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Crossing bid tops residents' poll A long campaign for a crossing on Canford Lane won the most votes in a straw poll at Westbury Forum on funding priorities. PAGE 9
Stoke Lodge fields face new threat Stoke Lodge playing fields faces a new threat as Bristol City Council proposes to reduce its status as open space. PAGE 2
Hannah, 12, in cycling challenge A SPECIAL ceremony was held in April to recognise the work of volunteers at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden in Stoke Bishop. HRH the Duke
of Kent, accompanied by the Lord Lieutenant of Bristol, Peaches Golding OBE and Vice-Chancellor and President of Bristol University, Professor
Hugh Brady presented volunteers with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Picture: Martin Chainey Report: Page 12
Hannah Killick, 12, a pupil at Redmaids' High School, spent her Easter holidays cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats. PAGE 21
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Stoke Lodge fields face new threat A GROUP of campaigners who are fighting to save Stoke Lodge playing fields are facing a new threat. Bristol City Council has revealed that it plans to “downgrade” green space protection for the 22-acre park in Stoke Bishop, which means that possible development could take place. Although Stoke Lodge is currently deemed “important open space”, according to the Bristol Local Plan Review it is among 410 of the city’s green spaces which have been given a new designation of “reserved open space”, which means that the land can be developed if it is deemed that the green space is no longer needed. The We Love Stoke Lodge campaign group, which has been disputing Cotham School’s use of the playing fields for eight years, says that it now wants to overturn the designation and have the park re-categorised as “local green space”, which means it will have green belt status. To support its campaign, the group has launched a petition, which had over 1,200 signatures at the time of writing. Following Freedom of Information requests and the disclosure of council documents that relate to the construction of the controversial fence at Stoke Lodge this year, the group has also stated in an email that its members “have been left shocked at the extent of what they believe to be maladministration, wholly inadequate and erroneous decisions and multiple errors of law by Bristol City Council. The email goes on: “This saga has now run for eight years and looks set to continue as recently disclosed documents have left the community reeling and seeking redress against their own council.” As reported in the Henleaze and Westbury Voice, the Bristol Local Plan outlines the council’s approach to delivering inclusive growth and development over the next 20 years including over 33,500 homes by 2036. Citizens and communities are being asked for their views on the changes to the Local Plan, which will help support the creation of new homes and jobs across the city. It will also help safeguard valued environmental assets. The Bristol Local Plan Review is open for public comment until May 24. To give feedback, visit: http://www.bristol.gov.uk/ localplanreview To find out more about We Love Stoke Lodge’s concerns, visit: www.welovestokelodge.co.uk To sign the petition, go to: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/ petitions/please-designate-stoke-lodge-as-open-green-space
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Protection bid for Badock's Wood GOVERNMENT proposals for open space protection, as mentioned in the article on page 2, also affect other local green spaces in Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym. The government has introduced a new level of protection for open spaces called "Local Green Space", a designation which “allows the protection of open space that is demonstrably special to a local community having unique characteristics that require safeguarding. These special qualities mean that the open space should be kept as such
permanently." Friends of Badock’s Wood (FOBW) have put forward the whole of Badock's Wood Open Space for this designation and it is currently listed as Local Green Space (LGS) in the draft Local Plan New Protection for Open Space document which the council are consulting on until May 24. FOBW are keen for local people to email their support for this measure. Protection for the wildlife river corridor by Trymside has been given the lesser protection of Reserved Open Space. A spokesperson for FOBW says:
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well for wildlife! Tell the Council you want this wildlife river corridor given strong protection along its whole length.” For details visit the Council’s Local Plan Review: https://www. bristol.gov.uk/planning-andbuilding-regulations/local-planreview
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Police issue appeal for information after attempt to seize woman in street THE police are appealing for information after a woman was grabbed by a man in Shirehampton. The victim, who is 19, was at a bus stop in Kings Weston Avenue, opposite Old Quarry Road, at about 7.45am on April 8 when a man in a car approached her and asked if she wanted a lift. After refusing several times, the man got out and grabbed the woman by the wrist. A member of the public intervened and the man got back into his car and drove off. The suspect is described as white, in his mid-thirties, of slim/ skinny build, around 5ft 8ins, with dark straight hair. He was wearing a grey tracksuit and driving a red estate car. A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police told the Henleaze and Westbury Voice that they are still making enquiries and would appeal for anyone who uses that bus stop to come forward if they have information relevant to their investigation. If you have any information which could help the inquiry, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5219076135.
A4018 consultation CONSULTATION on Bristol City Council proposals for changes to the A4018 has now closed. The controversial document attracted a great deal of feedback resulting in 3,355 responses from members of the public. Concerns at poorly thought through proposals to make changes to one of the busiest routes in our area, stretching from the Downs, past Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym to Cribbs Causeway, have been raised by local people. The business community and local people are particularly worried about the pedestrianisation of part of Westbury village, reducing the footfall for traders and access for residents. Many people living on roads adjoining the A4018 were not informed about the proposals, even though the volume of traffic would be likely to increase on their road. The council will be in no doubt about the strength of feeling of locally. People are hoping for a complete revision of the proposals. A decision is expected at the cabinet meeting on June 4.
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Travellers on the Downs move on A GROUP of travellers who had set up camp on Durdham Down in April have moved on. Eight cars and 12 caravans arrived at the site near White Tree roundabout on Saturday April 13. It was reported that they had set up camp in order to visit Funderworld. On Monday April 15, Bristol City Council confirmed that confirmed that they had started the legal process to remove the group, after an offer to move the group to a transit site was refused. Steve Smith, councillor for Westbury-onTrym and Henleaze told the Henleaze and Westbury Voice that the traveller group left the Downs on Monday April 22, leaving mess and overflowing bins. He said: “This group were under the impression that they had the council’s permission to be there, and I fear that we are seen as a “soft touch” by the travelling community. “Residents in the area have suffered appallingly over the last couple of weeks, with intimidation, mess and human waste left on and around their properties. Both the council and the police have been unwilling to help them, which is simply not acceptable. “We are urgently seeking a meeting toLunch bring senior council and1police officers 22:54 hp ad.qxp_Layout 03/04/2019
together with residents and find ways to stop this from happening again.” In recent years there have been groups of travellers parking illegally on the Bristol beauty spot for one or two weeks each Page 2
summer. Travellers came from across Europe to honour their “Traveller Queen” Violet Crumlish in 2016 when she was being treated for terminal cancer at a Bristol hospital.
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A SIX-YEAR-OLD boy from Westbury Park who died from a brain tumour two months ago is being honoured by a charity set up in his memory called Little Hero. Will Rainsbury, “a beautiful, adventurous and oh so cheeky” little boy, fought a courageous nine-month battle against brain cancer. His parents, John and Lee-Ann, are now sharing their heartbreaking story in a bid to help others through what their family endured, and to raise funds that will improve treatment for the devastating disease. “We fought really hard to save Will, and no one fought harder than him,” John said. “He was incredibly brave, a true inspiration. Genuinely, our hero. His loss has tipped our world upside down, but we hope to create a little good and something positive from what has happened.”
The Little Hero charity, which has a superhero image of Will as its logo, is being launched with a dozen fundraising events in and around Bristol this year, including people running in the Bristol 10k, a Nerf blaster challenge at the Foodies Festival this month, and a ‘Walk for Will’ at Redland Green with the children, parents and teachers from his school, Westbury Park Primary in the summer. The charity aims to raise more than £100,000, and has already made a significant start in the local community. A JustGiving page set up by John has raised more than £18,000 in six weeks and includes hundreds of personal messages from those whose lives had been touched by the “energetic little soul with a cheeky smile”. John said: “Please do support us, get involved and donate whatever you can. “Will was such a massive personality with so much raw
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ur Little Hero charisma, charm and empathy. Throughout his short life he always had the ability to connect with people and love life, and that was true to the very end. He was a normal boy facing a huge challenge, and he faced it down at every step, head on.” Last spring, after feeling and being sick in the morning for two weeks, Will was referred to Bristol Children’s Hospital. He was diagnosed with a Group 3 Medulloblastoma – a particularly aggressive high-grade childhood brain tumour. Despite an incredibly intense and gruelling nine months of treatment, which included 32 radiotherapy sessions, six months of high-dose chemotherapy and 12-hour brain surgery, Will refused to let it dim his character. “After multiple treatments he was the only kid to be shooting the nurses with a Nerf gun or scoring goals past them on the hospital ward,” John said.
He praised the “wonderful people” in the Oncology and Neurosurgical teams and the nursing staff at the children’s hospital, his teachers, and the energetic play specialists who joined in frequent games of football with Will in the hospital corridors. Unfortunately, just after Christmas, before he had finished his treatment, the disease relapsed. John and Lee-Ann lost Will, who is their eldest son, an agonising four weeks later. “As a family we have lost a son and a brother but also a best friend and a truly magical person,” said John.
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“He remains our inspiration, months include the Bristol 10k and although nothing will ever (May 5), Three Peaks (June 1), ease the pain, or make up for Break the Cycle 100 miles (June it all, we are following Will’s 30) and 30 runners taking part in example by having the courage Bristol Tough Mudder (July 5). to continue the fight against this devastating childhood disease.” Foodies Festival The Little Hero charity are offering a discount of will seek to support 30% off entry costs families facing the disease, using the code advance understanding of LITTLEHERO30 Medulloblastoma and fund and will give a further research efforts to find new 20% of the ticket price treatments and improve towards fundraising to the existing methods. All forms of organisation.The UKs biggest Medulloblastoma are currently food festival returns to treated in the same way, rather Bristol Downs on May 10 - 12. than with a therapy tailored Book your tickets at http:// to the genetic make-up of foodiesfestival.com/ the tumour.To donate and read more about Will’s story, Medulloblastoma and the objectives of the charity, please visit https://www. justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/willrainsbury or see www.facebook.com/ Littlehero.org.uk/ Fundraising events planned for Little Will kept his 'cheeky smile' throughout his Hero in the next few treatment
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n NEWS SIX applications are being considered by councillors as possible projects to be funded by money raised from developers through a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Details of each project were presented by their champions at the Westbury Forum meeting on April 9 and provided an opportunity for those attending to feed back to Councillors which projects were seen as priorities for the area. Crossing points on Canford Lane Proposal is for three crossing points, the most important of which would be the one opposite the Crematorium. Residents carried out a traffic survey which showed a rate of almost 1,000 vehicles per hour at peak times, or an average gap between vehicles of 4 seconds. The traffic density makes it very difficult to cross the road to reach bus stops and the Crematorium. While pedestrian crossings would be preferred, the provision A spacious of central refugescorridor might be an acceptable alternative.
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Community projects vie for funding from developers Pavement Improvements in Westbury Village The proposal is to increase the size of the pavements by Barclays Bank and by Lloyds Bank towards the Post Office, and to provide “Continuous Pavement” across Stoke Lane at the roundabout and across Westbury Court Road to the Post Office. Continuous Pavement is a way of indicating that pedestrians have right of way over vehicles which are turning into a minor road, either by raising the road to the level of the pavement with a ramp section or just by painting signs on the road. Signposts and noticeboards around Westbury Village To provide signposting and wayfinding notices indicating the location of shops, cafes and restaurants in the village centre, along Stoke Lane, the High
Street and Westbury Hill, as well as other buildings, such as the Churches, Post Office, Library, Village Hall, etc. The use of a hoarding to cover the front of the disused toilets would improve the look of the area, as well as providing space for a village map and notice board.
Bristol / South Gloucestershire and the traffic reviews of the A4018 and A38 is increased traffic flow through Henleaze. The proposal is to set up air quality monitoring points in Henleaze and other areas, and to provide dedicated charging points for Electric vehicles.
Halo Lights for Zebra Crossings on Henleaze Road Residents have experienced difficulty using two of the crossings on Henleaze Road and the proposal is to amend one or both of the crossings to improve safety. A possible solution at the junction of Henleaze Park Drive would be to add Halo lights to the belisha beacons.
Tree Planting in Henleaze The proposal is for the planting of three trees, two to replace trees which have been cut down in Owen Grove and one in Old Quarry Park.
Air Quality Monitoring and Vehicle Charging Points One likely outcome of the increase in housing in North
There is also an Area 1 – wide proposal for tree planting, which includes 6 trees for Stoke Lane and 1 for Stoke Grove. Three of the proposals will go forward to receive further evaluation and costing by council officers. The likely funding for Area 1 this year will be £117,000.
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Canford Lane crossing moves a step closer THE long-running campaign for a safe crossing for Canford Lane came a step closer to success after a bid for funding for crossings in Canford Lane received the most votes in a straw poll at the Westbury forum on April 9. The poll was to help Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze councillors decide which three projects should go forward for more detailed consideration (see page 8). Long-time Canford Lane resident Kevin Gummett, 90, spoke strongly in favour. He told the Henleaze and Westbury Voice: “In over 45 years living in Canford Lane, I’ve seen more and more traffic and too many accidents. "Last year, an elderly lady was knocked down and no longer feels safe crossing the road. People from all age groups – visitors as well as residents – must be able to get about safely.” Another Canford Lane
resident, Nicola Hawkes, was cheered by the encouraging support from Forum attendees. Nicola said: “We’ve been campaigning for almost three
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years. In that time Canford Lane has become even busier. We even counted the number of vehicles. There were a thousand an hour – one every four seconds – yet
it takes seven seconds to cross, much longer if you are elderly or with small children. I feel particularly sorry for mourners visiting the cemetery, having to cross such a busy road. “We hope for at least one safe crossing to encourage people to walk to where they need to go and, hopefully, shop in Westbury-on-Trym rather than driving to a supermarket.” Local campaigner Graham Donald was delighted too: “This is a great step forward for the campaign,” he said. “A crossing will benefit Canford Lane residents but also people from a much wider area. When we collected signatures for our Petition from visitors to Canford Park, we found people from all over north Bristol. “A crossing will be good for public health as well as road safety. We keep being told to walk more to stay healthy and a safe crossing will help with that.”
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BDAA seeks volunteers LOCAL charity Bristol Dementia Action Alliance (BDAA) is a tiny charity, run by volunteers, with a huge aim to make Bristol THE Dementia Friendly City in the UK. They need help from the community to make this happen. May 20 - 26 is The Alzheimer’s Society’s national Dementia Action Week. Tony Hall, Chair of BDAA says: “We are very lucky to be receiving support from The Co-op and they have kindly offered us information stalls that week at Stoke Lane and Westbury. We also have a stall at Asda Bedminster on Saturday 25 May. We need volunteers to help our small dedicated team at these events and ad-hoc at other events throughout the year. “Due to increasing numbers at our Happy Days Memory Café, we also need volunteers there too.” For more information about volunteering for BDAA please visit http://www.bristoldaa. co.uk/get-involved/volunteering/ or call 0117 968 1002.
