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Our fond memories of summer days by the lake

'Outstanding' Ofsted for Redland Green Page 4

Parents' petition call for safer road crossing

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National success for young badminton stars Page 13

HENLEAZE Swimming Club celebrated their history of open water swimming at Henleaze Lake with a special Memories Day on June 4.

Organisers were on hand with tea and a slice of cake, all to help jog the memories of the old and young, and to encourage them to share their experiences and

memorabilia of this unique site in preparation for the centenary in 2019.

Party time to celebrate Queen's 90th

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Residents welcome parking restrictions on roads close to Southmead Hospital by Sam Grist CHANGES to restrict parking in areas surrounding Southmead Hospital will go live from July 1st after a consultation with people living in the area surrounding the hospital.

Bristol City Council conducted a review of parking around the hospital following complaints from residents who struggle to park near their houses and find their driveways obstructed by parked cars. More than 5,000 households

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around the hospital were contacted about the council’s proposals, which have now been finalised and include adding double yellow lines at the end of roads to protect junctions and access points. These changes will be implemented from 1 July. The new scheme also includes limited waiting restrictions from Monday to Friday, between 1pm and 4pm, which will not be introduced until after the hospital’s onsite car park has been completed. Councillor Mark Bradshaw, cabinet member for transport at Bristol City Council, said: “The local community in Southmead and Horfield have long been asking for help to tackle obstructive parking and so immediate action is now being taken to make junctions and crossings safer. We have other measures planned which will be rolled out once the delayed hospital car park is operational.” Southmead councillor Brenda Massey said: “ It is good to see that action is now being taken to prevent unsafe parking around junctions and driveways, as a number of accidents have occurred due to badly parked vehicles obstructing visibility. There has been considerable consultation about the situation, and we are aware that some of the improvements suggested in the original proposals were not acceptable to everyone, so we support the decision to postpone the introduction of this until later in the year.”

Residents have also welcomed the changes. Shannon Porter, a resident of Rodbourne Road, said the last four years had been a “living nightmare” and that if she doesn’t move her car out of her drive by 5.30am she is blocked in by workers from the hospital. She said that some residents get so angry they have resorted to damaging the cars of visitors and hospital workers. “There has been damage to windows, window wipers and scratches. There has been a lot of damage to a lot of cars round here.” Shannon said. Clive Chamberlain, on Alderton Road, said: “They work damn hard in that hospital but it’s horrible for the people who live round here. “If you are a young nurse and you can save £40 or £50 a week parking in front of my house then that’s what you are going to do. They need to make it cheap and easy for staff to park around the hospital.” Wendy Kelly, a resident of Grittleton Road, explained: “What I struggle with is if I have visitors or family coming to stay there is nowhere for them to park. “I come out to walk the dog at 7am and they are already out here fighting for spaces then most of them are there all day because they do long shifts.” Residents claim that staff and visitors from the hospital park in the surrounding roads. Staff members have responded that the lack of free or cheap parking provided by the hospital means

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they are forced to park on the public highway. Nicolas Perez works at the hospital and mainly walks to work due to the lack of parking. He said that the situation will only improve when the hospital can provide cheaper parking for staff. “They are building a new car park that won’t be free

for a lot of people so it won’t necessarily change the situation.” Simon Wood, director of estates, facilities and capital planning for North Bristol NHS Trust, said: “We acknowledge that parking at the hospital has not been ideal while work has been continuing on the site. A new multi-storey car park

for patients and visitors is due to open at Southmead Hospital later this summer. “Shortly after the new multistorey car park opens the existing multistorey will become a staff car park. "We will also be opening up additional spaces for both the public and staff around the site over the coming months as they become available.

“We acknowledge that some people do need to use their cars to get to work, but ask staff who choose to park on the road to do so legally and considerately.” The changes happening in July have been funded by developer contributions made by North Bristol NHS Trust as part of a planning agreement for the new hospital.

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REDLAND Green School has been rated as an ‘Outstanding’ school by Ofsted in its recent inspection. This is the first inspection of the secondary school since it became an academy in 2012 and shows the tremendous developments that have taken place since the school opened ten years ago. Ofsted inspectors visited the school for two days in May and found it to be ‘Outstanding’ overall and in all judgements. The report stated that ‘achievement across the school, including the sixth form, is outstanding’. They were especially impressed by the personal development of the students and their preparation for the role they will play as responsible citizens in society. Headteacher Sarah Baker, whose leadership was described as ‘fundamental to sustaining the high levels of performance’, said: "We are thrilled with this report and the recognition it gives of the hard work that all members of the school community put in every day. This report reflects very positively

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Redland Green School celebrates after Ofsted rates provision as outstanding on the personalised approach to each pupil’s growth and development and how this has a profound impact on students’ attainment and wellbeing and the commitment we make to this. “Our ambition for every single student is at the centre of our vision and staff work consistently to reduce barriers, which may stand in the way of a student’s success." Both staff and pupils received praise in the report. It stated that ‘Staff have high aspirations and expectations for pupils, regardless of background or starting point. Pupils have high aspirations for themselves...are polite, mature and show a mutual respect for adults and each other. They display a strong sense of belonging and fully enjoy their time at the school. They are very proud to be a member of the school'. The school has been recognised for challenging both

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the most able pupils and the intensive support offered to those who start the school with lower reading ages. It was noted that learners in the Sixth Form benefit from highly personalised programmes of study, excellent teaching and other nonqualification activities. The report highlighted the exceptional range of opportunities offered outside of the classroom, which are well attended and highly valued by pupils and parents. Club and trips, including university visits, sports teams and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme all offer additional experiences for pupils to develop skills and interests. The Ofsted report also noted that Governors ‘are aspirational for the future and have a full commitment to continually improving the quality of education for all pupils, specifically for those who are disadvantaged.’

Lawayne Jefferson, Chair of Governors, said: “I would like to express how delighted we are at this ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted judgement. "We provide a wellrounded education for the students who attend Redland Green School; spanning academic achievement, innovative curriculum development, inclusive nonacademic activities, and an outward looking vision in an environment that speaks to equality, health and safety and strong leadership.”

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Parents petition for safer crossing on Cranbrook Road A DANGEROUS stretch of Cranbrook Road, which many children cross on their way to school, has been highlighted by concerned parents. Local residents, parents at Redland Green School and Westbury Park School, have set up a petition to ask Bristol City Council to install a crossing on this road and are asking other local parents to go online and sign it. One mum, Clare FreshwaterTurner, was alerted to the problem a few weeks ago. She explained: “A child was hit by a car on Cranbrook Road at the junction of Harcourt Hill and Cairns Road. “Thankfully, the car was travelling at low speed and no injury resulted. But, it could have been a very different story. "There have been numerous 'near misses' here. Perhaps you don't need to cross Cranbrook

Road, but you may have children at RGS, or will do in the near future who are likely to cross at this point. “I reported the incident involving the child to the police, who are supportive of our campaign. "Let's take action before something really tragic happens. Not only is this junction dangerous for pedestrians, but for drivers too, with very low visibility and vehicles often exceeding 30, 40 and sometimes 50mph.” The matter was raised with the Neighbourhood Partnership at its recent forum. Redland councillors Martin Fodor and Fi Hance support the need for a safe crossing and have pressed for urgent action to be taken. The Neighbourhood Partnership has approved a funding request for local traffic

information to be gathered so traffic volume and speed will be assessed by a data logger. This will enable officers to draw up some options for consideration. The petition can be signed

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News Westbury Park pub set to unveil its new look The transformation of the former Westbury Park Tavern into the Westbury Park pub and kitchen is almost complete, ready for its much anticipated re-opening on Saturday, July 9. Although the layout of the building is still the same, it looks entirely different inside. There has been a complete refurbishment; the ceiling has been raised and a wall has been removed to open up the kitchen. The pub has been taken over by the group behind Zazu’s Kitchen and The Grace on Gloucester Road. New owner, James Savage, said: “People will be surprised by just how different it looks - it is a complete re-invention of the interior. “I’ve known this place for nearly 30 years and we are going to open a

local pub in a great location and the pub that people have been looking for.” The building is a distinctive sight with its 1950s circular exterior on Northumbria Drive, opposite Waitrose and The Orpheus Cinema. It began life as the ‘Cock O’ The North’ and has been through many changes of ownership and management. The pub has been much in need of a facelift in recent years - the results of which will soon be revealed.

