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'Don't spray poison near kids' CAMPAIGNERS against pesticides stepped up their protests after council workers sprayed toxic chemicals next to schools in Fishponds.

They are furious that the city seems to be rowing back on pledges to phase out harmful pesticides.

The Pesticide Safe Bristol Alliance has been calling for an end to the use of glysophate, a weedkiller that is under review in Europe because of its hazardous impact on human health, since Bristol was European Green Capital in 2015.

The Mayor Marvin Rees committed to their cause in his election campaign a year later but now the council has told the Voice it has no plans to stop using glysophate.

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Have a say over £2 parking charge Residents and visitors are being consulted over plans for a £2 parking charge at Oldbury Court estate and restrictions on surrounding roads.

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Relief as library closure shelved

Hillfields Library looks set to stay open for the time being after Bristol City Council shelved plans for closure of 17 of 27 libraries.

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War heroine Rhoda dies at 98 A WOMAN whose work helped save hundreds of lives in World War Two has died two days before her 99th birthday.

Rhoda Amine, from Frenchay, was born in Edinburgh on May 15, 1919. She was educated in Shanghai and her good friend there was the ballerina Dame Margot Fonteyn.

Rhoda spoke several languages and was fluent in Arabic and French.

During the war she worked at the GEC research labs in Wembley and had top-secret dealinds with Bletchley Park. Her job was to convert German communications from AM

to FM frequency.

Rhoda also played a part in the inventioon and use of a vital piece of machinery, which is stil held in the Science Museum in London.

She went on to teach at schools all over the world, including in Cairo and Lebanon, and wrote a book about these experiences.

She moved to Bristol in recent years to be near family and was an active member of the Begbrook Retirement Club at Greenfinch Lodge.

Shortly before her death on May 13, Rhoda received a letter from her MP, Kerry McCarthy, praising her war efforts and

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Anyone who contributed to the war effort deserves recognituon, and it's great to see that one of my constituents undertook such valuable work at such as important time in the history of our country – and indeed the world,” Ms McCarthy wrote.

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Outcry over U-turn on toxic chemicals CAMPAIGNERS are calling on the city council to think again after it appeared to rule out changes in its weed control policy.

The Bristol Safe Pesticides Alliance has been calling on the authority to cut back on spraying and phase out harmful chemicals such as glyphosate altogether by 2020. It says the use of toxic weedkillers in public spaces poses a significant public health risk, especially to children.

The group was angered in the spring to see workers spraying the pesticides on verges close to schools in Fishponds, including Begbrook Primary Academy and Little Hayes Nursery School, which declared itself a pesticide free zone in 2015, during Bristol’s year as European Green Capital.

One parent, Kate Cooper, said: “I couldn’t believe my eyes.

As parents we actively avoid chemicals that could harm our children, so why would the council allow glyphosate to be

Children at Little Hayes - a pesticide free school sprayed right outside schools, just as all the kids arrive?”

Campaigners urged the council to clarify its policy and consider more sustainable methods of controlling weeds and pests. They pointed out that the Mayor, Marvin Rees, had promised in his election manifesto in 2016 to “stop using harmful pesticides”.

But a spokesman for the council told Fishponds Voice last month: “Glyphosate has been fully licensed for use in the UK and is therefore is considered an approved, safe product.

“As with all chemicals, the council’s policy is to reduce use where it can. In order to explore reducing the use of chemical weed control, the council recently carried out some research into alternative solutions, and did not find any that were cost effective or did not have adverse environmental impacts. As a result of this, there are no current plans to use alternative methods.”

Emma Rose, from BSPA, said the council had done nothing except a “pitifully unambitious” experiment using vinegar as a weedkiller in one area of Bristol two years ago.

She said: “Other British cities are stepping up with glyphosate bans, alternatives are becoming more available, and poll data shows that three

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in five people want pesticide use stopped around schools. The UN refers to the ‘silent pandemic’ of disease attributable to childhood exposure to pesticides, and calls for their use in playgrounds to be stopped. Even the EU, which controversially approved glyphosate for another five years, did so with an advisory to member states to ‘minimise its use in public spaces, such as parks, public playgrounds and gardens’.

“We understand the council has a hard bottom line in terms of the budget available for safer weed control. We urge BCC to learn from best practice in other cities, and think constructively about resolving the situation, for instance by buying or leasing safer weed control technologies in partnership with other urban land managers or neighbouring local authorities.”

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Bold step in nursery schools' battle TWO of east Bristol’s best-loved nursery schools are proposing to work more closely together in the hope of securing their futures.

Under the plans, Little Hayes and Speedwell would form a federation, sharing a single headteacher and governing board while keeping separate identities.

Governors at the two schools, which are among 12 maintained or publicly-funded nursery schools in Bristol, say federation is as an opportunity to protect the schools against an uncertain funding situation, while enhancing what each nursery has to offer children, parents and staff.

Parents, staff and members of the community are encouraged to share their views by July 20. Public meetings have been held at both centres, at which a number of points were raised. Governors will meet over the summer to decide whether to proceed.

Between them, Little Hayes and Speedwell are attended by more than 300 children aged two to four, and have served their communities for over 70 years. Both schools are highly regarded by parents, pupils and Ofsted. Highlights of the settings include the ‘secret forest garden’ that opens up behind Little Hayes on Symington Road, while Speedwell’s focus on creativity helped it

earn an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating. They are already sharing a head teacher temporarily, following the retirement of Shirley Doveton earlier this year. Both schools still have places available for September.

Unlike other early years providers, nursery schools are registered with Ofsted as schools and so are required by law to employ qualified teachers and other specialist early years practitioners.

Despite their advantages, the UK’s maintained nursery sector is shrinking, with around one in three schools closing in the last 30 years as a result of financial and structural challenges, to leave only about 400 today.

Harriet Williams, parent and acting chair of governors at Little Hayes, said: “Little Hayes and Speedwell are valuable

community assets, and we see federation as a means to protect and enhance our nurseries for the long-term. Whether we federate or not, the schools need to fill their places which means getting word out about the fantastic teaching, play and adventures we offer to children every day. We encourage parents to come meet staff, and visit any of our sites.”

Rob Davies, chair of governors at Speedwell, said: “We are very excited about the opportunities for the two schools to collaborate and to share outstanding practice.

Access to high-quality, play-based pre-school education supports the important early steps in a child’s learning.”

Bristol East MP Kerry McCarthy is backing the proposal. “There are few things as important as investing in our children’s future and making sure they have the best start in life. Maintained nursery schools, many of which are located in deprived neighbourhoods, are doing a tremendous job, and deserve to be properly funded,” she said.