World's rocking against dementia
THE fifteen players of Ukelele Jam helped the folks at Happy Days Memory Café to take part in this year's World Rocks Against Dementia global event on April 5. In all, 126 musical events, some large, some small, took place in different parts of the world - including Westbury-on-Trym! The programme was a full one that afternoon as doctors Barbara and Tanya began by telling everyone how to protect their teeth and prevent gum disease (they do some serious stuff at Happy Days!). Then Ukeleke Jam got everybody going
with their music. Brilliant! Some were even dancing. This was followed by a change of mood with Claire from Musica taking a more gentle pace with songs and quizzes. All this activity was supplemented, as usual, with plenty of home-made cakes and plenty of laughter. For next month's café, Happy Days are expecting Maggie from "Brighter Moments". Come along to Westbury Baptist Church in Reedley Road, Stoke Bishop on Friday 3 May, 2pm - 4pm, and check it out. You might enjoy it!
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Granny Downs branches out with tree trail in flower. Copies of the Granny Downs Tree Trail can be picked up from Café Retreat on the Downs. You can also request a postal copy by emailingmleivers@bristolzoo. org.uk or call the Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project at Bristol Zoo Gardens on 0117 903 0609. The initial research for the Granny Downs Tree Trail was carried out by the late Richard Bland. He was a wonderful naturalist who observed and recorded the wildlife of the Downs for decades. He shared his knowledge by leading hundreds of guided walks and writing articles for various magazines. He was also Vice Chair of the Friends of the Downs and Avon Gorge (FOD+AG). The trail has been completed in his memory by the Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project Education Team and Robin Haward from FOD+AG, with funding from the OVO Foundation and FOD+AG. Thank you to Phil Burton and Tony Titchen for confirming the tree identification.
Turn around. On the far side of the path you’ll see the red chestnut; it has big, knobbly bumps (known as ‘cankers’) on its trunk and branches.
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This tree is a hybrid between the horse chestnut (native to the Balkans) and the red buckeye (an American tree).
If you would like a copy of our Discover the wildlife of the Avon Gorge & Downs leaflet, copies of our other nature trail leaflets, details of our school and playscheme sessions, or our events programme, please contact:
Leaves are smaller and darker than the horse chestnut. Lovely pinky-red flowers. The conker cases have few or no prickles.
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Mandy Leivers, Avon Gorge & Downs Biodiversity Education Manager, Learning Department, Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA Tel: 0117 9030609 / 0117 4285460
Follow the path back up to Clay Pit Road. After crossing the road carefully, turn right to the first of two young trees.
Email: mleivers@bristolzoo.org.uk www.avongorge.org.uk www.facebook.com/avongorge @AvonGorgeDowns The Project is a partnership of:
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The species name ‘avium’ refers to birds who love to eat the small, bitter cherries. Blackbirds and song thrushes are particularly partial to them.
Liriodendron tulipifera
Native to North America, this species was first established in Britain in the 1650s. As they grow tall and straight they’re apparently the best trees to build a canoe from! These trees were planted in 2017 as replacements for horse chestnuts that had died.
We are also working in partnership with the National Trust and Forestry England on the North Somerset side of the Gorge.
The Friends of the Downs and Avon Gorge (FOD+AG) are a multi-interest group of volunteers working to protect and enhance the Downs and Gorge for the benefit of all users. We do this through a range of activities such as regular winter litter picking, summer monitoring of butterflies and monitoring of the goats in the Gully. We also try to improve our knowledge of the area and pass on this understanding and appreciation through a series of articles, walks, talks and our quarterly newsletter.
Strange leaves that look as if the tops have been bitten off. When mature they produce unusual greenish-yellow tulip-shaped flowers.
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Take a walk on the Downs
Clay Pit Road is named after the fact that this area was once worked for clay. This was used to line ornamental ponds (including the lake at Bristol Zoo Gardens) and to make bricks, chimney pots and large garden ornaments. After clay extraction
The nearest toilets are at the toilet block beside the Water Tower. There are accessible toilets here.
Some of the trees on this trail are native and others are from more exotic climes. We hope you enjoy discovering and learning about the terrific trees of the Granny Downs!
The beginning and end sections of the route are on tarmac paths but the middle section is on grass. As this area was once dug for clay, this section of the trail is gently undulating and bumpy in places. When it’s been raining it can be soft and muddy.
ceased, the workings were filled in and trees began to be planted. They joined three preexisting avenues of trees in this area: the oldest runs along Westbury Road (originally a turnpike road); there is another along Westbury Park, and the third cuts diagonally across the Granny Downs from Westbury Road to Westbury Park.
This trail covers a part of Durdham Down known as the Granny Downs. Legend has it that the residents of an old people’s home bordering this area used to be brought here on sunny days to sit and enjoy the trees – hence the name ‘Granny Downs’.
For further information visit www.traveline.info or call Traveline on 0871 2002233. By train: The nearest train station is Clifton Down Station. By bus: There are a number of services that have stops along the route of the trail.
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The trail is a collaboration between the Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project and the Friends of the Downs and Avon Gorge. It takes visitors on a gentle 1.1km (0.7 mile) route to discover 17 trees, including laburnums, horse chestnuts, hawthorns and cherry trees, now
Photography and credits: Jill Parsons (Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project) Illustrations and map: Abi Stubbs. Design: Clare Challice www.inkwood.co.uk Printed with vegetable-based inks on FSC certified recycled paper.
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a ceremony on April 12 to celebrate the start of the new trail, along with the chief executive of Bristol Zoological Society, Dr Justin Morris. Special guests also included the family of the late Richard Bland, who was instrumental in the development of the tree trail.
We hope you enjoyed your walk! Visit again through the year to see how the trees change with the seasons.
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A NEW public trail has been launched in an under-explored corner of the Downs to encourage greater appreciation of the variety of trees in the area, many of which are in full bloom throughout late April and May. A host of native and exotic trees will be coming into blossom this month, on an area of Durdham Down, between Westbury Road and Westbury Park, near White Tree roundabout. Known locally as ‘the Granny Downs’, it is said to have been where the residents of a nearby old people’s home were brought out on sunny days to sit and enjoy the trees. The area has a rich diversity of trees, from familiar natives such as the English oak and ash, to the more exotic tulip tree, silver maple and red chestnut. The Lord Mayor of Bristol, councillor Cleo Lake, attended
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n NEWS VOLUNTEERS from the University of Bristol Botanic Garden in Stoke Bishop were presented with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) at a ceremony held at the Garden on April 2nd. The award - the MBE for volunteer groups - was awarded by HRH the Duke of Kent and the Lord Lieutenant of Bristol, Peaches Golding OBE, in recognition of the skill, dedication and enthusiasm of those who help to run and promote the work of the Garden. The volunteers are the life force of the Garden, with many having given more than 20 years to helping with everything from gardening and guiding visitors to helping at events, helping with refreshments and welcoming visitors to the Garden. The award, a signed certificate by Her Majesty the Queen along with an English Crystal engraved with the official QAVS insignia, was marked with a celebratory garden party, where the volunteers were joined by Professor Hugh Brady, ViceChancellor and President of the University and Jekka McVicar, President of the Friends of the
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Botanic Garden co-ordinator Penny Harms and volunteer Will George tour the site with the Duke of Kent Picture: Martin Chainey Garden. Nick Wray, Botanic Garden Curator, said: “I am delighted our volunteers have been honoured with the QAVS.
HRH the Duke of Kent presents the QAVS to Pat Davie Picture: Martin Chainey
They make such a valuable contribution to the Garden, giving many hours of their time and sharing their knowledge about the importance and diversity of plants.” Pat Davie, Chairman of the Friends of the Botanic Garden, who has been a volunteer for 20 years, added: “We are thrilled to receive the award and for our volunteers to be recognised. We all enjoy being part of the Botanic Garden and supporting its development and educational role.” Professor Jane Memmott, Director of the Botanic Garden, added: "The award is a testament to the commitment of our volunteers, who are valued
members of the Garden’s team. We are extremely proud their dedication has been rewarded, and their skill, loyalty and enthusiasm ensure the Garden continues to flourish.” The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work in their communities. The awards were created in 2002 to celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, and winners are announced each year on 2 June – the anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation. The 1.66-hectare Botanic Garden features many exotic species set in displays against the backdrop of a Victorian house. The Botanic Garden has a strong evolutionary theme and cultivates over 5,000 plant species forming four core collections that illustrate plant evolution, plants from Mediterranean climates, useful plants (including Chinese and Western herb gardens) and rare and threatened native plants to the Bristol area. Star attractions include an amazing dell demonstrating the evolution of land plants including the dinosaurs' favourite plants: ginkgos, cycads, tree ferns, monkey puzzles and the Wollemi Pine. Other delights include glasshouses, home to giant Amazon water lilies, tropical fruit and medicinal plants, orchids, cacti and a unique sacred lotus collection.
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n NEWS MAURICE FELLS looks back over five decades of a Bristol icon ONE of the privileges of being a journalist is having a ring-side seat at historic events. So it was that I was standing close to Filton airfield to witness the maiden flight of proto-type Concorde 002. As a young journalist I was part of a team from my newspaper reporting on this momentous occasion heralding the start of supersonic air travel. Hundreds of journalists, film crews, radio and television reporters from across the country and overseas had descended on Filton, too. This was such a major event that thousands of spectators, many of them with binoculars and cine cameras, arrived in Filton searching for every available vantage point. Some families camped out on nearby Filton
Concorde at 50 Golf Course. The A38 trunk road passing the runway was closed to traffic and taken over by a sea of spectators. All spaces in a car park specially set up for the day was full some six hours before Concorde took to the sky. Families living in nearby Catbrain Lane had uninterrupted views from their bedroom windows. Some of the roofs of the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) factory, where Concorde was built, provided dozens of workers with a grandstand view. It was not only Concorde that was using Filton airfield on April 9 1969. Planes were also flying in from Toulouse carrying politicians along with officials and engineers from Sud Aviation, the French state-owned aircraft manufacturer that was working with BAC on the supersonic
project. Between them the two aircraft companies had invited some 1,000 guests. Tony Benn, Member of Parliament for the old constituency of Bristol South East and Minister of Technology, flew in from London with ministry officials. Although the French Concorde 001 had made its maiden flight a month earlier there was still tremendous excitement and tension among the ever-growing crowd of on-lookers. The hours of waiting ended as BAC’s Chief Test Pilot Brian Trubshaw started up the plane’s mighty Olympus engines. At 2.24 pm silence fell over Filton as Concorde taxied to the Gloucester Road end of the runway. After last-minute cockpit checks by the crew, Concorde streaked down the runway and climbed into the air
with a reverberating roar from its engines. This was accompanied by loud cheering and sustained applause from the watching crowds. Concorde made a 22-minute subsonic flight and landed at RAF Fairford, 50 miles to the east in Gloucestershire. Brian Trubshaw and his crew emerged triumphant from a successful first flight. Before going into to a debriefing he told the waiting press corps that the flight had gone according to plan: “It was wizard - really beautiful and the whole flight was exceptionally smooth. We were cool, calm and collected”. His words made front page headlines in the next day’s national papers. Pictures of the flight were broadcast around the world. As the crowds at Filton began to disperse, reporters rushed to the shopping area in Filton to find empty telephone boxes so they could dictate their reports to
Celebrating half a century since aircraft's maiden British flight AEROSPACE Bristol has celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of Concorde’s first British flight with a gala dinner attended by HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of the museum. As Patron of Aerospace Bristol, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal witnessed the dramatic moment that the last Concorde to fly sprang back to life, as Concorde’s ‘droop nose’ was lowered and the landing lights illuminated for the first time since November 2003. Delivered in partnership with Airbus, the Concorde50 gala dinner was held under the wings of the supersonic passenger jet in Aerospace Bristol’s Concorde Hangar, on the edge of the historic Filton Airfield. It was from there that Concorde first took to the skies from British soil on 9 April 1969, and landed for the final time on 26 November 2003. Fittingly, it was the pilot of that final flight, Captain Les Brodie, who returned to the Flight Deck and - as Her Royal Highness and distinguished
guests looked on - operated the controls to lower and raise Concorde’s droop nose and activate her landing lights. The maneuver was possible thanks to careful restoration work by Aerospace Bristol’s Conservation team and volunteers, with Concorde smoothly returning to motion as if waking for the first time since touching down more than 15 years ago. Professor Iain Gray CBE, Chair of Aerospace Bristol, said: “I am most grateful to Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Patron of Aerospace Bristol, for accepting our invitation to join us in celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of Concorde. The iconic Concorde was an engineering marvel, developed far ahead of its time by talented engineers working on the cutting-edge of 1960s technology. Through our exhibition, inspiring workshops for schools, and Concorde50 events, it is this spirit of innovation that Aerospace Bristol aims to ignite in the engineers of the next fifty years and beyond,
Princess Anne tours the flight deck with Captain Les Brodie
encouraging the young people of today to develop the big ideas of tomorrow.” Katherine Bennett, Senior Vice President Airbus, said: “Concorde has a special place in Airbus’ heart and history. Many of its innovations, from electronic flight controls to antiskid braking systems, helped inform future aircraft designs. We also maintained the aircraft
at Filton for more than 10 years after its final flight. “To see the aircraft once again at the centre of celebration, helping inspire the next generation of engineers, is fantastic, particularly as we are fast approaching Airbus’ own 50 year milestone which is a celebration of everyone who has the courage to bold and improve things, just as Concorde did.”
