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There’s a new chief in town! Hospice Care Week in October saw the official appointment of former Army bomb squad commando, Frank Noble, as the new chief executive of St Peter’s Hospice. Read our interview with him on Page 17

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Clean air delay comes under fire Bristol City Council's failure to meet a deadline for revealing plan to tackle air pollution has been criticised. The plan is now due on November 5. PAGE 2

Fireworks show will be a cracker

Plans for new community centre PLANS have been launched for a new community centre for Westbury-on-Trym. The vision is to build a scout and community centre, with use geared towards youth organisations. This would also be extended to include other

community facilities such as the library and a small café, together with additional facilities such as training rooms and meeting rooms. Group Scout Leader Rob Laurence from the 90th Bristol

(Westbury Methodist) Scout Group says: “This is a new opportunity for purpose built community centre for the area, and we really want to make our vision happen.” Report: Page 8

Canford Park's ninth annual charity fireworks event on November 2 will be the best yet, organisers say. PAGE 17

Matinee Mingle is a box-office hit Matinee Mingle, a free meet-up for solo theatregoers aged 60-plus, is proving popular. PAGE 29

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Council misses third by Keri Beckingham COUNCILLORS and activitists have spoken out after Bristol council missed a third deadline to submit a plan to clean up the city’s air. The government wrote to Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees in July giving a deadline of September 30 for the council to submit further plans on how it would bring the city into line with national legal limits by 2025. The letter, from Therese Coffey MP, Junior Minister for Air Quality in DEFRA, stated: “I would like to make clear that any delay or non-compliance with the September and December deadlines will result in me being forced to consider legal action against Bristol City Council which may include issuing proceedings without further notice.” The city council has announced that an Outline Business Case (OBC) for a Traffic Clean Air Zone will be presented to Cabinet on November 5, and that the government has agreed to extend the deadline for submission of the OBC for a clean air zone by five weeks. Research estimates that 300 people each year in Bristol die prematurely because of our dirty air and that air pollution particularly affects the most vulnerable in society: children and older people, and those with heart and lung conditions. The annual health cost of the impacts of poor air quality in Bristol is estimated at £83m.

Marvin Rees said: “We are continuing to take measures to improve both our air quality and our response to climate change. “We remain committed to reaching Nitrogen Dioxide compliance as part of our work on air quality in the shortest time possible and this delay to the process does not set back either the implementation or compliance dates. “At the same time however, we must ensure all impacts are considered and that mitigation measures are targeted to support those most affected, including the impacts on the most deprived communities. We also want to be certain that our ambitious clean air plans are fully scoped, have a strong evidence base to support them, and take into account the thoughts of our citizens.” The council has been working very closely with the Joint Air Quality Unit (JAQU), and they and the Minister are pleased with the progress that has been made. Additional measures to support the proposal could include a local scrappage scheme, supporting improvements to buses and taxis to bring them to compliant standards, bus and local traffic interventions in the most polluting areas, incorporating a bus lane on the M32. Green Mayoral candidate Sandy Hore-Ruthven said: “No deaths should happen in our city due to things we can change. The city has already fallen one year behind the likes of Birmingham, Leeds and Bath, who are implementing action on air

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government deadline on its clean air plan quality. Not only are these cities complying with the law but they understand the importance of public health for their citizens. “The Mayor’s lack of action also misses the benefits of implementing a Clean Air Zone. Improved health – especially for the poorest in the Inner city who are far more likely to suffer must be prioritised. It is time for action, not just words.” Geoff Gollop, Conservative councillor for Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze said: “My concern is that we have no idea what is being proposed. Residents should have been consulted on this before cabinet makes a decision. “I'm disappointed that there has been no attempt to consider alternative ways of reducing pollution. We could look at purifying the air in pollution hotspots in the city using the latest equipment instead of banning vehicles from entering

the centre.” Anthony Negus, LibDem councillor for Cotham ward added: “Delivering a sustainable Clean Air plan is not simple. Many other cities have achieved it without missing three deadlines like Bristol. They have focused on measures to improve air quality that includes plans for addressing any disadvantaging effects. “In Bristol the Mayor has approached this the other way round and unsurprisingly has been officially told that his latest plan won’t achieve by 2025 the improvement target set. This plan came from a flawed consultation when one of the two presented options was not legal. “I always push the council to be the best but on this crucial issue Bristol is seriously off the pace. It is not getting to grips with how drivers will respond to the restricted zone. Will they

drive around it, pay up or switch to alternative travel options? Where are the plans for creating real alternatives to fossil-fuelled cars? Scrappage will be part of reducing today’s problem but it’s not the solution. “But first and foremost we

still await a dynamic plan that sustainably solves the complex problem and works to benefit the whole city. If others can achieve this - so should Bristol.” To find out more about Bristol’s clean air plans, visit: www.cleanairforbristol.org

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Gympanzees activities centre wins award

THE Bristol social enterprise Gympanzees has been named as winner of the world award for Cerebral Palsy Quality of Life. Gympanzees' pop-up facilities were open in Kingsweston in the school holidays and provide play, exercise and friendship, and by doing so, improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people with any ability and disability. There have been multiple social benefits including a three-year-old who had his first laugh and volunteer staffing roles being taken up by adults with Cerebral Palsy. These centres allow children and young people with any disability, including Cerebral Palsy to get active, have fun and meet others in a safe and understanding environment. Gympanzees was created by Stephanie Wheen, a physiotherapist who supports disabled children in Bristol. Their first pop-up was held in the summer of 2018 and since then, they have facilitated two further pop-ups with almost 4,000 visitors over the collective 58 days, some visitors making a five-hour round trip for a one and a half hour session. Winning this award reflects the improvements in quality of life that they have seen in their visitors. There have been

incredible health benefits including over 50 children using an Innowalk machine to experience a weight-bearing standing stance and ‘walking’ for the first time, one six year old taking their first independent steps and many children enjoying the pleasure of playing in public for the first time. Cerebral Palsy is a disability caused by brain damage before or during birth and affects muscle tone, movement, and motor skills. This means that alongside limited movement, breathing, bladder and bowel control, eating and talking can all be affected. CP is an umbrella term, which encompasses individuals with mild disabilities such as a slight limp, through to those relying on a ventilator for breathing. World Cerebral Palsy Day is an organisation that celebrates and champions those with Cerebral Palsy alongside their families and communities that support them. They host worldwide awards including the Quality of Life Award which was awarded to Gympanzees. Gympanzees plan to build the UK’s first, fully inclusive leisure facility in Bristol, and hope to build further centres around the UK.

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Little Hero charity on way to reach funding goal FUNDRAISING initiatives for the Little Hero charity have raised £78,000 towards their target of £100,000. The charity was set up earlier this year after six-year-old Will Rainsbury from Westbury Park died from a brain tumour. The little boy fought a courageous ninemonth battle against brain cancer, enduring radiotherapy sessions, chemotherapy and surgery. His parents, John and Lee-Ann, want to raise funds to improve treatment for the devastating disease which is the biggest single reason for child mortality. The charity has seen a great response from the local community including a Walk for Will undertaken by the children, parents and teachers at Westbury Park School. Up to 99 people have stepped up to the fundraising challenge taking part in events including Break the Cycle, the Three Peaks Challenge, Tough Mudder and the Bristol Half Marathon. There have been adventures along the way too - ten people and a driver set off for the Bristol to Paris cycle, and all was going well until the group were diverted near Paris as they were cycling on a motorway! Will’s dad, John, was one of two participants in the Medoc marathon, running for the charity in the Bordeaux sunshine, which he described as ‘part enjoyment, part punishment’! A big dinner at Bosco Pizzeria along with a

charity auction is planned for November 20, Will’s birthday, plus a separate event for his friends to celebrate and remember him. John has been campaigning with Head Smart (the brain tumour charity) to highlight the importance of new studies needed to research brain tumours in children. Will was diagnosed with a Group 3, Medulloblastoma – a particularly aggressive high-grade childhood brain tumour. Brain tumours are the single biggest reason for one quarter of all deaths in children yet the illness attracts less than one per cent of funding on cancer. John has met with Baroness Nicola Blackwood in Westminster, and raised the issue that he can’t find any research study on childhood brain cancer funded by the government. Little Hero is supporting Head Smart who are campaigning for a data bank of information to be kept about individual cases of childhood cancer, so that the information

can be made available to researchers applying for research grants in the future. John said: “Fundraising is going well but I’m disappointed by the lack of focus for new treatments. Germany and the USA research in this area and we have spent £30,000 on a research project St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis which aims to work out which genes mutate into Medulloblastoma.” Little Hero charity also plan to spend some of their funds on the next phase of the INSTINCT research project conducted between the hospitals at Newcastle, Great Ormond Street and the Marsden, which aims to deliver improved therapies. The family would like to thank everyone who has helped so far with fundraising. To find out more: www.facebook.com/ Littlehero.org.uk/ or to donate to the cause: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/willrainsbury

Old Quarry Park info board unveiled A NEW asset has been added to Old Quarry Park in Henleaze. A historic interpretation board explaining how the abandoned quarry in the Eastfield area of Henleaze Road was transformed into an attractive open space for the community, was unveiled on 28 September by local historian, Veronica Bowerman. James Heming, the grandson of John Clark who is featured on the board, paid a visit to the site. He is the fourth generation of the Clark family involved in the family business A P Clark & Son, now located at Avonmouth, who will be celebrating 130 years in business in 2020. The company

moved from ‘Clark’s Corner’ at the junction of Henleaze and Eastfield Roads in 2012 prior to the redevelopment of the site for retirement homes. The board is sponsored by local businesses C J Hole, Home Instead, Wessex Water and Henleaze Dental Practice. Veronica gave thanks to the Trustees of The Henleaze Society for organising such a joyous occasion. Right: Sponsors from L to R: George Mawer, C J Hole; Liz Hegarty, Home Instead, Sue Goodland, Wessex Water; and Max Knighton, C J Hole - Photo courtesy of David Reynolds

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Henleaze gets set for Santa

THIS year’s Henleaze Christmas Festival shows every sign of being as successful as ever with a mixture of the old and the new. It is set for Wednesday 4 December with the evening`s fun once again launched by a performance by the Show Choir from Henleaze Junior School followed by the arrival of Father Christmas. Two exciting new performances will come from the Streetenvy Dance and Fitness Academy in the Bradbury Hall and Storm Force 10, a group of singers who have a wide interest in all things to do with the sea who will be in the Outside Arena. Expect a few sea shanties from them. Also in the Bradbury Hall will be Westbury Scottish Dancers, who were a big hit last year, Redmaids` High School Bell Ringing and Choir and during the evening. The festival Melody Makers Choir making a performances will be brought welcome return to the Festival to an end in the Bradbury Hall with their uplifting pop songs. with the Trinity-Henleaze church Badminton School will be choir singing traditional carols. performing in the Outside Arena Many of the old favourites will as will the Panama Jazz Band and also be returning amongst the the Salvation Army who will also stalls which are such a popular hparound ads AW.qxp_Layout 11:33 Page 1 beAbbey playing the festival 1 26/03/2019 feature of the Festival. But there

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entertainment. But creating such a wonderful community event makes the effort worthwhile,” he says. Austin paid tribute to the small group of festival committee members who work throughout the year to make the Festival possible, saying: “I am grateful for every one of them who give up their time to make the Festival happen however, we always need more volunteers to carry the load. And that includes on the day when so much work is needed.” Anyone who can help please contact Austin at: af6007@gmail. com The Festival website for all the latest information is: http:// www.henleazechristmasfestival.co.uk/

THE Westbury Park Christmas charity show on Saturday 7 December is bigger than ever this year with five professional soloists plus the St Albans Choir and Orchestra conducted by Ed Davies. All the musicians are donating their time to raise money for St Albans Church and charity One25. Waitrose is providing mince pies and the ladies of the Westbury Park WI will rustle up some cupcakes, all to be enjoyed with hot drinks after the Carols. The programme features L'enfance du Christ (The Childhood of Christ), Opus 25, an oratorio by Hector Berlioz, based on the Holy Family's flight into Egypt as described in the Gospel of Matthew 2:13. The performance coincides with the 150th anniversary of French composer Berlioz and the oratorio will be sung in English, with some cuts. Professional soloists performing are Bass, Robert Marson as King Herod, Tenor, Thomas Wood as Narrator, Mezzosoprano, Rebecca Chellappah as Mary, Baritone, Brendan Casey as Joseph and Bass, William Stevens as Father of the families. Tickets sold at the door: £10 adults, £5 seniors and children, £20 for families (two adults + two children). All profits are shared between St Albans church and One25.