Bristol City Council supports federation.

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ÂŁ2 parking charge plan for Oldbury Court estate PEOPLE living around Oldbury Court estate have until the end of the month to have their say about proposed parking charges.

Bristol City Council is seeking views on charging visitors ÂŁ2 a day to park as well as on possible traffic management measures nearby such as double and single yellow lines, which it says will protect junctions and driveways.

The move, which has been on the cards for years, has not been popular with residents in narrow roads surrounding the estate, who say drivers will park outside their homes rather than pay parking charges.

They argue they would be unable to park outside their homes and it would be difficult for emergency vehicles, delivery lorries and carers' cars to get where they need.

The new council consultation includes a detailed map of the area and sites where the council believes waiting restrictions should be placed.

The proposals show extended

parking restrictions mostly around the entrance to the car park and in a few streets off Gill Avenue and on various street corners.

Resident Stuart Main is urging locals to make ther views known: "While we appreciate that the council wishes to increase revenue by charging for parking at Oldbury Court, they also need to consider how to minimise the adverse impact this will have on both local residents and park users," he said.

"Even with the proposed restrictions, there will be at least 50 on-street spaces close to the car park entrance. It is obvious that park users, especially the regulars, will park in local streets wherever possible rather than pay. .

"Excessive parking in already congested streets will increase the likelihood of obstruction and access problems for everyone, and, at busy times, we could have gridlock.

"Another unpleasant

consequence of these proposals will be that existing green spaces next to the roadside, including off Perrymans Close and Gill Avenue, will become car parks and as such, churned up, muddy eyesores. Has the council given any thought on how to prevent this?"

Residents are being asked if they think there are any additional locations where double yellow lines or junction protection would be beneficial or if they think there are any existing restrictions which should be changed or are no longer necessary.

The council has also asked people who feel their driveway should be protected as a result of any changes to let them know.

Mr Main said he believed the council should go back to the drawing board.

"The council needs to think again and come up with much more imaginative proposals which address the very real problems that charging for car

parking in Oldbury Court estate will create."

The council is carrying out a similar consultation around the Blaise Castle estate. Details of both can be found at https:// bristol.citizenspace.com/ communities/new-tro-blaisecastle-oldbury-court/ The council says any issues raised during the initial engagement will be considered and, if appropriate, taken into account in the preparation of the proposed traffic management scheme.

This would then progress to a formal consultation through a Traffic Regulation Order, which would last for a further period of 21 days.

To register your views email parksconsultation@bristol.gov. uk stating Oldbury Park Estate in the subject line of your email or write to Bristol Parks, Bristol City Council, PO Box 3176, Bristol BS3 9FS. The deadline for responses is Monday July 30.

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The happy tale of the book corner Andrew Gee explains why he set up a community bookshelf in Fishponds WHEN your children have all fled the nest and you’re left with just the cats and a dog there’s a natural inclination to ‘de-clutter’.

In our case, this probably means ‘let’s clear some space to make room for more stuff’!

Deciding where to start was a dilemma- a choice between the attic, garage, playroom and wardrobes was made more difficult by a reluctance to get rid of anything with the slightest association with our children’s lives - but a solution was quickly found as we edged our way along corridors with shelves and bookcases crammed with a public library’s worth of anything from books full of sensory experiences for three months upwards to the predictable collection of family encylopedias that nobody every looks at - and everything in between.

We’d had several ‘clear-outs’ over the years and had boxes of books stashed away in the garage and attic so a few more wouldn’t hurt.

One shelf at a time, with frequent oohs , aahs and ‘‘do you remember reading this one?’’ we slowly built piles on the floor of those destined to go. Those that survived the cull were lovingly re-arranged on the shelf and given a loving dust down.

At the end of the week we had reduced the numbers so drastically that we were able to completely remove a wall of

shelving and reveal a wall in desperate need of redecoration.

Sometimes, we just can’t help making work for ourselves.

We’re lucky to live in a corner house in Thingwall Park and had recently incorporated a community noticeboard into our garden wall re-design. It’s become very well used and liked so when we heard that our local youth club at All Saints Church were in need of funds we hit on the idea of trying to help them out by setting up ‘The BookShelf’. Visitors are encouraged to leave a small donation when they take a book and to return and recycle when they have finished reading them.

That way, the book keeps on

giving until the pages are worn out. Most of our books were soon gone so we let everyone know this is a place to bring along any that they might no longer want to keep. The response has been amazing and we now have a regular supply arriving on the doorstep and turning our little corner into a hive of activity.

Of course, they’re only put out when we’re not expecting rain and we’re hoping to carry on throughout the summer generating much needed funds for good causes. We recently handed over £100 to the youth club who’ll be putting it to good use providing a great experience to local youngsters. We hope to be able to give similar amounts to a variety of causes and very much welcome any donations of unwanted books (especially childrens’) to make this possible.

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Libraries are to stay open - for now THE threat of closure of Hillfields Library and cutbacks to Fishponds Library have been lifted for the time being following a U-turn at Bristol City Council.

The authority had been looking at shutting 17 of 27 libraries across the city to save £1.4 million a year but this led to protests in many areas and a stay of execution while a review was carried out.

Details of the council’s new proposals for the future of the library service were due to be revealed in a report due out just after Fishponds Voice went to print.

The Mayor, Marvin Rees, said the aim was to invest to keep every single library in Bristol open. He said they were important for increasing literacy and digital inclusion and reducing social isolation.

Announcing the change of policy at Wick Road Library on June 19, he said: “We are

looking forward to continuing to work with local community groups and councillors to transform and modernise our library service into the future, building on the work of local Labour Councillors Estella Tincknell and Jo Sergeant – both former branch librarians.”

In a follow-up blog, Mr Rees wrote about trialling new ways of delivering library services, warning that the current structure was out of date and has to change.

“We are now taking a strategic approach to Bristol’s libraries so that we can provide a library service that best meets the needs of the whole city for the 21st century.

“With time, libraries have already adapted: beyond free books and information, libraries are increasingly relied upon as social spaces and sources of digital facilities. By working to keep the libraries open, we

will have more time to explore community led options and ensure we consider potential changes carefully and in line with the pace of community support and action. Now is the time for everyone to come forward and make sure we continue to build a library service we can all be proud of.”

Campaigners welcomed

the move to keep all libraries open until at least 2020, but expressed concerns over the long-term future. Fears remain that volunteers will be brought in to reduce costs, which might work in places where there are a number of affluent people who can give their time but is likely to be less viable in disadvantaged areas.

