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n NEWS A GROUP of politicians are calling on Lloyds Pharmacy to rethink its plan to close the Carlton Court branch in Westbury-on-Trym. The company, which has another branch in the GP Medical Centre in the village, said it was a commercial decision. But campaigners say this means the village now does not have any kind of out-of-hours service.

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Call for Lloyds Pharmacy The area’s MP Charlotte Leslie, along with local councilors Geoff Gollop and Liz Radford, are urging the company to rethink the plans and commit to extended hours. They say that for many people, especially older people who do not have a car, the changes will have a real impact

on their lives. Ms Leslie said she is ‘at a loss’ to understand why, when

the GP branch was set up, this eventuality was not considered. She said: “I can understand

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to rethink closure the argument that Westburyon-Trym does not need two pharmacies, but it does need one

that opens late and oﬀers the full range of services. “I am at a loss to understand how this situation occurred, and why when setting up the Lloyds Pharmacy in the Medical Centre the overall needs of the area, and the other Lloyds Pharmacy premises were not considered in a co-ordinated fashion at the time.

Councillor Liz Radford added: “Chatting to residents in the village last week, there is a lot of concern about it closing. My ﬁrst thought is as to whether there is the opportunity for Lloyds to reduce their product oﬀering and keep the pharmacy part, as they currently occupy more than one unit. “It is the only pharmacy left in our Neighbourhood Partnership which stays open late. I, as a

parent, have used it on many occasions out of normal hours, but I am not sure its opening times are well publicised. "Many parents I have spoken to have no idea this is available and end up driving to Asda at Cribbs. “If Lloyds do need to leave these premises, I would support our community approaching an alternative pharmacy provider to trade within the village.”

Detriment “If the Medical Centre pharmacy could oﬀer the same hours and services as the Carlton Court pharmacy, this would perhaps negate local residents’ concerns. "But if there are problems doing this within the Medical Centre premises, Lloyds Pharmacy seems to have opened a pharmacy not only in detriment to its existing shop but to the detriment of the community the pharmacy was set up to serve.”

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n NEWS THE Henleaze Festival is all set to draw in the crowds once more this year on Wednesday 7 December. With over 50 stalls selling a huge variety of items from jewellery, ceramics, sweets, cakes and festive gifts there should be something to appeal to everyone. As in previous years the stalls will be spread out along Waterford Road, Dublin Crescent, Cardigan Road and the section of Henleaze Road by the Tenovus shop. And many of the local shops will be staying open along with the cafes. Local businesses will also be having an open doors evening with a number of them offering festive treats. The Festival will open at 4.00pm with the Henleaze Junior School Show Choir putting on a performance of seasonal songs at the Open Arena in Waterford Road. Father Christmas will be arriving there at 4.30pm before he sets up in his grotto in the Lloyds Car Park in Cardigan Road. Children`s Entertainment is also in Cardigan Road and expect to see the stilt walkers

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making a call there as they tour the festival. There will be handson Christmas Activities in St Peter`s Church. Other entertainment in the Open Arena will include the Panama Jazz Band – who

will then be performing in the Eastfield Inn – and the ever popular Salvation Army who will also be playing around the festival. In the Bradbury Hall Redmaids` Bell Ringing and Choir will be performing followed

by the Hum and Drum Recorder Group and the Bristol Gilbert and Sullivan Operatic Society, making a welcome return to the Festival. The evening will finish with community carols from the Trinity-Henleaze URC choir.

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n NEWS The Prize Draw, with over 45 prizes donated by local businesses, will this year raise funds for more local charities Mind, Flamingo Chicks, Bristol Dementia Awareness Alliance and Smile with Siddy. Tickets are available in local shops and will also be available on the night at £1 each. Top prize is a festive hamper from Waitrose. There`s also a balloon flight from First Flight and a variety of other prizes including more hampers,

and a meal for 4 at the Eastfield Inn. Last year the Festival raised £2,750 for local good causes. But the Festival only survives thanks to the hard work of a small group of volunteers. Festival Co-ordinator Jane Emery said: “There were concerns that we might not be able to run the Festival this year because of a shortage of people to help. Fortunately more people volunteered and we were able to continue. We would still like

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month and shows that there are 60 less unemployed people in the area than there were a year ago. Unemployment has decreased locally from more than 2,000 claimants in 2010 to just over 1,100 at present. The national average rate of unemployment is currently at an 11 year low of just below 5%. The unemployment rate is even lower in Bristol North West at just over 2%.

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New stained glass window designs on display FOUR designs for a new stained glass window for Holy Trinity Church have been on display in the historic building in Westbury-on-Trym during October. David McGregor, Chair of the Windows Development Team, explained: “The Parochial Church Council decided that they would

like to put in a new window to commemorate 1,300 years of worship in Westbury. They went out to a list of designers provided by the diocese, selected the four that they thought were most appropriate, and then invited those four to submit designs for a competition. “We gave the same brief

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to all four designers stating that the Tree of Life would be desirable, but most importantly, because we are Holy Trinity, it is the Trinity that we want represented.” The designers include Derek Hunt, a Leicestershire artist with a national reputation, who has designed the window based on the Tree of Life. Well-known conservation team, Holywell Glass, based in Wells, have done a lot of conservation work in this church historically, and have come up with two exciting modern designs. The left-ﬁeld competitor is Sarah Galloway from Lancashire who works in etched design glass, rather than the traditional painted glass, and who has come up up with a striking blue tree design. The ﬁnal designer is Andrew Taylor from Devises who has based his design on the Tree of Life but has also added historic detail based on Westbury College, the Church and the people of the village

worked into it. Once the local community, school and congregation have said what they favour, the parochial church council will take a vote on which designer to go with. They will invite them down and talk in detail about tweaking the design into the one that will ﬁt best into the window. They will then put that design into a full mock up and it will be submitted to the diocesan council to check that it meets conservation standards, is appropriate in this church and that the planning is right before the build can begin. The window should be installed by September 2017. David added: “We are probably going to take the opportunity to put two of the angels in the window that is coming out, into a window on the south side and enhance that window as well. “There is a massive light issue because it is going into a dark corner. We want to be sure that

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which will provide much easier access to the building. The news came in just as we went to print that congratulations are due to Derek Hunt whose Tree of Life design has been selected for the new window, pictured above.

A CROWD of people came to the Methodist Church Hall on Saturday 15 October, to see the plans for the celebration of 1,300 Years of Westbury-on-Trym. There were displays from Neighbourhood Partnership, Friendly Club, SusWOT, Westbury Allotments, 2nd Rainbows, Wellie Art, Beating the Bounds walk, cycle ride to Worcester, among others, as well as numbers of folk from various clubs and organisations, ready with ideas for next year’s community events. The local schools are all involved and already planning their events or projects. There is support from Westbury-on-Trym Society, Westbury Business Association, Westbury Library, Village Hall, local media, and Councillors Geoﬀ Gollop and Clare Campion-Smith There will be concerts, walks, art exhibitions, talent shows, theatre, Christmas and Summer fayres, runs, and happenings involving historic walks, photos, poetry, talks, food, growing vegetables – the list keeps growing. If you want to join in the celebrations, then look out for posters and ﬂyers which will be appearing throughout WOT. For ideas and contributions, please contact Bridget.Niblett@ Outlook.com

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Bristol’s Budget pressures - join the discussion! YOU may well have heard that the Mayor has issued his initial consultation on the Council budget. The whole document runs to 125 pages and there is much in it; it is available at https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ documents/20182/1188753/ Corporate+Strategy+2017-2022 The plan deals with savings the Council must make totalling £92m over the next 4 years. The most significant factor that could directly impact on Westbury and Henleaze is the proposal to reduce library funding by £360k-£1m in 2018/19 and again in 2019/20. This could again put our library under threat in Westbury, but there are no firm proposals at this stage or even any indication of how the process will move forward. It appears possible that ALL branch libraries could be under threat including Henleaze Library. Ominously there are possibilities such as: “Reduce the number of council run library services - We will be exploring options such as: • Community groups to run local community hubs which include library services • Running some services from shared buildings • Developing an alternative model to run the remaining Bristol City Council owned libraries as a Trust or a Mutual. The level of savings will depend on the approach taken.” A similar wording applies to Parks: “We will be exploring options for alternative delivery models for parks, where we can enable maximum local

ownership, and potential to fundraise external income eg: Trusts, Mutuals or other groups to run some parks. The level of saving will depend on the approach taken.” Neighbourhood partnerships are also facing a major review. One proposal is to remove the ability to fund and carry out small traffic schemes, with such schemes no longer being funded. Another proposal even suggests setting up Urban Parish Councils to provide services and collect taxes, which would be on top of the existing Council tax we pay. This is a particularly divisive way of moving forward. Whilst the plans are not clear, we only have until 5 January 2017 to express opinions. We have very little time in which to put our case. If our community does not respond positively then the services will be at risk. If we do respond positively, we will be asked to run the services. This is a plea to get involved in the process. The North Bristol Public meeting with the Mayor is on Tuesday 15 November at 7pm at Henbury school. There is a meeting of Westbury and Henleaze residents at Westbury village hall at 7pm on Friday 2 December, to discuss how we respond to the threat to both our libraries and our Parks, as well as the other proposals. There are questions as part of the related consultation which residents can respond to. Please show you are concerned and want to preserve these public services. To find out more, please email cllr.geoffrey.gollop@bristol.gov. uk .

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Pop-up craft shop opens in the village POP-UP shop We Make Bristol has opened a permanent base in Westbury Village on Canford Lane selling high quality art, photography, jewellery and gifts. Artist Amanda George is the business brain behind the venture: “Since the very first popup shop there’s been a constant interest. I did the first one on a not-for-profit basis and it was really well received. “People like things that are original and are different. They appreciate that it’s nice to give things that aren’t mass produced. Our opening week has been amazing!” she said. All the stock is of a high quality and made by artists and craftspeople who live in Bristol. Nicola Bartlett, the photographer behind Pieces of Bristol, is Bristol born and bred. Nicola said: “I absolutely love it here. I take a range of photographs celebrating the city including street art ones, architecture, landscapes. I like focussing on landmarks and

using natural materials. I make contemporary, wooden jewellery, using walnut and silver leaf and a range of more colourful brooches.” The shop is stocking a variety of handmade gifts, including colourful dichroic glass jewellery,

quality handbags, and all manner of quirky, individual items. The monthly pop up shops will continue to open at fairs throughout Bristol but the venture has now found its home - just in time for Christmas!

Amanda George (behind the till) serving her first customer capture them from a diﬀerent perspective and present them in a range of products including jigsaw puzzles, frames, magnets and greetings cards.” Emma Garland, from Little Red Apple, explained: “I like

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Syria and Iraq donations on their way THE Samara’s Aid donations organised by the St Alban’s Church in Westbury Park have left the depot and are on their way to help people living in displacement camps in Syria and Iraq. Packing the goods donated by the local community was a task in itself, involving an enthusiastic team at the Methodist Church hall and a lot of banana boxes. A generous collection of warm

clothes for the winter months, medical aid, strange shaped items like crutches and zimmer frames all had to be packaged securely to take the long journey overland. Georgie Denison-Pender, one of the team behind the appeal, said: “The collection is on its way! On Saturday 26 wonderful people came along and helped load over 1,731 items onto the Lorry heading for Iraq; 1,359

boxes, 348 bags, 5 wheelchairs, 9 pairs of crutches, 8 walking frames, 4 moses baskets and 14 care packs. It took us almost 4 hours. “We have now loaded the remaining 450 boxes, 4 wheel chairs, medical kits, 15 or so

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Zimmer frames, more crutches, care packs and bags, which will head to Syria via Essex. That is over 2,200 items. “To those of you who came twice we are so very grateful. What incredible collections from everyone large and small.”

