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Trader speaks out over Westbury's empty shops

Henleaze Lake's 100th birthday These bathing belles feature in a book launched to mark the centenary this month of Henleaze Swimming Club on Lake Road. PAGE 18

People power saves bus stop Julien Carey, who has had a business in Westbury village for more than 30 years, is concerned

I fear for our high street THE high rate of empty shops in Westburyon-Trym village is continuing to cause concern among traders and residents. More than two years have passed since the Lloyds pharmacy at the entrance to Carlton Court closed, leaving a large retail site empty and

Westbury-on-Trym without a chemist. Julien Carey, owner of Garden Trappings, speaks out about the impact this is having on business in the village. Full story: Pages 6 and 7

First Bus has pledged to keep the Number 2 bus stop by Waitrose after residents protested at proposed changes. PAGE 18

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First chief declares: A MEETING of the Henleaze Forum on June 6 was packed out at Henleaze Library. The large turnout was to hear James Freeman, managing director of First Bus, who had come to speak about Bristol’s beleaguered bus service. Some in the audience were anticipating a lively session, as the meeting was hot on the heels of a consultation considering re-routing the no 2 bus away from North View and no longer stopping outside Waitrose. Just like buses, when you can wait for ages before three turn up at once, three senior First Bus executives were present for the meeting: James Freeman MD, operation director Ian Coyle and commercial manager Simon Ford. James Freeman opened his talk by raising the re-routing of the number 2 bus which he

confirmed is ‘the most heavily used and unreliable bus in Bristol.’ “There is too much traffic on the route which leads to chaos on the roads. That is why we are looking at doing things with the service to make it better,” said Mr Freeman. The customer consultation over the number 2 bus, which runs from Cribbs Causeway to Stockwood, is looking at improving reliability and punctuality by splitting the route into two separate services, improving links to Southmead Hospital so buses operate via Pen Park Road and Southmead Road, rather than Greystoke Avenue and Doncaster Road, and avoiding congestion on the A4018 approaching the Old Crow Roundabout by re-routing the service via Station Road, Henbury Road and Crow Lane.

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Number 2 bus stop remains by Waitrose Mr Freeman explained that the biggest hold-up in the route occurs where the bus turns into North View from the Whitetree roundabout. The service has been known to be an hour and a half late. However, feedback from

the consultation at the bus stop by Waitrose had made it clear to the First Bus executives that people feel very strongly about the importance of having the bus stop here and thus, Mr Freeman announced to a delighted

audience, First Bus will keep the bus stop exactly where it is. In response to questions from the audience, James Freeman confirmed that First Bus are planning to increase the number of buses in operation from the autumn to prevent the frustrating delays that occurred last year.

He said that they have recruited more drivers and the attrition rate has improved recently. An Uber-style app to show where the bus is, rather than the time or distance the bus is away from the bus stop, is being developed to provide passengers with better information.

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THE BBC Trust’s decision to restrict the TV Licence concession to over-75s who claim Pension Credit has created a stir. A petition on the Age UK website entitled ‘Switched Off: Save free TV for older people’, reached the half a million mark on Saturday. Bristol North West MP Darren Jones said: “As we approach Loneliness Awareness Week, it’s clear older people in Bristol, and across Britain, face a loneliness epidemic, and millions rely on TV for companionship, news and connectivity. The Government’s decision to defund the BBC and force them to scrap free licences for over-75s, was miserly, short-sighted and wrong. It is a clear breach of the last Conservative manifesto, and the thousands of households in

EVENTS have taken place across Bristol to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day. On June 6 1944, the forces of 13 Allied countries gathered in Britain before launching the historic operation to liberate Europe by invading Normandy, which acted as a key turning point in World War 2. On Sunday June 2, The Royal British Legion Bristol Poppy Appeal commemorated the event at a special concert held at The Redgrave Theatre in Clifton. Keep Smiling Through featured the Royal Air Force Association Concert Band, who performed songs by Glenn Miller and Vera Lynn, as well as guest appearances from some characters of the era including George Formby, Arthur Askey and Danny Kaye. Audience members were also encouraged to sing along and wave their Union Jacks during the show. On Thursday June 6, a group of D-Day veterans (who are now aged in their 90s or over 100) took part in a ceremony in Castle Park, where plaques representing the five Normandy beaches involved in the operation - Utah, Omaha, Gold, Sword and Juno - were dedicated. Speaking at the event, veteran Ken Turner from Keynsham said: "My tank took a direct hit - two crew members died instantly and I don't know to this day how I survived because the tank was blown to smithereens. I see my two comrades lying there. You're haunted by the looks on their faces."

Bristol North West, and across the city, who stand to lose out will rightly feel betrayed. I share their anger. “Uptake for Pension Credit is also woefully low, and frankly the Government aren't doing anything to ensure vulnerable pensioners get what they're due now. I sincerely hope they plan to raise awareness of how to claim Pension Credit before these ill-considered changes take place or hundreds of thousands of pensioners across the country will suffer.” Research from the House of Commons Library found that 5,100 households in Bristol North West, and 15,990 citywide will lose their free TV licence by linking the concession to Pension Credit.

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Bristol looks at 8-hour daily ban on diesel cars PLANS to improve Bristol’s air quality could result in all diesel cars being banned from the city centre for a limited period each day. The much delayed Traffic Clean Air Zone plan was brought to Cabinet for approval on June 18. The administration has twice missed Government-imposed deadlines to come up with a clean air plan for Bristol to deal with the pollution levels in the city centre which frequently exceed EU recommended levels of nitrogen dioxide, harming people’s health. Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, said: “To successfully tackle serious and complex city challenges like poor air quality we must ensure environmental and social justice go hand in hand. “These latest proposals could strike the right balance

by targeting the most polluting vehicles within specific classes of vehicle and by considering a dedicated area outside our central Bristol hospitals including the children’s hospital, where we want to protect those most vulnerable to pollution.” The Traffic Clean Air Zone plan has been developed to protect public health and reach compliant legal standards of harmful emissions from nitrogen dioxide, without negatively impacting transport options for people on lower incomes. Bristol City Council is proposing: • Option 1, Clean Air Zone (private cars not charged) – this includes a local scrappage scheme, improvements to buses and taxis to compliant standards, bus and local traffic interventions in the most polluting areas, incorporating a bus lane on the M32, a targeted diesel ban on the

highway past the Bristol Royal Infirmary and a charging scheme for polluting buses, taxis, light goods and heavy goods vehicles • Option 2, Diesel car ban – all diesel cars are banned from entering a specific central area for an eight-hour period (from 7am-3pm). Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze councillor Geoff Gollop said: “We have waited a long time for a plan and would have expected an explanation of all the details, but as happens so often nowadays, we only see the plan a week before it goes to Cabinet and it leaves many questions unanswered. I have a real concern that shifting diesel vehicles from the inner City will only succeed in reducing the clean air for everyone. In short, the report is too late, too confused with too many uncertainties.”

Councillor Steve Smith added: “I understand that the Mayor wants to produce a plan which doesn’t impact financially on poorer Bristolians. That is a laudable aim, but there can be no excuse for dithering and inactivity on this. While he commissions yet more reports from yet more consultants, it is precisely the poorest in our city who are suffering the most because of our illegally polluted air.” During public questions to the Mayor at Cabinet the ‘Bristol Clean Air Alliance’ asked for public health research of the options explored by the council but were told that the relevant evidence would not be available until December 2019. A six-week public consultation on the options is due to start on July 1.

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n NEWS by Keri Beckingham A LOCAL business owner has expressed his concerns over the level of trade that he is witnessing in Westbury-on-Trym village. Julien Carey, owner of Garden Trappings and WOTBA

committee member, told Henleaze and Westbury Voice that he has noticed a definite drop in foot-fall, which he blames on the poor mixture of shops that are available in the village and parking issues. Speaking about his concerns, Julian said: “Since Lloyds

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'The bustling village Pharmacy in Carlton Court closed two and a half years ago, I’ve noticed that my passing trade has really suffered. Now in the village there is no flagship as such, no big draw for people and the bustling village we once had is gone. “In my opinion, the retail mix is all wrong. Including Stoke Lane, we have seven charity shops in the village, which is quite a lot. I think that Henleaze and Gloucester Road have a far better mix of shops, and they don’t have any car parks, whereas we have two and just don’t seem to be able to make a go of it. “When the car park on Westbury Hill was just a car park for the village it worked brilliantly, but when the doctors was built it all changed and there just aren’t enough spaces for everyone. In addition, it’s not properly monitored by Bristol City Council, and I think that a

lot of other people are using it as an unofficial park and ride and catching buses into town as they are prepared to risk a fine rather than drive into the city centre and pay extortionate rates to park. It needs a barrier and to be properly managed.” Mr Carey, who is 74, has run Garden Trappings in the village for over 30 years. He moved to the area with his parents in 1974, partly because of the range of shops that were available in the village at that time. He added: “My parents chose Westburyon-Trym because there was no need to go into Bristol. When my parents were alive I can count on one hand the number of times they actually went into town – everything you needed was here, but not anymore. “These days I carry on running my business as a way to keep me out of the house, as I like doing things and talking to people, but if I was in my 30s

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e we had is gone' and 40s I could not make this business pay, and I’m sure I’m not the only one who thinks like this. Sometimes I can sit here and I don’t see a soul. "If I went to Henleaze or Gloucester Road I know it would be buzzing, but after we lost the chemist, butchers and the job centre, and when the post office stopped paying pensions and credits over counter, the footfall has just gone. “At certain times of the year, like the Christmas fair when Canford Lane is closed, weather permitting you cannot move for people. "If there is somewhere here that people want, they will come in, however I feel it has got to the point where it is out of everyone’s hands, and Westbury is now beyond tipping point. “I really don’t know what the future holds. I think high street will be totally gone in years to come, and I think it will go back

to being purely residential. I’m not being pessimistic but I can’t see way out of it.” Following their AGM on Tuesday 18 June, WOTBA has a whole new committee and they will need a bit of time to get settled before launching any new plans. Mr Carey said: “We’ve tried so many different things over the years, and at the moment I feel that Brexit isn’t helping things as the confidence has gone out of the buying public. However, I’m sure that if we could get the car park on Westbury Hill sorted that would make things better.” Henleaze and Westbury Voice has also learned that Lanes Carpets in Carlton Court has also recently closed, and the former McColl’s in the high street is set to re-open as a micro-pub. In addition, Mumtaz Mehal has closed and is going to re-open under new owners as The Indian Kitchen.

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National Trust and Lottery cash to revive city's parks BRISTOL has been awarded almost £1 million to help transform the future of the city’s parks and green spaces. Bristol City Council fought off tough competition to be one of only eight places across the UK selected by the National Trust and The National Lottery Heritage Fund to take part in its ground-breaking Future Parks programme. In the first project of its kind in the UK, Future Parks is designed to help councils find sustainable ways to manage and fund parks and open spaces across entire towns and cities. Last year, Bristol City Council submitted its plan to put together a ‘Bristol Parks Prospectus’ outlining Bristol’s green spaces, setting out areas of opportunity to enhance health and wellbeing and sustainability. spacious corridor It willAalso explore the potential of parks and green space to

accommodate business activity, including pay-to-use services considered to be compatible with the character, role and use of a particular site. There is no intention to use this process to ‘sell off parks’. Hilary McGrady, the National Trust’s Director General, said: “We need to give parks a reboot and start thinking about them as essential elements of our communities in the same way we think about housing or transport. Future Parks is the beginning of something really exciting.”

Closed toilet block to be sold A PUBLIC toilet block closed 18 months ago is being sold. The funds from the sale of the toilets on Westbury-on-Trym high street will be used to fund the renovation of the other closed conveniences in the city. Bristol City Council closed all of its on-street public toilets towards the end of 2017 due to budget pressures, saving £440,000 a year, but causing great inconvenience to the elderly, children and disabled people, who are the most affected by the measure. A spokesman for the council said: “The money raised from this will be ring-fenced for funding the renovation and development of other former toilet facilities in the city, for example as cafes, galleries and other community spaces.” Commenting on the news, Steve Smith, councillor for Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze said: “I know how much the closure of our local toilets affects people, and I’ve been raising the issue repeatedly at council meetings since I was elected last year. Sadly it has fallen on deaf ears. “The fact that our toilets are being sold off to fund those elsewhere in the city just illustrates what low regard the Mayor has for people in this area.” The nearest toilets in our area which people are free to use under the ‘Community Toilet Scheme’ are in Grupo Lounge, Canford Cemetery and Crematorium, The Greenway Centre, Waitrose in Henleaze and Tesco on Lime Trees Road.

