fishpondsvoice October, 2016 — ISSUE 21
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Mystery woman saves day All the colours of the rainbow More than 700 runners took part in a 5k Colour Fun Run at Oldbury Court to raise money for the charity Julian House. PAGE 7
Tribute to a true hero of Fishponds Students from Bristol Metropolitan Academy had their belongings stolen while they performed songs from The Lion King on stage at the successful Make Sunday Special event in Fishponds A GOOD Samaritan has come to the rescue after students performing at a community event in Fishponds Park had their bags, cash and mobile phones stolen. Youngsters from Bristol Metropolitan Academy in Fishponds took to the stage at the Make Sunday Special free
community afternoon event. But while the boys and girls were showcasing their recent sell-out show The Lion King, their bags were snatched from a tent next to the stage. The three female victims were left distraught and the rest of the cast were in shock that such a thing had happened during what
was a fantastic community fun day. But a generous donation of £300 from a mystery woman who has asked to remain anonymous has helped restore the teenagers’ faith in humanity. Police, who had been stationed nearby in Beechwood Turn to Page 3
A blue plaque commemorating codebreaker Gordon Welchman, who was born in Fishponds, has been unveiled at St Mary’s Church. PAGES 10 & 11
The scarecrows are coming ... The popular FishFest event takes place this month, including the centrepiece scarecrow trail, which has the theme of Myths and Legends. PAGE 21