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REDMAIDS’ High proudly hosted the Bristol launch of prima ballerina Darcey Bussell’s new dance fitness class – Diverse Dance Mix (DDMIX). The Strictly Come Dancing judge visited at the invitation of her former Royal Ballet School friend Dawn Clark, who is a teacher and dance instructor at Redmaids’ High School. During her visit, students and staff were invited to asked questions at ‘Audience with’ sessions with Miss Bussell. In answer to the question, "Did you always want to be a dancer?" Darcey said that she was a serious swimmer when she was younger and nearly went down the professional athlete route. She also described how it's taken mental as much as physical strength to overcome the obstacles (mainly injuries) that she has faced during her career. A small group of girls from Miss Clark’s ballet club gained the incredible experience of giving a short performance for Darcey. One student, Aya, said: "I was so excited to perform in front of Darcey. Afterwards she made some really positive comments, which I hadn't expected. I still can't believe that this incredible opportunity came my way." The visit culminated in a special one-off preview of her DDMIX dance fitness class attended by junior and senior school students. Darcey said: “The idea of DDMIX is to provide a full body workout that feels like having fun rather than exercising. It combines 'flavours' of many different dance styles in one programme, with up-to-date choreography and an authentic soundtrack. “Girls as young as seven took part but everyone threw themselves into it which was wonderful to see. I’m really hoping that Bristol gets behind DDMIX,” she added. Dawn Clark said: “We are always looking for new opportunities for our girls at Redmaids’ High, and being the

first Bristol school to try out a fun and innovative workout hosted by one of the nation’s favourite dancers, certainly generated a buzz. “We are all so thankful for her time and are excited to put all her good advice for dance and life in general into action.” Darcey Bussell is looking for dance teachers, fitness instructors and ex-dancers to become accredited DDMIX instructors in the Bristol area. Primary and secondary schools can also introduce DDMIX into their PE curriculum. Schemes of work exist for KS1, 2 and 3, and DDMIX can either teach current staff members or offer their own peripatetic instructors. To find out more, go to www. diversedancemix.com/home. Miss Clark hosts a Saturday ballet club at Redmaids’ High Junior School for girls and boys aged five to to 11.

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Open Evening at new Bristol Free Sixth Form

PARENTS and pupils curious about the opportunities offered at the newly opened Bristol Free School Sixth Form, are invited to attend the Open Evening on November 10th at 7pm. It will be a chance to take a look around the light and airy new buildings which opened for use at the start of the Autumn term and discover more about A level and BTEC options. The new Sixth Form has 70 pupils in this current year 12 and has room for 160 pupils across both years, from 2017. Staff from the school have been to Henbury and Orchard schools to invite their pupils to come to the Open Evening and are keen for pupils and parents who live nearby to consider the Free School for post 16 provision. Rich Walker is the Head of Sixth Form and Assistant Head Teacher at Bristol Free School. He said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to feel like a

very proud moment to be able to show off the building and the students, including the Sixth

Form student council. It is such a great opportunity for students to find out what Sixth Form is

all about, especially if they come from a school without one. The new building is very light,

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and in addition to classrooms, has a common room and a study room for students. Once the builders have left the site, there will be a separate access to it keep it as a separate entity from the main school. Rich Walker added: “The corridors are very plain at the moment but we’re hoping that we can have student’s GCSE and A Level art work up for the Open Evening. It will become more of a home for the Sixth Form rather than just an empty building.”

Bristol Free School have a blend of academic and BTEC courses. They have 19 A level courses running this year and are offering 21 next year plus three BTEC courses. Subjects taken at GCSE have fed into the A level offering with Maths and Further Maths, psychology, French and Spanish being popular choices. BTEC choices include Health and Social Care and Applied Science. While the school are increasing subject choice, they don’t want to overexpand in numbers.

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“We value having smaller classes, being able to offer more one-to-one help, more support, and more of a nurturing sixth form. Some sixth forms in Bristol have numbers in the hundreds per year. Staff know the pupils well here and are able to write personalised references. We want to make sure that all our students go on to meaningful places of work, apprenticeship or university and have the careers that they dream of. “We are confident that we

have the right blend of support and academic teaching. Our Access to Bristol course can lead to a conditional offer at the University. A model United Nations is run by Sixth Form students and we are the hub for the Young Enterprise scheme. We work on employability skills, ensure that students are used to working in a team and organising themselves and that they are ready for that leap when they leave us,” said Rich Walker.

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Badminton School’s Brain Project 2016

Professor Steve Chinn with Badminton pupils commented: “At Badminton our passion is to deliver a holistic, diverse curriculum that plays to all our girls’ strengths, preparing them for the real world. As

educators, we seek to inspire not only the girls in our care but the wider, global community. With this aspiration in mind, our Learning Support Team

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invited eminent scientists and researchers to Badminton to share their views on ‘learning and the brain’.” The aim of ‘The Brain Project’ is to help challenge educators ideas about teaching, achieve more from the learning process and instigate a learning community with schools in the area. Understanding neurodiversity is key to helping all learners, particularly those with specific differences such as Dyslexia and Dyscalculia. Recent developments in neurology and neuroscience have helped teachers to understand and develop effective strategies. “As Head of Learning Support at Badminton, I follow this research with great interest and when strategies can be shared and discussed with parents and other professionals, I am convinced life chances for learners can be improved as a result,” said Deborah Redding.

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Double Success for Redmaids' High in Shakespeare Challenge Two Bristol students have clinched the top awards in English Speaking Board’s Sixty Second Shakespeare Challenge. The exciting competition, launched by ESB to commemorate 400 years of Shakespeare, attracted entries from across the UK. Entrants were required to submit a video recording of themselves performing one of Shakespeare’s 157 sonnets. First prize is awarded to Year 10 pupil Molly Drake from Red Maids’ School in Bristol. Joint runner-up is Nikita Mehta, another Year 10 pupil from Red Maids’ School. Overall winner Molly receives an overnight stay for two in Stratford-upon-Avon, with two tickets to an RSC production and a hardback copy of Shakespeare’s Complete Works. Nikita receives a paperback copy of

Shakespeare’s Complete Works. The prizes have been sponsored by Young Enterprise and Palgrave Macmillan. ESB’s Chief Executive, Tina Renshaw, said: “We received some wonderful videos from pupils which not only highlighted their talents as performers but also their love of Shakespeare. Molly and Nikita gave outstanding renditions of their favourite sonnets and are worthy winners. It was a very high standard overall and I would like to congratulate everyone who took part.” Tina plans to visit Red Maids’ High School to present their prizes. In addition, Molly and Nikita have been invited to perform their winning sonnets at ESB’s annual Young Speaker of the Year awards ceremony being held at Worcester’s The Old Palace in November. There,

the Sixty-Second Shakespeare Challenge winners will perform alongside other students who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in their ESB assessments this year. Head of Red Maids’ Senior School, Isabel Tobias said: “I am absolutely delighted for both Molly and Niki. For two of our students to place first and runner up in a national competition is a tremendous achievement. It reflects great ability on the girls’ part, but is also indicative of the wealth of performance talent we have here at Red Maids’.”

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n NEWS PARENTS campaigning for an extra crossing on Cranbrook Road have been busy collecting signatures for an online petition from residents in Redland and Westbury Park. Local parents are concerned that the long stretch of Cranbrook Road, which many children cross on their way to school, lacks a suitable safe crossing point mid-way. Following an incident where a primary school pupil was hit by a car at the junction of Harcourt Hill and Cairns Road, and reports of near misses on the road, pupils and parents are keen that road safety measures are put in place. Clare Freshwater Turner, is one of the parents who helped initiate the campaign and has been busy promoting it, most recently at the Neighbourhood Partnership Community Fair in September. Clare said: “I have closed the petition and we have 387 signatures, so just shy of 400! We have had lots of interest and public support for our campaign. “We now have a black box with black lines across the road measuring car speeds and quantity and I will be speaking at the full council meeting on the November 8. And we may have another more fun activity planned - watch this space!” Redland councillors, Martin Fodor and Fi Hance, support the need for a safe crossing and have pressed for action. Once the traffic volume and speed has been assessed by a data logger, officers will draw up some options for consideration.

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Green light for extra cycling investment in Bristol A NEW scheme called the Southmead Quietway is under development following a successful bid for extra government funding. This is a cycle route to Southmead Hospital designed to follow quiet roads and appeal to a wider group of prospective cyclists, helping encourage active travel and cut car commuting, congestion, pollution and lack of physical exercise. There will be improved signage, with a little budget

for new paths or facilities, and it should involve remodelling the start, at the busy junction of Zetland Rd, Gloucester Rd and Elton Rd. It should also include a new cycle crossing at Coldharbour Rd. Redland councillor Fi Hance said: “Many residents have been in touch about cycling issues, including the Make Space for Cycling initiative and improving the confusing and dangerous junction at Zetland Rd is a very long standing local issue

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after government funds were promised for resolving dangers here but then used elsewhere. We’re therefore delighted this should at last get the priority it deserves and shall be following progress with it.” Bristol City Council’s Cabinet approved a £9.4 million investment after a successful bid to the Cycling Ambition Fund as part of a £19 million cycling improvement programme for the West of England over the next three years, which is designed

to connect workplaces and businesses with communities and neighbourhoods. The proposed schemes include a quiet route through the city centre linking to the cycle path on Baldwin Street and better routes on Prince Street; an arterial route connecting Filwood to the city centre via the northern slopes; complete missing links and crossing provision at key sites; adding cycling signage and an additional 4,000 cycle parking spaces across the city.

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Need for a crossing in Canford Lane?

THE need for a crossing in Canford Lane to enable residents to access Canford Park safely has been raised by local Liberal Democrats, Clare Campion-Smith and Graham Donald. Canford Lane, unlike most local roads, still has a 30 mph speed limit and can be difficult to cross. Unlike similar roads, such as Parryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane, Shirehampton Road or Coldharbour Lane, Canford Lane has no zebra crossings or pedestrian refuges. You can join the debate by attending the Neighbourhood Partnership Transport Working Group on Monday October 31 or the Westbury-on-Trym Neighbourhood Forum, on Thursday 2 November.

New 3G Pitches FIVE new 3G Pitches are currently being laid at Horfield Leisure Centre and it is anticipated that they will be open in December. They consist of four 5-a-side pitches and one 6-a-side pitch. They will be fully floodlit and fully enclosed. 5-a-side leagues and Walking Football sessions will be available. Casual and block booking is available now.

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Bargain Hunt and best–loved authors rally to aid Bristol children BRISTOL hospital charity, Above & Beyond, launched a children’s anthology, Don’t Be Scared, to raise funds for Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. With the support of over thirty of our best authors and illustrators, the new book is dedicated to all the children and families cared for at the hospital. Published by Redcliffe Press, the limited edition children’s book is a collection of short stories and poems by some of the best-loved Children’s Laureates of the 20th and 21st centuries, including; Jacqueline Wilson, Roald Dahl, Michael Morpurgo, Anne Fine, Geraldine McCaughrean, Quentin Blake and Carol Ann Duffy. Filled with tales of thunder claps and walking chalk, dark nights, dare-devil sheep and huffy cats, the book shares the magic and fears of childhood for children and grown-ups to enjoy. Some are fables, some

adventures, some are wickedly funny; all of them fizz with imagination and a child’s sense of wonder. Award-winning contributor Geraldine McCaughrean, who read an extract from her story ‘Sidecar’ at the launch, spoke about why she decided to get involved with the project: “There are times when we just need to get out of ourselves – when we’re ill, when we’re miserable, when we’re stuck in one place for too long… Reading is one way. Open the cover of a book and it’s like opening a door on to a bigger world full of possibilities. So what better than to fill a book with a heap of different stories and pictures that transport you somewhere else and cheer you up? “Above & Beyond is all about making people feel better: brightening the sky, pruning problems, planting some cheerfulness and generally

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Above & Beyond CEO Sarah Talbot-Williams with award-winning author and contributor, Geraldine McCaughrean - Photo credit Dee Robertson making everything in the garden rosier. Write a story for them? Who wouldn’t?” The book was launched at Bristol Royal Infirmary with the support of hospital staff, charity fundraisers, former patients and BBC One Bargain Hunt presenter Thomas Plant, who led an auction of original illustrations. A cartoon of ‘Sidecar’ drawn by Little Princess illustrator, Tony Ross, sold for a magnificent £280 on the night. Don’t Be Scared was the brainchild of author and former Above & Beyond Trustee, Caro Ness, who wanted to create something extra special for the patients and staff of the children’s hospital.