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Celebrating 100 years of Country Markets THE producers' market in Westbury-on-Trym is set to celebrate 100 years of Country Markets in England and Wales. Since 1919, local markets have been supplying a range of homecooked and locally produced food in the form of baked goods, savouries, preserves, honey, eggs, fruit and vegetables. The first market was set up in Lewes, East Sussex, followed by more in East Kent, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, and allowed women and men to supplement their incomes by feeding the nation. In 1972, the markets achieved their first £1m turnover, which increased to £10m in 1992. As well as food, the markets also sell plants and crafts, and there are now 250 traditional markets taking place across the country. The Westbury-on-Trym Country Market has been running for 35 years. It is held every Friday at the Methodist

Church Hall in the Village from 10.30am – 11.30am, which is located next to the car park for extra convenience. The organisers also say that the

market offers light relief for people after appointments at the nearby doctor’s surgery. On Friday July 5 they will be marking the 100th anniversary

of Country Markets with bunting, cakes and more. Speaking about the market, Deirdre Oaten said: “We also offer a café, seating approximately 40 persons, serving teas, coffee etc and this has become a hub for our regular customers, young mums and pensioners alike. “We also hope to use the opportunity to encourage new producers to join our market, whatever age, whatever craft or produce. Many of our previous producers have used our market as a springboard for greater things! “We will be celebrating the 100th anniversary in style with bunting, cakes, surprise goodie bags for some customers and just generally showing our customers that we appreciate their loyalty.” To find out more about Country Markets, visit: www. country-markets.co.uk

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n NEWS NINE men from north Bristol achieved the Three Peaks Challenge of climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 24 hours to raise money for the Little Hero charity. Six-year-old Will Rainsbury from Westbury Park was diagnosed with a Group 3, Medulloblastoma – a particularly

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Three Peaks for Will Little Hero to raise funds to advance the understanding of Medulloblastoma and fund research to find new treatments and improve existing methods. Will’s dad, John, was one of the team undertaking the 3,000 foot ascent of the Three Peaks Challenge on June 1st. “Will loved be outside, discovering things in nature. For his sixth birthday he had a party at the climbing centre in Bristol. Despite his relapse he was whizzing up and down the climbing wall,” John said. “The Three Peaks was inspired by Will as its about facing down challenges head on. It was 24 hours of Hell with nine, fairly unfit middle-aged men, pushing ourselves to the limit. Just like what Will had to do undergoing his treatment. “It was pouring with rain when we arrived at Ben Nevis. We started climbing straight

away and it was as wet as you can imagine. The first part of the mountain was very steep so we took off layers as we were so hot but by the top we were freezing as we were so poorly clothed!” The group’s climb at Scafell Pike started in the dark at 4am and was followed by an ascent up Snowden. The challenge was completed in 21 hours and 49 minutes, comfortably within the 24 hour limit, and raised £7,000 for the charity. John added: “Everyone taking part thoroughly enjoyed it. Climbing up a mountain took a major effort and we did it by setting ourselves little challenges. It makes me think that I can only imagine how tired Will was when having treatment.” The Little Hero charity is aiming to raise £100,000 this year through ten individual challenges. The charity have raised

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Downs Festival. Pupils at Will’s school, Westbury Park Primary, will be taking part in a Walk for Will on June 28 (See Page 16). The Three Peaks was the third in a series of ten challenges John has set himself to raise funds for the charity. An amazing 97 people are competing on behalf of Little Hero in Tough Mudder events in July, Break the Cycle 100 mile challenge takes place on Jun 30, Bristol to Paris cycle on August 8 and John is beginning a training schedule for the Medoc marathon which he expects will be gruelling in the late summer heat of Bordeaux. To donate and read more about Will’s story, Medulloblastoma and the objectives of the charity, please visit https://www.justgiving. com/crowdfunding/willrainsbury or see www.facebook. com/Littlehero.org.uk/

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Dementia week sees plenty of action DEMENTIA Action Week was celebrated across Bristol during May with lots of “Action” taking place. This included Dementia Friends sessions, Growing a Dementia Friendly Church event at Westbury Baptist Church, a Health and Wellbeing Day in Downend, information stalls in Bedminster/Downend, raising awareness with children, a local car wash at Southmead Fire Station and a host of other activities. Growing a Dementia Friendly Church built upon last year’s Being a Dementia Friendly Church and included two fantastic keynote speeches, from BRACE (an independent charity committed to defeating dementia through scientific research) and interactive workshops. Dr Jennifer Bute, who lives with Dementia and gives inspiring talks all around the country, and Debbie Thrower, creator of Anna Chaplaincy to Older People were

the guest speakers. Tony Hall, founder of Bristol Dementia Action Alliance (BDAA) said: “It’s really important that we focus on

dementia like this to remove some of the fear, stigma and embarrassment associated with the condition.” BDAA are looking for

Dr Jennifer Bute, above Left: Debbie Thrower at the meeting more volunteers – so if you have a few hours a month to spare, please get in touch. You can find out more about volunteering opportunities at http://www.bdaa.org.uk/getinvolved/volunteering/ The organisation always need people to help at information stalls and supermarket collections too.

Reducing your risk: free information event DEMENTIA is a term used to describe a progressive loss of the powers of the brain. These conditions damage brain cells, causing memory, communication and thinking problems that affect people’s ability to manage their day to day lives. A free public information event arranged by the charity BRACE and the ReMemBr Group takes place at Newman Hall, Grange Court Road, Henleaze BS9 4DR on Tuesday 9 July from 6pm until 7.30pm. Speakers include Mark Poarch, CEO, BRACE Dementia Research and Beccy

Pracownik and Becky Cousins, two Dementia Specialist Nurses from the Bristol Brain Centre at Southmead Hospital who will talk about ways to reduce the risk of dementia and what to do if you experience memory problems. They emphasise that it’s never too early or too late to take steps to reduce your risk of dementia. The ReMemBr Group (Research into Memory, the Brain and dementia) is a team that includes neurologists, psychologists and researchers from the University of Bristol and North Bristol NHS Trust. They

diagnose and treat patients with dementia, offer clinical research opportunities to people with and without dementia. Research focuses on early diagnosis, understanding how memory is stored in the brain and how this can be enhanced as well as clinical trials of treatment in dementia. To book your free place(s) please call Amanda Cole on 0117 414 4831 or email amanda@alzheimers-brace.org BRACE Charity Office, Bristol Brain Centre, Southmead Hospital, BS10 5NB www.alzheimers-brace.org

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n NEWS BRISTOL City Council is targeting technology enabled care (TEC), in a bid to improve the lives of residents who need support to live more independently at home. The increased use of TEC as part of a wider package of care, or on its own, has been shown to support people to live independently for longer within their own communities, as well as improving their wellbeing. The types of technology available include, bed sensors or fall detectors, medication dispensers, mobile apps and reminders for people living with dementia. Councillor Helen Holland, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care said: “Technology Enabled Care, or TEC, will not replace people’s home visits. We know how much person-to-person care is valued – there are things that only care staff can do and that won’t change. “TEC can strengthen the role of a carer as more time can be spent with the client. This is really exciting and enhances

How technology can aid care people’s lives. Why should people miss out from the benefits of technology because they need help? “We were behind in Bristol in using technology to support people but are now working with a number of technology assistance projects that are tested at UWE. Care workers are saying that they are enjoying using the technology too. “This important kind of support increases people’s independence, improves wellbeing and reduces their need for long term care.” One of the TEC aids in development is Pepper robot, which can be programmed to copy movements and provide reminders about drinking regularly, such as ‘have you had a cup a tea?’ Solutions that are currently available include video and audio panels which use a display screen along with voice-activation

Henbury man jailed for sexual offences A HENBURY man has been jailed for more than 14 years for committing sexual offences against two victims. The offending spanned more than 30 years and started when the victims were both children. Terence Brown, 86, of Tormarton Crescent, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court in June to 14 years and three months after pleading guilty to two counts of rape, two counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault. Investigating officer DC Matthew Gaunt said: “We started an investigation in October 2017 when one of the victims contacted us to report the offences committed against her. “A second woman then came forward to disclose what happened to her. “Both victims have shown incredible bravery which has directly resulted in a very manipulative sexual offender being jailed today. “They were concerned about coming forward because the offences began in the 1970s. They thought this, combined with Brown’s age, meant he would not be investigated and brought to justice. “Brown has committed the most serious offences over several decades but is now facing justice for the untold damage he’s caused. I hope this outcome encourages other victims of abuse to come forward. Even if offences have been committed years ago, we can and will investigate them thoroughly.” If you’ve been a victim of sexual abuse, recent or non-recent, you don’t have to speak to the police. You can self-refer to The Bridge, a Sexual Assault Referral Centre available 24/7 365 days a year. Visit their website at thebridgecanhelp.org.uk or call 0117 342 6999. You can also visit thisisnotanexcuse.org for details of charities and organisations who are experts in supporting victims of sexual offences.

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to remind people with failing memory of tasks, appointments, and medication reminders, so they can live more independent lives at home. There are wristworn falls detectors which automatically detect a change in acceleration related to trips and stumbles and temperature sensors that detect not only heat but cold so can actively alert when a hypothermic situation is occurring as well as overheated rooms which can lead to dehydration. Bristol City Council is also exploring the use of virtual assistants and voice-activated software, including Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa smart speaker, to help people with autism and learning difficulties develop coping strategies and independence. This new model means that carers can refer their clients into the service when they believe technology could be appropriate.

Tracy Bartlett, a Bristol City Council social worker, who already uses a wide range of technology with her clients in Bristol, says she has seen how it can make a significant improvement to people’s lives. She said: “Using technology like this helps people’s independence because it allows them to do more for themselves while feeling safe. One example we’re piloting at the moment is a smartphone support app which helps people with learning difficulties by reminding them of their daily routine and goals for the day. “The app can be personalised with links to safe websites, and green, red and amber traffic-light anxiety buttons which are linked directly to an emergency control centre.” For more information contact Careline service on 0117 922 3269.

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n EDUCATION THIS year’s Bristol and Bath Apprenticeship Awards took place Thursday 23 May and saw one of SGS College’s students scoop the top award - Bristol and Bath Apprentice of the year. SGS student Daniel John, was elated to win not one but two awards: Outstanding Apprentice of the Year – Health, Education & Care – Private or Public Sector, and the top award of the evening, Bristol & Bath Apprentice of the Year. SGS Assistant Principal, Patrick Mcleod, said: “Daniel’s story is the absolute epitome of what the apprenticeship programme is all about. He has turned his autism into a strength, not only for himself but in supporting many others. He is a very deserving winner, and we are very proud of him.” Daniel’s manager at South Gloucestershire Council, Katie West, describes his achievements: “Daniel has surpassed any expectations I might ever have had about what an apprentice might achieve. When Daniel asked me if he could create a presentation on the Autism Spectrum for our team day, I was impressed. BADMINTON School’s Science Outreach Team have published their third paper in the peerreviewed journal Physics Education this week. The team of student authors included Jenny from Lower Sixth (who also edited much of the paper) and Ria, Emma, Scarlett, Amelia, Katie and Nimesha from Year 11. The journal is published by the Institute of Physics and is aimed at developing inspiring teaching of Physics in universities and schools, with all articles subject to academic scrutiny before publication. Most papers in the journal are published by academics, with a few published by teachers; it is almost unprecedented for students to be published in this journal. The paper examines a phenomenon known as Lenz’s Law; when a magnet is moved close to an electrical conductor, a current is induced. The law states that to conserve energy, this current will have its own magnetic field that opposes the magnet’s motion. This can be demonstrated by

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which a company might spend a lot of money purchasing. Like a professional course, it was confidently delivered but it also changed my understanding utterly.” In terms of Daniel’s plans for the future, he said: “I intend to do further work around autism, helping to make workplaces more autism friendly. My ambition is to see the autism employability gap closed significantly over the coming years as only 32% of autistic adults are currently in paid employment. Through the training I am currently delivering in my apprenticeship my aim is to raise awareness of autism in the workplace.” For further information, advice and guidance on apprenticeships please contact SGS College’s Apprenticeship Development Team on 0117 909 2234.

Badminton School girls’ paper published in academic journal dropping a magnet down a metal pipe; the magnet falls much slower than expected due to the induced magnetic field acting to provide a force to resist its motion. However the magnet will never stop moving because electrical resistance in the tube dissipates the current. But what would happen if you could turn electrical resistance off? The Outreach Team was able to find a tube made from bismuth strontium calcium copper oxide (BSCCO) which becomes a superconductor when cooled below -165oC, a temperature easily reached with our favourite substance - liquid nitrogen. Superconductors are amazing materials that have no electrical resistance. With no electrical resistance, there is no opposition to current flow and so a magnet dropped into a superconducting BSCCO tube will remain trapped

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'Walk for Will' day PUPILS at Westbury Park School will be fundraising to support ‘Little Hero’ charity in memory of pupil, Will Rainsbury on Friday 28 June. Will loved being outdoors and so the whole school will be walking approximately 1km around the perimeter of Redland Green. The sponsored walk will be followed by a whole school bubbleblowing fun to celebrate Will’s life. After school there will be a mega cake sale in the KS1 playground where delicious cake and ‘Little Hero’ wristbands will be available to buy. Six year old Will died of a brain tumour earlier this year. His parents, John and Lee-Ann, have set up the Little Hero charity to support families facing childhood cancer and advance understanding of Medulloblastoma tumours. (See story, p10).

