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South Bristol September 2019

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10. help needed 11. Demand clean air now 12. Bristol Army cadet Force recruiting now 13. Councillors corner 20. Whats in store for you in September 22. The colourful life of a football pioneer 32. A game changer for pharmacies 34. Summer holiday are over

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However, this marks for me the big build up to my favourite time of year, and yes I am gonna say it “Christmas� I know you all are going to say but we have Halloween and Bonfire night to look forward too yet! But not for me I totally am sold on the whole thing each year.

Anyway moving on, there seems to be a ton of things to do over the next few weeks including the Bristol 10k and half marathon on the 15th September, I would like to wish everyone thats taking part the very best of luck. But if your planning on traveling near the event beware as most of the roads will be closed off nearby. For more information on local events head to our whats on section on page 12.

Finally I would love to hear from our readers and get some feed back on what you would like to see in your local magazines, maybe you want more local news or more local events or just maybe you want to tell us how informative our local magazine really is. Thank you for supporting us over the years.

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So summer is over and the school holidays have ended. Some people will be glad some people will be sad especially the kids that have to go back to school.

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Equity release can play a crucial role in retirement funding and the flexibility and safeguards which are built into plans that comply with the Equity Release Council product standards enable thousands of homeowners every year to tap safely into their housing wealth without having to worry about making monthly repayments.

If you are thinking of taking out an equity release plan, then you need to find out as much as you can about your options and weigh up the advantages and disadvantages fully before you decide if equity release is right for you.

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1 ripe banana (peeled weight 100g/4oz) 1 tbsp milk 50g/2oz soft butter or baking spread 75g/3oz plain flour 75g/3oz caster sugar ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp baking powder 1 free-range egg 50g/2oz dark chocolate chips To decorate 50g/2oz dark chocolate

2. Use a fork to mash the peeled banana in a mixing bowl. Add the remaining cake ingredients (except the chocolate chips) and beat with an electric hand whisk until combined and smooth.

4. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until well risen, shrinking away from the sides of the tin and golden-brown.

5. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the tin and leave to cool on a wire rack.

6. For the decoration, break the chocolate into small pieces and add to a heatproof bowl.

7. Melt the chocolate in the bowl over a pan of simmering water (ensuring that the bowl does not touch the water). Stir regularly, until almost completely melted, then remove from the heat. The heat of the bowl will melt any remaining lumps.

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Help needed for a stronger Brislington Greater Brislington Together (GBT) is a 2-year-old local umbrella body that seeks to support the activities of many local groups within the area.

More information can be found on our website GreaterBrislington.org, as well as facilities to report local issues through links to the relevant bodies, e.g. Bristol Council, Transport, Police, etc.

Besides the local issues above, the group monitors and contributes to local strategy and planning proposals (e.g. alteration to the Park and Ride, addition of thousands of new houses in the area, upgrading of the A4, use of the old railway line for road use, future of accommodation such as Wick House etc.). Bristol CC have designated Brislington as one of the major areas for development in Bristol in the next 20 years.

It will therefore be important for residents and businesses to be able to make their views heard to ensure that local interests are safeguarded.

In order to give us a greater influence on these matters, GBT is proposing to develop a Brislington Neighbourhood Plan. Such Plans, to quote the Bristol City Council website, allow areas to “write their own policies for an area, which are used with the Local Plan to decide planning applications.” It also brings more money into the area for community development.

There is more information on our website, where we are asking people from Brislington, who feel they could contribute to the development of the plan, to get in touch. We’re looking for about 30 people who can represent the area.

Also, if you would like to get involved with GBT more generally, please come along to a meeting, or get in touch through the website. The next meeting will be the AGM on the 26th of September at St Cuthbert’s Church Sandy Park, which is a good one to come to, quite apart from the fact that there will be cake on offer.

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Councillors Surgery Bristol City Council has recently closed the public consultation on its proposals to tackle the illegal levels of air pollution in the centre of the city. It’s fair to say that the whole process has come in for a great deal of criticism. Not only are the plans way behind schedule - indeed the city was threatened with prosecution from central government for its tardiness - but the proposals themselves fall far short of what is required to make a difference to the air we breathe.

The Labour-run city council has come up with two options in an attempt to reduce nitrogen dioxide levels in Bristol. Firstly, a Class C Clean Air Zone (CAZ), which would charge commercial vehicles to enter the city centre, including a crippling £100 a day for larger commercial vehicles such as coaches and buses, but no charges at all for private motorists. Secondly, an eight-hour diesel ban from 7am to 3pm in parts of the city centre for private cars, but not commercial vehicles.

