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‘Vital’ bus service to Open be withdrawn evening 2014

Distressed busOctober users react Tuesday, 7th to First’s plans to terminate 6.30pm the number 20 service. Open 2-3 mornings 2014 Pages

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‘We don’t need a Wetherspoon pub’ Bishopston Society says that a

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Niamh’s success is tribute to her dad

Fairfield pupil achieves exceptional GCSEs, months after her father lost his battle to cancer.

Great Pacific Race © Ellen Hoke Photography Great success: Team Boatylicious celebrating their successful world record breaking attempt

Splashing! Women smash world record

TWO Bristol women have completed a world recordbreaking Pacific rowing race. Ingrid Kvale, from Redland, and Amanda Challans were part of a four that rowed from California to Hawaii. Their ‘Team Boatylicious’ completed the 2,400 miles in 50 days, eight hours and 14 minutes, raising nearly £10,000 for charity. During the journey they battled barnacles and blisters, not to mention wild seas and a hurricane threat, by singing songs to keep their spirits up. Full story: Pages 4-5

Jenny’s artwork to feature on 2015 trail Aardman boss selects local woman to paint one of the first Shaun the Sheep for exhibition.

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Bus firm ‘is removing lifeline for old folk’ CAMPAIGNERS have reacted with dismay to news that bus company First is axeing the number 20 bus service. The route was due to be dropped on August 31 and, while talks are being held with local councillors, First insists that the service has to go because it

is failing to cover its operating costs. The bus, which travels from the centre to Southmead via Longmead Avenue, was only reinstated in April – to include King’s Drive – following a petition by Bishopston councillor, Daniella Radice. Bristol campaigner Daniel Farr, who led a successful battle to see a reduction in reduction in First ticket prices in the city, said: “This service is a vital link for many elderly, disabled and vulnerable service users that rely on the bus to take them to places such as the BRI and Children’s Hospital. Removing the number 20 will have a devastating effect on them, and also local businesses. “It is imperative that we stop the service 20 being removed by persuading Bristol City Council to either subsidise the existing route or by providing a viable alternative.”

Ruth Cooper, owner of Opus 13 - a music shop on St Michael’s Hill - said: “The number 20 is the closest service to our shop. I travel to work on it, but I’m more concerned for the elderly and school kids. I think it’s terrible that First are pushing through their plans during the summer when not many people are around.” Martin Fodor, Redland councillor, said: “We’re all disappointed with the decision. It’s been a lifeline for many residents. “Many users have pointed out how there has been driver confusion about the route since the re-routing earlier this year - and an unreliable service for a while, which has driven passengers away. “We know local bus issues are much more complicated since privatisation - the council’s powers and budget cuts make taking action very difficult. The

15 Wessex route in Horfield and Henleaze has also been affected. “Sadly, until we get our own local integrated transport authority these problems could keep happening. I do hope government are talking about the need for local buses and take action to end the isolation and worry of local people.” A First spokesman said: “Service 20 is being withdrawn because it fails to cover its own operating costs, carrying an average of just 10 passengers per journey. We have, over a number of years, tweaked the service to make it more attractive, reinstating, for instance, the bus to particular roads on the request of customers but these measures have not proved successful. “We understand that people are concerned regarding the withdrawal. However, the service is not sustainable on a commercial basis, and if people are to be encouraged

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News to use public transport more generally then it is better that our resources are redeployed to areas where they can be used to greater effect. “While one, underperforming route is being withdrawn, three new services - 71, 72 and X74 - are being

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LIDL sets sights on Ford site A LIDL supermarket has floated the idea of opening its latest store on Muller Road. Bishopston Voice understands that it would be the supermarket’s tenth store in Bristol, and would create around 50 jobs. Plans are reportedly in the early stages, but the store is hoping to submit plans to the council to re-develop the Ford car garage. A public consultation was held at the Horfield United Reformed Church along the road, where visitors were shown plans for the new store, and were given a presentation on Lidl’s product range. Attendees were also able to talk with the supermarket’s consultation team about the plans.

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Awesome! Team CONTENDING with strong winds, broken oars, a fire and a hurricane threat, four women - including Redland resident, Ingrid Kvale - have smashed a world record, rowing from California to Hawaii. It took ‘Team Boatylicious’ 50 days, eight hours and 14 minutes to complete the 2,400-mile journey, landing them a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the first and fastest all-female four to row the Pacific. Ingrid, alongside Amanda Challans, also from Bristol, Emily Blagden and Aoife Ni Mhaoileoin raised almost £10,000 for WaterAid, Hope and Homes for Children, and the Ahoy Centre. Team Boatylicious was one of six crews to complete the race, which is described by organisers as the “biggest, baddest human endurance challenge on the planet”. According to Ingrid, the hardest part of the race was getting off the coast of California. Within the first few days, three oars were broken and one was

lost due to wild seas and strong winds. At the start of the race, they were also held-up for eight days as their boat got stuck in Panama. Whilst at sea, their bilge pump broke, the jet boiler caught fire, and the rudder needed regular fixing. Their stereo system also stopped working, so Team Boatylicious resorted to singing out loud to boost morale, with their supporters sending them song lyrics to learn by heart. The women were rowing a gruelling two hours on, two hours off each day. Ingrid, 44, said: “For me sleep deprivation was the toughest part. I probably only got about four hours sleep each night. I actually hallucinated a few times and thought I saw other rowing boats that weren’t actually there. “We also blisters on our hands and sores on our bottoms from 12 hours of rowing a day. Ocean rowing is great but definitely not glamorous. My hair ended up looking like a matted

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breaks record for rowing Pacific birds nest. It took my sister four hours to comb out when I got to Waikiki.” Privacy was also scarce, with a bucket for a loo, and a cabin the size of a one-man tent. She added: “We felt very alone in the middle of the Pacific. There were no boats, no planes and if we had had a problem it would have taken days for the race support boat to assist us. “But it was emails and texts from our friends, families and supporters that we received via our satellite phone that kept us going.” Although the women did not get to see as much wildlife as hoped, they caught sight of sea lions, sea otters, dolphins, turtles as well as other species of fish - including wahoo and mahimahi - along the way. They also befriended a black and blue striped fish called Stanley, who joined them for 1,000 miles, and fed off their leftover food. “I half expected to see a shark come along, but luckily we didn’t,” said Ingrid, a wildlife film producer. “Whenever it was

my turn to go into the water and scrape the barnacles off the boat, I always had a good look around for sharks. I’ve made a documentary about the science behind shark attacks, so I have a healthy respect for them.” A few hundred miles away from their finishing destination, Hawaii, Team Boatylicious was informed that hurricane Iselle was on its way. Luckily, their hard rowing paid off and they made it to the finish line just in time. Ingrid said: “When we completed the crossing, it was hard to believe - it felt like a dream. It was so great to see land and people again and it was lovely that we all had family and friends to come and cheer us in. “When we stepped on to the Waikiki yacht club pontoon, several garlands were put around my neck, and I was given a pineapple as a trophy and a bottle of champagne to spray over my crew mates. It was a very happy day indeed.” Ingrid added: “The experience

has made me appreciate the good things in life. I also feel that after having survived the row, I

ought to be able to handle other extreme challenges thrown at me in the future.”

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Parvo Virus - is your dog at risk?

ecently there has been yet another scare and announcement in the local press about the increasing incidence of Parvo virus in Bristol. So this is a timely moment to remind dog owners to check the vaccination status of their dog to ensure they are well protected. Parvo virus is a disease of dogs of all ages although it is usually of highest incidence in dogs under a year of age. It is very infectious and has a high mortality rate in the unvaccinated population. The disease has an acute presentation with vomiting and diarrhoea, usually the diarrhoea is profuse and bloody. It very quickly progresses to dehydration and collapse. The damage to the lining of the guts allows bacteria in the gut to enter the body and cause shock, death often follows. This can all happen within 24 hours of the first onset of the illness. The virus is spread in the faeces of affected dogs. In very young puppies the virus can also affect the heart causing irreversible damage. There is no specific treatment for the disease, we use supportive therapies to support the patient while waiting for the dog’s own immunity to fight the virus. The patient needs to be barrier nursed in an isolation kennel to prevent further spread. Parvo virus is often diagnosed in Bristol and recently there has been an

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increase seen in the number of cases. We see less cases here in north Bristol than in the south of the city but we do still need to be on our guard and vaccination is our best defence. Parvo virus is one of the diseases that we routinely vaccinate against. The vaccine is very effective at preventing the disease. The vaccination used at Animal Health Centre is effective against Parvo virus for up to three years and so once an initial course has been given it needs boosting every three years for life. Routine booster vaccines need to be given every year to dogs to ensure full immunity to all the vaccinatable diseases but not every component is given every time, for example, Leptospirosis vaccine needs to be given annually, the either components we give as necessary. If you are unsure whether your dog is fully protected do please call us at the surgery for advice or call in with your vaccination certificate and we will soon be able to tell you if any vaccines are out of date. Animal Health Centre: 0117 9247832

THE Bishopston Society has raised serious concerns about a planning application put forward by national pub chain, J D Wetherspoon, to build in Gloucester Road. They say that a large scale drinking establishment could have a detrimental impact on smaller pubs in the area, and will undermine the character of Bishopston. Proposed opening times for the pub are 7am until 12.30am, Sunday to Wednesday, and 7am until 1.30am, Thursday to Saturday. The pub is proposed for 349353 Gloucester Road, in place of an old retail unit which is no longer in use. Planning documents, which have been submitted to the council, show a large customer area and a beer garden, as well as an office space, kitchen and cooler store. A spokesperson from the Bishopston Society said: “We are concerned at this proposal when acceptance of applications for late night drinking, in what is a primarily residential area, is significantly increasing all the time. “We are extremely concerned at the proposed licensing hours, plus one extra hour at bank holidays and all-night drinking over New Year.” They added: “Bishopston is a neighbourhood of largely family housing and the ever increasing noise, nuisance and anti-social behaviour which goes hand-in-hand with late night drinking is changing the character of the area. “The building proposed for the establishment, a two-storey slab block from the 1960s, is an eyesore by any standards and one which will not be significantly improved by the minor enhancements proposed.” A spokesperson from J D Wetherspoon told the Bristol Post that they thought the property on Gloucester Road was a “good site”, and that building a new pub would create 45 jobs in the area.

