Henleaze and Westbury Voice January 2020 by Emma Cooper

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Victory in the General Election went to the Conservatives but Labour’s Darren Jones bucked the national trend to be re-elected as MP for Bristol North West. Pictured at the polls with wife Lucy, the MP returns to Westminster to begin his second term in office.

Garden shop set to close Julian Carey, the owner of Garden Trappings in Westbury for more than 30 years, is shutting up shop for the last time this month. PAGES 6 & 7

Tennis club's floodlights bid

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Respect the Downs, say residents RESIDENTS who live near the Downs and the many people who regularly use the green space for recreation, dog walking and sport, have become fed up with Bristol City Council’s apparent tolerance of this beautiful area being used as a long term campsite. Warning that things will only get worse if this

is allowed to continue, new group ‘Respect The Downs’ has been formed to restore the Downs to its intended use and to campaign for a robust approach in regard to the increasing number of vehicles using the Downs as a campsite. Full report: Pages 2 and 3

Henleaze Lawn Tennis Club have applied for ten floodlights to be installed at their courts in Tennessee Grove, off Springfield Grove. PAGE 11

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n NEWS

Residents launch campaign to Respect the Downs

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by Keri Beckingham A FED-UP group of residents has lost patience with the lack of a robust response from the council over the increasing number of vehicles using the Downs as a campsite. The ‘Respect The Downs’ group says that the rising number of semi-permanent van dwellers and traveller incursions on Clifton and Durdham Downs – and the apparently laissez faire attitude taken by the mayor and Bristol City Council towards their removal – has impacted huge numbers of residents and users of this part of Bristol during the last few years. The group says that inconsistent or non-enforcement of by-laws and council policies have directly contributed to the issue, and that the Downs now features as a free place to stay on camper van websites. Respect The Downs plans to harness the growing levels of frustration felt by many of those who live near and/or use the Downs for the range of activities for which this part of Bristol is intended. A spokesman for Respect The Downs said: “During the last few years, residents and users of the Downs have witnessed numerous incidents of antisocial, intimidating and in some cases outright dangerous behaviour from traveller encampments. These include littering, fly-tipping, defecating, emptying buckets of raw sewage into hedges and bushes and driving cars at speed on the Downs. “The police are doing their best to respond to reports of such incidents but responsibility squarely lies with Bristol City Council to ensure the Downs is protected and maintained for its intended use.” A resident added: “Why are police resources being wasted on

dealing with the consequences of a grossly inefficient process to remove traveller encampments from the Downs? Why are van dwellers being allowed to game the currently inadequate parking restrictions that cover only a sub-set of the Downs? Bristol council tax payers seem to be the only users of the Downs who have to abide by the law!” The group’s objectives include the extension and strict enforcement of five-hour restricted parking limit to all roads around the Downs and extension of the no-return time period and the introduction of a blanket “no overnight sleeping” Traffic Restriction Order that covers all roads on and around the Downs. They are also calling for modification of the council’s traveller management policy to re-balance residents’ rights with those of travellers and the provision of full transparency and accountability regarding their current traveller removal process, including the involvement of affected residents from the point of Impact Assessment through removal. Respect The Downs will provide a ‘hub’ for up to date information about what is being done to expedite removal of any traveller camps and van dwellers that appear on the Downs. Additionally, it will act as a focal point for documenting and sharing any incidents of antisocial behaviour, harassment and intimidation. Supporters will be asked to provide details and photographs or video footage of any such incidents and to report all of these by calling 101. The group says recent experience has demonstrated that increased volumes of resident complaints have a significant effect on the speed with which the council, and hence the police, take action. Avon & Somerset Police actively encourages such incidents to be reported, and the group has

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already engaged with council officers, the police and other organisations associated with the Downs and will use these links to ensure that all responsible parties are held to account. To find out more about Respect The Downs and their campaign, visit: www. respectthedowns.co.uk Councillor Paul Smith, the council's abinet member for housing, said: “In September, we adopted a new policy for dealing with different types of encampments, which takes into account the fact that rough sleeping and living in a vehicle can be very different

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n GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS

Darren Jones wins second term for Labour BRISTOL North West remains in Labour hands after Darren Jones increased his majority. It was a tight race with the Conservative’s Mark Weston coming in a close second with just 5,692 fewer votes. But it’s a bigger margin for Mr Jones than in the 2017 general election when he won the swing seat off the then Conservative candidate Charlotte Leslie with a majority of around 4,700. The final count showed Mr Jones with 27,330 votes, Mr Weston with 21,638, the Liberal Democrat’s Chris Coleman with 4,940 and the Green’s Heather Mack with 1,977. It was always going to be a closely fought battle, with the Labour candidate defending such a small majority and no Brexit Party candidate in the race to split the pro-Brexit vote. Indeed, an Ipsos MORI exit poll showed the result was too close to call. Thanking those who voted for him after the vote was declared at Henbury Leisure Centre, Mr Jones said: “No politician can ever take Bristol North West for granted and I’m grateful to each and every one of you who voted for me again at this election, whether you were a Labour voter, a Liberal Democrat voter, a Green voter or indeed a number of Conservative voters in this constituency. “At the last election I promised to stick to my promises and to put you first, and tonight I reaffirm that promise and to promise to continue to work hard for you, to be your voice in Parliament and your champion

in Bristol. “I am clearly sorry that the Labour Party has had such a devastating night across the country this evening. We must be honest in the Labour Party about why we suffered such a historic loss and failed many of my constituents and many people across the country.

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“Now that I’ve been re-elected I promise to do all that I can to ensure that that doesn’t happen again in the future.” Accepting defeat, Mr Weston said: “It was not quite my night tonight. I had a fantastic team that worked very hard. “Winter elections are an acquired taste but I’m always willing to fight another day.” The politician, who is the Bristol City Council Tory group leader and councillor for

Henbury & Brentry, added that he will be back in the council chamber on Tuesday. Some 73.5 per cent of eligible voters showed up to vote in Bristol North West – the highest turnout in the last three general elections. Traditionally a bellwether seat, indicating which way the vote will go nationally, Bristol North West has fluctuated between Labour and Tory throughout its electoral history. But the result this election signals it may be losing that status. Voters arriving at Henleaze Library to select their chosen candidate were surprised to see a police presence at 9am. The police were called twice to the polling station by the presiding officer following complaints about the tellers outside the venue intimidating voters. Labour held on to all four Bristol seats despite devastating losses across the rest of the county as the party suffered its worst defeat since the 1930s. The Bristol North West constituency includes Avonmouth, Henbury, Henleaze, Horfield, Kingsweston, Lockleaze, Southmead, Stoke Bishop and Westbury-on-Trym.

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n FROM OUR MP

I will repay your trust in me

IVEN the near fatal night for the Labour Party at this election, I shouldn’t have won here in Bristol North West. I only did so because so many of you bucked the national trend and voted for me, either because you support my party, because you voted tactically or because you support me personally. To each and every one of you: thank you. Election campaigns don’t win themselves, however. We couldn’t have delivered such a high profile campaign locally without so many volunteers, helping me to have conversations with over 12,000 local residents in the course of a month and delivering tens of thousands of leaflets. It was great to see such a community driven campaign, with volunteers from all of the main political parties as well as many apolitical groups coming to lend a hand towards my re-election. I’ve always stuck to my promises as your Member of Parliament and I will continue to do so. The service you’ve become used to will continue, with the help of my excellent team of staff who do more behind the scenes than you might imagine to make sure everything happens as well as it does. I’ve always said that you don’t just vote for your politicians you also pay for them, and that means making sure we provide you with the best possible service too. One of my aims during the last Parliament was to try and ‘do politics’ in a new way, giving each of you the opportunity to feel

more engaged, empowered and embedded in our democracy. I will continue to build on that with new citizen panels to help me ensure that I’m being as true a voice as possible for you in Parliament, and as much of a champion as possible here in Bristol. And as always, I will write here in the Henleaze and Westbury Voice each month to keep you posted with what’s happening in Westminster and here in Bristol. The size of the Conservative Party majority at this election means Britain is now entering a new chapter. Whether on Brexit

or climate change, I will no doubt disagree with the Prime Minister’s approach but I will continue to always put you first and to work hard to achieve the type of country I believe all of us here in Bristol North West want to see. I will be giving my staff a bit of a rest during the Christmas and New Year period. Any urgent requests for help should be e-mailed to me at darren. jones.mp@parliament.uk and, for everything else, we promise to be back up to full speed in January. In the meantime, let me wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

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Henleaze Community Forum THE December meeting of the Henleaze Community Forum took place at Henleaze Library on the third day of the month. Items under discussion were van dwellers parking on the Downs for extended periods of time and the imposition of the Clean Air Zone. The impact of diesel cars on air pollution was debated, as well as the impact that wood burning stoves have on our health. Chair Helen Furber reported that the area has been successful in applying for developer’s money (Section 106 - CIL funding) for safety improvements to the zebra crossing in Henleaze sited by Cafe 96. The crossing by Henleaze Park Drive will also be getting safety improvements. Money is available to replace individual trees in Owen Grove, Quarry Park, Brean Down Avenue and Devonshire Road. A report given by the police highlighted that jewellery, power tools and bikes are frequently stolen in local burglaries. Builders vans in particular have been the recent target of burglaries, particularly when left briefly unlocked while work is taking place. The importance of leaving nothing on display in cars and vans was emphasised. It was recommended that Items are recorded with serial numbers on the national property register Immobilise website as it enables the police to match any recovered items with an owner and return them. The Neighbourhood Policing Team organised a talk for local residents on December 2 about scams, doorstep traders and what to do if you've become a victim of such a crime. Abbey hp ads AW.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2019 11:33 Page 1

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n NEWS Earlier this year Julien, who turns 75 in January, told the Henleaze and Westbury Voice that he has noticed a definite drop in foot-fall in the village, which he blames on the poor mixture of shops that are available in the village and also parking issues. Speaking about the closure and the response he’s received, Julien said: “After the shop next door was sold, I realised that my time would soon be up. I had a phone call from my landlord, who told me that I needed to be out by Christmas. However, I told him that I was not prepared to lose my Christmas trade, and so my final day will be January 3. “I’m appalled at the way I’ve been treated, but as I’m 75 in January it could be a blessing in disguise, although I would have preferred to give up on my own terms. “Since announcing the closure I’ve had a mind-blowing reaction from customers and residents, I can’t get over it. People have been giving me

hugs, people have said what a shame it is, and I’ve even had people who I’ve never met beep their horns at me on the street! It’s been really humbling – the support has been phenomenal. “If I had been 10 years younger they would have had to get me out kicking and screaming. My original goal was to get to 70, and I’ve failed to get to 75 by a matter of weeks. It really will be the end of an era. “I’d like to thank all of my customers old and new, as the support I’ve been given is much appreciated. Whoever takes on the shop will definitely need planning permission, and my customers have told me that there will be objections to this, so watch this space!” Julien also confirmed that he is not planning to leave Westbury-on-Trym and is considering what he can do next. He added: “After working for all this time, I can’t think of anything worse than having to sit inside all day at home!”

