The Bristol Nine - February 2015

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Feb ‘15 Issue 106

A free community magazine for the residents and businesses of BS9.

Delivered each month through 12,000 letterboxes across Stoke Bishop, Sea Mills, Coombe Dingle, Henleaze, Westbury on Trym and Sneyd Park.

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The Editor’s Small Piece I read recently that in an opinion poll the month least popular with the British public is February. In a way I can see why but I quite like February. It’s short, it feels as if the new year has started properly and when it is over we are into Spring, my favourite season.

The name February comes apparently from the Latin word februum which means puri ication and Februalia, a traditional time period when sacri ices were made to atone for sins. I think I prefer the Old English names for the month ‐ Solmonath, which means mud month, and Kalemonath, the month of cabbages. Whatever you call it I hope you enjoy it.

The March issue goes to print on 18th Feb so all entries in by 15th February please.

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No Prize General Knowledge Quiz

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Which Indian ci es were renamed as Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai between 1995 and 2001?

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In your mobile phone what does the acronym SIM stand for?

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Which record label did The Beatles found in 1968?

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Ashmead’s Kernel, Blenheim Orange 13. and Gascoyne’s Scarlet are all English varie es of which kind of fruit?

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What colour or colours are the sixth in this sequence ‐ red, blue, white, black, orange, and … ?

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Name Henry VIII’s third wife.

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What are pachyderms?

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What families do these specific colours belong to ‐ viridian, cerulean and vermilion?

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Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Chad are the top three countries in the world in terms of what?

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Which UK ar st is credited as being the first to have simultaneous number 1 hits in the UK and USA?

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Who had a hit record with the 1975 disco hit “The Hustle”?

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Which of these is the odd one out ‐ bonsai, origami, taekwon‐do and sushi?

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In which bodies of water would you find the following islands ‐ Canvey Island, St Helena and Russky Island

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How long is a standard cricket pitch (in yards), the Epsom Derby (in miles, furlongs, and yards) and one side of a C90 audio casse e (in minutes)?

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Name the six founder members of the EEC.

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Which sports teams would wear the following shirts?

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Hughie Green presented which television programme in the 1960’s and 1970’s?

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In which decades did these famous railway routes open ‐ the Stockton to Darlington railway, the Channel tunnel and the Orient Express?

In which decade was the Great Exhibi on at the Crystal Palace?

What is the literal transla on of “cul‐ de‐sac”?

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Constituency Matters - with Charlotte Leslie MP

The Fair Votes for All campaign is calling for English votes for English issues to be

introduced into the House of Commons as Why we need English vote for soon as possible.

English laws

This is a ma er of fairness for people in BS9 Recently I became a patron of the Fair Votes and beyond whose voice in Parliament is for All campaign. currently diluted by Sco sh MPs. With

more powers being devolved to Scotland We may be heading for a General Elec on, following the independence referendum, it but last year saw a vote which could have is not fair that Sco sh MPs con nue to broken up our United Kingdom for good and determine issues that do not affect their had the poten al to be more significant cons tuents. We should be able to decide than any General Elec on in living memory. our own priori es in our classrooms and in Fortunately the Sco sh referendum our NHS. resulted in a ‘No’ vote but the whole

process cast light on old injus ces in our There can be no doubt that the resurgent system.

SNP will be seeking to maintain the

independence argument so it is vital that English MPs cannot vote on devolved before any possible new referendum is even ma ers which don’t effect England, but considered, we have a system which is fair for ALL. Welsh, Sco sh and Northern Irish MPs rou nely vote on ma ers that do not affect their countries at all, but only affect The United Kingdom works best together, England. We cannot perpetuate this unfair while reflec ng the very dis nct na onal system any longer. Other union countries’ characteris cs of its cons tuent parts.

I don’t want to see this broken up and I am fearful that a powerful SNP, were they to join a bizarre coali on with Labour (having been severely at odds during the referendum), would be able to exert the pressure to force a new vote which, currently, would have a very real chance of success.

We must have a country in which EVERY ci zen feels they enjoy fairness. This is why MPs should not have a vote on issues that we need English Votes for English Laws. only affect England.

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January for many is a me to think about the

year ahead and I was reminded recently why this In financial and economic terms, there is a great is so important. Reviews are o en about making deal of uncertainty in the road ahead. The sure that you and your financial arrangements are well placed for what lies ahead. This is (Con nued on page 23)

New Year – Why a review could be more important than ever?

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elec on outcome in May, the ming and implica ons of an interest rate increase, falling oil prices, the reduc on of quan ta ve easing support in the US, the con nua on of it in Japan and the need for a sustainable recovery in Europe. This might all sound very pessimis c and human nature is such that in mes of uncertainty, ‘doing nothing’ might seem like the right thing to do.

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the Huntingdon Elms has survived, standing It is not often recognised that there are seven proud at the end of Ladies Mile. The Old Stoke planted avenues on the Downs; the old Beech Road was planted mostly with young Beeches, avenue on the Promenade, and the very young some of them Copper. But in every generation beech avenue on the Old Stoke Road, the healthy trees that still existed from an older Chestnut/Lime avenues on the Stoke Road, avenue were retained, so that on the Old Stoke and the Westbury Road, the mixed lime Road there are old Limes, a veteran Ash where species avenue on Ladies Mile, and the the road crosses the parish boundary, even a Chestnut Avenues on Westbury Park and on Plane and three Black Walnuts.

Savile Road. They go back a very long way.

The present Stoke Road has alternate Common The 1746 Wilstar map makes it clear that the Lime and Horse Chestnut and one or two Red three major routes across the Downs, Old Chestnut, mostly dating from c 1930 but at the Stoke road, Stoke road and Westbury road southern end there are much larger and older already had avenues, and presumably they Common Limes which may go back to 1880. were there to ensure that, in the dark, in fog The Westbury Road avenue is also alternate and in snow, travellers could be certain where Chestnuts and Common Limes, but was they were, for even today it is easy to get lost probably planted around 1900, and one or two when walking across the Downs. We forget of the limes are much older and may go back that in the past roads were ill de ined tracks, before 1850. and that only the very rich on horse‐back

moved faster than ive miles an hour. The trees Westbury Park Road has a magni icent line of on the Wilstar map were probably successors Horse Chestnuts with girths of around four to trees planted centuries before, as we know metres, implying a planting in about 1850. from the Millerd map of 1688 that Bristolians They are succumbing to disease and three were even then planting trees around Queens have had to be felled this year. The Chestnuts Square. on the part of Savile Road linking Upper

Parry’s Lane to the Westbury Road at the But measuring white tree roundabout, originally a cross roads the trees that marked by a painted tree, are of a similar age, exist today and along the rest of Savile Road, created in makes it clear 1877, they are younger. that the oldest is not more The Promenade Beech avenue irst appears in than 200 years the Ashmead map of 1849, before many of the old, so that great houses were built, but none of the trees none of the in the avenue today are more than a century Wilstar trees old, and many of them, especially at the upper survive today, end, have only become established in the past and these few years, so that it is probably a iner sight avenues have today than at any point in the past hundred been replanted by every generation including years. our own. Many of us remember the death of

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The Veg Growers Diary - with Reg Patch

compost is great and best done the winter before, as hard winter frosts help break down clods of earth. However it’s not at all too late to start now.

With the forthcoming prospects of improving weather and light levels, the busiest months in The soil structure is greatly improved by the the garden are just around the corner ... and you’d be a wise gardener to try and get ahead. digging, and as the well rotted organic matter breaks down it releases small amounts of

There are many reasons for success in the Veg nutrients to the soil. This often negates the plot but certainly good soil preparation is vital. need for the addition of harsh, often expensive For plants to have the best chance it’s essential chemicals. Digging is also a great way to stay warm on a crisp morning, and I’m sure a little to provide a well prepared fertile soil. This Robin will happily ind you, hoping for a juicy undoubtedly will involve a certain amount of effort (depending on what condition your new worm or two...

site is in) and lots of cups of tea! But believe me, time spent now will increase your chances Garden compost is an excellent addition to your plot, it is often richer in nutrients than of success and make the growing experience other types of organic matter, and of course far more enjoyable. it’s free, and a great way of disposing of your

kitchen waste etc. If you don’t have a compost Whatever your site situation the same rules heap, now’s the time to consider one. You apply. The ground should be cleared of all don’t need to buy a lash plastic B&Q jobby, as rubbish, grass, old shrubs and plants and old wooden pallets made up as a square frame certainly weeds. Pay special attention to perennial weeds such as bind weed and couch and secured on all corners, covered in chicken wire would do just as well. A piece of old grass, and remove as many roots as you carpet on the top will help keep the warmth in possibly can. With the ground cleared, and bad weather out. attention should then be given to improving

the soil.

I could write a book on composting alone! And

get very excited about all that activity going on Ideal soil should have a good structure and texture allowing roots to grow well, and be full quietly in the corner of the garden, turning of nutrients. It should also be free draining; as waste matter into luscious sweet smelling loam... But brie ly, best composting principles plants sat in waterlogged soil will not thrive and eventually die due to lack of oxygen in the are as follows:

soil.

Spring is a great time to start a compost heap, as it will rot down a lot faster at this time of year. Whether you build your own compost bin or buy one, site it on a 4in bed of coarse drainage material, such as twigs or straw. Start adding suitable composting materials in 6in layers, such as shredded paper but not glossy magazines. In addition old woollen garments cut into small pieces, uncooked vegetable peelings, used tea bags, egg shells, annual weeds, old bedding plants and grass clippings, dead leaves, and woody garden vegetation.

