entered their chosen professions and talking about other life experiences they have gained along the way. Keynote speakers at the event included Donna Lyndsay South West Regional Ambassador for the European Space Agency; Dr Roisin McNaney, a lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Bristol; and Briony May, baking blogger and
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semi-finalist in 2018’s Great British Bake Off. Students attending the event came from Redmaids’ High School, Badminton School, Cotham School, Fairfield
High School, Oasis Academy Brightstowe, Orchard Academy, Redmaids’ High School, St Brendan’s Sixth Form College, and St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School.
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School's Walk for Will THE whole of Westbury Park School took part in a charity walk at the end of June to remember Will Rainsbury, a sixyear-old pupil who died from a brain tumour earlier this year. Deputy head teacher Helen Clark said: “It was a lovely day. We didn’t know Will for long but he was a gregarious, fun-loving boy who loved his friends and outdoor learning. We wanted to do something special for him that reflected all that. The idea of the walk was a celebration of the things that he loved.” The ‘Walk for Will’ took place at Redland Green Park which was packed with parents, teachers and Westbury Park pupils all stepping up to the challenge. Will’s parents were there too, with dad John and his little brother waving a flag to launch everyone off on the walk. The aim was to walk twice around a kilometre circuit of the green. It was a very hot day but with year 6 pupils buddied up
with the reception children, all the kids made the distance, and celebrated with bubbles and an iced lolly. “Each child blew bubbles to remember the fun because that’s what Will was like,” said Helen Clark. Year 1 pupils and teachers held a special ceremony to unveil a friendship bench which the PTA funded for the KS1 playground. On that bench are many of the things that Will liked. The bench is brightly coloured, there’s an emblem
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of a rainbow and a flipflop, because that’s what Will liked to wear. After school the whole parent community pulled together for a MEGA cake sale. It was a triumph - 20 minutes of crazy cake selling that raised a magnificent £700. A grand total of £1,662 was raised in total for the Little Hero charity, including funds from two cake sales as part of the school’s enrichment programme, that day’s £700 cake sale and donations from parents for the walk. The teachers at Westbury Park School put a lot of thought into how to celebrate Will’s life and support the pupils coming to terms
with Will’s death. Helen Clark said: “We supported the children right from the beginning, inviting in a counsellor from the Rainbow Centre in Knowle who specialise in child bereavement. They were around for the children who really needed the help.” Year 6 pupil Jack H said: “"I felt that it was really lovely that our school remembered Will. It really made me realise how lucky we all are.” Emily, year 6, added: "Blowing the bubbles were for Will. They were like little messages to him and to celebrate how brave he was." Will’s year 1 classmates, Alicia and Lucy, enjoyed the day and have very happy memories of being with him. Lucy said: "We helped to raise lots of money to try to solve the problem of how Will died. I remember Will, he had curly hair. He was cheeky in a good way and funny and very happy.” Alicia added: "We were raising money to remember
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Will. We walked around Redland Green, it was very hot but lots of fun. We blew bubbles and blew them to Will. “Will was cheeky in a lovely funny way. He had lots of friends because he was so friendly. That's why we have a friendship bench to go to if we need a friend." Will’s parents, John and Lee-Ann, have set up a charity in his memory - “Little Hero” - and are raising funds to support families facing the disease, advance understanding of Medulloblastoma (childhood brain tumours) and fund research efforts to find new treatments and improve existing methods. To donate and read more about Will’s story, Medulloblastoma and the objectives of the charity, please visit www.justgiving. com/crowdfunding/willrainsbury or see www. facebook.com/Littlehero. org.uk/
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St Bon’s says farewell to Mrs Charles LUCILLE Charles, head teacher at St Bonaventure’s in Bishopston for the last 20 years, retired at the end of the summer term. Mrs Charles said: “I’ve been here for a long time and a teacher for over 40 years. “I’m taking a term time holiday and then I’ll be volunteering in schools and taking on some mentoring work as well.” The school held a number of goodbye events including a soiree for past teachers and a Mass in St Bonaventure’s church which was an opportunity for everyone who has worked with Mrs Charles to say thank you and goodbye. There was generous support from parents at the school who presented Mrs Charles with some gifts. “I’ll take lots of lovely memories of our community with me, “ added Mrs Charles. “We’ve completely rebuilt the school in my time as head
teacher. It took six years to complete and the parents remained faithful to the school while it was happening. Parents rally around here and support us and each other. “I remember going to a planning meeting where a pupil spoke up about why we should
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with good governors and a school fit for purpose where children achieve good SATS results. She’s developed a balanced curriculum for the children with plenty of emphasis on drama, music and sports. The school swimming team came sixth in the national school swimming championships in Sheffield this year. The school drama club is thriving with more than 100 children taking part in outstanding productions, supplied with props by a supportive group of parents. “It’s been a privilege for me to work with our families, teachers and pupils. Our children leave here with a solid grounding. They are well-rounded, able to care for themselves, and go on to take part in charity work and fundraising.” New head teacher Sarah Ballantine, previously Deputy Head at St Bon’s, is looking forward to taking over from Mrs Charles and stepping into her new role from September.
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RUPERT Heathcote has been appointed as Headmaster of Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital School (QEH) from Easter 2020. Mr Heathcote is currently Second Master at King Edward VI’s school, Birmingham, one of the leading academic schools for boys in the country, and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the school. Reflecting on his appointment, Rupert Heathcote said: “I’m enormously excited to be appointed Head of such a vibrant and confident school, which champions the development of strong personal values and qualities, whilst also being academically ambitious for all pupils. I am hugely looking forward to joining the school and working with all in the school community and beyond to build on the school’s success.” Chair of Governors, David Smart, said: “I am delighted to be welcoming Rupert Heathcote to QEH. He will be a worthy successor to Stephen Holliday, who will step down at Easter 2020 after 20 years as Headmaster.” Mr Heathcote is married with three children, and he and his wife have strong family connections here, having both grown up in the West Country. He is a keen sportsman, having coached rugby and cricket throughout his career, and enjoys running, cycling and outdoor pursuits.
CATHEDRAL Schools Trust (CST) new secondary school, Trinity Academy, is set to open its doors in September and will be full with 120 accepted places. The school is situated on the site of a former junior school on Romney Avenue and next to Stoke Park Primary in Lockleaze. The city council planning committee approved plans for the permanent school building on July 10 which will include a concert hall, sports hall, sports pitch and multi-use games area. All staff have now been appointed and include an excellent and experienced academic and pastoral team. CST Trinity Academy, like Bristol Cathedral Choir School, will also offer a music specialism, delivering enhanced, co-curricular opportunities for students to explore performing and creative arts. Headteacher Eiron Bailey said: “It is clear that the families who have signed up for Trinity are full of hope and aspirations for their children. We are passionate about delivering a world class education that allows this hope to be fulfilled. It has been so exciting to meet with the Year 6 students as they prepare to join us in September and we are delighted that they have caught hold of our vision and are ready to succeed.”
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Feast Day at St Bon's ST Bonaventures school and parish came together on Sunday 14 July for the annual celebration of the Feast Day of their saint, St Bonaventure. Mass was held in the sunshine in the school playground by Fr. Tom where the community were joined by all the children who had recently completed their First Holy Communion. This was followed by a BBQ, bouncy castle, bar, vegan food stall, face-painting, games and fantastic music by Funk City Band.
