Henleaze & Westbury Voice October 2017 by Emma Cooper

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Cycle shop to shut after 79 years Harveys Cycles on Henleaze Road, which has been run by three generations of the same family, shuts this month after 79 years. Page 7

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n NEWS PEOPLE campaigning for a safe crossing on Canford Lane in Westbury-on-Trym monitored traffic on one day - and even they were surprised by the results. They counted 12,174 motor vehicles travelling along the busy road during a 12hour period. Resident Nicola Hawkes commented: “We were really surprised to see just how much traffic there is – over 12,000 motor vehicles going along Canford Lane in a single day. “Sitting down, counting and listening to the traffic was just so intimidating. There was a constant roar of traffic all day long. These figures are yet more evidence that we need a safe crossing for this busy road – especially for older people and families with young children. We shall keep up the pressure on the mayor and the city council until they take us more seriously.” Fran Shackell lives just up the road from Nicola and has two primary age children. Fran said: “With so much traffic on this road, I really fear for my children and other people’s. On average, there is one vehicle every four seconds, yet crossing Canford Lane takes a fit person seven seconds! No wonder it’s such a struggle to cross. “It’s been great to have support for our day of action from local residents, family and friends. Media coverage helps us too. Radio Bristol came along and interviewed us and we hope this will encourage people to support our campaign. We’d like as many people as possible to sign our ePetition to the city council, and there is a paper version too.” Many elderly people and families with young children live in the area and struggle to cross the road to get to Canford Park. Visitors arriving by bus to the cemetery or to attend a service at the crematorium have to dodge traffic to get to their destination. Canford

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Lane has been described locally as a road with an accident waiting to happen. The Henleaze and Westbury Voice has been covering the campaign over the last year. A first petition to the city council had more than 300 signatures, largely collected door-to-door. This was promoted by local campaigner, Graham Donald, and he and Nicola presented it to the council in March. In July, Graham asked the mayor questions at the council meeting about

progress but had a noncommittal reply. Now, there is a fresh petition which can be signed online at epetitions.bristol.gov. uk. If you’d like a paper copy of the Petition to sign, please call 07791 387618 or email nicola_hawkes@hotmail.co.uk. The campaigners would value practical support, especially to spread their message on social media. There is a Facebook group too - canfordlanecrossing - with news about future events.

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Bringing the cost of energy down THE council ward of Westbury on Trym and Henleaze has the highest number of constituents who have switched to Bristol Energy, the provider says. Its figures for the end of August claim customers in the ward will also have the highest level of combined projected savings- more than £87,500. Bristol Energy is owned by Bristol City Council, so profits go straight back into the city. Dave Matthews, from Bristol Energy, commented: “There is clearly further to go, but I think we can all feel good about that amount of money being available to spend in the local economy, rather than being paid to another supplier for the benefit of a distant shareholder.”

Figures show that more than 24,700 homes across North West Bristol are spending too much on their bills. Local MP Darren Jones is urging residents to shop around before winter sets in: “With energy bills rising all the time and wages failing to cover the increasing costs of running a household, it is very important that my constituents get the best deal available. “Standard Variable Tariffs are rarely the cheapest option and most people can save money by switching suppliers or fixing their tariff. I will be organising a utilities switching event in the coming weeks where constituents will be able to hear more about how they can switch and find the best deals.”

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Hospice 'secret' ST Peter’s Hospice has a big announcement to come this month about development plans for the hospice site in Charlton Road. Proposals to do something special for the 40th anniversary of the only adult hospice in the area are being finalised. All the news can be revealed in full next month but for now, it's still under wraps.

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Cheers! Best Family Pub in UK on your doorstep HENLEAZE’S family friendly pub - The Eastfield Inn - has been named the best family pub in the country in the John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards. The awards took place at the Park Lane Hilton, London on September 7 and saw The Eastfield Inn beat off strong competition from rival operators. Licensee Graham Anderson said: “It’s always nice to get recognition where you are judged

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independently. “What they liked about us was that we were banging on about catering for the whole family. We don’t see a family pub as just for children - there’s grandparents, parents and obviously the kids too and we try to do things for all ages. Graham and his wife Sharon took over the pub on Henleaze Road five years ago and have two young boys, aged four and 16 months. “The first boy came along six months after we moved in here and has helped to guide us about what you need in the pub when you have a family. I think it’s helped a lot that we’ve very much been the target market ourselves, and so have our friends with young families. “We’re very lucky to have the garden and separate areas indoors too. We have a new head chef starting in a few weeks and we are very excited about it. The new menu has much more focus

on a better range of cafe-style meals as we’ve found that people, young and old, want lighter meals or brunch in the daytime, rather than heavy, pub grub,” said Graham. Ed Bedington, editor of pub trade magazine The Morning Advertiser, said: “This is a pub that clearly stood out against a very competitive field and its

recognition is much deserved.” More than 1,000 pubs were in the running for titles across 17 different categories, ranging from Best Food Pub to Best Freehouse. Ifeoma Dozie, brand director for John Smith’s, said: “High congratulations to The Eastfield for winning the Family Pub of the Year! Nowhere else in the world has pubs like us Brits.”

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n NEWS Henleaze Library Users Group has been talking to people outside the library over the last month, informing them about the proposals to reshape Bristol’s library service to save £1.1 million. Jim Tulip and fellow users have come up with alternative proposals and share them here with readers of the Henleaze and Westbury Voice.

ALTHOUGH nobody likes it, big cuts to the council's libraries budget from April 2018 seem inevitable. The Head of Libraries has responded by proposing to axe 17 out of Bristol's 27 libraries. Judging by the thousands of library users we've met while handing out leaflets in the last few weeks, this has dismayed and angered library users across Bristol. The only way this impending crisis can be solved is to suggest to the Mayor and council a way of achieving the required budget cut which yet keeps all 27 libraries functioning. A workable policy for doing this does exist. Its purpose is to preserve the 27 libraries until financial times improve and staff can be recruited again, or until extra funding or income can be found. The key is how the library staff hours remaining at April 2018 are deployed between libraries. The current expenditure is 79 per cent staff/5 per cent premises. Even if the whole premises budget were cut, it would save only £236K, far short of the £1.1m required. So it is certain that the budget cut will have to come from staff. We are reliably informed that the entire workforce is at risk of redundancy. From April 2018 the Head of Libraries has chosen to concentrate available staff hours in only four libraries, proposing to lengthen Central Library opening hours to 54 a week compared to 45 now and to lengthen hours at three other libraries to 47 a week compared to average 33.5 now. Central is already a "black hole" sucking staff from the other libraries and these proposals would make this much worse. On the assumption that ten times more staff are needed to man Central than the other libraries, one more staffed hour at Central bleeds about 10 staffed hours away from other libraries.

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We accept that Central should have slightly longer staffed hours than other libraries but suggest that the proposed concept of Area Libraries with increased opening hours be scrapped, and Central's hours be reduced somewhat from the present level. This would mean that the same total of staff hours could be deployed more evenly to all 27 libraries, so that they could all be kept open, staffed, for part of each week. Of course, even on this alternative policy the staff cuts from April 2018 would mean an undesirable drop in staffed hours at all libraries. But there are two things which could be done by April 2018 which would greatlyFind help with this. The first is Extended Access (EA) which has a huge beneficial effect on opening hours. For example, Westbury library has 30 staffed hours a week but with EA the total becomes 64.75 hours. During EA users can use every library service except, of course, conversations with staff. So we think that all 27

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libraries should be equipped with EA as, based on our own experience and discussions with other users, it appears to be efficient and appreciated by users. How would the installation of EA in all libraries be paid for? Woefully, there is nothing in the Council's consultation paper about the cost of EA or how it was financed for the three trial libraries. Since it is a one-off investment in equipment, it should come out of the Capital Budget, in other words, the upfront money should be borrowed. Failing this, if it has to come out of the Revenue Budget, staff costs should be reduced enough to pay for on EA. us The second measure is volunteers working alongside staff, to do the less skilled tasks. Note this would not be volunteers running libraries - the libraries would still be staffed and 'plugged in' to the public library service. We think enough people will volunteer when they realise it is necessary to keep the libraries open.

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Jungle Jamboree fundraising begins AN excited group of scouts from troops in Westbury-onTrym, Henleaze, Redland to Avonmouth met up for the first briefing session of the new Namaste Nepal group in September. A party of 50 Explorer Scouts and adults from Cabot District in north and west Bristol will set off for their third Jungle Jamboree in Nepal in October 2018. The scouting link between this district of Bristol came about through Henleaze residents Peter Shore, MBE and his wife Beryl who were looked after by a young scout, Hari Bandari, when they became lost trekking in the Meghauli, Nepal, 30 years ago. That day led to a Friendship Clinic being built in Meghauli, and run by Hari, to provide health care for the people who lived there, plus links to the local scouting movement. Rob Laurence, Group Scout Leader, 90th Bristol Scout Group explained: “The idea is that the

kids run the activities at the Jungle Jamboree, a camp for the local Scout Groups in Meghauli and the surrounding villages. “We exist today because there is a need to support the development of Scouting in Meghauli - it presents a unique opportunity and experience for children to learn important life-

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n NEWS HARVEYS Cycles on Henleaze Road is set to shut after 79 years. The bicycle shop, which sells bikes, cycling accessories and parts, also includes a busy repair shop, and will be closing for business on October 14 as the owners have decided to retire. The shop was first opened in 1938 by Graham Masters' grandfather and has been run by three generations of the family over the years. “From the time I was 10 years old, I used to come up in the summer holidays and work here and then went full time after I left school at 16. I’m now 61 so it’s been a few years. “My Dad’s been at it all his life too, apart from the three years of his National Service,” said Graham. Keen to stress that the company isn’t closing due to lack of business, Graham explained that he wants to spend more time with his parents who are in their mid-80s, and his grandchildren who live in Spain. Martin, who also works at the shop, has arthritis in both thumbs, so that

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The building will remain a commercial property, although

what type of business is yet to be announced, and the new owner plans also to do up the flats above the shop. Graham says the family decided not to sell the company because they have built up “a great name” and reputation. The stock will all be sold, some at a discount sale in the lead-up to the closure and some online. Graham will still do a little bit of work from home for long-standing, regular customers. He added: “I love the trade. I’ve been really blessed with what I’ve done and I still enjoy it but think the time is right for me to go. I’ll miss my customers. For the period of time that we’ve been here we’ve seen generation after generation come into the shop.”