This will have to be put through a garden Digging in lots of bulky organic matter (about shredder irst, or cut into small pieces to reduce its size and speed up its ability to half a wheel barrow per square meter or so) (Con nued on page 30) such as well rotted horse manure and garden

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compost down. In between the layers sprinkle manure or garden soil to help introduce the bacteria and fungi that will start to break down the garden material. Add water if the heap feels too dry. Top with a piece of old carpet and leave for about three months or so.

Do not add cooked food, synthetic fabrics, meat or bones, diseased plant material, seed heads, perennial weed roots and pet waste as these will not compost well and potentially encourage rats.

Tuning over your heap with a fork every few months adds air, which will speed up the composting process. Six months is a reasonable time to turn a pile of garden waste into fantastic organic compost ... and all for free!

The best position for a new vegetable plot, if you have a choice, is in a sheltered sunny spot avoiding branches from over hanging trees and shade from other buildings. A compost bin would also work well, tucked in the corner of your sunny plot. However, we rarely have the ideal situation so have a go and see what works for you.

With preparatory work underway creating your plot, spend evenings thinking about what vegetables you enjoy or would like to try, as there is no point in going to the trouble of growing veg that goes to waste. Keep uppermost that nothing tastes better than home grown! Make a list of the veg that interests you and visit local garden centres to make your seed purchase. A recent survey by Gardening Which magazine voted ‘Westland Jacks Magic all Purpose Compost’ the best

compost for sowing seed into. With ‘Verve’ compost scoring well as a peat free alternative.

Voluntary targets will see peat removed from composts for the home gardener by 2020.

If you have a heated propagator then tomatoes, aubergines and peppers seeds can be sown now. But once the seed have germinated they would need to be kept warm and have good light, or will become leggy and not thrive. It’s possibly best to hold off seed sowing until next month, when temperatures will have hopefully improved, as to light levels.

Early and maincrop seed potatoes can be ‘chitted’ now in preparation for planting out.

Chitting is basically another word for sprouting. A used egg box is handy as each potato will sit in comfortably. Exposing to light and warmth 8C‐10C, encourages the eyes of the seed potato to start sprouting. The sprouts should be small green/purple and knobbly not long and white. When you have 3 strong shoots it’s time to plant them out, if there are more than 3 shoots gently rub them off.

Well that’s enough thoughts on plot preparation for now, next month we will look at planting . ..

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It is in our nature to need stories. We grew up listening to stories our parents read to us, or told us about their lives. Every culture immerses their children in stories to explain how the world works and to engage and educate their emotions. Nowadays Disney and Pixar are probably the most powerful storytellers for children but youngsters are missing out on the art of listening and creating the images from their imagination.

The inborn hunger for listening to a story does not disappear in adults. To have a story read for you is a very different experience from reading a book or watching a movie.

Radio 4 have some wonderful plays and story books which are read by incredible actors.

Sometimes I have been driving and become so immersed in a tale being told on Radio 4 that I have arrived at my destination but been unable to leave my car because I wanted to hear the end of the story. I am sure this has happened to you as well.

The disadvantage of stories on Radio 4 is that you don’t always catch the beginning and can’t always hang around to hear the end. The programmes may not be on at times to suit you.

In the past I have both borrowed and bought story tapes and CDs to listen to at home and in the car. The library has a big catalogue of stories and you can reserve the ones you want from other branches if they are not available locally. CDs are more expensive to buy, and also more prone to being scratched. One thing I didn’t like about stories on CD was that you lost your place on them all the time. If another unsuspecting family member turned off the hi‐ i or changed the CD it was hard to ind where you had got to.

I overcame this situation by uploading some stories into iTunes, so I could listen when working at my desk or on my iPod, however I

could no longer listen to my music on shuf le because random story tracks would suddenly cut in.

The solution was Audible.co.uk. An online library of 1000s of storybooks af iliated to Amazon. I decided it was worth joining and now pay £7.99 per month, and get a credit for a story download per month. There are other packages available, but this one suits me. I created a “Wishlist” and placed the stories in there that I wanted to listen to. I choose one of them from the list each month. Some of the stories are very long: 17 hours or more, so it is very good value. Some of them are brand new and cost over £25 to buy, so that is good value too. They often have sales and you can pick up extra books then.

It is easy to download them to your computer and listen that way, but it is also possible and simple, to download the Audible App on your phone or tablet and download the story directly.

Listening to stories on your phone is the easiest and best way of doing so. The App is excellent and allows you to stream the story via Bluetooth to your car radio, or you can listen as you go about your day with your phone in your pocket or in a speaker dock.

If you have no time for reading but enjoy books, this is a very good solution. It makes journeys pass more quickly when you are travelling. It is also very relaxing to listen to a story. Give it a try and Happy Listening! Am off to do some gardening now, and looking forward to the inal chapter of Game of Thrones whilst I am working.

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Capping the costs of your long‐term care

How to meet long term care home costs is a worry that many of us put to the back of our minds. The thought that we might lose our house, in order to pay for our care, meaning that we have very li le to pass on to our children is o en too awful to consider.

Planning is made more difficult by the unpredictability of events ‐ care may not be required at all, and the length of me for which it may be needed is never certain.

The good news, following the Dilnot Report, is that the prospect of being forced to sell your home is likely to lessen.

The Dilnot Report

In 2013, the Government announced that it will be capping the costs a person needs to pay for care when they get older at £75,000, meaning that a person may no longer need to sell their home to pay for care during their life me.

In addi on, savings of up to £123,000 can be retained before a person needs to pay towards the costs of their care.

These changes were announced as part of the Government’s response to the Dilnot Report and mark the Government’s effort to create more certainty for people about the level of costs they may face if they require care as they grow older.

Inevitably, there are ques ons raised by this change of policy which include:

• Do I no longer need to worry about

care costs?

• Are there some catches that I

should s ll be aware of?

• How should I now be planning for

long term care?

The small print

Although the changes announced by the Government are posi ve, there is some important ‘small print’ that you should be aware of.

First, the cap on costs is only applicable to care costs, it does not apply to accommoda on and food. The state pension is intended to cover expenses such as this, but for many it will not, as living in a care home is likely to be more expensive for most than staying in their own homes.

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Secondly, the cap only starts to apply once you have substan al or severe care needs, or in other words, require care around the clock. The cost of any care required when your needs are moderate will not count towards the cap.

In addi on, the Government will only assist with the cost of care provided in a local authority approved care home. If the cover of care in a private home is higher, you will need to pay this difference yourself. As a result you could s ll incur significant levels of fees for your care, which won’t count towards the £75,000 cap.

Despite the ‘small print’, it is an cipated that the changes will help one in five of us and that women in par cular will benefit.

What can you do to help to protect yourself from care fees?

The Government hopes that greater certainty about the level of costs will enable the insurance industry to create financial products to help mi gate the risk of incurring care home fees.

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‘Pensioner Bonds’ Are Now On Sale – Do Not Miss Out!

Na onal Savings & Investments have announced that ‘Pensioner Bonds’ are now on sale (from 15th January 2015). The bonds are available to purchase online (www.nsandi.com), by phone (0500 500 000) or by post. Applica on at a post office is not possible.

The bonds are available for those aged 65 and over and offer very compe ve rates of interest, par cularly for a guaranteed product. The rates are 2.8% interest over a 1 year term and 4% interest over a 3 year term. Remember, these are lump sum investments that provide a guaranteed capital growth over a fixed term. If you are looking for a regular income from your savings and investments this product may not be for you.

You can invest anything from a minimum of £500 to £10,000 per person, per term.

That is poten ally £40,000 that could be invested by a married couple who are both over 65 years of age.

Because of the a rac ve terms on offer it means that both one year and three year issues are likely to sell out very quickly. Hopefully they are s ll available when you get to read this!!

I meet many re rees in the local community who are concerned about the low level of returns on their savings and investments. Because we are independent we can help! Our recommended Property and Fixed Interest funds are currently yielding 4.76% and 4.71% respec vely and, along with the new offering from Na onal Savings, might be appropriate for you as part of a balanced approach to your money.

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We know our girls.

curriculum. Our extended day We know their likes and dislikes, we know what enables us to their strengths and weaknesses are, we know provide the girls what food they like – and what they really with a wealth of don’t like! We know them so well because we extra‐curricular are a small school, with small classes, but we opportuni es encourage big ideas. We pride ourselves on which range from having friendly and genuinely interested puppet‐making, teachers who have, over the years, helped to wind band and street dance to detec ve club, establish a wonderfully posi ve learning ethos. horse riding and welly‐walks.

We are also, quite simply, a happy school.

One of the most frequent ques ons I am asked by visitors is ‘What type of girl fits into Badminton?’ This is impossible to answer because we simply don’t pigeonhole or type‐ cast individuals. We understand that every child is unique; we endeavour to recognise every individual’s skills, talents and idiosyncrasies and we work hard to ensure that we bring out the very best in each and every one.

When I recently asked a parent what she felt about the Junior School, she ini ally struggled Tailored learning, clear target se ng, to put her thoughts into words but eventually experienced and enthusias c teachers, family described it as an ‘indefinable something’ that style lunches, approachable form tutors and she hadn’t experienced in other schools. I open communica on are just some of the aspects of the school of which we are agree with her wholeheartedly; words on a par cularly proud. page cannot convey this ‘something’ so I warmly invite you to come and find out for yourselves what makes Badminton Junior School such a very special place.

Emma Davies Head of Badminton Junior School

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Westbury Chiropractic Clinic, established in

1987, is well known in the city of Bristol and is recognised by all major healthcare providers and most health insurance companies.