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n NEWS their papers; mobile phones had yet to be invented. Some evening papers printed late editions to mark 002’s maiden flight. A total of 20 Concorde aircraft six for development purposes and the others for commercial service - were built by the British and French governments. The planes carried two and a half million passengers across the Atlantic and to various parts of the world. However, a drop in passenger numbers, rising oil costs, cancellation of orders from foreign airlines and the crash of a Concorde in France in 2000 all led to the plane’s early retirement. But Britain’s love for the aircraft with its distinctive pointed droop nose does not seem to have waned. Concorde 002 is now at the Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton, and Concorde Alpha Foxtrot - the last of the fleet to fly in 2003 - is a popular attraction at Aerospace Bristol, a new museum at Filton. It was from underneath this aircraft that Fiona Bruce presented the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow programme as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations. BBC’s Radio
4 also broadcast its Any Questions? programme from Filton. On the anniversary day itself a cavalcade of the hand-made luxury Bristol Cars, initially built at Filton by the Bristol Aircraft Company, left the museum and headed for Yeovilton. They were joined by a fleet of historic buses. Altogether there were more than 150 passengers, many of whom had worked on Concorde. Concorde will also be celebrated at this year’s Bristol International Balloon Fiesta in August. A former Concorde pilot, Captain Tim Orchard, who is also a hot-air balloonist, will be featuring his bespoke balloon which is fitted with the original seats of the 1980s Concorde at the fiesta’s showground at Ashton Court.
• Maurice Fells is the author of: Bristol Plaques; The Little Book of Bristol; A-Z of Curious Bristol; Bristol From The Post and Press and other books about a great city.
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n NEWS PEOPLE at risk of rough sleeping in Bristol are now able to access a new service based in Stokes Croft. Somewhere Safe to Stay (SSTS) will provide a safe emergency space away from the street that is open and staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for people at imminent risk of rough sleeping in Bristol. The service has been up and running for two weeks and has already supported 17 people. Complementing councilcommissioned services including the outreach team and emergency shelters – the SSTS will be supporting people who have no alternative but to sleep rough. This includes people leaving prison, people who have been evicted or those people who without an intervention are likely to end up sleeping rough. The service will work alongside the City Council’s Housing Option service assisting in fulfilling the duties of the Homelessness Reduction Act. Somewhere Safe to Stay
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Somewhere safe to stay is a pilot run in partnership with St Mungo’s and Bristol City Council, funded by £648k from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). People will stay for up to seven days while specialist staff work on personal housing plans to prevent them sleeping rough. This could include private sector accommodation (with support if needed), supported accommodation, reconnection to their home town or mediating with friends and family. Referrals into the SSTS service will come from local agencies. Cllr Paul Smith, Cabinet Member for housing, said: “We are committed to reducing rough sleeping in Bristol and we were pleased to be selected as one of 11 areas to trial the new Somewhere Safe to Stay Hubs. We hope the hub will become an integral part of the Bristol Shelter Programme, and support our No First Night Out Approach,
helping us to more effectively deal with rough sleeping.” Adam Rees, regional director St Mungo’s West, said: “In partnership with Bristol City Council and others, we are already supporting huge numbers of people every year to come off the streets of Bristol.
This new service will enable us to prevent people from the dangers of sleeping rough in the first place and support people at risk of ill health, abuse, violence and isolation. We know that with the right support at the right time people can and do recover from homelessness.”
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Thrilling live music performed by Bristol’s professional chamber orchestra Henleaze Concert Society Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze Saturday 11 May at 7.30pm Pre-concert talk with David Bednall at 6.45pm Viv McLean piano Roger Huckle violin Beethoven Piano Concerto No.3 (reduced orchestration) Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 Brahms Hungarian Dances Bartók Romanian Folk Dances Monti Csárdás
Music inspired by passionate and romantic Hungarian folk melodies features in this programme, alongside Beethoven’s dark and brooding Piano Concerto No.3, in a reduced orchestration arrangement. The Bristol Ensemble welcomes back the pianist Viv McLean for a fifth year as soloist, completing the cycle of Beethoven piano concertos, and also performing Liszt’s dramatic Hungarian Rhapsody in an arrangement for piano quintet. Tickets £16.50 (£5 under 25s) from Opus 13 music shop 0117 923 0164 or from www.bristolensemble.com
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If you go down to the woods today… A LIFE-SIZE painted bear sculpture set to go on display at Wild Place Project this spring. Sponsored by E.L.M Legal Services Ltd (E.L.M), who offer professional will writing and estate planning services, the bear will be part of a trail of 20 individually handpainted 3D bears placed around the south Gloucestershire attraction, greeting visitors from April 6 until September. Visitors will be able to follow a route around the park, to discover the 6ft (1.8m) tall bears, each individually designed. Will, the E.L.M bear, has been painted by a talented local artist who took the design specifications from the office staff to make him look business like and professional. E.L.M has sponsored the bear as part of a fundraising campaign for Wild Place Project’s exciting new exhibit, Bear Wood. The new bear sculpture trail is being run in conjunction with Wild in Art, who developed the hugely successful Wow! Gorillas trail with Bristol Zoo Gardens in 2011, to celebrate the Zoo’s 175th birthday. Nigel Simpson, head of operations at Wild Place, said: “The bear sculpture trail is a fantastic collaboration between Wild Place Project and many partners and supporters.
“It promises to be an exciting discovery trail around the attraction as visitors will be able to tick off the bears as they find them and take part in activities associated with the trail. It will be a wonderful prelude to the arrival of real bears later this year.” The sculpture trail comes ahead of the arrival of real European brown bears at the attraction, as a new exhibit called Bear Wood opens at Wild Place Project in July. Work is now underway creating the impressive new exhibit, which will also be home to wolves, lynx and wolverine and which promises to be the best bear exhibit in the country. Visitors will be able to walk through the seven and a half acre exhibit on a raised walkway that will wind its way through the trees. New, 180-degree, floor-to-ceiling glass viewing areas and ‘dens’ will give visitors an up-close view of the animals living alongside each other in British woodland as they would have done in years gone by. Bear Wood will transport visitors back to a time when these magnificent creatures roamed the UK countryside, taking them on a journey through the ages, to the present day, while showing the effects of woodland loss on our native wildlife.
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n NEWS A SMALL north Bristol cricket club, Bristol YMCA, saved from extinction by volunteers 10 years ago, has gone on to develop one of the biggest and most successful youth sections in the West. And, they are about to be the first in Bristol to play in coloured kits such as those seen in IPL and T20 matches. In 2012 there were around 40 boys playing cricket with Bristol YMCA. Since then the club has increased those numbers dramatically to more than 200 hundred boys and girls who all play cricket at the Golden Hill Sports Ground in Henleaze with the help of 25 volunteer coaches. A community based effort, complimented by support from local businesses including Wards Solicitors LLP, has raised the funds to finance the new kits. A huge event to launch the new coloured kits is planned for April 30 at the Golden Hill Sports Ground, when the cricketers plan to spell out the letters YMCA in human form with more than 200
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ahead.” YMCA Club Captain John Colley adds: “We have five adult teams playing every Saturday and a thriving youth section with ever increasing numbers. We are delighted to welcome our principal sponsors Wards Solicitors LLP on board as well as other local businesses that have offered their support. “Our ultimate aim is to see our first team playing cricket at the highest semi-pro level. We are proving that the best way to do that is to develop a long term plan to invest in and encourage as many youngsters as possible to play the game.”
Learn football skills with SSE Wildcats BRISTOL Ladies Union Football Club (BLUFC) has teamed up with Bristol University to open the area’s first SSE Wildcats centre. It will allow girls to play football in a fun, engaging environment, with training from Football Association (FA) qualified coaches. Football coaching was previously led by Under 9s coach, Lloyd Burnell. After ten years of coaching, every term time Sunday from September to July, Lloyd is hanging up his boots. The SSE Wildcats sessions take place on the 4G pitch at the University sports-ground, Coombe Dingle, every Sunday during term time from 10-11am, beginning 28 April. Sessions cost £3 each. BLUFC runs competitive league teams for girls and ladies football, all the way through from U10s to adults. To get involved, contact Lisa Daley at the University Lisa.daley@ bristol.ac.uk or Justin Ogilvie at BLUC, at blufc.chair@gmail.com To sign up on the website TheFA.com/SSEWildcats search for 'Coombe Dingle' to find the centre.
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n EDUCATION ST Bonaventure’s has been buzzing with activity this spring with children taking part in a number of exciting events, such as Oliver! and their Easter Festival. The drama club came to the end of their rehearsals this term with four fantastic performances of Oliver!. The school was awash with dirty urchins, pick pockets and flower sellers. The school hall was transformed into old London town, and echoed with the sound of children’s laughter and song filling the space with their
Umpapas and Food, glorious food. Headteacher Mrs Charles said: “I am delighted and very proud of our school community who have worked really hard to bring off a very professional looking show. To act and perform is such a joy
A glorious performance and I am very thankful to all the volunteers for working with our children to give them this very special opportunity.” The children were directed by Mrs McGrath, with the support of a great team of parent helpers and a live band. Together they produced a spectacular performance and a magnificent show. Mrs McGrath reported that she is looking forward to seeing some of our children ‘treading the boards’ in the West End, because they are such a talented bunch! The highlight of the end of term celebration at St Bonaventures is their Easter Festival. It has been a long standing St Bon’s tradition since the 1970s to celebrate the arts with their own Eisteddfod. This tradition stopped for a few years, but was resurrected in 2006 by Mrs McGrath and her mother, former St Bonaventure’s teacher, Mrs Rigg, allowing the children the opportunity of wonderful, creative and inclusive events. The children made Easter Bonnets, paintings, Easter gardens and decorated eggs. All the children have had the opportunity to win house points for their house which leads to a very noisy and exciting overall house champion for the Festival.
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n EDUCATION THE latest in virtual reality technology being used to care for terminally-ill patients is just one of a dozen hands-on workshops featuring in a schools conference aimed at helping girls find out more about careers in medicine. The virtual reality – or VR – workshop will be delivered by the Human Interface Technologies (HIT) Team from the University of Birmingham whose pioneering research and development in this area feeds directly into healthcare, the defence industry and heritage management. The ‘Tomorrow’s World’ conference on Friday 17 May, is organised by Redmaids’ High School, and will be attended by more than 250 students from state and independent schools from across Bristol and surrounding counties. Now in its ninth year, the event encourages girls during their GCSE studies to consider their ongoing education by exploring career options in fields such as medicine and
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STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths – where women continue to be underrepresented. Two keynote speakers will
be joined by other specialists from the medical profession and academia to lead interactive workshops on various topics including midwifery, dentistry, physiotherapy, para-medicine, and neuroscience. Dr Karine Zander, a Consultant Anaesthetist based at Bristol’s Southmead Hospital, will open the event. Professor Bob Stone, Director of the HIT Team, will describe how VR and Mixed Reality are now being used in a range of healthcare applications, from helping intensive care patients to training future defence paramedics to save lives on the battlefield. It was the HIT Team’s collaboration between
postgraduate engineering student Elza Mathew and consultant Dr Sheila Popert that led to the innovation of the VR application in support of palliative care patients. The VR-based technology transports patients into realistic simulations of nature to help them relax and comes complete with a soothing voiceover by iconic British broadcaster Sir David Attenborough. Isabel Tobias, Headmistress at Redmaids’ High School said: “We’re delighted to be able to offer this virtual reality workshop to our delegates – it’s a great example of how women are at the cutting edge of innovations that are making a huge difference to people’s lives.”
Hannah’s fundraising ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats REDMAIDS’ High student, Hannah Killick aged 12, has taken on a feat of endurance that would prove too much for most grownups. She’s cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats over 21 days, to raise money for United World Schools (UWS) and The Grand Appeal. Hannah’s mum Rachel, a teacher at Redmaids’ High School, is very proud of her daughter’s efforts. She said: “Hannah is determined to raise money for these two causes that are close to her heart. She is an incredibly passionate musician and The Grand Appeal will be putting any money that Hannah raises towards providing music therapy for children in hospital. “The second charity – UWS – is one that Redmaids’ High has supported since
2011 when they funded the building of Jong School in north east Cambodia. Redmaids’ High continues to raise money for the school and this summer I’ll be visiting with 24 sixth form students, so I’ll be able to see first-hand
how they intend to spend the money Hannah raises.” As Hannah cycled through Bristol, on the sixth day of her 1,000-mile journey, she popped in to Redmaids’ High to the delight of her classmates. Staff and students lined the drive, whooping and cheering, as she cycled in, accompanied by friends and her father Adrian who is riding with her. Hannah was also joined by Oli Beckingsale, a former Olympic and Commonwealth Games mountain biker, as well as representatives from British Cycling and United World Schools. You can support Hannah's sterling efforts by making a donation at her Virgin Money giving page: https://bit.ly/2V9PcEg
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n EDUCATION PARALYMPIAN, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, officially opened the new sports centre at Badminton School on March 27. Speaking at a ceremony attended by the whole school and former pupils she encouraged the audience to: “Aim high. Find something you love doing and work hard.” Tanni tried a range of sports as a child before she realised that Wheelchair Racing was her sport of choice. She went on to win 11 gold, four silver and a bronze medal at the Paralympics and broke 30 World Records on the track during her career. She now is an Independent cross
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New sports centre officially opened by Paralympic star Tanni Grey-Thompson bench peer in the House of Lords and speaks on disability rights, welfare reform and sport. Badminton School in Westbury-on-Trym took ownership of their new Sports Centre in September 2018. With an estimated cost of just over £4m, it is the most expensive development in Badminton’s history. National sports facility
specialists, Collinson, were appointed to design and build the new state-of-the-art facility. The Sport England compliant flexible Sports Centre comprises of a four-court space for
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n EDUCATION and Viewing Galleries, both external and internal. It also boosts a Sports Therapy Room for physiotherapy and sports assessments, keeping the girls and the community well. Badminton has strong partnerships with local and national sporting organisations which extends their outreach in the wider community. More than 1,000 children every week from
outside the school have used its facilities since it opened in September last year. Westbury Harriers, Redland Green Tennis, Redland Hockey Club, Soccer Shooters, St Ursula’s Badminton Club, Bristol Flyers Basketball Club, Cavaliers Fencing Club and Bristol Sports Foundation supporting BristolNoah’s Ark Pre-school offers a supportive and caring environment for your Rockets Netball Academy all child to learn and explore. We recognise and value each child’s unique train on site. character and potential and are committed to offering them the very best
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All of these are integral characteristics “Staff provide a rich programme of learning opportunities “Staff provide a rich programme of learning opportunities seen in effective learners and something that we promote strongly at tailored to individual children’s needs” OFSTED “Stafftailored provideto a rich programme of learning individual children’s needs”opportunities OFSTED Noah’s Ark.” “Staff provide a rich programme of learning opportunities tailored to individual children’s needs” OFSTED From September 2019 the pre-school will also be extending its We take children from 2-4 years and funded 2oldyear spaces are available. tailored to individual children’s needs” We take children from 2-4 years and funded 2 yearOFSTED spacesold are available. We take children from 2-4 years and funded 2 year old spaces are available. hours and will be open from 7.45am to 5pm Monday to Thursday. To arrange a visit please email or call today . To arrange a visit please email or call today. 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YANN Thomas, Bristol Bears' prop forward, caused a stir when he made a surprise visit to Lifeskills Safety Education Centre. Year 6 Pupils from Elmlea Junior School, Westbury-onTrym were delighted. Not only did they learn how to spot hazards and stay safe, but had the opportunity to ask Yann about his career and tell him what they had learnt. Yann, 28, first visited Lifeskills 18 years ago when he was a pupil at Ashton Gate Primary. Since his first visit the centre has undergone a £400,000 rebuild. Yann was taken round the centre by six Elmlea pupils who did an excellent job of teaching Yann basic first aid, and showing him round the virtual village. Lifeskills is an interactive safety centre - a huge film set with 19 different “scenarios” which includes practising emergency 999 calls, discovering and reacting to a house fire, how to stay safe near water and experiencing the consequences of trespassing on a railway line – all
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Yann Thomas on the railway platform at Lifeskills Safety Education Centre with pupils of Elmlea Junior School made realistic with the use of light, sound and wind effects. Yann said: “It was great to see Lifeskills in action with kids having loads of fun and at the same time learning how to stay safe. What an amazing resource… right on our
doorstep!” Next year Lifeskills will be celebrating its 20th anniversary. Over the years it’s welcomed 200,000 visitors. As part of their celebrations, Lifeskills is launching a search to find some of the first youngsters it helped
Nola Interiors has recently been refurbished due to expanding in its first year, now having more room to display their range of paints, soft furnishings, homeware and gifts. With a passion for paint and colour, we are a local stockist for Little Greene and Earthborn environmentally friendly paint, offering advice and colour consultations in-store or in your home environment. Please call to make an appointment.
