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Bristol North West MP Darren Jones with We Love Stoke Lodge campaigners Photo: Martin Bennett CAMPAIGNERS delayed the start of work to install a 1.5 km long and 2m high metal fence at Stoke Lodge playing fields on behalf of Cotham School. The We Love Stoke Lodge protesters fear for the future of trees on the site and have pleaded with the school to work with them to find a solution. The school says that a fence is needed at the site, which is leased from Bristol City Council, to keep children and staff safe during PE lessons.
Work has now begun on erecting the controversial barrier, but the war of words between the protesters and supporters of the school has continued. Emma Burgess, of We Love Stoke Lodge, has urged the school to meet community members to talk about how the open space can be shared safely for the benefit of everyone. Full story: Pages 12 and 13
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By Keri Beckingham THERE has been shock after Henleaze Infant School received a 'requires improvement' rating from Ofsted, after being rated as 'outstanding' since 2007. Following the full inspection at the school on Park Grove on November 27 and 28 2018, Ofsted has reported that the school is falling short in key areas, including leadership, record keeping and timetabling, staff feedback and the quality of teaching across the board. In a letter to parents on the school’s website, Therese Gillespie, chair of governors, said the school had already made considerable progress in addressing the issues raised. These include eradicating timetabling shortfalls, the Local Authority putting together a plan of support for leaders and teachers, and a change in senior leadership with Gemma Fricker joining the school as Acting Headteacher. Commenting on the results of the inspection, Gemma Fricker
said: “In our recent inspection, Ofsted recognised that the children at Henleaze Infant School are happy, confident and safe and that they have above average attainment. “The report also highlights specific areas for improvement to ensure the good practice they saw is consistent throughout the school , enabling all pupils to make the progress they are capable of. We would like to reassure parents that we have already taken steps to improve. These include reviewing timetables to ensure the best use of learning time, developing robust systems for monitoring and supporting children's progress and creating a plan to further develop teaching and learning. “Our priority remains to ensure that the school is a supportive environment for children to help children reach their full potential.” To read the report, visit the Ofsted website: https:// reports.ofsted.gov.uk/ provider/21/108934
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Call for witnesses following collision in Henleaze AN APPEAL for witnesses has been launched following a serious road traffic collision in Henleaze. The incident happened on Monday January 21 at about 4pm in Cardigan Road near to its junction with Henleaze Road, when a car was in collision with three pedestrians. The vehicle was a Volkswagen Caddy and was parking near to
the Co-op when it mounted the pavement and was in collision with the pedestrians. The road was closed in both directions following the accident, and three people – two women and a man – were taken to Southmead Hospital. A man in his 70s and a woman in her 60s suffered minor injuries after becoming trapped between a car and a clothes recycling bin, and another woman suffered serious chest and hip injuries, and these may potentially be life changing although she is in a stable condition. Commenting on the incident, a spokesman for South Western Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 3.52pm with reports of a
serious road traffic incident on Cardigan Road, Henleaze. "We sent multiple resources to attend the incident, including two critical care teams and a hazardous area response team. Two patients were transported by land ambulance to hospital for treatment." Avon and Somerset Police like
to hear from anyone who was in the area and witnessed the incident, and in particular from anyone who may have dash cam coverage of the incident. If you are able to help, please contact the police by calling 101 and quoting reference 5219014777 .
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MP launches North Bristol Transport Plan FOLLOWING months of research and public engagement, Darren Jones MP has launched a North Bristol Transport Plan which calls for wideranging transport investment in the constituency. The plan includes details of three potential sites for Transport Hubs in Shirehampton, Henbury and North of Lockleaze as well as calls for new bus and cycle lanes and access restrictions to any new arena built at Filton. Alongside the Transport Plan, the MP for Bristol North West has also launched a Transport Survey to encourage constituents to share their general experiences of local transport, as well as their feedback on the proposed Transport Hubs. Darren has already sought to engage with constituents in less formal ways by asking them to send him transport vlogs via the Seenit app. Darren Jones MP said: “After a year’s worth of work, I am launching my North Bristol Transport Plan. This plan has been formed off the back of public meetings I held in 2018 and feedback including vlogs from residents about their views on transport. It
will be the basis on which I lobby national and regional Government to secure funding for transport upgrades across Bristol North West. “We want to see new “Transport Hubs” where we bring rail, park and ride, electric vehicle charging points and cycle lock-up/ hire into one site. I’m calling for three new Transport Hubs at Shirehampton, Henbury and North of Lockleaze; “We want to see continuous bus and cycle lanes from these new Transport Hubs into and out of Bristol City Centre and Cribbs
Causeway to provide safe travel to work routes; “We must see significant transport investment and no access to the Filton Airfield from back roads across the North of Bristol if the proposed Bristol YTL Arena is to go ahead.” Darren Jones stresses that these new Transport Hubs should not be built on greenbelt as he believes there are sufficient brownfield sites available and that new bus and cycle lanes can be built without reducing the current road capacity. “I want to know what my constituents think about this plan, so I’ve launched a Transport Survey and I encourage everyone to have their say. Would you use public transport more if rail, bus and cycle services were located at same place and if you could drive/cycle and park there? Transport, and its weaknesses, are not something we can escape - it impacts our time, businesses and our pockets as well as public health and climate change.” You can view the Transport Plan and find a link to the survey at: www.darren-jones. co.uk/transport-plan/
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Ofsted puts Henbury School in special measures A SECONDARY school in our area has been placed in Special Measures by the watchdog Ofsted following an inspection. Henbury School on Station Road was inspected on November 21 and 22, 2018. It was previously rated as Good at its last inspection in May 2015, having been rated as Requires Improvement in 2013. The report, published on January 14, stated that the progress made by all groups of pupils has declined. In 2017 the school was in the bottom 3% of schools in the country because of the poor progress made by pupils. Leaders at all levels were not found to have shown the capacity needed to bring about urgent improvements, and rates of absence and fixed-term exclusions are above average. In terms of its strengths, however, the report stated that the most vulnerable pupils receive strong caring and
nurturing support, and that the school’s resource base meets pupils’ needs well. It is understood that longserving headteacher Clare Bradford is no longer in post. In a letter on the school’s website, Carew Reynell, chair of governors, said: “Whilst the findings of the inspection are disappointing, we wanted to reassure you that the Governing Body are taking quick and decisive action to address the areas of concern raised in the report. “The new Acting Headteacher, Ben Parnell and Acting Head of School, Joe Ambrose have significant experience and a proven track record of rapidly improving schools placed in Special Measures. They are taking immediate action to address issues around tutor group time, behaviour and uniform. The quality of teaching and learning will rapidly
improve from 21 January, when a new system of regular short observations with coaching feedback across all lessons will be launched. This has proved extremely effective in other schools in similar situations.” The outcome of the inspection follows the news in December that Henbury is proposing to join the Greenshaw Learning Trust on April 1, subject to the necessary agreements being reached with the Department for Education. A parents evening held at the school on Wednesday January 16 was attended by approximately 100 parents. During the meeting, there was a Q and A session with the Acting Heads and a representative from the Governing Body, as well as an opportunity to discuss the report and the measures being put in place to address its findings. A spokesman for the school said: “Henbury School has been placed in Special Measures
following an Ofsted inspection in November 2018. T "The Henbury Governing Body along with Acting Headteacher, Ben Parnell and Acting Head of School, Joe Ambrose, have taken immediate action to address some of the issues raised in the report, including revisiting the existing behaviour and uniform policy and ensuring consistency of approach and high expectations, as well as ensuring the challenge of the curriculum is high enough with external support for English, Languages and Religious Studies in the first instance. “A parents evening, held on January 16, was well attended. Mr Parnell and Mr Ambrose, along with representatives from the Governing Body, were able to reassure parents that the school’s strong pastoral system would remain unaffected and that SEND provision at the school remained a priority.”
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Council challenged over climate pledge COUNCILLORS from Bristol’s Green party have launched a report outlining the action needed for Bristol to meet its new commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030. In November, councillors from all parties in Bristol supported a Green Party motion put by Councillor Carla Denyer to announce a climate emergency and pledge to make Bristol carbon neutral by 2030, the most ambitious target of all UK core cities. Following this, Bristol’s Mayor was tasked with developing an action plan within six months to respond to the emergency, and all political parties were invited to contribute their own ideas for measures which might move the city towards this goal. Green party councillors then developed their work on this into a report, entitled Change A spacious corridor Starts Now, that outlines the first
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or parks or any other area of the council’s work. Bristol’s climate pledge follows the recent announcement from the IPCC that humanity has just 12 years to take emergency action to prevent global
warming greater than 1.5°C. Sir David Attenborough called the emergency the greatest threat in thousands of years, warning that inaction will lead to the collapse of civilisation and the extinction of much of the natural world. A cross-party group has been formed to oversee and support the council’s progress. Commenting on the report, Eleanor Combley, Leader of the Bristol Green councillor group said: “We now need these promises to be turned into action, and our Change Starts Now report showcases some of the inspiring action cities across the country and the world are taking to respond to the climate emergency, as well as the extensive work already being done across Bristol. “The Mayor committed himself to the target of achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2030 when he voted for the Green Climate Emergency motion back in
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A warming morning of coffee and cake PEOPLE in Henleaze are being invited to join Churchill Retirement Living at its Amelia Lodge development for a special Warming Morning to raise funds for the local Southmead Hospital Charity. At 10.30am on Tuesday 19 February everyone is welcome to step out of the cold and into the warmth of Amelia Lodge’s cosy Owners’ Lounge, where they will be treated to coffee and cake in return for a small donation. All of the money raised will go to Southmead Hospital Charity, to support the work of Southmead Hospital, Cossham Hospital and community health services. Caroline Haswell, Regional Marketing Manager for Churchill Retirement Living, said: “We’re looking forward to welcoming people to our Warming Morning event to raise funds for such a worthwhile cause, so it can continue its vital work in the local community. Every penny counts, which is why
we’re asking as many people as possible to come along and support the event and make a donation in return for the refreshments on offer. It’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a bit of indulgence, as well as an opportunity for visitors to experience the lifestyle on offer at the Lodge.” To find out more call Churchill Retirement Living on 0117 321 5232 or visit www. churchillretirement.co.uk.
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Star backing for Ready, Steady Bake! GREAT British Bake Off 2018 semifinalist Briony May Williams visited St Peter’s Hospice in Bristol in January ahead of the charity’s 2019 Ready, Steady, Bake fundraising campaign. Briony brought a delicious cake for hospice patients and staff to enjoy and took time to visit patients and their families. During March, the Hospice and Briony will be encouraging as many people as possible across the Bristol area to don their aprons and hold cake sales and tea parties for Ready, Steady, Bake to help raise vital funds for St Peter's Hospice. Briony said: “I'm really looking forward to Ready, Steady, Bake. It’s nearly time for the people of Bristol to roll up their sleeves and get baking! “Sign up to Ready, Steady, Bake today to be in with a chance to win a baking masterclass with me. Your support will help raise money to keep providing vital care for patients and their families in Bristol.” Briony, who lives in Horfield with her family, enjoyed huge success on
The Great British Bake Off last year and has since visited the Hospice twice to show her support for the Bristol charity. Briony said: “It's been incredible visiting the Hospice today. It's an amazing building, but more so the people in it are incredible. So warm, so kind, and providing an invaluable service to people in and around Bristol. I'm absolutely thrilled to be supporting the Hospice.” Bakers can visit stpetershospice. org/readysteadybake or call 01275 391 400 to register their bake sale, coffee morning or tea party and receive a handy baking pack – which includes Briony’s delicious chocolate orange cake recipe! St Peter’s Hospice Community Fundraiser Maddy Alton said: “We are thrilled to have Briony’s support for Ready, Steady, Bake this year. Everyone at the Hospice loved meeting her and thoroughly enjoyed her cake! “We’re so excited to get all of Bristol baking and raising funds for Bristol’s only adult hospice.”