The clinic is run by David Aberdeen, an experienced chiropractor who has practised in Westbury on Trym for the past 25 years. He has a particular interest in problems involving the feet and the jaw and his work has been featured on television.

For more information, and to read what people have said who have received treatment, please see our website.

The clinic is situated at the top of Westbury Hill

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Bristol Cabot Choir is a long‐established, friendly and enthusias c mixed‐voice group of around 60 members.

We sing three major concerts each year in venues such as Bristol and Cli on Cathedrals.

We also join with other choirs to undertake works requiring larger forces (we performed Mahler’s 8th Symphony with local groups and the Brunel Sinfonia in 2013, and the Vaughan Williams Sea Symphony with the Bristol Choral Society and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is planned for 2016).

We have been led with considerable success since 2011 by Musical Director Rebecca Holdeman, and whilst our work remains firmly in the choral tradi on, it encompasses everything from renaissance music to contemporary work commissioned by the choir.

We work with professional soloists and orchestras, and have a strong rela onship with the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, providing opportuni es for young soloists who may go on to become household names.

Whilst the choir’s main purpose is to enable people to enjoy both performing and listening to choral music, each year it nominates a local Charity of the Year. This year’s charity is the Julian Trust, for which the choir raised over £2400 from its Christmas ac vi es.

Our next concerts, for which we rehearse on Monday evenings from 7‐30 un l 9‐30 at Redland United Reform Church, are the Puccini Messa di Gloria and the Vivaldi Gloria in Cli on Cathedral (25th April), and the English Folk Song tradi on in Christchurch Cli on (27th June).

We are keen to increase our numbers somewhat and at present have vacancies in all voice parts. Why not join us, enjoy singing in wonderful venues and taking music to friends and the public, at the same me raising money for local causes? Although formal entry to the choir is by short audi on, we very much welcome intending members to sing with us for two or three rehearsals prior to audi on. We prefer confident singers with some sight‐reading abili es, but the most important a ributes we seek are enthusiasm and the shared enjoyment of choral singing.

For further informa on please look at the choir’s website, bristolcabotchoir.org, or contact the secretary at m.h.morse@b nternet.com

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We are s ll at the mercy of the seasonal winter residen al market and that means rela vely few proper es for sale in BS9. Each new property garners lots of a en on but there is also a sense that many buyers are hanging on to see what might appear in the coming weeks.

In the Le ngs market things are as buoyant as ever. New proper es are snapped up quickly by what appears to be a never ending supply of ‘would be’ renters here in Bristol.

Poli cal canvassing will no doubt begin in earnest shortly, in fact many flyers have already dropped on mats. Whether a General Elec on will dampen people’s appe te for buying, selling or le ng this spring remains to be seen? Certainly my view is that many of us will s ll need to move (for work reasons, reloca on, growing family, shrinking family) and will con nue to do so regardless of the poli cs.

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Recipes from Tara’s Table

I made this simple dish which is perfect for a light supper or as a starter.

Purple Sprouting with an anchovy, rosemary & Make the dressing by inely mincing some garlic, mix with the zest and juice of half a lemon dressing lemon and a small amount of inely chopped

rosemary – this is a powerful herb which I use I’ve been dedicatedly eating with the seasons a lot of since I have a huge rosemary bush in ever since I became a chef thirteen years ago, so I should know the drill by now. While some my garden. Also inely chop 3 – 4 anchovy illets and add them to the garlic, lemon zest, things are available all year round, there are some vegetables that come round and you just lemon juice and rosemary. Finish with a large slug of extra virgin olive oil. know it’s January/February lean time. A

friend of mine has just started to take an Cook the purple sprouting broccoli in plenty of organic veg box delivery every week and the boiling salted water last time we met, she gave me a brown paper bag containing purple sprouting broccoli – she until the stalks are had so much, she didn’t know what to do with tender and dress with the anchovy dressing. it.

This goes really well

with goat’s cheese, or Having a glut of one ingredient forces you to use your imagination and since I’m on a health failing that, some feta would be a very good kick whose mission is to get as many leafy green organic veg into me as possible, this was thing to sprinkle over the top. a very welcome donation. But how to make a whole meal out of one veg and not much else? Happy February!

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The new law of Inheritance.

Progress, but not enough says Claire Nelson at AMD Solicitors The law of inheritance in England and Wales has changed significantly with effect from 1 October 2014 as the “Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Act 2014” comes into force. The changes are in the writer’s view generally for the good, though much more could have been done to update and improve the current rules.

Inheritance by spouses Firstly, the good news. The majority of married couples we advise wish their estate to pass to each other on the first death. Provision for other relatives is most commonly made on the death of the second of the couple to die. The “intestacy laws” which apply where no valid Will is left, now more closely reflect this.

Where a person dies leaving a spouse but no children or grandchildren, the whole of their estate passes to the surviving husband or wife.

Before the new law came into effect, the first £450,000 was passed to the spouse in these circumstances, and the balance would be shared with other relatives.

The position where a spouse and children survive the deceased person has improved, but more could have been done. Where an estate of more than £250,000 is left, the spouse will receive the first £250,000 (and the deceased’s personal belongings), and the spouse and children will share the balance.

Any minor children will receive their share at the age of 18. It is arguable that children being

Advice Making a Difference

entitled to receive potentially large sums at the age of 18 is unwise and unhelpful.

(GWAAC4) The law has been updated to a degree however, compared to the previous position.

Under the old law a spouse received a “life interest” in half of the estate over £250,000.

Essentially the spouse received the income from this part, with the capital passing to the children on the second death. This unnecessary complexity has been removed.

No provision for unmarried couples The new law disappoints in its failure to improve the position of unmarried couples. An unmarried partner will receive no share of an estate on their partner’s death, whether or not the couple have children, and however long they have lived together. Even if a couple have lived together for 20 years and have several children together, the deceased is treated as a single person, and the partner receives nothing.

A court can be asked to award a share of the estate to the partner in these circumstances.

However, embarking on such litigation is likely to be costly and stressful, and the outcome will be uncertain.

It remains vital for unmarried couples in particular to ensure that a valid Will is in place at the time of death, and not to rely on automatic provision being made by law.

The 2014 Act does update the law of inheritance to a degree, but the law inevitably fails to keep pace with the variety and complexity of modern day families.

AMD Solicitors’ Private Client Department includes full members of “STEP”, the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, the leading awarder of specialist accreditation in this field.

For advice on wills, trusts, the administration of deceased estates and all private client issues contact Claire Nelson or another member of the team on 0117 9621205, email probate@amdsolicitors.com or call into one of our four Bristol offices.

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School Reports

The Red Maids’ School has been selected as a sponsor of one of the giant Shaun the Sheep sculptures which will be locking into Bristol this summer. Following on from the hugely popular Gromit Unleashed public arts event which saw millions of people following the trail around Bristol in the summer of 2012, this latest initiative will again be raising funds for the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.

Isabel Tobias, the school’s Headmistress, said: “It is wonderful to be linked to such a worthwhile cause. Having been part of the Bristol community for so many years, this is a great way of giving something back to the city, supporting the children and families who depend on its vital hospital services.”

The Grand Appeal will be publishing a trail map to help fans to track down all the sculptures when they are unveiled in July.

TABLE tennis is proving a surprise hit with students at Fair ield High School.

The secondary school in Hor ield held its irst championships in the sport late last year, with Manu Leach defeating Jamal Chamberlain Sinclair in the inal and taking home a large gold‐coloured trophy. The contest took place

at the Bristol Civil Service Table Tennis Club, one of the biggest clubs in the city, which is just ive minutes away from the school.

FHS is currently applying for a bid to have 6 new tables for the Sports Hall to run a table tennis club which will feed new players into the game. Table Tennis Coach Daniel Ives, who runs the extra‐curricular club at the school, said table tennis is a popular after‐school activity which was brings students together.

“Students have shown dedication to improving their table tennis and have enjoyed taking part in tournaments. The sport has brought bene its in terms of increased respect for rules and raised self con idence among the students who take part,” she said.

Bristol & District Table Tennis League was formed in October 1902 and is recognised as the oldest table tennis league in the world. It is one of the largest local league in the country with more than 400 players playing in eight divisions.

Redmaids School pupils Ruby, Alice and Emily (all Year 8) have beaten stiff competition to gain places into the National Youth Choir of Great Britain. Mr Browne, Director of Music said, "This is a very ine achievement given that this is probably the most prestigious choir for child people of secondary school age in the country." The girls will now be busy singing throughout the coming year at venues across the country.

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Whilst dogs have to please the hand that feeds them, cats are generally sitting around laughing at our attempts to please

them. I am sure they get together at night Cats are magic! and gossip about what they have

managed to get their owners to do for I know this may sound a bit insane but I them. I would recommend everybody to do think cats are the Masters of the look up ‘Simon’s Cat’ online, this is a very Universe. There is a saying 'Dogs have insightful little cartoon series about cats masters, cats have servants' and I totally and what they get us to do. agree with this statement. During my

years in the consulting room I have been However all this said, I am utterly amazed amazed at what some owners will do for about cats ability to survive trauma and their cats. I have clients that will get up in illness that other species just would not the middle of the night to feed them after recover from. Their ability to land on their having been rudely woken by a feet from high rise falls are also well demanding cat, clients that will get up to documented. It is interesting that many open doors for them as their cats refuse cultures look at cats as having multiple to use the cat lap that the owner has put lives. I think this must have developed as in at great expense, and owners that grow a re lection of what cats survived fresh grass for the cats to chew on. Some compared to other species. We think cats owners do all this and are rewarded by have been domesticated for 9000 years scratching and biting, but they still carry and in ancient Egypt they were regarded on. as sacred animals.