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MORE than 1,400 people united against dementia at Alzheimer’s Society’s Bristol Memory Walk on September 23. Shazza Parsons whose uncle, Peter Read, died with dementia in 2014, and Lucy Loader, whose mum, SallyAnn, has been living with Pick’s disease (a form of dementia) for nine years, cut the ribbon dressed as Donald and Daisy Duck. Shazza said: “It's really emotional, especially when you listen to the stories from other walkers about why they're taking part.” Lucy said: “ Dementia is a silent, hidden condition. You look around and there’s lots of other people here who are affected and painting on a smile for the day. It feels like a big, warm hug.” Claire Haines, of Alzheimer’s Society, said: “Dementia is set to be the 21st century’s biggest killer. @We are committed to spending at least £150 million over the next decade on dementia research to improve care for people today

BRISTOL Dementia Action Alliance (BDAA) has achieved a number of successes in the last four years that are maing life easier for people with the condition. Now it is asking all trained Dementia Champions to get in touch so they can ensure more people can benefit from its actions. BDAA was started in July 2013 by Tony Hall with the aim of making Bristol a Dementia Friendly city. It now provides education to community groups, care homes, companies, uniformed organisations, youth groups, churches and schools. The group has been instrumental in introducing an orange folder scheme which passengers with dementia can show to First Bus drivers and details individual requests for additional help. It is also working with Bristol Airport to introduce a lanyard, which indicates a person needs to be escorted through the process. It can be requested when making a flight booking. Bristol Zoo, Windmill Hill City Farm, Bristol Old Vic, the Colston Hall, Bristol Museum, the Arnolfini and MShed are all now Dementia Friendly places. Hengrove swimming pool has specialist Dementia Friendly swimming session and GP surgeries and hospitals are aiming to become Dementia Friendly too. The Townswomen’s Guild in Henleaze ran a roadshow in May. They also went to every shop in the area to inform them about making the premises more Dementia Friendly. An afternoon cafe called Happy Days is held at Westbury Baptist Church, Reedley Road, on the first Friday of every month. To find out more see www.bristoldaa.co.uk

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Westbury Harriers Donate a birthday bulb for Canford Park stage charity run

THE Westbury on Trym Society (WOTSOC) is inviting people of Westbury to buy and plant a daffodil bulb at Canford Park to celebrate Westbury’s 1300th birthday. The daffodils will be planted ‘en masse’ to naturalise for future years and to make a display around the main entrance underneath the Queen’s 90th Birthday Trees that were planted last year. The Society will be providing 2,000 bulbs and volunteers will be needed for planting these in late October and members hope

that individuals, families and other organisations will want to sponsor more. “It would be great if we can muster around 5,000 for a super display for future years,” said Hilary Long, chairman of WOTSOC. Blaise Nurseries will be supplying the bulbs. Details of planting days at the end of October and how to join in this celebration can be found at www.Westburyontrymsociety. org.uk and also on the notice board in Carlton Court, next to the Co-op.

RUNNERS of all ages at Westbury Harriers had their minds on charity rather than personal bests to boost a good cause. Together they raised almost £250 from gate money and a cake sale in August which they have donated to the Children’s Hospice South West. About 80 Harriers aged from nine to over 70 took part in the special money-spinning run

which started around Castle Hill and then onto The Royals. Harriers coach Neil Miller said: "I was proud to see so many of our athletes rising to the challenge of raising money for the hospice which is such an important place in our community. "A lot of our runners are fiercely competitive but this fundraising showed they've got a softer side to them as well."

Community connections to help tackle loneliness A NEW free service has been launched to reach out to older people who feel desperately lonely and are in need of a lifeline. “Loneliness is thought to be as harmful for our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day and according to Age UK there are 1.2 million older people in England who are chronically lonely,” said Laura Thacker, one of two Community Navigator

Coordinators for the Bristol-wide service. Whether it’s meeting people, becoming more active, rekindling old hobbies, volunteering or learning something new, the community navigator can point the older person in the right direction. You can contact Laura on 0117 951 5751 or send her an email on laura.t@northbristoladvice. org.uk

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Bristol in the Middle Ages THE Westbury-on-Trym Society is holding an illustrated talk by Professor Peter Fleming from UWE on Bristol in the Middle Ages at 8pm on Monday October 9 at Westbury village Hall. In this period Bishop Carpenter remodeled the Parish

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Care firm happy at film club's success LOCAL company, Home Instead Bristol North is celebrating two years in business caring for senior clients. John Moore runs the team based in Henleaze and mentioned some of the highlights of his work: “Working with incredible people who have joined us as they share in our vision of bringing joy to others and helping clients to live full, fun and independent lives. “Being recognised by the independent review site Homecare. co.uk as one of the top 10 recommended care organisations across the south west - that’s this office!” John has been instrumental in getting a film club up and running locally. He said: “I am chuffed with the success of the Senior Film Club which runs at St Peter's Hall each month, thanks to the tremendous support of helpers from St Peter's. Typically now about 50 people enjoy film followed by tea, cake and chatter.” A recent survey by Smith & Henderson of clients and caregivers reported that 97 per cent of Home Instead clients would be happy to recommend the compay to family and friends. John added: “This means a great deal to us – we’re happy when we know you are happy!”

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Rotary Club's £24,300 for prostate cancer appeal THE Rotary Club of Bristol Breakfast has given £24,300 to Southmead Hospital Charity. The charity was chosen as the main beneficiary of the club’s Dragon Boat Festival this year, and the money received will go towards the Prostate Cancer Care Appeal. Adrian Brown, community appeals manager at Southmead Hospital Charity, said: “Rotary in Bristol has a long history of supporting our urology department and we’re very thankful for their support. Our Prostate Cancer Care Appeal is to raise £2 million to fund two surgical robots to help treat men in the region with prostate cancer. The money raised by the Dragon Boat Festival will make a real difference to the appeal.” David Wells, from the Rotary Club of Bristol Breakfast, added: “We would like to thank all the individuals and organisations who supported and fundraised for the event. We are very pleased to support Southmead Hospital Charity and the hospital’s urology team and the wonderful work they do.” Thirty teams took part in the one-day Festival in June, including a surgical team from Southmead Hospital, and all raised money through sponsorship. The winning team was the Avon Fire and Rescue Service.

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A learning community for Westbury-on-Trym AS part of its 1300th celebration year, The Parish Church in Westbury-on-Trym are to launch a new range of learning opportunities for adults to equip them better to face some of today’s challenges in a busy world. Topics may include personal relationships, the links between science and faith, being more effective members of the local community and living a Christian life. Holy Trinity Church member Louise Beggs said: “We want topics to be accessible to the broadest possible audience, from those who have never been part of a Christian community, through people who attend church perhaps just for weddings and at Christmas, to regular members of a church group.

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The focus should be on learning, thinking and discussing subjects together.” Experienced leaders will to inform and facilitate the sessions. On Saturday 9 December, Professor Peter Hampson, Research Fellow at Oxford University and Emeritus Professor of Psychology at UWE, will help the group to explore whether faith, science and reason can live together in today’s everchanging world. Across a series of Mondays in November (late morning, then repeated in the evening) three of the Parish Church clergy will consider sacraments, symbols

and ceremonies: what we do in church, why we do it and what it means. Louise Beggs added: “We start on the afternoon of Saturday 14 October with talking our faith. Even for people who are good at showing their faith in action, it’s sometimes hard to talk about faith or to respond to the questions of others. So how do you answer ‘Why did God allow this to happen?’ or comfort someone coming to terms with loss or illness in the context of faith?” The Reverend Tina Hodgett is Evangelism Team Leader in the Diocese of Bath and Wells

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Thousands march against austerity cuts BRISTOL’S anti-austerity protest attracted a crowd of thousands to its demonstration on September 9 against austerity measures and cutbacks. People from Redland, Bishopston and across the city turned out in force to the biggest rally seen in Bristol in years. The crowds gathered on College

Green from 1pm to listen to speeches from those affected by the cuts. There were groups present representing housing, education, the NHS, trade unions, the Labour Party and the Green Party. Despite a downpour just as the crowds lined up, there was a carnival atmosphere as people

marched to Cabot Circus and on to Castle Park. The demonstrators were supporting Mayor Marvin Rees's demands for more money from the Government as Bristol City Council has to make cuts of more than £100 million in the next five years. Marvin Rees visited Westminster the following week with leaders of 10 other core cities to ask the government for increased powers and investment. He said: “We have faced significantly reduced government funding, while the cost of providing vital services to more people has risen substantially. “The paper we launched highlights how, by building a better Bristol through greater investment and the ability to make more decisions locally, we, along with the other core cities, can help deliver for the nation. “So far, ministers have not involved us in plans for the

economy after Brexit – so I, with the other core city leaders, am taking the opportunity to start that discussion, and we are reminding ministers we want to be part of an inclusive conversation.”

£25,000 boost for Avon Riding Centre AVON Riding Centre for the Disabled is to receive a £25,000 Community Award from the Freemasons following an unprecedented public vote. The charity was one of several to be nominated by Freemasons in Bristol, with local people voting to decide the level of their Award. They were part of 178,801 people who voted across England and Wales. The Community Awards are a major part of Freemasonry’s 300th anniversary celebrations. The Masonic Charitable Foundation is distributing three million pounds to 300 charities across the country, with the public vote deciding on the range of Awards from £4,000 to £25,000. Yvette Whiffen, Centre Manager at Avon Riding Centre, said: “We’re thrilled that our friends and supporters voted for us to receive this grant of £25,000. "It’s not just the money although that will make a huge difference to our work - it’s also the feeling that we’re so wellsupported locally. It’s wonderful

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to have some good news in what has been a tricky year for us.” Alan J. Vaughan from Bristol Freemasons said: “We are delighted so many people voted in Bristol. Avon Riding

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Schools praised for health promotion BOTH Henleaze Infants and Elmlea Primary Schools have achieved the Mayor’s Award for Excellence as Health Improving Schools for their dedication to promoting the health and wellbeing of their pupils and staff. The schools have previously qualified for both the Bristol Healthy Schools Standards Award and the separate Healthy Schools Outcomes Award within a two year period and were presented with the award at a ceremony in the summer. Schools have to meet a range of criteria covering topics such as food, physical activity, emotional wellbeing and PSHE (Personal, social, health and economic) in order to gain the Standards for Health Award and will need to prove they have identified the specific health needs of their pupils and started tackling these issues in order to be considered for an Outcomes Award. Altogether this year, ten

schools reached the standard required for the Mayor’s Award for Excellence as a Health Improving School. Six schools, including Claremont, Shirehampton Primary and Henbury Court Primary achieved the Healthy Schools Standard Award, and five, including Bristol Free School, were awarded the Bristol Ideal.