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By Sam Grist HENLEAZE Swimming CLub will celebrate 100 years of open water swimming during its centenary in 2019. In preparation, the club has made an appeal to any former and current members to share their memories and memorabilia of their time at the lake. The memories will go into the club archives, along with photographs and objects from the past hundred years. The centenary will be marked with the publication of a new book and an exhibition documenting the club’s history. Building towards the centenary, the club invited anyone with memories, photographs and objects to bring them on a sunny afternoon on Sunday June 5. The afternoon also gave a rare treat for non members to visit the lake and take a tour to learn about its history. The club are particularly keen to have memories of the 1960s and 1970s as trustee Mark Thompson explained: “We have good records up to the 50s, but the 60s and 70s saw something of a decline in the club so we are trying to piece together the history from that era.” Anne Beesley had travelled from Oxford for the event, bringing with her a book of

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Henleaze swimming club appeals for memories of Henleaze Lake photographs of her time at the lake with her friends. She was a member in the 1950s when she used to swim regularly at the lake before school. “There was a starting board there and I would stand on the board and think, if I dive in, it will be a good 45 minutes before my parents realise that I haven't come back and on that I used to dive in,” Anne said. She recalled her time at the Lake fondly including an incident of nude swimming for the 21st birthday of a prominent Bristol citizen she wouldn’t name and swimming Christmas morning. “I swam about three strokes and got out and went to the pub for a drink” she added. Henleaze Lake was originally a limestone quarry which was flooded in 1903. It was used informally for swimming and ice skating until for the formation of Henleaze Swimming Club in 1919. The club has asked for people with memories, photographs or memorabilia of the lake to contact alison@ henleazeswimmingclub.org

Bottom left, Lake group 1930s; bottom right, 1970s swimming gala; below middle, skating on the lake, 1947; below, the lake today

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News National success for the young stars of St Ursula’s Badminton Club St Ursula's Under 14 team secured a great result at the Finals of the Junior National Badminton League where they secured bronze medals. The badminton team comprised Will Mullaney, Om Reddy, Saty Mishra, Izzy Mullen, Hannah Warren and Trinity Fernihough. Avon clubs took all 3rd places for the three age groups with Chew Valley U12s and Uphill U16s competing on the Saturday. Coach Mark Marsh said: "It was a great performance from all the players over the Avon and National competitions with a particular thanks to Trinity who stood in as a younger player to ensure we could compete in the preliminary rounds.” The U14 tournament was organised by Matt Hammond of Badminton England in two groups of four teams where the top two played off for positions

1-4 and the 3rd and 4th teams played off for positions 5-8. The first match was against favourites, Swifts of Surrey, which proved to be a tough one. Will took on the Swifts number one singles player Chris Chong (ranked ~100 places above him and who also played for the U16s on the Saturday) and through determined play took the first game before Chris drew level with the second. The final game was only to 5 points and went with the Swifts

boy. It made the difference in the overall result, which went to the Swifts 3-2, after a great girls performance by Izzy and Hannah winning in two games and Hannah and Om in the mixed also in two games. The second match was a good result against High Wycombe & District League who looked to pose a threat but wins in both singles from Will and Hannah plus Will and Om in doubles produced our first win 3-2. The third game was against

Hertfordshire League producing a winning 5-0 scoreline with Saty playing in the doubles and Trinity as an U12, winning with Saty in the mixed, placing the team second behind Swifts and playoff for the 1-4 positions. Playing the Group A winners, Corsham, the 1-4 loss belied the closeness of the match where boys singles and both straight doubles were lost in the 5 point deciding game whilst another deciding game in the mixed, produced the only win. The 3rd and 4th place playoff was against Durham Schools where St Ursula's proved to be too strong and only a girls' singles loss in 3 games prevented another 5-0 win. The club play at the the St Ursula's E-ACT Academy Sports Hall in Brecon Road on Sunday mornings. For details see www.stursulas.co.uk/juniorsnbl-finals .

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Education Focus on Africa for students at Red Maids' School ENTHUSIASTS of photography, travel and Africa were treated to a special talk by film & TV director and photographer Harry Hook at Red Maids’ School in June. Harry, who began taking photos as a 10 year old, grew up in Kenya and Sudan and has a natural affinity for the continent, its tribes and people. He showed an amazing collection of images from wild deserted landscapes to crowded, busy cities and individual portraits. Harry talked about his experiences photographing Africa over more than 40 years and his book ‘About Africa’. He also showed clips from his 2014 documentary – Photographing Africa – which gave an insight into the Africa he has seen over the past 40 years. His work highlights the duality of African society, the modernity coupled with traditions and how this is having a huge impact on the lives of

young children growing up in Africa today. Headmistress Isabel Tobias commented: “Harry is a very skilled and enthusiastic photographer. His portfolio documents the changes in lifestyle, culture and politics

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BUILDING work on St Ursula's E-ACT Academy is taking shape behind the Grade II listed building. It is due to be finished in October ready for the children to use the new classrooms from November. The work will add 21 classrooms to the primary school, a central main hall, studio and learning resource centre, as well as many group spaces, a mezzanine first floor, and landscaped, outdoor areas. The new classrooms will mean that the number of pupils

at the school will raise from 460 to 630 for the new school year. The students will come from across north Bristol, from areas including Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym as well as Sea Mills, Stoke Bishop and Southmead. “The council made us a three form entry school four years ago but we haven’t had the room for three classes for each year so that is why we are rolling this out now,” said Principal Tracy French. With new pupils there is concern about the additional

traffic and parking problems in the narrow streets near the school entrance. Ms French stressed that the school have a travel plan and that they are doing all they can for parking. “There are always concerns about parking and traffic. "It's not helped by Red Maids

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BABY Bank Network, a charity that helps distribute pre-loved baby essentials to families in need, joined forces with nurseries throughout Bristol for a ‘Bring A Book For Baby Bank Network’ fundraiser to celebrate its first birthday on June 11. Local nurseries supporting the initiative included Ashgrove Park and Clyde House nurseries in Bishopston and Pooh Corner and Torwood House in Redland. Parents and children were encouraged to donate one of their books and add a financial donation. Established just a year ago in Bristol, Baby Bank Network has grown quickly to become a significant charity tackling child poverty and promoting reuse. It achieved full charity status in February and has been shortlisted for several awards, including the Women in Business Awards and Green Volunteers Awards. With ambitions to expand to other cities in the UK, the charity relies on a network of volunteers and referral partners to deliver its service to babies in need. A team of around 50 volunteers, mostly mums of young children, began distributing hundreds of items to families in need within two months of launching and has now given more than 1,000 items to almost 250 families, including prams, cots, clothes, toys and nappies. Originally operating out of a donated storage unit at Big Yellow Storage in St Phillips, Baby Bank Network is now using a temporary unit in Southmead in which it collects, sorts and prepares the thousands of donations it receives from families across Bristol. It is still seeking a permanent home.

Community action ensures great first year for Baby Bank Network Mum, Alice, with one of her twins

“It’s amazing to think that what started as an idea between two mums has quickly grown to become such a force to be reckoned with”, said Laura Williams, volunteer marketing & communications manager. “I’m part of a team of volunteers who put in hours and hours to help babies in need and the feedback we’re getting shows it’s making a real difference to so many women and babies in Bristol. It’s community action at its best,” she added. The charity works with almost 150 referral partners across the city, including health visitors and midwives, Homestart and Shelter in order to reach the most

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vulnerable families, including refugees, victims of domestic violence and homeless families as well as low income families and teenage mums. Alice recently became a mum of twins. As one of many low income families in Bristol, she was struggling to afford or find everything she needed for her babies, so she turned to Baby Bank Network. She was given a package of baby essentials, which she returned to the charity after use. “I didn’t expect to be having twins and while we managed to get some hand me downs and buy some bits,” said Alice. “We’re a low income family and couldn’t afford to buy everything new but we weren’t quite prepared for everything we needed. We were desperate and Baby Bank really helped us out.” One of the referral partners, a family worker, said: “I was absolutely amazed at the quality, quantity and range of baby goods provided. The mum’s face and reaction was priceless when she saw everything. Her face absolutely lit up and I know that Baby Bank Network has made an immense difference to her, and to her pregnancy and the arrival of her baby girl.” “It’s been an incredible first year,” said Co Founder, Becky Gilbert. “We’ve shown what you

can do with a good idea and a large dose of goodwill. We won’t be stopping here. Now we’ve achieved full charity status and have good processes in place to collect and distribute our items, we’ll be focussing on finding our forever home and expanding the network to other cities and towns.” Co Founder, Eva Fernandes, added: “We’ve been overwhelmed with donations of items to pass on to babies in need and have enough donated baby clothes to deliver hundreds of referrals, but we rely on financial donations on top of this to be able to buy items such as mattresses and bottle teats which we must provide brand new. “The more referrals we do, the more costs we incur in terms of collecting, storing and cleaning the items. We’ve got a brilliant team of volunteers and are delivering the service very efficiently, but we always need more funds to help cover our overheads and secure our forever home. "Fundraisers such as these are vital for us to build on the great work we’ve already done.” For more information visit http:// www.babybanknetwork.com or search ‘Baby Bank Network’ on Facebook or Twitter @BabyBankNetwork

