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n NEWS by Keri Beckingham THE future of the post office in Westbury-on-Trym is uncertain after it closed for a second time in two weeks. As reported in August's Henleaze & Westbury Voice, on Monday July 23 the post office closed “due to unforeseen circumstances”, before it reopened on Thursday July 26 with a new temporary postmaster and manager. However, it shut again on August 10 and was still closed as the Voice went to print. A notice appeared on the door of the post office on Tuesday August 14, stating: “The’re [sic] closing us down!!! We need your help!!!” with the contact details for a representative of the Post Office called “Gary Adderley”.
Post Office vows to reopen branch as soon as possible Although the reason for the first closure of the Post Office was initially a mystery, Henleaze & Westbury Voice has since learned that the former postmaster, Manie Singh Ghuman, was arrested at the Post Office during the morning of Monday 9 July and has subsequently been suspended. A spokesman for Avon and Somerset police said: “We attended an address at High St, Westbury-on-Trym on July 9 to carry out a pre-planned arrest. A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of breach of a non-molestation order and subsequently released without charge.” A Post Office spokeswoman confirmed that the postmaster had been suspended since July 23. In light of the latest developments, Zoe got in touch with Henleaze & Westbury Voice to explain the situation. She said: “I’ve worked at the post office for six months, and following the emergency closure in July, a new temporary postmaster called Vikram was
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appointed on the basis that I would be the manager. “However, on Thursday August 9 another emergency meeting was held at the Post Office with people from head office."
Zoe said she and Vikram had been told they would have to work full time hours, six days a week, on a day to day temporary basis. Vikram decided to resign and she is considering her options while seeking permanent
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employment. “I understand that discussions are ongoing with the Post Office in terms of finding another temporary postmaster and a
temporary team of staff in order to reinstate the service. “I’m extremely angry at the situation, but it is completely out of my control. I think it’s important for local residents to know the truth about what is going on, and hope that head office can find a solution to reopen the post office on a permanent basis as soon as possible.” Westbury-on-Trym Councillor Geoff Gollop added: “I have asked to meet with Post Office managers and have stressed how important the post office is to our community. So far they have chosen not to respond to that offer. It is vital this situation is resolved quickly before further harm is done to the local business and the community.” The MP for Bristol North West, Darren Jones has also written to the Post Office seeking an update following the closure of the Westbury branch. |The Post Office spokeswoman said: “We understand and appreciate how much communities rely on
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Decision imminent for Bristol Arena THE location of the long-awaited Bristol Arena is set to be decided at a city council cabinet meeting on September 4. Amid mounting controversy about Mayor Marvin Rees’s handling of the debate, opposition leaders from the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and Green groups have convened an extraordinary council meeting the day before on September 3 to discuss the Mayor’s decision on the project which will be published in Cabinet papers on August 28. There is strong support from all opposition parties and some Labour party councillors for siting the arena at Temple Island in the city centre. This location has planning permission, is fully costed and is easily accessible from all districts of Bristol and by public transport. However, councillors are concerned that this is not a view shared by the Mayor. An extraordinary session
of the council’s Overview and Scrutiny Management Board convened in June to consider the Bristol Arena Value for Money reports that were compiled by KPMG. These reports revealed that a city centre arena in Temple Island could cost £65 million more than expected, and that an arena on Filton Airfield would take just three years to build and cost £80 million in comparison, according to YTL, the private developers who own the site. Following on from this, despite Mayor Rees stating in his blog on March 23 that the decision on the arena location had not been made, a recent freedom of information (FOI) request revealed that two days earlier, a representative of the council attended a meeting on Transport for the Filton Arena introduced himself as the man who “has been appointed by Bristol City Council to prepare a statement of support for the Brabazon Arena project proposed
by YTL.” A chain of emails between Bristol City Council and YTL on April 26, revealed the statement: “We agreed that BCC would work with us on the sequential test… [which] will require the Temple Quay option to have been eliminated.” As a result of this coming to light, eyebrows have been raised in regards to the Mayor’s next blog on the subject in June, where he discussed alternative uses for the Temple Island site. On August 23, Legal and General, a major stakeholder in Temple Quarter, unveiled its vision for a major urban regeneration project at the Temple Island site, which includes hotels, office buildings, homes and a conference centre but no arena. Mayor George Ferguson has publicly criticised Mayor Rees’s handling of the arena debate, stating: “It has now become abundantly clear to me that Mayor Rees made up his mind to
abandon the long awaited Bristol Arena last December, in spite of his election pledge to deliver it.” Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze councillor and Chair of Overview and Scrutiny Management, Geoff Gollop said: “All his comments in the last few weeks indicate that he is going to decide the Arena should be built in Filton. I cannot help but feel this is a bad decision for Bristol and for the future development of the City. “The Temple Meads Arena is in the centre of our city with good existing public transport for residents from all parts of Bristol, is virtually ready to go and has detailed plans and modelling; Its costs and benefits are quantified by experts and there is relative certainty. “The alternative use for this site is suggested as hotels, businesses and housing, but these plans are far from developed. The council paid for a report prepared by KPMG:
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on 32 pages of text there are 22 caveats that the figures are high level estimates, that they were prepared by the city council but have not been verified. “There is no clear transport plan for the alternative site at Filton; it must be accessible for all Bristol residents. Filton would be difficult to access from, say, Hartcliffe, but ideal for residents who live in Filton and Bradley Stoke. South Gloucestershire would benefit
from the additional jobs and businesses that would grow around the arena.” Leader of the Lib Dem group, Anthony Negus, LibDem Councillor for Cotham Ward said: “An alternative ‘deal’– for that’s what it is – with a private developer to provide an arena at Filton, includes transferring £53m of public funds (intended for the city centre arena) to underwrite their required transport infrastructure costs.
“In single-dimensional valuefor-money terms there could be more profitable options from the Temple Meads site. But that blow to city confidence and the effect on city growth, including the new redevelopment of Broadmead will boost the prospects for an even larger Cribbs Causeway and YTL, the subsidised Filton site developers.” Eleanor Combley, leader of the Green Party group, said: “All the evidence suggests that while the Mayor was telling the press, councillors and public that he would ‘make an unbiased decision with all the evidence’, he was, behind the scenes, using taxpayers’ money to employ someone to lobby for a private concern and essentially sabotaging the existing Council Arena project. I think we have to ask if the Mayor has a case to answer before the Council Values and Ethics committee.” Councillor Geoff Gollop added: “I leave you to draw your own conclusions on the fact that the Labour Mayor, who is meant to be independent and objective in making decisions, declares
on his Council Declaration of Interest that he has been entertained three times by YTL the owners of the Filton site; he omits the facts that twice was in Kuala Lumpur and once in Cannes. This on its own should mean that he steps back from making the decision so that there can be no suggestion that he has been influenced. Meanwhile, the Mayor has not met with the Temple Meads proposed operator and contractor who was appointed by the Mayor in 2017. “So here we are, with the biggest decision any City Leader has taken in many decades, with a Mayor who has accepted hospitality from one party and not met with the other, proposing to make a decision based on figures that he and his officers provided, which have not been checked in detail, and appearing to ignore the issue of accessibility, especially for residents in South Bristol.” The outcome of the upcoming Cabinet meeting will be published in the October edition of the Henleaze and Westbury Voice.
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Appeal after incidents in Badock's Wood THE POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man following a spate of incidents in the Badock’s Wood area during July and August. The incidents have all involved a man described by victims as being Asian or of tanned appearance, aged in his late teens or early 20s and approximately 5ft 8ins tall. A woman in her 50s first witnessed a man walking around with his hands down his trousers between 3.30pm and 4pm on 29 July. This was followed by a woman in her 50s being inappropriately touched at about 12.45pm on 3 August and a teenage girl was touched on her shoulders without her consent at 12.55pm on the same day. A man was seen again with his hands down his
trousers at approximately 1pm on 11 August. The most recent incident involved a teenage girl witnessing a man with no clothes on jump out in front of her at around 12.30pm on 15 August. Avon and Somerset Police are treating the incidents as linked, and Detective Constable Michael Coleman said: “These are concerning incidents which have caused the victims significant distress. “We’ve carried out a number of enquiries but now need the public’s help to identify the man involved. “Anyone with information about the incidents, or who recognises the description of the man, is asked to contact us via the non-emergency number 101 providing the call handler with the reference 5218173617.
Golden Goodbye 'bad for our city' MANY residents signed Graham Donald’s petition about the departure of Bristol City Council’s Chief Executive Officer in September 2017. The petition called for an independent inquiry into the 'Golden Goodbye' to former Bristol City Council chief executive Ms Klonowski who received a £70k payment when she “voluntarily” left her post after seven months in the job. Since then, sign-off of the city council’s official accounts (due on 31 July) has been delayed because of doubts about a whole range of matters, including this payment to Ms Klonowski. For example, the city council’s heritage assets had previously been under-valued by £100 million. Lib Dem council group leader Anthony Negus commented that this amounted to “some sort of chaos” which was “very bad for Bristol and very bad for our reputation”. By contrast, Mayor Rees was very dismissive of Graham’s Petition when he presented it to a full council meeting earlier this year. Graham Donald said: “Despite residents’ concerns about the £70k Golden Goodbye to Anna Klonowski being brushed off by Mayor Rees, it’s clear that there was plenty to be concerned about. Certainly, issues around this payment delayed the city council’s accounts. We were right to be worried about it: it’s been bad for our city and its reputation.” Signing off the accounts is now expected in late September.
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Westbury-on-Trym Bringing the community together Village Show ALL around the village adults and children are busy adding the final touches to their crafts ready for exhibition at this year’s Westbury-onTrym Village Show on September 1. Maria Lowe from Viking Vets and the BBC programme, Vets in Practice, is opening the show which is themed ‘All Creatures Great and Small’. It costs adults £1 to come in and see all the exhibits of traditional crafts, prize fruit and vegetables, sample the lovely food on sale and watch the entertainment. The Allotment Association, SusWoT, Westbury-on-Trym Country Market and Cosy Crafts are just some of the many stalls to visit in the Village Hall grounds. Caterers, Apetito, have once again pledged a large donation of cakes for afternoon tea - something to indulge in with a cup of tea. The fun and festivities begin at 11am and continue throughout the day, with the winning entries announced from 4pm.
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going towards the renovation and redevelopment of the pavillion. It’s a fabulous day out that signs off with firework display at 8pm. A spokesman for the organisers said: “Our slogan for PITP is ‘Bringing the community together’ and we truly believe that this event does just that.” For more details on the event visit the website www. goldenhillsports.com
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New book store for North View MARVELLOUS books and a whole lot more are about to arrive in Westbury Park and Henleaze, as Max Minerva’s, a new, independent bookstore opens. Launching on Saturday September 15 at the former site of Durdham Downs Books on North View, the shop will offer a wide range of fiction and non-
fiction, children’s and YA titles, plus vinyl, stationery, and gifts. A series of author events are planned and children’s creative writing courses are scheduled at the family-run shop. Many local people were sad to see the closure of Durdham Downs Books following the death of the former owner and there has been much speculation locally about what shop might open in its place. Owner, Jessica Paul said: “Every community deserves a book shop, and living in the neighbourhood we jumped at the opportunity to resurrect what had been a much loved store.”