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Co-op members raise over £22,500 for local charities
MEMBERS of the Co-op have raised over £22,500 for local causes in Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym. In November 2018, the Co-op celebrated its members raising over £19 million for local community causes across the country. If you are a Co-op member, every time you shop at the Co-op and swipe your membership card, 5% of your spend on Co-op products is put into an account for you to spend at a later date and 1% is also donated to local community charities. As part of the scheme, the Henleaze Co-op has raised over £7,500 for Ronald McDonald House Bristol, a home away from home charity which looks after children and their families while in hospital, as well as Stepping Up, a successful leadership programme for young people at the City Hall. In addition, the Church in Westbury Park also received a donation from the Henleaze Co-op members too. Meanwhile, the Co-op Food and Funeralcare branches in Stoke Lane and Westbury–on–Trym have raised over £15,000 for Above and Beyond, a charity supporting the Children’s Hospital,
Southmead Development Trust who are creating new walkways around Southmead and Badocks Wood and Marmalade Trust, a local Bristol charity that organises Christmas lunches and festive cheer for people who may otherwise be on their own at Christmas time. The lunches are held at venues around Bristol, including the Post Office Tavern in Westbury–on–Trym. Commenting on the support that they have received from Co-op members, Natalie Wheeler from Marmalade Trust said: “We are so grateful to the Co-op
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Success in fight to halt cancer-risk weedkiller use UNANIMOUS support has come from councillors of all political parties to phase out the use of the herbicide Glyphosate in Bristol. The chemical is used by council contractors once or twice a year to control weeds on highways and on hard surfaces in parks and on housing land. It is used because it is effective, sprayed at close range at concentrations considered safe. However, there have been concerns for many years about a possible link to cancer and the effect the chemical has on biodiversity, as it kills most things it touches. A petition organised by Pesticide Safe Bristol Alliance was presented by Harriet Williams and Nick Mole asking ‘Marvin Rees: deliver your plan to ban Glyphosate in Bristol’. Harriet Williams talked about the risks of using the chemical and of how it is still being sprayed near children and pets. Redland councillor Martin Fodor spoke about the EU work, including that carried out by Green MEP Molly Scott Cato and
colleagues, who have pressed for the review of regulations to use independent science, not industry funded or written studies. He pointed out how there had already been a lot of scrutiny of the use of Glyphosate but never an effective trial of the alternatives. The European Union’s Chemicals Agency – one of the world’s most stringent regulators – recently relicensed Glyphosate until 2022, when it plans a further review. The European Food Safety Authority has declared that it was ‘unlikely’ to pose a public health risk with ‘no evidence to link glyphosate to cancer in humans’, a view shared by the Joint Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations: https://ec.europa.eu/food/plant/pesticides/glyphosate_en Labour agreed an altered motion with the Lib Dems, noting Mayor Marvin Rees’s recent commitment to phase out Glyphosate. A task force chaired by Cllr Kye Dudd, Cabinet Member for Regulatory Services, will be set up to reconsider alternatives.
Battle of Stoke Lodge: Fen PROTESTS are continuing over work to install a controversial fence at Stoke Lodge playing fields on behalf of Cotham School. Residents turned out in force on January 14 to prevent the contractors hired by the school digging near the protected trees which line the playing fields. Instead council tree and planning enforcement officers and the school’s staff have been devising a revised plan to take account of trees with protection orders (TPO), one of which is Bristol’s Tree of the Year. Protests continued into a second week as the Voice went to print, with both sides entrenched in a bitter argument about access to the site. Work on installing the metal fence has now begun with protesters watching from a distance as stakes were inserted near the first significant tree, a beech with TPO status. Cotham School described the actions of protesters
as “outrageous behaviour” preventing them from securing the fields. The school has a 125-year lease from Bristol University to use the council-owned Stoke Lodge site. However it hasn’t used the facility for school PE lessons for the last five years because of concerns over safeguarding. Instead, the school has been paying to use the facilities at Coombe Dingle. Stoke Lodge has no parking on site or a pavilion. Cotham School wants to build a pavilion but has not yet won planning permission. A protracted legal battle has occurred to try to prevent the erection a 1.5 km long and 2m high fence around playing field. The community are concerned that residents will be excluded from a large part of a publicly owned asset by locked gates, while the school says it is not safe for people and their dogs to have access to the site while lessons
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nce work is finally under way, but protests go on are taking place. Stoke Bishop councillor John Goulandris said: “Stoke Lodge has been a shared community asset since the 1940s. “Ofsted have said in writing that there is no requirement for a fence and this fence comes very close to some wonderful, protected trees. The fence line has been amended but they are still working in the tree zone. I see this fence as an act of gross, environmental vandalism.” Emma Burgess, one of 1,200 members of campaign group ‘We Love Stoke Lodge’, said: “We aren’t saying that this shouldn’t be a shared open space. We are willing to look at different types of fencing and ways of achieving the safeguarding aims. “As an absolute minimum they should have applied to do work near or under trees with tree protection orders. We are currently waiting to hear back from Bristol City Council about that. “A tree officer is needed here as the workmen are approaching a tree of national importance and will be working in the drip line.” Justice for Cotham School have been filming dogs on site posting the footage on Twitter stating: “Low level nuisance from uncontrolled dogs is disastrous for PE with 1 teacher and 30 kids.” Sandra Fryer, Vice Chair of Governors at Cotham School, put out a statement about the situation on YouTube on January 21. She said: “We are planning
We Love Stoke Lodge campaigners are determined to protect precious trees at the site to set up a user group to which we will invite local clubs, the University, local schools and representatives of the local community who have expressed an interest in sharing our playing fields when they are not in use by Cotham School. “A lot of people have tried to claim that this is a park. But it isn’t. The land for playing fields was given to the city council in the 1940s and has been in
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educational playing field use ever since. “Over the years many local people have got used to using the site when sport was not being played but this was never as of right. The reference to community use in our lease does not confer the right to use our playing fields but rather that the school can manage and enable community use when not required by the school. “In terms of putting up a fence we have decided that the site must be secured so that when our students are at Stoke Lodge we know they are safe.” Representatives from We Love Stoke Lodge wait to hear whether they are invited to join the group. Cllr Goulandris said: “We have tried talking to the school - councillors, our local MP, the Mayor have all written to them. It’s an open offer to meet us.” It’s a view shared by Darren Jones MP who stated: “My view has always been that Cotham School should have entered into proper discussions with residents and concluded outstanding legal issues before spending public money.
“Residents have always acted in good faith and have continuously been open to discussions that would have achieved the desired outcomes for both sides of the dispute. “The sad conclusion is that it didn't need to be this way and that the fence may, of course, have to come down again in the near future.” Emma Burgess said: “We’ve researched into different types of grant funding that we can access as a community that the school can’t access. We can help improve the site for the pupils of Cotham and other sports groups by working in partnership with the school. “We do not believe that they should be allowed to put up a fence underneath 38 trees with a protection orders. Irrespective of how they dig, that is wilful damage to trees. “We aren’t saying that we want free and open public access to this site when their children are playing on this site. We understand and recognise that they have safeguarding concerns. All we are asking for is to think about different ways that they can meet those objectives."
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Light up the February skies with Window Wanderland THE evening sky may be dull in February but one event guaranteed to light up the nights is the return of Window Wanderland to Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Westbury-on-Trym. Last February saw the popular community window display event pioneered in Bishopston in 2015, come to BS9 for the first time. Over 80 houses took part by decorating their front windows and creating a magical display for people to discover as they walked around the neighbourhood. They were guided by an online map as well as printed maps available in local shops and cafés and at primary schools. In addition, Elmlea and Westbury-on-Trym primary schools made artwork displayed in the windows of local businesses. Sarah and Vicky, two members of last year's organising team are working on a second event for the area. Vicky says: "We were delighted by the number of people who took part last year, and now that many more people have seen what it involves, we hope that this year's event will be even bigger. "It was a challenge to raise the necessary funds to finance the event, but in the end several local businesses came up trumps and we're so glad we can once again bring this fun, all-age event to the local community." Window Wanderland BS9 East takes place
from Friday 8th to Monday 11th February between 6pm and 9pm each evening. Anyone can take part by decorating their windows or the front of their house. “The display is completely up to you, anything goes so long as it’s child friendly!” says Sarah. “No particular artistic skills are needed, just some lights or your favourite books or toys will create an enjoyable display for others. But for those who want to get creative the possibilities are endless, and the Window Wanderland website provides lots of inspiration.” With a strong focus on the BS9 East community, between Parry’s Lane, Kellaway Avenue, Wellington Hill West and Northover Road, several local schools are keen to get involved once more and create artwork for the event including St Ursula's, Westbury-on-Trym Primary and Elmlea schools. Stoke Bishop resident Lucy says: “This is a wonderful event that really brings people together, and there is such a friendly atmosphere as people wander around the streets discovering all the displays – perfect for cheering you up on a cold dark February evening!” The organisers ask that participants register online, so they can be included on the official map. To find out more visit www.windowwanderland. com/event/bs9-bristol-2019/
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Ade is named Pharmacist of the Year A BRISTOL contractor has been named Pharmacist of the Year at an annual awards ceremony held at the Park Plaza Westminster hotel in London honouring excellence in primary care. Ade Williams, the lead pharmacist across a partnership which including the pharmacies in Kellaway Avenue, Bedminster and Longwell Green won the accolade at the 10th annual GP Awards on November 30. The GP Awards – held each year by The Pharmacist’s parent company Cogora – shine a light on the remarkable work carried out by Britain’s primary care professionals every day, recognising those who go above and beyond in the name of patient care. Mr Williams impressed the judges with his commitment to delivering innovative services to his patients and achieving remarkable results – including delivering 80% of interventions in a pilot pregnancy advisory service targeting at-risk patients and consistently seeing a 4-8% weight loss in a weight management service. His ‘pulse in the pub’ initiative, which saw his team monitor the blood pressure of people drinking in local pubs in Bedminster, wowed the judges. Delivering person-centred care in an easily accessible way is a focus on show in each of the pharmacies in the group. Mr Williams commented: “It’s rather surreal. You don’t really expect it because the calibre of those shortlisted is so high and I think that’s reflective of what’s
going on in pharmacy at the moment. “You have a lot of people doing really innovative things and to be counted as one of them is a privilege in itself.” Mr Williams is a ‘passionate’ individual who loves to think outside the box, according to his colleagues. He has pioneered new ways of delivering care to his patients and various campaigns including #staywellthiswinter, #timetotalk which helped to create space to talk about mental health within the practice, and an annual men’s mental health campaign called the Bemmy Challenge.
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New chair sought for Westbury Forum AT the last Westbury Community Forum, Alan Aburrow and David Mayer announced that they were standing down as Chairmen/ Facilitators. They had both taken on the role for a year, back in May 2017, in order to ensure a smooth transition from the previous Westbury Open Forum - supported/funded by BCC as part of the local Neighbourhood Partnership initiative. Malcolm Neave has indicated that, in the short term, he is prepared to continue as a Facilitator for the next two Meetings. Therefore, any residents wishing to help with running the Forum should contact any of the councillors or Malcolm Neave at wotforum@ hotmail.com
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ST Alban's church in Westbury Park is to hold a Promises Auction on March 2 to raise funds for urgently needed improvements. It is urging people to: • Make up a table on the night, and bid for the items on auction • Provide a ‘promise’ –such as a week free of rent in a holiday home; cooking a three course meal for four; a free haircut/ massage/beauty treatment, or another item. The Grade II church has been a focal point for the local community for over 100 years. It not only offers regular worship, baptisms, marriages and funerals, but is also a well- known venue for concerts and a regular star of the BBC’s Songs of Praise show. It also hosts community events such as ‘Pop-up-Cinemas’ and events for children at neighbouring Westbury Park Primary School. But the church’s future is at risk. As with many other churches, the number of regular attendees has declined in recent decades and the church team is increasingly struggling to meet running costs and to keep the church open. Vital capital projects are also constrained by a lack of funds. To continue to host concerts and large events, the church badly needs better loos, and a new kitchen area where drinks and food can be served after events. Proposed alterations would be sympathetic towards the original design of the building.
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Church’s Promises Auction set to raise much-needed funds The Rev Emma Langley said: “It’s important to us that we are available for everyone. For over 100 years, St Alban’s Church has stood proudly open to all at the junction of Bayswater Avenue and Coldharbour Road. If we want to see it standing in another 100 years, we urgently need to raise funds. The Promises Auction will be a wonderfully fun way to do this. “Churches do not have any funding beyond that which people put in the collection plate. Sadly, the capacity of our congregations to give does not match our outgoings. We struggle to balance the books on a day to day basis and there is certainly no capacity for any improvements. We hope that improving the building will lead to more lettings which will help to stabilise our day to day finances.” The auction takes place in St Albans Church Hall on Bayswater Avenue at 7pm on Saturday 2nd March. To get involved in the auction, contact Abigail Shepherd office@westburyparkchurch.org for further information or with offers of help.
