Henleaze & Westbury Voice October 2018 by Emma Cooper

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018 Issue 48

www.henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

FREE EVERY MONTH IN HENLEAZE, WESTBURY-ON-TRYM & WESTBURY PARK

Starting life’s adventure Offering a choice of ‘A’ levels or the IB Diploma for Sixth Form

New Town Green bid put forward A fresh application has been made to secure Town or Village Green status for Stoke Lodge playing fields to ensure public access to the green space.

Students from Redmaids’ High School made an impact on a visit to Nepal, raising £3,500 to help families whose lives were affected by earthquakes. Report: Page 23

Village centre fights back WESTBURY-ON-TRYM is a lovely, leafy part of Bristol but lately, local difficulties are having an impact on the lives of residents. The amount of businesses closing in the village, retail sites left empty for long periods, the lack of a proper chemist since Lloyds shut, and problems with parking have become the lament of the locals. And to top it all, the temporary closure of the Post Office in August heightened concerns that this major service would disappear too, along with the

footfall it brings to the area. To address these problems, and attract shoppers back into the village with a mix of large stores and independent shops, residents and traders have launched a regeneration scheme. The first of many meetings was held at the beginning of September and following great interest, there are more to come.

Howzat! Minister is bowled over Health Secretary Matt Hancock was impressed on a visit to Westbury Fields retirement village - he even tried out the cricket pitch! PAGE 10

MP Darren sets up charitable fund Bristol North West MP Darren Jones has set up a charitable fund for young people, the Henacre Trust. PAGE 43

Full story: Page 2

Get your home sold with Ocean… Call or pop into your local office to book a free valuation oceanhome.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

henleaze&westburyvoice www.henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

Henleaze & Westbury Voice contacts

October, 2018

n NEWS

Ideas to breathe life into Westbury village centre

Emma Cooper Publisher

0117 908 2121 / 07715 770448 sales@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

Editor

Sue Thomas 07976 706120 news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

Erica Benson

Advertising Sales

Find us on Facebook www.facebook. com/henleaze and westburyvoice

0117 908 2121 sales@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

November deadline Our November edition deadline is October 17. To ensure your news or letter is included, please contact us by this date. Advertisers are also asked to contact us by the same date.

Your views Letters for publication can be sent to the above email addresses or by post to Letters, Henleaze & Westbury Voice, 16 Chandag Road, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1NR. The editor reserves the right to edit your letter.

Useful numbers Bristol City Council 0117 922 2000 Citizens Advice Bureau 0344 499 4718 Police www.avonandsomersetpolice.uk General enquiries: 101 Emergency: 999 Fire www.avonfire.gov.uk

General enquiries: 0117 926 2061 Emergency: 999 NHS Health Call 111 Well Aware (health and social care information) www.wellaware.org.uk Freephone: 0808 808 5252

Complaints Despite our best efforts, we sometimes get things wrong. We always try to resolve issues informally at first but we also have a formal complaints procedure. If you have a complaint about anything in the Henleaze & Westbury Voice, contact the publisher using the details below. We aspire to follow the Code of Conduct of the NUJ (National Union of Journalists), which holds journalists to a high standard of behaviour. Further details of the complaints process can be found on the Voice website here, or can be obtained by contacting the Publisher. PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Henleaze & Westbury Voice is independent. We cannot take responsibility for content or accuracy of adverts, and it is advertisers’ responsibility to conform to all relevant legislation. We cannot vouch for any services offered. Opinions are not necessarily those of the editor. Henleaze & Westbury Voice is distributed each month to residents. If for some reason you do not get a copy, please collect one from local pick-up points. Feedback is always welcomed, contact Emma Cooper on 0117 908 2121 or sales@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk This month 8,500 copies will be distributed around Henleaze, Westbury Park and Westbury-on-Trym.

A member of the

IDEAS to improve the current offer of shops in Westbury-onTrym town centre were sought from the packed audience of local business people, residents and councillors who greeted Amanda George, chair of the Westbury-on-Trym Business Association (WOTBA) at the beginning of September. Amanda, the owner of We Make Bristol, opened her gift shop in the village two years ago. She said: “I joined WOTBA earlier this year because I am passionate about the area that I live in and also chose to set up my business in. “Since being appointed chair I have had a stream of people - both businesses and residents contacting me about their many concerns. Most of these have been about issues surrounding the village, and what has become apparent through all these people coming to see me is that everyone wants things to change.” Concerns about businesses closing in the village, the lack of a proper chemist since Lloyds shut, empty shops, problems with parking, the increase in crime and a drop in footfall have all been raised many times by many people recently. Amanda explained that she’d like to implement a full regeneration programme which would look to address many of these issues and also help all of the businesses in our local area. Not just the shops but offices

and businesses that operate from home too, keeping the focus on what we have locally and make it better. She’s keen to keep money in our local area so that our community regains pride in itself and flourishes. Ideas about putting on themed events, such as a home renovation show where people meet the local trades people were discussed and greeted positively, as was the idea of a regular Farmers Market in Carlton Court, similar to the one in Whiteladies Road, to attract younger visitors on a Saturday. The meeting ended with an agreement to put together a small group to look at national retailers that would be an asset to the village with a view to contacting them about the larger vacant units such as the Co-op bank and Gourmet Catch. A scheme called ‘Shop Watch’ was suggested as a way of helping with retail security as well as keeping in regular contact with the beat manager for the area. There have been a number of recent burglaries but they haven’t been officially connected because cases aren’t linked. The next step is a more detailed meeting on September 28 with those who are to help, when the team start to look at specifics. The Henleaze and Westbury Voice will keep you updated about all the developments following on from this meeting in our next issue.

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

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n NEWS

Post office reopens with temporary postmaster THE Post Office in Westbury-onTrym has reopened after it two spells of closure. As reported in Henleaze & Westbury Voice, on Monday July 23 the post office closed “due to unforeseen circumstances”, before it reopened on Thursday July 26 with a new temporary postmaster called Vikram, and a new manager called Zoe. However, another notice appeared on the door of the post

office on Tuesday August 14, stating: “The’re [sic] closing us down!!! We need your help!!!” with the contact details for a representative of the Post Office called “Gary Adderley”. Following the two closures, the post office re-opened with a temporary postmaster on 3 September at 2.30pm. Speaking to Henleaze & Westbury Voice, a Post Office spokesman said: “We are

delighted to announce that we have a new operator for Westbury-on-Trym Post Office. "This is good news for the community as we understand and appreciate how much communities rely on our services. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the

temporary closure. “We hope that the temporary postmaster will continue to run the branch on an on-going basis until the branch can be operated by a permanent postmaster again.”

Cllr Geoff Gollop with the newly installed out-of-hours swipe card device

S W A M S NO ST R N RI DE KE CH OR TA G

The Game Specialists GAME PIES • PHEASANT PARCELS WILD BOAR & VENISON FRESH LOCAL GAME RABBITS From field to shop

101Henleaze HenleazeRoad, Rd • Bristol, 0117 962 1095 101 BS9 4JP www.henleazebutchers.co.uk 0117 962 1095 www.henleazebutchers.co.uk Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/molesworths_

147 Church Road. Frampton Cotterell 01454 777337

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

Being in Bristol is at the heart of what makes Lunar Optical the great Independent Practice it is. We have strong links with our local community and take our role very seriously providing an excellent standard of eye care, including Eye Examinations, Contact Lens fittings, Dry Eye Advice. We have a fantastic range of spectacle frames to suit everyone and all budgets with experts on hand to give advice on which lenses will best suit your lifestyle. Pop in to have a browse and see what everyone is talking about

Lunar Optical probably the best eye care and customer service in Bristol 291 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8NY Opening Times: Monday 9.30am - 5.30pm

Tuesday- Friday 9.30am - 6.00pm and Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm

Tel: 0117 9420011 E: info@lunaroptical.com

www.lunaroptical.com

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

n NEWS by Keri Beckingham THE decision to drop plans for a long-awaited Bristol Arena on Temple Island in central Bristol has disappointed local councillors. It came at a council cabinet meeting on September 4, after mounting controversy about Mayor Marvin Rees’s handling of the debate. Announcing his decision, Mayor Rees said: “The [value for money] report clearly told me that an alternative use was far better. The arena brought fewer jobs and most jobs in arenas around the country are temporary and minimum wage. "A mixed-use site, including a conference centre would blow away the arena for jobs and create a stronger tax base and economic output for the city." A key site being considered as an alternative location for the arena is Filton Airfield. Following the announcement at the cabinet meeting, a group of five councillors, among them Stoke Bishop’s, John Goulandris, ‘called in’ the decision to scrap plans for a city centre arena,

October, 2018

Dismay as Mayor drops plan for arena at Temple Island

demanding that Marvin Rees’s decision be looked at again. However, the challenge to the Temple Island decision was rejected at the scrutiny meeting on September 20 by a solid Labour vote, despite 18 separate grounds being listed focusing on the council’s local plan, the openness of the decision and whether other offers from investors were considered. Councillor Anthony Negus, leader of the Lib Dem group, said: “We put our case well but it

was not taken up. There is a risk element of operators suing us for loss of costs and operational profits they will not now be achieving. We seriously believe that the decision is a mistake.” Henleaze and Westbury councillor Geoff Gollop is disappointed by the decision and said: “I remain of the view that the only realistic location for the arena is the Temple Meads site. For the arena to be accessible to all it needs to be in the centre of the City. The experts indicate that a central location will mean a majority of users will use public transport. The Filton venue will have limited public transport and will mean a large increase in road traffic, much of which will pass through Westbury and Henleaze, and some of which will park on our already overwhelmed streets. “My added concern is that a Filton site will see new shops

restaurants and jobs going to Cribbs Causeway and will see the loss of jobs in central Bristol." Steve Smith, Conservative Councillor for Westbury-onTrym and Henleaze, added: “I voted with 48 other councillors and Marvin Rees that the best site for our arena is Arena Island, and I stand by that. "After years of delays and waste, we are finally at a point where we have an affordable, fully financed project with a building contractor and operator signed up and full planning permission granted.” Meanwhile, hope has returned for a city centre venue as global arena specialists Oakview Group, who have links with music mogul Harvey Goldsmith, have declared an interest in building an arena in the St Philip’s Marsh area of the city.

Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Domestic & Commercial Carpet Cleaning £15 Rug Cleaning £10 Upholstery Cleaning £20 FROM

FROM

Stain Removal Trained • Scotch Guard Protection 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Specialists in Carpet & Hard Floor Cleaning 6 MONTHLY MAINTENANCE PLAN AVAILABLE

Call Alison on

07812 730346

or 0117 9114099 www.acarpet.cleaning To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448. Email: sales@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

October, 2018

henleaze&westburyvoice

n NEWS

Dam Buster Johnny Johnson meets the Westbury Society WESTBURY-ON-TRYM resident Johnny Johnson, last of the famous Dam Busters, paid his first visit to Westbury Village Hall this month, to give a talk to Westbury Society members about his wartime life in the RAF. Wearing all his medals, which include his recent MBE and his DFM (the Distinguished Flying Medal), he spoke about how he was selected for one of the crews that flew on the famous Dam Buster missions, the last one being decisive in weakening German power and hastening the end of the Second World War. Describing all the meticulous preparations in great detail, he modestly included his own role as one of the gunners, squashed into a small turret and what it was like to circle several times over the Dams until a successful breach was made. He said 53 men in total lost their lives in the final mission and some were taken prisoner when they crashed under German fire. He felt he was very lucky to be one who was able to return to base eventually and still mourns the loss of friends and comrades. Hilary Long, WOTSOC chairman, said: “He is an amazing person and a true English gentleman with a sharp wit and a great sense of

Centenary celebrations JEAN Calway is organising a Celebration of the RAF Centenary with the RAFA Concert Band at Westbury Village Hall on Friday 9 November. It is hoped that Johnny will be coming again as guest of honour. Tickets at £12.50 each, include a light supper plate in the interval when the bar will be open. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. To book contact: Brian 0117 329 2875; Tony 0117 947 0775; and Jean 0117 968 2459.

Village Hall AGM humour. Now 96 years old, he spoke for a full 45 minutes, without notes, using the microphone to perfection. “It was an honour for all of us to meet and talk with him personally and a fitting celebration of the RAF’s 100th year.” Following the talk, members enjoyed a buffet put on by Jean Calway BEM, known for her catering at the RAFA club in Eastfield, Westbury, where Johnny has also entertained audiences of RAF cadets.

WESTBURY Village Hall's Annual General Meeting takes place on October 29 at 7pm. For agenda and reports go to www. wotvillagehall.org or email to enquiries@wotvillage.org Chairman, Graham Plummer, said: “Come on up to the top of the hill and get involved. The hall is well used by community groups and we’re a very friendly bunch.”

We don’t just do Windows...

We don’t just do Doors...

We do Doors

We do Windows

Energy efﬁcient and maintenance-free

The most popular and widely used style of window SHOWROOM Unit 6, Bridge Rd Ind Est, Bridge Rd, Kingswood, BS15 4TA Tel: 0117 9061180 01275 759189

Our doors are designed to be aesthetically pleasing with a beautiful grained ﬁnish, which means that your door will make a statement about your home. A great range of styles to suit and all our doors are installed with a ten year manufacturing guarantee that the door slab will not fade, warp twist or crack.

Your local manufacturer and installer being the only company in the whole of the South West to hold four BRITISH KITEMARKS AND SECURED BY DESIGN

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

TEL: 0800 0133122 OPENING HOURS Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm. Sat 9am - 1pm

Our casement windows are attached to the frame by two hinges. They can be manufactured with either top hung or side hung vents to suit your home and its requirements. They provide excellent ventilation and security.

Our accreditations are your guarantee of the quality and the standards we achieve from concept to completion.

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

Consistent, thoughtful care. Tailor made for you. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC...

“

...exceptionally caring. ...care that was kind, respectful and digniﬁed. ...staff went above and beyond their roles. ...exceptionally responsive. ...very ﬂexible and based on clients’ personal wishes and preferences.

”

Comments taken from Home Instead Bristol North’s CQC Report, February 2018.

Caring - Outstanding ★ Responsive - Outstanding ★ Well-led - Outstanding ★ Safe - Good ● Effective - Good ● ● Companionship & conversation

● Home help

● Plan visits, trips and outings

● Meal preparation & tidy away

● Help with travel arrangements

● Organise wardrobes & cupboards

● Personal care

● Specialist dementia care

To ﬁnd out more about our reliable, relationship centred service, please call 0117 989 8210 or visit our website www.homeinstead.co.uk/bristolnorth

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n NEWS

School seeks crossing patrol THERE has been no school crossing patrol in Passage Road, Westbury-on-Trym for many months – much to the concern of local residents, especially families taking their children to and from Westbury-on-Trym Academy. People living nearby contacted local campaigner, Graham Donald, to see what could be done. Graham had seen an advertisement on the school website in mid-June and so fully expected to see a new crossing patrol, when he visited the area on the first day of term. However, there was nobody in place. Rebecca Wass, who has two children at the school, has commented on the dangerous traffic situation involving both inconsiderate parking and inattentive drivers who are often travelling too fast in a 20 mile zone and using the road as a short cut. She, and other

residents, are concerned that it is only a matter of time before there is another accident on this stretch of road that is so close to a primary school. At the city council meeting on 11 September, Graham Donald asked the Mayor for an update. The Mayor replied: “The School Crossing Patrol (SCP) at Westbury-On-Trym C of E Academy has been absent on long term sickness since last December. The decision was made in June 2018 to backfill the post as it was still not clear if and when the current SCP would be able to return to work. “The Road Safety Team advertised the position through the school as well as through a leaflet drop in the area but unfortunately no one applied. "We would appreciate any help from the local community in finding someone suitable for

this very important, fulfilling and much appreciated position. If you know somebody in the local area who might be interested, please encourage them to apply.” Graham then asked if the city council could be more proactive, since local families had been without a crossing patrol for many months. Rebecca Wass has requested a meeting with the school to see what can be done.

Upgrade to tennis courts BRISTOL City Council are carrying out a refurbishment programme to the tennis facilities at Canford, Eastville and St George Parks, through an investment of £139,000 in partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association. The works at Canford were due to begin on September 24 and all resurfacing works will be complete by the end of October. The final repainting of tennis courts at Canford Park is likely to be in April 2019. Access to the courts will be via a household fob, costing £35 per year per household, with some concessions available. Pay and play sessions will be available for £5 per session.

Little Greene has developed a new ‘Green’ palette of 31 colours in association with The National Trust. Pick up a Green colourcard from local stockist Nola Interiors.

• Environmentally friendly paint • Wallpaper • Soft furnishings • Homeware • Colour consultancy Nola Interiors, 168 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8NT Tel: 07909 308668 Nola Interiors-bristol

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

@168nolainteriors

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n NEWS

New bid to secure town or village green status for Stoke Lodge playing fields CONCERNS over the future public access of the parkland at Stoke Lodge continue to mount. A second application has been lodged with Bristol City Council to register about 22 acres of green space within the Stoke Lodge estate as a Town or Village Green (TVG). The community (embodied by a Facebook group We ‘Love’ Stoke Lodge) is seeking to maintain this important, historic and highlyvalued open green space. TVG status would protect this historic and beautiful open space from future development and preserve it for schools, local team sports and for informal public recreation and access. The objective in this application is to enable a stronger platform for partnership working between Cotham School, the council and the community and so that everyone may return to a position of peaceful coexistence on this land, as enjoyed for many generations and for the benefit of future generations. Cotham School, which has a lease to use the grounds for school sports, has previously published plans to erect a 2m high perimeter fence around Stoke Lodge and restrict access to the site. The community has put forward

QUALITY KITCHEN FACELIFTS

compromise solutions that they believe meet the school's safeguarding needs while maintaining open access, but the school has rejected these and has not used the sports field since 2014. A previous application for TVG status was initially successful but was challenged by the school via judicial review. The school lost on all its substantive arguments at that review; however the High Court found procedural errors in the way that Bristol City Council had reached and recorded its decision to grant TVG status, the key issue being whether two Avon County Council signs were sufficient to mean that community use was not 'as of

right' during the early 1990s. The council accordingly reviewed its decision and, mindful of the public funds that had been spent due to the school's legal challenge, decided not to grant TVG status. The local community are now making a second application for TVG status, based on a later 20-year period after the Avon County Council signs were no longer valid. An expert, independent risk assessment of Stoke Lodge has been commissioned and We ‘Love’ Stoke Lodge are confident (based on its outcomes) that the school could return to play sports at Stoke Lodge quickly, safely and at a lower cost (than their current plans) if they so wish. Ofsted has confirmed, contrary to statements by the school, that it does not require schools to put perimeter fencing around detached playing fields. Many other Bristol schools provide sports on unfenced playing fields, including on the Downs and at Muller Road Recreation Ground and the Greenway Centre. For further information contact www. welovestokelodge.co.uk

Transform your kitchen in time for Christmas EST.

Before

1999

• From doors to a complete kitchen • Large choice of doors, worktops, appliances and accessories • Free planning & design service ®

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE:

0117 405 8675 dreamdoors.co.uk

Visit our showroom: 11/12 The Promenade, Gloucester Rd, Bristol BS7 8AL

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

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n NEWS

Hospital 'Sim Space' Southover Close site: aids patient safety new appeal lodged A NEW clinical simulation centre will provide state-of-the-art training for the next generation of healthcare professionals at Southmead Hospital. Southmead Hospital Charity has funded the £80,000 facility at Southmead Hospital’s Learning and Research Centre. The Clinical Simulation Space, known as Sim Space Bristol, is set up like a hospital ward with manikins representing patients and healthcare teams carrying out scenarios that mimic actual situations. A new observation room behind one way glass has been built where the trainer will sit and observe trainees, recording their actions on cameras set up around the sim space to be played back during feedback. By removing the trainer from the room it places trainees in

a more realistic environment, encouraging teams to work together to solve problems as they would in their clinical environments. Curtis Whittle, consultant anaesthetist at North Bristol NHS Trust, said: “Regular simulation in a high fidelity space provides a ‘stress innoculation’ which optimises learning, improves staff resilience to acute stress and allows them to identify patient safety threats in a safe environment, which can reduce the risk of medical error in actual practice.” Elizabeth Bond, head of fundraising, said: “One of the charity’s clear aims is to support projects that benefit future generations of healthcare professionals and the patients they treat.”