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Two men charged over Tesco burglary TWO men from Bristol appeared in Bristol Magistrates Court on 28 November charged with burglary. Steven Fry (29) of Greystoke Avenue in Southmead, Bristol, and Michael Marshall (32) of Marlwood Drive in Brentry, Bristol, were charged following an incident on 27 November at the Tesco Service Station on Henleaze Road, Henleaze, in which the premises were broken into and a significant quantity of cash was stolen. Fry remains in custody and Marshall has been released on bail pending an appearance before Bristol Crown Court on 2 January 2020.

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Elderly woman assaulted during raid AVON and Somerset Police have issued E-fit images of a man and woman they want to identify in connection with a burglary at the home of a 76-year-old woman in Shirehampton. At about 9pm on Sunday 17 November, the victim, who uses a walking stick, went into her lounge to find an unknown man and woman standing there. The offenders demanded jewellery and money. During the incident, the man struck the victim in the face, knocking her backwards into a chair. She later managed to reach for her mobile phone and activate an alarm button, following which the offenders left the scene empty-handed. Investigating officer Gemma Crew said: “This is an extremely callous attack on an elderly woman in her own home. She was left extremely shaken following her ordeal and is still being treated in hospital after

suffering two broken bones in her back. “We’ve carried out house-tohouse enquiries in the area and our focus now is on identifying the two people in the E-fit images. “The man in the image is described as white, in his midtwenties, of stocky build and about 5ft 8ins. He had an Irish accent and shoulder-length black/brown hair. He was wearing dark coloured jeans which were covered in white paint, a dark brown/blue hooded

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Dementia campaigner hailed for his work THE founder of a local organisation which provides support for people with dementia and their families was the runner up at a recent awards ceremony. Tony Hall’s wife Barbara has had frontal temporal dementia since 1999, and the lack of support to help when someone is losing their memory prompted him to start the Bristol Dementia Action Alliance (BDAA) in July 2013. The project is non-profitmaking and community-based, and is totally resourced by volunteers. In addition, they also form part of an “Alliance” of similar groups throughout the UK, who all work

to make their communities more dementia aware. In light of his work Tony, was recently nominated for the Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friends Outstanding Contribution Award. At the awards, which took place in London on Wednesday November 27, Tony was the runner up. He told the Bishopston Voice: “It was a good day and it keeps Bristol on the map.” On the first Friday of the month BDAA hold the Happy Days Memory Café for carers and people living with dementia at Westbury Baptist Church from 2pm – 4pm. In

December, the group held a Christmas lunch for their regular members, and on January 3 they will enjoy watching the pantomime Sleeping Beauty. In terms of their upcoming events, BDAA are holding carers training on January 7, a Dementia Friends Session at St Werburgh’s Foodbank on January 22 and St Peter’s Hospice on January 23, and a dementia workshop at Zion Bristol on January 27. To find out more about BDAA and the work that they do, visit their website: www. bristoldaa.co.uk

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of five metre instead of six metre columns (as per the previous application). The columns will be installed along the south eastern and north western side of Court 4. Henleaze Lawn Tennis Club is a small, four court club, with an all weather tarmac surface. The Club believe that the provision of floodlights will enable the Club to offer a year round coaching programme in the evenings which will benefit all grades of playing membership. Additional coaching would be made available to juniors during the winter months. Floodlighting the courts would increase playing opportunities all year round for new and existing members and will help retain good young players and attract new quality players, who are inevitably lost to other clubs who are able to offer floodlit facilities. To find out more about the proposal or to comment on it see Bristol City Council Planning Portal, application 19/05635/F

HENLEAZE Lawn Tennis Club have applied for ten floodlights to be installed at their courts in Tennessee Grove, off Springfield Grove, to provide a lighting scheme suitable for Lawn Tennis Associations minimum standard, whilst minimising light spill and glare to neighbouring properties. The revised Planning Application seeks an amendment to the scheme for the floodlighting of Court 4 that was approved under Planning Permission 18/03911/F on 27 November 2018, for the installation of four six metre lighting columns. In this revised application it is proposed that the court be floodlit using ten columns (set at five metres high) that will support ten luminaires. The luminaires in this application will be LED (HiLux Model: Match LED) that have recently been introduced to the market. LED luminaires reduce light spillage hence allowing the use

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New international ambassadors for Bristol THE two new international ambassadors tasked with promoting Bristol around the world have been revealed. Dr Mena Fombo, founder and director of Black Girl Convention and Silas Adekunle, co-founder and CEO of Reach Robotics, were voted in by the city’s International Strategy Board. They met with Mayor Marvin Rees in November to discuss their new roles promoting Bristol as a global city in 2020. The duo will aim to strengthen existing connections and develop new opportunities to partner with cities across the globe that face similar challenges to Bristol. Silas Adekunle is a technology entrepreneur known for creating the world's first intelligent gaming robot. He earned a first class degree BSc (Hons) in Robotics and an honorary Doctorate from the University of the West of England. He was named as Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe in both the Technology and Entrepreneurship categories in 2018 and Forbes 30 Under 30 Africa in 2019 and is currently building a company that enables robotics across Africa and other developing AI Engines for Service Robots. Dr Mena Fombo has both a BA (Hons) and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of the West of England as well

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activities and the priorities for international collaboration to promote Bristol around the world, as well as raise awareness of the diverse and vibrant aspects of the city. The role is unpaid, and the ambassadors will give their own time as part of their existing international links through work and travel. The International Strategy board is composed of representatives from the public, private and voluntary sectors from across Bristol, including the University of Bristol, the University of the West of England, Business West and also Destination Bristol. Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees, who also sits on the board, said: “Mena and Silas were chosen for their outstanding achievements. They are both brilliant speakers and have great global connections, so are perfect to promote our international goals. “It’s also great to see two young, black ambassadors representing Bristol - as we are a city that is proud of our diversity and our goal is to work together to make Bristol a fairer, healthier and safer city where everyone is included.’’ To find out more about Bristol’s Global City strategy, visit: www.bristol.gov.uk/ policies-plans-strategies/bristol-global-city

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Actress Caroline pays return visit to St Peter's Hospice new unit A YEAR after the Inpatient Unit at St Peter’s Hospice was opened, the actress Caroline Quentin, who spearheaded the appeal to fund it, returned to say a huge thank you to the people of Bristol and the surrounding area for their help in funding the appeal. The Inpatient Unit has supported more than 250 patients and families and 3,000 people in the community since it opened in November 2018. Caroline was joined by the families of Mike Freeman, the first patient in the unit and Marcus Batchen, who spent his last Christmas in the unit. Standing in the venue’s stunning lobby, Caroline Quentin said: “What is thrilling a year on is that this building and gardens are not only finished but it already feels like a place where you can enjoy time with the people you love. I’m here to say that this place is a very beautiful tip of a huge iceberg. “There is a huge amount of laughter and joy and warmth at a time when a lot of people suspect it would be sadness, and fear and crying. It’s important that we recognise that most of the care of St Peter’s is out in the community - taking the doctors, nurses, care and support teams to where people live, and can be looked after. The levels of service and care and expertise are exceptional, but that comes at a cost of £7.5 million per year. Thank you for all your support and keep it coming.”

Father of four Mike Freeman from Westbury-on-Trym was the first patient in the new unit. At that point he was in the final stage of bladder cancer but his son Tim fondly remembers his father’s excitement as he came along the corridor in his wheelchair: “When someone first said the word ‘hospice’ I thought it sounded so final but it’s not in the way you’d imagine,” said Tim. “It signifies what is to come but it’s been such a different experience than what we thought it would be. We were able to use the private rooms and so we spent many an evening here, enjoyed a curry and were able to relax as a family in those final weeks. “We were completely unaware of the support that St Peter’s Hospice can offer. They provided a drug programme and managed that from home but when dad’s condition came to a point at which he needed a more controlled manner of delivery St Peter’s Hospice brought him in. "It wasn’t just inviting him into the hospice, but inviting friends and family into the hospice too. “We are only too proud to come and support the charity on the anniversary of the opening. We set up a Tribute Fund to dad and are keen to build that fund up.” (www.stpetershospice. org.uk/tribute-for-mikefreeman-208/)

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NBT’s chief executive gets honorary doctorate NORTH Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) chief executive Andrea Young has received an honorary doctorate from the University of the West of England (UWE). Andrea was presented with her honorary doctorate as part of the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences graduation ceremony held at Bristol Cathedral. Andrea started her career as a qualified nurse and then trained as a midwife. Throughout her extensive career she has worked in practically every aspect of the NHS and has been chief executive at NBT for the past six years. Prior to joining the Trust Andrea worked nationally and regionally across a wide range of public health and health commissioning roles. This honorary degree is recognition for the hard work, dedication and commitment Andrea has shown to making a positive change in the NHS. It also recognises her excellent leadership and partnership working with a vast number of stakeholders to ensure Bristol as a city and the wider south west region remains at the forefront of healthcare delivery.