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Westbury launches community centre plans PLANS have been launched for a new community centre for Westbury-on-Trym that will provide accommodation for a number of local uniformed organisations. The 90th Bristol (Westbury Methodist) Scout Group has had its headquarters at the Westbury Methodist Church hall since September 1965. The scout group, with a current membership of 120 young people, meets on Thursday and Friday evenings and has a waiting list of more than 60 young people. In addition, there is also a need to start an Explorer Scout Unit for those aged between 14 and 17 years old. As a result, the church and scout group recognise that the current premises is a significant barrier to growth and meeting demand, and are looking to secure alternative premises to

expand the provision, either through the use of an existing building or through obtaining land and a new build. The vision is to build a scout and community centre, with use geared towards youth organisations. This would also be extended to include other community facilities such as the library and a small café, together with additional facilities such as training rooms and meeting rooms. These could be used by the Primary Care Centre, providers of social services, the two churches in the village and other organisations, and would be complementary to existing community facilities. Currently, sites within Westbury-on-Trym have been investigated with Bristol City Council and local councillors, and the most suitable locations have been determined as the

open space that is bordered broadly by the Westbury Primary Care Centre, Holy Trinity Church, Westbury Methodist Church and the car park to the rear of Shore House on Westbury Hill. In addition, discussions have also taken place with the Westbury-on-Trym Society, Westbury-on-Trym Forum and the Friends of Westbury Library. Group Scout Leader Rob Laurence has been involved with the 90th Bristol (Westbury Methodist) Scout Group for over 40 years. Speaking about the plans, he said: “We are looking into whether we can build a community centre that could be used more widely and solve problems that other local organisations are experiencing with space. We have been discussing ideas with the council for three years, and so far these have been quite positive. We

are currently developing ideas, and want to invite other local organisations to meet with us to see what could be possible. This plan is too big for just the scouts to carry out on our own, and we need other organisations to get involved and help us raise funds and apply for grants. “This is a new opportunity for purpose built community centre for the area, and we really want to make our vision happen.” A meeting to discuss the plans is going to be held at Westbury Methodist Church on Thursday November 28 at 7.30pm, and Rob also told The Voice that the community centre committee are looking for people with professional skills to get in touch and help with the project. To find out more about the plans, please email: roblaurence90@ btinternet.com

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HOME Instead Senior Care, a company specialising in care for older people in their own homes across North Bristol, has been honoured with a 5 Star Employer Award. The accolade of 5 Star Employer was awarded by WorkBuzz, an independent company which conducted surveys with Home Instead’s CAREGivers and staff. In response to the independent survey, one CAREGiver employed by Home Instead Bristol North said: “The whole ethos of Home Instead is simply how things should be in this line of work…building proper relationships, having fun, and spending quality time with our clients is so rewarding and special. And always knowing that I have such a warm, kind and supportive office team behind me.” Home Instead’s CAREGivers and employees are given

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delivered to clients. Steven Frost, CEO of WorkBuzz said: “The biggest challenge facing many organisations is recruiting and retaining the best talent. We would like to congratulate Home Instead Senior Care for its high levels of employee engagement. Its positive culture means that

most employees are proud to work there, would choose to stay even if they were offered a similar job elsewhere, and are highly motivated.” Commenting on the recognition his company has received, John Moore owner of Home Instead Senior Care, said: “We are incredibly proud to have achieved a 5 Star Employer Award. “It means so much because it was awarded as a result of feedback from our employees. Person centred home care is at the heart of what we do, and this acknowledgement proves that it works, not only for our clients, but for our CAREGivers and the team in the office too.” To find out more about the work that Home Instead Senior Care do, or for details of current CAREGiver vacancies, call 0117 989 8210 or visit: www. homeinstead.co.uk/bristol-north

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Coldharbour Road welcomes new traders THE Coldharbour Road Traders Association recently held their AGM and appointed new committee members. After a quieter period the association is undergoing a bit of a revamp, and existing businesses are welcoming lots of new traders to the area. There’s a new generation of hair and beauty services available from various new businesses (Dougie Johns Hairdressing, Haus of Hair and Kabuki Studios) on the road joining the established, long standing salons. Plans to establish the area as THE BRISTOL HUB for this industry are in progress (look out for a full feature on this in a future issue). The Electric Bike Shop has settled well and enjoying a fantastic trade, Coldharbour Gallery is now under new management and Skyboat Café - a new children’s cafe, for little ones and their grown ups - has opened. In late November businesses will be staying open for drinks, nibbles and a chance to chat and give thanks before the festive period really begins. Everybody will be welcome. Check out the Coldharbour Road BS6 Facebook page for confirmed dates.

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Bristol vows to curb plastic pollution BRISTOL has joined 19 other European cities who have signed the joint Oslo-EUROCITIES declaration on reducing plastic waste in cities. The declaration commits signatory cities to produce an action plan within two years that will see a move towards eliminating or significantly reducing unnecessary plastic products and consumption of single-use plastics; to incentivise a rapid transformation from consumption of single-use plastics to sustainable products; and to establish systems for separate collection of all plastic waste. Benefits from this move include a much cleaner city, cleaner beaches and waterways, as well as reducing the need to incinerate plastic waste, a chief source of CO2 emissions in cities. CEO of Bristol-based environmental organisation City to Sea, Rebecca Burgess, said: “I am delighted Bristol is at the forefront of the global fight back against the flood of plastic pollution. This declaration harnesses the energy and commitment in cities across Europe to do what they can to tackle plastic pollution. At City to Sea we will continue to work with local and national politicians, businesses and individuals to prioritise reduce and reuse, over single use. “Here in Bristol we are expanding our water bottle campaign Refill - to become the one-stop shop to live with less plastic. Using the free Refill app you will soon be able to find out where to refill not just your water bottle, but also your coffee cup, lunch-box, groceries and even your cleaning products and toiletries. We look forward to working with Bristol City Council and other stakeholders in the city to bring about lasting change.”

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Crossing campaign wins funding pledge by Keri Beckingham A CAMPAIGN for an extra crossing on Cranbrook Road has gained momentum and a financial commitment from the council for the project. As previously reported in The Voice, parents started campaigning for a crossing near the junction of Harcourt Hill and Cairns Road in 2016 after a primary school pupil was hit by a car and there were other reports of near misses on the road. Signatures totalling 387 were collected through an online petition from residents in Redland and Westbury Park, concerned that the long stretch of Cranbrook Road, which many children cross on their way to school, lacks a suitable safe crossing point mid-way. The group of parents, known as the Cranbrook Community Crossing Group, also asked local councillors Martin Fodor and Fi Hance to get involved in their campaign. Clare Freshwater-Turner is one of the parents who helped initiate the campaign and presented it at a council meeting

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biggest problem is getting in touch with council, and it feels like we keep getting pushed away and no one is answering our questions. The bottom line is that it’s all down to money, and I’ve submitted a FOI request to find out how the council decides which projects are given priority. There is lots of uncertainty at the moment, and it’s really frustrating. We will have street party at some point to celebrate once the crossing is installed, as for us it’s all about the community.” At a recent area committee meeting, councillors Martin Fodor and Fi Hance managed to secure funding in principle of up to £31k towards a crossing. Following this, on Friday October 11 a highways office from Bristol City Council visited the road and met with the campaign group to give a rough idea of which solutions may work. Councillor Fi Hance said: “Martin and I are delighted that at last there has been some movement. We’ve secured a commitment of up to £31k for a crossing and have had a visit from a highways officer to work

out the best option for the site.” Clare added: “The meeting went well, and essentially we need a bit more money and then they can make a full assessment of the road. They don't think a raised table or a zebra will be the right solution, it looks more like a traffic island. One thing for sure that no-one wants is lights here. “Nothing is confirmed yet so we need to continue to show how keen the community is to resolve this safety issue.” The Cranbrook Community Crossing Group are interested to hear the experience of people that cross the road to go to and from school, play group and church. To get in touch, email: safecrossingcranbrookroad@ gmail.com

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Hair salon boss is rooting for environment THE owner of a hair salon on Coldharbour Road is keen to encourage owners of other Bristol-based salons to be more green. In September, Dougie Johns Hairdressing won a Plastic Free Champion award from Surfers Against Sewage for recycling nearly everything that they use in the salon such as hair, foils and shampoo bottles. The salon is owned by Jamie Stevens, who is passionate about encouraging businesses to recycle. He has also recently taken the lead in the Coldharbour Road Traders' Association. Jamie says the salon has quite a few clients who work with the National History Department at the BBC, and, combined with their own conscience about the environment, they have started to take the issue of sustainability a lot more seriously. Speaking about the award and the salon’s recycling, he said: “We’re the only salon in Bristol to have received the award, which we won after my husband put us forward. "We’re from Cornwall so we’re aware of the work that Surfers Against Sewage do, and we were delighted to have been chosen as one of three businesses representing Bristol. “We now don’t have anything in the salon that isn’t sustainable or plastic free, other than the absolute essentials. We use

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Avonmouth. The programme encourages salons to recycle almost everything that comes through the door, including the foils that are used for highlighting. "A lot of foils are used in salons, and they typically go in the bin. Only about one percent of UK salons recycle their foil, and now we have one bag of foil that is collected for recycling once a week. We also recycle our colour tubes, and any other items such as paper, card and hair, which normally goes in the bin too. As it’s a natural product it will bio-degrade too, and it can be used to create renewable energy that is used to fuel hospitals. Also, hair is really amazing for collecting oil when there is an oil spill, and so it can benefit the environment in lots of ways. “We think that recycling needs to be addressed more within the city, and we’re keen to encourage other salons to do more. Professional Hygiene want to roll out their programme to other salons over the next few months, and use us as an example which is great.” Jamie is interested in hearing from other salons who would like to recycle more. Visit: www.facebook.com/ dougiejohnshairdressing or email: dougiejohnsbarber@gmail.com

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Working together in major effort to reduce knife crimes and violence WORK to tackle the root cause of knife crime and serious violence in Avon and Somerset is under way following the Police and Crime Commissioner’s (PCC) inaugural Strategic Violence Reduction Unit meeting. PCC Sue Mountstevens brought together local partners including the five local authorities, Avon and Somerset Police, Public Health England, clinical commissioning groups and education in each area to meet for the first time since the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner was awarded £1.16m by the Home Office in June to set up a Violence Reduction Unit as part of the government’s national Serious Violence Strategy. The first meeting took place as national police Operation Sceptre rolled out a series of education workshops in schools across Avon and Somerset. It is widely recognised that a public health approach of education and diversion is desperately needed alongside enforcement in order to solve the problem of serious violence and knife crime on our streets. The PCC has allocated the VRU funding to the five local authority areas within Avon and Somerset according to the level and nature of serious violence they are experiencing so that opportunities for prevention

and early intervention can be identified locally and given a local response. Local authorities are tasked with working with education, health and police partners, to identify the drivers of serious violence in their area and collaborate in developing a co-ordinated response to tackle them. The PCC commissioned a special report by The Behavioural Insights Team. Entitled ‘Developing a Serious Violence Strategy for Avon and Somerset’ the report will provide a starting point for the VRU in understanding the nature of serious violence across the area as well as providing evidence on how to approach the issue. Sue Mountstevens said: “After a successful first meeting with the VRU, I firmly believe that by working together on a public health approach we can tackle serious violence and keep our communities safe. “By taking action together we can protect the most vulnerable in our communities from becoming victims, we can stop young people from being exploited and we can find solutions to support those at risk of being drawn into a life of violence. I know all our partners are passionate about working on new and pre-existing initiatives in their area and, as the PCC, I look forward to supporting their

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work.” Assistant Chief Constable Steve Cullen added: “The setting up of the VRU for Avon and Somerset will firmly establish a hub for agencies to work together collaboratively and model the public health approach, which has been so effective in reducing violent crime in Scotland. “A key aspect of the work will be to prevent vulnerable children and young people from being drawn into crime and violence.” Councillor Asher Craig, Deputy Mayor for Communities at Bristol City Council, said: “We’ve established Safer Options teams to work with services already on the ground to understand who is at risk, the support available to those people and how best to widen that support in our communities

so that we are all helping to steer vulnerable young people away from the risk of exploitation and towards a more positive pathway.’’ Dr Jonathan Hayes, Clinical Chair for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire CCG, added: “We know that violence has a wide ranging impact on the health of people and society, and it’s important that we all work together to tackle it. “By working together with partners through the VRU, we will be better able to address the root causes of violent crime. For the NHS, this means supporting people who are at risk of violence at a much earlier stage, rather than when they reach crisis point – meaning better outcomes for individuals and better use of public resources.”