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St George’s Bristol Wednesday 13 March at 7.30pm The Bristol Ensemble performs some of the most famous pieces composed by Ludovico Einaudi to the backdrop of beautiful images of nature. Scored for piano and strings, the ethereal works create a meditative atmosphere, creating waves of emotion that engulf the listener. An unmissable evening of music and images. Tickets £10 to £26 from St George’s box office on 0845 40 24 001, www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk or over the counter
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Westbury Library Group News WE have now settled our Library Coffee Mornings on the third Saturday of the month, so our next two dates will be February 16 and March 16. Why not pop in and have a drink and a biscuit or piece of cake and share your views on the role of the library in our community? The meetings with the Library Service to discuss future plans for libraries in our area (Westbury, Henleaze, Southmead, Horfield and Lockleaze) will be held at the Greenway Centre in Southmead on Wednesday March 6 and Saturday March 9, both from 10am to 12 noon. Places need to be booked online, and you have to give an email address for the confirmation. We can do that for you if you prefer and you can do it for a neighbour if they do not have Internet or email access. There is no need to print the ticket and take it with you, provided you have registered, as the meeting organisers will have a list of names.
If you are unable to attend a meeting, there will be an online form which you can use to give your views, and we are assured that paper copies will also be available in the library. While everyone will have their own views as to what is needed from the library service, we would offer the following thoughts: We want a library in Westbury, that continues to provide at least the current level of facilities. Ideally we would like to enable the community to be able to make more use of the building outside normal library hours, with reasonable rental rates and access at those times to the toilet and kitchen areas. More use could be made of the library as a community hub, with information on local events, access to Council information. This happens already but could be expanded. Given that the current library location restricts physical
development, we would not object to a proposal which transfers the library to another location within the village. However, this would require the new library to become operational before any changes were made to the current building and for the current level of library service to be retained or improved. Westbury, Henleaze and all the other city libraries should continue to be integrated with the Bristol Library Service and with Libraries West, with full access to the reservations, loans and returns and other services. While community volunteers could support the daily operation of the library, the service could not and should not be run by volunteers. We need the library to be staffed on a regular basis by members of the Library Service. While the current level of staffing may need to be reduced in the future because of financial constraints, the level must be
sufficient to allow all members of the community access during staffed hours, during the daytime and early evening, on weekdays and weekends. At one stage, the transferring of the service to a Charitable Mutual was one of the options being considered by the Council. If this was to happen, it should be the whole service that is transferred, not just some of the libraries. You may agree or disagree with some or all of the above, you may have proposals of your own – the most important thing is to express your opinions, whether through the meetings, by completing the online forms, or by writing your views on a good old-fashioned piece of paper! For more information contact Malcolm Neave at westburylibrarygroup@gmail. com
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Plantsman Mike hangs up his trowel MIKE Baker, who’s worked for Henleaze Garden Shop for the past 58 years, tidied up the plants he’s tended one last time on Christmas Eve before embarking on an active retirement. He’s a plantsman with a wealth of knowledge but the age of 76 has decided it’s time to move on. Mike started working at the shop on Henleaze High Street on March 15, 1961, having gained experience working for garden shops in Whiteladies Road and central Bristol. At that time the Henleaze Garden Shop, founded in 1946 by Ernest Stenner, had two large coal heated greenhouses that were set up and used predominantly for Cacti and cut flowers. Mike said: “They used to sell thousands of cactus, which are now just coming back into fashion. When I first started out you never got plants in pots as they were all in open ground. That meant you only had them at certain times of year.” Both of Mike’s brothers were in the gardening business and his father was a head gardener so working with plants was in the blood: “What started me off was that in my last year at school we had to grow some seeds. My
father told me to grow some Cosmos because they are easy. I won first prize and still have the letter my teacher wrote to me saying, ‘Well done Mike. You’ll make a good gardener one day.’ I just picked it up as I went along.” His experience and knowledge have been invaluable to Henleaze Garden Shop, customers and staff alike. Manager, Robert
Stenner, said: “I came here in 1981 and I’ve been working with Mike ever since. He’s an intelligent, hardworking person who knows his job like the back of his hand. He’s got more knowledge hidden inside that brain than I will ever have about plants. “He’s a plant man, who’s lovely to work with. He’s kind and always willing to impart that knowledge to other people. He’s been the backbone of our shop and the community for the last 50 years and we will miss him greatly.” Mike’s partner Rosemary Dinsdale, knows that he will be missed by the customers: “He has this knowledge of gardening and plants has been invaluable to those of us who live in the area. There isn’t a plant in this place that he wouldn’t know the proper name of. He knows all the Latin names, where it should grow and where it won’t grow. Whenever we want to know anything we came and found Mike. He’s a lovely man and people are going to miss him.” For Mike, gardening has been a lovely business to work in: “Meeting people is the best bit of the job. Especially the old timers who I’ve known for 35-50 years.”
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Projects for vulnerable share in £50,000 Tampon Tax funding
Bristol Embroiderers’ Guild exhibition THE Bristol Embroiderers’ Guild are holding an exhibition on Friday 22 - Saturday 23 February at Stoke Lodge Adult Education Centre, Shirehampton Road BS9 IBN. The Guild meet once a month for talks at All Saints’ Church Hall, Alma Vale Road, Clifton, and hold regular meet and stitch events, plus a variety of weekend workshops. Light refreshments, a sales table and books and magazines will be available to buy at the event. Admission £4, children under 18 free. No Concessions. Doors open Friday, 10am - 4.30pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm. For more information email: BristolChair@embroiderersguild. co.uk
SEVEN local projects working with some of society’s most vulnerable women and girls have received a much-needed funding boost through Quartet Community Foundation. Small charities and community groups have received grants of between £5,000 - £10,000 from the Tampon Tax Community Fund to work with women of all ages, focussing on preventative services for those at risk of crisis. Projects receiving funding will help women involved in or at risk of street sex work, address period poverty, boost the wellbeing of new mothers and much more. Quartet Community Foundation helped distribute this funding, which was raised through the levy on sanitary products in 2017/18, to small, local projects. Sue Turner, Chief Executive of Quartet Community Foundation said: “We work with grassroots groups who are running vital services on a shoestring and support some of the most marginalised people in the West of England. This funding will enable them to run some amazing projects that make a difference on the ground to the women and girls who need it most. “We’re really happy to be able to offer £52,000 to these seven great projects. We received applications from 40 projects but only had funding for seven. It is very disappointing to us not to be able to fund more of these as their applications highlighted a growing mental health crisis for girls and women that needs specialist funding and this remains an unmet need.” Some of the projects being funded in Bristol are One25, a drop-in centre in Bristol for women involved in street sex work, No More Taboo, educating about period poverty, and Red Tent Project, a peer-led support group to empower women with multiple disadvantages and health challenges through gardening and creative activities.
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WESTBURY Park Quilters are holding their next quilt exhibition on Saturday 23 February in St Peter’s Church Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, BS9 4LD from 10am to 4pm. This active local group meets monthly in Badminton School and every three years holds an exhibition of its members’ work. The popular triennial exhibition draws quilt enthusiasts and the general public for an opportunity to see an exciting and wide range of quilts, displaying the diverse skills and
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interests of the group’s 45-strong membership. Visitors are encouraged to choose their favourite amongst the large and small quilts, wall hangings, colourful and monotone pieces, and the traditional and more contemporary designs that will fill the hall. There are lots of tempting things to buy and enjoy, including a raffle of bags throughout the day, all made by members, craft bargains from the Group’s sales table, a ‘win a prize every time’
tombola, a ‘make and take’ stall for those new to patchwork, and an opportunity to snap up tempting fabric, kits and notions from local trader Make and Do. A ‘pop-up’ café in the Hall provides homemade refreshments throughout the day. More quilts can be seen on the same day at Clifton Quilters exhibition in Westbury-on-Trym Methodist Church, 46 Westbury Hill BS9 3AA from 10am to 4pm. Entry to each exhibition is £3.50 for adults, free for children. Visitors to both exhibitions receive a discount on their second entry.
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Sports teacher makes England netball squad again CLARE Elsey, Assistant Director of Sport at Badminton School, has recently been selected for the Vitality Netball Superleague Team Celtic Dragons, based in Cardiff. Miss Elsley said: “To be picked and play for this team at such a high level is an absolute honour, and I hope I can do the School, myself and girls proud throughout the season.
“It is an exciting time for women’s sport and Netball in particular, and to be at the forefront of this at such a special time is incredible. Pupils, staff and parents alike can follow the team’s progress through my personal twitter account or follow Celtic Dragons for all the up-to-date news and action as it happens live.” Miss Elsley has also been notified that she has been selected for the World Championships for the England Indoor Netball Team, which will compete in Cape Town, South Africa later in August. It's an opportunity to defend a hard won title, as she explains: “In 2016 I was fortunate enough to Captain England into the history books by becoming the first ever Indoor Netball World Champions, and this year, we head out to South Africa to try to defend our title. To
have been selected for two such squads in such a short space of time has been a whirlwind start
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Outstanding rating for Harcourt Pre-School Co-op HARCOURT Pre-School Co-Op in Westbury Park has been rated as Outstanding by Ofsted after their first Inspection in December 2018, two and half years ago after re-registering as a worker’s co-operative. Harcourt was established in 1956 and the name ‘Harcourt’ derives from the pre-school’s first location in a room in Harcourt Road. For many years they have been based in St Alban's Church Hall, Westbury Park, renting space from and being run independently of the church. After the previous manager’s departure in 2016, Harcourt Pre-School staff decided to run the setting as a Workers’ Co-operative. The idea was for everyone to share responsibilities and decisions as a team. Since re-opening as Harcourt Pre-School Co-Op, the team has introduced regular yoga sessions for the children, visits to a local nursing home and
added resources to improve the children’s well-being, be it outdoor or indoor. This is reflected in the recent report, the first since the change to a Co-op, with Ofsted stating: “The safety and well-being of children is a high priority to the leaders and staff.”
Also in the report, the Ofsted inspector observed that: “Leaders work exceptionally well together as they strive for excellence.“ They “provide an excellent service” being “highly responsive and skilled at interacting with children.” The pre-school has built up
links with local schools during the many years that it’s been running. Ofsted commented that: “Staff constantly promote children’s self- esteem and confidence. The children are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school.” Veronique Blanc, the preschool’s manager, said: “We believe that pre-school should be fun, supporting a child's developmental journey resulting in a smooth, happy transition to their chosen primary school. We are extremely proud of our reputation, popularity and strong links with the local community. This enhances the curriculum and wonderful firsthand learning experiences for our children.” For more information and enquiries about places at Harcourt Pre-School, please call 0117 330 5367or visit www. harcourtpreschool.org.uk
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Year 8 pupil prepares for 1,000-mile charity bike ride AS the nights draw in and the weather gets colder, many of us find ourselves gravitating to the warm indoors. However, Hannah Killick, a Year 8 student at Redmaids’ High School, is spending her spare time outside, training for a mammoth 1,000mile charity bike ride next Easter. At the age of just 12, Hannah – accompanied by her dad Adrian - will be taking on a feat of endurance that would prove too much for most grownups, riding from Land’s End to John O’Groats over 21 days, in order to raise money for United World Schools (UWS) and Bristol Children's Hospital charity, The Grand Appeal. Hannah’s mum Rachel, who is a teacher at the all-girls school, and will be driving the support vehicle for the challenge, is very proud of her daughter’s efforts. “Hannah is determined to raise money for these two causes that are close to her heart. She is an
incredibly passionate musician and The Grand Appeal will be putting any money that Hannah raises towards providing music therapy for children in hospital. “The second charity – UWS – is one that Redmaids’ High has supported since 2011 when they funded the building of Jong School in north east Cambodia. Redmaids’ High continues to raise money for the school and next summer I will be visiting with about 20 students, so I’ll be able to see first-hand how they intend to spend the money Hannah raises.” At the moment, Hannah is feeling both excited and apprehensive about the task ahead: “My preparation is going ok,” she says. “I’m trying to get out for rides whenever I can. I’m getting better at hills but am nervous about being able to keep on cycling every day for so many days in a row.” But Hannah does have some
experience to fall back on as this isn’t the first time she has taken on a hefty challenge. Hannah was just six when she raised over £2,000 for charity by riding 109 miles in three days from her home in Bristol to her grandparent’s house in Reading. Her passion for supporting others and her love of sport have been prevalent Hannah and Adrian Killick from a very young age. “I know that offer support with bike thinking about the causes I am maintenance, clothing or raising money for is going to nutrition for Hannah’s ride really spur me on. On about can email her mum on r_ day five, I’ll be passing through killick@redmaidshigh.co.uk Bristol and stopping in at school If you would like to make a so having that support from my donation to Hannah’s chosen classmates will be amazing!” says charities please visit https:// Hannah. uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ Anyone who is able to HannahKillick1
Redmaids’ High students make their caring count THE spirit of giving continues to thrive at Redmaids’ High School where almost £1,000 has been raised from a raffle, Christmas Jumper Day, cake sale and festive concert to help give homeless and vulnerable people in Bristol a brighter Christmas. Led by Sixth Form Head Almoners Niamh Callaghan and Mee-Mee Soe, students, parents and staff collected a transit van full of donated food, clothing, and toiletries which was shared between two shelters in St Paul’s.