Jessica will run Max Minerva’s with the help of her husband, Sam, and five year old daughter Aria. “She’s insisted Pippi Longstocking and The Story Tree have to be on the shelves,” says Jessica. Jessica discovered a love of books at a young age, inspired in part by her uncle’s career in bookselling. She started a small online bookstore in Australia before helping to develop collections for the Singapore National Library. Sam’s passion is for creativity in general, having worked as a songwriter, radio producer and advertising manager. Calling on his experience as co-founder of Bristol Story Lab, which ran in Easton in 2013, the store will launch children’s creative classes in October. “Story writing inspires children’s confidence and helps them unleash their imaginations. Give them the chance to speak,
Durdham Down Books, closed in 2016, will reopen as Max Minerva's in September and children have incredible stories to tell,” says Sam. With the family living just a few hundred yards away from the store, Max Minerva’s promises to be just the kind of community asset Jessica and Sam believe is so important.
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Gifts plea for Syria and Iraq THE church in Westbury Park is collecting practical items for its latest Syria and Iraq Crisis Appeal and asks that we send gifts not cast offs! The latest estimate is that nearly 28.5 million people need humanitarian assistance in the region, something that people in Westbury Park and Redland can help with. The church has requested immaculate clothes for all seasons and all ages, new underwear (with tags or in packaging), shoes and wellies, bedding, nappies, sanitary towels and incontinence pads, wheelchairs, zimmers, paired crutches, first aid kits, and moses baskets. Please bring items or completed packs to the Methodist Church from Monday 3 September until Friday 28 September, 9am 5pm. The donation towards transport costs (£5 per bag, £10 per large bag) can be put in the letterbox in the church office door. If donating Dignity Bags, or Smiley Bags please pay £2 per bag for transport costs. www.samarasaidappeal.org/care-packs/
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Bristol’s Own Gromit sculpture inspires a day of memories BRISTOL'S Own - the First World War Messenger Dog Gromit sculpture - stationed in Queen Square, has inspired a day of memories on 3rd August at the monthly Happy Days Memory Café, run by dementia charity, Bristol Dementia Action Alliance (BDAA). BDAA have teamed up with the sponsors of Bristol's Own and supporters of the charity, law firm Barcan+Kirby, to host a war-themed afternoon tea for those with dementia, their families and carers. People attending the event held at Westbury Baptist Church came from all areas of Bristol, including Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym. They were encouraged to bring along photographs, letters and wartime memorabilia to share stories, sing songs and celebrate memories of times gone by. Commenting on the event, Tony Hall, Chair of the BDAA, said: “We at Happy Days are really grateful for the support and encouragement we receive from Barcan+Kirby. Everyone really enjoyed the afternoon tea, where the session was led by Alive – a charity aiming to enrich the lives of older people on a World War 1 theme. "Having fun and singing some of the old songs gave great benefit and joy to everyone at the café because we are including everyone. People with Dementia
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Let's make him 'Sir Johnny' by Christmas A CAMPAIGN has been ramped up to get the last British Dambuster a knighthood. George Leonard Johnson, who is known as "Johnny”, served a 22-year career with the RAF. The 96-year-old, who now lives in Westbury Fields retirement home in Westbury-on-Trym, took part in Operation Chastise during the Second World War, which saw the Dambusters drop bombs on dams in Germany’s Ruhr Valley industrial area. TV presenter Carol Vorderman launched a petition for him to be knighted in 2017, which received over 200,000 signatures, and Johnny was awarded an MBE in the 2017 Birthday Honours for services to Second World War remembrance and the community in Bristol. In addition, Johnny also received an honorary doctorate from the University of Lincoln for his contribution to British society on September 7 2017, was given an Honorary Life Membership to the Royal Air Force Club in London on November 7 2017, and on 22 June this year he also had a train named after him. However, despite the awards, many people would like Johnny to receive the
George 'Johnny' Johnson with cadets from the 2442 Westbury-on-Trym Air Training Corps highest honour in the country, a knighthood. Paul Walmsley from Reading has written to the Cabinet Office, as he believes that an MBE does not properly credit Johnny’s charity work for the Royal British Legion and the RAF Benevolent Fund. Furthermore, as protocol dictates that people can only receive a higher honour if five years have passed from the first honour given, Mr Walmsley also wants the Cabinet Office and the honours committee to make
an exception and award Mr Johnson a knighthood as soon as possible due to his age. As 2018 is the 75th anniversary of the Dambuster operation, and the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force, a knighthood for Johnny this year really would be very fitting. Speaking of his campaign, Mr Walmsley said: “He's got 40 years of charity work, no one can match that. He's 96, he's the oldest person to be submitted, they should waive that rule. “I'm confident we can get him a knighthood by Christmas. If anyone's deserving of the honour, it's him. He ticks all the boxes." So far, the petition to get Johnny knighted has received 311,119 signatures and has also received support from Dame Vera Lynn's office, who said: "His place in history must be assured and Dame Vera Lynn believes an honour would be the perfect way to mark his invaluable contribution." To view and sign the petition to get Johnny knighted, visit https://www. change.org/p/give-britain-s-last-survivingdambuster-hero-a-knighthood
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Relocation for The Bed Workshop THE Bed Workshop, established in 1984 in Bedminster, has moved from the Pickle factory to new premises at the Bus Depot in Avonmouth. Problems with access issues at the previous site led us to look for new premises. We fell for the quirky charm of the then derelict Grade II Old Bus Depot in Avonmouth, decided to restore it and relocated there earlier this year. The old ticket office entrance now provides the first showroom and leads to ground floor workshops and three first floor showrooms. We have produced a varying range of contemporary beds in sustainably sourced pine and oak for over 30 years. Beds are easily modified or designed by customers and can be stained, painted, distressed, lacquered, oiled or waxed. Styles are essentially simple and timeless. With a large range of mattresses to super king-size in stock, beds can be made, delivered and assembled in 1-2 weeks. With two of our staff in Brittany, we offer a fantastic range of functional antique French furniture. Prices are often comparable with new high street offerings. Large beds are our speciality with many dozens of king-size, super king-size and larger models. Currently our earliest is an incredible 17th century Catalan Marriage bed from Givenchy's Chateau but most date from the late 19th century. Fin de Siecle Paris produced many incredible unique beds, often specifically ordered by sumptuous Maison Clos (don't ask!). From crofts through to chateau, beds can be in natural wood, painted, gilded or upholstered with a style for everyone. Farmhouse tables have always been sought after with zinc topped and industrial/dressmakers models gaining popularity. Regional armoires are the flagships of French furniture from tiny maids wardrobes to highly carved or painted and gilded masterpieces. Empire, Louis XV or XVI chest of drawers look stunning below a period mirror. Regional pottery and vintage posters helps complete the display. With friendly, knowledgeable staff, easy access from junction 18 of the M5 or A4 Portway, parking and a rail station our new store at the Bus Depot is well worth a visit. The Bed Workshop, The Old Bus Depot 206 Avonmouth Rd, Avonmouth Village Bristol, BS11 9LP Tel: 0117 9821706 Email: thebedworkshop@aol.com www.thebedworkshop.co.uk www.frenchfarmhousefurniture.co.uk
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n EDUCATION PUPILS from Redland Green School (RGS) have once again achieved an outstanding set of Key Stage 4 results, which they should feel very proud of. The provisional headlines figures show that 82.3% of students achieved a level 4+ pass in English and Maths (known as the Basics). 64.1% of pupils achieved the Basics (English & Maths) at level 5+ and 22.9% achieved levels 9-7 in English and Maths. 91.1% of students achieved a Standard Pass (levels 9-4) in English. Of those, 79.7% of students achieved a Strong Pass in English (levels 9-5). A Standard Pass in Maths (levels 9-4) was achieved by 87% of pupils, with 70.8% attaining a Strong Pass (levels 9-5). More than a third of all students (36.5%) achieved the EBacc with a Standard Pass. Louise Blundell, Head of School, said: “It has been a privilege to work alongside our students over the last five years. They have worked so effectively as individuals but also as a team to support each other
Redland Green School celebrates outstanding Year 11 achievement through a challenging set of new GCSEs. Their achievements are a testament to their hard work, effort, resilience and determination to succeed. We are especially proud of the students who joined us during their school career for a fresh start, some as late as year 11. Their perseverance and commitment to their own learning has been impressive and they have achieved results which reflect this. “Not only have our students achieved a great set of results but we have had the pleasure of seeing each student grow and develop personally during their time at Redland Green School. We are very proud of each and every one of them. “We would also like to thank all of our staff in providing our students with a first class education delivered with passion
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and dedication in order to prepare our students effectively for the challenge of GCSEs and just as importantly to our parents for their continuous support of the school. “We are looking forward to welcoming our Year 11 students to collect their results and in wishing them the very best for
the future.” Sarah Baker, Headteacher of Redland Green School, commented: “Congratulations to all of our students, schools are about so much more than exams, and these results reflect five years of determination and commitment to learning. Well done to everyone involved.”
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n EDUCATION BRISTOL Free School celebrated fantastic GCSE results as its first full cohort of students collected their results. Core subjects performed especially well with 76% of students getting good grades in English, 70% in Maths and more than 30% of all separate Science grades at 9 or 8 (with 98% students getting above grade 5). An astonishing 15% of the year group gained eight qualifications at the top grades 9-7; and 9% gained 9-7 in 11 subjects. Fiona Gibbs and Philippa Stephenson each gained
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Delight at Bristol Free School over success across the board eight grade 9s. Angus Snowdon gained four grade 8s and six grade 7s and Dan Brazil gained seven grade 9/A*, three grade 8s and one grade 7. The school’s Acting Headteacher, Ben Sillince, commented on the results: “I am absolutely thrilled with this year’s GCSE results. This is our third set of GCSE results, but our first stable year group, with a large percentage joining us from the beginning in Year 7, as is usual. So to do so well, across the board, is very pleasing indeed. I share our students’ delight as they celebrate their successes today and feel very proud of all that has been achieved. We look forward to some truly exceptional A level results with this group in summer 2020.” CEO of the Russell Education Trust (RET) Karen Lynch said:
Students Sophie Stewart, Pippa Stephenson, Sophie Gordon, Bea Dodd and Ella Tayler achieved 40 GCSEs grade 8/9 between them “These creditable examination results are almost exactly as we predicted back in the Sspring of 2018; and are testament to the
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Justin Humphreys, Head of St Katherine’s School St Katherine's School, Ham Green, BS20 OHU
ST KATHERINE’S is a thriving, diverse school community that has educated pupils from all over Bristol for many years. Indeed, Year 7 pupils from over 50 primary schools are joining us this September. So why do so many parents and carers choose St Katherine’s for their child’s secondary education? I believe it’s because our approach is based on the belief that, as individuals, we all perform at our best when we feel confident, secure and valued. Along with my committed team I am passionate about giving every pupil an environment where they feel safe and happy so they can achieve their full potential. We do this through our exceptional pastoral care and absolute commitment to wellbeing which makes St Katherine’s such a happy,
thriving school. We also take full advantage of St Katherine’s size to create a friendly atmosphere where every child is well known and cared for as an individual. Like our pupils, our staff are energetic, passionate and committed professionals, who stretch and challenge our young people both inside and outside of the classroom - we all learn something new every day and it enriches and improves us all. Besides our track record of academic success - our GCSE, A level and vocational subject results have improved every year for the last six years - we offer a broad curriculum and extracurricular activities designed to develop our pupils into young adults equipped socially and academically to take on the opportunities and
challenges of life. Above all, a St Katherine’s education is busy, inspiring, ambitious and great fun! Come along to our September open evening or one of our autumn open mornings (details below) to experience it for yourself. You and your child are guaranteed a warm welcome.