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Frank takes the helm at St Peter’s Hospice A FORMER Army bomb squad commando has taken over the reins of one of Bristol’s most loved charities. Brigadier Frank Noble, 56, has replaced Simon Caraffi as chief executive officer at St Peter’s Hospice, which celebrated its 40th anniversary last year. Frank is opening the doors to the public in November, inviting people to come and visit the hospice, see the beautiful terraces and gardens designed by Olivia Kirk and enjoy a cake and a cuppa in the cafe. The charity has just undergone one of its biggest projects in recent years to raise £6.5 million to build a new inpatient unit at its site on the outskirts of Westbury-on-Trym. A huge fundraising effort from the people of Bristol raised a substantial sum towards the cost of the new unit, which took patients for the first time last November. “There’s a real business to run here,” said Frank. “We have 51 shops and need to raise 80 per cent of our funding every year. “We have this wonderful unit but what I’ve learnt since coming here is that much of our care is in the community. Of the 2,877 referrals we received last year, 245 were inpatients. “We run a 24/7 adviceline, community care nurses, hospice at home service, a day programme, and a whole host of volunteers who help with bereavement and hospice support, as well as shopping and donating. “Our need is never going to go away. The services our volunteers provide and the hours they put in save us £2.1 million a year. “Thank you for all your support - we don’t take it for granted. It is incredibly important to us.” Frank is used to a challenge thanks to his time served in the Army and in Whitehall. He joined the forces as a Royal Engineer in 1985 where he trained to be a commando, serving in a range of units including the commando engineer squadron and commando bomb disposal unit, including support to the UK Special Forces. He was the engineer

commanding officer in Northern Ireland when former British Prime Minister Tony Blair signed the peace accords. Frank received the Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service in 2006 for his work in Northern Ireland. Frank also led the commando bomb disposal unit during the First Gulf War conflict, supporting the world famous Desert Rats. He moved to Bristol 10 years ago and ran defence equipment procurement programmes at Filton before taking a role managing the Defence’s training estate across the world, responsible for a team of 3,500 people. After leaving the army in 2015 Frank became operations director at Clifton College looking after the non-teaching aspects of the College from running the estate to organising the catering and cleaning. “It was the perfect first job after coming out of the army,” he said. “It got me out and about and used to being in a civilian environment.” He left Clifton College and started working with the former headmaster of the College’s preparatory school John Milne, helping him to develop an educational consultancy business. While working with John, Frank started to write his book – Real Leadership, Through The Heart. The book, which contains many personal stories from

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winning teams. While finishing the book he learnt that St Peter’s Hospice was looking for a new CEO. Like everyone who steps through the door at the hospice, Frank felt instantly welcome. “I initially had a sense of nervousness about what working at a hospice would be like, because of the nature of the work done here,” he said. “But that went as soon as I walked through the door. I quickly saw that St Peter’s is a place full of life, joy, energy and humour. Everyone has been so lovely and welcoming. “I have always seen myself as a custodian of something. It’s a case of me looking after this wonderful charity for future generations.” All of the proceeds of Frank’s book are being donated to the hospice. The book is available on Amazon, search for Real Leadership.

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Try ballet with your baby in a sling THE next six week Hatching Chicks baby sling ballet course begins on November 11 and will run weekly on a Monday from 11am - midday. It is a course designed for all abilities, where disabled mums or mums of babies with special needs are particularly welcome. The course is FREE and takes place at the Bradbury Hall, Waterford Rd, Henleaze, BS9 4BT. The course is suitable for babies aged from nine weeks old (corrected for premature babies). You will both need to have had your post-natal check up with your health care provider and been given the go ahead to take part in this activity. Please note if you have had a c-section the course leaders recommend 12 weeks. The age of babies in the class ranges up to one year old. To book a place see: https://flamingochicks.wufoo.com/forms/ snh7zli07gy2zp/

Birthday bash is a joy SIMON Hawley-Clake celebrated his 73rd birthday with friends and fellow residents at the Hazelwood Gardens Nursing Home in Westbury-on-Trym. He had a wonderful day and would like to give thanks to the nursing home for hosting his birthday party and the singer, Toby, who kept everyone highly entertained at the event. Hazelwood Gardens, based at Channells Hill, will be hosting a Christmas party in December. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an opportunity for the local community to meet the residents who would love to see more visitors. See next monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Henleaze and Westbury Voice for further details.

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This event has taken off like a rocket! THE largest official fireworks display Canford Park Charity Fireworks Fiesta - returns to light up the skies on Saturday 2nd November. Bristol Round Table and Clifton Rotary Club are looking forward to adding to the tens of thousands of pounds they have already raised for local good causes over the past eight years. Marcus Hollick, of Bristol Round Table, and a prime driver of the event, says: “When we first held our fireworks display at Canford Park back in 2011, we knew it would be a successful charity event, raising money for local good causes. But never in our wildest dreams did we envisage just how popular, and what an important and much anticipated part of the calendar it would become. We are extremely grateful to the local community for their continued support, and to the council for allowing us to use this fabulous location as the backdrop for our superb professional display. “Our ticket sales don’t just help us to raise money on the night. A portion of the cost of every advance ticket purchased from a local school or a

St. Peter’s Hospice shop assists that particular body raise money for its own causes. Also, we have been delighted to make significant donations to the Lord Mayor’s Children’s Appeal, which helps needy Bristol families at Christmas. We think it is important to emphasise that every single pound made over our necessary expenses goes directly to local charities.” Committee member Robert Nagle added: “We will be presenting a fantastic, dazzling, family friendly pyrotechnic display. This year will be even bigger and better than last year, and recommend that due to its incredible popularity you purchase tickets in advance to guarantee entry, by visiting our website as numbers are strictly limited. We look forward to seeing you all there!” The event takes place at Canford Park, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3NX, gates open 5.30pm, display begins at 7pm sharp. Tickets £5 in advance, £6 on the night. Under 3s free, available from selected local St. Peter’s Hospice shops and primary schools. Website: http:// www. bristolfireworksfiesta.co.uk/

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Henleaze School fireworks THE children and families of Henleaze Infant school are once again gearing up for their annual fireworks extravaganza on Friday November 8. The gates to this community event will open at 6pm. There will be something for everyone with tempting hot food, a cash bar, raffle, sweet treats and pocket money toys. The display will commence at 7.15pm. The event is sponsored by local businesses CJ Hole and Wards Solicitors, making it possible for the Friends of Henleaze Infant School (FHIS) to raise valuable funds for the school. Tickets are on public sale from Max Minervas, Lavender Coffee Shop, Chandos Deli, The Eastfield Inn and The Gloucester Old Spot. Ticket prices: adult £5, child £3. Pre-schoolers are free!

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Police force to recruit 137 extra officers AVON and Somerset Constabulary will get 137 new officers next year as part of the Home Office drive to recruit 20,000 nationally by 2022. Avon and Somerset will be building on the 100 officers recruited over the last year as of Operation Remedy. Remedy, which was funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner asking for an increase in the policing part of the council tax precept last year, focuses on tackling burglary, drugs and knife crime. Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens said: “Local people have been very clear; they want to see more police officers on their streets, tackling the issues that matter most to the community. “We are in a great position in that we have been busy this year

recruiting officers for Op Remedy and we recently launched the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship with UWE. “The Chief and I are looking forward to getting the 137 new officers on board, enrolled onto the apprenticeship and out on the ground keeping local people safe.” Mark Weston, the Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Bristol North West and leader of the Conservative group on Bristol City Council, said: “This is fantastic news for residents in Bristol North West. “I would urge the Police and Crime Commissioner to use these additional resources to strengthen the neighbourhood police teams in order to reduce anti-social behaviour and support local residents.”

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are the way we are, we have to understand history is not just what happens here, but what happens around the world and how everything is connected,” he added. Following his talk, in a Q&A session, David said to Sixth

Form historians,:“I sense your generation is much less willing to tolerate a sanitised version of the past. You use the internet to actively search for truth and I sense a real willingness to question orthodoxies, which is very positive.”

Finally, during a recorded broadcast for the school’s radio station Redmaidio he discussed a range of issues including education, the environment, Brexit and cultural identity with Freya Rolt (pictured left) and Layla Qazi, both of whom have applied to Oxford University to study history. “I don’t feel guilt or shame about my ancestors,” he told them, “but I do feel a responsibility to discuss what happened.” Speaking of his visit, Claire Warrington, Redmaids’ High Head of History, said, “David reminded us that some of our history is very difficult and painful. But that’s all part of it and we can’t pretend it’s not.” David is Professor of Public History at the University of Manchester and was awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours 2019 for his services to history and community integration.

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National recognition for Bristol musician

MANY congratulations go to Lucy Keeley, aged 16, a student at Redmaids' High School in Bristol. Not only has she secured a place in the second round of the National Youth Orchestra (NYO) auditions on her oboe, she has also just received the Bristol ‘City Waits’ Award. The Bristol ‘City Waits’ Award recognises outstanding achievement in music and reflects a commitment to music making in the city of Bristol. Lucy’s talent and dedication has been recognised with a £1,000 award (which she intends to put towards a new oboe) and invitations to perform at high profile events across the city. The NYO pulls musicians from across the UK and the Channel Islands and the audition process is extremely tough. It is phenomenally difficult to get into the NYO on any instrument – you have to be an exceptional performer between the ages of 13 and 18 – but it is particularly difficult on instruments such as the oboe when only three to four players are required. Speaking of Lucy’s success, Mrs Killick Director of Music at Music at Redmaids' High said: “These are tremendous achievements and we are all very proud of Lucy. She is a dedicated and technically assured musician who works hard both in her lessons, and in her practice.”

Redmaids' pupil wins Commonwealth Judo bronze medal ISABELLA Cooper, aged 14 and a pupil at Redmaids' High School, brought home a medal from the 2019 Commonwealth Judo Championships. Competing in Wolverhampton, Isabella won her medal in the precadets -57kgs weight category, which was one of the largest categories. There were 17 national and international girls competing in this section alone, and Isabella had five fights, with girls from Northern Ireland, Scotland and South Africa. Speaking of her success, Miss Maggs Director of Sport at Redmaids' High School said: "It takes a tremendous amount of hard work and discipline to compete at this level. So we are all very proud of what Isabella has achieved." Isabella achieved further success in October, competing in the Dutch Tour in Emmen with the Western Area Judo Squad where she was awarded a bronze medal.