Students at the all-girls independent school also made festive, homemade decorations which they put up at the Little Bishop Street shelter on Sunday 23 December, and written personal messages of support on postcards which were given out to visitors. A separate group of students visited the Trinity Centre the same day to help set up beds and sort out food in readiness for the opening.
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Founding headteacher of There's no place like Home RGS moves to new role SARAH Baker, who has been headteacher at Redland Green since the school was built in 2006, took up a new role at the start of 2019 as chief executive of the Gatehouse Green Learning Trust, the new multi academy trust of which RGS is now a member. Catherine Hallam, chair of governors, stated: “Ms Baker has steered the school through its infancy and growth to be the outstanding school that it is today; she has also seen it through its conversion to an academy, its expansion and rebuild, and now its new role in the Gatehouse Green Trust. The school community - students, staff, parents and governors owe her a huge debt of gratitude for the work that she has done over this twelve year period.
“We therefore need a new Headteacher. Louise Blundell, our current head of school, will be acting headteacher from the beginning of term. We will shortly be advertising for a new head. The recruitment process will be managed by a group of governors and representatives from the GGLT Trustees, and full details will be available on the school website.”
THE final year students of boomsatsuma’s Professional Acting Diploma will be performing ‘Home’ written by Nadia Fall at the People’s Republic of Stokes Croft this month. Home brings to life the unheard voices of the young residents and staff who live and work behind the anonymous concrete walls of a high rise hostel. Using real testimonials alongside this play asks what it really means to call somewhere home and provides a vivid picture of life in a homeless hostel. The play is based on real interviews carried out by Nadia Fall in hostels in East London in 2012/13 with an aim to give a voice to the all-too-often silenced young people of the UK and beyond. The Professional Acting Diploma, which was launched in September 2017, is a unique post-16 course created in Bristol which offers drama training by industry professionals. It is a two year, full time course and was developed in association with the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. The production will be shown from 6 - 9 February at The Peoples Republic of Stokes Croft at 7.30pm. Book tickets through Eventbrite by searching Home By Nadia Fall or by going to boomsatsumapresentshome.eventbrite.co.uk
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Making friends across the generations A SPECIAL Christmas party was held on December 19 celebrating the community links forged this year between the pre-school children at Fallodon Playgroup and the retired residents of Fallodon Court. At the party, the men and women from Fallodon Court enjoyed eating cakes specially decorated by the children, joined in craft activities and were entertained by the pupils singing a repertoire of Christmas songs. Everyone joined in singing a rousing version of ‘We wish you a merry Christmas’ at the end. Relationships between the two communities have been developing since the summer when the children invited their neighbours in Henleaze over for a summer tea party. Seeing how beneficial time spent with each other has been, Fallodon Playgroup have developed fortnightly ‘welcome Wednesday’
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Helen Barnett, Deputy Manager says: “The older residents have enjoyed spending time with the children and loved joining in the singing, especially traditional nursery rhymes, as this has brought back memories of songs they’ve sung to their own children and grandchildren or indeed songs that were sung to them as children. They have also benefited not just from time spent with the children but from getting to know each other and building up friendships between themselves, as there is no communal area at Fallodon Court. “The children really look forward to the visits and enjoy playing with new adults, particularly ones who may remind them of their grandparents. As this venture continues we are sure both parties will benefit and longlasting friendships develop.”
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New commitment to better mental health BRISTOL City Council has signed up to Public Health England’s (PHE) Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health. This will see the council and its partners across the city work closely with PHE to take significant steps towards the promotion of good mental health and the prevention of mental health problems. The Prevention Concordat Programme for Better Mental Health marked the first time agencies across the community and care sectors came together to make prevention a priority for mental health. Now 74 organisations representing all sectors have signed up and committed to action. These organisations are benefiting from resources designed specifically to help local areas put in place effective prevention planning arrangements. Bristol’s commitment to the agreement will be delivered locally through Thrive Bristol, a ten-year programme to improve the mental health and wellbeing of everyone in Bristol, including those living in Bishopston, Redland and Cotham. It covers all ages and aims to bring together the wide range of partners and work already taking place across the city.
Examples of work as part of Thrive Bristol include uniting local organisations to help the city become a Time to Change hub, as well as introducing a new Mental Health and Wellbeing badge which Bristol schools can work towards as part of the Bristol Healthy Schools programme. So far 11 Bristol schools have achieved it and 78 schools have expressed an interest, or are already working towards it. Councillor Asher Craig, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member responsible for Public Health, said: “Organisations at all different levels of society, at a local and national level, can play a role in preventing mental health problems. This is not a straightforward issue so it requires us to look at it from many
different angles and through different lenses, so we have signed up to the PHE concordat in recognition of this. Locally Thrive Bristol is helping to bring partners around the table to work towards a shared goal of Bristol being a place free from discrimination and stigma about mental health and where we can all get the right help when we need it.” The recently published NHS long term plan emphasised the need for a better balance between a system focused on detecting and treating illnesses, with one that also predicts and prevents poor health, including mental health. Lily Makurah, national lead for public mental health at PHE, said: “The Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health exists to help communities prevent mental health problems and promote good mental health. Through local and national action across sectors we can all contribute to improving mental health and wellbeing, improve outcomes and reduce stigmas for everyone. We’re delighted that Bristol City Council has joined the growing list of signatories.” For more information about Thrive Bristol visit: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ mayor/thrive-Bristol
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Blockflute Band concert THE Society of Recorder Players Bristol branch meets in Cotham once a month to enjoy playing music together and has members from all over Bristol. Mary Neave says: “Once a year we get together to form a small recorder orchestra, calling ourselves the Blockflute Band and give a charity concert. This year we will be fundraising for ‘Borderlands’, a Bristolbased charity which works especially with refugees from other countries and those seeking asylum in the UK, helping them to ‘go from exclusion to belonging’.”
The Blockflute Band concert will include a varied programme of music composed from the 1600s to the present day, playing many sizes of recorder from small Descant to large Contrabass recorders. The group will be joined in the concert by a young soloist and a Bristol group, the Bristowe Concert, who celebrated their 20th anniversary last year. The event takes place on Friday 8 March, 7.30pm at Westbury-on-Trym Methodist Church. Tickets cost £8 and can be purchased on the door or reserved by contacting Mary on 01179 502825. WEDNESDAY Mancot Sports and Social Club Leeches Lane, 7.30pm Tel: Jeannie 01244 819448
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Avonmouth fair showcases post-retirement opportunities AGED 55+, living across North Bristol and approaching retirement, recently retired, or facing redundancy? A FREE event, run by LinkAge Network as part of the PostRetirement Opportunities project, will showcase the wide range of opportunities and advice available within the areas of money, work, volunteering, learning, leisure and health and wellbeing. Representatives from a range of organisations will be on hand at the event to provide information and advice, helping people to manage the shift into the next
Opera evening FRIENDS of Welsh National Opera and all visitors are invited to an evening entitled UN BALLO IN MASCHERA at Redmaids High School on Wednesday 20 February, 7.15pm. Andrew Borkowski will explore the gripping plot and wonderful score of the opera, composed in the full maturity of Verdi’s late middle period. It captures the dramatic events leading to the assassination of the King of Sweden in 1792. Tickets at the door: Friends £5 and Guests £7. For further information contact Margaret Borkowski at borkmail@ googlemail.com
Organ Elevenses ORGAN Elevenses at Westbury Parish Church welcomes back Huw Morgan, born in South Wales, but now living locally. Huw studied at St Edmund Hall where he was Organ Scholar, then later graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in 2007. Besides giving many organ recitals, Huw conducts several choirs, among which: the Hanover Choir, the Merbecke Choir of Southwark Cathedral, St. Laurence's Choir, Catford, and latterly the Ripieno Choir. He composes both organ and choral works. Come and join us for coffee and cake from 10.30am on Saturday 9 February, and listen to and watch Huw's performance on the big screen, starting at 11am. A suggested donation of £5 includes refreshments.