Twelve preschool providers met the Bristol Standard for Health - Lantern Preschool, Lake House and Upper Horfield, all situated near to Henleaze and Westbury-onTrym. Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, said: “This is a great opportunity to recognise what it is some of the most important work going on in our city, looking after and promoting the health and wellbeing of our children. Schools are an essential part of this and are key to solving the long term health inequalities and issues that exist in the city. “Good health is about early intervention and giving people the tools they need to avoid

or tackle issues later in life. Maintaining good health has also been proven to have an effect on children’s ability to perform academically and socially. “I’d like to thank everyone who has worked towards these awards. You are setting an example to the rest of the city as well as helping our local children to reach their full potential. Congratulations to all the winners.” In Bristol, one in four children enters primary school classed as overweight or obese and in secondary school this figure increases to one in three. Outside of school this figure increases again with 57% adults and around a third (35%) of 10-11 year olds measuring above a healthy weight. Together the awards hope to encourage schools to improve promote healthy lifestyles and, in turn take steps improve the long term mental and physical health of children in the city.

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commented: “We eagerly await the completion of our new Sports Centre. I want physical activity and fitness to be a fundamental part of the girls’ lives at Badminton and beyond. The

development will provide our girls with inspirational facilities, training opportunities and specialist coaches to enable them to thrive.” You can keep up to

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Badminton girls perform encore at Womad festival BADMINTON School’s Science Outreach Team were invited back to Womad festival for the second year running to perform their selfcurated science demonstrations in the Physics Pavilion. The Physics Pavilion is hosted by CERN; the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, the Institute of Physics, Lancaster University and the UK’s Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and was a new addition to the WOMAD line up last year. The Badminton girls opened the day’s events on Saturday morning where they presented a range of science demonstrations including “The Whistling

Win a science workshop THE British Heart Foundation (BHF) is offering schools across Henleaze and Westbury-onTrym the chance to win a unique fun-filled workshop with a BHFfunded cutting-edge researcher to inspire pupils to learn about how their hearts work. The competition is open to all primary and secondary schools, and is simple to enter. All each school needs to do is sign up to one of the BHF’s school fundraisers; AllStar Games, Jump Rope for Heart or

Ultimate Dodgeball. Last year’s winners enjoyed crawling through blood vessel tunnels, learning about blood clots through volleyball, cell activities and playing an operation game. By signing up to one of these school fundraisers before the end of February 2018 you will automatically be eligible for a chance to win. For more information please visit www.bhf.org.uk/ researcherday

Kettle”, “Smokey Bubbles” and “Exploding Pringle Tin” to a diverse crowd of around 300 people. Mr Williams, Head of Science Outreach at Badminton, commented: “Each and every girl from our Science Outreach Team should be extremely proud of themselves. They represented Badminton on a national stage and did so with the utmost professionalism and confidence”.

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Pre-school wins Bristol in Bloom gold award ONCE Upon a Time Day Nursery and Preschool in Westbury-on-Trym were thrilled to learn that they were awarded Gold by Bristol in Bloom for their delightful garden. Everything in the garden has been donated or upcycled. There is a range of garden flowers in bloom, vegetables including, peas, potatoes, carrots and onions

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along with a pond made by the children and a bug hotel created by the children and parents. Charlie Long, the Forest School lead, has worked incredibly hard along with the staff, children and parents to make this space a great learning environment. The judges of the Bristol in Bloom school and nursery award found it to be a most enjoyable first visit. Their comments were: “An outstanding start to this first-year entry, this very small space was used to its best advantage and to its fullest extent; it is a pleasure for neighbours and passers-by to see. “The enthusiasm and commitment to outdoor learning, led by Charlie, was an inspiration. The evident involvement from the community and parents and the affirmations of the effect the gardening has on the children were highlights of the excellent garden portfolio. “Every attribute of the garden was well thought out and innovative, the use of up-cycled and recycled materials was great to see. The level of maintenance, quality of plants (sown from seed) and visual learning aids that were hung in the trees all enhanced the learning experience.” The whole garden clearly impressed the

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take in more students PLANS for a new two storey building providing an additional 12 classrooms, dining and meeting rooms plus utilities and the repositioning of the allweather pitch at Cotham School are out for consultation. Bristol City Council has asked the school in Cotham Lawn

Roadto add an additional Year 7 class to its intake for the academi year 2018/19. Comments can be made on planning application 17/04367/ FB at the Bristol City Council online planning portal until Tuesday 10 October.

MAT moves ahead LAST month saw an historic day for Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital as, for the first time in over 425 years, the school welcomed female pupils. Of those that applied, seventeen girls were selected to join the newly co-educational Sixth Form. In preparation for their arrival and the subsequent expansion of the Sixth Form, the Sixth Form Centre has been transformed over the summer, with the creation of a new vibrant social space, a new IT centre and private study space as well as female changing rooms and facilities. The school’s first female students have quickly settled in to life at QEH, supported by the school’s induction process and pastoral system, describing the school as “really friendly and welcoming”. One female student, who joined QEH from a local girls’ school, explained her reasons for joining QEH Sixth Form. “Two of my A-level options are science subjects and QEH has a reputation for the sciences that is second to none.” Stephen Holliday, Headmaster at QEH, says he is looking forward to overseeing a new chapter at QEH. “I always find the beginning of each new academic year to be exciting and full of promise for the future and this year is certainly no exception,” Mr Holliday said. “Over the summer our students have celebrated outstanding examination results and our new students, including our first cohort of girls, are settling in well and are already taking advantage of all the academic and extra-curricular opportunities we offer.” The next Sixth Form Open Evening will be held on Wednesday 8 November, 6.30pm.

THROUGHOUT the academic year 2017/18, Ms Baker, Headteacher of Redland Green School (RGS), will be supporting other local schools as part of the preliminary work of becoming a Multi Academy Trust (MAT). As a result of this, Miss Blundell has become Head of School and will take on Ms Baker’s responsibilities when she is not there. RGS plans to work together in a Multi Academy Trust with Ashton Park School and the primary schools Ashton Vale, Compass Point and Luckwell. It is seen as an opportunity to bring together two successful secondary schools of similar sizes from North and South Bristol.

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Professor Alice Roberts opens Redmaids’ REDMAIDS’ High School celebrated the official opening of its new assembly hall and performance space on September 7 with the help of one of its most celebrated alumnae, Professor Alice Roberts. Alice, an author, broadcaster and evolutionary biologist, showed both a personal and professional interest in the progression of her old school – Red Maids’ – which recently merged with Redland High School. Noting how evolution is key to any thriving community, she expressed genuine excitement to be present for the launch of Bristol’s newest – and oldest – girls’ school. Speaking fondly of her time at the school between 1984-1991, she said: "I'm really delighted to be helping to open Redland Hall, and to celebrate the start of a new era as these two brilliant Bristol schools come together." Headmistress Isabel Tobias thanked the many guests who had gathered to celebrate the

opening saying: “A great many people have helped to make this new hall a reality. “As I discussed with the girls on our first day, we are pioneers

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Marc Allum opens Westbury Village Show GUEST speaker, BBC antiques expert Marc Allum, opened the annual Westbury-on-Trym Village Show on September 2. It was a day of bright sunshine that brought crowds flocking to the Village Hall to join in the fun and festivities that the show brings with its traditional crafts. In all 119 people entered exhibits in the show, including cakes, flower arrangements, plants, knitted and sewn crafts. Among those taking part were grandfather and grand daughter, Helen Cormack with their prize winning cherry tomatoes which they have been growing together for the 3rd year in succession for the competition. Marc Allum said: “I’ve had great experiences with

the Antiques Roadshow over the years and it’s really great to be able to give something back. I’ve judged everything over the last 20 years, from Longhorn cattle to vintage cars and vegetables, and I enjoy it. “When you come to an event like this where everyone has put so much effort into it and it’s obviously such a popular event, it makes it even more fun to come and help and see everyone being rewarded. “I awarded ‘Best in Show’ to a fabulous little diorama made by a 10 year old girl. It’s a little tableau of a thatched house with animals, made out of natural objects. The whole collection in this category was really good. “Events like this are

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important to communities. When you see this amount of support you know that ‘old England’ is still alive. I love the nostalgia of a village fete - it epitomises a lot of things about our culture.” Organiser Alexia Gardner has been working hard behind the scenes to make the show go as smoothly as possible.

Alexia said: “The theme ‘In the Past’ is linked to the village’s celebrations for 1300 years, dating back to the year 717. “We are always well supported. We have 600 exhibits here today and it’s lovely that people want to be part of it. "We couldn’t do it without them.”