Andrea has overseen a range of achievements in her six years as chief executive at the Trust. These include leading the move into the multi-award winning and state of the art hospital in 2014 and most recently being recognised by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and ‘Outstanding’ for care. Andrea Young, Chief Executive, North Bristol NHS Trust said: “I have been fortunate throughout my years in the NHS to have been given opportunities to develop and grow that prepared me for a role as chief executive at a large and specialist hospital such as NBT. Partnering with UWE offers exactly the kind of opportunity I was fortunate enough to be given and it is a relationship I and my Board colleagues value enormously. I want to thank the University for this wonderful honour and also the staff at NBT who make me very proud to be their Chief Executive on a daily basis. “I also want to congratulate my counterpart at University Hospitals Bristol, Robert Woolley, who this week also received an Honorary Doctorate from UWE for his services to healthcare in Bristol.”

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Making merry at Henleaze Christmas Festival THE annual Henleaze Christmas Festival marked the beginning of the festive season with style this year. A cold but dry evening drew large crowds to the event held on December 4. The joyful gala takes over the main roads in Henleaze with local firms, shops and stalls selling Christmas themed food, gifts, crafts and artwork. The children’s entertainment area was filled with families enjoying the traditional rides, along with queues of little ones stretching out into Cardigan Road, patiently waiting for their special meeting with Santa at the Grotto. There was music and entertainment, both outdoors and inside provided by choirs, bellringers, stilt-walkers and dancers. The Show Choir from Henleaze Junior School and Badminton School Choir started the entertainment, singing in fine voice. As always, the Panama Jazz Band entertained the crowds and were followed by newcomers, Storm Force 10 singing sea shanties. The Bradbury Hall hosted Redmaids High School Bell Ringers and Choir, Westbury Scottish Club Dancers, Streetenvy Dance Academy and Melody Makers Choir making their first appearance at the Festival. The community evening was brought to a close with traditional carols sung by the Henleaze URC choir. Austin Ferrante took on the mantle as Festival Co-ordinator this year. “It was another wonderful community event which made all the hard work throughout the year worthwhile. Once again we will be able to support local charities and cheques will be going out early in the New Year,” he said. This year’s Festival raffle raised £2,493 which will be shared between local charities: Bristol Area Kidney Patients Association, Missing Link (Link House), Nicola Corry Support Foundation and Julian Trust Limited. A detailed report on the final amount sent to each charity will be available in next month’s issue of the Henleaze and Westbury Voice.

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Check out the new shop at the tip! THERE have been some changes to the opening hours of our local Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) at Avonmouth sometimes referred to as ‘the tip’! Joanna Dainton, Reuse Coordinator says: “There’s some exciting changes happening that will really help Bristol residents recycle more and waste nothing. “The site is being redeveloped to have better access for residents, improved traffic flow to reduce waiting times, extra capacity to meet growing demand, improved safety and more material streams for recycling.” The new site will also be home to Bristol’s first reuse shop at a recycling centre. The shop will divert high quality, pre-loved items from the waste stream; providing low cost household products, such as televisions, furniture and vacuums, for residents. Staff are currently collecting items to stock the shop which is due to open in mid-February and will sell everything from wooden tables and chairs to TVs and game consoles. Stock will be items saved from the scrap heap at the Recycling Centres in both St Phillips and Avonmouth. Bristol Waste have already opened an ebay shop www.ebay.

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UWE scientists develop machine to make dirty water fit for drinking TESTING has begun at UWE Bristol on a portable purification system that could bring clean drinking water to areas of the world without reliable access to a safe supply. The mini mobile treatment plant developed by scientists at the university can purify hundreds of thousands of litres of water, potentially providing a solution for one billion people around the globe. Trials are being conducted at Frenchay campus for three months, before deployment in India next year for further testing then use by communities. Initial tests have shown the system is capable of transforming dirty water drawn from a pond into clean water meeting UK drinking water standards at a rate of 500 litres per hour. Known as The Ninja, the 1.5m by 1.5m unit has the potential to quickly produce safe drinking water for decentralised communities, or those affected by humanitarian disasters. It uses an ultra-filtration system and electrochemically activated solutions that disinfectant raw water, removing biological contaminants including bacteria and viruses, as well as reducing agricultural and industrial contaminants such as nitrates, ammonia and metals. The system is the culmination of 10 years’ work, having started life as an academic research project in a small shed on campus affectionately named Stanley by researchers. It is part of UWE’s drive to make a difference on a global level with ground-breaking research. UWE Bristol has collaborated on the project with industrial partner Portsmouth Aqua Ltd, which designs and manufactures the treatment systems. The unit will be trialled in freshwater catchments in India as part of a UK Research and Innovation project. The project will also see UWE Bristol researchers testing the quality and health of the River Ganges using a novel V-Lux sensor developed through a partnership between UWE Bristol and Chelsea Technologies

Ltd, over the past 10 years. The fluorescence sensor will monitor, in real time, the microbial activity of Indian freshwater sources to determine the dirtiness of the water that local communities rely upon. Professor Darren Reynolds, lead scientist on the project, said: “With this treatment technology, we’re trying, in some small way, to help solve a big problem – that in the 21st century many people all over the world lack access to basic clean drinking water. The Ninja is an industrial-scale piece of equipment which can be easily transported overseas and used to help whole communities by producing clean, safe drinking water from dirty or contaminated sources at the touch of a button. We can even develop the system to be powered from solar panels if needed. “Clean water should be available for everyone. Globally, at least two billion people use a drinking water source contaminated with faeces resulting in millions of deaths, mostly in children. “Our system is capable of treating fresh water, from sources including boreholes, rivers, ponds and lakes, contaminated with bacteria and turning it into crystal clear drinking water. In three weeks on campus, we have produced 300,000 litres – enough to fill 900,000 small plastic bottles!

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“The implementation of the unit in India will allow us to further understand the operating challenges associated with this technology.” The three-year, £700,000 project is a collaboration with Professor Tapan Dutta from the Bose Institute in Kolkata. It comes as India faces increasing population pressures, particularly with urbanisation and industrialisation, and environmental issues. The work forms part of the India-UK Water Quality Programme, which aims to provide policymakers, regulators, business and local communities with information and solutions that will help them secure the provision of clean water, rejuvenate rivers and

restore ecosystems. Dr Bethany Fox, a research scientist working on the project in India, said: “We’re thrilled to be part of this international collaboration and excited to be deploying two state-of-the-art technologies that have been many years in the making at UWE Bristol. It is ultimately envisaged that the outcomes from the project will provide solutions to water quality issues to local authorities, policy makers, stakeholder and local communities. “The response from local communities in India so far to the testing has been positive – they’re pleased we are out here making the effort to understand the quality of their water.”

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Westbury Gardens to be enlarged in spite of concerns over parking AN old people’s home in north Bristol is to be extended and upgraded, despite concerns that residents will be “squashed in like sardines” and parking in the neighbourhood will worsen. Developer Westbury Care Limited has been granted planning permission to remodel Westbury Gardens Residential Home in Westbury-on-Trym by enlarging all the rooms and adding five more. Designer Sarah Elliott-Grimes told a planning committee the refurbishment would improve the quality of life for residents. “It’s their home for a very long time and the very last days of their lives, and whatever we do we want to make it the best possible environment for them,” she said. But the proposals, which involve adding an extra storey to the single-storey building on Falcondale Road, have proved unpopular with nearby residents. A total of 19 objections were sent to Bristol City Council from 16 different addresses and the Westbury-on-Trym Society. The objections included concerns about parking, noise, loss of privacy, loss of light, overdevelopment and an “uncharacteristic and incongruous” design. Resident Alan Aburrow told a planning committee on December 4 that the parking provision was “totally inadequate” and accused the developer of having a “total disregard for the wellbeing of its near neighbours”. “To me, this application once again demonstrates that developers with deep pockets can play the planning game and we, because of the [council’s] wishy washy and totally inadequate planning regulations, are always disappointed,” Mr Aburrow said. The existing single-storey care home has 19 small rooms of about 12sqm each, and six car parking spaces, the committee heard. When it’s finished, the flatroofed building will have 24 rooms of at least 16sqm each spread across two floors and will stand between 1.5m and 3m

Plans showing how Westbury Gardens Residential Home will look after the renovation (south elevation). Source: Moss Design/Bristol City Council planning higher than it does now. But no extra car parking spaces are planned because there will be 10 fewer rooms across the whole site once the Westbury Nursing Home next door is remodelled as well. Council officers recommended the plans for approval, saying their concerns and those of residents had been addressed in several revisions since the proposals were first put forward then withdrawn in 2018. “Every time it’s improved and every time it’s been scaled back,” the council’s development manager, Gary Collins, told the committee. Councillor for Westburyon-Trym and Henleaze, Geoff Gollop, said a small number of neighbours would be “very significantly impacted” by the proposals and he urged the committee to visit the site before making up their minds. John Payne, who lives in Shipley Road behind the care home, said existing residents would have to endure up to 12 months of noisy building work which would be “unfair” on them. Committee members expressed concerns about residents’ welfare during the works and about the size of the rooms, but were told that neither issue was determined by planning. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is responsible for the quality of care home

Site Plan accommodation, including room size, and, in any case, the rooms are being enlarged, they heard. Green councillor Clive Stephens said: “If they’re all squashed in like sardines now, if they’re squashed in like bigger sardines, that’s still not necessarily a good thing.” Cllr Stephens made his comments before he learned that the new rooms would have a floor area of at least 16sqm. He later conceded that his concerns were not planning issues and reluctantly voted in favour of the plans, along with the rest of the committee. Cllr Harriet Bradley said she did not think it would cause

any “substantial harm” to the neighbours and Cllr Fabian Breckels said it would be a “substantial improvement” on what was there already. The final footprint of the care home would be 365sqm which represented a “fairly minimal” increase in size, an officer said. The refurbishment will see cycle storage for six bicycles added, and three “poor quality trees” removed. The care home and the nursing home were together rated “good” by the CQC after its last inspection in 2017. Amanda Cameron, Local Democracy Reporter

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What’s the Women’s Institute all about? New member Jenny Smith reveals all in an article about her first year as a member of the Westbury Park Women’s Institute