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n NEWS STAR of stage and screen, actor John Challis is joining Bristol dementia research charity BRACE as an Ambassador. John is best known playing the loveable rogue, ‘Boycie’ in the long running BBC sitcom Only Fools & Horses as well as more recently playing the amorous Monty in ITV’s comedy hit series, Benidorm. John has strong personal reasons for supporting dementia research; his own father died with Alzheimer’s disease. He already shown great support for BRACE, through helping to publicise the work of the South West Dementia Brain Bank which has been part-funded by BRACE for over 30 years. John has a personal connection to the Brain Bank at Southmead hospital through his niece Dr Laura Palmer, who is the Brain Bank manager and both her PhD and several research projects that she has worked on have also been funded by BRACE. The Brain Bank is an indispensable platform for dementia research, and John helped highlight this through
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n NEWS THE local air ambulance charity for Bristol has announced that it has reached its fundraising target and completed on the purchase of its new air base in Almondsbury. Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) launched a capital appeal in July 2018 in order to raise the additional £1.2 million they needed to top up funds from their reserves and make the purchase. Thanks to the generous support of the local community in Bishopston, Redland and supporters from across the city, the charity has exceeded their target, raising £1.3 million in cash and pledges to go towards the final purchase and kit out costs. The charity provides a critical care and air ambulance service for 2.1 million people across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, North Somerset and surrounding areas, and needs to raise over £3 million each year to stay operational as they receive no day to day funding from the Government or National Lottery. Each GWAAC Critical Care Team consists of a highly trained and experienced Pilot, Specialist Paramedic and Critical Care Doctor. From emergency blood transfusions to roadside amputations or treating cardiac arrests, they specialise in PreHospital Emergency Medicine and trauma medicine, bringing the skill and expertise of an Emergency Department to the patient. The charity’s old air base in Filton was over 100 years old, dating back to before the First World War. It was no longer fit for purpose as it was cold, leaked, and no longer provided
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provide our life-saving service long into the future. It’s thanks to the generous donations of you, our supporters, across our region that we are able to take this monumental step forward.” GWAAC Lead Paramedic John Wood also added: “Moving into the new air base at Almondsbury and buying the facility has had a hugely positive impact on the team. We are now operating from a base that is fit for the cutting edge work we do. We’d like to thank all our supporters for making this possible.” In addition, GWAAC has also announced that it attended a record number of incidents in
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THE Great British Bake Off Semi-Finalist Briony May Williams will swap her apron for a running vest as she takes on this year’s Bath Half Marathon in support of charity Jessie May. The Bristolian Bake Off star from Horfield is preparing to take on the challenge on March 17 to raise money for Jessie May, whose nurses provide at-home support to families caring for a terminally ill child. Briony, 34, hopes to raise £5,000 for the charity and is fundraising through her JustGiving page as she trains ahead of the big day. The local Bake Off star said: “Jessie May is an incredible charity and as a mother I can't even imagine what the families and children must go through on a day to day basis. I just want to make a contribution that will hopefully make a difference. “I started running in February 2016 to help with my health -
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We’re extremely touched Briony has chosen to support us in this way. “We rely heavily on fundraising efforts like this to ensure no family caring for a terminally ill child has to wait for support from a Jessie May nurse.” “If you’re keen to take on a challenge in 2019 there are plenty of other running challenges you can get involved with while raising much-needed funds for Jessie May, including the Bristol 10k and Bristol Half. If you can run for Jessie May please do get in touch with our Fundraising Team on 0117 9582174 or fundraising@ jessiemay.org.uk so we can thank you and provide a purple Jessie May running vest!” To make a donation and sponsor Briony, visit her JustGiving page at: www. justgiving.com/fundraising/ BrionyMay
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Bristol Heart Institute Appeal hits £830,000 fundraising target AN appeal raising money for the Bristol Heart Institute (BHI) has hit its fundraising target. The BHI is one of the UK’s leading cardiac centres and the £830,000 raised will provide the latest surgical techniques, treatments and facilities at the hospital. Of the money raised, £378,000 will be used towards the relocation of the echocardiography facility from the Bristol Royal Infirmary to right next to the coronary care unit in the BHI. This will make a huge difference to patient care, with poorly patients no longer having to make the long, public journey for their scan. The appeal was run by Above & Beyond, the official charity for Bristol city centre hospitals. Alan Bryan, consultant at the BHI, said: “I want to say a
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News and views from our city councillors Geoff Gollop (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze) Love Westbury and Henleaze rs and We are fortunate with our local trade mber community groups, but please reme esses they need our support. Our local busin will only survive if we use them all year in need round and all event organisers are of more help. Westbury and Henleaze libraries ion Here we go again! Another Consultat this will from the Labour Mayor (How much bury and one cost?). Local meetings for West centre nway Gree at are ries Libra Henleaze March on Wednesday 6th and Saturday 9th a place at 10am. To find out more and book as or go to www.bristol.gov.uk/libraryide give me a call. Stoke Lodge geous I remain concerned about the outra playing proposals to fence off Stoke Lodge Stoke fields and we continue to support our dge Bishop colleagues and WeloveStokeLo n lusio in their campaign for a sensible conc
well as that allows local residents access, as any Cotham School and does not damage trees. Council Budget et The Mayor has just issued his budg cil Coun Full at ssion discu for osals prop will be on 26th February. Those proposals rity and voted through by the Labour Majo detailed increase Council tax by 3.99%. The proposals are on the Council website. Bristol Energy to Whilst continuing to reduce services et, Bristol Residents to balance the budg ort the Mayor appears to continue to supp all year, Bristol Energy, which lost £11m last l proporfunded by the Council. Only a smal Bristol, tion of the customers actually live in energy so Bristol tax payers are subsidising users all over the country! Scrutiny of Council decisions misI chair the Council’s main scrutiny com as well sion and at our January meeting, as Counthe Council Budget, we looked at the the cil’s Social Value Policy, which will allow trade Council to select local businesses to One City with, the Mayor’s Forward Plan, The ic sector, Plan, which looks to work with publ
voluntary sector and business on a vision for Bristol, and the Brexit Scenario Plan. Do contact me if you want more information on these items. Keeping in Touch. Let your Councillors know your views. uary Our next Henleaze Forum is on Febr next The . 7pm at ry libra eaze Henl 28th at be Westbury forum is on April 9th at Coom Dingle sports centre at 7pm. acted So far this year residents have cont or me about problems with Council Tax ctions Council benefits, missed waste colle , and problems with Green Bin collection as well as s, drain and s leave trees issues with ning. potholes pavements parking and plan Contact with If you need help on any matter to do me act cont cil, Coun Bristol City v.uk by email Cllr.geoffrey.gollop@bristol.go or by phone 903 9946.
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News and views from our city councillors Steve Smith (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze) Funding Available for Community Improvements Your councillors are par t of a group within the Council called “Area Com mittee 1”. This committee consists of 13 cou ncillors representing wards stretching from the centre out to Avonmouth in a wedge coverin g the north-west of the city. We have the opportuni ty once a year to agree funding for projec ts to improve our local areas. Most of this mo ney comes from the Community Infrastructur e Levy, or CIL, which is money that developer s pay the Council when they build anythin g in the area. There are some restrictions on how we can spend it – it has to be on physica l infrastructure that meets local priorities and improves the area. As council officers like to say, it, you can have it”, but we “If you can kick can’t spend the money on the provision of services, or events. The spending decisions for this year will be made in September or October, but we
need to start thinking now about what sort of people about how you things we might like as a community to use would like this money the money for. There are a few steps in decidspent to improve your ing what we spend the money on : area. Please do get in Anyone who has an ide a should complete touch with us to disa simple form by March 15 outlining what cuss your ideas, or go it is. You can find all of the paperwork and to the council website guidance on the Counci l’s website at www. at the link above to bristol.gov.uk/people-c ommunities/fundingfind out more. local-projects, but please feel free to contact one of us to discuss you r idea and we’ll be Stay in Touch happy to help you with it. The above is only a small We will collate ideas for selection of what our area, and has been going on. I try consult with people to to provide more decide priorities. We’ll reg do that through the loc ular and detailed update al foru s on Facebook, so you can see what I’m up as well as social media and ms (see below), to and contact me at of course here in fb.com/CouncillorSteveS the Voice. mith You can also contact me We agree with our Area by email on cllr. Committee colste leagues in April/May a sho ve.smith@bristol.gov.uk , or phone on rtlist of projects 07769 285266. to be further developed with support from Council officers We hold regular forums in both Henleaze and Westbury, which are In September/October also good opthe Area Compor mittee as a whole will me tunities to hear about wh et to decide which locally, and to ask questio at is happening projects to allocate funds ns. The next ones to. are : I have already spoken to people about ideas of how to use this Henleaze Forum, 28th Feb money, such as safe ruary, 7pm at Henleaze Library road crossings and imp rovements to shopWestbury Forum, 9th Apr ping areas. We would lov il, 7pm at e to hear from more Coombe Dingle Sports Centre.
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‘PRESTIGIOUS CEREMONY AT BRITAIN’S BIGGEST MOSQUE SEES HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF POUNDS DONATED TO UK CHARITIES’
Charity Walk for Peace raises £1 million ONE million pounds has been raised and hundreds of thousands of pounds donated to UK charities by the Charity Walk for Peace at Britain’s largest mosque on December 7. Over 550 guests, alongside a host of MPs, Mayors and Councillors attended the cheque presentation ceremony in the main hall at the Baitul Futuh Complex, Morden, where cheques were presented to over 150 charities from across the UK. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association UK [AMEA UK] sponsored and co-hosted the ceremony. One of the highlights of the ceremony was the recognition awards presented to ‘Charity Champions’ from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association UK, who have over the course of one year worked tirelessly to help raise the £1 million for many different causes in the UK. Noman Muhammad, PEOPLE across the South West of England are being asked to help stop Parkinson’s for good by joining their local Walk for Parkinson’s event this year. Parkinson’s UK is calling for people of all ages and abilities to sign up. Walks in the South West include the Cotswolds walk near Cheltenham (Sunday 12 May), the South West Coastal Path in Budleigh Salterton in Devon (Sunday 23 June), Wilton House near Salisbury (Sunday 14 July), Gribbin Head in Cornwall (Sunday 8 September), and Ashton Court in Bristol (Sunday 29 September).
Regional President of Ahmadiyya Muslim Association for Southwest and Wales region, said: “Our community is global. We raised £3,000 from collections in Bristol and our ladies have helped with organising a fundraising campaign at the hospital. “We are really grateful to those people who have given and the volunteers who have fund-raised. We all have a responsibility to raise a peaceful and helpful society.” The chairman of the Charity Walk for Peace, Zaheer Ahmed, said: “2018 has been an incredible period of time for the Charity Walk for Peace. We have raised an incredible amount of money and the hard work and effort from the members of AMEA UK and the Charity Walk for Peace is a testament to their loyalty for their country, to their fundraising efforts and to their overall genuine
around the UK and across train and humbling commitment to tube stations London. £1 millionhumanity pounds has and been raised and hundredsand of thousands of poundsin were donated to UK serving helping Charitiesaby the Charity Walk for Peace Britain’s Largest on Friday December 7th, 2018. DrMosque Ijaz ur Rehman, national make difference to the livesatof president of AMEA UK, said: so many.” Over 550 distinguished guests, alongside a host of MP’s, Mayors and Councillors attended the “I am humbled One of theCheque largest donations prestigious Charity Presentation Ceremony held in theextremely Main Hall at the Baitul Futuhto Complex, be presented in a position where thefrom across made the Royal British Morden,was wheretocheques for a variety of amounts were to over 150 charities the UK. for the amount of efforts of so many hundreds of Legion volunteers from our association £501,978, presented to Guy The Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association UK [AMEA UK] sponsored and co-hosted the ceremony to have culminated in reaching a Upward, the a packed main hallassistant following on director from an incredibly successful Charity Walk for Peace held earlier this milestone in our for This donationwithin the grounds year fundraising. in the Royal Borough of Runnymede of Windsor Greatfundraising, Park. resulting in £1 million raised, follows the ground-breaking One of thefrom highlights the ceremonyof was the recognition awards to ‘Charityrecords. Champions’ beating allpresented our previous efforts theofmembers from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association UK, who have over the course of one year worked It has been a historic year on so AMEA UK who spent three many levels.” weeks manning poppy stalls
Step up to Walk for Parkinson’s Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition that affects 145,000 people across the UK, with an estimated 13,653 people living with Parkinson’s in the South West. It can affect people of all ages and has over 40 symptoms including tremor, loss of mobility and dementia. Over the past four years Walk for Parkinson’s fundraisers have raised over £1.5 million for Parkinson’s UK’s pioneering research to find a cure for the condition – and the charity
believes that scientists could now be on the verge of major breakthroughs. Sky Sports Presenter and Champion of Walking for Parkinson’s UK Dave Clark was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2011 aged 44. He is a keen walker himself and is encouraging people to lace up their walking boots to raise funds to help end Parkinson’s for good. He said: “Parkinson’s has had a huge impact on my life. On my worst
days it’s hard to walk, talk or write my own name, and it’s tough knowing that things will get even harder for me and my family as it progresses. “But Parkinson’s UK’s pioneering research gives me hope that we will find a cure for this brutal condition, and walking helps me stay active and positive.” To find out more about the walks, and to sign up to one near you, visit www.parkinsons.org. uk/walk
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was proposing, so I decided put together a proposal. “Unfortunately, our councillors will just not look to the future, and they constantly harp back to the past. I believe that buses are obsolete and are part of an out of date system, but the council seem to be obsessed with them and the people of Bristol need something better.” Barry presented his proposal to the council at the full council meeting on December 11, and at the time of writing he had not received any response to this. To find out more about Barry’s proposal, email: barrycash@uwclub.net
more extensive route, it would not interfere with the current use of the railway for freight trains (with only 10 a week running at present), and there is also the possibility of adding an off-road cycle track that is 4kms shorter than the present route. Speaking about his proposal, Barry said: “I’ve always had an interest in transport as it’s a key issue in Bristol. I came across STRAIL and thought it would provide a much better solution going forward. I looked into it and contacted STRAIL direct to find out more, and after doing a back of envelope calculation, it appeared to offer a cheaper solution than what the council
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Your Voice in Parliament THE Brexit saga continues. In recent weeks, I met with the Prime Minister to feedback the concerns of local people in Bristol North West and, specifically, to highlight the impact a “no deal” Brexit would have on local businesses and jobs. Whilst the Prime Minister listened carefully, she then proceeded to say that she wouldn’t rule out “no deal” (even though everyone agrees it would be a disaster) and said that I needed to vote for her Brexit proposals instead. So for all of the noise, and the theatre of recent votes in the House of Commons, we still haven’t
made much progress. The Prime Minister is seeking to amend her proposals to try and bring back her own MPs to support her whilst the rest of us are trying to find ways for Parliament to exert its influence over a Prime Minister that appears to not listen. At the time of writing, I’m waiting for another update from the Prime Minister in advance of another vote on her proposals. Following my extensive engagement with local residents (which thousands of you have been part of ), I will continue to call for a People’s Vote so that we can secure a democratic mandate on whether to leave with the Prime Minister’s proposals or remain and reform the EU and the UK. In other news, I supported yet another call on the Government to act more urgently to tackle climate change. In late 2018, I was the first MP to get a formal response from the Government on how it was going to respond to the Inter-parliamentary Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report that said we only have ten years left to dramatically reduce our carbon emissions. This month, my colleague from Cardiff North (Anna McMorrin MP), managed to force the Government Minister back to Westminster Hall to respond to the outcome of the recent international meeting (COP24).