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their stress can be very subtle, like an irritated move of the tail.

Most cats in the wild lives solitary lives

(with the exception of lions). The Going to the vet is also very stressful, not domestic cat often has to live in multi‐cat only to get a cat into the basket but having households, which they ind stressful. to go in the car, then a waiting room full of This stress can manifest itself in clinical dogs, inished up with being pulled out of disease, the most common being Stress the basket by the vet, prodded and poked, Related Cystitis. We now treat a lot of cats blood samples taken, then medicated and for stress which a lot of owners inds hard lastly the journey home. to accept since cats appear to be very

chilled out creatures. The manifestation of At Viking Vets we have added a Cat Wing to our practice! Not only is this a cat only entrance, reception and cattery, but we also have a feline friendly vet and nurse looking after it. We are due to open this at some time during February and should have achieved our Gold Standard Feline Friendly Practice from the ISFM. We are trying to make sure we look after these Masters of the Universe to the standard they deserve.

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Proposed Boundary Commission changes to BS9 comments from the Westbury on Trym Society A meeting held this week by the Westbury on Trym Society for representatives of Westbury’s established foundations, societies and clubs, examined all the problems that have caused the Boundary Commission to suggest the ward be divided into two pieces, thus divorcing the original historic village from its wider population. The Boundary Commission has invited comment by February 16th.

After careful scrutiny and discussion of the various options that would preserve the integrity of the whole ward and keep the name of Westbury on Trym attached to the original 1200 year old village, the overwhelming opinion and wish from those present was to support Westbury on Trym being combined into a ‘partnership ward’ with Henleaze, with 3 Councillors to represent the whole area, instead of the 4 that at present represent the two wards separately.

Westbury on Trym occupies a central position between other electoral wards of North Bristol and the boundary with South Gloucestershire district. Northern wards between them have to lose two Councillors, who will be given to new inner city wards where numbers of voters have recently increased, while the maximum Councillor number must stay at 70 for Bristol’s City Council.

Changes to ward boundaries are thus unavoidable in the present circumstances and representatives felt that this compromise would be the better one to suggest to the Boundary Commission, preserving the identities of both Westbury on Trym and Henleaze side by side and avoiding the need to separate either from part of its present electorate.

“Westbury on Trym is a relaxed, and uniquely cosmopolitan area, where residents

from many walks of life and income groups happily co-exist as a strong community – many being part of families who have lived in the area since the early 20th century. The shopping centre serves many wards in North Bristol as do the churches, clubs and public services. Everyone around here feels great loyalty to this ancient village and we would hate to see this traditionally mixed community destroyed by un-necessary dividing lines and split loyalties.

We look forward to an equally strong and productive partnership with Henleaze residents with whom we already share an adjacent middle ground and many joint activities in our various institutions”, said the Chairman of the Westbury Society -Hilary Long.

The Boundary Commission proposals for our region of North Bristol are: ‐ Henleaze plus the Village of Westbury on Trym on the east side of Falcondale Road are combined into a single new Ward named “Henleaze”, with two Councillors

The remaining area of Westbury on Trym (excluding the Village) on the west side of Falcondale Road be named “Westbury on Trym”, with one Councillor

The Boundary commission have invited comments from the community to be received by 12th February

If you have an opinion on the proposals please complete the online consulta on form at: ‐

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Would you like to help rid the world of polio forever? There is currently a Global Ini a ve to complete the job by 2018. There are just 3 countries le with endemic polio. Un l these countries are polio free there is the possibility of the disease spreading back into countries currently free of polio ( as recently happened in Syria).

There is no cure for polio only immunisa on against it.

Rotary started the campaign to eradicate polio in 1985 and Rotary Clubs in Bristol are determined to help complete the job by raising funds to vaccinate children in countries where the disease is found.

We have therefore launched a campaign to raise a mile of coins on one foot coin strips totalling £2.90 each or dona ons on‐line or by text. All money raised will be trebled by the Bill & Melinda Gates Founda on.

Please see our website www.bristolpoliomile.org.uk The coin strips will be laid out in The Mall, Cribbs Causeway on the 21st February 2015.

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Rosie Greenwood talks .. Windows Replacement Windows – Just look at the view!

Many homeowners in the BS9 catchment have period or older homes that feature distinctive windows as part of their design.

Windows are one of the most signi icant elements of how a home both looks and performs thermally, and so if yours are in poor repair, the choice of how you repair or replace is an important one for your home.

Windows give tremendous character to a home – either positively or negatively – and are a long‐term investment.

Original Timber Sliding Sashes

Many properties will have the sliding box sash windows that are so distinctively part of the style of Georgian and Victorian homes. They look beautiful, with slim elegant glazing bars and often a very attractive symmetry to them. However, home owners ind them ‘high maintenance’ as they need painting and occasional repairs, and the pulley, cord and weight systems can fall into disrepair if not used and cared for. The other problem is that sash windows can feel cold when compared to modern double glazing, for example. The 18th and 19th Century family had lower expectations around thermal comfort, and they can be drafty.

The good news is that much can be done to improve these original windows without replacing them. Bristol has many irms specializing in repairing and renovating sash windows. Sash windows are made in such a way that they can be fairly easily dismantled for repair, so don’t despair if your windows are in poor condition. Rotten wood can be replaced by splicing in new timber strips, and draft exclusion can be much improved by using various systems and strips that can it to the parting bead (in

which case care must be taken not to accidentally apply paint to the brush, which renders it ineffective) or invisibly to the edge of the moving window. This will stop drafts and rattles caused by timber shrinkages over the years.

If your property does not have historic glass that must be saved, you may also be able to install double glazing system with very slim pro ile glass units set into a timber sash – but if your house is Listed you will need consent to do this.

Replacement windows

Plastic (PVCu) has gained in popularity over the last 30 years as ‘ it and forget’, low or no maintenance solution. It’s often the cheapest option, but bear in mind costs vary tremendously, and if you want good quality, it will cost more. They can look very chunky as the plastic has very little structural strength and so needs to be wide to stay robust. Better windows have steel strips to reinforce the frame internally. On a period home they can look out of place.

Be careful installing plastic windows where the original timber or metal frame window may have been supporting some of the weight of the brickwork above it. This is sometimes the case in bay windows. The original windows would have offered some structural strength, but PVCu does not, and so additional structural frame supports must be installed to avoid structural damage (as the plastic window distorts and the house cracks above the window). A good quality installer will discuss this necessity with you.

You may well experience failure of the double glazing units after a few years with the distinctive ‘misting’ of the units, on which the seal has failed. The unit will need to be replaced, so plastic isn’t always a maintenance free option.

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Closing the window

Hardwoods and Softwoods Choose carefully because windows are such

an important element in the appeal of your Softwood, e.g. Douglas Fir, is the cheaper home, its thermal performance and option and looks good on most homes. It needs painting or staining. Hardwoods such ultimately its value, should you come to sell.

Get advice, shop around and ask lots of as oak are slower growing and have a tighter grain questions before committing yourself. than softwoods, making them more stable

and durable with a longer life‐span than softwoods. However, it can be up to quadruple the price of softwood.

Metal

The ‘Crittal’ style of metal window was hugely popular in the UK mid 20th century and they are making a return. They offer a more industrial style look and can be made from (typically) steel or aluminium. They can be made with iner glazing bars and frames than plastic and can be any colour – often seen in dark greys and blacks. Metal is not as thermally ef icient as wood, and they will feel cold to touch, which leads us to…

Composite windows

These are wooden windows with metal exterior capping. They are perfect for harsh climates and not widely used in the UK, except as a triple glazing solution. They offer a low maintenance exterior coupled with the look of wood on the interior.

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68 In practical terms the re lexology session involves just the removal of shoes and socks and then recline gently in Kate’s special chair Sometimes things don’t seem quite right do while she carries out a structured massage of they? They’re wrong ‐ but you take pleasure the re lex and energy points on the feet, with a from that wrongness. Salted caramel in your view to helping restore and promote health brownie. That’s not right but it’s brilliant.

Contemplating driving a car that Renault have and vitality. Firm but gentle pressure is the christened the Cactus. That’s not right either ‐ name of the game ‐ no tickling ‐ and I found it a genuinely enjoyable experience. Whether but it makes you smile. Watching someone you buy in to the theory or not doesn’t really texting as they walk along then laughing as they walk into a lamppost. Shouldn’t give you matter because to my way of thinking the opportunity to just switch off and relax pleasure, but it does. Hearing the new One brings bene its of its own.

Direction single and secretly quite liking it. I suppose they are all guilty pleasures and I bet Kate herself is cheery and personable, has a we all have them. special interest in the bene its of re lexology in ante‐natal, parent & toddler and mental Which brings me nicely on to re lexology.

Why would I let a complete stranger loose on health areas, and provides a visiting my ticklish feet for 45 minutes ‐ and then pay re lexology and footcare service across north Bristol. For an appointment or free discussion for the experience? Surely that de ies logic. do call Kate on 01454 616 393 / 07811 619 But no. Three quarters of an hour with my 860 or visit www.lotusre lexology.co.uk feet in the hands of Kate McEwan of Lotus Re lexology was no ordeal, rather a genuinely relaxing and pleasant time‐out from a busy day. And that would be my motivation to book another session. There was nothing “wrong” with me that I was hoping Kate might discover. As I have said in previous articles, sometimes it is enough just to have a bit of “me time” when I can switch off from the hectic daily routine and just relax and recharge.

