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Library closures shelved A SURPRISE announcement by Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees this week revealed that plans to close 17 of the city’s 27 libraries has been shelved - for now. It’s good news for campaigners, Love Bristol Libraries and Westbury Library Group, who’ve fought so hard to keep the local libraries open. Westbury Library was earmarked to close under all three choices on the public consultation. The decision was put on hold in November when a motion to reconsider proposals to save £1.4 million and protect the future of Bristol’s libraries, was passed at the council by just one vote. A cabinet report is due at the end of June setting out plans for how the administration can invest to keep every single library in Bristol open.

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n NEWS THE controversial policy to cut costs and close 17 of Bristol’s 27 libraries has been withdrawn in a surprise announcement on June 19 from Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees. Confirming remarks on local radio earlier in the day, Marvin Rees issued a statement: “Thanks to my all-Labour administration’s responsibility with council taxpayers’ money, we have found a way to safeguard funds and use reserves to cover the £1.4 million annual shortfall caused by the former Mayor’s overspend and continuing cuts from the Conservative government in Westminster. “Next week a cabinet report will be published setting out plans for how my administration can invest to keep every single library in Bristol open. We are looking forward to continuing to work with local community groups and councillors to transform and modernise our library service into the future, building on the work of local Labour Councillors Estella Tincknell and Jo Sergeant – both former branch librarians.” Strong campaigns have been mounted over the last year since a review of the Library Service reported that just nine libraries would be retained. Henleaze Library was selected to remain open but some frequently used

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and well-loved libraries like Westbury-on-Trym and Redland were under threat of closure. Westbury Library Group are one of many community groups who have lobbied to keep Westbury Library open and obtained a concession that it may do due to the recent Extended Access facility. Malcolm Neave from

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Westbury Library Group commented: “We welcome this decision by the Mayor to continue support for ALL Bristol libraries, which is a notable change from previous Council statements which implied that the "Central + nine area possibly + three Extended Access libraries" was the only solution being considered.

“While noting that this only gives a stay of execution for 18 months, it does give the Council time to come forward with proposals which would retain a comprehensive library service.” Local councillor Geoff Gollop has campaigned for many years to Westbury-on-Trym library open and is keen to see a more long term solution for the service. He said: "The Library Group in Westbury had two very clear aims - to maintain the service for the whole of Bristol and to retain the Library facility in Bristol. It appears that we now have two years to get our campaign together to sustain our libraries beyond 2020. I am reluctant to comment more until I see the small print.” Alan Aburrow, Joint chairman of the Westbury Community Forum added: “This Mayoral U-turn is obviously good news, not only for Westbury but also city wide. However, as always, the devil is in the detail and for the moment one can only speculate as to where the money is coming from. What services will have to be sacrificed in order to finance this U-turn?”

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n NEWS A REVIEW of the 20mph speed limit has been launched to assess how well it is working. The limit, designed to designed to reduce the number of traffic injuries from collisions, caused controversy when it was introduced in Bristol in 2014 and 2015. Councillors will be working with officers to capture views from residents and to see whether anything can be done better, ensuring the speed limit is working as well as it possibly can. Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, said: “As promised in my manifesto, this review will give people the opportunity to help us assess the effectiveness of 20mph in each area. We’ve been listening carefully to feedback

20 mph limit: have your say! from the public, councillors, police and other stakeholders, alongside our own evidence from monitoring reports, to create a long list of locations highlighted for review.” Roads not included in the initial review list can still be commented on and all results from the consultation will be analysed and considered by the council. The review asks people to consider both 20mph and 30mph roads, with an option to retain the current speed limit. Of the roads that have been brought to the attention of Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze

councillor Liz Radford, many have a speed limit that varies from 30mph to 20mph along the road. The roads mentioned are Coombe Lane, the top of Parry’s Lane, Henleaze Road, Eastfield Rd near to the Southmead Rd roundabout and Kellaway

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Chair of business association calls on council to support local traders by Keri Beckingham THE new chair of Westbury-onTrym local business association is concerned at the current situation for traders in the village, and is calling on Bristol City Council to take action. Amanda George became chair of Westbury-on-Trym Business Association (WOTBA) in May, and is also the owner of a shop in the village. We Make Bristol has been open since October 2016, and sells a range of quality crafts and gifts that have been made by local craftspeople and artists. Since being in post, she has made it her mission to address the concerns of traders, especially in regards to crime rates and parking. There are also a number of empty business units within the village, with Lloyds Pharmacy and the Co-op bank some of the bigger names that have recently closed their doors. Amanda told the Henleaze & Westbury Voice: “High streets in general are struggling at the moment, with the big closures with national chains, but a positive note to mention is that for every business leaving the village, there is a queue of businesses waiting to take their place. Someone I know is moving back to Bristol and is keen to open here, and Cindyjane is expanding to a bigger unit as her business is thriving. “The biggest problem that we’ve got is the old Lloyds unit,

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which has remained vacant for some time, and I’m going to be discussing this with our local MP Darren Jones to see if there’s anything he can do to help. “In addition, Bristol City Council haven’t got one CCTV camera in the village, which really isn’t good. I’ve been the victim of two attempted breakins, and the green grocers and Vision Express have also recently been broken into, so CCTV cameras would help. Traffic wardens are also scarce, and we find commuters are parking here and catching buses into town for work as there is no penalty. As a result spaces for genuine shoppers are limited so people are being forced to go elsewhere. “I’m passionate about the village, not just because of my

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own shop, but because I live here too. There are some really great businesses here, and to stop shops closing people need to use them. If you look at how many businesses are closed compared to those that are open, there are still loads of reasons to visit, and I would encourage readers to come out for lunch or have a browse of what we have to offer.” Addressing WOTBA’s concerns, Geoff Gollop, Conservative Councillor for Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze said: “This is a difficult and complex issue. As the council introduces CCTV in the real trouble spots, areas that are unprotected become much more attractive for criminals. The council has limited funds to allocate to crime related issues.

“As far as parking services is concerned, we ask parking services for regular updates, and they visit Westbury car park regularly but issue very few tickets. The only way to finance the equipment to monitor the car park would be charging for parking. I think opinion would be divided on that, but I would welcome comments from residents and users. From discussions with businesses, the reduced footfall due to parking difficulties is a very big threat to their viability. “The council can only get involved in the retail and business area when there is a planning application for a change of use, otherwise the setting of rents and negotiating of leases is down to the tenant and the owner. Often owners are looking for unrealistic rents, so properties remain empty for too long. Apart from rent, the other big cost for any tenant is the business rates. Charity shops only pay 20% of the rates that businesses have to pay, a fact which can distort the market significantly. “I understand the concerns about the Westbury and Stoke Lane shops and recognise that a thriving retail sector is vital to our community. I would be happy to work with local residents and traders to develop a way forward.” To find out more about WOTBA, visit their website: http://www.wotba.org.uk/

Raise a glass - pub has opened again THE Victoria pub in Chock Lane has reopened under new management following its sudden closure last month. The pub in Westbury-on-Trym had a revamp only last year, focused on a traditional, cosy pub feel. A television has been installed to screen major sporting events and the beer garden has been reopened for the summer season.

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n NEWS AN extraordinary session of

the council’s Overview and Scrutiny Management Board has convened to consider the Bristol Arena Value for Money reports compiled by KPMG. Three meetings took place on Monday June 18, Wednesday June 20 and Friday June 22, where councillors considered statements and questions, the Temple Island arena, alternative development plans for Temple Island and plans for an arena in Filton, as well as the board’s feedback to Cabinet. The long-awaited report states that the overall cost of a city centre arena has spiraled to £188 million and that the Temple Quarter site would produce more money and jobs if it were to be used for a conference centre and housing. However, it also reports that a city centre arena would increase the cultural offer of the region and would be profitable. In the first meeting, councillors were told that Bristol City Council had been offered £55 million of funding from a company called Arena Island Ltd (a joint venture between venue operators SMG and Live Nation)

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to help build an arena in the city centre, which had been “turned down” without explanation. Malaysian investment firm YTL has said Bristol City Council would have to exclusively back its plans for an arena if Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees chooses Filton Airfield as the new home for the venue next month if it decides to take up the offer of private funding for the project. Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze Councillor Geoff

Gollop is chairing the council scrutiny board that is looking at the Value for Money reports on the proposed arena. The board has concluded two of its three scheduled meetings and Geoff says: “There appears to be a fair degree of consensus among members. We see that the proposed arena at Temple Meads is a fully developed project that is ready to start, and that the alternative proposal is very much at its early stages.

“Temple Meads has planning permission, has funding substantially in place and has been assessed for the impact of traffic. The proposals for an arena at Filton on the other hand are at the early stages, with no detailed plans submitted for approval, the need for public money to be spent to enhance a private developer’s site and no study of the traffic and pollution impact on North Bristol. “Members are finding it hard to understand how the Filton project with so much uncertainty can be compared with the detailed information available at Temple Meads and are concerned that choosing Filton will delay the arena for many more years and threaten trade in and around the City Centre. “The decision however lies with the Mayor who has said he will issue his proposals on 25 June and make his decision at Cabinet on 3 July.”

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n NEWS STAFF and volunteers at St Peter’s Hospice shop in Henleaze have set themselves a target of Five Million Steps to raise money for the Room to Care Appeal. Sarah Scaplehorn, manager of the shop known locally as ‘The Harrods of Henleaze’, said: “There’s about 15 of us who are planning on doing the challenge throughout the month of June. The average person is meant to do 10,000 steps a day so it shouldn’t be too much of a challenge but there are people who have office jobs who have set their own personal target. It’s really about getting people more active. We all walk and without

Five million steps for staff of the ‘Harrods of Henleaze’ too much effort it’s a great way of making money for the charity.” “Most of the volunteers and staff taking part have roped in friends and family too, some from as far away as Australia. Our target is £500 and I think we’ll exceed it. We’re well over half way already, recording 2,769,270 steps on 15 June. “A lot of people are doing it in memory of friends or family they’ve lost who were very special to them. “My family and I lost my mum at the beginning of the year and this is our way of thanking the brilliant staff that helped us at such a difficult time. Many of my staff and volunteers have themselves

lost people over the years and the support and level of care of the Hospice and the Hospice at Home team has been invaluable to us all. “We all have sponsor forms and have set up a sponsor page at Virgin Money Giving: https:// uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ Team/5millionsteps. Our target is £500 and I think we’ll exceed it.”

St Peter’s Hospice ‘Room to Care Appeal’ has set an ambitious target to raise £1.53 over twelve months to fund the multimillion pound redevelopment of the Hospice, providing more up-to-date accommodation and facilities at the site on the outskirts of Westbury-on-Trym. Building work is well underway and set for completion during the Autumn.

Volunteers sought ST PETER’S Hospice are currently seeking volunteers in their Henleaze shop who can spare a few hours a week to support a local charity. Henleaze shop manager Sarah Scaplehorn said: “It’s a great opportunity to gain and share work experience, meet new people and really make a difference. There are hours to suit all.”

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JACK in a Box gymnastics which has been serving the Henleaze and Westbury Community for nearly three decades is having a closing party. The pre-school gymnastics classes run by Kate Wright for 27 years at Henleaze United Reformed Church Hall have seen several thousand pre-school children run through its doors and bounce on to the equipment! It comes to a close on July 13 as Kate is retiring; however the equipment has been bought by Rachel Hollingberry who will be starting up her new ‘Jelly Beans’ Bristol group in September. Kate and her team would like to invite all parents past and present to celebrate their 27 years on Saturday 30 June from 2.45 – 6pm in the Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, BS9 4BT. Kate said: “We would love to see you all again. We’ve been going for so long we are now seeing grandchildren. It’s been great but it’s time for someone younger to take over. “Please contact your friends from Jack in a Box, bring any photos and come and share your memories. We will provide you with tea and cake and a place to chat! Your children are welcome, young and old, but there won’t be any play equipment out!”