On the night, Bryony Strachan, Clinical Chair for Women’s and Children’s Services said: "My childhood memories are full of the wonderful stories that my father read to me, and that I read under the covers at night with my torch. It is lovely to see such creative stories together in one book, to inspire the next generations’ imaginations.” Don’t Be Scared is available to buy online from Redcliffe Press at www.redcliffepress. co.uk or at the Above & Beyond Fundraising Hub inside Bristol Royal Infirmary (next to Marks & Spencer). All profits will be donated to Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.

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Charities reap benefits of orchestra's events

BRISTOL Symphony Orchestra has had a successful season of concerts, helping to raise nearly £10,000 for three Bristol charities: St George’s Bristol, Bristol Youth and Community Action and Penny Brohn UK. The High Sheriff’s Concert raised £3,500 for St George’s Bristol and £4,200 for Bristol Youth and Community Action. The High Sheriff of Bristol, Helen Wilde, chose to hold this annual event at St George’s Bristol to spotlight its Building a Sound Future project. This will extend and upgrade the building to make it fit for the 21st century. To make her concert pecial she, and her husband Dr Peter Wilde, commissioned the Concerto for Kora and Orchestra, co-composed by Bristol Symphony Orchestra conductor William Goodchild and Bristolbased kora player Mamadou Cissokho, which was performed to loud acclaim.

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and gave me back my life. Cancer impacts everything, from your personal life to career, and they helped me regain control of my health and wellbeing, which got me through treatment.” With over 35 years’ experience, Penny Brohn’s Bristol Whole Life Approach helps people and their supporters regain control of their health and wellbeing, and to ﬁnd the resources to thrive before, during and after treatment. To achieve this, the charity explores areas such as diet, exercise, relationships and stress management through free courses, one-to-one therapies, groups, a treatment support clinic and their national helpline. Bristol Symphony Orchestra’s next performance is to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of the Somme with a screening of the 1916 silent ﬁlm The Battle of the Somme, at Clifton Cathedral.

Exercise your way back to health after cancer HORFIELD Leisure Centre has launched a new exercise based cancer rehabilitation scheme called Energise. It is an innovative new exercise referral programme speciﬁcally for people who have been aﬀected by cancer. It is a partnership project between Avon, Somerset and Wiltshire Cancer Network, Bristol City Council, North Bristol NHS Trust and Sports and Leisure Management Limited. The programmes are carried out by either Chartered Physiotherapists, CanRehab or Wright Foundation trained Exercise Instructors. The programme is open to anyone aged 16 years or over, who is ready to exercise at any stage pre, during or

after cancer treatment such as surgery, chemotherapy and or radiotherapy and is deemed by the referrer to have a stable condition. People who are receiving maintenance cancer treatments such as hormone therapy are suitable for inclusion. There will be a gradual introduction to a regular manageable exercise routine tailored to the needs of each participant which will improve physical strength, mobility, function and quality of life. Participants can be referred by their medical professional or by a selfreferral form which can be found at www.bristol.gov. uk/energise

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n NEWS THE newly developed halls at Redland Parish Church opened last month to the delight of parishioners. The building has undergone a £2.4 million transformation of the dilapidated 1950s hall to a suite of three interconnected light and airy halls designed by Redland architects, O’LearyGoss. Following the Family Service at the start of the month and the Ignite Sunday evening services, members of the congregation have said they think it's wonderful to have an adaptable space with so much potential. People have remarked on how bright and airy the building is and how it reduces the church’s carbon footprint. Children attending the church’s Elevate youth club have commented that they love "having so much space", "the cool lights” and "the colours of everything!” An opening fortnight giving people the opportunity to look

Celebration fortnight for new Redland church halls around the rooms begins with a Service of Dedication with theRt Rev Mike Hill, Bishop of Bristol at 10am on Sunday, October 30. An Evening with the Voller String Quartet is planned for November 4, followed by the Opening Fair on November 5, between midday and 4pm. Light lunches and teas will be on offer from the new kitchen, plus a flower arranging demonstration and a magician .Bristol’s accomplished chamber choir, Exultate Singers, give a celebratory concert on November 9 at 7.30pm. T hey will be performing music written by TV composer and Redland

Parish Church minister, Steven Faux. Four Psalms have been set to music, each lasting about five minutes, and two of those Psalms have a short film playing. Steven said: “It’s a really exciting project to be involved with. The singers are so good and because of that I’ve written a piece that is harder to sing - something which

I found much more taxing. These four Psalms are a test for me before I go on to write something even bigger.” Any profits will go towards paying for the last bit of the new halls. Tickets at £12 are available from Exultate Singers shop and from Opus 13, 0117 923 0164.

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The Best of Britannia is on its way to Bristol THE team behind Best of Britannia – a celebration of British brands, and a place to buy the very best British-made apparel, footwear, accessories, jewellery, toys, cycles, homewares and food and drink – heads to Bristol for the first time.

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Best of Britannia (BOB), in association with the Made in Britain Campaign, is exhibiting at St George’s Bristol, just off Park Street, on the weekend of November 5-6. They will be bringing together under one roof some of the most exciting new British and heritage brands that have been made in Britain for years. Best of Britannia was founded by Antony Wallis, Esme Lynch and Joe Pidgeon. Fashion designer Wayne Hemingway MBE is a non-executive director, and this year British menswear designer, founder of Community Clothing and TV personality Patrick Grant is an ambassador who is showcasing his Community Clothing label at BOB West. June Sarpong MBE is showing samples from her new womenswear label LDNY at the event, having launched it at BOB London in September. The boutiques of Gloucester Road are also joining in with

Moulton Web bikes Moodles curating a range of products for kids including Ramblers, Squidge & Pip, Belle & Boo and Little Shrimp, whilst neighbours Room 212 will be showing the work from some of Bristol’s finest artists.

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Buying a property without building regulation consent for alterations – What are the options? Are you thinking of buying a property but are concerned that alterations have been made to it without the appropriate Local Authority Building Regulations Approval? Laura Wilkinson a Property Law Specialist Solicitor at AMD Solicitors looks at the issues. By law building works carried out to a property must comply with certain standards to ensure that they are safe and energy efficient. However, unfortunately it is quite common to discover that building works have been carried out without the necessary Building Control Consent having been obtained. The reasons for this vary but range from ignorance of the law to a deliberate decision not to apply for consent where it is clear that Building Regulation Approval would not have been granted for the works. Your Conveyancing Solicitor will be aware of the circumstances where Building Regulations would be required. Therefore it is important that you or your surveyor makes them aware of any works that may have been carried out on the property to enable them to make the necessary enquiries. The seller should also disclose any works undertaken at the property in the information supplied to the buyer prior to purchase. What if there is no Building Regulation Approval for the works undertaken? A Local Authority can take enforcement action against the owner of a property (even if that person did not undertake the work themselves), requiring the property owner either to undo the works undertaken or to carry out rectification works. Should you choose to proceed with the purchase of the property despite the lack of Building Regulation Consent you will be exposed to the following risks: a) An insurance company may refuse to pay out under a Buildings Insurance Policy if there is inadequate Building Regulation Consent for alterations to the property. b) If there is no Building Regulation Approval for the works,

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News and views from our City Councillors Geoff Gollop (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze) Hedges and Trees very FALLODON Way Scouts responded have positively to last month’s request, and ng significantly cut back their surroundi re a whe ions locat r othe are e hedge. Ther you see Council letter has been necessary. If because a pavement that is difficult to pass cil webCoun the use e pleas th, of overgrow site to report it, or let me know. Parking The University is not interested in help parking ing to solve the problem of student n around Elmlea Avenue. The only optio havailable now is to persuade the Neig parking bourhood Partnership to prioritise rdrega ts plain com had have I ns. restrictio gle ing the Parry’s Lane slip road and trian are where camper vans are parked and mmoacco t nigh over lar regu for used g bein ed park also are les vehic ial dation. Commerc

ers there. We are hoping that Council Offic of The will be able to deal with this misuse s of Downs. Please keep reporting any case inappropriate parking Finance There is a separate article about the and the Council’s serious financial position bury West in ces servi local our impact on us and Henleaze. This is sufficiently serio under that our local libraries and parks are threat. Please turn up to the consultabury tion meeting on 15 November (Hen ultaSchool 7pm) and respond to the cons ity tion questionnaire. There is a commun at 7pm at r mbe Dece 2 y Frida on ting mee com a lop deve to Hall e Westbury Villag munity response. Planning issues All three Councillors have received ing concerns about the unfinished build in Devonshire Road, and there are also in concerns about the unfinished hole get Eastfield. Enforcement officers can the involved where there is a danger to loper deve a force ot cann they but ic, publ

to finish building a site. Enforcement will also get involved where a building is outside of the planning permission granted, or to ensure that the work complies with planning condit a local tions. If you have any concerns abou act. cont make e pleas n, icatio appl planning Cribbs Park and Ride e add If you haven’t already signed, pleas / ov.uk tol.g s.bris tition //epe http: e: your nam dride arkan ibbsp w/cr epetition_core/vie Lady Mayoress ‘At Home’ Weds 7 December, afternoon The Christmas ‘At Home’ is always spehall cial with the large tree in the entrance , and choirs singing. To book a free place k gov.u istol. r@br mayo Lord il: ema Contact do with If you need help on any matter to me act cont can you cil, Coun City Bristol stol. by email Cllr.geoffrey.gollop@bri . gov.uk or by phone 0117 903 9946

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News and views from our City Councillors Clare Campion-Sm (Westbury-on-Trym & ith Henleaze) I AM writing this on the day that we receive our first children from Cal ais. Four young people arrived with one of them going straight off to join family. Because of their age, these young people are counted as Children in Care and the local authority has the statutory responsib ility to look after them in a way that will depend upon their needs, which take time to assess. These young people hav e situations of war or natura fled dreadful l disaster, they have undertaken hazard ous journeys and may well have lost family on the way and then been in The Jungle in Calais waiting for their immigration circ umstances to be sorted out. They will be physically and mentally exhausted yet also incredibly resilient. Just before I received the e-mail telling me of their arrival, I was reading a UNICEF report called ‘Neither Saf e nor Sound – unac-

companied children on the coastline of the English Channel and the North Sea’. Written in June this year, it is not sensationalist in covering the facts and giv ing insight into the plight of these young peo ple. In its straightforward nature, it shocks and moves. Bristol already has a number of UASCs in the city, young people who hav e made their own way here and over the com ing weeks and months, we will receive more. The search is on for foster carers and suitable accommodation. Bristol is a City of Sanctu ary and there is a tremendous fund of goodwill in many communities and a great deal of knowledge to help. Already, childre n in some schools are creating backpacks with the equipment that a pupil will need to start school. Bristol can supply volunteers and raise funding for essential and a few non -essential items. As a multi-cultural city we can welcome different ethnicities. We do, how ever, need a clear government strategy and an adequate funding guarantee. We expect our city MPs to support us in this.

On a more local matter, congratulations on the completion and adoption of the Henleaze Character Assessment. It was initiated by the Henleaze Society and a team of volunteers, led by Shirley Phillips, have spent hours trampin g the streets, taking photographs and com piling a document which outlines the com munity of Henleaze and the environment we all take a delight in. ‘This character assessme nt is intended to define the local charac ter of Henleaze. It identifies aspects of pos itive local character and distinctivenes s as well as those which offer scope to imp rove the quality of the area.’ The document is on the council web-site and it will form planning guidance with status as a material consideration in planning decisions. It is part of a suite of guidance documents and , in theory, should help us to defend Henlea ze from inappropriate development.