A reflexology experience

That’s not to say that re lexology is simply a way of unwinding. It is an ancient and relaxing therapy that can help improve circulation and help normalise bodily functions, by addressing the whole body rather than isolated symptoms (a holistic therapy I think they call it). In layman’s terms the feet are believed to mirror the whole body, with energy paths to parts or organs within the body emanating from the feet.

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two living fronts will be so placed as to command them to advantage, especially if the house be raised a few feet above the present

level, which will make it appear to stand on a If you visit the Blaise House Museum, one of small knoll with the ground gently slipping the more important exhibits is the Humphry from it”.

Repton Red Book for Blaise Castle. It is dated 17th February 1796 and sets out his So, if you visit the House today you can proposed plans for improving the estate, clearly see that it is built on a small knoll and opening up view points, designing paths, commands extensive views towards Castle drives, and buildings, creating an inclusive Hill and across the Parkland to the south. landscape for Mr Harford and his visitors to

enjoy.

Having decided on the site of the House it was

then necessary to design the approach.

Thirty years earlier Thomas Farr, the then Grand Houses needed grand approaches, as owner built the Castle as the centre piece of was the case in the majority of country his estate. Repton now had to decide how estates. best to incorporate this into his plans.

The question here was how this could be Certainly, his view was that a family done.? residence on the summit of a hill was not at

all desirable and that the castle should The village of Henbury and the Norman remain, but to be used basically as a summer Church already existed and it would have house, to be visited by the family and their been easy to create an entrance from here. guests to enjoy the views and no more.

But this would not satisfy the need for grand

approach so Repton was in a quandary on So he had to make his plans with the Castle as what to do. the centrepiece, but incorporate a house with extensive views toward Blaise Hill and the The House adjacent to a deep Gorge and thick Castle. woodland which would make the building of a drive very dif icult and very expensive.

Despite this he set about designing a drive from the top of Coombe Hill, descending into the Gorge and then climbing up towards the House. He quotes “the drive cut through where nature never intended the foot of man, much less he should be conveyed in the vehicles of modern luxury”. It gave the impression that the House was situated some distance from the village having traversed the spectacular scenery of the Gorge to get there.

Walking along this main drive today it is still The wording in the Red Book reads “In ixing possible to see that in 1799 it was a daring the situation for a home, the aspect or plan and one which is still quite amazing exposure should be the irst object of today. consideration, because no landscape,

however delightful can compensate for the If you enjoy the Blaise Estate please want of sunshine in this climate; it is also visit www.friendso blaise.co.uk therefore very fortunate that in this instance the best views are towards the south and the

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Gardening with Cathy Lewis Things to love about your garden in winter

For me, January and February are always the gloomiest months of the year. Out in the garden everything appears dead or dormant.

But look closely and there are a few gems that can surprise and delight. Plants often have the ability to raise our spirits, even in winter, so here is my gardening list of reasons to be cheerful…

1. Winter irecrackers Cornus, or dogwood, doesn’t reveal its true glory until the winter months when the colours of the bare stems intensify in low light, adding drama to drab winter gardens.

Cornus looks best planted in groups, particularly with a contrasting backdrop of a dark hedge or fence. Try Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’ (left) for red stems, Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ for orange and Cornus stolonifera ‘Flaviramea’ for olive green. To keep them at their most colourful, old stems should be cut back in spring, except Midwinter Fire, which requires a lighter touch.

2. Unexpected treats Iris is normally associated with summer, but two species are at their best during winter.

Iris unguicularis, or the Algerian iris, has pretty lavender blue lowers that are an unexpected surprise. Iris foetidissimus has insigni icant lowers but makes up for it with a magni icent show of berries. Large seed

pods burst open (right) to reveal brilliant orange berries which light up the gloomiest corners of the garden.

3. Barking up the right tree Winter is the best time to appreciate the structure and texture of trees. The hawthorns on the Downs, battered and shaped by strong winds, look wonderfully sculptural at this time of year, while the bark of some species of Birch and Acer are a joy to behold. Betula utilis var. jacquemontii has striking white bark, while Betula ermanii (left) has a delicious cream‐coffee bark that demands to be touched. The peeling bark of Acer griseum, or the paperbark maple, looks wonderful, particularly in low light.

4. First signs of spring There’s nothing like seeing the irst snowdrops to raise the spirits. Hellebores are already looking glorious, particularly where old leaves are removed to show off the lowers. I’ve even seen swathes of daffodils in sheltered parts of Bristol. Next on my wish‐ list are crocus, which I’m sure will be making an appearance soon. Roll on spring!

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Given the recent cold snap it is worth reitera ng the advice from last month that the onset of colder temperatures brings new threats to the trees health.

Winter drought can be a problem if the trees roots can’t draw enough water from the frozen ground, we can be on hand to assist. By adding a layer of organic mulch at the base of the tree you can help keep the ground frost at bay.

Frost damage to old wounds and tears can exacerbate the problem crea ng further damage or weakening the structure. Correct pruning can limit this. Pruning in the dormant season is a good way to preserve your trees size, aesthe cs and health. Winter pruning can consist of weight reduc on to the limbs to prevent snow damage and removal of dead or dying branches.

For advice or a free es mate please call me ‐ Sam Muscat, Crest Tree Services Ltd 07968 354 747 or email cres ree@gmail.com

74 images will take place at Red Maids’ School, in Westbury on Trym, Bristol, on Thursday, 5 February. Trio Paradis will be performing “Women of World War One” which includes Listings for community events, not‐for‐pro it narrated excerpts from diaries, letters and clubs and charitable activities are free of poems, with music by women composers charge. If you have something of this nature alongside a slide‐show of contemporary that you would like listed please get in touch images. The experiences of women who lived with Andy Fraser by telephoning 0117 968 through the Great War are vividly brought to 7787 or 07845 986650, post details in to 8 life by the music of remarkable composers Sandyleaze, WoT, BS9 3PY or emailing such as Nadia and Lili Boulanger, Alma Mahler, andy@bcmagazines.co.uk (in email or Word Rebecca Clarke and recently discovered format ‐ no PDF’s please). All notices must be received by the 12th of the preceding month to songwriter Muriel Herbert. The performance starts at 7.30pm in the Performing Arts Centre guarantee consideration for inclusion. and lasts an hour. Refreshments will be served

beforehand from 7pm. Tickets cost £5 adults, Exhibitions, Markets, Lectures etc. £3 students and are available from the Red

Maids’ School, tel 0117 962 2641. The Free lecture arranged by the Institution of performance is suitable for students age 11 Engineering and Technology on one of the and over. greatest planes that never were, the cold‐war

BAC TSR‐2, by Brian Mann (one of the Bristol Vintage Market is a new market for engineers that designed it). Monday 16 Bristol on Sat 14th March selling all things February, 6.30 for 7pm, at UWE, 2Q49. More info and registration at www.theiet.org/bristol vintage, including clothing, homeware, furniture and vinyl. Our irst market is being

held at The Elmgrove Centre (BS6 6AH) in On Friday 6 March at 7pm, best‐selling travel Redland, just off the Gloucester Road. 10am ‐ writer, Sara Wheeler, will visit Redland High 3.30pm. FB www.facebook.com/ School (BS6 7EF) to talk about her career BristolVintageMarket Twitter including her time as writer‐in‐residence at the South Pole. Tickets, which include a drink @bristol_vintage and canapé s, cost £12.50 for adults and £8 for Clubs and Companionship those in full‐time education and are available from the Development Of ice of Redland High School. For more details or to book tickets The Friendly Club meets every Thursday from please ring Linda or Emily on 0117 916 6711 2 to 4pm ( except August and Christmas ) in or email development@redlandhigh.com. Sara the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on has been described by The Independent as Trym. We are a lively group of Senior Citizens producing ‘Some of the greatest travel books who meet to chat , play Scrabble and card of our time’ and this should be a truly games. Regular trips out and entertainments inspirational evening. are arranged plus we have delicious tea and

biscuits for only £1 ! Do come and make some Bristol Branch Embroiderers’ Guild Exhibition new friends. Transport can be arranged if February 20‐22nd 2015. Stoke Lodge Adult needed. Contact Carita de Lancey 0117 Education Centre, Shirehampton Road, Bristol, 9629409.

BS9 1BN. Open: Friday and Saturday 10am ‐

5pm. Sunday 10am‐4pm Admission £3. Light The Over 40’s Club is a non‐pro it making refreshments. Sales Table. For more details social club. New members always welcome.

EmbroiderersGuildBristol@googlemail.com Our weekly club nights start at 8.30pm every

Thursday. We have a varied programme of “Women of World War One” . A tribute to the (Con nued on page 76) women of the Great War in music, words and

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events ranging from meals out and walks to gliding and badminton. For further info please contact our New Members Secretary Lynn on 07757780201 or visit our website www.bbivc.org.uk

Knit and Natter. We invite you to "knit and natter" every Thursday between 10am and 12 at the Methodist Church in Westbury on Trym.

It is a sociable and informal time when you can chat while pursuing your choice of crafts. If you prefer we can provide patterns for knitting for charity. Tea and coffee will be available.

Men at St. Peters (MASP) is a bi‐monthly group which meets Saturday mornings at St Peter’s Hall, Henleaze. The meetings start at 8.30am with a full English breakfast. This is then followed by entertaining and interesting talks by a guest speaker. New members are always welcome. In conjunction we also provide well directed “Keep Fit” sessions for men every Tuesday morning. Further information may be obtained from Chris McCarthy tel 962 3545.