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Community Forum Village Hall AGM is ready for action THE first Meeting of the “new” Westbury Community Forum will be held at Venue 35 on 11 October, commencing at 7.00pm. It is expected that all three of our local councillors will be in attendance, along with PC Joanne Robertson, from the local Beat Team. There will be an updates on Westbury-onTrym library and issues related to Canford Park, as well as the opportunity to raise matters of local concern in the Open Forum. Joint Chairman Alan Aburrow said: “Whilst there is a level of uncertainty for the long-term future of our Community Forum, please rest assured that we are seeking to secure the necessary funding and infrastructure to support this “Post NP” initiative. “During this transition period, the NP3 Website (www.activenp. co.uk) remains active and updates are still being added, as

and when. "The following Petitions are also currently “open” and are significant to our community. Please “do your bit” by responding to these petitions, as you see fit." Protect our Parks: www.activenp.co.uk/2017/06/ protect-our-parks-petition-nowlive/ Retain Bristol’s Street Trees’ Budget: http://www.activenp. co.uk/2017/07/bristol-streettrees-petition-now-live/ Bristol Needs Libraries: http://epetitions.bristol.gov. uk/epetition_core/community/ petition/3867 Save Bristol’s Libraries: http://epetitions.bristol.gov. uk/epetition_core/community/ petition/3845

WESTBURY-on-Trym Village Hall has its AGM on Monday 30 October 2017 at 7pm. Chairman Graham Plummer said: “We recently received (together with Blaise Nurseries) £4,000 each in the Co-op's local community fund project, whereby people shopping in the local Co-ops in Westbury can nominate a charity to receive 1% when they buy Co-op branded

products and sign up to the Co-op's scheme. The money has gone towards our ladies cloakroom being refurbished." The Village Hall is run as a charity and is in need of new volunteers to help with events, especially weddings, catering and behind the bar. If you could spare a few hours, then get in touch, 0117 962 3399 or enquiries@ wotvillagehall.org

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Strange stories from Bristol’s past BRISTOL journalist and author Maurice Fells has been delving into the city’s old newspapers going back more than 100 years for his latest local history book, Bristol From The Post and Press. “The original idea was to find the events and the people that over the last century have helped to make Bristol the great city that it is today. But as I was turning the pages of the old papers I could see that there were many fascinating and unusual events too, so I’ve included some of those,” said Maurice. The book begins with the granting of a knighthood to Bristol’s first Lord Mayor. “Investitures are normally carried out in a royal palace but Queen Victoria came to Bristol to knight Councillor Herbert Ashman in 1899,” said Maurice. A report of the event says that the Queen didn’t even leave her open carriage to knight Mr. Ashman who was kneeling on the pavement in Corn Street where the Council House was then. After borrowing a sword the Queen just leant over and commanded the civic leader to “arise Sir Herbert Ashman”. One of Victoria’s successors, Queen Elizabeth II, has made many visits to Bristol. The first was three years after she was crowned, to officially open the new Council House on College Green. “One of her most unusual visits must be the day she called in at a pub on the edge of Bristol completely unexpectedly. Apparently, she was delivering Christmas presents to

members of her family in Gloucestershire in 1981 when she got caught up in a blizzard and sought refuge from the snow in the Cross Hands Hotel at Old Sodbury. She stayed there for several hours and had dinner in the landlord’s private quarters. It seems that customers in the bar were totally unaware

of their closeness to the Queen,” explained Maurice. Bristol’s aircraft industry has helped to make the city great from the building of planes from the Bristol Box kite to Concorde but not without setbacks. “One newspaper report tells us that thousands of people turned out one Sunday in 1949 to witness the maiden flight of what was then the world’s biggest aircraft. The Brabazon, built at Filton, was designed to fly 100 passengers in luxury from London to New York, non-stop,” said Maurice. It was so big that Filton’s neighbouring village of Charlton, home to some 30 families, an infant school, village hall, farmhouses and a pub all fell into the mouth of the bulldozer so that an extra-long runway could be built. But it was all for nothing. Four years after the maiden flight the government scrapped Brabazon. Just three years after a Bristol Britannia aircraft crash landed on the mud flats of the Severn Estuary, another Britannia crashed at Downend killing all 15 on board. Maurice said: “Finding these and many more stories for the book involved spending hours in the newspaper archives of the Central Library at College Green. But it was a labour of love for someone who had started his journalistic career on the Western Daily Press, later worked for the Evening Post, and later in the newsrooms of the BBC and HTV (now ITV West).” Bristol From The Post and Press is published by Amberley Publishing.

Bristol Pound celebrates five years A CITY-WIDE treasure hunt containing Bristol’s local currency, the Bristol Pound, took place from 12-18 September in celebration of the currency’s fifth birthday. Since its launch in September 2012, the Bristol Pound has achieved much success and grown its reputation as the largest city-wide alternative currency scheme in the UK. It’s the only alternative currency that can be spent on local taxes, on bus and train fares and for local energy suppliers. Over £B2 million was spent in the city last year. The Bristol Pound Treasure Hunt invited Bristolians to celebrate Bristol’s radical characters, its protests and struggles, while giving participants the chance to win some cash! CEO of the Bristol Pound,

Ciaran Mundy, commented: “A long history connects Bristol and its pirates to the emergence of the first global currency, made from silver mined in South America. The coins were often split into smaller change called ‘pieces of eight’ used across Europe and the Americas. “Our very own pirate Captain Briz Beard has ‘buried’ treasure around the city. I am hopeful no blood will be spilled in finding it, instead some fun and understanding that money can be for building the local economy and supporting community.” The Bristol Pound works to create a circular economy, where local independent businesses, are favoured over large corporate chains. Over 800 businesses accept the Bristol Pound: payments are made through using paper notes, online payments, and text.

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Party in the Park: bringing the community together - whatever the weather ... PARTY in the Park 2017 was the biggest event yet, held in its 11th year at the Golden Hill sports ground with more attractions than ever, including a sports zone, tractor rides, zombies, glider flight simulator, crazy golf, food village (providing curries, pizza, falafels, savouries, barbecue), seven hours of live music and a firework display. One of the most popular attractions was the “Bash the Car” where vehicle reg PITP2017 was destroyed! Chris Drew, one of the organisers said: “After many years of trying we were delighted that the weather conditions during the early afternoon were calm which meant that the CJ Hole hot air balloon was able to provide tethered flights. It was quite a sight to see Party in the Park in full action with the backdrop of a huge balloon.” Party in the Park was officially opened by local TV celebrity Katie Parrot from BBC Special Forces - Ultimate Hell week. This was followed by a cheque presentation to former England Cricket International and current Gloucestershire Cricket head coach Richard Dawson - the cheque representing the repayment of the English Cricket Board 10-year loan last month. The live music started with an open mic session and was followed by guest bands - Scarlet Shocks, Brigstowe Village Band, Josh Parsons, The Woods, Fab 208 and Twin Arrow. The entertainment arena had Japanese Drummers, Henleaze and Clifton Tae Kwon-Do and Squadron 2442 Air Cadet Band. “The quality of entertainment throughout the day was tremendous,” said Chris Drew.

“Unfortunately, the British weather did play a part and just as the event was at its busiest we incurred a good hour of wet weather. Nevertheless we continued and we are delighted that many people stayed and braved the conditions - there was a large crowd huddled together in the big marquee taking cover from the elements whilst enjoying the teas and cakes on offer. The crowd stayed to 8:20pm to watch a fantastic firework display which must have lasted some 20 minutes.” Party in the Park gets slightly bigger each year and it takes in excess of 120 volunteers to run. “There are so many parties to thank including volunteers, businesses, donations, local community who provided essentials such as power, all the entertainment acts. We would like to say that we could not run the event without your support. In particular I would like to thank CJ Hole for their vital support,” said Chris Drew.

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“The aim of Party in the Park is to make sure the community enjoy the use of the sports field which has now been secured for good. With the sports field dividing the districts of Henleaze,

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

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Keeping in touch g All three local councillors are supportin ce to the local “Forums”. This is your chan raise concerns with us about any local Forum issues. The next Westbury-on-Trym e is on 11 October at Venue 35, 135 Stok d up Lane, at 7pm. Over 40 residents turne Forum to the Henleaze and Westbury Park in September. Please email or phone me if you want future to be on the contact list for this and tings mee Forum

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Parking and traffic issues s The traffic problems around Red Maid r majo a be to inue cont la’s Ursu and St with concern. Cross party, we have met ways Red Maids and the City Council High team to try to move this forward. erns Please continue to share your conc Park is and frustrations with us. Westbury suffering from commuter parking more are than any other part of the ward. If you

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News and views from our city councillors Clare Campion-Sm ith (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze)

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as primary school children, people with learning difficulties and older people learning to adapt to disability also visit. Locally, the issue of on-street parking has become more acute as the holiday season comes to an end. The double whammy of the Downs parking res trictions and the extension of the Cotham North and Redland RPZ have made life extrem ely difficult for residents in the Westbury Park area of the ward. Other parts, notabl y along the bus corridors, are also sufferin g. I, and others, have been chasing for clar ity on the criteria for possible new zones. Guidelines will be issued at the beginning of October and we will then start the conver sation with you about your concerns and whether an RPZ would help. Clare Campion Smith

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posture not only looks better, it contributes to health and longevity, avoiding muscular strain and wear and tear in the joints. (photo b.) Brian had a unique advantage – he is married to posture expert Esther Gokhale, founder of the Gokhale Method. But the postural principles that he followed are now taught by Gokhale Method teachers in many parts of the world – including two here in Bristol. With a background in education, I am passionate about teaching healthy posture for all ages. I also run Postural CPD for schools and universities, and offer parent talks. Contact me directly, or come to a free workshop to find out more: Sunday 15th October, 3pm, Bakesmiths, Whiteladies Rd Monday 6th November, 3.30pm, Spicer+Cole, Gloucester Rd Please book at: www. gokhalemethod.com Further information: 07982 231317

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We're taking action now BRISTOL is on track to be able to build we will be able to protect as many as we can 2,000 homes a year, 800 affordable, by from the harsh conditions of living on the 2020, which is one of the key pledges of my street this winter. administration. On top of that, at our last meeting my This month, Bristol has been named in Cabinet approved plans to provide £5million the top 10 UK cities for building new homes worth of funding towards the National in a list published by 24 housing magazine. Homeless Property Fund. This will make sure This is a great sign but we are not being that 30 one- and two-bedroom properties are complacent. We realise that we still have a bought to provide affordable rents for local lot of hard work to do before we can achieve homeless households. During these hard our goal. financial times we need to prioritise those Later this month I am looking forward who most need our help. to unveiling new vital council homes. This Elsewhere I am taking direct steps to will be great news for people in the city tackle another key priority for Bristol – and a key part of our aim to offer more transport. Earlier this year plans were affordable accommodation in strong Bristol released for several schemes we are looking communities. into, including an underground system. Last month I was pleased to announce, At this point we are just looking to see alongside my Cabinet Member for Housing what might be possible and this is very much Paul Smith, our plans to convert more empty an initial study that will allow us to compare properties into temporary accommodation for underground with other options, such as those who most need it within the city. trams or guided buses. The region needs to While we put our long term plans to develop a rapid transit system of some form – deal with this problem in place, it is also underground being just one option. important we take steps now to offer help I’d also like to thank everyone who came with an issue literally on our doorsteps. This out to show their support at the rally on is especially as the half temperature gets College last month. HWV true Landscape page AUG17-service.pdf 1 Green 20/07/2017 16:42 colder. By creating more temporary housing You really helped us to carry a strong

