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PM heads for Glasgow via Westbury-on-Trym PRIME Minister Boris Johnson received some excellent advice from young environmentalists in the run-up to the UN Climate Change Conference taking place in November. Joined by Secretary of State for Education, Nadhim Zahawi and Tanya Steele, UK Chief Executive of the World Wildlife Fund, Mr Johnson made a trip to visit the pupils and teachers at Westbury-on-Trym Church of England Academy. The children constructed bird feeders, planted bulbs with their guests and held a miniCOP summit. Head teacher Amanda Pritchard said: “We've been incredibly proud to have had the opportunity to showcase our children's commitment to the planet. The visit, ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, came about through the school's work with Planet Super League, the World Wildlife Fund and Wicked Weather Watch. Boris Johnson helps make a bird feeder at Westbury-on-Trym Academy
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Bus gate idea for North View 'mad' Plans to create a bus gate at North View, shutting it to general traffic, have been described by councillors as "madness". PAGE 2
Outcry over retirement village plan Westbury Park Community Association (WPCA) has condemned plans for an 'eco' retirement village as 'massive and unacceptable". PAGES 4 & 5
Crochet fans' chain reaction Crochet enthusiasts Claire Walford and Sue Rees have led a 'craftivist' campaign to create links that highlight the issue of modern slavery. PAGES 16 & 17
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n NEWS A SUGGESTION to improve the flow of bus routes from the A4018 through Henleaze may end up causing more traffic chaos rather than less, if it is implemented, say local councillors. They have been informed that the West of England Combined Authority will be consulting on the A4018 and is considering a bus gate at North View to remove general traffic from a key pinch point where buses depart the A4018 to go through Henleaze. The bus gate would be placed at the entrance to North View from the A4018, preventing traffic heading towards the shops on North View and Waitrose. Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze councillor Geoff Gollop said: "This bus gate proposal will lead to massive inconvenience for residents, will not solve the problem it is meant to, and will cause more congestion and more pollution." John Goulandris, councillor for Stoke Bishop, said: “A bus gate closing North View to cars would have a massive impact on people living in Stoke Bishop.
Call to shut North View to cars 'is a mad idea'
There is no supermarket in our ward and every day hundreds of our residents drive to Waitrose, which is situated on the corner of North View and Northumbria
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Drive. Many also use the specialist shops and restaurants on North View. If Stoke Bishop shoppers cannot access North View, they will have longer
journeys via narrow residential roads - more car miles and more pollution. Environmental madness! The very last thing anyone should be suggesting. “Henry Michallat and I have sent a joint letter to Dan Norris, WECA Mayor, formally requesting that he immediately rejects the proposed North View bus gate. We have told him in no uncertain terms that the bus gate at North View is a mad idea and we believe it will be far better for the credibility of the consultation, if it were removed.” Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze councillors have set up an email address for residents to contact them regarding the proposal and the consultation: nobusgate@gmail.com For more information about this see Councillor Geoff Gollop’s column, p39.
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DIY SOS crew restore Southmead playground A TEN day project has begun to bring a damaged playground in Southmead back to life. Crews and volunteers from the BBC programme, DIY SOS, arrived on site at the Southmead Adventure Playground – known locally as ‘The Ranch’. Host Nick Knowles and his team are making a Big Build programme at the site in Doncaster Road which has fallen into disrepair and been damaged by vandals during the lockdown. Southmead Development Trust took on the lease of the Southmead Adventure Playground before the pandemic and have been making plans and looking at ways it can be improved for Southmead’s families and generations to come. They particularly want to focus on making it a place for all ages of young people – from tots to teenagers.
A spokesperson for Southmead Development Trust stated: “DIY SOS will help us to begin our vision of a refreshed adventure playground – a place where families and children want to be, to play and have fun. The kind of community space we can all be proud of, want to be part of and help to keep safe and open for the long term.” The team from DIY SOS are planning to renovate the existing dilapidated adventure playground and add exciting new features. With the help of local volunteers and their own crew, DIY SOS will rebuild the burnt out ‘forest school’ shelter, clear the overgrown pond for ‘pond dipping’ and relay the badly damaged multi-use games area surface. The community youth centre will be restyled for play and a new kitchen added to help children with food. Work is expected to continue in October, ready for a big reveal on October 28.
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'Beyond our worst expectations’: outcry THE Westbury Park Community Association (WPCA) has condemned plans for an ‘eco’ retirement village as “massive and completely unacceptable overdevelopment”. Intensive building plans were presented for the first time in September to an audience of residents, the WPCA, the Civic Society and local councillors. People were dismayed to see the scale and height of buildings – designs that opponents fear could threaten green space, overshadow neighbouring homes and have disastrous knock-on effects to traffic, road safety and parking. London-based developers First Base revealed their initial plans for up to six or seven blocks of flats – one as high as six storeys – on the former St Christopher’s school site. Participants reacted angrily at the designs and voted unanimously to oppose the plans
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apartments specified for the multi storey blocks, 26 flats in the converted lodges and eight houses. Jeff Bishop, planning officer for the WPCA, said: "We are appalled. This is massive and completely unacceptable over-development beyond our worst expectations. Residents were promised their views would be taken on board by the developers. But the community is shocked that initial designs show multi-storey blocks packed into what is a green site. This is denser and higher than even the Harbourside Wapping Wharf development!” One major concern from residents focused on the height and density of the buildings proposed. Zoe, a mum of one, from The Glen said: “When the developers met us, they were really reassuring. We couldn't believe it when we saw the plans – everyone was horrified. We
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over plan to create retirement village were under the impression that there would be low rise cottages but the multi storey apartment blocks they propose within a few metres of the boundary are monstrously high and would overshadow the area and existing homes.” Many residents spoke of worries about a loss of green space and wildlife. Developers revealed they plan to chop down a number of the trees on site. Robin Hambleton, a professor of city leadership at UWE and a resident of Royal Albert Road, said: “To call a development of this size and scale ‘eco-friendly’ represents a misuse of the English language. Cramming far too many flats into this green space will only bring more traffic to our roads, more air and noise pollution to our neighbourhood and destroy what is now a wildlife haven on the edge of the Downs.” Residents say that, with Abb Show Voice ad.qxp_Layout 1
Plans show use of an alternative entrance to the site from Bayswater Avenue, next to Daisychain Nursery more than 120 flats planned, there could be up to 200 people living on site and with additional visitors and auxiliary staff, there is widespread fear of increased traffic problems. Jane Payne, resident of Bayswater Avenue: “I am extremely worried about road safety for our children, disabled and elderly neighbours. The developers assured us there would be no vehicle access on 14/10/2021 13:03 Page 1 our road – so we were shocked
to find a car park entrance right next door to a nursery and just yards from the primary school.” The WPCA say there is now a “huge gap” between what the developers wish to build on the site and what would be acceptable to the community. The association intend to continue discussions with the privately backed developers. Kevin Chidgey, chair of the WPCA, said: “We are calling on the developers to re-think
their plans so that they are more sensitive and appropriate to the location and unique character of the area. If they persist with their current plans we will be left with little choice but to fight any planning application.” A spokesperson for the St Christopher’s project said: “Our plans for an ultra-sustainable net-zero extra care community on the former St Christopher’s School site in Westbury Park are at an early stage. We recently undertook two workshops with neighbours where we discussed ideas for the initial masterplan for this important development site and what the massing and scaling could look like. We are reviewing the feedback from those sessions as we develop our plans further and will continue to consult closely with the local community and key stakeholders." Further community sessions will be held later this year.
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n NEWS THE Guangzhou China: Guangzhou Garden that was crowned the best garden at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, taking home the coveted Best in Show prize, has been gifted by Guangzhou to Bristol and will be rebuilt at the University of Bristol’s Botanic Garden. The relationship between Bristol and Guangzhou in southern China was cemented in 2001 when a sister city agreement was signed, and it was further strengthened in 2013 through the signing of a new Bilateral Agreement between the two city governments. Both agreements were facilitated by the Bristol & West of England China Bureau. The Guangzhou Garden, which also won a gold medal, was designed by Peter Chmiel with Chin-Jung Chen, and was inspired by a philosophy of reconnecting people and nature, while also highlighting the benefits of responsible city planning. Inspired by the holistic landscape stewardship programme of environmental
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planners in Guangzhou, the garden features a pool of water, trees, shrubs, shelters, green foliage, and white, blue and yellow perennials. The garden also highlights the benefits of responsible city planning and how planners must work in harmony with nature to better connect people with the natural world. With a focus on climate change, it's an ecogarden with an aim to make a difference. Professor Judith Squires, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost at the University of
Bristol, said: “We are delighted to accept this very special gift. I hope it will be enjoyed by all our students, staff and the wider Bristol community for years to come. “The gift of the garden reflects both the strength of the City’s twinning with Guangzhou and our own University’s excellent links with Guangzhou institutions, including those between our Botanic Garden staff and those in the famed Guangzhou Gardens.” Asher Craig, Deputy Mayor at Bristol City Council, added: “Bristol and Guangzhou have long had sustainability as a focus of our twinning partnership and the garden reflects this with its focus on ecological civilisation. I am pleased that projects such as this enhance the link between our cities. With our Chinese diaspora living in Bristol and
the garden’s central location, I am sure it’ll be enjoyed by many citizens and visitors.” Peter Chmiel, one of the garden’s designers and Landscape Architect at Grant Associates, said: “It was amazing that the garden was so wellreceived at the Chelsea Flower Show. I believe that the planting concepts were appreciated beyond just the visual beauty and serenity but also for its sustainability credentials, wildlife value and other benefits to people and nature. I would like to think of our garden as a landscape or blueprint to inspire the green infrastructure for our much-needed future ‘landscape cities’.” The Guangzhou China: Guangzhou Garden will be rebuilt at the Botanic Garden in the coming months and will be unveiled in early Summer 2022.