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Joshna scoops Jamie award for cooking A YOUNG Bristol chef has been given the ultimate seal of approval by Jamie Oliver after scooping his national award for 14-19 year olds. Joshna Johnson, 15, a student at Orchard School Bristol in Horfield, won the Jamie’s Home Cooking Skills competition, in conjunction with publisher Pearson, beating off competition from thousands of entrants, with her meal of BBQ ribs with a chive dip and lemon and tomato salad with feta, a Ferrero Rocher cake and a mocktail. She was inspired to enter the competition by her teacher at Orchard School, Kirsty Pettett, and will now enjoy a slap up meal at Jamie’s restaurant in Bristol, along with a prize of a Jamie cook book, £100 of books from Pearson and a set of professional Tefal cookware. The competition asked entrants

to offer at least two dishes or courses, and include details of a drink to accompany the food. Organisers said they wanted entrants to embrace the Jamie Oliver ethos of healthy eating, using delicious ingredients and inspiration from around the world. Joshna said: “When I heard the news that I won the Jamie Oliver Competition over thousands of applicants all over the UK, I was speechless and ecstatic. It was a really big honour for me to be awarded this prize. I especially thank my teacher Miss Pettett, who is my food teacher, without her motivation, I would have never got this award. I also thank my school for giving me this opportunity, Pearson and most of all, Jamie Oliver.” Miss Pettett said: “Joshna always works really hard in food, but for this competition she fulfilled

the brief to perfection. Her dishes not only tasted divine but her presentational skills are those in keeping with a Michelin star chef. I’m honored to teach all the GCSE food students but immensely proud of

Joshna for winning this award. Congratulations.” In a video message to Joshna, Jamie praised her use of healthy ingredients, especially fruit and veg, and the way her menu was presented.”

St Peter’s Hospice Christmas Market Saturday 26 November 2016, Bristol Grammar School The perfect place for all your Christmas shopping – it’s St Peter’s Hospice’s annual Christmas Market! It returns to the magical Great Hall at Bristol Grammar School, University Road, off the Clifton Triangle on Saturday 26th November with doors opening at 10.30am. Free parking is available and customers will enjoy seasonal music performances throughout the day with special guest, Frozen’s Elsa visiting from 1pm.

Stalls are brimming with hand-crafted toys and bowls, beautiful ceramics, gorgeous jewellery and lovingly homemade chocolates, cakes, preserves and chutneys. You’ll find a Christmas present for everyone with gift stalls including books and games, knitwear, candles and hand-made cards and Christmas decorations. The smell of mulled wine and mince pies fills a cosy tearoom, where shoppers can have a break, a cup

of tea and a bite to eat. Esther Hall, Community Fundraiser for St Peter’s Hospice said, “We are so excited about our market this year, offering even more hand-crafted, locallymade gifts and delicious seasonal treats than ever before. It’s such a fantastic way to do your Christmas shopping and support St Peter’s Hospice at the same time as there will be something for everyone on your list and family-friendly entertainment

throughout the day. We hope to see you there!” St Peter’s Hospice is Bristol’s only adult hospice and each year cares for more than 2200 patients as well as supporting family members. All money raised from our Christmas Market will go towards caring for people with life limiting illnesses in the Bristol area. For more info, visit www.stpetershospice. org. £1 entry, kids go free and wheelchair access is available.

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November, 2016

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Conversation's coming to your doorstep YOU may have already heard about the financial challenges being faced by the council over the coming years and the launch of our five-year plan for the city, including possible solutions to close a budget gap of at least £92m between April 2017 and March 2022. I’m asking everyone to join me in a city-wide conversation about our future. We don’t just need your views – we need your solutions and we need to know if you can get actively involved in your community and services people might traditionally associate with the council. We’re bringing the conversation out of City Hall and nearer to your doorstep in November, with a series of events across the city to discuss your feedback and ideas. You can join us from 7pm on the following dates, but make sure to book your place in advance by visiting www.bristol.gov.uk/ corpstrategy, where you can also find our draft plan, proposed savings and questionnaire: • Thursday 10 November – The Station, Silver Street, BS1 2AG;

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• Tuesday 15 November – Henbury School , Station Road, Avon, BS10 7QH; • Wednesday 16 November – Bristol Brunel Academy, Speedwell Road, BS15 1NU; • Thursday 17 November – Oasis Academy John Williams, Petherton Road, BS14 9BU. The conversation may have only just started, but one of the most common questions people have been asking is how we can afford to build an

arena when we need to save so much money. It’s a valid question, of course, with the answer being that if the money came from our normal budget, we couldn’t. However, the facts are more complex and mean we cannot use the vast majority of the arena funding in other ways. The council is borrowing the money to build the venue, with the funding coming from two main sources. The first is retained business rates from the Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone through the West of England Partnership. The second is borrowing against the future rental income from the operator of the arena. If we do not build an arena the offer of £53m from the West of England Partnership would be withdrawn and the £38m income from the operator would never exist. Moreover, in difficult financial times, it is important to continue to invest in these kinds of projects, which will deliver future growth, investment and job opportunities. Not everything is so simple. The conversation we need to have is about new ways of providing services, including more roles for our partners, community groups and volunteers. This can be challenging, but it can also give more power to local people and provide health and social benefits. This isn’t just about ‘cuts’, it’s about redefining what we all do as part of normal city life. Together we can make the best of a really challenging situation, and now is the time to get involved in defining our future.

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A PANTOMIME for all the family could be just the ticket preChristmas. St Alban’s Players present Sleeping Beauty at St Alban’s Church Hall on November 24 - 26. Expect to see fairies and spires - of all ages - some good and some very bad! There will be a princess, a royal family with a hungry mouse and cats galore. Featuring an original script by local playwright Ben Crocker, adapted by St. Alban's Players own Paul Mackenzie-Smith and the Production Team of Rosie Jenkins, Gill Cowen and Edwina Lloyd. Tickets (£9 adults, £6 students and under 16s) are available from the St. Alban's Players box office 07425 198859 or stalbansplayers@gmail.com .

The way we are living, working and retiring is changing - and it is of utmost importance that we factor this into our financial plans. A recent report in the Financial Times made the observation that the number of people working into their sixties and beyond has grown rapidly over the past two decades partly driven by financial necessity, but also by new opportunities for fulfilling, flexible work. There are now more than one million UK workers over the age of 65. Many older workers look for the opportunity to work shorter, more flexible hours. Working men in their late 60s work on average 10 fewer hours each week than those in their late 50s. Out of the 'neverretirees' more than a third say it is because they 'enjoy the

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work' and a further one in five say it gives them a 'sense of purpose'. Many who continue working out of choice also have pension or investment arrangements that can yield income. This means that any retirement financial plan needs to incorporate flexible working, investment and pension income whilst paying attention to tax efficiency. Basically extracting the right income, at the right time, in the most tax efficient way can have a seriously positive effect on any retirees bottom line. Many older workers prefer the self-employed route - perhaps a by-product of the need for flexibility both in terms of income and working hours. Of course with self-employment comes added opportunities for tax efficient

financial planning. In summary, by continuing to work, many retirees are, in effect , exploiting their own 'human capital'. This should be considered an 'asset class' in its own right, to be hard-wired into any retirement goal setting and detailed longterm savings and investment plan. Richard is a Chartered Financial Planner with a specialist interest in providing friendly, old fashioned, face to face financial advice to local people. He has particular expertise in investments, retirement planning and Inheritance Tax planning. He can be contacted directly by email on richard.higgs@ wealthwest.co.uk, through the website at www.wealthwest.co.uk or by telephone on 0117 966 5699.

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WORK started on the new sensory garden at Stoke Lodge, at the end of October. The Laurel hedge, which has not been maintained for the last 20 years, has been reduced, followed by work within the garden, including crown lifting, thinning out and ivy removal, plus works to remodel pathways. This project is being funded through the Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Westbury-on-Trym Neighbourhood Partnership. Small Local Community Grants are available to deliver projects in this area. Community and voluntary organisations can apply for a grant from the Neighbourhood Partnership’s Well Being Fund. They are looking for projects that will deliver communications and community engagement, open space maintenance and the environment, provision for the young, provision for the elderly and traﬃc and transport. The next closing date is

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November, 2016

Good news for some - not good enough TWO things remain true in politics - and probably life in general. First is that good news does not attract the same level of interest as bad news, and the second is that there is never a place for complacency. The third jobs fair we ran in Bristol North West in September attempted to disprove the first and demonstrate the second. It was a jobs fair with a difference. It was targeted at deaf and disabled people and, run in conjunction with the amazing people at Deaf Unity, it was only the second event of its type in the UK. And although significantly falling unemployment figures in Bristol North West are good news, they are cold comfort to anyone who has been out of work for months, and no reason for complacency. The facts are that across Bristol North West, the most recent figures show the unemployment rate at

2.1 per cent, a figure lower than both the previous month and the previous year. This continues a trend of several years of falling unemployment. In 2010 the numbers out of work totalled 2132 while in September this year that figure was 994. For the long-term out of work, the picture has improved and there has been a similar story for younger people. 45 fewer were out of work than this time last year. But behind those figures, for some groups in society the situation is less good. A study in 2014 for Deaf Awareness Week showed three out of four people with hearing loss feel their employment opportunities are more limited than their hearing peers, with almost 80% naming employers as the major barrier according to our new research released today, to mark Deaf Awareness Week. And the figures prove this with a survey by Deafsign suggesting

deaf people are twice as likely to be unemployed as people in general. And even those in work are more likely to be in semi-skilled or unskilled jobs. The UK Council on Deafness considers that unemployment within the hearing community is at the rate of one in ten whereas for the deaf community it is one in four. So while it is good that overall numbers of people out of work are falling, there is clearly a hidden problem and this is what we aimed to address. Once crucial aspect of the jobs fair was that it was as much aimed at employers as it was at jobseekers. We gathered more than 20 major companies at the Greenway Centre in Southmead and a series of speakers, including Alasdair Grant from Deaf Unity, outlined not only the amazing skills deaf people can bring but also what employers can do to give jobseekers the

opportunities which will benefit both the individual and the company. Contacts were made, advice given out and job opportunities circulated. It became clear to me that this kind of event, which targets a group of people who are not having the same opportunities as the wider population, was badly needed. Joblessness figures: Page 6

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'Last-hope' couple's bid to help others KATE and Mike Brandon, who raised over £400,000 for ‘last-hope’ leukemia treatment in America, have started a campaign to help other families in the UK when T-Cell therapy becomes available. Given weeks to live, Mike is now celebrating as his bone marrow biopsy results have come back clear for the second time since he began treatment for terminal cancer. The couple from Westbury-on-Trym know that further tests lie ahead but are determined to share their knowledge of CAR T-Cell therapy and fundraising abilities with others. They have started a new campaign called #Donate4TCells to fundraise for Bristol hospital charity, Above & Beyond. It's designed to help those like Mike who are facing a terminal diagnosis and have no other hope. Kate stated: “We’d like you to be a part of our new

campaign: https://www. gofundme.com/Donate4TCells by joining us for a fun ﬁlled day at the Penny Brohn Centre in Pill on November 19 with all proceeds going to Above and Beyond, a Bristol charity who supported Mike's Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre. There is no entry fee donate on the day. “We’ll have lots of enjoyable activities - whether you'd like to take part in well-being activities by having a free massage or join a yoga session or simply come for some tea, cake, a prize packed raﬄe and a chance to look around some boutique pop-up clothing, jewellery and craft stalls - there will be plenty for you to see and do! “All we ask is that you come to enjoy the festivities and donate whatever you want on the day for a wonderful cause.” https://www.gofundme. com/Donate4TCells