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We will get back on track, vows school HEADTEACHER Debbie Coker says she has "every confidence" Fishponds Church of England academy will get back on track following an Ofsted inspection which judged it as 'requiring improvement'.

Inspectors visited the primary school in April following a visit in May 2014 when it was judged to be 'good'.

Inspectors have now found the 442-pupil school 'requires improvement' in four of the five categories - effectiveness of leadership and management; quality of teaching, learning and assessment; personal development, behaviour and welfare, and outcomes for pupils.

They did, however, find the school to be 'good' in its early years provision.

The school says it has already started work on making improvements and feels it is well-placed to get a 'Good' rating "in the near future".

Inspectors were critical of the school's curriculum saying

Principal Debbie Coker it "does not encourage pupils to fully develop their skills in reading, writing and maths" and the quality of teaching which is "too inconsistent" to secure good progress for pupils.

The report said that progress in 2017 was below average in reading and mathematics and the school was in the bottom 20 per

cent of schools in the country in these subjects.

The progress made by disadvantaged pupils was particularly poor, they said.

Inspectors also criticised leaders and managers for not making sure teaching is good enough but said they believed principal Debbie Coker to be "ambitious and determined".

Mrs Coker's actions to improve the school, they said, had been hampered by a high turnover of staff.

Inspectors felt the school's work to promote pupils' personal development and welfare requires improvement and said pupils can be passive in lessons, showing little enjoyment or enthusiasm for their work. This was, they said, "a legacy of weak teaching and a high turnover of teachers".

On a positive note, the report said pupils feel safe, their behaviour is good and attendance is improving.

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each other and there is a very real sense of community in the school‌they accept each other regardless of differences in backgrounds or circumstance.

This contributes strongly to the welcoming ethos at the school."

Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development was judged to be effective.

Early years provision, which was judged to be 'good' was praised for its "well planned and and highly organised" curriculum. It is well led and children make strong progress because of the "strong care and opportunities offered".

Inspectors made it clear, this is now a school moving forward.

The report said Mrs Coker was "building strong and increasingly effective teams", going on to say: "She has managed the high turnover of staff well and has set a clear agenda for improvement."

Inspectors also said: "Staff are now overwhelmingly supportive of the principal and

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principal her leadership and fully support the renewed vision set out by her and senior leaders. They are well motivated and, newly qualified teachers in particular, have high morale."

The report gave the school a list of targets so it can improve further. This includes improving the quality of teaching, using pupil premium funding more effectively so disadvantaged pupils make better progress and ensuring the local board continues to strengthen procedures for holding leaders to account.

Staff should also work to develop pupils' confidence in their own abilities and to work develop pupils' confidence in their own abilities and to work more closely with parents to make sure pupils attend school more regularly.

Principal Debbie Coker said: "I was really pleased that Ofsted recognised that as a leadership team we knew our school well and had already started the actions that will lead the school to further improve.

"Ofsted had every confidence that we will be ‘Good’ in the near future and we agree. We are a very unified team here at Fishponds and are excited for the journey ahead.

"I was particularly pleased that our Early Years and KS1 departments were praised and that the team picked up upon the community feel of our school.

We are passionate about our values and try to thread them through all we do."

Mural magic

Pupils at work on the mural, which is taking shape YEAR 6 pupils from Fishponds C of E Academy will leave a lasting impression when they move on to secondary school in September.

The children have been designing and making a mosaic mural which will take pride of place in the playground so it can be admired by future pupils for years to come.

The initiative was organised by the school's PTA, Friends of Fishponds Academy (FOFA), with the help of the APE project, a Bristol-based organisation which runs creative workshops for youngsters.

Friends' Bethan Mills said: "FOFA suggested to the school that Year 6 might like to do a farewell project after SATS to leave a lasting legacy at the school for future years.

"Members noticed there was an old mosaic artwork on the entrance wall to the school which was rather tired and old and in need of replacing. Parents and pupils pass this wall daily and we felt the area was in need of brightening up and making more welcoming.

With this in mind we approached the APE Project to prepare and complete a new mosaic.

"The APE project attended the school and did a lead in workshop with Year 6 using their ideas and the school values to create a new design.

"A few weeks later they returned and worked with the children to create the mosaic for hanging on the wall, leaving a permanent reminder of their days in Fishponds Academy."

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Conal Dodds, co-founder of co-promoters Crosstown Concerts commented: “Noel has never headlined a show in Bristol so we are really excited to bring him and his band to the city and I think we’ve got the best line up we’ve had so far at The Downs.”

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World Cup celebrations at Glenfrome

These pupils made sushi when they learned more about Japan

PUPILS at Glenfrome Primary School celebrated the beginning of the 2018 World Cup in international style.

The school hosted a World Cup Day on June 14 to coincide with the competition's launch in Russia.

Each of the 14 classes chose one of the 32 qualifying countries to learn about. This was then celebrated in an assembly where the classes shared examples of their work, which included hakas from Iceland, sombrero games from Mexico, a Brazilian carnival, Japanese sushi making and Moroccan food tasting.

Year 5 teacher Carrie Derrick said: "The children and teachers all had a really fun day as well as learning lots about a different culture."

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What do you think about 20mph limits?

A REVIEW of 20mph speed limits in Bristol has now launched following a report which showed slower speeds have reduced the number of collisions on roads.

Councillors will be working with Bristol City Council colleagues to capture views from residents and to see whether there is anything that can be done better, ensuring the speed limit is working as well as it possibly can.

Bristol mayor Marvin Rees said: "As promised in my manifesto, this review will give people the opportunity to help us assess the effectiveness of 20mph in each area. We’ve been listening carefully to feedback from the public, councillors, police and other stakeholders, alongside our own evidence from monitoring reports, to create a long list of locations highlighted for review."

Roads not included in the initial review list can still be

commented on and all results from the consultation will be analysed and considered by the council. The review asks people to consider both 20mph and 30mph roads, with an option to retain the current speed limit.

Any change in speed limit will need to be supported by evidence and would be subject to a formal statutory consultation before implementation.

The evidence will be considered in the context of findings from the Bristol Twenty Miles Per Hour Limit Evaluation study by the University of the West of England, which was published earlier this year, and used individual speed data from over 36million vehicle observations.