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Ardagh slams decision for exclusive tennis at site THE decision by Bristol City Council to invest in six tennis courts at the Ardagh has been called-in by council officials and will now be reconsidered at a sub-committee meeting to be held by 23 June. Although the £550,000 investment by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), Sport England and Bristol City Council sounds like positive news, the decision to invest in exclusive tennis courts at the Ardagh is not part of the financial plan drawn up by the Ardagh Community Trust (ACT) who have been working for years on a community-led, fully-funded project to take over the running of the entire Horfield Common site at no ongoing cost to Bristol City Council. If this goes ahead the ACT say this will leave the community project with no means of generating enough income to pay for the ongoing maintenance of the whole site. The new proposal is to

upgrade six of the 11 courts at the site, which will remain under council control and used exclusively for tennis, as part of a city-wide bid to create a ‘sustainable sports model’. It will be funded by a £350,000 investment by the Lawn Tennis Association and £200,000 from Bristol City Council. If this proposal goes ahead, users will have to pay to use gateoperated tennis facilities at the Ardagh, as well as in St George Park, Eastville Park and Canford Park, which are all due to be improved. The ACT say their alternative proposal would enable the courts to be used more widely for multi-purpose sports, such as basketball, Tai-Chi and buggyfit, as well as tennis, something that their community research supports and is wanted by young people in particular. The courts would be in use for 85-90% of the time this way, rather than 50% as proposed by the LTA.

Sam Thomson, chair of the ACT, says: “We are incredibly frustrated at the situation. Without those courts we can’t generate enough money to maintain the site and keep it as a public asset. “We are the poster kids for Community Asset Transfer but this new proposal has delayed us by a year.” Ardagh Community Trust have secured funding to make

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Gardeners create a buzz at Canford Park THE Westbury-on-Trym Society and Sustainable Westbury have teamed up with Buglife project to create a showcase pollinator garden in the Rose Garden area of Canford Park. This project is being managed by ‘Urban Buzz’ and addresses the serious decline in our bees, butterflies and other insects and aims to support healthy populations into the future. As part of the project and funded by Biffa Award, old rose bushes have been replaced with perennials that are particularly attractive to bees and insects. The Urban Buzz project has created the garden plan and funded the tools, ground preparations carried out by Bristol Parks, and plants. The project aims to work with communities to create and enhance habitats, making our cities full of flowers and better places for bees and butterflies. The planting and further ground preparations has been carried out by the children from the Westbury-On-Trym Academy, and volunteer groups from the Westbury-On-Trym Society and Sustainable Westbury who will be maintaining the garden going forward. Hayley Herridge, Urban Buzz Project Officer, from Buglife, an organisation devoted to the conservation of all invertebrates from bees, worms, spiders to other creatures living in our fresh waters and seas, said: “We wave the flag for the creatures that people often overlook but are absolutely essential to healthy ecosystems. Our aim is halt extinctions and reverse declines and we do that through a variety of different projects such as Urban Buzz. “We have carefully chosen a selection of plants that are will provide much needed food; pollen and nectar, from early spring when our pollinators emerge through to late summer when they return to hibernation. Many of the plants we have chosen are native, wild flowers which are rich in pollen and nectar such as Birds-Foot Trefoil and Scabious, or traditional cottage garden flowers such as lavender, rosemary and chives. “Not all flowers are good for bees, so we have carefully

Volunteers are putting in plants that will make Canford Park a happy habitat for bees and other insects selected the right ones. Hybrids such as Begonias have been bred to be ‘showy’ and through that selective breeding process have lost much of their value for wildlife. Historically this was a rose garden. We have tried to keep that theme by replacing the hybrid roses with native dog rose and other shrub roses with have simple open flowers that insects can access easily." Hilary Long, chair of the Westbury-on-Trym Society said: “We now have a team of about 20 from the two groups and have had great fun and a lot of exercise, first digging up rose bushes and now planting flowers, under the direction of Hayley Herridge, the overall manager of the project from ‘Urban Buzz’. “Of course ongoing maintenance will be important and regular gardening parties will need to be scheduled under direction from Parks, if the Rose Garden is to be kept in trim with flourishing plants.” Sustainable Westbury and the Westbury-on-Trym Society would welcome more volunteers to join their small informal and friendly band of gardening enthusiasts – experts and novices alike. Speak to a member of either organisation or visit the Westbury Society website.

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Support for new parents with FREE Hatching Chicks baby sling ballet classes BRISTOL-BASED inclusive ballet school Flamingo Chicks has spread its wings with the launch of its new, completely free, ‘Hatching Chicks’ baby sling ballet classes. During the classes, which take place in Bradbury Hall, BS9, new parents ‘wear’ their babies in a sling while performing traditional ballet moves such as plies, tendus and rond de jambes. Parents can benefit from gentle exercise which builds muscle strength while babies get to enjoy the movement and music, said to emulate the swaying and motion they felt in the womb. The exercise classes are also perfect for helping new mums – who will often be sat in a hunched position for long periods while feeding their breastfeeding babies – to improve their post pregnancy posture, improve their balance and increase strength. Similarly, because it’s an exercise where baby can come along too, it’s great for parents who may struggle to find a babysitter to enable them to attend. Following the Flamingo Chicks ethos, Hatching Chicks is open to all parents and babies and those with additional needs are especially welcomed. Flamingo Chicks was founded in 2013 by Katie Sparkes, inspired by the frustration she felt at the lack of inclusive opportunities for her daughter Poppy, who has cerebral palsy. Now just four years old the Bristol based community group has grown to see 2500 children come through its doors each year with classes across the UK and outreach programmes in eight countries including Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Ghana. At the same time,

there’s a thriving parents/carers support community plus 350+ intergenerational volunteers making Flamingo Chicks’ work possible. The group is multiaward winning including a Pride of Sport Award. Katie Sparkes was inspired to create Hatching Chicks after speaking to the parents of disabled children, who said they often felt isolated in the first year of their child’s life because they knew there was something different about their baby, but they hadn’t yet received a formal diagnosis. It is hoped that by providing an easy way for new parents to enjoy a physical activity with their child in a supportive, fun way, parents will be able to develop support networks and forge new friendships which will help them deal with the challenges they face. The launch of Hatching Chicks means that Flamingo Chicks now offers inclusive ballet classes for all ages, with the

flagship Flamingo Chicks classes aimed at children and ‘Flamingo Dance’ classes for adults. The classes, which are free to attend thanks to sponsorship from solicitors Irwin Mitchell, are followed by a café run by Flamingo Chicks’ work experience students, enabling new parents to stay for tea and biscuits and a chat. Discussing the launch of the classes, Katie Sparkes said: “My daughter Poppy did not get a formal diagnosis until she was 10 months old, so despite knowing that she had cerebral palsy, there was this challenging time where we felt very isolated and ‘mainstream’ mum and babies classes just didn’t work for us. “To help prevent more new parents feeling like this, I wanted to create a safe space where they can support their own wellbeing by being active and forge new friendships. “I’ve been lucky enough to experience Hatching Chicks firsthand as I gave birth to a baby boy in February. It’s the ideal way to spend time with your baby – you get a low impact workout whilst baby gets to experience your movements along with soothing music and being snuggled up close to you. It’s also a brilliant chance to meet other mums in a friendly and co-supportive environment.” Eleri Davies, Solicitor at Irwin Mitchell solicitors which specialise in personal legal

services, said: “The first year of motherhood can be isolating and even more so if your child has additional needs which we experience on a daily basis with many of our clients. “These classes provide a way for new parents to keep fit, make friends and build up much-needed support networks. We are committed to supporting initiatives which we know our clients would benefit from and these classes are great fun for parents and babies alike so we’re extremely proud that we have been able to sponsor these classes and continue our strong relationship with Flamingo Chicks.” Katie added: “Thanks to Irwin Mitchell covering the running costs, we are able to offer Hatching Chicks at no cost which is ideal for new mums on a budget given that it’s estimated that 60,000 women lose their jobs as a result of having a baby and 80 percent of women took a pay cut after returning from maternity leave (source: Let’s Hatch).” Hatching Chicks recommend that parents and babies begin attending the classes from nine weeks onwards (after a successful post-natal GP check up) to one year of age. Classes take place at The Old Bake House, Downs Park East, Bristol BS6 7QD. To find out more, visit www. facebook.com/flamingochicks

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Royal recognition for local volunteer’s police work WENDY Hull and her husband Les attended the Royal Buckingham Palace Garden Party as guests in recognition of Wendy’s work and contribution to the Avon and Somerset Constabulary and Neighbourhood Watch. Wendy said: “It was a lovely opportunity to attend something special and I met some really interesting people who are doing great work. The Palace Garden Party was absolutely lovely and I thoroughly enjoyed the day.” Wendy has been a Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Coordinator for 30 years, during which time she has worked with the police, initially as a full time volunteer, setting up the first position in Bristol of what was then called NW Liaison Officer, before later being employed in

that position. The role has since been adopted across the whole Force area, and renamed NW Administrator. Wendy retired from that position some years ago and set up and chaired the Bristol NHW Network, as well as representing NW at a National level. More recently, Wendy has been elected as Treasurer of the new constituted Avon and Somerset Neighbourhood Watch Association (ASNWA), which has Memoranda of Understandings with the Force and the PCC to take the lead in developing and promoting NW across the force area. Details about the ASNWA and its work can be found on; https://www.asnwa.org/ As part of the ASNWA, Wendy’s personal mission is to ‘provide a platform to allow

NW groups to develop to their full potential, empower local communities across the A & S Force area and encourage partner agencies and local companies to work with the police to build strong community links and protect the most vulnerable members in our communities.’ As well as her police work, Wendy is also a co-ordinator for Contact the Elderly, a national charity solely dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people through face to face contact. Supported by a network of volunteers, the charity organises monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for small groups of older people, aged 75 and over, who live alone, offering a regular and vital friendship link every month.

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Specialist dementia care home opens in Redland THE red carpet was laid out at Glenview Care Home on June 4 for the formal opening of the new specialist dementia care home in Redland. Honoured guests were Her Majesty’s Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Mrs Susan Davies BEM DL, and the new Lord Mayor of Bristol, Councillor Cleo Lake, who declared the venture open. More than 50 guests attended the event at 8-9 Belvedere Road, near Durdham Down, enjoying canapes and drinks at the property, which has been converted from a former nursing home to offer roundthe-clock personalised care for individuals living with dementia. Susan Davies said: “It’s a privilege to be here. I’d like to thank the owners for investing in a dementia care home specifically bringing in therapies, treatments and activities for people with this very unpleasant and sad illness which affects all the family. There has been a vast increase in the number of people, young, old, of all communities who will need this specific treatment. One size doesn’t fit all and this unit will have individually tailored activities and care, as dementia affects people and families in very different ways.” Cleo Lake welcomed the development explaining that dementia is on the rise among all communities. “There’s a lot of work going on to educate different people on the matter so that we have a better understanding of it,” she said. “This is a facility that is open to all communities, welcomes

Lord Mayor of Bristol, Cllr Cleo Lake; Mr Jasbir Baryah, Glenview Care Home owner; Mrs Susan Davies BEM DL, Deputy Lieutenant of the City and County of Bristol; Mrs Sharan Baryah Pictures courtesy of Jon Craig Photography everyone but can also cater for our diversity. Different communities can feel encouraged and welcome and have a care plan that is specific to their cultural needs.” Glenview Care Home owner, Jasbir Baryah, attended the event with his family and thanked the team involved in the design and build of the care home, and his residential care home team for their fantastic work at both Glenview and its sister home Meadowcare. “Dementia care is changing and fast. No longer do we use the word ‘sufferer’. People are living with dementia now,” he said.

Hydrotherapy baths, a sensory room, music therapy, light therapy and a range of complementary therapies such as reflexology and massage are just part of the treatments on offer. There is space for 40 residents, each in individual rooms, along with a large lounge, an outside courtyard and large balcony. Both homes have a fully integrated system in place to support families offering the very best of high end care for those living with dementia. Glenview also facilitates regular weekly inhouse clinics with local GP’s and other fully trained and qualified healthcare professionals.

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n NEWS BRISTOL North West MP Darren Jones met with the Henleaze Singing for the Brain group and find out about the great work they do with those suffering from dementia as well as their families. He said: “I signed up to become an Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friend shortly after becoming an MP – I feel it is crucial there is wider understanding of dementia and how to support those with it. I was therefore delighted to meet the their community and personto-person support is paramount, especially in the face of so many government cuts, and I know many of my constituents rely on it. I wish this group continued success.” Singing for the Brain is a group activity which has been carefully designed by the Alzheimer’s Society for people with memory loss and their

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carers, in order to receive the many health benefits that are woven into the fun of singing.