Bristol Cabot Probus Club is for retired and semi‐retired professional and business men to maintain contact and fellowship with people of similar interests. Meets third Wednesday each month in BAWA Club Southmead Rd, for lunch followed by a speaker on a wide range of interesting subjects. Extensive programme of social events including holidays, day trips, Sunday lunches and skittles to which ladies and friends are welcomed. Contact John Howard‐Cairns on 968 3134 for more details.

Westbury on Trym Women’s Institute meets on the 3rd Monday of the month in the Methodist Church Hall, WOT (next to the car park) at 2.00pm. We have a programme of varied speakers, outings, discussions etc. New members and visitors always welcome. For

more information please contact: Sue Murphy – Tel: 950 2826.

Do join us for Parish lunch at St Mary’s Church Stoke Bishop, every Thursday from 12.15. 3 course buffet lunch

Civil Service Retirement Fellowship. The Westbury‐on‐Trym group welcomes all retired Civil Servants and their spouses to their meetings held on the irst 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 Beryl Webb on 01454 614 451.

Instep Club for Widows and Widowers meet weekly on Wednesday evenings 8.00 ‐ 10.30 at Stoke Bishop Village Hall, Stoke Hill. New members welcome. Ballroom and Sequence dancing (If you haven’t danced for a long time don’t worry, we will help you). Refreshments, social activities. Please telephone Mary on 968 3170 or Wilma on 962 8895 for further information.

Stoke Bishop Townswomen's Guild are now meeting in the Hulbert Room, St Mary's Church, Mariner's Drive, Stoke Bishop. The Hulbert Room is reached via a path to the left of the steps just past the church; our meeting are on the 1st Thursday of the month at 2.00pm. Further details from Maureen at 9685638 or Sheila at 9147159.

Westbury‐on‐Trym Probus Club provide a meeting point for retired and semi‐retired professional and business men, to promote social well being through friendship, companionship & discussion. The club meets on the third Thursday of every month at BAWA, Southmead Road, from 12 midday. If you are interested in joining please contact the secretary on 968 4270 or email: graham.horne5@btinternet.com.

The Probus Club of Bristol for semi or retired Professional Business men, meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at BAWA Southmead (Con nued on page 78)

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Lady visitors are always most welcome to attend. Further details can be obtained by ringing Shirley Phillips on 0117 962 2243.

(Con nued from page 76) Westbury on Trym Townswomen's Guild has moved. We still meet on the second Monday of each month as usual, but our venue is the WoT Road. At these meetings we have a three course lunch with a speaker. In addition there Methodist church in the Portland Room and is a substantial programme of social events to starting time is 2.00pm. We have speakers, whist, coffee mornings and social events. New which our Ladies are invited to participate. If members and visitors always welcome. If you are interested in joining our club, please interested please contact Angela Morris, contact our Membership Secretary Martin Chairman, on 968 6473 or Margaret Smith, Harker on 01275 857324, email Secretary, 924 1728. probusbristol@hotmail.co.uk or visit

www.bristolprobus.org.uk Henleaze (Morning) Townswomen's Guild.

Rotary Club of Bristol – we meet at the Bristol This is a recently formed Guild and we meet Hotel, Prince Street, Bristol BS1 4QF at 7.00pm from 10.00am – 12.00 noon on the third Thursday of every month at The East ield Inn, for 7.30 pm on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays Henleaze Road. New members and visitors and at 12.30pm for 1.00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Mondays. Meetings start with a meal and are most welcome. Further information can be are followed by a speaker. New members are obtained by ringing Elaine Anderson on 907 very welcome – see www.bristolrotary.org or 5279.

contact our Club Secretary Martina Peattie at mpeattie@btopenworld.com for more details. Clifton Rotary Club welcomes new members.

All we ask is that people give their time, are

interested in making new friends, building Calling all Carers. Would you like the business contacts and using their skills to help opportunity to share your experiences, relax others. We meet Wednesday lunchtimes at and make new friends? Then come and join Redland Lawn Tennis and Squash Club. Please the Henleaze Carers’ Group. We meet on the ind out more about us by visiting second and fourth Thursday morning of each www.cliftonrotary.org or emailing month, 10am to 12, in Bradbury Hall, secretary@cliftonrotary.org Waterford Road, Henleaze. For more

information please call Mrs M Rudston 942 Bristol Brunel Probus Club for retired 6095. professional and businessmen meet at BAWA

Southmead Rd, once a month to enjoy lunch The Fielder Club is an association for local and a mix of social events, regular speakers, women ‐ though friends and family are visits and outings, to which wives and friends welcome at all events. Membership is £5 p.a. are warmly welcomed. For more details please to cover delivery of quarterly programmes of ring Fred Martin on 968 3875. events such as lunches, theatre, visits, talks

and walks. Weekly/monthly sub‐clubs of Badminton, Book Group, Bridge, Discussion Interest Groups Group, Scrabble, Skittles and Whist plus coffee Thursday mornings at Cafe Mundo and twice‐ Stoke Lodge History and Archaeology Group ‐ monthly pub lunches. Come along and meet from 2015 we meet on the second Thursday of new friends! Details from Gloria on 0117 239 every month (instead of the irst Thursday) at 3376 or Anne on 0117 907 7425. the Friends Meeting House in Hampton Road,

Redland, BS6 6JE at 7.30. We host a rich Henleaze Townswomen's Guild meet on the (Con nued on page 80) irst Wednesday of the month (except Aug) at

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80 Common Room, Studland Court elderly peoples residence on Henleaze Road, from 8pm to 10pm. Small friendly group now in our (GWAAC4) 37th year, with a varied programme of wine (Con nued from page 78) making, tastings and social events. For further information please contact the club secretary diversity of lectures. New members are always Liz Johnson on 0117 950 8370. made very welcome. For further details please The Lawrence Weston Badminton Club play at contact Annette Martin on 0117 979 3209 the Greenaway Centre Greystoke Ave in

Southmead on a Monday night from 7.00pm Twytford Art Club. We are a small group of until 8.30pm. Our players are of a good artists of mixed ability, we meet at the Public standard, both male and female, and we are a hall, Station Rd., Shirehampton, 10am to very friendly club. We would welcome new 12am Mondays and Wednesdays, chose your players – please contact Marilyn on 0117 239 day or days. New members are warmly 1005 for more details. welcome, help and advice given. For more

information visit www.shirepubhall.org.uk The Bristol Branch of the English Speaking then click hall users, contact John Case: Tel: 01179507916, email jcase@blueyonder.co.uk Union welcomes guests to their meetings which are held in the Apostle Room of Clifton

Cathedral at 7.15 p.m. for 7.45 p.m. There is The Bristol & Gloucestershire Archaeological Society. On Monday 23rd February at 7.45 pm ample parking and entrance is £5. The aim of in the Apostle Room in the basement of Clifton the English Speaking Union is to encourage friendship and global understanding through Cathedral, Pembroke Road, Clifton, Andrew English. Our forthcoming meetings include on Hill will talk on “Biscuits Banquets & February 12th "800 years since the Magna Bollinger: the story of Cater, Stoffell & Fortt Carta" with Sir Robert Worcester, founder of Ltd.”. This family irm were grocers, wine merchants and caterers renowned throughout MORI polls and Chairman of the 800 Magna Carta Committee, and on March 3rd “the the West Country for 150 years for their Family Court” with Judge Richard Bromilow. quality, variety and service. Andrew Hill’s Do come along to any of our meetings, illustrated talk, will describe the rise, success preferably by telephoning the Chairman, Tony and sudden decline of this company, and its Williams on 2393187 or the Secretary, Jenny relationship with an equally famous family Haines, on 9628075. concern, Harveys of Bristol.

The Bristol Philatelic Society meets on the 2nd 18th February, Bristol Society for the Arts of and 4th Thursdays of each month in the Asia lecture 'A Roman Silverware Design meeting room of the United Reform Church at Copied in Chinese Porcelain‐ the Romance of the bottom of Blackboy Hill (Whiteladies the Corbridge Lanx', speakers Alison Cooper, Road) starting at 7.30 p.m. Contact 0117 956 Curator (Decorative Art), Plymouth City 7853.

Museum & Art Gallery, and Rachel Hunt,

House and Collections Manager, Cotehele, Social Bridge for Improvers Stoke Bishop National Trust; 6.30 to 8 p.m. at 3/5, Woodland Road (Entry 1), Clifton, Bristol, non‐ Village Hall Thursday afternoon 2 ‐ 4 p.m. members welcome but donation of at least £7 Further details about Robert can be found at required; University students welcome free of BridgeTuition.co.uk. For further info contact stokebishophallbookings@yahoo.co.uk charge on sight of their student I.D. card.

Do you like reading? Our Book Group meets on Local winemaking and social club are looking the last Thursday of the month at Westbury for new members to join us. Meeting the (Con nued on page 82) second Wednesday of every month at the

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(Con nued from page 80) Would you like to learn to play Bridge absolutely free?. I am starting new sessions in the Autumn offering bridge tuition in the Library, from 2.30pm til 4pm. We would love WOT/ Coombe Dingle area to complete you to come and join our lively group. For beginners. Please ring 9091714 or 07837 more information call Sue on 959 4365.

300073 or email tc.stygall@gmail.com.

North West Bristol Camera Club are an enthusiastic group of amateur photographers Ray Bridge Club meet every Tuesday 6.30pm to 9pm at the Sea Mills Methodist Church, who meet each Wednesday at 7:45pm at Westbury Fields. New members of any level of Shirehampton Road (new venue) for social rubber bridge. New members welcome. Please ability are most welcome. For details contact ring 942 7760 or 968 2652 for further details.