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Westbury Village Hall marks 150 years WESTBURY-on-Trym Village Hall celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. The Victorian Gothic hall, sited at the top of Waters Lane on Eastfield Road, will be open to the public for Doors Open Day on Sunday 15 September, from 11am to 4pm. It’s a chance to come and see inside the hall, look around the gardens and enjoy some refreshments - tea, coffee and cakes will be served all day. Chairman Graham Plummer says: “The Hall is a very popular venue with plenty of space and a fully licensed bar however many local people have never been inside and do not know that it is a village hall not a church hall. “If you attended Westbury C of E old school in the 1950s or 60s you will remember going to the Hall every day for school dinners! Or going there for Sunday school? It has changed a great deal since those days with a complete refurbishment including a modern kitchen, toilets, new chairs, a new bar and additional stained glass windows being installed on August 19.” Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall was financed and built by local benefactor Henry St Vincent Ames, of Cote House in 1869 for the promotion of recreation, social and moral
improvement, including lectures, music, reading, exhibitions of art, science, industry, agriculture, horticulture and public instruction. In 1901, the Hall was left to the Village as a ‘gift absolute’ to be managed by four trustees. After the war, the Hall fell into decline and in 1969 the floor was deemed too dangerous for dancing and the boiler failed. A volunteer committee was set up in 1972 from the newly formed Westbury-on-Trym Society who negotiated an interest free charitable loan of £4,000 and in 1973 an open meeting gave enthusiastic support to plans to restore the building. A team of local volunteers dedicated their spare time to cleaning and restoring the building and its grounds to their original glory. In 1974 the Hall was officially re-opened and two years later a new floor was laid and Ballroom Dance Nights recommenced. Restoration and maintenance of the building and its gardens today continue to be supported by a loyal group of volunteers with help from fundraising events and revenue
from the many users of the Hall, including weddings and private bookings. The Hall was Grade II listed in 1977 for its special architectural and historical interest. It is built in the Victorian Gothic Revival style and has gables, a vaulted timber ceiling, arched doorways and leaded glass windows. For more information about the Hall see www.wotvillagehall.org, email enquiries@ wotvillagehall.org or leave a message on the answerphone 0117 962 3399 for Graham Plummer.
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Local youth group fundraising to expand HENLEAZE and Westbury Park Youth Group will be ten years old in October and the youth group is still a great way for young people to maintain their local friendships, whilst they cope with the challenge of moving on to many different secondary schools. Liz Radford says: “Where has the time gone? It doesn’t seem that long ago that the Revd Mark Pilgrim and I, along with a group of young people were trying to find a venue for our secondary school children to meet. We were so thrilled when the Church in Westbury Park came forward and offered us the Methodist Church in North View for free! They took us under their wing and the youth group was set up under their constitution, providing us with all of their knowledge, support and guidance.” One Saturday a month they run a group for 10 to 14 year olds in Year 6 to Year 9, which accommodates up to 65 young people. Such a large group needs loads to keep them busy and there are different rooms offering various activities such as cooking, craft, indoor hockey, table tennis, and sumo suits for them to choose from. The older group for 14 to 17 year olds in Year 9 to Year 12 meet twice a month in term time, with their permanent youth leader Rhian. They have one session a month at North View Methodist Church with similar activities to the younger group. On the other weeks the teenagers play badminton, tennis, enjoy roller blading, ice skating, cinema trips and bowling. Many of these trips involve the life skill of taking public transport with the youth leader! “Each year we also run an activity day or a weekend camp, so that the young people have more time to bond and build on their personal skills,” added Liz. “All of these sessions are inclusive and the scout group and other companies we have used are amazing at adapting our activities so that everyone can have a go. “Now the committee have been looking at ways we can continue and grow this project for our local youth. We would very much like to be able to
run more regular activities for the older group. Our team of amazing volunteer parent helpers cannot be asked to do more and to be honest, older youth really like someone who is not a parent. “It would also be wonderful to expand the younger group to two Saturdays a month in term time. So, with this in mind, we are looking at funding a paid leader to run the younger youth group, a permanent helper to support Rhian for the older group, among other exciting developments at North View Methodist Church.” Raising funds is now the priority and Phil Radford, one of the founders of the youth group, together with chairman, Revd. Mark Pilgrim, have joined a team of 30 volunteers entering "The Tough Mudder", which is a physical and mental challenge, taking place on Saturday August 17 at Badminton. The team have done an outstanding job of fundraising so far and if you would be interested in supporting the cause, their fundraising page is at: www.goldengiving.com/ fundraising-team/BPCmudders YESYOUTHPROJECT For more information or to enquire about local young people joining the group, please email lizradfordis@virginmedia.com
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'Thanks for 13 years of fun!' alter them so that the individual will have something that they are really happy with. I’ve just finished making a 1920s dress for 30th birthday, and I also make costumes for a drag queen and alter bridesmaid’s dresses and wedding dresses too. We have always liked to do things properly, and all of our hire costumes are washed in Ariel and Lenor after every hire – our mantra from the start has always been if it can’t be washed, it can’t be hired. “We’ve always had the best selection of childrenswear in the city, however mums are now buying online rather than coming into the shop. Packet costumes have completely gone over to the internet, although our hire and made-to-measure costumes have always had good sales and we’ve really built this up over years. We’ve found that more and more people are choosing to buy online and then just come into the shop when things go wrong and it needs to be altered, however my older customers still want to come in and see the real deal. “All of our customers are devastated that we’re closing, and have been remembering all of the costumes we’ve made for them over the years, sometimes in as little as 20 or 30 minutes. We’ve supported schools around us as well as drama groups, and I feel we’ve really been part of the local community. Our window displays have become famous across the city too, and I’m sure that we must have the window that changes the most in Bristol.
Sue and Angela bid a fond farewell to customers “I’d like to say thank you to all of our customers over the years and all of the people we’ve met. You’ve given us enormous fun and we are sad to be closing, but we will carry on in a different way.” A sale of the costumes is taking place during July. If you have an event coming up that
requires a ‘little something out of the ordinary’ there’s still time to make a wacky purchase before the end of the month. To find out more about Angela’s made-to-wear costumes and alterations business, call: 07722 137323 or email: angelamwakely@gmail.com
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Kings coach selected for GB tennis over 35s ELLY Shearman, Head Coach at Kings Lawn Tennis Club in Bishopston has been selected to play for GB in the tennis World Championships Over 35s in Miami in October. It’s an exciting time for Elly who’s been working hard to attain peak fitness after having her first child. She currently plays in the county over 35s league and after a conversation with a fellow competitor decided to aim for the World Championships, competing against 14 countries in the five day championships. Elly says: “Flamingo Park is an amazing facility. It’s an honour to be chosen and I’m going to do my best. There will be a ceremony, flags, and we get to wear a GB kit. It’s good to know that there are fun things you can do in sport throughout your life.” Elly, a former pupil of St Peter and St Paul’s School in Redland, trained at Kings Club as
a teenager. How to get children interested in tennis is something that she understands well as she first picked up a racquet at a holiday tennis course herself. “I’m not from a tennis background at all,” says Elly. “I started playing accidentally by taking part in a holiday course and I just loved it. Luckily I met coaches who encouraged and trained me. I was a National Level Junior. “Tennis teaches you such confidence and resilience because you have to stand on a court on your own. To come back from 4-1 down to win a match gives tremendous self-confidence to a child as they know they have done that themselves on the court.” Elly’s tennis took her to the USA for University, studying on a full scholarship for a degree in Sports Medicine and a Masters in Sports Psychology. She lived there for ten years but when she came back to the UK she knew
Elly Shearman practising her strokes at Kings LTC she wanted to work in grassroots tennis, and has been coaching at Kings for the last five years. Francois du Preez, Elly’s husband and coaching mentor, is in charge of performance level tennis at the club. King’s Tennis Club are keen to encourage children to give tennis a go and are setting up six week Tennis for Kids courses for those aged 8 years and under as part of a LTA initiative. A Mums and Toddlers group attracts a number of families on a Monday morning and accessible tennis runs on a Tuesday with Send a Welcome where children with SEND and their siblings can do it together. Tennis Holiday Camps are running throughout the summer holidays from 9am - 1pm, for children aged 4 - 15 years, where all abilities are catered for. The
cost is £15 per day and there is the flexibility to pick and choose which days to play. There is a special summer offer - Book 3 (or more) days in the same week and enjoy a free 4th session with Elly any time over the summer. The level of tennis is very high locally and some of the kids at Kings are making it into the county B squads. Among the Bristol players who are doing well are Aryana Bartlett who started at Coombe Dingle and is in the top 4 under 14 category, Katie Swan is on the professional tour and Laura Sainsbury is playing abroad. To find out more about Kings Tennis Club or to book a session see https://clubspark.lta.org. uk/KingsLawnTennisClub or https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/ EllyShearmanCoaching
RAF centenary campaign THE RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF’s leading welfare charity, has launched a new centenary campaign today, called “Join The Search. Change A Life.” The campaign aims to get thousands of RAF veterans back on the radar and accessing support, following research showing that at least 300,000 RAF family members currently need help but aren’t accessing it. The Fund is very active across Avon helping 42 people last year and spending more than £73,000, and is hoping to double the number of people it supports. It provides a range of services, from welfare breaks to financial and mobility assistance. To refer someone to the RAF Benevolent Fund, go to www.rafbf. org or call 0300 102 1919.