The study found speeds on more than 100 surveyed roads have reduced since the 20mph speed limits were implemented, with average speeds of between 19mph and 26mph on 20mph roads shown in the report. On

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Cllr Mhairi Threlfall, cabinet member for transport and connectivity and city councillor for Eastville, said: "Evidence shows that slower speeds reduce the number and severity of collisions on our roads and the 20mph monitoring report has shown that, on average, speeds on more than 100 surveyed roads have significantly reduced since 20mph limits were introduced.

We’re keen to build on this research which is where the reviews come in to take on board feedback from residents. Please make sure you have your say during the consultation process."

The review is only looking at changes to speed limits rather than physical changes like speed bumps or traffic calming. If

residents identify a need for such interventions, recommendations will go to the council and local councillors for further consideration.

During the review councillors will promote Community Speedwatch, which is a police and council initiative designed to give local people the ability to actively get involved in road safety in their neighbourhood.

Residents volunteer to monitor speeds using speed detection equipment and record details of any vehicles travelling over the limit to share with the police.

The review is now live until August 31 with an online consultation available at bristol. gov.uk/20mphreview and paper versions can be requested by emailing 20mph@bristol.gov.uk or found in local libraries.

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Loves Saves the Day is bad for us I FOUND your piece by The Parkie in your last issue inflammatory.

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days. It can be heard inside my home more than a mile away, even with all the windows closed. Those of us who cannot afford to go away for the weekend are condemned to two days of misery, unable to enjoy

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TV's Alex to open fun day BBC Points West newsreader Alex Lovell will be opening a family fun day in aid of the charity Headway Bristol.

The event boasts kids' game zone, live music, bar, stalls, demonstrations, bbq, raffle, dog show, cognitive board games and much more.

Headway Bristol provides social and cognitive rehabilitation for adults with brain injuries and support and respite for their families.

The service is completely unfunded and relies upon volunteers and fundraising events.

It takes place on Saturday July 15 from 12-5pm at Frenchay Cricket Club, Frenchay, BS16 1QN. To book stall or request raffle tickets, email fundraising@ headwaybristol.org.uk

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End of an era as Modelmania closes ONE of Bristol’s only remaining model shops is set to close after 33 years of business.

Modelmania, which is on Clouds Hill Road in St George will close its doors for the last time on July 7 when owners Bryan and Judith Tozer take semi-retirement.

The couple have said that they will continue to run the online and mail order side of their business from the same premises as well as go to exhibitions.

Modelmania opened in November 1985 when Bryan and Judith moved from London specifically to start the business.

"We were doing a bit of toy fair work in London and were fed up with our old jobs and lifestyle," said Judith.

There were a number of model shops competing in Bristol and Bryan and Judith managed to find a niche in the market selling die-cast model cars from well-known names such as Matchbox, Corgi and Dinky.

"It was a growing market at the time with new makes coming out," said Bryan. "Collecting habits have changed over the years and our trade has moved from the die-cast cars to the railways.As the model railway shops gradually closed, we began to fill the gap – railways have always been my main passion."

Judith said: "In the past Bryan and I would go on trips to the continent to buy models that were not available in the UK – Belgium and Holland in particular was good for this.

"We got some good stuff over there; but now it is more global and obviously the internet has changed things a lot."

A number of celebrities have visited the shop over the years including musician Jules Holland and TV presenter Noel Edmonds.

The couple have also met other high-profile enthusiasts such as music producer Pete Waterman and the Duke of Gloucester.

Bryan and Judith still

Fishponds Library to be transformed into theatre FISHPONDS Library will be transformed into a theatre for the Bristol Shakespeare Fesitival this summer.

Librarian Theatre, a Bristol-based company which specialises in turning libraries into temporary theatres for their regional tours, will showcase a brand new 'rapid retelling' of Henry V, Shakespeare's epic take on the Battle of Agincourt.

Librarian Theatre works alongside the library sector to deliver accessible and affordable theatre to local communities, whilst promoting public library services, reading and literacy.

The company will also perform at Emersons Green Library, Bradley Stoke, Junction 3, The Old Library Eastville, Shirehampton, Southmead, Bedminster, Whitchurch, and Bristol Central Library.

Though not specifically aimed at children, their shows are all family friendly, and this will be no exception, with several

schools also hosting private showings for their students as part of the tour.

Their interactive version of Henry V has been adapted to be performed in the round by just two actors, accompanied by an original score from a live musician. The entire play has been condensed into an hour.

To make tickets affordable (prices range from £5-£8), Arts Council England is heavily subsidising the project, which brings together Bristol Libraries, South Gloucester Libraries and South Lockleaze & Purdown CIC, the volunteer group which has managed the Old Library in Eastville since budget cuts led to its closure in 2016.

The show will visit ten libraries in ten days and will be at Fishponds Library on Wednesday July 18. Tickets for each are limited and can be purchased online via www. librariantheatre.com or www. bristolshakespearefestival.org.uk

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Bryan and Judith outside the shop they've run for 33 years have many regular customers.

However, the shop has seen a reduced footfall in recent years.

Bryan said: "The problem with buying online is that you

do not get help or advice. For example, there are certain sets that I would never recommend buying for a child because it just goes round and round – they’ll be bored in two seconds. But give them something that they can use to shunt and add carriages to and they will be much more entertained.”

According to Bryan, the quality of models overall has got a lot better over the years and this is noticeable when compared with the model of the 1950s and 60s – especially when it comes to the model railways.

"A lot of collecting is nostalgia; when we first started a lot of people collected the toys that they remember from their childhood. That market is going now because the people that remember them are slowly going as well," he said.

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n NEWS A CHARITY fundraiser who has collected thousands of pounds for Help for Heroes has turned his attentions on a new cause following a family death.

Singer Frankie Johns, whose real name is John Billitteri, has launched his most ambitious venture to date - to collect 1,000,000 pound coins for the charity Dementia UK. It follows the death of Frankie's motherin-law Barbara Fudge, 81, who spent her final days at Saffron Gardens in Whitehall where she received support from Dementia UK. Frankie, 59, said: "I've been fundraising for Help for Heroes for nine years, including the million penny challenge. I succeeded in what I'd set out to do so when I lost my mother-in-law on March 21, I felt I should perhaps turn my attention to a charity which really helped Barbara.

"I sing in care homes in Bristol so I've worked with a lot of people with dementia and see what they go through day to day.

It's definitely a very good cause as their nurses do such amazing work.

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He's one in a million - and now he wants to raise £1m Admiral nurses to support families affected by dementia. They were fantastic while Barbara was at Saffron Gardens and my fundraising is also to say thank you for the support and care they gave her.

