The Bristol Six + Eight Magazine - September 2019

BS6+8

The Bristol Six + Eight Magazine

Issue 57 - September 2019 12,000 copies delivered free across Redland, Cotham, Kingsdown, Westbury Park and north Clifton

In This Issue - Ethiopian popcorn in Cotham (page 9), cheese in the Alps (page 17), bears in north Bristol (page 21), drinking fountains in the centre (page27) and very high tides in the Avon Gorge (page 43). Plus all the usuals . . .

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You may be concerned that increasingly, solicitors’ practices are becoming ‘law firms’ with a solicitor meeting the client, taking on a matter and then supervising paralegals and legal executives to carry out the work. Corfield Solicitors does not operate in this way; we simply offer three fully qualified solicitors, personally dealing with your matter from start to finish.

Deciding to leave his city centre firm, Jonathan Corfield established his own practice in Sneyd Park in 2009 where he and his wife have lived for many years and raised their family. Charles Corfield joined the practice later that year after graduating from Bristol University with a Masters in Law and both were later joined by Stuart Corfield when he also qualified as a solicitor.

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The Editor’s Small Piece CLASSES FOR ALL FROM AGE 3

Hello there. I hope the arrival of this new issue finds as many readers as possible in as good a place as possible.

I guess for schoolchildren from all generations September isn’t, or wasn’t, the most joyous month of the year. Yet the more distant my school years become the more I like this month. It seems to have the positivity of the January New Year without the need for scarves and mittens.

A time to look forward, to crack on with stuff.

Of course anyone under the age of 18 may well see things differently. I’m typing this on the day the latest GCSE results are out. Listening to the news and hearing about the latest grading structure reminds me of how much things have changed since my days of being double-entered for O-levels and CSE’s. And to readers from the generation before mine it may seem even more confusing. So I’m enlisting the help of a teenager to help explain the difference between a level 9 and an A**, and between citizenship studies and PHSE. Education is at its best when it is a two way thing, so my young correspondent will find out from me all about cookery, metalwork and domestic science. And then we will be exploring what education was like in post-war Britain. A full school report will appear next month. In the meantime enjoy the magazine, which contains the usual pot-pourri of stuff.

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Inheritance Tax Lifetime Gifting

Planning

So in the case of Janice, let’s say she was able to benefit from a total nil rate band of £650,000 made up of her own nil rate band and 100% transferable nil rate band from her late husband John. For the purposes of any lifetime chargeable transfers she could only settle up to £325,000 into discretionary trusts without being subject to immediate IHT as shown in the above example.

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Following on from the above example, let’s say Janice made an additional outright gift to her niece in May 2017 of £200,000. As this gift is a Potentially Exempt Transfer (not a chargeable lifetime transfer) there would be no lifetime IHT payable at the time she makes the gift.

Chargeable lifetime gifts (i.e commonly transfers of assets to discretionary trusts) which exceed an individual’s available nil rate band are subject to IHT at the lifetime rate. The available nil rate band is broadly the standard nil rate band of £325,000 reduced by any earlier chargeable lifetime transfers made in the previous seven years.

For example, Janice sets up a discretionary trust (a chargeable lifetime gift) for £250,000 on 1st April 2016. A few months later she sets up another discretionary trust for £100,000. Ignoring any available annual exemptions, because the total of these two gifts amount to £350,000, the excess of £25,000 over the standard nil rate band of £325,000 would immediately be subject to IHT at 20%.

Richard Higgs, Chartered Financial Planner, provides friendly financial advice in north Bristol on a face-toface basis in a welcoming location at 50, High Street, Westbury on Trym. He specialises in advising retired clients on savings, investments, Inheritance Tax and long-term care planning.

You can contact Richard on richard@ haroldstephens.co.uk, 0117 3636212 or through the website: haroldstephens. co.uk.

It is important to bear in mind that even in cases where there is 100% nil rate band available for transfer, each individual can only use their own nil rate band for the purposes of chargeable lifetime transfers before any lifetime IHT would become payable.

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Charity News - For Ethiopia In the latest of our articles designed to give some coverage to local charities doing great things we look at a small Cotham group working on a number of projects to benefit health, education and community wellbeing in a poor region of Ethiopia. I had the pleasure recently of meeting three of the volunteers working with charity For Ethiopia - Sandra Manley, Shelagh Austin and Dr Sue Thomas - to find out more about their work, and why they were tucking into a big bowl of popcorn. The ladies told me more.

Peer through our kitchen window in Cotham and you might see a group of us sitting round a kitchen table drinking coffee and munching popcorn. You may think this a strange combination, but in Ethiopia three tiny cups of coffee greet the visitor as a mark of hospitality and popcorn is always served alongside. Around this Bristol kitchen table discussion ranges around finding better ways of fundraising to establishing a second hostel, and the scope for this small charity to move forward during the next five years.

For Ethiopia – a kitchen table approach to change “It’s “back to school” time when many parents experience what Shakespeare described as the “whining schoolboy” (or girl, perhaps) reluctantly heading off “snail” like to school. Explain this image to a schoolgirl called Askale who lives in the Ejeree county of Ethiopia and she would be amazed. She is one of the children who has benefitted from the work of our small charity based in Bristol. To say that Askale is delighted with the chance she has been given is an understatement. Orphaned at an early age, she has been able to board in Toby’s House, a hostel where she receives care and support to enable her to study and attend school. In fact Askale expresses amazement, as well as thankfulness, that she is receiving basic health care, has access to clean water and she can even study at night because the hostel has solar electricity.”

Studying in Toby’s House by the power of the sun

So far, For Ethiopia, founded 15 years ago, has undertaken a surprising number of projects in Askale’s area. At least 9,000 people have been spared long treks and the backbreaking task of carrying water, by the building of wells and the capping of springs.

Unless you have spent this hot summer camping and carrying your own water, you probably fail to consider what hard work accessing a clean water supply is for many people in the world. Capping springs and digging wells really does transform people’s lives and brings associated health benefits.

The question is how has this been achieved?

“The region is poor and although Ethiopia is developing quite rapidly after the devastating famine of 35 years ago, there are still some regions, such as Askale’s home area, that have been left behind in the march of change.

Improving health, particularly for women giving birth is another significant strand of the work we do. Delivery kits, solar 9

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Charity News lanterns and hand washing facilities have been provided for 26 health posts and four delivery suites. A simple action, such as providing 7 solar fridges (shown below) for health posts, has been transformative, as it prevents the wastage of precious vaccines that must be kept under refrigeration during the difficult task of distribution in an area poorly served by roads.

You have probably realised already that this little charity – administered by volunteers working round the kitchen table to plan more projects - has big ideas. A second hostel is planned and a five-year strategic plan has been drawn up. It is true to say that one of the reasons for the success of this charity to date is because its founders and supporters believe in the importance of working in collaboration with others.

In Ethiopia the charity works alongside a partner organisation and widely listens to the community members about their needs. “After all,” says Sue the current chair, – “members of the local community are best placed to understand their problems.

We can help to support them in building local skills, developing resilience and finding sustainable solutions.”

For Ethiopia also believes in learning from others and sharing ideas in this country. An ambitious networking event to be held on 4th October will include keynote speeches from the Department For International Development (DFID), and no lesser person than Professor Alice Roberts who has been For Ethiopia’s patron since 2009.

Many charities working in Ethiopia will also be there and the emphasis will be on collaboration and learning from each other.

You can be pretty sure that coffee and, of course, popcorn will be served and no doubt new ideas for raising funds will be generated.

Supporting local schools with basic facilities, such as books, furniture and equipment as well as the building of toilet blocks has been partly instrumental in improving training and education to the extent that three pupils have even made it to university.

Access to education for girls is particularly problematic in the area. This is where Toby’s House makes its appearance in our story.

Built in 2015/16 it provides care for girls who want to attend school – girls just like Askale.”

In the meantime you might like to support the charity by making a one off donation or organising a regular standing order.

Contact Dr Sue Thomas via the charity’s website www.for-ethiopia.com for more details on how you can help.

You can be sure that Askale and her friends will be delighted.

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The power of music to inspire

According to the Commission on Dementia and Music, research suggests that the regions of the brain associated wih musical memory may overlap with regions relatively spared in Alzheimer’s disease. The findings suggest that even if certain areas of the brain are badly affected by dementia, a person may still be able to undersatnd and enjoy music.

Linking in with this research is the fifth BBC World Music Day taking place on 26th September. The theme this year is music and wellbeing; the power of music to inspire, to bring us together and make a positive impact.

For its music and dementia initiative, BBC Music Day is collaboratng with over 50 organisations - including Home Instead Senior Care, to help bring music to everyone living with dementia in the UK by 2020.

In working towards this goal, Home Instead Senior Care Bristol North has teamed up with Bristol Dementia Action Alliance and Henleaze Ladies Choir to present an afternoon of sing-a-long songs from the shows. Included in the programme will be well known and loved classics from My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music and West Story.

John Moore, Director of Home Instead Senior Care Bristol North said “We know that music brings such joy to people with dementia and the benefits to health and wellbeing are far reaching - helping them to reminisce and recall happy memories. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in this great fun afternoon of music and singing followed by tea and cake”.

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Quiz Time - answers on page 57 General Knowledge UK’s

Nature

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Name the Secretary.

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Home

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What is the national currency of Finland?

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Who presented these 1970’s game shows - a) the Golden Shot, b) Opportunity Knocks, and c) Sale of the Century?

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Put these in size order, by area, smallest first - a standard UK allotment, a singles tennis court, and the Blackpool Tower Ballroom?

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Magellanic, Chinstrap and Gentoo are all breeds of what?

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Name the three creatures shown below.

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Flamingos are native to which continent or continents?

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Name the UK’s largest breeding owl.

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Name the second biggest cities, by population, in a) Spain, b) the USA, and c) Sweden.

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What is the name given to the study of a) insects, b) birds, and c) butterflies?

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With the downgrading of Pluto to a dwarf planet, which is the most recently discovered of the planets and in which century?

What type of cloud is normally associated with a thunderstorm?

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Which was the UK’s first National Park?

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These are the latin names for three common UK plants, do you know their common names - a) papaver, b) prunus, c) allium?

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What is the more common name of a “sea canary”?

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In which counties would you find a) Glastonbury Tor, b) the Sandringham Estate, and c) Flamborough Head?

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According to the Bible, who were Adam & Eve’s first two children?

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Name the cult leader who features in the new Quentin Tarantino film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”.

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What time and date did the Titanic sink?