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Street party is a right royal celebration day ST ALBANS Road in Westbury Park held a royal-themed street party on June 11 in honour of the Queen’s 90th birthday. There had been rumours that a special guest of honour would open the event, and at exactly 2pm a natty, open-top sports car driven by a chauffeur appeared at the entrance to the road. Party-goers looked at the car again ‑ surely it couldn’t be Her Majesty? Perhaps not, but resident Paul Parry was certainly doing his most regal impression of the Queen, waving to the crowds and taking in the happy, family atmosphere. Preparations for the event had been in hand for weeks by the organising committee. The street was closed off at both ends to cars and all parked cars were removed ready for a glorious day of fun and games in this friendly Westbury Park street. Gazebos and a bar were set up, plus a tea station and cake ‘bakeoff’ display area in the marquee. A delightful ‘front room’ area was set up for older residents so that they could sit and enjoy the party away from the hustle and bustle of the children and games. Plenty of adults and children dressed up in costumes in keeping with the royalty theme. The Street Olympics kicked off with games for all ages. Waterfilled balloons were hurled over ropes, splashing lots of the children getting caught up in the fun. St Albans Cake Bake Off showcased cakes fit for a Queen. Resident Nikki Ingram won top prize with her three-tier Victoria sponge decorated with buttercream and fruit on top in the style of a Union Jack. Judge, Debbie Thomas, said:“The cakes were chosen based on texture and flavour. Once cut open there were red, white and blue sponge layers which altogether tasted and looked delicious.” No British event would be complete without a weather story and true to form there was the most almighty downpour at 3.30pm. Fortunately, the rain was heavy but over quickly, and the fun resumed with a barbecue to round off the day. In all, it was a very British day that would have made the Queen proud.

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A patriotic party for the Queen THE residents of Southdown and Hillsdon Road in Westburyon-Trym held a Street Party on Saturday 11 June to celebrate the Queen's 90th Birthday. At least 100 people came, children decorated crowns and everyone queued to take selfie-style photos in the photo booth. The party opened with a children's fancy dress parade which was judged by Southdown Road’s own nonagenarian, Pam Owen. Pam has lived in the road for 43 years and declared that she had thoroughly enjoyed the street party. Julie Norris chair of the organising committee, said: “We were very lucky with the weather. Despite some local downpours nearby, not a drop fell in Southdown Road. “Our last street party was in 2012, to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. Since then, a lot of new families

have moved into the area so the Queen's Birthday gave us the perfect excuse to hold another street party.” One new family commented that it was a most enjoyable and successful afternoon. “We have met lovely neighbours and as ‘newcomers’ now feel part of this very special community," they added. A raffle and a collection for The Julian Trust on the day raised an amazing £300. Local residents have a long tradition of supporting this charity, holding a carol singing evening at Christmas and organising collections and donations for.the Julian Trust Night Shelter in St Pauls. The Shelter is wholly staffed, managed and financed by volunteers and voluntary donations of food and funds.

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News Beautiful gardens revealed in Stoke Bishop open day GREEN-FINGERED, Stoke Bishop residents opened their front gates at the end of June for the annual Open Gardens event. Eleven gardens, spread out from Stoke Hill to Lyndale Avenue, took part and despite the need for an umbrella, a great day was had by all. Roses and hostas were flowering in cottage gardens and spurs of fruit trees overflowing with baby apples and pears. Trained loganberry arches, ornamental grasses and garden sculpture were just some of the many surprises in store for visitors. Mark and Jane Glanville’s beautifully kept, wildlife-friendly, garden attracted great interest, planted with species chosen to provide food and nectar all year round. The garden has a pond containing five different

amphibians and is visited by around 35 different bird species, 13 butterflies and seven bees, a few mammals and numerous insects. Mark has built several homemade nest boxes, bee hotels

and a beehive in an old apple tree. There are 17 swift boxes for 10 pairs of nesting swifts and at the last count, about 20 chicks. The chicks can be seen live inside a nest box via a nest box camera at www.bristolswifts.co.uk and

Mark (L ) and Jane Glanville (R) and visitors

have been featured in previous on BBC’s Springwatch and Autumnwatch programmes. Mark said: “I have probably the biggest colony of swifts in Bristol. They come all the way back from Africa to the same boxes each year and I love to see them whizzing around the house. “The first pair were nesting here under the tiles and after that it was five years of trial and error on box designs. I built my own boxes and tried to work on what they liked. From then on, they’ve taken over.” The colour of the garden changes with the seasons from pale yellow and white in Spring, to purple and blue in Summer, and then to orange and red in Autumn. Mark added: “It has to be good for nature but also pleasing on the eye for me and my wife."

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"We have flowers almost every month of the year - when one block finishes, another starts. The bees don’t just feast for two months and then go somewhere else - there is always some nectar here.” Some of the former Stoke House Estate cottages opened their gardens, including Peta Drake of Sunnyside Cottages. She said: “Our pond and woodland garden at the front have a

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living-willow, igloo screen woven around the pond to protect it from herons. We also have a more unusual specimen tree, a Katsura, known as the toffeeapple tree because of its smell in the Autumn, which has really burst into life in the last five years.” The organising team start planning for each year’s event in December, looking at which walkable trail they might pick to cover a different part of Stoke

Bishop than in the previous year. Helen Moss, one of the organisers explained: “We come around the area in a two or three year cycle. It started as a way of providing a community event but particularly to involve the Botanic Garden in its local community because it was here but we felt it wasn’t really connected. “We are always looking for people to share their gardens with the local community. Everybody who opens says what good fun it is and it’s quite a social thing to do too.” Despite the increasingly wet afternoon, the event raised around £1,000 for the chosen

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Horfield Leisure Centre's new look gets the thumbs-up from MP A NEWLY refurbished leisure facility in Bristol has been given the seal of approval by an Olympic athlete, the local MP and the city’s Lord Mayor. Horfield Leisure Centre, which is managed by sports and leisure operator Everyone Active, has undergone a £1.5million upgrade. Olympic medallist, Colin Jackson, attended the site's relaunch last month with Lord Mayor Jeff Lovell and Charlotte Leslie MP, who officially reopened the new facility. The Bristol North West MP said: “As a former gym instructor myself in the early 2000s, I cannot believe how far we have progressed in equipment and technology. This really is a gym for everyone. I’m very proud that our community has such great facilities on our doorstep." As well as being given a tour of the new-look centre, the trio

also had the chance to try out the upgraded equipment and talk to customers about their first impressions of the refurbished site. Colin Jackson also hosted a Q&A with local primary school children. They were given the chance to grill the former hurdler about his career, which has seen him achieve an Olympic silver medal as well as golds in the Commonwealth Games and World Championships. He said: “I was really impressed with Horfield Leisure Centre and it was great to see so many people making the most of the fantastic facilities on offer here.” “It’s essential that people of all ages are encouraged to be active, and centres like this offer something for everyone. The children I met were really enthusiastic about sport and activity, and having Horfield on their doorstep will help to ensure they can carry this enthusiasm into the future.” The upgrade means that customers are now benefitting from a number of improved facilities. As well as an extension to the existing gym and installation of brand new equipment, virtual exercise classes have also been installed and the sports hall has been refurbished. The centres’ group exercise studio has also been increased to include more than 150 session each week, meaning more

customers can now access this service. Rhys Denley-Jones, general manager of Horfield Leisure Centre, said: “We are delighted to offer these new, state-of-theart facilities. "It’s really important to us that we continue to meet the needs of our customers, and this

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Henleaze Carers’ Group celebration The sixth birthday celebrations of the Henleaze Carers’ Group took place in The Bradbury Hall, Henleaze on June 23. Many past and present carers, volunteers, representatives from several organisations and local services attended. Monica Rudston, the group’s co-ordinator, reviewed the group’s development and then introduced two members, Gloria Majory and Helen Toogood, who told those present their moving stories and how they have benefited from the group over several years. Cllr Clare Campion-Smith addressed the gathering, complimenting the group for its achievements and wholeheartedly supporting the role that carers play in our society. She has a particular interest in her new role as

Cabinet Member for People, and will be keeping in touch with the Carers’ Group over the coming months. Clare cut the birthday cake, and a buffet lunch was then served. Henleaze Carers’ Group meets in the Coffee Bar, The Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month throughout the year, from 10.00am - 12 noon. All carers are welcome to drop in, or call Monica on 0117 9426095, to find out more.