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Ben Probert - Champion of the Common FOR many of those living in the Horfield Common area the name Probert is well known, be it with humour or trepidation. This isn’t surprising as there has been a Probert in the area since Cecil and Doris bought a house on Longmead Avenue when the road was built back in the late 1920s. Their four children went to Bishop Road School and played on Horfield Common, and could remember when most of the Common was given over to vegetable growing as part of the war effort. Three of the children settled in Longmead Avenue or Highfield Grove, bringing up their children in the area and playing on the Common. Many of Doris and Cecil’s grand- and greatgrandchildren have been brought to the play area and Ardagh, and know it well. Ben Probert spent the first and last third of his life living on one or the other of the two streets, and a lot of those years either playing on the Common himself or playing with his children or grandchildren, and in his later years spinning a yarn with anyone who could get beyond his grinning ‘bloody awful’ reply to questions as to his well being. It is not surprising then that he became a central part of the Friends of Horfield Common community when it started. Not only because the Common was his second back garden, but because of his love of nature and the importance of family life to him. When he heard that the Common was under threat of being developed he did all he could to support, keeping it as a community space, free and available for the “Common BRISTOL Bach Choir begin their 50th anniversary celebration with an uplifting candlelit recital of simply sensational choral favourites at St James’s Priory in the city centre. A harmonious evening of singing awaits featuring Tallis’s incomparable 40-part motet ‘Spem in Alium’ alongside Britten’s evocative 'Hymn to St Cecilia’ and Whitacre’s ecstatic 'Her sacred spirit soars’. The event takes place on Saturday, November 19 at 8pm

people”, two words he much enjoyed and quoted. After Ben’s peaceful passing, the family felt that instead of a more traditional venue like a hall or a pub, the Café on the Common represented his style, as well as supporting a community project that was important to him. It was an ideal venue, where Sara, Fiona and team did a brilliant job arranging everything, ordering homemade cakes which were exceedingly tasty, and making it such a special occasion for everyone. Ben’s wake was followed by a private family BBQ at the Café, which is just as Ben would have wanted. Sam Thomson was prompt and helpful in setting up a donations page for the Friends of Horfield Common in lieu of flowers. Ben had visualised a picnic bench on the Common, made from recycled materials, and the plan is to fulfil his wish. A week before he passed away

he said how he would love to see more trees on the Common. He also said he wanted the return of the putting green and a refurbishment of the tennis courts in The Ardagh. The Café on the Common was an ideal venue, and the family were pleased to be able to use it, as it lent itself perfectly to the occasion. Ben was a regular at the

Horfield Common Cafe, run by Sara Manley. “I will miss him,” said Sara. “He was a character that used to draw people to him and tell them all about the history of the area. He was very pro community spaces and really wanted to see the Common flourish.” Photos courtesy of Sue Shean and Anne Wookey

Choral favourites at St James Priory and is set to be a true celebration of music in honour of the great muse and patron saint of music, St. Cecilia. The choral elements of this programme will be beautifully balanced by performances of Bach's ever popular cello works. Tickets are available online at bristolbach.org.uk or call 0117 214 0721.

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Family friendly fireworks events FIREWORKS displays suitable for all the family are available in the local area during the first week of November. The dates are staggered, so there is the opportunity to enjoy a hotdog and a drink at more than one. The gates open at 6pm on Thursday, November 3, at Fallodon Way Scout HQ in Henleaze. Hot food including a selection of sausages is served from 6.15pm and the bar will be well stocked with beer and wine for the adults and glow sticks and sweets for the children. Bonfire and Fireworks from 7pm. Tickets are available on the door, £2.50 per person (preschoolers free). All proceeds to Scout Group Funds. The scouts have requested that no sparklers or hand held fireworks are brought to the event. The children and families of Henleaze Infant school are gearing up for their annual

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fireworks extravaganza on Friday, November 4. The generous school playing fields have proved to be a great location for this community display in the heart of Henleaze. The school will open its gates at 6pm to all local families to come and share in some guaranteed ooohs and aaghs! They'll be hot dogs and veggie dogs on sale at reasonable prices, hot chocolate and soft drinks for the kids, and a full cash bar tempting mums, dads, neighbours and grandparents with warm mulled wine. Tickets are on sale from the Eastfield Inn and Chandos Deli, and from the PTAs of Henleaze Infant school, Henleaze Junior School and Westbury Park Primary. Advance ticket prices: adult £4, child £2. Gate prices: adult £5, child £3. Bishop Road Primary are really excited to be putting on their brilliant fireworks event

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again. This year's event is on Saturday, November 5 from 5pm (last entry 6:30pm, Fireworks at 6.45pm) on the Bishop Road School field (next to One Way Garage on Bishop Road). As usual there will be children's entertainment as well as the novelties stall and Tuck Shop. There will be two Bath Ales bars on site again this year as well as a number of food stands, including Gopal's Curry Shack who were a massive hit last year. Expect a Samba band, fire performers and a spectacular fireworks display. Tickets cost between £3–£6, under 3s free, available for advance purchase from Mon 31 Oct. Canford Park Fireworks Fiesta is also held on Saturday

November 5th. This charity event is presented by Bristol Round Table and the Rotary Club of Clifton. This year’s event promises to be particularly impressive. Bristol’s biggest pyrotechnic display is certain to dazzle all those who watch it. Get here early to guarantee a good spot! Gates open at the Canford Lane entrance at 6pm and the display begins at 7pm. Tickets cost £5 with free entry for children under the age of three. Tickets are available from local schools, online and from Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Westbury-on-Trym St Peters Hospice shops.

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Blow away the cobwebs on a bike ride NOW that the clocks have gone back and the days are shorter, it is all too easy to draw the curtains to the outside world. So it is especially valuable at this time of year to plan some time to appreciate the beauty that the season has to offer and blow out the cobwebs. You may even find that you can continue cycling into the winter months without experiencing the discomfort that you might imagine. Life Cycleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bike Minded project helps to get people cycling for improved mental well-being. They offer help with sourcing a suitable, affordable bike, cycling lessons, route planning and bike maintenance as well as a programme of led group rides. The rides run throughout the year and now it is as important as ever to get out into the fresh air and get some gentle exercise with a group of friendly people. Bike Minded has three group

rides this November, one taking a loop of our local gem, the Concord Way, one to Frampton Cotterell and Iron Acton and short ride from Easton to Warmley. To find out more about Bike Minded, visit their website at www.lifecycleuk.org.uk/mentalwellbeing or call the project

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coordinator Heather Pugh on 0117 353 4580 Alternatively, if you are inspired to get out by yourself or with your family, take a look at the better by bike website for some great route ideas. Most of which are traffic free and very family friendly http://www. betterbybike.info/maps-and-

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by Diana Penny

of Yogawest (www.yogawest.co.uk) Yoga Pose of the Month:

Adho Mukha Svanasana

Kneel down on the floor with your toes turned under. Place your hands, shoulder width apart, on the floor one foot in front of your shoulders. Spread your palms and fingers.

Downward Facing Dog Pose

Practice time: 30 seconds – 2 minutes.

Continuing the sequence began in September, this is a classic yoga pose which can be done on it’s own or as part of the sequence being published over the next few months. If you’ve missed any, contact diana@yogawest.co.uk and ask for the months you are missing. Benefits: Wakes you up. Stretches the arms, shoulders, spine and legs all at the same time. Boosts circulation and energizes the body. Calms the brain.

Kneel down on the floor with your toes turned under. Place your hands, shoulder width apart, on the floor one foot in front of your shoulders. Spread your palms and fingers. Continue to press the outer corners of the pelvis back until

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you feel your armpits and side waist stretching and your calves broadening and opening. When tired, bend the legs and rest down before repeating several times. This pose is hard when you first start doing yoga, but becomes much easier with regular practice. Those with stiff shoulders can work

with their hands wider apart, and those with painful wrists can hold the front edge of a chair to take pressure off the wrists. Drawings and posture text reproduced by kind permission of Bobby Clennell, a senior Iyengar teacher in New York.

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■ NEWS THE Friends of Badock's Wood (FOBW) has had an Owlish October - with a night time Owl Prowl. Tawny owls were heard and a captive bred tawny owl introduced to visitors, followed by an Owl Pellet evening where the pellets were dissected to see what they contain. More Owl Boxes have been put up in Badock's Wood by the Hawk and Owl Trust (South Gloucestershire Group). In November you can join the group for a Berries, Hips and Haws walk led by Tony Smith from the Bristol Naturalists' Society. The walk is at 2pm on Sunday 13 November and is free

November, 2016

On the prowl to see the owls and open to all. The Walk starts at the Badock's Wood Northern Gateway on Doncaster Road, Southmead. These bright berries not only light up the woods and meadow boundaries in the Autumn and Winter but provide food for birds and mammals. News has reached the FOBW that Sylvia Kelly, who was an active member of the group over many years passed away in October. Many will know Rowan Berries

Tawny Owl of her by reputation for her indefatigable work to preserve Phoenix Hedge. A service for Sylvia will be

held at the Woodlands Memorial, near Thornbury, on Wednesday 2nd November at 2pm.

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n DENTAL with Dr Nicola White (By Dr Nicola White with a special interest in Orthodontics)

Sensitive teeth 'could be warning sign'

AVING sensitive teeth can mean anything from getting a mild twinge to having severe discomfort that can continue for several hours. It can also be an early warning sign of more serious dental problems. Many people suffer from sensitive teeth and it can start at any time. It is more common in people aged between 20 and 40, although it can affect people in their early teens and when they are over 70. The part of the tooth we can see is covered by a layer of enamel that protects the softer dentine underneath. If the dentine is exposed, a tooth can become sensitive. This usually happens where the tooth and the gum meet and the enamel layer is much thinner. Sensitivity can be caused by a number of factors including toothbrush abrasion, dental erosion (acid attack from food and drinks) and gum recession. Other causes of pain or sensitivity may be

gum disease, tooth grinding (which causes the enamel to be worn away), or a cracked tooth or filling. Some patients may have sensitivity for a short time during or after having their teeth whitened. You are more likely to feel the sensitivity when drinking or eating something cold, from cold air or with hot foods or drinks. The pain can come and go with some times being worse than others. There are many brands of toothpaste on the market made to help ease the pain of sensitive teeth. The toothpaste should be used twice a day to brush your teeth. It can also be rubbed onto the sensitive areas. These toothpastes can take anything from a few days to several weeks to take effect. Your dentist should be able to advise you on which type of toothpaste would be best for you. It is possible for your dentist to treat the affected teeth with special de-sensitising products to help relieve the symptoms. Fluoride gels, rinses or varnishes

can be applied. It may be necessary to fill around the neck of the tooth where the tooth and gum meet, to cover exposed dentine. In very serious cases it may be necessary to root-fill the tooth. To help prevent sensitive teeth, brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste. Use small circular movements with a soft to medium bristled brush. Try to avoid brushing your teeth from side to side. Change your toothbrush every two to three months, or sooner if it becomes worn. Have sugary foods, and fizzy and acidic drinks less often. Try to have them only at mealtimes. Finally, if you are thinking about having your teeth whitened discuss sensitivity with your dentist before starting treatment. If you have tried treating your sensitive teeth for a few weeks and have had no improvement, it would be wise to go and see your dentist.

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Enjoy the lights fantastic in Clifton CLIFTON Village promises to be the most magical place to shop, dine and relax this festive season. The celebrations start on Wednesday November 9 with the enchanting ‘Christmas Light Switch On’ organised by BID Clifton Village. It is a really magical evening and draws several thousand

people. Star of the show will be the beautiful 50ft Christmas tree in the Mall Gardens which takes up residence for two months in the Mall Gardens. The fun starts at 5.30pm with carol singing and musical performances around the tree for all to enjoy, followed by the big switch on at 6.30pm.

In the run up to Christmas the streets will be glowing with decorations, fairy lights and over 100 little Christmas trees adorning many of the shops. The impressive range of independent shops and boutiques in Clifton Village make finding that perfect gift simple and the many cafes, pubs and restaurants provide the

perfect place to relax and soak up the festive atmosphere. “We want to make Christmas very special this year and Clifton Village provides the perfect backdrop for a truly magical season. The festive shops, beautiful trees and twinkling lights will bring out the inner child in all of us! '' said Andrew Morgan MBE, Chairman BID Clifton Village. If that gets you in the Christmas spirit then there are two other major light switch on events in the city to go to. On Thursday, November 10, the All Saints are switching the lights on at The Mall as well as performing a charity concert. Tickets will be given away every day from midOctober at The Mall Information Desk in exchange for a suggested donation of £2 per ticket in aid of Children In Need. This is followed by a free, family event at Cabot Circus shopping centre on Friday, November 11, start time to be confirmed.