20 years ago. Andy Townsend, general manager, said: “As part of our celebrations we would like to hear from past pupils about their memories of their visit to the centre. In particular, any stories of how what they learnt has been valuable in later life. “Our first pupils would have been 10 or 11 years old in the year 2000. We would especially like to hear from ex pupils of Hotwells Primary School Bristol, St. Mary’s C.E. Primary School Yate, or Newbridge Primary School, Bath which were some of the very first schools to visit.” If you have a story to tell, email Gemma gemma@ lifeskills-bristol.org.uk, call 0117 922 4511 or contact via the Facebook link on the web page https://lifeskills-bristol.org.uk/
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SGS gala dinner SGS College's enterprise students are hosting events to raise funds for local charities. The activities include a community fete, car boot sale, custom hampers from sopie. douglas@sgscol.ac.uk and a gala dinner on the evening of Thursday 30 May at Filton Campus to raise money for homeless charity St Mungo’s and Off the Record (OTR) mental health charity. The students would welcome any support by purchasing tickets or donating any prizes which can be sold at the auction. Contact Josie La Torre for more information or to make donations: josie. latorre@sgscol.ac.uk
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Henleaze prepares for May Fair THE Henleaze May Fair is a special community event that just keeps getting bigger and better: you will find even more fun and games in every corner of the campus this year. From old favourites like tin can alley and hook-a-duck to new attractions like quad biking and gladiator jousting, there’s something for everyone. A joint greeting is sent by the Headteachers of Henleaze Juniors, Henleaze Infant School and Claremont School: “Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! That’s a welcome from each one of us as Headteachers of the three schools that make up our wonderful campus. It’s time to roll up for all the fun of this marvellous May Fair. “We would like to thank the incredibly hard-working members of the May Fair Committee who put so much time and effort into putting on
the greatest show, as well as all the other adults who get involved both leading up to and on the big day. And talking of helping on the day: offers of help tidying up at the end are always greatly appreciated! “The Fair is a real celebration of our strength as a community, a time when we come together to splat rats, bounce castles, shy coconuts, ride rides, and raise much needed funds to support the education of our amazing children.” Henleaze May Fair, Saturday 11 May from 2pm – 5pm, takes place at the campus of Henleaze Juniors, Infants and Claremont School, Park Grove, Bristol BS9 4LG. Join in the fun and enjoy the refreshments: pizza, ice-cream
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Choir are singing all the way to Croatia MEMBERS of City Voices Bristol, a local community choir, will be travelling to Croatia to take part in a choir festival on May 1st with choirs from Italy, Slovenia, Hungary, Slovakia and Austria. This will be the third time for City Voices Bristol members and for the second year they will be joining up with Roath Community Choir from Cardiff and taking on the title of the Bridge Chorus under the leadership of Musical Director for both choirs, Ben Pinnow. Chairman of City Voices Bristol, John Laver, describes the trip as: “It’s an exhilarating and fun opportunity to share our love of singing with our friends from Wales and other European countries. In just four days we take part in three concerts singing a wide range of material from folk songs such as Annie Laurie to the theme from the James Bond movie Skyfall, taking in some wonderful gospel songs as well. We even join in singing the Istrian regional anthem in Croatian! Our Croatian hosts are so welcoming and we now feel almost part
of the family. We won’t allow recent events to affect that.” Choir member Finn Cottle is looking forward to seeing the beautiful Croatian coast and countryside once more: “On each trip we manage to squeeze in a tour of some of the picturesque old towns in the Istrian region and this year we’ll be visiting the amazing Roman forum at Pula. Meeting singers from different countries is so inspiring and gives us a different perspective on other European cultures. The other choirs are very friendly and responded with delight when our Musical Director Ben introduced some of our songs in Croatian.” A vital member of the team, Assistant Musical Director and accompanist, Sandie Middleton will be travelling with the singers. The songs being taken to Croatia will also feature in City Voices Bristol’s summer concert “Joyful, Joyful” on Saturday 16 June at 7pm at St George’s Hall along with many others in this choir’s usual eclectic mix. John Laver added: “We hope people will enjoy our varied programme and maybe even be
inspired to join us. We are a friendly community choir, always looking for new members to share the fun and commitment. We rehearse every Monday evening from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Redmaids’ High School Westbury-on-Trym and everyone is welcome to come along and try
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Cracking! Gromit Unleashed trail raises £2m for children’s hospital charities in the city THE Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children’s Hospital charity, has announced that its third awardwinning trail, Gromit Unleashed 2, has raised £2 million for the hospital and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St Michael’s Hospital, Bristol. Last summer, Gromit Unleashed 2 brought 67 sculptures of Nick Park's Academy Award®-winning characters Wallace, Gromit and Feathers McGraw to Bristol and the surrounding area, with designs from international film studio Pixar Animations and world-famous brands LEGO and Star Trek. Trail fans flocked from across the country and overseas, spending a combined 34,000 days around Bristol hunting for the popular sculptures, which were visited over 3 million times. Proceeds from the auction night, which saw bidders from across the world, raised a staggering £1.3 million. Just six months later – through further fundraising and support – the total amount now raised by the
trail stands at £2 million. The charity - which recently won ‘Charity of the Year’ at the 2019 Bristol Life Awards – this week celebrated this landmark with a guest visit from its founding patron and Wallace & Gromit Creator Nick Park to the hospital. Nick led a one-to-one drawing class with Oncology patient Kara in the hospital’s play centre. Nick Park, creator of Wallace & Gromit and Patron of The Grand Appeal said: “Last summer, Gromit Unleashed 2 took the city of Bristol by storm with its innovation and creativity. It is fantastic to see, first hand, the real difference the money will make to so many young patients – like Kara – and their families from across the South West who are expertly cared for at the hospital.” The Grand Appeal is currently supporting over 100 pioneering projects valued at £5 million at the hospital and NICU. The £2 million raised through Gromit Unleashed 2 will fund an array of developments, including: a ground-breaking research programme in paediatric intensive care; a revolutionary 3D Bio-Printing Service; a specialist family support service; and an expansion of the hospital’s palliative care and bereavement support service. Nicola Masters, Director at The Grand Appeal said: “Everything that we do here at The Grand Appeal is to make Bristol Children’s Hospital and
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artists and engineers that gave such delight to so many last summer. Most of all, thank you to everyone that gave and helped to fundraise such an incredible amount. Your donations will support us to provide the best possible care for children and young people across the region.” Aardman is also celebrating 30 years of Wallace & Gromit in 2019, so there is a calendar of forthcoming activity and fundraising initiatives for The Grand Appeal around the city which will continue to delight families this Summer and beyond. To find out more about The Grand Appeal and how you can support Bristol Children’s Hospital and St Michael’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, visit www.grandappeal.org.uk.
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Explore the arts of BS9 THE fabulous BS9 Arts Trail returns for the sixth year on Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 June, from 11am to 5pm. In total 80 local artists will be exhibiting their work including painting, print, textiles, jewellery, ceramics, photography, mosaics and much more. Visitors are welcome at 14 locations, all within easy walking distance in Stoke Bishop and Henleaze and all with free entry. The artists will be available to talk about their work and their creative methods in an open and easy environment. All work is available to buy directly from the artist, often a chance to get a great piece of artwork at a favourable price. Many artists will also be able to discuss commissions. A venue map will be available showing the best walking route around the trail and which artist will be exhibiting where. Some
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Bristol Big Give BRISTOL Big Give is back for its fifth year collecting charity donations of reusable goods across the city to raise funds for British Heart Foundation. The annual campaign is organised by students and sustainability teams at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), UWE Students’ Union, University of Bristol, University of Bristol Students’ Union, together with Bristol Waste Company. Targeting the city’s 50,000 students at the end of the summer term, the aim is to rescue unwanted items before they end up in landfill and raise funds for charity at the same time. Ashleigh Gale, BA Events Management Student at UWE Bristol said: “I think the Bristol Big Give is not only an amazing opportunity for students to give back to the local community, but it also promotes a more sustainable approach to living by donating
unwanted items which would otherwise been thrown away! This is definitely something that all students should be involved in as it benefits a range of fantastic causes as well as the environment.” Last year more than 200 tonnes of reusable goods were collected, which could raise up to £358,960 and in the last five years more than a million pounds worth of donations have been collected. Paul Roberts, Head of Environment and Sustainability at UWE Bristol, said: “It is wonderful to see this fantastic multi-agency partnership go from strength to strength, helping students manage their unwanted belongings responsibly and sustainably. Each year we divert more material to local charity shops, saving it from going to waste or littering the streets. The scheme continues to have a positive effect on
end-of-term fly tipping and unsightly waste and helps build good relationships between neighbours in parts of the city with a high student population, such as Wesbury Park, Redland and the Downs. Ellen McKee, MA Environmental Policy and Management student at the University of Bristol said: “Participating in the Big Give is a win-win situation; it is an easy way to donate unwanted items when clearing your room and it raises vital funds for Bristol charities.”
Rose Rooney, Sustainability Manager at the University of Bristol, said: “The Bristol Big Give is an essential part of how we manage student waste citywide at the end of term. It offers students a valuable opportunity to have a positive impact on their local environment, save resources and help a multitude of local charities.” British Heart Foundation donation banks have set up on campus and around the city to collect donations from 31 different points.