NOT knowing much about the ‘Women’s Institute’ (WI), apart from the story in the film Calendar Girls about a WI group who did a naked calendar for charity, I went to my first Westbury Park WI meeting a year ago to see what it was all about. What I experienced at that first evening was a warm welcome from WI members, and an opportunity to socialise over a drink. This was followed by a fascinating talk given by a Bristol based senior female judge Tacey Cronin, about her work and career. Being professionally interested in women’s career opportunities and leadership, I found this event very thoughtprovoking. I came away with the WI’s programme for 2019 and decided to join up as a member due to the variety of activities on offer, including a talk from a charity providing parenting support to families (Home-Start Bristol), a participative willowweaving session and a talk on the history of Brunel’s steamship the SS Great Britain. The Westbury Park WI meets on the first Wednesday of the month at the Redland Green Church Halls at 7.30pm. Non-members are welcome to attend at just £4 a meeting, and are encouraged to become a member by their third visit, at an annual membership fee of £43. Joining the WI has other benefits including a regular magazine, regional events and access to cookery, craft and lifestyle courses. The Westbury Park group has also run a competition for members this year with £350 prize money to spend on an activity. I’ve learnt that the WI has been running since 1915 and is the largest voluntary women’s organisation in the UK, with over 6,300 local groups. It provides educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, and it campaigns on issues that

Jenny (third from the left, top row) enjoys festive food and mulled wine with members of the Westbury Park WI at their December meeting matter. Recent campaigns have included the decline in local bus services and awarenessraising about cervical screening. Fundraising is also important to - the WI and the Westbury Park group supports a local charity One25 which helps women trapped in or vulnerable to street sex work, a charity which Prince Harry and Megan Markle supported on their visit to Bristol in 2019. What I enjoyed most about this first year is the range of interesting events on offer, raising much-needed funds for One25, and getting to know this group of friendly local women. So if you are interested in finding out more about the WI, do come along to one of the monthly events for just £4, as I did! You don’t need to live in Westbury Park (I live in a neighbouring area), and the group would really like to increase its membership in 2020 from the current circa 30 members. The programme for the first six months of 2020 includes: 8 January – raffle and ‘Room 101’ - members share their pet hates, inspired by the BBC comedy show 5 Feb – a talk from Bristol Waste – a fascinating topic for all Bristolians! 4 March – raffle and a talk from Bristol Animal Rescue Centre 1 April – a talk from staff at local Waitrose ‘Behind the tills’ what really goes on at our local shop? 6 May – raffle, campaign

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Some historical diseases still rife in Bristol DISEASES that should have been “consigned to the history books” like tuberculosis (TB) and syphilis are still rife in pockets of Bristol, a shocking report reveals. Inner-city areas are by far the worst affected, while levels of HIV are among the highest in the South West. Bristol is also prone to

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below the national average of 86.4 per cent. It said TB was a “priority issue for Bristol” and that people who misused alcohol and drugs or were homeless were at a higher risk of developing the illness. They were also more prone to contract drug-resistant strains. “Annual TB incidence rates in Bristol remain considerably higher than in the rest of the South West and England,” the report said. The report said all new patients registering with a GP who met certain criteria were offered “latent TB infection testing and treatment screening”, comprising a single blood test. E.coli cases rose in comparison with 2017/18 with 737 incidents in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire CCG. A total of 344 of these were in the city, compared with 280 .Work is also ongoing to promote the most appropriate use of antibiotics to reduce the risk of some diseases becoming resistant. Although MRSA cases dropped, it was “still an area of concern”. The report said: “The rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) diagnosed in Bristol have been increasing.n 2018 there was a significant increase in the rate of new STI diagnoses (excluding chlamydia in under 25 year olds) to 1,147 per 100,000 population aged 15 to 64, which continues to be significantly higher than the national average (851 per 100,000). Adam Postans, Local Democracy Reporter

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Redmaids’ High appoints new head THE oldest independent day school for girls in the country has announced the appointment of a new Headteacher. From September 2020 Paul Dwyer will be taking the reins from Isabel Tobias who has led Redmaids’ High School in Bristol to huge successes in her 19-year tenure as Headmistress. Mr Dwyer, who will be leaving his current post as Deputy Head at the girls’ school, North London Collegiate, completed both his undergraduate degree in History and his PGCE at Oxford. He has strong experience in girls’ education, having previously been the Director of Sixth Form at Putney High School, another highly regarded girls’ senior school. As well as his expertise in teaching, Mr Dwyer is also known for encouraging teachers across the globe to challenge themselves. He regularly speaks

at national and international conferences on education, hosts a podcast designed to help teachers reflect on their practice and was President and a Founding Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching. Whilst his CV boasts an impressive list of experience and qualifications, it was this combined with Mr Dwyer’s other attributes that made him truly stand out as the right candidate to lead the school. Students who met Mr Dwyer found him to be imaginative, engaging and full of integrity – all qualities that are fundamental to Redmaids’ High. “I’m honoured to have been selected as the next Head of Redmaids’ High School,” says Mr Dwyer. “It is a vibrant and modern school, steeped in history with an excellent academic record and I’m looking forward to joining the RHS community.

Paul Dwyer will take over from Isabel Tobias as headteacher in September 2020 “The founding aims of the School, with its provision of bursaries and scholarships to

ambitious and able students, resonate strongly with me. I was the first in my family to attend university and did so thanks to the Sutton Trust – an organisation that identifies potential in children from non-traditional backgrounds. I know first-hand the benefit that a strong and supportive educational environment can have and can see that Redmaids’ High has this same life-changing impact on young women in Bristol.” Chair of Governors for the School, Andrew Hillman said, “When Isabel Tobias announced her plans to retire, we all knew that it would take someone very special to fill her shoes. We have found that person in Paul Dwyer – he is dynamic, intelligent and thoughtful – all qualities that mean he is the right choice to lead RHS into this next exciting chapter.”

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n EDUCATION PUPILS from St Bonaventures Catholic Primary School in Bishopston enjoyed two evenings at The Tobacco Factory Theatre in Bedminster in November when they put on a unique performance of Twelfth Night. Participating in the Shakespeare Schools Festival, the world’s largest youth drama festival, the 35 children aged nine to eleven performed their abridged version of the well known Shakespeare comedy alongside pupils taking part from other Bristol schools. The festival gives over 20,000 young people from 750 primary, secondary and special schools nationwide the opportunity to perform Shakespeare on 118 professional stages all around the UK. St Bons teacher and director of the play Kate McGrath said: “We have put on dozens of shows over the years at St Bons but I was a little daunted at the prospect of directing Shakespeare at school. It was a new challenge for me but my young cast was incredibly

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receptive and quickly grasped the complex plot of Twelfth Night and made it their own. “We set our show in the 1980s which meant they had another unfamiliar period of history to learn about alongside mastering

the Shakespearean language and approach. With the help of parents and teachers the children put on a colourful, musical extravaganza full of dance and fun that wowed their audience. It was fascinating to see the

children grow in self-confidence, resilience and understanding as the production came together, culminating in two incredible performances in a professional theatre. I couldn’t be prouder of them!”

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n EDUCATION THE University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and The Students’ Union at UWE have teamed up with Bristol charity The Converging World (TCW) with the aim of planting a forest that covers an area the size of its Frenchay campus. UWE Bristol is asking its 30,000 students and 4,000 staff to make a donation that will enable the charity to plant the trees in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This project aims to educate, empower and enable UWE Bristol students, staff and alumni to contribute to a movement that will help restore our planet to avoid the worst effects of climate change by planting trees the size of the campus. For every £3.27 donated, the charity is able to plant a tree in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The Wallscourt Foundation, an independent charitable foundation that supports education and learning at UWE Bristol, has pledged to match fund donations raised up to £22,500.

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Professor of Environmental Science and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Environment and Sustainability at UWE Bristol, James Longhurst, said: ““Trees provide a vitally important carbon sequestration role but equally offer many

other biodiversity, cultural and spiritual benefits. “UWE Bristol has set itself an ambitious target of becoming carbon neutral by 2030 – initiatives like this will help the university community as it undertakes the challenging

journey to carbon neutrality.” Wendy Stephenson, of TCW, said: “We believe that this project will give UWE Bristol students and staff the opportunity to demonstrate to the world how to engage in positive action through planting a forest.”

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Does your school provide support for young carers? DID you know that some school children at Fairfield High School (FHS) have huge caring responsibilities at home? These young carers are just kids, yet they care for a family member who couldn’t do without their help. The average age of a young carer is just 13 years old. The Government classifies young carers as ‘children in need’ and rightly so. They are isolated and lonely and often suffer from depression and anxiety, as well as lack of confidence and low self-esteem. FHS is one of 38 local schools signed up for the Young Carers in Schools programme. National Young Carers Awareness Day is on 30 January and local charity, Carers Support Centre, is asking more local schools to join their programme. Young carers struggle to keep up with their schoolwork, are often bullied at school, and have significantly lower educational attainment than other children. Carers Support Centre also found that 75% of young carers have been absent from school due to the physical and mental impact of their caring responsibilities. Carers Support Centre helps schools with inset days and training for staff, governors and pupils. Schools can then set up support groups, homework clubs and drop in sessions for young carers. This gives pupils confidence that staff understand

their home situation and means they get the support they need. FHS run a regular support group for the young carers at their school. Young carers who attend say: “I like the Young and Caring group because it's a good way to relax” and “I like being with others that understand.” Young Carers in Schools is a national programme promoted by the Children’s Society and Carers Trust, and hundreds of schools across England are part of it. 38 of the 173 primary and secondary schools in Bristol are signed up to the Young Carers in Schools programme so far. Every school said they would recommend the programme to other schools. Now, with new funding from The Nisbet Trust,

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Pupils paint station mural A COLOURFUL mural is now brightening up the wall at Redland Station. Set beneath the Lovers' Walk bridge, it’s been created by local artists Dave Bain and Zoë Power in collaboration with students from Cotham Gardens Primary School. More than 85 students were involved, assembling imagery and shapes themed around the local area and aspects of the community they enjoy. This project has been coordinated by Severnside Community Rail Partnership with support from the school's Parent, Teacher and Friends Association, Redland & Cotham Amenities Society (RCAS), GWR, Network Rail and Hamilton & Hodson Upholstery. Funding has been provided by RCAS, the PTFA and Severnside Community Rail Partnership. Chair of governors, Kate Price said: “We thought it was a great community project to get involved in and approached Severnside for their help. ” Faye Keane, art coordinator for Severnside Community Rail Partnership, which works with the rail companies and the community, said: “The wall here was tatty and tagged but now it looks beautiful and it’s brightening up people’s journeys. "It joins Montpelier and Avonmouth stations which have been spruced up too.”