Back in January, Dr. Therese Coffey from DEFRA first threatened Bristol City Council with legal action saying, ‘I am absolutely astonished at your delay in improving air quality for the people of Bristol as quickly as possible.’ Our Mayor, Marvin Rees, responded by saying he was taking his time in order to protect low-income families from additional costs so wanted to make sure he got the proposals right.

It is my belief that the Mayor has failed. Regarding the first option, the charges which will be incurred

by HGVs, taxis and buses, etc, are more than likely to be passed on to consumers, so the Mayor’s desire to protect low-income households will not happen. Furthermore, many businesses are already suffering from the uncertainty of Brexit. Any further costs could force them to move away or close, which would damage our economy and lead to job losses. This option would also fail to provide members of the public with an incentive to switch modes of transport, so congestion and pollution would remain high. Moreover, it seems unfair that the commercial sector is being asked to make all the sacrifices when private motorists are also responsible for poor air quality. We should all share the burden more equitably.

As for the second option, while banning diesel cars in a small central area may help to improve air quality in that particular area, it is unlikely to improve the situation in the vast majority of the city’s residential areas. Evidence from other cities also shows that as diesel drivers try to find alternative routes to avoid the restricted area, pollution may actually increase in those places.

Restrictions on driving in central London have been partly successful because its excellent public transport system provides a viable alternative.

Unfortunately, Bristol currently has a diabolical public transport system and many people have no choice but to use their cars.

I believe that both options are flawed as neither proposal goes far enough. Indeed, according to the council’s own technical data, Bristol would not reach compliance for NO2 for at least another decade. With reports suggesting that around 300 Bristolians die prematurely each year because of toxic air, can we really afford to wait that long? If we are serious about improving air quality in the city, we need to make travelling by public transport the natural choice.

That means, for example, park and ride provision on all arterial routes and continuous bus lanes to the city centre. It means taking control of our buses through a franchising scheme so that we can determine the routes, fares and timetables for the benefit of the travelling public and not private shareholders. Unfortunately, this idea was blocked by the Bristol Labour Party at a recent council meeting.

DEFRA minister, Therese Coffey, has now written to the Mayor once again, threatening the local authority with legal action if it fails to submit a satisfactory plan to tackle air pollution by 30 September. However, it seems likely that the proposals will not meet the requirement to improve air quality in the shortest possible time, so the council will be forced to implement a Class D CAZ, which will mean charging for both commercial and private cars to enter the zone.

Bristol should be leading the way when it comes to important environmental issues but all we’ve had from our Mayor has been indecision and delay. If, like me, you demand clean air now, please consider signing our petition.

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Bristol Army Cadet Force, recruiting now!

When it comes to fun, friendship, action and adventure, it’s hard to find anything that beats the Army Cadets. Become an Army Cadet and you’ll be spending your spare time taking part in adventurous activities like rock climbing, mountain biking, archery and abseiling.

There will also be plenty of chance to play all your favourite sports because the ACF has competitions for both boys and girls at county, regional and national level.

OK, so you might end up a little wet and muddy, but wouldn't you rather be having the time of your life with some new friends instead of being stuck indoors?

If you are interested in becoming an army cadet, and are aged 12 and in year 8 at school, then come on down to Brislington Detachment on Tuesday 03/09/19 at 7.30pm, Cadet Hut, 550 Bath Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 3JZ (next to the PDSA).

Check out our Facebook page ‘City & County of Bristol ACF’ for more information.

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Councillors Corner Brislington is a place where people generally like to live. It is on the whole a peaceful and neighbourly area. Many residents have lived here a long time, such as the group of people who came to see me at my councillor surgery last week. They live in a little enclave of houses built in the 1960s and many bought their houses as first owners. The residents were worried about the impact of a possible conversion of one of the houses into an HMO (household of multiple occupation) and the potential disruption to a quiet friendly neighbourhood.

Public concern about these issues have caught the concern of the batch of new candidates who will be representing the Labour Party in next year’s council elections. In the West ward local resident Carolyn Magson has been centrally involved in the long campaign for a residents’ parking scheme in Arnos Vale, where the Paintworks development has generated competition for spaces in Edward and Chatsworth Streets. With funding generously pledged by the developer, this scheme will be finally implemented in the Autumn.