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These national parks are in which countries - a) Kruger National Park, b) Yoho National Park, c) Plitvice Lakes National Park?

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The executors will have completed an Inheritance Tax form on applying for the Grant. However, any changes to the estate may still have to be reported to HMRC. There may also be further tax reliefs which can be claimed during the administration period to reduce the amount of any tax paid.

Probate – Can you afford to take the risk?

Many people who are appointed as executors under a will know that their duties include administering an estate in accordance with the will to ensure that the beneficiaries receive what they have been left.

Few people seem to know that executors may be personally liable throughout the administration of an estate. They are not just liable to beneficiaries, should they fail to deal with the tax affairs of the deceased be it inheritance tax, income tax or capitals gain tax they can be liable to HMRC personally for failing to deal with matters. These tax bills can sometime run into thousands of pounds.

However, wills can be complicated documents and the law surrounding wills and probate is, to put it kindly, quite old.

The will may include provisions to ensure children from first marriages inherit their parents’ share of the estate, to protect minor beneficiaries and sometimes to protect beneficiaries from themselves or from others taking advantage of them.

Taking advice from a Solicitor can ensure that all your obligations as an executor are fulfilled so that not only are the wishes of the deceased carried out completely and correctly but also you are protected from claims against you for failing to administer the estate properly.

This can mean that the will is complicated and not always as straight forward as may appear.

Administering an estate fully and correctly can take time and if you are doing this around a busy life, sometimes even the most simple things can be overlooked. Using a Solicitor who specialises in this area can ensure that this does not happen.

Recent changes at the Probate Registry designed to make it easier to obtain a Grant of Probate may encourage executors to try to deal with the administration of an estate themselves without professional assistance.

However, obtaining the Grant is only the first hurdle and not the finishing line and after issue of the Grant there are still traps for the unwary.

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Alpine Cheese from Slate & Wedge . . .

I’m sure we’ve all played along to the desert island questions game at some time or another. Which food would you take, which album, which guest, which one country etc etc. So when Jo Evans rang me asking if I was interested about her business Slate & Wedge I couldn’t say no. For Jo specialises in sourcing and importing cheeses from the French Alps - my desert island food of choice and the place I’d most love to be shipwrecked in (although the chances or being shipwrecked 15,000 feet above sea level is, at least for now, remote).

are delighted to have seen our cheeses enjoyed across the country. From big, mouth-watering umami flavours, heady notes of caramel nuttiness and steely blue kicks through to sweet and subtle smokiness and intensely refreshing yet fruity and nutty notes, deciding which block or three to buy can start quite the family debate!

A particularly popular way to enjoy up to six cheeses is through our unique and memorable cheese tastings, perfect for team building and corporate networking as well as private functions such as hen do’s and birthday parties.

They are also the perfect excuse to just gather friends after work one evening. Our events can either be more formal in nature, accompanied by a recommended wine or beer flight, or a more informal gathering where we will not only supply but present one or more of our beautiful cheeseboard selections.

So I had to meet north Bristol based Jo to talk fromage, and then other stuff.

“At Slate & Wedge, we specialise in importing the finest French Alpine cheeses from the lush and unpolluted high-altitude pastures of the Savoie region. The idea to bring such wonderful cheeses back to the people of the UK was born from the luxury ski industry. Working in the most spectacular surroundings and seeing incredibly talented chefs working with the finest products only fuelled my love for fine food and the Alps.

Our tastings are not only available in the UK but in the Alps as well. With cooler months on the horizon, our thoughts and maybe yours, turn to the Alps. On your next ski holiday, why not invite a Slate & Wedge team member to your chalet to experience après ski with a difference? As with our UK tastings, we will design a unique cheese tasting event for your group, held in the comfort of your own chalet. We also offer a range of Alpine cheese boxes delivered straight to your door, to enjoy throughout your holiday.

After all this talk of incredible cheese, it wouldn’t really be fair to tantalize you and not offer you a taste for yourselves. All readers can enjoy a 10% discount off of their online cheese shop in September, using the code SWSEPT10.

Our year is split between Bristol and Val d’Isère in the French Alps. Between May and November Bristol is home. It’s been a busy past few months at markets, food festivals and county shows, introducing people across the country to gorgeous cheeses as Beaufort Été, Tomme Fermière and Brezain. For many people, regardless of the high temperatures seen in July, the sight of Reblochon got them running home with a wheel to make Tartiflette and transport themselves straight back to their favourite colder days on the mountain.

We will soon be launching our office lunches so do get in touch to see how we can bring a taste of the Alps to your midday.”

To find out a little more about Alpine cheeses and the lady with my dream job I then subjected Jo to eleven questions - some cheesy, some more offpiste.

Our exceptional cheeses are produced and matured by local farmers and affineurs in the Savoie, offering an unrivalled taste that is unavailable to buy in British shops. With the launch of our online shop and next working day delivery, we

So, why are cheeses round?

Alpine cheeses have two fairly common similarities – they are often large and round.

Beaufort Été AOP, is no exception to this weighing in at forty to fifty kilos. Round wheels of cheese can be rolled and historically this made transporting them down the mountain much easier. Round and cylindrical moulds are also much sturdier than those with corners and are 17

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. . . and eleven questions for owner Jo Evans far more suited at withstanding the pressure of holding the curds until they form together.

university. We moved back to Bristol after our first ski season and now call the city home from May to November.

Which is your favourite cheese that you import, and why?

You’re asking a tough question there! Emmental de Savoie has to be up there with my favourites.

Mostly disregarded because of preconceived ideas that all Emmental is flavourless rubber from supermarkets. I love seeing people’s reactions when they try a true Alpine Emmental for the first time and appreciate the depth of flavour. All of our cheeses are brought over fresh from the Alps weekly and our Emmental de Savoie has an incredible aroma and a sweet, nutty and addictive taste profile.

What do you love most and dislike most about Bristol?

After living in London for six years, the great attraction of Bristol was the proximity of everything we wanted and the ease of getting around the city. It’s hard to pick a dislike as returning to Bristol after winter always feels new and exciting and prevents city life from becoming mundane. Actually, if Bristol could be less hilly, that would make cheese deliveries by bike and foot a lot easier!

Which is your favourite pub or restaurant in Bristol?

Bristol has an incredible eating and drinking scene. Favourite pub would have to be The Lion in Cliftonwood for its burgers. For finer dining, Paco Tapas sets the bar particularly high.

Which is your favourite season?

Winter. I like to think that Slate & Wedge has its own reverse transhumance to that of the livestock (“transhumance” - the action or practice of moving livestock from one grazing ground to another in a seasonal cycle, typically to lowlands in winter and highlands in summer”). As the sheep, cows and goats travel down from their mountain pastures ahead of winter, we head back up to Val d’Isère. The lifestyle and the ever changing, breath-taking landscape will never become dull. Most of my business ideas and planning have come about from days spent skiing in the backcountry.

Name three things on your bucket list.

Owning a black Wildtrak Ford Ranger (think of the storage for cheese, surfboards and skis…), returning to Indonesia to swim with manta rays and hiking to a mountain refuge in the depths of winter.

Where do you go to escape?

My husband and I head to a beach in our campervan, with surfboards, windsurf kit and a very nice bottle of red.

Which 3 people, dead or alive (and excluding family), who would you most like to share a cheese board with?

I would love to meet Ben Fogle (I have long been fascinated with his career and worldwide adventures) and Kate Middleton (to see just how down to earth she really is) at one of my favourite rocky outcrops on the mountain for a cheeseboard with a staggering snowy vista. A truly local and weather-beaten Abondance cattle farmer would be my third guest, to share his stories and his local chalet cheeses.

.. and what are your thoughts on peanut butter?

PBJ (it has to be crunchy PB and it has to be raspberry jam) is my go-to afternoon snack. No bread needed, just a particularly large spoon will do very nicely.

My thanks to Jo. I can vouch for the deliciousness of the cheeses Slate & Wedge offer. To find out more you can contact Jo in the following ways -

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My husband and I welcomed a cocker spaniel puppy home earlier this summer. He’s called Nalu (Hawaiian for the ocean!) and must be the only dog in the park who gets rewarded with French Alpine cheeses! In preparation of the winter, we’re already teaching him commands based on basic snowboarding tricks.

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27 September 1833 – Rajah Rammohun Roy, the social reformist and man often referred to as the ‘Father of Modern India’ died of meningitis in Stapleton.

Originally buried a month after his death, he was reburied nine-and-ahalf years later at Arnos Vale cemetery. There is a full-sized bronze stature of Roy near the Central Library and a pedestrian path named after him in Stapleton.

22 September 1894 - The first meeting of the two teams that went on to become Bristol Rovers and Bristol City took place.

Bristol South End (the future Bristol City) beat Eastville Rovers 2-1 at St. John’s Lane in Bedminster. Eastville Rovers goal was scored

by Bob Horsey and South End’s were scored

by Hamlet Horatio Clements and Frank Ernest Mayger, two twenty-year-olds who went on to become important figures for Bristol City.

24 September 2017 – England scored 369 runs in their match against the West Indies, a ODI record for the Bristol County Ground. Moeen Ali topscored with 102 runs, with Joe Root and Ben Stokes also making significant contributions. The West Indies were bowled out for 245 runs, despite Chris Gayle scoring 94. The match was also memorable for Liam Plunkett taking his first five-wicket haul at that level.

4 September 1939 – Sergeant George Booth, a navigator with 107 Squadron, became the first British prisoner of war in World War II when his Bristol Blenheim aircraft (designed and built in Bristol) was shot down over the German coast after it had attacked the warship Emden at Wilhelmshaven. Booth, from Horsforth, Leeds, was eventually freed after 2,057 days of captivity when his prison camp, Stalag 357 in Poland, was liberated by allied forces.

5 September 1959 – The UK’s first trunkdialling system from a public telephone was inaugurated when The Deputy Lord Mayor of Bristol made a call to the Lord Mayor of London (replacing the Button A and Button B pay phones / operator service). The first ever call was made by the Queen on 5 December 1958 from the central telephone exchange in Bristol to the Lord Provost of Edinburgh. The Queen began the call with the words “This is the Queen speaking from Bristol. Good afternoon, my Lord Provost”.

Music 2 September 1925 – Celebrated pianist Russ Conway was born in Bristol. Conway served in the merchant navy during World War II and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal.

His major musical success came between 1957 and 1963 when he had 20 UK chart hits. In 1959 his songs appeared on the charts for a cumulative total of 83 weeks, including his No 1’s Side Saddle and Roulette. Conway died on 16 November 2000 and his funeral was held at St Mary Redcliffe church.