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Age Proud Bristol is an awareness campaign that challenges perceptions of older people in Bristol and encourages people to feel proud of their age. The World Health Organisation has described ageism as “the last form of acceptable discrimination” and according to research carried out by SunLife in 2019, 68% of over 50s in the UK say that ageism in everyday life has made them feel less valued. Age Proud Bristol aims to challenge this and encourage everyone over 50 to feel Age Proud. The campaign is run by Bristol Ageing Better (BAB) and has gathered the views of a variety of inspirational people from across Bristol about their experiences and advice regarding later life. For this article, we spoke to Judith Brown (81), Bristol Older People Forum’s Ambassador. Judith has always had an interest in campaigning, including for women’s rights, disability rights, gay rights, and more, so it is perhaps not surprising that her

Judith Brown, 81, shares her experience of old age as part of a campaign to challenge perceptions of older people

latest volunteer role is all about promoting the rights of Bristol’s older people. “You’re still the same person you always were,” says Judith. “Later life is just a new phase of the adventure and old age is a time when you can really fulfil your potential.” Judith says that when she was growing

up there were expectations placed on what women could and couldn’t do, but now she can follow her interests fully. Judith’s advice for people of any age is to “Be yourself. Don’t let anybody put you down. If there is something you feel you want to say, you should say it.” Women are often socialised to be more self-conscious of their age and physical appearance.

Whilst a man might be described as a ‘silver fox’ when his hair turns grey, women are described in less appealing terms, suggesting that a woman’s worth is measured by her age and appearance. Judith argues that people shouldn’t feel limited by stereotypes. “You hear older women say, ‘Oh I can’t wear that dress, it’s too young.’ Rubbish! We should accept people as they are and demonstrate how wrong the stereotypes are.” Many people have outdated perceptions of what later life will look like, whereas the reality is that we are all individuals with different experiences and knowledge and that doesn’t change when we reach our 50s and beyond. This is the first in a series of three articles inspired by older people based in Bristol. Find out more about the Age Proud Bristol campaign by visiting www.agefriendlybristol.org.uk or search #AgeProudBristol on Twitter and take part in the conversation about ageism in Bristol.

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Law firm donates £5,000 to St Peter’s Hospice LAW firm Bevan Brittan is donating £5,000 to St Peter’s Hospice, the Bristol charity that cares for adults with life-limiting illnesses. The donation is part of a total of £20,000 that Bevan Brittan is giving nationally to charities

this Christmas in its four office locations (Bristol, Leeds, Birmingham and London). The £5,000 donation represents the equivalent cost of postage saved by sending eCards instead of physical Christmas cards.

Bevan Brittan teams based in Bristol have been raising money for St Peter’s Hospice throughout 2019 through fundraising activities including a silent auction, bake sales and dress-down days. Reacting to the news, Louise Turner, Corporate Fundraising Manager at St Peter’s Hospice, said: “Serious illness and end-oflife care does not stop during the festive period; our In-patient unit remains fully open and our community nursing teams also visit patients in their own homes over Christmas. “This generous donation will Caring for you in the comfort of your own home help us to pay for that vital care ‘Only the very best will do’ Providers of affordable and excellent care since 1986 that we give to patients every single day, including symptom Tel: 01179 860710 Registered with the CQC and pain control. We are so 44 Bath Hill, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1HG Email:featherbedhomecare@hotmail.co.uk Email:featherbedhomecare@hotmail.co.uk grateful to Bevan Brittan for www.featherbedhomecare.co.uk www.featherbedhomecare.co.uk making it at this difficult time of

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ENERGY consumers with additional needs are benefitting from new, innovative features to their smart meters with national 100% green electricity and green gas provider Bristol Energy. Bristol Energy has launched its new smart Accessible In-Home Display, built to support consumers with visual impairment and dexterity issues and help people take full advantage of the information that smart meters can provide. The Accessible In-Home Display, developed by energy technology business geo, acts as a free addition to customers’ smart meters with several innovative features including; text-to-voice, to enable customers with visual impairments to be able to engage in and manage their energy consumption, larger touchable buttons, and easy to use controls to help those with dexterity

Innovative technology makes smart meters inclusive for all issues. The technology was awarded Tried and Tested Certification in April 2019 by the Royal National Institute of Blind People. Andrew Coleman, Head of Smart Metering Transition at Bristol Energy, said: “As a company that strives to deliver social value to everyone, it’s important to us that all of our customers are able to benefit from smart technology. This means going beyond the smart meter itself. “These in-home displays are specifically designed to ensure that the benefits of smart meters can be realised by everyone, and

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Doctors offer evening and weekend slots AS winter approaches, local doctors are reminding patients in Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym that they can now book appointments on weekday evenings up to 8pm as well as during the weekend. The service aims to make it easier for people who may not be able to access a GP or other healthcare professional during normal working hours, while also relieving pressure on the region’s A&E departments. Dr Jonathan Hayes, local GP and Chair of Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), said: “We know that some groups, including those who work during the week or rely on a working carer, can struggle to arrange a convenient appointment. “But with the evening and weekend scheme, GP practices across our area can arrange appointments at a time that suits you. “Alongside innovations like online and telephone GP consultations, this is a great example of how we’re changing primary care services to meet people’s changing needs and lifestyles. “And as well as being better for patients, we’re hoping that the service will help to relieve pressure on our local hospitals, especially during the busy winter period.” Evening and weekend appointments are available throughout the year, with more slots allocated during the winter months in response to increased demand. Patients can book an appointment by speaking to their practice team, who can arrange for them to see an appropriate healthcare professional either at their practice, or at a nearby practice. Evening appointments are available until 8pm on weekdays and at various times during weekends, including bank holidays and the Christmas and New Year period. People are also being encouraged to use the NHS App, which enables patients to check their symptoms, get urgent advice, book and cancel GP appointments, order repeat prescriptions and securely view their GP medical record. It can be downloaded via the Apple App Store and Google Play. The NHS App is for people aged 13 and over who are registered with a GP practice. For further details about the NHS app, please visit www.nhs.uk/ apphelp. For more information about GP Access, please visit www. nhs.uk/GPaccess

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News and views from our city councillors Geoff Gollop (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze) Blocked Drains drains I have reported a number of blocked s drain some fact, In ths. mon two last in the The s! time five or four I have reported the War worst case was in Stoke Lane (near that memorial). I have had confirmation le. artic this ng writi was I as ed it was clear s on the Hooray! Please report any blockage details, council website and let me know the ber. preferably with the nearest house num the of ance clear for ing press I will keep blockages. Clean Air I have written about the proposed ious isprev in ol Brist of re cent Zone for the proposals sues and can tell you that the final of Februare currently promised for the end more give to able be fully hope will ary. I t our air details next month. If you care abou Centre, quality, if you travel through the City to or if you have a diesel car, you are likely ted. be affec

be The council budget for next year will et published on 15th January, go to cabin February on 21st January, to scrutiny on 6th want and to full council on 25th Feb. If you n it is to know more about the budget whe published, please let me know. ns is The Campaign to Respect the Dow people growing in numbers but needs more unaufrom ns Dow the ct prote to who want and site web their visit e thorised use. Pleas .respectregister as a supporter; I have. www thedowns.co.uk/legitimate-use/ in the Congratulations to everyone involved Fairs and tmas Chris eaze Henl and bury West all the other seasonal events. The I leave you with a New Year Teaser. Air Zone council has been planning its Clean diesel for many months with penalties for e do cars, vans and lorries. So what advic owned you think the council gave its wholly rubWaste Company (that collects all our le fleet vehic large its ced repla it re befo bish) naAlter year? this r earlie s with diesel lorrie might tively, what do you think the council

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News and views from our city councillors Steve Smith (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze) Canford Lane Crossing Success Following a campaign by local residents which has run for many years, at a meeting in November we voted to commit £40,000 of funding for a safe ped estrian crossing on Canford Lane. We were told at the sam e meeting that the abortive A4018 pro ject is also likely to provide a crossing near the cemetery. If that goes ahead then the £40 ,000 of funding will provide a second crossin g further up the road, otherwise we can use the funding for a crossing at the cemetery end will be getting at least one . Either way we and probably two safe pedestrian crossings at last. Many congratulations to the campaigners for this success. Blue Recycling Bags Bristol Waste is delivering blue bags (a bit like Ikea bags) to every house in Bristol. They have already been delive red to many parts

of Henleaze and Westbury and if you haven’t got one yet, you should get one by the end of January. These are for recycling car dboard, which means that you don’t nee d to put it into your green recycling box any more. Many people have told us that their gre en overflowing, mine certain box is always ly is, so this I think this is a helpful developm ent from Bristol Waste. Digital Services from Lib raries We all know that we can borrow books from our libraries, but did you know that you can use your library card to access a range of digital services as well? For example, you can download an app to your phone or tablet which will allow you to read almost any newspaper or magazine in the world, one to read e-books and anothe r to books. All of these are pai listen to audio d for by the library service and provided to anyone with a library card free of charge. You can find out more at https://www.bristol.gov.u k/libraries-archives/ library-online-resources or of course by asking the staff at our librarie s. Happy New Year

We didn’t have Councillor columns in the December issue because of the general election so I didn’t have a chance to wish you all a happy Christmas. Instead, may I take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy and prosperous 2020. Stay in Touch The above is only part of what has been going on. I try to provid e more regular and detailed updates on Fac ebook, so you can see what I’m up to and contact me at fb.com/ CouncillorSteveSmith. You can also contact me by email on cllr. steve.smith@bristol.gov .uk, or phone on 07769 285266. We hold regular forums in both Henleaze and Westbury, which are also good opportunities to hear about what is hap pening locally, and to ask questions. The nex t Westbury Forum is on 7th January, 7:00pm at Coombe Dingle Sports Centre.