A DEVELOPER is going to appeal after Bristol City Council planning officers refused permission for a site in Southover Close, Westbury. It is the latest in a series of appeals by the applicant, Andy Bearne, who wants to replace a detached house with six flats. Among the reasons for refusal it was stated that: “The overly intensive form of development comprising demolition of the existing house and replacement building comprising six flats would fail to reflect the proportions, scale, bulk and massing of existing dwellings which would result in a discordant and incongruous appearance in relation to adjacent houses. “In this regard, the proposed development fails to account for local patterns of scale and proportion, contrary to local policy. Furthermore, the development includes unduly dominant and uncharacteristic works to facilitate access and parking including levelling, retaining walls and significant hard surfacing which would be in opposition to the layout and appearance of existing adjacent sites.” Speaking on behalf of the Westbury-on-Trym Society, chair Hiliary Long said: “All the previous re-development applications for this site have proposed buildings that are over-sized and totally out of keeping with the surrounding domestic architectural styles and proportions. This is an avenue of individual homes that represent the better examples of a distinctive decade of development in Westbury-onTrym and as such deserves to retain its character. " The final date for receipt of comments is 8 October, see APP/ Z0116/W/18/3208236

Locally sourced free range meat and game Preventative Care Crown & Bridgework A selection of game available • Venison • Pigeon • Partridge • Duck • Pheasant • Grouse • Rabbit • Venison Homemade sausages in various varieties plus much more • Beef, Pork & Lamb • Cooked Meats • Homemade Pies & Pasties Opening Times: Mon 8.00am - 1.00pm Tues - Fri 8.00am – 5.00pm Sat 7.00am – 5.00pm

Cosmetic Treatment Saturday Appointments Dental Hygienists Friendly Caring Staff Easy Parking Dr Mark Haseltine, BDS Dr Susan Lavington, BDS Dr Laura Birch, BDS MFDS RCSEd

31 North View, Westbury Park, BS6 7PT Tel 01179 736 177 www.galesfarmmeats.co.uk Got News? Call 0117 9082121

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n NEWS THE new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, praised the St Monica Trust’s innovative approach to care during a visit to Westbury Fields retirement village. Mr Hancock said: "Westbury Fields is a fantastic example of integrated, high-quality social care in action. I loved the feel of the place and the time I spent with residents and staff has given me food for thought as we prepare to launch our social care green paper later this year." Met by the President of the St Monica Trust, Charles Griffiths and Chief Executive, David Williams, the Secretary of State was given a tour of the Trust’s Westbury Fields site, starting with John Wills House nursing care home. John Wills House care home manager Wendy Leaman’s leadership has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC and

DARREN Jones, MP for Bristol North West, has launched a constituent survey to understand views on the sale and use of energy drinks by young people. Darren said: "In recent months, the cross-party Science and Technology Committee, which I am a member of, has undertaken an inquiry on the impact on health, particularly in children and young people, of energy drinks. During committee meetings, I have raised multiple concerns about the sale of energy drinks, and how they are advertised, to young people.” The government has now launched a consultation on the

Health Secretary ‘bowled over’ by Westbury Fields innovations her staff team have won multiple awards over the last 12 months, including Care and Support West’s Outstanding Contribution to Health and Social Care Award. Wendy Leaman gave the Health Secretary a tour of the Discharge to Assess Unit, which provides NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire CCG with beds for rehabilitation and complex social care needs, freeing beds in Southmead Hospital for acute admissions. David Williams said: “We were delighted to welcome the Secretary of State to Westbury Fields and have the opportunity to demonstrate how the health benefits of innovative and forward-thinking retirement living can actually save the NHS money.” “It’s important that we create new services like our Discharge to Assess programme that meet people’s expectations and challenge current thinking. Rather than transfer people who are over 70 straight from hospital into a residential care home, they can now be discharged to a specialist facility that provides rehabilitation services to get them back living in their own home.” Uniquely, Westbury Fields is built around a cricket pitch and Matt Hancock met with resident Keith Bartle, who helps prepare the outfield and wicket for

Bishopston Cricket Club. An avid cricketer, the Secretary of State took a moment out of his schedule to take guard on the Westbury Fields pitch and dispatch a few throw-downs to the boundary. Yorkshire born and bred Keith, who played cricket for Bingley Congregationals Cricket Club in Yorkshire for more than 30 years, said: “It was pleasing to see Matt keeping his left elbow nice and high when he batted and his ability to leave the ball outside his off stump was something a few members of the current England Test team could learn from.” After viewing the former Defra site, which has been purchased by the St Monica

Trust for redevelopment, the Secretary of State chatted with residents and care and support staff in Sommerville restaurant. The Secretary of State was in Bristol to launch the Talk Health and Care digital platform in a speech to staff at Southmead Hospital. Available on computers, phones and tablets, the platform can be used by health and care staff to post ideas, questions and challenges for government. Matt Hancock also personally thanked the staff at Southmead Hospital who saved his sister’s life following a riding accident while competing in the Badminton Horse Trials last year.

MP launches energy drinks survey potential banning of the sale of energy drinks to those under 18. They have suggested a ban could focus on under 16's or under 18's. The ban would apply to drinks containing 150mg of caffeine or more per litre. “So that I understand a wide range of views from my constituents, including crucially those of young people, I have launched a survey on energy drinks and will be undertaking a visit to Oasis Brightstowe Academy in November. At that

visit, I'll be discussing the sale and impact of energy drinks with pupils, teaching staff and parents. To help shape my response to the government’s consultation, I encourage young people, their parents/ guardians, education and youth services providers to share their thoughts with me,” added Darren. The survey is available via: https://www.surveymonkey. co.uk/r/EnergyDrinksDJ

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

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n NEWS

Celebrating music, art and real ale

NOW in its third year, ‘Ale and Arty’ brings people together from across north west Bristol to enjoy art and ale together and give everyone a fresh experience of St Peter’s church in Henleaze. Starting at midday on Saturday 20 October, browse the wonderful range of craft and art stalls supplied by the artists’ co-operative We Make Bristol to find special birthday and Christmas presents. Have lunch in the Hall area and, among the ‘active art’ stalls, look out for Hat Making, a Photo Booth, Face Painting, a Nail Bar and all sorts of different art activities. A Scalextric circuit will once more be available for those with competitive spirits! Raffle tickets sold during the afternoon will be drawn and great prizes distributed around 5pm. A wide range of Craft Ales will be available, along with ciders, wines, prosecco and soft drinks and food throughout the event. Lunches will be available from 12pm and Hot Dogs and Bar Snacks from around 5pm onwards. All the money raised after expenses will go to Bristol’s Julian Trust Night Shelter and St Peter’s Outreach good causes – including Henleaze Hospitality (supporting Syrian refugee families settling in NW Bristol) and an Occupational Therapist working in Tanzania. At 7pm the church area turns into a live music venue when The Watermelon Jam Jazz band will perform two sets. Bristol R&B band The Deltics will take to the stage at 9pm to rock St Peter’s in

a way it has never been rocked before! The bars close at 11pm - and everything will be packed away and made ready for the first Sunday service at 8am the next day! Mark Pilgrim, Vicar of St Peter’s says: “Our inaugural 2016 Festival raised £1,500 for charity; the 2017 event raised £3,000. Look out for news of how much we will be able to give away this time.” The Ale and Arty Charity Festival runs from Midday to 11pm on Saturday 20th October at St Peter's Church, The Drive, Henleaze BS9 4LD.

Daves Garden Services n Low maintenance specialist n Patio, Walling, Gravels and Sleeper work n Fencing, Decking, Turfing, Planting and more! n 27 years experience, locally based n We aim to beat any similar quote n References/Photos available

Call Dave on 07901 554068 or 0117 908 7867 for a free quotation Got News? Call 0117 9082121

The Carpet Shop • Free measuring service • Fitting included in the carpet price • Wide selection of styles and colours • Fitters with over 20 years experience • Professional, friendly and prompt service

AUTUMN EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT

30% OFF with this ad

Visit our showroom:

45 North View Westbury Park BS6 7PY www.thecarpetshopbristol.co.uk

For free advice please call:

0117 973 4912

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n NEWS

Metro Mayor’s plans to improve housing and transport in Bristol by Paul Breeden WHY does a city need three mayors? Some in Bristol may only be dimly aware that we have a Lord Mayor (ceremonial), a city mayor (Marvin Rees, taking the place of an old-style council leader) and now, since May 2016, we also have a metro mayor – Tim Bowles, who leads the new West of England Combined Authority, or WECA. Mr Bowles accepts that WECA’s name, and his own, may not be on the tip of everyone’s tongue. Indeed, he’s resisted calls to make himself more famous by becoming the “Champion of Metrobus” – a plea made to him by several Bristol councillors when the long-delayed £230 million rapid transit scheme became bogged down in difficulties earlier this year. But with some big announcements expected this autumn from WECA on transport and housing across the West of England, there will be a lot of reasons for all of us to pay more attention to this new authority. Four new Metrobus routes; tens of thousands of new homes; building in the Green Belt; and new rail and rapid transit routes, including to Bristol airport, are among the projects for which Mr Bowles expects to win hundreds of millions in public and private investment by 2036. In fact, despite his reluctance to be identified as the figurehead for Metrobus, he has got together with Bristol South MP Karin Smyth to reinstate the “missing link” – the Metrobus route connecting Long Ashton and Hengrove. This route was one of the main justifications for the £45 million South Bristol Link Road until it was quietly erased from the Metrobus route map earlier this year. It has now been restored (though with no opening date). “I think the important thing here is to understand how different everybody’s roles are,” he says, in his rather austere office in Bristol’s Temple Quay. He’s not here to do the work

Tim Bowles done by the three councils that WECA covers – Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. That means he won’t get involved in the Metrobus routes which were planned by the three councils before WECA came along. Nor will he influence planning applications or dictate exactly how major projects should work. Instead, WECA brings all three council leaders together to make plans for the big issues that affect the region – housing, transport and skills training. Mr Bowles seeks consensus, and then goes to Whitehall seeking government approval and funding. He hints that, finally, we may be about to see the fruits of discussions that started since he took office when WECA was a tiny body with just seven staff. Compared to most public authorities, it’s still small – just 40 staff, to be expanded to 72 eventually. We can expect public consultation this winter on both the transport and the housing and infrastructure plans. WECA’s Joint Transport Strategy calls for four new Metrobus routes by 2036. One route would go to Keynsham along the A4 Bath Road, and another possibility is an orbital route around the city. The orbital option might depend on a longdebated South Bristol ring road to link the A4174 from Hicks Gate to the new South Bristol

Link at Hengrove. The Bath Road plan will demand a string of measures – including perhaps the controversial use of the Callington Road link, the old rail line between Brislington and Avon Meads, as a relief road to free space for bus lanes on the A4. Mr Bowles will not be drawn on the specifics. “But it’s really important for your readers to know that we are working together on this,” he says. WECA, he says, has already drawn the promise of hundreds of millions in funding from Whitehall for plans which the three councils couldn’t have secured individually. “But we aim to find other ways of ribbing more investment,” he says. Mr Bowles is also talking to potential private investors – including, intriguingly, a Japanese rail company. Again,

he won’t reveal the project under discussion. But the East Japan Railway Company (EJRC) is one of the biggest rail firms in Japan, operating several of the famous high-speed bullet lines, or Shinkansen, which travel at up to 200mph. We’re unlikely to get one of those – but EJRC also operates the futuristic Tokyo Monorail, to Tokyo’s Haneda airport. What’s top of everyone’s wish list for transport in the West? A better route to Bristol Airport, of course, and Weca’s Joint Transport Study says rail is the preferred option. EJRC has form in the UK, too: it has a 15 per cent stake in West Midlands Trains. “The route to the airport is vital, and the people I was talking to are interested in that,” says Mr Bowles, adding that his visitors were impressed with the speedy rail link from London.

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

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n NEWS

From L to R: Matthew Riddle, Deputy Leader South Gloucestershire Council; Metro Mayor, Tim Bowles; BaNES Leader, Tim Warren; Bristol Mayor, Marvin Rees “It can help us bring more visitors in to our World Heritage city of Bath, as well as those coming here to work in the aerospace industry on the Northern Fringe, as well as making it easier for South Bristol folk to get to the new jobs that will be created as the airport expands.” Will the Japanese investors be interested in Marvin Rees’s idea of an underground network that could form part of a rail link to the airport? That’s not clear, but “Marvin and I work very closely,” on this and other projects, he says. One of the metro mayor’s messages to investors is that they will be investing in success, not subsidising a region that needs a handout. “We are the only city region that pays money back to the Treasury,” he says. “Other regions cannot show that level of return. We are not looking for handouts, and we must keep driving that message.” So will Mr Bowles and his new authority soon gain widespread recognition from the public? His critics say he’s failed to make a mark in his first year

and a half. A former South Gloucestershire councillor and ex-chair of Winterbourne parish council, he has not sought the limelight so far in his career. On the other hand, he hasn’t put a foot wrong: refusing to be drawn into the Metrobus controversy, which involved plans drawn up years before he took office, may be seen as a wise move. His low visibility is partly a measure of his limited powers, and the fact that so far, Weca has had little direct contact with the public. And that’s about to change with the consultation expected to start soon. November and December will see the public consulted on the Joint Spatial Plan, the regional plan for creating 105,000 homes, 82,000 jobs and infrastructure that involves (among other things) using a “modest” 0.65 per cent of the Green Belt around Bristol and Bath, in places such as Ashton Vale and North Keynsham. Plans to build thousands of houses on the fringes of North Bristol and South Gloucestershire will have a major impact on the amount of traffic heading through Bishopston to the city centre. In the New Year there will

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

be separate consultation on the Joint Transport Strategy, which will also have a big impact on the region. WECA aims to complete feasibility studies into three park and ride schemes - one each for the A38, A4018 and M32 - by the

end of 2019. WECA has a role to support skills training and business strategy and controls adult education across the region. The authority is promoting Bristol North Fringe as a leader in high-value design with a new aerospace Innovation Centre at Filton and proposes an Institute of Technology to train hi-tech workers and reach underrepresented communities. A new project, Futurebright, helps people in work get training and add new skills to better themselves www.futurebright. org.uk The advantage of having a mayor leading a local authority is that they can be an attentiongrabbing figurehead who can stir debate and get things done. The downside, as Marvin Rees is finding with the Bristol arena, is that the attention can become uncomfortably hot when a major plan draws major dissent. Tim Bowles is about to become the figurehead for the biggest changes to the West region’s landscape and travel facilities for decades. It will take a shrewd operator to steer these changes – many of which are undoubtedly needed – without taking the flak for the less popular plans. Life is about to get very interesting for the metro mayor.

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

Buying or Selling a House? We offer a no nonsense approach to the legal aspects of moving home and will help you move as smoothly as possible.

Contact Margrielle Blake at mblake@vwv.co.uk, call 0117 314 5380 or pop into 106 Henleaze Road.

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n NEWS

How business can be done differently WE Make Bristol, a social enterprise based in Westburyon-Trym, will be celebrating Social Saturday on 13 October – a nationwide campaign designed to raise awareness about those businesses which are doing business differently by putting people and communities first. There are over 80,000 social enterprises in the UK – businesses which trade to meet a social or environmental purpose and which reinvest the majority of their profits back towards meeting their social mission. We Make Bristol’s mission is to support Bristol’s artists, designers and creatives through their gift shop that only stocks items made in Bristol. Since opening their doors in 2016 they have returned approximately 80% of their profits back in to Bristol’s creative community. Founder of We Make Bristol, Amanda George, said: “I have had the most amazing support

from customers since I opened. They love the fact that they can buy great locally made gifts while supporting Bristol artists and creatives at the same time.” Local MP, Darren Jones, will be showing his support for the work the social does for Bristol's creative community by visiting the shop at 9.30am on Saturday 13 October. If you want to feast your eyes on even more than the shop has to offer you can go along to the special We Make Bristol Pop Up Market between

There are more than 11,800 people living with and beyond their cancer diagnosis in Bristol and this will double by 2030. Therefore we’re looking for volunteers to be a buddy to someone who is currently undergoing cancer treatment in the Bristol area. Volunteers visit their buddy once a week for 3 months to provide emotional and practical support, such as taking someone out for a coffee or putting out their bins. “Every day I see people living with cancer who are a shadow of their former selves as they get to grips with the emotional and physical trauma that cancer leaves behind. “Very often those who have had

11am and 3pm at the local Methodist Church on Westbury Hill. The market will be full of unique, good quality and affordable items made by some of Bristol’s most talented artists, designers and creatives. If you are feeling creative yourself, why not take part in one of their candle making or fused glass workshops too! Workshop tickets can be bought by following these links: Fused Glass Workshops www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ fused-glass-workshop- tickets50436978360?aff=erellivmlt Beeswax Candle Making Workshops www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/beeswax-candle-makingworkshop-tickets-50437247164 For more information go to www.wemakebristol.co.uk or facebook.com/WeMakeBristol To find out more about Social Saturday and how you can support social enterprises visit www.socialsaturday.org.uk

Could you help childen read? THE hunt is on for more reading volunteers for Bristol schools. It is led by Bristol’s Reading in Schools Consortium, a partnership organised by the council to bring together organisations who recruit volunteers to read in schools. Mayor Marvin Rees wants to make sure there’s a reading volunteer for every child who needs one and that means 300 more are needed. Training takes place on Thursday 25 October and Wednesday 28 November. Sessions are also being held throughout next year. To register interest visit: https://candobristol. co.uk/projects/reading_in_ schools or send an email to volunteer@bristol.gov.uk

cancer don’t want to burden their family, or their family lives far away,” says Clare Davies, Macmillan Volunteering Services Coordinator. “Consequently they have no one to talk to about their experiences, leaving them to feel isolated. Our volunteers can offer invaluable support and can help clients to get back their confidence, as well as linking them into activities in their local area.” Macmillan provides training and support to all its volunteers, as well as covering expenses. If you can spare a few hours on a weekday and would like to help, then we would love to hear from you.

For more information please contact Clare Davies, 07458 127754 email: bristolbuddies@macmillan.org.uk website: https://volunteering.macmillan.org.uk/Opportunity/Details/834 Got News? Call 0117 9082121

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n NEWS

Father and son give psalms a folk twist AWARD-winning composer Steven Faux describes his latest project as “One of the most rewarding collaborations I have had in my career.” Steven has teamed up with his son Clem to produce You Are, a contemporary folk-based album of songs based on the Book of Psalms. It will be performed live at the Redland Parish Church Halls on Friday 19 October – a Bristol first! You Are is religious music like you’ve never heard it before – beautiful modern, acoustic, folk featuring instruments such as the saxophone, mandolin and even the pennywhistle. Think Mumford & Sons meets Ed Sheeran meets Irish folk rock, and you will have an idea of what a musical treat it is! Co-written by Steven and Clem, and featuring musicians from London, Oxford and Paris,

You Are is a fresh take on the Psalms, that presents them in a up-to-date, lively way to reach out to modern audiences. The words s are intertwined with melodic music. The talented duo worked together in Steven’s studio in Bath, and plan to take their exciting collaboration beyond churches, into nightclubs and smaller music venues. You Are is the latest in a much acclaimed series written by Steven called The Psalms Project, the first three albums having received rave reviews. Clem, 22, has recently graduated in music composition, and as Steven says: “Has brought the music right up to date. We will have lots of young musicians performing at the concert – it should be a great gig!” Steven is a prolific writer of TV documentary music. He has

often worked with the BBC’s Bristol based Natural History Unit, and TV viewers around the world have heard his scores - from David Attenborough's Life of Birds (BBC1) which was nominated for an Ivor Novello Award, to BBC2's award winning Reindeer Girls, as well as BBC1's Earthflight. When he is not writing music, Steven is the Associate Vicar of Redland Parish Church. Clearly the saying ‘like father, like son’ is true here, as Clem, a talented musician who plays the saxophone, plans to follow his Dad into church ministry.

Steven’s latest collaboration is very close to his heart. The concert is a fundraising event, to celebrate the second anniversary of the opening of the new halls, and proceeds will help the church to continue to support community based activities. You can view and listen to a clip of the album on: stevenfaux. com or www.youtube.com/ watch?v=CmgDGZ4-no4 The concert begins at 7.30pm on 19 October at Redland Parish Halls, Redland Green Rd. Tickets are available on the door or can be bought online at redland.org. uk/news/psalms-concert

Thrilling live music performed by Bristol’s professional chamber orchestra this Autumn Mostly Mozart Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze Saturday 13 October at 7.30pm Mozart’s Symphony No.29 and Oboe Concerto will be performed alongside works by Maria Walpurgis and Henryk Górecki.

Viva Vivaldi Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze Saturday 3 November at 7.30pm A feast of sparkling concertos for violin, oboe, cello, flute and bassoon by the Venetian master composer Antonio Vivaldi.