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Local Guides have a winning strategy
TEAMS of Guides from Redland and Westbury Park joined 2,000 other Guides and Scouts at Strategy Camp in June. In its 5th year, Strategy is a multi-activity challenge hike consisting of three hubs of ten bases, each of varying difficulty and complexity set around a 3,000-acre site on Earl Bathurst’s estate, Cirencester Park. Each challenge was worth a different amount of points and teams from the 93rd and 1st Bristol Guide units had to plan their own route and decide which challenges to visit in the allotted time to score the most points. Base challenges included everything from pioneering to supermarket sweep; rock-climbing to paper bridges and problem solving to rifle shooting! They could be anything which tested physical stamina, mental prowess and Guiding and Scouting skills. As well as the main challenge, there was a host of entertainment and activities to do during the rest of the weekend. All of the Guide teams did really well with one team really excelling. Team Optima won Hub C and when all the results were put together came second overall narrowly behind the winning team, having covered 24 out of the 30 bases.
Rachael Swonnell, Assistant Guider for the 93rd Bristol division, said: "I thought our Guides were brilliant; they went with an attitude to win and had planned out their winning strategy which obviously worked. Second place out of 335 teams is a great
achievement. Well done Team Optima!” 1st Bristol Guides meet at St Alban's church hall and the 93rd Bristol unit meet at Redland church hall. They are part of the Bristol Northwest Division which has many units for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers, covering the areas of Henleaze, Westbury Park, St Andrews, Bishopston, Cotham and Redland, Ashley Down and St Werburghs. Rachael added: “If you are interested in your daughters joining, take a look at our Division Facebook page www.facebook.com/ GGBristolNW/. If, however, you are over 18 and thinking, “that sounds like fun” or “I used to love doing that sort of thing” we always have room for more volunteers to join our leadership teams to make Guiding happen. Full training is given so don’t worry if you have not done this sort of thing before.” An enhanced DBS check (which is organised by the Division) is all that is required to volunteer. In both instances, take a look at the Girlguiding website to register your interest or send an email to the Division commissioner to find out more. For more information see: northwestdivision@girlguidingbsg.org.uk and www.girlguiding.org.uk/
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We're keeping our cool ... WITH the schools finishing for the holidays and the sun shining, summer is in full swing. It’s important to remember that for those working during this time, in particular those working in uniform, the heat is more than a little uncomfortable. Regardless of this, I know officers will continue to keep our communities safe and feeling safe to ensure you are able to enjoy all that summer brings. In Avon and Somerset, we’re lucky enough to have many wonderful events take place over the summer. At the start of July, the biggest music festival in the world came to our doorstep and over 200,000 people descended on Worthy Farm for Glastonbury 2019. I was pleased to hear that crime levels at Glastonbury have remained low with 118 crimes reported this year compared to 202 in 2017, a reduction of 41.6%. I was also delighted that St Paul’s Carnival was back again for another year as it’s a fantastic
celebration of people, diversity, culture, community and music. The event proves what great things can happen when the whole city pulls together, and is a testament to the local community and the love that residents have for the place they live and work. Most recently, we celebrated Bristol Pride and officers proudly donned rainbow colours and marched alongside revellers at the annual parade. As with the other two events I have mentioned, Pride brings local people together to celebrate our differences and allows us to share the important message that hate crimes will not be tolerated. Being targeted because of your age, race, sexual orientation, religion or any other reason is unacceptable. It's been over three months since Operation Remedy started. The operation, which focuses on knife crime, burglary and drugs in our area, has got off to a flying
start and has made notable improvements in tackling these issues. Since April, there have been 450 related offences; 33 warrants executed, 23 of which resulted in a positive outcome; a total of 287 stop searches; and 414 reports of crime from both the public and police officers. Various stolen items have been seized, recovered and returned to the owners. Drugs have been seized, including approximately 645 cannabis plants, 12 grams of Amphetamine and 1 kilo of cocaine. I know people will be pleased with the police’s increased focus on these issues. There’s still plenty to be done but I am delighted with the positive results the team have achieved so far. We will continue to work hard and send a clear message to criminals that coming into our villages, towns and cities to commit their crimes is not an option. Finally, I mentioned a new
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Singing in support of children's hospice THE 'Cantanti Singers and Wind Band', based in Stoke Bishop, held a concert last month in support of local charity, Children's Hospice South West. The Singers decided to raise funds for CHSW after visiting its Bristol hospice, Charlton Farm. Gareth Dodds, Manager of the Singers, said: "We were so impressed when we saw the facilities and how CHSW supports the families. We are delighted to support the charity with our concerts this year." The last concert in June raised almost £500. The next concert is due to take place on the evening of Saturday 12 October at
Westbury Baptist Church. Admission is free but there will be a collection for CHSW. Frances Kenneally, Community Fundraiser at Charlton Farm said: “Thank you to Gareth and his choir for their tremendous support in organising not one, but two concerts in aid of CHSW. Their support is very much appreciated.” Charlton Farm opens its doors once a month and offers guided tours showing people exactly why their support is so important. Visits are by appointment only. All information can be found at www.chsw. org.uk/opendays
Age has no limits! PHOTOGRAPHS showing that age is no barrier to active living will be on free outdoor display on College Green, Bristol, from August 1 to 28 as part of a new drive to persuade older people to make bolder keep fit choices. Titled NO LIMITS, the exhibition uses giant weatherproof frames to showcase around 35 images by Bristol-based Alex Rotas of international champion athletes aged from 55 to 100+ and of locals participating in health and fitness activities as varied as park run, Tai Chi and walking sports. The exhibition is being mounted by Active Ageing Bristol – a collaboration between Bristol Sport Foundation, St Monica Trust and The Anchor Society – with funding from Bristol Health Partners. Photographer, writer, public speaker and broadcaster Alex Rotas says she hopes the exhibition will challenge widely
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Charity golf day is above par DAVE Fear from Bristol has been raising funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) since 1992 having been introduced to the charity and inspired by the late Bob Woodward OBE. Since that time, he and his wife Hillie have raised over £270,000 from organising and hosting Charity Golf Days at Henbury Golf Club where they are both members. On many occasions, Dave has secured sponsorship for the event from the Premier League thanks to his ties with Hillie and Dave Fear
former chief executive, Richard Scudamore, along with countless contributions from local companies who sponsor a hole on the course. This year’s event, which took place on June 28, saw 40 teams play the course successfully, take part in a hole-in-one competition to win a brand new car courtesy of Wessex Garages, and enjoy a dinner and auction in the evening. Professional golfer, Chris Wood also took part along with Bristol Sport founder, Steve Lansdown and his co-Ffounder of Hargreaves Lansdown, Peter Hargreaves. The day raised an incredible £70,00 for CHSW. Dave said: “My immense gratitude goes to all the wonderful people who have supported the charity and myself through all of our events. To the staff at Henbury Golf Club, the members and participants, and to our numerous hole sponsors, thank you! This was my last event but it’s been a thrill to see