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‘Too tall’ fears over cricket floodlights OVER two-thirds of people who attended the recent drop-in sessions at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club are in support of the club’s plans for floodlighting, feedback has revealed. However, concerns have been raised by residents about the proposed height of the floodlights, which will be 45 metres, and the time that lights will be switched off in the evening. The club - which plans to erect six floodlighting columns - has proposed to dim lights at 11pm, and turn them off at 11.45pm. The lights will be used up to 15 times during a season, which runs from April to September. The club says that they will re-look at the hours of use, but the height of the columns is “unlikely to change”. Sixty-seven residents attended the drop-in sessions, which were held over three

days in July, with 25 filling out feedback forms. According to the cricket club, two-thirds of those who filled out the form said that having floodlighting would benefit the city, with 64 percent supporting the cricket club’s plans. The club also said that all of those who filled out the form found out everything they needed to know. Concerns raised at the dropin sessions also included traffic congestion on match days and anti-social behaviour. The club says that they will be speaking with stewards, police and the council to ensure these issues are managed. The club has also met with the Gloucester Road Traders Association to discuss how they can engage with local businesses. Out of the 18 people who approved of the floodlighting, 100 percent thought that the floodlights would be a good way

of generating more international interest in Bristol, and improving local interest in sport. Fifteen thought it would be good for increasing tourism to the area. A spokesperson from HowZat? - the campaign group set up to challenge and revise the club’s expansion plans said: “Residents are particularly concerned about the height of the floodlights, which will be over twice as high as the flats and will dominate the surrounding area, as well as the frequency and hours of use.

“People are worried that the floodlights will enable more frequent late night matches resulting in noise, nuisance and anti-social behaviour when crowds disgorge into the surrounding residential area late at night. “GCCC now apparently want to be able to have the lights fully on until 11 pm - rather than the 10pm deadline first suggested and then dimmed, but not finally switched off until 11.45 pm. Such a proposal is likely to prove extremely controversial.”

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Niamh’s success is a memorial to her dad FAIRFIELD High School’s head girl Niamh Hunt wowed prospective parents at an open evening in March when she described how she felt about the place. But what visitors to the comprehensive in Horfield did not know was that Niamh’s father, Kevin, had died only the day before. Kevin, 53, a builder by trade, had been diagnosed with lung cancer six weeks before his death, to the shock of Niamh and her brothers Hayden, 19, and Gareth, 22 and sister Laura, 23. But the 16-year-old, who lives in Eastville, stayed strong and kept up with her GCSE studies, and now she has been rewarded with an excellent set of grades - six A*s, two As, a B and a distinction – and is looking forward to moving on to Redcliffe Sixth Form to study English Literature, French, history and politics

She said: “I know my dad would have wanted me to keep carrying on with things. It would have upset him if I hadn’t.” Niamh, who plans to go on to study, praised her teachers for their understanding and support over the months leading up to her exams. She said that at times it had been good to have the distraction of attending lessons and being with friends. “I am the sort of person to throw myself into work. It was good to have stuff to do rather than dwelling on things,” she said. Niamh’s mum Maureen Sutherland was in no doubt that her former partner would be proud of their daughter’s success, and of the way all four children supported one another. “I am so proud of them. They are incredible kids. They did what they had to do,” she said. “They are all very close.” Niamh, who went to Sefton

Niamh Hunt and Mum Maureen Sutherland Park Junior School before starting at Fairfield, said her siblings would be pleased at her success. “I have always looked up to them, especially my sister. She has been a great role model,” she said. She is looking forward to celebrating with the family but for the time being, after opening the results envelope, she said:

“I think I might just have a cup of tea.” Catriona Mangham, headteacher said: “Everyone is extremely proud to have taught Niamh throughout her time at FHS and her results are thoroughly deserved. She is a credit to her school and family and we wish her all the best in her future which we know will be amazing”.

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Education PUPILS at Orchard School Bristol are celebrating after some fantastic successes in their GCSE results. The school is delighted that results have matched its best ever grades. Personal successes have been aplenty, with one pupil, Jake Winter, achieving three A*s, eight As, one B, and a distinction in IT. Jake is off to Redland Green in September to study Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry and Physics, alongside a Cambridge access course. These results are to Jake’s credit, and are down to his hard work. He has also not had a day off for every year that he has been in school. He said: “I’m really happy about all of my grades, especially those in Science and Maths - I didn’t really know what to expect.” Balazs Szert, who moved to Bristol from Hungary, could only speak a small amount of English when he joined Orchard School during Year 10. He achieved A* in Maths, A in Statistics, and

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Head delighted at students’ triumphs Bs in English and Science. He is going to Redland Green to study Maths, Further Maths, Psychology and Art. Daniella Lynch, who is going on to practise hair and make-up at SGS College, gained two As, four Bs and five Cs, including Maths, English and Science. Forty-five percent of Year 11 students achieved A* to C in English and Maths, and 44 percent achieved 5 A* to C GCSE grades including English and maths. The school is particularly proud of its results on English and Maths, where eighty-four percent of students made expected progress in English, and 58 percent made expected progress in Maths. Dr Helen Holman said: “There have been some fantastic individual triumphs this year, with the majority of our students going off to study at their chosen college.

Star pupil: Jake Winter with Brenda Massey (left) and Orchard head, Dr Helen Holman (right) “It’s also important that we recognise the progress that pupils have made since Key Stage 2. We’re absolutely delighted and thrilled - a huge well done Year 11. She added: “We’re already

hearing about the excellent results that our previous students have gone on to achieve at the North Bristol Post 16 centre. We wish them all the best, and we look forward to hearing about their chosen destination.”

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A GOOD school for teaching and learning, behaviour and leadership - Ofsted 2013

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Excellent GCSE results achieved at Colston’s Girls’ School STUDENTS at Colston’s Girls’ School have once again surpassed themselves with their GCSE and A Level results. Forty per cent of all GCSE papers were graded A*/A. In biology, 70 per cent of papers were awarded the top grades and in other subjects, including English, chemistry and art, more than half of students achieved these grades. Overall, 84 per cent of girls achieved at least five A*-C grades including English and mathematics. More than a quarter of CGS students achieved more than nine A* or A grades, including two sets of twins, Hiyam and Riyan Mohamed and Clarice and Alicia Montero, who notched up 42 A* and A grades between them. A level students, Sarah Trolley and Emily Dillistone, gained places at Oxford to read Geography and French respectively.

In addition, there were particular successes for Asmita Dhakal, Georgia Hallett, Yasmin Kafei Shirmanesh and Grace McNamara, who achieved all A* and A grades. Twenty percent of students have accepted places at Russell Group Universities to study a diverse range of subjects including Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, Dentistry and History. Results were particularly strong in the sciences, with 17 percent of Biology papers graded A* and 67 percent of students studying French achieved an A grade or higher, reflecting the strength of the school as an academy for languages. These successes were mirrored in many other subjects. Head of School, Alistair Perry, said: “This has been a wonderful summer of success for students at Colston’s Girls’ School. These GCSE results, in combination with the A-level

results which saw four per cent of Y13 students gaining Oxbridge places plus a significant number attending Russell Group universities, reflect the hard

work, determination and spirit of the girls and the outstanding teaching they receive from the staff. We are immensely proud of them all.”

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BOYS at Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital (QEH) have achieved record GCSE results with 90 percent of all grades being A* to B, 72 percent being an A* or A, and 45 percent being A*. Thirty boys - over one-third of the QEH GCSE cohort – achieved a straight set of A* and A grades. Head of English, Rory Harris, was delighted that 90 percent of English Language grades were at A* or A. He said said: “This matches our equal success in last year’s English Literature IGCSEs, so we are again delighted at this result in such a vital subject area where boys might traditionally struggle to compete with girls.” Deputy head, Mr Granville Sykes, added: “Along with stunning results in English Language, Mathematics scored an enviable 75 percent A* and As. In each of these two core subjects 100 percent of our boys scored an A*-C pass rate.” At A-level QEH boys celebrated a 100 per cent pass rate for the ninth year running, with 94 percent of grades at A* to C grade and 80 percent at A* to B in 2014. One-third of individuals taking the examinations at the school achieved straight A* or A grades in their three or four A-level subjects. QEH headmaster, Stephen Holliday, said: “Added to record GCSEs, our exceptional A-level and AS-level results mean that about 10 per cent of boys from the Year group have been offered places at Oxford and Cambridge, in addition to many others who will be off to

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medical, veterinary and dentistry schools as well as other top universities. “Our consistently strong record for top results is part of the much greater package that we offer to boys in preparing them for higher education and successful future careers. Boys leave QEH with not only the

qualifications but the confidence to meet the challenges of the world ahead. “With these superb results in both GCSE and A-level no one can doubt the quality of education provided at QEH which is widely accepted as the school of choice for boys in Bristol.”

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REDLAND High School pupils are celebrating after another excellent set of A Level and GCSE results. The school has excelled across the curriculum with a 100 percent pass rate in all subjects at A Level. Redland High girls have, once again, achieved outstanding success in the Sciences. Nearly half of all pupils sitting their A Levels at the school studied at least one of the three Science subjects - including Physics, Chemistry or Biology - and over 75 percent of the grades awarded in these subjects were top A*/A grade. All girls hoping to study Medicine at university have achieved the required grades to take up their place. At GCSE level over 80 percent of all pupils studying Physics, Chemistry or Biology achieved A*/A grades. Success was not confined to the Sciences. Of those studying Modern Languages, 65 percent of pupils were awarded the top A*/A grade. All girls studying Art and Design achieved A* - B grades, as did 86% of those studying English Literature. Many schools nationally have seen a drop in grades in English GCSE, but at Redland High three quarters of students studying English Literature and English Language were awarded an A* /

A grade. Pupils who took the EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) - a skills-based qualification that develops independent research skills - achieved top A*/A grades for the third consecutive year. Madeleine Tickell from Bishopston achieved four A* grades, including the EPQ, securing a place to study History at the University of York. Madeleine Taylor-Laidler from Redland will also be taking up her place at Downing College, Cambridge, to read Modern and Medieval Languages having achieved three A* grades in English Literature, French and German. Francesca Millar, Lucy Mercer and Olivia Gaitonde all excelled at GCSE with 11 A* grades. All three pupils are looking forward to starting in the Sixth Form at Redland High in September. Mrs Caroline Bateson, headmistress of Redland High, said: “I am delighted that this year has been another outstanding year for the School. There is certainly no shortage of girls interested in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at Redland High and we are proud to see our pupils excelling right across the curriculum. We wish them well as they progress on to the next stage of their lives.”