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Students inspired at medicine conference OVER 250 students from 24 schools across the region attended Redmaids’ High School 2019 'Women and Careers in Medicine’ Conference. Now in its tenth year, this annual event encourages girls during their GCSE studies to consider their ongoing education by exploring career options in fields such as medicine and STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths – where women continue to be under-represented. Two keynote speakers were joined by other specialists from the medical profession and academia to lead interactive workshops on various topics including midwifery, dentistry, physiotherapy, para-medicine, and neuroscience. Dr Karine Zander, a Consultant Anaesthetist based at Bristol’s Southmead Hospital opened the event. Karine holds regional and national posts in acute care training. She spoke to students about her previous medical relief work in Afghanistan, and how her career has evolved and developed over time.

Professor Bob Stone who leads the Human Interface Technologies team at Birmingham University, closed the event. He described how Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality technologies are being used in a range of healthcare applications. For example, they have been developed to train future defence paramedics, and prepare them to save lives on the battlefields. One student described the keynote talks as being "really inspirational" while another said they made her want to learn "even more about careers in medicine and the development of technology in medicine." Isabel Tobias, Headmistress at Redmaids’ High School said, "It is immensely rewarding to receive such positive feedback. We hold this conference every year to inspire young women in their future career choices and introduce them to the wide variety of pathways and opportunities available. "We also remain hugely grateful to all the specialists who give up their time to support our event."

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Henleaze Swimming Club marks centenary

A WEEK of activities is planned to mark the centenary of Henleaze Swimming Club on Lake Road from July 7 - 14. There will be a swimming gala, a parade of swimming costumes through the ages and a synchronised swimming display to the music of Star Wars, in honour of former club member David Prowse, the Bristol actor whose body was used for Star Wars villain Darth

Vader. A celebratory book that documents the history of Henleaze Swimming Club has been published to tie in with its 100th birthday this summer. As well as giving a detailed account of the club through the decades, The Lake features iconic photographs and images dating from 1919 right up to the present day. In addition,

New beginners and mixed ability classes starting in September at Westbury on Trym Village Hall. See website for all other North Bristol venues To book a class and for more information: Nicola Fry T: 07500 962 821 E: truebalancepilatesbristol@gmail.com W: www.truebalancepilates.co.uk Insta: truebalancepilates_bristol

the book showcases some of the extraordinary club artefacts such as publicity posters and the water-damaged early minute books. Established in 1919 in a flooded limestone quarry, Henleaze Swimming Club was absolutely of its time. Sited in the middle of a newly developing, affluent suburb of Bristol, this open-air swimming club was considered progressive because it was open to women members from the start. The club was, in part, a response to the public appetite for relaxation and entertainment after the horrors and deprivations of the war years. Against a backdrop of industrial unrest and economic hardship, it encouraged sporting competition and put on events that attracted hundreds of spectators. It also promoted the practice of life-saving and the teaching of swimming. Just a few miles from the city centre, the lake is enjoyed by swimmers, anglers and wildlife alike. Regular user Charles Booth said: “I love the peace and quiet, the sense of being in a special place. When I see a kingfisher or a heron it puts a smile on my face for the rest of the day.” Scott Fisher added: "An oasis of calm hidden in the city.” In The Lake, Susie Parr (author

of award-winning The Story of Swimming) explores the social influences that shaped the swimming club. She traces its struggles and successes decade by decade, relating these to the social and political context of the time. The book ends with an account of club activities and events in its one hundredth year; these include early morning swims, winter swimmers dipping in an ice hole, and swifts drinking at the lake. This final chapter also features photographs by club members and by acclaimed photographer (and nonswimmer) Martin Parr. The Lake will be launched in the club grounds on Sunday July 7 between 2pm-6pm, and will be accompanied by live music and a 1920s tea-party. The book will retail at £25 and will be available to purchase through Henleaze Swimming Club. For more information about The Lake and Henleaze Swimming Club’s centenary events, please contact Alison Laity by emailing: alison@ henleazeswimmingclub.org

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Bristol choir celebrates 10th birthday with ‘gurtest hits’ concerts A BRISTOL-based choir is holding two concerts this summer in celebration of its 10th birthday. After last year’s tribute to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War, Bristol’s Gurt Lush Choir is holding two concerts in July and a further two in the autumn, where it will be reviving at least 20 of its ‘gurtest’ hits with support from Bristol MAN Chorus. Founded by Sam Burns in October 2009, the choir (known as The Mighty Lush) has a following of 5,000 global YouTube subscribers and is renowned for its fearless and enthusiastic embracing of different musical styles and genres. It regularly performs to sell-out crowds at Bristol venues, including St Mary Redcliffe

Church, the Colston Hall and St George’s. Details for the choir’s first two summer concerts are as follows: Sunday 7 July: St Barts Church, Maurice Road, St Andrews BS6 5BZ at 4pm Saturday 13 July: St Paul’s Church, 2 Southville Road, Southville, BS3 1DG at 7.30pm Tickets cost £10 for adults and £2 for under 25s, and can be booked in advance by emailing: nicolaharwin@gmail.com. Dates and venues for the autumn concerts will be announced soon. The anniversary repertoire will reflect the thrilling journey the choir has travelled in the decade since Sam created it. He said: “When I dreamed up Gurt Lush my intention – rather than trying to achieve some pinnacle of choral excellence –

was to challenge, to thrill and to push musical and choral boundaries, both in repertoire and performance, and above all to enjoy ourselves,” he says. “Whether we’re learning a Bulgarian tune about a shepherd having a row with a washerwoman, an Elizabethan psalm in the Phrygian mode, a Wurzels ditty about ciderdrinking or a Bowie anthem about a man hurtling through space we apply the same organic approach to delve into the composition to bring out its authenticity, sadness, rage or joy. If people aren’t having fun learning then I’m not doing my job. I’m pretty certain they are!” The repertoire for the

birthday concerts includes songs from Bristol composer Robert Pearsall, tunes from Africa, the US, England, Bulgaria and Russia, among others. Sam added: “It’s a thrilling experience and it’s been my privilege to lead these choirs and see how transformative the shared experience of singing can be. Here’s to the next ten years!” Gurt Lush Choir meet weekly in three venues across the city and always have room for more members with no audition. For more information about the choir, visit: gurtlushchoir. com and you can also watch the choir in action on their YouTube page: www.youtube.com/user/ Gurtlushchoir

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Mad Science Camps THERE’S a whole world of Science discovery waiting to be explored at Mad Science Camp! Join us for one of the best school holiday experiences available, with awesome venues across Bristol this Summer – including our purpose built, kids science lab - MadLab in BS11! Each camp day provides an immersive experience for kids aged 5-11 to get stuck into our unique, interactive experiments. With different topics and themes to explore daily, no two days are the same! Mad Science Camps guarantee

to excite and engage your little ones, they have so much fun they forget they’re learning! Building catapults and having fun with forces. Become inventors, junior engineers, architects and archaeologists.. We give them full access to our crazy chemistry lab as they create reactive concoctions and gooey slime with our certified Mad Scientists. They’re sure to have an absolute blast! Inspire them with a Summer full of Science at Mad Science Camp! W: www.madsciencecamps.co.uk T: 01792 348205 See our advert on the back page

SET sail with Brunel’s SS Great Britain this summer to catch breath-taking performances from The Invisible Circus, every day from Saturday 20th July to Sunday 1st September. Witness exhilarating stunts and aerial displays as performers fling themselves from the rigging and passengers juggle luggage, telling the story of life-changing voyages on board the world’s first great ocean liner. For the entire holiday, The Invisible Circus will commandeer Brunel's SS Great Britain, taking over the historic dockyard. With five shows a day (11am - 3pm), the Summer Spectacular will bring the ship to life like never before. Spanning a breath-taking spectrum of performers, spectacles, stagecraft, storytelling and dreamscapes, The Invisible Circus have produced shows everywhere from regency theatres, festivals and circus big tops to old fire stations and industrial facilities. During summer, while exploring one of the most important ships in the world, families can meet Mr. Brunel, get up close to objects from the archive and for those who are brave enough, climb the rigging 15 metres above the deck with Go Aloft! Tickets to Brunel’s SS Great Britain cost £17 per adult, £10 per child (5-16 years old) and under 4s go free - buy online for a 5% discount. Tickets are valid for unlimited return visits for 12 months.

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n OUT & ABOUT Clifton College Holiday Club and Activity Courses CLIFTON College Holiday Club and Activity Course programme offers children and young people a range of diverse and exciting days during every school holiday. Minis Holiday Club is for 3 to 4 year olds and is based in Clifton College Nursery. Juniors Holiday Club is designed specifically with 5 to 7 year olds in mind. Kids’ Club provides activities for 8-13 year olds and has a generous helping of organised games and optional activities and free play opportunities. The daily programmes consist of a mix of indoor and outdoor play. Lunch is included for all Holiday Clubs and swimming in our indoor heated pool is a daily activity for everyone aged 6 and over. Alongside the Holiday Club programmes we also offer specific activity courses for 5 to 16 year olds. Grouped under the headings of Adventure, Creative and Sport,

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Summer sewing classes for young people CLASSES are being held over the summer to teach young people a range of useful sewing skills. Wessex School of Needlework was set up two years ago by Chloe Savage, a couture embroiderer from Bishopston who has made two Royal wedding dresses and worked for Chanel and Dior. Since its creation, the Berkeley Square-based sewing school has held textiles workshops at a number of schools in Bristol, including Torwood House, Clifton College, Redland Green, Red Maids and St Brendan’s Sixth Form College in order to help improve the textile curriculum. Speaking of her sewing courses, Chloe said: “I wanted to set up a textile school in Bristol to try and change things and teach beginners sewing and embroidery to young people to spark an interest into careers they may not have considered before. I want young people to realise that it’s possible to turn a hobby or interest into a career, rather than just feeling that they have to explore more traditional options.” Wessex School of Needlework are holding summer courses for young people at Torwood House School, where they will learn a range of sewing skills and also be able to experience dressmaking and embroidery. Classes are suitable for those aged 9 to 19, and prices start from £30 for a half day class (including materials), to £300 for a week-long dressmaking course which includes all materials apart from fabric. To find out more visit: www.facebook.com/ WessexNeedleworkSchool/

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n OUT & ABOUT Climate action at We The Curious ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S all about action to limit climate change at Bristolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s science centre this summer, with a packed programme of workshops, storytelling, poetry and art activities exploring how we can protect our precious home.

Families can be transported to some of our planet's most breath-taking but at-risk habitats in augmented reality experience REWILD Our Planet, create fantastical machines to harness renewable energy in the Tinkering Space and take their taste buds on a journey to discover the stories

behind some of our favourite foods in the Kitchen. Artists Ella Good and Nicki Kent continue their quest to build a Martian house in The Box gallery, prompting conversations about how we can live more sustainably in the here and now, and on various dates in August, poetry

trailblazers Apples and Snakes will be inspiring visitors of all ages with some adventures in spoken word. The full summer programme begins 24 July. Visit wethecurious. org for more information, details of Planetarium shows and to book tickets. Open daily from 10am to 6pm during Bristol school holidays.

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n OUT & ABOUT A Stone Age Summer at Cheddar Gorge & Caves EXPERIENCE the Stone Age for yourself from 20th July to 1st September in the prehistoric landscape of Cheddar Gorge & Caves. Walk in the footsteps of your ancestors and learn about Cheddar Man, Britain’s oldest, most complete skeleton was discovered in Gough’s Cave. Watch the story of early man unfold with the caves walls as a canvas for the multimedia experience Dreamhunters at Cox’s Cave. Get into the cave man spirit with Stone Age dress-up, make your own thumb clay pot and brass rubbings of prehistoric creatures such as the woolly mammoth. Visit the Museum of Prehistory to view artefacts discovered in the Cheddar area, meet a huntergatherer in the Museum's Garden and see demonstrations and much more. All of this is included with your Day Ticket. Book online and save up to 15%.

A Stone Age Summer 20th July to 1st September Experience the Stone Age for yourself and meet a hunter-gatherer to learn how your ancestors lived thousands of years ago with live demonstrations. Get into the spirit of things with prehistoric dress-up and create thumb clay pots.