The Battle of the Ancre: historic film with live music Redland Hall, Redmaids’ High School, Westbury-on-Trym Friday 9 November at 7.30pm A live performance of poignant music specially composed by Laura Rossi accompanying a screening of the historic film The Battle of the Ancre and the Advance of the Tanks, with a short talk by Dr Toby Haggith from the Imperial War Museums.

Tickets available from Opus 13 music shop at 14 St Michael’s Hill, telephone 0117 923 0164, and online at www.bristolensemble.com

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

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n NEWS

Musical tribute to mark the Armistice FOOTNOTES to the Great War, a remarkable suite of 20 songs commemorating the centenary of the end of the First World War, comes to Westbury Park and St Andrews this month as part of a special musical tour by Bristol's Gurt Lush Choir to mark the Armistice. This compelling memorial features a number of world premieres, new works and rediscovered musical treasures. It is a highly personal collection chosen by musical director Sam Burns, who over several years took on the daunting task of curating the suite for the choirs to perform in the war’s final centenary year. “Nearly every detail of the war is disputed by someone which makes it impossible to represent every viewpoint,” says Sam. “But I believe this collection is musically exciting as well as historically relevant. I think we can safely say that there’s something for everyone – some of the songs are so rabidly jingoistic they are bound to touch a raw nerve or two; others may find it stirring. Everything in this suite feels relevant and important today.” Highlights of the suite include: The world premiere of a commissioned composition of Wilfred Owen’s poem The Show, by award-winning Bristol composer Phil Dixon plus other new arrangements written especially for the occasion. An Ivor Novello/Fred Weatherly composition dedicated to Bristol’s volunteer regiment and sung in 1915 by Bedminster’s famous songbird Clara Butt to recruit volunteers. The new Pankhurst Anthem, commissioned by the BBC in 2018 to mark 100 years of some women getting the vote. Ruthless recruitment marches, sardonic soldier’s laments, songs from composers and poets that died in the fighting, and more recent works, looking back with the privilege of hindsight. Readings between songs,

illuminating the historical context. Sam continues: “While not an exhaustive representation, every song tells the story of someone’s war. We invite you to come and help us remember.” Footnotes to the Great War is performed locally on the following dates: Oct 27, 7.30pm at St Alban’s Church, Coldharbour Rd, Westbury Park, BS6 7NU. Nov 4, 3pm at B&A Church, Sommerville Rd, St Andrews, BS6 5BZ. A special Armistice performance is being held at 6pm on November 11 at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Queens Rd, BS8 1RL Tickets cost £10 adults, £2 under 18s and are available here: www.tickettailor.com/events/ gurtlushchoir

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

G.R. Knott Decorating Services Established in 1969

• Westbury on Trym Based • Private and Commercial Work

• Quality painting and decorating for all types of interiors & exteriors

• All our own staff - no work is subcontracted • Property management contracts specialists • Insurance work undertaken www.grknottdecorating.com

Ring for your local decorating experts

0117 968 8775 or 07836 267 952

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n ADVERTISING FEATURE Abbeyfield's Frances Stretton, lives just a mile away from Abbeyfield House on Redland Road - one of the charity’s five Bristol houses. Now into her seventh year as chief executive, we catch up with Frances to find out why she believes this lovely Victorian house is perfect for older people in the city. What sets Abbeyfield apart from other retirement organisations? I think many people just aren’t aware of all the options for accommodation as they get older, and it can be confusing. There’s often an assumption that you have to hang on until you simply can’t cope, and go straight into a ‘care home’. We’ve got a real alternative here and I believe it’s pretty special. Our residents are encouraged to keep their independence and many are still very active in the community, attending church, gardening groups and meeting friends. We aim to take the stress away from retirement. Our affordable fees are inclusive of utility bills, including council tax, and residents enjoy delicious home-cooked food

Abbeyfield House, Redland, offers the perfect retirement twice a day, so they don’t have to worry about shopping or cooking. There’s a 24 hour team member on hand seven days a week, which residents, and their families, find reassuring. What do residents like about it? As you get older, you start to struggle physically, not just with the stairs, or gardening, but also with household admin, which can be overwhelming. We often hear how residents felt lonely and isolated before they came to us. Residents tell us how they really start to live again when they come to Abbeyfield. Tell us about Abbeyfield House on Redland Road It’s a gorgeous house that I think really offers the best of our city. The lovely lounge and dining rooms are situated on the hall

floor, then there are studio and one-bedroom flats on ground level and the top 2 floors. The house can accommodate 17 residents who enjoy the company of like-minded people, daily coffee mornings and

delicious home cooked meals. If you’d like more information please call 0117 973 6997 or visit website www.abbeyfield-bristol. co.uk.

at our lovely houses in Redland and Henleaze

21435 ABF Ad Half Page 180x120 AW.indd 1

22/02/2017 11:09

October, 2018

henleaze&westburyvoice

n NEWS

Getting from A to B Reintroducing the in our city - or not? Bristol Pound “WE want to hear your views on transport, any issues you have travelling around the city and your thoughts on proposed solutions,” so says the city council in the introduction to the consultation on the draft transport strategy. They’ve asked, so now’s your chance to have your say about traffic jams, a lack of parking spaces, commuter parking in Westbury village and Westbury Park, pollution, hazardous cycle journeys and infrequent buses. Just let the frustration out...and share your views! If you have some practical suggestions to improve the efficient movement of traffic around the city and ways to reduce the air pollution, then this is the time to let the council know. Cabinet Member for Transport and Connectivity, Cllr Mhairi Threlfall says: “Bristol City Council will be developing thousands of new homes and jobs to accommodate growth in the city, which means there will be more people to move around on an already congested network. Bristol’s poor air quality, mainly caused by pollutants from vehicle use, contributes to many early deaths a year. Many citizens still feel that it is not safe to walk and cycle in the city and journeys by motorised modes are unreliable and need to be improved.” The consultation https://bristol.citizenspace.com/growthregeneration/bristol-transport-strategy/ runs until November 2nd and the results are expected at the end of January.

THE Bristol Pound is moving forward into its seventh year under the stewardship of new Managing Director Diana Finch who is aiming for the currency to become part of the everyday fabric of Bristol, with Bristol pounds circulating around the local economy. The local currency, which can only be spent with local businesses, has grown to be the largest local currency in the UK. It has developed innovative ways to pay electronically alongside the paper currency including, most recently, the smartphone app. Importantly, strong support from Bristol City Council has meant that council tax and business rates can be paid in Bristol Pounds. Several exciting projects are being planned to extend the range of services and create more opportunities for people to get involved. The focus will be on independent business members this Autumn, piloting innovative interest-free Bristol Pound loans and hosting regular business breakfasts to create a trusted business referral network. Improvements to the payment app and membership sign-up processes will be rolled out later in the year. A Champions scheme will be launched in October, recruiting Community Champions to be ambassadors for the Bristol Pound in their local area, Business Champions to be trailblazers in developing ways of using and promoting the currency, and Funding Champions who can help the project invest in the future development of the Bristol Pound. Diana Finch says: “With the prospect of Brexit and the continuing after-effects of the economic crash, the case for having a local currency has never been stronger. There is much work to be done on strengthening Bristol’s independent business sector, and I’m really looking forward to the challenge.”

Flute & Piano Teacher Helen Avery

Appointed Home Improvement Agency for:

Ba(Hons) Music & ACTL Flute Diploma

Friendly music teacher based in Bristol, available for private tuition in flute and piano. Welcoming students of any age or ability. Price available on request.

Handypeople you can trust. We provide local, friendly and award-winning handy people who can tackle any job in your home and garden. Whether it’s tiling, plastering or flooring or simply fixing a leaky toilet, fixing door handles or adding plug sockets, we’ve got expertise in plumbing, electrics, carpentry and more. Our handy people turn up when they say we will, give honest advice, do a quality job, respect your home and leave it as they found it. To find out more call

If you are interested or have any questions, please get in touch! Helenavery.2811@gmail.com 07534190691

0300 323 0700 or visit our website.

wecr.org.uk/handyperson-service Appointed Home Improvement Agency for:

http://helenaverymusician.wixsite.com/helenaverymusician

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n EDUCATION This summer, Year 11 pupil Alexa Norton organised a Race for Life event at Henbury School. Motivated by her Nan’s cancer diagnosis, she has been raising money for Cancer Research, as she explains: “I decided to do this because this time last year my Nan lost her battle to cancer and it broke my heart. I felt guilty that I wasn’t there with her when she passed. I moved to England with my mum and dad when I was nine and I didn’t think the last time I saw her would be when I was boarding a plane in Auckland airport. I didn’t think that would be my final goodbye. I always think of that moment and I never want anyone to experience losing a loved one to cancer. Now one in three people will get cancer in their lifetime. Cancer research is slowly getting closer to beating cancer. I want to beat cancer.

Henbury pupil’s Race for Life

Alexa Norton with headteacher Clare Bradford The Race for Life I organised was a great success and I loved every moment. It was so amazing

Got a story for us?

to see everyone coming together to help me set it up and to take part. I was thinking that only a

few people would sign up but I was wrong. There were so many people that got up and decided to run the 5k. I was so happy to see everyone getting squirted by water and running with their friends. It was an amazing day and it was for such a good cause. We raised about £1,290 for Cancer Research. Thank you to everyone who raised money and ran for cancer. It means the world to me and I know a lot of people will be so grateful that we have done this because it will help so many people in the future. I am looking forward to next year where there will be more fun and surprises for everyone and hopefully we will beat cancer sooner.” Alexa Norton

Call Sue on 07976 706120

A C o- e d u cat i onal Post - 16 Centre

www.V6bristol.org

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

Be Ambiious

Nursery School to Sixth Form Open Morning: Saturday 20th October 2018 admissions@cliionhigh.co.uk | 0117 933 9087

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n NEWS

Redmaids’ High students leave a legacy in Nepal EVERY year Redmaids’ High School runs exceptional, highlyeducational overseas trips aimed at broadening horizons, but this one was different. Led by Redmaids’ High School alumna and international humanitarian Linda Cruse, this groundbreaking, 16-day trip gave the girls the chance to really change lives.

Linda Cruse

A team of Sixth Form students were in earthquake-hit Nepal using their own initiative and money they had raised to uplift vulnerable families. They witnessed serious challenges first-hand, and used their intelligence, creativity and critical-analysis skills to tackle livelihood recovery among some of the poorest families in the world. Detailed research was required to identify those most in need before agreeing, as a team, where they could have most impact. Careful budgeting followed as the team decided how best to sustainably uplift families – by providing goats, tools, chickens, a cow, cooking utensils and seeds. The team also unearthed urgent medical cases. Nine villagers were transported to the city hospital in Kathmandu, including a father with uncontrolled epilepsy, who could not even afford the bus fare to see a doctor, and urgent surgery

performed for a young mum whose incisional hernia was about to strangulate. The girls were determined to help one particular family who were living very precariously in a hut under constant threat of a mudslide. They set up a Just Giving page and raised almost over £3,500 in less than a week. Linda Cruse said: “This group has cried tears of sadness and joy together as they witnessed the harshness of life on the edge and then recognised the incredible power they have to help. They have given these families a real ‘hand up’ and left a lasting legacy – at just 17 years of age.” Linda Cruse has a leadership book ‘Leading on the Frontline’ due out in October. The book is endorsed by Isabel Tobias, Headmistress of Redmaids’ High School, who says: “Alumna Linda Cruse perfectly embodies our school ethos. We need more global citizens with her drive, commitment and knowledge if we are to tackle international

challenges relating to health, education and poverty. This is why we are delighted she is working closely with us, running highly-educational, overseas humanitarian trips for our students. Together, we aim to develop the leaders of the future.”

St Katherine’s School A dynamic, aspirational school with excellent transport links

OPEN MORNINGS: 25 September, 2 October and 9 October; 9.00-11.00am St Katherine’s is a thriving, diverse school community where pupils enjoy an education that is busy, purposeful and ambitious but also great fun. We warmly invite you to visit, meet pupils and staff and experience our positive, engaging environment that helps every individual perform at their best.

“St Katherine’s brings my passions to life” (Year 7 pupil)

Book your place at www.stkaths.org.uk or call 01275 373737.

St Katherine’s School, Ham Green, BS20 0HU www.stkaths.org.uk

PEOPLE Got News? Call 0117 9082121

•

COMMUNITY

Buses run from all over Bristol to the school.

St Katherine’s School •

@stkathsschool

EXCELLENCE Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n EDUCATION

St Ursula's school impresses Mayor Marvin MARVIN Rees, the Mayor of Bristol, visited St Ursula's E-ACT Academy on 13 September. It was his first visit to the school since the children and teaching staff moved into the new building in October 2016. He

was impressed by the amount of outside space the pupils have for break times and PE lessons. The school's head boys and girls gave Mr Rees a tour and answered his questions regarding their experiences of everyday

school life. They then had the opportunity to ask the Mayor some interesting questions in front of their Year 6 peers. Headteacher Ross Moody said: “The pupils enjoyed the session and learned a lot about Mr Rees's background and his many responsibilities as the

Mayor. He invited our pupils to the Council House so they could see the environment in which he works.” A short Ofsted inspection at St Ursula’s last year found that the school continues to be a good school and is improving towards being outstanding.

MATHS AND ENGLISH

TUTORING For students aged 5 -16 Watch your child’s confidence, self-esteem and motivation to succeed grow. Enrol your child now. Maths • English • Reading • Spelling • Entrance Exams • GCSEs • SATs

Book your free assessment today ✓ Proven Methods ✓ Qualified Teachers ✓ Personalised Learning Programmes ✓ Primary-Secondary ✓ English and Maths

Kip McGrath Bristol Central

3 Portwall Lane, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6NB

0117 370 4525

The large outdoor playground and woodland impressed the mayor

www.kipmcgrathbristolcentral.co.uk

Junior School Open Morning Saturday 10 November – 9.30am 0117 962 9451

redmaidshigh.co.uk #strivetobe @RHSjuniors1

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

YOUR FIRST REAL CHANCE AT SGS! Join us at our Open Event and find out about SGS College’s wide range of full/part-time and Higher Education study programmes, including those starting in September 2019. • Speak with our specialist course tutors • Meet current learners studying at SGS • Tour the campus to see our industry focused facilities OUR NEXT OPEN EVENT: Saturday 6 October 10:00–13:00 All subject areas – SGS Filton, WISE, Stroud, Queens Road and Berkeley UTC campuses

TO FIND OUT MORE

FREEPHONE: 0800 0567 253 www.sgscol.ac.uk | info@sgscol.ac.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n EDUCATION

STEM-inism! Girls flock to study science THE new school year has brought great news for Bristol Free School (BFS) Sixth Form STEM subjects. Bucking the national trend of low numbers of girls studying STEM, particularly in Physics, the school is immensely proud that its new Year 12 cohort has record-breaking numbers. Girls make up 25 per cent of the A-level Computer Science class, 80 per cent of the chemistry class and an unprecedented 40 per cent in Physics, all well above the national average. Head of Sixth Form, Rich Walker, said: “By continuing with our enrichment programme and increasing the promotion of women in STEM careers even further, we are hopeful that these incredible students will be inspired to follow STEM subjects at University and beyond. With Dame Jocelyn Bell-Burnell recently being awarded the Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, as

well as the Institute of Physics recent appointment of Dame Julia Higgins as its President,

this issue is continuing to gain momentum and notoriety. “BFS is looking forward to

nurturing the next Katherine Johnson or Maggie AderinPocock.”

A CARING, HIGH PERFORMING SCHOOL SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF NORTH WEST BRISTOL Open Days: 18 & 26 September, 18 October Open Evening: 26 September 6 – 8:15pm Registration is available via the website.

Sixth Form Open Evening: 14 November 6.30 – 8pm Concorde Drive, Bristol BS10 6NJ Tel: 0117 959 7200 admin@bristolfreeschool.org.uk

bristolfreeschool.org.uk

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n EDUCATION

Ice Maiden Sophie thrills Redmaids' girls AN exciting range of speakers and performers is booked to appear at Redmaids’ High School this autumn. These ticketed events are open to members of the school community but also those from outside. September kicked off with an evening talk by Sophie Montagne, pictured, a Lance Sergeant with the Honourable Royal Artillery Company, and a member of the first allfemale team who, earlier this year, undertook the epic journey of crossing Antarctica using muscle power alone. Dubbed the ‘Ice Maidens’, the women skied more than 1,000 miles over 61 days in freezing temperatures as low as -50 degrees centigrade. Along the way they collected important data to help with pioneering medical research into how the female body copes in extreme environments. October sees a treat for music fans when world-renowned violinist Nicola Benedetti takes the stage for a concert at the school’s impressive Redland Hall. Accompanied by conductor Leonard Elschenbroich and the Bristol Ensemble, the programme includes Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 7. Tickets are Sold Out for this event.

As part of the school’s commemoration of Remembrance Day in November, the students will be joined by former soldier Jamie Hull whose airplane exploded during a solo training flight, leaving him with serious and extensive burns. Jamie has since rebuilt this life, and despite over 60 operations, he

has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and taken part in Prince Harry’s Invictus Games. •An evening with Jamie Hull, Thursday 8 November, 7.00pm, Tickets £5.00 For more see: www.redmaidshigh.co.uk/ about-us-community-special-events-atRedmaids-High

Life changing Open Morning Thursday 8 November 10.00am–12.00 noon Individual tours available on most weekdays mornings Call Hollie Matthews on 0117 933 9885 The only co-educational school in Bristol to offer ‘A’ levels and the IB Diploma in the Sixth Form.

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n EDUCATION

Get set for fireworks fiesta

HENLEAZE Infant School PTA are holding their annual family fireworks night on Friday 9 November. Sponsored by CJ Hole and Wards Solicitors, the doors open at the Park Grove entrance at 6pm, with the main display starting at 7.15pm. Dan Davies, speaking on behalf of the PTA, said: “"This is a popular family focused fireworks evening, not just for parents and Henleaze School but for the whole community. Like many schools in the area, school funding at Henleaze is challenging, so the PTA is trying to help by raising funds for maintenance, resources and playground improvements. We really value the contribution from parents and the community and aim to put on a great show with a nice friendly atmosphere and some quality food and drink options." There will be plenty of food and drink on sale with two BBQ stations provided by Hunters catering with high quality burgers, hot dogs, veggie hot dogs and french fries plus a cash bar serving beers, Prosecco, hot chocolate, coffee, mulled wine and treats. Tickets are available from second week of October at the Eastfield Inn and Chandos Deli on Henleaze Road, or at the school gate. Adults £5, Children £3, pre-schoolers free. For group tickets contact fhisinfo@gmail.com

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

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n NEWS

Desert island books and poetry “WHAT is poetry?” asked Richard Jones, publisher of Tangent Books and Small Press Books. Is it about a sense of identity? Does it tell a story or is it more abstract? Should it be written, spoken, experienced – or all three? These were just some of the questions explored by the panel as they discussed ‘Books and Poetry’ at Redland Library’s September Desert Island Books event. Joining Richard on the panel were Clive Birnie, publisher of Burning Eye Books; Vanessa Kisuule, Bristol City Poet 2018-2020 and Rebecca Kosick, co-director of the Bristol Poetry Institute at the University of Bristol. The event was organised by Friends of Redland Library, who asked the panel to recommend a

The panel (seated L-R): Clive Birnie, Richard Jones, Dr Rebecca Kosick, Vanessa Kisuule poetry collection or a book about poetry, as well as a ‘wild card’ – a favourite book in any genre that they would want to read and reread on a desert island.

The next Desert Island Books

A NEW chess club is starting in Henleaze on October 3rd, from 5.30pm - 6.45pm. Based at Henleaze Library, the club is looking for players of all standards. If you play chess at home and are in need of a new challenge, come along and enjoy a game. For those who are new to the game or looking for a new outlet - give it a go. To find out more talk to the library staff or call 0117 903 8541. rd

event is: Books and Sea, toand be need a new challenge? Play chess at the home held at Redland Library at 7pm Are you new to chess and willing to learn more? on 16 October. Or just looking for something different to do?