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ST. ALBAN'S Players, who have been producing award-winning amateur theatre in Westbury Park since 1973, have made a historic achievement. Alongside the normal season this year, they entered into the British One Act Festival competition, and for the first time, have made it to the British Finals. The event will take place at the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff, over the weekend of July 1-2. Pamela Moline, publicity officer for the group, said: “We are incredibly proud of our achievement, and excited to share the news with the wider Bristol community!” St Alban's Players entry of Jimmie Chinn's 'Interior Designs' won the All England Theatre Festival of One Act Plays held in Maidenhead. They now proceed to represent England in the 83rd British Final, competing against the winning teams from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Director Barbara Crass praised the commitment and

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St Alban’s Players in national finals of One Act Festival dedication of the four members of her cast, Gill Cowen, Rebecca Haselhurst, Andrea Pleasant and Rory Adamson. She was highly impressed with her technical crew, Betty Wills, Charlie Whitehead, John Davey and Jeremy Livitt, whose tireless work since the first performance at the preliminary round held at the Olympus Theatre, Bristol, in February has been outstanding and so appreciated. Barbara said: “The cast and crew have worked so hard and with great pleasure whilst exploring Jimmy Chinn’s dramatic comedy. He always writes wonderfully insightful parts for women and in this play a particularly challenging role for the man. It has been great fun uncovering the many layers within each character. All fingers are crossed for a happy time

together with the host country in Cardiff.” St Alban’s Player’s won two eliminating Western Area Festivals: a quarter final at the Backwell Playhouse, and semi final at the Merlin Theatre,

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'Cary Comes Home' film fest THE life and work of one of Bristol’s most famous sons, Cary Grant, is being celebrated at the Harbourside in a special festival weekend, Cary Comes Home. Film screenings, talks and clips as well as fully-guided open top bus tours, making special mention of places associated with Cary Grant, will

be running at regular intervals from Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 July. Guided tours will also be starting at 10.30am on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17, at the Bristol Hippodrome, the theatre where young Archie Leach got his first introduction to showbiz as a backstage call boy. There is a special screening

of Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Notorious’ followed by a wine tasting at Averys Wine Cellars, on July 8, the weekend before the festival. Films shown during the festival include ‘Only Angels Have Wings’, ‘An Affair to Remember’ and ‘Bringing up Baby’. Cary Grant enjoyed a career spanning six decades as a Hollywood film star and style icon that earned him numerous accolades, including a special Oscar, the title of world’s best dressed man and a place on a US postage stamp. He was connected to many of the best known figures of the 20 th century, among them, Mae West, Elvis, Sinatra, Sophia Loren, Louis Mountbatten, Ronald Reagan and the Kennedys, and he was a millionaire many times over. However, he never forgot that it all began in Bristol, the city of his birth and a place to which he returned time and time again. Born on January 18,1904 at 15 Hughenden Road, Horfield, and named Archibald Alexander Leach he was the only surviving son of Elsie Maria and Elias James Leach, a tailor’s presser. Elsie suffered severe postnatal depression as a result of the death of Archie’s brother and is sent to an asylum in 1910. Young Archie became a pupil at Bishop Road Primary School, Bishopston in 1908 and, briefly, at North Street Wesleyan Primary School, Stokes Croft. He won a scholarship in 1915 to Fairfield School in Montpelier but was later expelled. In later life, the actor recalled enjoying boyhood visits to the docks, dreaming of visiting

faraway places in the big oceangoing ships he saw there. A lifesized bronze statue of the star, by Graham Ibbeson, was unveiled by Grant’s widow, Barbara, in Millennium Square in 2001. A chance visit to the Bristol Hippodrome changed his life. Taken by a teacher to see its new lighting system, Archie was so captivated that he took a pocketmoney job as a backstage ‘gofer’. Through this, he met Bob Pender, leader of a troupe of knockabout comedians and at the age of 14, Archie ran away to join the troupe. This move would eventually take him to the USA, to starring roles on Broadway, his first Hollywood contract and a change of name to Cary Grant. By 1935 Cary Grant had become famous; he was getting steady offers of roles and his costars include box office favourites such as Marlene Dietrich, Gary Cooper, Mae West and WC Fields. When his father died, he learnt the truth about his mother that contrary to what he was told aged 10, she was alive but in the Glenside mental hospital. A reunion followed and when Elsie declined to join her son in the States, he bought her a house in Linden Road, Westbury Park. From then until Elsie’s death in 1973, aged 96, he called or wrote to her every week and became a regular visitor, often flying in by private jet. For more information about the Cary Grant festival events, see www.carycomeshome.co.uk. Picture courtesy of Bristol Evening Post

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The beauty of Badock’s Wood has inspired poet, Mark Hamilton, to pen some words about his joyful walks through this oasis in the city. Westbury-on-Trym resident Mark has published a collection of poetry about the woods and related themes, titled, ‘In Badock’s Wood and Other Poems’. He said: “It’s such a beautiful area, tranquil and unspoilt. I love taking my dog, Alfie, for a walk there – it’s like an island of peacefulness during the busy day.” Mark is a copywriter and has had a number of poems

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Poet Mark's ode to the beauty of Badock’s Wood published in various poetry magazines and read at the Holloway Arts Festival in London last year as well as at Sanctum public art event in Bristol. He explained: “I’ve been writing poetry since my teenage years and when I began to come to Badock’s Wood regularly, I started to think about writing a series of poems to celebrate it. The poems are quite varied, not just about the natural beauty of the place, but also about the history of it, the spirit and how it fits into the wider area.” The woods and surrounding parkland were acquired by local industrialist and landowner, Sir Stanley Badock, when he bought the Holmwood estate in 1905. In 1937, he gave part of the wood to the City of Bristol for the

enjoyment of local people and it then became known as 'Badock's Wood'. Sited on the outskirts of Henleaze and Southmead, the broad-leaved woodland is estimated to be at least 400 years old. It provides a wildlife haven in an urban setting. The area contains a Bronze Age burial mound and is a site of Nature Conservation Interest. The Friends of Badock's Wood (FOBW), in conjunction with Bristol City Parks, help by maintaining and improving the different habitats. Mark is a volunteer with the group and regularly joins them on litter picks. “I’ve told them about the poems and they seem quite enthusiastic! There is a mixture of thoughtful poems as well

as fun ones. I hope there’s something in there for anyone to enjoy whether they normally read poetry or not,” he added. 'In Badock’s Wood and Other Poems' is published by Daisy Press and available at www. amazon.co.uk

Take a look back during archaeology day A nationwide archaeology festival is keen to demonstrate that more is needed to discover artefacts than just a metal detector and a trowel. Visitors are invited to celebrate Bristol’s Brilliant Archaeology on June 23 at Blaise Castle House Museum with curators from Bristol museums and a whole host of local societies, re-enactors and field archaeologists. A fun-filled day of tours, demonstrations, displays and archaeological activities is planned. There will be Roman

soldiers, tours to Blaise Castle, a prehistoric feast, the chance to hold real artefacts and explore objects from some of Bristol’s most recent archaeological sites. Bristol University, Wessex and Cotswold Archaeology and the Egypt Exploration Society will be just some of the groups displaying their work. To find out more visit www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/ blaise-castle-house-museum/ whats-on/bristols-brilliantarchaeology

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Record numbers take part in Bristol’s Rainbow Run for children's hospice

Over 3,000 people descended on Bristol Downs on June 18 to take part in the Rainbow Run in support of local charity Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). CHSW’s Charlton Farm, just outside of Bristol, supports families with children who have

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life-threatening or life-limiting conditions. It was the biggest event ever held by the charity who brought the idea of a ‘colour run’ to the UK four years ago. Event Fundraiser Emma McKeown said: “This year has been simply incredible. It’s CHSW’s 25th Anniversary and the atmosphere has been truly celebratory! It is such a pleasure to see so many families, school groups and colleagues coming together to support what is a vital service in our area.” The Tutton family from Filton in Bristol are supported by Charlton Farm. Mum Faith, whose daughter Sophie has Rett Syndrome, said: “Time and again Charlton Farm has been there for us, not just giving us planned respite, which is always so desperately needed, but also helping us through the various difficulties we have to face when Sophie's condition worsens. This

is why, every year, I pull on my white leggings and tutu, and haul myself round the course.” CHSW hopes to raise £130,000 from Rainbow Run Bristol, which could fund four nurses for a year. It costs over £8 million to run the three hospice sites each year and the charity relies almost entirely on voluntary contributions. Registration for next year’s event will open this week. See www.chsw.org. uk/rainbow for more info.