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Bristol Pride moving to The Downs BRISTOL Pride takes place from Saturday June 29 – Sunday July 14, with Bristol Pride Day taking place at Durdham Downs on Saturday July 13. The move will see the festival double its capacity after welcoming 36,000 people to the event last year. With the increased venue size, Pride will introduce new areas and activities, including a new stage in partnership with national lesbian magazine DIVA, as well as expanding current festival areas. Other new additions this year will include a giant circus tent in partnership with Bassline Circus with performances throughout the

day, a wellbeing and mindfulness area, and silent disco. The event will be sponsored by Unite Students for the third year in a row, and 2019 marks the 10th anniversary for the current Pride team. The multi-award winning festival has become one of the largest Pride events in the UK and one of only four Pride’s in the UK to be named in the Global Top 50 of Pride festivals worldwide. Pride Day will start with the parade march from Castle Park to the city centre, which last year saw 12,000 people take to the streets in a colourful, empowering display to showcase visibility for the

Westbury Park Festival THE Westbury Park Festival has a whole host of events lined up from 15 June to 6 July. This year’s Festival is organised by the Community Association and the Church in Westbury Park who will be raising money to support the National Association of the Children of Alcoholics and Little Hero, helping children with brain tumours. Join the community for the St Alban’s Day Festival Service on Sunday 23 June at St Alban’s Church, 10.15am. The Westbury

community. As part of the celebrations, Spice Girl Melanie C will be performing on the main stage as part of a unique world-colliding live show with party makers Sink The Pink. Other names already announced for the festival include Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Disco legends Boney M, Sonique, Saara Aalto, Bristol Drum & Bass act Dr Meaker, LE1F, Four of Diamonds, Hazell Dean and Ru Paul’s Drag Race’s Peppermint. For more information about Bristol Pride, visit: www. bristolpride.co.uk

event takes place at the Methodist Church, North View, 10.30 - 5pm and there will be live music in the courtyard plus refreshments. Westbury Park Open Gardens takes place on Sunday 30 June. Maps £2 from Barry Toogood Flowers.

Park Get Together Lunch follows in the church garden at 12.30pm bring and share lunch, inspired by Jo Cox. Enjoy the Westbury Park Art Fair exhibition of talented local artists producing affordable gifts. The

Party in The Park GOLDEN Hill Sports ground opens its gates on Saturday 14 September for this year’s Party in The Park. It’s a well-established community event that raises money to pay for the upkeep of the community owned Golden Hill Sports field and clubhouse at Wimbledon Road (just off Kellaway Avenue) in Henleaze. The Golden Hill Sports fields are home to the YMCA cricket teams (adult, youth and girls youth teams) as well as Sonics Football Club. The Club House is also used for a variety of community clubs and associations. It’s a great community event with a variety of stalls and entertainment on offer for all the family. The day usually starts at around 1pm and finishes at 8pm with a firework display. The event attracts around 3,500 people and is a fun day for all ages with games, rides, activities, bouncy castle, live music, demonstrations from local clubs, food and drink and numerous stalls ranging from cakes, toys and crafts. Last year’s event generated records funds for the club which have gone towards the start of some much needed upgrading to several areas on the first floor of the pavilion. Rachael Humphries says: “GHS are extremely grateful for all the support we receive from the local community who have literally turned up in their thousands over the years and we would like to thank everyone who came along to PITP in 2018 & in previous years. We love to see family and friends old and new to enjoy this fun filled event with us.”

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Years education.” Valerie was nominated as she represents all the values espoused by Belle Tutaev (the founder of the Early Years Alliance) and the work that she does every day at Jack and Jill demonstrates the impact that great practitioners can have on

children and families. One of her colleagues said: “Valerie is an incredible inspirational lady who brings joy to everybody’s lives that she meets and works with. The children benefit from her in so many ways and staff are so appreciative of her hard work.

She’s just amazing!” Claire Hollingdale, owner of Jack and Jill Pre-school said: ‘Valerie has worked at Jack and Jill for over ten years and has contributed to the learning and development of hundreds of children. She is passionately dedicated to her role and continues to be an inspiring role model for all our staff and children.” Commenting on the selection process, Early Years Alliance chief executive, Neil Leitch said: “Nominations were of a particularly high standard, and it was very difficult to choose a winner for the Alliance’s first Belle Tutaev Lifetime Achievement Award. We know there are many, many early years practitioners – including our four, incredible runners-up – who go above and beyond what is expected of them.”

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“I went on to study French and Italian at university, working as an au pair in Italy during my holidays as well as taking a year out to live in France. I studied for the TEFL qualification which led to me living in Rome, where I started to love the Italian language, with its lilting, sing-song element.” Ruth’s adult learner classes are small gatherings with a maximum of eight students per

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class. These lessons involve lots of speaking, grammar and listening to an extract, all helped with a supportive atmosphere and refreshments. Current students include complete beginners, regular visitors to France and Italy, and people who would like to be able to converse more easily with their French or Italian family. Whether you want to ‘parler’ or ‘parlare’, Ruth has taught many

people to speak with confidence: “It’s never too late to start learning a language," she adds. "I love teaching French and Italian, and am committed to helping learners discover and reach their full potential. “Just go for it! Once you start, your confidence will begin to fly.” To find out more about French and Italian classes see www. ruthspencelanguages.co.uk

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Is Westbury pedestrian-friendly ? DURING May’s Walking Festival I led a walk around Westburyon-Trym village to consider its good and bad points for people on foot – its ‘walkability’. Similar walks were done by others in Easton and in Knowle, and we all reported back at an event in the Watershed in the last week of May. This was organised by Bristol Walking Alliance, which I chair, and Living Streets Bristol. Both organisations campaign for improvements in the environment for walking. The recent A4018 scheme consultation included some proposed changes in Westbury village. I would like to see the A4018 scheme introduce some changes that would make things better for those on foot. I stood up at some of the consultation meetings to say this. I am hopeful that some of the findings from the walkability walk could feed into the scheme’s changes. The Westbury part of the scheme will be the last to be implemented, so there is time to do this. ‘Walkability’ includes whether the environment is safe, and whether it feels welcoming. Not only for able-bodied people, but also those in wheelchairs, and those with visual impairment. In Westbury village, Canford Lane seemed best of the three main roads for walkability. It has a wider, open feel than Westbury Hill and High Street, which both suffer from higher traffic volumes, and narrower pavements - pavement clearances in some places are too narrow, just enough for one wheelchair or less than enough for a twin buggy. Where they are narrow, the pedestrian is often also hemmed in by a wall of

parked cars. It is not a pleasant experience. Around the roundabout, there is an expanse of tarmac, and what seems an unfair allocation of the total highway width to pedestrians. The zebra crossings near the war memorial roundabout work well, but there are no pedestrian crossings of the three roads further away from the roundabout. There are side junctions where the pedestrian is at risk from traffic turning into and out of the junction. Westbury is an historic village, and naturally it is a hub with roads converging on the centre. The result is high volumes of through-traffic both east-west, and north-south even though the Falcondale Road exists as a by-pass. The response to the A4018 consultation was that curbing motor traffic flows would ‘kill the village’, but it is equally arguable that the high traffic volumes make the village less attractive for visitors and therefore less attractive as a shopping centre. Improving the pedestrian experience could make it more attractive to visitors and hence attract more businesses – that has been the case in other places. How does Westbury compare with nearby centres – Stoke Lane shops and Henleaze? That is what another Walkfest walk considered. The walks looked at walkability in the context of a shopping and community centre. The three centres are very different. Stoke Lane is smaller, with a fair range of shops, not on a main road. It has an open feel, but is dominated by parked cars. Henleaze Road carries a significant flow of traffic, but is wider and leafier than Westbury Hill and High Street, and has a zebra crossing at both ends. Henleaze’s shops rival Westbury’s and are (I hesitate to say this without offending

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Celebrating the people who keep our communities safe THIS month, we celebrated the men, women and teams who go above and beyond to keep our communities safe at this year’s Be Proud Awards. The awards evening is my favourite night of the year and it is a privilege to be in the same room with so many inspirational, selfless and dedicated individuals. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who took the time to send in nominations as the awards give us the opportunity to celebrate our policing heroes for their efforts. To our finalists, winners and everyone who was nominated I would like to wish you a massive well done and thank you for all that you do. We also showed our support for World Elder Abuse awareness day and asked local communities to recognise the value older people bring to our communities.

The awareness day focuses on the problem of physical, emotional and financial abuse of older people as sadly there are a growing number of criminals who seek to take advantage of our senior community. Older people can be more vulnerable to cons, frauds, doorstep crime and distraction burglary and there are individuals out there who exploit the fragility that comes with older age. So I was delighted to see a new Avon and Somerset Police initiative that hopes to tackle isolation within the older the community, the ‘Chat Bench.’ The ‘Chat Bench’ is a very simple concept where a sign is placed on a bench, typically in a park or town centre that encourages those using the bench to have a chat with each other. I hope it encourages

people of all ages to start more conversations as we need to remember that a simple ”hello” could make a big difference to someone’s day. I will also be supporting the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Honour Based Violence on 14 July. The awareness day was set up by the charity Karma Nirvana following the tragic death of Shafilea Ahmend in 2003 and remembers the men and women affected by so-called ‘honour’ killings and honour-based abuse. Forced marriage and honourbase violence are particularly difficult crimes to tackle as much tends to go on behind closed doors and victims are scared to come forward. The victims are sadly at risk from those closest to them – their families and relatives. There is no honour in

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Prostate cancer appeal buys second robot PIONEERING robotic cancer surgery in Bristol will be expanded to treat more types of cancer following the success of Southmead Hospital Charity’s £2million Prostate Cancer Care Appeal. Thanks to donors and fundraisers the charity’s Prostate Cancer Care Appeal has now purchased two surgical robots to treat more men with prostate cancer and to expand robotic surgery into other urological and gynaecological cancers. The Charity launched the £2million appeal in 2016 and since then the charity has contributed £1.5m to the appeal, with a further £500,000 ongoing costs met by North Bristol NHS Trust. This includes transformational donations from the John James Bristol Foundation, The Medlock Charitable Trust, The James Tudor Foundation and the Nisbet Trust along with other local and national trusts and foundations. Alongside hundreds of fundraisers, the appeal has been supported by many community groups and grant giving bodies, particularly John Lewis Cribbs Causeway, Guildhall Chambers and the rotary clubs of Bristol, Bristol Breakfast, Chipping Sodbury and Yate. Prostate cancer is the most

common cancer in men. Every day more than 130 men are diagnosed with the disease in the UK. Southmead Hospital is one of the largest urological centres in the country, treating thousands of patients with prostate cancer a year, and was one of the first centres in the UK to specialise in robotic surgery to treat the disease. But, having helped save the lives of thousands of men, Southmead Hospital’s first robot, bought in 2009, was aging and needed replacing to enable the urology teams to be at the forefront of cancer care. Now the two advanced Intuitive Da Vinci robot will continue the pioneering work in treating men with prostate cancer as well as expanding the service to treat patients with other cancers like bladder, kidney and gynaecological from across Bristol and the South West. Robotic surgery is more accurate, less invasive, causes less blood loss, and reduces the length of stay in hospital by one to three days compared to open surgical methods. Men also have much better long term prospects for a full recovery. Elizabeth Bond, head of fundraising at Southmead Hospital Charity, said: “A special thank you to everyone who

Fundraisers and staff from Southmead Hospital Charity alongside urology and surgical teams from Southmead Hospital has donated to, or fundraised for the Prostate Cancer Care Appeal and made this possible. Our fundraisers have been instrumental in reaching this goal. “We are also very grateful for the generous donations from private donors and charitable trusts that support our work.” The purchase of the first robot was announced in January 2018 and has already operated on hundreds of patients. The second robot has now begun operating. Salah Albuheissi, lead urology consultant, said: “We are very grateful to Southmead Hospital Charity and their fundraisers and donors, and I’d like to thank everyone who has supported the Prostate Cancer Care Appeal.” Anthony Koupparis, consultant urologist and lead

for the multispecialty robotic programme said: “With two new state of the art surgical robots we can continue to be at the forefront of prostate cancer care and grow our expertise in treating other cancers robotically, underlining our reputation as the leading urological robotic centre in the country. “It means that more patients will benefit from robotic surgery which means shorter operating times and a reduction in their length of stay in hospital.” You can continue to support prostate cancer through the charity’s urology fund by setting up a regular gift through direct debit or making a one off donation. Visit www. southmeadhospitalcharity.org. uk/donate.