19 September 2012 – Local currency The Bristol Pound went live at noon, with more than 300 local shops and businesses joining the scheme. The launch had initially been planned for May but had to be postponed due to the amount of interest. The notes featured symbols of local pride such as Concorde and St Paul’s Carnival. The aim of the currency was to increase local spending and channel it into independent businesses.

3 September 1971 – The Rolling Stones performed their second of two dates at Colston Hall. At the end of the show, audience member Christine Hall caught a bunch of flowers that had been thrown into the crowd by frontman Mick Jagger. Speaking of the occasion she said “I went home and pressed it straight away and to this day, still have it! I’m not sure why I have kept it after all these years but I am glad I did!”

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In Bear Wood should be able to. They remind me of a “tiled and grouted” animal version of an English comedic actress who is all the rage at the moment - but who shall remain nameless.

Our daughter turned twenty recently. It was a lovely day, but one tinged with two linked emotions - sadness, for us parents at least, that her teenage years were over, and incredulity that it has come about so quickly. So like most people in our situation we were left with that feeling of “where did those two decades go?”

Next door are the zebras - cue tired Newcastle United and / or barcoding jokes but without doubt a beautiful design of nature - and their cotenants the eland, to the uninitiated like me a big deer thing with horns but I now know as the second largest antelope in the world and a resident in the wilds of southern Africa.

Nearby are the okapis, the odd kids at zoo school who I suspect most people really like, and the reindeer, which your children will love for their fluffy antlers, whiskery chins and ability to deliver sackloads of presents.

Other exhibits that have emerged since my last visit include the meerkats (cute in many eyes but not mine) and a pack of European grey wolves. And more still that we didn’t find time to visit - a conspiracy of lemurs (check it if you don’t believe me) that, as you can walk amongst them, are a real draw for children of all ages, and a group of gelada baboons, that are native to the mountains of Ethiopia.

It got me thinking. You don’t really notice your children growing up, do you? When they are with you all the time, day in day out, you tend not to see the changes. They become adults in tiny incremental stages, so imperceptably small that they go by almost unnoticed. It’s only when you are away from something for a period of time, whether that be a person or a place, that on reaquaintance do you notice the changes.

Hence the “wow, hasn’t she grown?” from distant relatives and old teachers when meeting up again after a number of years.

Which rather obliquely brings me to Wild Place. I’d been a couple of times before, once when it opened in the summer of 2013 and then again a couple of years back when the real purpose of our visit was to jump off trapezes and climb walls at the Leap of Faith adventure experience that shares the site. So a third visit to what is undoubtedly a major and exciting attraction here in north Bristol seemed long overdue, and the arrival of four new crowd-pullers was enough this month to get us booked in and heading up to the site just t’other side of junction 17 of the M5.

The main draw for us though, and I suspect many other visitors this summer, were to be found by heading off through the woods to the north end of the site.

There, in Bear Wood, are the latest arrivals at Wild Place - four fabulous European

Last time we visited, the giraffe house had just opened to the public - and the opportunity to get up close to these beautiful creatures was enough to make it our first stop again, even though we had visited primarily to see their new nearneighbours. Giraffes have an ungainly beauty about them, they exude elegance and gentleness in a manner that is less cumbersome than physics suggests they 21

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In Bear Wood brown bears. With them have come a pair of Eurasian lynxes, and wolverines too - the largest land-dwelling members of the badger family and which we spotted resting twenty feet up in a tree. The bears, lynx, wolverines and grey wolf were all once native to the United Kingdom, and visitors are taken on a journey back in time to 8,000BC when the country was densely covered by the sort of ancient woodland that you will find surrounding you in Bear Wood.

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Access to the whole seven and a half acre site is by way of a fabulous raised wooden walkway, 700 metres long and on which are mounted information guides and h a n d s - o n puzzles for interested explorers of all ages. Below you roam the lynx, wolverine and bears, reassuringly fenced in to huge natural enclosures.

Bear Wood is, I guess, as close to seeing brown bears in the wild as it is possible to get, and that opportunity is enhanced by the provision of a 1800 panoramic viewpoint with floor to ceiling glass windows. The whole set up is seriously impressive, is a thoroughly enjoyable, exciting and interesting exhibit, and is staffed by friendly and knowledgeable volunteer rangers on hand to answer any questions. They were especially useful to us in pointing out where the well camouflaged lynx were - the male and female had been introduced to each other that morning for the first time and were already snoozing at opposite tends of the enclosure like an old married couple.

Returning to the theme of not noticing things getting older, afer a two year absence I returned to find that, like an awkward teen turning into a confident young adult, Wild Place has very much come of age and is now a seriously good place to visit.

The bears are all between one and a half and two years old - one female called Gemini and three males, Albie, Neo and Nilas.

Going back to the opening thoughts about your children growing up you’d be excused for thinking that an eighteen month old bear might still be a sort of biggish cub, possibly even borderline cuddly. Of course you would be very wrong. These guys are properly big, and as they playfully chase each other around and blunder through the woods that are their new des-res you begin to appreciate just how majestic and powerful they are - and how reassuringly thick the fencing is. To encounter one in the wild when play isn’t on the agenda would be

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The raised public awareness of the issue resulted in a council meeting the following January at which Lang proposed “… in the chief thoroughfares of the city, for the accommodation of pedestrians, the erection of numerous drinking fountains”.

The fountains would both publicise the new municipal water supply whilst also furthering the Temperance cause, which would hopefully provide the merchants with a more sober workforce. The sad reality was that until then beer had been safer to drink than the city’s water.

In the first of a 2-part article Julian looks at public fountains, the city’s latest initiative anticipated by 160 years.

“In recent weeks most of us will have received news from Bristol Water, with a map showing the location of the city’s latest initiative - “free refill’ public fountains. At the launch event on College Green I wonder how many of the attendees appreciated the irony of the announcement of eight new fountains compared to Bristol’s nineteenth century legacy of more than forty – a fact that obviously escaped the organiser’s attention. Although the announcement in July was a very laudable first effort, until the 1980s we still had many free water fountains dotted around the city. Nevertheless even the relatively new and well-used fountains were quietly shut off, with the superstructure often remaining as a quaint example of non-functional street furniture. The latest city initiative aims to encourage people to drink more water, or as the mantra exhorts ‘hydrate!’ - but at the same time the powers that be are closing nearly all the public toilets.

What brilliant joined-up thinking!

As an exemplar, Robert Lang donated £100 to start a “Fountain Fund”. By June the first two fountains had been erected, one at the end of Prince Street and another on the Welsh Back. These were quickly followed by one in the wall of St Augustine’s Church by College Green and another, again by Robert Lang, opposite the Bishop’s Palace. During the course of the following year, thanks to a combination of pragmatism and moral fervour, his philanthropy resulted in many fountains being donated by merchants and prominent citizens.

A fountain situated on the Baldwin Street/High Street corner of St Nicholas Church was the delightful Angel Fountain a famous Bristol landmark until damaged in the Blitz of WWII. This had been officially opened on November 19th 1859 with a civic ceremony. Amongst those attending the opening ceremony were Mr. Robert Goss, Vice Chairman of the local Board of Health, Rev. H. Martin, Vicar of the St Nicholas Parish and of course the public spirited instigator, Mr. Robert Lang,

Why did Bristol once have so many free drinking fountains? For the answer we must go back to the nineteenth century. Until the ready availability of soft drinks and bottled water most of our non-alcoholic street refreshment came courtesy of municipal fountains. In the late 1950s drinking fountains were still working, most with a tin plated copper drinking cup attached by a chain. Hereford may have a chained library, but Bristol had chained refreshments.

In 1858 correspondence between Bristol merchant Robert Lang and William Naish, Chairman of the Local Board of Health, concerning the lamentable lack of availability of a safe and drinkable water supply, was published in the Bristol Times.

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History Notes - Julian Lea-Jones whose generosity had started the enterprise (along with representatives of the “Iron Merchants of this City” who had donated the fountain). A picture of the fountain can be seen on the cover photograph of the late Reece Winstone’s book “Bristol in the 1940’s” showing the newspaper seller who had his pitch here for many years. Reece Winstone stated that the fountain was taken down by the Corporation in 1942 for “safe keeping”.

moved to the Bristol Industrial Museum, (M shed Museum). An identical but surviving Angel Fountain also from pattern 101 can still be seen set in the churchyard wall of St Philips Cathedral, Birmingham.

John Powell’s help enabled us to identify other cast iron fountains around Bristol that also originated from Coalbrookdale.

Arrowsmith’s nineteenth century ‘Dictionary of Bristol’ listed over forty drinking fountains in different parts of the city. Here is a list of other Bristol fountains both ancient and modern - Bath Street, Bedminster Bridge, Brandon Hill, Durdham Down, (at the top of Parry’s Lane - another single post and basin utilitarian drinking fountain, it was working until the 1980s), Haymarket, St James’ Churchyard, stepped base Preaching Cross, and former Drinking Fountain, (the shaft is broken and the tabernacle head is missing), Former Parish Pump, set against the wall of St Stephen’s Churchyard, Merchants Road, Hotwell, Lower Berkeley Place, Neptune Statue, (then in Victoria Street), Old King Street, St. Philip’s Bridge, St. Vincent’s Spring, Stoke Road, The Triangle (Queen’s Road, and Westbury-on-Trym, (Canford Park). Sadly the first fountain, the one donated by Mr Robert Lang which was also a Coalbrook Dale design and was located at the Triangle in Clifton, succumbed to widening of Whiteladies Road and is no more.

During the 1970s I had a conversation with Mr. A. Miller, a retired Police Constable, who used to do point duty on the High Street/ Baldwin Street corner and told me that when on point duty he used to hang his cape on the church railings, and often had a drink from the “Angel”. The fountain was cast at Coalbrookdale Iron Works and John Powell, BIAS member and Librarian at Ironbridge Gorge Museum, found copies of the original casting drawings, Pattern No. 101, along with other fountain designs from their pattern books. Now the only remaining evidence of the ‘Angel’ are shrapnel marks still visible on the church wall.

Pattern Number 101, was in the form of an Angel’s torso holding a Bible open at John IV v13 & 14, “Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again. But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; ...”.