Author seeks your votes A BOOK by Henleaze author and journalist Stan Hazell has been entered by the publisher Shepheard-Walwyn in the People's Book Prize and needs your votes! His biography of an Eritrean refugee Long Way from Adi Ghehad, tells the life story of Dr Teame Mebrahtu, an asylum seeker became a senior member of staff at the Bristol Graduate School of Education, and describes the mindset of those who flee oppressive regimes. The book also provides insights into the history and culture of that most secretive of countries - Eritrea in East Africa. Author, Stan says: “This book is the result of a two and half year collaboration with Teame and in my conversations with him I discovered things I knew nothing about. How he came from a little village in the Eritrean Highlands, trained as a

New chess club at Henleaze Library

Chess club in Henleaze library Wednesdays 5.30pm – 6.45pm From Oct 3 2018

teacher and had to leave when his life was in danger under the Mengistu regime in the 1970s.” talk to a member of staff The People’s Book Prize is a literary or call the library 0117 9038541 competition aimed at finding, supporting and promoting new and THE Friends of Redland Library undiscovered works. The are hosting a taster session on award is decided by public vote (a bit like Strictly how to research your family Come Dancing) so if you would like to support Long history and use the Ancestry Way from Adi Ghehad, please click on the Vote website on Tuesday 23 October. Now link on the Home Page peoplesbookprize.com, The event will comprise an go to the Non Fiction section and add your vote. introduction to genealogy The ballot is open until October 15. followed by hands-on computer time. Many people want to research their family history and just need an idea of how to approach it and what tools are available. Bristol Library members have free access to the Ancestry website and a basic introduction to its use will that you will get to know the Bristol Libraries to offer its be explained. It’s not just family volunteer who chooses your service users ordinary print and history that you can research but books for you. large print books, audio books it’s also the history of your house The volunteers stay for a and music CDs. and street. chat with their service user If you think either yourself The venue is Redland and the friendships that can or someone you know might Library, Whiteladies Road develop are a particular feature benefit from this free service and the event starts at 7pm, of the BHLS. please contact: with doors opening at 6:45pm. The BHLS is managed by Hetty Metcalfe Numbers are limited and Hetty Metcalfe of The Royal at hetty.metcalfe@ booking is required by emailing Voluntary Service and funded royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or FriendsOfRedlandLibrary@ by Bristol City Council. call her on 07714 gmail.com Admission is £3 (pay The BHLS works alongside 898558. at the door).

Research your family history

Bristol Home Library Service THE Bristol Home Library Service offers free delivery of library books to anyone who lives within Bristol City Council’s boundaries and would find it hard to get to a library themselves. The BHLS has volunteers who are allocated to individual service users and these volunteers can choose and deliver the books usually on a monthly basis. This means

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n NEWS IT’S the 20th anniversary of Horfield Organic Community Orchard this year and to celebrate everyone is invited to Apple Day on Sunday 21 October, 2-4pm. Entrance is free and donations of your surplus apples for juicing are welcome. Horfield Organic Community Orchard began life as a project of Avon Organic Group in 1998. This year in particular has been marred by pests, diseases, and disorders caused by drought however the figs, quinces, and grapes have flourished. Sunshine, and fewer fruits on the trees, has intensified the flavours of early apples - not ordinarily noted for their complex palate. The main apple and pear crop isn’t abundant, although it promises to be tasty. There were plenty of firsts this year. Mature trees needed watering for the first time since they were planted. Handwatering more than 100 fruiting trees has been back breaking. The young trees on the Home Orchard Plot would have died without weekly watering.

Apple Day will mark 20 years for the community orchard

The new Orchard Learning 2018 programme is something to celebrate. A group of 12 learners, many new to the orchard, have met monthly to study and care for the soil and the trees. They will be on hand at Apple Day on 21 October - happy to answer fruit growing questions, and share what they have learned

during a very challenging growing year. Shannon Smith, the course tutor, said feedback from participants has been very positive: “They tell me they’ve enjoyed their Tree Buddies – named trees worked with over the year. It seems my holistic approach also inspires a fresh

way to look at and care for fruit trees,” she said. Shannon will be offering one-day and weekend Orchard Learning courses next year. Find out more at this year’s Apple Day - a fun and fruit-filled community celebration. To find the orchard (nearest postcode BS7 8JP) walk down the lane beside 22 Kings Drive (between Bishop Road & Kellaway Avenue), turn left and it’s the first gate on the right. OR Take the lane beside 134 Longmead Avenue until you come to the last gate on the left. For more information see the website www.communityorchard.org.uk, call 0117 373 1587 or email hocohello@gmail. com. Photo courtesy of Jamie Carstairs

Horfield Friends Cafe • Get your free NHS Flu jab today - no appointment required • Same day travel Clinic - lowest prices guaranteed • Lowest cost Meningitis B vaccination service • Free Prescriptions Collection and delivery service covering all local surgeries - Easy to set up

A NEW weekly cafe will be opening at Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Road, from 5 October. Horfield Friends Cafe are hoping to attract older people who are living with memory problems – and their carers – in or around the Bishopston and Horfield neighbourhood. These afternoons will provide companionship, refreshments, games, songs and occasional speakers and entertainers. Cafe Coordinator, Eddy Knasel says: “Members of Horfield Quaker Meeting have been preparing this project since last autumn. We wanted to do something ourselves that would benefit the older people living in our neighbourhood. Some of us had experience of ‘Memory Cafés’ in Bristol and in other parts of the country. These are social gatherings where older people can make new friends and keep their minds active. But we noticed there was nothing like this close to our part of the Gloucester Road. We decided to fill this gap by providing something at the Meeting House that would operate at the same time and day every week.” Horfield Friends Café will be open every Friday afternoon from 2.00-4.00pm. There will be drinks and cakes, lots of activities, outside speakers and entertainment together with information and advice. Above all, the cafe will be fun, a great chance to get out of your home, meet people and make friends. There is no charge, although donations to help with running costs are welcome. The invitation is to turn up on the afternoon, there are no age limits and guests do not need to have been recommended by their GP. A team of volunteers – ‘café friends’ – will be on hand to give visitors a warm welcome, serve refreshments and generally join in the fun. They are all trained as Dementia Friends and will be ready and able to make sure that the afternoon goes well. Anyone who would like to know more about the cafe can ring Judi on 0117 942 9142, or just turn up on the day.

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

October, 2018

henleaze&westburyvoice

n NEWS

Bristolian completes unique Arctic endurance challenge for the Scouts AN adventurer from Bristol is part of the first duo in the world to travel from Marble Arch in London to the Arctic via human power alone. Robert McArthur, 33, who works as a chartered surveyor in the city, and his team mate Leopold van Lynden recently arrived back in the UK after completing an expedition called Arch2Arctic. In total the trek took three months and saw the pair travel 5,000km by running, swimming, cycling and rowing to the Arctic island of Svalbard, the world’s most northerly inhabited location in order to raise £100,000 in aid of The Scout Association. The money raised will support the Scouts in their ambition to provide access to Scouting for young people from all walks to life by helping them expand into a further 500 areas of deprivation and underrepresentation across the UK. Beginning at Marble Arch on June 15, they ran the equivalent of a marathon a day for three days straight to reach Dover. From there they entered the cold waters of the English Channel where they spent the next 18 and a half hours swimming to Calais, France – a journey that less than 2000 people have completed. Leaving northern France, the two men set off on their cycle to Tromsø in northern Norway, travelling more than 3,500 kilometres across France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway.

In the final grueling stage, they had to row round the clock for 21 days through treacherous Arctic waters to cover the 950 km to the island of Svalbard located deep in the Arctic Circle. Commenting on why they undertook the challenge, Robert and Leopold said: “The Scout Movement helps young people develop the skills and personal attributes they need to tackle life head on and win. As we have gotten older we have realised just how much of what we learnt at Scouts when we were younger has helped us in our lives and careers. On this trip alone, we have had to demonstrate grit, determination, teamwork, resilience and a real sense of humour. All things that helped us succeed in reaching our goal and all things that we learnt from

being Scouts. “Knowing that, we want all young people to have access to the same opportunities and to similarly develop skills that will help them for life. That is the reason we embarked on this challenge. Not just to test ourselves personally, but also to raise £100,000 to support young people from some of the most deprived parts of the UK. We hope in doing so we will inspire the next generation”. Congratulating the pair on their feat of endurance, Chief Scout Bear Grylls said: “I’m super proud of the outstanding achievement… using skills and human power alone Rob and Poldy have run, swam, cycled

and rowed from Marble Arch to Svalbard in the Arctic Circle. “They have travelled an incredible 5000 KM, that’s simply an outstanding achievement. What I love most about this challenge is the example they are setting for Scouts everywhere - that if you put your mind to it you can achieve anything- so I want to wish them congratulations and a huge thanks for all the money they raised to support Scouting.” To find out about the expedition and to make a donation, visit: http:// uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ team/arch2arctic

CuStomer DeDiCateD LogiStiCS Southway Drive, North Common, Warmley, Bristol BS30 5LW

DRIVERS WANTED

We are currently looking for the below drivers from immediate starts. Full time, part time and casual available. All drivers must hold a valid UK licence, CPC card and digital tachograph card. Call today, start tomorrow.

HGV 1 / HGV 2 7.5 TONNE / VAN / TIPPER / SKIP SWEEPER / ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF / MULTI DROP GENERAL HAULAGE / ADR

Call us today on: 0117 967 6300 To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448. Email: sales@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

n ADVERTISING FEATURE

henleaze&westburyvoice n NEWS

New technology helps those living with arthritis and long-term pain If you’ve tried many different types of therapy for the symptoms of arthritis, long-term injury or back pain without success, or you’ve been told that you need joint replacement surgery, help may be at hand. Locally-based chiropractor James Scrimshaw, who opened the doors to his practice in Westbury-on-Trym in 2016, has recently invested in a relatively little-known technology from Germany known as MBST Cell Regeneration Therapy. The therapy, which is pain-free, targets specific tissues in problem joints using the same Magnetic Resonance used in MRI Scanning. It can also help in the treatment of soft-tissue injuries. James invested in MBST after successfully treating his own arthritic knee condition, as he explains: “If you’re living with arthritis, suffering with long-term injury or recovering from a bone fracture or trauma, it is often a struggle to return to a pain-free, fully functioning state using hands-on treatment alone. In many cases, patients have found themselves having to make significant lifestyle limiting choices, using medication for pain relief, and eventually needing surgery. “MBST Cell Regeneration Therapy has been shown to provide relief for mobility issues and in many cases, may help to speed-up recovery by stimulating the regrowth of cells in bone cartilage, ligaments and soft tissue allowing patients to return to hobbies and generally live with less pain and disability. “The treatment is non-invasive, pain and risk-free and its effects can reduce the symptoms that then lead to needing surgical intervention and, worldwide, figures report a 90% improvement rate. At Cura, we have significantly improved symptoms related to osteoarthritis in the hip, back and knee in particular and many of our patients happily recommend the therapy to their friends and family.” Cura Clinical Consultancy is the only clinic in Bristol and the southwest to offer MBST Cell Regeneration Therapy. The clinic also provides traditional chiropractic, physiotherapy and sports massage therapies.

Suffering with arthritic pain in your neck, back, knees, hips, ankles, hands or feet? At Cura, we offer a risk-free, pain-free approach to manage the pain and disability caused by osteoarthritis and long-term recurring back pain or joint injury. We combine hands-on Chiropractic and sports massage therapy with a new technology – MBST Cell Regeneration Therapy. Studies show MBST can provide long-term relief and improved function in many chronic injury and arthritic cases. For a no-obligation initial consultation to discuss your individual condition, speak to James Scrimshaw, your local chiropractor.

0117 959 6531 www.curaclinical.com

Trym Lodge, 1 Henbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 3HQ

October, 2018

West's sporting stars put knowledge to test BBC Radio Bristol’s Geoff Twentyman is playing quizmaster on Thursday 11 October at The Bristol Pavilion (home of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club) as two teams compete in his ‘Big Sport Quiz’. Former Bristol City Manager Gary Johnson, Bath Rugby’s Freddie Burns, Somerset Cricket’s Pete Trego and racing driver Dino Zamparelli will have their sporting knowledge tested at the quiz in aid of ‘The BBC Radio Bristol Alive Appeal’. Geoff Twentyman said: “The West Country is a hotbed of sporting rivalry so I’m expecting some serious competition at my ‘Big Sport Quiz’ – but I’ll make sure we’ll have plenty of laughs too! I really hope you can come.” Gary Johnson is captaining one of the teams and taking on Freddie Burns who will be at the helm of the other.

BBC Radio Bristol has joined forces with the local charity ‘Alive’ to make a difference to the lives of older people across Bristol and the south west region. The aim of ‘The BBC Radio Bristol Alive Appeal’ is to raise £50,000 to fund 300 activity sessions in care homes and day centres and to pay for the vital kit which makes the sessions so special. Tickets cost £6 each. £3.50 of the ticket price will benefit Alive (Charity No. 1132708). To book tickets go to www. bbc.co.uk/aliveappeal and follow the links or call the Gloucestershire County Cricket Club Ticket Office on 0117 910 8010. Lines are open Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and between 9am and 3pm on Fridays.

10% discount offer for 10% discount for all staff New Patients At this new state-of-the-art dental practice Quote BEAU01 • Routine and cosmetic dentistry • Routine and cosmetic dentistry • Saturday appointments available • Various Orthodontic treatments •• Aquacare Adult orthodontics – clear bracesno drill for contactless dentistry, •• Teeth TeethWhitening whitening •• Anti-snoring Anti snoringdevices devices • Botox and fillers • Botox and ﬁllers • Extended opening hours •• Friendly Childrenatmosphere, treated for families free welcome • Friendly atmosphere, families welcome

To book an appointment with To book an appointment Dr Nicola White, Dr Sandra with Clark or Dr Rachel Heard Dr CallCatherine us on 0117Spalding 3303495or Dr Nicola White call us on 0117 330 3495 and quote CP1.

Beau Monde Dental Care

Beau Monde Dental Care 35 North View, Westbury Park 35 North View, Westbury Park Bristol BS6 Bristol BS67PY 7PY info@beaumondedental.co.uk info@beaumondedental.co.uk

www.beaumondedental.co.uk

Offer valid throughout 2014

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

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n NEWS ENTERPRISING siblings, Rohan and Tara Chauhan, aged 13 and 10, have set up a small hen- sitting service in their back garden. The Chauhan family from Redland have been keeping chickens for the last four years and have built up plenty of experience of the joys and challenges of looking after the birds. Tara says: “My brother and I really wanted a pet. Our mum said no! I wanted a bunny or a dog. Our mum said she could only tolerate pets if they lived outside all of the time. “We knew that mum had enjoyed feeding the hens at her grandma’s house in Ireland when she was little so we went to see some chickens at different farms. In the end my mum was totally up for getting chickens and we bought an Eglu and three hybrid hens. There were lots of breeds to choose from but we decided to get hybrids because they were vaccinated and easy to look after.” The children love spending time with the hens and have decided to set up their own

Children launch hen sitting service luxury chicken boarding service, as Tara explains: “We are lucky enough to have our grandma to look after our hens when we go away on holiday. Asking your friend or neighbour to look after your hens isn’t always the ideal option because people are often nervous of looking after hens. “We bought an Eglu with a 4 metre run made from steel mesh which is separate from our own hens, in which we can provide a holiday for up to four hens. We love our hens; we cuddle them and play with them in the garden.” The hens need to be checked daily, provided with fresh water and, of course, the eggs need to be collected! Some of the many benefits the hens bring is the manure which provides a super boost for the family’s compost heap - the veg patch has been amazing. Hens naturally seek out bugs and grubs to eat, like slugs and snails which is great for protecting the plants in the

garden too. “We now have some young pure breed bantam hens which we bought from Charlotte’s Poultry. They are so cute, fluffy and full of personality plus their feathered feet don’t damage the garden. My bantam is called Chutney and loves sleeping in my

arms in the hammock!” added Tara. To find out more about the service Rohan and Tara offer and pictures of their hens find them on Facebook at Luxury Chicken Boarding at The Rowan Retreat or email rosyatrowanretreat@ gmail.com.

Henbury Golf Club Henbury Hill, Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS10 7QB T 0117 9500 044

www.henburygolfclub.co.uk

Winter Green Fee Offer

18 holes on our fabulous parkland course this winter on new draining greens (no temps unless unforeseen circumstances arise)

£25 per person Monday to Friday or Bacon Roll, Coffee & 18 Holes £29.50 Please ring 01179500044 (Option 1) to book either of the above options.

We look forward to welcoming you to Henbury soon Got News? Call 0117 9082121

A friendly members club, delivering a quality golf course in a beautiful setting in the heart of Bristol

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

Pitfalls of Probate

WHILE most of us support a number of charities in our lifetime, it is perhaps not surprising that a smaller number choose to remember a charity in their Will. Clearly the priority for most is to provide for a surviving spouse or children, or to ensure that the family wealth can be passed on to beneﬁt the next generation. However, government policy is clearly to encourage giving to charity, and a recent development in the law is intended to promote gifts to charity being made by Will. This change may also, on occasion, serve to save Inheritance Tax, or even to create a gift which literally pays for itself.

the beneﬁciaries of the estate agree, it is possible to effectively amend the terms of a Will within two years of the date of death. A ‘Deed of Variation’ can be drawn up which sets out the family members’ agreed arrangements

advice on the implications for your particular circumstances is therefore essential. AMD’s team of experienced private client solicitors and practitioners includes full

to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia i Great Britain. For full details o our fundraising activities visit o website www.amdsolicitors.co Copyright AMD Solicitors

In the second of a series of articles AMD solicitors discuss the pitfalls of DIY probate. In this instalment Sarah Burgess, a Solicitor dealingReduced rate of Inheritance Tax with contentious and non-contentious probate, highlights some of Where somebody dies after 6 the issues she has come across. April 2012 the rate of Inheritance applied to the estate can be There have been many occasions when an executor of a Will Tax If planning for inheritance tax is right for you our reduced from 40 % to 36 % (in other by 10 %), provided has come to our firm for advice after beginning to administer an that atwords experienced specialist solicitors can help least 10 % of the estate estate but things haven’t gone according to plan. Our job is to helppasses to charity. E: news@bishopstonvoice.co.uk follow us on Twitter @bishopstonvoice Clearly it is not possible to 2014 the executors progress the estate efficiently whilst keeping the determine in advance exactly Telephone 0117 9621205 beneficiaries well-informed so that the executors themselves do not what value the assets you leave by Will will have on your death or e-mail probate@amdsolicitors.com become personally liable for causing loss to the estate. for Inheritance Tax purposes, The legal costs involved in resolving a dispute or rectifying anyor what 10 % of the total value errors will often far outweigh the initial costs of seeking professional To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448. Got News? Call Rebecca On 07912 484405. Email: emma@bishopstonvoice.co legal advice regarding the estate administration. If you find yourself named as an executor in a Will, you should be aware of the most common pitfalls to avoid:

A local award winning law ﬁrm

July,

bishopston voice bishopstonvoice

Advertising Feature

The gift that pays for itself

1. Not placingmoney Trustee Notices How leaving to charity can save you Inheritance Tax It is a good idea to place Trustee Act notices in the newspaper because these advertise for any creditors to come forward within will be. However a Will can be for the distribution of the estate, two months of the notices placed protect executors fromcan then be wordedbeing to provide thatand a gift of and the estate becoming personally10 liable creditors whoestate come-forward % ofto the value of your dividedafter as ifthe the Will had been at that time is given to a charity made in these terms. A Deed of estate has been distributed.

members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, the leading professional body in this field. We offer a free initial or charities of your choice. The Variation could therefore provide consultation for new clients. effect of this will be that the rate that 10 % of the estate is to pass For advice on administration 2. Distributing the estate too soon and over distributing to of Inheritance Tax payable on the to a chosen charity or charities, of estates, trusts, wills, powers beneficiaries whole estate is reduced from 40 making the estate as a whole of attorney and all private client This mistake is quite common, often % to 36 %.especially as beneficiaries eligible forput the reduced rate of issues, contact Shelley Faulkner, same circumstances, it However, Inheritance pressure on executors toInfinalise estates quickly. there Tax. is a Florence Pearce and the other has to been thistakes time. liable for any inheritance tax team due on 0117 a deceased person’s estate, legal process that needs becalculated followed that which members of the This change in the law is reduction in the tax bill can serve 9621205, probate@ the court has ruled thatemail Mr Harris now has to make the payment of You do not want to be in the very awkward positionclearly of having very good news both to leave the estate, even after amdsolicitors.com or call in for charities, for to HMRC. £341,278 to try and claim money back from beneficiary have and potentially payment of theagift to charity, who may at 15 The Mall Clifton, or 100 estates as well. However Executors could alsoRoad faceHenleaze. fines and penalties from HMRC if they already spent it! A recent catastrophic ofsome an executor with aand value as high as if example the Henleaze the detail of the application can had not been made. do not pay the inheritance tax due for an estate on time or are found distributing the estategifttoo soon can be seenThus in Harris as PR of be complex. For example, the AMD Solicitors takes pride in the gift can in some cases quite to have submitted an inaccurate account Helena Norma McDonald v HMRC where the executor submitted an into different estate is divided sponsoring local, Bristol based through negligence. literally pay for itself. For advice charities on wills,and inheritance lasting powers of attorney, inheritance tax account to HMRC but before receiving ‘components’ tax clearancedepending on this year istax, very Even Willthe hasbeneficiary not how the property to pleased to beand supporting theprivate client issues, please administration of estates all other from them, he distributed thewhere estatea to because the will pass been prepared in these terms, the beneficiaries, in order to Sarah Bristol branch of the Alzheimer’s contact Burgess or another member of our team on 0117 962 beneficiary had agreed to pay any tax to due. it may be possible take calculate whether the 10 % test Society, the local branch of this 1205, email probate@amdsolicitors.com or call into one of our four However, the beneficiary hasofsince absconded and advantage this tax break. If to Barbados has been met. Taking specialist national charity which works Bristol offices. to improve the quality of life of the benefi ciaries of the estate because the law says that it is the personal representatives who are advice on the implications for WHILE most of us support agree, it is possible to effectively your particular circumstances is people affected by dementia in a number of charities in our amend the terms of a Will within therefore essential. Great Britain. For full details of lifetime, it is perhaps not two years of the date of death. A our fundraising activities visit our surprising that a smaller number AMD’s team of experienced ‘Deed of Variation’ can be BS9 drawn4JZ 100 Henleaze Road, Henleaze 139 Whiteladies Road, Clifton BS8 2PL website www.amdsolicitors.com. choose to remember a charity in private client solicitors and up which sets out the family 2 Station Road, Shirehampton BS11 9TT their Will. Clearly the priority 15 for The Mall, Clifton BS8 4DS Copyright AMD Solicitors practitioners includes full members’ agreed arrangements most is to provide for a surviving spouse or children, or to ensure that the family wealth can be passed on to benefit the next generation. However, government policy is clearly to encourage giving to charity, and a recent development in the law is intended to promote gifts to charity being made by Will. This change may also, on occasion, serve to save Inheritance Tax, or even to create a gift which literally pays for itself.