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Students ready to fulfil their dreams Red Maids’ students have once again achieved outstanding examination results and are now preparing to move on some of the best courses, mainly at Russell Group universities. At International Baccalaureate Diploma 22% of subjects at higher level were awarded level 7 - the highest level possible - and 80% achieved a level 6 or 7. Five girls scored an amazing 41 points out of a possible 45. At A2 Level, 14.5% of all entries were graded A* and 28% of students gained at least one A* grade. More than half of all A2 entries – 52% - were awarded an A* or A grade and in total, 16 girls achieved three or four A* and A grades. Speaking of these results, Headmistress Isabel Tobias commented, “Our students are academically able and motivated and with the support of outstanding teachers they have achieved the best possible outcomes.” In Economics, German, Latin, and Philosophy and Ethics, the girls swept the board with 100% A* and A grades. In Art, Business Studies, Further Maths, Music, Physical Education, Russian and Spanish all students received A*, A or B grades. Mrs Tobias added, “The most important thing is that young people are able to find out what they are good at and are equipped to fulfil their dreams. The girls at Red Maids’ pursue challenging courses which will lead them into the professions and help them make an impact in the world.”

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St Brendan’s is about more than A-levels ST Brendan’s Sixth Form College is celebrating another year of great GCSE results. As well as offering one of the widest selections of A-levels and BTECs in the South West, the college also runs GCSE courses in English, Maths and Biology. Most students on these courses have previously failed or achieved less than a C grade in these subjects or have discovered that they need a science GCSE. Students on these GCSE courses picked up their results today and celebrated a year of hard work. Vice principal Maddy Woolfenden commented: “Many of our students have enjoyed success at GCSE with an overall college achievement of 98 percent in the three subjects on offer. “Fifty-seven students achieved a grade C or higher in English and 47 students achieved a grade C or higher in Mathematics. “GCSE Biology has enjoyed a 57 percent success rate - this is a great achievement for the staff and students after just nine months of teaching.” Aaron Planter and Oshae Callaway, who previously studied at St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School, were just a few of the students delighted by their results. Last week they collected their Level Two Performing Arts BTEC awards and today found out that they had all achieved the grade Cs that they needed in their GCSEs. George Webb, a former student of Brislington Enterprise College, also achieved the grade C which he needed in English. He also passed his Level Two Cambridge TEC Diploma in IT.

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Engineering award for Henry HENRY Edwards from Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital (QEH) has been awarded the prestigious Arkwright Engineering Scholarship. The renowned accolade provides students with £600 to enhance their A level studies, plus a range of activities to enhance their understanding and experience of engineering. Henry had to successfully complete a rigorous selection process consisting of a detailed application form, a two-hour aptitude exam - which tested Henry’s originality in solving engineering design problems - and an interview hosted at a top engineering university. At the interview, candidates were asked about their career aspirations and had to discuss an engineering project they had conducted. During the interview day, candidates also took part in a team exercise where they had to solve an engineering problem working with students they had never met. The scholarship will be formally presented at a prestigious ceremony supported by the Institution of Engineering and Technology later in the year. Dr Martin Thomas, chief executive of the Arkwright Scholarships Trust said: “I am delighted to see a student from QEH secure this prestigious accolade. “There is considerable technical talent in the Bristol area. With the competition for rewarding jobs becoming ever-more fierce, the receipt of an Arkwright Engineering Scholarship can help dynamic young people at the start of their journey to be the country’s future leaders in engineering and technical design.” The scholarships are respected by leading universities and companies, and are supported by engineering employers and organisations such as Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

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School eases transition with a capital tea MUMS and dads often worry about their children making the transition from primary to secondary school – but it can be difficult for parents too. One change in particular can be parents going from being very involved in the school to having minimal contact with staff. But Fairfield High School works closely with families before and after children join. The secondary school’s ‘Stepping Up’ transition programme has won national recognition. Sport and creative activities during Year 6 are in addition to weekly support groups for vulnerable students. Holiday activities are also provided so children can make friends and get to know teachers. In Year 7, weekly tea groups give parents similar opportunities. Head teacher, Catriona Mangham, said: “We make every effort to know and understand the needs of individual children before they officially start. We want every family to be part of the Fairfield family.” Fairfield High School’s open evening takes place on Thursday September 25, 7-9pm. There are also open mornings from 9.1510.30am on October 2, 3, 7 and 8.

Fairfield GCSE results show strength in depth FAIRFIELD High School is celebrating GCSE success across a broad range of subjects. Performance was exceptional in Maths this year with two thirds of students gaining C grades or above. The entire year group took the English Literature exam and 69 per cent achieved passes at A*-C. Nearly half the students sat at least one language exam and the school notched up excellent pass rates of 100 per cent in German and Arabic and 97 per cent in French. All languages saw at least 80 per cent success. Humanities and arts were also strong, with pass rates of 80 per cent for geography and sociology, 80 per cent for art and design and 96 per cent for drama. Physics students achieved a 100 per cent pass rate. The school was pleased to maintain its rising good results

over recent years and to keep up its record of adding value for students over their five years at Fairfield. Provisional figures show around 70 per cent of students achieving at least five A*-C passes, with a high number of A* and A grades recorded. Among the high performers were the head girl, Niamh Hunt, who achieved six A*s, two As, a B and a distinction and Ethan Kendall, who gained four A*s, three As, two Bs and a merit. Catriona Mangham, Head teacher said: “I am incredibly proud that all the hard work that students and staff have put in over the past five years has paid off with these fantastic results across the board. All our students achieved at least one GCSE A*-C and with nearly half attaining one at A* or A shows that FHS is once again challenging its students to achieve the very best they can!”

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Among the students who received their A Level results was Christy Nunns, who achieved three A*s and one A. Christy, who has been passionate about physics since he was just 12-years-old, said: “During my time being home-educated, to top up my science education, my mum used

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CITY of Bristol College is celebrating after achieving their best ever results with an overall pass rate of 100 percent - an increase of over 3 percent, with a 6 percent increase in A grades. The college offers 28 subjects including English Language, Maths, Law and Chemistry. City of Bristol College also saw a 12 percent increase in overall pass rates for first year AS students. Cliff Shaw, deputy principal, commented: “The superb results achieved this year are a testament to the hard work of students, staff and the support of parents and carers. “We are regularly reminded how tough it is for young people to make their way in the current economic climate. “Each year we strive to create lifetime opportunities by equipping students with the skills they need to successfully progress onto further study or to launch their intended career. We are extremely proud of each of our students and I wish them all every success for the future.” The College’s Sixth Form provides opportunities for students to access an unrivalled choice of qualifications, allowing them to create a tailor-made curriculum, matching their personal interests.

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far, shamefully failed to protect its largest war memorial, which is also an inspirational sports ground, the famous spiritual home of the Bristol Rugby Club. It is not too late to do the right thing. Fields in Trust have not yet received a nomination from Bristol – and the programme is open until 2018. Playing fields are particularly vulnerable to unsuitable redevelopment. There must be several war memorial playing fields in Bristol eligible to be nominated. More details from www.fieldsintrust. org. Jamie Carstairs

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Still time to do right thing Bristol City Council have declined to nominate the Memorial Ground, Horfield, to the Fields in Trust ‘Centenary Fields Programme’, because the council has already granted planning permission to demolish this war memorial sports ground and a Sainsbury’s superstore might be built on the site. It is ironic that in the midst of an obesity crisis, it was thought appropriate to build a food shop on a sports/recreation ground. The contrast with Coventry (which cherishes and protects its war memorial park and associated sports fields) could not be starker. Bristol has, thus

Gatherings are not gangs Dear Editor, I wanted to write to you concerning your recent article about the meadows in St Andrews Park. It is true that they are stunning to look at and that they add somewhat to the parks feel but I was utterly disgusted by your next statement: ‘The flower beds break up the area where gangs of youths used to

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What I am trying to say, in so many words, is that although there is a large amount of litter and at times the park can be noisy and busy there is little justification for branding everyone or most who have sat in that area as unlawful or dangerous and intimidating. If you were to come and speak to people, ask them what they enjoy about St. Andrews and what makes them return, largely, I expect you will find it is the communal feel, the diverse range of people and summery vibe it emits. I would even go further to suggest that many who frequent that area of the park would be saddened to know that they detract from others experiences while being considered ganglike. I hope that this will not be received as a direct criticism of you, it is more an observation of an article that I feel does not represent the majority of the park users and is in fact offensive to many who are respectful. I enjoy using the park as a place to walk my dog and a place to socialise, slackline and interact with others where I feel safe and happy. Rosa Sinclair St Andrew’s Park user

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gather, marking the park a more pleasant place for families and older people.’ I have been visiting the park on a regular basis since before I could walk and I find this a highly offensive statement. Not only does it stigmatise the ‘youth of today’ but it implies that every group of young people that take pleasure in meeting in the park there are thugs and criminals and part of a gang. The term gang is generally accepted as reference for an organised group of criminals or if not criminals, uncontrollable members of society. I am aware that your assumptions and generalisations are based on repeated behaviour such as litter leaving or loud music. But I think it is totally unfair and unjustified to label every group of people that enter the park and sit in that space as a ‘gang’. In addition most of the groups of people who sat there were not youths but adults or young adults. I speak from experience, I am one of them. As such, derogatory terms such as ‘gangs of youths’ marginalise teenagers and younger people, an issue that transcends the status quo.

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Don’t take away our bus I am very unhappy that following the reintroduction of the 20 service back onto Bishop Road and Kings Drive after public pressure earlier this year, that First has now announced that, without public consultation, the service will now be totally withdrawn. This will leave many elderly and less abled people living in the upper Bishop Road, Kings Drive, Birchall areas, with no practical public bus service alternatives other than a long walk down to Gloucester Road or Cranbrook Road with a difficult long walk back uphill to return. I appreciate that financial considerations play a part but there has been a service along this route for over 60 years. I do hope that at the forthcoming meeting between councillors and First Bus a satisfactory solution can be reached to ensure that the elderly and less able bodied affected by the decision of First Bus to withdraw what is a life line to many, will be reconsidered and the service reinstated.