the event get bigger and better each time.” CHSW’s Charlton Farm is Bristol’s local children’s hospice and currently supports over 220 families whose children have been diagnosed with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, meaning they are likely to die in childhood. Amanda Gallagher, corporate partnerships fundraiser at CHSW, said “We are so grateful
to Dave and Hillie for their continued support. Their fundraising has enabled us to give families the chance to spend precious time together and make happy memories. Although this was Dave’s last event, we are hopeful the biennial Charity Golf Day will be a success under new leadership.” For more information about CHSW, pleased visit www.chsw. org.uk
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n NEWS A POP up activity centre for disabled children is set to provide a much needed service for families who have been unable to access most mainstream leisure facilities. Gympanzees is a social enterprise that was created by Stephanie Wheen, a physiotherapist who supports disabled children in Bristol. After being regularly told by parents how little there is for their children to do outside of school as a result of their disabilities, three years ago she came up with the idea of building and running the UK’s first dedicated activity centre for disabled children, which will cater for the play, exercise and social needs of 58,000 disabled children and young people. Studies have shown that 84% of families with a disabled child aren’t able to access regular leisure facilities as most destinations cannot cater for all of their needs, which causes their health and well-being to suffer. In addition, 72% of parents suffer from mental health issues as a result of the isolation they face, which is something that Gympanzees wants to change. In order to prove that there is a need for an inclusive activity centre in the UK and to give the community a taste of what’s to come, Gympanzees set up a crowd funding campaign in 2018 to run a temporary pop up activity centre over the summer and Easter holidays. They needed to raise £60,000 to buy the specialist play equipment that was required, and thanks
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Activity pop-up brings a smile to many faces to a huge amount of support they were able to beat their fundraising target and raise £85,000, which has now reached £150,000 in total. However, they still need to raise another £140,000 to cover pop ups for the next three years. Gympanzees’ first pop up activity centre was held at Emersons Green Primary School during August 2018 with an average of 56 children attending per day, and following the success of this another pop up was held at Kingsweston School during this year’s Easter holidays, with an average of 80 children attending per day. At the pop ups different sessions are offered, based on the different needs of children, including two sensory rooms (active and calm), trampolines, an indoor and outdoor playground, music, a gym, soft play as well as a café. Now the social enterprise running its next pop-up at the school, from Monday July 29 – Friday August 23. They are hoping to have 2,600 children attend in total over the four weeks, and sessions will last from 90 minutes to two hours. The cost is £7 per child or £3.50 for concessions, and carers, parents and siblings aged 16 and over are free to enter. Speaking about the pop-
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up and the long-term aims of Gympanzees, Stephanie said: “Our first pop up at Kingsweston School was amazing, with some people taking a five-hour round trip to get to us, and many people coming from more than an hour away. The feedback was phenomenal too. “This time we have lots of new things for people to experience, including two young adult sessions for those up to the age of 25 as we had feedback saying that people of this age group want to come along too, so we’re going to be trialling that out. In addition we are also trialling sessions for the general public to allow siblings and other family members to join in. "We want to be fully inclusive and it means that everyone can have fun together. “We are also renting out a room to massage therapists, physiotherapists, speech therapists and counsellors, and will run taster sessions for people who are interested. We’ve also got a big room for birthday parties and space for disabled sports such as yoga and boccia. “We’ve proven our concept, and are now working towards our
main centre. We have a property committee meeting coming up to find our land, and we are looking for somewhere with enough space for parking and an outdoor playground as well as the centre itself.” Stephanie also told The Voice that Gympanzees are hoping to raise £7m for the main centre and will either build something from scratch or buy a property for refurbishment. She added that it will be located somewhere on M4/M5 corridor. On Sunday 8 September Gympanzees are holding a Move It My Way inclusive fundraiser at Yate Outdoor Sports Complex for those with or without disabilities. During the fun day there will be music, activities, sport challenges, games, soft play, trampolines, stalls, a tombola and a raffle, a second hand clothes and toys sale as well as face painting, with all funds raised going towards their future pop ups. If you are interested in attending a session at Gympanzees pop up at Kingsweston School, please visit their website to book a place: www.gympanzees.org
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News and views from our city councillors Geoff Gollop (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze) Lloyds Bank Henleaze of the Lloyds have announced the closure Octoof g nnin begi the at ch bran Henleaze cilber without consultation. As your Coun Bank lors, Liz and I have each written to the take no and they have made it clear they will d. esse expr erns conc notice of any Clean Air Consultation ol? If Do you want to clean up the air in Brist ensl.citiz briso at ion ultat so, see the cons until pace.com. But act quickly, as it runs drive 12 August. If you have a diesel car or ion ultat Cons this ol, Brist of re cent into the le for should concern you. See Steve’s artic more details. Number 2 Bus ber First Bus have confirmed that the num bria 2 will continue stopping in Northum to all Drive and Doncaster Road. Thank you g rmin confi for Bus First and who responded there will be no change.
Parks Sports Consultation ases The Council is proposing massive incre I in the costs of hiring sports facilities. tives attended a meeting with representa ns, of Bowls Clubs who use Council Gree member including Canford, and the Cabinet d that responsible. The clubs were concerne Park the Council policy would not help the e of finances but would threaten the futur these Bowls Clubs. Travellers and After massive pressure from residents was Councillors, the recent encampment wed up evicted by the police. This was follo cil OfCoun with ents resid of ting by a mee ove the ficers, Councillor and Police, to impr future. response and communication in the Van dwellers ts about We are getting numerous complain but llers, dwe van of ber num asing the incre action. the Council remains reluctant to take at the The Mayor has promised a proposal email e Pleas ting. mee net Cabi er Septemb the of copy a ve recei me if you want to report when it is published.
Flowers Thank you to everyone who has organised or contributed to the flowers in our shopping areas. Events on the Downs The Downs now have to raise enough money for upkeep and improvements, g place which is why more events are takin Pride each year. I was delighted to support year, this ns Dow the to visit first on their ased although I do recognise that this incre s of its usage needs to be managed in term dy impact on local residents. I have alrea raised this issue with members of the Downs Committee. day Our next Henleaze Forum is on Tues startry, Libra e leaz Hen at 3rd September ing at 7pm. Contact do with If you need help on any matter to email by me act cont cil, Coun City ol Brist or by uk gov. stol. @bri ollop Cllr.geoffrey.g phone 903 9946.