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Young people take up ‘Climate Challenge’ SCHOOL and college students in Bristol are working together with environmental organisations on ‘Climate Challenge’ projects to help reduce carbon emissions and protect wildlife. Students developed ideas to undertake in school including installation of smart meters to measure energy usage, living walls with vertical gardening and the reuse of waste to produce wildlife habitats. The projects which were showcased on 9 October at the University of the West of England, to launch the new Bristol Education Partnership (BEP). Guest speakers include Doug Allan from BBC Blue Planet, OVO Energy and Bristol Youth Mayors. Councillor Anna Keen, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, said: “At a city level the council is working independently and with partners to reduce carbon emissions, generate cleaner energy and improve air quality. This project demonstrates that whilst there is significant action being taken, tackling climate change is not all about the headline actions. Education and participation are equally as important and it’s great to see Bristol schools taking these opportunities to engage with this global issue. “We see across the country that younger

generations are developing a strong and passionate voice in the conversation about climate emergency. These ‘Climate Challenge’ projects take this a step further by engaging young people and creating practical solutions that schools and communities can utilise to be climate friendly. I hope they inspire individuals and organisations to do the same. “Bristol has declared a climate emergency and is responding with action – we all have a part to play in helping our city become carbon neutral by 2030.”

Gaby Sethi, Head of OVO Foundation, said: “We’re delighted to be funding the Climate Challenge event and working with local young people to design and deliver environmental projects. We’re looking forward to seeing their progress over the next year as we all do our bit to address the climate crisis.” The Soil Association, Sustrans, Avon Wildlife Trust, the Centre for Sustainable Energy, Action for Conservation, Resource Futures and Geneco supported students with their projects in a workshop held at M Shed on 30 September. Adeel, a student at Fairfield School attended the workshop, said: “I enjoyed meeting new students from other schools and hearing their views and ideas on the environment. I can’t wait for the launch, to see what projects other schools have come up with.” This is the first project of the BEP, a collaborative arrangement between education providers and Bristol City Council. The partnership forms part of Bristol Learning City and is committed to working together to overcome disadvantage, raise aspirations, broaden education and support teachers.

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Fairfield Fashion Fizz! FAIRFIELD High School (FHS) is launching its first Fashion Fizz on Wednesday 6 November, 6 - 9pm. It will be an evening showcasing vintage/secondhand clothes and accessories, with a silent auction, offering the opportunity to freshen up wardrobes by snapping up some bargains. Donations of good quality clothes (men's in particular), sponsorship plus raffle prizes, goods and experiences are requested. This is also an opportunity for stall holders to sell their craft-related wares. For more info email Janice Callow at FHS: jcallow@fairfield. excalibur.org.uk All proceeds from Fairfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fashion Fizz will be donated to Oxfam & Aid Box Community charities. Tickets cost just ÂŁ5 to include a glass of fizz and canapes, please visit: https:// tinyurl.com/y2e8mfbt

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BRISTOL-based community dance company The Original Spinners has received two awards from separate lottery funds supporting its Dance for Parkinson’s work. The first, worth £8,663 from The National Lottery, ensures that dance classes at the Trinity Centre will continue until next summer. The second, a Magic Little Grant from Localgiving, is worth £500 and will go towards equipment used in classes and performances. The Original Spinners runs weekly Dance for Parkinson’s classes at the Trinity Centre and also at Southmead Hospital. The sessions bring people living with Parkinson’s and their helpers and carers together to enjoy movement, music and self-expression in a safe and supported environment. The dance lessons developed by the English National Ballet are open to anyone living with Parkinson’s and develop self-confidence and strength, whilst temporarily relieving some participants of their day-to-day symptoms. The awards come following the company’s Performance for Paul at the Harbourside Festival in Bristol’s Millennium Square this summer. Paul has been living with Parkinson’s for nearly two decades and is one of The Original Spinners’ longest-serving Dance for Parkinson’s participants. “Performances such as those with Paul celebrate our dancers and showcase to the community what we can do together,” said company founder and artistic director Rachael James. “But without the classes there would have been no performance. “By guaranteeing our classes at the Trinity Centre for the next ten months these funds mean we can continue our work enriching the lives of those living with Parkinson’s.”

BRISTOL Libraries have launched a new fund to help community groups develop innovative ideas for their local library. The Library Innovation Fund was launched at the Citywide Library Friends’ Group Meeting in October, and will see just over £100,000 split between the city’s 27 libraries. The fund will enable communities to lead on putting the ideas they have about their local library and the library building into action. Projects could range from buying furniture or equipment to funding activities such as creative writing workshops. It could also be used as match funding for a larger project. A thousand pounds from the fund will be allocated to each Library Friends’ Group, with a further £3,000 available for each library, with bids accepted from community groups, local businesses and individuals. Applications for funding will open later this month and run until October 2020, with all the projects completed by December 2020. Projects and ideas will be assessed monthly by a cross council panel with final approval at the Library Ideas Project Board. To find out more go to www.bristol.gov.uk/libraries-archives/ apply-for-funding-for-ideas-for-your-library

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Feeling lonely? Try a Matinee Mingle

BRISTOL-based insurer National Friendly is supporting a series of social events at The Bristol Hippodrome. The Hippodrome’s Matinee Mingle scheme brings together lone theatre-goers aged 60 and above before certain matinee performances, giving them the chance to make new friends, meet like-minded people and enjoy a complimentary hot drink. The programme began in collaboration with LinkAge Network, a Bristol charity which empowers older people to lead fulfilling and satisfying lives. Rhona Cockle regularly attends the Matinee Mingle and says: “It’s such a nice way for people to gain confidence and meet friends in a world where being on your own can be quite daunting when you are older.” Ben Phillips, theatre director at the Hippodrome, adds: “The number of over-50s experiencing loneliness is set to reach two million by 2025/26 and so we are thrilled to continue working

in partnership with National Friendly, LinkAge Network and Age UK to ensure we are reaching out to some of the most vulnerable people in our community through our Matinee Mingle. The Bristol Hippodrome is proud to be doing its part to help alleviate the isolation and loneliness older people can experience. We hope these regular social meet-ups can enable like-minded people to chat, laugh, share memories and

make new friends.” Jonathan Long, CEO at National Friendly, says: “We are delighted to be supporting the Matinee Mingle in association with The Bristol Hippodrome, LinkAge Network and Age UK to help combat loneliness in later life. The Matinee Mingle gives individuals aged 60 and above the opportunity to make friends and create new memories.” Jo Stokes at LinkAge Network says: “Going to the theatre is

one of life’s pleasures; going with friends is even better! Matinee Mingle is here to offer solo theatre-goers aged 60+ the chance to meet others before a performance.” The Matinee Mingle is free and takes place an hour before selected midweek matinee performances in the theatre's Piano Bar. Members need to buy their ticket for the show they wish to see at the discounted rate by calling 0844 871 3012*, at www.atgtickets.com/venues/ bristol-hippodrome/ or popping into the Box Office. The next two Matinee Mingle events take place on Weds 13 November (for The Lion King) and Wednesday 18 December (for the pantomime Dick Whittington). If you or someone you know would like to join please contact Sarah Walker on 0117 302 3310 (option 5) or at sarahwalker@ theambassadors.com * Calls cost up to 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge.

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Seasonal concert COME and start your Christmas celebrations with Henleaze Ladies’ Choir Christmas Concert on Thursday 5 December from 2pm 3.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze. Enjoy delightful music and join in the singing of some carols at this free afternoon concert, with free tea and mince pies as well! A collection will be taken for the Above and Beyond charity, which supports the work of Bristol’s central hospitals. For further details contact Jean on 0117 9624466 or Jane on 07752 332278.

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AST month, I was lucky enough to be invited along to the opening of Yoko Ono’s Interventions/2 exhibition at the Georgian House in Bristol. For me, the most interesting part of Yoko Ono’s exhibition was Arising, a collaborative piece of work between sexual violence service Safe Link, domestic abuse service Next Link and curator and artist Jimmy Galvin. The powerful artwork focuses on 65 survivors who have used the victim services and their experience of domestic and sexual abuse. I would encourage everyone to go and see this exhibition; the artwork features just the women’s eyes and, in their own handwriting, they tell their story of abuse or of recovery or both. It’s important that we give survivors a chance to share their experience and I truly hope that

the exhibition encourages other victims to come forward and ask for help. I was especially happy to hear that the Next Link and Safe Link teams have delivered awareness training to museum staff in order to respond to anyone who discloses that they are victims. Since becoming PCC in 2012, it has been a priority of mine to put victims first. Along with my team, I have focused on commissioning tailored support services to help victims of crime and anti-social behaviour. As well as Safe Link, the other providers include adult service Victim Support, enhanced adult support service Swan Advocacy, children and young people provider Young Victims’ Service and Restorative Justice service Resolve West. We will be launching a campaign this month entitled

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Craft fair for charity A CHRISTMAS craft fair and coffee morning will be held on Saturday 23 November, from 10am -12.30pm, in aid of Cancer Research UK, at Horfield Parish Church Hall, Wellington Hill, Horfield. Stalls will include gifts for adults and children including hats, scarves, bags, toys and jewellery; Christmas decorations and cards and boxes; garden gifts

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Days out at the farm LAWRENCE Weston Farm has a packed programme for November, offering events for all ages. Help feed the animals at Farm Tots on Wednesdays,10.3011.30am. Suitable for under 5s and their carers, £2.50, drop in most Wednesdays. Please check Facebook for any changes. Improve your health and meet new people by joining a free, friendly, weekly walking group. Wednesdays, 2 - 3.30pm, if coming for the first time, please arrive at 1.45pm to sign up. For those interested in getting involved in gardening on the farm, come along on Fridays to help with the Gardening group. Call Ian 0117 9381128 for more details. A Spinning Wool course is being held on Saunday 24 November, from 10am - 1pm. Come and learn all about how to turn fleece into yarn. Suitable for beginners and improvers, £25. For more details and to book tickets https://tinyurl.com/y2skts8z Lino Print your own Christmas Cards and make a Christmas Garland on Tuesday 3 December, from 10am - 2pm, £40. Bring a lunch - hot drinks and seasonal snacks provided. For more details and to book see: https://garland-and-card.eventbrite.co.uk

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THE ever popular Village Show returned to Westbury-on-Trym in September and was opened by a special visitor from its past. Mrs Charlotte Vincent St Ames arrived in full regalia from the 19th century, having accepted her invitation to open the 40th annual show held at Westbury Village Hall, which was ﬁnanced and built by her husband, Henry, 150 years ago. Chair of the Westbury Society, Hilary Long, opened the event with style, dressed in her historic costume. She talked about the village’s history in the 19th century and compared it with life in modern day Westbury. The Village Hall’s new bar and stained glass window were much admired. The event showcases a wealth of traditional skills, attracting 120 entries in the competitions, in categories including garden produce, artwork, needlework, ﬂower arranging, photography and baking. A Lego model of the Village Hall by 11-year-old Peter Kennedy was awarded ‘Best in Show’. Full report: Page 5

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Community choir to sing carols by candlelight in Lord Mayor's Chapel A COMMUNITY choir based in Southmead is set to take part in the Quartet Community Foundation's Carols by Candlelight in the Lord Mayor’s Chapel in December. North Bristol Wellbeing Choir practice at the Greenway Centre in Southmead on Wednesday evenings to boost their health and wellbeing through music. Formed in 2006, they have gained members from across Bristol and sing a range of music from folk to pop, gospel to jazz. The festive concert will take place from 7pm-9pm on Wednesday December 4. There will be an opportunity to sing along and join in with some of your favourite Christmas Carol, enjoy mulled wine and mince

pies all whilst raising funds for local good causes. Support Surviving Winter is the Quarter Community

Bristol Chamber Choir to perform at St Monica's BRISTOL Chamber Choir will be in fine voice at The Chapel, St Monica Trust, Cote Lane on Sunday 10 November. They will be performing works by Bach and Robert Pearsall (1795 - 1856) who was born in Bristol and in 1837 became a founder member of Bristol Madrigal Choir which still sings under the name of Bristol Chamber Choir. Conductor Gordon Pullin brings a programme which features Bach - Jesu meine Freude, Pearsall - Madrigals and Partsongs and String Quartet in B flat played by the Pearsall Ensemble led by Helen Sherwood. The event begins at 5pm, admission is free, retiring collection. For more details see: www.bristolchamberchoir.org.uk or call 01275 843900.