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Washout for One Day International HEAVY rain caused Gloucestershire County Cricket Club to abandon the first match of the England v India One Day International series. Hopes of starting the contest at 1.30pm fizzled after rain steadily fell throughout the morning, and early afternoon. The club announced on Twitter: "We really did try to put on a fantastic show today, but were bowled over by the weather. We are so disappointed." A statement released from the club read: "[We] would like to thank all the fans who made the journey, despite the weather forecast. "It was so disappointing not to have staged today’s first Royal London One-Day International match between England and India." Those who purchased tickets for the game are able to claim a full refund.

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Sky’s the limit for Shaun the Sheep artist FROM teaching a natural science to painting scenes of natural beauty - Jenny Urquhart has made quite a transition since ending her career as a Biology teacher four years ago. And now, the Westbury Park resident is to have her art work showcased on one of the 60 Shaun the Sheep which will be flocking to Bristol next July. The art trail, which is to initially launch across London

in March, follows on from the success of last year’s Gromit Unleashed. The launch of Aardman’s latest trail is in conjunction with the release of the Shaun the Sheep movie. Jenny was approached by Wallace and Gromit creator, Nick Park, four weeks ago, and was asked if she would like to paint one of the first six sheep. Jenny, 38, said: “I couldn’t

believe it, I was so chuffed and flattered that they thought of me.” The local artist spent an entire week at the Aardman studios, where she was working around the clock to complete her sheep. She even lost half a stone in weight through painting the 5ft sculpture. She added: “It was a fantastic experience and a real privilege. There was such a buzzy vibe, and it was really interesting getting to see all the animators in action.” Jenny painted her sheep which features a collage of hot air balloons, and other familiar Bristol sights - using a layer coat of emulsion, and then completed the design using acrylic paints and acrylic pens for the finer details. The sheep was then lacquered twice to give it a durable finish. Besides Nick Park, Jenny has already attracted much attention with her eclectic and vibrant pieces of artwork many of which depict Bristol’s Suspension Bridge, surrounded

by an array of brightly coloured hot air balloons. She has recently been commissioned by Oxford Today - the Oxford University alumni magazine - to produce a painting, interpreting poet laureate Andrew Motion’s poem on the First World War, for the front page. One of her career highlights has been presenting her hero, David Attenborough, with one of her paintings, when he was awarded Freedom of the City by Bristol council. With no lessons in art, apart from studying the subject at GCSE, the Oxford University graduate says that she just relies on instinct rather than formal training. Jenny, who moved to Bristol in 2000, said: “I’ve always really loved art, plus my dad was an art teacher too, but somehow I ended up going on to become a Biology teacher. “When I had children, it felt like the perfect time to get back into art again. Now I can’t

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believe that I’m doing it as a fulltime job.” She added: “I particularly love painting Bristol because it’s just such a fabulous city.” After both trails have finished, the Shaun the Sheep collection will be sold at auction to raise money for sick children.

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ALLOTMENTS is the theme for this month’s window display at Gloucester Road art gallery, Room 212. Owner, Sarah Thorp, said: “With so many allotments in our area, it’s a topic that reflects the activity in our community at this time of year and is a good back-to-school, early autumn theme.” Fiona Willis, who works with watercolours and ink, is this month’s featured artist. Room 212 will be also featuring drawings by Hannah Bailey, prints by Hannah Broadway and paper art by Sue Bowen. Well-known organic gardening teacher Tim Foster has also created a drawing of an apple tree with the names of all 450 varieties of apple forming the branches. Prints will be sold alongside Tim’s illustration he created for the front page of his book on organic gardening. Also from September, Room 212 will be selling the popular Bristol Impressions Calendar, which features 13 different Bristol artists’ impressions of the city - many of which are from north Bristol. For more information, visit: www.artistcalendars.co.uk

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Bristol Yoga Trail WHETHER a complete novice when it comes to yoga, or a committed practitioner, the Bristol Yoga Trail is giving locals the opportunity to sample the meditative practice for free. The trail - which will be including Bishopston venues Yogawest, Yogafurie and the Bristol Buddhist Centre - provides an opportunity to sample different yoga styles, explore new spaces, and meet the teachers at each studio. The event, which is in its second year, is to take place on September 13. In the evening there will be a social event at Bristol City Yoga, in Stokes Croft, with entertainment and refreshments

available. Tea and refreshments will be served along the trail during the day. The timetable will be available at bristolyogatrail.wordpress.com Yogawest – Denmark Place, Bishopston, BS7 8NW. 11.30am. www.yogawest.co.uk Yogafurie – 7 Dongola Ave, Bishopston, BS7 9HG. 10am – 3.15pm. www.yogafurie.

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Families enjoy picnic fun in the sun FRIENDS of Horfield Common brought together the local community last month for a day of fun, food, and fantastic entertainment at their annual summer picnic. Arts, crafts, games and activities took place during the afternoon, attracting visitors of all ages, whilst the evening ‘Bar-B-Q and band’ saw friends and neighbours gather inside the Ardagh to enjoy food and music from local band, Phatbeat. Sam Thomson, chair of FOHC, said: “Thank you very much to everyone who came along and made the event such a brilliant success and to all of the volunteers who worked so hard to make the event so enjoyable. We’re looking forward to next year already.”

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GIVING back to two charities which have supported both her daughter and father is Horfield woman, Emily McGuinness. She will raising money for Southmead Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit, which saved her daughter Isla’s life when she was born in 2012 with unexpected, life-long complications. Emily will also be raising money for the Stroke Association, as her father has suffered from a series of strokes over the years. “Both charities are very close to my heart,” said Emily. Isla - who was undergone three major surgeries - spent her first 10 weeks in Southmead Hospital’s NICU. She was born with congenital hypotonia (weakness of the body), weight faltering, gastroesophageal reflux (inability to hold down food), developmental delays, patent ductus arteriosus and patent foramen ovale (opening of the heart valve causing the heart to pump blood into the lungs), and respiratory difficulties.

Emily’s fundraising mission Emily wrote on her Just Giving page: “At her 12 week scan all was fine but at 20 weeks we were told of some abnormalities. We were referred to a specialist who saw us several times and the abnormalities slowly improved. “However problems were found with her heart so we were referred to a heart consultant, who saw us many times and explained that Isla’s heart was the wrong shape. She however didn’t think it was much to worry about.” Isla was born normally but immediately had problems breathing and was taken straight to the unit at Southmead. Emily wrote on her Just Giving page: “I didn’t get to hold her until seven hours after she was born - she was a very sick little girl.” Two-year-old Isla has already undergone surgery to have her heart valve closed, her stomach folded over to prevent

vomiting, as well as a percutaneous endoscopic gastroscopy tube inserted. According to doctors, Isla is an “undiagnosed genetic” where they are unable to match symptoms to a possible diagnosis. Emily added: “Doctors don’t know if Isla will ever be able to walk or talk - we don’t know what her future holds. But she’s so determined and such a happy little thing considering everything she’s gone through. “We still have a long and uncertain road ahead, sometimes we just take it in our stride, other days it is all too much to bear.” The fundraising day is to take place at the Eastfield Inn, Henleaze on September 27, from 1.30-4pm. There will be stalls, face painting, lucky dip, a raffle and

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TWO sisters have gone about on a mission to educate locals on world-class wines - through setting up their own bar on Cheltenham Road. Experienced restaurant manager, Louise Hawkins, and qualified accountant, Sarah - 23 and 26 respectively - launched The Library last month. Situated under the arches, the wine bar serves up a wide variety of whites, reds, roses, sparkling and dessert wines from across the world. Wine flights are also available for customers to sample three different wines in one sitting. Provided by a London-based supplier, wines are served either by the glass, bottle or carafe. The Library also stocks wines from Grape & Grind on Gloucester Road, and sells Dunleavy - a wine produced by Bishopston resident, Ingrid Bates. Ales and spirits are also available. Alongside wines, customers have the chance to tuck-in to platters of cheese, bread and charcuterie - all supplied by local businesses, such as Murray’s

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News Fundraising needed for trees plan AFTER two years, a plan to plant trees on Horfield Common is finally taking shape. Since 2012, Friends of Horfield Common has been working alongside Tree Bristol, and Lockleaze and Horfield Neighbourhood Partnerships. FOHC is now fundraising to pay for 53 new trees, with 10 being provided by Bristol City Council. Whips - slender, unbranched plants - will also be provided through the council’s TreePips project, and will be planted in various locations across the common. To view details of Horfield Common’s Tree Plan, visit: friendsofhorfieldcommon. weebly.com, or to sponsor a tree, visit the shop/donate page.

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Ocean’s three decades TO celebrate three decades of selling homes, the team at Ocean estate agents took on the challenge of completing a 30-mile relay around Bristol. Ocean began as a small office in Gloucester Road, and has grown to become one of Bristol’s biggest-selling independent estate agents. The idea for the relay came about after a team member noticed that the route, which encompasses of the firm’s eight offices, is exactly 30 miles. To tie in with the theme, the team completed the relay on July 30, and has so far raised over £300 for the Julian Trust - a night shelter serving the needs of homeless and vulnerable people in Bristol. Starting at the Bishopston office, teams took to running, walking and cycling the route. Tom Weaver, the assistant manager in Knowle, ran the entire 30 miles. Pictured right: From left to right: Laura Reynolds, Lilly Harris, Laura Budd, Mike Vallis, Lewis Wilkinson, Alexandra Howard, and Hema Jethwa

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Chip in for wooden Scout hut rebuild A BISHOPSTON Scout and Guide group is appealing for help to fund a replacement of their wooden hut, which has been in use for more than 50 years. The 63rd Bristol Scout Group - which has been serving the community for 100 years - meets in the hut on St Bartholomew’s Road in Ashley Down. The premises is also shared with Rainbows, Brownies and Guides groups, and is used weekly by over 350 young people, aged 5 to 16. The venue is also used for fitness groups, birthday parties, as well as art and drama workshops. Planning permission has

already been granted, and 30 percent has already been raised of the £300,000 total. But the group is calling on 1,000 people to make a donation of between £50 and £500 to help fund the new build. The group says that with a new, modern building, they would be able to provide more daytime use to local schools and other community groups. All donors would have their names included on a memorial wall. The appeal runs until September 30. For more information, visit: www. hut6388.org.uk

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Baths work to restart WORK on the North Bristol Baths development is set to be back underway this month, following lengthy delays and months of uncertainty. The council announced at the end of January that they had concerns about the quality of work being done to the Gloucester Road development, which is to encompass a community health centre, pharmacy and hydrotherapy suite, alongside new housing and the Bishopston Library. However, project developer Chatsworth Homes, said that the council had “blown matters out of proportion”. Capita was appointed to review the work being done by Chatsworth Homes, which started in October 2012. But according to director, Kevin Batt, the reports from Capita revealed there were no major concerns. Mr Batt has told the Bishopston Voice that the development is set to be “back on track” by the middle of September.