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I and other MPs will continue to press the Government to give Climate Change a higher priority. Lastly, I have been getting through the detail of the NHS Ten Year Plan, and met with local NHS leaders from the Clinical Commissioning Group to understand its impact on patients and taxpayers in Bristol. My major concern is that there is no substantive chapter on staffing, which should be an important focus of the NHS in the years to come. And I continue to wait for the delayed Social Care Green Paper from the Government – an issue that I know is important to many of you who care for loved ones. I’ll continue to campaign for social care to be fully merged into our NHS and to stress that any automation in our health service should result in extra money to be put towards the value that should be attached to humans (as opposed to robots!) who care for us in the community.
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You deserve the best healthcare THE Kellaway pharmacy team all want 2019 to be the healthiest year for you, your family and all your loved ones. How? By providing the bestpersonalised healthcare service available through our pharmacy because that is what you deserve. The NHS recently launched its long term plan, setting out what it wants to do for healthcare over the next ten years and showing how funds will be used to achieve to do this. Three things stand out for us – 1. None of our patients can wait ten years for things to get better. 2. We must continue to champion and protect the most vulnerable in our community, just as we did by continuing to provide free home deliveries for all patients especially the elderly and housebound when the govern-
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Bristol charity trustee awarded MBE A Trustee of a Bristol-based children’s charity has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List in recognition of his voluntary and charitable work. Roger Harper, 63, is a Trustee of the children’s charity Jessie May, whose nurses provide at-home care to terminally ill children and their families. He joined the Board of Trustees as Chair in February 2013 and stepped down in January 2018, remaining an extremely active Trustee of the children’s charity. He has been awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in recognition of his voluntary and charitable work. Roger, who lives in Bristol with his wife Olga, said: “I am absolutely astounded to have been awarded an MBE. The news came through a very formal looking letter through the letter box – I didn’t for one second expect it to be from the Cabinet Office giving me the amazing news! I had to keep rereading it to take it all in as I couldn’t quite believe it.” Roger, who has worked closely with people with disabilities over the years, has been recognised for his commitment to Jessie May and also for helping various
local organisations such as the Avon Swifts Disabled Sports Team. He added: “It’s been an honour to support Jessie May over the past six years. Everyday I proudly wear my purple Jessie May wristband and badge. It is amazing how many people ask me about those two items! The work the nurses do is just fantastic – I have been able to meet some of the Jessie
May families over the years and come to understand how vital the nurses’ work is. “I’m a keen fundraiser for the charity too. I’ve taken on two half marathons for Jessie May and the 10k in Bristol in 2018. I’ve also recently hosted guided walking tours of Central Bristol to raise money for the charity. These were incredibly fun ways to raise money for such a worthy cause and the walks were a chance to find out what truths lie within the depths of our city! “Now I’m excitedly waiting to see when and where I will be awarded the MBE medal. I can bring three people to the ceremony, so me, my wife Olga, son Edward and daughter Louisa Ross will have a lovely family day in London I’m sure.” Roger is the second person in his family to receive his MBE – his aunt Joyce, aged 98, received an MBE in 2011 for her services to dance, presented to her by Princess Anne. Chris Roys, CEO of Jessie May, said: “Everyone here at Jessie May is delighted with this news. We are very proud of Roger and all his achievements, including his work and passion for Jessie May, and his other charitable activities. It’s wonderful to see he has been honoured in this way.”
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You've already done tonnes to help Slim My Waste campaign AT the start of the year I was pleased to announce that, according to data released from the Department of Environment and Rural Affairs, Bristol is the leading city for recycling. The city ranks number one out of the eight English Core Cities with an increased recycling rate of 44.9% for 2016/17. This means Bristol is on track to meet our ambitious recycling rate of 50% by 2020. The stats show a further 1.6% increase in recycling since 2016/17, and confirms Bristol’s environmental credentials. Our rate is better than the other seven English core cities where it ranged from Birmingham at only 20.7% and Liverpool on 26.6%, while Manchester and Newcastle achieved 38.56% and 38% respectively. The new data demonstrates that Bristol is well ahead of the game in terms of recycling with rates increasing rapidly and general waste tonnages going down. The figures also show a
significant drop in the amount of waste sent to landfill, which fell 8%, from 27.9% to 19.9%. We’re committed to reaching our target, which is why we are investing in a fleet of new vehicles and trialling new ways of collecting recycling to help people to improve the rates even further. I’m really grateful for the work by the council’s waste company, Bristol Waste, who have worked to raise awareness and help residents understand the small steps they can make to save resources, save the city money, and ultimately save the planet. Campaigns like the award-winning food waste campaign Slim My Waste – Feed My Face meant a 16% increase in the amount of food waste collected since June. That’s more than 700 tonnes of additional food waste collected to date; equivalent to 56 double-decker buses. When food waste composts naturally it generates CO2 which is bad for the environment. The additional waste diverted
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Desert Island tales THE next Desert Island Books event takes place at Redland Library on Thursday 28 February, starting at 7.30pm. Admission is £3 (pay at the door). The theme is “Books & Identity” and explores the identity of self, family, place, social group, culture and politics to name a few. What happens when we lose our identity or our identity is challenged? The panel is well qualified to discuss these questions, comprising of: • Professor Richard Cheston (Department of Health & Social Sciences, UWE) • Professor Julian Hughes (Medical School, University of Bristol) • Nikesh Shukla ( Writer, editor, Observer columnist).
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The books that made us THE Friends of Redland Library are hosting a new strand of event – “Books that made me a …”. The first event in this strand on Thursday 12 February is all about bookshops – “Books that made me a Bookseller”. Owners and managers of four local bookshops talk about the books that have influenced their chosen career path. The panel comprises: • Simon Baines (Manager, Oxfam Cotham Hill Bookshop) • George Forrester (Manager, British Heart Foundation Bookshop, Blackboy Hill) • Emily Ross (Co-owner, Storysmith Bookshop, Southville) • Sam Taylor (Co-owner, Max Minerva’s, Henleaze)
Bristol is a thriving centre for books and literature. Not only are local authors are on the best-selling lists, we have our own Festival of Literature. Three bookshops have opened in the last year and the co-owners of two of these new bookshops are on our panel. Second hand bookshops are busier than ever and our city’s libraries, though under threat of closure, are still popular. The event takes place at the Redland Library building on Whiteladies Road, close to Clifton Down train station, starting at 7pm. Admission is £3 (pay at the door), Full details of this and future events can be found on the website: https:// FriendsOfRedlandLibrary.org.uk
Family history group proposed RESEARCHING Your Family History events organised by the Friends of Redland Library have been a great success with all three events being fully booked with people travelling from across Bristol to attend. More ‘Researching Your Family History’ events are
planned, but in the meantime, the voluntary group are thinking about setting up a Family History group based in Redland Library. The group would work together on a project basis, to build up the history of a family or place. The initial project could be to chart the history of a single
house. Anyone interested in joining the group should email: FriendsOfRedlandLibrary@ gmail.com Full details of future events can be found on the website: www.FriendsOfRedlandLibrary. org.uk
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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. WEBSITE cookies have attracted a lot of press - and concern - recently. So what are they and are they dangerous? Simple tracking cookies are essentially harmless and ratheruseful - without them much valuable website functionality couldn’t work - but many people feel that cookies actually invade their privacy. And you should be aware of the growing use of thirdparty cookies to track your online activity. Although some people think cookies are malware, they aren’t. Browser cookies, tracking cookies or simply just cookies are all tiny text files that are saved to your PC while you’re surfing the web. Innocently, cookies are used to personalise your browsing experience by tracking and storing your activities.They allow you to
Let’s talk cookies! store log-in passwords, they enable websites to remember your past purchases and preferences etc. They are also used to personalise what you see online in terms of advertising. On one hand - given that you can’t escape the adverts - it’s better that they’re more in tune with your interests. On the other hand, it can feel a bit “Big Brother“. Cookies are created once you access any website that uses cookies – basically any website nowadays. Whenever you return to the same site, your browser sends your cookies to the server and in turn, you get a personalised browsing experience. So, they are generally NOT
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security threat - but you may feel them an invasion of privacy. You can instruct your browser, in its settings menu, to disable all cookies. Trouble is, you’ll find most websites with any functionality won’t operate well - or at all. My general advice is a halfway house - limit “Third Party” cookies, which are more of a privacy - and potentially security - threat. Third-party cookies are cookies that are set by a website other than the one you are currently on. For example, a website might have a Facebook “like” button on their site. That like button will set a cookie that can be read by Facebook. Blocking third-party cookies prevents websites on
Russell Isaac offers IT support other domains from putting cookies in your browser. This stems advertising networks from tracking your activities and displaying “personalised” ads. Most web browsers like Edge, Firefox and Chrome allow this usually by going to the Options or Settings menu, and looking under the “ Privacy” tab (different browsers menus will vary slightly). Russell Isaac can be contacted on 0774 775 3764 or via www. ithomehelp.biz
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Chance to share your ideas HAVE you got ideas or suggestions for your library and its building? Come along to a community conversation to talk about ideas for your local library. If you have ideas bring them along – they could be small ideas that could be started quickly, or bigger ideas which will make a significant difference to how a library service is provided into the future. Many of Bristol’s libraries have regular activities taking place each week, this can include craft, children and adult reading groups, children’s activities, coding for kids, and hire of rooms for local activity providers to run activities such as Yoga. Are there community-led activities you think would work well? Ideas could also include
extending the service and use of buildings, and looking at other services that could be run alongside the library. All ideas are welcome. Events take place between January and March 2019, and are listed below. You can book onto an event by visiting www. bristol.gov.uk/libraryideas If you can’t make a meeting but have an idea you would like the council to consider you can submit your idea online by following the link above. Event dates: City Hall • Tuesday 12 February 10am 12noon • Tuesday 12 February 6 - 8pm Libraries being discussed: Central, Clifton, Redland, Bishopston and St Pauls
The Park • Tuesday 26 February 10am 12noon • Saturday 2 March 10am 12noon Libraries being discussed: Knowle, Wick Road, Stockwood, Filwood, Marksbury Road, Bedminster Greenway Centre • Wednesday 6 March 10am 12noon • Saturday 9 March 10am 12noon Libraries being discussed: Southmead, Westbury, Henleaze, Horfield, Lockleaze Please visit www.bristol. gov.uk/libraryideas to book or visit your local library for help with your booking.