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'Superb results are a just reward' at CGS COLSTON’S Girls’ School is celebrating excellent GCSE results and many exceptional individual performances. The grades achieved illustrate that students can be very successful at
CGS whatever their starting point when they arrive at the school. 88.1% of students achieved grade 4 or above in English and maths (83.5% in 2017) and the school is expecting to achieve a significantly improved Progress 8 score (the current estimate is 0.572, which would mean the students are achieving over a half a grade above expected progress). The new grade 9 across all subjects is intended to identify students who are performing at a high academic standard. In this context CGS is very proud of the achievements of Salma Hashim, who achieved seven grade 9s; Elle Radford, Nimmy Joseph and Nour Tazaoui, who all achieved six grade 9s and Maya Dejaegher, Abi Ndosi and Hester Penny, who each achieved five grade 9s.
Jana Ali, Martina Tancock, Kirsty Brocklebank, Lucy Britton and Tegan Rickwood all made outstanding progress between Year 7 and their GCSE results, achieving on average two grades above expectation. Principal John Whitehead said: “These superb results are a just reward for all the hard work and dedication of students.
They also reflect the efforts the teachers have put in to making sure that lessons are personalised and of a consistently high standard. “The whole school community is working together to inspire confident, ethical and compelling individuals with the aspiration and qualities to shape a better future for all.”
Tears of joy at Henbury CONGRATULATIONS are in order to all of Henbury students on their GCSE results. There were smiles and tears of joy, as students opened their envelopes to discover the results of so many months and years of hard work. This year, all GCSEs have moved to the new grading system of 1-9, with far higher expectations and levels of difficulty. Headteacher Clare Bradford said: “We were delighted to see results increase across the board from 2017, and to share the successes of so many of our students. Congratulations to those who achieved elusive Grade 9s in Science, French and Spanish. Every single student in school gained qualifications, including all our students in the Resource Base, a great achievement. “We say a particular well done to Regina Szokodi, best in school, with two grade 9s, two grade 8s, four grade 7s, a grade 6 and a grade 5. We also congratulate a number of our students who overcame some really challenging personal circumstances to achieve results which they would never have dreamed of a few months ago. We are proud of you all, and wish every student leaving us every success as they go on to the next stage of their education.”
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YOUR FIRST REAL CHANCE AT SGS! Join us at our Open Events and find out about SGS College’s wide range of full/part-time and Higher Education study programmes, including those starting in September 2019. • Speak with our specialist course tutors • Meet current learners studying at SGS • Tour the campus to see our industry focused facilities OUR NEXT OPEN EVENTS ARE ON: Wednesday 26 September 17:30-20:00 A-levels Open Event - SGS Filton Campus Only Saturday 6 October 10:00-13:00 All subject areas – SGS Filton, WISE, Stroud, Queens Road and Berkeley UTC campuses For further details visit www.sgscol.ac.uk or call 0800 0567 253
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Excellent grades round off a productive summer for Redmaids’ High Year 11 GCSE results day marked the end of a productive summer for Year 11 at Redmaids’ High School. Students turned out en masse to collect their results with A* or the equivalent 8 or 9 making up 46% of grades, with over a quarter of all grades being the highest grade 9. Subjects including German, maths, music, history, computer technology, and business studies and economics saw a full sweep of A*A or 7,8,9. Particularly noteworthy was music in which 100% received an 8 or 9 which is an A* equivalent and 82% received grade of 9. But while their exams may have been over in June, these girls have not been wasting the summer waiting for results. They have been volunteering, performing, taking part in sport and learning new skills.
Collecting their grades were some GB athletes – cricketer Maddie Hughes, synchronised swimmer Kate Shortman and fencing superstar Jade Meyer who have all had a busy summer training and playing. Last week Maddie, who got 10 A* grades
and 1 A (or equivalent), took part in two winning matches for Gloucestershire against Wales. “I’m ecstatic! I can’t believe it,” said Maddie. “I’m honestly over the moon! Cricket has been keeping me busy this summer and taking my mind off the
results, but I’m just so happy with how I’ve done.” A group of Redmaids’ High students including Rosie Owen, Faye Glynn, Cecile Taylor and Olivia Pompl-Jones have just returned from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where they performed their Grimm Tales. Another group, including Maddie Brown who picked up all A*A grades (or equivalent), took part in the National Citizenship Scheme this summer, a voluntary personal and social development programme for 15–17 year olds. Isabel Tobias, Headmistress of Redmaids’ High said, “The results we’ve seen here today show that hard work from both students and staff, really does reap the rewards. But I am also delighted that our girls display skills and talents that extend far beyond the league tables.”
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n EDUCATION BADMINTON School is celebrating outstanding success at GCSE. An impressive 87% of all grades were awarded at A*-A / 9-7 with approximately a third of all grades awarded in reformed subjects at the highly coveted grade 9. Those subjects still examined at A*-G achieved some of the School’s highest statistics for a number of years and 90% graded at A*-A, with approximately half of all girls gaining straight A*-A / 9-7. In addition, Badminton’s pioneering GCSE Computer Science pupils gained 10% of all grade 9s awarded to girls nationally by the Edexcel exam board. The talented Year 11 cohort have also enjoyed plenty of successes outside the classroom as well as excellent GCSE results. Charlotte from Somerset is celebrating a clean sweep of A*-A / 9-7 and is now set to embark on A Levels at Badminton in Biology, English and Latin. At the same time as studying for her GCSEs, she has also found time to learn to fly helicopters and hopes to gain her private pilot’s license shortly after her 17th birthday. Speaking of her results, Charlotte said: “I’m
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Badminton Girls fly high incredibly happy and really proud of my results and I’m excited to start my A Levels. I feel privileged to be able to do so in an environment as inspiring and supportive as Badminton.” Jenny and Cathy, both boarders, also celebrated straight A*-A / 9-7 but these were not their only successes. Jenny was part of the St Ursula’s Team that won the under-16 National Junior Badminton Competition, whilst Cathy had previously come in the top 50 nationally of the Intermediate Maths Olympiad so, with this and her 9 in GCSE Maths, she is now well placed to embark on qualifications in Further Maths, Physics and Computing. Reflecting on her love of Maths, Cathy said, “I really look forward to studying A Level Further Maths, which not only enables me to extend my knowledge and understanding, but also gives me the opportunity to tackle some even more interesting and challenging questions”. Mrs Tear, Headmistress commented: “Each and every
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one of our GCSE cohort this year should be proud of their individual achievements, particularly at this time when many had to grapple with new courses and a new grading structure. Their fantastic GCSE grades are only one piece of the puzzle however, as their triumphs
outside of the classroom in their extra-curricular activities shine alongside them. The staff at Badminton are real enthusiasts and ensure a holistic approach to learning that enables the girls to have a deep understanding of their subjects. I am very proud of our whole community.”
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BGS welcomes new Headmaster Exciting times at QEH... OVER half of all students taking GCSEs at QEH this year have been celebrating straight 9/8/7 grades, with more than a quarter of pupils achieving 10 or more 9/8/A* grades. Jonathan Taylor, who joined QEH in the Junior School, and Ahmed Rana are just two of the students celebrating a clean sweep of the top grades. “I am delighted to be able to congratulate all our GCSE students on some excellent results,” said Stephen Holliday,
Headmaster at QEH. “Nationally 4% of grades have been awarded at level 9 and QEH pupils have achieved over 20% of their grades at this exceptionally high level. Once again we have demonstrated success across all areas of the curriculum, with two thirds of grades awarded at 9/8/7/A*/A. The vast majority are now looking forward to joining our thriving co-educational Sixth Form. It is an exciting time to be a student at QEH!”
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BRISTOL Grammar School is delighted to be welcoming new Headmaster, Jaideep Barot, to the School this September. Mr Barot joins BGS from Marlborough College where he was a Deputy Head, and he succeeds Rod MacKinnon who retired in August after ten years as Headmaster at BGS. n Bristol Grammar School students are celebrating fantastic results in their GCSE examinations across the 27 subjects offered at the school. Almost 90% of GCSE entries were graded at A*–B (or the numerical equivalent of 9–6) with 65% at A*–A (or 9 – 7). 61% of all creative and performing art subjects (drama, art, dance and music) were awarded grades 9–7. Over half of the year-group – 71 students - achieved eight or more grades at A* or A, (53 gained ten or more) and 20 achieved ten A* grades or more. Forty eight students were awarded a grade 9 in their Maths IGCSE, with 70% of those who took Further Maths GCSE achieving A*, including nine who gained the highest Distinction.
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Clifton College students celebrate exam success THERE were smiles and celebrations at Clifton College as students received their A Level and GCSE results. In total, 36 students scored only A* and A grades at A Level. 75% of A Level grades were A* to B and 45% were A* to A. In Languages and Classics 100% of A Level grades were A* to B while a range of subjects saw more than 80% of grades at A* to B, including popular subjects such as Economics (86%), Mathematics (83%), Further Mathematics (83%), Chemistry (82%) and Geography (82%). Three students – Matt Coleclough, Constance EverettPite and Daria Sadowska – achieved four A*s at A Level. Around 85% of students are expected to have won a place at their chosen university, which includes places at Oxford, Cambridge and the prestigious Central School of Speech and Drama. There was also plenty to celebrate a week later with the
GCSE results with a quarter of all GCSE grades being either a 9 or an A*. Across the current letter and new number grading schemes, more than a third (36%) of GCSE grades were A*s, 8s or 9s. Among the subjects graded under the new system, 11% of grades were grade 9 (compared with 4% nationally). There were also strong results within individual subjects. Across the core subjects, a third
of English grades were A* (30% of English Language grades and 35% of English Literature grades). In Science more than a quarter (28%) of single science grades were grade 9 and in Mathematics more than a third (36%) of grades were A*s or 9s. There were a number of outstanding GCSE results from pupils, with 13 pupils achieving eight or more 9s and A*s, including Jack Goldsack who achieved 8 x 9s and 4 A*s, Nicole
Leung who achieved 7 x 9s and 5 A*s, and Corabella Hill who achieved 6 x 9s and 5 A*s. Head of College Dr Tim Greene said: “Our students have achieved an impressive set of results alongside their many other achievements across all areas of college life. I would like to congratulate them on the hard work and dedication they have shown and we look forward to sharing in their future successes."