The developers returned to the site on August 4, and have been carrying out remedial and dilapidation work items on the build since. He said: “We have been slightly set back over the summer, as most of our contractors are carrying out work on schools. So we’re hoping that come September, we can get things fully under-way again. We are really appreciative of the support of the local residents and thank them greatly.” A council spokesman said: “The delay at this site has been unfortunate but absolutely necessary to ensure the best longterm outcome. “We’ve been working with Capita and the developer Chatsworth Homes to agree a schedule of works needed to put things right and finish the development to the required standard. “It has been a complex process and we’re grateful for the continued patience of everyone involved or affected.”

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Opening those Green Doors OVER one weekend in September, several homes across Bishopston and Redland will be showcasing their energy-efficient properties as part of a local initiative to make living spaces “fit for the future”. Bristol Green Doors is supporting those who wish to lead a more sustainable lifestyle by making beneficial changes to their homes and cutting their energy bills. A terrace of four Victorian properties on Belmont Road will be displaying the external cladding across the rear of their houses, which was fitted as a joint research project to improve energy efficiency. Redland resident, Lucy Pedlar - who has cut energy use and reduced carbon emissions by 70 percent - will also be showcasing her home on Redland Hill. Lucy has installed solar panel roofing to provide free electricity and hot water, and loft insulation and under-thefloor heating, to keep the house warm in winter, and cool in the

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The cricket ground is consulting on the proposed floodlights. We’ve met them a few times to talk through and feedback comments we are getting from local people. Please visit their website or their office to find out more and pass on your views. We expect a planning application toward the end of August. Sainsbury’s have appealed against the Council’s decision to refuse extended delivery hours at the proposed superstore at the Memorial Ground development. If successful they could deliver between 5am and midnight which we think is excessive. We encourage those likely to be directly affected (in areas around Filton Ave, Muller Road, Strathmore Rd and Trubshaw Close) to write clear, strong statements to the inspectorate. Deadline is Sept 11th. Be in touch with us to find out more. Like many residents, we are concerned about plans from First Bus to stop the no. 20 bus service. Daniella is meeting with

Bristol North Baths project Residents have been unhappy at the lack of information available regarding the development, and Daniella and ourselves have pressed officers to be more timely with communication. Negotiations between the council and the developers have been complex, but we have been assured that work should start in August, aiming to be completed by the end of December 2014. Bus issues The unreliability of the reinstated 20 bus service has been catalogued by many users, who feel that this has put people off using it, therefore contributing to First withdrawing it. Martin has arranged for councillors in Bishopston and Redland to meet with First. He has also asked the council to provide a full report to the next Neighbourhood Partnership meeting about what they can do about supporting residents. Fi has also met with council officers to discuss what options are available.

them later this month to raise this and to discuss better bus planning generally. Within the council: Daniella continues on the Women’s Commission and the Health and Well-being board and has joined the Human Resources Committee. Tim Chairs Business Change Scrutiny Committee, which examines council restructuring and the budget process. He also sits on the committee overseeing policy development and scrutiny generally. tim.malnick@bristol.gov.uk 07884 736103 daniella.radice@bristol.gov.uk 07837 770752

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Autumnal veggie tagine by Bishopston Voice editor, Rebecca Day 3 carrots 1 aubergine 800ml vegetable stock 2 tbsp honey 2 nectarines, sliced Large handful of chopped coriander Cous cous (optional) Method 1. Chop the carrots, aubergine and sweet potatoes into cubes 2. Fry the onions along with the ginger and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until soft, and then add the coriander, cumin, tumeric and chilli powder. 3. Stir in the diced veg, coating in the onions, garlic and spices. 4. Add the honey, stock, chickpeas and nectarines. 5. Simmer for around 45 minutes, and then add the chopped coriander leaves. 6. Serve with cous cous.

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LOCALS are being encouraged to try, for free, the ancient art of Qigong - a form of gentle exercise and moving meditation closely related to Tai Chi. The free sessions, running from August 30 to September 7, will take place at a variety of locations across the local area, including Horfield Common, St Andrews Park and Redland Green. Nicola Pooley, an Ashely Down resident who founded Qigong Bristol, said: “We believe that Qigong is just so good for you that it is our mission to make it available to more and more people. What better place to do it in Bristol’s greenest spaces?” Originating in China thousands of years ago, the practice - which has both physical and mental benefits - requires no religious or philosophical beliefs, just an interest in exploring and appreciating a connection with the environment. Those attending the free

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Licence refused AN alcohol licence, applied for by Boston Tea Party’s branch on Gloucester Road, has been refused. Cafe owners wanted to serve alcohol without food, and extend their opening hours until 11pm. But they were faced with strong opposition from local residents. With the Boston Tea Party backing onto residential streets, locals were particularly concerned about late-night noise and disturbance. Their licence remains that all alcohol must be served with food, and that it should not be served after 8pm. The Bishopston Society, which objected to the alcohol licence, said: “This refusal represents the first sign that the council is taking seriously the applying of its own policy to the Gloucester Road. “However, it is worrying that the branch in Whiteladies Road is also applying for an extension to its licensing hours.”

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Spreading the word through drama LOCAL educational provider and theatre group, Unique Voice, will be taking to the stage once again to raise awareness about children with disabilities or special needs being bullied. From September, the project will be visiting schools around Bristol - both primary and secondary - to enhance young people’s understanding through creative performances and workshops. This is the third year that Unique Voice has ran its Triple R anti-bullying tour, which stands for recognise, report and resolve. The theme for this year’s tour ties in with a national campaign, run by the Anti-bullying Alliance (ABA), to raise awareness about the disproportionate number of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) children who face bullying at school. According to ABA: “Evidence shows that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

are significantly more likely to be bullied or victimised than those who don’t have any SEND.” Previous tours by Unique Voice have touched on the themes of cyber-bullying and domestic abuse. Unique Voice will be spending five weeks on the road, visiting around 20 different schools, including Orchard School in north Bristol. The visit starts with a performance which reflects emotional and physical bullying, and how it affects the victim. A workshop is then provided afterwards, where the children can identify and discuss the problems brought up in the show. Unique Voice adapts their performances, depending on the children’s age. Krystal said: “This year’s theme is certainly a worthy one, especially when a child with special needs or a disability is more likely to get bullied than a

child without SEND. “We’ll be drawing attention to the stigma surrounding SEND, whilst looking at how we can understand disabilities, and how we can prevent children with SEND feeling stressed, upset or

frustrated.” The initiative, whose patron is Sir Patrick Stewart, started over two years ago by Bath Spa graduates Krystal Keeley, Cat Sparkes and Claire Farnham, who all met whilst at university.

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Fareshare charity FARESHARE South West - a charity which delivers surplus food to vulnerable people - is seeking more donations to meet the growing demand for fresh fruit and veg. The charity receives good quality, in-date chilled and nonchilled surplus products from the food industry which would have otherwise been wasted. Food is then delivered to 126 organisations - including addiction support agencies, rough sleepers' accommodation, children’s centres and elderly people’s lunch clubs - across Bristol, Bath and the surrounding area. The charity also complements food banks. FareShare said: "Many of our organisations are asking for an increasingly large amount of fresh fruit and veg. "If you have reasonable quantities of surplus fruit and veg that you would like to donate, we’d be very grateful." Fore more information, visit: www.faresharesouthwest.org.uk, or email Mo McManus at: mo@ faresharesouthwest.org.uk.

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Muller House consultation A CONSULTATION is being held this month to discuss the proposed redevelopment of the Muller House site, in Ashley Down Road. The proposal includes the provision of a children’s play area, specified under Section 106 - an order which dictates where the developer’s money is spent. A proposal has also been put forward to rename the open space behind Muller House where the play area would be located - to Ashley Down Green. The decision behind the name change of the green - previously referred to by the council as Muller Open Space - is to reflect its size and nature, and to avoid confusion with the nearby Muller Road Playing Fields. A ‘Friends of Ashley Down Green’ group has been formed, and a committee has been elected to organise a range of activities, with pruning and planting planned for the autumn. The group hopes to establish

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Back to school: Top tips from Kate Hoffmann STARTING school or returning after the long summer holidays can be a daunting time. Kate Hoffmann, matron at Spire The Glen Hospital Bristol, has some advice on how children can embrace a new school year, and what to do about common illnesses children can pick up at school.

Before starting school... Nerves Try to calm their nerves by taking your child to see their new classroom before school starts and turn those nerves into excitement. Sleep & routine Re-introduce strict bedtimes a week or so before kids start back at school. This will help them get settled back into a routine, and make the transition from holiday to term time much easier. Nutrition Try to avoid sugar at breakfast – kids’ cereals can be laden with it and are not a good way to start the day. Instead try wholemeal toast with peanut butter, or low sugar cereals like Weetabix or homemade muesli. Pack finger food in lunchboxes such as carrot sticks and dips, sandwiches cut into small triangles and little treats such as dried fruit and nuts to keep kids going all day. Activity Try to encourage your child to find a sport they enjoy and encourage them to play regularly with friends.” Preparation – know your nurse If your child has a specific medical condition, make sure you take them to meet the nurse on the first day of school so that they know where to go if they feel unwell.