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The Filtones choir raises £1,000 for BRACE charity THE Filtones choir has raised £1,000 for BRACE, its charity of the year. BRACE is committed to defeating dementia by funding scientific research to help with earlier diagnosis and more effective treatments for the condition. Pictured is Michael Hensman, chairman of the choir, presenting a cheque to Jeanne Clements, the charity’s representative, at a recent rehearsal. The Filtones choir will be continuing to support BRACE for the coming year 2019/20 and hope to raise even more from its next charity event, taking place on Saturday 22 June at 7.30pm at St Peter’s Church, The Drive, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. The concert features a guest performance by renowned virtuoso violinist, Julia Hwang, who has played for the choir on two previous occasions to much acclaim, and is sure to draw a large audience. Tickets priced at £12 can be obtained by ringing Dot Bryant on 07870 984760 or emailing dorothy.bryant@btinternet.com
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75th anniversary of Monte Cassino to be marked by Bristol’s Polish community about his time at Monte Cassino, he decided to write a memoir in later life which he passed down to me. Visiting the Polish Cemetery is something that will always stay with me, just seeing the huge number of crosses was unbelievable. I can’t imagine how they won it as back then the mountain would have been impossible to get up. “The motto of the Polish army was ‘For our freedom and yours’ as all of them were fighting for the freedom of Poland, as well as the western Allies. Fighting at Monte Cassino was their chance to redress the injustice that had been shown to Poland and its people, and their sacrifice should always be remembered.” Bristol is home to two Polish schools, and the nearest one to our area is at Fonthill Primary School in Southmead. Named after General Władysław Anders, the school holds lessons for pupils on Saturdays, and will be dedicating special lessons to mark the anniversary of Monte Cassino in May. In addition, The Polish Scouting Association (UK Region) will be commemorating the battle on Monday May 27 at the Wye Valley Woodside House Scout Centre, where there is a memorial to the Polish armed forces of World War Two. To find out more about the Anglo Polish Society, visit: www. anglopolishsociety.org
by Keri Beckingham THE Polish community in Bristol are set to mark one of World War Two’s most significant anniversaries. Saturday May 18 is the 75th anniversary of the Polish 2nd Corps finally conquering Monte Cassino mountain in Italy after 123 days of battle. Commanded by General Władysław Anders, the event marked a significant victory over the Nazis and opened up the road to Rome to the Allies. The soldiers of the 2nd Corps fought for the freedom of Poland, even though they already knew that Poland was sold into Soviet captivity. When World War Two ended, they could no longer return to their home land for fear of persecution, and so were exiled. As a result, many decided to settle in the UK, where they formed communities, founded Polish Saturday schools and Polish Scouting and also set up churches, including the Church of Our Lady of Ostrabrama, Polish Catholic church on Cheltenham Road. To mark the 70th anniversary in 2014, a group of Bristol Polish scouts and guides travelled to the Polish war cemetery at Monte Cassino, which holds the graves of over a thousand Poles who died. The group wanted to pay tribute to their brave countrymen and women, and were privileged to be able to wear their parents' or grandparents'
Polish war graves at Monte Cassino medals for the occasion. Grazynka Kowalewska was one member of Bristol’s Polish community that attended the 70th celebrations. She is the daughter of a Monte Cassino veteran, and she is also a member of the Anglo Polish Society in Bristol and the South West. Speaking of her experience, Grazynka said: “We joined the veterans of this battle, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, representatives of Polish ministries and armed forces, Prince Harry, and local authorities. Many young people came from Poland; scouts and guides, and Polish schools bearing the name ‘Heroes of
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Supporting and reflecting our diverse communities is an important part of my role and a specific priority within my Police and Crime plan. I was therefore delighted to attend the new Bristol Muslim Strategic Leaders Group; this important group is looking at ways our Muslim communities can be more involved within our public services. Making sure our public services not only reflect the communities they serve with the people they employ but also that the service reflects their needs and those of their community is absolutely essential. I really welcomed the national ‘Make Yourself Heard’ campaign that aims to raise awareness of a silent 999 system. The Silent Solution system enables 999
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n NEWS IT’S HARD to be a child prodigy: so many young talents can’t sustain the appeal they had in their youth. But pianist Allan Schiller is still performing the most challenging classical music more than 60 years after his first solo role in front of an orchestra. This world class pianist, who happens to live in Bristol, can be heard in concert at All Saints Church, Clifton on Saturday 11 May, 7.30pm. His repertoire for the evening includes Beethoven’s 4th piano concerto, Dvorak’s Romance in F minor performed with Laura Osbon on violin, Mozart Symphony No. 35 and Arvo Part. Tickets £12, at All Saints Church. How did an ordinary Jewish boy from Leeds make his name at the age of 10, win an education with the first rank of musical educators and then – unheard of – spend two years honing his skills in Cold War Moscow? Luckily the curious can find out, because Allan has published a short but entertaining book outlining his extraordinary life, from the concert stage in Leeds, to the world-leading Moscow Conservatoire, to a career of recordings, concerts and TV appearances all over the world. But it wasn’t just his natural gift that prompted Sir John Barbirolli, principal conductor of the Hallé Orchestra, to call Allan, when aged only 10, “the best thing I have heard in my career, and that began in 1911.” It was a quiet but steely determination that helped Allan find the limelight, and then thrive in it. Aged seven, he was already performing in the under12s section of the Harrogate Music Festival. It was after that that his parents realised he needed a first rate teacher, and
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n NEWS THE National Garden Scheme will see several gardens in Henleaze, Henbury, Stoke Bishop and Durdham Down opened to visitors during June to raise funds for charity. Formed in 1927 to support district nurses, The National Garden Scheme is the most significant charitable funder of nursing in the UK and raises funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK and The Queen’s Nursing Institute. In 2018 they raised £3.1m through garden admissions (entry for children is free), as well as sales of teas and cake. On Sunday June 9, Montroy Close in Henleaze will open from 2pm – 5.30pm. Owned by Sue and Rod Jones, the large southwest facing garden features a 20 foot stream, informal pond with pebble beach, pergola and seats, and a lawn with curving flower beds. In addition there is also an unusual partitioned greenhouse with alpine bench. Admission costs £3.50 and visitors will also be able to enjoy tea, coffee, home-made lemonade and cakes
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mixed shrub, rose, clematis and herbaceous borders. Swift House in Stoke Bishop will open to visitors from 2pm – 5pm on Sunday June 23. Owners Mark and Jane Glanville say they have designed their city garden “to look beautiful,
provide fruit and vegetables and to be a haven for wildlife. Plants are grown to provide food and shelter throughout the year with the emphasis on flowers that are nectar rich.” Admission costs £3.50, and do remember to check out the nesting boxes while you are there. Mark and Jane have the largest breeding colony of swifts in Bristol. Pippa Atkinson opens the garden of Vine House in Henbury from 1.30pm – 4:.0pm on Sunday June 30. Admission is £4, and it will be a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the listed Georgian house’s garden with mature trees, shrubs, herbaceous borders, rock stream and gunnera. To find out more about the National Garden Scheme, visit: www.ngs.org.uk
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News and views from our city councillors perty in Channels intrusive balcony on a pro has been m, Hill alongside the river Try rs. nne pla City by nleaze) refused for two new houses (Westbury-on-Trym & He The original application hdrawn after wit s at 1 Whytes Close wa replaced with a n bee Roadside adverts has but s ion ect obj traders think 62. I get angry when certain new application 19/017 posters on our they have the right to put process is difficult for ng nni pla ent The rec the like ges s, but we are also lampposts, trees and ver applicants and neighbour e appeared on tions being rejected lica app driveway signs that hav of es cas ring the hea plained to e opposed them. our main roads. I have com when no neighbours hav you not to support as an applicant es issu ng Council but would urge nni If you have pla this way. The in se erti tact me, Steve adv o con wh ase ers ple trad or as a neighbour neighbourhood posters create an untidy ff. Geo or remove them. and costs the Council to Roadworks stablished, good, roadworks Please support our well-e There seem to be a lot of We have local traders. ing place at the moment. tak visional dates: pro se the Planning Issues of ised adv a n for bee application eduled for traffic I am concerned about the Coldharbour Road is sch Lane at its junction ween 13th and bet rk wo dental surgery on Parrys d light-controlle s area is already Thi . nue Ave ve until 17th lea Dri Elm bria h wit 24th May, Northum king and could not ween 3 and 8th May. bet d blighted by student par Roa den Lin e, res ssu Jun parking pre to be resurfaced cope with the additional Part of Canford Lane is due e asked that, if the this would create. We hav on 13 May. nd approval, this City planners recomme Repairs planning a ore bef go uld sho gerous pavement application We have reported the dan ta, and the Cos side out committee. Hill ury stb on We ghbours and the After objections from nei application for an three local councillors, an
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deep groove in the road on Waters Lane. I am told the Council will repair both in May. Southmead Police Station update The police have confirmed that they hope to be in the new Police Station this July. The new Station will be Southmead Road Westgate House at the Hospital. ead thm Sou to ce entran local the for e bas It will be the ms and include a neighbourhood beat tea to report problems reception for the public . day the during Bristol Waste l put out and return The waste company wil residents, but they rm bins for elderly or infi and occasional s tion ruc inst r clea d nee service please reminders! If you need this of us and we one or , ste Wa contact Bristol on to them. will pass the information Cllr Liz Radford Henleaze Ward Westbury-on-Trym and
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News and views from our city councillors Travellers to Cllr Steve Smith and I were pleased site watch the last four caravans leave the Easter on ut dabo roun Tree e Whit the near over a Monday. This group stayed for just situation week having created an impossible them pass to had who rs hbou neig e thos fair for Westbury Methodist church eco with deal and e hom left ed every time they I attended the start of the eco fair, open ens. how human and other waste in their gard by the Lord Mayor. It was good to see residents local y man by acted cont local was a I in much impact a small group with al of s. who were annoyed at this early arriv church could have on ecological issue and was frustrated by my efforts llers trave Litter-pick n. We ble to get the Council to take any actio Congratulations to SusWot (Sustaina Waste ol Brist from bins ish rubb ve did achie sive Westbury) for organising the inten they and ns Dow The on res to stop the bonfi rs who spring clean and the many voluntee n the travellers whe ptly prom ved remo were the on participated. I was pleased to help left the site. conCanford Lane litter-pick to make my on The Police have powers to move them that ish rubb of bags tribution to the 100+ consider the Public not did but ely ediat imm ons. sessi were collected over the various cil order offences serious enough; Coun ving for Thanks also to Bristol Waste for remo ying appl of ess proc the in Officers were the bags. r when the travellers left. orde ion evict an with University Botanic Garden We have asked for an urgent meeting ival be It was good to visit the Sculpture Fest can what ider cons to ers Offic Council weekend and will at the Botanic Garden over Easter done to stop this happening again g it. and see so many people supportin th. mon next te upda an ide prov stic rule of We are so fortunate to have this fanta I remain firmly of the view that the it is well se to choo garden on the edge of The Downs; who ents resid all law applies to worth a regular visit.
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live in our City, but that view is not shared by most Councillors from other parties. As I wrote in October “Lib Dems, Greens and Labour councillors voted against our proposals for tougher enforcement against illegal a proper traveller sites. We were arguing for ents resid our all for law the of ent rcem enfo .” but were accused of discrimination rs Keeping in Touch. Let your Councillo s. view know your sday Our next Henleaze Forum is on Thur and the 7pm at ry libra eaze Henl at June 6th July. 9th on is next Westbury forum A4018 “Improvements!” with If you want us to keep you up to date nse, revised proposals and the Council respo phone or title the in 18” “A40 with me il ema and leave your contact details. er to Contact If you need help on any matt me act cont cil, Coun City ol Brist do with ol.gov.uk by email Cllr.geoffrey.gollop@brist . 9946 903 e phon by or
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News and views from our city councillors Steve Smith (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze) A4018 ‘Improvements’ Now that the dust has set tled on the consultation, it is very clear that the Council’s proposals have been ext remely unpopular with residents. We are told by officers that they received over 3,000 responses, which we think is probably an underestimate. These were overwhelm ingly negative. The next step is that the council’s project team are working their way through those responses, which they pro mis read, and producing a con e us will all be sultation report setting out their propos ed next steps. There are rumours that these proposals will go to the Cabinet meeting in June, but that hasn’t been confirmed yet. Wh at we don’t yet know is whether they wil l propose a further consultation on what sho uld happen next, or whether the Cabinet will be asked to approve a revised schem e straight away. It is possible that we may only find out when the papers are published a week before the
meeting, and we would like to be able to let as many people as pos sible know what is happening. I will pub lish information on Facebook as soon as I get it (see below), but if you would like to receiv e updates from us by email, please contac t us to make sure you are on our mailing list – my email address is below. Westbury Parking Rev iew The Council will be con sulting between the 2nd and 29th May on cha nges to parking in Westbury. This is a sch eme which was approved several years ago by the Neighbourhood Partnership, which was since disbanded. It has been on hold for various reasons and is now fina lly being brought forward. The review involves new parking restrictions, including extensive new double yellow lines in the northern part of We stbury Village near the primary school on Shi pley Road and Holmwood Gardens, and on roads around Home Ground, Pinewood Close and Lakewood Road to the east of the village. You can see and comme nt on the full plans in Westbury Library or at www.bristol.gov. uk/trafficorders
Stoke Lodge Stoke Lodge is classified by the Council as “Important Open Space”. In the new draft Local Plan the Council proposes to re-classify it as “Reserved Open Space”. This may sound like a technical distinction, but the difference is tha t it could open the parkland up to future dev elopment. There is a petition at https://you.3 8degrees.org.uk/ petitions/please-design ate-stoke-lodge-asopen-green-space asking the Council to give Stoke Lodge the maxim um protection. Stay in touch Contact me at fb.com/Co uncillorSteveSmith. You can also contact me by email on cllr. steve.smith@bristol.gov .uk, or phone on 07769 285266. We hold regular forums in both Henleaze and Westbury. The nex t ones are: Henleaze Forum, June 28, 7pm at Henleaze Library; Westbury Forum , July 9, 7pm at Coombe Dingle Sports Centre
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Eight ways you can help your child use their hands playdough, pulling it apart, poking it and rolling it. Use utensils and cutters to make different shapes.
Does your child struggle to button up their cardigan? Do they make a meal out of cutlery? Louise Race, a Bristol Community Health occupational therapist, has some tips for developing fine motor skills. Fine motor skills are the movements made by small muscles in our hands, wrists and fingers. They help us to hold and press things, or pick things up between finger and thumb. Help your child improve their fine motor skills with these simple activities. Make things out of playdough Encourage your child to explore the
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Draw, colour-in and paint Not just pens and pencils – use crayons, chalk or paint to spark their senses. You don’t have to draw on paper. If you want to get messy, you could use chalks outside or use other materials like shaving foam. Use tweezers or large kitchen tongs Start a game where you use a pair of kitchen tongs or large tweezers to pick up some small objects like sultanas, pasta, buttons and coins. See if you can all put them into a bowl without dropping any. Cutting with scissors Draw shapes to cut around, and try cutting up playdough with scissors.
Use scissors which are suitable for the age–group, and remember to get some left–handed scissors if needed. You can also buy spring loaded scissors which help to develop the action required for cutting. Bathtime play Use different-sized cups to fill and pour out. Find sponges or squeaky rubber toys to squeeze. Bath crayons and shaving foam are also good fun (and messy!). Sand play Like bathtime play, use cups to fill and pour out. Scoop and dig with spoons. Draw pictures and build things. If you’re inside, kinetic sand is a great alternative. Threading Thread different sizes of pasta or
beads onto strings, laces and pipe cleaners. Practise tying knots and bows in the string. Construction toys Play games which need lots of pushing and pulling with fingers. This might include building bricks – any toys which need small pieces connected or built. More information - get support: If you think your child or a child you look after has significant difficulties with their movement or ability to undertake everyday tasks, please call our physiotherapy and occupational therapy helpline, which is available on 07917 3931969 between 9am-12pm on Wednesdays. For more information about local services for children visit www.cchp.nhs. uk
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n FROM OUR MP
Baby No2's delivery rather quicker than Brexit ... Your Voice in Parliament I LONG for the day when I get the chance to write this monthly update without it being entirely dominated by Brexit. Whether it’s finally dealing with the productivity challenges in the economy so we can start to see wage growth again, or transforming our public services, or how we solve the housing crisis or even some bigger problems like meeting negative emissions to tackle climate change. But, alas, Brexit it is. The past month has been a crucial time with one main aim in Parliament: to stop the government taking the UK out of the EU without a deal. The vast majority of parliamentarians know this would be a disaster for our economy and security, and so I’m pleased to report back (even though you’ll already know!) that we managed to force the government’s hand to agree a new extension. Our indicative voting process, however, hasn’t been overly successful with no alternative agreed on. We have learnt that a public ratification of a closer trading relationship with the EU has the most support of MPs. Without any surprise, readers will know that I continue to call for a public vote with remain on the ballot and, after months of working hard and campaigning on this, we now need to bring it home. I, along with many colleagues, won’t
vote for any deal unless it includes seeking the consent of the public. If you disagree with my stance on this, please do let me know. April has been a bit quieter for me on other fronts, albeit only politically. That’s because my wife, Lucy, and I were delighted to welcome our second daughter, Edie, to the world at the start of April. Edie came just over three weeks early but thanks to rule changes in the Commons a few months ago I have been able to vote “by proxy” via Bristol East MP Kerry McCarthy. I was somewhat relieved that I managed to get my proxy vote sorted in time from the delivery suite ready for the Yvette Cooper bill (to rule out a no deal exit from the EU). We won that bill by one vote. I also recently had the privilege of welcoming representatives from Westbury-based Cold Homes Energy Efficiency Survey Experts (CHEESE for short) to the Climate Coalition’s Green Hero awards in Parliament to receive an award for their energy efficiency work. Well done to Mike and the team for all their hard work. Your Champion in Bristol Readers will know how much work has gone into the A4018 bus lanes consultation and, specifically by me and my office, in making sure that residents had a proper chance to make their voices heard. The council is now reviewing
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this feedback and I’m hopeful of proposed changes that will reflect this. These updated proposals won’t be imminent, but I’ll be sure to keep you up-to-date. I have also responded to the industrial strategy consultation put out by our regional level of government: the West of England Combined Authority. We have some of the most innovative businesses, a proud manufacturing heritage and some of the best university-business collaborations in the country. As a member of the House of Commons Science & Technology Select Committee I’m always proud to champion our region, including in our current inquiry on the effectiveness of public spending into research and development. My major concern was the lack of attention - in the WECA industrial strategy - on the impact of automation on local jobs. Using the best available data and looking at the types of businesses we have in North and West Bristol I have estimated that up to 17,000 jobs in my constituency alone are at risk of being displaced due to automation. It’s vital that government puts in measures to help workers who lose their job or have to re-train to support their transition to the new economy. I’m yet to see any real commitment to that, but I’ll continue to push for it. This month, in less than two years as your MP, we reached over 11,000 case files in my constituency office. If you have contacted me
Darren Jones column about a personal matter or shared your view on local or national policy, your enquiry will be included in that number. It’s great to have such highly engaged and curious constituents so thank you for sharing your views with me and giving me the opportunity to help you when you need support. If you or someone you know who lives in Bristol North West needs help or has a question for me, you can always contact me by email, phone or in the post. Or you can come to a coffee morning, pub politics or surgery to have a chat face to face (all the details can be found at www.darren-jones.co.uk). You can also find me on Facebook (fb.com/darrenjonesmp) and Twitter (@darrenpjones) or you can join my weekly Facebook Live chat on Wednesdays at 7.30pm or sign up to my monthly newsletter (darren-jones.co.uk/sign-up).