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Top marks for our local independent schools STUDENTS from some of Bristol’s independent schools have achieved top marks for their A-level results. At all-girls’ school Redmaids’ High, 100% A*and A grades were achieved across subjects ranging from Economics and Russian, to Polish and Art. 53% of grades awarded to the year group were the top A*and A (A-level) or 7,6 (IB) with a number heading to Oxbridge and eight girls going on to study medicine. In addition, students at the school also achieved a first class set of International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma results in July, with an impressive average point score of 38 out of a possible 45, compared to the global average of 29. At Badminton School 25% of all grades awarded were A* with departments such as Further Maths achieving 75% A*A and 95% of the girls have achieved the university place of their choice. Excellent grades
mean that students leaving Badminton can go on to pursue their dreams in a wide range of different spheres and can embark on a range of challenges at top universities. Head Girl Rebecca is passionate about Physics and Music and wanted to find a way to combine her diverse interests at university. She is delighted to learn that she has won a place to study Physics and Music at Edinburgh University – one of the only places in the country that it is possible to do this combination. Students at Bristol Grammar School also celebrated some excellent results, with more than half of all grades (54%) including A*/A with 47 students gaining three or more A*/A grades. Of all A-levels taken, 83% were graded at A*–B, with a 100% success rate of A*–B in ten courses: Computer Science, Dance, Design & Technology: Product Design, French, Economics, Greek, Japanese, Latin, Music
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and Russian. Students also performed exceptionally well in STEM subjects – Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Design & Technology, and Computer Science – where 81% were awarded A*–B. Over half of Mathematics students gained an A* or A grade. Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities will once again be welcoming a large cohort of QEH students in the next academic year. Sebastian
M’Caw celebrated straight A* grades in Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths and Advanced Physics, and is keeping a family tradition alive by taking up his place at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. His brother Ben, also achieved 4 A* grades at QEH and went on to study at Cambridge University. One third of students achieved straight A*/A grades, with the top grades making up half of all results awarded. Sixth Form students at Clifton High School built on last year’s successes, with over 40% of the awarded grades including A or A*, which is almost a 10% increase. Moreover, a number of students also chose to undertake an EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) in addition to their A-level studies, which consists of university level research and writing. Of the students who chose this option, 65% achieved the highest grade attainable.
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n ADVERTISING FEATURE LOCAL nursery group Snapdragons is to open a new nursery and pre-school in September. The nursery is to be based in the former Redland High Junior School on Grove Park and is the ninth in the Snapdragons group. The new nursery and pre-school will open in two phases, starting in September this year in a modern suite of playrooms. The main Victorian buildings will undergo an extensive renovation programme by Oakland Construction and will be opening next year. The purchase of the Redland High Junior School buildings is the final stage of the sale of Redland High School’s site following its merger with Redmaids School last year. The main buildings have been sold to create housing and a wellness centre and clinic. Snapdragons, which celebrated its 20th birthday this year, was founded by Early Years teacher Rosemary Collard and her husband Paul and has eight other nurseries in Wiltshire, Bath, Keynsham and in Bristol at Shirehampton and Horfield. The group has held the “Food for Life Served Here Gold award” from the Soil Association since 2012 in recognition of its use of organic produce, ethical and environmentally friendly food, locally sourced ingredients and promotion of healthy eating. Rosemary says, “This is a great new development for Snapdragons and is in response to the high demand for places at our nurseries in Horfield and Shirehampton. We’re really happy to be welcoming children back to this building which has been a school at the heart of the Redland community for so many years. Just like the school with its direct grant history, we pride ourselves on offering very
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n EDUCATION STATE SCHOOLS and pupils from across Bristol celebrated success on A-level results day. Provisional results on Thursday August 16 showed a strong performance from Bristol schools, with 95% of students achieving at least three A-levels at grade A*- E, despite significant changes to exams. This year 110 young people received three A A* grades. This is the second year of the new A-level qualifications, which contain refreshed content. Last year more challenging exams were introduced across 13 subjects, with 11 more following this year with the remaining subjects being refreshed over the next two years. AS levels also no longer count towards the final grades and students are now also assessed mainly by exams at the end of year 13. At North Bristol Post 16 Centre (a comprehensive collaboration between Cotham and Redland Green Schools which operates in partnership with Fairfield High School, Henbury School, Orchard School, and Oasis Brightstowe Academy), 54.5% of students achieved a B or above, with 39 students achieving three or more A/A* grades. Overall, 250 young people will be taking up a place at university, with 87% heading to their first choice institution, 55% moving on to a Russell
Bristol state schools celebrate Happy students at North Bristol Post 16 Centre
Group establishment, and ten students are also taking up places at Oxford and Cambridge universities. Commenting on their results, Assistant Headteachers Owen Tiplady (Redland Green School) and Aimi Potter (Cotham School) said: “This group of students have been massively conscientious and resilient, and we are very pleased that their hard work has paid off. Students
have made excellent progress this year, and we are immensely proud of them. “Our centre is a unique collaboration in the Bristol area, and allows us to offer our students a personalised experience which supports them to do exceptionally well.” Bristol Free School were also pleased with their first set of A-level results, as those who joined the school at its opening
in 2011 collected their grades. Head of Sixth Form, Richard Walker, said: “We’re delighted that our students’ hard work has paid off and to see so many of them winning places at their chosen universities. We’re also gratified that our students’ success is spread across maths, languages, science, humanities and the arts, as well as our two vocational courses.” There were some exceptional
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A-level successes performances including Head Boy, James Beggs (A*, A, A, A) who is going to study Classics at St Hugh's College, Oxford; Ben Owen (A*, A*, A*) who will study Economics and Spanish at Birmingham; Daniyal Tariq
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(A, A, A, B) studying Mechanical Engineering at Bristol; Lianne Tagudin (A, A, B) studying Medical Sciences at Bristol; and Rhys Mathias (A, A, B) who will study Law at Cardiff. In addition at Colston's Girls’ School, where a new coeducational sixth form called V6 is opening in September, more than 20% of all results were A or A*. Two girls have places at Oxford: Danlei Zhu (A*A A A and A* EPQ) who will read Mathematics and Computer Science and Chantelle Richter (A*A*A and A* EPQ ) who will read Law with French Law. Head student Zainab Adelopo (A*A*A), from Horfield, is going to UCL to read Law with Hispanic Law while Isabelle Jinadu (A*AA) from Redland will do Combined Honours in Social Sciences at Durham Head of Sixth Form Kerry
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McCullagh said: "I am so delighted with this outstanding set of results. Whilst I am massively impressed with the exceptional individual achievements of those with perfect A/A*s, I am just as proud of those students who made massive progress in the Sixth Form, for example Amara Jimenez Canizares who smashed her target grades with ABB and a B in EPQ and will read Psychology with Biology at Newcastle University." Bristol Cathedral Choir School (BCCS) students achieved another set of great results where, for the second year running, there was a 100% pass rate. The proportion of grades at A*-C is the highest BCCS has attained, at 86%. Head of School, Paul Atkins said: “I am delighted that this has been achieved against the backdrop of significant A-level reform and the introduction of new subjects in our curriculum. “Well done to students for securing places on some of the most competitive university
Results joy for CGS pupils Isabelle Jinadu and Zainab Adelopo courses.” At SGS College A-level students over two thirds of A2 students attained grades A* - C, and twelve per cent of students achieved either A* and A.
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Cajun dance club promises to 'let the good times roll!'
A CAJUN dance club is offering locals the chance to experience the taste and sounds of Louisiana, all in the heart of Bristol. Cajun music has a long history in Bristol as there has been a weekend-long Bristol Cajun and Zydeco Festival held in the city since 2004. When the festival took a year’s sabbatical, husband and wife Tony and Grace O'Hare from Bishopston decided to set up the Bristol Cajun Swamp Club in March 2016. They missed the music and dancing so much that they wanted to create a club with fellow enthusiasts in the area. Bristol Cajun Swamp Club is a non-profit making club that is run wholly by volunteers. They have a Saturday Night Cajun Dance once a month that is held at COGS (Church of the Good Shepherd Hall) just off Kings Drive in Bishopston, and new people are always welcome. Some members of the group travel to the dances from Gloucester and Devon, which have live music from local
and national Cajun and Zydeco musicians. In addition, Tony and Grace always do a beginners lesson at the start of the evening so everyone who comes along can learn the basics of Cajun dancing. Tony said: “When you hear the word "Cajun" you may think of Cajun cooking and hot spices, which is quite right. Famous Cajun dishes like Jambalaya, File Gumbo and Crawfish Pie give a flavour of Cajun music too, which is an earthy, rootsy Frenchinfluenced music particularly found in Louisiana around the New Orleans area. “The music has a motto "Laissez les bon temps rouler!" which means "Let the good times roll!" and we certainly have had many, many good times dancing to Cajun music over the 14 or so years we've been dancing.
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“It's great fun, easy to learn, and very infectious, with waltzes, two-steps, jives and jitterbug dance steps and bluesy rhythms. You don't need a partner to come along, as it's very sociable, and everyone swaps dance partners during the evening. The "Cajun scene" is one of the best things about the music - we feel like a great group of friends who meet up at dances and Cajun events.” Tony and Grace made their first trip to Louisiana in April this year to experience Cajun and Zydeco music first hand, as well as meet the musicians, eat the food and explore the bayous (swamps) that make the area so famous. The next Bristol Cajun
Swamp Club dance is on Saturday September 15 at COGS with live music from Jambalaya – a group of Cajun musicians from Bristol and Gloucester led by musician and songwriter Dennis Parnham. The Bristol Cajun and Zydeco Festival will be held at the Folk House on Park Street from October 12-14, with a lineup featuring local band Bayou Tapestry among the live acts. For more information about the Bristol Cajun Swamp Club, email Tony and Grace at bristolcajunswampclub@ gmail. com or visit their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ bristolcajunswampclub
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n NEWS BRACE Alzheimer’s Research is delighted to be chosen as Charity of the Year by Sainsbury’s Local, 2-4 Gloucester Road, BS7 8AE. Pictured on launch day are two members of BRACE staff plus a trustee and volunteer as well as the store manager and two members of staff. BRACE is a regional charity (based at Southmead
Charity is store's choice Hospital) which funds worldclass dementia research to benefit people all around the world. They fund vital clinical or laboratory research to understand the causes of dementia, achieve earlier diagnosis and to find effective treatments. Jeanne Clements, from BRACE, said: “We are looking forward to the charity partnership over the next year and will be having regular collections at the store. The store is also selling our jute shopping bags and charity Christmas cards.” BRACE's annual Autumn Fayre fundraiser is being held on Saturday
29 September from 10am 12.30pm at Newman Hall, Grange Court Road, Westburyon-Trym. There will be shopping stalls, tombolas, books, games, as new, cakes, plants, raffle and much more. If you’d like to find out more
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News and views from our city councillors which is regularly a considered on the A4018, ale Rd and Cribbs ond Falc n wee bet problem thmead Road Sou on also Causeway and through to Filton. options being There are currently five air quality and four our e rov imp to considered charge. Two tion ges con a of these include n Charges and tion charge for just Air Quality, Congestio options include a conges two options include Trees the centre of Bristol and wider area of Bristol. a for rge cha tion a conges is a grave gestion charge will con a t tha n BRISTOL’S poor air quality There is concer d a meeting nde atte ly ent rec I on the economy for act and n concer have a detrimental imp s on the steps they y if the Arena is also larl ticu par given by council officer tol, Bris tral cen e the situation. centre. are considering to improv placed outside of the city s in Bristol and for The council monitors site r there is also an option eve How as are ny ma of a map ry measures to be used nta councillors were shown me ple com just r, limits. Howeve and all of the which exceed the legal to improve our air quality tom of the M32 is can be viewed ate deb for only one site at the bot up s ent docum ical and the council ristol.org. Officers orb airf lean reported by DEFRA as crit online at www.c eral options for a sev at g kin community, loo re the h refo are the are now engaging wit nt, in an attempt to rt providers, to spo tran funding bid to governme and s sse ine bus larger scale. five options they are improve air quality on a understand views on the imal monitoring e any feedback you hav you Interestingly, there is min if considering and ed with officers. rais I ich wh to officers, please tol, k Bris bac s th in Nor would like me to pas s are usually where ord@bristol.gov.uk adf liz.r cllr. They explained that site at me ail em do e to residential nt by the Council there is congestion clos One positive commitme sites to be properties and I asked for
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to help with air quality was the new target set to double the city tree canopy coverage by 2050. The impact of this will not be seen for many years, however this does gives some assurance that city trees are safe, unlike some cities in the UK. An interesting fact I Tree Forum meeting learnt at the last Bristol can provide enough s tree wn gro y full - two r for the whole of fou of ily fam oxygen for a their lives. can help you with, For any council issues I my email address on me t tac con do ase ple 92 108806. above or telephone 073 Cllr Liz Radford leaze Ward
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News and views from our city councillors Geoff Gollop (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze) Travellers with My inbox has been kept very busy the issues arising from the Travellers on r for 3 Downs. Local residents had to suffe table weeks, many feeling very uncomfor es and leaving or returning to their own hom n they concerned what they would find whe Police and did. The law is not helpful, and the major a avoid to est hard their Council try want eviction battle. I understand why they but both to deal with these issues peacefully, d the Council and Police need to understan ns who anger of law abiding tax paying citize g see their public and private space bein open ic publ on d spee at n drive cars trashed, used as space and private driveways being the laws toilets, with no attempt to enforce . that the rest of us have to comply with to e We will work with Council and Polic prevent fully hope and nse respo the ove impr a recurrence next summer.