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the year, the cabinet app roved a report at its and inactivity on this. June meeting to go out to public consultation While he commissions with two further option s despite not having yet more reports from completed the technical work to find out yet more consultants, it whether they will work. The se Slow Progress on a Cle is precisely the poorest A charging scheme in the are: an Air Plan for central area of Bristol in our city who are Bristol covering high-pollu ting bus es, lorr ies We have known for many suffering the most and taxis (but not private years that air cars); and quality in parts of Bristol because of our illegally A ban on diesel cars onl is so poor as to be y from entering a unsafe. In particular, lev polluted air. smaller central area bet els of nitrous oxides ween 7am and 3pm. (which are produced by Eac h of the se opt ion diesel engines) are s would be combined above legal limits in ma Stay in Touch with some new bus lan ny central areas. In es, a scrappage recent years more and mo The above is only part sch em e allowing people with pol re information has luting diesel come to light showing tha of what has been going cars to trade them in for t this has a cataon. eith strophic impact on peo vide more regular and det I try to proto a new car or some free er a contribution ples’ health, and that it ailed updates on bus tick ets and a disproportionately affects Facebook, so you can see ban on specific high-pollu the most deprived what I’m up to and ting diesel vehicles parts of our city. contact me at fb.com/Co from driving past the BRI uncillorSteveSmith. . The situation became so The consultation https:/ You can also contact me severe that in June /bristol.citizenspace. by email on cllr. 2017 Bristol was one of com /growth-regeneration/t steve.smith@bristol.g 24 local authorities raffic-clean-airov.uk, or phone on which were instructed by zon e is tak ing 077 pla ce 69 the during July and August 285266. , come up with plans to brin government to with another report exp g air quality within ected to go to We hold regular forums legal limits as quickly as cab in both Henleaze and ine t in September. Only then wil possible. That plan Westbury, which are also l work was supposed to be sub even start on producing good opportunities mitted by the end of the “outline business to hear about what is hap 2018, but our Mayor refu case” which should hav pening locally, and sed to comply with e bee n com to ask ple que ted stio at ns. The next ones are: that deadline and two yea the end of 2018. rs on is still trying to make up his mind wh I understand that the Ma at to do. yor Henleaze Forum, Sep The latest instalment in duce a plan which doesn’t wants to protember 3, 7pm at the saga is that havimpact financially Henleaze Library ing rejected five differe on poorer Bristolians. That nt options earlier in is a laudable aim, Westbury Forum, Octobe but there can be no exc r 8, 7pm at use for dithering Coombe Dingle Sports Centre
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THE weather may be unpredictable, and the ticket prices eye-watering but attending a summer music festival to enjoy your fav band is a cultural rite of passage. Here are a few healthy tips from our pharmacy team to ensure a bad back,trench-foot, sunburn, hayfever and stomach upset do not ruin your time! • Care for your back- A sturdy and weatherproof bag for clothes and larger items alongside a smaller bag for daytime is a good idea. Consider walking distances and travel plan when deciding what to take with you. • Take care of your feet - If the weather disappoints you may find yourself standing soaked in a muddy dirtladen field. The risk of nail and foot infections makes the trusty welly boot, not only a festival fashion statement but a wise footwear choice. Comfortable and dry must win the day. • Protect your skin and eyes– Sun protection, moisturisers and sunglasses will protect against the sun rays to that cause sunburn, skin and eye damage. Confused about which cream to buy? Come and chat with us.
Cleaning wipes are a godsend, (preferably recyclable ones). You will find them excellent for both time and convenience. Wear UV protecting eyeshades. • Don’t let hay fever symptoms ruin your time.We can offer effective non-expensive remedies • Take care of your stomach- Festival food can be a shock to your system so be prepared. Alongside drinking plenty of water, take probiotics ahead of and during your trip to protect your tummy. Anti-diarrhoea and oral rehydration tablets are great to carry along just in case. • Please do not buy or take any ‘energy’ or ‘relaxing’ tablets offered while away. Your life and health may be put at risk otherwise. Increasingly festivals have also been associated with outbreaks of meningitis and cases of measles. Why not take a few minutes to check your vaccinations are all up to date? We can help so just call us on 0800 7723575. Kellaway Pharmacy is always ready to help with any queries about medicines, vaccinations and your health. Speak with us today.
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WE’VE had some great wins in Westminster this past month. We won an important vote to keep Parliament up and running over the Brexit period in October. The idea that Boris Johnson could close Parliament and take Britain out of the EU without a deal in some autocratic fashion has now largely been ruled out, which is good! On climate change, we’ve now legislated for net zero carbon emissions which is great. But we now need to work on the detail, much of which will come from the clean growth inquiry that I started, and led, on the Science and Technology Select Committee. We’ll be publishing that report in late August. And whilst recycling and waste processing is an important part of the green economy, we’ve now got too many processing sites, too close together and too close to residents. Bundles of waste are processed in Avonmouth, not just from Bristol but also other parts of the country. We’ve gone from processing around 40,000 bundles to over 200,000 in the past five years. During periods of hot weather, this has resulted in large numbers of flies in the area, which is frustrating and unwelcome for residents and other businesses. I’ve therefore written to the Environment Secretary to ask for additional powers for the
Your Champion in Bristol It’s been a busy month with some important progress. I’m delighted that the 270 former employees of Avara Avlon Pharmaceuticals Services Ltd based at the Avlon (former ICI) site, many of whom are my constituents, will now get their full contractual redundancy package. Following the news that Avara had gone into administration, I first raised concerns about the closure of the site and entitlements of staff with government back in March. Since then, I’ve written to the Minister for BEIS, AstraZeneca (the former owner who sold the site to Avara for £1) and Avara as well as met with Unite the Union reps and former employees. I raised the injustice workers were facing in Parliament in early July and sought an Adjournment Debate with the Minister on four separate occasions with each being turned down. I’ve also been working with The Times to bring this story to light - it was the subject of several reports in July. I am therefore delighted after months of work, much of it led by former employees and Unite, AstraZeneca have pledged to honour their former employee’s contractual redundancy entitlements with a £12m package.
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In other good news, we’ve also seen the Wellbeing Programme at Southmead Hospital win a national NHS Parliamentary Award following my nomination earlier this year. I got to join the North Bristol NHS Trust team at the awards ceremony and was delighted to have played a small part in getting these hardworking NHS staff the recognition they deserve. I’ve had news that YTL, the company aiming to build Bristol’s new arena, will be applying for planning consent in early September. I’m looking into booking some form of tour or meeting for me to attend with constituents to hear more. Keep an eye on my social media website for dates. Whilst I am not opposed to the new arena, I will only support it if it comes with adequate transport investment. There must also be assurances that the site can’t be accessed from residential streets in Brentry, Southmead, Horfield and Lockleaze to avoid rat running, increased air pollution and congestion. I’ve also now met with the new Conservative leader of South Gloucester Council to discuss transport issues. We discussed commuter traffic, how best to deal with housing developments in North Bristol and better communication between his council and Bristol’s City Council. Back in late June, I took my Powered by You street stalls to Westbury and Henleaze high streets, thanks to all of you who stopped by and shared your views
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on local and national priorities. As always, if you have any questions or need my help just drop me an e-mail, call, write to me or message me on my Facebook page. To chat in person, pop along to one of my coffee mornings or pub politics events or ask me during my Wednesday night Facebook Live Q&As from 19:30 (not during August). All the details can be found on my website at www.darren-jones.co.uk. You can also find me on Facebook at fb.com/ darrenjonesmp, on Twitter at @ darrenpjones or sign up to my monthly newsletter at www.darrenjones.co.uk/sign-up. Darren Jones MP Member of Parliament, Bristol North West
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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
Potential changes to Inheritance Tax? The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has published another set of recommendations for the Government to consider in relation to Inheritance Tax (IHT). The report’s findings may feed into any Autumn budget or perhaps the Spring Statement 2020. The recommendations which may be most relevant to retiree clients in BS9 cover potential changes to Lifetime Gifts: Gift exemptions There are proposals to replace or reform the £3,000 annual gift exemption, the gifts on marriage exemption, the small gifts exemption and the normal
expenditure out of income exemption with new much higher personal gift allowances. Gifting period and tapering It is proposed to reduce the seven-year period to five years, so that gifts to individuals made more than five years before death are exempt from IHT. This would be accompanied by the abolishing of taper relief and the so-called 14-year rule – complicated provisions that are often poorly understood. Liability for payment and nil rate band It is intended to simplify and clarify the rules on liability for the payment of tax on lifetime gifts
to individuals and the allocation of the nil rate band. Currently the rules are complex and in some circumstances appear unfair. In other recommendations, there are proposals to reform the way IHT interacts with Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on death. Currently there is an almost perverse incentive to hang on to assets forever in order to avoid CGT because it does not apply on death. Instead, the recipient of any gift would be treated as acquiring the assets at the historic base cost of the person who has died for CGT purposes. The report made a lot of other recommendations (170 pages
of summer holiday reading!) that many will welcome given the current complexity of IHT. It will be interesting to see how much of this progresses onto the statute book. Richard Higgs, Chartered Financial Planner, provides friendly financial advice in BS9 on a face-to-face basis in a welcoming location at 50, High Street, Westbury on Trym. He specialises in advising retired clients on savings, investments, Inheritance Tax and longterm care planning. You can contact Richard on richard@ haroldstephens.co.uk, 0117 363 6212 or through the website: haroldstephens.co.uk.