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Volunteer paw patrol brings smiles to rehab patients at Southmead Hospital A GROUP of therapy dogs visited patients in late August at North Bristol NHS Trust’s Elgar House building based at Southmead Hospital. Elgar House supports patients to make the transition from hospital to home. Its focus is on rehabilitation, reablement and recovery. Staff held an Open Day event to showcase the work carried out at Elgar House to support patients during their stay. The event included mindful meditation with North Bristol NHS Trust’s clinical psychology team, ballroom dancing with the Trust’s volunteer Move Maker choir, music, Tai Chi and a dose of canine fur-apy. Alfie, Flash, Fern, Otis, Maia and Molly make up North Bristol NHS Trust’s volunteer paw patrol, with Golden Retriever Millie soon to join the pack. Alongside their owners, the therapy dogs visit wards at

Southmead Hospital and Elgar to brighten up patients’ day and help aid recovery. Voluntary services manager at North Bristol NHS Trust, Becca Aylett, said: “I am a great dog lover and it was always my ambition to get therapy dogs into Southmead Hospital. When I spoke to ward staff about this, the response was very positive and I knew there was a need here. Most of the dogs and their owners come to the site once a week for around two hours. They mainly visit wards for elderly and neurosurgery patients. Flash the Whippet - who was the Trust’s first therapy dog particularly enjoys visiting the stroke and neurosurgery wards. Flash is very sensitive and can provide comfort in end of life situations. Therapy dogs work particularly well with dementia patients as they can stimulate memories of other dogs patients

previously knew or owned. The dogs can also help provide a distraction to patients who may be bored, anxious or distressed. Clinical tutor at North Bristol NHS Trust, Mandy Freeman said: “Understanding the impact the therapy dogs have on our patient wellbeing is difficult to comprehend, until you see the response from the patients. “From their verbal interaction

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Bristol Libraries ‘IT Buddy’ HENLEAZE Library has been running free one-to-one IT sessions for over a year now, with huge success. Eleanor is available to help on Thursday daytimes from 3pm, Tom on Wednesday evenings from 5.45pm and Darren will soon be joining the team too. These are pre-booked sessions for 30 mins (or 1 hour where possible), where you have the opportunity to share an issue you are having with IT, and get bespoke solutions especially tailored to you and your needs. Eleanor said: “At present, I cover Henleaze library on Thursdays from 3pm-4.30pm, and Westbury library from 11.15am-12.45pm every other Thursday morning. I have also extended my hours to cover Southmead library on Tuesdays from 2pm-4pm. “Since doing this role I have found great pleasure in solving technical issues and helping people overcome and work with technology. I am usually asked

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Hag Seed By Margaret Atwood With critical acclaim still being bestowed upon the recent TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s striking 1985 novel The Handmaid’s Tale, her work can no longer be simply described as ‘genre’ writing. This bold, brave and imaginative writer has gained swathes of new audiences, and her work can be considered an astute, if disturbing, mirror to the shades of darkness in human nature. It’s easy to see that Atwood has been influenced by the literary classics so it stands to reason that Atwood is one of eight writers selected to create retellings of Shakespeare, with Hag Seed in good company alongside Jeanette Winterson’s The Gap Of Time (The Winter’s Tale), Howard Jacobson’s Shylock Is Thy Name (The Merchant

Of Venice) and Anne Tyler’s Vinegar Girl (The Taming Of The Shrew). Still to come in this series, specially commissioned by Vintage’s Hogarth Shakespeare Initiative, are Tracy Chevalier’s Othello, Gillian Flynn’s Hamlet, Jo Nesbo’s Macbeth and Edward St Aubyn’s King Lear. Hag Seed takes The Tempest, one of Shakespeare’s most ambiguous plays, and plants it in the cold reality of a prison – a fascinating take on the idea of being washed up on a remote island, a cut off place with its own distorting internal workings. Felix, clearly the Prospero of the piece, having suffered the deaths of both his wife and daughter, gets ousted from his position as artistic director of a radical theatre company by his jealous rivals, just as he is about to unleash his greatest creation yet – his Tempest. This Machiavellian move leaves him in a wilderness he chooses to fully embrace. Taking the name of Mr Duke, Felix poses as a retired thespian eccentric and applies for a job running theatre workshops in a correctional facility, through which he coldly plots his

revenge on those who wronged him, creating a perfect storm of his own… As always with Atwood, the characters are vivid and complex - an inventive take on Ariel sees the ‘fairy’ reinterpreted as a blue-skinned alien whose ‘magic’ is conjured up by a convicted hacker’s thorough knowledge of technology. Miranda, traditionally portrayed as representing ‘feminine virtue’, is an initially austere, resourceful young woman who knows how to survive both physically and psychologically. Felix himself is by turns ridiculous and contemptible, yet we root for him and his unorthodox theatre troupe, in a story so involving it brings the reader close to imagining what it would be like to experience his Tempest in real life, as a form of immersive theatre. Atwood has said of her approach to retelling The Tempest, “I read the play again, this time backwards. The last three words Prospero says are “Set me free”. But free from what? In what has he been imprisoned?” In Shakespeare this is the dramatic breaking of the

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UGUST and September are quiet months in Westminster, with Summer Recess and the party conferences. But other than a two-week holiday in August I've been spending my time catching up with lots of organisations across Bristol North West. Here's what I've been up to on your behalf. Your voice in Parliament Have you been stung by additional charges by airlines? I think some airlines are breaking the law, and charging customers for things like seats, boarding passes and baggage charges that cost far more than the flight itself! If you have, let me know by completing my survey atwww.facebook.com/darrenjonesmp I've been appointed to the

Science & Technology Select Committee and voted against the EU Withdrawal Bill. I've also written to HMRC about problems with parents claiming their 30 hours of childcare vouchers. For those of you that didn't get them because of system failure, I'm working to try and get you another chance at applying for them. And I also got the chance to dress up in pink to raise awareness of breast cancer research! Your champion in Bristol I visited the Westbury-on-Trym Village Fair a few weeks ago, and picked up some great jam! We've also had the anti-austerity rally, I've visited the Police and Crime Commissioner about cuts to police funding and I attended the Downs Festival to speak on one of their political panels. I have also submitted my response to the libraries consultation, following my community wide conference, and appealed to the council to think long-term. As a bare minimum I want to ensure that library buildings are not sold off so that we have more time to find sustainable funding to keep them as community assets. And I've asked that we recognise different type of community of need: older people without online access being one of them. I've also written to the local NHS about proposed cuts to breast reconstruction surgery for cancer survivors and to IVF for women aged over 35.

Fancy a chat? I recently held my first ‘pub politics’ at Inn on the Green in Horfield, it was great to see so many of you there. Alongside pre-bookable surgeries, I will be hosting additional pub and coffee politic drop-ins in other venues around Westbury and Henleaze. Details for all upcoming events are available on my website www.darren-jones.co.uk or on facebook.com/darrenjonesmp. You can also sign-up to receive newsletters or join a Community Action Team on my website.

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n NEWS A NEW campaign called We Hear You was launched in September to get people in Bishopston, Cotham and Redland talking about mental health and raise awareness of The Sanctuary, a unique service in the city for people experiencing emotional distress. The Sanctuary, run by charity St Mungo’s, was opened in April 2015 and is commissioned as part of Bristol Mental Health services. Unlike many services, The Sanctuary is open weekend nights from 7pm until 1.30am. Over each weekend an average of 20 people visit The Sanctuary. We Hear You campaign aims to make more people aware so they can access the help they need before they reach crisis point. Richard Popp, St Mungo’s Sanctuary manager, said: “Three out of four people who visit The Sanctuary are considering suicide or serious self-harm. We want people to know we are here for them. The Sanctuary is a welcoming safe space available

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with a trained worker, or just take some breathing time.” Shaun began visiting The Sanctuary in December 2016 after two serious attempts at taking his own life. He still occasionally uses the service. He said: “I thought the pain I was suffering mentally couldn’t be alleviated and so the only way out was to take my life. I thought if nothing could stop the pain there’d be no point in seeking help. It was relentless, I could only sleep for an hour or two, and sleep was the only break I got from my dark and painful thoughts. “It was wonderful to come to The Sanctuary, to stay as long as I needed to and meet friendly people; with the combination of talking to people and counselling I left with a realisation that

there was something that could alleviate the pain. I lost my suicidal thoughts and had, now, a little bit of hope from which I could build my recovery.” Pearl Maynard, general manager at one of Everyone Active’s seven leisure centres in the city, said: “We believe that a person’s wellbeing comes from not only being physically active, but also supported with their mental health. Being part of this campaign gives us the opportunity to enhance the work we do in our centres every day to help improve the wellbeing of the community.” The Sanctuary is open Friday – Monday, from 7pm until 1.30am. To book your space call 0117 954 2952. Text: 07709 295 661. Phone lines open at 5pm.

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England v India T20 in Consultation on local pharmacy services Bristol next summer GLOUCESTERSHIRE Cricket is to host England and India in an International T20 in summer 2018 at The Brightside Ground, Bristol. The ECB announced next summer’s International schedule for England’s men’s teams in early September. England will play seven Tests, nine One Day Internationals and four International T20 matches, facing four different International teams; India, Pakistan, Australia and Scotland. England’s men are facing world no. 1 Test side India, which is set to be a highlight of the summer on Sunday July 8. Chief executive Will Brown said: “We are absolutely delighted to be playing host to England and India in an International T20 in 2018. “As two of the power houses of cricket it will be a real treat for followers of the game and we are expecting a record-breaking sell-out crowd for the match. “With the match scheduled for the afternoon of July 8, it should provide the perfect summer Sunday for cricket fans.” Tickets will go on public sale for this fixture at 10am on Tuesday 10 October. Priority access to tickets will be available for Gloucestershire Members. Priority access will also be provided to previous International ticket buyers.

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(Upward extended feet pose) Practice time: 1 – 5 minutes. Benefits: With the legs supported against a wall, this pose, as well as stretching the hamstrings relaxes tired legs, creates a pleasant rebalancing after you have been standing or sitting for a long time. Here is the 2nd in the new series of yoga poses running from September until next Summer. If you have any questions, pop into Yogawest with this page and ask a teacher for some help. 1. Begin by sitting with your left side against the wall and your legs out in front of you. 2. Lean sideways to the right and pivoting on your hips, swing your legs up the wall. Lower your back to the floor and support your heels

and sitting bones against the wall. Shift your weight from side-to-side and scoot your buttocks as close to the wall as you can. Rest your shoulders and head on the floor. 3. Extend your arms above your head and hook your thumbs. Change the hook of the thumbs. Now rest your arms out to your sides, palms facing up. Roll your shoulders away from your neck and turn your upper arms out at the sockets. Relax your hands and wrists. Keep your legs held vertically in place. To come out: Slide back away from the wall. Roll to your right side. Wait for a few moments. before pushing yourself away from the floor, head trailing the torso.