Every fountain and watering hole in Bristol has a story attached and some of the new ones are both imaginative and visually stunning. Next month we will look more closely at a selection of the fountains and their stories.” © August 2019, Eur-Ing. Julian Lea-Jones, C.Eng, FRAeS

In addition to the wartime damage this fountain suffered from post-war neglect and resistance from those responsible for the church structure, because water from the fountain was causing damp penetration of the east wall. After many years of neglect in a city council yard, representations from my Temple Local History Group and the Bristol Civic Society resulted in the torso of the fountain and the bible being eventually

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Next Step Pink Flag by Wire (Harvest)

For one of the most exhilarating indie bands of the mid-00s, the demise of The Futureheads felt strangely low-key. Having released and toured **Rant, their a capella fifth album, in 2012, everything fell strangely quiet.

Wire were one of the first bands to show how the punk template could be moulded into something more sophisticated.

Though Pink Flag was released in November 1977, just a few weeks after The Sex Pistols’ debut, it felt like a giant leap forward and is an obvious predecessor of the music made by The Futureheads.

It’s now been revealed that singer/ guitarist Barry Hyde had be struggling with his mental health for quite some time and needed to step away from the pressures of band life.

With Hyde now in a much better place, the Sunderland quartet have reunited and return with new album Powers.

From opening track Reuter right through to closing number 12 X U, Pink Flag collapsed into a black hole of its own making. Where the likes of Johnny Rotten and Joe Strummer had returned rock music to its essential elements of verse and chorus, and rid it of any other pastry, the core Wire duo of Colin Newman and Graham Lewis deconstructed things even further so that small bursts of riffs, melody and lyrics became more important than formal song structures. Somehow, by reducing music to its simplest form, Wire created something wholly original. No idea was given time to turn stale; songs like Three Girl Rhumba, Surgeon’s Girl and Mannequin burst into flames as quickly as they’d been brought to life, yet were still packed with ideas, textures and invention which were as catchy as they were eye-catching.

Considering the circumstances, Powers can be seen as a triumph even before a note has been heard, thankfully though it stands up on its own merit. Ever since their self-titled debut Hyde, Ross Millard, Jaff Craig and Dave Hyde have managed to combine arresting postpunk riffs with an ability to weave harmonies and counter-melodies through their songs.

Clearly that talent hasn’t left them. The trio of opening songs, Jekyll, Good Night Out and Animus lurch from side to side and excite with every twist and turn. Hyde and Millard’s thick Sunderland accents also remain a key ingredient in what makes them so distinctive.

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The pace of the album is relentless. Across The Border rages, before giving way to the cascading Electric Shock. That each song still finds pocket for inventive backing vocals and intriguing splashes of instrumentation (including a clever synth on Electric Shock) is testament to their tightness as a band, something which often goes overlooked.

That’s enough men with guitars for one month.

We’re changing lanes with our gig recommendation and urging you to check out these women with guitars instead. The trio of Georgia McDonald, Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich and Sarah Thompson, from Melbourne, Australia make what they describe as “power emo,” and have rightly earned plenty of praise (and fans) for their two albums to date. Last year’s How to Socialise & Make Friends somehow balanced their powerful anti-patriarchal message with an insouciant charm, and killer songs. The perfect Tuesday night out.

If anything, the album could do with a moment of calm, as Danger of the Water provided on their debut. Instead, they push on with songs like Listen, Little Man! and Mortal, as if not wanting to waste a moment of this second coming. Who can blame them?

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The Prize Wordsearch this month has been kindly sponsored by Slate & Wedge, purveyors of fine Alpine cheeses. And the prize - a boxed assortment of fine cheeses together with tasting notes and wine recommendations.

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Listed below are twenty words associated with Slate & Wedge’s Alpine cheese business.

Nineteen of them can also be found in the wordsearch grid - running forwards, backwards, up, down or on a diagonal. So simply discover which fromage-related word hasn’t made it into the grid, and let me know which it is. Entries please by post to 8 Sandyleaze, WoT, BS9 3PY, email andy@ bcmagazines.co.uk, telephone 0117 259 1964 or text 07845 986650. First correct ______________________________ entry drawn at random after the closing date of 30th September wins the cracking cheese selection.

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A trust means simply that assets are held by one or more persons - the ‘trustees’ - for your benefit. The trustees can be trusted friends or family members, or professional trustees.

from the funds held in your trust. By comparison, if the compensation is held in your own name, you may need to use the compensation funds towards the cost of your care.

The type of trust most often used for holding compensation is a ‘bare trust’.

Unlike other types of trust, you can end the trust and have the funds returned to you at any point.

2. Means-Tested Benefits If the compensation is held by you personally, you may lose your entitlement to claim means-tested benefits, either now or in the future.

For tax purposes, the trust’s assets are treated as being owned by you, and the income and gains of the trust are taxed as though they were yours.

If the compensation is placed into a personal injury trust, it is entirely disregarded in your entitlement to benefits. The trust funds can be used to pay for expenses such as cars, holidays and household goods.

On your death, the trust assets pass as your own assets do, under your Will, or under the Intestacy Rules if you don’t have a Will.

What are the benefits of holding your compensation in a trust?

1. Future Care Costs As we live longer, it becomes more likely that we will need assistance with our care.

If your compensation is held in a personal injury trust, you can receive Local Authority funding towards care costs, and still benefit

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3. Planning for Inheritance Tax As house prices increase, many more estates will suffer the burden of inheritance tax.

If your compensation is placed into certain types of trust, it will not be included in your estate for inheritance tax purposes after seven years.

4. Protection on Divorce The person who was intended to benefit

from the compensation award is you. On divorce, all the financial resources can be taken into account in determining how the assets are divided.

If your compensation is clearly ring-fenced and held in a personal injury trust, it will be easier to argue that the fund should be retained by you.

5. Safeguarding your Compensation for the Future You may come under pressure from family or friends to use the funds to benefit others.

The trustees of a personal injury trust can help to protect your compensation, so that it is set aside to meet your needs, whatever the future may bring for you.

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Advertising Feature August 2019’s Which?

Trusted Trader of the Month is Lek-Trix Limited.

“There’s no way on earth I could turn up and act like I’m more important than the carers. I think people just need to stop and help every now and again. The world is running at 100mph all the time, but giving a little bit of help and showing someone you care can make their day.”

Top-notch customer service scooped the title for this Bristol-based electrician.

If you’ve ever had a water leak in your home, you’ll know just how much mess and destruction it can cause. That was the problem that greeted electrician Dan Haynes recently when he turned up at an elderly customer’s house. Water had leaked through the woman’s ceiling and soaked the ground-floor carpets, meaning that he couldn’t do the electrical work he’d been hired to do.

This philosophy continues beyond his regular customers, too, as Dan also likes to volunteer in his community. He recently helped to complete electrical work in shipping containers being turned into homes by Help Bristol’s Homeless.

He’s now planning a regular charitydonation scheme, where a portion of earnings from each job will be donated to a local charity, with a different cause benefiting each quarter.

While some people might have walked away, Dan rolled up his sleeves, hired a wet vacuum and spent several hours clearing up the water - without charging any labour for the day. His efforts to go above and beyond for his customers have earned his business, Lek-Trix Limited, the Trader of the Month title for August.

Lek-Trix, run by Dan and his partner Frankie, joined Trusted Traders about three years ago. Customers are now used to seeing the logo on Dan’s van. “Trusted Traders is more recognised by customers than a lot of electrical governing bodies” he explained, “It just gives you that edge over the competition, because people know who it is. It’s that element of trust.”

The water-leak story was just one example of Dan’s dedication to customer service that impressed our judges. His glowing reviews on the Trusted Traders site praise his ‘excellent’ and ‘efficient’ service, and regularly describe him as ‘polite’, ‘hardworking’ and ‘trustworthy’. One recent review from a housebound disabled couple thanked Dan and his team for working around visits from their carers, and for keeping the power on as much as possible during the work so they could continue to use their appliances.

Congratulations to Dan & Frankie, who are keen to say a big thank you to all their customers in north Bristol for their support and positive feedback.

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Hilary Barber’s Top Gardening Tips There will be plenty of colour in the garden still, and the soil will still be warm, but now is the time to start planning for the autumn and spring next year!

parsley to bring inside to crop over the winter.

10. Once the vegetable plot has been cleared, you can sow green manure to improve the fertility of the soil. (Dig in the green manure with a sharp spade in spring) See http://apps.rhs.org.uk/ advicesearch/Profile.aspx?PID=373.

1. Start to plant spring-flowering bulbs such as snowdrops, crocuses, daffodils and hyacinths.

2. Towards the end of the month, net ponds before leaf fall gets underway.

11. Plant out spring flowering biennials including wallflowers and forget me nots in their flowering positions to give them time to establish before winter.

3. Give the lawn a good spiking! Ideal for helping drainage in the months ahead, especially as the ground is dry Also this is the month for scarification to remove thatch and then applying a high phosphate feed to strengthen grass roots.

12 Continue to remove weeds so that they do not shed seeds which will remain in the soil over the winter.

4. Keep deadheading to keep flowers going until the first frosts - you will be surprised!

13. Finally, whilst the ground is still warm, this is a good month to plant shrubs and perennials to establish before winter and to give them a good head start before next year.

5. Clean out cold frames and greenhouses before autumn sowing and planting and especially if you are storing annuals such as geraniums to over winter.

14 Keep camellias and rhododendrons well watered to ensure that next year’s buds develop well.

Happy Gardening!

6. Divide herbaceous perennials - dig up congested clumps, and split, discarding the old centre, to keep them fresh. Replant, feed and water and you will have improved flowering next year (If you have more than one clump, repetition around the garden works well or swap with gardener friends).

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8 Keep cropping in the vegetable garden and when peas and beans are finished, cut them down to ground level but leave roots in the soil as they will slowly release nitrogen into the soil as they break down.

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At the Cinema - Chris Worthington Animals (certificate 15) - Directed by Sophie Hyde

are not well matched they begin a passionate relationship and are soon engaged to be married.

Animals might be compared with the Withnail and I, a 1980s film about two young men, out of work actors, engaged in an alcoholic “to hell with the rest of the world “rebellion. However the two main characters in Animals are women and it is set in Dublin not the Lake District.

Laura (Holliday Grainger) is a charming and good looking Irish woman while Tyler (Alia Shawkat) is a right - on brash American with a garish taste in clothes. They are hedonistic millennial soul mates who are on the point of hitting thirty having shared a flat through ten years of dead end jobs and non- stop partying.

The consumption of white wine and tequila is truly staggering.