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Local businesses doing their bit for carers IF you know someone who is a carer looking after a family member or friend in Bristol or South Gloucestershire, tell them about the Carers Emergency Card. Over 4,500 carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire carry the card in case they have an accident or emergency. This ensures the person they look after gets vital help through the local authority and this is a free service. Cardholders are also able to access discounts as part of the Carers Emergency Card Benefits scheme. If you know someone who runs a business, tell them traders can offer discounts to carers by linking up with Carers Support Centre. Over 150 local traders already offer discounts on days out, relaxation, therapies, retail and eating out. Carers show their Carers Emergency Card to claim discounts. Keith Sinclair, chief executive of Carers Support Centre, said: “We are inviting businesses to support carers and show they are ‘carerfriendly’ by joining the Carers Emergency Card Benefits Scheme. “Caring is an issue that touches many people. Locally, 2 out of 5 people will become carers at some time in their lives.There are 68,000 carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire and the time and care they give saves local health and social care services a staggering £1.19 billion every year.” Henleaze businesses taking part are Harvey’s Cycle Exchange, Henleaze Hardware Shop, The Modern Man and Trym Tailoring and Dry Cleaning, plus Pet-all Florist and Star Cafe in Henbury.

Listening to your body

OUR body is the one thing that will be with you till the day you die. Listening to it and responding to its needs, I think you’ll agree, should be our primary concern. There are often other considerations that drown out what starts out as a minor complaint by our bodies. A niggle in our knee after wearing new shoes, tossing and turning at night after gaining some weight, a feeling of not having as much energy as before, headache after eating certain foods, digestion issues, pain, fatigue etc. are all communications sent by our bodies to help us correct our actions. Often times we know exactly what we need to do to feel better yet we seem unwilling or unable to

change. It just isn’t a priority for us at the moment, we don’t have enough time, money, motivation, support etc. The thing about being human is that we adapt. It’s a wonderful gift or a terrible curse depending on how and when you use it. It’s often automatic, a habit to ignore it and just get on with things. Well, the body can only take so much before the communication gets louder. Are you listening?

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Beat the autumn blues with a bit of French

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REHEARSALS are under way for this year’s Maplemeade Guide Pantomime. This is the 15th annual pantomine, written, directed and acted by members of a number of local Girl Guiding groups, aged 10 - 14. This year’s fun-ﬁlled show is the Ugly Panto and takes place on Saturday December 10 at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze. Performances start at 2.30pm and 7.00pm. Doors open 30 minutes before. Cakes and refreshments will be for sale during the interval. All money raised will be split between St Peter’s Hospice and Lifeskills. Tickets cost £5 for adults and £3 for children aged 14 and under and can be bought online at guidepanto.guidesite.org.uk

ALLIANCE Française de Bristol has plenty to keep you entertained this term. Join the French Drama workshop if you want an active way to learn and practise French; the cooking workshop will teach you to impress your friends with a Tagine aux citrons confits; if you like crafts there is a Christmas table decoration workshop with Vanina, florist from Les Fleurs - all that in French! Whatever your level, there will be a space for your in the French board games evening on 11 November with Dessiner c'est gagné (that's Pictionnary for you and me), Taboo, Bananagram and other favourites! So come and meet fellow francophiles and francophones at the official centre for French language and culture in Bristol. A bientôt! See www. afbristol.org.uk or call 07903 821655 for further details.

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TV Choir Finalists Henleaze Concert BATH’S celebrated Male Choir will be singing to help raise money for St Peter’s Hospice in a concert at Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church on Saturday November 5. The Bath Male Choir were seen by a national TV audience when they reached the finals for BBCs 'Last Choir Standing’ The concert will be hosted by the Bristol Good Afternoon Choir, who started singing together back in April and have a growing membership who enjoy their Monday afternoons at the Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church. The Good Afternoon Choir is one of the many musical projects from local music man Grenville Jones who is also founder conductor of Bath Male Choir. The concert on November 5 is free admission with doors opening at 7pm and the concert starting at 7.30pm – a night of music to remember is

guaranteed! Bristol Good Afternoon Choir welcomes new members at its Monday afternoon rehearsals.

There are no auditions to join the choir, which is led by Ben England, former Head of Music at Colston Girls’ School.

A retiring collection will be taken for the work of St Peter’s Hospice.

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In response to concerns about the level of antisocial behaviour behind the shops in Westbury and in Canford and Quarry Parks, we put a dispersal zone in place to stop people gathering there. Todate, we haven’t had any further complaints. We recently had a small number of purse thefts in and around the area, where victims literally had their bags dipped while shopping. We visited every shop in Henleaze and Westbury with a picture of the offenders and haven’t had any offences reported since. We’ve also been looking to raise awareness of a spate of burglaries around Henleaze. PCSO Zaheer Bulbul has delivered advice to more than 115 houses on West Broadway, Wellington Hill West and surrounding streets, but we’d like to remind all residents to ensure their homes are secure and no valuables are left in view. Also, as the nights are drawing in, ensure you use timer switches – a couple of different ones that mean various lights turn on and off are ideal. If you’re going away, avoid leaving curtains closed but, if possible, ask a neighbour to park on the drive. We continue to see a number of businesses targeted, not only in Westbury and Henleaze, but across the Avon and Somerset area. A number of arrests have been made in connection with various incidents and our Investigations department is leading.

Please remember that information from local people is what drives a good deal of our work. If you have suspicions about anything or anyone, please let us know. You may be worried that someone is dealing drugs out of a property, or have spotted people going door to door trying to sell things to elderly or vulnerable people. There may be an unusual or suspicious vehicle parked up in your road, or you may have been approached by someone trying to sell what you think is stolen property. It doesn’t matter how small – your information could be the key to us stopping crime in your street. You can report any of these things to us online by visiting the ‘contact us’ page of our website (www.avonandsomerset.police.uk). Alternatively, if you don’t want to speak to the police directly, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. They never ask for your name or trace your call. Finally, we’re starting to notice a lot of bikes on the roads without lights. This is an offence for a reason – it’s dangerous. If you’re a cyclist, take time to ensure your lights are working and switch them on!

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Now's the time to get flu jab

0117 9246579 18 Kellaway Avenue, Westbury Park , Bristol, BS6 7XR www.kellawaypharmacy. co.uk This column by Yolonda Kong of Kellaway Pharmacy aims to help educate patients on a range of conditions and provide information to help maintain their well being whilst also easing pressure on GP surgeries by promoting self care.

OW is the best time to get vaccinated for the flu (influenza).It takes about two weeks after vaccination to gain optimal protection. The flu virus changes every year, you need to have a yearly jab against the latest strain. Whilst no vaccine offers 100% protection, the seasonal flu vaccine has an excellent safety record. The flu vaccine contains inactivated viruses so it cannot cause flu. Remember: Antibiotics cannot help with the flu. Old fashioned flu remedies stories abound, with no proven proficiency I must reiterate. The FREE NHS flu vaccination is available in Kellaway Pharmacy for any one in receipt of a carer’s allowance, or those who are the main carer of an older or disabled person whose welfare may be at

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risk if the carer falls ill also qualify, over 65 patients, all pregnant women (bearing in mind that flu is the single biggest cause of death in pregnancy), patient with long-term respiratory disease, such as severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or bronchitis, chronic heart disease, chronic liver disease or chronic neurological disease e.g Parkinson’s. If you have any doubts, come in and speak to us at Kellaway Pharmacy. Flu is an infectious viral illness spread by the coughs and sneezes of people who have it. The common cold and flu are easily confused as they share similar symptoms such as sore throat and a runny nose. However the symptoms of flu which are more severe usually come up suddenly; high temperature, tiredness,

headache, cough,general aches and pains. These can last up to two weeks and sadly sometimes, in more serious illnesses resulting in hospital admissions such as bronchitis and pneumonia. In the UK, up to 10,000 deaths yearly particularly amongst those with existing medical conditions are attributable to flu. The Free NHS flu vaccination is offered by Kellaway Pharmacy (from now until the end of March 2017) alongside other local pharmacies and GP surgeries. Don’t let flu ruin your Christmas. All our pharmacists can administer the vaccine so no appointment is required. Just walk in at your convenience and get the jab today! Jess, Yolanda and the team will be more than happy to assist you.

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n BOOKS OF THE MONTH With Henleaze and Westbury libraries Hunger Games By Abhishek And Anoushka THE Hunger Games is a book filled with tension, bursting with adventure and will leave you on the edge of your seat. The world is set out as 12 districts, the 1st being the richest, whereas in the poorest district (12), even freedom is hard to come by. In district twelve, a strongwilled girl wants to change this system. Every year, one boy and girl are picked (due to the highest votes) from each district to fight each other till death. When Katniss, alongside Peeta are chosen to compete from district twelve, they are both understandably furious.

Katniss is a very good hunter but does not want to kill or hurt anyone. But she soon finds out in the training, that everyone will go to extreme lengths to become the last standing victor. She meets a friend amongst the foes and when the hunger games begin, she realises how to hone and use her talent using the bow and arrow. As the hunger games go on, she realises that the President of the Capitol wants to control the districts and is unfair to them, compared to the Capitol. If you like books such as the Divergent series or The Maze Runner, then you will definitely like this book.

LIBRARY NEWS During the Summer Henleaze Library had help from some young volunteers in signing up children to the reading challenge. Their help and enthusiasm was invaluable and certainly helped towards another year’s successful reading challenge. Abhishek and Anoushka who wrote this month’s library review

for the magazine are volunteering at Henleaze an hour a week until Christmas, working towards their Duke of Edinburgh Award. Bristol Libraries offers a wide range of volunteering opportunities – do you feel you have something you could offer the library service? Go to www.bristol.gov.uk/ libraries and ‘volunteering’ appears on the front page. So do take a look, you’ll need to fill out some forms and then our Volunteers’ Coordinator will get back to you. Henleaze Library has just launched a new reading group for youngsters aged 8-10. It’s called Chatterbooks and meets at 10.30 on the second Saturday of every month. We still have some places if you would like to sign your children up. Just ring Henleaze Library 0117 903 8541 to be put on the Chatterbooks List. Sessions last an hour and the children are encouraged to talk about their favourite books, read and talk about passages or poems together chosen by Sarah and generally have some fun with reading. The next sessions are Nov 12 and Dec 10.

Westbury Library has now re-opened after having some work done to the building to enable Swipe Card Access implementation early next year.