ing to get answers and will give more information when I can get it.
re of and residents about the sudden closu the last the post office for a second time in month. it The post office is vital to Westbury, ides a brings footfall to the shops and prov asked key service to local businesses. I have Area the Post Office for a meeting with an ce to manager to talk through the significan but ed, refus n’t have They ity. mun our com at the they seem very unwilling to engage the signs moment. I will keep trying. I fear all are that this closure may be longer.
Planning The Westbury Fields upwards extension has been withdrawn. North View between The road is being “micro asphalted” be to likely is and er 25 and 27 Septemb . closed while that work is being done
Ashton Court railway were My kids loved this railway when they Now the younger - it is one of Bristol’s gems. use it Labour Council wants to close it beca and cil. I doesn’t pay a huge rent to the Coun oppose my colleagues will do all we can to by this stupidity, If you agree please help of a ber mem Each ion. petit the ng signi concerns family should sign if they share are to do so and please encourage your friends as well.
Westbury Post Office s I have been approached by businesse
Bristol University Botanic Garden osI have just visited the Luke Jerram “Imp nic Bota the at ition exhib en” gard sible the Garden. It is well worth a visit before www. exhibition closes on 25 November bristol.ac.uk/botanic-garden
Coombe-Canford Lane rdians” The city council have moved the “Gua n olitio dem to over site the ed hand out and indis plan no still are there but contractors, . I am trycating what will be built in its place
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News and views from our city councillors Steve Smith (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze) I was told when I becam e things tended to quiete a Councillor that n summer. I have to say thadown over the that so far! This has bee t there’s no sign of n with the ongoing city-wi a very busy month de location of our arena and debate over the in Westbury and Henlea lots of local issues ze. Westbury Post Office Lots of people have con tac the sudden closure of the ted me about branch is run by a sub-po Post Office. The contract to Post Office Ltdstmaster under to have happened is tha . What seems t suspended the branch onPost Office Ltd unknown reasons. They the 23rd July for ver pointed a temporary sub y quickly ap-postmaster on the 26th July to get it open aga seems to be some disagre in but there now them which has led to theement between branch being closed again. Post Office Ltd have told intend to keep the branch us that they term and are looking for open in the long someone to take
it on, but they cannot giv e us any commitment as to when it mig ht updates on Facebook (seere-open. I will put below) as soon as I get them. Stoke Lodge Playing Fie Many residents will kno lds w dispute between reside of the ongoing nts School, who hold a lease and Cotham on Stoke Lodge Playing Fields and want to their own use. Your Cou fence them off for nci local residents who opp llors are behind ose this move - the school’s lease includes a requirement to allow public use of the fiel ds. The school erected sign the summer holidays clai s at the start of min their own, and setting out g the fields as These have been put up rules for their use. wit consent, and the Counci hout planning l’s officers are reviewing the enforcement Again, I will post update matter urgently. s on Facebook as soon as I have them. Parking and Driveways in I met recently with reside Westbury Park nts on Henleaze Avenue who are concerned the area of garden walls about the effect on bei create driveways. I am talk ng removed to about whether planning ing to the Council rules could be used to strike a balance betwe en the need for
parking and the protection of the special streetscape in this area. We will also be consulting residents in Westbury Park about whether there is support for a Residents Parking Zone to ease the parking pressures. Stay in Touch The things above are onl y of what has been going a small selection on. I try to provide more regular and detaile d Facebook, so you can see updates on contact me at fb.com/Co what I’m up to and uncillorSteveSmith. You can also contact me by email on cllr. steve.smith@bristol.gov .uk, or phone on 07769 285266. We hold regular forums and Westbury, which are in both Henleaze also good opportunities to hear abo ut what is happening locally, and to ask questio ns. The next ones are : Henleaze Forum, 20th September 7pm at Henleaze Library Westbury Forum, 16th Oct ober 7pm at Coombe Dingle Sports Centre
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Cycle Sunday returns to The Downs BRISTOL Downs is set to be taken over by thousands of cyclists, young and old from 10am to 2pm on Sunday 16 September. There will be a car free route for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy on their bikes. Come and soak up the festival atmosphere – join in with the Carnivelo for some fancy-dress fun or create a work of art on the paint spinning bike. Dr Bike will be there to fix your bike for free and cyclists will have the opportunity to try out specially adapted bikes, enjoy pedal powered smoothies and watch tall bikes and penny farthings whizz by. Cycle Sunday is sponsored by solicitors Barcan+Kirby and supported by many local organisations who will be offering activities on the day. The Circular Road and Ladies Mile will be closed to cars so that people can enjoy a relaxing, 3.5
km bike ride around the most beautiful area of Clifton Downs. James Cleeton, Sustrans South Director says: “Sustrans is committed to encouraging people to walk and cycle across Bristol. We have supported Cycle Sunday from the very start, giving advice and information to the group who ran the first three events in 2015. Since 2016, we have organised the annual Cycle Sunday and continue to work closely with the community of parents who founded it. The event enables young and less
confident cyclists to get out on their bikes and experience the Downs in a completely different way.” Vicki Cracknell, founder of Cycle Sunday added: “We are looking forward to welcoming people of all ages and abilities for a leisurely ride around the Downs again this year. The event is brilliant for children who can develop their skills and build their stamina on our 3.5km route. We always love hearing the stories of those who have learnt to ride at Cycle Sunday!
“A bylaw from the 1861 Downs Act prohibits cycling on the Downs apart from on a short section near the Water Tower and the shared use path along the busy Westbury Road (A4108). Our aim with Cycle Sunday is to demonstrate the huge demand for safe, car free cycling around the Downs with its 400 acres of beautiful, flat parkland. There is a wonderful opportunity for leisure cycling there, particularly if it was possible to hire bikes up at the Downs. This would enable people from other parts of the city to come by bus and enjoy the Downs by bike. “Ultimately, we hope that the Downs Committee will recognise this as an opportunity for Bristolians as well as visitors to the city. Perhaps then they would support us to raise funds for an all-weather, shared use path around the edge of the Downs that runners, walkers and leisure cyclists could enjoy.”
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Open morning for budding carers BUDDING carers are invited to come along to an Open Morning on Tuesday 11 September at Home Instead Senior Care's office, to meet the team and find out more about being a CAREGiver. The company, based in Westbury-on-Trym, offer unrushed care and support to older people to help them to remain living safely and independently in their own homes for as long as possible. John Moore, Director of Home Instead Bristol North said: "We'd love to welcome anyone interested in the CAREGiver role to drop into the office for a coffee, and find out more about what we do, and why. Our aim is to bring joy to our clients everyday by encouraging them to live life to the full. "Previous experience isn't essential, what matters is kindness and compassion, as thorough training is given. Our recent CQC Outstanding rating is a tribute to our wonderful team of CAREGivers, who we value and respect as much as our clients." For more information please call 0117 989 8210 or just come along to the office at 33 Southmead Road, BS10 5DW on Tuesday 11 September between 9.30am - 12.30pm. www.homeinstead.co.uk/bristolnorth
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Local pubs go to Parliament MP for Bristol North West, Darren Jones has nominated two local pubs for the 'Parliamentary Pub of the Year' competition. The competition is in its first year and will give 650 MPs the opportunity to nominate a pub to be recognised as the Parliamentary Pub of the Year. The main criteria for nomination is a pub that's great at what they do - that can be for the range of beer or food, dedication to serving the local community, live music or local sports teams. After asking constituents for their suggestions, Darren nominated the Eastfield Inn in Henleaze and the Lamplighters in Shirehampton. Darren said: "I couldn't narrow down my choice to just one pub - so I have nominated two! Both pubs serve as vital community spaces for Bristol North West residents they are also praised for their fantastic food and family-friendly
facilities. “I am a keen supporter of Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and their Good Pub Guide which both pubs now feature in. “Pubs are at the heart of the UK's communities but far too many are closing, leaving those areas without a public place where people can socialise. MPs should do what they can to support local pubs - that's why I regularly host 'pub politics' sessions across the constituency and wanted to submit nominations for this great new award.”
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There are more than 11,800 people living with and beyond their cancer diagnosis in Bristol and this will double by 2030. Therefore we’re looking for volunteers to be a buddy to someone who is currently undergoing cancer treatment in the Bristol area. Volunteers visit their buddy once a week for 3 months to provide emotional and practical support, such as taking someone out for a coffee or putting out their bins. “Every day I see people living with cancer who are a shadow of their former selves as they get to grips with the emotional and physical trauma that cancer leaves behind. “Very often those who have had
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Your Voice in Parliament It’s been summer recess during August, so I have had the opportunity take stock of our efforts in my first year (hopefully you’ve received my annual report update), enjoy some time with my family and prepare for MPs returning to the House in September. As always, fighting Brexit and its impact on Bristol North West will be high on my list of priorities. In early August, I undertook a US-funded trip to the States to meet senators, congress men and women, and held meetings on about tariffs, Russia, NATO and our nations' shared values. I was then paired with Albany congressman, Paul D Tonko, to see how they do things state side.