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ELL a Happy New Year to you all! I trust that however you celebrate Christmas you had a truly super time. I’m sure you’ve all noticed the year 2020 is upon us. As an Optometrist, it would be a missed opportunity, short sighted even, if I didn’t mention the year, seeing as how it’s almost a vision standard. 20/20, or 6/6 if you prefer the British notation to the 20/20 US version, is how we write down good vision. Perhaps it could be the year of good vision, who knows? I hope it is a year of good vision for as many of you as possible. For me, clear vision is the goal for each and every patient I see. Now sadly for some this is just not achievable, but wherever and whenever possible we’ll aim for this for each of you. And why not eh! I wrote a few months back on

glare, and from the number of comments I’ve had I know this rang true for many of you. If you experience glare and have yet to have your eyes looked at then how about a New Years resolution to see us soon? I’m particularly championing clear vision for young eyes. Every child deserves the opportunity to see clearly, yet so so many still don’t get to have an eye exam with an Optometrist. It’s free under the NHS at our practices, so really there should be no excuses! We check how well the young eyes of your loved ones can see close, mid & far away, we make sure their eyes work together and are healthy as well as looking for the signs of problems just around the corner (do eyes have corners?). If they need glasses, well we can even provide two pairs free under the

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ITH a new year comes the opportunity to reflect, take stock of the last 365 days and plan for the year ahead. I’m very proud of what the OPCC and the Constabulary have achieved in 2019 but am aware there’s always plenty more to be done. As your PCC I will continue to act as a fierce advocate for victims and as your voice in policing. I would also like to challenge you to do something different by getting involved in your local policing service in 2020. Volunteers play a vital part in assisting me in my role and make a huge difference in ensuring our local communities are safe and feel safe. Volunteering can be incredibly rewarding and

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Be a mate - don’t drink and drown FESTIVE drinkers in Bristol are being urged to look after their friends on a night after statistics revealed the city has more than double the national percentage average of intoxicated drowning. As part of the Royal Life Saving Society UK’s national Don’t Drink and Drown campaign, this year running from 2-8 December the charity is urging the city’s revellers to stick together during their festivities and not to let any of their friends walk home alone. RLSS UK’s brand-new film shows how easily a fun night out can turn into tragedy, and how staying with your friends can make all the difference. The latest statistics reveal that 13 people have accidentally drowned in Bristol over the last five years and a staggering 62% of these - eight people - were found to have had alcohol and/or drugs in their system, more than double the national percentage average.

There were 1,458 accidental drowning deaths in the UK between 2014-2018 and more than 30% of the victims had alcohol and/or drugs in their bloodstream. Many of them drowned because they walked home alone and fell in the water. Laurence Hickin, RLSS UK Community Drowning Prevention Coordinator for the Bristol area, said: “It’s a sad truth that the number of drownings increase in the winter period, more often than not because of intoxication. “Families, friends and whole communities are left devastated every year because someone walks home alone whilst under the influence and falls into the water. “We’re urging people to stay together on a night out. Make sure their friends get home safe and don’t let them walk anywhere, especially near water, alone.” The Don’t Drink and Drown

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA Saturday January 11 n Organ Elevenses at Westbury Parish Church. Nigel Nash is once again gracing the console and giving us what is always an enjoyable concert. Nigel came to Bristol as a music student and has performed, accompanied on piano and organ, and taught organ and clarinet here ever since. He has been the accompanist of the Bristol Bach Choir for some years and was Director of Music and organist at Holy Trinity for over 10 years so he is on 'home ground'! Come at 10.30am for coffee, cake and conversation. Recital starts at 11am. All refreshments included in hoped-for donation of £5. Tuesday January 14 n The Arts Society Bristol lecture is on "The Art of Industry". Given by Antony Buxton at 8pm at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information is on our website www. theartssociety-bristol.org.uk Saturday January 18 n Westbury Village Hall's Annual Quiz Night, Bar and Doors open from 7pm. Tickets only £10 which includes supper. All welcome. Come along for a great night and enjoy yourselves at the Westbury-onTrym Village Hall. For tickets email: enquiries@wotvillagehall.org or Tel: 0117 962 3399. February 15 n The next event for Friends of Welsh National Opera is a Study Day on Verdi’s first grand opera, Les vepres siciliennes, on Saturday 15 February 2020 at Redmaids High School, from 10am to 4pm. Andrew Borkowski will be exploring this dramatic work based on the Sicilian uprising against the French in 1282. There will be a morning break and lunch hour; fruit juice & biscuits provided. All welcome. Bookable in advance by 31 December. Please send cheque for £25 to Owain Jones, 4 Pepys Close, Saltford, Bristol BS31 3 LS, made payable to Friends of WNO.

REGULAR EVENTS Monday n Westbury-on-Trym Women’s Institute meet at WOT Methodist Church, Portland Lounge on the third Monday of the Month (not Aug.) from 2.00 – 4.00pm. Visitors Welcome. For more information call Sue on 01179502826. n Canford Bowling Club, Canford

Park, Westbury On Trym. All welcome on Monday’s at 5.45pm. Flat-soled shoes please. Further information call 01179 69 4532. n Redland Wind Band rehearses at the Quakers Meeting Room on Gloucester Road at 7.30pm. We sometimes have vacancies, currently mainly for bass instruments, horns and percussionists. Contact Andy Brown at redlandwindband@googlemail. com or on 07594240269 or via our website www.redlandwindband. co.uk. Get in touch to be put on our mailing list or would like to book us for events or fundraisers. n Redland Green Choir meets for rehearsals every Monday 7.30pm9.30pm at Redland Green School. We sing a wide variety of music. New members welcome: no auditions. For more information, visit www.rgscommunitychoir. wordpress.com or phone 0117 9443042. n City Voices Bristol welcomes new members. A friendly mixed voice local choir singing a wide range of music rehearses at 7.30pm-9.30pm at Red Maids School. No previous experience and no auditions, just come along for a trial rehearsal. For more details contact the Secretary at members@cityvoicesbristol.com or visit www.cityvoicesbristol.com n RAFA, City of Bristol branch and club Eastfield Westbury on Trym for ex-RAF and associate members. Skittle Ally, parties and functions. Live entertainment on Saturday evenings. Open Monday -Thursday from 5pm. Friday & Saturday lunchtimes and evenings, Sundays noon - 5pm. All enquiries telephone 0117 3291913. n Trinity Henleaze Ladies Guild meet fortnightly on Mondays at 7.30 pm in the Leonard Hall, Waterford Road. All welcome. For more information call Jenny Rich on 01179620108 n Senior Film Club, every third Monday in the month at 2pm in St Peter's Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. All Welcome. Refreshments £3. Dial-a-ride transport possible by personal arrangement ; 0845 130 1875. Monday 20 January, Relative Values, an outstandingly funny film starring Julie Andrews and Stephen Fry. 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

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for the first year (£50) n Henleaze Bowling Club welcomes new Members. Come along to our free Coaching sessions at 6pm on Monday evenings (excluding Bank Holidays) to see if the sport is for you. Phone the Secretary, Tom Logan, on 01179621669 for details. n Discussion Group: we are a small, convivial group who meet locally at 10am - 12 noon every Monday to discuss a wide range of topics of mutual interest. We are currently looking for new members - if you are interested please call Bob Broomfield on 0117 962 1061, for more information. n Bristol Bridge Club - Come and play, there are daily bridge sessions for experienced and less experienced players. Try a free taster session on a Monday afternoon or evening and Wednesday afternoon. Phone the club before coming, Tel.0117 929 1846 or www. bristolbridgeclub.co.uk n Taoist Tai Chi helps calm the mind and transform you into a healthier, more harmonious person. Come to a beginner class and you will experience benefits to your body, mind, and spirit, make friends and listen to remarkable stories

of health improvement. 7pm, Badock’s Wood School BS10 5PU. First class is free, all welcome - just turn up! taoist.org.uk n Westbury Park Orchestra is a friendly non-auditioned orchestra with a repertoire of classical and modern pieces and with an emphasis of having fun. We meet Redmaids’ High Junior School, Grange Court Road, Westbury-onTrym, Bristol BS9 4DP on Monday evenings between 8.00 and 9.30 p.m. (term time only). If you are a string or brass player ideally of a good standard, come along for your free taster session and give us a try. For further information, please visit www.westburyparkorchestra. com or email contact@ westburyparkorchestra.com n Do you like Dickens? Bristol & Clifton Dickens Society meets regularly at Leonard Hall, Henleaze. We are a friendly group and enjoy talks, lectures, costumed readings, book club etc. New members welcome. Contact via our website www.dickens-society.org.uk or phone Roma on 0117 927 9875 for details of how to join, or turn up