In fact, Brislington is one of two areas selcted in the City’s plan for growth and regeneration - the other is the Central Ward around Redcliffe. What concerns many Brislingtonians is that developers are looking at sites in the area for building flats and homes without proper consideration of the infrastructure needs of new households. Where will the children go to school? What about the already fully-stretched medical centres?

Brislington is not very well-endowed with leisure facilities, especially for young people- although we have all been delighted by the regeneration of the beautiful Langton pub in St Anne’s . Above all the area is plagued by a lack of parking resources with people struggling to park near their homes and many having to resort to using the pavements.

Others are not so lucky, but the other three councillor candidates, Tim Rippington, Rob Logan and Katja Hornchen, are hoping to meet with the relevant cabinet officers to discuss the pros and cons of new developments, including the now delayed plan for a large new estate of houses on the current Park and Ride site. Residents are most welcome to come and give their views to the Labour councillors’ surgery on the third Saturday of the month at Wick Road Library and meet these new candidates

Email your views to cllr.harriet.bradley@bristol.gov.uk, or cllr.mike.langley@bristol.gov.uk

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Sarah recognised for ‘Gold-standard support’ at national slimming event

Sarah says: “It was a real honour to be invited to the special day at Slimming World HQ, and in Slimming World’s golden birthday year it feels extra-special!

The day itself was so inspirational from start to finish. To have had the opportunity to meet and share ideas with other top-performing Consultants Weight-loss Consultant Sarah Bryant is celebrating and managers was an experience I’ll never forget. after being recognised for the exceptional work I left Derbyshire brimming with ideas and raring she does to support people in Whitchurch achieve to get home, and there’s no doubt the insight will their dream weight. She was one of around 150 enable me to improve the support I give to other high-achieving Team Developers from across the Consultants in the area, so that anyone who attends UK and Ireland invited to Slimming World’s ‘Team Slimming World locally, including the members who Developer Thank You Day’, at the organisation’s attend my Slimming World group each week, get the head office in Derbyshire. Attending the event is very best possible service and support to achieve extra-special this year as Slimming World is celetheir weight-loss dreams. It’s great to be able to tell brating it’s 50th golden birthday year*. people in our area that they have some of the best Slimming World groups in the UK and Ireland on Sarah a Consultant for the Hengrove and their doorstep.

Whitchurch Slimming World groups,, was invited to the event after being recognised by the company Being recognised isn’t just a triumph for me but also as a leading Team Developer. This means that as for the 1000’s members and Consultants in the well as running her own weight-loss group, she is South Bristol groups. They’re the ones who make doing an outstanding job of supporting other each group the success it is, with their fabulous Consultants in South Bristol team to ensure energy, the warm welcome they give to new excellent service to slimmers right across the members and the wonderful compassionate support area. And, as part of the day, Sarah, who they show to each other every week. That’s as well became a Consultant after she graduated from as their impressive weight losses while following the Slimming World Academy in 2009 was invited Slimming World’s Food Optimising eating plan and to discuss best practice and share her tips on getting more active, of course. I see them delivering a first-class weight-management service. growing in confidence. I see them changing their They were also treated to a healthy banquet at the health, becoming more active, trying out new foods company restaurant. and recipes, and finding the courage to take on challenges that they’ve always dreamed of.

Members who arrive at group with their self-esteem at rock bottom start to hold their heads high and stand tall as they lose weight successfully and are encouraged and supported to make changes by the rest of the group.”

Like all Slimming World Consultants, Sarsh lost weight at a group herself and so knows just how valuable group support can be. Consultants receive in-depth training from the Slimming World Academy to help give their members the support they need to make long-term changes to improve their health and wellbeing as well as passing their new habits ion to their family. Training includes the role of diet and activity in weight management. Crucially, it also includes training in how to help members to lift the guilt and shame they may feel as a result of struggling with their weight and help them to form healthy lifestyle habits.

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To join Sarah’s groups, which are held every Tuesday at Hengrove community centre at 9.30am or Wednesdays at 5.30 pm or 7.30pm at Bridge Farm school either pop along or give Sarah a call on 07879 443888.

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WHAT’S ON Mental health charity football match 1st of September Event Date: 1st Sept Description: Please come and support a great cause, Kieran Sarkozi and Scott Murry (Bristol city legend) are holding a charity football match for the charity, blue bell and dads in mind, Venue: brislington F.C Quiz Night at Grounded Brislington Event Date: 3rd Sept Description: Join us for our fortnightly quiz night at Grounded Brislington. 8pm on Tuesdays. £1-a-person with pizza vouchers to be won! What will you make or draw as part of the Creative Round?