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A helping hand for Westbury traders WESTBURY-on-Trym is highlighted in a campaign encouraging Bristolians to explore their local high street and get to know the traders behind the businesses. Bristol’s high streets are some of the most diverse, independent and original in the world and Where’s it to? invites Bristol communities to get to know their local shops and hospitality establishments and the characters who run them. Fifteen high streets across the city are being profiled, highlighting numerous traders on each street, which span from stores passed through generations of a family, through to brand new openings inspired by the pandemic. A short video, fronted by Hilary Long, Chair of the Westbury-on-Trym Society, invites you to explore the three main local shopping streets High Street, Canford Lane and Westbury Hill.
Westbury-on-Trym traders feature in the Where's it to? campaign The website www. wheresittobristol.com features 15 traders in Westbury-on-Trym and the stories behind some of the area’s favourite stores and hospitality establishments. These include independent art shop We Make Bristol, accessories emporium Cindy Jane and gardening, pet and household suppliers W H Mogford - perhaps the oldest store in Bristol.
Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees says: “This campaign celebrates the unique character of each Bristol high street, while recognising the contribution to the city as a whole. After a challenging year, we want to promote our shopkeepers, restaurateurs and businesses, as they have been critical to morale during the pandemic. “Many of us have been
shopping more on our local high streets and we really want to encourage more of this as we begin to recover from the pandemic. We are inviting Bristolians to shop locally, stay safe and take care of each other.” Sarah Morrison, Project lead explains: “Where’s it to? was selected as the name of the campaign to reflect our city’s language and in collaboration with a huge range of traders from across the 15 high streets. It’s our unique way of demonstrating where something is to a visitor, and perfectly reflects this guide to hidden gems on our high streets.” Where’s it to? was created by Bristol City Council and delivered through the Reopening High Streets Safely Fund to support the safe reopening and recovery of the High Streets following Covid-19 restrictions. The 15 High Streets were selected to give a flavour of the diversity and types of centres across the city.
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Space to think about impact of the pandemic COVID-19 has taken its toll on each of us in different ways. For most people, it’s been a mixed and complex experience. There is a risk that as life returns to ‘normal’ there will have been no space to process, grieve, let go of, or recognise, the impact and consequence that Covid-19 has had on us. Horfield Baptist Church is aiming to provide such space by hosting the Big Covid Debrief. A time and place where all are welcome to sit quietly and reflect; or talk and be listened to; to experience helpful activities and music and possibly use writing, craft or prayer to symbolically let go. To pause, process, and maybe even encounter some healing, before entering back into post-Covid life. The Big Covid Debrief takes place from 10am to 4pm on Friday 29 October, Saturday 30 October, Monday 1st November, Tuesday 2 November, Friday 5 November and Saturday 6 November at Horfield Baptist Church, 279 Gloucester Road, Bishopston BS7 8NY. Sarah Phillpot, the church’s Pastor, said: “This is an opportunity to process the events of the past year and a half. To bring hope as we come out of what has been a lonely and anxious time; to enable healing as we reflect in creative ways or talk with others about how it has been for us, and support as we start to move forwards.” Find out more about the Big Covid Debrief at www.horfieldbapist. net
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Man banned from driving after being found over limit on e-scooter A BRISTOL man has been disqualified from driving and ordered to pay a fine and costs after he was found to be over the legal alcohol limit while riding an e-scooter. On Saturday 22 May Jacob Mullen, of Catbrain Hill, was stopped by officers while riding a VOI rental e-scooter with a pillion passenger on Park Street, Bristol, after they witnessed him overtaking stationary traffic at a pedestrian crossing before going through a red light. A roadside breath test and blood test found the 19-year-old to be over the legal alcohol limit. He attended Bristol Magistrates Court last month where he was banned from driving for 17 months. PC Patrick Quinton said: “The rider placed himself and other road users at risk through his reckless actions. “It’s important to know that e-scooters are motor vehicles and many of the same laws apply when using them as when you are behind the wheel of a car. “This case serves as an important reminder that anyone breaking the law on an e-scooter can expect to face consequences.”
Remembrance Sunday THE Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial in Westbury-on-Trym Village will resume in full on Remembrance Sunday. The village gathers together at 11am Sunday 14th November 2021 All Welcome
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Christmas events at the Village Hall A FESTIVE occasion with a difference takes place on Saturday 4 December. The traditional pre-Christmas supper event returns to the Village Hall with Latino-style entertainment from the Indira Roman Trio. The ticket price (£12.50) includes a two course supper of Chilli con carne (vegetarian option by request with ticket order) followed by dessert. The bar will be open for drinks on the night. Chair of the Westbury-onTrym Society, Hilary Long says: “Forget the gloom about rising prices, gas and food shortages, empty shelves, misplaced orders, delayed deliveries, traffic congestion and long queues... at least for a few hours! Come along to your Village Hall instead to enjoy tasty food and original entertainment at the first of our new social events since 2019. “If you have never yet been inside our beautifully designed
The updated interior of 150 year old Westbury Village Hall was celebrated in 2019
Victorian Gothic Hall with its soaring medieval style hammer beam roof, its newly installed windows and very recently restored shining floors,
smart period style doors and refurbished modern bar, now is the chance to pay us a visit! Our usual big Christmas tree will be in situ too.” The Village Hall is at the top of Waters Lane, next door to 'The Mouse' on Eastfield Road. It was restored to life in the 1970's as part of the historic conservation area of Westbury by the newly formed Westbury-on-Trym Society. Many years of hard work and fundraising by local volunteers brought it back to its present super state. The facility is now used by people from far and wide for their weddings, but also by locals for badminton, dancing, the U3A, children's karate, yoga, pilates and other exercise classes, a bridge club, occasional social events and family parties. It
was built originally in 1869 as a Concert Hall for Westbury, designed specially for Henry St Vincent Ames, resident of Cote house on the Downs, to be used as a musical and cultural centre. Sir Henry Ames gave the building to the people of Westbury-onTrym in his will and it has been run ever since by a succession of Trustee management committees without any outside funding or subsidy. Hilary Long adds: “It is for you, your use and enjoyment and needs your ongoing practical support to keep going! Do come along to our unique and historic family centre.” Tickets for the event are available from VHeventscommittee@btinternet. com or call 07740 769 633.
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n NEWS THIS year the Guide Panto will be celebrating its 20th annual pantomime with a performance of The Emperor’s New Clothes. Even last year, in the midst of Covid lockdown, the Guides from divisions in North West Bristol still did a show - just a virtual one. Back in 2001, Amy Spencer was just a 14 year old who had an idea to start a Guide Pantomime. Whilst she was at university the local Rangers took on running the shows until Amy returned. In the 19 years the pantos have been produced, this event has raised over £18,000 for a wide variety of charities. Amy Spencer, Guide Panto Founder and Director, says: “Can we get to £20,000 raised in 20 years? Yes we can - but we need your help. Whether that is donating a raffle prize, buying raffle tickets or coming along to our performances on Saturday 11 December.” Each year, Guide Panto gives around 25 girls aged 10-14, from divisions in North West
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He’s behind you!: Guide Panto celebrates 20 years Bristol, the opportunity to take part in a theatre production, on stage, at St Peter's Church Hall. A dedicated team of adult volunteers provide them with all the support they need. This year ex-Guide Panto cast member Emily Bleach is welcomed back as Assistant Director. There will be a raffle at the performances - 2.30pm and 7pm at St Peter's Church Hall on Saturday 11 December. Doors open 30 minutes beforehand and the organisers suggest pre booking tickets via the website as they are known to sell out. Ticket prices £5 adults, £3 children (aged 14 and under). Tickets can be booked at www. guidepanto.guidesite.org.uk
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Carla becomes national Greens co-leader CLIFTON Down councillor Carla Denyer is one of two new coleaders of the Green Party, after she won a leadership contest with running mate Adrian Ramsay on October 1. The pair took more than half the votes cast in the election, triggered by the decisions of former co-leaders Jonathan Bartley to stand down and Sian Berry not to seek re-election. In a joint speech made after the announcement, Ms Denyer said it was the Green Party’s “time to shine”. She and Mr Ramsay said the party stood not just for climate justice, but for social justice, and that they would work to make it a “serious political force”. They said they would work to elect more Greens “at every level of government” and become the “real opposition” to the Government. Ms Denyer said: “Other parties are in disarray and failing to inspire. “We will demonstrate that what is good for the planet is also good for people. We don’t have to choose climate justice or social justice. They go hand in hand and benefit us all. “We can transform society, create a brighter future, we know we can. “It is time for the Greens to shine and we intend to lead this party to the electoral success that we know is within our grasp and put powerful green ideas at the heart of the political agenda.” Ramsay said: “Our country is in crisis: pumps running out of petrol, empty shelves in supermarkets, and millions heading into winter fearing rising fuel bills, all worsened by our society’s addiction to fossil fuels. “More than ever we need strong Green voices to make the compelling case for a Green transition.” Speaking to the Bishopston Voice Ms Denyer said: “We are at a crucial moment in history, and it is clear that the other major political parties have failed to bring about the change that is necessary. More than ever before, it is vital that Green policies are adopted for the benefit of our climate and our communities. “We are thrilled to have been
elected as Green Party leaders, but this is now where the hard work begins – to elect more MPs and more councillors across the country. It is only by getting Greens in the rooms where the decisions are made that we can make the difference we all so desperately want to see. “With Adrian based in Norwich and me in Bristol, we hope that our new leadership roles will help pull some of the media attention away from London, highlight the great work that Green councillors are already doing in towns and cities across England and Wales, and of course help raise the profile of the Greens in Bristol in the run up to the next General Election!” Carla Denyer has been selected to stand as the Green Party parliamentary candidate for Bristol West again in the next General Election. In the leadership contest, Ms Denyer and Mr Ramsay took 44 per cent of the first preference votes and 62 per cent in the second round of voting, winning 6,274 votes altogether. Runners up with 3,902 votes were the pairing of Amelia Womack, Green Party deputy leader, and Tamsin Omand, a founder of Extinction Rebellion.