Upward Extended Feet Pose with belt: This month’s pose can be practiced to great effect independently, away from the wall. Place a belt around the balls of the feet and holding it with both hands, press your feet up against the belt. Benefits: Reduces fat round the abdomen, strengthens the lumbar region of the back, and tones the abdominal organs. Stretches the hamstrings. Contraindications: Do not practice Urdhva Prasarita Padasana, either supported or

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Join us, say the Filtones POPULAR local choir the Filtones have a "Come and Sing Afternoon" on Wednesday 11 October between 1.45 and 3.45 pm. Dot Bryant said: “We are endeavouring to recruit more singers for our choir and want to spread the news as widely as possible, as our choir draws people from all areas of Bristol. “No matter if you’ve never sung in a choir before – please don’t be shy – come and have a go and you will be rewarded with free tea and delicious cakes.” The event takes place at Eden Grove Methodist Church, Eden Grove Horfield BS7 0PQ where the choir rehearse every Wednesday afternoon.

Chance to join the Owl Prowl FRIENDS of Badock’s Wood (FOBW) have a full programme of events planned to celebrate the natural world this autumn. October begins with another Night Walk on Friday October 6 from 7pm - 8.30pm. It will be an Owl Prowl with an opportunity to meet an owl. A couple of weeks later on Friday 20 October, you are invited to join FOBW at The Greenway Centre from 6pm - 7.30pm to dissect owl pellets and see just what they eat, and which bits they can't digest! It promises to be a fascinating evening. Tony Smith from the Bristol Naturalists’ Society is leading a daytime walk to identify and celebrate the berries, hips and haws growing in the wood on Sunday 22 October. Meet at Northern Gateway Entrance, Doncaster Road, Southmead at 2pm. In November Nicola

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Above & Beyond for Bristol Make a change Heart Institute appeal ABOVE & Beyond, the local charity that raises funds for Bristol city centre hospitals, has launched an £830,000 appeal for the Bristol Heart Institute (BHI). As one of the leading cardiac centres in the UK, the BHI treats 40,000 patients each year, performing over 500 keyhole surgeries a month and 17,000 diagnostic scans annually, at a cost of £46 million. The Bristol Heart Institute Appeal will raise vital funds to enable the BHI to continue to deliver exceptional patient care and improve facilities to meet the growing demand for its services. Projects that require funding include the creation of a new echocardiography facility, so that patients are no longer moved between the BHI and Bristol Royal Infirmary when at their most vulnerable, and the provision of ultrasound equipment to the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. Paul Kearney, CEO of Above

& Beyond, said: “I’ve seen firsthand the outstanding care provided by the dedicated staff at the Bristol Heart Institute and the Appeal will enable us to improve facilities and provide state of the art equipment that will keep the BHI at the forefront of cardiac research and treatment for years to come.” The appeal was launched on 29 September at a special event at the BHI to coincide with World Heart Day. Above & Beyond staff and volunteers showcased the many ways that people can get involved and fundraise for the Appeal including holding bake sales, knitting for a heart-themed ‘yarn bomb’ set to take place in February and taking on challenge events. To find out how you can support the Bristol Heart Institute Appeal by getting involved with a fundraising event, visithttps://www. aboveandbeyond.org.uk/Pages/ Category/fundraise

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Can you find 50 chemical elements vertically, horizontally or diagonally?

Each horizontal row, each 2x2 square and each column must contain all the numbers 1-4.

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Santas on the Run is back CHILDREN’S Hospice South West (CHSW) is excited to announce the return of its popular Santas on the Run event in Bristol on December 10 . Santas on the Run is a 2k fun run which all of the family can take part in. Join thousands of others running, jogging, walking or dancing round the harbourside and city centre in their Santa suits, which are provided by the charity. Last year over 2,200 people descended upon the city having raised £60k in sponsorship, which went directly to helping the charity fund the services of its local hospice, Charlton Farm. Charlton Farm in Wraxall supports over 200 families whose children have been diagnosed with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. The hospice offers family short breaks, respite, palliative care and, when needed, end of life care and bereavement support. Christmas is always a

poignant time of year for families supported by the charity, some of whom may be sharing their last Christmas together. Some families will spend a few days over the Christmas period at the hospice for a festive break. Charlton Farm is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year providing vital care and support to children and families when they are staying as well as supporting them with advice and visits when they are at home or in hospital. Hollie Thorogood, events fundraiser for CHSW, said: “Santas on the Run is such

a fun way to start the festive season and get everyone in the Christmas spirit. Whether you are taking part with family, friends or even as a Christmas outing with colleagues, seeing so many Santas all in one place is a sight to behold. Plus you’ll be raising vital funds for the region’s only dedicated children’s hospice.” To sign, visit www. chsw.org.uk/santasbristol or www.facebook.com/ events/1416515515068923/ Prices include your Santa suit, medal and festive treat.

Hospital to host mental health event YOUNG people are invited to an event, Young Minds Do Matter at the BRI on World Mental Health Day. It’s a concept created by young people, for young people. Open to anyone aged 14-21, whether they have used the BRI’s services or not, this community event helps to raise awareness around positive mental health. There will be live music from local young performers, a Yoga taster, the opportunity to talk with local charities and listen to an ex-England rugby player talking about her return from injury. Young Minds Do Matter takes place on Tuesday 10 Oct at the BRI, Level 9, Delimarche, contact bchinfo@uhbristol.nhs. uk

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n ON THE BEAT PCSO Ellie and PCSO Pat had a meeting with Tony Hall who is the chair of the Bristol Dementia Action Alliance (Purple Angels) this was to talk about working collaboratively to help communities become Dementia friendly. The scheme is simple, shop keepers and their staff read a small booklet about dementia so that they are aware of the disease and how it affects the person living with it. Once this is done they are issued with a Purple Angel sticker which they place in their shop window or door to show that the shop is dementia aware. The scheme is already up and running in Henleaze and Westbury-On-Trym and we wanted to extended this into other parts of the city to ensure more villages and communities are dementia friendly places. We received plenty of positive feedback and support from all the local shops in both areas. Yellow Zig Zag Lines Road safety is one of our priorities and we know it’s a concern for you as it’s often raised at community meetings, especially around

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA October 1 n Antique Vintage & Collectables Fair. Ashton Court Mansion, Long Ashton Bristol BS41 9JN Sunday 1st October- 10am-3.30pm 40 stalls inside Georgian lounges and grand music hall. Fine jewellery, china, furniture, memorabilia pictures, retro items, vintage, clothing plus lots more. Café with afternoon cream teas - £2.00 entry under 16s free Car park Kennel Lodge Entrance via Portishead Rd (A369) October 4 n Henleaze Garden Club – Garden Style – Anna Pavord Anna’s talk will give a fresh perspective on garden design and style.. Main Hall, St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane, Doors open 7pm. www. henleazegardenclub.co.uk October 7 n Violin and Voices. Julia Hwang (violin) Deborah Gjeloshaj (soprano) and Bristol Male Voice Choir in BRACE’s 30th Anniversary Concert on Saturday October 7 at 7.30 in All Saints, Pembroke Rd, Clifton . Tickets £12. Tel 0117 414 4831 or online: www.alzheimers-brace.org/ concert October 7 n Bristol Opera Company present

selections from popular Russian Operas plus a performance of Rachmaninov’s Aleko. St Alban’s Church Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £12 (£7 students). Call 0333 666 3366 or email tickets@bristolopera.co.uk. October12 n Bristol West History Group. Archaeology: Exhibitions and the modern museum audience, by Gail Boyle. Where? The Friends’ Meeting House, Hampton Road, BS6 6JE at When? 7.30pm. Non-members £2. Membership only £10 yr. A warm welcome awaits. Contact: Pat Walker 07790 17245. Nov 9th Film show: Bristol’s Great War by Clive Burlton. Dec 14th The history of Christmas by Prof Ronald Hutton, plus American Supper. 14 October n National Trust Bristol talk to be held at St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 3UN, 2.15pm. “An afternoon at the cinema” by John Penny. Comprising two mid-20th century films on Bristol plus a newsreel and adverts from the same period - an hour of cinematic nostalgia. £3 for members and visitors for each talk and tea or coffee and biscuits. See website www.ntbristolcentre.btck.co.uk or

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contact David Moore on 0117 965 8014 for more details. October 16 n Senior Film Club. St Peter's Hall, Henleaze: "Mrs Brown" starring Judy Dench and Billy Connolly, portraying the relationship between Queen Victoria and her Scottish servant John Brown. October 18 n Friends of Welsh National Opera and all visitors are very welcome at Redmaids High School on Wednesday October 18th at 7.15pm to enjoy a talk by Dr David Speller our Branch President- 'Another Three Tenors'; John Mc Cormack, Lauritz Melchior & Nicolai Gedda. Two great singers in their chosen operatic territories,& a modest artist who succeeded in every operatic genre. Dr Speller will discuss their careers and achievements and will play their restored recordings Tickets at door- Friends/members £5.0, Guests £7.0 October 21 n Dough making and cooking pizza in the clay oven. Sat 21st Oct 10am – 2.30pm £20 Lawrence Weston Community Farm, Saltmarsh Drive BS11 0NJ. Make delicious homemade pizza and

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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED introduce the music of a little known British composer William Huristone whom Elgar admired. This promises to be a very interesting meeting. Please do come along and bring your friends Visitors pay £3.00 which includes refreshments. For more information - please contact Doug Smith - Tel 0117 9673480, or email - dougmusical@ tiscali.co.uk October 28 n Choirs and Brass Concert. Come and hear Bristol Male Voice Choir as they host the City of Bristol Brass Band and Penzance Orpheus Ladies Choir at their October Invitation Concert. Enjoy an evening of choral and brass favourites at the United Reformed Church (URC) Whiteladies Road on Saturday 28 October at 7.30pm. Tickets £10. Tel 07495292667 ; or e mail secretary@bristolmvc.org.uk November 2 n Thursday November 2nd at 7pm at Henleaze Library; Rebecca Chellappah, locally based Opera Singer will talk and sing about, “A Life In Song”. She recently sang the title role in the Bristol Opera production of Carmen. Tickets £5, to include refreshments, from the Library. November 12 n Spoon Carving Day and Sausage Lunch. Sun 12th Nov 10am – 4pm £40. Lawrence Weston Community Farm, Saltmarsh Drive BS11 0NJ Make a spoon from a log using traditional skills. To book https:// spooncarvingfarmsausage. eventbrite.co.uk