It is an enjoyable, friendly and uplifting activity giving many people a much-needed boost in confidence, all led by a trained facilitator. The group meet for light refreshments and a chat beforehand to help people relax and get to know each other. Once the session starts, everyone sits in a circle and does some exercises to warm up the voice. Then the fun really begins by singing a range of songs, either unaccompanied or sometimes using musical instruments. Please note that no previous singing expertise is required! This group meets on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of each month at Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze BS9 4BT. Call 0117 9610 693 to book.

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THE Westbury Park Art Fair is held at the Methodist Church Hall, North View, as part of the Westbury Park Festival on Saturday 30 June. Organiser Jane Barker said: “This event is now in its sixth year and 18 artists will be showing and selling their Arts and crafts. There will also be live music from the Gaswork Singers and Ian Lord, a very talented guitarist. “Home-made cakes and refreshments will be served and the money raised will be given to a local charity and to Musicians without Borders charity. So please come along and share in this enjoyable event.”

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Dementia Alliance issues party invitation LOCAL charity Bristol Dementia Action Alliance, recognised for their valuable work in the Henleaze, Westbury-onTrym and Stoke Bishop area, is celebrating its 5th Birthday in The Galleries on Monday 9 July from 11am - 3pm. BDAA will be having a Street Party on the ground floor to celebrate and thank everyone for their wonderful support over the years. They invite all to join them for food, cake, music, dancing, party bags, ping pong playing and lots of fun! At the event there will be people available to talk with about Dementia, information on how you can live well with Dementia and all the latest research. There are an estimated 850,000 people living with the condition in the UK – a number predicted to rise substantially

Tony Hall with his wife Barbara over the coming years. BDAA is part of an “Alliance” of similar groups throughout the UK, working towards enabling their communities to become more Dementia aware. Chair Tony Hall who set up the charity five years ago,

frustrated at the difficulties his wife Barbara encountered on a daily basis due to her Dementia, says: “It doesn’t seem like we’ve been running for five years. We will be celebrating this fact by having a street party and will be welcoming many people

living with dementia and their families and friends and all those people who have encouraged and supported us over the years. “We extend the invitation to anyone who may not know about BDAA but who might like to learn more about the condition or become a volunteer! Come and celebrate with us and let’s work together to make Bristol THE Dementia Friendly City of the UK.” Colin Lang, Centre Manager at The Galleries says: “This is a vitally important charity and we are really proud to be supporting them and offering them a space to hold their street party on 9 July. There is something for the whole family to enjoy so we expect it to be a very busy day” For further information please visit www.bristoldaa.co.uk or call 07741 142701 or email: Office@ bristoldaa.co.uk

Final concert of the season for Organ Elevenses ORGAN Elevenses welcome back Alistair Mackenzie for the last concert of the season on Saturday 14 July. Many will remember Alistair who was the Director of Music and organist for several years at Westbury Parish Church. In his time as Director of Music at Colston's Girls' School, he also started the Radio Bristol Returners' Orchestra, and other singing groups. Alistair's first appointment was as organist and choirmaster at the age of 14. After extensive musical studies at the Royal Northern College of Music and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music, he had a lengthy career in education. Now back

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in the north, he is Director of Music at St Anne's Parish Church, St Anne's on Sea, conductor of Fleetwood and District Choral Society and conductor of the Lidun Singers, a choir he formed in 2002. Doors open for coffee, cake and a chat at 10.30am. The recital will begin at 11am where you can see and hear Alistair's programme, which should be published on the Church website nearer the date: www.westbury-parishchurch.org.uk Donations (which include refreshments) of £5 (or more) gratefully received for the organ fund. Children are welcome and free.

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n EDUCATION BLAISE Primary and Nursery School in Henbury has received a grant enabling dedicated, specialist support to help improve outcomes for all children vulnerable to underachievement thanks to Achievement for All and Bristol Freemasons. The grant to the school is just part of a much larger grant of £240,000 which is being given by Freemasons to 53 schools in England and Wales. Achievement for All is a leading not-forprofit organisation that works in partnership with early years settings, schools and colleges, improving outcomes for all children and young people regardless of their background, challenge or need. The grant will provide subsidised access to the Achieving Schools programme, which dramatically enhances the goals and outcomes of pupils and addresses the issues faced by children and staff though four key areas: leadership, teaching and learning, wider outcomes and opportunities, and parent and carer engagement. Schools that have taken part have seen a positive impact on the development of teaching, increased pupil attendance as well as improved confidence among pupils in their own abilities to achieve. The grant from Bristol Freemasons comes through the Masonic Charitable Foundation, which is funded by Freemasons, their families and friends, from across England and Wales.

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Tim Brunton, the charity steward of Bristol Freemasons, said: “We are very pleased to be able to help Achievement for All with their excellent programme at Blaise Primary and Nursery School. “Developing children’s core strength and resilience can improve confidence and engage children in learning. By supporting these pupils now we can play an important part in helping them make the most of their education.”

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n EDUCATION BADMINTON School recently engaged in an innovative approach for their Sixth Form Centre refurbishment plan; and put girls across Years 10, 11 and Sixth Form in the forefront position to lead the project, coming up with creative ideas with the task of using a rationale behind each idea. This gave the girls the opportunity to meet and interact with the designers, Envoplan, and have a real flavour of entrepreneurship, reinforcing their future or imminent transition to University. The result is a modern, vibrant multipurpose space split into zones for quiet working, relaxing and socialising with friends. The new Common Room features brightly coloured bucket style sofas, a railway carriage booth and a separate space in which girls can practice the piano, watch TV or play the Wii. In addition to the main Common Room, two of the Sixth Form Centre’s study rooms have had a complete makeover with

Badminton School sixth-formers enjoy facilities in revamped centre new desks, chairs and locker space. The terrace area has also benefited from new furniture including a table, chairs and a swinging seat, allowing girls to take their learning outdoors. The favourite items are: • The ‘railway carriage booth’ which enables girls to have group strategy meetings, developing their team player skills • The high workbenches and laptop tables which make the girls fitter by engaging their core muscles and challenging their posture; health, fitness and wellbeing being some of Badminton’s priorities Lisa Moyle, director of academic and pastoral care in the sixth form at Badminton, commented: “We are delighted to unveil our refurbished Sixth Form Centre. The railway

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70th anniversary will be day to remember PLANS for a big celebration are well under way at Colston’s Primary School who celebrate their 70th anniversary at a special event on Saturday 30 June. Events have been happening in preparation for the big day all month. The school has been decorated by the children during festival arts week in the run up to the party, taking inspiration from the 21 languages spoken across the school.

The school revealed that they will be renamed Cotham Gardens Primary School from September and the children have been designing the new school logo. A 70th Anniversary Heritage Project Exhibition (run in collaboration with www. locallearning.org.uk) including a timeline, Colston statue plaque work and memories from former pupils and staff has been created for the event. The gates open from 2pm -

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Student awards event at City of Bristol College HER Majesty’s LordLieutenant Peaches Golding OBE joined students, staff and employers at City of Bristol College's annual celebration of students’ achievements. The event which was hosted by Jamie Breese, saw students and employers receiving recognition for the hard work, progress and contribution they made during the academic year. Mrs Golding delivered an inspiring keynote speech focusing on the importance of lifelong learning. She said: “Tonight is an exciting evening for everyone and I have great pleasure to celebrate these achievements with you. Your award is just a starting point because you’ve already demonstrated that you can learn. If you continue being curious and learning, there will be no limits to achieving your ambitions.” Ben Aston, winner of the Contribution to College Life Award – Adults and the Principal’s Award, studied Vehicle Paint Repair Diploma Level 2. Delighted to win the award, Ben said: “I always wanted to study car body repair and at City of Bristol College, I’ve had a chance to do that, as well as improve many other skills along the way, such as English and maths. “I’m now considering pursuing a part-time course in becoming an assistant teacher in the motor vehicle area because I enjoy helping others learn.”

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THE tragic but fascinating stories of all the men on the WW1 war memorials of Stoke Bishop and their families is told in a new book just published. Leaving Home to Fight, by Liz Tomlinson and Jenny Weeks of Stoke Bishop Local History Group, is based on a wealth of new research and contains many pictures published for the first time. Author Jenny Weeks said: “In 2014 the Local History Group researched the lives of a few men on the Memorial Cross to provide material for a drama put on in the local church called Voices of Stoke Bishop. Very little was known generally about the men; who they were, where they lived and so on. We were moved by what we found, especially by the photos of the young men, and so we decided to research the life of

every man and write the book. “The task was bigger than we expected since there are (or were) two more local war memorials with a further 44 names; plus we found some men not on any local war memorial. In total the book tells the story of 102 men.” There are 99 names on the memorials. Some families lost two or three sons; one family losing two sons on the same day. The men came from very different backgrounds. Some were poor, some came from prosperous families. They were sons of gardeners and labourers, of clergymen and professional families, of shopkeepers and manufacturers, and three Lord Mayors of Bristol. The story of each man is told - often for the first time - about their life before the war and their service in

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the Army, Royal Navy or Royal Flying Corps. The men came not only from Stoke Bishop but also from Shirehampton, Westbury Park, Henbury and Westbury-onTrym. Some returned from new lives in the colonies to fight for what they called the Mother Country. They died in distant theatres of war, in East Africa and the

Mediterranean, as well as of course the Western Front in France. Most of the fallen are remembered on two existing war memorials in the area, the Memorial Cross which stands on the edge of the Downs at the top of Stoke Hill and the Braidlea School Shield in St Mary’s Church. The third memorial

commemorating the village schoolboys was lost in 1940 when the school was hit by an incendiary bomb. But for a photograph of this memorial in Stoke Bishop Local History Group’s collection their stories would have been lost. The book covers a great deal of social history about life in a village newly absorbed into Bristol at a time of change. Education for all meant wider opportunities for sons compared to their fathers. The sons of labourers were The Stoke Bishop cross becoming office clerks and shop assistants. Sons of wealthy photos of the men, their houses merchants often entered the and the local area. family business, while others The book is available from went abroad or joined the army. Stoke Lane Lodge Adult Learning The book has been praised Centre, Shirehampton Road, in the Avon Local History and local shops and by post at £12 Archaeology Newsletter for incl p+p from 2A Druid Road, the quality of the research and Stoke Bishop, BS9 1LH. the extensive illustrations with

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Show of strength in regional karate contest

BRISTOL Karate Academy showed their strength across all age groups when they took nine medals away from the KUGB Southern Region Championships in Reading – with medallists aged from nine through to 50. Academy members competed against karate exponents from right across the south of England for regional honours, with the Bristol team – made up of the clubs in Nailsea, Backwell and Westbury-on-Trym – taking two golds, one silver and six bronze medals. Hot off the back of a silver medal from the KUGB National Championships, the Academy kata team of Tim Griffiths, Steven Connell and Dan Salter – two of whom coach at Westbury Village Hall – went one better this time around, by taking gold. Two of the finalists at the National Championships were from the South of England, so securing the number one spot was certainly not a given. Up first

were the Red Dragon Somerset team, with an improved performance on their Nationals outing. This meant that it was up to Bristol to pull out all the stops for their finals kata ‘Sochin’, which they duly did to secure the points they needed to take them clear of their Somerset neighbours. Bristol’s second gold came from its youngest medallist:

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Start of a glorious tradition ... STOKE Bishop Cricket Club held its first ‘Club Day’ for its Junior division (U9-U17) on Sunday, June 3 at its Coombe Dingle Sports Complex home. A glorious sunny summer’s day was the ideal backdrop for an event that began with the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) All Stars session in the morning. This brings together five to eight year-olds (35 in all) into organised cricket for the first time where they benefit from top class coaching and drills from the coaching team at SBCC. Oliver Pykett, from the club, said: “The Club Day activities started with some Kwik Cricket for our younger club members - and parents - all supported by entertainments such as spongethrowing, quoits, a raffle, a splendid picnic spread along with the finest display of cakes seen in Stoke Bishop for many a year! The afternoon saw our older club members (and ancient parents!) enjoying some competitive 6s.