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n WHAT'S ON at the next meeting on Monday October 14, 7.30pm. Tuesday n Westbury Walkers- Meet at Meet outside the Co-op in Westbury @ 9.20am on a Tuesday morning. New Walkers welcome! Please contact for further details: Tel 0117 9629582 Mob 07790 172451 Email: pat. walker@blueyonder.co.uk n Alcoholics Anonymous meet at the Methodist Church in WoT every Tuesday @ 7.30pm n Ladies badminton at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 9.45 to 12 noon. Tel 0117 909 1714. n Scottish Country Dancing. Get fit and have fun with Westbury Scottish Club. Classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Maggie 01934 838175). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 4012416). 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Details at wscbristol.co.uk. n Melody Makers Baby Friendly Choir. A fun and friendly daytime choir for ladies with babies and toddlers. Tuesday 10:30-11:30am during term time at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road. Membership only. Book a FREE taster - www. melodymakerschoir.co.uk n St Peters of Henleaze Keep fit group would like to invite you to attend their weekly sessions every Tuesday at 9.30am. This is a men only group of 60+ year olds who enjoy regular exercise taken by fitness Professional Natasha Johnson for only £4 per session. Please contact Keith Bonham on 01179684972 or just turn up. n Ladies Badminton group, Tuesday afternoons, at Stoke Bishop Villiage Hall 2pm - 4pm. Friendly group all ages, and ability (men welcome)Just turn up or contact Pat 0117 9149511 n River of Life Christian Centre, Trym Road, WoT every Tuesday from 2-4 pm we have a tea, coffee and

cake with a few games thrown in for retired age people. Free of charge. n We are Westbury Folk – Folk/ Country Dancing. We meet at The College in College Road, Westbury on Trym. We meet on Tuesdays, 1:15 - 3:15 pm to have fun, get some exercise and, of course, stop for a cup of tea. All dances are called first. Ffi call Christine on 0117 9622223. n Two new Knitting and Crochet groups in the local area. All abilities welcome-please do come along to meet and chat with fellow crafters, discuss projects, share ideas, bring along a project and learn a new skill, improve or share yours. There’s no charge or booking required, you only pay for your own refreshments. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10.30am-12.30pm, J P Destiny, corner of Kellaway Avenue/Bishop Road. 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road. For more information email: brisknitcro@ gmail.com or join our Facebook Group ‘Bristol Knitting and Crochet’. n The Arts Society Bristol is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include lectures by specialists in their field, at 8pm, usually on the second Tuesday of the month, September to May at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information is on our website www. theartssociety-bristol.org.uk n The Great Western Society present ‘The Best Way Part II – Temple Meads to Gloucester’ presented by Chris Youett.BAWA, 589 Southmead Road, BS34 7RG, Tuesday10 December, 7.30 for 7.45pm. Meeting open to all. No admission charge, but a suggested donation of £3 to help defray expenses is appreciated. Contact: Dave Winter 01454 324230. Wednesday n Henleaze Townswomen’s Guild meet at St Peter’s Church Hall,

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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 details: 0117 968 3134. n Top Flight Ballroom Dance Club. B.A,W.A. Every Wednesday. Ballroom, Latin, Sequence. £5 Per Person. New Members Welcome. For More information. Tel:01179 192756 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. 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. Contact Neville on nevwgoodman@mac.com n Melody Makers Pop Choir. An evening choir for men and women singing popular songs. Wednesday's term time 7:30-9:00pm The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze. Book a FREE taster

www.melodymakerschoir.co.uk n Clifton Women’s Institute We meet at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of the month at Alma Church, Alma Road, Clifton BS8 2ES. Contact by email: thecliftonwi@ gmail.com or visit www.cliftonwi. blogspot.co.uk Take advantage of our guest visits which are just £4 (max.three per year). Full membership details available. n Nature Cafe for over 55s and friends First Weds of the month 2-4pm. Lawrence Weston Community Farm, Saltmarsh Drive BS11 0NJ. Gentle walk around the farm, craft activity and tea and cake! n Westbury Park Women's Institute meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in Redland Church Hall, Redland Green Road, BS6 7HE. New members welcome, or come as a guest (£4 per visit up to 3 visits allowed) We are a friendly and sociable Club, have a full programme with interesting speakers, social events, theatre outings, and we all have lots of fun. Email: wesburyparkwi@gmail.com or visit www.westburyparkwi.org.uk for more details. n Bristol Scrabble Club meets every Wednesday at 7.15 pm at Upper Horfield Community Trust (next to Eden Grove Church). New members welcome - first visit free so come and give it a go. For information contact Sue on 0117 9247871. n Sound of Song ( a Choir for Female Voices) meet in Horfield URC, Church Hall, Muller Road on Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.30pm. Repertoire covers classical, choral, jazz, popular, folk, and show songs. No auditions necessary. www. soundsofsongchoir.com n Farm Tots - help feed the animals at Lawrence Weston Farm, Saltmarsh Drive. For under 5s and their carers. Drop in most Wednesdays, 10.30am - 11.30am, £2.50. Check Facebook for changes. n Improve your health and meet new people by joining Lawrence Weston Farm free, friendly, weekly Walking Group. Wednesday, 2pm 3.30pm. If coming for the first time, please arrive at 1.45 to sign up. Call 0117 938 1128. n Women's Walking Football every Wednesday from 6 - 7pm at Horfield Leisure Centre. Contact Keith Gwilym on 07948 383536 or email: buwfc2018@gmail.com n St Peter’s Badminton & Social Club meet Mondays & Wednesdays, 7.30pm - 9.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. Membership £135.00, Sept to May, Visitors £4.50 a night, accompanied Juniors, £2. Contact Ann: 0117 969 4882, contactann999@gmail. com n Tai Chi for over 55's, for health,

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n WHAT'S ON for fitness, for life. Shibashi form. Slow and easy movements adapted for older people, can be done standing or sitting down. Relaxing and enjoyable. Drop-in class at The Redland Club, Burlington Road, BS6 6TN Wednesdays 11:00 until 12:00. Cost £4. Contact Selina on 0117 946 6434. n Walking Group 2-3.30pm Improve your health and meet new people by joining the free, friendly, weekly walking group at Lawrence Weston Community Farm, 2pm 3.30pm. If coming for the first time, please arrive at 1.45 to sign up. Thursday n Henleaze Carers Group - A place to share experiences and make new friends. Meeting on the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month from 10am to 12 noon @ Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Call Mrs M Rudston on 0117 9426095 for further details. n Embroidery Club at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tel: 0117 9501743 n Henleaze Flower Club at URC Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze meet at 2pm on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Please come and enjoy Thursday afternoons at our flower club and our yearly calendar of events Contact Cath 07758 651039 or Marg 01179 075724. n The Friendly Club meets every Thursday from 2-4pm (except August and major holidays) in the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. We are a lively group of older people who meet to chat, play Scrabble and card games. Regular trips out and entertainments are arranged plus we have delicious tea and biscuits for only £1! Do come and make some new friends. Transport can be sometimes arranged. Contact 0117 9508644. n Healing Drop In Session with Bristol Healing Group at Redland Meeting House 126 Hampton Road BS6 6JE. NEW TIME: 2.30 - 4.00 pm. Donation basis. Healing is relaxing. Helps restore balance and wellbeing. Recommended for stress. Contact: Barbara on 0117 9082061. (Closed 19 & 26 December and 2 January). n Flowers by arrangement Is a new informal supper group, meeting the first Thursday of each month, 6.159.00pm Kondi Braserrie Henleaze. Enjoy good food & company whilst creating your own floral arrangement. Contact Jane Voke for more info 0117 9622440 n Shared Reading Westbury Library. We read aloud a short story and a poem pausing for discussion. You sit back, relax, enjoy or you can read or share your ideas. Thursday 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. It's free, all

welcome. Drop in or contact Christine Betts 07967 332821. n Stoke Lodge Ramblers welcomes new members. Small, friendly groups walk 8-10 miles on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month; 4-7 miles on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Please look at our website www.stokelodgeramblers. wordpress.com or contact Secretary 0117 950 0934 for more information. Please come and try a walk or two before joining. n Scottish Country Dancing (RSCDS) Singles and couples get fit and enjoy the company of experienced and not-so experienced dancers in the beautiful surroundings of the St. Monica's Trust theatre on The Downs. Expert tuition and Beginners' class on site. St. Monica's, Cote Lane, Westburyon-Trym BS9 3UN 7.30 - 10.00pm. Phone Martin (07786-609940) or visit http://www.rscdsbristol.info/ n West Bristol Orchestra meet at the United Reformed Church, Muller Road, from 7.15 - 9.15pm and play a wide range of classical music arranged for our small friendly orchestra. String players of Grade 5 and above are particularly welcome. For further information please ring 0117 968 3998 n Henleaze Ladies Choir is a friendly welcoming group which meets in St Peters Church Hall, Henleaze on Thursdays between September and May from 1.30 – 3.30 pm (with a short break for tea). We are always pleased to see new members. Please come and try a rehearsal without obligation. To find out more contact Jane English (07752 332278) or Jean Wickham (0117 9624466). n Henbury Singers welcome new members. A mixed, non audition choir, we meet at Stoke Bishop Primary School, Thurs evenings. We sing choral music, carols, musicals, gospel and folk songs. Contact Maggie Cavanna 0117 973 4794 or secretary@henburysingers.org. n Henleaze Singing for the Brain® brings people with dementia and their carers together in a fun, friendly and social environment. First, third and fifth Thursday of every month, 2 – 3.45pm, £2.50 charge. Please contact to register: 0117 961 0693 or bristol@ alzheimers.org.uk n Scottish Country Dancing - come to Dance Scottish with RSCDS Bristol on Thursdays at 7.30pm in term time at Oatley Hall, St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane, Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3UN. New dancers welcome, come on your own or with a friend for fun, fitness and friendship. No need to wear a kilt or a sash! For information contact Alison on 0117 968 4036 or Caroline on 0117 924 9226 or see

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www.rscdsbristol.info 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 welcome, £6. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@tiscali.co.uk 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 free Saturday observing at our observatory in Failand and often hold Star Parties in and around Bristol. Friday evening talks are held at 7pm at Bristol Photographic Society, Montpelier, BS6 5EE. See website for details: www. bristolastrosoc.org.uk. n Horfield Friends Café meets every Friday 2.00-3.30pm. Free drinks and cakes plus fun activities – a chance to meet people and keep our minds active. Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8PD. n Male and Female over 50s Walking Touch Rugby. Every Friday 10am to 11.30am at Westbury Fields, Cricket Lane, Westbury-on-

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What Jane did next: The Women Who Built Bristol IN her books about The Women Who Built Bristol, Jane Duffus celebrates, “Women with a connection to Bristol who get stuff done.” Following the publication of the second volume in the series, Jane came to an event arranged by Friends of Redland Library on 14 November, to talk about some of the women she has discovered.