By Shelley Faulkner, solicitor with AMD Solicitors

www.amdsolicitors.com

Reduced rate of Inheritance Tax Where somebody dies after 6 April 2012 the rate of Inheritance Tax applied to the estate can be reduced from 40 % to 36 % (in other words by 10 %), provided that at least 10 % of the estate passes to charity. Clearly it is not possible to determine in advance exactly what value the assets you leave by Will will have on your death for Inheritance Tax purposes, or what 10 % of the total value

localaward awardwinning winninglaw lawﬁfirm AAlocal rm

Telephone our experts on 0117 9621205 If planning for inheritance tax is right for you our experienced specialist solicitors can help Telephone 0117 9621205 or e-mail probate@amdsolicitors.com

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448. Got News? Call Rebecca On 07912 484405. Email: emma@bishopstonvoice.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

News and views from our city councillors know, so that more details can Cake will be provided and I can provide to y wa A pleasant be found at the library. you with details. support our library! Meetings are aries suggest that Cabinet proposals for libr also webcast for nity mu com s we will be moving toward online viewing. ve Ste ff, survey Geo involvement and from a Henleaze Road e , som ributed a few months ago dist I and - Community to volunteer in our Bus Services - 1, 2 & 3 residents kindly offered ving lea Speed Watch nts ide res to tes py mo hap pro be The Council libraries. If you would al loc lic I have been pub g y usin ma we and their cars at home ase do get in touch, as ple , this y do onl contacted about this r eve s eer readily available volunt transport, cycling etc., how of k ban a e. d abl nee reli is the speed of cars rt transpo re. works when the public in the not too distant futu of on the Henleaze ints pla com ing eiv rec I am regularly s. CA vice WE ser Road and at the 3 and 2 1, the ts cancelled buses for n asked about the projec ofte w. am I kno me last Henleaze let ase d West of Englan If you experience this, ple being undertaken by the Forum, there was celled on the can e as hav g I r win yea sho is this ing a group to bus and r If you Combined Authority bus interest in volunteers form the at lay disp it tion Aud rma CA WE tch exercise. the wa on ed real time info sit spe to nity ed mu ask n bee run a com to and email it to urance on ass to join this es vid like pro uld ich stop, why not take a pho wo wh , you if Committee Let me know bus company e, anc ern gov ted the s lec itie col a hor me? I will pass it onto the dat aut the combined group, as the more have been management ld. bui to show when residents can we e tur pic internal control and risk ter bet lic are able to ol.gov.uk or inconvenienced. arrangements. The pub Email cllr.liz.radford@brist ‘Just add cake’ and submit gs etin . me CA 806 Westbury Library and WE 108 lic 92 attend pub telephone 073 book group ‘Just next meeting Cllr Liz Radford A new modern literature petitions or questions. The rently ury library stb We at g rtin sta cur is is Henleaze Ward e’ tee add cak of the WECA Commit Westbury-on-Trym and is welcome to ber and if you are vem No on 22 October and anyone 5.45pm and 30 for led edu sch rt at please do let me attend. The group will sta interested in attending, y of the month. will meet every 4th Monda

Liz Radford (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze)

Westbury-On-Trym Men's Club

A Pure Woman

•

• Private Members Club in the heart of Westbury on Trym Village • Fully licensed bar • Two Widescreen HD Tv's with separate Sky, BT, Eurosport etc • Fantastic events, away days and competitions. • Snooker, Darts, Cribbage & Chess competitions. • Great Live sports atmosphere. • Diverse and friendly membership. • Two full sized snooker tables.

The story of 84 year old Thomas Hardy His second wife Florence And the young Dorset woman who played Tess of the D’Urbervilles

Applications for membership welcome Elton Road, Bristol BS8 1SJ Wed 24 October - Sat 27 October, 7.30pm Sat 27 October, 2.30pm Tickets £15/£12 concessions | Box Office: 0117 259 1532 www.1532bristol.co.uk/whats-on POONAMALLEE PRODUCTIONS

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

SUPPORTED BY

THE STEEL CHARITABLE TRUST

THOMAS HARDY SOCIETY

Contact us Westbury-On-Trym Men's Club 2 Stoke Lane, Westbury-On-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3DL Tel: 0117 950 0290 Email: steward@wotmc.org.uk or honsec@wotmc.org.uk

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

News and views from our city councillors Geoff Gollop (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze)

strategy/ issue I understand that congestion is a real es and will get worse with the new hous arena at Cribbs and the possibility of the estion Cong to sed oppo am I at Filton, but Bristol charging as it penalises residents of want to access their City centre. who Arena decision Coombe, Canford lane of all entia The Mayor has chosen Filton in spite Coombe is the former Council dem s. issue n estio cong and nce evide . I have the traffic Lane ord Canf of edge the on e hom beIt is widely anticipated that it will take ed that the site has been alloadvis been lop. deve to rs will tween five to ten years cated for Social housing and contracto Illegal travellers sites the site. It is intended lop deve to ht soug be were mber Henleaze and Westbury residents that plans could be submitted in Dece llers on could start incensed by the annual visit of trave work ing build , oved appr if and, ns and d 12 the Downs in August. Lib Dems, Gree by this time next year and be complete proposLabour councillors voted against our . months later illegal als for tougher enforcement against Love Westbury a proper ting traveller sites. We were arguing for I was pleased to attend the initial mee ents resid our all for law the of ent rcem enfo ge, on behalf Geor nda Ama by nised orga . e but were accused of discrimination of Westbury traders, to help rejuvenat s cillor coun Congestion Charging for travel into local three All e. Villag Westbury it ort supp Bristol City Centre will and tive initia welcome this y. The more This is now a very serious possibilit in anyway we can. (Call or email for able Mayor is recommending it as a prob ils.) deta cil Coun solution to our traffic problems. The Love Bristol s your ive is consulting on this and says it want I thought it would be good to be posit on the read to time some take e g goin s thing opinion so pleas good the of y man so about y which proposals and respond to the surve here are two more examples. so ol, Brist in ce. nspa citize y peris available at https://bristol. What a pleasure it was to watch Chitt portcom/growth-regeneration/bristol-trans

formed by Bristol Light Opera Company, a truly professional show put on by amateurs. And then the next day, as a family, we visited the Gromit Unleashed exhibition at Cribbs, a great way to spend an hour. Westbury & Henleaze Libraries Libraries The long-awaited proposals for our on 2 Ocare due to be approved at Cabinet libraries tober. It confirms that the closure of will we that ies impl but has been delayed munity probably have to come up with com librarproposals if we want to keep both our ies in the future. s know Keeping in Touch - let your Councillor s view your ber The next Westbury Forum is on 16 Octo re. at 7pm at Coombe Dingle Sports Cent with If you need help on any matter to do email Cllr. Bristol City Council, contact me by phone geoffrey.gollop@bristol.gov.uk or by . 9946 903

Alpine LANDSCAPING

Established family firm with 25 years experience

25% OF

WITH T F H ADVERTIS

H Senior Citizens Special H Garden Clearance â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Regular or one-off H Patios H Fencing H Tree Work H Turfing H Hedgecutting H Planting (Shrubs etc) H Organic manure delivered â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Also applied H Professional and guaranteed work H Brick & Blocklaying

CALL JOE FOR A FREE QUOTE

Tel: 0117 959 2143 Mob: 07891 253 122

www.alpine-landscaping.co.uk

DAVE TRIMBY ROOFING SERVICES l A family run business with many years experience l High Quality wide range of roofing services l Lead working | All aspects of Slating & Tiling l Flat Roofing | Loft Conversions l Re-felting & Renovations l Roof repairs and renewals l Fascia, soffit and guttering work l No Job too large or Small. All work Guaranteed l Competitive Rates | Private & Commercial

www.davetrimbyroofing.co.uk 0117 904 3656 | 07899 921 338

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

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

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

Neighbourhood” develo pment, and we will now push for the £53m continue over the of had been allocated to Are public money that signs that the school used for further transpo na Island to be has put up on site. I rt will put updates in this improvements. I will continue to put column and on Facebook (see below) as I find updates on Facebook, The main citywide issue out more. ove and you can find out has been the future of Bris r the summer tol’ s lon g-awaited North View Bus Stop more and join the arena. As you’ll no dou bt One of the first issues tha campaign at www. news, the Mayor cancell have seen in the t was raised with ed the planned me when I was elected welovestokelodge. “Arena Island” project nex wa ting the North View bus s the delay in getco.uk just as it was ready to sta t to Temple Meads sto p nea rt r Waitrose moved into the lay-by out years of uncertainty. Thi building after s Park Tavern. After many side the Westbury Stay in Touch decision, and colleague was an appalling mo s made a last-gasp happening, I’m happy to nths of nothing The things above are onl attempt to get it change rep y d work is taking place as we ort that this of what has been going a small selection by forcing a review by a in September on. I try to provide cross-party “call in proof that persistence pay go to press – more regular and detaile committee”. Sadly that d s! com Facebook, so you can see updates on take no action, which ma mittee voted to rks the end of the Stoke Lodge Playing Fie contact me at fb.com/Co what I’m up to and political options. uncillorSteveSmith. Over the summer a com lds You can also contact me While there are stories of mit by email on cllr. local campaigners has bee ted group of steve.smith@bristol.gov vestors looking into oth some american in.uk, or phone on er city centre sites, as fight for public access to n continuing to 07769 285266. I write there is nothing the playing fields concrete there so the to con most likely outcome is now tinue. A meeting recent ly took place an arena at Filton with representatives of We hold regular forums Airfield. Our focus now Cotham School, in needs to turn to wh and Westbury, which are both Henleaze ich my colleague Cllr Joh making sure the road and also good opn Go rail ula ndr imp is rov em ent (who represents Stoke Bish portunities to hear abo s are put in place to minimi ut along with the campaign op) attended locally, and to ask questio what is happening will have on traffic in our se the impact that ns. The next ones are have confirmed that the group. Cotham are: We are still waiting for pro a. y a fence around the fields, do intend to build Westbury Forum, 16th Oct improvements that were posals for road ober 7:00pm at promised months planning application has although as yet no Coombe Dingle Sports ago as part of the “Cribb Centre s Patchway New them. Meanwhile the plabeen received from Henleaze Forum, 22nd November, 7:00pm at nning arguments Henleaze Library.

... new showroom is now open in Westbury-on-Trym ... supplying and fitting high quality carpeting, vinyl, luxury vinyl tiles and laminate flooring in Bristol and the South Gloucestershire region for more than 45 years Contact us or pop in for a chat ... 0117 909 2678 | www.lanescarpets.co.uk info@lanescarpets.co.uk 3 Carlton Court, Canford Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 3DF

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

n NEWS

A WOMAN whose life was transformed by Barnardo’s when she was just a baby is now supporting it by managing its fundraising store in Henleaze. Jo Ridler leads the team at the popular shop in Henleaze Road. She knew from a young age that she had been adopted but it was only after her father died that she discovered it was Barnardo’s that had helped to find her a new family. Now she is helping to raise funds for the same charity which turned her life around several decades earlier, and is also appealing for volunteers to join her. Jo, aged 51, said: “I was adopted at the age of just six weeks old and my adoptive parents told me the truth when I was 12 years old. “They provided a loving home and a wonderful upbringing, and I’ll be forever grateful that they accepted me into their family. It was a life-changing opportunity. “However, it was only when I was going through my father’s things after he died that I discovered it was Barnardo’s

October, 2018

Store manager gives back to the charity that transformed her life which had helped to place me in a new home. “I needed to take a break from employment after losing my parents but when I felt ready to return to work I searched online for local vacancies – and Barnardo’s was the first employer to appear! “I was amazed. I was able to give something back to the charity which had given me a second chance in life. “They took care of me - and now I’m able to help take care of them.” Jo started as the manager of the Barnardo’s store in Chipping Sodbury but is now also responsible for the charity’s Henleaze store where she spends most of her week, leading a team of ten volunteers aged from 14 to 79 years old. During the last year the

volunteers provided more than 1,800 hours of support and received more than 6,650 bags of donations. The Barnardo’s store is open Monday to Saturday from 9am5pm. The team always welcome donations of good-quality clothes, books, toys, games, accessories and bric-a-brac, as well as offers of help from potential volunteers. Call 0117 962 2191. Locally, Barnardo’s is responsible for services which support children and

young people at risk of sexual exploitation and running away from home, as well as those supported by local mental health services. Visit www.barnardos.org.uk

Bookshop launch THE owners of a new independent bookshop on North View in Westbury Park opened their doors in September with a sparkling launch party. Max Minerva’s range of childrens, teenage and adult fiction, plus vinyl and stationery has impressed the local community, who are delighted that area has a bookshop once more, following the closure of Durdham Downs Books in 2016. Owner Jessica Paul said: “The response from the local community has been incredible - everyone has been positive and supportive. We are thrilled to be able to serve the community in this way.” Jessica will run Max Minerva’s with the help of her husband Sam. The couple have a five-year-old daughter, Aria. Look out for a series of author events and children’s creative classes starting later this year.

Saloons - Estates - MPV’s - 8 Seaters 78

CARS 24 HOUR DEDICATED PHONE LINE www.zcarsbristol.com Email: info@zcarsbristol.com

10% OFF on when using our app es bookings over 2 mil

CARS

Support your local company

DOWNLOAD OUR EASY TO BOOK APP FOR FREE

01179 500 600

www.doorexpresssouthwest.co.uk

All drivers CRB/DBS checked Local company with over 30 years experience in Taxis

All major cards accepted

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

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n NEWS

celebration of Impossible Garden Musical Sir Charles Mackerras THE Impossible Garden is a set of experimental sculptures, by Bristol artist Luke Jerram, inspired by visual phenomena at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden. The idea came about after Luke’s nine-month residency at the Bristol Eye Hospital and BVI, funded by the Leverhulme Trust. Luke Jerram said: “As someone who is red-green colour blind, I’m fascinated by the processes of visual perception. In August we invited a group of people who were colour blind to test some glasses, which can counter the effects of red green colour blindness, and it was so interesting to watch as they saw a spectrum of colour they had never enjoyed before.” It is open daily to Sunday 25 November 2018 from 10am-4.30pm.

AN evening of celebration of Sir Charles Mackerras at the Welsh National Opera is planned for this October, marking his significant contribution to the musical life of the region. Sir Charles Mackerras’s long and distinguished career took him around the world working with leading symphony orchestras and major opera houses. He was closely associated with Welsh National Opera for over sixty years and was Music Director from 1987 to 1992. With reminiscences from his daughter Cathy and biographer Nigel Simeone, the evening will celebrate Sir Charles’s work with WNO illustrated with rare recordings of live performances by some of the singers and musicians with whom he worked so closely. This Bristol and West of England WNO Friends event takes place on Wednesday, 17 October at 7.15 p.m. at The Performing Arts Centre, Redmaids’ High School, Westbury Road, Bristol BS9 3AW. Admission: WNO Friends £5, Guests £7, Students £1. Further information from Margaret Borkowski, email: borkmail@gmail.com or call 01275 848526.

solving your legal problems...locally BS7 DRIVEWAYS

MOBILE: 07836 661 640 TELEPHONE: 0117 370 1628 EMAIL: MARK.HOOK@HOTMAIL.CO.UK WEB: WWW.BS7DRIVEWAYS.CO.UK

For You:

For Your Business:

GET IN TOUCH

51 Henleaze Road, Henleaze t: 0117 428 1999 52 Broad Street, Central Bristol t: 0117 929 2811

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk 28/11/2017 17:43

WS_0384 General Advert Henleaze 8.7 x 12cm AW.indd 1

M TO ON O S D C U AY TO N 1 BE DA 5T R Y2 H 20 8 18 TH

LET’S CLEAN UP BRISTOL – ONE PIECE OF LITTER AT A TIME Find new friends and help make your neighbourhood a nicer place to live. Call or visit our website to find out how you can organise a litter pick in your area or join an existing group. 0117 304 9022 bristolwastecompany.co.uk/litterblitz18 #BristolCleanStreets

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n FROM OUR MP

Please back my new charitable fund to support young people

Darren Jones column

WESTMINSTER has only been open for two weeks over the past few months, because of the summer recess and the party conference season. During the summer recess, I split my time between being in Bristol North West, a short family holiday to France (with a swift preBrexit passage across the border!) and two short international trips representing the British Parliament in the United States and in Kenya. I would have rather spent my time dealing with Brexit in Parliament, but the Prime Minister probably enjoyed the chance for a breather from being held to account every day by us pesky Members of Parliament! My trip to the US focussed on

News?

trade and defence, with some concerning excitement from US officials about the prospect of the lowering of standards in the UK in order to secure a US trade deal and some reassuring meetings on defence issues (including the US commitment to NATO, their policy on Russia being consistent and our mutual defence work on fighter jets – an important issue for us in North Bristol). My experiences on this trip will be useful in our future scrutiny of the proposed UK/US trade deal. In Kenya, continuing my work on tackling modern slavery, I chaired a number of meetings with the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in Nairobi to facilitate the implementation of the Kenyan Government’s new human trafficking legislation. It was the most impactful 36 hours I’ve spent on the issue, and I was proud to see British police officers and civil servants helping the Kenyan authorities improve their policing and victim support of the victims of human trafficking and exploitation. Party conference season is coming to an end, and I’m looking forward to getting back to work in Westminster. It’s going to be a bumpy few months ahead with anything from a no deal Brexit to staying in the EU on the table. All I know is that I’ll have to decide how to vote in what will likely be the most important vote of my time as

your MP. If you want to let me know what you think about that, or want to attend a briefing with me before the vote, check out www.darrenjones.co.uk/brexit-briefing Your Champion in Bristol I’m working hard to bring transport investment to Bristol North West. I’ll be hosting a Transport Forum to gather your views and ideas on 19 October – you can reserve your ticket online: www.darren-jones. co.uk/transport-fund. The output from this work will go into the newly launched Bristol Transport Consultation, and I’ll keep lobbying to secure the funding we need for much needed transport upgrades. I’ve also recently visited a number of local charitable causes. The Great Western Air Ambulance Charity is raising funds to buy their new helicopter base, just North of Bristol. The Southmead Hospital Charity also put together an inspiring visit, where I saw firsthand the positive impact donations can have on the lives of patients at Southmead Hospital – including their whizzy new prostate removal robot, operated by surgeons at a computer screen. This bit of kit, paid for by donations, gives patients a much better experience and quicker recovery time whilst saving our NHS surgery costs too. Lastly, I’ve set up my own charitable trust – the Henacre

Trust – our purpose being focused on “unlocking opportunity”. The Henacre Trust (named after the street I grew up on in Lawrence Weston) will make small grants to young people from less advantaged backgrounds like my own from across Bristol North West with a focus on “unlocking opportunity”. That might be the price of a bus pass to college, a rail fare to a university open day or the price of a school uniform or suit or dress for that first job or apprenticeship interview. But before we can make grants, we need to raise at least £15,000. That’s why we’re taking part in the Quartet Fund’s Bristol Giving Day (on October 10) where donations can be made to the Henacre Trust on the website www.bristolgivingday.co.uk (just select Henacre Charitable Trust as the recipient). And it’s why we’re hosting a launch dinner at Kingsweston House on November 2 with local businesses and residents. If you’d like to come to that dinner to help us get to our starter fund target, please e-mail me on darren.jones.mp@ parliament.uk Lastly, I’ve recently launched a private mobile app for constituents to let me know what they think I should be working on. If you’d like to get involved please register your interest at www.poweredbyyou. org.uk.