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shampoos should only be used if your child has live lice on their head - they are not an effective prevention method. Wash all bedding and clothing on a high temperature to kill lice and eggs. Common cold Make sure you teach them to wash their hands regularly, as germs spread easily. Also try to keep you child active and feed them a healthy diet full of vitamins to help boost their immune systems. If your child has a cold it’s important that they rest and drink lots of fluids. Chicken pox It takes 7 – 21 days for the varicella-zoster virus to show itself once someone has been infected and sufferers are most contagious from the two days before the virus first appears until when all the scabs have crusted over. To avoid the virus spreading to other kids you should keep your child off school as soon as the rash appears until the scabs have started to heal. Chickenpox will clear up on its own, but give your child cool, loose clothes to wear, applying soothing cream and keeping fingernails short to prevent scratching. Mild painkillers might also help. Warts and verruca Warts and verrucas are very contagious and can be passed from child to child by close skin contact. Swimming lessons are a prime situation in which veruccas can spread. The appearance of warts and veruccas will vary and depends on where on the body they develop, and how thick the skin is. Most will go away after a period of the time, but there are over the counter remedies you can buy to speed up the process. Pinworm Pinworm is an intestinal infection caused by tiny parasitic worms. One of the most common roundworm infections, pinworm infections affect millions of people each year and is most common in school kids. Tiny worms live in the intestines and

Kate Hoffman, Matron at Spire The Glen Hospital, Bristol lay eggs around the infected person’s anus. It is contracted through poor personal hygiene, and spreads easily as microscopic eggs cling to clothing, bedding and hands. Treatment involves oral drugs that kill the pinworms and thorough washing of bedclothes, bed linens and underwear. For best results, the entire family should be treated. Impetigo Impetigo is usually caused by bacteria called staphylococcus aureus. The bacteria can infect skin through an open cut, insect bite or injury – but it can also be a result of existing conditions such as scabies or eczema. hildren are more prone to impetigo as their immune systems are not fully formed. There are two types of impetigo – bullous and non-bullous – with the latter being more contagious. To prevent it spreading children should be encouraged not to touch the sores, wash hands regularly and be kept off school. Impetigo should clear up on its own within a couple of weeks,

but antibiotic creams may also help. Scarlett Fever Scarlett fever is a bacterial illness that causes a pink / red, sandpapery rash on the skin. It looks a lot like sunburn and the rash is itchy and spreads quickly to the ears, neck and chest. Other symptoms include swollen neck glands, vomiting, loss of appetite and a white coating on the tongue. Most people will take antibiotics to get rid of the infection within 24 hours, but if left it will usually go away by itself in a week. Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis is very contagious so can spread easily at school. Symptoms include itchiness and watering of the eyes, and sticky coating of the eyelashes. Causes include bacterial or viral infection or an allergic reaction. If your child contracts the condition, warm press on the eyes can help relieve itching, and if it’s a bacterial infection then antibiotic eye drops will quickly clear up the infection.

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he new academic year isn’t just for school children, but also an opportunity for home students and workers to contemplate a fresh start for their surroundings. Working from home has so many domestic distractions that a workspace needs to be gloriously inviting, comfortable and inspiring to maintain focus and productivity. Innovative companies analyse how people work naturally, and

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News U3A offers a host of opportunities RUNNING for over 30 years is a local charity, providing opportunities for older people to enjoy activities together. Established in 1983, Bristol U3A - Bristol University of the Third Age - covers a wide range of interests such as art, computing, history, current affairs, languages, science, textiles, music, mathematics, walking and Tai Chi, as well as games such as Scrabble and Bridge. Run entirely by its members, the charity places an emphasis on self-help education and social activity. The group is aimed specifically at those who are no longer in full-time work, and would like to make friends with like-minded people. There are over 120 different groups on offer. Groups meet during the day at weekly, fortnightly or monthly intervals, either in members’ homes or at a suitable location. Monthly meetings also take place for all members, and visitors, for a chat over a complimentary coffee and biscuits. The Bristol U3A will be at the Celebrating Age Festival, which is taking place at the M-Shed on September 27, 10am-4pm. The cost to join the charity is £15 per year and £25 for a couple.

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with Ingrid Bates In the last week or so the Pinot noir grapes have started to undergo a process called veraison. This is marked by a gradual colour change from green to purple as the berries stop growing and start ripening. The colour change in the grapes makes them much more visible to

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Are you a carer? It’s time to get some help CARERS Support Centre is running free training for carers this autumn. The courses include first aid, caring for those in later stages of life, and understanding dementia. Working to support unpaid family carers, the centre provides specialist information and an advice line, help with forms and accessing local services, counselling, training courses, advice on preparing for hospital discharge, and a Carers Emergency Card. Statistics reveal that three out of five people will be carers at some point in their lives. According to the support centre, many carers do not see themselves as carers. They feel they are just doing what anyone else would in the same situation. But taking on a caring role can mean facing isolation, frustration, ill health and depression. Everyday First Aid: Fishponds, September 22, 10am-12pm. Caring for those in the later stages of life: Southmead Fire Station, starts September 3 for five weeks, every Wednesday, 1-3pm. Understanding Dementia: Fishponds, starts October 13 for five weeks, every Monday, 1-3pm. For more information about training courses or other services, visit: www.carerssupportcentre.org.uk or contact CarersLine: 0117 965 2200 or carersline@carerssupportcentre.org.uk.

Musicians wanted WESTERLY Showband are seeking new wind players to join their orchestra. Rapidly approaching concert season, the band is on the look-out for applicants of a good standard with some brass band, wind band or orchestral experience. Music by Westerly Showband is both varied and interesting, and players will be under the baton of a friendly, qualified and experienced conductor. Rehearsals are on Monday in Downend. For players with less training or experience, places are available in their training band. A new course will be starting in September and is designed to target the needs of players who have been playing for two years or more. Rehearsals are on Thursday in Kingswood. Players who have not played for some years but would like to take up their hobby again, special and sympathetic help is offered. Lastly, young musicians that have left school this year are welcome to join. For more information, visit: www.westerlyshowband.com or speak to the music director on 0117 9561950.

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September September 2 n Being Brunel - new project from the ss Great Britain Trust by Matthew Tanner MBE, Jenny O’Grady and Eugene Byrne. The ss Great Britain Trust is embarking on an exciting new project exploring Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s remarkable story. Matthew Tanner MBE, director and chief executive, and Jenny O’Grady, Project manager will introduce the new project, ‘Being Brunel’, and provide detail on the proposals. Eugene Byrne, author, journalist and blogger will also be telling a few yarns, some true, some not, that were told about Brunel in his lifetime and afterwards. Eugene has just completed a short biography of Brunel in the Pocket Giants series published by The History Press. 7pm at the Architecture Centre, 16 Narrow Quay, BS1 4QA. Non-members £5, members £2 (voluntary). Booking not required, but please note capacity is limited to 50, so arrive early to ensure admission.

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n FREE Babel Babies Taster Session at Rimando’s Soft Play Coffee Lounge. Learn languages with your baby. Multilingual singing and story session for children. Sessions include puppets, props & bubbles. ‘Bambinos’ session (for confident walkers though to to pre-school age): 10am. ‘Babies’ session (for babies from birth until walking age): 10.45am. Booking essential: info@babelbabies.com

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n Party in the Park at Golden Hill Sports Ground. A day-long community event with live music, games, rides, BBQ, refreshments, crafts, toys, evening entertainment and much more! 12–7.30pm. £2 per adult, 50p per child.

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n Golden Hill Community Garden Harvest Fair. Join the GHCG from 1-4pm for live music, pizza from the clay oven, homemade soup and cake, kid’s activities including face painting, pond dipping, veg monsters and apple bobbing, ‘best fruit and veg’ basket competition, and raffle and prizes.

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September 20

n Cycle Workshop at Cairns Road Baptist Church, Westbury Park, BS6 7TH, 10am-12pm. A practical workshop on some basic maintenance and getting your bike ready for winter. Bring your bike and your questions, enjoy coffee and bacon butties and pick up some top tips! No need to book for this free event! More details from www. cairnsroad.org or 0117 942 5669.

September 20

n The Whole-Brain Child: exploring attachment, brain development and parenting. 10am-4.30pm. Suitable for parents, parents-to-be, caregivers and professionals working with children of any age. Venue: KudaCan, 7 Dongola Road, Bishopston, BS7 9HG. Contact: Hannya Melrose on 07776291889 or hannyamelrose@gmail.com. Cost: £35.

September 23

n Out There Music - Come and Play! 8-9.45pm, Westbury Park School Hall. Is your much loved musical instrument feeling a bit sad and neglected these days? This is the perfect opportunity to dust off the cobwebs and take part in a free taster session with Out There Orchestra! Our friendly Orchestra is open to everyone with Grade 5 or equivalent and we are happy to provide music in advance. Free wine and nibbles for all. Come along on the night or contact Holly admin@outtheremusic.net or 07866 587424. Be part of it!

September 25

n Out There Music - Come and Sing! 7.45-9.45pm, Westbury Park School Hall. Fancy singing in a choir but feel a bit shy? This is your chance to enjoy a free taster session with our non audition choir and feel the buzz! Out There Choir is open for everyone and all abilities and you are guaranteed a warm welcome. Free wine and nibbles for all. Come along on the night or contact Holly admin@ outtheremusic.net or 07866

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n Family Fun Day at Eastfield Inn, Henleaze to raise money for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Southmead Hospital & The Stroke Association. Cake, savouries, sweets, crafts, face painting, a raffle and more. 1.304.30pm. 219 Henleaze Road, BS9 4NQ.

September 27 - October 11

n Celebrating Age Festival launches with a celebration day on September 27 at the M Shed museum, 10am-4pm. Activities and workshops will be held until October 11, hosted at various locations throughout the city. The festival aims to show what assets older people can be for the community, and that growing older offers many opportunities. For more information, email: agefestival@gmail.com

September 28

n Communities Celebration Day at Muller Road United Reformed Church, 1-4.15pm. There will be an exhibition of community activities, as well as local children’s art and creative writing, children’s activities, and a bring your own picnic (12.301.30 pm). A closing celebration will take place from 3.30-4.15pm. All welcome. Free admission.

September 29

n Free lawn bowls taster sessions for over-50s at Ardagh Bowling Club, Horfield Common, from 1.30-4.30pm. Sessions will be delivered as part of Bristol’s Celebrating Age Festival 2014. Contact Chris: 0117 942 6580 or visit: ardaghbowlingandsportsclub. weebly.com

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n Free lawn bowls taster sessions for over-50s at Ardagh Bowling Club, Horfield Common, from 10.30am-1.30pm. Sessions will be delivered as part of Bristol’s Celebrating Age Festival 2014. Contact Chris: 0117 942 6580 or visit: ardaghbowlingandsportsclub. weebly.com.