Pete on 07870 589555.

We are the Bristol U3A – an organisation of Westbury Scottish Club country dancing lively and interesting people who run all sorts classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity‐ Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Tel. of groups for enjoyment, friendship and learning. If you are no longer in full‐time work, Maggie on 01934 838175. Classes for more we offer a wide range of over 100 different advanced dancers at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze. Tel. Cheryl on 0117 9590970. Every activities, including art, computing, languages, music, walking, and science. Please visit one of Tues 7.30 ‐ 9.30pm. See www.wscbristol.com our social groups, phone Barbara 0117 for details.

9629331, meeting at the East ield Inn,

Henleaze, on Mon 2nd Feb & Mon 2nd March Excel Bridge Club has been based right in the at 10.30am; or phone Jenny 0117 9043697 for centre of “Bristol Nine” for over 20 years. It meetings at Browns Restaurant by the meets in Stoke Bishop Village Hall on Stoke Museum on Wed 18th & Thurs 26th Feb at Hill every Monday, beginning promptly at 10.15am. Details: www.bristolu3a.org.uk.

7.15pm. There is a very cheerful & relaxed atmosphere and as we just play 24 boards we Don’t stay at home, come and join the Bristol U3A! are always inished by 10.15pm. For more

details ring Ralph Smith on 01275 840006.

West of England Bridge Club meets for

duplicate bridge on Monday, Wednesday and Stoke Bishop & Sneyd Park Local History Group New members and visitors (£2 charge) Friday at Golden Hill Sports Club, Wimbledon Road, Henleaze from 7.30pm ‐ 10.30pm. New always welcome. Please ring Jenny Weeks for members and visitors welcome. £4 per more information ‐ 0117 968 6010. evening for members, £5 for non‐members,

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BAWA on Southmead Road at 8.00pm. New

members are very welcome. For more Social Bridge, every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. at information contact Andy White on 0117 Stoke Bishop Village Hall. New members 3732798 or visit www.ipmsavon.org.uk welcome. Tel Chris on 968 5640.

Scottish Country Dancing for beginners and experienced dancers at St Monica’s Trust Hall Westbury Art Club meet every Thursday (Con nued on page 84) on Thursdays, 7.30 pm. New dancers welcome;

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Proudly present THE UKULELE TEN OCLOCK NEWS Ukuleles in formation, hurtling through an array of musical genres from pop to opera, in an audio landscape where anything might happen. UFO provide an evening of fun and entertainment second to none, and you will go home with a big grin as a souvenir.

Doors open 7pm Saturday 7 March 2015 Newman Hall, Henleaze Tickets from Henleaze Post Office or the Tobacco Factory on 01179 020344 www.ukulelefunhouseorchestra.co.uk

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evening from 7pm to 9pm at The Greenway Centre, Doncaster Rd, Southmead. We are a mixed ability group of artists For more details visit www.westburyartclub.org.uk, e‐mail us at westburyart@blueyonder.co.uk or phone our club secretary on Bristol 962 9799.

Westbury Walkers is a group of walkers who assemble at Lloyds Chemist Canford Lane Westbury on Trym. We meet usually at 9.30am on a Tuesday morning. New walkers always welcome. If you would like details of any of our forthcoming walks please contact Jean Maish 0117 3301194 / 07789 741892, email jmaish@blueyonder.co.uk, or Pam Henderson 0117 9624329 / 07837 857033.

Stoke Lodge Ramblers provide a varied range of walks that will suit all levels of walking ability. Walks are scheduled for the irst and third Thursdays & Sundays of every month. A number of social events are also held. www.stokelodgeramblers.wordpress.com or ring our Secretary on 968 4140 for more information.

Music, Theatre and Concerts

Miranda Sykes and Rex Preston in Concert.

Bene it for Parkinson’s UK, Westbury On Trym Village Hall, East ield Road, Westbury on Trym BS9 4AG. Friday 27th February. 8pm (doors 7.30). In the space of 2 short years, Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston have emerged to become one of the most sought after duos on the English folk & roots scene. The striking combination of the lame headed double bass player & virtuoso mandolin player create music that Folk Roots say is “A musical partnership made in heaven. Scintillating, sensitive and brilliant!”. The duo are embarking on an extensive tour of the British Isles in support of their arresting new CD “Sing A Full Song”. Tickets £12‐00 from Drmikecohen1@gmail.com ‐ 0117 9623706.

Out There Music Bristol ‐ Winter Concert.

Enjoy uplifting performances from OTMB Community Choirs, Orchestra, Chamber Choir and Children’s Choir. Programme to include music from Swan Lake, William Tell Overture, Eric Whitacre and songs Including , Sing, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Something Inside So Strong, Happy Ending, Pompeii and Singin' In The Rain'. St George’s Bristol on Sunday 8th February 7.30pm. Tickets £10 (£6 under 18’s) available from St George’s box of ice 0845 40 24 001 www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk Concert in aid of Changing Tunes.

Henbury Singers welcome new members. We are a mixed choir and we meet at Stoke Bishop Primary School in Cedar Park on Thursday evenings ‐ 7:45 to 9:15 pm. Fees are currently £40 per term. There is no audition. We sing mainly choral music from a classical tradition, but we also sing carols, songs from musicals, gospel and folk songs. Contact Maggie Cavanna secretary@henburysingers.org, ring 0117 973 4794 or visit www.henburysingers.org

Westbury on Trym Methodist Church Orchestra are a group of instrumentalists of all ages who play for morning worship once a month. Our rehearsal time is before the service from 10am. If you play any orchestral instrument, but particularly violin, you would be very welcome to join us. Experience of orchestral playing is not essential, but you will need to be able to read music. We are a friendly and helpful group, who enjoy playing together. Parts are always provided for personal practice. To ind out more, telephone 9686589.

West Bristol Orchestra. A Chamber Orchestra, playing a wide range of Classical Music arranged for the smaller orchestra, meets at the United Reformed Church, Muller Road on Thursdays 7.15pm.to 9.15pm. Additional String players of Grade5+ standard welcomed. Experience of orchestral playing not essential. For more info please contact the Secretary on 968 3998.

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Spring Awakening’ Concert at Elsie Briggs House

century cottage, the last on the right as you approach the church,

which has been a house February and March are a time when we really of quiet, re lective space, do notice the days getting a bit longer, and available to all, for over when our gardens are suddenly full of spring 20 years. Last summer bulbs. So the Friends of Elsie Briggs House there were repairs to its invite you to come and share in ‘SPRING roof and chimneys; this AWAKENING’ on THURSDAY MARCH 12th in spring further external Westbury on Trym Parish Church at 7.30pm. work is needed, hence

the need for funds.

It will be an evening of new music, written,

sung and played by Nik Williams and Caroline Sadly it will be too dark to enjoy the garden in Price, both long‐standing friends of the house. its spring awakening on the evening of the Nik’s ‘songs of hope and inspiration’ come concert1 However, come on a Tuesday from the heart, and should have a wide appeal afternoon between 3 and 5pm any week, or to listeners of all ages and musical contact Warden Chris Hillman if you want to backgrounds. Something for everyone. In the come at other times. interval there will be a chance to enjoy a glass

of wine or a soft drink (by donation) and to Tickets (£8) are available from Ralf Togneri meet Nik and Caroline and other audience (0117 9594064) or Chris Hillman (0117 members.

9507242) or at the door. Concerts are many

and varied; this one is sure to be different, and This concert is in aid of the Elsie Briggs House promises to be a delight.

Appeal. Many of you know this lovely 15th

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Do you love weddings? Westbury on Trym Village Hall is a very popular wedding venue (Con nued from page 84) and has another busy wedding schedule set for 2015. Would you like to put your skills into Gardening & Horticulture action? If so, why not become a wedding

volunteer and help organise these happy Sea Mills Garden Club have regular monthly events. If you are interested, please contact meetings, every 3rd Wednesday, held at Sea Alison on 0117 9493766.

Mills Methodist Rooms, Sea Mills Square at

7.30 pm. 18 February ‐ Bob Buck “Wildlife in More Reading Buddies Wanted! Would you the Garden”; 18 March ‐ Mary Payne enjoy offering reading and language support to “Minimum Effort for Maximum Effect”. children for whom English is a second Subscriptions single ‐ £12, double ‐ £22. language? Can you help them improve Visitors always welcome at £2 per meeting. their reading ability, bene iting both them as Hope to see you there. FFI contact Gail Mitchell individuals & the wider class. Can you commit 0117 9685350 or Esme James 0117 9682571 to giving one hour of reading time a week in

term‐time? We are working with 11 schools in Henleaze Garden Club is a thriving club for the Southmead, Brentry and Hor ield anyone interested in anything to do with areas. Training is offered, and your gardening! With a healthy membership of 200 enhanced DBS check is paid for by Bristol City we meet the irst Wednesday of each month in Council. You would read with the same the main hall at St Monica's, Cote Lane, with a children each week. For more information summer break when the club arranges coach please contact Paul Harrod, trips. Expert speakers, a quarterly newsletter, at paul.harrod@gmail.com. and great Christmas event. Annual individual

membership is £20 plus a £1 per visit, visitors Health & Wellbeing are most welcome at £5 per visit, both to

include refreshments and raf le.

Zumba Gold / Light 5.30pm/ Zumba Fitness www.henleazegardenclub.co.uk or contact 6.35pm. Westbury ‐on‐Trym Village Hall.

Brian Dury 9621227 for more info.

Weds. £5 on door. Just drop in with water and

a sense of humour! Phone Marie on 963 4104 Henleaze & District Flower Club meets on the or visit www.bristoldancezumba.co.uk for second and fourth Thursdays of the month at more info.

Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road in Henleaze.

Flower demonstrations are held on the second Ladies Badminton. A friendly group that meets Thursday and practice classes on the fourth on Tuesday mornings is looking for some Thursday. New members always welcome. more players. Westbury Village Hall, East ield

Road, 9.45 am to 12 noon. Please contact Anne Volunteering on 909 1714 for more details.

REMAP is a registered charity that designs and LinkAge Contemporary Dance (55+). Do you makes custom aids which enable a disabled ever get the feeling you just want to dance but person to enjoy a better quality of life. We don’t get the opportunity? Feel energised in a design, make or modify equipment to suit their new way and ignite your creative ideas. Open speci ic needs. No charge is made for our to all abilities. Every Monday 10am‐11am, services. Please contact us if we can help ‐ Bradbury Hall THURC. £4. Contact LinkAge on Colin 01275 460288 colin305@gmail.com or 0117 3533042 for more information.

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approaching, this is a great opportunity to come along and see all the candidates in one place and hear them address your concerns about environmental matters.

Sustainable Westbury‐on ‐Trym The format will be similar to the BBC TV (SusWoT) is repeating its highly programme and we expect to see some successful “Question Time” event of lively and informed debate”.

5 years ago.

Questions are invited by email before the All the key Parliamentary candidates for event on energy; transport; food and the Bristol North West constituency will farming and nature and the built be participating: Darren Jones (Lab); environment. Questions may also be Charlotte Leslie (Con); Mike Frost (UKIP) submitted on the night. and Clare Campion‐Smith (Lib Dem) have con irmed their attendance and the Green There is a small ticket price of £1 to cover Party have agreed that their candidate, the event costs which includes light although not yet selected, will be there. refreshment. SusWoT is particularly

interested in encouraging young people to The Bristol North West Question Time is attend and under 21s are offered free at Westbury on Trym Village Hall on admission. The last event was a sell out, March 6th. Doors open from 7 pm for a and SusWoT is recommending that 7:30 start. everyone should reserve their tickets in advance to avoid any disappointment on the night.

To reserve your place(s) email Steve at suswotquestiontime@yahoo.com or telephone 0117 985 6640. Your reservation con irmation will include details of how to submit a question in advance and tickets should be picked up before 7:15 on the night after which Steve Tainton of SusWoT, who will chair reserved tickets will be put on general the event, said “with the general election release.

Bristol North West Question Time

88 Pilates Classes at Henleaze URC, Monday 9.30‐ 10.30 & 10.30‐11.30 (mixed ability), 11:30‐ 12:30 (Postnatal),18:30‐19:30 (beginner), Tuesday 9:30‐10:30 (improver), 10:30‐11:30 (Con nued from page 86) (beginner), Wednesday 18:15‐19:15 (intermediate); Southmead Community Centre 12:10‐12:50 (mixed ability). For bookings

please call Leanne on 07817189474 or visit LinkAge Tai Chi (55+). Are you looking for www.pilatesdowntime.co.uk gentle active activity to keep your body and

mind active? This is the class for you. Frank leads this relaxing and healthy session in a fun New Year. New Resolution. Why not try Tai Chi? This Chinese exercise system can improve environment. Beginners welcome. Every health, vitality and well‐being. Friendly local Tuesday 10am‐11am. Studland Court, classes with an experienced teacher at The Henleaze. £3.50. Contact LinkAge on 0117 Greenway, Doncaster Rd, BS105PY. 11‐12 3533042 for more information.

Tuesday or Friday. New beginners class 2‐3

Wednesday. Contact Karen: 0117 9424167 LinkAge Zumba Gold (55+). Come along to a

fun and friendly dance and exercise class Kyoto Shotokan Karate Club trains at inspired y music from around the world. No Avonmouth Rugby Club on Thursday evenings. experience necessary so come and join Cressida for an hour of dance. Every Tuesday 1 Contact Steve or Tyra on 0117 9688424 for more details or visit the clubs website ‐2pm. St Peters Church, Henleaze. £3.50. www.kyoto‐skc.co.uk or www.facebook.com/ Contact LinkAge on 0117 3533042 for more KyotoShotokanKarateClub information.

Pilates classes and well being therapies in Get Involved in Netball. The Avon Netball Henleaze. Lovely airy studio offering all levels League is well established in Bristol and of Pilates, adult ballet fusion and salsa classes. welcomes all types of players – whether new Also we have a fully equipped beauty room to to netball, taking it up after a few years absence and all the way up to premier division pamper you after your workout. For more info www.mindbodystudio.co.uk or call Efuah teams that cater for high level players.

07881825142.

Independents Netball Club is a friendly team looking to recruit new members, with training Henleaze Tennis Club has vacancies for on Monday evenings at Red Maids School, players of all standards and ages. Whether Westbury‐on‐Trym. Please email you are an established player looking for a bristolnetball@hotmail.co.uk for more club, someone who is rusty or a student come information. along and try us out. For further information

take a look at www.henleazeltc.com or contact Moves Fitness ‐ exercise to music for all ages the secretary Philip Price Tel: 07787 566246 E and itness levels at St Peter’s Church Hall, ‐mail: philpriceqs@gmail.com Henleaze from 10am to 11am every

Wednesday morning. The session consists of structured routines which are highly enjoyable Lip‐reading class. An evening lip‐reading class to help you cope with your hearing loss runs in and designed to promote overall itness and Clifton from 6.15pm to 7.45pm every Monday mobility. You put as much energy into it as at Redland Park United Reformed Church, you feel like on the day, and you should leave Whiteladies Road. Fee is £5 per session. For feeling great. This is a friendly welcoming class ‐ come and give it a try. £5 per session. more details email the tutor, Mary Hall at lipreadingmary@yahoo.com or telephone Phone Jane on 9681042 , visit 07790 283 939. www.moves itness.com or just turn up.

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Exhibi on Bristol Branch Embroiderers’ Guild Exhibi on

TEA WITH THE LADY MAYORESS Would you like to take tea with the Lady Mayoress, look over the Mansion House and learn the history of the position of Lord Mayor?

February 20‐22nd 2015 Stoke Lodge Adult Educa on Centre Shirehampton Road Bristol BS9 1BN

Open: Friday and Saturday 10am ‐5pm Sunday 10am ‐ 4pm. Admission £3

The Working Group for Older People have organised a trip to the Mansion House on Wednesday 4th March 2015.

EmbroiderersGuildBristol@googlemail.com

You can be collected from your home, or from a suitable local pick up point. There will be a small non refundable charge of £5 (payable when booking) to help cover costs.

Yoga Classes in BS9

Limited places are available, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Unfortunately we will not be able to accommodate wheelchairs on this trip.

Please apply for an application form to: Mrs Gay Huggins 52 Stoke Hill, Stoke Bishop Bristol BS9 1ER (Tel: 0117-9685813) email: mike_gayhuggins@hotmail.com Sponsored by the Neighbourhood Partnership

Light refreshments. Sales Table.

at Stoke Bishop Village Hall BS9 1EX (upstairs) Wednesdays 2.00pm to 3.15pm General Yoga Class 3.30pm to 4.45pm Gentle Yoga with back

care 6.00pm to 7.00pm Beginners Yoga with

back care 7.30pm to 8.45pm General Yoga Class Thursdays 6.15pm to 7.15pm Beginners Yoga

1‐2‐1's | Indian Head combined with Faceli Massage 60 mins Workshops in January, April, July and October These workshops are a lovely way of looking at our lifestyles and encouraging health using a variety of levels in Yoga and combining them with discussions which are s mula ng fun and inspiring for everyone.

Please contact Sara‐Jo for further details: 07789 552 052 | sjcamer@icloud.com www.yoga‐health‐educa on.org.uk

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Exercise to music every Tuesday, 2pm ‐ 3pm, at Filton Folk Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS. Come along, have some fun whilst getting it.

All abilities welcome. For further information contact Eileen Scott 07969929733 / (email scottyartois@hotmail.com). Also visit www.emdp.org .

Tai Chi and Qi Gong is a simple but powerful form of exercise for strength, balance and mindfulness. The Bristol School of Tai Chi has daytime and evening classes in Henleaze and Bishopston. Check out our website for times and locations as well as lots of photos and video. Any questions contact Ben Milton 0117 9493955 www.bristoltaichi.com

Citygongfu ‐ martial arts, health & itness.

Wing Chun Gongfu for adults and children.

Adult evening classes are on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00pm at the Exercise Club, 213 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2XS. For more information or to book a place on the children's class, please get in touch with Chuin via citygongfu@gmail.com or visit our website via citygongfu.com which has further details.

We also have a Facebook page which you are welcome to join.

Zumba Gold Class @ Hor ield Parish Church Hall every Weds 2pm‐2.45pm (£4.00 per class) for the mature movers aimed at age 55+ (All other ages including Beginners) Zumba Class @ Orchard School every Thurs 7pm‐8pm Contact Georgina for further details on www.bristolzumba.com or tel: 07545 625 089.

time from 9.00am – 1.00pm and we take the free funding entitlement for 3‐4 year olds. If you are looking for a Pre‐School place for your child, please contact Claire on 0117 9622338.

For more information please visit our website at www.westburybaptistpreschool.org.uk

Messy Church. Westbury on Trym Methodist Church will be having their next Messy Church on Sunday 8th February 4 ‐ 5:45pm. Crafts, games, Bible themed activities on the theme of God's love. Free with tea provided. All ages welcome. For more details contact Caroline 9684894.

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