Give Sue a call on 07976 706120

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n NEWS CONCESSIONARY travel passes will be accepted on the Henleaze trial MYFIRSTMILE taxi/bus service travelling to Gloucester Road from October 8 onwards. Passengers in possession of a bus pass may ride the service for FREE between 9.30am 7pm. They simply need to show MYFIRSTMILE drivers their bus pass and they can travel anywhere within the service area without charge. The trial service is part of the Innovate UK sponsored project MODLE (Mobility on Demand Laboratory Environment) and works in the following way. MYFIRSTMILE runs a fixed route morning service (the ‘Henleaze Loop’), connecting Henleaze/Westbury Park with the Gloucester Road between 7am - 3pm. The loop runs every 15 minutes and offers passengers the ability to either go further afield (by catching a connecting First Bus service from the Gloucester Road) or to travel within the area - making a trip to Waitrose or the shops on the

Taxi scheme offers free service to travel pass holders Gloucester Road a breeze. (FREE concessionary travel is only available after 09.30am.) There is no fixed route for the Afternoon service (from 3pm 7pm). MYFIRSTMILE vehicles are based at the co-op car park on Gloucester Road and will take people to wherever they need to go, within the service area. Using route optimisation technology and departure algorithms (built by Esoterix Systems), the company are able to guarantee that there will always be a car waiting for passengers to board and that no one will have to wait more than ten minutes to be taken home. Non-concessionary card holders must register for the service and pay for their

Full Service

CLEANING

We pride ourselves on being professional, fully insured, well mannered, efficient and competitively priced.

Regular Domestic & Commercial Cleaning (weekly & fortnightly, end of tenancy cleaning, one off cleaning, carpet cleaning, communal area cleaning or by request) All cleaning products supplied and included in price.

NO FEES OR CONTRACTS! All you have to pay is the agreed rate when you use our services.

fullservicecleaning.co.uk Office: 01173 215 815 Mobile: 07572 412 600

s pprric icees rom gg ffrom in t r a n t i sstart

£8

4*u*r! £1 r h er hoour! ppe

travel in advance via the App or online (Google Play/ App store: ‘MYFIRSTMILE’. Online: www.myfirstmile. co.uk). Tickets bought online via MYFIRSTMILE include travel on all First Bristol Inner Zone busses. Registered passengers can reserve a seat, via their App, guaranteeing their commute. Concessionary card holders simply need to turn up and show our drivers their bus pass. Timetable and route information can be found online at: https:// myfirstmile.co.uk/info. Siobham Myles, from Esoterix said: “We’ve been keeping the trial small, responding to the feedback of our passengers and focusing on getting the service right.

“This is a new idea, connecting people to the main bus network, and we’re very lucky to be trialling the service in a community who care passionately about their environment and are so willing to embrace change. We’ve made several changes over the past few months; changing from three routes to one, high frequency loop and extending operating hours to run throughout the day. “We’re immensely proud of the impact our service has had already and are delighted to now be making the it available to those wishing to use their concessionary cards to travel, both within the area and to access places previously out of reach, by bus.”

e hot! bwith

Slimming World

be hot!

MONDAY Southmead Community Centre, Greystoke Avene, BS10 6BQ.

9.30 a.m. & 11.30 a.m, 5.30 p.m. & 7.30 p.m. with Contact: Nicola - 07873 818193

Slimming World TUESDAY

Henleaze Trinity United Reform Church, BS9 4BT 9.30 a.m & 11.30 a.m, 3.30 p.m, 5.30 p.m & 7.30 p.m.

slimmingworld.co.uk Contact: Selina - 07949 406079 0344 897 8000

THURSDAY B & A Church, 160 Gloucester Road, BS7 8NT 9.00 a.m, 11.00 a.m, 5.30 p.m & 7.30 p.m. Contact: Sue - 07702 578298

slimmingworld.co.uk 0344 897 8000

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

I want to improve air quality in Bristol... By using the MYFIRSTMILE Henleaze Loop you can do your bit to reduce private car use and reduce air pollution hotspots Lake Road

Cherington Road

dark map areas contain NO2 levels above UK legal limits, data from 2016

Eastfield Inn Henleaze Park Drive

Bus route 2

Waitrose

Henley Grove

The MYFIRSTMILE Henleaze Loop makes it easy

Longmead Avenue

Phoenix Grove MY FIRST MILE

Springfield Grove Halsbury Road

Co-op 335 Gloucester Road

we can all make a difference www.MYFIRSTMILE.co.uk/airpollution

Bus routes 71, 72, 73 75, 76, T2

Coldharbour Road / Devonshire Road

Using the MYFIRSTMILE Henleaze Loop is easy as...

Download the app Search MYFIRSTMILE Create your account Plan where your first free pass will take you and get moving

Get moving

Get home

Reserve your seat or just turn up

From 3pm MYFIRSTMILE taxis are waiting at Co-op (335 Gloucester Road) to take you home

Get on and off as many times as you like Each pass includes unlimited travel in the First Bristol Inner Zone

For more about Bristolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pioneering transport service visit www.MYFIRSTMILE.co.uk

Going further? Your MYFIRSTMILE pass gives you free travel in the First Bristol Inner Zone

Get more done Catch up on emails and forget about parking worries at work. The Henleaze loop makes a bus commute easier.

Get out more Meet up with friends and go to places that were out of reach before. The Henleaze loop makes getting around easier.

Inheritance Tax Planning Insurance Planning

Long-Term Care Planning

henleaze&westburyvoice

Mortgage Planning

New Employment Opportunities with

October, 2018

Savings Plans

Wealth West was set up to deal with one type of client - the local person, couple or family that is serious about their financial future and want a local, friendly service, delivered by someone who knows them and knows their stuff. It is what we do. We help clients the old-fashioned way, on a face-to-face, one-on-one basis. We offer a truly professional, independent, Chartered Financial Planning service. Paraplanner/Junior Paraplanner

We are seeking an experienced diploma qualified part-qualifiedInvestments Paraplanner with a strong track record in financial services. Investment Planning Taxor Smart Pension Planning

Opportunity to progress to Chartered Financial Planner status would be available. The duties will include undertaking technical research and preparation of client reports/suitability letters/pension transfer analysis reports, handling technical client queries and ensuring all new business fully complies with FCA regulatory requirements.

Inheritance Tax Planning

Insurance Planning

Long-Term Care Planning

Financial Administrator

Mortgage Planning

Savings Plans

Trym Lodge, 1 Henbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9services. 3HQ The opportunity We are also seeking an experienced Financial Administrator with a strong track record in financial to achieve the Certificate in Financial Administration be available if not already achieved. Telephone: 0117 would 966 5699 The duties would include liaising with providers, processing new business, help preparing client documents, maintaining the back-office system andwww.wealthwest.co.uk client files to ensure they are fully FCA compliant. Office Manager/P.A/Receptionist

Finally, we also require an experienced Office Manager/P.A/Receptionist preferably with industry experience but not absolutely required. This is a real ‘all-rounder’ role, duties would include managing Richard’s diary, office management, receiving clients into the office, helping with accounts and marketing. Therefore a very versatile person is required who would thrive in a very varied role looking after us all! The successful candidates would be working as part of our small, friendly team in our newly refurbished shop/office on Westbury on Trym High Street - due to launch early in 2019. We pride ourselves in creating a very friendly family environment in the workplace with a work/life balance central to our ethos. Salaries are subject to experience and qualifications. Hours can be flexible on either a part time or full time basis. To apply please email a CV with covering letter to richard.higgs@wealthwest.co.uk.

Trym Lodge, 1 Henbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3HQ Telephone: 0117 966 5699 www.wealthwest.co.uk Wealth West was set up to deal with one type of client - the local person, couple or family that is serious about their financial future and want a local, friendly service, delivered by someone who knows them and knows their stuff. It is what we do. We help clients the old-fashioned way, on a face-to-face, one-on-one basis. We offer a truly professional, independent, Chartered Financial Planning service.

Investment Planning

Tax Smart Investments

Inheritance Tax Planning Insurance Planning

Pension Planning

Long-Term Care Planning

Mortgage Planning

Savings Plans

Trym Lodge, 1 Henbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3HQ Telephone: 0117 966 5699 www.wealthwest.co.uk

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

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n NEWS A FATHER from Stoke Bishop who underwent major heart surgery in 2013 is raising money for a charity that provided support for his premature daughter. Scott Proudman, 37, is fundraising after his own experience of being helped by premature and sick baby charity Bliss. His daughter, Saxon Proudman was born at just 24 weeks in October 2017 and weighed 579g, and he decided to take part in the Simply Health Great Bristol Half Marathon on Sunday September 23 in support of the cause, running the distance in a respectable 2 hours 22 minutes. Scott and his wife Anna underwent six rounds of fertility treatment in their journey to having children, eventually resulting in a twin pregnancy. Sadly, Saxon's twin Drew died at around 21 weeks and it was this that initiated Saxon's birth at 24 weeks. In total she spent 141 days in hospital, mostly in Southmead but also in Bristol Children's Hospital as well.

Dad runs Bristol half marathon for premature babies charity Scott has raised over £1,000 so far for premature baby charity, Bliss and his challenge is also made even more impressive due to the fact that he was born with a bicuspid aortic valve, and required major heart surgery at the Bristol Heart Institute in 2013. Speaking of his experience of using Bliss, Scott said: “At 24 weeks, Saxon was extremely premature and faced a dizzying range of issues as a result. Luckily, she is a fighter and incredibly stubborn, so she has battled her way through every obstacle put it her way. “I decided to follow her example and set myself the challenge to complete a half marathon. It may not sound like the biggest of challenges, but I had major heart surgery four years ago to replace a faulty

valve. My mechanical valve keeps me healthy, but makes running 21km a significantly larger challenge than it would be for most! “Bliss supported us in so many ways while we were in hospital. Their leaflets and website provided clear information about neonatal care. A Bliss Champion visited our unit every week and spoke to us about what we were going through. I know that the charity also invests in life changing research and helps train health care professionals to care for babies in the best way possible. ” Scott also added that Saxon is doing well for a '24 weeker', and now weighs over 14lbs. “Despite

the challenges she has faced, and still has to face, she is an incredibly strong, determined and happy little baby with a very cheeky sense of humour!” he said. To find out more about Bliss and support Scott in his challenge, visit: https://www. justgiving.com/fundraising/ scott-proudman1

www.halgroup.co.uk

0117 2 591 591 Formerly

YOUR LOCAL BUILDER

NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER Our friendly, reliable and experienced team of specialist tradesmen can help with all aspects of home maintenance, from simple repairs to complete refurbishment projects

0117 2 591 591 REDLAND OFFICE

23 Chandos Road, Redland, Bristol BS6 6PG www.halgroup.co.uk info@halgroup.co.uk

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n NEWS

Cycle Sunday attracts record numbers OVER 3,000 people enjoyed traffic-free cycling on the Downs – a record number for the event established in 2015. The Lord Mayor of Bristol, Cleo Lake, who attend the family-friendly Cycle Sunday event held at the Clifton Downs on Sunday 16 September said she was keen to see more access to the area by bike: “As Lord Mayor, one of my roles is to chair the Downs Committee which manages the Downs. I am keen to see more access to the Downs by bicycle and in particular to create opportunities for people from all over Bristol to enjoy this beautiful place,” she said. “It was great to see people of all ages and abilities cycling on a car-free route around Circular Road and Ladies Mile. In particular, Cycle Sunday enables children to have more freedom and get to the "hard to reach" parts of the Downs! “We need to reduce reliance on getting to places by car. My hope is that one day, people

will be able to get the bus to the Downs, hire a bike by the Water Tower and explore the Downs safely on two wheels rather than four." Organised by Sustrans, the charity which makes it easier for people to walk and cycle, in collaboration with local community groups and supported by leading Bristol law firm, Barcan+Kirby. This is the first year the event

has featured a circular route which proved very popular with participants who were keen to see more regular traffic-free days on the Downs. Esther DeAngelis a local resident who regularly attends the event said she felt this year was bigger and more diverse. She said: “It’s drawn in families from all over Bristol – it’s so important for everyone to

get an opportunity like this, to cycle along these beautiful roads safely and with no traffic. It’s so enjoyable, I don’t know why we can’t do this more often.” Cycle Sunday showcases the benefits of traffic-free cycling infrastructure for people of all ages and abilities, and is an opportunity for those new to cycling to try out their skills and improve their confidence in a supportive and fun and safe environment. James Cleeton, Sustrans England South Director said: “Cycle Sunday was a great opportunity for communities across Bristol to come together and enjoy walking and cycling in a traffic-free, safe environment. “We are all well aware of how good walking and cycling is for us, and at Sustrans we think it’s important to hold regular events like Cycle Sunday which encourage and enable all communities and abilities to enjoy walking and cycling in the outdoors.”

We are specialists in domestic re-roofs and repairs, grp fibreglass flat roofing specialists, and installers of fascia, soffits and guttering

10% OFF with this advert

Quote ‘Voice’

FREE inspections NO call-out fees

Call: 0117 9113864 Mobile: 07570 579238 EMAIL: STAYDRYROOFING2000@YAHOO.CO.UK Unit 10, Kilmersdon Business Park, Bristol BS13 9NA

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

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

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

Keeping track of passwords IT seems almost impossible these days to use any business, entertainment, information or utility website without first having to register an account and create a password. The majority of people use very weak passwords and re-use them on different websites. Easy to remember but a major security hazard – if someone gets hold of your password they may have access to lots of your accounts – so just how are you supposed to use strong, unique passwords on all the websites you use and keep track of them all? The solution is a password

manager program. Password managers store your login information for all the websites you use and help you log into them automatically. They encrypt your password database with a master password – the master password is the only one you ever have to remember. What Using a Password Manager is Like When you use a password manager and need to log into a website, you will first visit that website normally. Instead of typing your password into the website, you type your master password

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

into the password manager, which automatically fills the appropriate login information into the website. (If you’re already logged into your password manager, it will automatically fill the data for you). You don’t have to think about what email address, username, and password you used for the website – your password manager does the dirty work for you. If you’re creating a new account, your password manager will offer to generate a secure random password for you, so you don’t have to think about that, either. It can also be configured to automatically fill information like your address,

Russell Isaac offers IT support name, and email address into web forms. There are plenty of free Password Manager programs out there. One of the most popular is “Dashlane” – available to use on PC, tablet or smartphone. Definitely worth a try-out so you can get all your passwords in one safe, secure place! Russell Isaac can be contacted on 0774 775 3764 or via www. ithomehelp.biz

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

n PHARMACY

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

October, 2018

Get your free NHS flu jab at Kellaway Pharmacy today IT is time to go into Kellaway Pharmacy, roll your sleeve up and have your free NHS flu jab. With no appointment needed, anyone who is over 18 and at risk of getting flu can just walk in to get protected. This year, we especially want to make sure that anyone who is a paid carer or social worker, as well as anyone who provides unpaid care for an elderly or disabled friend or relative, comes in to get their free NHS flu jab without delay. Those eligible for the free NHS flu jab include anyone: • Aged 65 years and over (including those becoming age 65 by March 31, 2019); • With a weakened immune system (HIV/AIDS, cancer treatment) with certain medical conditions (asthma, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, Parkinson’s disease or motor neurone disease) • All pregnant women • All unpaid and paid carers for an elderly or disabled person

•P eople aged 18 or over living in long-stay residential care homes or other long-stay care facilities •P aid social care and hospice workers •H ousehold contacts of a person with a weakened immune system (cancer treatment) •A nyone with a chronic liver or kidney disease So you read every year that the flu vaccine does not work, why bother? This year those aged over 65 will receive the new enhanced vaccine that contains extra ingredients designed to help develop a stronger defence against flu. Each year, in the UK, up to 10,000 deaths are attributable to flu, particularly among the elderly population and those with existing medical conditions. Early vaccination is encouraged because it takes about two weeks after the jab to gain optimal protection. The flu strains can

Funerals from £1,995

change from year to year, so you need to have a flu vaccination every year. Well, so you never get flu? Even if you only get a mild reaction to a flu virus, with little or no symptoms, you can still pass it on to others. To attain what is termed ‘‘herd immunity’’ we need to vaccinate enough of the population to protect us all. Your jab counts; it protects you and contributes to protecting everyone else, including the vulnerable in our community. Onions, goose grease and socks (dirty or clean) will not cure you if the flu nabs you! Go and get your jab today and better still, take your partner or friend along too. Remember the walk-in service in Kellaway Pharmacy means you can turn up, get your jab and that’s it for this year. No appointments, No delays. Bring a partner or friend along, so they don't catch the flu either.

Funeral Directors

0117 950 4100 High Street Westbury on Trym www.mwfuneraldirectors.com To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448. Email: sales@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA REGULAR EVENTS IN OUR AREA October 2 n Tai Chi for Health and Vitality. Beginners starting 2nd October, 11-12 at The Greenway Centre and 3rd October 2-3pm at Southmead Community Centre. To guarantee your place or to find out more contact Karen on 0117 9424167 or email: taijiworks@myphone.coop October 3 n Henleaze Garden Club Margaret Easter Bulbs Through the Year. Not just daffodils and tulips, but many other bulbs that can feature throughout the year, 7pm for 7.30 in the Main Hall, St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane. Visitors welcome – entry £5 (inc refreshments). Details: www. henleazegardenclub.co.uk October 7-20 n Sun 7th October 2-5pm £6 Sat 20th October 10.30-3.30pm £10 Both workshops will be Horfield

URC, Muller Road, BS7 9RE and are bookable in advance. Suitable for beginners and experienced dancers. Sticks provided. Live music. Friendly environment. Children 8+ welcome as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Contact Kim 07813346819 email dancword2@yahoo.co.uk October 13 n Bristol Bach Choir choral celebration for St Peter’s Hospice 40th Anniversary at All Saints, Clifton. Organ, Nigel Nash, conductor, Christopher Finch, performing works by Parry, Handel, Lotti and Brahms. Tickets: £22, £16 and £10; students and under 18s, £5, from the Box Office 0117 214 0721 or tickets@bristolbach.org.uk October 13 n Bristol Ensemble: Mostly Mozart Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, Bristol BS9 4BT Saturday 13 October at 7.30pm, Mozart’s Symphony No.29 and Oboe Concerto will be performed alongside works by Maria Walpurgis and Henryk Górecki. Tickets £16.50 (£5 for under 25s) from Opus 13 music shop at 14 St Michael’s Hill, telephone 0117 923 0164, and online at www.

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

henleazeconcertsociety.org.uk. October 13 n Organ Elevenses at Westbury Parish Church welcomes Niamh Drew as guest organist. Niamh is a rising star in the young organists' world. Coffee and cakes served from 10.30am, recital begins at 11am. Donations of £5 include refreshments. All welcome! October 15 n Henleaze Senior Film Club Monday 15 October At 2Pm Brief Encounter (A).Starring Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard and Stanley Holloway. The 1945 British romantic drama film directed by David Lean about British suburban life on the eve of World War 2, centring on Laura, a married woman with children, whose conventional life becomes increasingly complicated because of a chance meeting at a railway station with a married stranger, Alec. They fall in love, bringing about unexpected consequences. At St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze. Refreshments: £3.00. Easy access, carers welcome. For more information please ring Home Instead Senior Care on 0117 989 8210.