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How new locks can unlock a new you A HAIR salon in Kingswood is leading the fight against female hair loss, transforming the lives of clients. Charisma, on the Kingsway, set up a hair loss clinic seven months ago. Following the fitting of their integrated hair mesh systems, clients are leaving with a newfound confidence, delighted with their dramatic make-over. The hair loss clinic is based on the first floor of the salon allowing customers who may feel embarrassed or upset by their hair loss complete privacy. The intricate work is carried out by Emily Gil, who originally honed her skills at Charisma as a Saturday girl under the leadership of salon owner Becky Rendell. After qualifying as a stylist, Emily wanted to explore aspects of the business so went to work for a national hair loss clinic. She missed the staff and after several years decided she wanted to return to Charisma. Emily said: “I just wanted to come back as I loved the salon and loved working with Becky but I wanted to continue to work with clients with hair loss. I just wanted to make it more affordable for people. “Becky and I met up a few times and we started planning the clinic. It took about a year and a half to plan but now we’re up and running and it’s going really well.” Emily, 27, has seen clients of all ages with very different conditions causing hair loss or thinning. Her eldest client was in her late eighties but her youngest client was just nine years old. She had hair loss due to treatment for leukaemia. “It was very emotional,” says Emily, who lives in St George. “I had a lady who came in before having chemotherapy and I was with her through her whole treatment journey. I’ve seen alopecia, female pattern baldness and trichotillomania, which is where someone pulls their own hair out. “There are a lot of women suffering and I can understand they

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News and views from our city councillors Geoff Gollop (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze) Number 2 Bus ge First produced shock proposals to chan gh throu bus 2 ber num the of the route Henleaze, the day after the Voice went to press last month. We leafletted local ct. I am residents with advice on how to obje eaze Henl the told First rm confi delighted to continue ward Forum that the number 2 will k you stopping in Northumbria Drive. Than rmconfi for First and nded respo who to all ge. chan no be ing there will Parks Sports Consultation any If you play bowls at Canford or hire Council, cricket or football pitches from the ges sigit is proposing to increase your char respond nificantly. You have until 9th July to ion. ultat to the Cons Travellers just At the time of writing, travellers have cillors Coun . again ica’s Mon St to arrived next rgency have been issued with Council eme

oved contact numbers and promised impr the communication and response from Council. er Coombe-Canford Lane (The form elderly people’s home) I enDemolition is due to start on 1st July. second joyed meeting local residents at the of the consultation meeting to see details site. the on flats 16 for proposals A4018 “Improvements!” port Last month I reported the revised trans objecproposals taking note of the 2000+ now tions from local residents; these have et. cabin and r Mayo the by oved been appr e will The traffic problems in Westbury Villag in the be the focus of the next “consultation” ng putti still are s cillor coun your and autumn the of cts aspe over cil pressure on the coun de proposals that concern us. These inclu lanes bus the of th • The leng n • The destruction of the trees and gree Greyspace between Charlton Road and stoke • The turning restriction at Downs Road boy Hill • The likely queues back from Black d. esse addr g bein are not

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written to the Project Ma nager and Executive weekend of 8 --9 June, Member to ask for this to be improved before and includes a couple the proposals are agreed by Cabinet. Those of gardens in Westbury proposals were going to Cabinet on June 18, I and Henleaze. You can will be watching closely ! Canford Lane Crossing find more informaDentist Surgery in We stbury Village Campaigners for a safe tion at https://www. A planning application crossing on Canford is in to con ver t the Lane submitted a bid to bristolfoodnetwork.org/ empty former premises Area Committee 1 of the Britannia / for funding from the Com get-growing-gardenCo-op bank on Westbury munity InfrastrucHig ture Levy to create at lea trail-2019/ dental surgery. By the tim h Street into a st one crossing. I’m e this goes to press pleased to say that the Stay in Touch the application should committee met in May have been decided. and agreed that this bid The above is only a Personally I hope that it should go through to goes ahead. This will the formal funding round small selection of what be a we lco me addition to the villa in October. There ge, and an is very limited money ava has been going on. I try excellent use of a unit tha ilab to provide more t has been empty guarantee that we will get le, so this is no regular and detailed upd for a wh ile. funding in this ates on Facebook, so round but it is good to see you can see what I’m up New Cardboard Bags for this work progressto and contact me at Recycling ing. fb.com/CouncillorSteveS Bristol Waste will soon be mith. issuing households In addition to this bid, I You can also contact me with new bags for recycli was delighted to by email on cllr. ng cardboard. This is see that the council’s res ste to ve.smith@bristol.gov. provide extra space for ponse to the A4018 uk or phone on recycling by removconsultation (covered in 07769 285266. ing card from the green more detail in my box where is goes at colleague Geoff’s colum We the hol mo d reg me ula nt. r I have heard from reside forums in both Henleaze n) includes “investigants that and tion of options” for a cro Westbury-on-Trym, which their recycling boxes are ssing at the Canford are also good opoften overflowing by Road end of Canford Lan por col tun lec ities to hear about what tion day, so this should e. That is a promisis happening be a welcome ing start, but I would like locally, and to ask questio improvement. to see a stronger ns. The next ones commitment that at lea are Ge : t Gro win g Ga rden Trail st one crossing will be provided as part of the The Bristol Food Netwo sch rk will be lau with proper public consult eme together Henleaze Forum, 28 Jun eig hth annual garden trail in Jun nching its ation on what sort e, 7:00pm at Hene, showcasof crossing and where it leaze Library ing ways that people can gro should go. I have w foo d in the ir Westbury Forum, 9 July own gardens. The launch , 7:00pm at Coombe in our area is on the Dingle Sports Centre.

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Build resilience in children Teach them about brain development Explain that their brain is like a muscle. When we keep trying and learn new things it is like exercising our brain and helping it to grow. Try planting some seeds together. The plant doesn’t grow all at once but needs care and attention over time – just like our brains. ENCOURAGE your pre-schooler to stick with it when the going gets tough, with some tips from Bristol Community Health’s health visitor Sandra Holmes. Help them learn from mistakes Teach them that it’s OK to get things wrong. Mistakes help us to think about new ways of doing things until we get it right. Help them to be curious about why something didn’t work the first time and not to be discouraged by setbacks.

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5,100 in our area betrayed by BBC licence fee decision Your Voice in Parliament The governing party is currently in the midst of a leadership election so the Government isn’t tabling any substantive business in the House of Commons at the moment. With Summer recess and the conference season ahead, we have only a few weeks of parliamentary time left before the next Brexit no-deal deadline. I promoted myself as the “pro-European choice” at my election and pledged to campaign to put the question back to the public if Parliament couldn’t agree what to do. I’ve stuck true to that position all the way through this saga and will continue to do so. As we’ve seen in recent votes to block a no-deal Brexit, a single vote by a single MP can make all the difference! I’m aware many residents, and family members, are concerned about changes to the TV licence for the over 75s. It is a clear breach of the last Conservative manifesto, and the 5,100 households in Bristol North West who stand to lose out will rightly feel betrayed. I share their anger. Uptake for Pension Credit is also woefully low, and the Government isn’t doing anything to ensure vulnerable pensioners get what they’re due now. I have written to the Secretary of State to share my concerns and ask that he urgently reconsiders this shameful u-turn. Following the EU elections, several constituents who are

European citizens shared their experiences of being unable to vote, despite being told they were eligible to do so. This is totally unacceptable and concerns me greatly. I have therefore signed a cross-party letter calling on the Cabinet Office and Electoral Commission to launch an immediate inquiry into why so many EU citizens were unable to vote and prevent these issues from arising at any future elections. You can see the letter here: www. darren-jones.co.uk/eu-elections Your Champion in Bristol The council cabinet met on June 18 to review amended proposals for the A4018 bus lane. I am pleased the Mayor dropped many of the most-concerning elements of the draft proposals, following an overwhelming response to my petition and public meetings. Because of residents’ engagement through my office we won the debate on proposals to carve up Westbury village, to remove the Crow Lane roundabout and to install multiple turning restrictions into Brentry and Westbury. As with the first consultation and the revised cabinet plans, I will do all that I can to make sure residents are able to have their say on the amended proposals. I have a dedicated North Bristol Transport Group, that’s hosted on Facebook, and encourage you to join for the latest news. As part of my wider work on

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transport across the constituency, I have also written to the council’s lead for transport calling for the business case for a station at Lockleaze to be reviewed, the full Henbury Loop (not just a spur) to be supported and broader, continued investment into North Bristol’s infrastructure. This is off the back of meetings with ministers in the Department of Transport in Westminster. Given the thousands of new homes and large-scale developments to be built in the area, only by taking a long-term, multi-function and hub-based approach, will we protect ourselves from ever-rising congestion and air pollution. I’ve now also had a reply from the Bristol commissioners (called the Clinical Commissioning Group) about my concerns regarding the recent awarding of a new NHS contract for psychological-therapy services to a private company based in Essex. You can see the CCG’s reply on my website at www. darren-jones.co.uk/mental-healthcontract-2 Thanks to the wonderful team and students at Westbury-on-Trym Church of England Primary School for hosting my recent visit. I heard about the students' excellent development work in Nepal with the Pahar Trust, listened to the school choir and got to answer some tough questions from the school council. And lastly, I really enjoyed popping in to the BS9 Arts Trail a few weeks ago – the artwork from students at Redmaids was

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especially inspiring. As always, if you have any questions or need my help just drop me an email, call, write to me or message me on my Facebook page. To chat in person, pop along to one of my coffee mornings or pub politics events or ask me anything you like as part of my Wednesday night Facebook Live Q&As from 19:30. All the details can be found on my website at www.darren-jones. co.uk. You can also find me on Facebook at fb.com/ darrenjonesmp, on Twitter at @ darrenpjones or sign up to my monthly newsletter at www.darrenjones.co.uk/sign-up. Darren Jones MP Member of Parliament, Bristol North West

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but also time in areas that are needed most. Our aim is to forge relationships which have a longlasting impression on our local community. We know many people already support charities close to their hearts, and perhaps one of these is listed below but we would like to ask that if there is any way you are able to support any of these charities with time, donations to any of the fantastically run St Peter’s Hospice shops or helping to raise their profile by mentioning them to a friend, we would really appreciate it. Alive - aliveactivities.org - One of the leading practitioners in

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Paris to Bristol cycle ride for charity

A GROUP of 19 cyclists, many of whom were from the BS9 area, cluttered up the Suspension Bridge on the evening of June 16 as they completed a charity cycle ride from Paris back home to Bristol. The trip was arranged by Tom Rendell of PT Troop, who has organised two other events previously in support of All As One, a children's centre in Sierra Leone. It's run by volunteers, with the exception of the local staff in the centre, so every penny goes to helping the kids have a better start in life. Cyclist Laura Collacott said: “Sierra Leone is one of the world's poorest countries and has suffered from ebola and land slide setbacks in recent years. The children's centre is a real grass roots charity, so every penny goes to giving the kids a better start in life. “It was a really mixed ability

group so it was a great triumph to make it back all in one piece. So far we have raised £12k for All As One.” One in every five children

in Sierra Leone will die before reaching the age of five. Less than half of all children learn to read and 340,000 are without parents, sobering facts that

motivated Claire Hollingdale to undertake the three-day ride. "I work with young children everyday here in Westburyon-Trym and I appreciate how important a good education and a sense of belonging is to children in their early years,” said Claire. “By accepting this challenge, I knew it would help All As One make a real difference to children's lives in Sierra Leone, and test me mentally and physically! “I was overwhelmed by the generosity and moral support from the staff and families at Jack and Jill pre-school and feel very privileged to have been able to complete the challenge and raise money for such an important cause." If you would like to help the All As One project see: https:// bit.ly/2KHnlFx

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Making sense of summer pruning DID you know that summer is the best time to prune fruit trees? It might feel strange to remove twigs and branches while fruit is on the tree. However, pruning at the height of the growing season can help ripen the crop. It also brings good harvests in future years. Most trees older than four years thrive on a summer pruning system. It’s a proven method for shaping and managing trees in small spaces such as urban gardens and allotments. Local fruit gardeners are fortunate to have the Horfield Organic Community Orchard (HOCO) in the neighbourhood. Home to 100 fruiting trees of many different varieties and needs – it’s the perfect place to learn why, when, and how to summer prune. A one-day course for absolute beginners takes place Saturday 27 July. Participants learn the basics of pruning Apples and Pears, and

are guided as they work with real trees. Seasoned fruit growers, keen to deepen knowledge and improve skills, have the opportunity of a weekend workshop on Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 July. This course covers all aspects of pruning Apples and Pears in the growing

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100 years after Addison, housing is in focus again

HIS year is the 100th anniversary of the Act of Parliament which made housing by local authorities a national responsibility. Bristol is proud to be the only major city commemorating this landmark by celebrating our oldest estates built following the Act and the people who live in them. This is also an opportunity to look at the future of council housing across the city. The 1919 Housing & Town Planning Act, known as the “Addison Act” after the Minister for Housing and Health Dr Christopher Addison, resulted in the first significant period of council house building in the UK. This was in response to the housing crisis experienced in the country after the First World War and an aspiration to build a country fit for returning heroes. Sea Mills saw the launch of the Homes for Heroes 100 project, a unique collaborative programme of events and activities taking place across the city. The suburb hosted a birthday party for the Addison oak tree that was planted on 4 June 1919 by Dr Addison and the

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Lady Mayoress. The following weekend saw a community-led festival and the unveiling of a heritage trail around the estate. The very first houses constructed under the Act are in Hillfields. The events here have a uniquely architectural focus on the types and styles of home built. The local community, including pupils at Minerva Primary School, are part of a varied programme of events showcasing the variety of houses and to raise awareness of the significance of the suburb in the creation of modern housing for all citizens in Bristol. Knowle West Media Centre and the Architecture Centre are also participating in the programme. But we are not just looking to the past; we have made house building in the city a key commitment, aiming to build 2000 new homes a year – 800 affordable – by 2020. In a ceremony to mirror that which took place in 1919, an oak sapling was planted in Ashton, south Bristol ,at a new housing development. This will provide 133 new

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Brave bosses needed for bungee jump LEADING cancer charity, Penny Brohn UK, is calling for brave bosses to step up and take part in this year’s Bungee the Boss to raise vital funds for the charity. The event on 18 October will see bosses from companies across Bristol and the South West take part in a 160ft bungee jump over the Bristol waterfront by the Lloyds Amphitheatre. Staff are encouraged to raise £250 to nominate their boss to take part; with bosses needed to match funds if they decide to bail and nominate someone else. It’s not just bosses that can get in on the action. The event is open to any thrill seeker for a donation of £250. Phoebe Hunt, corporate business development manager at Penny Brohn UK, said: “Bungee the Boss is set to be a brilliant event providing a once in a life time opportunity as well as raising money for a good cause. The money will help more people living with cancer to live as well as possible for as long as possible.” With nearly 40 years’ experience, Penny Brohn UK recognises that people living with cancer need more than medicine. Its Bristol Whole Life Approach provides integrated whole person cancer support that works alongside medical treatment to achieve the best health and wellbeing. To nominate your boss or to sign up yourself visit www. pennybrohn.org.uk/bungee2019 or call 01275 370 114.