Your Champion in Bristol Thirteen headteachers based across Bristol North West wrote to the Education Secretary about the detrimental impact of budget cuts on their schools. These heads have made it clear, our children’s education will be impacted by the existing cuts - and the additional £5 million of savings they are expected to find - with larger class sizes, fewer subjects at GCSE level and crumbling buildings. This situation is wholly unacceptable, and I share the concerns being voiced by our schools. I have followed up their letter asking the Secretary of State to listen to their experiences, review their funding and ensure our children get the very best start in life. To mark the 70th anniversary of the NHS, I recently met a local award winner praised for her extensive voluntary work at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. Gillian leads the ‘Friends for Parents’ a volunteer initiative at the hospital and has volunteered for an incredible 31 years. The service provides everything parents might need while their children are in hospital - from delivering toiletry packs, to running errands for parents who do not want to leave their children’s bedsides. I would like to formally congratulate Gillian on being chosen as one of the NHS70 Point of Light award winners and one of the seven volunteers selected nationwide for their health and social care voluntary work. I hope I speak on behalf of all of Bristol North West – and indeed Bristol – when I say
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I am continuing to voice the need for much-needed investment in North Bristol’s infrastructure to the West of England Combined Authority Mayor. Following my recent Gridlock Conference, I will be hosting a constituent Transport Forum in mid-October to seek your views on the current transport system and, more importantly, what ideas you have to improve it. I will then be writing to the Regional Mayor to share your ideas and continue to campaign for at least a £50m Transport Fund. Keep an eye
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’M sure most of us were ready for a wellearned summer break, hopefully making the most of the weather and Bristol’s busy cultural calendar. In particular College Green was a great place for family fun with games and activates when we hosted the 16th annual Playday at the start of August. The green space outside City Hall and Bristol Cathedral was alive with the sounds of play and excitement as the biggest free play event of the summer saw hundreds of excited families join in. This year’s event also featured the unveiling of the new Bristol Children’s Charter. The Charter, a set of ten pledges that align with the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, sets out the city’s aspirations for all children without discrimination. The Playday’s central themes was ‘Every Child’s Right to Play’, highlighting the importance play has on the lives of all children
and families, but we know that for some families filling their days with activities can be a challenge. Even more concerning is the critical need to address the issue of ‘holiday hunger’. Many of our children in Bristol receive a free school meal Monday to Friday during term time, but there is currently no such provision over holidays, meaning that our children and young people are at risk of holiday hunger. My Cabinet Lead for Education Councillor Anna Keen has been leading on work which attempts to address this is through holiday clubs. ‘Feeding Bristol’ is a collaborative charity striving for a city where no-one goes hungry. It works on a range of projects, from cooking and nutrition, to growing local food and even raising awareness towards key political issues surrounding food poverty. There are a number of initiatives happening across Bristol to provide free
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Major Trauma Centres increase survival chances MAJOR Trauma Centres like Southmead Hospital are giving seriously-injured patients a better chance of survival. Since their introduction in 2012, 1,600 extra patients have survived nationally with survival rates at Southmead Hospital among the highest in the country. As the adult Major Trauma Centre for the Severn Major Trauma Network, the most seriously-injured patients from the local area, Gloucestershire, Somerset and parts of Wiltshire are brought to Southmead Hospital. Often patients are brought in by ambulance or helicopter bypassing other hospitals to be treated by a consultant led specialist team made up
of a variety of healthcare professionals Last year 1,200 patients were treated at Southmead Hospital’s Major Trauma Centre. One of those patients was Lucy Killingbeck who a year ago was brought in after a horse had a stroke and landed on her causing a number of injuries including a pelvic fracture, ruptured bladder and lower back fractures. “The incident happened about 8.45am, I arrived by ambulance and was impressed with how quickly I was processed and diagnosed,” Lucy said. “The care I received from the staff was fabulous and I have them thank for saving my life. I was told it was likely I would
never ride again but thanks to the treatment I received I’m hoping to compete again in a couple of weeks.” Dr Ben Walton, Clinical Director of the Major Trauma Centre at Southmead Hospital, said: “We are delighted with the latest national survival figures and see it as a ringing endorsement of all of the hard work that is put in by so many people, not only in Southmead Hospital but in the wider Severn major trauma network. “This is proof that what we have done so far is fantastic but we realise there is a lot more work to do to maintain our position as one of the best performing major trauma centres in the country.”
THE Alliance Française de Bristol invite you to come and play pétanque on Monday 3 September at 6pm in Queen Square. No need to know how to play: their expert, Bill will show you all you need to know! It’s free - bring your boules if you have some! Email info@afbristol.org.uk or call Audrey on 07903 821 655 if you plan to come. Can't speak French? Or would you like to brush up on it? Talk to The Alliance Française de Bristol about courses and cultural events. A free enrolment night will take place at Henleaze Library on Wednesday 5 September, 7.309pm. www.afbristol.org.uk
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CONVERSATIONS about a man’s prostate are usually very embarrassing or uncomfortable for anyone. However, Consultant Urologists Professor Raj Persad and Mr Anthony Koupparis of Spire Bristol Hospital are promoting the awareness of symptoms and treatments surrounding this topic to get men talking. Despite thousands of men suffering from it on a daily basis, an enlarged prostate isn’t exactly the usual choice of conversation over a pint at your local. The condition known as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) does not occur because of the presence of cancer, but due to the fact the prostate continues to grow throughout most of a man’s adult life. The condition itself is not a threat to a man’s health, but it can have dramatic impacts on the quality of life for an individual. BPH puts pressure on the bladder causing a variety of symptoms including; having difficulty when starting to urinate; a weak urine flow (stopping and starting); a sensation of not fully emptying your bladder and even having to urinate more frequently (especially at night), subsequently disrupting your sleeping patterns and likewise that of your partner. A midnight trip to the bathroom is never warmly welcomed
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n IT HOME HELP Russell Isaac runs ITHomeHelp, providing a friendly, personal, one-to-one computer coaching service in clients' home in the Westbury on Trym, Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Clifton areas. With over 20 years' IT experience in a wealth of different areas, he helps users, particularly older people, get what they want from their PCs, tablets and smartphones. He is also a web designer/builder, photographer, father of two and keen sportsman.
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The decline of the phone call There are so many apps and features on the latest smartphones that you don’t really need to leave the house with anything else – your handset can be your satnav, your watch, your camera, your wallet, your home cinema, your personal trainer…..oh, and even a phone too. It was interesting to see in a recent major survey of smartphone usage, that making phone calls is no longer even in the top ten list of uses! Here’s what we most often do with our smartphones currently: • Texting (88% use this) • Email (70% use this)
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• Facebook (62% use this) • Camera (61% use this) • Reading news (58% use this) • Online shopping (56% use this) • Checking the weather (54% use this) • WhatsApp (51% use this) • Banking (45% use this) • Watching videos on YouTube (42% use this) With all these useful extras, it is no surprise that actual calls are proving less popular, although maybe we should all make the effort to dial in and catch up with loved ones using more than just emojis.
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BLÁITHIN Garrad has won the Henleaze and Westbury Voice competition for two tickets to the Downs Festival on September 1st. Her winning entry described how she’d love to share the experience with her dad, Richard, who has inspired her love of music and introduced her to bands she’s loved all her life. With Paul Weller and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds topping the bill, Bláithin and Richard are set for a great day.
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n HEALTH ADVICE
Bristol Community Health wound care nurse, Sue Murphy, gives some tips on how to look after your wound - and when to get help. How do I treat a small wound? Remove any debris, and use warm tap water to clean it. Cover it with a plaster to keep it clean. For larger wounds, buy a simple dressing from a local chemist. ‘Non-stick’ dressings are recommended. It’s been two weeks and I’m still worried.
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Caring for your wound Wounds usually heal or start to improve within one to two weeks so if after this time there is no sign that it is getting better, you should seek advice. If you have any of the following signs, the wound is likely to be infected: • The wound is getting bigger. • There’s a redness around the border of the wound which gradually starts extending more than 1cm away from the wound. • The redness is hot and painful. • There’s an increased swelling/ leakage from the wound. • It gives off a smell. What about wounds on my lower leg? If you have a wound on the lower leg, below the knee, you need to be cautious as these wounds are sometimes affected by circulation and can be harder to heal. If your legs are swollen, you are more prone to developing a leg ulcer when the skin has been knocked. For this reason it is a good idea to
seek advice from your GP surgery if you notice the knocked area is not healing. The earlier you seek advice on wounds on the lower legs, the better. It’s okay to wait a few days to seek advice but don’t leave it for weeks. How can I reduce swelling in my legs? Swelling in your legs can make wounds slower to heal. To reduce swelling make sure you: • Take regular exercise, such as walking, as this can help circulation. If you can’t walk very well, you can still exercise your legs by moving your feet and ankles around while you are sitting in a chair. • S it with your feet raised up, perhaps on the sofa or on a foot stool with a cushion on it. Ideally your legs need to be level with your heart or higher if you can! • When standing still, move your body weight left to right and raise
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA September 5 n Henleaze Garden Club Matthew Wilson A Tale of Two Gardens: Harlow Carr & Hyde Hall Matthew has been Head Gardener at these two prestigious RHS gardens and is a regular on Gardeners’ Question Time. 7pm for 7.30 in the Main Hall, St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane Visitors welcome – entry £5 (inc refreshments) Details: www.henleazegardenclub.co.uk September 11 n The Severn Beach Line’ presented by Andrew Swift. BAWA, 589
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(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) Creative craft classes for kids of all ages using LED’s, circuits and textiles. All materials included. September dates: 15th, 19th & 29th at The Redland Club, Burlington Rd, BS6 6TN.
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Southmead Road, BRISTOL, BS34 7RG. Tuesday 11th September 7:30 for 7:45 pm. The meeting is open to all and there is no admission charge, but a suggested donation of £3 to help defray expenses is appreciated. Contact: Dave Winter 01454 324230. September 17 n Henleaze Film Club Monday 17th September at 2pm. HAMPSTEAD (12A) Starring Diane Keaton, James Norton and Brendan Gleeson. Hampstead is a 2017 British drama film directed by Joel Hopkins and written by Robert Festinger. It is based on the life of Harry Hallowes who successfully claimed ownership of a half-acre plot on Hampstead Heath, to stop developers destroying his home. At St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze. Refreshments: £3.00. Easy access, carers welcome. For more information please ring Home Instead Senior Care – 0117 989 8210 September 22 n Organ Elevenses at Westbury Parish Church, recital of Purcell, Bridge, Howells, and others performed by Eric Tyson, 2016/17 President of Bristol and District Organists' Assoc. Coffee and cake
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at 10.30am, donation of £5, free for children, recital starts at 11am. 27 September n Avon Organic Group, opening talk in this year’s programme “Reflections on 50 years in Organic Food & Farming" with Phil Haughton, Founder of award winning The Better Food Co and The Community Farm, Chew Magna. 7pm – 9pm at The Station (in the Dance Studio), Silver Street, BS1 2AG. Visitors £5 / AOG Members £2. www.groworganicbristol.org / secretaryaog@gmail.com September 29 n BRACE annual fundraiser Autumn Fair, Sat 29 Sept, 10am - 12.30pm, at Newman Hall, Grange Court Rd, Westbury-on-Trym. Shopping stalls, tombolas, books, refreshments, raffle, cakes, plants and Christmas stall. All proceeds to Dementia research.