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 to Saturday lunchtimes and evenings. Sundays noon till 5pm. All enquiries telephone 0117 3291913. n Trinity Henleaze Ladies Guild meet fortnightly on Mondays at 7.30 pm in the Leonard Hall, Waterford Road. All welcome. For more information call Jenny Rich on 01179620108 n Senior Film Club, every third Monday in the month at 2pm in St Peter's Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. All Welcome. Refreshments £3. Dial-a-ride transport possible by personal arrangement ; 0845 130 1875. Next gathering is on Monday August 21st - “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen”, 2011 drama comedy starring Ewan McGregor & Kristin Scott Thomas ‘British Comedy of the Year’. Monday September 18th “Chariots of Fire”, 1981 British drama recounting the events of the 1924 Olympics, starring Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, & Nicholas Farrell. n Bristol Good Afternoon Choir At Trinity-Henleaze URC. Every Monday 2-4pm (not in school holidays). www.goodafternoonchoir.org 01761 472468 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 Bristol Decorative & Fine Arts Society (BDFAS) is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include monthly lectures at 8pm in School of Chemistry, BS8 1TS by specialists in their field. More information on our website www.bristoldfas.co.uk 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 Bristol Brunel Lions Club – We meet at Shirehampton Golf Club on the first Tuesday of every at 7 for 7.30 on the 3rd Tuesday of each month we have a social gathering normally with food. We raise money for charity both locally and beyond through a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Lots of fun and fellowship raising and spending money for good causes. For more details of how to apply for assistance with charitable activities in Bristol or to become involved in our activities see Bristol Brunel Lions Club on line or contact our Club Secretary Bill O’Neill at lion.bill@ virginmedia.com 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.

Tuesday n Westbury Walkers- Meet at Meet outside the Co-op in Westbury @ 9.20am on a Tuesday morning. New Walkers welcome! Please contact for further details: Jean Maish on 0117 3301194/07789741892, email jmaish@blueyonder.co.uk or Mary Ford mobile 07779448090 home 0117 9824623 n Alcoholics Anonymous meet at the Methodist Church in WoT every Tuesday @ 7.30pm n Ladies badminton at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 9.45 to 12 noon. Tel 0117 909 1714. n Scottish Country Dancing. Get fit and have fun with Westbury Scottish Club. Classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Maggie 01934 838175). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 4012416). 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Details at wscbristol.co.uk. n The Mosaic Singers are a compact group but would like to grow our line-up with an additional Soprano, Alto,Tenor and Bass. One of each would be great. We rehearse in Stoke Bishop on Tuesday evenings, where a warm and friendly welcome is assured. This need not be as heavy a commitment as with some choirs. In you would like to find out more, please phone David Vicary on 0797 346 0994. n Melody Makers Baby Friendly Choir. A fun and friendly daytime choir for ladies 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. We run the sessions all year round. n Dance Fit, Tuesdays 12-1pm at St Peters Church Hall, The Drive, Henleaze. A fun fitness class with dance steps from salsa, cha cha, swing etc. Variety of music, 60's-80's, Latin, Pop, Big Band, World & more! No experience needed. Wear fitness clothes/trainers. FFI tel Cressida 0117 9391672/07808 581739. n Tue. 12pm-1pm starting 6th Sept. (NB 1pm-2pm on 19th Sept. only). at St Peters Church Hall, The Drive, Henleaze. A fun fitness class with dance steps from salsa, cha cha, swing etc. Variety of music, 60's-80's, Latin, Pop, Big Band, World & more! No experience needed. Wear fitness clothes / trainers FFI tel Cressida 0117 9391672 / 07808581739. www.clubcubana. com 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

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 Zumba Gold/Light (lower impact class) at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 5.30pm. www. bristoldancezumba.co.uk. n Bristol Cabot Probus Club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men to maintain contact and fellowship with people of similar interests. Group meets third Wednesday of each month at BAWA Club in Southmead Rd. Lunch is followed by a guest speaking on a wide range of interesting subjects. In June and December ladies join us for the lunch. Extensive

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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED programme of social events including holidays, day trips, Sunday lunches and skittles to which ladies are welcomed. We are principally a social meeting place and not based on charitable activities. Contact John Howard-Cairns for more details: 0117 968 3134. n In Step Widows and Widowers Club meets weekly from 8-10pm at Stoke Bishop Village Hall. Call 9628895 orDonna on 01275 832676 for details. n Henleaze Garden Club meet on the first Wednesday of each month in the Main Hall, St. Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane. Doors open 7pm for 7.30 start. Visitors are welcome: entry £5 (inc. refreshments). Details: www. henleazegardenclub.co.uk n Knitnatterstitch. Term time, Wednesdays 9.30 -11.30@the Coffee Bar, Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Please contact Paula at knitnatterstitch@gmail.com for details. n North West Bristol Camera Club are an enthusiastic group of amateur photographers who meet each Wednesday at 7:45pm at Westbury Fields, Greystoke Avenue. New members of any level of ability are most welcome. For details contact Pete on 07870589555. n Why not join welsh national opera friend. We support this world class company and everyone is very Welcome to join. We offer:monthly evening meetings at redmaids high school. Monthly on wednesdays at 7.15Pm-these are talks with music. Costs- £7.00 (friends £5.00) students £1.00 - There are many other benefits. For further information contact: Margaret borkowski:borkmail@gmail.Com n 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) Better still why not join us and enjoy our fabulous Clifton WI 2016 programme for the whole year plus social clubs. Full membership details available. “ The WI plays a unique role in providing women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities Please contact me in the event of any query Thankyou Lorna Tarr Clifton WI Tel 07702453827 n Tai Chi for health and happiness.

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Local beginners classes starting in September - Tuesdays 11-12 and Wednesdays 2-3pm. For details contact: Karen on 0117 9424167 or see www.taichiworksbristol.co.uk 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!

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. Healing is beneficial for well-being and health, helping you to relax and feel better. Come along and try a healing session, everyone is welcome. For more information phone 0117 9466434 or 0117 9082061. n Ladies Keep Fit, Thursdays 10:00 - 11:00 am, at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze. This session has a dance element, is suitable for all ages, levels, and abilities, who wants to maintain their general fitness, mobility. New members are always welcome. £5:00 per class, pay as you go - which includes refreshments. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@ tiscali.co.uk, or look up the website

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www.exercisewithlailibrooks.com for full information; or just turn up. n Flowers by arrangement Is a new informal supper group, meeting the first Thursday of each month, 6.159.00pm Kondi Braserrie Henleaze. Enjoy good food & company whilst creating your own floral arrangement. Contact Jane Voke for more info 0117 9622440 n Reading group at Westbury Library. Every Thursday 11am12.30pm. Contact Emma Crago for more information on 07970247410 or email emmacrago@thereader. org.uk. 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 9684140 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 Ladies Keep Fit, Thursdays 10:00 - 11:00 am, at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze - with NEW INSTRUCTOR. This friendly session, which has a dance element to it, is suitable for all ages, levels, and abilities, including the older adult or young mum, who wants to maintain their general fitness, mobility, range of movement, and well being. New members are always welcome. £5:00 per class, pay as you go which includes refreshments. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@ tiscali.co.uk, or look up the website www.exercisewithlailibrooks.com for full information; or just turn up. 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 Ladies Keep Fit, Thursdays 10:00 - 11:00 am, at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze - with NEW INSTRUCTOR. This friendly session, which has a dance element to it, is suitable for all ages, levels, and abilities, including the older adult or young mum, who wants to maintain their general fitness, mobility, range of movement, and well being. New members are always welcome. £5:00 per class, pay as you go -

53 which includes refreshments. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@tiscali. co.uk, or look up the website www. exercisewithlailibrooks.com for full information; or just turn up. n St Peter's Ladies Guild meets in the hall, The Drive, Henleaze at 2.15 pm on the third Wednesday of the month. Speakers, refreshments, outings. New members welcome. Tel 9628895.

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 very friendly and informal games every Friday at the Beehive, Wellington Hill West, BS9 4QY from 2 to 4pm. For further info please contact Heddy SARA on 0117 9241318 and indicate when asked to give your name that you are phoning about scrabble in order not to be blocked. also email : nigel.d.sara@btinternet.com

Saturday n Whiteladies Farmers’ and Fair Trading Market is now held EVERY Saturday to celebrate Green Capital, from 8.30am-2pm. Takes place at the junction of Whiteladies/Apsley/ Burlington Roads. Stalls cover bread, cheese, local lamb and chicken, fish, preserves, cakes, sushi, local fruit and veg, wild food larder, and recycled tools, wooden items and much more. n The Bristol and District branch of Parkinson’s UK meet every first Saturday of the month at 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. n Henleaze Library. Chatterbooks Book Club for children, bringing Bristol University into your community. Sarah, an English Literature undergraduate runs a book club for children at Henleaze library on the second Saturday of every month from 10.30 – 11.30 am. A club for children to discuss books, make new friends and have fun.