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News and views from our City Councillors d so study leave during the exam perio the traffic flow is not normal. As this data will be used to work I am out traffic proposals for the future, truly questioning whether the figures can report will I . area our in flow c traffi ct refle Traffic count madness back when I get answers. volume the that know will ents resid l Loca Park and Ride Petition Road/ of traffic on the A4018 (Passage The transport pressures continue and d) Roa ry e Falcondale Road/Westbu to grow for Westbury and Henleaz t surrounding roads has been a grea cil’s introduction of more coun the and s in concern of mine for years and I have yellow lines and parking restriction to ers matt es mak been campaigning for measures only s area ring neighbou and make our roads safer for motorists see that a Park and Ride can I e. wors of pedestrians alike. The Council kept at Cribbs Causeway is the only way ed at e. renc promising that this would be look diffe t ifican sign a ing mak the when funding came through from I have launched a petition calling Filton Airfield development. Mayor to help make this happen. the on mation g on The first stage was to gather infor se Plea show your support by goin gov. stol. s.bri on how busy our roads are and you tition //epe http: line and sign may have spotted the cameras and /cribbsparkandride /view core ion_ petit uk/e 8 and ld counting equipment on the A401 or phone me on 9039946 if you wou surrounding roads. . copy r pape a sign prefer to I am really frustrated that the City Wesley College ‘data for Council traffic team carried out the A revised plan has been submitted n whe June of le midd the in ’ ing play er collection form the on go to es hous four e and university students have gone hom ents are unhappy about resid l Loca s. field on are ents many secondary school stud

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the loss of amenity. Devolution Council was deciding whether it supports devolution to Bristol and our neighbouring Councils, at its meeting on June 29. I will comment be further in next month’s issue. I will ur. favo in g votin Open Gardens I enjoyed visiting the Westbury Park k you to Open Gardens on 12 June. Than event this into t effor h muc so put who all ther wea the ng hopi am I , write and, as I Open will remain fine for the Henleaze Gardens. Contact me lable I don’t hold surgeries, but am avai City to help on any issues involving the email Council and can be contacted by or by Cllr.geoffrey.gollop@bristol.gov.uk

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community. This is the highest award of a volunteering given to local volunteer groups across the habit they formed UK and it recognises out standing work in at school: it is a local communities. way of becoming I first came across stu dent volunteers STUDENTS don’t alw integrated into Bristol when I had cabinet res ays get the best ponsibility for press and indeed, the and Ch seeing a wider ildr en’ s Se rvices. I was invited to re are some be tensions between the range of city life than on a panel that award University and ed sm all grants parts of Westbury and that traditionally to projects run by you Henleaze ward ng people and which need resolving. associated with studen a group of students gav Many of them, ts. Students from e an excellent though, put in hours of overseas frequently cho presentation on the wo volunteering ose to volunteer. rk that they were within the city and hav It brin doi gs ng mu in supporting young car tual benefits as a Bristo e done so for many ers . The y years. Bristol graduates deg ree were raising money and plus volunteering experie l now living in arranging social nce giv the ward may well hav es act bre ivit adth to a job application ies for the carers but what was e been involved . in such programmes wh I par am ticu cel larl ebr y ating the work of Bristo valuable was the contac en they were l t that University students but younger. young carers had with the city benefits the students – equally from the work contacts that were live It was excellent news of UWE students. ly and widened the that the Bristol Congratulations and tha Students’ Union was aw horizons of the young nks to students carers who were arded the who have worked on pro Queen’s Award for Vol mainly still at school. jects ranging untary Service in from sustainability init June. They were one I was also amazed at iatives to work of 193 charities, the number hel ping children with disabi of hours and the range social enterprises and lities, adults of projects that voluntary groups with learning disabilitie student volunteers too to receive the prestigiou s, isolated older k on for Bristol s award this people and the continu Green Capital 2015. The year. It is the only Stu ing work with dents’ Union to students young carers. We sho brought lively and creativ receive the award: a tes uld be proud of e minds and tament to over our two universities and gra much physical energy sixty years of contributio to the projects they teful to our ns to the Bristol students. worked on. For many, it is a continuation Clare Campion-Smith

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News PDSA in appeal for new helpers The local PDSA charity shop on the High Street in Westburyon-Trym is appealing for new volunteers to come forward and help. Maria Smith, shop manager, explained: “A few volunteers have had to leave through ill health recently - some have been here for over ten years - and we are needing volunteers more than ever. “People are needed on the till and the shop floor but mainly out the back in the stockroom to help with sorting and steaming. “We have been inundated with stock since I first started, almost a year ago, and our pen is full to the top. This makes it difficult to take in more donations because it all piles up and we can’t block the fireways. We used to have at least four people out the back helping and now we only have one person on a daily basis, as well as myself.” PDSA volunteers are usually animal lovers and want to give something back to the charity. It is the biggest animal charity and sometimes visits are arranged for staff to go over to the PDSA animal hospital in Brislington to get a feel for the charity that they are working for. Working in a charity shop appeals to a wide range of people, including the retired, looking for a bit of company and to give something back, housewives wanting to pick

up some experience before returning to work, and younger people who want to get into retail or build up work experience to add to their CV. Maria added: “We provide full training and are good friendly team here. We would make any new person feel welcome, and when people start volunteering here, they usually stay.” There are over 150 PDSA shops across the UK, which help to provide free veterinary care to sick and injured pets of people

in need, and promote responsible pet ownership. The shops sell pre-loved items and many sell brand new items too. The charity was founded in 1917 by animal welfare pioneer, Maria Dickin, CBE. If you are interested in volunteering contact Maria at the shop on 01179 509007.

Another successful year for the Westbury Park Festival THIS year’s Westbury Park Festival was once again a great success and raised a magnificent £1,683 for charity throughout the two weeks last month. The wide-ranging programme of entertainment including talks by authors, a quiz night, local history and Open Gardens was put together by festival organiser, Helen Godwin. “I really feel those donations are a great reflection of how beautifully our community works when we all come together and I am extremely proud to be part of it,” she said. “We are making a small

donation to the church but we are able to give £500 to each of our chosen charities, Headway, Samara's Aid and the School Council's chosen charity, Young Carers UK.” Fifteen gardens opened on June 12 on a surprisingly sunny and rainfree afternoon. Visitors were able to tour the circuit around the streets of Westbury Park and Redland and stop for afternoon tea in aid of Solar Aid and Avon Riding Centre. A total of £460 was raised, some of which was donated to the festival and the remainder to the named charities.

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UMMER is here and there is nowhere I’d rather be than spending it right here in Bristol. Our city is full of life at the best of times but it is at this time of year when the streets become alive with sound, music and colour. Whether you’re soaking up the sun in Victoria Park, enjoying the shade in St Andrew’s or having a wander around the Blaise Castle estate, there are lots ways to make the most of the warmer temperatures without breaking the bank. Alongside the great green spaces that we have in the city we also have some of the best local urban festivals in the country. First up, we have the fantastic Bristol Pride festival. Now in its sixth consecutive

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July, 2016 popular Bristol Harbour Festival, the world famous balloon fiesta and possibly Bristol’s biggest ever sporting event as the tour of Britain spends a full day in the heart of our city in September. All of these will be open for Bristolians around the city to get involved in, mostly for free. When you put this alongside our challenging art galleries and museums, vibrant art scene and busy night life this all makes a strong case for Bristol to be a future European Capital of Culture. I want every part of Bristol to feel the benefit if we’re successful in a bid. it can showcase the diverse and exciting place that I know Bristol to be, whilst also demonstrating what culture can really mean to all of our city and its communities. I want this bid to be about preserving and developing the cultural heritage of our city, including the whole city in telling a true and credible story about all we have to offer. I know from many early conversations that there’s real support for Bristol as a future European Capital of Culture. Together we can make it happen and make it truly matter.

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Primary Schools in Bristol North West are being offered the chance to plant free trees with help from the Woodland Trust Schools across Henleaze and Westbury are being offered the chance to connect with nature and improve their grounds and playing field by planting trees – for free. Children can look forward to planting a copse (small group of trees) or hedge, which can provide a wild harvest, or a burst of year round colour. Over the next four years, Defra is supporting The Woodland Trust to offer an additional 400,000 British native trees to up to 7000 state funded primary schools in England. As well as free tree packs, for eligible schools, there’s help with finding somewhere else to plant if there isn’t room in

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Charity abseil challenge IF you’re looking to take part in an event that pushes you to the limit, at the same time as raising money for a truly worthwhile cause, then Home-Start Bristol’s latest fundraiser could be the perfect challenge. Their sponsored abseil takes place in the Mendips on September 24, with brave participants scaling heights of 150ft to fundraise for the charity. Hoping to beat the success of their previous 2013 Avon Gorge abseil, those taking part can sign up for the event as individuals or as part of a group – so you can get your friends and colleagues involved too. The money raised will go towards helping Home-Start Bristol and the work they do to support local struggling families, with at least one child under the age of five, in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. A small local charity, Home-Start Bristol recruits, trains and matches volunteers with families that need support. To book your place at the event you can register at www. uk.virginmoneygiving.com or email abseil@homestartbristol.org.uk for more information.