Tyler is dismissive of the whole idea of marriage seeing it a repressive institution for women. She tries to convince Laura to end the relationship but in reality she fears that their relationship will end if she marries Jim. At a family gathering Laura’s married sister Jean bluntly says to Laura that the party is over and that she needs to grow up. Laura’s reply is “it’s my life!” To prove the point she gets drunk, falls over and spills a glass full of red wine all over Jean’s sleeping new baby.

Torn between a life with Jim and more years of partying and rebellion with Tyler Laura bounces around between the two. Firstly at Tyler’s outrageous 30th birthday (Jim has declined to attend) then at an awards ceremony for Jim where she is completely out of her depth and is an embarrassment to him in the company of serious musicians and arts patrons.

Dublin is a perfect setting for the film. Many of the scenes are set in fading period flats in suburban back streets with a remarkably wide choice of pubs and wine bars where most of the customers are trying and failing to write anything that is likely to be published. Laura is part of this fake literary scene having taken a decade to write the first chapter of a novel.

Tyler also has artistic ambitions and although she is well read and has sharp wit the reality of her artistic achievement is not at all clear. No matter, it all makes for a good chat up lines and snappy dialogue with bar tenders and arty types.

She goes back to cruising the bars and chatting up failed writers and meets Marty, a third rate poet and a host of truly dreadful literary soirees. Tyler comes to one of the soirees and she persuades Laura to read some of her work. Her lack of any literary talent is obvious. She is in good company, the rules of engagement at the soirees are that anything is valid and criticism is not allowed. After the soiree she stays on in Marty’s flat where that they start to have sex on the sofa in a state of cocaine fueled lust until Laura is overcome by guilt and disgust and makes a sharp exit.

In the last part of the film Laura is completely unsure what to do next and walks the streets of Dublin before eventually arriving back at Tyler’s flat, an ending that I found rather tame.

Would the marriage to Jim have worked out probably not. Should she leave the charismatic but manipulative Tyler – probably, but Laura certainly needs something or someone to change her life.

In one of the wine bars Laura meets Jim, a talented and committed concert pianist who advises her that to be a writer or a musician you actually have to work for long hours every day. A revelation for Laura and she does briefly start writing notes for her novel before losing patience and getting drunk. Although they

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River Avon Tide Times A high tide in Autumn is perhaps the best time to see our stretch of the Avon, and if you are lucky you may get to see the backdrop of seasonal colours with a full river in front. High and low tides coincide with the new moon and full moon, and the end of September is just such a time. The high and low tides on Sunday 29th September are the highest of the year, so lets hope for a clear sky that weekend.

Here are the weekend high and low tide times at Avonmouth - they won’t be much different along the river so good viewing at these times at Sea Mills, Sea Walls and the Cumberland Basin, espcially at the times in red which are 13m+ high tides.

Date

High

Low

High

Low

Sat 31 Aug

07.44

14.37

20.02

03.06 (Sun am)

Sun 1 Sept

08.30

15.23

20.47

03.49 (Mon am)

Sat 7 Sept

00.15

06.24

12.49

18.55

Sun 8 Sept

01.38

07.24

14.25

20.18

Sat 14 Sept

07.18

14.06

19.36

02.27 (Sun am)

Sun 15 Sept

07.54

14.46

20.10

03.05 (Mon am)

Sat 21 Sept

10.57

17.16

23.23

05.41 (Sun am)

Sun 22 Sept

11.48

18.02

00.23

Sat 28 Sept

06.37

13.26

18.57

01.56 (Sun am)

Sun 29 Sept

07.24

14.16

19.42

02.44 (Mon am)

© Crown Copyright and/or database rights. Reproduced by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office and the UK Hydrographic Office (www.GOV.uk/UKHO).

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Children’s Puzzles - answers on page 57 Can you name these flags - three easy, three middling and three tricky ones?

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If you have something of this nature that you would like listed please get in touch by calling 0117 259 1964 or 07845 986650, or emailing andy@bcmagazines.co.uk. Listings must be submitted in Word or text in an email only and be no longer than 75 words to be accepted.

those who enjoy the arts and we welcome new members. Lectures are given monthly on a wide range of subjects by specialists in their field. The lecture on 10th September is “”Ballet Russes, Diaghilev and his circle”” and on 15th October is “”Discovery! How to find lost relics in the Tudor Monarchy””. Lectures are held at 8pm at Redmaids’ High School, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3AW. For more information visit our website www.theartssociety-bristol.org.uk

Details shown are accurate to the best of my knowledge, but dates, times & locations may change without notification. So if you are unsure, and to avoid disappointment, please contact the organiser listed to double check.

Babbers Radio Show every Monday from midday to 2pm on Ujima Radio - 98FM. The show is organised and presented by older people for older people with the aim of helping to reduce loneliness and social isolation - although the topics we cover are interesting and relevant to all.

For more details - info@ujimaradio.com.

Alexander Technique. Low cost lessons by 3rd year Alexander students from mid September at Southmead Community Centre, BS10 6BQ. The Alexander Technique is a well-established, self-care life skill of mind and body. Through movement-based mindfulness skills, build emotional resilience and physical flexibility; improving posture, stress and pain management and improved balance. New career? Teaching the Alexander Technique could be it! Now recruiting students for the professional programme.

Further details: www.bristolalexanderschool. co.uk or email Caroline at cchalk19@gmail.com

Badminton. Beaufort Junior Badminton Club.

Want to play Badminton aged between 10 & 18?

Want to join a club with other social, friendly and enthusiastic young people? Then join us on Monday evenings 6pm - 7pm, from September to Easter, term time only at Cotham School Sports Hall, Cotham Lawn Road, Bristol, BS6 6DT. All coaches DBS checked and Badminton England qualified. All abilities welcome with progression through to senior clubs. Cost £4 per session with free introductory session. Suitable for D of E awards. If you are interested please contact Penny Shears for more information email : pennyshears@googlemail.com or mobile 07941013514

Alliance Française de Bristol. Can’t speak French?

Or would you like to brush up on it? Talk to us about our courses and cultural events. Our free enrolment night will take place at Henleaze Library (BS9 4HP) on Thursday 5th September 2019 7.30 to 9.00 pm, but our lessons are all over Bristol! A bientôt! . Learn French with the French! www.afbristol.org.uk

1st Bishopston Beer Festival - Saturday 19th October. The annual 1st Bishopston Beer Festival is back so get the date in your diary, book your babysitter and tell your friends! It’s not just about the beer - this is a great social event within our community with live music and serving local beers, wines and ciders to raise funds for 1st Bishopston Scout Group.

Antique Vintage & Collectables Fair. Ashton Court Mansion, Bristol BS41 9JN. Sunday 27th October 10am -3.30pm. Fine jewellery, silver, china, ceramics, memorabilia, vintage clothing, furniture and much more. Café with cream teas. £2.00 entry under 16s free

Bristol & Clifton Dickens Society meets monthly, Monday evenings at Leonard Hall, Trinity RUH,

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Doors Open Day Doors Open Day is an annual treat that provides a chance for us to see some of Bristol’s most amazing buildings, but do you know which of the buildings on the list is the oldest? The answer is St James’s Priory on Whitson Street, between Broadmead and the Bus Station in central Bristol.

You may well have passed by the building on shopping expeditions and never ventured in to see what remains of the original Norman architecture. Now is the time to remedy this and visit this Grade 1 listed building. The atmosphere in the building is rather special. It is peaceful and calm. You can also visit the adjoining Church House, which is not normally open to the public.

It has some stunning features, including an overmantle and an outstanding ornate plaster ceiling, all lovingly restored with the help of Heritage Lottery Funding.

to support people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction and nearby Walsingham House provides supportive accommodation for people with mental health issues. There is also a café where you can obtain refreshments to fortify you for the rest of your tour. The joy of this is that you will know that all profits from the café will not go to a huge corporate body, but will be used to support this worthwhile cause and help to maintain Bristol’s oldest building.

You can join a guided tour of the building on Saturday 13th September between 10.30am and 3pm to hear stories of its past, marvel at the architecture and hear about the work carried out in recent years, or you can just wander in anytime between 10am and 4pm to see for yourself.

Founded in 1129 by Robert Earl of Gloucester, who was the illegitimate grandson of William the Conqueror; the Priory was a monastery of Benedictine monks and a place of worship. At that time it was the only place for the sick and the poor to find refuge and help. It is rather fitting that today the building complex is used 47

What’s On & Community News concert and carols in Advent. The new term starts on Wednesday 11th September and the first gig is a Sing-in of the Haydn Nelson Mass and Faure Requiem on Sunday 10th November (Remembrance Sunday). To find out more, please contact Christina May on maylearner@outlook. com or 07454002877. Do come and join us!

Waterford Rd, Henleaze,BS9 4BT. Dickens works, Guest Speakers, Costumed Readings, Book Club, Victorian Life etc. Contact us for membership & programme. romahussey@hotmail.com. 0117 9279875. www.dickens-society.org.uk Bristol Astronomical Society hosts a series of astronomical talks, events and activities.

We provide free Saturday observing at our observatory in Failand and often stage Star Parties in and around Bristol. Friday evening talks are held at 7pm at Bristol Photographic Society, Montpelier, BS6 5EE. Details of all events are on our website: www.bristolastrosoc.org.uk - All welcome.

Bristol Chamber Choir. Come and join Bristol’s oldest choir (founded in 1837). Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings at Redland Park United Reformed Church at 7.30pm. Further details can be found at www.bristolchamberchoir.org.uk.

Please contact our Secretary, Rae Ford, on 0117 939 1685 or Rod Coomber on 01275 843 900 or email rodcoomber@aol.co.uk for more details.

Bristol Brunel Lions Club - We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 7 for 7.30. On the 3rd Tuesday of each month we have a social gathering normally with food. We raise money for charity both locally and beyond through a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Lots of fun and fellowship raising and spending money for very good causes. For more details of how to apply for assistance with charitable activities in Bristol or to become involved in our activities see Bristol Brunel Lions Club on line or on Facebook or contact our Club Secretary Bill O’Neill at lion. bill@virginmedia.com.

Bristol Community Gamelan play the music of Java and are looking for new members for the 2019 season. We meet every Monday evening in the World Music Studio at Cotham School from 6.30 to 8.30 to play traditional & modern pieces.

If interested email keithripley27@gmail.com or phone 9444241. They can be seen on YouTube.

Bristol Grandparents Support Group gives support to grandparents who are estranged from their grandchildren due to family breakdown.

We give support over the phone, via email, Skype and at our regular meetings held at 9 Park Grove, Bristol. BS6 7XB. Tel 07773 258 270 more information or visit www.bgsg.co.uk.