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA 2 November nHenleaze Garden Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the Main Hall, St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane. Doors open 7pm for a 7.30 start. Details: www.henleazegardenclub.co.uk 2 November: : Lia Leendertz – 'Allotments History'. Lia is a local gardener, writer (Daily Telegraph, The Garden) and allotment holder who has carried out a lot of research on the history of allotments especially her own in Horfield. 5 November nExpect some fireworks from Nigel Nash, one-time organist and Director of Music at Holy Trinity! 5 November n Master and Apprentice - 7.30 pm The Palestrina Singers (Cardiff ) directed by Will Stevens with Benjamin Teague (Organ) present an evening of choral music by Palestrina, Victoria, Howells and Britten including Palestrina’s Stabat Mater, Howells’ Take Him Earth for Cherishing and Britten’s Five Flower Songs Tickets available on the door

at £10 (£6 for under 18’s) interval drinks will be served 5 November n Christmas Craft and Card Sale Saturday 5th November 10:00 12:00 at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze. A great range of charity Christmas cards and charity and other gifts for sale. Entry £2 to include a cup of tea or coffee. 10 & 21 November n Laugh, Live and Learn with Bristol U3A. We have lots on offer for those who would like to make new friends with similar interests. If you have retired from full-time work, and want to take part in enjoyable learning with friendship and fun. Find out more at your local social group meeting - 10.30am on the second Thursday and third Monday in every month at Eastfield Inn, Henleaze. Phone Pat on 0117 9629870 or Chris on 0117 9620842. Please visit our website: www. bristolu3a.org.uk. Don't let life pass you by - come and start your new life with Bristol U3A! 16 & 24 November n We are the Bristol U3A – a

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unique organisation of lively and interesting people who run all sorts of groups for enjoyment, friendship and learning. If you have retired from full-time work. Please start by coming to one of our social groups, for details phone Jenny 0117 904 3697. On the 16th & 24th of this month only we will be meeting at Wetherspoons, at the top of Park St, opposite the Museum at 10.15 am. We will be sitting at the tables behind the bar. Visit our website: www.bristolu3a.org.uk. Make friends, learn new skills and have fun with Bristol U3A! 19 November n In May 1965 the National Trust launched its Neptune Coastline Campaign to protect special areas of coastline under the threat of development. Thanks to the support of hundreds of thousands of people, the Trust has been able to protect 775 miles of coastline across England, Wales and Northern Ireland for people to enjoy and for nature to thrive in. Tony Flux is the National Trust's Coastal Advisor (South West) and will talk about the challenges and

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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED to The National Trust. 19 November n Saturday November 19th Christmas Fair. The Church in Westbury Park @ Westbury Park Methodist Church 4 North View, 2.30 - 4.30. Gifts, cakes, teas, local artists' stalls, children's activities, Father Christmas. All proceeds to charity. 21 November n Senior film club - St Peter's Hall, The Drive, Henleaze. Home Instead Bring Joy Foundation is pleased to support the Henleaze Senior Film Club and bring you the following fun Monday afternoons, each starting at 2pm :- November 21st "Top Hat" - 1935 musical comedy starring Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers - bring your dancing shoes ! Refreshments (Tea & Cake) £3. Transport offered by Dial-A-Ride, Tel 0845 139 875. For further details, please ring 0117 989 8210 24 November n Find out more about growing organically Avon Organic Group Meeting at The Dance Studio, The Station, Silver Street, Bristol BS1 2AG Thursday 24.11.16 7pm to 9pm Speaker Maggi Brown former head of Education, Garden Organic – subject: Fruit Growing contact secretaryaog@gmail.com 24 & 26 November n Charade Drama presents "Trouble in Pantoland" by Sharon Hulm. Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th November, 7:30pm, Saturday Matinee 2:30pm. Westbury-onTrym Methodist Hall. Tickets £7/6/5 Adult/Concession/Child on-door or call Box Office 0117 9508488. Something’s amiss with the Wicked Queen’s Magic Mirror, Cinderella has been jilted at the altar by Prince Charming, all the Heroes have disappeared. Who can save Pantoland from Evil Wizard ‘He Whose Name Nobody Can Remember’? Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty or maybe a Frog?! 26 November n The next meeting of the South Western Branch of the Elgar Society will be held on Sat. 26th November, at 2.15pm at the Bristol Music Club, 76, St Paul's Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1LP The speaker is Martin Firth who will make an historical survey of the oratorio in England, placing Elgar's three great examples in context. Visitors pay £3.00 (which includes refreshments). If you love Elgar's music, please do come along to this meeting. You will be made very welcome to this friendly society. For more information

please contact Doug Smith . Tel 0117 9673480. or email to dougmusical@Tiscali.co.uk

What’s on a Regular basis Monday n Westbury on Trym Women’s Institute meet at WOT Methodist Church, Portland Lounge on the third Monday of the Month (not Aug.) from 2.00 – 4.00pm. Visitors Welcome. For more information call Sue on 01179502826. n Latin Dance at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tel. 07785 797904 n LinkAge Contemporary Dance (55+). Do you ever get the feeling you just want to dance but don’t get the opportunity? Here’s your chance. Feel energised in a new way and ignite your creative ideas. Open to all abilities. Every Monday 10-11am, Bradbury Hall THURC. £4. Contact LinkAge on 0117 3533042 for more information. n Westbury Singers are a group of people who love to sing in fourpart harmony. Meeting to rehearse Monday evenings during term time in the Reedley Road Baptist church. For information on joining please contact secretary Sarah Scott on 0117 9471436 or email sarah60@ blueyonder.co.uk n Canford Bowling Club, Canford Park, Westbury On Trym. All welcome on Monday’s from 6th April at 5.45pm. Flat-soled shoes please. Further information call 969 4532. n Redland Wind Band rehearses at the Quakers Meeting Room on Gloucester Road at 7.30pm. We sometimes have vacancies, currently mainly for bass instruments, horns and percussionists. Contact Andy Brown at redlandwindband@googlemail. com or on 07594240269 or via our website www.redlandwindband. co.uk. Also get in touch if you would like to be put on our mailing list or would like to book us for events or fundraisers. n Redland Green Choir meets for rehearsals every Monday 7.30pm-9.30pm at Redland Green School. We sing a wide variety of music. New members welcome: no auditions. For more information, visit www.rgscommunitychoir. wordpress.com or phone 0117 9443042. n City Voices Bristol welcomes new members. A friendly mixed voice local choir singing a wide range of music rehearses at Red Maids School on Monday evenings. No previous experience and no

auditions, just come along for a trial rehearsal. For more details contact the Secretary at members@ cityvoicesbristol.com or visit www. cityvoicesbristol.com n Would you like to learn to play Bridge completely free of charge? I will be starting my next Bridge for Beginners group in the Autumn meeting in Coombe Dingle. For further details please contact Terry Stygall on 9091714 or email tc.stygall@gmail.com. n RAFA, City of Bristol branch and club Eastfield Westbury on Trym for ex-RAF and associate members. Skittle Ally, parties and functions. Live entertainment on Saturday evenings. Open Monday to Saturday lunchtimes and evenings. Sundays noon till 5pm. All enquiries telephone 0117 3291913. n Trinity Henleaze Ladies Guild meet fortnightly on Mondays at 7.30 pm in the Leonard Hall, Waterford Road. All welcome. For more information call Jenny Rich on 01179620108 n Henleaze Bowling Club welcomes new Members. If you are interested in taking up bowling, come along to our free Coaching sessions at 6pm on Monday evenings (from 25 April, excluding Bank Holidays) to see if the sport is for you. Henleaze is a friendly Club with very good facilities and a lively social programme throughout the year. Special introductory offer – £70 membership for first year (normally £95) and a free Club shirt. Phone the Secretary, Tom Logan, on 01179621669 for further details." n Senior film club, 3rd Monday of month, 2pm St Peter's Hall. June film will be Best Exotic Marigold Hotel n Bridge for Beginners. Would you like to learn to play bridge completely free of charge and then continue to play with us in a gentle friendly atmosphere? I am starting a new beginner's group in Coombe Dingle this Autumn so why not join us? We meet on Monday and Thursday afternoons. Please contact Terry Stygall on 0117 9091714 or 07837300073, or email me at tc.stygall@gmail.com for more details. n Senior film club - 3rd Monday of month, 2pm St Peter's Hall, The Drive, Henleaze September 19th, we'll be showing MAMA MIA starring Meryl Streep. Everyone is welcome to join us... rumour has it there will be a sing along ! Refreshments (Tea & Cake) £3. Transport offered by Dial-A-Ride, Tel 0845 139 875 The Senior Film Club is supported by the Home Instead Bring Joy Foundation. For further details, please ring 0117

989 8210 Tuesday n Westbury Walkers- Meet at Lloyds Chemist, Canford Land, WoT @ 9.20am on a Tuesday morning. New Walkers welcome! Please contact for further details: Jean Maish on 0117 3301194/07789741892, email jmaish@blueyonder.co.uk or Mary Ford mobile 07779448090 home 0117 9824623 n Alcoholics Anonymous meet at the Methodist Church in WoT every Tuesday @ 7.30pm n Yoga at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 7.30pm.Tel: 07817 336188 n Ladies badminton at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 9.45 to 12 noon. Tel 0117 909 1714. n LinkAge Tai Chi (55+) Are you looking for gentle active activity to keep your body and mind active? This is the class for you. Frank leads this relaxing and healthy session in a fun environment. Beginners welcome. 10am-11am. Studland Court, Henleaze. £3.50. Contact LinkAge on 0117 3533042 for more information. n LinkAge Zumba Gold (55+) Come along to a fun and friendly dance and exercise class inspired y music from around the world. No experience necessary so come and join Cressida for an hour of dance. 1-2pm. St Peters Church, Henleaze. £3.50. Contact LinkAge on 0117 3533042 for more information. n Scottish Country Dancing. Get fit and have fun with Westbury Scottish Club. Classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Maggie 01934 838175). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 4012416). 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Details at wscbristol.co.uk. n The Mosaic Singers are a compact group but would like to grow our line-up with an additional Soprano, Alto,Tenor and Bass. One of each would be great. We rehearse in Stoke Bishop on Tuesday evenings, where a warm and friendly welcome is assured. This need not be as heavy a commitment as with some choirs. In you would like to find out more, please phone David Vicary on 0797 346 0994. n Melody Makers -Baby Friendly Choir. A fun and friendly daytime choir for ladies running Tuesdays during term time. 9:30-11:00am, The Beehive Pub, BS9 4QY. £5 per session, discounts for members. Contact Natalie www.facebook. com/melodymakerschoir 07890393175 n Bristol Photographic Society –

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November, 2016 The “2016 Annual Photography Course” starts on Tuesday 6th September for 11 consecutive weeks. Beginners/Improvers welcomed. Location: Unit 13 Station Rd. Montpelier BS6 5EE. For full details go to: www. bristolphoto.org.uk or contact Derek on bps.ptc@gmail.com or 07976 188517 n St Peters of Henleaze Keep fit group would like to invite you to attend their weekly sessions every Tuesday at 9.30am. This is a men only group of 60-80 year olds who enjoy regular exercise taken by fitness Professional Natasha Leschinski for only £4 per session. Please contact Keith Bonham on 01179684972 or just turn up. We run the sessions all year round. Wednesday n Henleaze Townswomen’s Guild meet at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze on the first Wednesday of the month (except Aug) from 7.15pm. Call Shirley Phillips on 0117 962 2243. for further details. n Local Winemaking & Social Club meets at the Common Room, Studland Court Elderly peoples residents on Henleaze Road from 8pm to 10pm on the second Wednesday of each month. They are a small and friendly group looking for new members. Evening include wine making, tasting and social events. Call Liz Johnson for further details on 0117 9508370 n Zumba Gold/Light (lower impact class) at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 5.30pm. www. bristoldancezumba.co.uk n Zumba Fitness at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 6.35pm. www. bristoldancezumba.co.uk n Stand and Deliver Youth Theatre at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 5pm. Tel: 07771 634060 n Bristol Cabot Probus Club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men to maintain contact and fellowship with people of similar interests. Group meets third Wednesday of each month at BAWA Club in Southmead Rd. Lunch is followed by a guest speaking on a wide range of interesting subjects. In June and December ladies join us for the lunch. Extensive programme of social events including holidays, day trips, Sunday lunches and skittles to which ladies are welcomed. We are principally a social meeting place and not based on charitable activities. Contact John Howard-Cairns for more details: 0117 968 3134. n In Step Widows and Widowers Club meets weekly from 8-10pm at Stoke Bishop Village Hall. Call 9628895 orDonna on 01275 832676 for details.