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n NEWS THE public are turning from applauding NHS heroes to outright anger against frontline Bristol hospital emergency staff because of long waits, health bosses warn. Over half of emergency department (ED) staff at University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Trust (UHBW), which runs the BRI, Bristol Children’s Hospital and Weston General, have experienced violence or aggression recently, with one in six considering quitting as a result, its board heard. Chief nurse and midwife Deirdre Fowler told the meeting on September 30, the “extraordinary increase” in attacks was the result of rising demand for services and a change in public perception, with patients now taking out their frustrations at huge delays on A&E medics. A report to the board said Bristol Royal Infirmary’s emergency unit was “under enormous pressure with an unrelenting high volume of
Rise in violence and aggression against Bristol hospital A&E staff attendances and long waits to be seen and to be admitted, due to the large number of patients medically fit for discharge”. It said: “The ED team is struggling to cope with the amount of patients who are in ED at any one time. “Due to the pressure that the hospital is under, patients are waiting for inpatient beds for extended periods of time.” It said 257 people had to wait on trolleys for more than 12 hours at the trust’s EDs in August before being admitted, with about three-quarters of these in Weston and the rest in Bristol. The report said there were now 14,000 more patients on UHBW waiting lists than before the pandemic began in March 2020 because of the backlog in
planned surgery that stacked up as the NHS focused on tackling Covid-19. It said the BRI’s A&E was experiencing “unprecedented” levels of both ambulance queues and of patient numbers for this time of year, with only half of those attending in August seen within four hours. Ms Fowler told the meeting: “I would like to highlight an extraordinary increase in violence and aggression towards our staff throughout our front doors – the children’s ED, the BRI ED, and Weston. “In fact I’ve just seen a survey undertaken by the ED team that demonstrates that over 50 per cent of ED staff have experienced some type of violence and aggression recently and that one in six of our staff members
are considering changing roles because of what they’re experiencing. “This is directly correlated to increased activity and a change in public perception from one of clapping and seeing NHS staff as heroes to being incredibly frustrated because of long waits.” The report said the situation had been exacerbated by workforce shortages, particularly nurses, which meant inpatient escalation beds could not be staffed, leading to delays in patients being moved on from the emergency department. The report said delays in restoring primary and community care services had also significantly increased demand at A&E and reduced the ability to discharge medically fit patients into the community.
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Put on your coat and hat – it's time to follow the North Bristol Art Trail
THIS year North Bristol Artists celebrate their 20th trail on the weekend of November 27 – 28. The North Bristol Art Trail has launched the career of many artists and is a hugely popular, free community event. Last year’s lockdown meant that artists were only able to display work outside but this year artists will open their homes and studios once again and welcome visitors to a safe and enjoyable trail. Sarah Thorp, owner of Room 212 says: “You’ll see a wide range of paintings, ceramics, jewellery, basketry, cards, prints and more. The trail is a great chance to meet artists and talk about their work, or just a wonderful day out with friends and neighbours. Many venues will hold a preview night on Friday evening or refreshments during the trail.”
Featuring in the art trail: Ceramics artist Lee Cox; Avon Gorge by Nick Gerolemou; and Betty by Mary Collett The North Bristol Art Trail covers a wide area from Redland, Westbury Park and Henleaze to Gloucester Road, Horfield and St Andrews. Trail maps are available at a number of venues throughout Bristol.
To plan your route, check the website for details, or just look at the online map and artist listings. Up to date information will also be offered via Facebook and Instagram. There will be a virtual gallery so if you can’t visit
the trail, you can still see a wide selection of the artwork online, with direct contact to the artists. The Bristol Impressions Calendar contains images by many North Bristol Artists. Pick up a copy from artists on the trail or from Room 212 on Gloucester Road or Coldharbour Gallery, Westbury Park. The trail has always been the last weekend of November and trail supporters come whatever the weather, including blizzards and downpours! It’s a fantastic way to pick up unusual Christmas gifts or something original for your home. North Bristol Artists thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you on November 27 – 28! For more information visit the website: www. northbristolartists.org.uk
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Crochet fans link up to mark anti-slavery TWO local women been working together over the last few months to pioneer an ambitious craftivism project to mark AntiSlavery Day on October 18. Friends Claire Walford from Bishopston and Westbury Park resident Sue Rees have challenged groups across the UK to pick up their crochet hooks and knitting needles and create giant crochet chains that symbolise and remember the thousands of unseen victims of modern slavery. Sue and Claire are both members of Bishopston Road Anglican Church, Emmanuel Bristol, and have a passion for raising awareness about modern slavery and the suffering many victims face. In Bristol, the goal is to create a chain of 951 links to represent the 951 potential victims of modern slavery in Bristol. This figure is based on the Global Slavery Index which estimates
there are 136,000 victims of modern slavery in the UK. Calculated as a proportion of the UK population of 66 million and assuming the victims of slavery are evenly spread across the country, this would mean approximately 951 victims in Bristol. Sue Rees came up with the idea originally. She shared it with Claire, and has been working hard behind the scenes, spreading the word amongst the Bristol craft community, and leading a zoom workshop for interested people from the
Mothers' Union and beyond. She is currently connecting the 951 links together in time to launch them at Bristol Cathedral's AntiSlavery Day service on Sunday 17 October. Bristol Cathedral is a member of the Anti-Slavery Partnership, which is a multiagency group jointly chaired by Bristol City Council, Avon & Somerset Police and charity, Unseen. Excitingly, the idea has gone viral! Sue says: "Chains are being made by Mothers' Union groups in Oxford, Cornwall, Manchester, Portsmouth, Chester and
Leicester and we have even got an email from someone in the USA who is intending to post some links to us!" For Claire, the project is part of her work for The Clewer Initiative, the Church of England's response to modern slavery. She works in its communications team and is always looking to encourage churches and communities to find out more about modern slavery. She said: “When I first began working for The Clewer Initiative, I didn’t know much about modern slavery. I certainly didn’t know how prevalent it is in the UK and how ruthless and sophisticated criminal gangs can be, grooming and hiding victims in all sorts of businesses. “The Clewer Initiative strapline is “We See You” and we believe that if we all start noticing and caring about the people who live around
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n NEWS A CROWDFUNDING campaign by Dunleavy Vineyards to buy a small field on the outskirts of the city of Bristol is well under way. Dunleavy Vineyards have become a success story in the Bristol and Somerset food and drink scene with the wines sold through a host of small independent shops and Michelin starred restaurants across the country. Many of these shops and restaurants feature in the vineyard's crowdfunding video and also in a special reward people can buy as part of their campaign. Bristol resident Ingrid Bates set up her vineyard when she was in her 20s. With high prices for land around the city, she quickly realised that leasing land was the only option open to her as a young person if she wanted to realise her dream of becoming a wine producer. A few years down the line, demand for her wine has rocketed and Dunleavy need
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Hospitality rallies to help small wine producer grow more grapes to keep up with demand. Ingrid said: “After the difficult year hospitality has had, we weren’t sure what our shop and restaurant customers would say when we asked for help but we were blown away with the response we received. We’ve been amazed at how many have offered to help us share our story on social media, which has given our campaign a real collaborative feel. “The plan is to buy a small field, close to the city of Bristol, to give our business a long term base where it’s easier for people to engage with us. It’ll be a real showpiece for sustainable viticulture. At Dunleavy we love
trying new things and want to grow exciting and new grape varieties without the use of chemicals. We love wildlife and want our vineyard to be a real haven for nature in all its forms. Our small, leased plot has given us a great start but there’s so much more we’d like to do.” People can buy rewards as part of the Dunleavy crowdfunding campaign to help them reach their target of £55,000. As well as vine adoption, vineyard tours and tastings, you can buy tickets to a beer and wine tasting with two of Bristol’s best beer producers; Wiper & True and Left Handed Giant. The evening will be hosted by food writer and TV presenter
Andy Clarke in the Finzels Reach building in Bristol. They’re also offering the chance to have your or your pet’s face on the front of a wine label as well as tickets to a special vineyard harvest supper experience with food writer and chef Claire Thomson. Dunleavy are best known for their rosé wine but they’re making a special small batch of still white wine that will only be available to participants in the crowdfunding campaign. To find out more about the crowdfunder see: https://www.crowdfunder. co.uk/dunleavy-vineyardscrowdfunder
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Yes, Prime Minister! Pupils give advice on how to save our planet
Boris Johnson and Nadhim Zahawi with pupils and staff
THREE very special guests joined the children for lessons at Westbury-on-Trym CofE Academy on October 15. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi and Tanya Steele, UK chief executive of the World Wildlife Fund visited to find out more about the environmental work pupils do at their school. Through their work with Planet Super League, the World Wildlife Fund and Wicked Weather Watch, Westbury-onTrym Academy’s children have had the opportunity of a lifetime to share their thoughts and views on environmental issues with a world leader ahead of COP26 in Glasgow later this month.
The Prime Minister and Education Secretary made some environmental pledges with the children which they captured on leaves and they helped plant some bulbs in the school garden to promote pollination. They made bird feeders from sustainable resources to encourage biodiversity and participated in a mini-COP26 led by the World Wildlife Fund where the children had to put their environmental points across to the Prime Minister, alongside Tanya Steele. Head teacher Amanda Pritchard said: “We've been incredibly proud to have had the opportunity to showcase our children's commitment to
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The Prime Minister and Education Secretary make their eco pledges the planet. The Secretary of State for Education, Nadhim Zahawi, Tanya Steele, UK Chief Executive of the World Wildlife Fund and the UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson all listened to our thoughts and views. We feel privileged to have been chosen to share some of the amazing environmental work we do here in school and take part in a Mini-COP summit. “Through our work with Planet Super League, the World Wildlife Fund and Wicked Weather Watch, our children have had the opportunity of a lifetime.