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Mass call to act on climate emergency
CLIMATE campaigners from Westbury-on-Trym joined over 12,000 others from across the UK in a mass lobby of MPs of Parliament on June 26, calling for urgent action to address the climate emergency. Ken Pattison from Holy Trinity Church and Myra Jones from Redland Park United Reformed Church met with Bristol North West MP Darren Jones by the banks of the River Thames outside the Houses of Parliament to encourage him to act now to protect the earth and its people. Over 350 UK MPs were lobbied, with all four Bristol MPs speaking to constituents. The mass lobby The Time is Now organised by The Climate Coalition, saw people from across the country converge on Westminster calling on MPs to urgently invest in measures to ensure the UK reaches net zero
emissions by 2045 and pass an ambitious Environment Bill to put a halt to the mass extinction of species. He said: “I came to lobby my MP because I’m concerned for my children and grandchildren’s future, and for the future of all generations. It was amazing to be part of 12,000 people of all ages, from all different kinds of groups coming together because we understand that life as we know it is at stake. It is absolutely crucial that our Government takes ambitious action to nurture our planet and its people. “The Government has set a target of net zero emissions by 2050, but this isn’t a matter for the future, the time is now. We have to decarbonise as quickly as possible to keep global temperature rises below 1.5 degrees. “I am glad that Darren came
out to meet with us and hear our concerns. He promised to continue to continue campaigning on environmental issues and for action to be taken. Darren also suggested dedicating one of his café politics and pub politics sessions to the issue of climate change.” “Declaring an emergency also means taking action” said Darren Jone MP, “Above all, it must mean devoting the time and resources necessary to deal with the scale of the problem we face.” “I am a Christian Aid supporter. They work in 37 countries around the world and see what is happening now to communities and livelihoods because of our unlimited consumption of fossil fuels and resources. “For change to happen we have to accept the part we can all play and at the same time call
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On the right track with transport plans WESTMINSTER might have been slightly distracted by the leadership contest to choose the next Prime Minister but I’m still working with our leaders to plough ahead with plans to improve our region with the funding we’ve already received from Government. Last month’s public meeting in Bath saw multi-million pound plans to improve where we live agreed by all the leaders in the West of England Combined Authority, marking a major step forward for the region. We signed off £3.5m to press ahead with plans to improve our railway network with seven new train stations and more frequent services across the region. We also approved big plans to expand the metrobus network between Bristol Parkway and Cribbs Causeway, connecting even more communities to the increasingly popular service. We’re also seeing investment in
new environmentally friendly biogas buses on the M1 route connecting Bishopsworth to Bedminster and Frenchay to Patchway as part of plans to introduce nearly 100 biogas buses to our bus network. We’re being ambitious to build a better transport network to get you where you need to be. We are looking to agree £1.3m to develop more-detailed plans for an innovative mass transit system for the region. This funding will help explore the routes across the region including connections to the airport. It will also assess different types of vehicle as new technology continues to emerge. This is a long-term plan but I’m a firm believer in being ambitious because as our region keeps growing, we must embrace a range of options to meet the needs of the future. We must also make travelling on public transport easier for everyone by simplifying the
ticketing system. I have long thought that we should look to London as a prime example where you can travel by bus and train using a single ticket and payment option to cover the whole journey. For example, a resident in Keynsham could use the same ticket to take the train into Bristol and then a metrobus towards Cribbs Causeway. Offering the option
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HIS year is the 100th anniversary of thI am proud that Bristol is one of eight organisations to be awarded £900,000 by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to transform the future of our parks. Parks and green spaces such as playing fields and nature reserves improve the quality of the air we breathe and provide a habitat for wildlife. They’re also great places to exercise, meet friends, and relax, which is important for our health and wellbeing. I regularly go on park runs, and find that greenery not only makes the challenge of a run worthwhile but also offers a moment to pause and take a break from the rush of the city. But not everyone can access a park easily, and too many people are missing out. Although our Quality of Life survey found the proportion of residents who visit Bristol’s parks and green spaces at least once a week has increased to 80% from 56% in 2018, our
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Saving badgers – Avon Wildlife Trust begins major vaccination programme AVON Wildlife Trust has begun vaccinating badgers on a nature reserve for the first time this summer. The vaccination project is designed to tackle the problem of bovine TB in badgers and show a viable alternative to the cull policy which has resulted in thousands of badgers being killed in many parts of the UK. The charity, which manages 30 nature reserves, is initially vaccinating badgers at one woodland site but aims to roll out an extensive programme of vaccination over the next four years, working with farmers and landowners to jointly find a way to tackle bovine TB in badgers. Bovine TB is spread in several ways, primarily through contact between cows, and the disease has a devastating effect on farmers and their livelihoods. There is the potential for the disease to move through badger populations and the work of Avon Wildlife Trust is an important first step, alongside other measures, to tackle this disease. It will also help wild badgers to thrive. To pay for the vaccines, equipment and training needed to continue protecting badgers through this work, Avon Wildlife Trust has launched a campaign to raise at least £20,000. To find out more and donate to the Save Our Badgers appeal go to: www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/ saveourbadgers. Photo courtesy of Bevis Watts
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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.
Windows 7 – the end is nigh WINDOWS 7 End of Life date has been announced: January 14, 2020 – even sooner for those who don’t download a recent security update. This means Microsoft will no longer update or support the operating system after that date. And, while Windows 7 is a decade old, it’s still incredibly popular, with recent reports suggesting that it’s still being used on 30% of all PCs. So, it’s time for many users out there who need to plan moving on from their favorite operating system.
Windows 7 End of Life: what happens next? In January Microsoft will stop releasing updates and patches for the operating system. It’s likely that it also won’t offer help and support for Windows 7 thereafter.. You’ll still be able to use it - but just because you can, it doesn’t mean you should. The biggest issue with continuing to use Windows 7 is that it won't be patched for any new viruses or security problems once it enters End of Life, and this leaves
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'Books that made me a gardener' THE Friends of Redland Library is hosting another in the series of Books That Made Me... events on Thursday 8 August. Four local gardeners and horticulturists will talk about the books that have influenced their life journey in Books That Made Me A Gardener. The panel comprises Matthew Bufton (Garden Manager, Bristol Zoo Gardens), Rod Pooley (Business Unit Manager, Bristol City Council Plant Nursery, Blaise Castle), Sara Venn (Founder of Incredible Edible Bristol & Horticulturist) and Nick Wray (Curator, University of Bristol Botanic Garden). The event starts at 7pm, with doors opening at 6:45pm. Admission is £3 (pay at the door). This event was originally planned for June but had to be postponed because of damage to the library roof. The Friends of Redland Library have a full and varied programme of events for the autumn and winter months. Details of future events can be found on their website https:// FriendsOfRedlandLibrary.org.uk For these events to happen, they need volunteers to help with promotion and organisation. Please email FriendsOfRedlandLibrary@gmail.com to offer your help.