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Bristol over the remainder of 2018 for all new claimants. All claims are made online or can be done over the telephone for those with no internet access. The delay in receiving a first payment can be Concerts on the Downs assisted by asking plaints regarding when applying and I have received many com for an advance payment the on t cer con the soon as you claim, as from nt ls me leve pay se a d noi the if you nee e. These were Jun of may not easily be ing ich inn wh beg e, the anc Downs at ask for an adv d the ude incl and can request. If you d war you the ion from all across identified as an opt agreed end time. versal Credit helpline Uni the , ries que any concert going on past the e hav is a more appropriate 4. Some feel Ashton Court number is 0800 328 934 and this should t cer con of e typ this place for the re. Hopefully be considered for the futu Contact details ally built with attract ov.uk or 07392 108806 new Arena when eventu Cllr.liz.radford@bristol.g n. cer con this ove rem and nts eve se the Cllr Liz Radford Henleaze Ward & m -Try dit -on Westbury Universal Cre in out ed roll be will This replacement tax

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Budding detective Bryony experiences a day in the life of a police officer AN EIGHT year old girl with ambitions of becoming a detective had a taste of real policing in June, when she visited Trinity Road Police Station. Bryony Chesneau, a pupil at Elmlea Junior School in Westbury-on-Trym, wrote to Avon and Somerset police asking if she could visit a station and speak to officers, to find out more about what the police do. During her visit, Bryony tested the fingerprint machine, visited the cells, sat in a police car and tried on different officers’ hats and jackets. She also saw the control room where 999 calls are received and spent time with staff in the front office. Talking about her visit, Bryony said: “I was very surprised to see so many police men and women working on a Saturday – it made me feel safe to know they are there doing their work whilst most people have time off at the weekend." “My favourite part of the day

was chatting to Detective Clare, she was really nice and answered all my questions. I also liked it when Sergeant Jo arrested me and read me my rights.” Bryony’s mum Frances said: “I can’t thank officers at Trinity Road enough for showing Bryony around and answering all her questions – so patiently and in such detail. “Bryony’s interest in investigative work was first sparked through 'Detective Project' - an after school club run by an ex-detective. At the club the children practiced their detective skills, for example one week they worked out who stole a pen by analysing the ink. “Bryony was really inspired by her visit to the station and went back to school and proudly told all her classmates about it. She has decided that she definitely wants to be a detective when she grows up.” Bryony’s visit was organised by PCSO Hayley Bickford who runs the Bright Outlook

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programme in Bristol, a scheme which engages with young people who may be at risk of going down the wrong path. Children aged 10 - 16 are referred into the scheme and experience time alone in the cells, hear from an ex-offender who has turned their life around,

and then work with a mentor to produce a five-year plan focussed on their goals and ambitions. From March 2017 until January of this year, 75 young people have completed the Bright Outlook course and only seven have since been involved in criminal activity, which shows how effective this type of engagement work can be. PCSO Bickford said: “It was a pleasure to meet Bryony and I’m thrilled to hear she wants to be a detective – she definitely has an inquisitive and questioning mind so I’m certain she will fulfil her ambition. “This type of work with young people is a really important element of our role in the neighbourhood policing team. I think a lot of people assume that we only focus on enforcement, but there is so much fantastic diversionary and engagement work going on and it was lovely to be able to share this with such an enthusiastic and budding young detective.”

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News and views from our city councillors Geoff Gollop (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze) Arena decision le of At the time of writing, I am in the midd the wing revie tings mee iny scrut the chairing a ised prom are We a. aren information on the ished on decision from the Mayor to be publ ion on 25 June and that he will take the decis rts repo the that d erne conc 3 July. I remain is the appear to be suggesting that Filton is no Mayor’s preferred choice, but there impact tion pollu and c traffi the indication of in north on the areas close to the Filton site . This Bristol such as Westbury and Henleaze sion. omis is a critical rs Keeping in Touch - let your Councillo s view know your July at The next Westbury Forum is on 3rd re. The 7pm at Coombe Dingle sports cent and a last Henleaze Forum was on 28th June th. mon next ded inclu be report on both will more Do email or telephone if you want information.

formally taken the decision at Cabinet on 3 July and I have seen the papers, but the Library Group in Westbury had two very clear aims, to maintain the service for the whole of Bristol and to retain ars that the Library facility in Bristol. It appe aign camp our get to years two have now we nd beyo ries libra our in together to susta 2020.

Planning issues 114 Henleaze Road - The controversial en of proposal for two houses in the gard Grove the house at the junction of Henley n, draw with been has Road eaze and Henl of presumably as a result of the number objections. 12 Southover Close - 47 residents have planobjected to this revised proposal. The unce ning officer has indicated he will anno and his decision by the end of June. Liz to I have indicated that, if he is inclined before approve we wish the decision to go committee. ll Red Maids - The application is to insta nds grou ol scho the in pod art a music and the end and the decision is promised before of June. a Enforcement - There continue to be ches significant number of planning brea these on being reported and we are passing nding respo are who team ent rcem enfo the can. they as quickly as

Other concerns of issues I continue to receive a wide variety this of le samp a is here from residents; potholes, month’s: grass cutting, streetlights, es, bush ing hang over erts, conc noise from and council tax demands.

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talk about the issues tha t concerned them whether or not they we re going to vote for me. It is that level of eng agement, friendliness and community spi rit that makes me feel really privileged to represent Henleaze and Westbury, so thank you. As I write it is just coming The few weeks since the up to three weeks n have been since I was elected as you taken up with training, r new Councillor. learning the ropes I think I will always rem and getting everything ember the nervous set up for the job. experience of being in the The council has been gre hot, crowded hall at at sorting out all in Henleaze while the vot the little things that ma es were counted, ke it all work, so I’ve and the burst of adrena now got a council email line when the result address (cllr.steve. was announced and I rea smith@bristol.gov.uk) and lised that I had been phone number successful. The adrenaline (07769 285266). I’ve also may be slowly set up a Facebook wearing off, but the exc page (www.facebook.co itement of getting m/CouncillorSteveinto this new role remain Smith) which I’ll try to kee s fresh. p up to date with I would like to start this loc al information and things new column by thanking you all for the as your Councillor. Please that I’m doing election. By that I do feel free to like mean not only those 2,9 / follow / contact me on 00 people who put any of those if I can their X next to my name, help you. but everybody that I spoke to, wrote to and whose doors my I have already been workin colleagues and I knocke g on various issues for local residents d on throughout , getting involved the campaign. In contras with my colleagues Liz t with other places and Geoff on issues where I’ve been involved as diverse as planning disp in political camutes, parking, paigning, I was struck by bus stops and music fest how friendly everyivals. I’ve really one was on the doorste appreciated people get p. So many people ting in touch, and the were welcoming, interes opportunity for me not ted and happy to only to do the job

that you elected me for, but also to learn as I go about how I can help people with these issues. Please do get in touch with any or all three of us if there is something we can help you with. One of the main issues that we talked about dur ing the election campaign was the future of our local libraries in Westbury and Henlea ze. At the time of writing, the Mayor has bac ked down on the threatened closures and announced that all Bristol libraries will rem ain open until at least the next election in 202 0. We don’t yet know the details of this or wh at the future holds, but it is undoubtedly goo d news. Thank you and well done to everyb ody who was part of the campaign to save our libraries. Cllr Steve Smith

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Posture – a natural part of lifestyle medicine IN the three years I have been writing this posture feature there has been a mighty shift towards Lifestyle Medicine – that is, acting on the understanding that our health and wellbeing lies in the availability and adoption of truly functional nutrition, exercise, sleep patterns and so on. Now advocated on prime time tv by celebrity doctors like Ranjan Chatterjee and Michael Mosley, Lifestyle Medicine has gone from being the passion of brave pioneers and ‘early adopters’ to mainstream. It often challenges conventional

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n NEWS AWARD-WINNING amatuer theatre group, BLOC Productions, are holding a special musical afternoon with cream teas on 14 July at Red Maids High School in Westburyon-Trym. They will perform a medley of songs from the musicals, including Annie get your Gun, Me and My Girl, South Pacific, My Fair Lady, Evita, Aspects of Love, a Les Miserables medley and to close, a Chitty Chitty Bang Bang medley. A cream tea will be served

COME and have a fabulous day out at The Family Art Fair at Redland Park United Reformed Church on Whiteladies Road on 14 July. The event will showcase more than 15 local artists and local art and will be bursting with truly affordable art for all. The fair is programmed by

Charity's summer serenade afterwards and all the proceeds from the ticket sales will be going to the St Peter's Hospice ‘Room to Care’ Appeal, which has been running all year to help finance the new Inpatient Unit on the outskirts of Westbury-on-Trym. The main event is from 3pm to 5pm in Redland Hall at Redmaids High School but from 2.30pm guests can come along to listen to phenomenal local

pianist Richard Lennox, who will be playing a stunning mix of music from across the genres on the school's Steinway piano. Community fundraiser Bobbie Sansom said: “Developing the Inpatient Unit will allow us to care for 6,250 patients over the next 20 years. “We have £230,000 left to raise and it’s community events like this that will help us reach

our target by October. Join us for what will be wonderful afternoon.” All funds raised will be going direct to St Peter’s Hospice Room to Care Appeal. Tickets cost £20, including the cream tea, and can be booked via the St Peter’s Hospice website: www.stpetershospice.org. uk/events/events/2018/07/14/ summer-serenade---479

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How many sugars in an energy drink?

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Your Voice in Parliament June was dominated by…can you guess yet? Yes, Brexit. The EU Withdrawal Bill returned to the House of Commons from the House of Lords. In the House of Lords, peers put down 15 amendments for us to consider in the Commons. The two crunch issues were on whether we get a “meaningful vote” on the trade deal between the UK and the EU, and whether we should keep the European Economic Area (EEA) as an option on the table as the basis of that future trading relationship. Regular readers will know my position on Brexit. I think the whole thing has been a disaster, and I’ve stuck 100% true to what I said I would do at my election a year ago. At every opportunity I have voted to move us as far away as possible from a Hard Brexit, to stand up for

EU citizens who live and work here and to do whatever I can to protect investment in the businesses that employ so many of us in Bristol. And this month was, sadly, another example of my having to reluctantly vote against my own party whip – this time, on the issue of the European Economic Area. The EEA isn’t perfect, but it’s an off the shelf model that would keep the UK trading within the single market after Brexit. And the EU has confirmed that we can combine the EEA with a customs union to deliver that frictionless trade we all want. All I and other Labour rebels have said is that we should keep this option on the table and that, in the face of a Hard Brexit, we should consider taking it as a ready option. I will continue to make the case for the single market within Parliament and within my own party. The meaningful vote is something more of us agree on in the House of Commons. The theory is that when the Prime Minister presents her post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and the EU to the House of Commons (in October) that we have a right to vote that down if it isn’t good enough, and that that doesn’t mean we just automatically have a Hard Brexit. At the time of writing, Conservative MPs are waiting for the conceded amendment to be printed on the order paper. By the time you read this who knows what will have happened! Lastly, I just want to mention two inquiries I’m working on that I’m quite excited about. We’re looking at the impact of social media and screen time on the physical and mental health of young people, and the regulation of sugar and caffeine content in energy drinks and the advertising of them. I’m not a nanny-state politician, but we’re hearing more and more about how young people are tired at school and obesity is a serious public health issue in Bristol (which is linked to tiredness too!). Once we’ve

gathered our evidence I’m going to organise an event with parents, teachers and pupils in Bristol to go through it. A prize to the person who can guess how many teaspoons of sugar are in an energy drink! Your Champion in Bristol As part of my tour of all schools in Bristol North West, I recently stopped-by Henleaze Junior School. It was a delight to meet pupils and staff. It is clear more government funding is sorely needed to support our children’s education and to ensure these hard-working public-sector workers are paid what they deserve. We are losing more and more teaching staff because they are over-burdened and underpaid. I will continue to do what I can to champion lifting of the public sector pay cap (which must be funded by government not existing school’s budgets) and push the government to provide adequate funding for our schools and college. I was also delighted to be able to stop-by some of BS9 Arts Trail locations in Westbury-onTrym in June. The art - and level of talent - on display was inspiring and I was pleased to see the event was so well supported, the organisers should be very proud of their achievement – keep up the great work. If you’d like to keep in touch with what I’m up to please sign up to my newsletter at www. darren-jones.co.uk or check out my Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/darrenjonesmp) or Twitter (www.twitter.com/darrenpjones). You can also tune in on Wednesday nights at 19:30 for my weekly Facebook Live from Westminster. Darren Jones MP Member of Parliament Bristol North West "Your voice in Parliament. Your champion in Bristol."