"Years ago people wouldn't talk about dementia; it felt as though it was swept under the carpet but today it's much more open which is a good thing as so many people are affected by it.

"Help for Heroes was a charity that felt really close to my heart; Dementia UK is also a charity close to my heart."

Frankie, who lives in Kingswood, was known for touring the city with his bike and trailer emblazoned with Help for Heroes signs. He will now do the same for Dementia UK. "I'm going to try to raise £1,000,000. It might take me five years, but I'm determined to do it."

Frankie smashed his one million pennies target in December when he reached 1,018,784 pennies - or £10,187.84.

He promised his wife Julie he would have six months off to spend some quality time

with his family, including mother-in-law Barbara.

Now Frankie is raring to go, and, given his latest cause, Julie is right behind him promising to support him however she can.

Frankie has raised more than £70,000 over the years for Help for Heroes, a charity supporting British service men and women who have been wounded or injured in the line of duty.

Among his list of fundraising achievements are climbing Kilimanjaro, a Bristol to London bike ride and a daredevil skydive.

His most popular campaign was his million pennies campaign where he cycled round the city, encouraging people to throw their unwanted change into his trailer.

His fundraising prowess hasn't gone unnoticed - he was nominated for a Pride of Britain award in the Fundraiser of the Year category, which although he didn't win, he said was a huge honour.

Frankie's first fundraiser for Dementia UK will be a family affair when relatives and close friends take on a 5k walk across

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Frankie Johns takes on his biggest challenge the Downs on July 8. Frankie hasn't opened the event up to members of the public as he wanted to use the walk as an opportunity for those close to Barbara to remember her and pay tribute.

He said: "It's just for family in friends in memory of Barbara but I am planning another walk which will be open to everyone to take

part."

Among family joining Frankie with be wife Julie, 57, daughters Charmaine, 32, and Marisa, 30, and grandchildren and Colby, eight, Kemper, six, Luciano, two, Quinn, nearly two, and newborn Milana.

Frankie is also getting to grips with social media for the first time after his daughters told him he would need to embrace modern technology if he is to ever reach his ambitious target.

With help from Charmaine, Frankie has now set up a JustGiving page for online donations (go to www.justgiving.com and search for Frankie Johns). People can also get in touch with him via his Facebook page (John Billitteri) or by ringing him on 07775 870129 if they would prefer to make a direct donation.

Future charity events include an entertainment evening at Kingswood Community Centre on Saturday September 1.

Tickets will be available soon from the club or from getting in touch directly with Frankie.

Frankie said: "I've done a lot for Help for Heroes and now I want to support Dementia UK in memory of my mother-in-law and in support of the men and women I see daily who suffer with dementia. It's a charity which is worth supporting so I can give them the help that they need to do their amazing work.

"It's the biggest challenge I've ever taken on, but I know I will do it."

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Special school for Soundwell PART of the former Soundwell College building is set to be turned into a new free special school.

It will serve South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Bath & North East Somerset and will be run by the Learn@ MultiAcademy Trust.

The site has been bought for the Government by its free school developer LocatED and the trust will now work with all three councils and the Department for Education to progress detailed plans for a 136-place school for students aged between five and 18 who have a combination of social, emotional, mental health or speech, language and communication needs.

Designs will be drawn up for the old 4.8 acre Soundwell College site including vocational areas for engineering, vehicle workshop, hair and beauty and hospitality and catering training. Part of the current premises is likely to be demolished and rebuilt and the rest of the old college refurbished. The school could provide employment for up to 80 staff.

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Land of hope and glory IT’S World Cup time! We are told that we could be in for a lovely summer as the flags and bunting appear around our streets.

Expectation of England winning is a little less than previous years but we continue to hope that it could be our time. 52 years have passed since the great Bobby Moore lifted the Jules Rimet trophy and you sometimes feel it will never happen again. In my lifetime I have grown excited over 6 or 7 World Cups - could it be that Keegan, Robson, Lineker, Gascoigne, Beckham, Gerrard or Rooney might finally bring it home - only to fall to injuries, poor performances, or poor decisions! I can but hope that this time could be different.

Hope is a wonderful thing, it strengthens in times of weakness, it energizes when tired, motivates when discouraged, shines brightly when times are dark. I have certainly found that having hope helps me to live with more

confidence that circumstances can change, making life more exciting and joy-filled. With hope, success is possible.

As a Christian, someone who follows and believes in Jesus, my hope is based upon a person who has come and fulfilled all that the chosen Messiah was supposed to do. Of course there is also misguided hope, like in the times of Jesus the people expected the Messiah to defeat the Romans and bring great times to the nation of Israel. The truth was that He brought about another type of victory - over the works of evil, so that the whole of mankind can experience His Kingdom and freedom. A spiritual victory won rather than a political one.

Hope is closely linked to faith in that there is a belief in something; that it’s going to happen. Perhaps you have had a taste of it before, like birthdays and Christmas, or you have experienced something

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For Harry Kane and the millions of us at home we can experience the wishful thinking type of hope, or we can have the more certain hope that comes from experience like in 66’, which tells us that it is actually possible, and therefore we get an extra 10% of output from ourselves. It’s happened before and it can happen again. It is up to us to re-kindle that hope or perhaps we can speak that encouragement to others who need to hear it.

I am sure the England squad are grounded in the certainty of that famous victory, let’s hope that they will play with that belief, certain that it is possible to happen again. Sportsmen/women have to take part with the excitement and confidence that they are good enough to compete and win.

What takes ordinary fishermen, a tax collector, a zealot and a tent maker, to mention a few of Jesus’ disciples, to go from a place of being fearful and hiding away to suddenly being emboldened to take the news of Jesus to the ends of the earth? Someone rising from death to life has quite an impact!

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Kingdom. Jesus was the hope of the nation and that has extended to all the nations, who now can receive the hope of resurrection after death. Jesus associated with sinners, and they loved Him because his words and actions conveyed the message of mercy and hope for them. We cannot gain merit before God by being good, we simply acknowledge our wrongdoing and believe upon Jesus as our Lord, and He is our substitute for what punishment we would have received. God can then use us for His purposes and for His glory. God has a good plan for all of our lives when we trust Him. True hope is found in the saving work of Jesus Christ upon the cross, there is no hope quite like this. May God fill you with His hope and joy as you turn to him.

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Libraries are so important as hubs for communities IT IS great news that the Mayor, Marvin Rees, and his deputy, Asher Craig, have announced that they have managed to secure funding to save all of Bristol’s libraries.