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA 2 February n Brush up your French in the new year, French Quiz, food, cinema, creative writing and more. There is something for everyone at Alliance Française Bristol. Revise your French with our weekly courses or come to our free Café Historique on 28 February to learn about lesser known French revolutions. If you’re a foodie join in our Crepe themed cooking workshop on 2nd February. And for those of you with a love of French cinema, check out our cineclub at the Lansdown pub. Quel programme! February 6 n Henleaze Garden Club talk by Susannah Applegate: Peonies & Irises.Susannah started her nursery in 2015 and holds the National Collection of bearded irises. Her talk will lighten a dark February evening. 7pm for 7.30 in the Main Hall, St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane. Visitors welcome – entry £5 (inc refreshments). Details: www. henleazegardenclub.co.uk February 12 n The Andrew Hook Memorial Meeting (incorporating The Bristol
Group Annual Meeting): The Great Western Society Today’ presented by Richard Antliff at BAWA, 589 Southmead Road, BS34 7RG. Meeting open to all, donation of £3 to help defray expenses is appreciated. Tuesday 12 February, 7.30 for 7.45pm. Contact: Dave Winter 01454 324230. February 15 n Pop into Ellacombe Pharmacy on Friday 15 Feb (2-4pm) for a free consultation with our Nutritional Advisor, Sarah. Tea sampling & Goodie bags will be handed out tooso don’t miss out! March 13 n Bristol Ensemble plays Ludovico Einaudi Wednesday 13 March at 7.30pm at St George’s Bristol The Bristol Ensemble performs some of the most famous pieces composed by Ludovico Einaudi to the backdrop of beautiful images of nature. Scored for piano and strings, the ethereal works create a meditative atmosphere, creating waves of emotion that engulf the listener. An unmissable evening of music and images. Tickets £10 to £26 from St George’s box
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office on 0845 40 24 001, www. stgeorgesbristol.co.uk 23 February n Westbury Park Quilters: Quilt Exhibition, Saturday 23 February in St Peter’s Church Hall, The Drive, (off Henleaze Road) Bristol BS9 4LD. 10am - 4pm. Come and join us for fabulous quilts, crafts, raffle & tombola, local trader Make and Do and refreshments. All welcome. Entry £3.50. February 28 n Thursday, 28th February: Avon Organic Group invites local gardeners and growers to join in our Seed Swap with Short Talk - “Fermenting your Veggies: a traditional preserving method” (AGM follows). 7pm, The Station, Silver St, BS1 2AG. £5, incl.refreshments. www. groworganicbristol.org 9 March n Mozart’s Requiem & Handel’s Dettingen Te Deum. Bristol Choral Society and British Sinfonietta, conducted by Hilary Campbell. Bristol Cathedral, College Green, BS1 5TJ, Saturday 9 March 7.30pm. Tickets from £11 to £28 (under 25s
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£5 & Seniors 10% discount). Full details at www.bristolchoral.co.uk. Book online via www.colstonhall. org or 0117 203 4040.
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
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n WHAT'S ON 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 to Saturday lunchtimes and evenings. Sundays noon till 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, convivial group who meet locally at 10am - 12 noon every Monday to discuss a wide range of topics of mutual interest. We are currently looking for new members - if you are interested please call Bob Broomfield on 0117 962 1061, or Alan Routledge on 0117 968 2246 for more information. n Bristol Bridge Club - Come and play, there are daily bridge sessions for experienced and less experienced players. Try a free taster session on a Monday afternoon or evening and Wednesday afternoon. Phone the club before coming, Tel.0117 929 1846 or www. bristolbridgeclub.co.uk 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
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for more advanced dancers at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 4012416). 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Details at wscbristol.co.uk. n Melody Makers Baby Friendly Choir. A fun and friendly daytime choir for ladies with babies and toddlers. Tuesday 10:30-11:30am during term time at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road. Membership only. Book a FREE taster - www. melodymakerschoir.co.uk n St Peters of Henleaze Keep fit group would like to invite you to attend their weekly sessions every Tuesday at 9.30am. This is a men only group of 60+ year olds who enjoy regular exercise taken by fitness Professional Natasha Johnson for only £4 per session. Please contact Keith Bonham on 01179684972 or just turn up. n Ladies Badminton group, Tuesday afternoons, at Stoke Bishop Villiage Hall 2pm - 4pm. Friendly group all ages, and ability ( men welcome) Just turn up or contact Pat 0117 9149511 n River of Life Christian Centre, Trym Road, WoT every Tuesday from 2-4 pm we have a tea, coffee and 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 – 3 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 A new knitting and crochet group has been set up in the local area. All abilities welcome, including beginners. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:30 am at JP Destiny, Kellaway Avenue. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road. Contact Stephanie Toft-Jones at poppytoft@hotmail.com or visiting 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 on 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 Why not join Welsh National Opera friends? We support this world class company and everyone is very Welcome to join. We offer:monthly evening meetings at redmaids high school. Monthly on wednesdays at 7.15pm-these are talks with music. Costs- £7.00 (friends £5.00) students £1.00 - There are many other benefits. For further information contact: Margaret borkowski:borkmail@gmail.com 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
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n WHAT'S ON 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 Come and make new friends at the growing Westbury Park WI that also serves Redland, Cotham and Henleaze. We meet at Redland Church Hall on Redland Green, BS6 7HE, from 7.30pm onwards. There are some very interesting talks and crafts to try this year and guests are most welcome to visit before joining. For more info email: westburyparkwi@gmail.com or find us on facebook: Westbury Park WI. We look forward to seeing you! 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 A great opportunity has arisen to join Bristol Choral Society. Due to a change in rehearsal venue (after 30 years) from central Bristol to Henleaze, the Bristol Choral Society is actively recruiting for all voice parts for next season. Rehearsals begin on Sept 3rd at Trinity Henleaze URC Church, Wednesdays, 7.15 - 9.30pm. To read more about us go to www.bristolchoral.co.uk. Or just turn up to a rehearsal, letting choir@bristolchoral.co.uk know in advance so that we can welcome you and provide music. 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 Bristol Choral Society is actively recruiting for all voice parts for next season. Rehearsals are at Trinity Henleaze URC Church, on Wednesdays, 7.15 - 9.30pm. The season starts on Sept 5th. www. bristolchoral.co.uk. Or just turn up to a rehearsal, letting choir@ bristolchoral.co.uk know in advance
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 for more information. n Stoke Lodge Ramblers welcomes new members. Small, friendly groups walk 8-10 miles on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month; 4-7 miles on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Please look at our
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website www.stokelodgeramblers. wordpress.com or contact Secretary 0117 950 0934 for more information. Please come and try a walk or two before joining. n Scottish Country Dancing (RSCDS) Singles and couples get fit and enjoy the company of experienced and not-so experienced dancers in the beautiful surroundings of the St. Monica's Trust theatre on The Downs. Expert tuition and Beginners' class on site. St. Monica's, Cote Lane, Westburyon-Trym BS9 3UN 7.30 - 10.00pm. Phone Martin (07786-609940) or visit http://www.rscdsbristol.info/ n West Bristol Orchestra meet at the United Reformed Church, Muller Road, from 7.15 - 9.15pm and play a wide range of classical music arranged for our small friendly orchestra. String players of Grade 5 and above are particularly welcome. For further information please ring 0117 968 3998 n Henleaze Ladies Choir is a friendly welcoming group which meets in St Peters Church Hall, Henleaze on Thursdays between September and May from 1.30 – 3.30 pm (with a short break for tea). We are always pleased to see new members. Please come and try a rehearsal without obligation. To find out more contact Jane English (07752 332278) or Jean Wickham (0117 9624466). n Henbury Singers welcome new members. A mixed, non audition choir, we meet at Stoke Bishop Primary School, Thurs evenings. We sing choral music, carols, musicals, gospel and folk songs. Contact Maggie Cavanna 0117 973 4794 or secretary@henburysingers.org. n Singers Wanted! Henleaze Ladies Choir meet on Thursdays at 1.45pm in the hall at St Peter’s Church, Henleaze. We sing a range of music from works by Elgar to Bernstein’s West Side Story and lots more! Our new season starts on Thursday 13th September – come along for fun
and friendship. For further details, contact Jean Wickham on 9624466 or Jane English on 07752 332278. n A Breathe of New Life - a series of workshops for women over 40, providing tools and techniques to create your own health and happiness. Facilitated by a Nutritional Therapist, a Wellbeing Life Coach, a Somatic Movement and Shiatsu Practitioner at the Redland Club, Burlington Road, BS6 6TN. Introductory workshop 17 January, 7-9pm, £10, plus 5 follow up workshops. Email judy@ jgnutritionaltherapy.com n Ladies Keep Fit, Thursdays 10-11am, at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze. This friendly session, which has a dance element to it, is suitable for all. New members are always welcome. £6. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@tiscali.co.uk, or www.exercisewithlailibrooks.com for full information; or just turn up. Friday n Badminton (Ladies) at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 10am. Tel: 0117 9681759 n Bridge at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 9.30am. Tel: 0117 9687140 n Country Market - Baked goods, garden produce and crafts. 10.30 11.30am at the Westbury On Trym Methodist Church Hall Tel : 0117 9628306 n Coffee and refreshments in the coffee bar at Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Road. 10am-12pm. n Bristol University of the third age (u3a) scrabble group would welcome new members. We play every Friday at the Beehive, Wellington Hill West, BS9 4QY from 2 to 4pm. For further info please contact Heddy SARA on 0117 9241318 or email : nigel.d.sara@ btinternet.com n The Bristol Astronomical Society host astronomical talks and activities each week. We provide
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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 Road, 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 Saturday n Whiteladies Farmers’ and Fair Trading Market held every Saturday, from 8.30am-2pm. Takes place at
Concert pianist Allan Schiller is performing at Redland Hall, Redmaids’ High School this month. The programme for Friday 15 February, 7.30pm, includes: Mozart's Piano Sonata in A major, Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major (Op. 53) and Schumann's Kinderscenen.
Piano maestro set to perform
ALLAN Schiller is regarded as one of the finest pianists of his generation. Early studies with Fanny Waterman, in his native Leeds, were followed by an intensive period of training with the distinguished
pianist Denis Matthews. At the age of eighteen he became the first British pianist to be a awarded a scholarship to study at the Tchaikovsky Conservatoire in Moscow, where he joined the class of Professor Victor Merzhanov. His performing career began at the age of nine, when he performed a movement of a Haydn concerto with the Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra at a series of concerts for school children in Leeds Town Hall. He has developed a career which has seen him performing with all the major British orchestras under such conductors as Georg
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
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Solti and Bernard Haitink, and giving hundreds of recitals and chamber music concerts with some of the country’s top ensembles. He has been a BBC artist, and his commercial recordings cover a wide repertoire, and span a period of 60 years. Allan is semi-retired but is still giving concerts and enjoys performing duets. He has published his life story in a book called Music Made Me, which is full of anecdotes and photographs . Tickets £10. £8, concessions, available at: www. ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select/ XMCLATQRYkSv
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Free training - become by a Tai Chi instructor Programme includes: Mozart's Piano Sonata in A major, Beethoven WOULD you like to join a free training in Tai Chi to become an instructor of Tai Chi Shibashi, to improve your health and help others? Paul Hodge from Tai Chi for Better Health, www. taichiforbetterhealth.co.uk, a charity which promotes Tai Chi is offering training in Bristol in partnership with Friends Ageing Better a project of Age UK Bristol. It’s open to anyone interested in learning this basic sequence of Shibashi Tai Chi to then take into their community and teach to others. The training involves six 2 hour session over 6 weeks, plus a one day workshop and a written assignment. The training is likely to start in March 2019 at a
Bristol Central Piano venue toSonata be confirmed. Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi is designed to help to improve mental health and physical wellbeing. This form of exercise is found to improve health and wellbeing and is a discipline that involves the mind, breath and movement to create a calm, natural balance of energy. It helps to loosen and strengthens joints and muscles, rejuvenates body, mind and spirit, improves concentration and intuitive abilities as well as helping with blood pressure problems and improving balance. To find out more please contact fab@ageukbristol. org.uk
No. 21 in C major (Op. 53) and Schumann's Kinderscenen.
Friday 15 February, 7.30pm Redland Hall, Redmaids’ High School, BS9 3AW
JOIN Nicola Strange for an introduction to the Historic Trees and other archeological features of the wooded area of Badock’s Wood. It’s a guided walk organised by Friends of Badock's Wood. Meet at the Lakewood Road Entrance, BS10 5HW, Sunday 3 February, 2 - 3.30pm. Book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/notable-treeshistoric-features-of-the-woodland-in-badocks-wood-walk-iitickets-52939801371
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n PETER'S VISION
A Grand Day Out
IT was an exciting day this one, I and half our team took to the road to visit a frame buyers emporium. It was an early start mind, we left our fine city before dawn and headed east as far as I’ve been in a long time - London Docklands. On arrival, and with coffees, we quickly set about the task in hand. Divided into two teams, aiming to see as many glasses as we could, off we set. A WhatsApp group helped the process as images of the fine, the fancy, the superb and of course the downright ridiculous started whizzing around. After a few hours of enthusiastic searching, networking and discussion we had our shortlist. There were great British designs (we’ve got several of these already), the fantastic Tom Davies made to order from London (got lots of these too!) and some truly whacky
designs (er no, we do not have these!). The new collections we have chosen for you will be landing and on display by the time you are reading this. Just call in to either practice to have a look for yourself! Now whilst we didn’t achieve anything as incredible as growing seeds on the far side of the moon, we did secure an exclusive launch of a vibrant new collection coming soon to this Opticians near you look out for more details later in the year! On our return journey I felt like quite the tourist. My trusty phone navigation system sent us on a sight seeing tour past many of
the London sights. It was a super end to the day driving past The Tower of London, through Trafalgar Square, up the Mall, right in front of Buckingham Palace and along Constitution Hill. You may have noticed that this blog brings up a half century, it has certainly come around rather quickly. It really does seem like just a few months ago that I first put pen to paper - well okay, in a computer sense; I can type faster than I can write & it’s legible too this way! I’ve had quite a few kind comments about the blog so thanks to all of you for taking the time to read these blogs!