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Henleaze fireworks event THE Friends of Henleaze Infant School invite you to their 2021 Fireworks Event on 5th November at the school grounds. Doors open from 6pm on Park Grove. Fireworks display starts at 7:15pm. Head down early for a licensed bar, hog roast, burgers and hot dogs, doughnuts, crepes, tuck shop, face painting and games. Tickets are available in advance from The Gloucester Old Spot, The Eastfield Inn, Westbury Park Pub and Kitchen, and CJ Hole on Henleaze Road. The event is kindly sponsored by CJ Hole and Wards Solicitors. All proceeds go to support the school.
A VERTICAL farming system, set up on Frenchay campus using aeroponic technology to grow and supply micro herbs and baby leaf plants, is the first of its kind to be located at a UK university. The system is being used by student venture Greener Greens Co., which Jamie Taylor founded as part of his Team Entrepreneurship degree. The 40ft container farm, supplied by LettusGrow, provides 24m2 of growing area and houses a four-tiered vertical grow-bed. The growing process uses a software that automates LED lighting, temperature and water vapour. Nutrients are delivered to the plants via atomisers that spray an organic, nutrient-dense fog onto exposed roots (a technique called ‘aeroponics’). Greener Greens’ plants are to include petit arugula, pea shoots, coriander, basil, pak choi and other small sprouting plants like micro broccoli, which take 11-30 days to reach full height. During this time, cycle pH levels, humidity and organic nutrient levels are automatically regulated. Jamie Taylor said: “Nature is seasonal, but in this container farm we create our own climate to produce seasonal produce all year round. This is a really innovative system that uses no soil, no pesticides, with crop yields using 95 per cent less water and 99% less space compared to conventional land-based farming.”
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Stoke Park chosen for a Queen's Jubilee tree STOKE Park Primary School in Lockleaze welcomed the Lord Lieutenant of Bristol, Peaches Golding, to plant a celebration tree as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) programme. The QGC is an initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 which invites people across the United Kingdom to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”. The initiative is gifting 70 Celebration Trees (one for each year of the Queen’s reign) to selected primary schools in areas of socio-economic deprivation in 69 cities across the UK. Stoke Park Primary School was selected as the only primary school in Bristol. The aim is to highlight the educational aspects of trees and the significance of giving young people access to nature. Staff and students of the school were present for the ceremony and planting of a Pyrus c. ‘Chanticleer’ tree, an ornamental pear tree which will have decorative white blossom
Lord Lieutenant Peaches Golding with staff and pupils flowers in spring and vibrant autumn colour. The QGC is encouraging all schools to get involved in planting Jubilee trees, with free tree packs available through the Woodland Trust and The Conservation Volunteers. All
Jubilee trees can be added to the QGC Map, which will create a digital record. See: https:// queensgreencanopy.org/mapeducation-hub/qgc-map/#/ Peaches Golding said: “For 70 years, Her Majesty has led the Nation and the Commonwealth
to join forces for the good of all its people on education, environmental, sporting, and many other initiatives. The Queen’s Green Canopy is a fitting tribute to The Queen for her years of unstinting and exemplary service.” Alison Lambert, Stoke Park Primary School headteacher, said: “Stoke Park Primary School is honoured to have been selected as a school in Bristol to receive a QGC tree. The school is committed to raising awareness of environmental issues and planting the tree in the school grounds will contribute to our work in this area."
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It's double-pointes for the Hoyle twins EVELYN and Isla, aged 10 and pupils at Redmaids’ High Junior School, have both recently been invited to join The Royal Ballet School’s Junior Associates programme. Created in 1948, this prestigious Associates programme nurtures young, talented students between the ages of 8 and 17, and will give them the opportunity to dance alongside other gifted children who share their passion for dance. The girls have been dancing since the age of three and are delighted that they have both been selected, so they can continue to practise together. Their mother, Fiona Hoyle said: "The girls are constantly dancing. They don't walk down the street, they pirouette. She wondered briefly what would happen if they were not both successful. "I did think in the back of my mind that only one of them might make it, but I decided not to worry about that as they both wanted to apply," said Fiona. The girls have started to attend Saturday classes with The Royal Ballet School at a centre in Bristol, alongside their regular ballet lessons. Speaking of their success, Headteacher at Redmaids' High Junior School, Mrs Lisa Brown said: “It is quite a significant achievement for two sisters to be selected onto the Royal Ballet’s Associates programme.
“Both Evelyn and Isla clearly love performing, and we will also give them plenty of opportunity to do so at school over the coming years.”
Languages Day CHILDREN at The Dolphin School and Fairlawn School in Montpelier enjoyed a range of activities to mark European Day of Languages. The two schools linked classrooms virtually and taught one another a song each in French and Spanish, the languages they learn in school. They also sang the "children of the world" song together! Both schools held poster competitions where pupils could showcase their knowledge of languages. At The Dolphin School, the lunchtime menu for the day included Caribbean, Indian, French, Portuguese and Italian dishes. At Fairlawn School, parents read to children in Somali, French, Arabic, German, Spanish, Cantonese and Mandarin. The two schools are part of Venturers Trust, which is sponsored by the Society of Merchant Venturers and the University of Bristol.
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Duo tackle 'Mount Everest' in shops centre in support of Nepal charity A CHARITY with links to Westbury-on-Trym C of E Academy kicked off a five-day fundraising challenge with the support of Bristol Lord Mayor Councillor Steve Smith – who is also the ward councillor for Westbury-on-Trym. Pahar Trust Nepal (PTN) Executive Director Alan Sweetman and the Galleries shopping centre manager David Wait are planning to ‘step’ the height of the world’s highest mountain to raise money for Nepalese schools and health facilities. The pair climbed the total 8,850m height on step machines from Monday 11th to Friday 15th October to support
the charity’s goal of raising £50k in its 30th anniversary year. This money will specifically support early years education in 30 Nepal schools and is part of its 12-month ’30 for 30’ campaign. The challenge was timed to coincide with The Galleries’ own 30th anniversary, on October 15th. The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Bristol helped them get the challenge off to a great start on Monday morning by coming down and joining them for a few steps. The challenge was part of ‘Tiffin Week’, where people are encouraged to enjoy a Tiffin lunch - a light nutritious meal that is often eaten during the
hottest part of the day. PTN has provided Tiffin meals to some of its schools in Nepal in the past to ensure pupils are getting good nutrition during their day. £1,000 is enough to provide Tiffin meals for a whole school for a year. PTN has been supported by local school, Westbury-on-Trym C of E Academy since 1999. The academy is linked with a school in Nepal – Shree Himalaya, Singdi, and in that time has raised thousands of pounds to support the development of a library, computer suite, sixth form block and science lab. David, who is also a Trustee of the charity said: “When we came up with this idea it was
a while ago and it seemed very far off, so I have had to do some last minute training. Having been to Nepal on several occasions before lockdown, I have to say I am really missing the country and so doing this makes me feel a bit closer to everyone out there. “We also want to say a big thank you to Pure Gym who have donated the steppers for us to use through the week and the Nepali community of Bristol who have been so generous in their support and advice on food and entertainment to make it a really authentic experience.” Alan added: “We have been overwhelmed by people’s generosity through this
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campaign. Obviously there has been an awful lot going on at home in terms of fundraising given the challenging 18 months we have just had, so it’s fantastic that we are still getting support for our work in Nepal which, given it was particularly hard hit by Covid 19, is arguably more important than ever before. “I have to say. I think folks will need to be quick to get their lunchtime Momo snacks as David and I will be scoffing quite a few to keep our energy levels up!” If you would like to donate to the cause there is a Just Giving page you can visit: www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/david-wait7. You can also join in with Tiffin Week from home with a few special Nepali recipes, which you can download below and cook at home to help you get in the spirit of the week https:// www.pahar-trust.org/tiffinweek
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Bristol’s Western Harbour: your views sought BRISTOL City Council have launched a programme of community engagement events to seek issues and ideas for the future of the ‘Western Harbour’ – the regeneration area centred around Cumberland Basin, the area round the Nova Scotia and Underfall Yard. The Harbour Hopes creative engagement programme will start a citywide conversation on the future of Western Harbour, to explore people’s hopes and aspirations for the future transformation of the area. The basic information is now on the Harbour Hopes website: https://harbourhopes.co.uk/ The first way you can get involved and share any comments is to go to the ‘Interactive Map’ on the website. This is extremely easy to use. You will see some comments on there, shown as pins. Just click on one or two to see the comments that have already been made. Then enlarge or
reduce the map as much as you want, choose a place to stick your pin where you want to say something, then follow the instructions that tell you how to make your comment. You don’t have to stick within their red line boundary; you could for example highlight – as two people have done – the key view from the suspension bridge and the link to Ashton Court.
You can add any number of comments in any place at one time, or come back and add others later if you have further thoughts. If you find a comment you agree with, it is good to add a comment in further support because that helps to build up the numbers. (And vice-versa if you disagree with a comment!) At the end of adding any comments, you will
have a chance to sign up for notifications of all future activities, results etc. That’s important because this map exercise is just one of the community engagement activities planned over the next few months. Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, says: “As Bristol responds to multiple challenges, including the climate and ecological emergencies, a housing crisis and shifts in how people want to live, work and travel, we have an opportunity to shape Western Harbour so that it meets the city’s priorities and the needs of the local community. We want to hear what is important to people from across Bristol so that we can create a vision for Western Harbour that resonates with the whole city. Harbour Hopes and the programme of events we’ve planned gives the public that opportunity.”