Foundation’s campaign to help older people keep warm and eat well during winter. Formed in 1987, the Foundation has

distributed over £49 million to good causes during its three decades in line with its mission to help give everyone across the West of England a fair chance of a good life. They do this by supporting local organisations and philanthropists to give around £3.5m in grants each year, helping thousands of frontline charitable organisations to provide services and projects for communities across the region. Tickets for the concert cost £15 per person. To book, visit: https://quartet communityfoundationcarols bycandlelight.eventbrite.co.uk To find out more about Quartet Community Foundation, visit: www.quartetcf.org.uk

Young choristers in fine voice FOR the first concert of the new season, Bristol Choral Society and Bristol Youth Choir, conducted by Hilary Campbell, will be performing a collection of exciting and inspiring works by contemporary British composers, accompanied by piano duet with Ian Tindale and Annabel Thwaite, along with percussion. This concert also marks a hugely important step for the choir in preparing for their first recording with the Delphian Records label, with these two previously unrecorded works forming part of the repertoire. So for the first time you can hear the choir sing live before buying the recording and reliving the experience! The event takes place at Bristol Cathedral on Saturday 16 November from 7.30pm. Tickets from £11 to £28 (under 25s £5 & Seniors 10% discount). Book online via www.bristolchoral.co.uk or by phone on 0117 203 4040

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Politicians reveal books that win their votes TAKING a break from their day jobs, five local politicians took to the hustings at Redland Library on 10 October to champion their favourite book. Aiming to win the votes of the capacity audience, the speakers talked persuasively about a wide range of books and topics from the goblins of fantasy fiction to the grim reality of a child’s life in care. Chaired by Cllr. Jos Clark, Lord Mayor of Bristol, the event was organised by the Friends of Redland Library. The speakers were: Thangam Debbonaire MP, Labour MP for Bristol West; Mark Weston, Councillor for Henbury and Brentry, Leader of the Conservative Group on Bristol Council and Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Bristol North West; Stephen Williams, Lib Dem – former MP for Bristol West; Eleanor Combley, Councillor for Bishopston & Ashley Down, Leader of the Green Group on Bristol City Council; and Tom Hathway, Green Party candidate for Councillor for Clifton Down. Speaking first, Mark made an impassioned case for The Magician by Raymond E Feist, which he first read at the age of 12 and has since become his “literary comfort blanket.” The Magician is the first in a series of 30 novels and it is particularly special to Mark because the series helped him to connect to his father – who was also a fan – after his parents separated in his childhood. Mark advised the audience to read the book, “as though you are a youngster – leave your cynicism behind and

enjoy the story.” From fantasy to dystopia, Stephen recommended Nineteen Eighty Four by George Orwell. This is one of his favourite novels, because together with Orwell’s essay Politics and the English Language, it shows how important it is to use language carefully and precisely at a time when ‘Newspeak’ and ‘Doublethink’ are stripping words of their meaning. Summarising his case, Stephen quoted Orwell who wrote, “In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” Taking a more optimistic view, Tom urged the audience

to read The World We Made by Jonathon Porritt. The book presents a positive vision of a future in which we can all work together to create a sustainable world and Tom said: “It helped me to find my political roots.” Moving back to fiction, Thangam spoke enthusiastically about The Siege by Helen Dunmore. In 1941, the German army laid siege to Leningrad and, as Thangam explained, this book portrays the brutal events of the period through the eyes of an ordinary family. She said: “It shows that even in incredibly painful times, human love brings hope.”

In My Name is Why by Lemn Sissay, hope stems from creativity. Eleanor made the case for this memoir because, she said, it gives a voice to children in the care system. The book helps us to “understand from the inside out what that experience is like.” At the end of the evening, the Lord Mayor called for the audience to cast their votes. And the winner – The Siege by Helen Dunmore, championed by Thangam Debbonaire. Friends of Redland Library have organised a packed programme for the autumn and winter. For details, go to: https:// friendsofredlandlibrary.org.uk/

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Rugby rivals come together for #Mates Matter BRISTOL Bears and Bath Rugby have put their local rivalry aside to support Avon Fire & Rescue Service’s (AF&RS) new water safety campaign - #MatesMatter. More than 260 people died in British waterways last year, more than those who died in fires, and the Service has been called to 66 water-related incidents in the last two years, with six fatalities. To tackle this, AF&RS are calling for mates to look after each other and celebrate friendships on a night out. Friends, colleagues and families will often look after each other on a day to day basis, so the Service is asking this to continue into a night out. Targeting mainly men aged between 18 and 29 years old, the Service is hoping that those enjoying Bristol on a night out will stay safe near the water with the help of friends. And nothing epitomises teamwork better than Bristol Bears and Bath Rugby – both are teams close on and off the pitch with players looking after each other in all aspects of life. Kirstie Webb, Risk Reduction Department Manager for AF&RS, said: “Mates Matter – and we want to people to keep that mentality on nights out. “We all want the best for our mates and will do what we can to protect them. But for some reason, that seems to end on a night out with individuals getting separated from groups or leaving alone at the end of the night.

“We are asking people to make sure they ensure their friends are safe around water. Simple things like walking them home a different route avoiding the water’s edge or making sure you stay as a group can make a huge difference.” Along with the #MatesMatter campaign, AF&RS has also been working with pubs and clubs along the Bristol waterfront to deliver water safety training for staff who may be able to act as first responders. The course focuses on raising awareness, the hazards around the docks and the effects of cold water on a casualty.

Delivered by firefighters, the practical session involves throwline training from the bank to secure a casualty in the water. The Service is also working with the Bristol Water Safety Partnership to minimise risk by producing a risk assessment of the harbour, working with the council on standardised signage and life rings, and raising awareness where possible. Kirstie added: “If people enter the water, we have a golden window in which to respond, so having pub or club staff immediately on the scene, our resources better placed and the support of other local

organisations only improves the chance of survival.” Nick Fenton-Wells, from Bristol Bears Team Manager,said: “On and off the pitch, we know that Mates Matter. Whether you have the weight of 14 other players on your shoulders on the pitch, or its bonding on a day to day basis, everyone looks after each other. “We’ve seen in the news when people have tragically lost their lives in the water so anything we can do to help is a positive. Mates Matter, so let’s stamp out unnecessary fatalities in the water.”

River pollution at Badock’s Wood IMAGES of pollution sent to the Friends of Badock’s Wood has prompted the organisation to raise the issue locally. A spokesperson said: “We all love Badock's Wood, the trees, the rivers, the meadows and the range of wildlife. “Unfortunately not everyone realises that if they wash out their paint bucket into a drain in their garden, or on their street - this is the most likely consequence. “These photos of the river pollution in what we call Beehive Brook in Badock's Wood is thought to have been caused by white emulsion paint on Sunday 13 October. Thanks to the Friend who notified us.” If you see river pollution like this, or coming out of a pipe into the river, please let the Environment Agency (Hotline) 0800 80 70 60 and Wessex Water (0345 600 4 600) know so that they can investigate it. Please let the Friends of Badock's Wood know as well (www.fobw. org.uk) so they can check on it too.

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However in the meantime, please do be observant about parking on these lines if you are unsure. Parry’s Lane/Elmlea Avenue Area The students are back and starting l roads again. to park in our residentia on new parking vey sur the to Responses now being are a are restrictions in this have the results reviewed and we should l inform a decision in November, which wil ed parking pos pro the er as to wheth as they are, or ad ahe restrictions will go Any changes will need any amendment. il the New Year, not be put into effect unt obtaining a of s ces pro al leg due to the O) and then (TR er Ord Traffic Regulation appointing contractors.

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News and views from our city councillors Geoff Gollop (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze) Westbury Village Hall raI was delighted to be part of the celeb Village tions to mark 150 years of Westbury edHall, where the new bar and new stain ed by HM open ially offic were ows wind glass Golding. Lord Lieutenant for Bristol, Peaches availWe are very fortunate to have this Hall of able, and that is down to the hard work . years 50 last the over rs ntee volu y man Clean Air Cabinet The Clean Air proposals are going to ng, I writi of time the At r. on 5th Novembe other have no idea what they will propose, her than than that they are likely to be toug t abou care you If . osals prop nal the origi the City our air quality, if you travel through are Centre, or if you have a diesel car, you cil Coun the at Look ted. affec be to likely et website and the agenda for the cabin see the meeting and you should be able to

proposals. Blocked Drains drains I have reported a number of blocked y other in the last week. In fact it seems ever potendrain is blocked and this presents a the tial flooding hazard. If you let me know house details, preferable with the nearest number, I will add it to my list. Trees and hedges n trees or If there is a problem with overgrow lity, hedges that are the Council responsibi the once nd respo rally gene will cil the Coun growth issue has been reported. Where the cil will is from a private property, the Coun should they g estin sugg er own the write to the take action and, if the owner does not, so. UsuCouncil will “encourage” them to do ively to ally property owners respond posit mes these requests. If they do not, this beco longer an enforcement issue which can take to resolve. Resurfacing and potholes

Cote Lane has been marked up for pothole repairs for so long that new potholes have now appeared and the ones that were filled last year have now reopened. I have asked for the Council to revisit the road and been assess what work is needed and I have ractor, told the order is now with the cont me but I haven’t got a time frame. Do tell of need in are that oles poth ar simil of any urgent attention. Forum meetings day 3 Our next Henleaze Forum is on Tues (the 7pm at ry Libra eaze Henl at r mbe Dece ary) Janu 7 on is m next Westbury Foru Contact with If you need help on any matter to do email Bristol City Council, contact me by or by Cllr.geoffrey.gollop@bristol.gov.uk phone 903 9946.