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Emergency card on offer for carers DID you know that, if you provide unpaid necessary care to a family member or friend with an illness or disability, you can get a Carers Emergency Card? It is free to apply for. Not only does this card ensure the safety of the person you care for if you have an accident or emergency, it also gives you access to free or reduced entry and discounts at lots of local attractions, leisure facilities and local businesses. There are plenty of businesses and leisure facilities in the local area offering discounts, including Henleaze Hardware Shop, Otomi, Fishers Restaurant in Clifton Village, or Bristol Zoo if you fancy a day out. Louise Dark from Otomi said she’s offering discounts because she “wants to help people help people who do so much to help others.” To find out about applying for a Carers Emergency Card and where you can get discounts, visit Carers Support Centre website www. carerssupportcentre.org.uk If you or someone you know is a carer in need of help, contact Carers Support Centre CarersLine: 0117 965 2200 / carersline@ carerssupportcentre.org.uk

Local group set to help people move better A NEW group that will help people to increase their mobility is set to be held in Henleaze on a monthly basis. The Alexander Technique allows people to learn how to move better with more freedom and ease. As well as all alleviating back pain and increasing mobility, it can also help to improve performance skills in music and sports. Alexander Technique teacher Maria Gorska-Saj has set up a monthly group in the Eastfield Inn to teach more people about the technique’s benefits. Speaking about the aims of the group, Maria said: “As it is not as well known as yoga, plates or osteopathy, I set up a group of Alexander Technique teachers in order to give a free session to anyone who is interested in getting to know it better. “We offer individual consultations, where the teacher will ask what problems they have, such as movement limitations, stiffness, back pain,

joint pain, sport-related injuries, anxiety or stress related issues. The teacher will then give them a mini lesson to show how the Alexander Technique could help them to relieve their problems. They will also be given some further information about one to one lessons or workshops should they wish to know more. “The sessions are free - we only ask that people buy a drink as a 'thank you' to the Eastfield Inn for providing a space for us. In addition, people are welcome to come to a few different sessions as well, providing that they bring someone else with them, as our aim as teachers is to let more people know about what we teach and how it could be helpful.” The sessions at the Eastfield Inn will take place on the second Monday of the month from 10:30am-11:30am. To find out more about Maria and The Alexander Technique, visit: www. easeofmovement.com.pl

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n IT HOME HELP Russell Isaac runs ITHomeHelp, providing a personal, oneto-one computer coaching service in clients' homes in the Westbury-on-Trym, Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Clifton areas. With over 20 years' IT experience, he helps users, particularly older people, get what they want from their PCs, tablets and smartphones. He is also a web designer/ builder, photographer, father-of-two and keen sportsman.

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on the second day, 3p on the third day, through to £3.65 on the last day. You don’t have to think about it through the year and when you get to the end, there’s a nice little lump sum of £667.95 in a pot for you! More interesting again is Moneybox. You connect your debit and credit card(s) to the Moneybox app, and it rounds all your transactions up to the nearest pound, depositing the rounding-up amount into the Moneybox app. As your pot increases, the app then automatically invests your savings

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in socially responsible stocks and shares. You decide what level of risk or reward you want. The investment isn’t likely to make you a fortune but it adds to the pot you’ve painlessly set aside. I’ve run mine now for about three months, and it's accumulated a pot of £440 – set to be £1,200-1,500 over twelve months. Put the apps together I’ll save around £2,000 over twelve months without noticing a thing. The beauty of both apps is they deduct tiny little amounts you don’t miss, and, once set up, you

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Pick up your racket again and enjoy walking tennis THE new sport of Walking Tennis was showcased at Bristol Walkfest in May where it proved very popular, with 103 attendances over 21 sessions. The new sport is being developed by the originators of the game, Bristol based team Pete Coniglio, Exercise Specialist and Performance Tennis Coach and Helen Abbott, Bristol Open Court Lead LTA. “We believe that walking tennis can significantly improve the health and wellbeing of players and our aim is to get as many people playing as possible. In particular we want to help people who would find full tennis difficult, whether because of physical challenges or mental health issues,” said Pete. Helen and Pete have devised a set of rules and a plan to train coaches and leaders to deliver sessions. Walking tennis is a slowed down version of the

game. The rules are the same as tennis but a double bounce is permitted and slower balls are used, making it easier to play than the traditional game. It is an ideal game for those who might consider themselves too unfit, too slow, too old, unable because of injury or not skilled enough to play the full game. Playing walking tennis can bring real benefits, aside from the physical health gains. Players benefit from the boost of being outdoors with the mental health benefits of exercise, interaction with others, and a sense of achievement of developing new skills. In addition, it offers players the chance to make new friends and can act as a stepping stone to help people progress into full tennis, or into other sports that they previously thought were out of reach. Helen Wilson , a regular participant, said: “I find this

seemingly gentle game of tennis to be both fun and sociable. I enjoy learning the tennis skills. I’ve noticed an improvement in my level of fitness and have become surprisingly more agile.” Sessions are now running at a number of venues across Bristol, including Westbury Park Tennis

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA June 29 n Bristol Chamber Orchestra evening of Chamber Music including Parry, Purcell, Elgar, Mozart, Dvorak and an oboe concerto by Marcello. Sat 29 June, Frenchay Parish Church BS16 1LJ at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 advance, £11 on the door, (Students £5, Children Free) includes refreshments. Contact: 0117 9562106, www. bristolchamberorchestra.org.uk June 29 n Westbury Park Art Sale during W.P. Festival, 10:30-5 p.m., Saturday 29th June, Methodist Church Hall, North View. Gaswork Singers, other musicians, tea, homemade cakes. Proceeds from cafe to charity. Details:janeiwills@gmail. com June 30 n St Stephen's Church, St Stephen's Road, Bristol, BS1 1EQ at 3.00pm. Bristol Chamber Choir. A Magic Carpet of Choral Music. Rounds, Canons, Glees, Catches, Part-songs and Madrigals from the13th to the 20th century. Tickets £10.00 (Students and children free) from Eventbrite, from Opus 13, 14 St Michael’s Hill, BS2 8DT or at the door. More details at www. bristolchamberchoir.org.uk July 1 n The Royal Osteoporosis Society Bristol Support Group will be meeting at 1.45pm in the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. Linda Toulson, Development manager from the ROS will be giving us an update. Everyone is welcome. For more information ring 07710 743613. July 15 n Henleaze Senior Film Club Monday 15 July at 2pm The Children Act (12A) Starring Emma Thompson, Fionn Whitehead and Stanley Tucci. A case is brought before a judge in the Family Division of the High Court involving a 17-year-old boy who is suffering from leukaemia. His doctors want to perform a blood transfusion, as that will allow them to use more drugs to cure him. However, he and his parents are Jehovah's Witnesses, and believe that having a blood transfusion is against biblical principles. At St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze. Refreshments: £4.00. Easy access, carers welcome.

For more information please ring Home Instead Senior Care on 0117 989 8210. July 27 n Organ Elevenses at Westbury-onTrym Parish Church welcomes JeanRené André, organist at Rennes Cathedral, to the console. Join us for coffee, cake and conversation as usual from 10.30am followed by recital at 11 am. Donations of £5 are hoped for. David Bednall, sub-organist of Bristol Cathedral, will start off the Autumn season on September 7th. Please note the early date.

REGULAR EVENTS IN OUR AREA Monday n Westbury-on-Trym Women’s Institute meet at WOT Methodist Church, Portland Lounge on the third Monday of the Month (not Aug.) from 2.00 – 4.00pm. Visitors Welcome. For more information call Sue on 01179502826. n Canford Bowling Club, Canford Park, Westbury On Trym. All welcome on Monday’s at 5.45pm. Flat-soled shoes please. Further information call 01179 69 4532. n Redland Wind Band rehearses at the Quakers Meeting Room on Gloucester Road at 7.30pm. We sometimes have vacancies, currently mainly for bass instruments, horns and percussionists. Contact Andy Brown at redlandwindband@googlemail. com or on 07594240269 or via our website www.redlandwindband. co.uk. Get in touch to be put on our mailing list or would like to book us for events or fundraisers. n Redland Green Choir meets for rehearsals every Monday 7.30pm9.30pm at Redland Green School. We sing a wide variety of music. New members welcome: no auditions. For more information, visit www.rgscommunitychoir. wordpress.com or phone 0117 9443042. n City Voices Bristol welcomes new members. A friendly mixed voice local choir singing a wide range of music rehearses at 7.30pm-9.30pm at Red Maids School. No previous experience and no auditions, just come along for a trial rehearsal. For more details contact the Secretary at members@cityvoicesbristol.com or visit www.cityvoicesbristol.com n RAFA, City of Bristol branch

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qualified coaches. Jean or Gerry :Tel 9624466 . HALF price membership for the first year (£50) n Henleaze Bowling Club welcomes new Members. Come along to our free Coaching sessions at 6pm on Monday evenings (excluding Bank Holidays) to see if the sport is for you. Phone the Secretary, Tom Logan, on 01179621669 for further details. n Discussion Group: we are a small, convivial group who meet locally at 10am - 12 noon every Monday to discuss a wide range of topics of mutual interest. We are currently looking for new members - if you are interested please call Bob Broomfield on 0117 962 1061, or Alan Routledge on 0117 968 2246 for more information. n Bristol Bridge Club - Come and play, there are daily bridge sessions for experienced and less experienced players. Try a free taster session on a Monday afternoon or evening and Wednesday afternoon. Phone the club before coming, Tel.0117 929 1846 or www.

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n WHAT'S ON bristolbridgeclub.co.uk n Taoist Tai Chi helps calm the mind and transform you into a healthier, more harmonious person. Come to a beginner class and you will experience benefits to your body, mind, and spirit, make friends and listen to remarkable stories of health improvement. 7pm, Badock’s Wood School BS10 5PU. First class is free, everybody is welcome - just turn up! taoist.org.uk Tuesday n Westbury Walkers- Meet at Meet outside the Co-op in Westbury @ 9.20am on a Tuesday morning. New Walkers welcome! Please contact for further details: Tel 0117 9629582 Mob 07790 172451 Email: pat. walker@blueyonder.co.uk n Alcoholics Anonymous meet at the Methodist Church in WoT every Tuesday @ 7.30pm n Ladies badminton at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 9.45 to 12 noon. Tel 0117 909 1714. n Scottish Country Dancing. Get fit and have fun with Westbury Scottish Club. Classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Maggie 01934 838175). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 4012416). 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Details at wscbristol.co.uk. n Melody Makers Baby Friendly Choir. A fun and friendly daytime choir for ladies with babies and toddlers. Tuesday 10:30-11:30am during term time at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road. Membership only. Book a FREE taster - www. melodymakerschoir.co.uk n St Peters of Henleaze Keep fit group would like to invite you to attend their weekly sessions every Tuesday at 9.30am. This is a men only group of 60+ year olds who enjoy regular exercise taken by fitness Professional Natasha Johnson for only £4 per session. Please contact Keith Bonham on 01179684972 or just turn up. n Ladies Badminton group, Tuesday afternoons, at Stoke Bishop Villiage Hall 2pm - 4pm. Friendly group all