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Cake and a catch-up THE volunteers of the Bristol Home Library Service enjoyed a cake and coffee courtesy of the Royal Voluntary Service as a thank you for their commitment and dedication. They provide a valuable service to so many people across Bristol, visiting readers who find it difficult to get to their local library, whether due to a physical or mental disability or sensory impairment. Volunteers were invited to Illustration to meet the new team, Janice Walsh (Service Manager) and Steve Bush (Administrator). Janice was pleased with the turnout. She said: “It was great to meet so many of our amazing volunteers face to face and get to know them a little. I think what they do deserves a huge thank you. It’s not just about delivering books, it’s about regular contact and a friendly face for people who may not get out or see many people for days or weeks at a time. “We are always looking for more volunteers to enable us to support more readers, so if anyone can spare just a couple of hours each month we’d love to hear from them. The role is very flexible and we provide all the training and support you need.” If you’d like to find out more about volunteering for the Home Library Service, or you know someone who would benefit from the service, contact Janice on 0117 929 7444 or 07714 898558.
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA August 19 n Henleaze Senior Film Club at 2pm Edie (12A) Starring Sheila Hancock Sheila Hancock plays Edie an 83 year old who believes it’s never too late…packing an old camping bag, leaving her life behind and embarking on an adventure she never got to have – climbing the imposing Mount Suilven in Scotland. At St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze. Refreshments: £4.00. Easy access, carers welcome. For more information please ring Home Instead Senior Care on 0117 989 8210. September 2 n The Royal Osteoporosis Society Bristol Support Group will be meeting at 1.45pm in the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. A talk by Terrie Stocker, Osteoporosis Nurse Specialist from the BRI. Everyone is welcome. For more information ring 07710 743613. September 7 n Organ Elevenses at Westbury-onTrym Parish Church welcomes David Bednall, sub-organist of Bristol Cathedral, to start off the autumn season. Recital starts at 11am September 26 n Carers' Support Group, URC Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. An Open Meeting at 10 am to be addressed by Holly Thomas from the Carers' Support Centre. Come and join us for this meeting, if you are a carer and feel you need some help and support in a relaxed and friendly environment. All are welcome.
REGULAR EVENTS IN OUR AREA 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. 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 further details. n Discussion Group: we are a small,
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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
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n WHAT'S ON 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 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. The lectures are at 8pm on the second Tuesday each month at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information is on our website www.theartssociety-bristol.org.uk
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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 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 2pm on the third Wednesday of the month. Speakers, refreshments, outings. Contact 9628895 for more information. n Bristol Cabot Probus Club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men to maintain contact and fellowship with people of similar interests. Group meets third Wednesday of each month at BAWA Club in Southmead Rd. Lunch is followed by a guest speaking on a wide range of interesting subjects. In June and December ladies join us for the lunch. Contact John HowardCairns for more details: 0117 968 3134. n Henleaze Garden Club meet on the first Wednesday of each month in the Main Hall, St. Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane. Doors open 7pm for 7.30 start. Visitors are welcome: entry £5 (inc. refreshments). Details: www. henleazegardenclub.co.uk n Knitnatterstitch. Term time, Wednesdays 9.30 -11.30@the Coffee Bar, Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Please contact Paula at knitnatterstitch@gmail.com for details. n North West Bristol Camera Club are an enthusiastic group of amateur photographers who meet
each Wednesday at 7.45pm at Westbury Fields, Greystoke Avenue. New members of any level of ability are most welcome. For details contact Neville on nevwgoodman@ mac.com n Melody Makers Pop Choir. An evening choir for men and women singing popular songs. Wednesday's term time 7:30-9:00pm The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze. Book a FREE taster www.melodymakerschoir.co.uk n Clifton Women’s Institute We meet at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of the month at Alma Church, Alma Road, Clifton BS8 2ES. Contact by email: thecliftonwi@gmail.com or visit www.cliftonwi.blogspot. co.uk Take advantage of our guest visits which are just £4 (max.three per year). Full membership details available. n Nature Cafe for over 55s and friends First Weds of the month 2-4pm. Lawrence Weston Community Farm, Saltmarsh Drive BS11 0NJ. Gentle walk around the farm, craft activity and tea and cake! n Westbury Park Women's Institute meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in Redland Church Hall, Redland Green Road, BS6 7HE. New members welcome, or come as a guest (£4 per visit up to 3 visits allowed) We are a friendly and sociable Club, have a 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 further 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 any 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. Thursday n Henleaze Carers Group - A place to share experiences and make new friends. Meeting on the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month from 10am to 12 noon @ Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Call Mrs M Rudston on 0117 9426095 for further details. n Henleaze Townswoman’s Guild (Mornings) meet at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road on the third Thursday of every month from 10am to 12noon. Call Elaine Anderson on 0117 9075279 for further information. n Embroidery Club at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tel: 0117 9501743 n Henleaze & District Flower Club meet on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. New members are always welcome. The second Thursdays are Flower demonstrations and the fourth are practise classes. n The Friendly Club meets every Thursday from 2-4pm (except August and 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 Drop-In Healing Centre at The Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, Redland, BS6 6JE. Thursdays from 5.00pm to 6.30pm. Run by Bristol Healing Group on a donation basis and supported by members of NFSH The Healing Trust. Come along and try a healing session, everyone is welcome. For more information phone 0117 9466434 or 0117 9082061. 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
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n WHAT'S ON 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
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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
53 1128 for more details. Saturday n Whiteladies Farmers’ and Fair Trading Market held every Saturday, from 8.30am-2pm. Takes place at the junction of Whiteladies/Apsley/ Burlington Roads. Stalls cover bread, cheese, local lamb and chicken, fish, preserves, cakes, sushi, local fruit and veg, wild food larder, and recycled tools, wooden items and much more. n 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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Join #Team45for45 for Bristol Half Marathon BRISTOL charity Above & Beyond is calling on the community to join the team for the Great Bristol Half Marathon. To celebrate 45 years of supporting Bristol’s hospitals, the charity is recruiting for a team of 45 amazing runners to take part in one of the city’s most-loved events. This year’s run is taking place on 15 September and public entry is now open. Simon Law, a former patient at Bristol Heart Institute (BHI), ran the half in 2016 – three years after he had a heart attack. He said: “A heart attack is the sort of thing you never think will happen to you, but you’re not as invincible as you think. “It hit me hard – both physically and mentally. I pushed everyone away. “I thought I could look after myself, but twice I ended up back in an ambulance. It was only then I realised the seriousness of what I had been through.”