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COP26: how will it affect our net-zero ambitions? Your Champion in Bristol In the run-up to the United Nations Climate Change Conference this month, the climate emergency has been high up the agenda in Bristol and across the nation. This is a global emergency, and it requires everyone, from individuals to governments and international companies, to play a part. That is why I have been so encouraged by the enthusiasm shown in our constituency to embrace these challenges, and a shared commitment to making sure the Government supports those who need it the most to deliver a just transition that leaves no one behind. I would like to thank everyone that attended our COP26 discussion at Stoke Bishop Village Hall with the Mayor and myself last month. It was fantastic to see so many people in person and online talking about the challenges and opportunities of a net-zero Bristol. I will be attending COP26 to champion Bristol as a climate leading city and push the Prime Minister to keep the global 1.5c target within reach. I’ve questioned the Prime Minister many times in Parliament and know how hard it is to solicit commitments from him. That’s why I’d like to congratulate the children of Westbury-on-Trym primary school for convincing the Prime Minister to commit to getting world leaders to reduce
greenhouse emissions. I promise to do everything I can to hold him to this promise in Parliament. If you are passionate about the climate emergency, please attend my post-COP26 recap on Facebook Live on November 16th at 7:30 pm. You can join the Bristol North West Climate Action Facebook Page by going to facebook.com/darrenjonesmp It’s great to see new businesses and community projects getting off the ground in Bristol NorthWest. In October, we welcomed a new mini-supermarket and butchers opening in Westburyon-Trym, volunteers revamping the Southmead Adventure Playground, and Shirehampton high-street benefiting from the high-streets recovery plan. After a difficult 18 months for local businesses and community groups, I’m pleased to see community assets getting attention and investment in our constituency. Finally, I’d like to get your feedback and thoughts about dental services in Bristol North West. Several constituents have contacted me about issues accessing NHS dental treatments recently, and I will be speaking to the Chair of the British Dental Association about later in the year. Please share your thoughts using my online survey at https:// www.darren jones.co.uk/dental Your Voice in Parliament During October, I’ve been
Darren Jones writes for the Voice calling for stricter regulations about online financial scams and misleading online adverts in the Online Harms Bill. It is far too easy to fall victim to online fraud and scam adverts, and my constituency caseworkers have seen an increase in these upsetting cases. These protections have widespread support from banks and consumer campaigners, including Martin Lewis of MoneySavingExpert.com, and it is time for the Government to start taking this issue seriously. As always, if you have any questions or need my help, just drop me an e-mail at darren. jones.mp@parliament.uk or write to me at the House of Commons. My Facebook Page is at www. facebook.com/darrenjonesmp and you can join my mailing list via my website, www.darrenjones.co.uk
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Making ends meet Throughout my time in office, we have prioritised building a strong and resilient economy for Bristol. We’ve worked to attract investment that brings good sustainable jobs to our city. And I’m proud that we are recognised as a Living Wage City by the Living Wage Foundation, making sure that workers across our city take home a wage they can support themselves on. We’re looking to accelerate our progress on this – with an ambition to double the number of Living Wage accredited employers by the end of 2023. The resilience we have worked to build in to our economy was crucial in keeping people afloat during the pandemic. However, we knew that the impact the virus would have on jobs and pay would not be felt evenly and would exacerbate existing inequalities. Working across the city,
we’ve stepped in to help people who have lost income over the past two years. We distributed over £100 million of pandemic support to businesses to protect jobs and livelihoods. Over the last school year, we stepped up and provided 105,997 vouchers to support families entitled to free school meals. And we currently help 35,795 households with their bills through our Council Tax Reduction Scheme – one of the only local authorities in the country to fully fund council tax for the poorest households. It is clear, however, that our work isn’t done. As I write, rising energy prices are not only putting pressure on people’s bank balances, they’re threatening jobs as businesses struggle to meet their overheads and supply chains across industries are interrupted. To make matters worse, the government have
chosen to end the £20 uplift in Universal Credit, which has been helping around 17,000 working families in Bristol make ends meet. I know that for many families, a cut in income like Each month Bristol mayor this will hurt. It’s the wrong Marvin Rees shares his views move, at the wrong time. with Henleaze & Westbury Voice Nonetheless, as a city we stand ready to help. In addition to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme, there voluntary and community is lots of information on the Bristol City Council website groups who are already stepping about the financial support that up to help people experiencing is available for households who hardship over the coming may be struggling to make ends months. meet. And our Local Crisis and We’ve seen that spirit of Prevention Fund can help with emergency payments if you can’t generosity shine through time afford basics like food, electricity and time again in our city over or gas. Visit www.bristol.gov.uk/ the past two years. It’s what benefits-financial-help for more makes Bristol a City of Hope, and information. it’s what will see our city through I pay tribute also to the network of city partners and the testing times to come.
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n ADVERTISING FEATURE CHILDREN’S Hospice South West’s spectacular Santas on the Run Goes Freestyle will be returning to Bristol in a brandnew location this December. Nearly 1,300 people took part in the last festive 2k fun run around Bristol Harbourside in 2019, raising around £35,000 in support of the charity’s Charlton Farm children’s hospice in Wraxall. After being held virtually last year due to the pandemic, organisers hope an army of fun runners and walkers will join them to raise cheer in their festive gear at Ashton Court on Sunday, December 5. “We’re excited to be bringing our flagship fundraising event to beautiful Ashton Court in our 30th anniversary year,” said CHSW fundraiser Kayley Waller. “Our supporters did us proud during the pandemic, raising thousands of pounds across the region by taking part in virtual Santa runs with their families and friends at home. “And while people will still be able to do a Santa run at home if they’d prefer to, we hope
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location will make for a brilliant festive family day out – the perfect way to get everyone in the mood for Christmas and help raise a few pounds for your local children’s hospice.” CHSW, which was founded in 1991 and is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, supports more than 500 families across the South West. The charity provides respite, emergency, end-of-life and bereavement care and support for the whole family at Charlton Farm and its other two hospices in St Austell and Barnstaple. It has adapted its care during the pandemic to ensure Covid-safe support wherever and whenever families need it, including for the first time ever, in families’ own homes. “By taking part and raising money, you will be helping to provide vital care for local families who need our love and support now more than ever,” added Kayley. Santas on the Run Goes Freestyle is kindly sponsored by The Exeter. To sign up for the Ashton Court event or to take part virtually, visit www.chsw. org.uk/santas Picture: Sophie Green Photography
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‘Disaster waiting to happen’: councillors reject bid for 60 homes near The Vincent PLANS for 60 homes near the edge of Clifton Down have been rejected after they were described as a “disaster waiting to happen”. Councillors refused permission to bulldoze buildings near The Vincent retirement village by Clifton Downs and replace them with two five-storey blocks containing flats and flexible office space, which would have been accessed through the Vincent’s car park. A Bristol City Council development control committee turned down the outline application by Elizabeth Blackwell Properties by 4-3 votes, despite planning officers’ advice to approve the scheme. They decided the “overbearing” proposed buildings, near the corner of Redland Hill and Whiteladies Road, would have an unacceptable impact on neighbours. Members said at their previous meeting last month that they were minded to refuse consent and confirmed their decision when the plans for land at Home Gardens came back on Wednesday, October 13, despite warnings an appeal was likely to succeed. The proposals received 52 objections during four rounds of consultation, including from elderly residents of The Vincent, its owner Lifestory Group and neighbours at Grade II-listed cottages in St Vincents Hill. Labour Cllr Fabian Breckels told the meeting it was frustrating that the applicants had not taken up the committee’s request to create a different access point away from The Vincent. “All they’ve done is come back and said ‘we served the right paperwork and we have right of access’,” he said. “They haven’t actually done anything about the very thing we asked them to deal with, which is access not through the retirement centre.” Cllr Breckels said the blocks would be “overbearing” and the 60 flats could turn out to be student accommodation, like
The site in Redland Hill, where Home Gardens and other buildings would have been demolished to make way for 60 homes and office space near The Vincent neighbouring Harper House which the developers also own, so there was “no guarantee there will be homes at all”. He said the amount of heavy machinery, cranes and material required to build the homes in the confined space was “not a safe or acceptable way of getting this built”, despite officers’ assurances that a satisfactory construction management plan could be secured by a condition. Conservative Cllr Richard Eddy said there were no objections from the council’s transport team over safety and the application complied with the authority’s planning policies, including having 20 per cent affordable homes, which should be “applauded”. He said: “I am not enthusiastic about this but with a heavy heart I will be voting for it.” Head of development control Gary Collins said the council would have a “very slim chance” of successfully defending a planning appeal if the scheme was refused because of concerns over pedestrian safety, because the amount of traffic would be similar. Lib Dem Cllr Andrew Brown said it was “inescapable” that the project would have some impact on neighbouring properties after completion because of its high
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level of density. “But on the other hand we have a need for houses,” he said. “It’s a low-grade site as it is, it’s a site that needs improving in a prime part of the city which is sustainable. It is walkable into town and is on a bus route.” Green Cllr Ani StaffordTownsend, who chairs the committee, said: “It would be lovely to see something happening there but this is a little too high and too dense for that spot. “I am quite frustrated that the request was made and the opportunity was there for more engagement with the residents of The Vincent who are quite understandably concerned about the very tight access – I would not be happy with that outside my front door – but that more engagement with them and more smoothing of that relationship does not appear to have been done. “It’s a missed opportunity and does not fill me with a great hope and faith about the construction management plan being put in place because a lot more could have been done to make this stage of the process less upsetting and fraught.” The plans were unchanged since last time but the applicants submitted proof of a longstanding agreement with
Lifestory Group granting them access to the site, although officers said this was a private matter outside the planning process. The Vincent resident Peter Back told the meeting: “The proposed site access is dangerous. “Elderly residents will be crossing directly into the path of heavy construction vehicles. “This combination of high construction traffic movements and highly vulnerable elderly and infirm residents can only be a disaster waiting to happen. “It is no exaggeration to say that if the application is approved, some residents will be in fear of their lives and feel unable to leave the building.” Planning agent Julian Bolitho said: “The proposal will deliver much-needed housing and flexible office space in a sustainable location, where people can live and work with good access to high-quality walking and cycling links, public transport and open space. “It is sensitively designed. The only change from the existing situation is that the access would serve 34 parking spaces, instead of the current 30.” Adam Postans, Local Democracy Reporter