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News and views from our city councillors Steve Smith (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze)

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E formally started a new parliamentary term with a new Queen’s Speech. The speech, written by the government, appeared to be nothing more than a party-political broadcast. I was, however, pleased to see a renewed commitment to banning restaurants taking tips from waiting staff, an issue that I have campaigned on due to similar circumstances in restaurants in Bristol. At the time of writing, we’re still in a Brexit holding cycle. On “Super Saturday” I voted to support the Letwin amendment, primarily as a measure to protect against Boris Johnson triggering a no-deal Brexit by the back door, which resulted in the government pulling the remaining votes. As a consequence, the Prime Minister was forced albeit reluctantly - to request an extension from the EU in line with the emergency legislation that we passed (the ‘Benn’ Act). The Prime Minister should put his proposals to the public in a confirmatory vote (I would campaign for remain and reform the EU). As always, I’ve been doing as much as I can to explain what’s happening and why and, most importantly, listen to you. Through several Brexit Briefing meetings, a new survey and the normal correspondence I get from so many of you, I’m confident my view best represents the majority view of Bristol North West. In other news, I have been appalled to read of the escalation of military exercises by the Turkish Government in Northern Syria. I’ve

signed a cross-party letter calling on the Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, to outline urgently the steps being taken by the UK to support the cease fire. I also want to know what diplomatic routes we're pursuing with the US after they abandoned Kurdish soldiers who had bravely stood alongside Syrian and western forces to defeat ISIS. Your Champion in Bristol I know how much local transport is an issue for us across Bristol North West. That’s why I added my voice in support of the new Portishead rail line in the House of Commons. I called on the Transport Minister to see this as part of a wider network of public transport infrastructure to help manage increasing commuter traffic into and out of Bristol, as well as the need to connect the lines together into a wider Henbury Loop line. If we want to make it easier to use public transport instead of cars – and have a positive impact on our emissions as well as local parking problems – we’ve got to invest in accessible and reliable public transport. Locally, I’ve been advised that the next stage of the A4018 project, which will see bus lanes introduced on the route between Henbury and Westbury, will go out to consultation - before any works commence - in early 2020. I will share further details of the proposals and the consultation once they’re available. Thanks also to those of you who joined my public meeting at the Brabazon Hangars about the proposed Bristol YTL Arena. YTL is submitting plans to develop a 17,000-seater arena in Bristol

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North West, an issue I know many of you take an interest in. It was useful to hear their plans and the transport investment being proposed. I’ll only continue to support the project if there are adequate transport upgrades that make the arena easily accessible by public transport and ensure our residential streets in North Bristol aren’t turned into rat runs or car parks. In non-transport related news, I always enjoy my visits to local schools, including my recent visit to Redmaids’ High School. I was also honoured to be presented with a book inspired by Oxfam Education’s ‘For the love of’ project which encourages young people to act on climate change. It is inspiring to see how engaged our young people are on tackling the climate emergency, single-use plastics and protecting the natural environment. As always, if you have any

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Westbury prepares for festive fair THE Westbury-on-Trym Fair will be held on Saturday 30 November this year on Canford Lane and in Carlton Court from 2pm - 6pm. Harold Stephens is the main sponsor and the Marketing Manager, Amy Wood is helping to organise the fair with a great local team. It's their first year of taking on the task and plans are full steam ahead. Over 40 stalls are confirmed with a fantastic variety of goods on offer. There will also be a funfair for the children and the committee have managed to drum up some fantastic raffle prizes. Tickets are on sale around the village so don’t miss out! Richard Higgs from Harold Stephens will be the compère at the event, letting everyone know what’s happening next. Richard said: “Please do pop by the HQ tent and say hello. “We hope the event will be terrific for the community, getting people together and kicking off the festive period with a bang. Proceeds will be donated to BUST Charity (Breast Cancer Unit Support Trust) which is based at Southmead Hospital. “We hope to see lots of you there!”

B rain Bank in focus BRACE charity funds much of the South West Dementia Brain Bank and Harold Stephens staff were invited to visit recently, to discover more about the research conducted there. The Brain Bank is vital in the search for a cure for dementia as certain diagnosis is only achieved by analysing the brain after death. Richard Higgs from Harold Stephens said: “It was extraordinary to learn more about how the Bank is used and we were amazed at the processes involved and the care and compassion shown by the team.” Harold Stephens is proud to support BRACE and the staff are committed to continuing to raise money for further research in search of

a cure. Richard Higgs will be doing the Lahinch Christmas Day Swim in aid of BRACE this year. “Please get in touch if you would like to sponsor me. It’s going to be very cold!” he added. Richard Higgs, Chartered Financial Planner, provides friendly financial advice in BS9 on a face-to-face basis in a welcoming location at 50, High Street, Westbury on Trym. He specialises in advising retired clients on savings, investments, Inheritance Tax and longterm care planning. You can contact Richard on richard@haroldstephens. co.uk, 0117 363 6212 or through the website: www. haroldstephens.co.uk .

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Tiny tortoise hatches at Bristol Zoo Gardens THIS is the magical moment when a tiny pancake tortoise began to hatch at Bristol Zoo Gardens. The tip of her nose is just visible as she breaks through the fragile shell where she has grown for the previous five months. Four hours later at just 4cms long and weighing 12.5gms she had broken out of the shell beneath the warm lights of an incubator. Reptiles senior keeper Adam Davis, who took these amazing photographs, said: “I always have my camera with me for moments like this.” The pancake tortoise’s eggs had been incubated at 31.5C which should ensure that the tortoise is a girl but it will be four to five years before keepers will know for certain. Adam said: “Pancake tortoises are fascinating because unlike other species they start to break out of their shells from the middle rather than from one end

or the other.” This tortoise’s parents were among a number confiscated by UK customs officials 12 years ago and after some time in Edinburgh Zoo were transferred to a Zoo in Italy in 2011 before coming to Bristol Zoo in February this year. Tim Skelton, curator of reptiles and amphibians at Bristol Zoo Gardens, said: “The reason this is significant is that this is the first time we have bred from a new pair of pancake tortoises since I began here

almost 21 years ago.” He oversees a studbook for all of the 359 pancake tortoises in zoos across Europe. They are vitally important to the future of the species. In the wild, pancake tortoises are classified as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Tim said: “There are a number of pancake tortoises in the studbook who have yet to breed and my aim is to try to get them to breed and give us as wide a genetic diversity as

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n NEWS THE ever-popular North Bristol Art Trail takes place over the weekend of 23-24 November this year. Over 100 artists will open their homes, studios and galleries from St Andrews, Redland and Gloucester Road to Westbury Park and Henleaze. Many artists hold a preview night on Friday 22, when you can relax with a mulled wine and chat to artists and friends. This long-established trail offers an unhurried opportunity to buy original artwork and is a really fun way to pass the weekend. North Bristol Artists are incredibly talented, creating everything from paintings and prints to stone sculptures and jewellery – with myriad objects in-between. They're also really friendly and love to meet people and discuss their work. This weekend is as an opportunity to show off the artwork they have been creating throughout the year. It’s also a perfect time of year to inspire people to buy original artwork and handmade designs for loved ones. The North Bristol Art Trail

What a treat we have in store! is a time for every member to connect with the local community and share artwork not normally on display. One of the most popular venues on the trail is the home of Toni Burrows. Her house is totally covered with amazing mosaics, using found pieces of ceramics. Her Lovers Way picture of two foxes, shown here, is a great example of her work. Toni never sells her originals but she does sell prints and cards at Room 212 and local post offices. Fig gallery co-owner Jemima Lumley will be showing her artwork with Toni, but not the work you'd be used to seeing at Fig. Sarah Thorp is excited about the weekend as both floors of her bar Alchemy 198 will display work by herself and three fellow artists - Jenny Urquhart, Katie Johnston and Aly Dalrymple. The delicious vegetarian food, teas and cocktails on offer will

provide respite for trail goers who will be able to sit and enjoy the artwork on all the walls. Room 212 at Glos Rd Central sells artwork by many North

Bristol Artists all year round but the shop focuses on their artwork throughout November with lovely window displays. The Halls on Pigsty Hill offer live music entertainment as well as a wide variety of artwork. Other artists offer homemade cakes and refreshments so look for the glass sign beside venues on the map. Horfield Baptist Church and Nonesuch Cup are also venues for multiple artists. Pick up a map or look up the trail on line then plan your route. Artists will always be pleased to see you! You can download the map or pick one up at various venues around Bristol including local libraries, Room 212, Boston Tea Party, Coldharbour Gallery and cafe bar Alchemy 198. You can also follow NBA news on social media to get a feel of what's coming up. https://www. northbristolartists.org.uk

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n DRAMA THE FIRST play written by a Bishopston-based amateur actress is set to hit the stage in November. Hen’s Teeth Productions, a newly formed amateur theatre company based in Bristol, are set to perform their new show Wit to Wound at the Alma Tavern and Theatre on Alma Vale Road in Clifton from Tuesday 12 – Saturday 16 November. Written by Gill Cowen, a mother of two teenagers who works part time as a massage therapist, the play is a dark comedy that follows the stories

Wit to Wound of those who seek therapy and guidance through a writing group run by a character called Judith. However, what they get out of her approach is not quite what they expected! Speaking about the play, Gill said: “I decided to join the St Alban’s Players about five years ago, and that was only because my two children were auditioning for a play, so I decided to give it a go as well! I haven’t been involved in drama since my A-Levels, but it completely reignited my love for it. This year I decided to put a play of my own on, and after searching for a script. I couldn’t find what I was looking for, so I chose to write one myself. I wasn’t sure how it would turn out, but I wrote act one first

and decided to invite the actors around to read it. Thankfully they really liked it, and I was spurred on to write the second act which I finished in May, and since September we’ve been rehearsing two times a week. “Pamela Moline is the producer of the play and we decided to name our production company Hen’s Teeth Productions as we’re not sure how many plays we’re going to put on and it might just be a one off, but we’re excited to see what the future holds!

“It’s slightly nerve wracking but also really exciting to see it all come to fruition, and I’m looking forward to seeing the characters I’ve imagined come to life. I’m really lucky to be able to do my hobby, and it’s been such an experience to make the play happen. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without Pamela’s support, and I would encourage anyone who wants to try something new to just go for it!” Performances of Wit to Wound will take place at 8pm with a matinee at 2:30pm on Saturday, and tickets cost £12. To book, visit: https:// www.tickettailor.com/events/ almatheatrecompany/285639/#

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA Thursday October 31 n It may be on Halloween, but there’s nothing spooky about this! Henleaze Ladies' Choir, under their conductor Jane English, invite you to come and enjoy an afternoon of singing, tea and cakes on Thursday 31 October from 1.45pm to 3.30pm at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze. Entry is £3, which includes tea, cake and raffle ticket. Further details from Jean on 0117 962 4466. Monday November 4 n The Royal Osteoporosis Society Bristol Support Group will be meeting at 1.45pm in the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. There will be a Medical Update by Dr. Shane Clarke, Consultant Rheumatologist at the BRI. Everyone is welcome. For more information ring 07710 743613. Wednesday November 6 n Henleaze Garden Club: Garden Disasters – Neil Ross. Gardening journalist, lecturer, designer and former head gardener, Neil will provide an entertaining insight into what not to do. Main Hall, St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane, doors open 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Visitors welcome: entry £5 (inc. refreshments) www. henleazegardenclub.co.uk Tuesday 12 November n The Arts Society Bristol lecture is on "The beauty and history of frames". Given by Julia Korner at 8pm at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information is on our website www.theartssociety-bristol. org.uk Saturday 16 November n Soprano Elevenses at Westbury Parish Church. Two young, local sopranos, Alice Howse and Grace Edmunds, join forces to perform solo songs and duets for our November Elevenses Recital. Real coffee and luscious cakes served from 10.30am and recital begins at 11am. Hoped for donations £5 to include refreshments. Thursday 28 November n Avon Organic Group invites local gardeners and growers to our talk “The Life in Your Soil – Soil Biology for Growers" with Tom Hartley, Soil Association. 7pm, The Station, Silver St, BS1 2AG. All welcome £5/£3.50 student/concession. groworganicbristol.org November 30 n Redland Green Choir will perform Karl Jenkins's powerful Mass for Pearce, The Armed Man, at 7.30 pm at St Matthews, Kingsdown on 30th November. Tickets are £12 (£10 concessions) from www. redlandgreenchoir.org.uk or at the door. Monday December 2 n The Royal Osteoporosis Society

Bristol Support Group will be meeting at 1.45pm in the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. Peter Rose will give a Christmas themed presentation featuring words, music and pictures. Everyone is welcome. For more information ring 07710 743613. December 3-7 n Treefest is a display of nearly 100 Christmas Trees held in the Gothic splendour of St Mary Redcliffe Church. All the trees are decorated or made by individuals, local organisations and businesses, to raise money for charity which this year includes- Preludes - Music Education charity and St Mary Redcliffe’s Community projects. It is held from 3rd - 7th December 2019 Open 10-5 daily Thursday 10-8 With free admission and is accessible for all There is a daily music programme and refreshments available in Church. n Friends of Welsh National Opera welcome visitors to an evening entitled Janacek as an Opera Composer on Wednesday 20 November 2019 at 7.15 at Redmaids High School. Nigel Simeone, author of The Janacek Compendium, makes a welcome return to explore one of the great originals of 20th century opera. Friends, £5, Guests £7, Students £1. Contact Melanie David at melaniejdavid@btinternet.com or on 01934 842014 for more information.