We would love to publicise your event Send details of your events and activities in the following format:

WHAT IT IS WHERE IT IS WHEN IT IS in no more than 40 words: email us at: news@henleaze andwestburyvoice.co.uk

October 25 n Thursday, 25th October Avon Organic Group Talk “The Future for Organic Growing opportunities and challenges” with James Campbell, Chief Executive of Garden Organic. 7pm – 9pm at The Station, Silver Street. BS1 2AG. Visitors £5 / AOG Members £2. www.groworganicbristol.org October 27

Continued on next page

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n WHAT'S ON n The next meeting of the South Western Branch of the Elgar Society will be held on Sat. 27th October at 2.15pm, at the Bristol Music Club, 76, St. Paul's Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP. The speaker will be our Branch Chairman Christopher Redwood who will give a talk on the Bristol born composer who clashed with Elgar over their settings of "For the Fallen". Visitors pay £3.00 which includes refreshments. Do please come along to this talk which has a Bristol connection, which should prove to be very interesting. For further information please contact Doug Smith - Tel. 0117 9673480 or email dougmusical@tiscali. co.uk Monday n Westbury-on-Trym Women’s Institute meet at WOT Methodist Church, Portland Lounge on the third Monday of the Month (not Aug.) from 2.00 – 4.00pm. Visitors Welcome. For more information call Sue on 01179502826. n Canford Bowling Club, Canford Park, Westbury On Trym. All welcome on Monday’s at 5.45pm. Flat-soled shoes please. Further information call 01179 69 4532. n Redland Wind Band rehearses at the Quakers Meeting Room on Gloucester Road at 7.30pm. We sometimes have vacancies, currently mainly for bass instruments, horns and percussionists. Contact Andy Brown at redlandwindband@ googlemail.com or on 07594240269 or via our website www. redlandwindband.co.uk. Get in touch to be put on our mailing list or would like to book us for events or fundraisers. n Redland Green Choir meets for rehearsals every Monday 7.30pm9.30pm at Redland Green School. We sing a wide variety of music. New members welcome: no auditions. For more information, visit www.rgscommunitychoir.

wordpress.com or phone 0117 9443042. n City Voices Bristol welcomes new members. A friendly mixed voice local choir singing a wide range of music rehearses at 7.30pm-9.30pm at Red Maids School. No previous experience and no auditions, just come along for a trial rehearsal. For more details contact the Secretary at members@cityvoicesbristol.com or visit www.cityvoicesbristol.com n RAFA, City of Bristol branch and club Eastfield Westbury on Trym for ex-RAF and associate members. Skittle Ally, parties and functions. Live entertainment on Saturday evenings. Open Monday to Saturday lunchtimes and evenings. Sundays noon till 5pm. All enquiries telephone 0117 3291913. n Trinity Henleaze Ladies Guild meet fortnightly on Mondays at 7.30 pm in the Leonard Hall, Waterford Road. All welcome. For more information call Jenny Rich on 01179620108 n Senior Film Club, every third Monday in the month at 2pm in St Peter's Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. All Welcome. Refreshments £3. Dial-a-ride transport possible by personal arrangement ; 0845 130 1875. n Bristol Good Afternoon Choir At Westbury on Trym Methodist Church from 1-3pm every Monday afternoon. n Redland Green Bowls Club welcomes new members, come along to our club on Redland green any Monday after 4pm , or book a free taster session with one of our qualified coaches. Jean or Gerry :Tel 9624466 . HALF price membership for the first year (£50) n Henleaze Bowling Club welcomes new Members. Come along to our free Coaching sessions at 6pm on Monday evenings (excluding Bank Holidays) to see if the sport is for you. Phone the Secretary, Tom Logan, on 01179621669 for further details.

Need more space? You’ve already got it -

Maximise the potential under your own roof!

FOR ONLY

£299 YOU GET

• 53 square feet (5 sq m) of usable floor area • A fully fitted deluxe smooth glide aluminium loft ladder • professional installation, inclusive of all cost

ATTIC ALERT

Call Jeff on 0785 6065463 Visit our website at www.atticalertservices.co.uk or e-mail atticalertservices@yahoo.co.uk

n Discussion Group: we are a small, convivial group who meet locally at 10am - 12 noon every Monday to discuss a wide range of topics of mutual interest. We are currently looking for new members - if you are interested please call Bob Broomfield on 0117 962 1061, or Alan Routledge on 0117 968 2246 for more information. n Morris dance class for Fitness and Fun. Small friendly group, live music. No performance element. No partner or experience needed. Horfield URC Muller Road 7.158.15pm £5 per session ffi Kim 07813346819 email dancword2@ yahoo.co.uk n Bristol Bridge Club - Come and play, there are daily bridge sessions for experienced and less experienced players. Try a free taster session on a Monday afternoon or evening and Wednesday afternoon. Phone the club before coming, Tel.0117 929 1846 or www. bristolbridgeclub.co.uk n The Arts Society Bristol is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include lectures by specialists in their field. From September the lectures will be at 8pm on the second Tuesday each month at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information is on our website www.theartssociety-bristol.org.uk Tuesday n Westbury Walkers- Meet at Meet outside the Co-op in Westbury @ 9.20am on a Tuesday morning. New Walkers welcome! Please contact for further details: 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 Ladies badminton at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 9.45 to 12 noon. Tel 0117 909 1714. n Scottish Country Dancing. Get fit and have fun with Westbury Scottish Club. Classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Maggie 01934 838175). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 4012416). 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Details at wscbristol.co.uk. n Melody Makers Baby Friendly Choir. A fun and friendly daytime choir for ladies with babies and toddlers. Tuesday 10:30-11:30am during term time at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road. Membership only. Book a FREE taster - www. melodymakerschoir.co.uk n St Peters of Henleaze Keep fit group would like to invite you to attend their weekly sessions every Tuesday at 9.30am. This is a

men only group of 60+ year olds who enjoy regular exercise taken by fitness Professional Natasha Johnson for only £4 per session. Please contact Keith Bonham on 01179684972 or just turn up. n Ladies Badminton group, Tuesday afternoons, at Stoke Bishop Villiage Hall 2pm - 4pm. Friendly group all ages, and ability ( men welcome) Just turn up or contact Pat 0117 9149511 n River of Life Christian Centre, Trym Road, WoT every Tuesday from 2-4 pm we have a tea, coffee and cake with a few games thrown in for retired age people. Free of charge. n We are Westbury Folk – Folk/ Country Dancing. We meet at The College in College Road, Westbury on Trym. We meet on Tuesdays, 1 – 3 pm to have fun, get some exercise and, of course, stop for a cup of tea. All dances are called first. Ffi call Christine on 0117 9622223. n A new knitting and crochet group has been set up in the local area. All abilities welcome, including beginners. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:30 am at JP Destiny, Kellaway Avenue. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road. Contact Stephanie Toft-Jones at poppytoft@hotmail.com or visiting our facebook group 'Bristol Knitting and Crochet. n The Arts Society Bristol is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include lectures by specialists in their field. The lectures are at 8pm on the second Tuesday each month at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information is on our website www.theartssociety-bristol.org.uk Wednesday n Henleaze Townswomen’s Guild meet at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze on the first Wednesday of the month (except Aug) from 7.15pm. Call Shirley Phillips on 0117 962 2243 for further details n Local Winemaking & Social Club meets at the Common Room, Studland Court Elderly peoples residents on Henleaze Road from 8pm to 10pm on the second Wednesday of each month. They are a small and friendly group looking for new members. Evening include wine making, tasting and social events. Call Paul Johnson for further details on 0117 9508370. n In Step Widows and Widowers Club meets weekly from 8-10pm at Stoke Bishop Village Hall. Call 9628895 orDonna on 01275 832676 for details. n St Peter's Ladies Guild meets in the hall, The Drive, Henleaze at 2pm on the third Wednesday of the month. Speakers, refreshments, outings. Contact 9628895 for more

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

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n WHAT'S ON information. n Why not join Welsh National Opera friends? We support this world class company and everyone is very Welcome to join. We offer:monthly evening meetings at redmaids high school. Monthly on wednesdays at 7.15pm-these are talks with music. Costs- £7.00 (friends £5.00) students £1.00 - There are many other benefits. For further information contact: Margaret borkowski:borkmail@gmail.com n Bristol Cabot Probus Club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men to maintain contact and fellowship with people of similar interests. Group meets third Wednesday of each month at BAWA Club in Southmead Rd. Lunch is followed by a guest speaking on a wide range of interesting subjects. In June and December ladies join us for the lunch. Contact John HowardCairns for more details: 0117 968 3134. n Henleaze Garden Club meet on the first Wednesday of each month in the Main Hall, St. Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane. Doors open 7pm for 7.30 start. Visitors are welcome: entry £5 (inc. refreshments). Details: www. henleazegardenclub.co.uk n Knitnatterstitch. Term time, Wednesdays 9.30 -11.30@the Coffee Bar, Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Please contact Paula at knitnatterstitch@gmail.com for details. n North West Bristol Camera Club are an enthusiastic group of amateur photographers who meet each Wednesday at 7:45pm at Westbury Fields, Greystoke Avenue. New members of any level of ability are most welcome. For details contact Pete on 07870589555. n Melody Makers Pop Choir. An evening choir for men and women singing popular songs. Wednesday's term time 7:30-9:00pm The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze. Book a FREE taster www.melodymakerschoir.co.uk n Clifton Women’s Institute We meet at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of the month at Alma Church, Alma Road, Clifton BS8 2ES. Contact by email: thecliftonwi@ gmail.com or visit www.cliftonwi. blogspot.co.uk Take advantage of our guest visits which are just £4 (max.three per year). Full membership details available. n Nature Cafe for over 55s and friends First Weds of the month 2-4pm. Lawrence Weston Community Farm, Saltmarsh Drive BS11 0NJ. Gentle walk around the

farm, craft activity and tea and cake! n Westbury Park WI is the local WI for Westbury Park, Henleaze and Bishopston. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 7.30pm in Redland Church Hall, Redland Green Road, BS6 7HE. Guest fees are £4 per meeting – Glass of wine £2, tea, coffee, soft drinks 50p, other refreshment options available, biscuits/cake free. Email westburyparkwi@ gmail.com or see website www. westburyparkwi.org.uk n Bristol Scrabble Club meets every Wednesday at 7.15 pm at Upper Horfield Community Trust (next to Eden Grove Church). New members welcome - first visit free so come and give it a go. For further information contact Sue on 0117 9247871. n A great opportunity has arisen to join Bristol Choral Society. Due to a change in rehearsal venue (after 30 years) from central Bristol to Henleaze, the Bristol Choral Society is actively recruiting for all voice parts for next season. Rehearsals begin on Sept 3rd at Trinity Henleaze URC Church, Wednesdays, 7.15 - 9.30pm. To read more about us go to www.bristolchoral.co.uk. Or just turn up to a rehearsal, letting choir@bristolchoral.co.uk know in advance so that we can welcome you and provide music. n Sound of Song ( a Choir for Female Voices) meet in Horfield URC, Church Hall, Muller Road on Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.30pm. Repertoire covers classical, choral, jazz, popular, folk, and show songs. No auditions necessary. www. soundsofsongchoir.com n Bristol Choral Society is actively recruiting for all voice parts for next season. Rehearsals are at Trinity Henleaze URC Church, on Wednesdays, 7.15 - 9.30pm. The season starts on Sept 5th. www. bristolchoral.co.uk. Or just turn up to a rehearsal, letting choir@ bristolchoral.co.uk know in advance. Thursday n Henleaze Carers Group - A place to share experiences and make new friends. Meeting on the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month from 10am to 12 noon @ Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Call Mrs M Rudston on 0117 9426095 for further details. n Henleaze Townswoman’s Guild (Mornings) meet at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road on the third Thursday of every month from 10am to 12noon. Call Elaine Anderson on 0117 9075279 for further information. n Embroidery Club at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tel: 0117 9501743 n Henleaze & District Flower Club

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

meet on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. New members are always welcome. The second Thursdays are Flower demonstrations and the fourth are practise classes. n The Friendly Club meets every Thursday from 2-4pm (except August and major holidays) in the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. We are a lively group of older people who meet to chat, play Scrabble and card games. Regular trips out and entertainments are arranged plus we have delicious tea and biscuits for only £1! Do come and make some new friends. Transport can be sometimes arranged. Contact 0117 9508644. n Drop-In Healing Centre at The Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, Redland, BS6 6JE. Thursdays from 5.00pm to 6.30pm. Run by Bristol Healing Group on a donation basis and supported by members of NFSH The Healing Trust. Come along and try a healing session, everyone is welcome. For more information phone 0117 9466434 or 0117 9082061. n Flowers by arrangement Is a new informal supper group, meeting the first Thursday of each month, 6.159.00pm Kondi Braserrie Henleaze.

Enjoy good food & company whilst creating your own floral arrangement. Contact Jane Voke for more info 0117 9622440 n Shared Reading Westbury Library. We read aloud a short story and a poem pausing for discussion. You sit back, relax, enjoy or you can read or share your ideas. Thursday 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. It's free, all welcome. Drop in or contact Christine Betts 07967 332821 for more information. n Stoke Lodge Ramblers welcomes new members. Small, friendly groups walk 8-10 miles on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month; 4-7 miles on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Please look at our website www.stokelodgeramblers. wordpress.com or contact Secretary 0117 950 0934 for more information. Please come and try a walk or two before joining. n Scottish Country Dancing (RSCDS) Singles and couples get fit and enjoy the company of experienced and not-so experienced dancers in the beautiful surroundings of the St. Monica's Trust theatre on The Downs. Expert tuition and Beginners' class on site. St. Monica's, Cote Lane, Westburyon-Trym BS9 3UN 7.30 - 10.00pm. Phone Martin (07786-609940) or

‘The’ Club for people who love theatre! Tuesday 9th October 7.20pm for 7.30pm start at Newman Hall, Westbury-on-Trym. Tickets £5.50 per person The Deep Blue Sea by Terence Rattigan

Rattigan’s masterpiece portraying the destructive love affair between a judge’s wife and an ex RAF pilot.

Tuesday 30th October Waiting in the Wings by Noel Coward

Coward’s comedy set in an actresses retirement home. This is a unrehearsed reading. You can watch or read if you wish. Tea, coffee and cakes will be served.

COMING UP

13th November Commemoration: World War One in music, drama, poetry and prose.

For more info contact bristolplaygoers@gmail.com @bristolplaygoersclub twitter.com/PlaygoersClub

www.bristolplaygoersclub.co.uk Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

n WHAT'S ON visit http://www.rscdsbristol.info/ n West Bristol Orchestra meet at the United Reformed Church, Muller Road, from 7.15 - 9.15pm and play a wide range of classical music arranged for our small friendly orchestra. String players of Grade 5 and above are particularly welcome. For further information please ring 0117 968 3998 n Henleaze Ladies Choir is a friendly welcoming group which meets in St Peters Church Hall, Henleaze on Thursdays between September and May from 1.30 – 3.30 pm (with a short break for tea). We are always pleased to see new members. Please come and try a rehearsal without obligation. To find out more contact Jane English (07752 332278) or Jean Wickham (0117 9624466). n Does history give you a buzz? West Bristol History Group Autumn talks: Thurs Sept 13, lan Freke on J Fry & Sons: a rough guide to the family and the firm. Thurs Oct 11 Clive Burlton on the Making of the Modern Matthew. Meetings are upstairs in the Friends’ Meeting House, Hampton Road, BS6 6JE, 7.30pm. Non-members £3, annual membership £10. A warm welcome

awaits. Contact: Pat Walker Tel 07790 172451. n Henbury Singers welcome new members. A mixed, non audition choir, we meet at Stoke Bishop Primary School, Thurs evenings. We sing choral music, carols, musicals, gospel and folk songs. Contact Maggie Cavanna 0117 973 4794 or secretary@henburysingers.org. n Singers Wanted! Henleaze Ladies Choir meet on Thursdays at 1.45pm in the hall at St Peter’s Church, Henleaze. We sing a range of music from works by Elgar to Bernstein’s West Side Story and lots more! Our new season starts on Thursday 13th September – come along for fun and friendship. For further details, contact Jean Wickham on 9624466 or Jane English on 07752 332278. n Ladies Keep Fit, Thursdays 10-11am, at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze. This friendly session, which has a dance element to it, is suitable for all. New members are always welcome. £6:00. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@tiscali.co.uk, or www.exercisewithlailibrooks.com for full information; or just turn up. Friday n Badminton (Ladies) at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 10am. Tel: 0117

Looking for a solicitor? Keep it local Barcan+Kirby are not just any solicitor. We’re your local solicitor with offices in Bedminster, Horfield, Kingswood, Clifton, Thornbury and central Bristol. So our friendly legal experts are always on hand to provide common sense advice at a fair price. If you’re looking for help with any of the services here, we’re the people to talk to.

We’re specialists in: ✚ Buying and selling ✚ Wills and trusts and probate ✚ Disputes including employment ✚ Family law ✚ Commercial ✚ Medical negligence ✚ Personal Injury

Call us today on 0117 366 7392 or contact us online at www.barcankirby.co.uk

This firm is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. No: 568743.

October, 2018

9681759 n Bridge at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 9.30am. Tel: 0117 9687140 n Country Market - Baked goods, garden produce and crafts. 10.30 11.30am at the Westbury On Trym Methodist Church Hall Tel : 0117 9628306 n Coffee and refreshments in the coffee bar at Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Road. 10am-12pm. n Bristol University of the third age (u3a) scrabble group would welcome new members. We play every Friday at the Beehive, Wellington Hill West, BS9 4QY from 2 to 4pm. For further info please contact Heddy SARA on 0117 9241318 or email : nigel.d.sara@ btinternet.com n The Bristol Astronomical Society host astronomical talks and activities each week. We provide free Saturday observing at our observatory in Failand and often hold Star Parties in and around Bristol. Friday evening talks are held at 7pm at Bristol Photographic Society, Montpelier, BS6 5EE. See website for details: www. bristolastrosoc.org.uk. Saturday

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

WILD ABOUT GARDENS Design & Build

Fencing, Turfing, Decking Tree Surgery & Pruning Hedge Cutting Maintenance

Licensed Chemical Sprayer Fully insured & Licensed Waste Carrier

Over 20 years experience Based in Bishopston

DOES YOUR GARDEN NEED A ONE OFF CLEAR UP? THEN CALL SARAH WILDMAN

0117 9244550 0777 923 7750

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

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n PETER'S VISION I MUST share with you a statement from a visitor to our practice many years ago, that I still remember as if it was said only yesterday. It’s in part what has motivated my persistence in communicating often a similar message of just why people of all ages should have regular and thorough specialist eye care. This patient came in to ask our advice about a blurred red eye they had been experiencing. At the time we had NHS funding for many but not all patients. Without NHS funding, the cost of examining the patient was estimated at between £5 and £10 depending on just how many tests were needed to determine the cause for their concern. The statement shouted back at us as they stormed out was; ‘I’d rather go blind than pay to have my eyes looked at’. I have from time to time wondered what became of that patient’s vision. I hope it turned out well for them but sometimes have my doubts. Now we're fully back in the swing of a new school term it’s a good time to remind ourselves that around 80% of our learning comes through our eyes. It’s startling when you think that around 25% of our children have some sort of

You’ve only one pair of eyes - please look after them

difficulty seeing. What can you look out for? Well it’s not always obvious so watch for eye rubbing, excessive blinking, sitting close to the TV and a reluctance to read. Of course the last can just be a reluctance to read, but in my clinic often the patients reluctance to read is because of a treatable eye or vision difficulty. For us adults I would stress that regular thorough eye care should be an essential part of our routine checks every year or two. One eye condition we spot is glaucoma,

sometimes called the thief in the night. This is because often it goes unnoticed by the patient for many years, sadly this can be past the point that treatment should be started and occasionally to the point of no return - significant sight loss and no driving licence. This brings me onto the news at the end of the summer that some police forces are stepping up their driver's vision testing and applying severe penalties to those found to be driving with defective vision. What ever your personal

opinion on this matter, the fact is that driving with poor vision is just not acceptable. I’m perhaps fortunate that in the last few weeks everybody who has asked, usually a little apprehensively, if they would pass the driving standard gets a big thumbs up from me (emoji style big thumb of course!). Please make sure yourself & those you love have regular thorough eye care. If you’d like to see us please call 0117 962 2474 or 0117 965 4434. Eye exam appointments can also be booked via our website, or just pop in to our practices in Henleaze or Fishponds and say Hi! We look forward to seeing you soon!