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Challenge male violence against women and girls AS I mentioned in my last column, I am pleased to announce that I have taken on the role as national lead PCC for the Economic and Cybercrime portfolio. As the new lead, I will spearhead the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners’ (APCC) work to ensure the police are tackling online crime, fraud, harassment, hacking, economic crime and identify theft. One in ten people fall victim to fraud and one in three become a repeat victim. It is because of such figures that I was inspired to take on this role as I feel it is an area of work where I can make the most difference to the lives of local people in Avon and Somerset and beyond. Cybercrime and fraud are two of the most fast-growing crime types in the country, almost doubling every year. In fact, both crimes are growing so quickly that according to the Office for National Statistics, people are more likely to be a victim of fraud
or cybercrime than any other crime. Ultimately, we need to get a grip of it and protect vulnerable people from harm. Over the coming months, I will be working closely with regional and national partners to improve the police response to this everevolving and complex area of crime. I also wanted to discuss a matter that I know has been of great concern to many local people, more so in recent weeks: male violence against women and girls. The threat of abuse, misogyny, intimidation and violence that women face every day has become wrongly accepted in communities as the ‘norm.’ Following the appalling murder of Sarah Everard, I have read with absolute horror on social media and in the news, the precautions and preventative steps that women and girls take every day of their lives to protect themselves and, still, such actions
do not always keep them safe. A change is needed. Now is the time to put the onus back on the offender and actively challenge their behaviour. Collaboration of statutory agencies and partners is essential to tackle the attitudes, behaviour and, ultimately, criminal activity of perpetrators who are violent towards women and girls. Change is also needed within the police and criminal justice system and that is why I am supportive of the Home Office’s inquiry into issues raised by Wayne Couzens’ conviction. Sarah’s murder has rightly already raised some difficult questions and discussions for all police forces and the Home Office’s inquiry will continue to do so. Sustained change is desperately needed and I firmly encourage Avon and Somerset Police to face these questions head-on, reflect and set actions to ensure officers and staff are upholding the highest standards
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Learning new skills for the future
WHEN I was growing up my grandfather and uncles were miners, my aunt was a factory worker, and my uncle worked on the railways – and that was that. In those days many people spent their whole life working in the same job, for the same employer. It was how it was. Over the years that’s changed. I had a range of roles before becoming metro mayor: a child protection officer, an environment minister and a scaffolder’s assistant. For children growing up today it will be even more varied, so it is important they always have the opportunity to reskill and retrain. A child born today will have seven or eight different careers in their lifetime, and two-thirds of children entering primary school this year will ultimately work in completely new types of jobs that simply don’t exist yet! Skills and training are an exciting part of my metro mayor role. Recently I opened two fantastic new facilities with funding from the West of England Combined Authority that I lead: the Brunel Centre on the SGS WISE Campus in Stoke Gifford and the City of Bristol College Advanced Construction Skills Centre. The Brunel Centre is a particularly stunning £7 million building, with a great name. I know the next generation of world leading engineers, scientists, technicians and creatives are raring to
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go there – I could sense everyone’s enthusiasm as I cut the ribbon. Meanwhile in Bristol I met Owen, who is doing a carpentry course, learning what’s needed to build a better future – literally! He is getting equipped with skills to build new homes and retrofit existing ones in our cities, towns and villages. But it’s not just about young people. I met MakeUK, the manufacturers organisation, as they launched their plan for skills. They explained to me how the average age of people working in manufacturing is over 50 – but they also need to reskill as new manufacturing techniques and machinery emerge. Lifelong learning matters. Here in the West of England we’re at the forefront of innovation, and we need to keep it that way. Our brilliant locally-based scientists, researchers and engineers hold so many of keys to meeting important challenges of tomorrow.
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n NEWS CARERS Rights Day on 25 November is a national event helping unpaid carers in Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym know their rights and find out how to get the help and support they are entitled to. With Covid-19 still in circulation, the role of carers who look after vulnerable people at home has never been more crucial. Over 80% of carers are providing more care and with less support. Yet, while the challenges carers face has increased, their role remains largely invisible. Many do not know they can get help - on average it takes two years for carers to access support services. In the Bristol All-Age Carers Strategic Priorities 2021-2025 document, the Bristol Health and Wellbeing Board recognise that, of the estimated 48,000 carers in Bristol, only 17,000 are known to services in the city. Local charity, Carers Support Centre provides support, information and advice to carers of any age living in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. The charity has made a short film
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Local carers share their stories for Carers Rights Day all about caring which will be launched on Carers Rights Day. Tim Poole, Chief Executive of Carers Support Centre explains: “Many people do not realise they are carers and that there is support for them. A big part of our job is to seek out ‘hidden carers’ to make them aware of our services, and to continually promote our services. This film is a huge opportunity to raise awareness of carers in GP practices and beyond. Even more people have become carers since the pandemic, and we want to make sure as many carers as possible can get the help they need.” In the film, Cheralyn, Tony, Fanuel and Amanda share how they started caring, how they realised what they were doing was caring, and how receiving support improved their lives.
Amanda explains why making this film is so important to her: “I’ve been caring for my husband for nine years. I didn’t identify as a carer. I always thought caring was just physical – lifting somebody out of a bed or a bath – not the emotional support and running a household. Raising awareness is really important. For other carers, I would encourage them to seek support. It is true that if you don’t look after yourself you can’t look after someone else.” Carers Support Centre wants all GP practices across Bristol and South Gloucestershire to show the film to their practice staff, to expand their understanding of the issues that
affect carers. The charity also hopes practices will make the most of opportunities to share the film with their patients. To watch the film, visit www. carerssupportcentre.org.uk If you or someone you know is a carer, don’t wait for a crisis. Find out what support you can get. Contact CarersLine: 0117 965 2200 / carersline@ carerssupportcentre.org.uk
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News and views from our city councillors Geoff Gollop (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze) Possible ‘bus gate’ on North View midCouncillors received a surprise email October: ority “The West of England Combined Auth 8. A401 the on g ultin will be cons gate The consultation is set to look at: Bus c from at North View to remove general traffi the rt depa s buse re whe t poin h a key pinc A4018 to go through Henleaze.” The consultation includes other ‘bus gates’ in the City Centre. d We ‘attended’ the zoom briefing ahea likely to of the Consultation period which is actake place during the next month. We at the issue an is n estio cong c cept that traffi tables roundabout, and this affects bus time les but cannot see how removing all vehic from away , View h Nort from s except buse the Downs, will help. , this Apart from isolating Westbury Park
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ased volwill only result in significantly incre ested cong dy alrea the using c traffi umes of Henleaze Road and the noisy concreteased surfaced Northumbria Drive with incre ents. resid all for tion pollu and n congestio , If you share the concerns that Steve ve any Sharon and I have and want to recei ultaupdates on the proposal and the cons ail. @gm sgate nobu at: us il tion, please ema the com with your name and address in body of the email. in Coffee mornings are now taking place ered shelt cil’s Coun of ges communal loun resident accommodation. Thank you to the me to who raised this with me – it allowed their stop to cil Coun the on put pressure ‘covid ban’. WECA You may be aware that problems have d arisen at the West of England Combine and the Authority where the local Councils to be West of England Mayor appear not ly is a clear This r. othe each with speaking say very unhappy state of affairs and I will I do not more in due course but at this stage ing any want to inflame the situation by mak ts. further commen
Council Budget At this stage of the year, Bristol City Council is starting to prepare its budget for 2022/23. The first stage is to prepare its medium-term financial plan which is due mber to be presented to Cabinet on 2 Nove the chair I cil. Coun and subsequently to full the ws revie that p Grou ing Scrutiny Work It is plan and then ultimately the Budget. be to es choic ult diffic likely there will be ld beshou more but cil Coun the by e mad financial come clear when the medium-term . plan is published Keeping in Touch Tuesday ur next ward zoom meeting is on •O y.cc/ //tin http: : 23 November at 7pm WandHNov21 to book in. do with • I f you need help on any matter to ey.goleoffr Cllr.g il ema cil, Bristol City Coun . 9946 903 e phon or v.uk ol.go brist lop@
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News and views from our city councillors Steve Smith (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze)
are aiming to set out som e basic principles of how the Downs should be the committee should con run and what sider when making decisions about activities or events there. Canford Lane Crossing There are no easy answe rs and we have As this edition of the Voi to balance lots of compet ce goes to print the ing considerations formal consultation on abo ut the Downs being for the planned new conservation pedestrian crossing ove and recreation as well as r Canford Lane will having to generate have concluded and we the fun ds to maintain it for the future. will be waiting for I the results of that as we don’t know yet what we ll as a recent traffic will propose but survey. All being well the one thing I can be certain of se should be the is that we canlast administrative steps not please everybody. The in what has been a re will be a wider very long campaign by pub lic con sult ation in due course but residents in There is also a new crossin . the mean time please do g planned let me know your on Passage Road near We tho ughts and priorities. stbury C of E Academy. This is linked Westfield Rd Planning to the ongoing saga Application of the A4018 improvem We are aware of an app ent programme and lication to build five we are continually chasing houses on the plot of one for progress on exi this. on Westfield Rd, Westbury sting house Village. We are Downs Review concerned about over-d evelopment as One of my jobs this yea well as the loss of severa r is to chair the l trees and we are Downs Committee. I’ve monitoring this closely. launched a review of how the Downs operate s and we held Christmas “At Home” eve a meeting recently to hea nt r from various As Lord Mayor I am invitin groups with an interest g guests to join in the Downs. We me for a special Christm as event at the Man-
sion House in Clifton on the afternoon of 1st December. It would be lovely to welcome Henleaze and Westbury residents to join us there. If you’d like to come please email lordmayor@bristol. gov.uk Stay in Touch We have held regular zoo m meetings throughout the pandem ic for people to stay in touch with us, ask questions or raise concerns. The next one will be on the 23rd November and you can register to attend at tiny.cc/WandHNov21 . The meeting will start at 7pm and they usu ally last around 45 minutes to an hour. You can also contact me by email on cllr.steve.smith@bristol. gov.uk, or phone on 07769 285 266. I also try to post regular updates on my Facebook page at fb.com/ CouncillorSteveSmith. We publish regular email updates – please contact me if you’d like to be added to the mailing list for these.