n St Peter’s Ladies Guild meets in the hall, The Drive, Henleaze, at 2.15pm on the third Wednesday of the month. Speakers, refreshments, outings. New members welcome. n Clifton Women’s Institute We meet at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of the month at Alma Church, Alma Road, Clifton BS8 2ES. Contact by email: thecliftonwi@ gmail.com or visit www.cliftonwi. blogspot.co.uk Take advantage of our guest visits which are just £4 ( max.three per year) Better still why not join us and enjoy our fabulous Clifton WI 2016 programme for the whole year plus social clubs. Full membership details available. “ The WI plays a unique role in providing women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities” n Henleaze Garden Club meet on the first Wednesday of each month in the Main Hall, St. Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane. Doors open 7pm for 7.30 start. Visitors are welcome: entry £5 (inc. refreshments). Details: www.henleazegardenclub.co.uk n Bristol Think and Grow Rich Meetup, 7:30-9:30pm at Cambridge Arms, Coldharbour Road, BS6 7JS. We are a friendly group supporting each other to achieve our personal goals, be they creative, entrepreneurial, adventuresome, a charitable project or otherwise. Each week we read a chapter from “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill to study, discuss and practise a skill that leads us to success. Join us and achieve your goals. Cost: £2 per meeting. For more information, contact Nicola on 07875 364910. n Knitnatterstitch Term time,Wednesdays 9.30 -11.30 @ The Foyer, Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Please contact Paula at knitnatterstitch@gmail.com for details. nHenleaze Garden Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the Main Hall, St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane. Doors open 7pm for a 7.30 start. Details: www. henleazegardenclub.co.uk 5 October: Philip Aubrey ‘Successful Fruit Growing – Grow Your Own Five a Day’ Philip was director of Birmingham Botanic Gardens for 20 years. He reshaped the Gardens to such an extent that the Queen Mother & Bill Clinton came to visit! n Margaret Morris Movement dance/exercise Bradbury Hall, Henleaze. All welcome 1:00-2:00pm £4 per session, 1st free Tricia, 07896346486 Thursday n Knit & Natter - Knit & Natter

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meets every Thursday between 10am and 12pm @ Methodist Church, WoT. Friendly, fun, and crafty people coming together to pursue their hobbies in a sociable environment. n Henleaze Carers Group - A place to share experiences and make new friends. Meeting on the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month from 10am to 12 noon @ Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Call Mrs M Rudston on 0117 9426095 for further details. n Henleaze Townswoman’s Guild (Mornings) meet at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road on the third Thursday of every month from 10am to 12noon. Call Elaine Anderson on 0117 9075279 for further information. n Book Group @ Westbury Library - If you love reading come down and join in, meetings are every last Thursday of the month from 2.30pm to 4pm. For more information call Sue on 0117 9594365 n Alicat Children and Theatre (4-11 years) at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 4pm. Tel: 07917 626388 n Embroidery Club at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 8pm. Tel: 0117 9501743 n Henleaze & District Flower Club meet on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. New members are always welcome. The second Thursdays are Flower demonstrations and the fourth are practise classes. n The Friendly Club meets every Thursday from 2-4pm (except August and Christmas) in the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. We are a lively group of Senior Citizens who meet to chat, play Scrabble and card games. Regular trips out and entertainments are arranged plus we have delicious tea and biscuits for only £1! Do come and make some new friends. Transport can be arranged. Contact 0117 9508644. n Dance Classes with Cressida, 11am-12pm at St Peter’s Church, The Drive, Henleaze. If you love dancing come along to our weekly class, learning the basics of a single new dance every week! Dances include Flamenco, Bollywood, Cha Cha, Salsa, Samba, Charleston, Jazz and more! All dances are beginners level and particularly suitable for the over 40’s. More information www.clubcubana.com or 0117 3309549. £5.50 drop in (or £25 for the course). n Drop-In Healing Centre at The Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, Redland, BS6 6JE. Thursdays from 5.00pm to 6.30pm. Run by Bristol Healing Group on

55 a donation basis and supported by members of NFSH The Healing Trust. Healing is beneficial for wellbeing and health, helping you to relax and feel better. Come along and try a healing session, everyone is welcome. For more information phone 0117 9820184. nLadies Keep Fit, Thursdays 10:00 11:00 am, at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze - with new instructor. This friendly session, which has a dance element to it, is suitable for all ages, levels, and abilities, including the older adult or young mum, who wants to maintain their general fitness, mobility, range of movement, and well being. New members welcome. £5:00 per class, pay as you go - which includes refreshments. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@ tiscali.co.uk, or website www. exercisewithlailibrooks.com for full information; or just turn up. Friday n Badminton (Ladies) at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 10am. Tel: 0117 9681759 Bridge at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 9.30am. Tel: 0117 9687140 n Country Market - Baked goods, garden produce and crafts. 10.30 11.30am at the Westbury On Trym Methodist Church Hall Tel : 0117 9687140 n Coffee and refreshments in the coffee bar at Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Road. 10am-12pm. Saturday n Dance Nights are held every first Saturday night at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, from October to August, 7.30pm. Sequence and Ballroom dancing. Light refreshment. Bar open. Tickets £3. Tel: 0117 9680872 n Whiteladies Farmers’ and Fair Trading Market is now held EVERY Saturday to celebrate Green Capital, from 8.30am-2pm. Takes place at the junction of Whiteladies/Apsley/Burlington Roads. Stalls cover bread, cheese, local lamb and chicken, fish, preserves, cakes, sushi, local fruit and veg, wild food larder, and recycled tools, wooden items and much more. n The Bristol and District branch of Parkinson’s UK meet every first Saturday of the month at St Monica Trust, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN from 10am -12noon. Carers, relatives, spouses, and people with Parkinson’s - all are welcome for a social and informative gettogether, with a variety of speakers. 14th and 18th July.

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n PETER'S VISION Peter Turner is the lead Optometrist at Turners Opticians

Did someone say bespoke? WITH the darker evenings and increasing rain (did you ever notice it decrease?) I must admit that although a keen cyclist I am taking to the car at least once a week now. I am not sure if you notice an increase in headlight glare each year when driving - it could just be me? I am still a huge fan of my contrast enhancers, particularly on those days I have to drive, either day or night in the mist or rain. The clearer vision from these spectacle lenses is just superb! Never one to shy away from trying new tech, I was really looking forward to my bespoke frame consultation this week. Yes, even after all these years I still get excited about new frames! I chose a frame made from carbon fibre and titanium. The fitting model

was already quite comfortable, but I did have the nose bridge width reduced and the side length increased - making the frame much more comfortable. I never thought I had a big head, but apparently my cranium is a touch larger than some. The thing that really struck me was the quality of the frames; even the fitting model was just superbly manufactured and amazingly light. The first thing most of us Brits will be thinking by now is golly gosh just how much is all that going to cost? Well to be fair I am not exactly sure. I had a rough quote, and I can say it is more than a nice lunch for Jo and I but less than a night for the two of us in a

hotel. Anyhow the price is not the point here, this is my treat to myself for passing my exams over the summer. (Yes, yes I know, Jo my wife got 91% and I was behind her with 89%, not that I am competitive but there is always next time…) This talk of bespoke did get me thinking about our extended eye exam, which has in fact been truly bespoke for almost a year now. Gone are the days of the ‘routine eye exam’ or the ‘standard sight test’, bespoke eye care is here to stay - at least in my clinic! The Turners Opticians extended eye exam is a more thorough and in-depth assessment of your eye health and vision. We have time to discuss any concerns you may

have as well as reviewing the sophisticated 3D eye imaging scans and detailed peripheral vision assessments. Your eye exam is tailored to your individual needs, resulting in a higher quality of care and more satisfying experience. I would like to extend personal and heartfelt thanks to all of you who have experienced and then recommended our bespoke eye care. So how do you book an extended (bespoke!) eye exam at Turners Opticians, well either call in, telephone, email us or visit our online booking page on our website www.turnersopticians. co.uk Our family practices are open in both Fishponds and Henleaze, six days a week. You are very welcome to pop in to either (or both!) practices and say Hi. I look forward to seeing you soon! Peter Peter Turner is the Lead Optometrist at Turners Opticians in Bristol and also works part time as a Senior Optometrist at the Bristol Eye Hospital.

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n PRIMAL POSTURE with

Clare Chapman

CCORDING to BackCare, the UK’s national back pain charity, back pain is now experienced by one quarter of secondary school children, and is often associated with the heavy bags they carry and long periods of sitting. As a posture teacher I agree that long periods of sitting

Teenage Back and Muscle Pain are far from ideal and should be alleviated with frequent movement, a variety of working positions, and an active lifestyle. Having worked in the secondary school classroom for 25 years, I saw daily that most teenagers can benefit from expert postural education. Unfortunately, just trying to ‘sit up straight’ generally does more harm than good. Young people are not to blame, for they are growing up in a culture which departed from traditional and functional ways of moving nearly a century ago. There is a marked difference between the way our young people sit, stand, bend and walk, and what you see in ‘traditional’ populations around the world. Though diverse, they actually share remarkably low incidences of back pain. Today's postural norms now come from unhelpful role models in the media,

furniture that moulds us into dysfunctional positions, and fashions that restrict full movement of the feet, pelvis, hips and shoulders. Parents too often feel confused, and welcome help on how to set a positive example. The very good news for people in their teens is that their bodies and minds are highly responsive to change. With the right guidance, fun and motivation, they can restore a more healthy, natural posture, feel more confident and comfortable, and save themselves from worsening back pain and joint problems. Living with poor posture is like getting old while you are young – whereas good posture can be maintained into a healthier old age. I am running the second Gokhale Method Teens’ Posture Course immersion day at Badminton School, Bristol, on

Sunday January 29th 2017, for students in school Yrs 10-13. Esther Gokhale’s Book ‘8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back’ is included, along with try-outs, demos, slides, video and on-line support. Cost: £170. Registration and further information from: clare@gokhalemethod.com www.gokhalemethod.com Clare Chapman 07982 231317

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Bristol Zoo’s infant gorilla, Afia, meets Romina FAMILY introductions have begun for Bristol Zoo’s eightmonth-old Western lowland gorilla, Afia. The infant, who has been raised behind-the-scenes since birth, took the huge step in meeting the Zoo’s 36-year-old female, Romina, while her keepers watched on. According to keepers, who have been monitoring closely, the pair are getting on well and are now spending 24 hours a day together. Bristol Zoo’s Curator of Mammals, Lynsey Bugg, said: “Since day one of Afia’s hand rearing, we have been planning on introducing Afia into the group within her first year to avoid imprinting and a lack of knowledge of gorilla-specific behaviour later in life. “We had strong indications that both Romina and Afia were ready – Afia was physically and mentally strong enough and Romina was enjoying watching

her through the mesh. “We are absolutely thrilled that they are now bonding and getting on so well. “We could tell that both were unsure at first, but they have grown to trust and understand each other. Afia was born by emergency C-section on 12 February this year. Her birth mother, Kera, suffered complications following the birth and was not well enough to care for Afia. Because of this, Zoo staff made the decision to hand-rear her behind-the-scenes. This involved feeding throughout the day and night, taking it in turns to take her home overnight and encouraging and teaching natural gorilla behaviours. Now that Afia and Romina have bonded, keepers say further introductions with the rest of the troop will begin to take place.

The Best of Britannia is on its way

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THE team behind Best of Britannia – a celebration of British brands, and a place to buy the very best British-made apparel, footwear, accessories, jewellery, toys, cycles, homewares and food and drink – heads to Bristol for the ﬁrst time. Best of Britannia (BOB), in association with the Made in Britain Campaign, is exhibiting at St George’s Bristol, just oﬀ Park Street, on the weekend of November 5-6. They will be

bringing together under one roof some of the most exciting new British and heritage brands that have been made in Britain for years. Best of Britannia was founded by Antony Wallis, Esme Lynch and Joe Pidgeon. Fashion designer Wayne Hemingway MBE is a non-executive director, and this year British menswear designer Patrick Grant is an ambassador who is showcasing his Community Clothing label at

BOB West. June Sarpong MBE is showing samples from her new womenswear label LDNY at the event, having launched it at BOB London in September. The boutiques of Gloucester Road are also joining in with Moodles curating a range of products for kids. Tickets are £4 which includes a free craft ale or cocktail. https://www. skiddle.com/whats-on/Bristol/ St-George&%23039%3bs/Bestof-Britannia/12818291

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Africa Eye THE South West’s biggest celebration of African cinema and culture, Africa Eye, returns to Bristol’s Watershed from November 11 - 13 with a lively programme of new-to-view films, discussions, family workshops and live music from Abass Dodoo, the Ghanaian master drummer best known for his collaborations with the legendary Ginger Baker. Among the full length films on show will be features and documentaries from or about Mali, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tunisia, Uganda and Zambia plus a special preview of A UNITED KINGDOM, the true story of how the marriage of the heir to the throne of Botswana and an English secretary defied convention, tradition, family, apartheid and Empire, to inspire the world.

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