Bristol Cabot Choir is delighted to welcome new members for all voice parts. Why not come and sing with us for a ‘taster’ rehearsal before a simple audition? We meet at Redland URC on Mondays at 7.30 pm. FFI email admin@bristolcabotchoir. org, visit www.bristolcabotchoir.org or find us on Facebook.

Bristol Humanists is a local group for those who make sense of the world using reason & shared human values, who seek to live ethical lives on the basis of reason, humanity and respect for others, and who find meaning, beauty, and joy in the one life we have. We meet on the first Monday of every month (except BH’s) at central Quaker Meeting House, Champion Square. For more details visit www.bristol.humanist.org.uk or www.meetup.com/Bristol-Humanists.

Bristol Cathedral Choir School Choral Society is delighted to welcome new members. We are a friendly non-auditioned choir who meet weekly at the Bristol Cathedral Choir School on Wednesday evenings. We sing material spanning the core choral repertoire for a concert, usually in the Spring, as well as traditional songs and contemporary arrangements in the Summer

Bristol Libraries are looking for people who’d love reading aloud and sharing literature with others.

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What’s On & Community News Open House every Wednesday evening from 7 until 9 pm at 17 Lower Redland Road, BS6 6TB with qualified meditation instructors available.

A Practice Weekend over 7 & 8 September is open to all. Please see our website for further details at bristol.shambhala.info. We also have a rentable large room downstairs suitable for yoga or pilates and a smaller room upstairs ideal for one to one therapies. Please contact Roel at shambhalabristolrooms@gmail.com for further rental information.

We run 11 very successful shared reading groups in Bristol Libraries and some of them need an extra reader leader to support them. If you are this person or you think of anyone else who’d love to help, please contact us at libraries.volunteering@ bristol.gov.uk or josephineharwood@thereader. org.uk, 07807 106869 Bristol Male Voice Choir invites new singers. The choir has a broad repertoire, performing not just male voice standards, but songs from musicals, pop classics, spirituals, and classical favourites.

You don’t have to read music to join the choir as a tenor, baritone or bass, but you will enjoy learning our repertoire, (re-)discovering the voice you may have forgotten about, and being welcomed into the choir’s friendly social atmosphere. We perform for charity, for weddings and a wide range of events during the year. We rehearse every Thursday from 7.00pm till 9.15pm at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (formerly Filton College). You will be made very welcome when you come along to a rehearsal. Also visit our website – bristolmvc.org.uk - to find out more, or phone 0117 968 2223.

Bristol University of the Third Age (U3A) scrabble group would welcome new members. We play very friendly and informal games every Friday at the Beehive, Wellington Hill West, BS9 4QY from 2 to 4. For further info please contact Heddy Sara on 0117 924 1318 and indicate when asked to give your name that you are phoning about scrabble in order not to be blocked. Or email nigel.d.sara@ btinternet.com.

Carers’ Support Group (formerly Henleaze Carers’ Group). Would you like the opportunity to share your experiences, relax and make new friends? Then come and join the We meet on the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month, 10 to 12, in Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. For more information please call Monica Rudston 0117 942 6095.

Bristol Morris Men welcome anyone who wants to try morris dancing. We practise on Thursday evenings in the Sports Hall at QEH School at Berkeley Place, Clifton from 8 to 10. For more information please visit www.bristolmorrismen. co.uk or call Grant on 0117 944 2165.

Carers’ Support Group Open Meeting - Thursday 26th September, 10am - 12 noon in The Coffee Bar, Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze, BS9 4BT. An opportunity for anyone caring for a friend or relative at home who would like to meet others in similar situation to drop in. Two Carers’ Support Officers from the Vassall Centre will be present, there will be an information stall and lots of cake! Call Monica 07851120312 or just come along. You are assured of a friendly welcome!

Bristol Philatelic Society meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month in the meeting room of the United Reform Church at the bottom of Blackboy Hill (Whiteladies Road) starting at 7.30 p.m. Contact 0117 956 7853.

Bristol Scrabble Club meets every Wednesday at 7.15 pm at Upper Horfield Community Trust, BS7 0PQ (next to Eden Grove Church). New members welcome - first visit free so come and give it a try.

FFI contact Sue on 0117 924 7871.

Chandos Road festival, Sunday September 22nd from 12md to 6pm. Organised jointly by the local traders and Chandos Neighbourhood residents, there will be plenty for everyone to enjoy at this

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Good Reads - Bruce Fellows’ book recommendations A country house in Ireland and travels to Europe and America with your beautiful ex-ballerina mother; what a wonderful upbringing! But if your father is a gambling philanderer, your mother is his fourth wife and siblings pop up unexpectedly, your gilded life may begin to lose its sheen. A Story Lately Told is the first part of Anjelica Houston’s fascinating memoir. Her father was film director John Huston, an imperious man who seems to have behaved exactly as he liked. There are stories of film stars, aristocracy and London in the sixties but the haunting memory is of her idyllic upbringing in the Irish countryside.

Andrea Camilleri died recently so perhaps we only have the novel reputedly locked away with his publisher to look forward to. Meanwhile try his excellent collection, Montalbano’s First Case and Other Stories. The title story (almost the length of a novel) has Salvo languishing far from the sea but then transferred to Vigata, the scene of his many future triumphs.

Livia’s not around yet but Catarella, Fazio and co already are as he deals with a listless girl who haunts the courts waiting for Judge Rosato. But why? The usual conundrums abound, all to be solved with the aid of delicious food.

It’s a feast.

Liane pops up to her room in a holiday resort on the French island of Reunion and she’s never seen again. That’s the start of Michel Bussi‘s nailbiting thriller Don’t Let Go. As the police inspector and her male lieutenant start their investigation they find blood in the room and it’s clear that it’s husband Martial wot done it. But then there are other deaths; he can’t be responsible for all of them, can he? And why does he make a break for it with his daughter? And what’s the mystery in his past? Bussi supplies twist after twist in this splendidly enthralling crime novel.

In Odafe Atogun’s fable-like novel Taduno’s Song a renowned singer, Taduno, now living in exile, gets a letter from his girlfriend telling him to build a life elsewhere because his homeland, Nigeria, has changed irrevocably for the worse. The effect is to drive him home – to a land that has forgotten him, as if the collective memory has been wiped; the President has complete control of the people and their thoughts. But since Taduno’s singing voice has gone, how can he help the people and his imprisoned girlfriend, Lela?

This is a heartfelt, often strangely amusing, almost mythic tale that grips from start to finish.

First published in 1947 and still available, Of Love and Hunger by Soho Bohemian Julian Maclaren-Ross is a magnificent novel that depicts the long gone life of south coast seaside towns immediately before the war, where Fanshawe, a down at heel travelling salesman of vacuum cleaners, ekes out a meagre existence. When one of his many colourful colleagues gives up selling to go to sea and asks Fanshawe to look after his wife, things develop as you might expect. This is a world of seedy boarding houses, worrying debt and dubious morality; George Orwell with verve, but Fanshawe is an ever feisty and entertaining hero.

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What’s On & Community News Lawn Tennis & Squash Club). www.cliftonrotary. org or email secretary@cliftonrotary.org

relaxed, family-friendly event . All are invited to join us for an afternoon of music, entertainment for all and a wide range of delicious refreshments.

Come and sing with Adrian Partington ‘In Celebration of English Cathedral Music’ with Steve Kings accompanying. Byrd ‘Great Service: Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis’; Howells ‘Take Him Earth for Cherishing’ and newly-composed ‘Vespers’ by Alison Willis. Saturday October 5th at St Peter’s Church, Henleaze. Registration 9.30am; First sing 10.00am; End 4.30pm Cost: £20. Arranged by Laetare Singers. Further information and booking details from Margaret Peirson on peirsonmargaret@gmail.com or 07977 155422.

Choral Workshop. Come and Sing Mozart’s Requiem. Saturday 5th October at Redland Hall, Redmaids’ High School. Workshop £18 (incudes afternoon tea) and informal performance in Redland Hall at 7 pm. Performance free of charge with a retiring collecting in aid of The Alzheimer’s Society who run Singing for the Brain. For more information contact Sarah Hunter, email : sarah@ theyews.net or call 07870 208789.

City Voices Bristol is a non auditioning community choir that welcomes new members.

Whether you have been in other choirs or haven’t sung since school days, why not come and join us? We are a friendly bunch of people of all ages and love singing both for relaxation and for enjoyment. We perform two concerts each year at St Georges Hall, with a wide repertoire from Mozart to the Beach Boys and Lady Gaga. If you are interested, we rehearse on a Monday evening from 7.30-9.30 in the Performing Arts Centre at Red Maids’ High School, Westbury on Trym.

Meanwhile if you want to find out more before then, please have a look at our website www. cityvoicesbristol.org and make contact for more information.

Craft4Crafters – Craft, Quilt & Textile Show, Bath & West Showground Shepton Mallet, 17-19th October. Over 150 of the finest craft, hobby and textile suppliers, Learn a new skill with 100 daily workshops from needlecraft, Batik, macramé, papercraft stamping, felting, weaving, Glass and wire work and more. Plus Quilt and Textile exhibition. £9 adult, £2 off if booked in advance, under 16s free. www.craft4crafters.co.uk Drop-in Healing Session at the Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, Redland, BS6 6JE (Ground Floor Community Room). Thursdays 5.00-6.30, donation basis. Healing is holistic, gentle and relaxing and helps restore balance and wellbeing. Recommended if you are feeling stressed or in need of some support. Run by Bristol Healing Group with trained volunteers and links with the Healing Trust. For further information please contact Barbara on 0117 908 2061.

Civil Service Retirement Fellowship. The Westbury-on-Trym group welcomes all retired Civil Servants and their spouses to their meetings held on the first Thursday of the month at Studland Court, Henleaze Road at 2.00pm, Those people without a civil service background are welcome to join our group as Friends of the Fellowship. For more info phone Tony McKenna on 0117 950 2059.

Evening of Clairvoyance. Mediums Sharon Bird and Kez Eggleton will share the platform for a public demonstration of clairvoyance on Saturday September 21st at 7pm at Westbury Park Spiritualist Church, Cairns Road, BS6 7TH. These experienced mediums, who both work professionally in their own right, are renowned for their accurate and moving demonstrations

Clifton Rotary Club welcomes new members willing to give their time, interested in making new friends, building business contacts and using their skills to help others. We meet Weds lunchtimes at The Redland Green Club (Redland 52

Talking Pets - with the Animal Health Centre Beware Xylitol!