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News and views from our city councillors Sharon Scott (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze) Stoke Lane Planning Ap
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A planning application has been received by Bristol City Council to a proposed demolition of three existing bun galows on Stoke Lane in Westbury-on-Try m. This is to be replaced with four pairs of four bed semidetached houses totallin g eight dwellings. We have noted significant concern from neighbours regarding the height, siting and design which does not reflect the local character of the dev elopment. Parking is also a huge concer n. Residents are understandably objecting to this and so I have therefore called it in by asking for it to come to committee if recommended for approval. This will allow residents to make their case. Some of the main issues raised are as follows:
Loss of trees, hedges and extensive green planting that improve air quality, shelter pollinating insects especially much needed bees. Loss of a mit igating element to overheating in the env ironment. Loss of a massive contribution to air quality from existing green infrastruc ture. Loss of green space for vegetable pro duction. An overall degradation of the local landscape by over development of these site s. Eight, minute gardens in mitigation, not fit for purpose for family use. I will keep you updated on this. Green Bins As some of you may be aware, Bristol Waste have now started collec ting the green bins again. The 10 week sus pension was due to a shortage of drivers . Bristol waste have apologised for the inconv enience. If your bin has not been collec ted please report it on the council website under “missed garden waste collection s.”
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Orchestral concert A CONCERT, performed by the Long Ashton Orchestra, takes place at St Alban's Church, Westbury Park BS6 7NU on Saturday 20 November at 7.30pm. The Long Ashton Orchestra, conducted by Dimitri Chrysostomou, is performing Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture, Reinecke: Flute Concerto (with Kevan Boll on flute) and Mozart: Symphony No 40. This is a free concert, with no tickets. Instead, there will be a collection at the end for 'Friends of Bristol Children's Hospital', which helps to provide for families to stay with their children whilst in hospital. Val Williams, Chair of Orchestra says: “We will keep audience members socially distanced, and would encourage face masks. “Please do arrive in time to get a seat, and support our brand new conductor, Dimitri, who is a fantastic addition to the Bristol music scene. And, of course, the support you can give to 'Friends of Bristol Children's Hospital' is much appreciated.”
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Christmas flower extravaganza A SPECIAL Christmas themed floral demonstration is planned in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Henleaze Flower Club. New Chair of the Henleaze Flower Club, Jenny York says: “As a flower Club it is only natural that we should celebrate with a flower demonstration extravaganza and as such we will be entertained by Pam Lewis who is a National and International Flower Demonstrator, and one of the lead designers of the Salisbury Cathedral Flower Festival.” All the flower arrangements will be raffled off at the end so there is a real chance of taking home something florally spectacular as well as being inspired by a host of ideas for decorating your home at Christmas. The event takes place on 11 November 2021 at 2pm in the Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze BS9 4BT. Tickets are available at the door, £5 members, £10 for non members. The ticket price includes tea or coffee and a celebration cake.
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FINANCE With Richard Higgs BA (hons) CFP FPFS Harold Stephens 50 High Street, Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS9 3DZ T: 0117 3636212 E: office@haroldstephens.co.uk
Inheritance Tax receipts increase ACCORDING to HMRC’s latest statistics, inheritance tax (IHT) receipts for April to August 2021 were £0.7 billion higher than in the same period from last year, nearing a whopping £2.7 billion! Back in March, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) projected 2021/22 IHT receipts to reach £6 billion, rising to £6.1 billion for 2024/25 and £6.6 billion for the following year, the highest it has ever been. However, with the figure for the first five months of this tax year already at nearly £2.7 billion, it’s possible that the final total
for 2021/22 could be well above the OBR’s estimate. Both July and August’s IHT receipts are already the highest monthly amounts received from the tax, at £571 million and £576 million respectively. An all-party parliamentary group of MPs recently recommended that all the existing lifetime gift exemptions, such as for small gifts and normal expenditure, should be scrapped and replaced by a single annual gifts allowance, set at £30,000. The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) also recently produced a report on the simplification of IHT in which they
proposed a figure of £25,000. Whilst this would help ease the paperwork burden, the changes would impact the amount that can be gifted to reduce IHT. These latest suggestions provide a timely reminder of the need for IHT planning and the importance of maximising the use of the available exemptions. If you have concerns that your estate may be liable for IHT and would like to explore options to reduce it, you may wish to start planning sooner rather later – in the hope that if a rule change does occur, existing arrangements will be safeguarded. To discuss how we can help you protect your assets, book your complimentary financial planning
review with Chartered independent financial adviser Richard Higgs, by calling 0117 3636 212 or emailing office@haroldstephens.co.uk. Harold Stephens provides friendly financial advice in the local community on a face-to-face basis in a welcoming location at 50 High Street, Westbury on Trym, BS9 3DZ. The firm specialises in advising retired clients on their investments and pensions, long-term care, inheritance tax and estate planning. Our next coffee morning will be on Tuesday 16th November at 10am @Coffee #1, Westbury where we’ll welcome u3a to tell us about local groups and activities. Join us for a free coffee. Get in touch to book your spot.
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n WHAT'S ON November 5 n THE FRIENDS OF HENLEAZE INFANT SCHOOL FAMILY FIREWORK DISPLAY on Friday 5th November gates open from 6pm, entrance is via Park Grove and show starts at 7.15pm. Various delicious food carts, bar, raffle and games on offer. Tickets will be on sale at CJ Hole, The Eastfield pub, Gloucester Old Spot pub, Chandos Deli, and Westbury Park Pub and Kitchen from 15th October. For more information see posters around the area. November 9 n The Arts Society Bristol Would you like to join us for lectures on a wide range of arts related subjects, given by specialists in their own field? The lecture on 9 November is on Joaquin Sorolla Painter of Light, and will be delivered at 8pm at Redmaids' High BS9 3AW and by internet. For more information visit our website www.theartssociety-bristol.org.uk November 11 n BRACE DEMENTIA RESEARCH CHARITY EVENT Saturday 16 October (10.00 Am - 1.00 Pm) Autumn Fair. Red Maids Juniors School, Grange Court Road, Westbury-On-Trym, Bristol Bs9 4dp. In Aid Of Brace Dementia Research, Proudly Supported By Cj Hole November 17 n Welsh National Opera Bristol Friends. Wednesday, 17 November at 7.15 pm. at The Performing Arts Centre, Redmaids' High School, Westbury Road. BS9 3AW Please join us for WNO - Memories, Mirth and Music. Sally Bird, who has worked at WNO for 30 years, will be in conversation with former Friends' Manager, Andy Taylor, and will play some favourite music. Friends £5, Visitors £7, Students £1. Further information and Covid protocol from: Melanie David, Tel 01934 842014 or melaniejdavid@btinternet.com November 22 HENLEAZE SENIOR FILM CLUB Monday 22nd November at 2pm Golden
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Years (12A) Filmed in Bristol and starring Bernard Hill, Virginia McKenna & Sue Johnston. Fate, the pensions crisis and a steadfast refusal to accept the injustice of old age have contrived to force law abiding, retired couple, Arthur and Martha Goode into a life of crime. Refusing to take the loss of their pensions lying down and to fade away into their declining years, our characters decide to fight back. Tickets: £4.00 including tea & cake. Carers welcome, easy access For more information and to book, please call 0117 435 0063. St. Peter’s Hall, The Drive, Henleaze BS9 4LD
Regular events n CALL THE BRITISH RED CROSS'S FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL CORONAVIRUS support line on 0808 196 3651 to speak to a friendly volunteer for a chat if you are lonely, worried or need practical support, 7 days a week from 10am to 6pm, or email supportline@redcross.org.uk Various days n WEST OF ENGLAND BRIDGE CLUB has restarted real, face-to-face bridge at its new home in the RAFA Club, 38 Eastfield, Henleaze. There are five sessions every week, catering for different standards. Thursday afternoon is for Improvers, where experienced Club members help players with bidding and card play. A brief lesson is often included. Monday afternoon is for more capable players; relaxed but competitive, this is an EBU-recognised session. You may come alone to any afternoon session; a partner will be found. The three evening sessions are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and are open to pairs. For more information at www.woebridgeclub.co.uk or contact our Secretary, Chris Frew, on 0117 962 5281. Monday n PLAY BOWLS at Canford Park in a friendly, social atmosphere. Qualified coaches and equipment provided. Contact: Les on 07305695579 n WESTBURY SINGERS: if you enjoy singing, we invite you to join our friendly, non-auditioned, 4 part choir, in term-time on Monday evenings 7.30p.m. - 9.30p.m.at Reedley Road Baptist Church. Ability to read music helpful but not essential. Please email the Secretary: gwenalwakeel@ yahoo.co.uk. We look to hearing from you. Tuesday n WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP meet on Tuesday mornings at Westbury-onTrym Methodist Church, 10.30am-noon. An interesting programme of speakers; come along to meet and make friends. For more details, ring Kate 07905 064720. n SCOTTISH DANCING to GET FIT and HAVE FUN with Westbury Scottish Country Dancing Club. Classes for beginners (Tel: Maggie 01934 838175) and more advanced dancers (Tel: Cheryl 0117 4012416) at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze, Tuesdays 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Details at www.westburyscottish.org.uk