Venue: 53-55 Sandy Park Rd Cheeki Monkeys BIG Baby & Children’s Market BS3 Event Date: 3rd Sept Description: Pop-up Baby & Children’s Market/Event and Fun Family Day Out! Venue: St Aldhelm”s Church Chessel St BS3 3TT GoT Fest Event Date: 7th Sept - 8th Sept Description: A Game of Thrones themed medieval Festival Venue: Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton Lewis Creaven and Patrick Farrell Live at The Rising Sun Event Date: 8th Sept Description: Lewis Creaven and Patrick Farrell have been performing together for over a decade now, bringing their lively and intricate sound to audiences all over Europe! Their songs echo Paul Simon, Bob Dylan and Carole King as well as the great Blues singers of the past century.

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ERN BRADY: POWER AND CHAOS (UK Tour) Event Date: 12th Sept Description: As seen on Live from the BBC, Venue: Comedy Box The Hen and Chicken 210 North Street Bedminster Bristol Sparkly Pirates Doors Open Day (Bath Road) Event Date: 14th Sept Description: SPARKLY PIRATES DOORS OPEN DAY on Saturday 14th September 10am4pm.

Venue: Bristol Blue Glass Ltd 357-359 Bath Road Arnos Vale Doors Open Day at Arnos Vale Cemeter Event Date: 14th Sept Description: We are delighted to get involved in Doors Open Day again this year and there is lots going on. All our buildings will be open for visitors. There will also be an art exhibition available to view on Saturday and Sunday in the Anglican Chapel called ‘Our Arnos Vale’. The pieces on display will show what people love about Arnos Vale cemetery, and is community led. There will be a range of pieces from wildlife photography, to original oil painting, charcoals and even written word. Come and have look and then have a go at drawing your own piece and putting it in the exhibition Venue: Arnos Vale Cemetery BS4 3EW The Rising Suns Open Mic Night Event DAte: 18th Sept Description: Come and join us every Wednesday for ‘Open Mic Night’ run by your host Al Fraser Green from ‘Beyond Rivers’. All welcome, just bring your voice or instruments.*FREE drink for every performer Venue: Alfred Rd BS3 4LU

Family Yoga Event Dare: 18th Sept Description: Come stretch, balance, play, and grow with your child in our weekly family yoga class. We will explore a different theme each week, using movement, partner balances, breathing, stories, songs and ending with a reflective relaxation practice. Family Yoga £10 for 1 Adult + 1 Child (2-4 yrs old) Book: wearebravemove.com/classes or MoveGB Venue: 51 St Lukes Rd BS3 4RX Vinyl Brunch at Zion Event Date: 21th Sept Description: Browse through a great selection of vinyl, whilst listening to old skool tracks from Jamesboyrecords.

Venue :Zion Bristol BS13 7JW Green Drinks Event Date:: 24th Sept Description: Come along to Green Drinks to chat with like minded people about energy, sustainability and climate change. You don’t need to be an expert, its an informal event to learn and share with each other.

Venue: The Tabacco Factory BS3 1TF Arnos Vale Cemetery Event Date: 26th Sept Description: September Sketch crawl at Arnos Vale Cemetery https://arnosvale.org.uk/ . Early Autumn should be a great time to sketch this unique heritage site and its wildlife too!

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Your Garden In September

Summer is coming to an end with the month of September generally being a cooler month than August.

The days are becoming noticeably shorter, but the weather is, however usually warm and calm, giving us the ideal conditions to plant trees and shrubs. It’s a great time of the year to appreciate those long lasting plants that flower into autumn and if you have a fruit or vegetable patch you’ll be busy reaping the rewards of a hopefully successful harvest. Don’t forget - if you look forward to a great spring display of colour then now is the time to buy and plant your bulbs. Whatever you’re doing in your garden this month, be sure to make the most of the remaining warmth while you can.

Divide herbaceous perennials September is a good month to lift and divide summer-flowering herbaceous perennials. Most perennials need to be divided every three to five years as the plant can become too big for the border and become congested. Dividing will invigorate the plant and help to improve flowering and overall shape next year. Gently dig out the plant you want to divide, being careful not to damage the roots. Use a garden fork to separate the plant into two then shake of any excess soil and replant in your chosen spot as soon as possible.