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for events or fundraisers. n Redland Green Choir meets for rehearsals every Monday 7.30pm9.30pm at Redland Green School. We sing a wide variety of music. New members welcome: no auditions. For more information, visit www.rgscommunitychoir. wordpress.com or phone 0117 9443042. n City Voices Bristol welcomes new members. A friendly mixed voice local choir singing a wide range of music rehearses at 7.30pm-9.30pm at Red Maids School. No previous experience and no auditions, just come along for a trial rehearsal. For more details contact the Secretary at members@cityvoicesbristol.com or visit www.cityvoicesbristol.com n RAFA, City of Bristol branch and club Eastfield Westbury on Trym for ex-RAF and associate members. Skittle Ally, parties and functions. Live entertainment on Saturday evenings. Open Monday -Thursday from 5pm. Friday & Saturday lunchtimes and evenings, Sundays noon - 5pm. All enquiries telephone 0117 3291913. n Trinity Henleaze Ladies Guild meet fortnightly on Mondays at 7.30 pm in the Leonard Hall,

Waterford Road. All welcome. For more information call Jenny Rich on 01179620108 n Senior Film Club, every third Monday in the month at 2pm in St Peter's Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. All Welcome. Refreshments £3. Dial-a-ride transport possible by personal arrangement ; 0845 130 1875. n Bristol Good Afternoon Choir At Westbury on Trym Methodist Church from 1-3pm every Monday afternoon. n Redland Green Bowls Club welcomes new members, come along to our club on Redland green any Monday after 4pm , or book a free taster session with one of our qualified coaches. Jean or Gerry :Tel 9624466 . HALF price membership for the first year (£50) n Henleaze Bowling Club welcomes new Members. Come along to our free Coaching sessions at 6pm on Monday evenings (excluding Bank Holidays) to see if the sport is for you. Phone the Secretary, Tom Logan, on 01179621669 for details. n Discussion Group: we are a small, convivial group who meet locally

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n WHAT'S ON at 10am - 12 noon every Monday to discuss a wide range of topics of mutual interest. We are currently looking for new members - if you are interested please call Bob Broomfield on 0117 962 1061, for more information. n Bristol Bridge Club - Come and play, there are daily bridge sessions for experienced and less experienced players. Try a free taster session on a Monday afternoon or evening and Wednesday afternoon. Phone the club before coming, Tel.0117 929 1846 or www. bristolbridgeclub.co.uk n Taoist Tai Chi helps calm the mind and transform you into a healthier, more harmonious person. Come to a beginner class and you will experience benefits to your body, mind, and spirit, make friends and listen to remarkable stories of health improvement. 7pm, Badock’s Wood School BS10 5PU. First class is free, all welcome - just turn up! taoist.org.uk n Westbury Park Orchestra is a friendly non-auditioned orchestra with a repertoire of classical and modern pieces and with an emphasis of having fun. We meet Redmaids’ High Junior School, Grange Court Road, Westbury-onTrym, Bristol BS9 4DP on Monday evenings between 8.00 and 9.30 p.m. (term time only). If you are a string or brass player ideally of a good standard, come along for your free taster session and give us a try. For further information, please visit www.westburyparkorchestra. com or email contact@ westburyparkorchestra.com n Do you like Dickens? Bristol & Clifton Dickens Society meets regularly at Leonard Hall, Henleaze. We are a friendly group and enjoy talks, lectures, costumed readings, book club etc. New members welcome. Contact via our website www.dickens-society.org.uk or phone Roma on 0117 927 9875 for

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

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2-4 pm we have a tea, coffee and cake with a few games thrown in for retired age people. Free of charge. n We are Westbury Folk – Folk/ Country Dancing. We meet at The College in College Road, Westbury on Trym. We meet on Tuesdays, 1:15 - 3:15 pm to have fun, get some exercise and, of course, stop for a cup of tea. All dances are called first. Ffi call Christine on 0117 9622223. n Two new Knitting and Crochet groups in the local area. All abilities welcome-please do come along to meet and chat with fellow crafters, discuss projects, share ideas, bring along a project and learn a new skill, improve or share yours. There’s no charge or booking required, you only pay for your own refreshments. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10.30am-12.30pm, J P Destiny, corner of Kellaway Avenue/Bishop Road. 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road. For more information email: brisknitcro@ gmail.com or join our Facebook Group ‘Bristol Knitting and Crochet’. n The Arts Society Bristol is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include lectures by specialists in their field, at 8pm, usually on the second Tuesday of the month, September to May at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information is on our website www. theartssociety-bristol.org.uk n The Great Western Society present ‘Midland Extremities – From the S & D to the S & C’ talk by Terry Nicholls. BAWA, 589 Southmead Road, BS34 7RG, Tuesday 12 November, 7.30 for 7.45pm. Meeting open to all. No admission charge, but a suggested donation of £3 to help defray expenses is appreciated. Contact: Dave Winter 01454 324230. Wednesday n Henleaze Townswomen’s Guild meet at St Peter’s Church Hall,

Henleaze on the first Wednesday of the month (except Aug) from 7.15pm. Call Shirley Phillips on 0117 962 2243 for further details n Local Winemaking & Social Club meets at the Common Room, Studland Court Elderly peoples residents on Henleaze Road from 8pm to 10pm on the second Wednesday of each month. They are a small and friendly group looking for new members. Evening include wine making, tasting and social events. Call Paul Johnson for further details on 0117 9508370. n In Step Widows and Widowers Club meets weekly from 8-10pm at Stoke Bishop Village Hall. Call 9628895 orDonna on 01275 832676 for details. n St Peter's Ladies Guild meets in the hall, The Drive, Henleaze at 2pm on the third Wednesday of the month. Speakers, refreshments, outings. Contact 9628895 for more information. n Bristol Cabot Probus Club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men to maintain contact and fellowship with people of similar interests. Group meets third Wednesday of each month at BAWA Club in Southmead Rd. Lunch is followed by a guest speaking on a wide range of interesting subjects. In June and December ladies join us for the lunch. Contact John HowardCairns for details: 0117 968 3134. n Top Flight Ballroom Dance Club. B.A,W.A. Every Wednesday. Ballroom, Latin, Sequence. £5 Per Person. New Members Welcome. For More information. Tel:01179 192756 n Henleaze Garden Club meet on the first Wednesday of each month in the Main Hall, St. Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane. Doors open 7pm for 7.30 start. Visitors are welcome: entry £5 (inc. refreshments). Details: www. henleazegardenclub.co.uk

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n WHAT'S ON n Knitnatterstitch. Term time, Wednesdays 9.30 -11.30@the Coffee Bar, Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Contact Paula at knitnatterstitch@gmail.com for details. n North West Bristol Camera Club are an enthusiastic group of amateur photographers who meet each Wednesday at 7.45pm at Westbury Fields, Greystoke Avenue. New members of any level of ability are most welcome. Contact Neville on nevwgoodman@mac.com n Melody Makers Pop Choir. An evening choir for men and women singing popular songs. Wednesday's term time 7:30-9:00pm The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze. Book a FREE taster www.melodymakerschoir.co.uk n Clifton Women’s Institute We meet at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of the month at Alma Church, Alma Road, Clifton BS8 2ES. Contact by email: thecliftonwi@ gmail.com or visit www.cliftonwi. blogspot.co.uk Take advantage of our guest visits which are just £4 (max.three per year). Full membership details available. n Nature Cafe for over 55s and friends First Weds of the month 2-4pm. Lawrence Weston Community Farm, Saltmarsh Drive BS11 0NJ. Gentle walk around the farm, craft activity and tea and cake! n Westbury Park Women's Institute meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in Redland Church Hall, Redland Green Road, BS6 7HE. New members welcome, or come as a guest (£4 per visit up to 3 visits allowed) We are a friendly and sociable Club, have a full programme with interesting speakers, social events, theatre

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outings, and we all have lots of fun. Email: wesburyparkwi@gmail.com or visit www.westburyparkwi.org.uk for more details. n Bristol Scrabble Club meets every Wednesday at 7.15 pm at Upper Horfield Community Trust (next to Eden Grove Church). New members welcome - first visit free so come and give it a go. For information contact Sue on 0117 9247871. n Sound of Song ( a Choir for Female Voices) meet in Horfield URC, Church Hall, Muller Road on Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.30pm. Repertoire covers classical, choral, jazz, popular, folk, and show songs. No auditions necessary. www. soundsofsongchoir.com n Farm Tots - help feed the animals at Lawrence Weston Farm, Saltmarsh Drive. For under 5s and their carers. Drop in most Wednesdays, 10.30am - 11.30am, £2.50. Check Facebook for changes. n Improve your health and meet new people by joining Lawrence Weston Farm free, friendly, weekly Walking Group. Wednesday, 2pm 3.30pm. If coming for the first time, please arrive at 1.45 to sign up. Call 0117 938 1128. n Women's Walking Football every Wednesday from 6 - 7pm at Horfield Leisure Centre. Contact Keith Gwilym on 07948 383536 or email: buwfc2018@gmail.com n St Peter’s Badminton & Social Club meet Mondays & Wednesdays, 7.30pm - 9.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. Membership £135.00, Sept to May, Visitors £4.50 a night, accompanied Juniors, £2. Contact Ann: 0117 969 4882, contactann999@gmail. com Thursday n Henleaze Carers Group - A place to share experiences and make new friends. Meeting on the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month from 10am to 12 noon @ Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Call Mrs M Rudston on 0117 9426095 for further details. n Embroidery Club at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tel: 0117 9501743 n Henleaze Flower Club at URC Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze meet at 2pm on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Please come and enjoy Thursday afternoons at our flower club and our yearly calendar of events Contact Cath 07758 651039 or Marg 01179 075724. n The Friendly Club meets every Thursday from 2-4pm (except August and major holidays) in the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. We are a lively group of older people who meet to chat, play

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Scrabble and card games. Regular trips out and entertainments are arranged plus we have delicious tea and biscuits for only £1! Do come and make some new friends. Transport can be sometimes arranged. Contact 0117 9508644. n Drop-In Healing Centre at The Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, Redland, BS6 6JE. Thursdays from 5.00pm to 6.30pm. Run by Bristol Healing Group on a donation basis and supported by members of NFSH The Healing Trust. Come along and try a healing session, everyone is welcome. For more information phone 0117 9466434 or 0117 9082061. n Flowers by arrangement Is a new informal supper group, meeting the first Thursday of each month, 6.159.00pm Kondi Braserrie Henleaze. Enjoy good food & company whilst creating your own floral arrangement. Contact Jane Voke for more info 0117 9622440 n Shared Reading Westbury Library. We read aloud a short story and a poem pausing for discussion. You sit back, relax, enjoy or you can read or share your ideas. Thursday 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. It's free, all welcome. Drop in or contact Christine Betts 07967 332821.

n Stoke Lodge Ramblers welcomes new members. Small, friendly groups walk 8-10 miles on the 1st 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

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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED 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 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

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of every month, 2 – 3.45pm, £2.50 charge. Please contact to register: 0117 961 0693 or bristol@ alzheimers.org.uk n Scottish Country Dancing - come to Dance Scottish with RSCDS Bristol on Thursdays at 7.30pm in term time at Oatley Hall, St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane, Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3UN. New dancers welcome, come on your own or with a friend for fun, fitness and friendship. No need to wear a kilt or a sash! For information contact Alison on 0117 968 4036 or Caroline on 0117 924 9226 or see www.rscdsbristol.info n Ladies Keep Fit, Thursdays 10-11am, at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze. This friendly session, which has a dance element to it, is suitable for all. New members welcome, £6. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@tiscali.co.uk or just turn up. Friday n Badminton (Ladies) at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 10am. Tel: 0117 9681759 n Bridge at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 9.30am. Tel: 0117 9687140 n Country Market - Baked goods, garden produce and crafts. 10.30 11.30am at the Westbury On Trym