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FINANCE With Richard Higgs BA (hons) CFP FPFS Harold Stephens 50 High Street, Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS9 3DZ T: 0117 3636212 E: office@haroldstephens.co.uk
Secure a 10% inheritance tax reduction IT is possible to obtain a 10% reduction in the Inheritance Tax (IHT) rate provided a charitable legacy of at least 10% of your estate is made on death. These rules were introduced to encourage more people to leave part of their estate on death to charity and applies to deaths after 5th April 2012. Therefore: • Gifts to charity are already exempt from IHT (both in lifetime and on death) • Under the rules described above, the rate of IHT on the rest of your estate can be reduced
from 40% to 36% • For those taking advantage of these new provisions, the outcome will be that the charity will receive the same amount, however the non-charitable heirs should be better off because less IHT is paid on what they receive. The actual rules in practice are relatively complex and we would recommend you take specialist advice if you wish to take advantage. Probate Fees Update Previously proposed changes to probate fees will see the costs of probate rise from the current flat
charge of £215 to a minimum of £250. Under the new structure, probate fees will rise to a maximum of £6,000 (at an estate of £2m), depending on the size of the estate being administered. It has been reported in the press that these proposed changes, which were expected to come in on April 1st 2019, have been delayed indefinitely because Parliament has been so consumed by Brexit. There is, however, no suggestion from HMRC of any change to the Government’s plans to introduce these new probate fees. Currently there is a temporary process in
place when applying for probate while the probate fee changes are being considered. Richard Higgs, Chartered Financial Planner, provides friendly financial advice in BS9 on a face-to-face basis in a welcoming location at 50, High Street, Westbury on Trym. He specialises in advising retired clients on savings, investments, Inheritance Tax and longterm care planning. You can contact Richard on richard@ haroldstephens.co.uk , 0117 3636212 or through the website www.haroldstephens.co.uk.
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Long lenses to focus Clifton Downs bridge could be built at last on local interest
AFTER many years of travelling and photographing around the world, Bishopston based photographers Mic Warmington and Paul Bullivant are now turning their experienced lenses on more local scenes. They have worked and exhibited together over many years and are now interested in meeting and photographing local residents with an unusual story to tell, or with an unusual hobby or interest, or with unusual pets, for example! If you think that you have or do something special or a little out-of-the-ordinary then Mic and Paul would like to meet you. As Mic and Paul explain: “It is often too easy to make an interesting photograph in an
exotic foreign location but it is much more of a challenge, and sometimes just as interesting, to capture the essence of an unusual scene or activity on your own doorstep!” The results of this project could be the basis for another exhibition or a book or a web site – it all depends on what they, with your help, uncover in our fascinating and diverse community. In return for meeting Mic and Paul they will provide you with at least one colour print from the photo session. If you are interested or know someone who might be, then contact Mic and Paul by email: mic.w@blueyonder.co.uk and paul.f.bullivant@gmail.com
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A NEW pedestrian bridge on Clifton Downs could finally be given the go ahead. Plans for the 80m-long stone arch bridge across Bridge Valley Road, close to the junction with Ladies Mile, were submitted to Bristol City Council in 2016, in the hope that it would make the crossing safer for walkers and cyclists. The scheme is in a conservation area and would require 38 trees to be removed. It received the support of 148 people: 14 objections were lodged against the scheme. At the time the bridge was initially recommended for refusal, however in July 2016 it was permitted by a planning committee with the condition that £85,000 was needed to pay for compensatory tree planting. Following this, the decision was changed and the committee refused the scheme, before this was overturned in October 2017 by a planning inspector. In the latest development for the scheme, engineer Dr Adrienn Tomor, who is based at the University of the West of England and worked on the design of the bridge with the Friends of the Downs and Avon Gorge, has asked Environment Secretary Michael Gove to get involved as part of The Commons Act 2016, which requires the post holder to give permission before a structure is built on common land. The plans for the bridge are now with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) for approval, however the final decision will lie with the Downs Committee. The group of Bristol City councillors and Merchant Venturers have asked the planning department for advice in regard to a consultation for the scheme.
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New M&S Foodhall MARKS & Spencer has announced it will open the doors to its newest Foodhall at 40 Whiteladies Road on May 16 at 10am. To celebrate the opening of the store, close to the BBC, the new Foodhall will be giving away exclusive Golden Tickets to the first 100 customers through the doors, handed out by Percy Pig. The Golden Tickets will include offers for £5 and £25 ‘spend today’ vouchers, as well as one £200 Gift Card and two £100 Gift Cards. Store manager Greg O’Connor, who has worked at M&S for 12 years, said: "Cutting the ribbon and welcoming customers in for the first time will be a great moment for the team, and I hope lots of local residents will pop down and join us.”
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Spring into Summer concert HENLEAZE Ladies’ Choir are performing their Spring Concert on Thursday 16 May 2pm – 3pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze. Enjoy a wide variety of music from Bach to Gilbert & Sullivan at this FREE afternoon concert, plus a nice cup of tea! A collection will be taken for the charity Home Start – Bristol for their work with families with young children. For further details contact Jean on 0117 9624466 or Jane on 07752 332278.
REDLAND Park Church (on the corner of Whiteladies Road and Redland Park) is holding its annual Christian Aid Fair to raise funds to support the charities work around the world on Saturday 18 May 2 from 10.30am. There will be stalls selling books, plants, CDs, DVDs, children's clothes and toys and songs performed by the local primary school choir. Tasty English and Korean food, tea and coffee is on offer too, all to help raise funds to support Christian Aid work around the world. Organiser Carol Fry says: “We hope as many people as possible can come along and enjoy themselves, raising funds for this good cause by buying their bedding plants, books to read, music to listen to, clothes and toys for children or grandchildren and having lunch in the sunshine. “Everyone is very welcome to help us raise funds for Christian Aid, who are concentrating at present on trying to make pregnancy and childbirth safer in the developing world, with more health clinics, better hygiene and medical training. You can help save lives! We will have information and collecting buckets on our stalls.”
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n MAYOR'S VIEW
Secret weapon in war on litter: new bins that can send emails LITTER and graffiti are issues that people care deeply about in their local area, and are part of the way we feel about our own communities and homes. Making Bristol’s streets measurably cleaner is a priority for many people in the city, and one shared by me and my administration. That is why at our most recent cabinet meeting, we approved the allocation of an additional £1m for our Clean Streets action plan. As part of the investment the city centre areas and parks, which see high levels of use, will get new hi-tech bins that can compact litter and hold up to six times more than a standard bin. The bins will also email Bristol Waste Company automatically when they need emptying. We are also purchasing a cherry picker to help our graffiti removal crews access graffiti in hard to reach places. The fantastic volunteering groups who help to try to improve Bristol’s streets will also benefit from the investment. One hundred litter picking
The Mayor’s View Each month Bristol mayor Marvin Rees shares his views with Henleaze & Westbury Voice kits will be made available for schools, and new equipment, including graffiti removal kits, is set to be purchased for community clean-ups. But we know in many cases this is dealing with the actions of a minority of people who continue to think it is acceptable to treat the city as their personal bin. I am determined to challenge the behaviour of these people, through enforcement. This means fixed penalty notices to those caught littering and prosecuting those fly tipping in our city. My May cabinet meeting will consider proposals to increase the fixed penalty charges for certain
environmental offences such as littering, flyposting and graffiti. I am grateful to the hardworking staff at Bristol Waste Company, and the many volunteers across the city, who are already working hard to make the streets cleaner and more welcoming. We want to support them all in their work to make Bristol’s streets something we can all be proud of.
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People asked to share their stories of US soldiers TO MARK the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, the U.S. Ambassador is looking for people living in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze to share their stories of the American soldiers who were based in the UK at that time. Inspired by the discovery of the little-known story of Mr Tony Foulds and his lifelong memorial to the American Mi Amigo crew in Sheffield, Ambassador Robert ‘Woody’ Johnson is calling on people across the UK to get in touch to share their own stories of the Americans who lived in their communities. He wants to find living individuals who remember the seminal moment
of the American military presence in the UK during World War Two, and tell their stories of how these soldiers impacted British lives and the lives of families and friends. D-Day was the largest amphibious (land and water) invasion in history, and over two million US servicemen (GIs) passed through Britain between 1941 and 1945. Their arrival was known as the 'friendly invasion' as Americans arrived in vast numbers and brought new influences with them from jitterbug dancing and big bands, to chewing gum and coca cola. Americans were stationed in all
corners of the British Isles, with the largest number (136,000) stationed in Wiltshire. Speaking about the campaign, Ambassador Johnson said: “Almost every town and village in the United Kingdom has a story to tell about the American soldiers stationed here in the run up to D-Day. “It is such a privilege to hear about all the experiences those young Americans had in this country –the sacrifices they made and the very special friendships they formed with the British people they stood shoulder to shoulder with. “To mark this year’s special
anniversary of D-Day, I am asking people across the UK to get in touch and share their stories of the American troops in their communities. Together, we can keep their memories alive for each new generation to come.” Residents who have stories to share can write to: World War Two: Keep the Memory Alive, Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy London, 33 Nine Elms Lane, London, SW11 7US, call: 0207 891 3809 or email: Reflond@state.gov. Alternatively, you can also send a tweet to: @USAmbUK or @ USAinUK using the hashtag #KeepTheMemoryAlive75.
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Science fiction, board games and creative writing The Friends of Redland Library have a busy May full of interesting events. The first event is on Thursday 9 May at 7pm and is a Desert Island Books on the theme of Books, Science & Fiction. The panel comprises Virginia Bergin, science fiction writer and winner of the Tiptree Award; Cheryl Morgan, science fiction critic, publisher, broadcaster; Gareth L Powell, award-winning science fiction author; and Dr Sam Rogers, senior lecturer in
English, UWE. Members of the panel will select one book on the theme of science fiction; and a second ‘wildcard book’, being a book that they have enjoyed and would recommend to others. Doors open at 6.45pm and admission is £3 (pay at the door). On Sunday 19 May, there is an afternoon of board games, such as Catan, Carcassonne, Ticket to Ride, Architects of the West Kingdom, Pandemic, Codenames, Railroad Ink and Santorini. The event starts at 2pm (doors open 1.45pm) and
The making of a poet WHERE does the gift of poetry come from? How important is poetic tradition? Should poetry be expressed by the spoken word or the written word? These were just some of the questions discussed by panel members at Redland Library’s ‘Books That Made me a Poet’ event. Held on 26 March as part of the Bristol Poetry Festival 2019, the event was organised by Friends of Redland Library, who asked a panel of local poets to talk about the books that had most influenced their lives. They were: Fiona Hamilton, poet and writer; Deborah Harvey, poet and novelist; Tom Sastry, 2019 Bristol Poetry Festival Laureate; Calum Wensley, poet; Dr William Wootten, poet and lecturer in poetry and creative writing, University of Bristol.
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finishes at 6pm. Admission is £5, including tea and coffee (pay at the door). Numbers are limited and booking is essential. To book a place, please email friendsofredlandlibrary@gmail. com This event is organised with the support ofRules Of Play, Bristol. Finally, on Monday 20 May, there is a new event format Dialogue in the Library. Two talented and challenging writers - Niven Govinden (author of The Brutal House) and Saskia Vogel (author of Permission) - discuss their work
and the creative writing process with Dr Madhu Krishnan, senior lecturer, Department of English, University of Bristol; and Harriet Castor, author and senior lecturer, creative and professional writing, UWE. The event starts at 5pm with doors opening at 4.45pm. Admission is £3. All these events are held in Redland Library and full details can be found on the website https:// FriendsOfRedlandLibrary.org. uk/future-events
Farm hands LAWRENCE Weston Farm have a host of community activities suitable for all ages in May. Farm Tots is an opportunity for under 5s and their carers to help feed the animals on Wednesdays from 10.30 - 11.30am, £2.50. Improve your health and meet new people at the free, friendly, weekly walking group on Wednesday from 2 - 3.30pm. If coming for the first time, please arrive at 1.45 to sign up. A Gardening Group takes place at the farm on Fridays from 1112.30pm. Call Ian 0117 938 1128 for more details. Workshops on Spoon Making and Fire by Friction are available on the weekend of May 25 - 26. Make a useful utensil from absolute scratch! Starting with a log you will use traditional green woodworking tools. To find out more and book ticket https://wooden-spoon.eventbrite.co.uk Saturday 25 May, 10am - 4pm, £45. Creating a fire from an ember is hard work but very satisfying. To find out more this basic survival skill and book tickets see https:// fire-by-friction-bow-drill.eventbrite.co.uk Sunday 26 May, 10am 2pm, £30.