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We are the champions ... I WANT to kickoff this Mayor’s column by wishing the England football team great success in the Russian World Cup. Hopefully they will do well, although they might be on the plane home by the time you read this! Sport is a key priority for me, particularly as it made such an impact on my own development as a youth. I want to improve Bristol’s sporting offer and make it accessible to all. We’re aiming to do this in three ways: improving elite talent pathways for Bristolians, bringing world-class sporting events to the city and increasing participation. That’s why I was so pleased to support the launch of Bristol’s Sporting Hall of Fame at an inaugural event at Ashton Gate stadium. Over 70 nominations were uploaded to an online platform consisting of community heroes, young hopefuls, stars who compete at an international level and those who achieve against the odds. Among those mentioned are some of Bristol’s biggest sporting names like former world champion boxer Lee Haskins, three-time ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington and Olympic gymnast Claudia Fragapane. These nominees represent some of the best of what our city has to offer and their achievements and stories will help motivate others to get out and try something new, hopefully inspiring a whole

new generation to get involved in sport. It’s great that Bristol’s Sporting Hall of Fame will celebrate the city’s many sporting inspirations, share stories and encourage others to follow in their footsteps and I congratulate everyone who has been recognised as part of it. There are two other awards I want to mention this month. They are the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) South West Sustainability Award and a RIBA South West 2018 accolades given to a new project called Challender Court in Henbury. This Bristol City Council housing development won the two architectural awards in recognition of the sustainability of the eight one-bed properties. I have a commitment of building 2,000 new homes – 800 affordable – a year by 2020. As part of this, we are not just looking at numbers, but also the quality of housing and communities we create. These award-winning homes are designed to meet the Passivhaus building standards which aim to reduce energy usage. This will result in extremely energy efficient properties which will see household utility bills dramatically reduced. We have completed 81 new homes since the start of the New Build Housing Programme, regenerating brownfield sites to provide new high quality homes across Bristol. As part of

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the new build programme, four sites are under construction providing a further 64 new homes. We have also gained consent for a mixed tenure development of 133 new homes at Ashton Vale, 53 of which will be council homes. We have really started to see progress on meeting this challenge and I would like to thank our housing team, along with the contractors and architects, for helping to provide muchneeded housing for the city.

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n NEWS JUST published is a book tracing the history of the Bristol church once dubbed ‘the Anglo-Catholic cathedral of the South West’ and celebrating the 150th anniversary of its consecration this year. All Saints for All People, the commemorative history of All Saints Church in Pembroke Road, Clifton is the latest book by local author John Hudson, who has researched and written more than 30 books of social and local history and biography. The story it relates is as colourful as its pages, as this is a church with a vivid story to tell. It came to Clifton as an outpost of the Victorian Anglo-Catholic High Church revival at a time

A new history of All Saints when the suburb was staunchly Protestant, and from its consecration in 1868 it fought an often bitter battle against those who wished to see it fail. Instead, it thrived, with its policy of free seats for all contrasting with most of its neighbouring parishes, where paid-for pews for the better-off were very much the order of the day. For the first four decades of the last century it became a High Church focal point for much of Bristol and beyond, with the big Gothic nave often filled to its 800-seat capacity. All that changed in the Nazi's second great blitz on Bristol during the night of December 2, 1940 when it was destroyed in a firestorm. Subsequently services were held for many years in the adjacent church hall in Alma Vale Road. It was more than a quarter of a century before the church was rebuilt but on July 1, 1967 the first service was held in the new building which had a strikingly different look. “For a start,” says John Hudson, “other Anglo-Catholic churches had sprung up to take the pressure off this single building. And secondly, the

Then: The original All Saints Church in Pembroke Road pictured before the tower had been built

pattern of worship in Europe was changing, so that in modern churches congregations no longer sat separately from the altar but gathered around it. “As anyone who has ever passed All Saints well knows, the architect Robert Potter took this brief to heart, while at the same time incorporating the parts of the original building that could be saved.” The church today is perhaps best known for its striking

windows designed by John Piper, but with this summer's anniversary celebrations more people than ever are discovering how memorable the building is in many other ways. All Saints for All People, is published by the Redcliffe Press of Bristol, priced at £12.50, available in local bookshops, libraries and at the Parish Office at All Saints Church in Pembroke Road.

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Crime fiction is placed in the spotlight PROVING that crime is the most popular fiction genre in the UK, a capacity audience from Redland, Henleaze and across Bristol filled Redland Library for the recent Desert Island Books event, ‘Books and the World of Crime’. The event was organised by Friends of Redland Library who asked an expert panel to talk a book about some aspect of crime. They were then asked them to choose a ‘wild card’, a book in any genre that they would like to read – and re-read - on the desert island. The panel was Sue Mountstevens, Avon & Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner; Chief Inspector Lianne Pook, District Commander of North Somerset, Avon & Somerset Police; Marcus Keppel-Palmer, Associate Head of Bristol Law School, University of the West of England and Cally Taylor, who as C L Taylor, is the bestselling author of a series of psychological crime thrillers. Although she has little time for reading in her current role, Sue recommended Philosophical Investigations by Philip Kerr. A futuristic novel that blends police work and philosophy through the diaries of a detective and a serial killer, the book reveals a chilling - though thought-provoking vision of criminal justice. Back in the present day, Lianne chose Blue: A Memoir –

From L-R: Sue Mountstevens (Police & Crime Commissioner for Avon & Somerset), Chief Inspector Leanne Pook, author CL Taylor and Marcus Kepler-Palmer (Associate Head of Bristol Law School, UWE) Keeping the Peace and Falling to Pieces by John Sutherland. As she explained, most novels and television programmes do not reflect the reality of policing. But John Sutherland is a former Chief Inspector with the Metropolitan Police and as she said, “He tells the truth because he is one of us.” As a writer of psychological crime fiction, Cally Taylor is interested in the impact of crime on its victims and the motivation of its perpetrators. Her pick was Unravelling Oliver by Liz Nugent, a complex ‘whydunit’, which maps the making of a sociopath.

For his desert island choice, Marcus focussed on reporting as an aspect of the criminal justice process. He recommended Evidence of Blood by Thomas H Cook, an evocative thriller, set in America’s Deep South, about real-crime writer’s search for the truth of a forty year old murder. Marcus continued the reporting theme with his ‘wild card’, which was The Run of his Life: The People v. O J Simpson by Jeffery Toobin. With her ‘wild card’, Cally revealed her love of dystopian novels with The Unit by Ninni Holmqvist, while Lianne talked about loneliness

and the importance of kindness with her pick, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. Sue’s ‘wild card’, which highlighted another aspect of kindness, was Hard Choices by Hillary Clinton. Women in public roles, she felt, are more open to criticism than men and we should give them more support. The next Desert Island Books events are: Books, Environment and Global Warming on 17 July and Books, Religion and Ethics on 14 August. Both events are at Redland Library and start at 7pm.

Bristol milliner showcases at Queen’s Birthday Party in Italy BRISTOL’S only dedicated hat shop was invited by the British Embassy in Italy to showcase British millinery at its Queen’s Birthday Party events in Naples and Rome in June. The Queen’s Birthday Party is a global institution which represents British interests across the world. The events attract Ministers, Members of Parliament, senior managers, journalists, senior officials from institutions, UN agencies and other embassies. The 2018 Italy events were themed around

a ‘UK Italy Culture’ narrative and showcased the very best of what the UK has to offer on the cultural scene, including music, art, fashion and literature. The exclusive event featured an exhibition of work from 12 British milliners, and a talk with demonstration from Milliners’ Guild founder Ani StaffordTownsend, who set up the shop on Upper Maudlin Street in 2013. Around 3,000 guests were expected to be in attendance, and the shop also ran a contest for British milliners to have their

work featured. Speaking about the invite, Ani Stafford-Townsend, said: “It’s an honour to have been invited to take part in this event, and it really shows how hats are becoming increasingly popular again; especially with the recent Royal Wedding. We’ve been impressed with the submissions we’ve received, and will be delighted to showcase the variety and strength of British milliners.”

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and acoustics, has supported Key4Life for over two years through workshops, work experience and jobs, alongside one employee supporting as a volunteer mentor. Key4Life, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary (www. key4life.org.uk), provides mentors to men between the ages of 18 and 25 and helps to develop emotional resilience and employability skills. Eva Hamilton MBE, Founder and CEO of Key4Life, said: “We are enormously grateful to Paul and the team at TC Office for their fantastic efforts raising vital funds for us. “We also thank TC Office for their invaluable support over the last two years helping young men reintegrate in the community and the world of work.” Dan Wooler and Iain Dunlop head the support for the charity at TC Office. Iain, a health and safety manager for the group, said: “We feel this charity can make a real difference to the

young men who take part, and to society as a whole. It makes complete sense so we felt compelled to offer our support.” Iain has visited Portland prison in Dorset on numerous occasions to work with a young man he was paired with and was available for phone support. This mentoring programme resulted in a work placement and then employment for the young man. Liz Mazzotta, from TC Office, added: “We are delighted with the amount of money raised for Key4Life and are grateful to everybody who supported us.”

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A YOUNG entrepreneur from Coombe Dingle has taken part in a charity bike ride to help rehabilitate young men in prison and those at risk of going to jail. Paul Randall, who heads online furniture store Rainbow Zebra, cycled from Almondsbury to Glastonbury in aid of Key4Life. He joined a team of six from TC Office in Aztec West, which is an office furniture supplier to Rainbow Zebra - raising £1,000 for the charity. Paul, 32, said: “Key4Life is a great charity and social venture which helps young men get their lives back on track again.

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2. Bend your knees. Lean back onto your elbows. 3. L ie down evenly along your spine. 4. Straighten your legs. Carefully place them, one at a time, on the floor on the centre of the back of the thighs and calves. Let your feet fall out to the sides. 5. Turn your arms outward and rest them to your sides with the palms facing up. Elongate the back of your neck and rest your head on the centre of the back of the scull. Draw your shoulders away from your ears. If your head is tipping back, place a folded blanket under it.

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6. D raw inward. Consciously relax the muscles and joints. Let go completely. Allow the breath to become soft and quiet. Hold for 5 minutes.

Drawings and posture text reproduced by kind permission of Bobby Clennell, a senior Iyengar teacher in New York who teaches biennial workshops at Yogawest.

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North Bristol Artists decorate Gromits GROMIT Unleashed 2 is being launched on July 2, when trail visitors can expect to see over sixty sculptures, each individually designed and decorated by high-profile artists, designers, innovators and local talent, spread across the city and the surrounding areas. North Bristol Artists are really pleased that four of their members have been selected to decorate a sculpture. Even better, Jenny Urquhart and Simon Tozer's designs were used to officially launch the trail so we're able to reveal their photos here. The other sculptures, by North Bristol Artists Rhiannon Southwell and Katie Wallis are being kept secret until the launch

date. Simon Tozer says of his design: “The idea of doing Gromit as a cactus was suggested by his shape. The rounded forms of his various parts like the ears, nose and paws, plus the fact that he is sitting down made me think he was a bit cactus like. I enjoyed painting him, especially the flowers on his nose and head, and painting his eyes on, which was the last thing I did on him. It suddenly brought him to life and made him look like Gromit. I have also painted a second Gromit, but as with most of the Gromits, he is secret until the trail begins.” Simon's wife Katie Wallis was asked to do a Feathers Mcgraw sculpture. As well as being a North Bristol Artist, textile designer Katie is one of the owners of artist cooperative Fig, on Gloucester Road. Jenny Urquhart is quite a pro when it comes to painting these sculptures. Her Shaun the Sheep was placed at Paddington Station and by the Suspension Bridge for the last trail, both sporting her trademark bright hot air balloons. This time Jenny has covered her Gromit in bright rainbows and this Gromit will be down by Chew Valley Lake. Jenny's popular and distinctive artwork can be found at Room 212 along with that of Bev Cavendar, aka The Knitted

Pea, who has also designed a sculpture which is underwraps until launch day. As well as all these local artists being selected to design sculptures for the Gromit Unleashed 2 Trail, there will be a Gromit sculpture at Boston Tea Party at Gloucester Road Central. We don't yet know the design or artist who decorated him, but we understand that he will appeal to all those with a sweet tooth! You'll be able to find the BTP sculpture and all the other Gromits, Wallaces and Feathers Mcgraws spread around Bristol until September 2nd. A Gromit Unleashed 2 app will be available to help avid trail

fans to hunt down sculptures, while a special passport trail will be created to celebrate the trail’s innovation themes. New Gromit Unleashed 2-inspired products, including the popular figurines, will be available for purchase with all proceeds for the benefit of patients and families cared for by Bristol Children’s Hospital and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michael’s Hospital. The North Bristol Art Trail takes place November 24 - 25th. You can find information on all the artists year round on the website www.northbristolartists. org.uk or by following the North Bristol Artist Instagram page.