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to chill out in with a pile of cushions and a few favourite toys. It’s always good to support local independent shops, as they often have that special something that’s a little bit different. So, I headed to the Gloucester Road treasure trove that is FloJo Boutique, and chose a multicoloured star printed ripstop (also known as parachutefabric). This is ideal for a quick craft project, as it doesn’t fray, and therefore doesn’t require hemming. It can be wiped clean, and won’t mind getting a bit wet in the rain, making it perfect for both outdoor and indoor use. Using a simple pattern, bamboo canes from Bishopston Hardware and a few lengths of ribbon leftover from previous projects, I machinestitched and assembled the teepee in just a couple of evenings. It is stowed neatly in the narrow gap between wardrobe and wall, and collapses quickly and neatly away after a day of play. Needless to say it’s been a hit with the four year old! If you too would like to make your own teepee before the summer is over, head to my website where you can find the pattern and instructions for free on my blog page. Happy camping! www.zoehewettinteriors.co.uk

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Focus on sash windows WALK through your neighbourhood and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll notice the number of sash windows on view. This is due to the fact that the majority of housing stock in Bristol is Victorian and Edwardian. Although we probably take this for granted, it could have been very different story. Beginning in the 1970s many householders began removing their traditional sash windows and replacing them with metal or UPVC double glazed windows. Planning laws were not as strict as they are today and the fact these new windows were not as attractive as the original ones was often not taken in to consideration. Many of these new windows will have already been replaced at least once as they only have a service life of 25 years. Luckily many chose not to follow this path and decided to keep their sash windows. Picture an traditional elegant house and the original windows will still be

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

Urdhva Dhanurasana: inverted bow pose THE last in our current series of backbends (see April, May and June’s poses of the month), this one is for intermediate students only. Beginners should learn the basics of yoga in a beginner’s class first so that your body is toned and strong before embarking on back bends such as this. Back bends stimulate the nervous and circulatory systems and tone the whole body. Medical benefits:

Backbends work on the spine and chest. They help reduce general backache and can keep in check arthritis of the lower back, dorsal region and shoulder joints and hunchback. Upward Bow helps those with asthma, breathlessness, bronchitis, chest, chill, cough and tonsillitis. 1. Lay on your back with your knees bent. Place your hands under your shoulders with your fingers facing your toes. 2. Raise your pelvis. Raise your chest and place the crown of your head on the floor. Suck your shoulder blades and your back ribs firmly into your back. Don’t let your elbows swing out – they should be shoulder width apart. 3. Pushdown through your hands

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HERE are many schools of swimming, but when you see someone gliding efficiently through the water you can be sure that effortlessness and elegance is anchored by good postural control of the torso. Each stroke has particular challenges. Asymmetrical strokes such as crawl and backstroke are a great way to strengthen the important trunk muscles which also protect the spine – but you need to know exactly how to recruit and sustain them. Without these postural muscles, which create stability between the rib cage and the pelvis, the force you generate for your limbs will be dissipated by rotations and ‘wobbles’ along the spine, resulting in tissue damage and wear and tear. Your neck can be especially vulnerable if the head is

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held up out of the water, and our necks generally already suffer from compression. In breaststroke, it’s easy to overarch the back to lift the head. What we need is strength in the oblique muscles to counter this, and the flexibility to articulate much lower down the spine where it meets the pelvis. Being in the water feels absolutely lovely, with workouts providing resistance while being gentle on the hips and knees. Using the principles of good posture will make anyone’s swimming hugely more effective – and therapeutic. Simple steps to regain your postural health are brilliantly set out in Esther Gokhale’s self-help book, ‘8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back’. Based on traditional posture and ways of moving that continue to serve humanity well throughout the non-industrialised world, this approach is also taught on the

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and better and the tennis club itself.” Elly grew up playing tennis at Kings. It’s where she learned to love the sport and played to a National Level. She said: “I thought I wanted to use my brain more than coach so I achieved my degree in the USA in sports medicine whilst playing on a tennis scholarship, and then my masters in sport psychology also in the United States. Whilst working in sports medicine I missed the tennis and coaching so I returned to England and took on the project of rebuilding Kings and creating a programme that caters to players of a high level as well as opportunities for people to play for fun and to enjoy playing at every level and every age. It’s a good feeling to be passionate about your job!” Elly plans to continue to grow the programme, offering more opportunities to play for a wider group of people and to develop a clear structure of progression for children and adults. A new beginners course begins in September and Summer Holiday Courses run all summer. If anyone has any questions at all about how to get playing tennis or get involved with the Kings program, contact ellytennis.Kings@hotmail.com. For details about the events on July 16 see https://www. facebook.com/Kings.LTC. Tennis?ref=hl or go to http:// www.kingstennis.co.uk/

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SPORTY summer parties are part of a special events day at Kings Tennis Club in Bishopston this month. Children are invited to sign up for a Summer Kids Tennis Party being held on Saturday, July 16, between 11.30am 1.30pm. A Summer Teens and Social Doubles event follows in the afternoon, from 2 - 4.30pm and ends with a barbecue. Head Coach, Elly Shearman, said: “I love seeing people learn and watching both kids and adults grow in confidence and create more opportunities in their lives through playing tennis. The best part is being on court!” Kings offer tennis coaching to all ages, abilities, and personalities and welcome players of all abilities, no matter what that is. The club staff work hard to create a social and fun place where people can meet new friends, meet up with old ones, and where each player can learn from one another and develop life skills through participating in sport. Elly believes that her service is different to others. “My team of coaches are more passionate than any other I know,” she explained. “We are a team and work as a team. We care about each player’s experience and will continue to ask for feedback to make our coaching staff better

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Ever wonder where those negative thoughts you have come from? In our interactions with others we learn the consequences of certain behaviours. These obviously vary from person to person. But basically it’s all down to other people’s expectations of you not being met. As adults we now have more control and responsibility for ourselves. Take it! It’s your life! Assert yourself whilst nurturing your relationships with clear communication and considered compromise. Pay particular attention to your relationship with yourself. Habits of a lifetime are hard to break but it can happen in an instant when we give up our attachment to whatever is holding it in place. I’ve been told by members and friends that I can be quite inspirational and encouraging about positive change. Several people have asked me to run an evening with a focus on slimming. I personally think being you starts with accepting yourself as you are. I do understand people want to slim. Being who you want to be is a consequence of self care. Weekly, starting Monday, July 11th at 7:30 pm I’ll be here at Westbury Trym and Tone to offer information, support and encouragement with an optional weigh in. Cost £6. Open to nonmembers.

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The scheme, which is a partnership between us, the council and local volunteers, involves monitoring speeds in agreed locations. Anyone over the limit will receive up to two warning letters and, on a third occasion, can expect a visit from the police. It’s about raising awareness, deterring speeding and also educating people about the dangers. It’s surprising how many offenders turn out to be local. To find out more about Community SpeedWatch, visit our website, www. avonandsomerset.police.uk . Finally, a plea on behalf of the team! People are still making life far, far too easy for thieves not only by leaving property in their vehicles, but by not actually locking them up. Recently, while on patrol, we ‘tested’ 30 cars and five of them were insecure. Perhaps most frustrating was the fact that two of the owners had left their cars unlocked despite already having been victims of car crime before. If you have an issue or concern you’d like to discuss with a member of the team, please contact us through our website www. avonandsomerset.police.uk/yourarea or by calling the nonemergency number, 101. We also have some really useful leaflets aimed at small businesses with advice for keeping safe online. Get in touch if you’d like a copy or visit www.getsafeonline.org . Until next time.

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HIS is my first column in the Henleaze and Westbury Voice, having taken over as neighbourhood sergeant from Sgt Alan Gentry. I’ve been a police officer for more than 14 years, most recently leading a team responding to emergency calls from Bridewell Station in the city centre. Over the coming weeks, I’ll be looking to get out and meet as many people in the community as possible and get to grips with the issues that matter to you. Last month saw the launch of our road safety campaign, ‘See Me’, which is designed to help reduce the number of people killed or injured on our roads each year. I know this is an issue close to a lot of people’s hearts in Henleaze and Westbury, particularly in relation to people speeding on or near schools. The first phase of the campaign focused on deterring people from drink and drug driving and tied in with the Euros. Despite it becoming socially unacceptable to drink and drive, 436 people were convicted in Avon and Somerset alone last year, each one putting their own and other people’s lives at risk. This month, the spotlight will shift to the dangers caused by speeding, with people encouraged to ‘see the person’ behind each steering wheel and recognise the fact that the way we choose to drive has real consequences. A really effective way of helping to reduce speeding in local areas is through Community SpeedWatch.

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Flamingo Chicks Dad and Me campaign FLAMINGO Chicks CIC, has gone from Bristol to New York in just under two years, and now is a powerful and influential community of 1,200 children. They have been invited to speak during the 2016 JCI Global Partnership Summit at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, USA this July. The group, which have a base in Henleaze, are dedicated to allowing children with disabilities and illness the opportunity to enjoy ballet classes alongside their friends. The children explore movement and develop key skills while parents and carers benefit from a vital, inspiring peer-to-peer support network. A recent campaign, 'Dad & Me' surveyed the thoughts and opinions of carer dads to see how they could be better supported. Of over 250 fathers who answered the survey, a third said they do not feel confident in their role as a carer to a disabled child and revealed a definite male

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and female carer divide. More than three quarters of fathers agreed that female carers are better supported and almost all agreed that it is more acceptable for female carers to show emotion and ask for help and support. Dad Steve Pearce explained: “Flamingo Chicks offers a haven for me, my partner and Alex, my daughter. We don’t feel judged, and neither does Alex; we feel supported and understood.