Take Perennial cuttings Take cuttings of perennials such as fuchsia, salvia, verbena, penstemon and chrysanthemum. It’s a great way to increase the number of plants you have for your summer display and there’s something really satisfying about seeing plants grow that you’ve created yourself. Find some strong growth that hasn’t flowered this year and cut a 5 - 10 cm stem just below a leaf joint.

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Strip the leaves from the lower stem and leave one or two pairs at the top. Dip the end in hormone rooting powder and plant in pots of compost mixed with grit. Leave the pots somewhere bright and warm until rooted then re-pot into larger containers. Over winter in the greenhouse or conservatory.

Plant spring flowering bulbs Bulbs make a fine display planted in containers and borders, especially Tulips, Snowdrops and Daffodils. They are one of the easiest and most rewarding plants to grow and are great for adding colour to spring borders.

Tulips come in a huge variety of colours and bloom at a time of year when there is very little colour in the garden. snowdrops, appearing before the tulips, are one of the earliest flowering plants in the garden.

When the snowdrops begin to fade, the daffodil begins to appear, with its cheery shades of yellow brightening the borders.

Looking good this month Hebe ‘Bowles’s Variety’ Why should you plant them?

Hebe ‘Bowles’s Variety’ is an evergreen, rounded shrub with ovate, glossy green leaves that make a very attractive plant for borders and containers. Easy to care for, this Hebe is drought tolerant and flowers prolifically in summer.

How should you plant them ?

The variety of Hebe flowers best when planted in full sun. the addition of a good quality compost when planting is essential to prevent the roots becoming too dry. After flowering, sheer back dead flower stems to keep the plant looking full.

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WHAT DOES SEPTEMBER HOLD FOR YOU?

January This month could be a time for new things. Trying to keep an open mind, and look for those opportunities that could take you forward, and bring these new changes into being. Try to be aware of others feelings, and with some people it maybe wise to tread carefully as they maybe very sensitive.

Keywords. Sensitivity, flexibility and opportunities.

July It looks as though you may have communication issues, try not to get involved in negative conversations or situations. It may be wise to just listen and not say much, as things could be misunderstood. There could be some obstacle or challenge; things should be better in the long run.

Key words. Communication and wisdom .

February It looks like your social life could be fairly prominent this month. Some changes looked very likely, some of these may bring minor difficulties. Towards the end of September, if your energy levels have been feeling a bit low you should notice a bit of an improvement especially around the 20th to the 25th as this coincides with the 25th being the full moon. if you have been trying to improve your life with food and exercise, this will bring about improvement at this time also.

Keywords. Sociability and changes. .

March There could be some kind of meeting or social gathering, where it would be wise to listen carefully to what is being said. There maybe some useful information that will come to you through this situation. It does look like there could be some changes that need to be gone through, and this should be to your advantage in the long run.

Keywords. Listen and changes.

August This could be a good time to do an overview and decide on what things you would like to achieve.

It maybe that you will decide to take up a new interest, or rekindle an old one. So take time out and have some you time. Some research or study looks likely in the near future.

Key words. Decisions, reflection

April It looks like this could be a good time to do some real clearing of physical environment, and possibly within yourself. If you had a feeling that people are having a go at you lately then be assured that if you follow your intuition, you should come through this okay. And try not to listen to negatives of gossip. It does look very much like there could be some opportunities coming your way for something that you have been hoping to achieve.

Keywords. Clearing, opportunities.

May It does look like there could be some issue that really does need sorting out at this time.

It could be something that maybe helped by discussing the situation. A problem with either someone close to you, or someone who has knowledge of your particular issue.There is a possibility that something maybe to do with Communication. Whatever the situation is it could be a problem. You will have people around you who will help you to get through this.

Keywords. Communication and support.

June It seems as though it could be a good time now for you to follow your intuition and also to let things flow rather than worry about them. it seems as though it could be a good time now for you to follow your intuition.

Keywords relationships, change and relax.

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September Relationships and romance are well starred at this time. If you have been thinking of changing bits of decor, or furniture, try not to make the decision on your own. Communication is highlighted, so try and be clear in what you wish to convey to others.

Key words. Relationships and communication October Relationships may need a bit of attention at this time. There maybe a few things that need to be changed, and a few things sorted out.

It may be wise to spend a bit of quiet time to get things clear within yourself. Listen to your inner voice. Don’t take everything on yourself, seek advice if you need to, the important thing is to bring balance back into your life and your relationships.