Recently cases of toxicity in dogs eating Starburst Fruity Mixies, Starburst Strawberry Cubes and Starburst Red Berry Sticks have been reported in the press, they have a particularly high concentration of Xylitol. As well as the case of a labrador who ate 3 homemade cupcakes and needed immediate hospital care and treatment.

We have long been aware of unusual toxins in our pet dogs and cats, substances that seem to be quite safe for us as human animals but toxic to cats and dogs. Cats are extremely sensitive to Lily poisoning, any part of the lily plant will cause an acute and often fatal kidney toxicity. Dogs have a peculiar and individual sensitivity to grapes and vine fruits such as currants, raisins and sultanas. The toxic mechanism is not known and there is no correlation between quantity ingested and clinical effects. Dogs are also sensitive to the toxic effect of chocolate particularly dark chocolate with high cocoa solids. Dogs and cats are both sensitive to toxic effects of onions and the allium family.

The effect of Xylitol poisoning in dogs can be rapid or delayed. It has 2 main effects, it induces the release of insulin to result in low blood sugar and can also cause liver damage. Signs include vomiting, lethargy and weakness, collapse, convulsions, coma and liver damage. Prognosis is good if the blood sugar level is treated promptly but more guarded in dogs that develop severe signs such as coma or convulsions or liver toxicity.

And now we have a new toxin to add to our list, Xylitol.

Xylitol is poisonous to dogs.

Xylitol is a sugar-free sweetener that is commonly found in many chewing gums, sweets and foods as well as well as oral rinses, toothpastes and supplements.

Recent evidence suggests it may be found in peanut butter, so please check the jar label before giving this to your pet. It can also be listed in food ingredients by its food additive code as E967. Xylitol can be bought in supermarkets as a sugar substitute for home baking as well as in packet cake mixes.

In Animal Health Centre we have seen one dog who needed hospitalisation after eating her owner’s energy gum.

So the purpose of this article is to get the word out there that Xylitol is a dog poison, check packaging of sweets and baking products and be careful at home when baking with it to not spill any or offer your dog a tastey cake treat that could land him in hospital! Do not assume that products safe for human consumption are automatically safe for your pets!

Nicky Bromhall Veterinary Surgeon

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What’s On & Community News 7.15 at Redmaids High School. Ian Cartwright anticipates WNO’s new production of Bizet’s best known opera. He explores the work’s unfailing popularity and assesses the motivation of the chief protagonists and their vivid characterisations. Tickets at the door: Friends £5, Guests £7, Students £1. Contact Margaret Borkowski at borkmail@googlemail.com for more information.

at a variety of local venues. Tickets should be obtained in advance to secure a seat and are priced at £5. For further information visit www. westburyparkspiritualistchurch.org or call 0117 977 1629.

Filtones Choir will resume rehearsals on Wednesday 4th September at Eden Grove Methodist Church from 1.45 to 3.45 p.m. We are actively recruiting new members and welcome anyone who would like to drop in and just listen or give us a try. We are a non-auditioning choir and, an ability to read music, although useful, is not necessary as we supply learning CDs or in MP3 format. You will be assured of a very warm welcome and a cup of tea! For further information please contact our Chairman, Michael Hensman, on 0117 9655368, our secretary, Janet Higgins on 0117 9241534 or email dorothy.bryant@ btinternet.com Or just drop in – we shall be delighted to see you!

Frisbee Club. Beginner-friendly ultimate open to all ages and abilities. Come try the best sport you’ve never played. Find us on Facebook - search ‘North Bristol Ultimate’ - or email jake.f.waller@ gmail.com.

Henleaze & District Flower Club at the URC Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze, meets at 2pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Please come and enjoy Thursday afternoons at our Flower Club. Our yearly calendar of events include flower demonstrations, member participation, coffee mornings and Christmas lunch (December 12th). Future dates for demonstrations - September 12th, October 10th and November 14th. £6 on the door for nonmembers. A warm welcome awaits you. Please call Kath - 07758 651 039 - or Marg - 0117 907 5724 - for more details.

Friends of Old Sneed Park Nature Reserve is in the heart of Stoke Bishop. An area of wild flower meadows, a lake with ducks to feed, and a woodland to walk. Membership is £10 per adult/year. You will receive a topical quarterly newsletter, with all the details of the free events held on the Reserve. For more details - fospnr@ gmail.com.

Henleaze Senior Film Club. Monday 16 September at 2pm. Presents “9 to 5” (cert AA) – a much loved comedy starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. Three female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot find a way to turn the tables on him. At St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze. Refreshments: £4.00. Easy access, carers welcome. For more information please ring Home Instead Senior Care on 0117 989 8210.

Friends of Redland Library arranges monthly book-related events in Redland Library on Whiteladies Road. These events include our popular Desert Island Books, where a panel of interesting people nominate their favourite book on the evening’s theme, which could range from Cinema to Crime. We also hold regular events on Family History. Details of all these events can be found on our website https:// FriendsOfRedlandLibrary.org.uk/future-events.

Contact: FriendsOfRedlandLibrary@gmail.com

Henleaze Tennis Club welcomes new members of all ages. We are a small friendly club. Our teams play to a good standard in the Avon leagues and we have a good level of club play for those who wish to play a more relaxed game. Check out more on our website: www.henleazetennisclub.

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The IT Surgery - Russell Isaac Why We Need To Recycle Our Gadgets

because it conducts electricity and is transparent. It’s also used in solar panels.

Tantalum is a highly corrosion-resistant metal that is perfect for small electronic devices like phones, hearing aids and pace-makers.

Scientists estimate that indium and tantalum mines, among others, could run out within a century. Meanwhile, our demand for new technology continues to increase.

A study by the Royal Society of Chemistry has estimated that as many as 40 million unused phones, tablets, laptops and other gadgets are languishing in UK homes. Each device contains multiple valuable and increasingly endangered elements, some of which the Earth is running out of.

So what should I do with my old tech?

The growing, unseen shortage of so-called “rare earth elements� was the impetus for the survey of just how much unused technology we are all stockpiling. Results revealed that half of UK households had at least one unused electronic device and 45% of homes had between two and five. Most people had no plans to recycle their collection.

In short - recycle it; you can find your nearest electronics recycling point online. And remember that retailers actually have an obligation to take back material when you buy a new product from them.

DO make sure that you properly wipe computer drives before recycling, or factory reset your phone to erase all personal data Russell Isaac can be contacted on 0774 775 3764 or via www.ithomehelp.biz

There are about 30 different elements just in a smartphone and many of them are very rare. The metal indium, is used in a unique compound which is vital for touch screens,

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What’s On & Community News co.uk (or give Heather a call on 0117 924 7441).

along or contact Gill Porter on 01275 877131.

Hope After Heartbreak. Do you, or someone you know, need support following a relationship breakdown? Over the past 20 years Aquila has helped many people learn to cope and rebuild their lives following separation or divorce. Our next 7-week self-help course starts on Monday 7th October in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol.

The course is facilitated by a group of men and women who have all experienced broken relationships or divorce. If you would like to know more call Sarah on 07807 058479, email bristol@ hope-after-heartbreak.co.uk or visit www.hopeafter-heartbreak.co.uk or our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hopeafterheartbreak.

Lecture to celebrate the centenary of one of Badminton School’s most notable Alumnae, prize-winning novelist and philosopher, Dame Iris Murdoch. On Thursday 3rd October, “Iris Murdoch, Badminton School and Fiction” will be presented by Dr Miles Leeson, Director of the Iris Murdoch Research Centre and will be a insightful view of the novelist, her work and her life at Badminton School. Entry is free and for further information on how to book please visit www. badmintonschool.co.uk/our-community/events Marie Curie fundraising. If you’d like to get more active or involved in your community why not give an hour a week or a day a month and help Marie Curie as we continue to provide care to patients and their families? If you enjoy meeting new people and raising money for a great cause, we would love to hear from you. FFI please contact Helen Isbell on 0117 924 7275 or email Helen.Isbell@mariecurie.org.uk.

Hydrotherapy Exercise Sessions – A group exercise in Southmead Hospital’s purpose built pool. Benefits include relaxation, relief of pain & swelling, improved movement, balance & fitness.

All ages & abilities are welcome. We are a friendly local team of Chartered Physiotherapists with expertise in a variety of disabilities & medical conditions. For more details please contact Chris & Ali Cowley on 07971 086 628, or email healthyhydrotherapy@gmail.com or visit www. healthyhydrotherapy.co.uk.

Meeting Hall for Hire. Subud Hall, Wesley Place, Clifton, BS8 2YD. The Subud Hall is an ex Wesleyan Chapel next to the Downs with 2 beautiful, peaceful spaces 7/8 metres for hire.

Suitable for rehearsals, choirs, classes etc. Please call 07790519683 for more info.

Instep Club for Widows and Widowers. Weds evenings 8 -10 at Stoke Bishop Village Hall.

Dancing - Ballroom and Sequence (If you haven’t danced for a long time we will help you learn). Social activities Annual membership £8.

Members: £3 per session. Visitors welcome: £4 per session. Come in to see us or telephone Donna on 01275 832 676 or Wilma on 0117 962 8895 for information.

Menopause Matters - Getting to know yourself better. Supportive group and course for women going through the menopause and who want help in managing their symptoms. Commencing in June, Monday evenings at the Redland Club Burlington Road. For more information contact Tricia Worthington on 07962 892060 or tricia_ worthington@msn.com

Keep Fit for Living - Extend Exercise for older adults and disabled people. Join our friendly and fun class - standing and seated. Maintain your mobility, strength, balance and co-ordination.

Mondays at Brentry Scout Hut, Tranmere Avenue at 9.45. or New Brunswick URC, Wigton Crescent, Southmead at 11.30 - £4. Just come

North West Bristol Camera Club is an enthusiastic group of amateur photographers who meet each Wednesday at 7:45pm at Westbury Fields. New members of any level of ability are most welcome.

For details contact Neville at nevwgoodman@ mac.com.

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week from 10am – 7pm being covered by 3 shifts of 2 ½ hours.

All profits from the coffee shop is used to fund equipment for the wards and departments to benefit the patients and help the staff.

If you can help and would like more information please contact Mike on 07974795051

Would you like to help your local hospital?