Libraries are such an important part of our local communities. A good library is much more than just a place where you can borrow books. They provide an invaluable educational resource for children and young people, inspiring them to read from an early age. They can be important social spaces hosting a range of activities from playgroups to councillor surgeries. For people who don’t own a computer. A local library is empowering, giving free internet access where they can read emails or apply for jobs.

No one wanted any library to close. But the council faced a near-impossible financial situation, with central Government slashing

its funding by 40 per cent over recent years, compounded by the financial mismanagement of George Ferguson’s administration.

Simply setting a legal budget was a challenge for the Council and every service that wasn’t legally required was at risk.

Given this financial pressure, our Mayor and his council had no option but to explore a number of options for making savings. But this was coupled with intensive work on trying to find alternatives solutions, which would keep the libraries open: working with local community groups, exploring new sources of funding, and being open to all suggestions. And, as part of this, looking at how we could improve and expand library services, so that our libraries become true community hubs, equipped for the digital age.

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Marvin and Asher have always been ready to listen to me when I’ve called up with yet another proposal, and I know they’ve been working flat out on this issue. It’s a credit to Marvin and colleagues, including his other deputy Mayor, Craig Cheney who has the finance brief, that their political will and astute financial management means that they are now able to confirm that Bristol’s libraries have been saved.

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n NEWS FROM THE MAYOR

We are the champions . . .

I WANT kick-off this Mayor’s column by wishing the England football team great success in the Russian World Cup. Hopefully they will do well, although they might be on the plane home by the time you read this!

Sport is a key priority for me, particularly as it made such an impact on my own development as a youth. I want to improve Bristol’s sporting offer and make it accessible to all. We’re aiming to do this in three ways: improving elite talent pathways for Bristolians, bringing world-class sporting events to the city and increasing participation.

That’s why I was so pleased to support the launch of Bristol’s Sporting Hall of Fame at an inaugural event at Ashton Gate stadium. Over 70 nominations were uploaded to an online platform consisting of community heroes, young hopefuls, stars who compete at an international level and those who achieve against the odds.

Amongst those mentioned are some of Bristol’s biggest sporting names like former world champion boxer Lee Haskins, three-time ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington and Olympic gymnast Claudia Fragapane. These nominees represent some of the best of what our city has to offer and their achievements and stories will help motivate others to get out and try something new, hopefully inspiring a whole

new generation to get involved in sport.

It’s great that Bristol’s Sporting Hall of Fame will celebrate the city’s many sporting inspirations, share stories and encourage others to follow in their footsteps and I would offer my congratulations to everyone who has been recognised as part of it.

There are two other awards I want to mention this month. They are the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) South West Sustainability Award and a RIBA South West 2018 accolades given to a new project called Challender Court in Henbury. This Bristol City Council housing development won the two prestigious architectural awards in recognition of the sustainability of the eight one-bed properties.

I have a commitment of building 2,000 new homes – 800 affordable – a year by 2020. As part of this, we are not just looking at numbers, but also the quality of housing and communities we create. These award-winning homes are designed to meet the Passivhaus building standards which aim to reduce energy usage.

This will result in extremely energy efficient properties which will see household utility bills dramatically reduced.

We have completed 81 new homes since the start of the New Build Housing Programme,

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regenerating brownfield sites to provide new high quality homes across Bristol. As part of the new build programme, four sites are under construction providing a further 64 new homes.

We have also gained consent for a mixed tenure development of 133 new homes at Ashton Vale, 53 of which will be council homes.

We have really started to see progress on meeting this challenge and I would like to thank our housing team, along with the contractors and architects, for helping to provide much needed housing for the city.

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n FRIENDS OF EASTVILLE PARK

Introducing Lakefest - it's all yours!

WE'RE at it again! Here comes Lakefest - an exciting new event being held at Eastville Park Lake on Saturday September 8.

Following the great success of Santa’s Grotto at Christmas, the Friends of Eastville Park just can’t resist the opportunity to enlist local volunteers to make something special for our visitors from far and near this summer. All proceeds from the event will help us to improve facilities and support wildlife in the park.

Lakefest will be a “mixed bag feast” of music, art, theatre and dance with an exciting range of children’s activities. The day promises to be a wonderful celebration of everything that makes our community what it is; fun, vibrant, inclusive and full of the most incredible talent.

The entertainment will be as varied as you can imagine, with music ranging from rock, blues, jazz, a selection of choirs, traditional, modern and even ‘zider’ folk to some wonderful classical moments to remember.

Noise levels will be kept appropriate to the surroundings throughout the day and all of the music can be thought of as ‘easy

listening’- we don’t have any punk bands booked - yet! No nasty shocks for visitors.

Artists and photographers will be demonstrating their work throughout the day and small theatre performances will linger long in the memories of the day.

There will be an exhibition of artwork by park users around the lake for you to marvel at too.

With a good mix of dance and show stopping street performances there will be something for everyone.

Our activities for children will be so engaging, it will be nigh impossible to drag them away at the end of the day. Archery, illustrated storytelling, mini raft racing, fun exercise games- and that’s just in the first hour!

Alongside the entertainment, there will be workshops and information stalls highlighting the relationship between us and the varied wildlife around the park.

Many will be interactive and a great source of fun but don’t hang around too long after dark or you might bump into Count Dracula!

There will be food and drink aplenty offering a wide choice to suit all tastes. All we ask is that

you don’t share your food with the wildlife - especially bread to the ducks. It’s not good for them.

We are determined to make the event and all of the activities affordable for everyone so there will be an admission of £2 for adults and £1 for children. Some activities inside the festival will have a nominal charge to cover costs and food and drink will be available at very reasonable prices.

We’d love to hear from anyone who would like to offer whatever talent they have to make the day even more special than it already is. Artists, street performance, dance, theatre, crafters and makers, musicians, children’s activities there’s so much to choose from and so many of you out there with so much to give! Take this opportunity to be a pioneer of what will hopefully be a recurring local festival for the whole community.

We are self funding this event and would love to hear from any local business or enterprise that would like to help us at least break

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EASTVILLE PARK even. If we can attract sponsorship in kind or financial support, we can guarantee we will make a Herculean effort to get you the recognition you’ll deserve.

And finally, events like this are nothing without the kindness of volunteers who make it happen.

This is going to be a fun day and if it’s something you’d like to be involved with in any way, we will find something you’ll enjoy doing before and/or during the day! Please make contact with us on our Facebook event page: LakeFestHelp or telephone/text Andrew on 07591 748548.

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DISABLED people are invited to a wellbeing event at The Vassall Centre in Fishponds.