Community Reserve Volunteers THE British Red Cross responds to an emergency every four hours in the UK - from fires, extreme weather and flooding, to national emergencies including acts of terror. However, it’s not just emergency services and the government that can help in these response efforts. According to a new report published by the British Red Cross and Aviva, the large majority of people (88%) in Bristol say that if an emergency happened in their community they would want to get involved, yet half of people would not know what to do if a disaster struck. In partnership with Aviva, British Red Cross are calling on people from Westbury-on-Trym, Henleaze and across Bristol to sign up to a new scheme called community reserve volunteers, to help create a national network of 10,000 people ready to help in a local emergency. Simon Lewis, Head of Crisis Response, British Red Cross said: “Last year we faced an unprecedented number of major emergencies including in London and Manchester. These

incidents brought tragedy to so many people, but we also saw remarkable acts of kindness, as people and businesses rallied to help in any way they could. We saw that people want to help those in crisis. Everyone has a role to play when disaster strikes, even the smallest act of kindness can make a huge difference. It’s quick and easy to sign up online, you don’t need specialist skills and we need your help now more than ever.” Sign up today, it takes just ten minutes redcross.org.uk/ reserves

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Southmead Development Trust walking routes A PROJECT to improve walking routes and services around the Greenway Community Centre and Badocks Wood is seeking your votes. The Friends of Badock's Wood are asking everyone to encourage friends and neighbours to vote for the project - look under Health projects for Southmead Development Trust on the Co-op members' site or go to https://membership.coop.co.uk/ causes/18880 If people choose to do their Co-op shopping in the Westbury-on-trym and Stoke Lane branches more money will be available for this and other local projects.

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£5000 aid for disabled children LIFELITES, an organisation that provides assisted technology for severely disabled children, has been presented with £5,000 by the local Freemasons for use at Children’s Hospice South West. The presentation was made to Simone Enefer-Doy, the CEO of Lifelites who was being driven around the country in classic cars visiting various Masonic Provinces to raise funds. The assisted technology gives life-limited and disabled children opportunities that they might not otherwise have to play, be creative, control something for themselves and communicate. Lifelites also provides training and technical support. The cost of this over four years is about £50,000. Lifelites has been supporting Children’s Hospice SW at

Wraxall since it opened in 2007. Its devices include Lifelites iPads with special apps, Eyegaze which allows a child to control a computer using just the movement of their eyes - and

the Magic Carpet, which projects moving images on to the floor, wheelchair tray or bed, that children can actually play with such as kicking leaves or popping bubbles.

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Hole in one earns golfer a Porsche A NORTH Bristol resident put his golfing skills to good use at a charity golf day when he made a 195-yard hole-in-one on the 13th hole, winning him a £60,000 Porsche Macan. Bristol After Stroke were the beneficiary of a Captain’s Charity Golf Day at Bristol and Clifton Golf Club when David Battrick used his four iron to secure the Porsche – which he will now be sharing with the other three golfers he was playing with at the time. “We all put in £10 to enter for this prize,” says David, “but I almost didn't go in for the competition as I couldn't find my wallet! Luckily, I’ve been working on my swing with the club professional recently and his advice must have done the trick – the other three either hit their balls into the rough or into a bunker. Mine just went perfectly and straight into the hole. “Before we teed off, the four of us agreed to share the prize if we won – I didn’t see the ball go in unfortunately, but after it did

I had a difficult job from getting the others to concentrate on the rest of the game! David, who is 73 and lives in Bishopston, has a 20 handicap and plays a couple of rounds each week at the Clifton Club. “I still work at my daughter’s legal practice Battrick Clark helping to manage the finances, but I try to find time to get to the golf club as well,” he says. “Having had a TIA myself – a transient ischemic attack, which is a low-level stroke – I am an enthusiastic supporter of Bristol After Stroke, as I know the difference it makes to so many local lives.” Money raised by the Captain’s Charity Day, estimated to be over £30,000, is being matched by the John James Bristol Foundation. The hole was sponsored by Citimark Partnership and – fortunately – was insured against the chance of a hole-in-one. Rebecca Sheehy, the charity’s chief executive, says: “We are hugely grateful to Alan Thoy who is the captain of the Bristol and Clifton Golf Club for choosing us

as his charity and all those who contributed to make this such a successful day. Raising over £30,000 will make a massive difference to our work as every pound we raise goes a very long way. “Over the next 20 years, the number of people surviving a stroke is set to rise by a third. We want to ensure that Bristol After Stroke continues to offer the support that is desperately needed and meets the increasing

demand.” A Stroke Cafe is held near Durdham Downs on the third Wednesday of each month at Oatley Hall, St Monica Trust, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN, from 1.30pm - 3.15pm. It helps to combat the social isolation of people disabled by stroke. For more information, visit www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk. Photo courtesy of Linda Meaton Photography

Psychogeography: how places make us feel A WORKSHOP designed to help attendees understand how different places and spaces make us feel is being held to raise funds for Bristol’s last remaining rehab centre. Chandos House, a residential treatment centre for addiction based on Chandos Road in Redland, is on a critical fundraising mission to continue saving the lives of men suffering from substance and alcohol addiction. Writer Will Self is one of the Chandos House’s brothers and supporters. Through his work as Professor of Contemporary Thought at Brunel University, Will teaches a course on Psychogeography, which can be understood as a means of investigating and making use of the way different places and spaces make us feel. Psychogeography focuses on the practice of dérive, ‘drifting’ through the world to better understand how our preconceptions and preoccupations shape the environment about us. Two exclusive sessions will be led by Will at Chandos House on Wednesday July 11. A morning session will be held for residents as part of their ongoing therapy, and a second afternoon session at 2pm will be open to those who’d like to support the work of the facility and learn how to enact the ‘dérive’ and creatively remake their own world. Will

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Blood donors sought SOUTHMEAD Hospital has a number of slots for blood donors available on the week of Monday 2 July - Sunday 8 July. If you would like to donate contact the Bristol Donor Centre, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5LX. Call - 0300 123 2323 Web - www.blood.co.uk App - NHSGiveBlood Donating blood is quick and easy and booking an appointment is even simpler! Blood is needed for treating a variety of illnesses and conditions as well as sudden trauma from accidents and emergencies so every donation is greatly appreciated. Just one donation can save and improve up to three lives.

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John Lewis raises over £17,000 for local hospital charity DURING a busy year of fundraising, John Lewis at Cribbs Causeway has raised £17,119 for Southmead Hospital Charity. The company has supported the charity in a variety of ways – including Bakewell Wednesday cake sales, hosting the Charity’s Buskathon performers, support via the company’s Community Matters green token scheme, and general fundraising by its Partners in their Cribbs Causeway store. John Lewis also provided a Christmas display for Southmead Hospital and has for the past three years organised a style and make up pamper day at the hospital for women living with cancer. “We’re so grateful to have such a supportive corporate partner,” explains Southmead Hospital Charity’s community appeals manager, Adrian Brown. “John Lewis is local to us, and we really value the support of all of the Partners who work there, and the customers who shop there. We look forward to many more years of working with John Lewis.” The money raised by John Lewis for Southmead Hospital Charity has supported the Charity’s Prostate Cancer Care Appeal, the Breast Care Centre at Southmead Hospital, and the Charity’s Christmas Appeal.

John Lewis PR and marketing co-Ordinator Nicola Mason says: “We are delighted to support Southmead Hospital Charity. The valuable work carried out at Southmead Hospital touches so many local people and it has been our privilege to contribute to the Charity. We look forward to new and innovative ways of working together to raise even more money to benefit our local community.”

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Friday Twilights return Gardening - with plenty to Bristol Zoo Gardens of manure close by! THE ever-popular Friday Twilights are returning to Bristol Zoo Gardens this summer giving people a rare chance to visit the iconic attraction as the sun sets. Visitors can see its amazing collection of animals from around the world, including its newest arrivals - the tree kangaroos - and wander around its award winning gardens as the sun sets. The event runs every Friday, from July 6 until August 17 and during every Friday Twilight evening there are a host of extra attractions including a lineup of live bands and circus acts. Paul Pritchard, marketing director at Bristol Zoo Gardens, said: “We’ve had evening openings at the Zoo for the past six years and they have proved really successful. Our visitors love these evening events they are a time when memories that last a lifetime are made.” The evening will also offer children’s fun, with craft activities, face painting, games and more. Food, drinks and summer cocktails will also be served throughout the evening in The Hide. The Zoo’s popular Zooropia high-level walk will also be open during Friday Twilights, with an additional charge. Tickets for Friday Twilights are now available, priced at £5 each (£4 for Zoo members), from www. bristolzoo.org.uk/whats-on/friday-twilights

BRISTOL Zoo is offering people a chance to work and learn in its awardwinning botanical gardens. Bristol Zoo, which was established 181 years ago, is a botanical garden and its 12 acre site is home to thousands of flowers, plants and trees. The Zoo’s Gardener Experience involves working alongside its experienced team, tending to its awardwinning Herbaceous Border, assisting with tropical plant displays and alpine gardens, pruning, animal enclosure work and carrying out checks. The experience includes free entry to the Zoo for the attendee and a guest, as well as a chance to have tea with the gardeners to ask any questions people may have. A spokesman said: “We are the proud winners of a vast number of respected horticultural awards.

There’s more to gardening at a Zoo than meets the eye - there’s the psychology behind the positioning and choice of plants as well as the careful consideration of which plants will meet the needs of our animal residents- both in their homes and for their diets.” The afternoon session, which takes place Monday to Friday from 12.30pm-4.30pm, costs £50 and can be bought online at www.bristolzoo. org.uk or by calling 0117 428 5300.

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Calling all befrienders CAN you help local people who are feeling isolated? Befriending services involve volunteers visiting people in their homes or phoning regularly for a chat. This contact can give people a sense of belonging and help them feel more confident, less alone and reduce depression (Age UK). For more info about local befriending services you could get involved with, contact: Independent Age: independentage.org / 0800 319 6789 Age UK: ageuk.org.uk/bristol / 0117 929 7537 LinkAge: linkagebristol.org.uk / 0117 353 3042 Royal Voluntary Service: royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk / 0117 929 7444 GoodGym: goodgym.org

happening in local communities, such as coffee mornings, community choirs, walking groups or art clubs. Well Aware has a comprehensive list – you can look at the calendar of activities or search by keyword at www.wellaware. org.uk. Rekindle an old hobby If you had a much-loved hobby that fell by the wayside, now could be the time to revisit it. Or you could even try something completely new! Volunteer This is a great way to stay active and meet new people – and share your experience and skills with a local charity. Find volunteering opportunities at www.do-it.org. Learn something new Keeping the mind active in older life is as important to health as keeping physically active. The