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n IT HOME HELP Russell Isaac runs ITHomeHelp, providing a personal, oneto-one computer coaching service in clients' homes in the Westbury-on-Trym, Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Clifton areas. With over 20 years' IT experience, 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.
Finally – an end to the 'forgotten password' nightmare! ONE of the biggest bugbears of the modern digital era is the need to create accounts to access just about any kind of service online – most of my clients are tearing their hair out at the growing list of usernames and passwords they are forced to have to create and (fail to) remember. Technology created this problem and it's therefore fitting that it now offers us light at the end of the tunnel – in the form of biometrics, now readily available on the latest phones and tablets. Smartphones are holding
more important data than ever before due to all of the capabilities of the devices now. Passwords, patterns, and encryption are easy for professional hackers to get around and a nightmare for us to have to try and remember. New technologies such as fingerprint/ iris/face recognition technology guarantee the highest level of security and ultra-simple use. The two biggest phone companies Samsung and Apple recently came up with new products with innovative biometric features. The most innovative is
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Samsung which introduced an iris scanner in their new Galaxy Note 8. Apple also introduced biometrics to the new iPhone X with their 3D face scanning technology. Simply look at the device and it will verify you and log you in to whatever you're trying to do. This system scans the face in real time using a front infrared camera. Face ID as Apple calls it uses greater than 30,000 dots, not visible to the user, to create a perfect mapping of the user’s face. So it can detect and identify an individual’s face even if that person
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Launch of racing boat Concorde SPECTATORS didn’t need to look to the sky on March 23, but instead to Bristol's harbourside where Bristol Pilot Gig Club celebrated the arrival of their new racing boat ‘Concorde’. After being successful in securing a Sport England grant for £10,000 and fundraising for two years to raise a further £15,000, the wait was finally over to bring the new boat to the 150-member club. The Lord Mayor, Cleo Lake, officiated the naming ceremony. The name 'Concorde' was chosen for two reasons: after the famous plane made here in Bristol in 1969 and after the ship commandeered by Bristolian, Edward Teach, the infamous pirate Blackbeard. The flotilla of boats rowed from Bristol Marina to the M Shed and then back. Neighbouring clubs Portishead, Clevedon and Clifton took part, making a total of seven boats. Throughout the day the clubs took part in timed races, with Bristol Gig Club being triumphant. There was the opportunity for members of the public for a ‘have-a-go-row’, including the Lord Mayor herself when she came back in more suitable attire. The club is now looking forward to the annual World Gig Racing Championships which take place in the Isles of Scilly at the beginning of May.
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA May 1 n Henleaze Garden Club Christine Stones: Harold Peto Christine will be giving us the inside story on Harold Peto, designer of many wonderful Italianate gardens, including Iford Manor. 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 May 11 n Henleaze May Fair, Saturday 11 May 2019, 2pm – 5pm at the campus of Henleaze Juniors, Infants and Claremont School, Park Grove, Bristol BS9 4LG. Community school fair, open to all. Will you hook-aduck or splat-a-rat? Traditional maypole dancing from the children. Magic show, rides, slide and bouncy castle. Pizza, ice cream and prosecco and lots more too. Admission £1 on the gate, proceeds to the schools' parents’ associations to provide playground equipment and enrichment activities. Further details eric.livingston@yahoo.co.uk. May 11 n Henleaze May Fair, 2pm – 5pm
at the campus of Henleaze Juniors, Infants and Claremont School, Park Grove, Bristol BS9 4LG. Community school fair, open to all. Will you hook-a-duck or splat-a-rat? Traditional maypole dancing from the children. Magic show, rides, slide and bouncy castle. Pizza, ice cream and prosecco and lots more too. Admission £1 on the gate, proceeds to the schools' parents’ associations to provide playground equipment and enrichment activities. Further details eric. livingston@yahoo.co.uk. May 13 n The Royal Osteoporosis Society Bristol Support Group will be meeting at 1.45pm in Westbury Methodist Church Hall. The talk by Karen Wood from Nat West Bank will be on Scams and how to avoid them. Everyone is welcome. For more information ring 07710 743613. May 14 n The Arts Society Bristol: Tobias Capwell: Reconstructing the Real Richard III. A talk held at 8 pm at Redmaids' High School, Westbury Road, BS9 3AW. Visitors welcome by prior arrangement - suggested
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donation £6. Further details www. theartssociety-bristol.org.uk or tel 0117 9628421. May 15 n WELSH NATIONAL OPERA/ Bristol Friends/May Meeting Friends of Welsh National Opera welcome visitors to AN EVENING WITH DAME FELICITY PALMER on Wednesday 15 May, 7.15, at Redmaids High School. Dame Felicity, one of the most outstanding singers of her generation, will be in conversation with Andrew Borkowski about her distinguished international operatic career and her extensive repertoire. She will also share with us some of her favourite music. Tickets at the door: Friends £5, Guests £7. Contact Margaret Borkowski at borkmail@googlemail.com for more information. May 16 n Spring into Summer! Come to Henleaze Ladies’ Choir CONCERT 2pm – 3pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze. Enjoy a wide variety
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of music from Bach to Gilbert & Sullivan at this FREE afternoon concert, plus a nice cup of tea! A collection will be taken for the charity Home Start – Bristol for their work with families with young children. For further details contact Jean on 0117 9624466 or Jane on 07752 332278. May 16 n A New View of God and its Effect on Well-being. A free talk on Christian Science by Phillip Hockley at 7.30pm in the Christian Science Church, 51 North View, Westbury Park, BS6 7PY. May 18 n From backpacking to festivals, mountaineering to short weekend breaks the Ellis Brigham tent range is unrivalled in the UK - see them all & test them out at the Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports Tent Display on the Downs, 10-5pm. With over 30 tents pitched, some great deals and expert advice you don’t want to miss this opportunity to check out the tent range and find your perfect tent. May 20
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n WHAT'S ON n Henleaze Senior Film Club Monday 20 May at 2pm The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society (12A) Starring Jessica Brown Findlay, Tom Courtenay and Michiel Huisman In the aftermath of WW II, a writer forms an unexpected bond with the residents of Guernsey Island when she decides to write a book about their experiences during the war. At St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze. Refreshments: £4.00. Easy access, carers welcome. For more information please ring Home Instead Senior Care on 0117 989 8210. May 23 n Thursday, 23rd May: Avon Organic Group invites local gardeners and growers to our Plant Sale & Talk: “Designing a Multi-purpose Garden Garden” with Rebecca Bevan, Bristol based Horticulturalist. 7pm, The Station, Silver St, BS1 2AG. £5, incl. refreshments. All welcome. www. groworganicbristol.org May 28 n ALL WELCOME Free tea, cake and warm welcome at the Henleaze Knit & Crochet Catch Up Café at Trinity Henleaze. 10am-12pm Trinity Henleaze United Reformed Church Waterford Road, BS9 4BT. First time knitters as well as experienced knitters/crocheters all welcome, Please tell your friends and neighbours
REGULAR EVENTS IN OUR AREA 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 -Thursday from 5pm. Friday & Saturday lunchtimes and evenings, Sundays noon - 5pm. All enquiries telephone 0117 3291913. n Trinity Henleaze Ladies Guild meet fortnightly on Mondays at 7.30 pm in the Leonard Hall, Waterford Road. All welcome. For more information call Jenny Rich on 01179620108 n Senior Film Club, every third Monday in the month at 2pm in St Peter's Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. All Welcome. Refreshments £3. Dial-a-ride transport possible by personal arrangement ; 0845 130 1875. n Bristol Good Afternoon Choir At Westbury on Trym Methodist Church from 1-3pm every Monday afternoon. n Redland Green Bowls Club welcomes new members, come along to our club on Redland green any Monday after 4pm , or book a free taster session with one of our qualified coaches. Jean or Gerry :Tel 9624466 . HALF price membership for the first year (£50) n Henleaze Bowling Club welcomes new Members. Come along to our free Coaching sessions at 6pm on Monday evenings (excluding Bank Holidays) to see if the sport is for you. Phone the Secretary, Tom Logan, on 01179621669 for further details. 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 Bristol Bridge Club - Come and play, there are daily bridge sessions for experienced and less experienced players. Try a free taster
session on a Monday afternoon or evening and Wednesday afternoon. Phone the club before coming, Tel.0117 929 1846 or www. bristolbridgeclub.co.uk n Taoist Tai Chi helps calm the mind and transform you into a healthier, more harmonious person. Come to a beginner class and you will experience benefits to your body, mind, and spirit, make friends and listen to remarkable stories of health improvement. 7pm, Badock’s Wood School BS10 5PU. First class is free, everybody is welcome - just turn up! taoist.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: Tel 0117 9629582 Mob 07790 172451 Email: pat. walker@blueyonder.co.uk n Alcoholics Anonymous meet at the Methodist Church in WoT every Tuesday @ 7.30pm n Ladies badminton at Westbury-onTrym 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 information. n Bristol Cabot Probus Club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men to maintain contact and fellowship with people of similar interests. Group meets third Wednesday of each month at BAWA Club in Southmead Rd. Lunch is followed by a guest speaking on a wide range of interesting subjects. In June and December ladies join us for the lunch. Contact John HowardCairns for 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
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n WHAT'S ON (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 Neville on nevwgoodman@ mac.com n Melody Makers Pop Choir. An evening choir for men and women singing popular songs. Wednesday's term time 7:30-9:00pm The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze. Book a FREE taster www.melodymakerschoir.co.uk n Clifton Women’s Institute We meet at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of the month at Alma Church, Alma Road, Clifton BS8 2ES. Contact by email: thecliftonwi@ gmail.com or visit www.cliftonwi. blogspot.co.uk Take advantage of our guest visits which are just £4 (max.three per year). Full membership details available. n Nature Cafe for over 55s and friends First Weds of the month 2-4pm. Lawrence Weston Community Farm, Saltmarsh Drive BS11 0NJ. Gentle walk around the farm, craft activity and tea and cake! n Come and make new friends at the growing Westbury Park WI that also serves Redland, Cotham and Henleaze. We meet at Redland Church Hall on Redland Green, BS6 7HE, from 7.30pm onwards. There are some very interesting talks and crafts to try this year and guests are most welcome to visit before joining. For more info email: westburyparkwi@gmail.com or find us on facebook: Westbury Park WI. We look forward to seeing you! 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 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
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informal supper group, meeting the first Thursday of each month, 6.159.00pm Kondi Braserrie Henleaze. Enjoy good food & company whilst creating your own floral arrangement. Contact Jane Voke for more info 0117 9622440 n Shared Reading Westbury Library. We read aloud a short story and a poem pausing for discussion. You sit back, relax, enjoy or you can read or share your ideas. Thursday 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. It's free, all welcome. Drop in or contact Christine Betts 07967 332821. n Stoke Lodge Ramblers welcomes new members. Small, friendly groups walk 8-10 miles on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month; 4-7 miles on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Please look at our website www.stokelodgeramblers. wordpress.com or contact Secretary 0117 950 0934 for more information. Please come and try a walk or two before joining. n Scottish Country Dancing (RSCDS) Singles and couples get fit and enjoy the company of experienced and not-so experienced dancers in the beautiful surroundings of the St. Monica's Trust theatre on The Downs. Expert tuition and Beginners' class on site. St. Monica's, Cote Lane, Westburyon-Trym BS9 3UN 7.30 - 10.00pm. Phone Martin (07786-609940) or visit http://www.rscdsbristol.info/ n West Bristol Orchestra meet at the United Reformed Church, Muller Road, from 7.15 - 9.15pm and play a wide range of classical music arranged for our small friendly orchestra. String players of Grade 5 and above are particularly welcome. For further information please ring 0117 968 3998 n Henleaze Ladies Choir is a friendly welcoming group which meets in St Peters Church Hall, Henleaze on Thursdays between September and May from 1.30 – 3.30 pm (with a short break for tea). We are always pleased to see new members. Please come and try a rehearsal without obligation. To find out more contact Jane English (07752 332278) or Jean Wickham (0117 9624466). n Henbury Singers welcome new members. A mixed, non audition choir, we meet at Stoke Bishop Primary School, Thurs evenings. We sing choral music, carols, musicals, gospel and folk songs. Contact Maggie Cavanna 0117 973 4794 or secretary@henburysingers.org. n 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
53 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 A Breathe of New Life - a series of workshops for women over 40, providing tools and techniques to create your own health and happiness. Facilitated by a Nutritional Therapist, a Wellbeing Life Coach, a Somatic Movement and Shiatsu Practitioner at the Redland Club, Burlington Road, BS6 6TN. Introductory workshop 17 January, 7-9pm, £10, plus 5 follow up workshops. Email judy@ jgnutritionaltherapy.com n Ladies Keep Fit, Thursdays 10-11am, at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze. This friendly session, which has a dance element to it, is suitable for all. New members are always welcome. £6. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@tiscali.co.uk, or www.exercisewithlailibrooks.com for full information; or just turn up. n 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 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.
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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED See website for details: www. bristolastrosoc.org.uk. n Horfield Friends Café meets every Friday 2.00-3.30pm. Free drinks and cakes plus fun activities – a chance to meet people and keep our minds active. Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8PD. n Male and Female over 50s Walking Touch Rugby. Every Friday 10am to 11.30am at Westbury Fields, Cricket Lane, Westbury-onTrym BS10 6TW. A great inclusive sport for all levels of mobility. Come along and be welcomed. Contact Kris Tavender on email ktavender@ bristolbearsrugby.com 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. Local contact Geoff on 0117 962 9345 or LifeCycle UK at the Create Centre on 0117 353 4580.