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We’ve been in Chicks since the very beginning and are extremely grateful for the way the group has offered opportunity, friendship and fun. “Being a parent of a disabled child doesn’t make you ‘blessed’ or ‘special’ in any way. It can be enormously rewarding and it can also be extremely depressing, isolating and plan hard work. Your child’s disability doesn’t simply go away - they don’t just ‘grow out of it’.“Balancing the

demands of work with any child is tricky but with a disabled child this can mean working at weekends, early mornings, evenings and sometimes on holiday.” The survey showed that 4 out of 5 of fathers did confide in their colleagues about having a disabled child, but, less than 1 in 10 respondents had told their boss, from fear of it affecting their career development. Katherine Sparkes, Founder of Flamingo Chicks, said: “We provide a supportive and inclusive community and we focus on dads as we find they often get over-looked. We organise regular evening activities and we often find that physical activities have the biggest impact in breaking down barriers and encouraging dads to communicate. We also want to help shape the wider community too.” For further information about Flamingo Chicks see www.flamingochicks.co.uk

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What’s on a Regular basis Monday n Westbury on Trym Women’s Institute meet at WOT Methodist Church, Portland Lounge on the third Monday of the Month (not Aug.) from 2.00 – 4.00pm. Visitors Welcome. For more information call Sue on 01179502826. n Latin Dance at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tel. 07785 797904 n LinkAge Contemporary Dance (55+). Do you ever get the feeling you just want to dance but don’t get the opportunity? Here’s your chance. Feel energised in a new way and ignite your creative ideas. Open to all abilities. Every Monday 10-11am, Bradbury Hall THURC.

£4. Contact LinkAge on 0117 3533042 for more information. n Westbury Singers are a group of people who love to sing in four-part harmony. Meeting to rehearse Monday evenings during term time in the Reedley Road Baptist church. For information on joining please contact secretary Sarah Scott on 0117 9471436 or email sarah60@blueyonder.co.uk n Canford Bowling Club, Canford Park, Westbury On Trym. All welcome on Monday’s from 6th April at 5.45pm. Flatsoled shoes please. Further information call 969 4532. n Redland Wind Band rehearses at the Quakers Meeting Room on Gloucester Road at 7.30pm. We sometimes have vacancies, currently mainly for bass instruments, horns and percussionists. Contact Andy Brown at redlandwindband@ googlemail.com or on 07594240269 or via our website www.redlandwindband.co.uk. Also get in touch if you would like to be put on our mailing list or would like to book us for events

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further details." n Senior film club, 3rd Monday of month, 2pm St Peter's Hall. June film will be Best Exotic Marigold Hotel n Bridge for Beginners. Would you like to learn to play bridge completely free of charge and then continue to play with us in a gentle friendly atmosphere? I am starting a new beginner's group in Coombe Dingle this Autumn so why not join us? We meet on Monday and Thursday afternoons. Please contact Terry Stygall on 0117 9091714 or 07837300073, or email me at tc.stygall@gmail.com for more details. Tuesday n Westbury Walkers- Meet at Lloyds Chemist, Canford Land, WoT @ 9.20am on a Tuesday morning. New Walkers welcome! Please contact for further details: Jean Maish on 0117 3301194/07789741892, email jmaish@blueyonder.co.uk or Mary Ford mobile 07779448090 home 0117 9824623 n Alcoholics Anonymous meet at the Methodist Church in WoT every Tuesday @ 7.30pm n Yoga at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 7.30pm.Tel: 07817 336188 n Ladies badminton at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 9.45 to 12 noon. Tel 0117 909 1714. n LinkAge Tai Chi (55+) Are you looking for gentle active activity to keep your body and mind active? This is the class for you. Frank leads this relaxing and healthy session in a fun environment. Beginners welcome. 10am-11am. Studland Court, Henleaze. £3.50. Contact LinkAge on 0117 3533042 for more information. n LinkAge Zumba Gold (55+) Come along to a fun and friendly dance and exercise class inspired y music from around the world. No experience necessary so come and join Cressida for an hour of dance. 1-2pm. St Peters Church, Henleaze. £3.50. Contact LinkAge on 0117 3533042 for more information. n Scottish Country Dancing Get fit and have fun with Westbury Scottish Club. Classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Tina 0117 9075462). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 9590970). 7.30pm to 9.30pm wscbristol.com for details.

n The Mosaic Singers are a compact group but would like to grow our line-up with an additional Soprano, Alto,Tenor and Bass. One of each would be great. We rehearse in Stoke Bishop on Tuesday evenings, where a warm and friendly welcome is assured. This need not be as heavy a commitment as with some choirs. In you would like to find out more, please phone David Vicary on 0797 346 0994. n Melody Makers -Baby Friendly Choir. A fun and friendly daytime choir for ladies running Tuesdays during term time. 9:30-11:00am, The Beehive Pub, BS9 4QY. £5 per session, discounts for members. Contact Natalie www.facebook. com/melodymakerschoir 07890393175 Wednesday n Henleaze Townswomen’s Guild meet at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze on the first Wednesday of the month (except Aug) from 7.15pm. Call Shirley Phillips on 0117 962 2243. for further details. n Local Winemaking & Social Club meets at the Common Room, Studland Court Elderly peoples residents on Henleaze Road from 8pm to 10pm on the second Wednesday of each month. They are a small and friendly group looking for new members. Evening include wine making, tasting and social events. Call Liz Johnson for further details on 0117 9508370 n Zumba Gold/Light (lower impact class) at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 5.30pm. www. bristoldancezumba.co.uk n Zumba Fitness at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 6.35pm. www.bristoldancezumba.co.uk n Stand and Deliver Youth Theatre at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 5pm. Tel: 07771 634060 n Bristol Cabot Probus Club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men to maintain contact and fellowship with people of similar interests. Group meets third Wednesday of each month at BAWA Club in Southmead Rd. Lunch is followed by a guest speaking on a wide range of interesting subjects. In June and December ladies join us for the lunch. Extensive programme of social events including holidays, day trips, Sunday lunches and

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skittles to which ladies are welcomed. We are principally a social meeting place and not based on charitable activities. Contact John Howard-Cairns for more details: 0117 968 3134. n In Step Widows and Widowers Club meets weekly from 8-10pm at Stoke Bishop Village Hall. Call 9628895 orDonna on 01275 832676 for details. n St Peter’s Ladies Guild meets in the hall, The Drive, Henleaze, at 2.15pm on the third Wednesday of the month. Speakers, refreshments, outings. New members welcome. n Clifton Women’s Institute We meet at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of the month at Alma Church, Alma Road, Clifton BS8 2ES. Contact by email: thecliftonwi@gmail.com or visit www.cliftonwi.blogspot. co.uk Take advantage of our guest visits which are just £4 ( max.three per year) Better still why not join us and enjoy our fabulous Clifton WI 2016 programme for the whole year plus social clubs. Full membership details available. “ The WI plays a unique role in providing women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities” n Bristol Think and Grow Rich Meetup - We are a friendly group supporting each other to achieve our personal goals, be they creative, entrepreneurial, adventuresome, a charitable project or otherwise. Each week we read a chapter from “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill to study and discuss a skill that leads us to success. Join us and achieve your goals! Every Wed 7-9pm. Last week 16th Dec, restart 13th Jan 2016. Cambridge Arms, Coldharbour Road, BS6 7JS. £1 per meeting Contact Nicola on 07875 364910 n Henleaze Garden Club meet on the first Wednesday of each month in the Main Hall, St. Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane. Doors open 7pm for 7.30 start. Visitors are welcome: entry £5 (inc. refreshments). Details: www. henleazegardenclub.co.uk n Bristol Think and Grow Rich Meetup, 7:30-9:30pm at Cambridge Arms, Coldharbour Road, BS6 7JS. We are a friendly group supporting each other to achieve our personal goals, be they creative, entrepreneurial, adventuresome,