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA June 6 n Henleaze Garden Club – Clematis for Today’s Garden Raymond Evison Raymond is a leading expert on clematis and has developed many of the new varieties that we now grow in our gardens. Main Hall, St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane. 7pm for 7.30 start. Visitors welcome (£5, inc refreshments) Details: www. henleazegardenclub.co.uk June 9 n Henbury Singers present 'Music for A Summer Evening: a varied programme of new classics and old favourites' at 7:30 pm, Westburyon-Trym Methodist Church, 46 Westbury Hill, Bristol BS9 3AA. Tickets £10 to include refreshments. Children free. Proceeds to Namaste Nepal Scout project. June 16 n Organ Elevenses at Westbury Parish Church on Sat. June 16 with Nick Sherwood, organist at St. Monica's. Come and join a good crowd from 10-30am for coffee, cake and a chat, with recital starting at 11am. Donations of £5 are welcome and children are free. June 18 n “A Street Cat Named Bob”, a 2016 British biographical drama directed

by Roger Spottiswoode and starring Luke Treadaway. Depicting the struggles and final success of a homeless man in London, thanks to his cat Bob. Awarded ‘Best British Film’ in 2017. All Welcome - 2pm at St Peter’s Hall, Henleaze. Carers Welcome, Easy Access, Refreshments £3 June 23 n Workshop: Introduction to running a small holding (£30) 23 June, 10am - 3pm, Lawrence Weston Community Farm. Suitable for people thinking about or just starting out in smallholding, covering poultry, fruit, security, land management and larger animals. To book https://intro-small-holding. eventbrite.co.uk June 24 n NOVA, Bristol’s specialist early music vocal ensemble, invite you to enjoy Golden Music from Renaissance Spain and Portugal. Great pieces by Victoria, Vivanco, Guerrero, Lobo, Cardoso and the modern world-premiere of a recently-discovered Requiem Mass by Antonio Gallego. Programmes are £8 at the door (Students £5). All Saints Church, Pembroke Rd, Clifton BS8 3ED. The music begins

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at 7.30pm. June 30 n Westbury Park Art Fair 10.30 - 5PM. The Westbury Park Fair returns again as part of the Westbury Park Festival 2018. There will be 18 artists showing and selling their Arts and Crafts. Also there will be live music throughout the day, including the Gaswork Singers. Tea and homemade cakes will be served and the proceeds will be given to local charities. So please do come along for an enjoyable day out. Venue; Methodist Church Hall, North View, Westbury Park, BS6 7QB. June 30 n CAJUN MEETS CEILIDH. A great musical night out with live-band CAJUN EYEZ. Jigs and reels, twostepping & jitterbugging with a Barn-dance caller and Cajun dance teachers. Newman Hall, Grange Court Rd BS9 4RD. 7.30pm-10.30pm. Licensed bar and plenty of parking. Tickets £8 from johntrimble53@ gmail.com or text 07878004451. June 30

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n 7.30pm Bristol Chamber Orchestra invite you to a Summer Serenade at Frenchay Parish Church BS16 1LJ. They are playing Boyce, Elgar, Grainger, Dvorak, Grieg and Strauss, and they are joined by a soprano soloist for Mozart Exultate Jubilate and Gershwin Summertime. Tickets £9 in advance. Contact 0117 9562106 £11 on the door. Students £5 Children free.

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n WHAT'S ON Includes refreshments. July 8 n Everybody, Let's Ride! Let’s Ride event comes to Bristol city centre on 8 July 2018. The free afternoon family ride is an opportunity for cyclists of all ages, families and friends to come along to the City Centre for a traffic-free ride around a 5-6K route - at your own pace. Register for the ride (plus freebies and information) at www.letsride. co.uk/events/Bristol .For city information, race/route details and road closures: www.bristol.gov.uk/ letsride2018 July 9 n Lymphoedema Awareness and Information Day Spire Conference Centre from 11am to 3pm. Garment suppliers, healthcare professionals and support services will be presenting an exhibition of everything lymphoedema. Includes refreshments. Free to attend, all welcome. Drop in for as long as you like - light refreshments will be provided. The event will be held at: Spire Oncology Centre, Conference Centre, 300 Park Avenue, Aztec West, Almondsbury, BS32 4SY For further information, see https:// sites.google.com/site/bristollymph/ or email BristolAndDistrictLymph@ gmail.com. July 14 n Bristol Browsers Market, Saturday July 14, 11am - 2.30pm, B&A Church, 160A Gloucester Rd. July 16 n Henleaze Senior Film Club. Monday 16th July at 2pm. Darkest Hour (PG). The 2017 war drama film directed by Joe Wright and written by Anthony McCarten. It stars Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill, and is an account of his early days as Prime Minister, as Nazi Germany's Wehrmacht swept across Western Europe, threatening to defeat the United Kingdom during World War II. An outstanding performance by Gary Oldman, winning the Oscar

for Best Actor, the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama, and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his work. At St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze. Refreshments: £3.00 Easy access, carers welcome. For more information please ring Home Instead Senior Care - 0117 989 8210 July 28 n The next meeting of the South Western Branch of the Elgar Society will be held on Sat. 28th July at 2.15 pm, at the Bristol Music Club, 76, St Paul's Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1LP. The speaker will be Richard Westwood-Brookes who will give a talk entitled "Nicholas Kilburn" who was an influential friend of Elgar. Visitors pay £3.00 which includes refreshments We would love to see you and your friends at this meeting, where you will be made very welcomed. For further information please contact Doug Smith - Tel. 0117 9673480 or email - dougmusical@tiscali.co.uk

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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

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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 to Saturday lunchtimes and evenings. Sundays noon till 5pm. All enquiries telephone 0117 3291913. n Trinity Henleaze Ladies Guild meet fortnightly on Mondays at 7.30 pm in the Leonard Hall, Waterford Road. All welcome. For more information call Jenny Rich on 01179620108 n Senior Film Club, every third Monday in the month at 2pm in St Peter's Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. All Welcome. Refreshments £3. Dial-a-ride transport possible by personal arrangement ; 0845 130 1875. n Bristol Good Afternoon Choir At Trinity-Henleaze URC. Every Monday 2-4pm (not in school holidays). www.goodafternoonchoir.org 01761 472468 n Redland Green Bowls Club welcomes new members, come along to our club on Redland green any Monday after 4pm , or book a free taster session with one of our qualified coaches. Jean or Gerry :Tel 9624466 . HALF price membership for the first year (£50) n Henleaze Bowling Club welcomes new Members. Come along to our free Coaching sessions at 6pm on Monday evenings (excluding Bank Holidays) to see if the sport is for you. Phone the Secretary, Tom Logan, on 01179621669 for further details. n Discussion Group: we are a small, convivial group who meet locally at 10am - 12 noon every Monday to discuss a wide range of topics of

mutual interest. We are currently looking for new members - if you are interested please call Bob Broomfield on 0117 962 1061, or Alan Routledge on 0117 968 2246 for more information. n Morris dance class for Fitness and Fun. Small friendly group, live music. No performance element. No partner or experience needed. Horfield URC Muller Road 7.158.15pm £5 per session ffi Kim 07813346819 email dancword2@ yahoo.co.uk 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

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n Bristol Brunel Lions Club – We meet at Shirehampton Golf Club on the first Tuesday of every month at 7 for 7.30 and on the 3rd Tuesday of each month we have a social gathering normally with food. We raise money for charity both locally and beyond through a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. See Bristol Brunel Lions Club on line or contact our Club Secretary Bill O’Neill at lion.bill@virginmedia.com 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: Jean Maish on 0117 3301194/07789741892, email jmaish@blueyonder.co.uk or Mary Ford mobile 07779448090 home 0117 9824623

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n WHAT'S ON 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 The Mosaic Singers are a compact group but would like to grow our line-up with an additional Soprano, Alto,Tenor and Bass. One of each would be great. We rehearse in Stoke Bishop on Tuesday evenings, where a warm and friendly welcome is assured. In you would like to find out more, please phone David Vicary on 0797 346 0994. 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 Dance Fit, Tuesdays 12-1pm at St Peters Church Hall, The Drive, Henleaze. A fun fitness class with dance steps from salsa, cha cha, swing etc. Variety of music, 60's-80's, Latin, Pop, Big Band, World & more! No experience needed. Wear fitness clothes/trainers. FFI tel Cressida 0117 9391672/07808 581739. n Ladies Badminton group, Tuesday afternoons, at Stoke Bishop Villiage Hall 2pm - 4pm. Friendly group all ages, and ability ( men welcome) Just turn up or contact Pat 0117 9149511 n River of Life Christian Centre, Trym Road, WoT every Tuesday from 2-4 pm we have a tea, coffee and cake with a few games thrown in for retired age people. Free of charge. n We are Westbury Folk – Folk/ Country Dancing. We meet at The College in College Road, Westbury on Trym. We meet on Tuesdays, 1 – 3 pm to have fun, get some exercise and, of course, stop for a cup of tea. All dances are called first. Ffi call Christine on 0117 9622223. n The Arts Society Bristol is for those who enjoy the arts and

welcomes new members. Activities include lectures by specialists in their field. From September the lectures will be on the second Tuesday each month at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information is on our website www. theartssociety-bristol.org.uk n A new knitting and crochet group has been set up in the local area. All abilities welcome, including beginners. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:30 am at JP Destiny, Kellaway Avenue. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road. Contact Stephanie Toft-Jones at poppytoft@hotmail.com or visiting our facebook group 'Bristol Knitting and Crochet. n The Arts Society Bristol is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include lectures by specialists in their field. From September the lectures will be at 8pm on the second Tuesday each month at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information is on our website www.theartssociety-bristol.org.uk n Bristol United Walking Football - every Tuesday 10.3011.30 at Horfield Leisure Centre. The beautiful game played at a slower pace for the over 50's. First session free then £3. Contact Keith Gwilym on 07948383536 or e-mail buwfc2018@gmail.com n Talking Tables Cooking Sessions, Tuesdays at Lawrence Weston Community Farm, from 12 June-31 July, 10am - 1pm. Designed for those aged 50+ who want to feel more confident with cooking and meet new people, 6-8 week cooking sessions will provide the skills and knowledge to cook nutritious and tasty food. Contact LinkAge Network 0117 353 3042.

Wednesday n Henleaze Townswomen’s Guild meet at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze on the first Wednesday of the month (except Aug) from 7.15pm. Call Shirley Phillips on 0117 962 2243 for further details. n Local Winemaking & Social Club meets at the Common Room, Studland Court Elderly peoples residents on Henleaze Road from 8pm to 10pm on the second Wednesday of each month. They are a small and friendly group looking for new members. Evening include wine making, tasting and social events. Call Paul Johnson for further details on 0117 9508370. n Zumba Gold/Light (lower impact class) at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 5.30pm. www. bristoldancezumba.co.uk. n In Step Widows and Widowers

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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. Extensive programme of social events including holidays, day trips, Sunday lunches and skittles to which ladies are welcomed. We are principally a social meeting place and not based on charitable activities. Contact John Howard-Cairns for more details: 0117 968 3134. n Why not join Welsh National Opera friends? We support this world class company and everyone is very Welcome to join. We offer:monthly evening meetings at redmaids high school. Monthly on wednesdays at 7.15pm-these are talks with music. Costs- £7.00 (friends £5.00) students £1.00 - There are many other benefits. For further information contact: Margaret borkowski:borkmail@gmail.com n Henleaze Garden Club meet on the first Wednesday of each month in the Main Hall, St. Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane. Doors open 7pm for 7.30 start. Visitors are welcome: entry £5 (inc. refreshments). Details: www. henleazegardenclub.co.uk n Knitnatterstitch. Term time, Wednesdays 9.30 -11.30@the Coffee Bar, Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Please contact Paula at knitnatterstitch@gmail.com for details. n North West Bristol Camera Club are an enthusiastic group of amateur photographers who meet each Wednesday at 7:45pm at Westbury Fields, Greystoke Avenue. New members of any level of ability are most welcome. For details contact Pete on 07870589555. 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

53 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 Tai Chi for health and happiness. Local beginners classes starting in September - Tuesdays 11-12 and Wednesdays 2-3pm. For details contact: Karen on 0117 9424167 or see www.taichiworksbristol.co.uk 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 WI is the local WI for Westbury Park, Henleaze and Bishopston. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 7.30pm in Redland Church Hall, Redland Green Road, BS6 7HE. Guest fees are £4 per meeting – Glass of wine £2, tea, coffee, soft drinks 50p, other refreshment options available, biscuits/cake free. Email westburyparkwi@ gmail.com or see website www. westburyparkwi.org.uk

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n Henleaze Carers Group - A place to share experiences and make new friends. Meeting on the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month from 10am to 12 noon @ Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Call Mrs M Rudston on 0117 9426095 for further details. n Henleaze Townswoman’s Guild (Mornings) meet at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road on the third Thursday of every month from 10am to 12noon. Call Elaine Anderson on 0117 9075279 for further information. n Embroidery Club at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tel: 0117 9501743 n Henleaze & District Flower Club