Key words. Change and balance.

November If it feels like there have been a few obstacles or hold-ups, it maybe that you need to carefully look in to some situations that maybe causing them.

Although it is nice to get advice from others, trust your own intuition at this time.

Key words. Trust your intuition December Your energy and vitality seem to be at a good level at this time. So maybe those things you have been putting off could be dealt with more easily.Someone who is close to you may seem a little overprotective. Be firm but tolerant as they mean well.

Keywords. Tolerance and action.

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The colourful life of a football pioneer The first black African-American to play professional football in the UK returns to his childhood home of Bristol next month to share his story with youngsters growing up in the city today.

He said: “No matter what had happened in the past, name-calling, being ignored, I never felt I was less worthy than anyone else on the street again, ever.

Steve Stacey will fly from his home in Australia to talk about how he progressed from his humble beginnings of kicking a ball around in the gas-lit streets of post-war Bristol to playing in the top tier of the English game. During his six-week visit to his home city, Steve will speak at Fairfield High School, which he attended as a child, and Orchard School in Horfield, the area of Bristol where he lived and first dreamed about being a professional player.

“I have considered this often on my journey. With all the glamour of a professional football career, perhaps being captain of the street team was the most important and crucial appointment of my whole life.

He will also launch his autobiography, The Colour of Football, on Friday, September 6, at 18.00 in the Sports Bar at Ashton Gate, home of Bristol City, the club where he began his pro career – despite being a Bristol Rovers fan! Steve’s black American GI father had not been allowed to marry his white English mother, and returned to the United States, leaving Steve as the only black face among a sea of white peers. But when his football ability saw him become captain of a street team, he felt he fitted in and realised that colour played no part in football.

“Today, teams are brimming with players of different nationalities and colour, and that is the way it should be.

“As I grew up, all my friends and those I played football with were white. As I turned professional, I was admired for my skill with the ball, not for the colour of my skin.

“But I like to think that, in some small way, I was part of the beginning.” Steve was a versatile player who could occupy pretty much any position, including that of goalkeeper!

He was eventually sold by Bristol City’s chairman, Harry Dolman, to Wrexham to help raise the funds needed to build the Dolman Stand.

His career took him to Ipswich, back to Bristol City and then Exeter and Bath City, until he emigrated with his wife and two daughters to Australia in 1974, where he continued to play – as one of the first ever black footballers in Australia – and coach.

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He was nearly 40-years-old when he managed to track down and then meet his father and his US family, which opened his eyes to the suffering of the black community in the area where his father was born and raised – Kemper County and the infamous ‘killing fields’ for black African-Americans.

Steve’s story – and his book - contains fascinating insights into dressing room banter, lots of wheeling and dealing, the frustration of dealing with injuries, and features a host of famous names, from Bristol City legend John Atyeo to one of Steve’s Ipswich – and future England – managers, Sir Bobby Robson.

He spent his life thinking about his ancestral roots and trying to trace them and is looking forward to returning to his own roots, and the city which played such an important role in his formative years. He’ll also be taking part in events to mark Bristol Black History month in October, with a lecture at M Shed on October 9 at 18.00 titled, Ancestral Roots and Football Boots.

Gordon Taylor OBE, Chief Executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association, said: “People of all backgrounds, races, religions and cultures can come together through football.

“Steve Stacey is not one of the big stars. But as the son of a black American GI and a white English woman, he was a pioneer. Professional football is all about the Steve Stacey’s of this world.

“The PFA is proud to have helped Steve tell his story. It is one that will resonate with football lovers everywhere and is a great insight into what it was like to be a professional footballer in Steve’s time.”

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The chips are down for one of the nation’s Managing Director Alex Demetriou said: “Overall, favourite dishes cod pricing has gone up 17% so far this year, and Alongside the Sunday roast, few foods are as quintessentially English as fish and chips, which has been a staple part of any seaside trip for decades.

But food procurement specialists the Regency Purchasing Group, has warned that not only is the firm family favourite in danger of being priced off the nation’s menus, but it could disappear altogether by 2050.

Between now and then, the cost of cod and chips could soar so much that the traditional dish becomes out of reach for all but the wealthier diners.

There have been many headlines in recent years about over-fishing of cod, the nation’s favourite fish but that’s not the only threat to stock; climate change is playing its part, too.