Peter

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

Thorough Eye Care | Dry & Watery Eye Specialists 57 Henleaze Road Bristol BS9 4JT

0117 962 2474

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

768 Fishponds Road Bristol BS16 3UA

eyecareteam@turnersopticians.co.uk www.turnersopticians.co.uk

0117 965 4434

Turners Eye Care Ltd T/A Turners Opticians Incorporated in England & Wales Reg No. 8201460

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n BOOK OF THE MONTH WITH HENLEAZE & WESTBURY LIBRARIES For The Winner by Emily Hauser

The ancient reimagining is in a Renaissance: with Pat Barker breathing life into The Iliad’s Briseis and the sorceress singing in Madeline Miller’s Circe, For the Winner, from Emily Hauser’s Greek trilogy, focuses on Atalanta from the Argonauts. The tale of Jason and the Argonauts is age-old: battlehardened Greek heroes voyage to the far-off land of Colchis to fulfil a prophecy and capture the Golden Fleece, bringing back glory, inflated egos and even a girlfriend in an exciting tale of trials and triumphs. Hauser awakens the ancient with an homage to the original myths, an achingly human touch, and a new hero to cheer for.

Reimagining a Greek myth means there’s a lot of ground to run: a host of Gods, the heroic Argonauts, an extensive map of far-off lands, but Hauser lets the exposition come from the most plausible place – the mouths of slaves, especially Atalanta’s feisty, faithful friend Myrtessa, who see it all first hand, and as a result it rarely

Will Writing & Estate Planning

feels forced. For the Winner gets right to the heart of the story – the hustle of a marketplace, the exhaustion of an expedition, the sweet stickiness of an apricot – and even suggests some of it may be more lie than it is legend. Atalanta is a Herculean hero, and she’s more heroic than Hercules ever was: abandoned as a baby because she wasn’t a boy, her sure-footed, hardfought fight to prove her worth as a woman in her own right is not only a refreshing take on an old tale but hugely timely, and even has an analogous tale in the goddess Iris. And, lastly, the greatest thing about this Greek retelling is that it is so alive, from the mortals to the Olympians, and even the land, sea, and vessels. Hauser’s version focuses on friendship and family as much as fighting and fleeces, with prophecies and fate playing second fiddle to the very hu-

man power of choice and free will.

Opening Times Monday

11am - 5pm

Tuesday

11am - 5pm

Wednesday Thursday

1pm - 7pm 11am - 5pm

Friday

1pm - 7pm

Saturday

10am - 5pm

Sunday Closed

Just add cake Modern literature book group. October 22nd. 4th Monday of the month at 5.45pm (for an hour). Westbury-on-Trym Library. All welcome.

LOOKING FOR A GREAT DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL CLEANER IN BRISTOL? We offer the following services at extremely competitive prices:

A Will lets you protect your family’s inheritance and decide how your assets are shared out –

if you don’t make a Will, the law says who gets what. We have a Bristol-based team of trained will writing consultants who provide a home visiting service and can take your instructions in the comfort of your own home.

Standard single or pair of mirrored Wills £99

Please feel free to call us during office hours on 0800 019 4557 or email us at info@elm-online. co.uk

Weekly or Bi-Weekly Cleaning Corporate/Office Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning Washing and/or Ironing Light Garden Maintenance Home Staging

WE ARE MARIOLA’S ANGELS

Give us a call on 07841 036076 info@mariolasangels.com mariolasangels.com

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

henleaze&westburyvoice

October, 2018

n MAYOR'S VIEW

Looking local people in the eye is so important A FEW weeks ago I did my first Facebook Live event to answer questions from members of the public. It’s an engaging feature where people broadcast videos live to others, encouraging debate and conversation about different topics. I really enjoyed the experience, spending an hour answering questions on transport plans, homelessness, housing developments and the recent decision on Temple Island. I’m planning to hold more Facebook Live events, at different times of day, so that more people can speak to me directly on issues that matter to them. Details will be on my Facebook and Twitter pages, where you can also find previous exchanges. Anyone can submit a question to me via mayor@bristol. gov.uk or in writing at Mayor’s office, Bristol City Council, PO Box 3176, BS1 5TR. My cabinet members are always approachable on issues in their portfolios, and local ward councillors are also great sources of information and guidance about the council and local communities.

I have my own blog site (www. thebristolmayor.com) which I use to keep people up-to-date with what I’ve been doing and share my thoughts and views. Similarly, these Bristol Voice columns are an important way to reach people who might not have access to the internet. In a time of ‘fake news’ and growing use of social media I am really pleased to have opportunities to communicate with people directly. One part of being a city leader, unlike national politicians, is that I make my decisions while looking local people in the eye. Recently there have been some very well attended council meetings, with lots of views and questions put forward on a wide variety of subjects. This forum is an important one for local democracy to debate the facts. As well as these contributions to our city’s conversation, I believe it is essential we have a representative media to ensure the diversity of world views are shared. This is especially

The Mayor’s View Each month Bristol mayor Marvin Rees shares his views with Henleaze & Westbury Voice

important at a time when more people are increasingly finding their own news online and becoming sceptical about what they are being told. I hope that by starting these sessions more regularly I can add another way to engage people with local politics and give that opportunity to openly question and debate about what’s best for Bristol.

Iconic Japanese prints showcased in Bristol A SERIES of three exhibitions will showcase Bristol’s collection of Japanese woodblock prints over the next year. Bristol Museum & Art Gallery has a collection of some 500 ‘floating world pictures’ (ukiyo-e) which celebrate the pleasures of life in Japan. The collection ranks in the top five regionally in the UK and it is particularly strong in 18th-century works. The first exhibition runs from September 22 - 6 January 2019 and titled, Masters of Japanese prints: Hokusai and Hiroshige landscapes. It will explore the radical developments in landscape prints made by two of Japan’s best-loved artists. From the 1830s to the 1850s, Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) and Utagawa Hiroshige (17971858) developed a dynamic new genre of landscape prints that became hugely popular with their customers in Japan and later with western artists and collectors. The exhibition will look at how Hokusai exploited a growing interest in Japanese landscape through his ground-breaking series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji and how he experimented

with newly available Prussian Blue dye to develop a striking new colour palette. The selection will include his iconic design The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Encouraged by Hokusai’s success, Hiroshige developed his own landscape series including The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road which portrayed views along the route between the cities of Kyoto and Edo (today’s Tokyo). Engaging scenes from this and other series will be included in the display. The exhibition will highlight the ways in which both artists

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

use innovative perspectives, changes in light and weather as well as human figures to involve viewers in the scenes. Kate Newnham, senior curator of Visual Art, said: “People around the world have enjoyed Japanese landscape prints by Hokusai and Hiroshige since they were first designed nearly 180 years ago. Western artists such as Monet and Van Gogh were deeply influenced by their radical designs. Although Japanese prints are widely reproduced today, from greetings cards to graffiti murals, there is

nothing like seeing the originals close-up to appreciate their striking compositions and the vibrancy of their colours. “I would like to thank our exhibition sponsor, InsideJapan Tours, the Friends of Bristol Art Gallery and individual donors for their enthusiastic and generous support for this project.” Included in the display will be a set of prints showing the process of colour printing one of Hiroshige’s prints Shono – Sudden Rain from The FiftyThree Stations of the Tokaido, newly commissioned from a traditional woodblock print workshop in Tokyo with funding from the Friends of Bristol Art Gallery. The exhibitions have been made possible thanks to a campaign that raised almost £21,000 towards the conservation and display of the works. Generous contributions from individual donors and the Friends of Bristol Art Gallery have enabled the prints to be remounted and stored to prevent the light sensitive inks from fading.

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

www.leeseandnagle.co.uk

Westbury on Trym £945,000

Coombe Dingle £714,500

This 1930’s 4/5-bed detached family home is outstanding in every sense, from the quality its internal refurbishments, to the overall lifestyle that it would offer any prospective purchaser. It is immediately around the corner of Elmlea Primary School which is a huge feature and also comfortably within the catchment for Bristol Free School. EPC – E

A fine example of a detached modern townhouse set in a very popular road in Coombe Dingle. The 5-bed house is arranged over three floors and lends itself as a lovely lifestyle property and would be perfect for a growing family or potentially a local downsizer looking to maintain a high level of living, a more manageable home and space for visitors should they wish. EPC - C.

Stoke Bishop £610,000

Westbury on Trym £525,000

This attractive 1950's 3-bedroom semi-detached family house, positioned on a highly desirable road in Stoke Bishop located just off Parrys Lane. The property has been in the same family for many years and offers great potential to extensively extend to the side, these improvements would of course be subject to obtaining necessary planning consents. EPC – E

This very well presented 3-bedroom detached dormer bungalow is offered to the market with no onward chain. The property has been very well cared for by its present owners and is situated in a lovely position on a tranquil road. The property would suit a downsizer looking for a quality detached home in a superb location. EPC – D

TEL: 0117 962 2299

125 Stoke Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3RW wot@leeseandnagle.co.uk

October, 2018

henleaze&westburyvoice

n PROPERTY Westbury on Trym Guide Price £440,000 Deceptively spacious! An old cliche but this beautiful 3 bedroom cottage really does pack more in than first appears. Situated on the edge of the village and within walking distance of the numerous amenities on offer this tastefully refurbished and extended period cottage provides character accommodation combining period charm with modern lifestyle touches. EPC – C

125 Stoke Lane Westbury on Trym BS9 3RW 0117 962 2299 wot@leeseandnagle.co.uk

n INSIDE OUT BRISTOL is well known for celebrating art on the city walls, but local business Graft Workshop are increasingly bringing street style murals to the great indoors. Run by husband and wife team Rob and Sophie Wheeler since 2012, Graft have been commissioned to spray numerous homes and business walls around town and they also teach graffiti skills to those who fancy giving it a go themselves. Interior design and street art may not at first be obvious bedfellows but of course this is Bristol, where anything goes. Just like designing an interior scheme, putting a mural together requires more skill and careful thought than you might at first think. From taking a brief and researching sources of inspiration like local history, pattern design, architecture and other cultures to planning the composition, scaling up designs from preliminary sketches and perhaps preparing stencils there is a lot that goes into a finished piece of work. Bespoke murals are a fantastic way to add a truly

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

unique element to a ‘forever home’, and if you like the idea of owning an art wall you can commission one, or learn how to create your own on a smaller sized piece on a board. Just head to https://www.graftworkshop. co.uk to find out more. Zoe Hewett is interior designer at www. stylemongersofbristol.co.uk

with interior designer Zoe Hewett

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

Stoke Gifford Retirement Village An ExtraCare Charitable Trust Village

A village built around superb social and leisure facilities From 1st October, join us on one of our exclusive village tours and be one of the first to experience the superb social and leisure facilities the village has to offer. Spaces are limited, please call to book your place.

0117 321 1544 Gym Bar Bistro Shop Hair and beauty salon Village hall Hobby room Games room IT suite and library Greenhouse

MARKETING SUITE OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 10AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4PM. Stoke Gifford Retirement Village, Off Coldharbour Lane, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS16 1EJ FOR MORE INFORMATION stokegifford@extracare.org.uk www.stokegiffordvillage.co.uk

*Subject to availability. Charges will apply. Details of any costs associated with your home, care and village services will be provided as part of your application. The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, registered charity number 327816, is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales as company number 2205136. Its registered office is at 7 Harry Weston Road, Binley Business Park, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2SN. Copyright ÂŠ 2018 - The ExtraCare Charitable Trust.

October, 2018

henleaze&westburyvoice

n NEWS

Make a difference this Christmas

Messiah singing event for charity

IF you have some time to spare for a worthwhile cause, why not consider helping in Bristol’s pop-up charity Christmas card shops. Cards for Good Causes, the UK’s largest multi-charity Christmas card organisation, needs volunteers to help in its seasonal shop which opens in Tyndale Baptist Church, Whiteladies Road from October until December. Cards for Good Causes could not operate its network of 300 seasonal shops without a team of 6,000 volunteers. In the last ten years volunteers have helped raise over £40 million for local and national charities. Its aims are simple, offer the widest choice of charity cards and raise as much money as possible each year for our charities. Chief Executive, Jeremy Lune says: “Our seasonal staff and volunteers are simply wonderful. They help us raise a huge amount of money for a wide range of charities. Taking on a role in one of our shops is ideal if you are interested in short-term volunteering. We would love to hear from anyone who wants to be part of a friendly team, making a real difference to the charities we support.” For more information contact Stephanie Toft-Jones at poppytoft@ hotmail.com or call 07748 655 935.

COME and Sing The Messiah (part 1 The Nativity and Hallelujah and Amen Choruses) will be held at Redland Hall, Redmaids' High School on Saturday 3 November. Afternoon tea and refreshments are included in the £15 cost. The workshop starts at 1pm and will be followed by an informal performance at 6.30pm in Redland Hall which is free of charge with a retiring collection for the Alzheimer’s Society at the end. Matthew Bale will be the Musical Director with Nigel Davies providing organ accompaniment and the Chamber Ensemble, led by Lorna Osbon. To take part contact Sarah Hunter by email: sarah@ theyews.net or call 07870 208789. The closing date for registering for the workshop is 13 April. Sarah Hunter has been running these singing events to raise money to fund Singing for the Brain projects. Her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Sarah is keen to help the charity. Sarah says: “I had 140 singers for the last singing event and we have raised £1,200 so far for the charity. Trying to keep people living with dementia enjoying things like singing has been my motivation for raising money for The Alzheimer’s Society and I really want to make this next Come and Sing a huge success.”

henleaze&westburyvoice LOCAL SERVICES To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448 AERIAL

AERIAL SPECIALISTS

BUILDING SERVICES

H&P Aerials Digital, Freeview and Freesat Specialists

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

For a free quote

Tel: 0117 908 7232 or Mobile: 07815 029775 BUILDING SERVICES

Kevin Gapper Roofing We cover all aspects of roofing work

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

www.theaerialman.co.uk

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

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

Affordable Prices - Reliable Service

0117 967 9028

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

henleaze&westburyvoice

ELECTRICIANS

BUILDING SERVICES

October, 2018 GARDEN FENCING

SEMI-RETIRED BUILDER Living & working in BS9 and available for:

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

CARPET CLEAN

END OF TENANCY

www.ElderwoodElectrical.com Office - 0117 9322379 CLEAN Mobile - 07725 058581

DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL

OVEN CLEAN CLEANING SERVICES CARPET CLEAN

ELECTRICIANS

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

Ring Declan for more details, local references and free quotes

07836 53 55 35

LAUNDRY

COMMERCIAL CLEAN

DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL END OF TENANCY CLEAN

DOMESTIC CLEAN OVEN CLEAN DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL CARPET CLEAN END OF TENANCY CLEAN COMMERCIAL CLEAN FOR ANY OTHER TYPES OF CLEAN, CONTACT US! CARPET CLEAN OVEN CLEAN

DOMESTIC CLEANCLEAN END OF TENANCY COMMERCIAL CLEAN @iCleanersouthwest @iCleanersouthwest FOR ANY OTHER TYPES OF CLEAN, CONTACT US! OVEN CLEAN

DOMESTIC CLEAN

COMMERCIAL 0117 287 CLEAN 2587

@iCleanersouthwest @iCleanersouthwest FOR ANY OTHER TYPES OF CLEAN, CONTACT US!

@iCleanersouthwest 0117 287 @iCleanersouthwest 2587 info@icleanersouthwest.com info@icleanersouthwest.com 0117 287 2587 www.icleanersouthwest.com

Call Nick on 0117 2872082

DOMESTIC CLEAN

FOR ANY OTHER TYPES OF CLEAN, CONTACT US!

www.icleanersouthwest.com info@icleanersouthwest.com @iCleanersouthwest @iCleanersouthwest www.icleanersouthwest.com

CARPET CLEANING

0117 287 2587 info@icleanersouthwest.com www.icleanersouthwest.com

Professional

Carpet Cleaning Domestic & Commercial

Carpets cleaned from £15 Rugs cleaned from £10 House/Flat cleaned from £90

Stain Removal Trained Scotch Guard Protection 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Specialists in Carpet & Hard Floor Cleaning 6 MONTHLY MAINTENANCE PLAN AVAILABLE

Call Nick on 07812 730346 www.acarpet.cleaning

0117 303 9000 FURNITURE WANTED

Old & Modern furniture China, Glass & Bric-a-brac BOUGHT FOR CASH Single items to complete house clearance Contact Stephen on

Mobile: 07407 701533

Re-Furnish

Light removal service also available ELECTRICIANS

GARDENING SERVICES

atom electrical specialist domestic installers

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

call Oliver on 07747866436 or 01179602974

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

PAINTING & DECORATING

MJT DECORATING Interior & Exterior For a Friendly & Reliable Local Service

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

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

PAINTING & DECORATING

Good Grounds & Gardens

Grounds & for Gardens GetGood your garden ready autumn.... One-off maintenance Regular or one-off garden or bigger re-designs maintenance Specialists in wildlife ponds Specialists wildlife gardening andingardens Call & towildlife discussponds your garden’s needs work Private & commercial

07923 447362

07923 447362 info@goodgroundsandgardens.co.uk info@goodgroundsandgardens.co.uk www.goodgroundsandgardens.co.uk www.goodgroundsandgardens.co.uk

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

Call: 07773 340 588

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

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

Classic & Natural stone tiles

October, Specialising in Italian2018 showers

High Quality Finish Free Quote Bristol & Surrounding Areas

Contemporary & Provençale kitchens Interior & Exterior Masonry & DECORATING PAINTING Interior & façade painting

henleaze&westburyvoice PLASTERING SERVICES

Renovation Painter Tiler Decorator

Builder & Interior Decorator

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

T: 0117 401 8568 / 07557 335 956

PLUMBING

D.E. PRICE PLASTERING A QUALITY FINISH AT THE RIGHT PRICE

Call: 07899 098929 Email: darrenprice1990@outlook.com www.depriceplastering.com

Our rating on Checkatrade.com is 9.91 out of 10 from 119 reviews! NO VAT!

E: dacriscobuilder9@gmail.com

PAINTING & DECORATING

Stephen Carter Painter & Decorator

Professional Decorating Services

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

Electrical & Plumbing

• Boiler Installation • Central Heating Installation • Gas Boiler Servicing

• Boiler Repairs • Gas Fires • Safety Certificates

Call Dan on

assistplumbingandheating.co.uk

PAINTING & DECORATING

PLUMBING

PLASTERING SERVICES

RMP PLASTERING • Interior or Exterior • Rendering • Skimming

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

Based in Henleaze • 25 years experience

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

All electrical work from complete rewire to additional sockets

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

Matt Pederick 0117 0117 9246886 or 07958 753588 214 0949 STONEMASONRY

LOCAL PLUMBER • TAPS • WASHERS

••REPAIRS/BURSTS REPAIRS/BURSTS • STOPTAPS STOPTAPS • DRIPS • LEAKS • REPAIRS •• TANKS, TOILETS TANKS, • TOILETS • BALL VALVES TAPS, WASHERS VALVES ••TAPS, WASHERS • BALL VALVES • LEAD PIPES ETC • LEAD-PIPES • LEAD-PIPES

0117 9564912 0117 **NO VAT** **NO VAT** **O.A.P. DISCOUNTS** DISCOUNTS** **O.A.P.

PLUMBING

• Restoration of new & period properties • Stonewalling • Carving • Paint removal from stone • Bay window repair specialists

City & Guilds qualified - 25 years experience

T: 0117 986 7376 / 07866 757 543

www.ammonitestonemasonry.co.uk TREE SERVICES

JJ PLUMBING BOILERS • BATHROOMS • KITCHENS

No Job Too Small Call Rich for a quote

956 4475

Your Local Gas, Boiler and Heating Engineers

www.carterdecorating.co.uk

Tel : 01179 859 256 Mob : 07980 413 355

0117

PLUMBING

Cranside Avenue, Redland, BS6 7RA

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

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

PLUMBING & HEATING

07786 513788 or 0117 907 6997

Alan Anstey Painting & Decorating

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

D. ATTWELL LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES All Garden Works Undertaken All Foliage Removed – Roots Destroyed Patios Laid – Slabbing – Decking Block Paving – Gravelling – Fencing Wood Chippings – Clearance – Garden Walls Drives & Patios Jetwashed & Resealed • FULLY INSURED • LICENSED WASTE CARRIER

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

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

s e i t r 000 e p Pro £175, from

Anyone for cricket? Enjoy retirement living in your own apartment in the leafy suburbs of Westbury-on-Trym in Bristol. Established around a cricket pitch and oﬀering a haven of calm and an inviting community spirit, Westbury Fields is a most attractive place to call home. Now is the perfect time to discover how you can live life to the full. There’s fine dining, croquet, bowls, interest groups and much more. We’re sure you’ll be bowled over!

Our show home is open every Wednesday 10am-4pm

or call 0117 949 4004 to find out more www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/villages/westbury-fields