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Travel back in time this autumn with Monkey Trousers Theatre TICK-TOCK, tick-tock – time is running out for the Gotalot Shop… Mr Gotalot’s famous shop has mysteriously disappeared! Where did it go? Or when did it go? Only the cunning Time Master seems to know… Find out for yourselves very soon in this new episode of Mr Gotalot’s Gotalot Shop, the enormously popular theatrical sitcom aimed at families in Bristol and the South West. Monkey Trousers Theatre is a vibrant children’s theatre company started in 2015 by puppeteer and producer Charlotte Whitten and writer Fran Lewis. They bring original plays and theatrical concepts to audiences in Bristol using their strong sense of foolery and fun. Want something? Need anything? Well, you’ll have to

wait – the magical Gotalot Shop is lost in time, and landlady Ms Barnet must go on a perilous journey to find it. Join her on this epic adventure in: Mr Gotalot’s Gotalot Shop: The Crystal Cheese Oh dear… grumpy old Ms Barnet has come to collect her rent – but affable shopkeeper Mr Gotalot and his wonderful Gotalot Shop have vanished. That naughty Time Master has hidden it somewhere in history, and only the immense power of the Crystal Cheese will get it back… can YOU help Ms Barnet to solve the Time Master’s cheeky riddles and games, and save the Gotalot Shop before it disappears into a cosmic wormhole for ever? Come and join the fun with Mr Gotalot, Ms Barnet, the

Time Master, and a variety of historical over-eager shop boys called Sidney, as we go on this tremendous, cheese-filled quest through time and space. There’ll be plenty of the usual shenanigans in Monkey Trousers Theatre’s seventh instalment of this brilliant show for the whole family. Performances are on Sunday October 1, at 10.30am, 1pm and 3.30pm, in the Kelvin Players Studio Theatre, 253b Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NY.

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n PETER'S VISION

Time to celebrate I HOPE you have been able to enjoy the early autumn harvests as we have. We had a particularly good damson and apple crop this year. Enjoying the fruits of our labour is always nice. However, the credit for selecting, planting, nurturing & cultivating the fruit trees, goes entirely to someone else! I will add that I have pruned the odd branch off here and there as I feel I should every autumn, so we have laboured a little before the harvest! It was nice to be able to share our crop with Dad, who as usual had planted a veg patch large enough for us all to share! This month at Turners Opticians we have had a double celebration. Both Nikki and Zoë joined us 10 years ago! The time has, as it often does, flown by. It was lovely to hear Nikki saying only the other day how much she enjoys working at Turners Opticians. We had an enjoyable meal out to celebrate, not that we

need an excuse to head out for a bite to eat after work, but it was lovely as a team to thank them on behalf of our patients for the care, attention and dedication both Nikki and Zoë bring to work. Over dinner Zoë said how she has loved being part of the Turners team, especially enjoying getting to know so many of our patients and seeing you year after year. So many of us have benefitted from their labour!

As autumn sets in, I have put away my summer mirror tint sunglasses and returned to my trusty polaroid’s when driving and cycling. The added glare the seasonal lowering of the sun in the sky brings is greatly offset by these super lenses. With a choice of three tint colours and far or near single focus lenses as well as multifocal options there is a lens in our collection for everyone!

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The frame collection you can choose from has multiplied again. It’s best not to look away for too long in our practice or suddenly you have two new collections to choose from! William Morris are a classically British design and style (in a good way you see), while Charles Stone bring a New York inspired burst of colour to the selection you now have. Decisions, decisions, decisions, well as always our expert & friendly team are nearby if you need them to offer any assistance you require with your frame choice. To view our new frame collections or to book an extended eye exam, for yourself or your family, please call 0117 962 2474 or 0117 965 4434, book via our website, or you are very welcome to pop into our practices in Henleaze or Fishponds and say Hi! We look forward to seeing you soon!

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n NEWS SINCE its creation in 1998, Horfield Organic Community Orchard (HOCO) has welcomed the local community to celebrate Apple Day. To mark next year’s 20th anniversary, and the maturing of this pioneering urban orchard, HOCO is launching an ambitious, 12-month orchardbased practical learning programme starting in February. “Our new Orchard Learning programme will be fun, handson, and educational,” says Shannon Smith. “By the end of the learning year participants will have gathered knowledge, skills, and confidence, to care for and enjoy fruits from trees of different varieties, ages, and characteristics. They’ll also gain hands-on experience organising large public events, and sharing what they have learned with others.” There are only 16 spaces available, and expressions of interest are invited by 11 December. Development of the programme is supported by HOCO funding and the cost

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In-cider information: a chance to learn all about the appeal of apples

will be very reasonable, about £50, which includes a HOCO membership subscription. All are welcome to find out more at this year’s Apple Day on Sunday 22 October, 2-4pm, a fun and fruitfilled community celebration. Don't miss the much-loved apple tasting table, featuring more than two dozen different varieties to try, including rare, local, and distinctive fruits, not usually found in the shops. Juice making is an energetic and family-friendly activity. Fresh-pressed juice tastes much more interesting than commercial juice, and brings even more pleasure when accompanied by a slice of lovely home-made cake from the refreshments stall. Visitors to this year’s Apple Day can enjoy the newly planted Home Orchard Plot (HOP) – a mini orchard with a 10 x 4 metre

footprint. Orchard members planned and planted the HOP project to inspire everyone to grow fruit in small spaces. To find the orchard (nearest

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SPIRE Bristol Hospital is to host women’s health information evenings this coming October in a bid to dispel myths and enlighten individuals of treatment options available to them right here in Bristol. It’s the 21st Century and many people in the UK would consider themselves unshockable - so why are we all so reluctant to discuss health issues such as gynaecological cancers, breast cancer and ‘embarrassing’ issues such as incontinence? Here at Spire Bristol Hospital we recognise that talking about women’s health is the first step to changing and saving lives. Consultant Gynaecologist Miss Sanchita Sen and Consultant Breast Surgeon Mr Simon Cawthorn of Spire Bristol Hospital are calling on women to overcome any embarrassment about their breasts, gynaecological organs or other body parts and discuss any issues relating to them which otherwise are often seen as a taboo! National health campaigns including Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month in September,

and Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October help to raise general awareness. However Mr Cawthorn spoke to us and explained why talking openly about women’s health is an important first step to treatment success. “Women’s cancers can affect all ages and can often present with hidden symptoms. It is crucial to talk frankly about any symptoms to help with early detection. “Statistics show that with increased awareness and through high-profile media campaigns we can influence the behaviour of women across the UK. We need to ensure that every woman knows how to carry out effective self-check procedures and, just as importantly, what to do if you think something is wrong.” Figures from Breast Cancer Care UK show that almost 9 in 10 (87%) women diagnosed with breast cancer in England and Wales survive for five years or more while an estimated 78% survive for 10 years or more. “We are winning the battle but the fight must go on. Let’s talk!” concludes Mr Cawthorn.

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And it is not just cancer. There are many women’s health topics, which we deem too ‘embarrassing’ to discuss. Gynecological Specialist Miss Sen echo’s Mr Cawthorn’s comments and stresses the importance of getting to know our bodies. “The lack of basic knowledge about the female body and understanding of female physiological functions, is extremely worrying – how can we expect women to know what to look out for in terms of unexpected changes in their vagina or vulva and to be aware of important signs and symptoms, if they’re not aware of how they should normally look and function. “I am not expecting people to have a vast medical knowledge but it really is worth taking time to find out what is healthy and what should be checked out by a GP. Hopefully by talking about it we can bring these issues into the open and help women – and their partners – to discuss the subject openly.” This October Spire Bristol Hospital is promoting the

awareness of Women’s Health. Subsequently they have announced a number of FREE patient information evenings. Mr Simon Cawthorn and Specialist Breast Care Nurse, Jackie Skinner will be hosting a Breast Awareness evening on Wednesday 25th October from 7.00pm at Spire Oncology Centre, Aztec West. This will allow women to discuss breast care and gain a first-hand understanding on what signs and symptoms to look out for. In addition to this Miss Sen and Spire Bristol Hospital’s specialist women’s health Physiotherapist will be hosting an evening on Tuesday 31st October from 7.00pm at Spire Bristol Hospital to talk about issues surrounding a lady’s pelvic floor, which includes incontinence issues, prolapse and childbirth issues such as episiotomy breakdown. This second event will take place at the Spire Oncology Centre, Aztec West, Bristol. If you’re interested in attending either of these events then please do not hesitate to contact Spire Bristol Hospital’s patient treatment advisers on 0117 980 4080 or email the team on info@spirebristol.com.

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Chords and cakes ORGAN Elevenses resumes this month at Westbury Parish Church Huw Morgan performing a recital on October 7. Huw Morgan is conductor of the Hanover Choir and the Merbecke Choir, Southwark Cathedral. He also works for His Majesty's Sagbutts and Cornetts, and is very active as a composer.

The dates of the new season of organ concerts are: November 18, December 23 and January 13. All are invited to come for real coffee and tasty cakes at 10-30am before the recital begins at 11am. Donations of minimum £5 are gratefully received and include refreshments

Bristol comes out for LGBT Equality STONEWALL Season – a week-long celebration of equality to promote lesbian, gay, bi and trans rights across Britain - launches in Bristol with a Community Action Day on October 1st at the Engine Shed. Activities include conversations on issues affecting the LGBT community, arts and crafts, storytelling, a rainbowthemed bake off, plus entertainment from stand-up comic and YouTube star Shon Faye.

Gardening talk A SPECIAL event is organised this month for the Avon Organic Group when James Campbell, Chief Executive of Garden Organic will be giving a talk: "Garden Organic – Vision for the 21st Century". James will talk about his passion for organic growing and the role of Garden Organic, an organisation representing organic growers and gardeners, especially ordinary gardeners and allotment holders,

community groups and notfor-profit growers. The group share best practice and have a wide range of activities and partnerships at home and abroad. Thursday, 26 October 2017, 7pm – 9pm at The Station (in the Dance Studio), Silver Street, Bristol. BS1 2AG. Visitors £5/ Members £2. www.groworganicbristol.org or email secretaryaog@gmail. com

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n INSIDE OUT HOUSE plants are having quite a moment in the interiors world. From the jungalicious, bohemian style of The Jungalow, from Los Angeles based blogger Justina Blakeney, to the tropical designs of 2016 Great Interior Design Challenge winner Black Parrots Studio, houseplants are now so popular they even have their own Instagram hashtag, #plantsofinstagram. When the Affordable Art Fair invited me recently to style the Talks Lounge at their Bristol exhibition, providing me with a green sofa as the starting point, I could not resist going with a tropical, botanical story (with a touch of ‘canyon’ on the cushions). As the event was held at the enormous Passenger Shed at Temple Meads Station, there was

with interior designer Zoe Hewett an opportunity to play with scale in a way that doesn't ordinarily

happen in residential interiors, so I hand-painted a large fabric wallhanging with oversized monstera leaves and dangling vines. Nothing quite beats the real thing of course, so Gloucester Road’s newest store, Wild Leaf, kindly loaned an absolutely fantastic selection of tropical and arid plants, which really brought this fun little project to life. If you’d like a feeling of

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