Practitioners will be offering free talks, information and taster sessions, including massage, yoga, mindfulness, pilates and tai chi.

There will also be speakers on wellbeing, mental health and nutrition and information on accessible sports and other community resources.

It is organised by WECIL's peer support community.

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Vintage vehicles en route for Frenchay FANS of vintage cars will get a treat this month as they flock to Frenchay Village Museum for its annual Vintage Vehicle Day. Taking place on Saturday July 14, the free event is held in association with Frenchay Flower Show and attracts a wide variety of vintage bicycles, motorcycles and cars - all owned by local enthusiasts.

Museum historian Alan Freke said: "What is on display depends on what enthusiasts

bring along, but vehicles displayed range from early bicycles to racing cars, as one Frenchay resident always displays his Cooper Formula 3 car. The oldest vehicle that we know will be at this year’s show is a 96 year-old Calthorpe motorcycle. Calthorpe were made in Birmingham between 1909 and 1938. Then production switched to Whitchurch in Bristol when the company was acquired by Bruce Douglas of the

The 96-yearold Calthorpe is likely to be the oldest vehicle on show

Visitors from a previous event crowd round to look at a Canon racing car famous Kingswood motorcycle manufacturing family. No Bristol built Calthorpes are known to survive."

The Vintage Vehicle Show is open to the public from 2-5pm in the car park just inside Entrance 'B' of the former Frenchay Hospital site, at the junction at Frenchay Park Road and Begbrook Park. Free parking is provided on Frenchay Common.

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n PLANNING I REMEMBER an American politician a few years ago classifying what their intelligence service knew about. There was the information that they knew that they knew; what they didn’t know that they knew; the known unknowns and the most mindboggling, the unknown unknowns.

That’s right, the things that you don’t know that you don’t know.

Maybe in the end those are the most comforting: How can we possibly know what we don‘t know? At least there is a chance that these things aren’t going to bother you until they bother you.

Planning can be a bit like that at times. There’s certainly always something new to discover and you never stop learning. For instance, as the government works towards updating national guidance, we are in the grip of a known unknown. Based on past experience, it is going to happen and there is the potential to change the direction of travel since the first National Planning Policy Framework was introduced in 2012. We just don’t know at present exactly what this will entail.

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The great unknown authorities will then have to catch up, bringing policy in line with the changed national picture.

Something unknown or at least unforeseen emerges with nearly every planning application.

That is due to the forensic level of detail that an application brings out. The policies at national and even local level are by their nature broad brush. When there is a definite proposal on the table, much sharper focus in needed, for the site and its surroundings and the change to it that is being put forward.

The unknown often turns out to be something that you would normally take for granted. That can commonly be because you can‘t see it: Often because that unknown is underground. East Bristol, including much of Fishponds, has a long history of coal-mining which can have a huge bearing on putting up new buildings, yet somebody from elsewhere would

not expect this, in the absence of the winding towers and slag heaps that still dot many of the Welsh valleys, where the legacy of coal mining is obvious. How the mine workings can carry water is a further factor, in addition to the potential instability of a site.

Another factor that can come as a surprise is ground contamination.

This could be due to the history of the site itself or that of surrounding or nearby land. The risks have to be identified and assessed. There has to be a clear likely cause, a pathway to the site and a likely receptor. Ground conditions can help or hinder the potential pathway of pollutants or gases.

That is the often forgotten legacy that we have been left by previous generations.

Less investigation is required when it comes to drainage runs.

Networks can be traced and pipes have mostly been properly mapped over the years, but not always in precise detail. Hence all kinds of pipework can turn up when you dig up a site or even your garden, often not connected to anything else, but sometimes part of an unrecorded network.

The known network may require diversion and Wessex Water can object to anything being built on top of it, or at least that they still be able to maintain it.

Archaeology is another byproduct of history and perhaps the closest to an unknown unknown.

While there are available records as a result of digs across the country,

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there is far from a complete record.

The existing patchwork can lead to best guesses about the likelihood of any particular site having archaeological value but this is something that you can never be sure of.

The best way of reducing these surprise factors is through thorough preparation. Local knowledge is an important factor but checking the relevant records allows you to be forearmed and able to assess the risks. This can never give you absolute confidence, but at least you can end up turning some of those unknowns into knowns.

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n FISHPONDS MUM

Do something different and find yourself WHEN my child was about a year old, I suddenly realised that having worked full time for about seventeen years, and now being lucky enough to take a career break, I hadn’t really used my ‘work’ skills for ages. I was sleepless, plodding one foot in front of the other, hoping that I had met the needs of my baby come the end of the day and living through box sets in the evenings. My partner was generally asleep by nine pm and, while I felt tired, I also felt ready to think about something else.

When working full time without children, I often heard about women who had taken time out of their career to parent and disappeared down a professional black hole. Now, here I was, in the perceived abyss of ‘parenthood,’ learning so many new skills every day with most people thinking I was professionally ebbing away.

Little did they know how well I could function day after day without any sleep; the emotional resilience it took to turn the day around when all had gone to hell; to plan interesting things to do by 10am daily, build in a nap, bake or procure and pack healthy snacks and get the child bathed and in bed without falling asleep myself.

Everyone takes a different approach to having a family. Be it part-time/full time work/parenting, single parenting, divorce/ separation, borrowing money to scrape by that month, paying another extortionate mortgage/ rent for childcare, changing career, working night shifts, re-training, doing PhDs, travelling all over the country to get work, setting up their own business that involves babies - you name it. Look around you. In our eighth year of austerity in this country, with the odds of breaking even pretty much stacked against them, parents are proudly somehow making it work.

If you are at home full time with a child under four, it helps to have something else on your mind, something else other than parenting all the time and it gives your partner, if you still have one, the chance to experience the pressure of what it is like to be in charge of the baby when you are

out doing something else.

So after a year, I set about making a change, adding something else into the mix. The first thing I did was to form a book group. Before my child arrived, I assumed I’d be reading all the time, had the books all ready lined up on the shelf. I assumed I’d be able to attend the odd day course, doing all the things I wanted to do when previously I couldn’t because I had been at work. How wrong I was …

I barely had time to finish a cup of tea. But an evening once a month seemed viable and it would force me to read an actual book, not just the first page.

I contacted some neighbours, some of whom I now saw daily and am embarrassed to say I had not made time to get to know even after many years in my local area. I combined them with parents who might quite simply want to read a book. We are almost two years on now and, whilst not everyone, including me, gets round to reading the whole book, it is a way of connecting with people juggling lots of things in their lives.