REGULAR EVENTS IN OUR AREA Monday n Westbury-on-Trym Women’s Institute meet at WOT Methodist
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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
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n WHAT'S ON at the Quakers Meeting Room on Gloucester Road at 7.30pm. We sometimes have vacancies, currently mainly for bass instruments, horns and percussionists. Contact Andy Brown at redlandwindband@ googlemail.com or on 07594240269 or via our website www. redlandwindband.co.uk. Get in touch to be put on our mailing list or would like to book us for events or fundraisers. n Redland Green Choir meets for rehearsals every Monday 7.30pm9.30pm at Redland Green School. We sing a wide variety of music. New members welcome: no auditions. For more information, visit www.rgscommunitychoir. wordpress.com or phone 0117 9443042. n City Voices Bristol welcomes new members. A friendly mixed voice local choir singing a wide range of music rehearses at 7.30pm-9.30pm at Red Maids School. No previous experience and no auditions, just come along for a trial rehearsal. For more details contact the Secretary at members@cityvoicesbristol.com or visit www.cityvoicesbristol.com n RAFA, City of Bristol branch and club Eastfield Westbury on Trym for ex-RAF and associate members. Skittle Ally, parties and functions. Live entertainment on Saturday evenings. Open Monday to Saturday lunchtimes and evenings. Sundays noon till 5pm. All enquiries telephone 0117 3291913. n Trinity Henleaze Ladies Guild meet fortnightly on Mondays at 7.30 pm in the Leonard Hall, Waterford Road. All welcome. For more information call Jenny Rich on 01179620108 n Senior Film Club, every third Monday in the month at 2pm in St Peter's Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. All Welcome. Refreshments £3. Dial-a-ride transport possible by personal arrangement ; 0845 130 1875. n Bristol Good Afternoon Choir
At Westbury on Trym Methodist Church from 1-3pm every Monday afternoon. n Redland Green Bowls Club welcomes new members, come along to our club on Redland green any Monday after 4pm , or book a free taster session with one of our qualified coaches. Jean or Gerry :Tel 9624466 . HALF price membership for the first year (£50) n Henleaze Bowling Club welcomes new Members. Come along to our free Coaching sessions at 6pm on Monday evenings (excluding Bank Holidays) to see if the sport is for you. Phone the Secretary, Tom Logan, on 01179621669 for further details. n Discussion Group: we are a small, convivial group who meet locally at 10am - 12 noon every Monday to discuss a wide range of topics of mutual interest. We are currently looking for new members - if you are interested please call Bob Broomfield on 0117 962 1061, or Alan Routledge on 0117 968 2246 for more information. n Morris dance class for Fitness and Fun. Small friendly group, live music. No performance element. No partner or experience needed. Horfield URC Muller Road 7.158.15pm £5 per session ffi Kim 07813346819 email dancword2@ yahoo.co.uk n Bristol Bridge Club - Come and play, there are daily bridge sessions for experienced and less experienced players. Try a free taster session on a Monday afternoon or evening and Wednesday afternoon. Phone the club before coming, Tel.0117 929 1846 or www. bristolbridgeclub.co.uk n The Arts Society Bristol is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include lectures by specialists in their field. From September the lectures will be at 8pm on the second Tuesday each month at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW.
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our facebook group 'Bristol Knitting and Crochet. Wednesday n Henleaze Townswomen’s Guild meet at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze on the first Wednesday of the month (except Aug) from 7.15pm. Call Shirley Phillips on 0117 962 2243 for further details. n Local Winemaking & Social Club meets at the Common Room, Studland Court Elderly peoples residents on Henleaze Road from 8pm to 10pm on the second Wednesday of each month. They are a small and friendly group looking for new members. Evening include wine making, tasting and social events. Call Paul Johnson for further details on 0117 9508370. n In Step Widows and Widowers Club meets weekly from 8-10pm at Stoke Bishop Village Hall. Call 9628895 orDonna on 01275 832676 for details. n Why not join Welsh National Opera friends? We support this world class company and everyone is very Welcome to join. We offer:monthly evening meetings at redmaids high school. Monthly on wednesdays at 7.15pm-these are talks with music. Costs- £7.00 (friends £5.00) students £1.00 - There are many other benefits. For further information contact: Margaret borkowski:borkmail@gmail.com n St Peter's Ladies Guild meets in the hall, The Drive, Henleaze at 2pm on the third Wednesday of the month. Speakers, refreshments, outings. Contact 9628895 for more information. n Bristol Cabot Probus Club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men to maintain contact and fellowship with people of similar interests. Group meets third Wednesday of each month at BAWA Club in Southmead Rd. Lunch is followed by a guest speaking on a wide range of interesting subjects. In June and December ladies join us for the lunch. Contact John HowardCairns for more details: 0117 968 3134. n Henleaze Garden Club meet on the first Wednesday of each month in the Main Hall, St. Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane. Doors open 7pm for 7.30 start. Visitors are welcome: entry £5 (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
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n WHAT'S ON knitnatterstitch@gmail.com for details. n North West Bristol Camera Club are an enthusiastic group of amateur photographers who meet each Wednesday at 7:45pm at Westbury Fields, Greystoke Avenue. New members of any level of ability are most welcome. For details contact Pete on 07870589555. n Melody Makers Pop Choir. An evening choir for men and women singing popular songs. Wednesday's term time 7:30-9:00pm The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze. Book a FREE taster www.melodymakerschoir.co.uk n Clifton Women’s Institute We meet at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of the month at Alma Church, Alma Road, Clifton BS8 2ES. Contact by email: thecliftonwi@ gmail.com or visit www.cliftonwi. blogspot.co.uk Take advantage of our guest visits which are just £4 (max.three per year). Full membership details available. n Nature Cafe for over 55s and friends First Weds of the month 2-4pm. Lawrence Weston Community Farm, Saltmarsh Drive BS11 0NJ. Gentle walk around the farm, craft activity and tea and cake! n Westbury Park WI is the local WI for Westbury Park, Henleaze and Bishopston. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 7.30pm in Redland Church Hall, Redland Green Road, BS6 7HE. Guest fees are £4 per meeting – Glass of wine £2, tea, coffee, soft drinks 50p, other refreshment options available, biscuits/cake free. Email westburyparkwi@ gmail.com or see website www. westburyparkwi.org.uk n Bristol Scrabble Club meets every Wednesday at 7.15 pm at Upper Horfield Community Trust (next to Eden Grove Church). New members welcome - first visit free so come and give it a go. For further information contact Sue on 0117 9247871. n A great opportunity has arisen to join Bristol Choral Society. Due to a change in rehearsal venue (after 30 years) from central Bristol to
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Henleaze, the Bristol Choral Society is actively recruiting for all voice parts for next season. Rehearsals begin on Sept 3rd at Trinity Henleaze URC Church, Wednesdays, 7.15 - 9.30pm. To read more about us go to www.bristolchoral.co.uk. Or just turn up to a rehearsal, letting choir@bristolchoral.co.uk know in advance so that we can welcome you and provide music. n Sound of Song ( a Choir for Female Voices) meet in Horfield URC, Church Hall, Muller Road on Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.30pm. Repertoire covers classical, choral, jazz, popular, folk, and show songs. No auditions necessary. www. soundsofsongchoir.com n Bristol Choral Society is actively recruiting for all voice parts for next season. Rehearsals are at Trinity Henleaze URC Church, on Wednesdays, 7.15 - 9.30pm. The season starts on Sept 5th. www. bristolchoral.co.uk. Or just turn up to a rehearsal, letting choir@ bristolchoral.co.uk know in advance. Thursday n Henleaze Carers Group - A place to share experiences and make new friends. Meeting on the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month from 10am to 12 noon @ Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Call Mrs M Rudston on 0117 9426095 for further details. n Henleaze Townswoman’s Guild (Mornings) meet at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road on the third Thursday of every month from 10am to 12noon. Call Elaine Anderson on 0117 9075279 for further information. n Embroidery Club at Westbury-onTrym Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tel: 0117 9501743 n Henleaze & District Flower Club meet on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. New members are always welcome. The second Thursdays are Flower demonstrations and the fourth are practise classes. n The Friendly Club meets every Thursday from 2-4pm (except August and major holidays) in the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. We are a lively group of older people who meet to chat, play Scrabble and card games. Regular trips out and entertainments are arranged plus we have delicious tea and biscuits for only £1! Do come and make some new friends. Transport can be sometimes arranged. Contact 0117 9508644. n Drop-In Healing Centre at The Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, Redland, BS6 6JE. Thursdays from 5.00pm to 6.30pm. Run by Bristol Healing Group on a donation basis and supported by members of NFSH The Healing
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Trust. Come along and try a healing session, everyone is welcome. For more information phone 0117 9466434 or 0117 9082061. n Flowers by arrangement Is a new informal supper group, meeting the first Thursday of each month, 6.159.00pm Kondi Braserrie Henleaze. Enjoy good food & company whilst creating your own floral arrangement. Contact Jane Voke for more info 0117 9622440 n Shared Reading Westbury Library. We read aloud a short story and a poem pausing for discussion. You sit back, relax, enjoy or you can read or share your ideas. Thursday 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. It's free, all welcome. Drop in or contact Christine Betts 07967 332821 for more information. n Stoke Lodge Ramblers welcomes new members. Small, friendly groups walk 8-10 miles on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month; 4-7 miles on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Please look at our website www.stokelodgeramblers. wordpress.com or contact Secretary 0117 950 0934 for more information. Please come and try a walk or two before joining. n Scottish Country Dancing (RSCDS) Singles and couples get fit and enjoy the company
of experienced and not-so experienced dancers in the beautiful surroundings of the St. Monica's Trust theatre on The Downs. Expert tuition and Beginners' class on site. St. Monica's, Cote Lane, Westburyon-Trym BS9 3UN 7.30 - 10.00pm. Phone Martin (07786-609940) or visit http://www.rscdsbristol.info/ n West Bristol Orchestra meet at the United Reformed Church, Muller Road, from 7.15 - 9.15pm and play a wide range of classical music arranged for our small friendly orchestra. String players of Grade 5 and above are particularly welcome. For further information please ring 0117 968 3998 n Henleaze Ladies Choir is a friendly welcoming group which meets in St Peters Church Hall, Henleaze on Thursdays between September and May from 1.30 – 3.30 pm (with a short break for tea). We are always pleased to see new members. Please come and try a rehearsal without obligation. To find out more contact Jane English (07752 332278) or Jean Wickham (0117 9624466). n Does history give you a buzz? West Bristol History Group Autumn talks: Thurs Sept 13, lan Freke on J Fry & Sons: a rough guide to the family and the firm. Thurs Oct 11
‘The’ Club for people who love theatre! 25th September, Tuesday 7.20pm for 7.30pm start at Newman Hall, Westbury-on-Trym. Tickets £5.50 per person ENTERTAINING ANGELS by Richard Everett. Directed by John De Barham. A vicar’s widow can now do and say what she pleases, but finds her past and her relationships are not quite what she thought. A new comedy for Playgoers, that should make you laugh and think.