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n WHAT'S ON meet on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. New members are always welcome. The second Thursdays are Flower demonstrations and the fourth are practise classes. n The Friendly Club meets every Thursday from 2-4pm (except August and major holidays) in the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. We are a lively group of older people who meet to chat, play Scrabble and card games. Regular trips out and entertainments are arranged plus we have delicious tea and biscuits for only £1! Do come and make some new friends. Transport can be sometimes arranged. Contact 0117 9508644. n Drop-In Healing Centre at The Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, Redland, BS6 6JE. Thursdays from 5.00pm to 6.30pm. Run by Bristol Healing Group on a donation basis and supported by members of NFSH The Healing Trust. Come along and try a healing session, everyone is welcome. For more information phone 0117 9466434 or 0117 9082061. n Flowers by arrangement Is a new informal supper group, meeting the first Thursday of each month, 6.15-

9.00pm Kondi Braserrie Henleaze. Enjoy good food & company whilst creating your own floral arrangement. Contact Jane Voke for more info 0117 9622440 n Shared Reading Westbury Library. We read aloud a short story and a poem pausing for discussion. You sit back, relax, enjoy or you can read or share your ideas. Thursday 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. It's free, all welcome. Drop in or contact Christine Betts 07967 332821 for more information. n Stoke Lodge Ramblers welcomes new members. Small, friendly groups walk 8-10 miles on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month; 4-7 miles on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Please look at our 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

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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 give 2 charity concerts a year in December and May and from time to time are invited to entertain community groups around the city. There are also occasional social events organised. 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 Does local history give you a buzz? West Bristol History Group have some fantastic talks coming up in the next few months: Thurs Jan 11, Helen Thomas on Bedminster tobacco women Thurs Feb 8, Abbie Edbrooke on the 148 year history of Clevedon Pier Thurs Mar 8, Garry Atterton on the causes and consequences of the Bristol Riots 1831. Meet up; The Friends’ Meeting House, Hampton Road, BS6 6JE at 7.30pm. Non-members £2. Membership only £10 a year. A warm welcome awaits. Contact: Pat Walker 07790 172451 or 0117 962 9582. n Ladies Keep Fit, Thursdays 10:00 - 11:00 am, at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze. This friendly session, which has a dance element to it, is suitable for all ages. New members are always welcome. £6:00 per class, pay as you go - includes refreshments. Ring 01454 618488, email laili@tiscali.co.uk, see website www.exercisewithlailibrooks.com for full information; or just turn up. 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 Ladies Keep Fit, Thursdays 10-11am, at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze. This friendly session, which has a dance element to it, is suitable for all. New members are always welcome. £6:00. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@tiscali.co.uk, or www.exercisewithlailibrooks.com for full information; or just turn up.

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July, 2018 on-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.

Saturday n Whiteladies Farmers’ and Fair Trading Market held every Saturday, from 8.30am-2pm. Takes place at the junction of Whiteladies/Apsley/ Burlington Roads. Stalls cover bread, cheese, local lamb and chicken, fish, preserves, cakes, sushi, local fruit and veg, wild food larder, and recycled tools, wooden items and much more. n The Bristol and District branch of Parkinson’s UK meet every first Saturday of the month at Oatley House, St Monica Trust, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN from 10.30am -12.30. Carers, relatives, spouses, and people with Parkinson’s - all are welcome for a social and informative get-together, with a variety of speakers. n Redland Green Bowls club will be running FREE taster/coaching sessions on Saturday mornings 10-12 at the club , from April 21st to the end of May. Contact Jean or Gerry 0117 9624466, or email redlandgreenbowls@ gmail.com Our qualified coaches are available on other days / dates by arrangement. www. redlandgreenbowls.webs.com

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HE well known saying ‘you can’t have your cake and eat it’ is perhaps not something we like to hear. Particularly as I’m a self confessed cake lover - well why not! My dear wife does cook such exquisite delights it would be rude not to eat a slice or two, or three… Now I know that this saying is not actually talking about eating cake (although again that’s a tempting thought) but the fact that we can’t have things both ways, or perhaps that we cannot have the best of both worlds. Well, in the spectacle sense this could be a bit like saying you cannot have a pair of specs that look amazing and fit beautifully. Well can’t you? Often yes, but not always. I’ve had a pair of specs for over a year now - yes, believe it or not I actually don’t change mine every few months! They still fit beautifully and are super comfortable. The style aspect we all take for granted, specs just have to look good on you and make you feel amazing. But how about the fit and therefore the comfort? Well as our British designed TD collection have such a spectrum of styles,

Why specs are like cake ...

colours and designs there’s surely a spectacle frame here for each of you. Well why compromise? Perhaps to re-phrase the saying ‘you can have your cake and eat it!’ You can choose specs that you’ll love, you’ll feel amazing wearing, look great and they’ll fit you beautifully. While I’m still thinking about cake, a question that comes up quite often is what can I eat to help my eyes & vision? Well, cake is probably not top of this list, unless of course you have a cake containing vitamin C rich ingredients (kiwi,

citrus fruits, strawberries), lutein rich foods (kale, leafy vegetables), zinc (chickpeas), and omega-3 (salmon). A better option would be a Jamie Oliver recipe for salmon & roast vegetable couscous (chickpea, leafy greens & squashes) followed by a layered citrus & soft fruit cocktail. I can just see this on our table at the weekend! Mmm, tasty. Of course, now I’ve mentioned this I will no doubt get the pleasure of cooking as well. No complaints from me though,

giving our chief cake baker a break also allows time for creative thoughts to develop which means more cakes to try! So now you have the eye health healthy eating tips you’ll be able to see clearly just how amazing you look in a new pair of TD specs! To arrange a TD style consultation or to book an extended eye exam for yourself or those you love, please call 0117 962 2474 or 0117 965 4434. Appointment’s can also be booked via our website, or just pop in to our practices in Henleaze or Fishponds and say Hi! We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Peter Turner is a Senior Optometrist at Turners Opticians in Bristol and also works part time as a Senior Optometrist at the Bristol Eye Hospital.

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July, 2018

n BOOK OF THE MONTH WITH HENLEAZE & WESTBURY LIBRARIES A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

A Gentleman in Moscow whisks us into the chaos and upheaval of 1920s Russia. The story focuses on Count Alexander Rostov who, at a Bolshevik tribunal, has been sentenced to house arrest within Moscow’s luxurious Metropol Hotel. Whilst the rest of Russia is reeling from the clashes and rise of Stalinist power, Towles’ chooses to aim his focus on the happenings

inside the Metropol Hotel - a striking microcosm of what is happening beyond the lobby doors. Throughout the novel we see Count Rostov shift from a gentleman who has never worked a day in his life, to a hotel waiter living in a room no bigger than a cupboard. He meets an array of characters throughout his time in the hotel; almost Dickensian in their vividness and eccentricity. The elements that stayed with me most, was the charisma, charm and humour of the Count. Towles’ charming novel superbly conveys the Count’s endeavor to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a man of purpose and his story will stay with you long after you turn the last page.

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STARTING July 14th this year’s reading challenge for youngsters is based on the comic strip ‘The Beano’. As in previous years the challenge is to read six books over the summer holidays and collect sticker as you go. Successful finishers will be awarded a medal and a certificate.

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NEW RETIREMENT APARTMENTS FOR SALE IN HENLEAZE

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A 1970’s unique, architect designed house that has been in the same family since new. It beautifully retains its authentic condition capturing the essence of its 1970’s heritage and still offers enormous scope to extensively enhance it further. The accommodation is just over 2300 square feet including the garage and is set in a good plot in probably one of the finest positions in Stoke Bishop close to the Durdham Downs in a quiet and very exclusive residential road. EPC – E

A fantastic 4-bedroom detached home on an enviable corner plot connecting Abbey Road and Newcombe Road. The property has been sympathetically renovated and extended by its current owner and lends itself as a great lifestyle property. Situated in such a prime location the house could easily suit a family for its local schooling or a local downsizer hoping to be on the level to amenities. EPC – C

Stoke Bishop Guide price £785,000

Stoke Bishop Guide price £635,000

A fabulous example of a 1930’s semi-detached family home situated in one of the very best positions in Stoke Bishop for both schools, shops and amenities. Kewstoke Road has always been highly sought after and this property is also deceptively spacious being over 2400 ft including the garage arranged over three floors. EPC D

This beautifully presented 1950's four-bedroom semi-detached home offers ample downstairs living which is so highly sought after. Situated in the highly regarded Stoke Bishop district, Newlyn Avenue has both a generous c.90ft rear garden and off-street parking not one to be missed. EPC - D

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n PROPERTY 15 Horse Shoe Drive, Stoke Bishop BS9 1SU £525,000 A stylish, well-presented and much improved, 4 double bedroom semi-detached family house with substantial enclosed rear garden. The convenient layout has accommodation over two floors briefly comprising; spacious and welcoming entrance hall, two original reception rooms and a fitted kitchen with access out onto the sunny rear garden. To the first floor there are four sizeable bedrooms with separate w/c and family bathroom. There is spacious rear garden with a South Easterly aspect and large patio directly outside the dining room/kitchen. To the front is a brick paved driveway leading to the garage with off street parking for several vehicles. The EPC on this property is E.

73 Westbury Hill, Bristol BS9 3AD 0117 962 1973

n INSIDE OUT LEAVING the ceiling white is absolutely the status quo when it comes to decorating. Occasionally my advice to paint ceilings even a pale off-white, is met with shock and surprise, but to a designer’s mind leaving the ceiling white is just that: leaving it. Increasingly known as ‘the fifth wall’, ceilings are all too often forgotten about despite being just as large a surface as the floor. The convention is to use the lightest paint on the upper reaches of rooms which makes sense when you think of the sky being above us. A white ceiling presiding over a scheme that does not include a significant amount of pure white however can make for a very stark contrast, so my usual advice would be to opt instead for a pale neutral or off-white with undertones that match the rest of the scheme. Little Greene even categorise their paints as warm whites and cool whites, none of which look very ‘white’. This is where we enter the territory of wedding-dress-white paint names like Oyster, Ivory, Platinum, Alabaster, Pearl, even Dover Cliffs and Bone White. Viewed against white paper or card even the palest

The Fifth Wall of these will look strong, but in the context of a decorative scheme and placed up high on a ceiling, these paints will read as white, and with careful choosing The Right White. There’s nothing so much fun as ripping up the rule book of course. Painting a ceiling the same colour as the walls, particularly when they are dark, is a great way to erase the ‘horizon’ line between the two planes, tricking the eye into perceiving the space as larger or taller than it really is. Rich colours, patterns, wallpapers, Photo by Maros Fecik on Unsplash textures and high gloss finishes are all valid and possibly your ceiling! choices for ceilings, and if you https://www.pinterest.co.uk/ don’t believe me take a look at my zoehewettdesign/fifth-wall-fun/ Pinterest board called Fifth Wall WWW.stylemongersofbristol. Fun to see if you change your mind, co.uk

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Wheelchair-friendly family fun run for Jessie May CHILDREN’S charity Jessie May is looking for people from Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze to run, jog, walk, push or wheel their way around its family fun run on Sunday 8 July to raise funds for terminally ill children. The People’s Grand Prix is fast becoming one of Jessie May’s most popular events, having raised an incredible £2,600 last year. Now in its third year, it is hoped that over 100 people will take part and enjoy the day. Those interested in joining in are invited to the Odd Down Cycle Circuit in Bath where they will make their way around the 3km wheelchair-friendly track, suitable for all ages and abilities. As well as the 3km sponsored event, participants can enjoy a family fun day with an afternoon of activities and hot food and refreshments from 12pm until 4pm. Money raised from sponsorships for The People’s Grand Prix will go towards

hospice and respite care for children with life-limiting illnesses within their own homes in Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Wiltshire. Julian Withers, head of fundraising at Jessie May, said: “We’re really looking forward to this year’s People’s Grand Prix which is set to be bigger and better than ever! “There are plenty of fun runs around but this one is fully inclusive and we hope wheelchair users, parents with pushchairs, runners, joggers and walkers all have a great time. It’s a family event so dogs are welcome too! “Last year we had 70 participants and this year we are hoping for over 100. The money raised through people entering and gaining sponsorship will mean a lot to the children and families we care for in the area.” Jessie May’s People’s Grand Prix is in association with the St. James’s Place Charitable

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