It’s thanks to Gary really, our unsung hero of the Voice publications, who first gave me the chance to start writing. And as all good editors do, he’s put up with a few ‘very near the deadline’ submissions and times of writers block amongst other things that we really do not need to talk about here! Whether you’d like to call in and view the superb new glasses we have for you or if you’d like to experience our thorough & in-depth eye care (I highly recommend an extended eye exam for each of you) - you can book to see us by calling 0117 962 2474 or 0117 965 4434. Eye exam appointments can also be booked via our website, or just pop in to our practices in Henleaze or Fishponds and say Hi! We look forward to seeing you soon!
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n BOOK OF THE MONTH WITH HENLEAZE & WESTBURY LIBRARIES A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult I love Jodi Picoult’s books! They are hard hitting and often tackle difficult and controversial subjects. ‘A Spark of Light’ is no different – here Jodi tackles the abortion debate and it’s an emotional read. Set in a clinic for Women’s Health this story is told in a timeline, but a reverse timeline which I must admit did take me a little while to get my head around. The clinic is under siege and its day patients and staff are held hostage. Jodi skilfully introduces us to her characters, each one having made their ‘choice’ in difficult
circumstances, not lightly but with much heartache. We meet radical prolifers, extremists, prochoice sympathisers and people accidently caught up in the drama. Jodi throws it all at us. It is a gripping read, yes upsetting at times but we also see the strength of human resolve and the importance of love and strong family/friend support. Jodi doesn’t tell her readers on which side of the fence they should be but rather, intelligently shows both sides of the debate and allows her readers to come to their own conclusions. Other titles by Jodi include: Songs of the Humpback Whale (1992), Harvesting the Heart (1994),
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Picture Perfect (1995), Mercy (1996), The Pact (1998), Keeping Faith (1999), Plain Truth (2000), Salem Falls (2001), Perfect Match (2002), Second Glance (2003), My Sister's Keeper (2004), Vanishing Acts (2005), The Tenth Circle (2006), Nineteen Minutes (2007), Change of Heart (2008), Handle With Care (2009), House Rules (2010), Sing You Home (2011), Lone Wolf (2012), The Storyteller (2013), Leaving Time (2014), Small Great Things (2016).
on-line, fill out e-forms etc. Please contact the library for further information, all sessions are free. Henleaze Library 0117 903 8541 or Westbury Library 0117 903 8552. Chess Club at Henleaze Library This club is now meeting fortnightly on Friday evenings – starting Jan 18 with volunteers Mark and Matt. Games start at 5.30pm and the club finishes at 6.45pm. All ages and all levels of ability are welcome. No need to book, just turn up.
IT buddy sessions Have you made a New Year’s resolution to get to grips with IT? If so why not book a session with one of Bristol Libraries IT buddies? Both Henleaze and Westbury Library offer 30 minute sessions with a volunteer who can help you learn how to do specific things – set up an email address, book events
Spanish Storytime at Westbury Library Spanish Storytime is for 2-4 year olds who don’t have to be native Spanish speakers but who would enjoy learning some Spanish words, hearing Spanish stories and joining in Spanish songs or rhymes. Sessions every Tuesday morning 11.15am and last about 30 mins.
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n NEWS AN UPCOMING production at Bristol Old Vic is looking for people to join the cast on stage and be part of a key moment in the story. Princess & The Hustler, the latest work from Bristol playwright Chinonyerem Odimba, has its world premiere at Bristol Old Vic in February before heading out on tour. At each venue a local ensemble will be recruited to be part of the cast, but this has special significance for Bristol as the story is so rooted in the city and its history. It’s the second play from Eclipse Theatre’s initiative “Revolution Mix”, spearheading the largest ever delivery of new Black British stories. The play is set against the backdrop of the 1963 Bristol Bus Boycott, and follows the story of a black family living in Bristol. As part of this, production company Eclipse Theatre has issued a call-out for Bristolians to join the company for its Bristol run from Friday 8 – Saturday 23 February. They are AN award-winning musical comedy backed by two mental health charities is coming to the 1532 Performing Arts Centre at Bristol Grammar School in March. It's a show focusing on the subject matter of depression, and how it’s OK to not feel OK. Mind and Mental Health Foundation are supporting A Super Happy Story (About Feeling Super Sad) by Silent Uproar, which is touring the country from January until June. The team behind the show spent a year doing research, interviewing 50 people living with depression, speaking to psychiatrists, the NHS, mental health nurses, mental health charity Mind and psychologists. The cast and crew have also had mental health awareness training from Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, organised by NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group. In addition to the cast and crew being able to talk to people affected by any of the issues in the show, the company is also arranging for mental healthcare volunteers to be on hand after performances to signpost them to help available. Written by Olivier award winner Jon Brittain (Rotterdam, Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho) with music by Matthew
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Call out for cast members for Bristol Old Vic show looking for participants for two key moments. The first one is called “the pageant”, which as a celebration of black beauty in all its forms. The team want to welcome black women (and those who identify as women) to walk as a parade of black women during the show. The second is called “the boycott”, where the team are looking for a number of people to take part as protesters at various points throughout the show, and this opportunity is also open to members outside of the black community. Acting experience is not necessary in order to take part. The team behind the show understand it may be difficult for people to commit to all of the dates listed, so even if you’re able to take part on one night or every
night, this is a brilliant chance to celebrate an important part of Bristol's history. In order to apply to take part in this free opportunity, participants must be aged 18 and over and complete a participant form by visiting: eclipsetheatre. org.uk/whats-on/1452-princessthe-hustler
To find out more about taking part in the show, email: engagement@eclipsetheatre. org.uk. Performances will take place at 8pm during the show’s run, with a 3pm matinee on Thursdays and Saturdays. The show is suitable for those aged 12 and over, and tickets are available from £16.
Award-winning musical comedy set to tackle depression Floyd Jones (Frisky and Mannish), the show is a joyful, buoyant, gleeful, slightly silly, sugar coated, unrelenting and completely super happy show (except for all the bits about depression!) Alex Mitchell, Artistic Director of Silent Uproar, said: "We wanted to create something that challenged the notion that depression is just being a bit sad. We wanted to create a fun show for people who are living with it, but also for their mate that doesn't really believe that depression is a thing.” Andrew Eaton-Lewis, arts lead for the Mental Health Foundation, added: “The arts are an incredibly powerful way to talk about mental health – to share experiences, tell stories, reduce stigma, and change minds. If you can turn a set of challenging and often distressing symptoms into a relatable human story, you can have a huge impact, personally, culturally and sometimes
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Banish your 'Floordrobe' with this simple storage hack IF YOU are one of the millions of people who vowed at New Year to declutter and tidy up then you probably already know it can be like painting the Forth Bridge. Without a system in place things quickly go back to being a mess. One of the worst clutter symptoms is that of The Floordrobe. Or The Chairdrobe. Bannister-robe. Door-robe. Radiator-robe‌. The most obvious route to using the Actual Wardrobe properly is to first reduce the volume of clothing you have so that it all fits inside, but once you have done that there is still a further way to maximise the space available. Japanese decluttering queen
Marie Kondo is the absolute master of clothing origami. Simply watch her delightful demonstration videos on YouTube to learn how to fold things so that they stand up on their own and can be filed rather than piled. Stop stacking, start filing, then all will be visible and accessible. The secret to success is to divide the drawers into smaller, more manageable compartments. You can now buy beautiful Marie Kondo branded lidless boxes, all pretty and thoughtfully proportioned so as to perfectly protect your smalls, tees and trews. Or you can do what I do and buy the altogether more thrifty cardboard Tjena boxes from Ikea. Pop them inside your drawers, fill with your favourite garms and enjoy a clutter free, calm living (and dressing) experience! Buy Marie Kondo drawer dividing storage boxes online from: https://konmari-media-inc. myshopify.com/pages/about Buy Ikea Tjena boxes online here: https://www.ikea.com/
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Guys - will you join Lord Mayor on the dancefloor? BRISTOL Come Dancing needs more male dancers for the ultimate charity dance battle. Two of Bristol’s best-loved grassroots humanitarian charities have joined forces to bring an alternative Strictly Come Dancing fundraising competition to the city – and are calling in particular for men to sign up. Bristol Come Dancing is a collaboration between Temwa and Aid Box Community (ABC) and has already signed up Great British Bake Off contestant Briony May as a judge and Lord Mayor of Bristol, Cllr Cleo Lake will take part as a dancer. The competition will see 20 couples take to the floor and registrations are already at the halfway point. While women can be paired with women, charity organisers are also calling on men and couples to take part to bring balance to the event. You don’t need to have had dance experience already as professional dancers Pilo Selguera Peso (Piloxercise Ltd) and David Zilkha (Swing Dance Bristol) will train the contestants in Cuban Salsa and Swing. The training will culminate in a live final competition on March 23 at Motion’s newest venue, the Pennywell Project, with all the sweat, sparkle and fierceness of Strictly itself.
Lord Mayor of Bristol Cleo Lake in dance off mode! Both ABC and Temwa support communities on a basic humanitarian level. ABC helps supply refugees and asylum seekers in Bristol with vital everyday goods and support. Temwa partners with remote communities in Malawi to tackle causes of poverty and enable them to build self-sufficient futures (i.e access to safe water or farmer training to feed their
family). All fundraising from the event will be split evenly between the two organisations. Imogen Mcintosh, founder of ABC, said: “This is an amazing opportunity for people who have maybe thought about dancing to give it a go with incredible professionals on hand to train you and get you competition fit. We are particularly keen to see more men come forward and
support the ladies who have already joined up and bring the party atmosphere.” Rob Booth, Managing Director of Temwa said: “Bristol Come Dancing is guaranteed fun! People come alive when they take on challenges like this. You’ll build strength, new skills and fitness with professional dance trainers along with new friends and sense of purpose, all whilst knowing that you’re making a tangible difference to people's lives." Cllr Cleo Lake, Lord Mayor of Bristol will be joining Bristol Come Dancing as a contestant and is yet to be paired. She said: “As a former dance artist I have put dance on the back burner since becoming Lord Mayor and so I am really happy to be dancing again in my Lord Mayor capacity. I look forward to this opportunity to learn with some of the best dance teachers in Bristol and to raise money for two great charities. I have never learnt Latin dance so it will also be a good challenge.” Over twenty contestants are already signed up so grab your dancing shoes and register today. Registration closes on 31 January. Sign up now to compete: https://bit.ly/2RwKP44
Calling all owners of classic cars CLEVEDON Lions Club annual Charity Classic Car event is to be held again in 2019 on Sunday 28 April with proceeds going to the Children’s Hospice. A fabulous line of 170 cars/vans/bikes took part last year, starting in Congresbury at 10am before a 30 mile lunchtime drive to Clevedon for the afternoon public display. Once again, Alex Lovell from BBC Points West will be waving the cars away at 12 noon. Vehicles must be prebooked to be included in the event – application forms are available from clevedonlions@gmail.com or see lionsbrimar.org.uk. The event is a great family day out to see exceptionally well restored vehicles with food and trade stalls on the Salthouse Fields, Clevedon from 12.30pm.
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International medium comes to Bristol INTERNATIONALLY renowned medium, Mavis Pittilla, will give a public demonstration of mediumship on Saturday 23 February at Westbury Park Spiritualist Church. Mavis, a medium for over 50 years, continues to demonstrate and teach internationally and is considered one of the most gifted and highly respected mediums of the 21st century. “We are thrilled to host this demonstration by Mavis here at Westbury Park,” says Minister Marian Bishop. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for her to link people who have passed to the spirit world
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