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n WHAT'S ON Clive Burlton on the Making of the Modern Matthew. Meetings are upstairs in the Friends’ Meeting House, Hampton Road, BS6 6JE, 7.30pm. Non-members £3, annual membership £10. A warm welcome awaits. Contact: Pat Walker Tel 07790 172451. n Henbury Singers welcome new members. A mixed, non audition choir, we meet at Stoke Bishop Primary School, Thurs evenings. We sing choral music, carols, musicals, gospel and folk songs. Contact Maggie Cavanna 0117 973 4794 or secretary@henburysingers.org. n Singers Wanted! Henleaze Ladies Choir meet on Thursdays at 1.45pm in the hall at St Peter’s Church, Henleaze. We sing a range of music from works by Elgar to Bernstein’s West Side Story and lots more! Our new season starts on Thursday 13th September – come along for fun and friendship. For further details, contact Jean Wickham on 9624466 or Jane English on 07752 332278. n Ladies Keep Fit, Thursdays 10-11am, at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze. This friendly session, which has a dance element to it, is suitable for all. New members are always welcome. £6:00. Ring 01454
618488, or email laili@tiscali.co.uk, or www.exercisewithlailibrooks.com for full information; or just turn up. Friday n Badminton (Ladies) at Westburyon-Trym Village Hall, 10am. Tel: 0117 9681759 n Bridge at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, 9.30am. Tel: 0117 9687140 n Country Market - Baked goods, garden produce and crafts. 10.30 11.30am at the Westbury On Trym Methodist Church Hall Tel : 0117 9628306 n Coffee and refreshments in the coffee bar at Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Road. 10am-12pm. n Bristol University of the third age (u3a) scrabble group would welcome new members. We play every Friday at the Beehive, Wellington Hill West, BS9 4QY from 2 to 4pm. For further info please contact Heddy SARA on 0117 9241318 or email : nigel.d.sara@ btinternet.com n The Bristol Astronomical Society host astronomical talks and activities each week. We provide free Saturday observing at our
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observatory in Failand and often hold Star Parties in and around Bristol. Friday evening talks are held at 7pm at Bristol Photographic Society, Montpelier, BS6 5EE. See website for details: www. bristolastrosoc.org.uk. Saturday n Whiteladies Farmers’ and Fair Trading Market held every Saturday, from 8.30am-2pm. Takes place at the junction of Whiteladies/Apsley/ Burlington Roads. Stalls cover bread, cheese, local lamb and chicken, fish, preserves, cakes, sushi, local fruit and veg, wild food larder, and recycled tools, wooden items and much more. n The Bristol and District branch of Parkinson’s UK meet every first Saturday of the month at Oatley House, St Monica Trust, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN from 10.30am -12.30. Carers, relatives, spouses, and people with Parkinson’s - all are welcome for a social and informative get-together, with a variety of speakers. n Redland Green Bowls club will be running FREE taster/coaching sessions on Saturday mornings 10-12 at the club , from April 21st to the end of May. Contact
Jean or Gerry 0117 9624466, or email redlandgreenbowls@ gmail.com Our qualified coaches are available on other days / dates by arrangement. www. redlandgreenbowls.webs.com Lifecycle UK n Over 50 and want to cycle? LifeCycle UK's free, one-to-one Cycle Buddy scheme can help get you back on your bike safely and confidently, while promoting fitness and wellbeing, and at a time to suit you. Local contact Geoff on 0117 962 9345 or LifeCycle UK at the Create Centre on 0117 353 4580.
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n PETER'S VISION IT’S been an interesting summer, so far we’ve had more sun that I’ve known in years and I’ve even managed to get a sun tan! Quite an achievement really considering the amount of time I usually spend working indoors. It’s got me thinking though, reflecting back even, how I’d often spend the early part of my summer - sitting outdoors year after year pretending to be studying while watching the cricket! These days I’m happy out in the garden, at the park or on the beach. Don’t get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoy my work and seeing so many of you, it’s just nice to be able to balance work (indoors) with family time out and about. I do have a question to pose many of us are in the thick of backto-school preparations. New shoes, backpacks, lunch boxes, books, pens and the like. I wonder how many of us have an eye exam for the younger eyes in our families on the to do list? Probably just a few of us; if that’s you then well done I’m impressed! You’re members of an exclusive club. Mind you, there’s probably never a bad time of year to book an eye exam, so no worries
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Look sharp! Why an eye test should be on your to-do list if you’re adding an eye exam to the to do list today! One of the eye conditions that seems to be affecting more of our younger patients is myopia or short sight. This is where your mid to distance vision is blurred and clearer with glasses. If you’re short sighted you can often though read up close quite well without glasses - which does have its benefits I can tell you! Time in daylight really does seem to benefit our eyes & help normal visual development, as well as help reduce myopia. We advise around two hours a day outdoors time; which can be spent walking to school, playing or enjoying team sports. I’m often asked how much screen time is too much screen time. Well, to be honest, and for all we do know, I’m not sure we have
a definitive answer on this one. No doubt each of us has an opinion, but in terms of hard evidence we’re still waiting for the concrete answer. I usually advise that 20 minute blocks of screen time with a good break in between, say a 20:20 split of screen time and non screen time is a good balance. If you combine this with two hours outdoors you are probably onto a winning formula. If you'd like to know what to look out for with young eyes that may need to see their Optometrist then here’s a few; reluctant readers are regular attendees in my child vision clinics, as well as those with difficulty copying from the school board, eye rubbing / blinking more than normal, using a finger to guide their reading or even sitting too close to the TV!
Whatever your ages, you & your family are most welcome to come and see us for your eye care & glasses. To arrange an extended eye exam for yourself or those you love, please call 0117 962 2474 or 0117 965 4434. Appointments can also be booked via our website, or just pop in to our practices in Henleaze or Fishponds and say Hi! We look forward to seeing you soon!
Peter Peter Turner is a Senior Optometrist at Turners Opticians in Bristol and also works part time as a Senior Optometrist at the Bristol Eye Hospital.
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n BOOK OF THE MONTH WITH HENLEAZE & WESTBURY LIBRARIES What's On at Henleaze Library Second World War, tugs on your The Wildflowers heartstrings, and his actions and Friends of Henleaze Library meet for dates) 5:30pm-6:45pm, all by Harriet Evans
A wonderfully captivating family saga, Harriet Evans hits all the right notes here with her evocative writing and superb characters. Acting duo Tony and Althea Wilde and their two children visit their beachside property each summer. Meant to be the ideal getaway from the pressures of life, it is in fact the place where many secrets are held and relationships formed and broken. Following the Wilde family through the years was highly enjoyable. Tony's backstory, growing up as a young boy during the
choices later in life are understandable as a result. Aunt Dinah is an interesting character so kind and caring to take in the orphaned Tony but she is tortured too. If you enjoy family epics with a strong storyline then you'll certainly love this! Other titles to try by Harriet Evans - Butterfly Summer, Love Always, A Place for us, Not Without You.
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What's On Westbury-on-Trym Library Mondays • Storytime with volunteer Ann term-time, 2.15pm-2.45pm Tuesday • Spanish Storytime with volunteer Ann: term-time 11:15-11:45am Thursdays • Shared Reading 11:00am12:30pm • IT Support Sessions 11.15am12.45pm fortnightly (1/2 hr or
hour slots bookable in advance see staff ) • Reading Group One Last Thursday of the month, 2pm.Reading Group Two Second Thursday of the month, 2pm (Both Reading Groups full - See staff for waiting lists) Fridays Storytime with Library staff, termtime, 11.15am-11.45am
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A fine example of a detached modern townhouse set in a very popular road in Coombe Dingle. The house is arranged over three floors and lends itself as a lovely lifestyle property and would be perfect for a growing family or potentially a local downsizer looking to maintain a high level of living in a more manageable home. EPC – C.
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n PROPERTY 15 Horse Shoe Drive BS9 1SU £525,000 A stylish, well-presented and much improved, 4 double bedroom semi-detached family house with substantial enclosed rear garden. The convenient layout has accommodation over two floors briefly comprising; spacious and welcoming entrance hall, two original reception rooms and a fitted kitchen with access out onto the sunny rear garden.
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n INSIDE OUT THIS year you might have noticed the resurgence of terrazzo in magazines, on tiles and even printed pattern versions on the high street. One local artisan is quite the expert at this five hundred year old technique, applying it to table tops, kitchen worksurfaces, tiles, cladding, wall art and sculptures, but it is terrazzo with a twist. Not wanting to be restricted to fabrics and yarns while studying Textiles at Central Saint Martins, Stephanie Tudor began experimenting with “any material she could get her hands on”. Now a specialist in bespoke surface design working predominantly on a commission basis, typical clients can include “friends buying a bespoke tile to an architecture firm commissioning public sculptures”. Using jesmonite, a water-based gypsum composite resin that can be mixed with coloured pigments and metal powders,
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Stephanie produces fire-proof, hard wearing and ultimately unique pieces from pots to trays and splashbacks. I had to ask what the interiors trend this year has meant for her, if anything. “Terrazzo is big right now, and trends never last for long! I have definitely caught a wave of work from it which has been great, but also am reassured that my work is developing away from terrazzo effect surfaces which I am excited about.” I’m looking forward to seeing how Stephanie’s new work turns out and am avidly following her adventures on her current artist residency in Finland - casting, moulding and firing interesting things in the woods! You can see too on instagram at @stephanie_tudor or browse more of her work and make an enquiry at www.stephanietudor.co.uk Zoe Hewett is a designer at local interiors studio www.stylemongersofbristol.co.uk
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Stoke Gifford Retirement Village An ExtraCare Charitable Trust Village
A village built around superb social and leisure facilities From 1st October, join us on one of our exclusive village tours and be one of the first to experience the superb social and leisure facilities the village has to offer. Spaces are limited, please call to book your place.
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Big medals haul at World Championships THREE students from Bristol based World Tang Soo Do Association clubs attended the World Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina during July, and came away with four Gold, one Silver and a Grand Champion cup between them. Tom Woodford (3rd Dan Black Belt), Chris Woodford (1st Dan Black Belt), both from the Frome Valley Tang Soo Do club which runs on two sites, the URC church hall on Muller Road, Horfield, Bristol and Wellesley Primary School, Yate, and Nick Davison (Cho Dan Bo) from the Bishopston Tang Soo Do club who train at St Bonaventure’s School, took part in the two day competition in the United States competing in Weapons, Hyungs and Free Sparring categories. They were part of a larger GB Team of 51 students who flew across to the USA for this competition. Overall, the GB team won 96 medals and 3 Grand Champion trophies. Tom wasn’t placed but performed really well in a very tight group. However, Chris won a gold medal for Hyungs, and a silver medal for Weapons and Nick went one better winning Gold in each of the categories. Nick was also awarded the Snr Male Gup Grand Champion cup. Instructors of the two clubs, Master Rachel Woodford from Frome Valley TSD and Jordan Chappell (3rd Dan Black Belt) from Bishopston TSD, accompanied the group to Greensboro, and were both extremely proud of the
achievements of their students. Master Woodford said: “The students have been working towards this competition for over a year, taking part in regional championships in preparation, and working hard to identify areas they could improve and develop as well as maintaining health and fitness during this long lead-up. Their success at the World Championships reflects the hard work and dedication that they have given.” Tang Soo Do is a traditional martial art dating back over 2,000 years and The World Tang Soo Do Association has maintained its links with these traditions. Competition is part of the activities that the local clubs take part in, with the World Championships held every two years in the United States. With over 1,700 competitors, the Championships are held over a two-day period and the Opening Ceremony highlights the promotions of Senior Masters and celebrates outstanding contributions by students and Instructors of the Association. Demonstrations are included during this part of the event, and this year, for the first time, an All-Female demonstration was given by over 500 students from around the world. The students had been practising a special hyung, but this was the first time they had come together to demonstrate this. Master Rachel Woodford, instructor from the Frome Valley Tang Soo Do club, took part in this demonstration, and felt that this was one of the best moments
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