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from 2.30pm to 4pm. For more information call Sue on 0117 9594365 n Alicat Children and Theatre (411 years) at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 4pm. Tel: 07917 626388 n Embroidery Club at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 8pm. Tel: 0117 9501743 n Henleaze & District Flower Club meet on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. New members are always welcome. The second Thursdays are Flower demonstrations and the fourth are practise classes. n Philosophy Discussion Group, every fourth Thursday of the month, 7-9pm, Eastfield Inn, 219 Henleaze Rd, Bristol BS9 4NQ. If you would like to join in please contact Lorna Tarr 07770 245 3827. n The Friendly Club meets every Thursday from 2-4pm (except August and Christmas) in the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. We are a lively group of Senior Citizens who meet to chat, play Scrabble and card games. Regular trips out and entertainments are arranged plus we have delicious tea and biscuits for only £1! Do come and make some new friends. Transport can be arranged. Contact 0117 9508644. n Dance Classes with Cressida, 11am-12pm at St Peter’s Church, The Drive, Henleaze. If you love dancing come along to our weekly class, learning the basics of a single new dance every

week! Dances include Flamenco, Bollywood, Cha Cha, Salsa, Samba, Charleston, Jazz and more! All dances are beginners level and particularly suitable for the over 40’s. More information www.clubcubana.com or 0117 3309549. £5.50 drop in (or £25 for the course). n Drop-In Healing Centre at The Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, Redland, BS6 6JE. Thursdays from 5.00pm to 6.30pm. Run by Bristol Healing Group on a donation basis and supported by members of NFSH The Healing Trust. Healing is beneficial for well-being and health, helping you to relax and feel better. Come along and try a healing session, everyone is welcome. For more information phone 0117 9820184. n Ladies Keep Fit, Thursdays 10:00 - 11:00 am, at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze - with new instructor. £5:00 per class, pay as you go - includes refreshments. New members always welcome. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@ tiscali.co.uk, or website www. exercisewithlailibrooks.com for full information; or just turn up. Friday n Badminton (Ladies) at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 10am. Tel: 0117 9681759 Bridge at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 9.30am. Tel: 0117 9687140 n Country Market - Baked goods, garden produce and crafts. 10.30 - 11.30am at the Westbury On Trym Methodist

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n Dance Nights are held every first Saturday night at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, from October to August, 7.30pm. Sequence and Ballroom dancing. Light refreshment. Bar open. Tickets £3. Tel: 0117 9680872 n Whiteladies Farmers’ and Fair Trading Market is now held EVERY Saturday to celebrate Green Capital, from 8.30am-2pm. Takes place at the junction of Whiteladies/Apsley/ Burlington Roads. Stalls cover bread, cheese, local lamb and chicken, fish, preserves, cakes, sushi, local fruit and veg, wild food larder, and recycled tools, wooden items and much more. n The Bristol and District branch of Parkinson’s UK meet every first Saturday of the month at St Monica Trust, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN from 10am -12noon. Carers, relatives, spouses, and people with Parkinson’s - all are welcome for a social and informative get-together, with a variety of speakers. 14th and 18th July.

'Join us' call by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Park YOUNG musicians and composers sought for summer music scheme Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Park are looking for enthusiastic young musicians to join their orchestra in St Andrews at the start of the school summer holidays and are offering a special discount to Bishopston Voice readers. A four day course is planned for the week of July 25, where the group plan to create a brand new piece of music which will be performed in the Colston Hall’s foyer space on Friday, July 29. The OMP orchestra encourage players of all instruments to come along, band or classical, as long as pupils have been learning for at least a year.

Students will also be able to move around and play the vast array of percussion and other exciting instruments available at the scheme. Charlie, Jo and Ben will help compose, rehearse and perform the piece over the week and will also be joined by special musical guests. The scheme takes place at St Barts Church Hall and is open to children and young people aged between 8 and 14 years. To find out more visit the Website ominthepark.co.uk or call 0117 9042143. For a booking form email ominthepark@gmail.com and quote ‘bish voice’ for 10% off

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News Heritage open days HERITAGE Open Days are looking for keen gardeners in the Bristol area to open up their public and private green spaces as part of the annual Heritage Open Days festival, between 8-11 September 2016. Greenfingered folk from community allotments to private gardens and civic parks are sought to celebrate the Year of the English Garden. The festival is joining in with the 300th anniversary of Capability Brown by showcasing some of the most stunning public and private gardens in England. There will also be free access to the gardens and houses at a selection of National Trust properties, as well as lesser known private and public secret green spaces and community gardening projects with fascinating stories to tell. Bishopston, Redland and Westbury Park have plenty of lovely gardens, as seen at the recent Open Gardens events, and

could be up to the challenge of a September opening. Registration closes on August 1st with hundreds of green spaces already listed including the National Trust’s Tyntesfield and the Kingswood Heritage Museum Trust’s Warmley Grottoes, Garden and Museum. Loyd Grossman, patron of Heritage Open Days, said: “Heritage Open Days is a great opportunity to showcase the hidden histories behind the green spaces in your area. From formal, prizewinning horticultural landscaping, to allotments, pub gardens and community planting projects, every gardener has a story to tell!” By registering, all participants will be able to apply a free marketing support pack and their event will be listed at www. heritageopendays.org.uk from midJuly. For more information, visit the website or email info@ heritageopendays.org.uk .

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• 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

July, 2016 ELECTRICIANS

Home Audio • Domestic • Commercial Industrial Contractor

T: 07894 685 623

W: orbelectrical.co.uk E: info@orbelectrical.co.uk GARDEN SERVICES

From planning to end product

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

BUILDING SERVICES

GARDEN FENCING

CARPET CLEANING

GYour Dlocal MEEK builder ROOF LEAKS REPAIRED

Property maintenance All aspects of roofing Structural alterations Carpentry Partitions

T: 0117 932 5706 M: 07770 303807

BUILDING SERVICES

SEMI-RETIRED BUILDER

Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning Carpets dry in 30 minutes!

Current Offer

CARPETS

1 Room 3 Rooms Whole House

UPHOLSTERY

£35* £60* £80*

1 Armchair £20* 1 Sofa £30* Rugs £5 to £20*

Call Nick / Alison at A.Cleaning Service on:

07812 730346

www.a-cleaningservice.com

*PRICES ARE EXCLUDING VAT

ELECTRICIANS

Living & working in BS9 and available for:

• All types of Garden Fencing •Paths, Patios & Slabbing •Gravel, Topsoil & Turf • Patios cleaned

Materials at cost price, no VAT and honesty comes free - just a little charge for service, quality and experience!

Ring Declan for more details, local references and free quotes 07836 53 55 35

LAUNDRY

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

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

July, 2016 PAINTING & DECORATING

henleaze&westburyvoice PET CARE

SITUATIONS VACANT

DISTRIBUTORS

MJT DECORATING Interior & Exterior

Leave your doggie with peace of mind that they will be in a home from home, loving & comfortable environment! Lots of walks and play times!

For a Friendly & Reliable Local Service

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

Fully insured Bristol City licenced

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

PAINTING & DECORATING

Stephen Carter Painter & Decorator

deputydawgdaycare@hotmail.com

PLUMBING & HEATING

YOUR LOCAL GAS & HEATING ENGINEERS

Is it time for a new A rated energy efficient boiler?

Professional Decorating Services

• Extended Warranties

Painting & Decorating Association

• Top brands available

Accredited (with PDA guarantee) For a free competitive quotation:

• All work Guaranteed

07786 513788 or 0117 907 6997

required to deliver our monthly newspapers in the following areas:

WESTBURY ON TRYM

If you are reliable and fit then this is a role suitable for all age groups (minimum age of 13). The newspapers will be delivered to your home ready for distributing. Routes range from 300 to 500 newspapers. Tel: 01179 082 121 or email: emma@bishopstonvoice.co.uk along with your address and contact telephone number

Call and book your FREE survey

Cranside Avenue, Redland, BS6 7RA

0117 214 0949

www.carterdecorating.co.uk PAINTING & DECORATING

assistplumbingandheating.co.uk

PLUMBING

STONEMASONRY

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

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

PAINTING & DECORATING

Alan Anstey Painting & Decorating

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

Tel : 01179 859 256 Mob : 07980 413 355

Got News? Call 0117 9082121

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

Matt Pederick 0117 9246886 or 07958 753588

City & Guilds qualified - 25 years experience

PLUMBING

WASTE DISPOSAL

LOW COST PLUMBING

Taps, Taps,Washers Washers ✓ Toilets, Toilets,Cisterns Cisterns ✓ Leaks, Leaks, Blockages Blockages ✓ Tanks,Overflows Overflows ✓ Tanks, Pipes, Stopcocks….etc… Stopcocks...etc... ✓ Lead Pipes, OAP OAPDISCOUNTS DISCOUNTSand andNO NO VAT VAT

0117 0117

957 5092

T: 0117 986 7376 / 07866 757 543

www.ammonitestonemasonry.co.uk

Acute Waste

www.acutewaste.co.uk

Professional waste removal, building, garden and general waste removal. Garden and site clearance and tree removal.

Tel: 0117 9574820 Mob: 0797 1078003 acutewaste@gmail.com

Email: news@henleazeandwestburyvoice.co.uk

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Book now Taster days Year 7 Tuesday 4 October Tuesday 8 November Tuesday 22 November Tuesday 6 December

Other year groups Call for available dates For our full programme of event dates go to redmaidshigh.co.uk/admissions

Contact 0117 989 8252 or email admissions@redmaids.bristol.sch.uk Direct student minibuses

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Girls and boys aged 3 to 7

Girls aged 7 to 18