Methodist Church Hall Tel : 0117 9628306 n Coffee and refreshments in the coffee bar at Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Road. 10am-12pm. n Bristol University of the third age (u3a) scrabble group would welcome new members. We play every Friday at the Beehive, Wellington Hill West, BS9 4QY from 2 to 4pm. For further info please contact Heddy SARA on 0117 9241318 or email : nigel.d.sara@ btinternet.com n The Bristol Astronomical Society host astronomical talks and activities each week. We provide free Saturday observing at our observatory in Failand and often hold Star Parties in and around Bristol. Friday evening talks are held at 7pm at Bristol Photographic Society, Montpelier, BS6 5EE. See website for details: www. bristolastrosoc.org.uk. n Horfield Friends Café meets every Friday 2.00-3.30pm. Free drinks and cakes plus fun activities – a chance to meet people and keep our minds active. Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8PD. n Male and Female over 50s Walking Touch Rugby. Every Friday

10am to 11.30am at Westbury Fields, Cricket Lane, Westbury-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 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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n NEWS THE Redgrave Theatre in Clifton will be staging its first professional pantomime this Christmas with a run of performances of Beauty and the Beast. The cast for the pantomime, which is co-produced by Polka Dot Productions, has just been announced and includes the hilarious Andy Brennan as Dolly Doughnut and Daniel Chambers as French Franc. Emma Wilson will play Belle and Benny Bright will play the Beast while local actress Amanda Williams will take the role of the evil Grimalkin and Helena Mitchell will weave her magic as Fairy Flambe. And the two stars that are sure to steal everyone’s hearts are Noodle and Devon – the canine performers who alternate as Belle’s best friend. There will also be 24 local children taking part, performing in the chorus, who are sure to win over the audience in this family classic. The show’s stars had a guided bus tour of Bristol, provided by Bristol Insight, and visited the

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SS Great Britain and the Clifton Suspension Bridge as well as meeting shoppers at Cabot Circus to officially launch the pantomime. “Bristol is an amazing city full of culture and history, and it was great meeting people and spreading the word about this

year’s pantomime, which is going to be spectacular!” said Belle actress Emma Wilson. Tickets are already selling fast for the 17 shows, which will run from December 21 until December 31. The staging of the first professional pantomime at the

Redgrave in Clifton forms part of a packed winter programme that is bigger than ever. Theatre manager Sue Ellicott said: “We have been steadily expanding the variety of shows we offer and have a very busy programme throughout the year. We are becoming well known in particular for the comedy shows we host and also the range of family entertainment. “It is great to be able to stage a pantomime for the first time this year, which should be a great addition to our family programme and lots of fun for children and adults alike!” Beauty and the Beast runs from Saturday 21 December until Tuesday 31 December. Family tickets available for £58. To book tickets, visit www. redgravetheatre.com or call the box office on 0117 3157 800.

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n PETER'S VISION

Time for Lights Well we’re definitely in Autumn now! I can understand the Danish Hygge I was reading about this summer. Okay I may be a year late on this trend, but as a lifestyle choice it seems like a good idea to me, what with the cold & wet weather we’re having! When we get inside, heating on, warm soups to eat and relaxing with family it does feel like the right place to be after a fun day at work and school. It’s perhaps no surprise that the thing that struck me was the importance of the lights we choose for our homes. Soft candle light is great for relaxing, chatting with friends or family, but not

for homework or reading those important letters we’ve been sent that day; these need a brighter option. I definitely see an increase this time of year in requests for help with reading vision. Often one of the first questions I ask is about the light you read with at home. Even a bright bulb in a lamp shade isn’t enough for some of us to read by, so maybe it's time to reach for the classic anglepoise light again! I read recently that you can even buy a Paul Smith designed anglepoise lamp - if you’ve not seen one, as you’d expect, it’s certainly adds a touch of colour to your room. I painted my own as a school DT project just a few years ago (okay over twenty years ago!). I’m pleased to say that energy saving LED bulb aside it’s still the same lamp as it was all those years ago! Driving at night is another topic

I’m discussing more these days. Glare from oncoming headlights is not going away, so it’s best to prepare yourself. We’ve a choice of options, our most popular remains our contrast enhancer - a lens that reduces the glare and sharpens your vision, both day and night, all in one lens. Another favourite are our clear lenses - these are made to be clearer from the inside out, and let you see up to 10% more clearly. And why not give your eyes the comfort and clarity they deserve? The technology is quite affordable these days, and with both of these lens options we add a years accidental damage cover as well! Whether you & your family have questions about lighting, glare protection or other eye health & vision questions you are most welcome to come and see us for your eye care, glasses & advice. To arrange an extended eye exam

or clearer vision consultation for yourself or those you love, please call 0117 962 2474 or 0117 965 4434. Appointments can also be booked via our website, or just pop in to our practices in Henleaze or Fishponds and say Hi! We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Walkers brave the rain for Penny Brohn UK BRISTOL turned purple this weekend as hundreds of walkers took part in Stomp in aid of leading cancer charity, Penny Brohn UK. Over 420 children, adults and dogs donned the charity’s purple t-shirts and walked the six-mile route to support people living with cancer. The event has already raised an amazing £28,000 with more sponsorship money on its way. The family friendly event took place on Saturday 12 October and saw walkers gather in Anchor Square in Bristol before following the towpath alongside the Avon Gorge towards Penny Brohn UK’s beautiful National Centre in Pill. The group set off to the motivating sound of street drumming performed by the talented Batala Bristol. At the National Centre walkers were greeted with an Autumn Fayre offering refreshments, delicious food, beautiful crafts and entertainment. Sophie Thomas, Community Fundraising Officer at Penny Brohn UK said: “We were thrilled to have so many walkers take part in this year’s Stomp. Despite the soggy start spirits were high and Stompers created a purple spectacle across the city. A huge thank you to everyone who took part and supported the event including our wonderful volunteers who helped make the event a big success. We can’t wait to see you all again next year!”

426 people walked from Bristol to Pill to raise money for Penny Brohn UK

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My Mother was an Upright Piano by Tania Hershman One of the joys of browsing the shelves at the library is coming across gems you may otherwise have never encountered. My Mother was an Upright Piano is just such a find. A collection of ‘micro-fictions’ or flash fiction as it is sometimes called, each of the fifty-six stories in this book span over no more than two or three pages, and yet manage to convey

such an extraordinary amount of life in a way that is both vivid and moving. Tania Hershman published the collection while writer in residence at Bristol University, and gave a talk at Henleaze library shortly afterwards. Her ability to distil the great complexity and immensity of emotions involved in relationships into such tight prose is quite amazing. For example, in Vegetable, Mineral, a couple circles around the difficulties of money, employment and working for a perhaps domineering parent. In the last few lines, the couple sit separately on opposite sides of a door playing a guessing game between sniffles, while two cups of tea cool in the hands of one of them. ‘Domesticated?’ one of them asks, full of double-meaning. In Trams and Pies, a woman makes a bizarre request and is convinced that the person fulfilling it will also fulfil the role of daughter or son. The stories are funny and wonderful and full of humanity, touching on themes of old age, death, loss, parenting, romance, and difficult choices. Hershman’s

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science background is also evident in stories such as The Mathematics of Sunshine which blends particle physics with the life of a young scientist in a uniquely humorous way. The volume can be flipped through at random or read cover to cover, as each story stands on its own. Hershman has since left Bristol and is now living in the North of England where she continues to write as well as teach creative writing. She has a number of other collections including The White Road and other Stories (2008) and Writing Short Stories: A Writer’s and Artists’ companion (2015) both available from the Librarieswest system, as is My Mother was an Upright Piano. Why not have a go at writing a microfiction yourself? Next Friends of Henleaze Library Event- Thurs 28 Nov 28 – Professor Ron Hutton on Elizabeth I We are really excited to welcome Professor Ron Hutton back to Henleaze Library. An

English historian and Professor of history at Bristol University Ron’s talk last year on Charles II was a sell-out. Ron is highly informative and entertaining so we are expecting this event to be just as good. Get your tickets in person from Henleaze Library on sale from Oct 22, £5 to include light refreshments. New IT Buddy at Westbury Library We are pleased to let you know that Malcolm our new Library IT Buddy will be offering help and advice for anyone who needs basic help using the library computers or their own device Wednesday afternoons at Westbury Library from Nov 6 between 2pm and 3.30pm All sessions must be booked in advance by talking to a member of staff or calling the library on 0117 903 8552. Sessions can be 30 minutes or 1hr depending on availability.

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Secondly, only choose what you love. This can be difficult with so many beautiful things on offer, particularly during sales, so think of your first date with someone special, the excitement, butterflies, palpitations or sweaty palms. Does the shape of the sofa you are looking at bring back those sensations? Does the pattern repeat on a potential curtain fabric elicit from you a gasp? I realise that not everybody can get quite as excited as me about a nicely designed table but if it doesn't get you even a little enthusiastic then keep looking. Supposedly true love lasts forever, so as long as you are surrounded by what you love it doesn’t matter if was or is or might be trendy again. Avoid purchasing before the honeymoon period wears off and you spot something else you think you love. Think about how you choose a good friend - reliable, dependable, and supportive. Instinctively you’ll know that although from time to time you will have to look after them in return, it will be your pleasure because you’ll absolutely never go off them.

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Bristol: the birthplace of circus talent

TICKETS have gone on sale for an event that showcases the work of emerging artists trained in Bristol. The Richard Award for Circus Arts celebrates and nurtures contemporary talent from Bristol’s rich platform of circus training and performance companies, and will take place at Circomedia on Portland Square on Saturday 16 November at 7.30pm. The award was established in honour of Richard Ward, founder of the first professional circus school in the UK. Five acts have been selected by a panel of industry professionals to participate in this exciting live final: Helena Berry, Hester Cross, Katarzyna Jastrebska, Lee Keenor and Danyna Mearns, and the programme promises an eclectic mix of circus and physical theatre. A final panel of four will select the winning act on the

night who will receive a prize of £750 and be ‘crowned’ with the Richard Award trophy. They will also have their name engraved on the Richard Award trophy plinth, which is on permanent display at Circomedia’s Portland Square venue. All acts will benefit from promotional materials produced from the evening to develop their work. Agents, producers, managers and festival programmers will watch the

showcase final, keeping a keen eye out for the ‘next big thing’ in contemporary circus. The award was created by Audrey Michel and Helen Crocker, each co-founders of Bristol’s professional circus schools in 1986 and 1994 respectively aided and abetted by former Fool Time student Janine Mc Cretton. Audrey said: “We are really excited to run the award for the second year. Last year was a

roller coaster ride and the energy was amazing. We learned a lot about how we can best support new artists, some of whom are very new to performing in front of a paying audience. The show was a sell out and we expect it to be the same this year. People will have to get their tickets early.” Last year’s winner, Eloise Currie, said she was “utterly overwhelmed” to win the award. Eloise performed an aerial straps routine entitled Tumbleweed and enthralled the audience and the judges with the emotional quality and breath-taking skills of her piece. Since the award Eloise has had constant work offers in the UK and abroad performing at this year’s Glastonbury Festival in the Circus and Theatre field. The show is suitable for all ages, tickets cost £11.50/£15.00, visit: www.circomedia.com/therichard-award-2019/ To find out more about the award, visit: www. therichardaward.org.uk

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Enjoy the Harbourside market THE Harbourside Christmas Market returns in full festive force each weekend from November 23 to December 22. The city’s historic waterfront will come to life with a 60-stall market that’s brimming with independent Bristol spirit, local creators, vintage and flea traders, street food, live music and festive drinks. The Watershed’s covered walkway will be transformed into a vibrant Makers’ Market, showcasing 45 of the city's brightest small businesses and providing a one-stop-shop for unique, alternative Christmas gift ideas.

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