Simon was treated with the help of the cardiac rehabilitation team at the BHI. Running played a key part in his recovery. He raised £1,500 in 2016 and since then he has completed the Bristol to Paris Cycle Challenge as well – a feat he is taking on for a second time this September. Simon added: “In a weird way the heart attack was the best thing that happened to me. Before when I was stressed, I would light up a cigarette but now I put on my trainers and go for a run or out on my bike. “If it had happened 10 years later who knows what the outcome would have been. It gave me a chance to rebalance my life before it’s too late.” Above & Beyond raise funds for the eight Bristol city centre hospitals, including Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, and South Bristol Community Hospital. The money
Simon Law is training hard for this year's Bristol Half Marathon raised goes towards staff training and development, world-class equipment, innovative research and making the hospitals a more comfortable place for patients, their families and the staff who treat them. Karlie Evans, community fundraising officer for Above & Beyond, said: “By joining the team not only will you be
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n BOOK OF THE MONTH WITH HENLEAZE & WESTBURY LIBRARIES Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck Tortilla Flat is an early Steinbeck novel set in Monterey, California. The book deals with a small band of friends enjoying life after the Great War. Danny the central character returns from the war and inherits two houses from his grandfather. Danny and his friends live in the houses and share many adventures. Steinbeck compares the group to King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. The book is an earthy and gritty novel which is amusing and memorable. There are adventures and misadventures aplenty, mostly concerning wine and women. The comparison to the Knights of the Round Table runs throughout the book e.g Arthur gives his Knights some land, similarly, Danny gives his friends shelter in his two houses. The knights in return swear an oath of devotion to King Arthur. Similarly Danny’s friends promise to see that he never goes hungry. At the end of the book there is a feeling that the reader has experienced a feast of emotion: joy, amusement, surprise and sadness at Danny’s demise. In conclusion the friends scatter after his death very much as the knights did in the Legend of King Arthur.
The Nanny Henleaze Library was chosen by Gilly Macmillan, thriller writer, to launch her latest novel ‘The Nanny’. We had an amazing night at Henleaze Library on June 27th when, working in partnership with the Friends of Henleaze Library and the local bookshop ‘MaxMinerva’ we hosted a book launch for Gilly Macmillan. Author Polly Ho-Yen, who used to be Bristol Libraries’ ‘Reader Engagement Officer’ was invited too and the evening kicked off with a conversation between the two of them talking about Gilly’s writing style, her working partnership with her literary agent and how she has successfully cracked the American Market. Gilly read snippets from ‘The Nanny’ a psychological thriller…. ‘Seven-year-old Jocelyn loves her nanny more than her own mother. When her nanny disappears one night, Jo never gets over the loss. How could she vanish
without saying goodbye? Thirty years on, Jo is forced to return to her family home and confront her troubled relationship with her mother. When human remains are discovered in the lake in the grounds of the house, Jo begins to question everything. Then an unexpected visitor knocks at the door and Jo’s world is destroyed again as, one by one, she discovers her childhood memories aren’t what they seemed.’ An intriguing premise that whet the appetite of the capacity
audience and encouraged them to then purchase a copy of the book and have it signed. It was great to see Gilly supported by other local authors Jane Shemilt, Tim Weaver and Sanjida Kay too and we’ve made some good contacts for further author talks in the near future. Tim was particularly impressed to see his latest novel ‘No One Home’ on our Fastback Stand in the library! The Friends of Henleaze Library hosted the event, provided a buffet and let the prosecco flow freely! If you are interested in finding out more about the Friends group and their events please contact them at ‘friendsofhenleazelibrary@gmail. com’
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Come along to this free drop-in Family Storytelling Session at Henleaze Library on Thursday August 22nd at 11am. Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Lunar Landing and linking with the children’s Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge 2019 Cassandra Wye, international Storyteller will share folktales of the moon from different communities and cultures living in Britain.
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Winning together WELL what a month we’ve just had! England team winning the cricket, Hamilton winning the British Grand Prix (for the 6th time no less) stunning Wimbledon finals and it’s been beautifully warm & sunny weather! I find it very fascinating to read the stories about the often larger than life characters we see on the TV, when so few of us have the privilege of actually meeting or knowing the people we come to admire, love and even idolise. Now I’m usually an armchair sports fan as with busy work & family life I don’t usually have the spare time to enjoy travelling to and watching live sporting events. This year however it all changed. I’m fortunate to have had the opportunity to head off
to Silverstone and enjoy a full three days trackside and watch the whole event live for the first time. I realised just how close we were to the action when as a racing car took a corner a little too wide a piece of gravel flew up and hit me in the face just under my eye. Thanks to my trusty Ray-Bans my eyes were protected, (from the bright sun as well as flying objects!) but it was a useful reminder that even watching sports is not entirely risk free. The personal stories about our sporting heroes and how they value and respect the support of their families are perhaps quite different to the sports stories I grew up with, when I think in the past it would have been seen as a sign of weakness to be thanking our families for the necessary help they give us. I for one, know that without a loving and supporting family both at home now, and
when I was growing up I would most probably not be where I am today. My aim for our teams at our practices is that they all feel a valued part of our work family. We enjoy success together and we share the difficulties that life so often can bring as well. This ultimately makes us a closer and more effective team as we care for each of our patients. It also creates a pleasant & friendly atmosphere which hopefully you find welcoming as you visit and we enjoy working in. Back to glasses for a moment if I may. This summer we’ve launched a glasses event - the opportunity for you to enjoy up to half price glasses and sunglasses. It’s a key part of our role, to not only provide you peace of mind about your eye health and vision, but also to ensure that you can see clearly and feel good in your glasses too! With
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wishing to create new teams, especially amongst underrepresented groups. This year, funding was made available for clubs looking to create new female and disability football teams, which can assist towards the costs of FA coaching courses; FA league affiliation costs; referees’ fees; first aid kits; football kit and equipment. Keith Gwilym, Club Secretary, said: “This generous grant will enable us to provide a low-cost social and exercise opportunity to an underrepresented group.
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n INSIDE OUT IT is simultaneously a relief and a burden to know just how urgent halting Climate Change has ‘suddenly’ become so I have put together suggestions for how you can be more environmentally conscious in your interior design decisions. Collectively we need to adjust our focus away from what’s trendy. Who cares? Do YOU like it? That's all that matters when it comes to furnishing your home. Buying less will also encourage brands to produce less. Two seasonal collections per year makes sense
for clothing, but for homes it is simply unnecessary. Lugging home hand crafted treasures found during exotic travels is one of life’s great pleasures but is quite different from buying mass-produced items that have been shipped from the far east. Reducing transportation is a key part of fighting climate change so buy from your local artisans if you can. Invest in the best you can afford, whether its antique, vintage or new and look after it. Quality items last longer and are easier
to repair, repurpose or revamp. Beware unfeasible sounding warranties from companies who will continually replace their cheap products, rather than build them to last a full ten years. Avoid fake Eames chairs as the sub-grade plastic seats will not be as durable. In fact, avoid plastic completely. Even bioplastic alternatives are not by default more sustainable. Choose natural, preferably organic fabrics. Although sofas and chairs don't go in the washing machine, the production of their coverings will inevitably mean that fish in the far east are now filling up on the microfibre leftovers. Proactively ask questions about manufacturer supply chains. Let big retail know you are engaged and want responsibly sourced products. The inconvenience of renovation means we usually want it over and done with ASAP, but slowing the process down allows you to plan and buy well, get it right first time and source materials secondhand, and donate or sell on your waste paint or excess tiles and timber etc afterwards. For more in depth eco interiors ideas please visit www. stylemongersofbristol.co.uk/blog Photo by Boba Jovanovic on Unsplash
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of small grant funding from Bristol City Council’s Bristol Impact Fund (BIF). The BIF was formed in 2017 when a number of the council’s grant funds were brought together into one place. The aim of the fund is to tackle disadvantage and inequality, improve health and wellbeing and increase resilience. The only one of the Core Cities to maintain its impact fund despite reductions in central government funding, Bristol’s grant awards have
sought to address inequality challenges such as reducing financial, food and fuel poverty, tackling unemployment, improving access to information, services and opportunities in the city and reducing social isolation. So far, more than 4,200 citizens have benefited from 20 small grant BIF funded projects. Previous projects have included helping B&ME woman to start their own business or get back into work; a theatre group working with people with learning difficulties to build
GRANTS are being made available to support life improving projects which empower some of the city’s most disadvantaged people. Community groups in Bristol are now able to bid for a new round
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