In The Women Who Built Bristol volume two, Jane concentrates on individuals who are not yet well-known, but who have an interesting story to tell. They include flying enthusiast Elsie Davison, who served in the Air Transport Auxiliary and was the first female pilot to die in World War II. Mary Atlay, a Matron at St Peter’s Workhouse, who was known for her kindness also features in the book, as does Winifred Parry, Bristol’s first reference librarian. Jane’s favourite character

What do you want to know? WHAT is Open Access, why does it matter and how does it work? To answer these questions, Friends of Redland Library invited Research Librarians from the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England to an event at the Library on 26 November, to explain the new world of academic research now open to the general public. Jane Belger from UWE set out the principles of Open Access, while Alex Clarke and Tim Worth from the University of Bristol talked about how to unlock academic research in practice. Jane Belger explained that until recently academic research has been hidden behind paywalls. With Open Access, this literature is available online, free of charge and free of most copyright and licencing restrictions. This means, “Publicly funded research can be read by anyone with access to the internet.” Both UWE and the University of Bristol have made their own research repositories publicly available, but as Alex Clarke discussed, there are many other tools for finding free academic research. Core lets you search across Open Access collections from universities around the world and is useful if you know of a specific paper you want to read. For academic articles on publishers’ websites, Google Scholar is a valuable tool, particularly as it includes links to Open Access versions. Alex advised that it is useful to combine Google Scholar with a plug-in – either Unpaywall (for Google Chrome) or Kopernio (for Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome) which will also show Open Access versions of academic articles. For an in-depth look at a topic, Alex recommended searching Ethos, the British Library’s collection of PhD theses from universities across the UK.

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however is Mary Griffiths, a barmaid from Hanham, who was determined to be the first person to cross the new Clifton Suspension Bridge when it opened in December 1864. Realising that she had competition, Mary hitched up her skirts and ran over the bridge, beating her competitor by two yards. Jane is also a keen runner and whenever she crosses the Suspension Bridge herself, she says, “Well done Mary, this one’s for you.” Thangam Debbonaire wrote the introduction to the book and said:. “The first volume of The Women Who Built Bristol was pretty good,” Thangam said, “but this one’s a triumph.” She explained that the individual stories link together, so that you can gradually build up a picture of each character’s place in the city’s history. As a result, she said, “This book has completely transformed the way I look at Bristol.”

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ing two events in January 2020. On Thursday 9 January, there is another in our series of Desert Island Books events. The theme is “Climate Change”. On Tuesday 28 January, our event “From Page to Screen” will explore how stories make the transition from the printed page to television and cinema. Both events start at 7pm and admission is £3 (pay at the door). These events are held in Redland Library and full details can be found on the website https:// FriendsOfRedlandLibrary.org.uk/ future-events

Plea for volunteers The Friends of Redland Library organise lots of events, reports of which can be found on the website https://FriendsOfRedlandLibrary. org.uk/recent-events All these events need volunteers to make them happen. If you want to get involved, please email FriendsOfRedlandLibrary@ gmail.com

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n NEWS Coram Voice writing competition THE annual writing competition for children in care and young care leavers returns for its fifth year, and will be open for entries from December until 12 February 2020. Coram Voice, a charity that ensures the voices of children and young people in and around the care system are heard, first launched the competition in 2016 as a platform for care-experienced young people to express their creative talents and to celebrate their voices. The theme of this year’s competition, ‘Dreams’, was chosen by care experienced young people. Entries can be in any written form including poems, short stories, raps or newspaper articles, with a 500 word limit. There are four age categories ranging from primary school through to care leavers aged 18-25. Entries will be judged by a panel of authors, poets and presenters, alongside young people who were finalists in last year’s competition. One finalist in last year’s competition said: “The benefits of the competition are that you get to write down your thoughts and feelings and people actually read it.” Another finalist added: “I wanted to express my feelings about being in foster care and get rid of the negative stigmas about being in care.” Brigid Robinson, Managing Director of Coram Voice, said: “It has been fantastic to read all of the remarkable entries we’ve received over the last five years. We hope their stories will continue to improve understanding around their experiences and celebrate their achievements.” Entries can be submitted online at coramvoice.org.uk/voices2020

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New local climate action group A CLIMATE action group has been started in Bristol North West. It’s for University staff, for the students at Hiatt Baker Hall, and for local residents. New members from Westbury Park, Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Westbury-on-Trym will be very welcome. The next meeting will be held on January 9 at the John Allen room at Hiatt Baker Hall (above The Source Cafe). The aims of the group are to: · Develop action plans around the themes of Energy, Transport, Waste, Natural Environment to reduce CO2 and other emissions to zero by 2030 and increase resilience to climate breakdown locally · Act as a forum/network for local community activity to tackle climate breakdown · Raise awareness locally around the issues of climate change and make the case for personal action · Link to wider city-wide communities active in tackling the climate emergency. The meeting on Thursday 9 January will be on Energy saving, including a talk by Cold Homes Energy Efficiency Survey Experts (CHEESE project) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bristol-north-west-climateaction-group-tickets-85074535225 If you have any questions, please address them to: bnwclimateaction@outlook.com

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The Body Lies By Jo Baker A DARK and strangely compelling psychological thriller, The Body Lies is the author’s fourth novel and explores the themes of violence against women and gender politics in the modern world. Three years on, after suffering an unprovoked random and

violent attack on herself whilst she is pregnant, our protagonist decides she wants to move away from London to the countryside. After being offered a job teaching Creative Writing on a MA course at a northern University, she persuades her teacher partner to consider her and her child moving for a year, leaving him in London during the week and visiting them during the weekends. They move and rent out Gill House, standing on the edge of the Fells, in a mobile phone black spot and over a mile from their nearest neighbours – the almost perfect setting for a creepy psychological thriller! Soon our protagonist realises that she has bitten off more than she can chew with her job and pressures soon mount up, with the added burden of being her son’s sole carer increasing the strain. One of her students is producing some particularly disquieting work – he has intimated that what he is writing is true and the content of his

writing becomes more and more disturbing. With this and the increased tension she feels when she is alone with her son at night, the suspense ramps up the taut feeling to this story. Running alongside the story, there are short paragraphs containing details of a dead body lying unfound in the countryside – the connection between this and the main tale is unclear until towards the end. This novel unfolded in a fascinating manner, from the levity when describing some of the anecdotes around her creative writing course, the background darkness and the interesting exploration of relationships, this book appealed to me in a number of ways, and I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did. This book and many others are available from your local library – you can order online or from the library – and there are no reservation charges to pay. Coming Soon - Friends of

Henleaze Library Event – Thursday Jan 23 2020 Christopher Somerville, Walking Correspondent of The Times talking about his book, ‘Ships of Heaven: The Private Life of Britain’s Cathedrals’. Tickets available from Henleaze Library in the New Year. New IT Buddy at Westbury Library We are pleased to let you know that Malcolm our new Library IT Buddy will be offering help and advice for anyone who needs basic help using the library computers or their own device Wednesday afternoons at Westbury Library between 2pm and 3.30pm All sessions must be booked in advance by talking to a member of staff or calling the library on 0117 903 8552. Sessions can be 30 minutes or 1hr depending on availability.

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January, 2020

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' Communication is key to prevent foster placement breakdown' ONE of Bristol’s leading foster care experts has said that good communication is crucial in preventing the breakdown of foster home placements, to provide stability for children in care. The latest figures from the Children’s Commissioner show that, of more than 75,000 children in care in the UK, almost 8,000 experienced multiple placement changes in 2017/18. Around 2,000, just under three per cent, have had multiple placement moves for the past two consecutive years. In Bristol, nine per cent of children in care – 60 children in the city – had two or more placement changes in the 12 months covered by the statistics, which were released in August. Mark Brady, who is Services Manager at independent Bristol agency Amicus Foster Care, based at the community centre in St Werburgh’s, believes that personal relationships and good communication with children in care are vital for providing stability. It was recently the first independent agency to complete a trial of a new mobile app, called Mind Of My Own, which enables fostered children to provide feedback on their carer, direct to Amicus, in a bid to provide an extra line of communication. Amicus was recently rated Outstanding by Ofsted for its third consecutive inspection

Mark Brady, services manager at Amicus Foster Care and was praised for its use of innovative technology and research. However Mr Brady said that, while useful, the trial mainly served to confirm what Amicus knew already, that the best relationships between agencies, carers and children are based on good face-to-face communication. “As an agency we focus on relationships and it seems our

children are confident and happy enough with the people who work here, our services and the relationships they have with foster carers and social workers. They don’t need the extra level of anonymity which comes from sending message through technology. “Therefore our focus is on continuing to develop ways of getting those direct, face-to-face links with our young people,

so we can continue to improve what we offer and provide stable homes for them.” Since it started life in 2009, Amicus has placed more than 500 young people, a high proportion of whom had already experienced several placement moves before coming to the agency. It now prides itself on a high level, approximately 80 per cent, of long term placement stability, thanks partly to a care approach which encompasses wraparound therapeutic support, underpinned by Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy for children with trauma and attachment disorders. Mr Brady said that placement breakdown was an issue which all agencies should aim to tackle as a matter of top priority. “Of course foster care can be challenging for young people and families, particularly with children with complex needs,” he said. “But people must remember that these are vulnerable children who have often been through difficult periods in their young lives, and they need stability. “Being able to communicate and understand is a key element of good foster care.” There is always a need for foster carers. If you would like to find out more about fostering a child call: 0117 955 5039 or email enquiries@amicusfostercare.com

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January, 2020

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January, 2020

n INSIDE OUT JUST in time for the New Year there's a new kid in interiors town - Amy Walden and her home furnishings brand Guild Of Colour. A seasoned product designer working across textiles, furniture, interiors and fashion, Amy has blended these skills to create a range of folding screens and other furnishings like headboards, lampshades and cushions. What makes them a little bit different is that they are all custom made in her signature style of hand-cut leather artwork in a vibrant and fresh palette. With a lifelong fascination for Japanese and Chinese screens and a childhood spent by the Cornish seaside and wild flower filled hedgerows of the West Country, Amy creates landscapes that play with the opacity

of leather and translucence of her screen panels. The overall effect is a clever combination of decorative art and soft diffused light, making the screens perfect for providing privacy, and a practical solution for spaces that need dividing, areas that need concealing or adapting for different occasions. Open to commission work as well as the readymade products Guild Of Colour can recreate your favourite holiday postcard scene in dyed leather so you can be transported there all year round. To find out more visit https://www. guildofcolour.com Zoe Hewett is interior designer at local studio Stylemongers Of Bristol www.stylemongersofbristol.co.uk

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