We are looking for volunteers to help run the coffee shop in the main atrium of the hospital. The coffee shop is open 7 days a

Quiz Answers Page 14 – General Knowledge 1. Priti Patel; 2. the Euro; 3a) Bob Monkhouse, b) Hughie Green, c) Nicholas Parsons; 4. singles tennis court (2,106 square feet or 196 square metres), UK allotment (2,718 square feet or 252 square metres), Tower Ballroom (12,240 square feet or 1,137 square metres; 5a) Barcelona (4.2 million), b) Los Angeles (4.1 million), c) Gothenberg (504 thousand); 6. Neptune (1846); 7a) Somerset, b) Norfolk, c) Yorkshire; 8. Cain and Abel; 9. Charles Manson; 10. 2.20am, 15th April 1912.

Page 14 Nature 1. Penguins; 2. (l to r) dugong, puffer fish and okapi; 3. North, Central and South America, Africa, Asia and Europe; 4. European eagle owl; 5a) entomology, b) ornithology, c) lepidopterology; 6. cumulonimbus; 7. The Peak District (1951); 8a) poppy, b) cherry, c) onion / leek; 9. the beluga whale; 10a) South Africa, b) Canada, c) Croatia.

Page 44 – Children’s Puzzles Flags – 1) France, 2) USA, 3) Germany, 4) Canada, 5) Japan, 6) Brazil, 7) Greece, 8) Jamaica, 9) India.

Odd One Out – 1) Gouda (it is a Dutch cheese, the others are English cheeses); 2 Dalmation (it is a breed of dog, the others are breeds of cow); 3. Boeing (it is a type of aircraft, the others are types of car); 4.

Ear (it is the only part of the body that isn’t a joint); 5) Eiffel Tower (it is a famous building in Paris, the others are all in London.

Chocolate Bar - Wispa Disclaimer The Bristol Six + Eight is published by Bristol Community Magazines Ltd (Co. No. 08448649, registered at 8 Sandyleaze, Westbury on Trym, Bristol, BS9 3PY). The views expressed by contributors or advertisers in The Bristol Six + Eight are not necessarily those held by Bristol Community Magazines Ltd. The inclusion of any business or organisation in this magazine does not imply a recommendation of it, its aims or its methods. Bristol Community Magazines Ltd cannot be held responsible for information disclosed by advertisers, all of which are accepted in good faith. Reasonable efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this magazine but no liability can be accepted for any loss or inconvenience caused as a result of inclusion, error or omission. All content is the copyright of Bristol Community Magazines Ltd and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of Bristol Community Magazines.

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What’s On & Community News NotaBene Vocal Ensemble has vacancies in all voice-parts to expand our dynamic a cappella group. Our repertoire includes a range of styles but mostly comprises modern/popular songs.

We perform from memory, often incorporating a theatrical performance style (nothing too scary). We rehearse on Monday evenings in Horfield, Bristol. Music-reading ability useful but not essential and entry is via a friendly audition.

Please contact Lisa Smith on 07966 459872 to discuss or email notabenebristol@yahoo.com.

No need to know how to play: our expert will show you all you need to know. It’s free, and you can tell us you are coming by sending us an email: info@ afbristol.org.uk or call Audrey on 07903 821 655.

Bring your boules if you have some! A bientôt!

Alliance Française de Bristol. Learn French with the French! www.afbristol.org.uk Redland Green Bowls Club welcomes new members. We have a full programmes of men’s ladies and mixed friendly and competitive matches. Reduced membership offer for the first year (£50). More information and contact details https://redlandgreenbowls.webs.com

OutThereMusic’s North Bristol Community Choir rehearse every Thursday evening between 7:45 9:45 at Westbury Park School, Bayswater Avenue, BS6 7NU. There is no audition and we have an eclectic repertoire with a very warm welcome assured. For more details about the choir please visit www.outtheremusicbristol.co.uk - or just come along to a rehearsal.

REMAP - a registered charity that designs and makes. We are on the lookout for volunteers (engineers, craftsmen, DIY enthusiasts etc) who are willing give up a little of their time to enable a disabled person to enjoy a better quality of life. If you can help please contact the Chairman at bristol.chair@remap groups.org.uk or 0117 3295183 or visit www.bristol.remap.org.uk.

Parkinson’s UK - Bristol and District Branch - meets every first Saturday of the month at St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN from 10am till 12 noon. Carers, relatives, spouses and people with Parkinson’s are all welcome for a social and informative get-together, with speakers from a variety of backgrounds with many diverse interests. We also meet at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze, BS9 4NQ once a month for an informal coffee morning. For details of this and other activities in the area, visit our website. www.parkinsonsbristol.com

Retired & Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP).

Do you like reading? Do you like helping children?

If yes to both, you are just the sort of person we are looking for! If you can spare a minimum of an hour a week to hear children read in a local school you could make a huge difference. Volunteering is a great way to stay active and to feel useful, so if you are interested in joining us please get in touch. Contact Mina on 07860 669 953, or visit RSVP-west.org.uk.

People of Note Community Choir is looking for new members, especially altos. We are friendly and it’s fun, the songs we sing are very varied, pop, folk, world music, original pieces, but not traditional choral. We meet in Southville on Tuesday and Clifton on Wednesday evenings.

Visit www.peopleofnote.co.uk or email peopleofnote@btinternet.com for more details.

Come along for a free taster!

Rotary Club of Bristol meets at the Bristol Hotel, Prince Street, BS1 4QF at 7.00pm for 7.30 pm on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays and at 12.30 for 1.00 on the 2nd and 4th Mondays. Meetings start with a meal and are followed by a speaker. New members are very welcome – for more details see www.bristolrotary.org or contact Martina Peattie at mpeattie@btopenworld.com

Petanque. Come and play pétanque with us on Tuesday 3rd September at 6 pm in Queen Square.

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Heather’s Pregnancy & Post-Natal Massage Qualified massage therapist based in the BS9 area.

Specialising in Relaxation, Rejuvenation and Support for all stages of Pregnancy Initial consultation (1 hour 30) - £55 Follow-on appointments (1 hour / 1 hour 15) - £40 Discounted block booking available Please get in touch for enquiries: Phone- 07717 743 598 Email- heather.sportsmassage@gmail.com Facebook- Heather’s Sports Massage

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What’s On & Community News Westbury Harriers Running Club is for all ages and abilities, with a variety of different groups and sessions to suit all. Based at Coombe Dingle Sports Complex and Blaise Castle. Training nights Mondays and Thursdays 7pm with additional sessions at Yate track on Tuesday evenings and an informal social run on Saturday mornings. See www.westburyharriers.com for more information on our events or joining us.

7.30pm in term time at Oatley Hall, St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane, Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3UN. New dancers welcome, come on your own or with a friend for fun, fitness and friendship. No need to wear a kilt or a sash! For information contact Alison on 0117 968 4036 or Caroline on 0117 924 9226 or see www.rscdsbristol.info Simply Social Activity and Social Club. Whether you are single or in a relationship, enhance your social life by joining our friendly social club. We are run by members for the members and enjoy a packed programme of activities including walking, live music, dancing, dining out, badminton, a reading group, weekends away and foreign holidays. There are no age limits although most of our members are 40+. Check out www. simplysocial.org.uk or phone us on 07971 427 766, and come along to one of our Thursday Club nights.

Westbury Park Orchestra is a friendly nonauditioned orchestra with a repertoire of classical and modern pieces and with an emphasis of having fun. We meet Redmaids’ High Junior School, Grange Court Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 4DP on Monday evenings between 8.00 and 9.30 p.m. (term time only). If you are a string or brass player ideally of a good standard, come along for your free taster session and give us a try. For further information, please visit www.westburyparkorchestra.com or email contact@westburyparkorchestra.com

Soroptimist International Bristol is part of a global organisation founded in Bristol for women.

We meet on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Long Ashton Golf Club. During the year we support various charities and have an interesting speaker programme. Do look at our website or for more details email: sibristol@ hotmail.co.uk or www.sigbi.org/Bristol.

Westbury Park WI meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 7.30pm in Redland Church Hall, Redland Green Road, BS6 7HE. Guest fees are £4 per meeting (up to 3 visits allowed).

Refreshment options available, biscuits/cake free. Email westburyparkwi@gmail.com or visit www.westburyparkwi.org.uk for more details.

Walking Tennis at Henleaze Tennis Club. This is a slower version of the game and is designed so that anyone with a long-term health condition or who is inactive can participate. It can be enjoyed by many, you do not have to have a health condition to attend! Open to all, members and non-members, sessions take place on Wednesday morning at 9.15am. Cost £5. Come and try it! Or for more information call 07411 263207.

Westbury Scottish Club country dancing classes are held every Tues 7.30-9.30pm from SeptApril; a fun and friendly way to exercise body and mind. Dress is informal, and no dancing partner needed. Beginners class is at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Rd., Henleaze BS9 4BT; contact Maggie on 01934 838175. More advanced dancers: at St.Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze BS9 4LD; contact Cheryl on 0117 401 2416. See www.wscbristol.co.uk for details.

Walking Touch Rugby for men and women over 50s. Every Friday 10am to 11.30, Westbury Fields, Cricket Lane, Westbury-on-Trym BS10 6TW. A great inclusive sport for all levels of mobility.

Come along and say hi. Contact Kris Tavender, email ktavender@bristolbearsrugby.com.

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Dazzling Jewellery - Sparkling Prices Rings and jewellery, new and old - a great range of modern new pieces to complement our existing selection of beautiful traditional second-hand jewellery.

Why not pop in and have a look?

Free Jewellery Cleaning!

Our free cleaning offer has proved so popular we are extending it into September.

Bring along this advert with you and, until the end of the month, we will clean and inspect your jewellery free of charge!

Kemps Jewellers, 9 Carlton Court, Westbury on Trym 0117 950 50 90 www.kempsjewellers.com 63

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Brilliant Sorters of Financial Stuff Hilary Carden, Managing Director of Cardens

“ Most people spend more time planning a holiday than they do the rest of their life. And that’s not right. ” 1993 - 2018

1993 - 2018

1993 - 2018

If you believe that money is not just for saving, it’s for spending on nice things, family and experiences.

If you believe that life planning comes before financial planning.

If you appreciate the value of refreshingly straightforward advice.

If you want someone alongside you who’s there for the long term.

If you’re looking for someone who is genuinely interested in you, your life and your family.

If you want someone who’ll help you make the right choices.

If a “financial counsellor” might be useful.

And someone who promises you no hard sell. Ever.

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Then we should talk - call Hilary on 0117 290 0259 or visit our website: Cardens.co.uk 1 Westbury Mews, Westbury Hill, Bristol, BS9 3QA

Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority Company Registered in64England no. 04347771

1993 - 2018

1993 - 2018