Rising global temperatures are reducing oxygen in the oceans, which is having a significant effect on larger marine species, including cod and haddock.

The Regency Group, which is based in the seaside resort of Weston-super-Mare – which has its fair share of fish and chip outlets – says nearly three quarters of its base membership has been forced to increase their fish and chip price so far this year.

it is predicted there will be another increase of between ten and 15 percent in October.

“Similar price increases have affected haddock, the most popular alternative to cod.

“The cheaper options, such as pollock, do not d eliver the same quality and therefore are not a true representation as an alternative.

“The most likely outcome is that people will have to change their menu choice because of the cost of fish and chips increasing.”

Regency says scientific studies have shown that rising ocean temperatures have already reduced global fish stock by five percent, and up to 35 per cent in key fishing regions such as the North Sea. It is estimated that, over the last 50 years, ocean oxygen levels have dropped by between two and five percent.

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Kicking us off on 13th September, the Crawley family makes the jump from small to silver screen with the release of the Downton Abbey movie. Penned again by the show’s creator, Julian Fellowes, things are fastforwarded to 1927, where everyone is getting ready for a royal visit from the King and Queen.

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Sly Stallone’s grizzled war hero returns then next day on 19th September with Rambo: Last Blood. The difference this time, however, is that the danger has arrived on his home turf, but has he still got what it takes to save his friend’s daughter from a Mexican cartel?

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Finally, The Goldfinch arrives on 27th September, promising an in-depth look into the world of art forgery. Ansel Elgort from The Fault in Our Stars is in the leading role, joined by other huge actors like Nicole Kidman and Sarah Paulson. And remember, as always Cineworld Bristol and Direct Local Magazine are giving readers a chance to win a prize. Simply fill out the next page word search.

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A GAME-CHANGER FOR PHARMACIES AS TITAN RECEIVES NHS ACCREDITATION A ground-breaking Patient Medication Record (PMR) system is now available to pharmacists across England and Wales, following the first industry accreditation from the NHS in more than a decade. Titan is an entirely new, innovative, cloud-based PMR solution capable of managing end-to-end workflow within pharmacies, to speed up the user experience for patients and practice owners alike.

Titan was accredited with Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) R2 accreditation at a national NHS governance meeting today and is now available for use at all pharmacies in England and Wales. PMR technology in the pharmacy sector has changed very little since the 1990s and, given the complexity of NHS systems architecture, the barrier to entry for new providers has been extremely challenging since electronic prescriptions were introduced in 2005.

With potential to mirror Xero’s impact on accounting, or that of Uber on taxi hire, Titan is a single tool offering a full paperless workflow system for every pharmacy, with safe medicine dispensing and management, control over business activities and reporting, and potential for full integration with other pharmacy applications. The launch of Titan is the culmination of three years’ work by a significant team of developers, driven and influenced by pharmacy experts, alongside a multi-million pound investment, at Invatech Health based on Stapleton Road in Easton, Bristol.

The award-winning company was set up five years ago and, under the guidance of CEO Tariq Muhammad, has since created an enviable reputation with pharmacists, increasing business growth through providing an innovative electronic medicines management system into UK care homes. Before setting up Invatech, in the 1990s Mr Muhammad pioneered several pharmaceutical services, as well as building a successful chain of regional pharmacies, aimed at optimising the expertise of pharmacists in the face of a sector increasingly dominated by major high street retailers.

Mr Muhammad believes Titan can help revitalise the pharmacy sector, freeing up pharmacists’ time and enabling them to focus on newly-commissioned patient services, designed to relieve the burden from the shoulders of under-pressure GPs and the wider NHS. He is initially targeting some 6,000 independent and small group pharmacists in England and Wales, although he has had interest from larger corporates with tendering processes already underway.

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“The small chains and independents are the ones which will most benefit from Titan and are the type of pharmacy I’m passionate about helping,” said Mr Muhammad. “They have been greatly deprived from the advances in technology seen in other sectors and have not had the resources to optimise their businesses like the larger chains.

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“We believe the processes we’ve created can save 80% of the pharmacist’s time, freeing them up to do better work, consultation, administering medicines – all the work which they wanted to do when they started pharmacy.

“Titan is the “how” to the problem that everyone in our sector recognises. It can help to deliver the vision that everyone wants, while bringing benefits across the NHS and the health sector.”

Mr Muhammad said that, with pharmacies spending around £500 per month for their PMR systems, the potential for Titan was significant.

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