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n PETER'S VISION
It takes two... Sorry, this may be a vague Strictly reference, and although I may enjoy sitting down to enjoy the show (don’t we all - whether we admit it or not…) I was actually intending to talk glasses not dancing. Mind, the last time I truly danced was at our wedding, 19 years ago. My dear wife decided that we’d best have lessons if we were to dance in front of family & friends! And so wise she is (always). I think Jo had it in a week, but she was very gracious while I fumbled along at my slow learning pace. After only ten lessons or so I’d managed to crack a simple tango! Back to my comfort zone; glasses. Recently a friend commented that I always seemed to be wearing different glasses - actually he’s seen me wearing just two - no one tell him please! How? Well I'm certainly not pretending to have as many pairs as Elton John (or trying to look as cool as Beckham), so this got me thinking. The answer was a surprise, it seems that without consciously intending to I’ve chosen two similar
but different style glasses, that when worn with a variety of different clothes or in different environments give me a distinctly different look! If this sounds like a good idea to you - being able to choose glasses that not only look good but can be dressed up or down, then why not call us to book your personal frame style consultation. Our experienced team will be delighted to share their passion with you - glasses that you’ll feel great in and will give you clearer vision! As well as being the time of year that we expect the weather to warm up, it’s also conference season for us. It was interesting to hear from several
inspiring people. One Richard Reed (co-founder of Innocent Smoothies) had a simple message. Stick to what you’re good at rather than trying to do several things not very well. This was quite an obvious message, but one that’s good to hear, particularly from someone who has been such an innovator in his field. I’m one who does love new tech, so I’m always on the lookout for lenses or glasses that will enhance each of our lives (see sticking to what I know). One of my recent finds is Zeal Sunglasses. These are made by folk who know more than most about making lenses. These lenses are polarising you see, which is not
just any polarising but enhanced optics polarising lenses. What does this mean? Well the lenses cut glare, increase contrast and sharpen colours - sounds amazing really. You’ll certainly see the difference through these! The frames are quite special too - stylish of course and super comfy thanks to soft touch nose and temple ends. Whatever you style or dancing ability, you & your family are most welcome to come and see us for your eye care, glasses & sunglasses. To arrange an extended eye exam or style consultation for yourself or those you love, please call 0117 962 2474 or 0117 965 4434. Appointments can also be booked via our website, or just pop in to our practices in Henleaze or Fishponds and say Hi! We look forward to seeing you soon!
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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.
A wander around walking wonders THE 7th annual Bristol Walk Fest – running for the whole of May has a record choice of more than 250 walks this year, including some in Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym. Among the many attractions organised by Bristol Walking Alliance and related organisations will be a blindfold walk, a night-time bat walk, tours of Bristol statues and places associated with Cary Grant and food forays. Alan Morris of Bristol Civic Society and Gordon Richardson of Bristol Disability Equalities Forum are leading a walk around Westbury village which takes place twice on Tuesday 7 May, at 10am and 6pm. It will be a short walk around the centre of Westbury-onTrym, exploring good and bad walking environments in the area, how it could be made better for those with disabilities and sight impairment, finishing at a cafe to discuss their findings with those taking part. More details at: www.bristolwalkfest.com/event/walkabilitywestbury-on-trym/2019-05-07/ A longer walk of two miles takes place on Wednesday 8 May, joining up the three shopping centres of Westbury-on-Trym, Stoke Lane shops and Henleaze. The walk is led by Alan Morris and Richard Pedlar. See: www.bristolwalkfest.com/event/walkability-westbury-andhenleaze/2019-05-08/ How ‘walkable’ is Bristol? A ‘twilight’ event at the Watershed on Wednesday 29 May, 7pm - 8.30pm, considers the ‘walkability’ of four different routes in Bristol. Speakers from Bristol Health Partners, Bristol Walking Alliance and Living Streets Bristol share their impressions of taking part in the walks. Booking is recommended: www.bristolwalkfest.com/event/ how-walkable-is-bristol/
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Before She Knew Him By Peter Swanson Hen and Lloyd are making a new start with a move to a different area, trying to put behind them Hen’s mental health issues
Matthew and Mira invite them over for a meal, and they are given a tour of their house, Hen spots a small sports trophy in Matthew’s study and this starts to ring alarm bells – as it looks to similar to one that went missing at the scene of a murder. Before she knows it she becomes obsessed with Matthew as she becomes convinced that he is guilty of the crime. She starts to watch him, and follows him when he leaves the house at night. The tension ramps up as she contacts the police to let them know what she has discovered, but she has a hard time convincing Lloyd and the police to take her seriously. I
felt torn between believing her but at the same time wondering how reliable she was as a narrator. As the novel progresses, more and more is revealed about Matthew, and his endless striving to take care of women who he feels have been wronged. When his brother enters the story, the waters are muddied further. I have enjoyed all of Peter Swanson’s five novels, and this one is no exception. Peter Swanson is a genius at creating characters, who are almost universally intriguing – and quite often unlikable. If you like the psychological thriller genre - with a twist in the tale, you will enjoy this. This book, and many others are available at Henleaze Library. If we don’t have what you are
looking for, there are over two million items from which you can reserve across LibrariesWest - and collect from any library of your choice – www.librarieswest. org.uk Chess Club is run by volunteers at Henleaze Library. Do you play chess at home, and need a new challenge, or are you new to chess and keen to learn more? Chess Club is available at Henleaze Library from 5.30pm to 6.45pm on alternate Fridays, 10 May, 24 May. All welcome – you can be any age and any standard.
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n PROPERTY Barley Croft Guide Price: £669,950 This is a spacious 4-bedroom 1930's semi-detached family house situated on a quiet side road within approximately 200m of Elmlea Infant and Primary School and well within the Bristol Free School area. The house provides classic 1930's features with rendered elevations, double height bay window and Art Deco influenced fireplaces and fittings internally. EPC – E.
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Is it worth buying expensive paint? DECORATORS have often been known to complain about and even refuse to use the likes of Farrow and Ball paints. At the very least some of them enjoy joking about how their clients were robbed. But is it just premium brands with high price tags or are there valid reasons why these paints are so drastically more expensive than say Wickes’ own? I caught up with Gloucester Road’s local paint expert Finola of Nola Interiors to find out. As a stockist of Little Greene and Earthborn paints Finola’s products are definitely at the luxury end of the market, and it is the high quantity of proper pigment (as opposed to dye) that puts them there. Some customers can perceive and appreciate
the difference in quality that generous pigmentation provides - the richer, deeper, longer lasting colour. Others need more convincing but there are very compelling environmental reasons for investing in ‘designer’ paint. “Both Little Greene and Earthborn paints are environmentally friendly, odourless, virtually VOC free and certified child safe. VOCs are chemicals and toxins found in mainstream paint that are harmful to the environment as well as your health. It's easy to switch to eco household cleaning products, replacing regular cleaners that contain allergens. Buying environmentally friendly paints that are free from nasty chemicals, will hopefully also become second nature,” says Finola. Her eco efforts do not stop at just paint though, she also stocks textiles made from 100% recycled plastic bottles that look and feel
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with interior designer Zoe Hewett like just like soft wool. Nola Interiors is also celebrating expanding into the neighbouring unit and being a finalist in the Bristol Property Awards in the Green Initiative and Supplier categories, so pop in during May Fest on 4th May to enjoy a glass of prosecco and browse products that will help you make a more environmentally friendly home. Zoe Hewett is interior designer at www.stylemongersofbristol.co.uk
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Bordeaux - Bristol exchange students visit BBC
STUDENTS taking part in this year’s Bristol - Bordeaux school exchange enjoyed a tour of the BBC in April. It was one of many activities that the French pupils shared with their Bristol
exchange friends during the two-week cross-cultural language programme organised by the Bristol - Bordeaux Partnership. Pupils from schools in the Bordeaux and Aquitaine
regions of France were hosted for a two- week stay during the Easter holidays by the families of teenagers from Bristol schools. Students studying French in Years 8 - 12+ at local schools
Cotham, Fairfield, Redland Green, and Redmaids’ High took part in the cultural exchange and are looking forward to the return trip to France in July.
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Coast presenters talk on fame and philanthropy
JOIN Professor Alice Roberts in conversation with Miranda Krestovnikoff on Monday 13 May for a unique opportunity to hear these two presenters talk about fame and philanthropy. The evening is hosted by Quartet Community Foundation, a local charity who work to inspire philanthropy in the West of England. Following their sell-out Philanthropy Debate at the Arnolfini in 2018, Quartet Community Foundation bring together two broadcasters with strong Bristol connections who are supporting Quartet’s charitable work. Now a familiar face on British TV as a presenter on various science documentary programmes, professor Alice Roberts was one of the original
Coast presenters, along with Miranda Krestovnikoff. Alice and Miranda will share tales from the world of TV and radio and will reveal their personal passions as they’re joined on stage by local charitable organisations. Drinks reception from 6.30pm, followed by a stimulating conversation led by guest interviewer Miranda Krestovnikoff. Miranda is a radio and television presenter specialising in natural history and archaeological programmes including The One Show. The event is followed by drinks and supper in the waterside setting of The Bristol Hotel, located next to Bristol’s iconic Pero’s Bridge. Alice Roberts
Miranda Krestovnikoff
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BEEFREE Construction Ltd
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Digital, Freeview and Freesat Specialists
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Tel: 0117 908 7232 or Mobile: 07815 029775 AERIAL
Company No: 10774202 VAT No: 271020256
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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
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T: 01179 510319 or 07872 484994 W: kevingapper@me.com
Affordable Prices - Reliable Service
Dale Freeman - 07818 000 861 Simon Bees - 07967 472 754 Office - 07766 663749
Email:office@beefreeconstructionbristol.co.uk
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David Abrahams Building & Property Maintenance Ltd Beefree Construction Ltd Directors: Dale Freeman – 07818 000861 Simon Bees – 07967 472754
40yrs of trade experience in Bristol Friendly and professional services. Now semi retired, no VAT. Small extensions/garages, Structural alterations, lintels fitted, walls removed. Plumbing repairs and alterations. Timber decks and fencing.
Call David on 07973416505
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Specialising in allDearGeneral Building work including Extensions, New builds, Renovations, Loft conversions. Commercial and Domestic
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Home & Garden Services *Bricklaying *Paving *Decking *Fencing *Garden Landscaping *Stone Walls *Free quotations
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All types of domestic electrical work undertaken, from changing a light fitting to full rewires. For an efficient, friendly, reliable, local electrical service...
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May, 2019 MUSIC TUITION
Helen Wilkins, Piano Teacher
• Experienced, fun and friendly teacher • Piano, Keyboard and music theory lessons • Beginners and grades 1-8 • For adults or children • Music graduate and qualified teacher, with 15 years experience • Tailor-made, individual tuition to suit your interests & pace Piano lessons with an experienced, fun and friendly teacher • Gift vouchers available
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Interested? Please email me, call me or check out my website
To find out more please contact me or visit my website. helenwilkinspiano@gmail.com 0772 005 2992 www.helenwilkinspiano.com
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
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Piano teacher helenwilkinspiano@gmail.com 0772 005 2992 www.helenwilkinspiano.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
AFRESH GARDENS
Paul Doddrell
Multitrade - Fully Insured
For a quality, comprehensive and efficient garden service Call Nick on 0117 2872082 0117 303 9000 ELECTRICIANS
• Maintenence • Make over • Private / Commercial Contact Chris Knowles RHs dip, Nch hort
Tel: 07794 701637
Email: knowles@mypostoffice.co.uk
GARDEN FENCING
Painting & Decorating Services
Painting & Decorating Plumbing Carpentry Plastering Tiling Kitchens Bathrooms Tel: 07737 895 071 Tel: 07737 895 071 or 0117 962 2907 pauldoddrell@hotmail.co.uk or 0117 962 2907
pauldoddrell@hotmail.co.uk
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SEMI-RETIRED BUILDER Living & working in BS9 and available for:
Free Quotes Inspection and Testing Landlord Certificates New builds and Extensions Extra Sockets and Lights Fire Alarms, Smoke Detectors
• All types of Garden Fencing •Paths, Patios & Slabbing •Gravel, Topsoil & Turf • Patios cleaned • Artificial grass supplied & laid
www.ElderwoodElectrical.com Office - 0117 9322379 Mobile - 07725 058581
Ring Declan for more details, local references and free quotes
Materials at cost price, no VAT
Professional Decorator with over 30 years experience • Internal & external • Domestic Commercial • Competitive, honest & reliable.
Call: 07773 340 588 Email: alanmichaeloliver@gmail.com
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Classic & Natural stone tiles
May, 2019 Specialising in Italian showers
High Quality Finish Free Quote Bristol & Surrounding Areas
Contemporary & Provençale kitchens Interior & Exterior Masonry & DECORATING PAINTING Interior & façade painting
Renovation Painter Tiler Decorator
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Stephen Carter Painter & Decorator
Professional Decorating Services
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PLUMBING
JSH PLASTERING
All types of plastering No job too small Walls and Ceilings – Internal and External Local, reliable work from Qualified and experienced plaster.
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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
PLASTERING SERVICES
MOBILE: 07989 072976 TEL: 01454 859474 www.plumber-in-bristol.co.uk
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D Turner
Painting, Decorating & Property Maintenance
Est. over 30yrs - Living & working in BS9 All types of Plumbing. No Job Too Small
07786 513788 or 0117 907 6997
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BOILERS • BATHROOMS • KITCHENS
RELIABLE & LOCAL PLUMBER
Painting & Decorating Association
Cranside Avenue, Redland, BS6 7RA
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Call John on 07967 697 361 Or jshoggett@outlook.com
• Burst pipes • Sinks, Overflows, Taps • Toilets Unblocked • Lead Pipes Advanced plumber qualified to HND in Building Services
Accredited (with PDA guarantee) For a free competitive quotation:
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• Tiling • PVC • Full Electrics • Fencing • Flooring Interior & Exterior Free Estimates Competitive Rates
Office: 0117 982 3930 or 0777 391 6802
Tel: 07970 617994
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Taps, Washers Toilets, Cisterns Leaks, Blockages Tanks, Overflows Lead Pipes, Stopcocks….etc… OAP DISCOUNTS and NO VAT
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LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES For All Garden Works Patios – Decking Gravelling – Fencing Wood Chippings – Jetwashing Foliage Removed – Roots Destroyed Garden Walls & General Building
• FULLY INSURED • LICENSED WASTE CARRIER
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from complete rewire to additional sockets
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Call Rich for a quote
Showers, undertile heating etc. City & Guilds and NVQ Part P compliant Free estimates Call to discuss your requirements
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All electrical work
Matt Pederick 0117 9246886 or 07958 753588
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2019 TENT DISPLAY EXPERT ADVICE • OVER 30 TENTS PITCHED • GREAT DEALS
SATURDAY 18TH MAY 10AM - 5PM THE DOWNS, BRISTOL www.ellis-brigham.com/tentdisplay Organised by: Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports, 160 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2XZ