Wednesday n BCCS (BRISTOL CATHEDRAL CHOIR SCHOOL) CHORAL SOCIETY is NOW meeting at the Henleaze Bowling Club in Grange Court Road, on Wednesdays from 7.30 to 9pm. We are a small, friendly, unauditioned choir singing varied music , from choral works to more modern pieces and we would welcome new members of all standards. Please do come and give us a try. For more information, please contact Kathy , tel 0117 949362 / email www.bccschoralsociety.org.uk/ n BRISTOL SCRABBLE CLUB meets every Wednesday at 7.15pm at Upper Horfield Community Trust (next to Eden Grove Church). New members welcome - first visit free so come and give it a try. For further information contact Sheila on 0117 957 0792, 07435 316458 or shinett@blueyonder. co.uk Thursday n HENLEAZE FLOWER CLUB. We are delighted to be starting our flower arranging club from August. We hope to continue our usual alternate Thursdays from September. Covid precautions will be taken (please wear a mask). All are very welcome. Contact for information Kath on 01454 412087 or Marg on 0117 9075724. n BISHOP ROAD COMMUNITY CHOIR ARE MEETING in person on Thursdays 7.30 - 9pm at B&A Church Gloucester Road. Anyone wishing to come along, please contact us by email at bishoproadchoir@gmail.com n HIGHBURY BADMINTON CLUB: Pete Stables 0117 950 1524 or www. pete4458.wixsite.com/highburybadminton Thurs 7:30pm mid September
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to End April, Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall n BRISTOL MALE VOICE CHOIR has returned to regular rehearsals and is looking for new members in its tenor, baritone and bass sections. You don't need to be a reader of music, but if you can hold a tune, and enjoy singing , whatever the style of music in our wide-ranging repertoire, then come along to our regular Thursday rehearsals held from 7 till 9 at St Andrew's Methodist Church, Elm Park, Filton, Bristol BS34 7PS. We are a sociable and friendly choir, and we are looking forward to two concerts before the end of 2021. We will rehearse observing whatever Covid requirements are in force and we look forward to seeing new singers as well as experienced returning singers. For more information go to our Facebook page, our website - www.bristolmvc.org.uk - or contact our scretary on 07941 040472. Friday n HENLEAZE BOWLING CLUB. Come along at 5.45pm on Fridays to see if bowling could be the sport for you. Coaching available. Experienced bowlers welcome. The Club is situated in Grange Court Road, by Newman Hall. This is a friendly Club with good bowling facilities and social events throughout the year. Phone Secretary, Tom Logan, on 0117 962 1669 or email hbcsec@henleazebowlingclub.org.uk for further details. n U3A SCRABBLE GROUP meets at the Beehive pub , Wellington Hill West, on Fridays from 2 to 4pm. We are a very friendly non competitive group and welcome new members. For more information, please contact Heddy tel 07534717254/ email nigel.d.sara@btinternet.com n CALLIGRAPHERS wanted to join us at St Edyth’s Church Hall, Sea Mills, on Fridays 1000-1200. We are a long established self-led group who would welcome new members. Come and meet us on Friday or call Peter at 0117 329 4156 for more information. LADIES BADMINTON, WoT Village Hall, Friday 10-12noon. New members welcome to join our friendly group. Contact Elizabeth on 0117-968-1759
Christmas concert PREPARATIONS are underway for the annual Westbury Park Christmas Concert and Carol Singalong. Thrilled to be performing live once more is local mezzo soprano Rebecca Chappella who will be joining a choral ensemble singing extracts from Bethlehem by Rutland Boughton. The event takes place on Saturday 11 December at St Albans Church, Bayswater Avenue from 4 - 5pm. Tickets are available at the door. Donations, pay what you can, suggested adult ticket price £10, child £5, family (2 adult + 2 children) £20.
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n NEWS GREAT Western Railway hosted ‘an audience with Dr Paul Stephenson OBE’ on board his very own train to mark the start of Black History Month. Civil rights pioneer Dr Stephenson was joined by friends and members of GWR’s REACH network (Recognising Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) for a journey from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindon. GWR named Intercity Express Train 800036 in tribute to Dr Stephenson during Black History Month last year, celebrating a lifetime spent campaigning for civil rights for the British African-Caribbean community. Dr Stephenson, 84, was awarded an OBE in 2009 ‘for his services to equal opportunities and to community relations in Bristol’ and in 2017 received a Pride of Britain Award for Lifetime Achievement. Joining him for the special audience was Esther Deans MBE, director of One Bristol Curriculum, which works with local schools, including Cotham Gardens Primary School,
Civil rights pioneer hailed with a trip on his own train
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Cotham School and Fairfield High School, to address diversity in the community by promoting unity through knowledge and awareness of others.
Esther said: “Paul was so proud to have a GWR train named in his honour last year and events like this help to increase awareness of his
pioneering work. “Paul fought for equality and civil rights for more than 60 years and the closer relations we enjoy today between all the communities of Bristol are thanks to his unstinting dedication.” GWR Inclusion and Diversity Manager Odis Palmer said the train operator was proud to have recognised Dr Stephenson as one of its Great Westerners, celebrating past and present heroes from across the network. Odis said: “Last year’s train naming was especially important for our REACH network as it helped to demonstrate that GWR is an inclusive place to work and is representative of the communities we serve. “We are proud of our association with Dr Paul Stephenson and this event has
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Dr Paul Stephenson a longside the train name plate been truly inspiring, learning more about his dedication to improving race relations and encouraging community involvement. “This was a wonderful opportunity for colleagues to ask questions and to celebrate Black contributions to British society. It was the perfect way to mark the start of Black History
Month.” Dr Stephenson famously led a boycott of the Bristol Omnibus Company in 1963, protesting its refusal to employ Black or Asian drivers or conductors. After a 60-day boycott supported by thousands of Bristolians, the company revoked its colour bar. A year later he achieved national fame when he refused to
leave a public house until he was served, resulting in a magistrates’ court trial which was dismissed. Dr Stephenson’s campaigns were instrumental in paving the way for the first Race Relations Act in 1965. He later worked for the Commission for Racial Equality in London and in 1975 was appointed to the Sports Council, campaigning
prominently against sporting contacts with apartheid South Africa. He was granted Freedom of the City of Bristol in 2007. Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees, said: “Paul’s contribution to racial equality in Bristol extends beyond the stand he, Roy Hackett, Owen Henry, Audley Evans and Guy Reid-Bailey took during the Bristol Bus Boycott. He has continued to work for equality in Bristol, sharing his experience and expertise with us. I am delighted that GWR continue to honour Dr Paul Stephenson’s legacy in our city through this event.” Other Great Westerners to be celebrated on GWR’s Intercity Express Trains include the Queen, Bristol paramedic Kathryn Osmond, who fought to raise awareness of skin cancer melanoma, Fleur Lombard, the first female firefighter to die on duty in peacetime Britain, and George ‘Johnny’ Johnson, the last surviving British member of the Dambusters raid.
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Conveyancing team bring local expertise A DYNAMIC conveyancing duo with a wealth of local expertise has just joined the Wards Solicitors’ team in the Henleaze office. Licenced conveyancer Helen Walker and conveyancing assistant Amy Ritchings have worked closely together Conveyancers Helen Walker (left) for a number of years in the Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze and Amy Ritchings have joined the Henleaze Wards Solicitors' team area. During this time, they have developed a formidable reputation locally for their efficiency and skill in getting conveyancing transactions over the line. Helen, who joined Wards in the summer, has specialised in residential conveyancing and property work since 2014 with extensive knowledge of sales, purchases and remortgages. Amy, who is well on her way to becoming a qualified licenced conveyancer, has built up considerable experience of property selling in her previous role working alongside Helen. They are ably supported by secretary Tracy Downham, who rejoined Wards earlier this year. Helen says: “It’s great that Amy and I can continue working together at Wards, especially as we have already established such a great professional rapport and knowledge of the local area. “The conveyancing process can be stressful and using a lawyer with experience should help ease anxiety and ensure that clients get the best possible advice. Together, at Wards, we are committed to ensuring this happens.” Helen and Amy, part of Wards Solicitors’ specialist Conveyancing Team, are based in the Henleaze office Contact Helen on 0117 428 1999 or email: helen.walker@wards.uk.com
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Share your ideas for our green spaces PEOPLE in Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym are being asked to share their views on how Bristol’s parks could be improved. Bristol Future Parks is aiming to transform how parks and green spaces are run in response to their increased use during the pandemic, and examine how local green spaces can help the city address the climate and ecological emergencies declared by the council last year. The council stresses this consultation will not involve selling off parks or green spaces but is exploring ideas that could help generate income from which parks, and the people who use them, can benefit. This will include exploring commercial opportunities to generate revenue that will be used to maintain parks and fund improvements, such as bike hubs, splash parks, cafes, lakeside activities and tree top adventures.
The first phase of the project is inviting people and organisations to submit proposals on how to enhance five parks and green spaces Blaise Castle Estate, Chaplin Road Green Space, Dame Emily Park, Eastville Park and Sea Mills Recreation Ground – which will help with future improvement of other spaces. Councillor Ellie King, cabinet member for public health, communities and Bristol One City, said: “The pandemic
demonstrated how important parks and green spaces are for the health and wellbeing of everyone in our city. It’s now more important than ever that we rethink how our parks are managed, funded and maintained so that everyone benefits from our green spaces. " Individuals, groups and businesses can submit their ideas via an Expression of Interest proposal through the Bristol Future Parks website from Monday 25 October to 31
December 2021. Proposals will be assessed by the Parks service and an external representative from the Parks Forum, who will recommend the best ones to move forward. Secretary of the Bristol Parks Forum, Rob Acton-Campbell, said: "At a time when local authority finances are under increasing pressure, it’s vital we look at every option to bring in more funds to ensure our parks are maintained to a high standard. I welcome the Bristol Future Parks project as a way of delivering this aim. “As a member of the assessment panel, I look forward to reading community ideas to develop their green space for the benefit of local residents and visitors. I encourage communities to think about the additional facilities, activities or events they want to see in their park and submit these ideas via the new Bristol Future Parks website.”
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