What’s on a regular basis Mondays

n NCT Relax and Stretch with Baby (term time). 10:30-11:45am Horfield Quaker Meeting, BS7, £7.50 per session. Mothers and babies (from 6 weeks old) are welcome to join me in practising toning, breathing and strengthening exercises for new mothers with a gentle focus on your energy and your core muscles. Enjoy learning songs, rhymes, developmental yoga and nourishing touch for your baby. The class is friendly and relaxed,

no need to have a placid baby! Email mitch@birthology.co.uk or visit www.birthology.co.uk for more information, concession details or to book. n Toddler group at Ardagh Pavilion, Kellaway Avenue, Horfield Common. Ages 0-3, cost £2.50 per family - includes refreshments and biscuits. All welcome. Friendly vibrant group just drop in. Contact Kay on 01179426580 for further details. n FitSteps, Ashley Down Primary School, Olveston Road, 7-8pm. FitSteps® the new craze in dance fitness classes from ‘Strictly Come Dancing’s’ very own Natalie Lowe, Ian Waite and Mark Foster. This really is the most fun, graceful way to get in shape. n Kick Start Fat Loss Club, Ashley Down Primary School, Olveston Road, 8-9pm. Kick Start Fat Loss is a revolutionary new diet and exercise club currently running in Bristol. There is no calorie counting, daily points, fad foods or complicated workouts. *Weekly weigh in, measure and body stat recording. *15 minute educational and motivational talk to discuss meal and recipe ideas, plus mindset & confidence coaching. *28 Day Detox Diet. *30 minute fat burning workout. *Online workouts, meal planners and recipes. n Morris for fitness and fun, 7.15pm – 8.15pm at Horfield URC, Muller Road, Horfield, BS7 9RE during term time only, no performance element, small groups. Sticks and hankies provided. Tel/text: 07813 346819 / 0117 940-1566, www. thegreatcaper.co.uk

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n After school French club. 4.10pm - 4.50pm. £4 per lesson. 300 Gloucester Road, Quaker Friends Meeting House. Playful practical classes for primary school children, to inspire interest, enthusiasm, and compliment school learning. Like French Club Bristol on Facebook, or email alice_m_ watson@msn.com. n KudaCan, 7 Dongola Avenue, Bishopston, BS7 9HG. Join the Bishopston Mum for an NCT Cafe on the fourth Tuesday of every month, 10.15 - 11.30. You can drop in any time during this slot. n Ashley’s Rise Junior Morris - performing Morris side for boys and girls aged 8-16yrs. We practice at Horfield URC, Muller Road, Horfield, BS7 9RE on Tuesdays 6.15-7.15pm during term time. We take part in local and national Morris and community events. We have a waiting list for 6/7yr olds who are invited to our open events so that they can get to know us before they join. New juniors (Bristol)

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September, 2014 E: news@bishopstonvoice.co.uk get the first week free. Tel/text: 07813 346819 / 0117 940-1566. www.thegreatcaper.co.uk n Morris for fitness and fun, 7.30pm – 8.30pm at Horfield URC, Muller Road, Horfield, BS7 9RE during term time only. www. thegreatcaper.co.uk n Scottish Country Dancing Get fit and have fun with Westbury Scottish Club. Classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Tina 0117 9075462). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 9590970). 7.30pm to 9.30pm wscbristol.com for details. n Bristol Ladies Hockey Club. A friendly club based at Orchard School, Filton Road. Training on Tuesday 7.30 – 9pm, play on Saturdays. All ages welcome. If you would like to join us contact Michelle on 07980 598761 or: michesaunders@hotmail.com. n MOVE INTO FITNESS. Suitable exercise for the more mature ladies ran by a qualified teacher. Held at Horfield Baptist Church, 10.15am - 11.15am. Tel: 01454 614886. n Scottish Country Dancing classes for beginners at Leonard Hall URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Maggie 01934 838175), classes for more advanced dancers at St Peters church Hall, Henleaze, ( Tel: Cheryl 0117 9590970 ) Tuesdays 7.30 - 9.30 see www.wscbristol. com for details.

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n NCT Yoga for Pregnancy. 7:45-9:15 pm, KudaCan, BS7. £9 per session. A warm and friendly class for all pregnant women from 14 weeks. No experience of yoga is needed - during the class we practice moves that will relax you, help you to bond with your baby, strengthen your changing body and prepare you for birth (any kind of birth!) and motherhood. I have been working with pregnant women, their partners and their babies in Bristol as a birth and parenting educator for ten years, and you will be welcome to ask any questions that you may have. Email me mitch@birthology.co.uk or visit www.birthology.co.uk for

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more information, concession details or to book. n Knit & Stitch Club 9.30 – 11.30am at Heart Space Studios textile workshop, 4 Harcourt Rd (just off Coldharbour Rd) Tel: 0117 9232391. A friendly group offering a chance to swap creative ideas and inspiration. The cost is £35 per term including tea and coffee. n The Golden Hill Community Garden. 10.00am – 4.00pm. Come and get involved in your local community garden! No experience necessary and kids welcome. Learn about growing and relax in our beautiful space with a cup of tea. No need to come every week or stay all day. Our site is wheelchair accessible including our toilet. For more information contact Lucy ghcgarden@gmail.com or 07506 905 394. We’re just through the gates at the end of Monk Rd BS7 8NE www. thegoldenhillcommunitygarden. com n Bristol Voices Community Choir are welcoming new members, £5 a week (£3 concs) payable at the start of each term. We meet during the school term from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in St Werburgh’s Primary School, James St, BS2 9US. The school is fully accessible and has free parking. No experience is necessary and there are no auditions. You don’t have to read music either as all the songs are taught by ear. Our repertoire includes pop, folk, gospel, jazz, show tunes and world music. Find out more about the choir, at www.bristolvoices.org n New Harmony Ladies Choir Bristol. An established choir of 19 years and are looking for ladies to come and join us. We have a very varied repertoire, something for everyone. We rehearse 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Horfield URC Church Hall, everyone welcome. For more information contact Margaret on 01179 698619 or Joan on 01275 791566. n Lazy Dog Film Club. A free, small, but perfectly formed community film club based at the Lazy Dog pub on Ashley Down Road. We run the club every other week (Wednesday) in the upstairs of the Pub on

Dates for your diary . . . Bishopston Neighbourhood Forum

Venue: Ashley down Primary School, Downend Road Date and time: Thursday 11th September at 7pm

Cotham Neighbourhood Forum

Venue: St Peters and St Pauls Primary school, Aberdeen Road Date and time: Thursday 18th September at 7pm

Redland Neighbourhood Forum

Venue: Redland Green Bowling Club, Redland Green Date and time: Tuesday 23rd September at 7pm

Ashley Hill. We screen from Oct - April every year. All showings start at 8pm but we do advise people to book free places via LazyDogFilmClub@ gmail.com, as we only have 35 seats per showing. For more information on the upcoming films, visit: www.facebook.com/ LazyDogFilmClub n Horfield Townswomen’s Guild. This friendly Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Wednesday of each month at St Gregory the Great Church Hall, Filton Road, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0PD at 2.30pm. Why not come along and meet us? Just turn up, or ring Edna on 949 5413, and she will look out for you. n St Bon’s playgroup. Fun, friendly drop-in group for babies and toddlers, up to school age. An informal playgroup in a lovely big space with great selection of toys. Just turn up and have fun! We run on term time Wednesdays 1.30 to 3.00 pm upstairs in the church hall, BS7 8HR. Free car park (off Berkeley Road) next to St Bon’s church. £1.00 per adult and child, 20p for every extra child. Inc. refreshments. All welcome! Contact us at: stbonsplaygroup@ hotmail.co.uk) n Squirrel Camp Forest School, Badock’s Wood, 9.45 -11.15 (during term time). New afternoon group starting in autumn, 1-2.30, £6 per family. Contact: jennysanderson@ blueyonder.co.uk. n Calling all dads! Not sure what to do with your kids over the summer holidays? Join us for six FREE workshops for you and your kids! Activities include gardening, IT cookery and much more. Spend time with your kids, and get to know some other local dads too. Call Rachel on 0117 909 1749 or email info@ connectlockleaze.com to book your places! 1-4pm, every Wednesday (from 23rd July) at The Wordsworth Centre.

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n Bishop Road Community Choir. We are a mixed community choir, meeting at Bishop Road School at 7.45 to 9pm. Everyone welcome to join, regardless of singing experience. There is no audition and the choir is open to anyone, not just parents of children at the school. We sing a variety of songs and perform locally. Looking forward to welcoming some new faces! n Bristol Ladies Choir sings a wide range of music from classical to light. The choir rehearses weekly and gives two main concerts each year. The choir also participates in approximately 9 to 10 other concerts in the Bristol area each year. Meet at 2.15pm - 3.45pm at Church of the Good Shepherd, Bishop Road, Bishopston, BS7 8NA. New members welcome.

For more information contact Hazel on 0117 9246587 or visit www.bristolladieschoir.org.uk n The Stepford Singers. Come and try Bishopston’s all-female community choir. No need to read music and no auditions! We meet 1pm - 3pm so you can still be in time to pick up kids from school. For more info, email fran@naturalvoice.net n Knit & Stitch Club 7.30 – 9.30pm at Heart Space Studios textile workshop, 4 Harcourt Rd (just off Coldharbour Rd) Tel: 0117 9232391. A friendly group offering a chance to swap creative ideas and inspiration. The cost is £35 per term including tea and coffee. n Avon Harmony Ladies Acappella Chorus meets for rehearsals every Thursday 7.30 - 10pm at Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road BS7 9 NL. Visitors are always made welcome, and we are actively recruiting new members. There is no need to be able to read music; we provide teaching tracks for learning by ear. See out website for more details or contact Mandy on 0117 652693 or Barbara on 07717 424421 or email enquiries@ avonharmony.co.uk. www. avonharmony.co.uk

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n Gloucester Road Market runs every Saturday from 10am-5pm on Pigsty Hill. Stalls include Herbert’s Bakery, The Spotless Leopard, Lee’s Teaks and Sam’s Jams. n Whiteladies Farmers and Fair Trading Market organised by Sustainable Redland and runs first and 3rd Saturday each month from 8.30 - 2.00 It takes place at the junction of Whiteladies/Apsley/Burlington Roads. Stalls covering 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.