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ages, and ability ( men welcome) Just turn up or contact Pat 0117 9149511 n River of Life Christian Centre, Trym Road, WoT every Tuesday from 2-4 pm we have a tea, coffee and cake with a few games thrown in for retired age people. Free of charge. n We are Westbury Folk – Folk/ Country Dancing. We meet at The College in College Road, Westbury on Trym. We meet on Tuesdays, 1:15 - 3:15 pm to have fun, get some exercise and, of course, stop for a cup of tea. All dances are called first. Ffi call Christine on 0117 9622223. n A new knitting and crochet group has been set up in the local area. All abilities welcome, including beginners. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:30 am at JP Destiny, Kellaway Avenue. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road. Contact Stephanie Toft-Jones at poppytoft@hotmail.com or visiting our facebook group 'Bristol Knitting and Crochet. n The Arts Society Bristol is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include lectures by specialists in their field. The lectures are at 8pm on the second Tuesday each month at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information is on our website www.theartssociety-bristol.org.uk Wednesday n Henleaze Townswomen’s Guild meet at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze on the first Wednesday of the month (except Aug) from 7.15pm. Call Shirley Phillips on 0117 962 2243 for further details n Local Winemaking & Social Club meets at the Common Room, Studland Court Elderly peoples residents on Henleaze Road from 8pm to 10pm on the second Wednesday of each month. They are a small and friendly group looking for new members. Evening include wine making, tasting and social events. Call Paul Johnson for further details on 0117 9508370. n In Step Widows and Widowers Club meets weekly from 8-10pm at Stoke Bishop Village Hall. Call 9628895 orDonna on 01275 832676 for details. n St Peter's Ladies Guild meets in the hall, The Drive, Henleaze at 2pm on the third Wednesday of the month. Speakers, refreshments, outings. Contact 9628895 for more information. n Bristol Cabot Probus Club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men to maintain

contact and fellowship with people of similar interests. Group meets third Wednesday of each month at BAWA Club in Southmead Rd. Lunch is followed by a guest speaking on a wide range of interesting subjects. In June and December ladies join us for the lunch. Contact John HowardCairns for more details: 0117 968 3134. n Henleaze Garden Club meet on the first Wednesday of each month in the Main Hall, St. Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane. Doors open 7pm for 7.30 start. Visitors are welcome: entry £5 (inc. refreshments). Details: www. henleazegardenclub.co.uk n Knitnatterstitch. Term time, Wednesdays 9.30 -11.30@the Coffee Bar, Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Please contact Paula at knitnatterstitch@gmail.com for details. n North West Bristol Camera Club are an enthusiastic group of amateur photographers who meet each Wednesday at 7.45pm at Westbury Fields, Greystoke Avenue. New members of any level of ability are most welcome. For details contact Neville on nevwgoodman@ mac.com n Melody Makers Pop Choir. An evening choir for men and women singing popular songs. Wednesday's term time 7:30-9:00pm The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze. Book a FREE taster www.melodymakerschoir.co.uk n Clifton Women’s Institute We meet at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of the month at Alma Church, Alma Road, Clifton BS8 2ES. Contact by email: thecliftonwi@ gmail.com or visit www.cliftonwi. blogspot.co.uk Take advantage of our guest visits which are just £4 (max.three per year). Full membership details available. n Nature Cafe for over 55s and friends First Weds of the month 2-4pm. Lawrence Weston Community Farm, Saltmarsh Drive BS11 0NJ. Gentle walk around the farm, craft activity and tea and cake! n Westbury Park Women's Institute meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in Redland Church Hall, Redland Green Road, BS6 7HE. New members welcome, or come as a guest (£4 per visit up to 3 visits allowed) We are a friendly and sociable Club, have a full programme with interesting speakers, social events, theatre outings, and we all have lots of fun. Email: wesburyparkwi@gmail.com or visit www.westburyparkwi.org.uk for more details. n Bristol Scrabble Club meets

every Wednesday at 7.15 pm at Upper Horfield Community Trust (next to Eden Grove Church). New members welcome - first visit free so come and give it a go. For further information contact Sue on 0117 9247871. n Sound of Song ( a Choir for Female Voices) meet in Horfield URC, Church Hall, Muller Road on Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.30pm. Repertoire covers classical, choral, jazz, popular, folk, and show songs. No auditions necessary. www. soundsofsongchoir.com n Farm Tots - help feed the animals at Lawrence Weston Farm, Saltmarsh Drive. For under 5s and their carers. Drop in most Wednesdays, 10.30am - 11.30am, £2.50. Check Facebook for any changes. n Improve your health and meet new people by joining Lawrence Weston Farm free, friendly, weekly Walking Group. Wednesday, 2pm 3.30pm. If coming for the first time, please arrive at 1.45 to sign up. Call 0117 938 1128. Thursday n Henleaze Carers Group - A place to share experiences and make new friends. Meeting on the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month from 10am to 12 noon @ Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Call Mrs M Rudston on 0117 9426095 for further details. n Henleaze Townswoman’s Guild (Mornings) meet at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road on the third Thursday of every month from 10am to 12noon. Call Elaine Anderson on 0117 9075279 for further information. n Embroidery Club at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tel: 0117 9501743 n Henleaze & District Flower Club meet on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. New members are always welcome. The second Thursdays are Flower demonstrations and the fourth are practise classes. n The Friendly Club meets every Thursday from 2-4pm (except August and major holidays) in the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. We are a lively group of older people who meet to chat, play Scrabble and card games. Regular trips out and entertainments are arranged plus we have delicious tea and biscuits for only £1! Do come and make some new friends. Transport can be sometimes arranged. Contact 0117 9508644. n Drop-In Healing Centre at The Friends Meeting House, 126

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n WHAT'S ON Hampton Road, Redland, BS6 6JE. Thursdays from 5.00pm to 6.30pm. Run by Bristol Healing Group on a donation basis and supported by members of NFSH The Healing Trust. Come along and try a healing session, everyone is welcome. For more information phone 0117 9466434 or 0117 9082061. n Flowers by arrangement Is a new informal supper group, meeting the first Thursday of each month, 6.159.00pm Kondi Braserrie Henleaze. Enjoy good food & company whilst creating your own floral arrangement. Contact Jane Voke for more info 0117 9622440 n Shared Reading Westbury Library. We read aloud a short story and a poem pausing for discussion. You sit back, relax, enjoy or you can read or share your ideas. Thursday 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. It's free, all welcome. Drop in or contact Christine Betts 07967 332821. n Stoke Lodge Ramblers welcomes new members. Small, friendly groups walk 8-10 miles on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month; 4-7 miles on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Please look at our website www.stokelodgeramblers. wordpress.com or contact Secretary 0117 950 0934 for more information. Please come and try a walk or two before joining. n Scottish Country Dancing (RSCDS) Singles and couples get fit and enjoy the company of experienced and not-so experienced dancers in the beautiful surroundings of the St. Monica's Trust theatre on The Downs. Expert tuition and Beginners' class on site. St. Monica's, Cote Lane, Westburyon-Trym BS9 3UN 7.30 - 10.00pm. Phone Martin (07786-609940) or visit http://www.rscdsbristol.info/ n West Bristol Orchestra meet at the United Reformed Church, Muller Road, from 7.15 - 9.15pm and play a wide range of classical music arranged for our small friendly orchestra. String players of Grade 5 and above are particularly welcome. For further information please ring 0117 968 3998 n Henleaze Ladies Choir is a friendly welcoming group which meets in St Peters Church Hall, Henleaze on Thursdays between September and May from 1.30 – 3.30 pm (with a short break for tea). We are always pleased to see new members. Please come and try a rehearsal without obligation. To find out more contact Jane English (07752 332278) or Jean Wickham (0117 9624466). n Henbury Singers welcome new members. A mixed, non audition choir, we meet at Stoke Bishop

Primary School, Thurs evenings. We sing choral music, carols, musicals, gospel and folk songs. Contact Maggie Cavanna 0117 973 4794 or secretary@henburysingers.org. n Singers Wanted! Henleaze Ladies Choir meet on Thursdays at 1.45pm in the hall at St Peter’s Church, Henleaze. We sing a range of music from works by Elgar to Bernstein’s West Side Story and lots more! Our new season starts on Thursday 13th September – come along for fun and friendship. For further details, contact Jean Wickham on 9624466 or Jane English on 07752 332278. n A Breathe of New Life - a series of workshops for women over 40, providing tools and techniques to create your own health and happiness. Facilitated by a Nutritional Therapist, a Wellbeing Life Coach, a Somatic Movement and Shiatsu Practitioner at the Redland Club, Burlington Road, BS6 6TN. Introductory workshop 17 January, 7-9pm, £10, plus 5 follow up workshops. Email judy@ jgnutritionaltherapy.com n Ladies Keep Fit, Thursdays 10-11am, at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze. This friendly session, which has a dance element to it, is suitable for all. New members are always welcome. £6. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@tiscali.co.uk, or www.exercisewithlailibrooks.com for full information; or just turn up. n Henleaze Singing for the Brain® brings people with dementia and their carers together in a fun, friendly and social environment. First, third and fifth Thursday of every month, 2 – 3.45pm, £2.50 charge. Please contact to register: 0117 961 0693 or bristol@ alzheimers.org.uk Friday n Badminton (Ladies) at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 10am. Tel: 0117 9681759 n Bridge at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 9.30am. Tel: 0117 9687140 n Country Market - Baked goods, garden produce and crafts. 10.30 11.30am at the Westbury On Trym Methodist Church Hall Tel : 0117 9628306 n Coffee and refreshments in the coffee bar at Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Road. 10am-12pm. n Bristol University of the third age (u3a) scrabble group would welcome new members. We play every Friday at the Beehive, Wellington Hill West, BS9 4QY from 2 to 4pm. For further info please contact Heddy SARA on 0117

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9241318 or email : nigel.d.sara@ btinternet.com n The Bristol Astronomical Society host astronomical talks and activities each week. We provide free Saturday observing at our observatory in Failand and often hold Star Parties in and around Bristol. Friday evening talks are held at 7pm at Bristol Photographic Society, Montpelier, BS6 5EE. See website for details: www. bristolastrosoc.org.uk. n Horfield Friends Café meets every Friday 2.00-3.30pm. Free drinks and cakes plus fun activities – a chance to meet people and keep our minds active. Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8PD. n Male and Female over 50s Walking Touch Rugby. Every Friday 10am to 11.30am at Westbury Fields, Cricket Lane, Westbury-onTrym BS10 6TW. A great inclusive sport for all levels of mobility. Come along and be welcomed. Contact Kris Tavender on email ktavender@ bristolbearsrugby.com n Gardening Group at Lawrence Weston Farm. Come along on Fridays, 11am - 12.30pm to help with the gardens. Call Ian 0117 938 1128 for more details.

Saturday n Whiteladies Farmers’ and Fair Trading Market held every Saturday, from 8.30am-2pm. Takes place at the junction of Whiteladies/Apsley/ Burlington Roads. Stalls cover bread, cheese, local lamb and chicken, fish, preserves, cakes, sushi, local fruit and veg, wild food larder, and recycled tools, wooden items and much more. n The Bristol and District branch of Parkinson’s UK meet every first Saturday of the month at Oatley House, St Monica Trust, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN from 10.30am -12.30. Carers, relatives, spouses, and people with Parkinson’s - all are welcome for a social and informative get-together, with a variety of speakers. Lifecycle UK n Over 50 and want to cycle? LifeCycle UK's free, one-to-one Cycle Buddy scheme can help get you back on your bike safely and confidently, while promoting fitness and wellbeing. Local contact Geoff on 0117 962 9345 or LifeCycle UK at the Create Centre on 0117 353 4580.