School open mornings and evenings: Orchard School Bristol 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th September (9-10.30am) Colston’s Girls’ School 27th September (10am-1pm) Fairfield High School 25th September (6-9pm) Clifton High School 18th September The Castle School 25th September (6-8.30pm) Bristol Grammar School 17th September (9.45am12pm) Redland High School 25th September (visiting morning)

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Dealing with excessive noise

The next neighbourhood forums are in September, you’ll find one in your area but you’re welcome to attend any of them, the agenda will be relevant to Bishopston and Redland

If the incident of noise is a first occurrence and you are looking to report it for the first time, you should speak with the local authority as they have specialist teams in place to deal with it. If you are being affected by nuisance noise, the council’s website will offer further guidance and explain the full criteria around noise complaints.

Noise as an anti-social behaviour issue

If the noise issue is ongoing and is causing you distress then this may be managed as a case of anti-social behaviour. Many of the issues we deal with involve long term issues which can affect the quality of life for those concerned. If you are being affected by anti-social behaviour then you can call 101. Or you could visit your local police

Whilst I’m on the subject of noise, we have been involved with a license extension application for a café/bar on Gloucester road. We have been putting forward our views and that of local residents to the licensing panel in order to achieve a favourable outcome.

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This is a great opportunity to discuss hot topics in your area and raise issues for council, Police or our partners to action.

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ne of the more common complaints we receive is that of excessive noise. Excessive noise from noisy neighbours, loud parties or commercial business (such as pubs, clubs and factories), can cause disruption and distress which can affect your quality of life. Although we do not have the powers to prosecute for noise nuisance, we work with local authorities and their Environmental Health Departments to help resolve any issues.

Something to make a noise about

News from the local policing team with PCSO David Said

Bishopston Neighbourhood Forum Thursday 11th September, 7-9pm, Ashley Down Primary School, Downend Rd, BS7 9PD

Redland Neighbourhood Forum Tuesday 23rd September, 7-9pm, Redland Green Bowling Club, Redland Green Road, BS6 7HE

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The safe way to brighten your smile

with Dr Catherine Spalding

eeth whitening is an effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth without removing any of the enamel surface. It will generally make your smile cleaner, fresher and brighter. There are many whitening products available, however, not all of them are effective or safe. It is illegal for anyone other than a dentist or qualified hygienist to whiten your teeth. At Beau Monde we offer two whitening options. ‘Home treatment’ required bespoke dental moulds to be made. These are then filled with a whitening gel and worn at home. The trays are not bulky and are designed to fit comfortably. The second option is ‘Enlighten’. This procedure guarantees that your teeth will reach the desired shade. Trays are made in the same way and worn at night for two weeks, followed by an ‘in surgery’ appointment to finalise the treatment. The results are fantastic.

Whitening can last up to three years depending on your lifestyle and diet. If you take care of your trays and they still fit well, ‘topping up’ your whitening is easy. Whitening will not work on crowns, veneers, white fillings or dentures. It is not available on the NHS.

If you have any questions about teeth whitening, or any other dental issue, please contact Catherine or Nicola at Beau Monde Dental Care on 0117 330 3495. Dr Catherine Spalding and Dr Nicola White Partners at Beau Monde Dental Care

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The Charioteer by Mary Renault BLURB: Injured at Dunkirk, Laurie Odell, a young corporal, is recovering at a rural veterans’ hospital. There he meets Andrew, a conscientious objector serving as an orderly, and the men find solace in their covert friendship. Then Ralph Lanyon appears, a mentor from Laurie’s school days. Through him, Laurie is drawn into a tight-knit circle of gay men for whom

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liaisons are fleeting and he is forced to choose between the ideals of a perfect friendship and the pleasures of experience. First published in 1953, The Charioteer is a tender, intelligent coming-ofage novel and a bold, unapologetic portrayal of homosexuality that stands as a landmark work in gay literature. AMAZON REVIEW: Beautifully written in 1953, when homosexuality was illegal in the UK, this is the story of 3 men, survivors of D-Day, who have to come to terms with their sexuality in a totally hostile environment. I first read it as a teenager and thought it was a lovely love story. Reading it again as a world-weary senior citizen, I was appalled at their problems and at the secretive and dangerous way they were forced to live, especially poignant, as now there are gay church weddings and civil partnerships etc. After re-reading it on Kindle I fished out my battered 1950s paperback and was appalled to see the cover showed two of the characters portrayed as slightly feminine and the blurb saying the book was about “three men coming to terms with their unnatural love’. How things have changed - thank God! I still think it’s a lovely love story! Children’s Fiction - Read and enjoyed by Reuben Betts (10 years old)

The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules by Catharina IngelmanSundberg, translated by Rod Bradbury

BLURB: 79-year-old Martha Andersson dreams of escaping her care home and robbing a bank. She has no intention of spending the rest of her days in an

armchair and is determined to fund her way to a much more exciting lifestyle. Along with her four oldest friends - otherwise known as the League of Pensioners - Martha decides to rebel against all of the rules imposed upon them. As the elderly friends become more daring, they hatch a cunning plan to break out of the dreary care home and land themselves in a far more attractive Stockholm establishment. With the aid of their Zimmer frames, they resolve to stand up for old aged pensioners everywhere - Robin Hood style. And that’s when the adventure really takes off . . . REUBEN’S REVIEW: The Little Old Lady Who Broke All The Rules is about an old lady who wants to live the rest of her life out of an armchair. So with the ‘League of Pensioners’, she and her friends break out of Diamond House to go on the adventure of their lives. This book was hilarious, and shows how old people can have adventures. I liked it because it was unique and strange in its own way. This book left me on the edge of my seat all the way through. I recommend when you finish reading this you go and find it, quick as possible. Show Less For these books and many, many more great titles, come along to Cheltenham Road Library and let us point you in the right direction. If we don’t have exactly what you’re looking for, you can reserve any item from over 2 million items across LibrariesWest, and collect from a library of your choice for only £1 per item (free for young people aged 17 and under).

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We’re a traditional multi award-winning fish and chip shop, which opened in 2010. I worked in my father’s fish and chip shop for over 24 years before buying the Bishopston Fish Bar. I have employed six staff, all with previous chip shop experience.

What services do you provide to the people of Bishopston? We provide Bristol’s best quality fish and chips. Everything we do is done to a very high standard, from freshly cut and de-boned fish, to English grown spuds that are peeled and cut every single day.

What is the best part of running your business and working in Bishopston? When I’m told customers have enjoyed their meals - it makes all the hard work seem worthwhile. I grew up in Bishopston, on Elton Road, so I love and know the area.

What makes your service different from other companies? We concentrate on making our products the best, with smart lidded boxes which include

a slice of fresh lemon, served with traditional sundries like mushy peas or a pickled onion. Even the carrier bags are made of paper so as to stop the food from sweating.

What are your plans for the future of the business? Plans for the future are to build an enclosure outside to allow customers to sit and enjoy their fish and chips al fresco. I’m hoping to have at least five tables with a waiting service, including a hot and cold drinks menu. We don’t have a sea front but we have the next best thing - Gloucester Road.

www.bishopstonfishbar.co.uk Facebook: Bishopston Fish Bar Twitter: @lomvardos Address: 264 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8PB Phone: 0117 307 9390

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Opening hours Mon-Fri, 8.30am-5.30pm Sat, 8.30am-12.30pm

We have a wide selection of quality vehicles. Servicing. We follow precisely the same Saab service schedule as main dealers, only the price is different. All the latest Saab diagnostic equipment for all models including the new 9 – 3. Free loan cars provided. Need parts? The largest stock of new and used parts in the UK, fast mail order to all parts of the UK and Europe.

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Walk on the wild side This season the must have clothes and gifts are all decorated with British wild animals. From foxes and hares to badgers and hedgehogs, let’s celebrate our home grown wildlife.

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These striking animal T-shirts are lurking down at BEAST. Made by The Mountain, they are £19.99 in sizes S to XL. A huge range of animals to choose from including fox, squirrel, swan, monkey, dog, cat and even unicorn. BEAST, 224 Cheltenham Road, Bishopston

These cute little creatures are laser cutwooden woodenbrooches brooches£12 £12inin handcut hares, squirrel or hedgehog and acorn ear rings £12. Find them at 7th SEA Handmade emporium, 198 Cheltenham Road, Bristol.

These hedgehogs are made by Sue Bowen and are made from old books, created by folding the pages. They are brought to life with buttons, ribbons and other accessories. They make great decorations and can be used to display cards. The books were donated by Bill from Bishopston Books. Large £6, medium £4.50 and small £3.50 by GPS. Find them before they hibernate at Room 212, Gloucester Road, Bishopston

2. Dine in style This dinner and coffee set features a range of beasts and is so on-trend. Set of 4 Espresso cups and saucers for £26, Stag biscuit tin £15, Mugs £10, set 4 dinner plates £25, set 4 egg cups £18. Hunt them down at Pink Lemons, 41 Gloucester Road, Bishopston.

4. Wild Beer We tracked down these Wild Beers at Grape and Grind, who specialise in unusual brews and tipples. Wild beers are made locally in Somerset. Wildebeast 330ml £4.20 11%; Somerset Wild 330ml £2.65 5% and Nikasi made with champagne yeast and apples 750ml £7.50 9%. Hessian bags £5. Grape and Grind, 101 Gloucester Road, Bishopston.

6. Hop on down 2 go mad in South Hamms, limited edition screen print by Jane Ormes, £295 framed. Hop along to Fig,

Artists Cooperative, at 206 Gloucester Road, Bishopston.

7. All British made Don’t forget the kids. They’ll go nuts for this melamine kids dinner set is made in Britain. £20 for plate, bowl, beaker and story book, all featuring Cyril the Squirrel. Moodles, 208 Gloucester Road, Bishopston.

8. Playfull animals The little ones will enjoy this squirrel shaped puzzle £9.50 24 pieces for 3+ years and this set of 4 lace-up cards with thread and instructions £12.95. Playfull Toys, 87 Gloucester Road, Bishopston.

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