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Open squash champion BRISTOL-based Mohamed Elshorbagy took his third British Open squash title at the end of May in Hull with a 3-1 victory over world no.1 Ali Farag. In a high-quality final, Elshorbagy triumphed 11-9, 5-11, 11-5, 11-9 over 66 minutes of intense squash. A long-time resident of Bristol, Elshorbagy is coached by Hadrian Stiff at Workout Harbourside in the centre of the city. Since he first emerged onto the scene Elshorbagy has won the most prestigious titles in squash and established himself right at the forefront of the game. It was a mixed picture for the other Bristol-based professionals. Mohamed's younger brother Marwan went out at the third round stage, while world no.5 Joelle King was unable to match the attacking flair of Egypt's Nour el Tayeb in the quarter-finals. King has nevertheless earned a place at the season-ending PSA World Tour finals, to be held in Cairo between 9-14 June. The elder Elshorbagy will also be there, having taken four PSA titles over the course of the 2018-19 season. Away from the professional tournament our region was also well represented in the different age categories of the Masters event which was held alongside. Among many strong performances, Ann Manley of the Redland Green Club stood out, taking the over-70s title. For more information about squash in Bristol, clubs in the local area and how you can get involved, see: www.avonsquash.co.uk

Good Afternoon - it's time to sing! THE growing popularity of community choir singing will be clearly illustrated when 650 singers from across the region head for Clifton Cathedral on Wednesday June 26. They are all members of the Good Afternoon Choirs, a music project led by Bath’s Mr Music, Grenville Jones. From noon they will be joining together in song with an evening concert at 7pm featuring the popular Cameo Orchestra who are based in South Gloucestershire. Grenville leads a number of choirs including the celebrated Bath Male Choir. He was one of the 100 judges on the recent BBC1 Saturday night 'All Together Now' series. There are now 10 No-Audition Good Afternoon Choirs, including the Bristol Good Afternoon Choir who meet on Mondays. “Many of our members are new to singing and as we are

'no audition' groups everyone is welcome to come along and meet us. "The members of the choirs

also nominate their own local charity or group to raise money for and last year over £10,000 was raised with concerts and

Volunteer drivers sought THE Greenway Community Practice Patient Participation Group (PPG) is working with the Greenway Community Practice to recruit volunteer drivers to help those patients who are unable to get to the surgery in Greystoke Avenue under their

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n BOOK OF THE MONTH WITH HENLEAZE & WESTBURY LIBRARIES Dark Matter by Michelle Paver In the author’s own words, the title of this remarkable ghost story relates to “the invisible "stuff" which makes up most of what exists in the universe, but whose presence we can only infer.” This perfectly introduces the novel itself, which weaves an intoxicating tale of paranoia, claustrophobia and the presence of something intangible, just out of reach. The idea that a particular place can be ‘cursed’ by what has gone on there in the past is something which is in our bones, no matter how irrational we tell ourselves it may be, and this book digs deep into this instinctive primal fear. The story is immersive in the same way that the polar night envelops the isolated characters themselves. The novel opens in 1930’s

London, where Jack Miller, a working class young man whose whole childhood was overshadowed by the Great War, senses the storm clouds of another war gathering. Living alone and feeling desperate, he signs up to work as a radiographer on an arctic expedition, feeling he has nothing to lose. Adventure, camaraderie, and the attraction of travelling towards oblivion, all lure him in. But something is waiting in the Nordic night…an act of pure cruelty has taken physical form, and it watches, and waits… The story benefits from the author’s own extensive research. As well as gathering reports of the real Spitsbergen expeditions of the 1930s and accounts of fur trappers who overwintered there, she travelled the Arctic by ship and experienced the desolate environment for herself; the midnight sun, the wildlife and eerie sense of stillness. All of this makes the book very vivid – the descriptions of the sounds made by ice are particularly memorable. The interpersonal interactions between the men on the

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expedition are brilliantly written, changing over the course of the book in response to a creeping sense of unease. The descriptions of daily life in the cabin are masterfully crafted with great attention to detail, placing you there in your imagination down to the rough blankets, the smell of sleeping bodies, the tinned food and the wood-smoke. The need for reassuring routines and personal rituals in the face of wilderness and isolation are very human, and you can imagine going through the same motions in these characters’ place. The tension is relentless and merciless, perfectly illustrating the mental battle between reason, and an irrational belief in malevolent kind of fate which awaits us when we give ourselves up to remoteness. But, like a morning ray after a long dark night, moments of real tenderness and beauty break through this story, and, without giving too much away, even a hint of a love story… The Children’s Summer Reading Challenge has lift-off!

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UV: friend or foe? I WRITE this hoping we have returned to the warm, sunny weather we all look forward to at this time of year! Whether you enjoy a BBQ, playing sports or just being outside, UV light is something we all need to consider protecting ourselves from in one way or another. Is it all bad though? Well as someone who loves his sunglasses, I’m always happy when I can pop a pair on and jump on my bike for a ride or play in the park with our three amazing children. I suppose like so many things, in moderation it can be a good thing. Did you know that UV helps some animals see the detail they need? Flowers can have line markings that are seen in UV light that help bees

find the nectar - how amazing is that! UV light also helps some skin conditions and in moderation is needed by our bodies to produce vitamin D as well as helping improve our mood. Too much UV can also be a bad thing. Skin cancer’s the big one to avoid, but too much UV can cause blurred vision and burning of the eyes commonly called ‘snow blindness’ but also known as ‘bake eyes’ and ‘sand man’s eyes’. Hopefully you’ll all protect your eye to avoid this painful condition! Our human eyes (now I’m assuming here that all of us reading this are human) block a lot of the UV that enters our eyes in the lens at the front of our eyes. Please don’t read this as a reason not to need UV protection sunglasses. When our human lens blocks UV and protects the back of our eyes it slowly, but surely causes lens changes called cataracts. This is

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To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448 AERIAL SPECIALISTS

Call David on 07973416505 daveabrahams@yahoo.com

BUILDING SERVICES

CLEANING

H&P Aerials Digital, Freeview and Freesat Specialists

• TV, FM & DAB • Radio Aerials • Extra Points • Fully Guaranteed • OAP Concessions

For a free quote

Tel: 0117 908 7232 or Mobile: 07815 029775 AERIAL

Kevin Gapper Roofing We cover all aspects of roofing work

• Tiled roofs • Flat roofs • Lead roofs • Installation of Velux Windows • Timber works 10 year guarantee with all new roofs Local Bristol family run roofing business with over 20 years experience From planning to end product

www.theaerialman.co.uk

• Digital Aerials • Fully Guaranteed • Repairs • Satellites • Free Quotes • OAP Discount • Additional TV Points • Humax Recorders

T: 01179 510319 or 07872 484994 W: kevingapper@me.com

Affordable Prices - Reliable Service

0117 967 9028

BUILDING SERVICES

ELECTRICIANS

BUILDING SERVICES

BEEFREE Construction Ltd

Beefree Construction Ltd 125 Badminton Road Downend Bristol BS16 6NE

atom electrical

Company No: 10774202 VAT No: 271020256

UTR: 6852125972 Over 30 years experience

www.beefreeconstructionbristol.co.uk

Specialising in allDearGeneral Building work including Extensions, New builds, Renovations, Loft conversions. Commercial and Domestic

Dale Freeman - 07818 000 861 Simon Bees - 07967 472 754 Office - 07766 663749

Email:office@beefreeconstructionbristol.co.uk

www.beefreeconstructionbristol.co.uk

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specialist domestic installers

All types of domestic electrical work undertaken, from changing a light fitting to full rewires. For an efficient, friendly, reliable, local electrical service...

call Oliver on 07747866436 or 01179602974

FREE Quotations www.atomelectrical.co.uk info@atomelectrical.co.uk

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk Beefree Construction Ltd

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GARDENING SERVICES

Classic & Natural stone tiles High Quality Finish Specialising in Italian showers Free Quote Contemporary & Provençale kitchens Bristol & Surrounding Areas Interior & Exterior Masonry PAINTING & DECORATING Interior & façade painting

July, 2019

AFRESH GARDENS

Call Nick on 0117 2872082 0117 303 9000 ELECTRICIANS

For a quality, comprehensive and efficient garden service • Maintenence • Make over • Private / Commercial Contact Chris Knowles RHs dip, Nch hort

Tel: 07794 701637

Email: knowles@mypostoffice.co.uk

GARDEN FENCING

Renovation Painter Tiler Decorator

Builder & Interior Decorator

17 Years Experience Tiling Interior & Exterior Masonry E: dacriscobuilder3@gmail.com Interior & Facade T: 0117 401 8568 / 07557 335 956 PaintingDacrisco Builder No Job Too Small Free Quote 17 Years Experience

T: 0117 431 2726 / 07557 335 956 E: dacriscobuilder9@gmail.com

PAINTING & DECORATING

SEMI-RETIRED BUILDER

MJT DECORATING

Living & working in BS9 and available for:

Free Quotes Inspection and Testing Landlord Certificates New builds and Extensions Extra Sockets and Lights Fire Alarms, Smoke Detectors

www.ElderwoodElectrical.com Office - 0117 9322379 Mobile - 07725 058581 FLOOR SANDING

• All types of Garden Fencing •Paths, Patios & Slabbing •Gravel, Topsoil & Turf • Patios cleaned • Artificial grass supplied & laid Materials at cost price, no VAT

Ring Declan for more details, local references and free quotes

07836 53 55 35

GUTTERING SERVICES

Interior & Exterior For a Friendly & Reliable Local Service

Contact Mike Toye 8 Westfield Road Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3HG

Tel: 01179 500 387 Mob: 07971 849 895 Free Estimates/References Available

PAINTING & DECORATING Paul Doddrell

Multitrade - Fully Insured

Replacement and Maintenance:

Guttering, Downpipes UPVC Fascia Boards Soffits and Cladding Unblock & Gutter Cleaning All work guaranteed Based in Bristol area Call Paul for free quote

01454 850201 or 07980 001109

FURNITURE WANTED

fun and friendly teacher Old •&Experienced, Modern furniture • Piano, Keyboard and music theory lessons China, Glass & Bric-a-brac • Beginners and grades 1-8 • For adults or children BOUGHT FOR CASH • Music graduate and qualified teacher,

with years experience Single items to15complete • Tailor-made, individual tuition to suit your interests & pace house clearance Piano lessons with an experienced, fun and friendly teacher • Gift vouchers available

HELEN WILKINS

To find out more please contact me Mobile: or visit my 07407 website. 701533 helenwilkinspiano@gmail.com 0772 005 2992 Light removal service also available www.helenwilkinspiano.com

Re-Furnish

Tel: 07737 895 071 Tel: 07737 895 071 or 0117 962 2907 pauldoddrell@hotmail.co.uk or 0117 962 2907

pauldoddrell@hotmail.co.uk

PAINTING & DECORATING

MUSIC TUITION

Helen Wilkins, Piano Teacher

Contact Stephen on

Painting & Decorating Services

Painting & Decorating Plumbing Carpentry Plastering Tiling Kitchens Bathrooms

Interested? Please email me, call me or check out my website

Piano teacher helenwilkinspiano@gmail.com 0772 005 2992 www.helenwilkinspiano.co.uk

Professional Decorator with over 30 years experience • Internal & external • Domestic Commercial • Competitive, honest & reliable.

Call: 07773 340 588

Email: alanmichaeloliver@gmail.com www.alanoliverpaintinganddecorating.co.uk

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448. Email: sales@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

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July, 2019 PAINTING & DECORATING

Stephen Carter Painter & Decorator

Professional Decorating Services

Painting & Decorating Association Accredited (with PDA guarantee) For a free competitive quotation:

07786 513788 or 0117 907 6997

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PLUMBING

D Turner

JJ PLUMBING

Painting, Decorating & Property Maintenance

BOILERS • BATHROOMS • KITCHENS

Over 30 years experience • Tiling • PVC • Full Electrics • Fencing • Flooring Interior & Exterior Free Estimates Competitive Rates

MOBILE: 07989 072976 TEL: 01454 859474 www.plumber-in-bristol.co.uk

Office: 0117 982 3930 or 0777 391 6802

Cranside Avenue, Redland, BS6 7RA

www.carterdecorating.co.uk PAINTING & DECORATING

Alan Anstey Painting & Decorating

Interior / Exterior Free No Obligation Quotation No VAT Professional & Reliable References available if required All Areas Covered

Tel : 01179 859 256 Mob : 07980 413 355

PLASTERING SERVICES

RMP PLASTERING • Interior or Exterior • Rendering • Skimming No Job Too Small Call Rich for a quote

Tel: 0117 962 8525 07833 600263 rmp.plastering@gmail.com

Based in Henleaze • 25 years experience

PLASTERING SERVICES

JSH PLASTERING

All types of plastering No job too small Walls and Ceilings – Internal and External Local, reliable work from Qualified and experienced plaster. Call John on 07967 697 361 Or jshoggett@outlook.com

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PLUMBING & HEATING

RELIABLE & LOCAL PLUMBER

TREE SERVICES PROFESSIONAL ARBORISTS FULLY QUALIFIED AND INSURED

Est. over 30yrs - Living & working in BS9 All types of Plumbing. No Job Too Small

• FRIENDLY AND EFFICIENT • ALL TREE AND HEDGE WORK UNDERTAKEN • ALL WASTE RECYCLED

GUARANTEED 24HR EMERGENCY SERVICE. NO CALL OUT CHARGE

Westbury on Trym | BS9

PLUMBING

Tel Eric: 07725 951006

e-mail: woodstocktreeservices@gmail.com web: www.woodstocktreeservices.co.uk

TREE SERVICES

Taps, Washers Toilets, Cisterns Leaks, Blockages Tanks, Overflows Lead Pipes, Stopcocks….etc… OAP DISCOUNTS and NO VAT

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• FREE QUOTATIONS AND ADVICE

• Burst pipes • Sinks, Overflows, Taps • Toilets Unblocked • Lead Pipes Advanced plumber qualified to HND in Building Services

Tel: 07970 617994

WOODSTOCK

956 4475

D. ATTWELL

LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES For All Garden Works Patios – Decking Gravelling – Fencing Wood Chippings – Jetwashing Foliage Removed – Roots Destroyed Garden Walls & General Building

• FULLY INSURED • LICENSED WASTE CARRIER

For a FREE quote call 07960 681 921 d.attwellgardenservices@hotmail.co.uk

WI-FI

PLUMBING

Electrical & Plumbing All electrical work from complete rewire to additional sockets

Domestic plumbing & tiling Showers, undertile heating etc. City & Guilds and NVQ Part P compliant Free estimates Call to discuss your requirements

Matt Pederick 0117 9246886 or 07958 753588

Poor WiFi Signals Solved Fixed Price Solutions Full Home Coverage OAP Discounts

0117 967 9028 www.thewifiman.co.uk

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