The second thing I did was apply to be a voluntary trustee of a charity. I knew very little about charities, but having

contributed socially in my previous employment, it felt like I could still be contributing to society in some way or other.

The voluntary trustee commitment was to meet once every two months and it was an evening meeting. That seemed manageable, even if tired, so I went, shared my skills and met other people (who didn’t talk about children very much.)

It changed my mindset to just think about something else. I started focusing objectively about how this charity might tackle some of its challenges with very little money and a growing social and health problem. In addition, I met some other lovely people whom I would never have met if I had stayed in my sitting room watching Netflix or been in the playground.

Pick an issue, choose a charity – they could really do with some volunteers and I would argue that full time parents have valuable skills to share.

I also wrote to the editor to start this column. My advice: get involved. It’s a great contrast to parenting. Never underestimate the power of planting a single seed.

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n ON THE BEAT WITH PCSO ANITA PERKS

Consider your neighbours

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T has been another busy month and the warmer weather brings a range of different issues for us to tackle and help with, including anti-social behaviour, neighbourhood disputes and an increase in noise levels.

These types of issues always increase at this time of year as people spend more time out in their gardens, have BBQs, open up their windows and undertake house renovations. Are any of these things against the law? No they are not. Are they deemed as anti-social? Potentially. So I ask you, if you are planning an event, social gathering or carrying out a few DIY projects, then please consider your neighbours. Maybe a little note just to forewarn them, maybe even an invite. Remember it's good to talk.

If the situation has gone beyond this, keep a diary of all incidents

and report it to the Noise Pollution Team at the council, as well as to us by calling 101.

Residents of Gill Avenue in Fishponds have reported groups of young people causing problems by the local shops. Officers have addressed this and area patrols have increased.

The residents of Greenbank View have sent out heartfelt thanks to the officers involved in helping the council in relation to the caravan dwellers. The majority of caravans have now moved on and alternative sites and welfare assistance have been offered where applicable.

In other news, a 59-yr-old man from Freemantle Gardens in Eastville has been arrested on suspicion of possession and cultivation of cannabis. Officers entered the residential property

in June and discovered a significant cannabis factory to the rear of the property.

Equipment and plants have been seized and destroyed.

Pending charges, the man will appear at Bristol Magistrates Court.

If you suspect something isn’t right at property in your neighbourhood, then please report your suspicions. If you don’t want to talk to the police, you can always speak to Crimestoppers anonymously, by calling 0800 555 111. They never ask for your name or trace your call and offer up to £1000 reward for information which leads to an arrest and charge.

On a lighter note, Fishponds Station has welcomed two new PCSOs, fresh out of training school.

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our team and are very excited and eager to get out on the beat and begin their careers.

We wish them well and know they will make a difference in the community.

One more thing before I go the Cop Shop has opened at the Galleries in Bristol. It is open for the next five months and has lots going on, so please pop in and say hello and get advice about how to stay safe and crime free this summer.

Until next time, PCSO Anita

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THERE is no doubt that there has been a distinct change in the climate over the last 30 years and that this is something that is affecting gardeners more than most. It is of course the climate at a given time that denotes how plants are going to behave, whether it’s from breaking dormancy or just a trigger for when they should be flowering. The climate is different from the weather and as Mark Twain once said ‘Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get’, although the two are related it’s the overall general change that is important. I say that but as March this year showed us, a little inclement weather can have a dramatic and detrimental effect.

I recently attended a talk held jointly by the Met. Office and the RHS on this subject, and what the RHS are doing to help gardeners mitigate the effects of conditions such as excess rain and more erratic albeit warmer weather.

One of the initiatives that they put in place was the Greening Grey Britain (GGB) campaign where they were promoting people to turn much of the grey non porous surfaces and blank walls that we have into growing green spaces.

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By Tim Barton This was focused a lot on front gardens where still people are opting for brick and paved areas devoid of any plants, increasing the risk of flooding and having a negative effect on our health.

There are wider environmental issues that centre on the horticultural world though, as although we as a species are affecting the overall state of the climate, we as gardeners are having a more specific effect on our world.

The three main issues that spring to mind are water usage, plastic usage and the erosion of peat bogs from the use of compost, luckily these are all things that are relatively easy to rectify.

If you have any space to keep a water butt then do, storing your own water to use is simply the best way to cut down your usage. You should find that there is enough in a 200lt water butt to keep you

stocked up most of the time. One of the studies that the RHS are conducting as part of GGB is to look at plants that can thrive in drier conditions so that we can cut down water usage simply by having plants that need less.

Always use peat free compost where you can. The RHS have found that there is little difference to the health of the plant using peat based and non-peat based compost. The cost is a little more but at our current rate one day there will be no peat at all.

And lastly the use of plastic. This is a hot topic at the moment and one that the horticultural industry is tackling, however from a consumer's point of view it’s hard to see where you can make a difference. Reuse plant pots or buy your plants from somewhere that you can return the pots to and return them, I recently picked up

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On a lighter note, thanks to the fantastic weather that we’ve been having there are plenty of things to be getting on with outside.

Keep your pots watered as they will dry out quickly without rain Sow biennial plants like Foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea) and Canterbury Bells (Campanula medium) for a great show next year Give any lawns an organic summer feed especially if this wasn’t some in spring Harvest courgettes before they become marrows Pull any Garlic that is ready as it will go over very fast Deadhead flowers on annuals and perennials to keep new flowers coming, especially roses Prune June flowering shrubs like Physocarpus Remove suckers from trees and shrubs like Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) Feed tomato plants regularly with a high potash organic fertiliser

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Louise takes on cycling challenge ADVENTUROUS Louise Towler will be attempting to complete a 520km international cycling challenge later this month to raise money for a charity close to her home in Fishponds.

Louise, 36, will be raising money for PROPS, a charity based at the Vassall Centre in Gill Avenue, that helps those with learning difficulties and disabilities achieve their full potential.

The bike ride, from June 21-24, will see a team of cyclists pedal through the Netherlands, Belgium, France and England, pushing them to their limit.

Each rider needs to raise a minimum of £1,200 - a target that Louise, a Rookies instructor, lifeguard and duty manager at Kingswood Active Lifestyle Centre, has already surpassed through cake sales, collection buckets and spin sessions.

Louise said: "It’s not going to be easy, but I’m looking

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forward to the challenge and am absolutely thrilled to have surpassed my fundraising target.

To ensure that she’s well prepared for the challenge, Louise has tried to keep her training as varied as possible, from using Kingswood Active Lifestyle Centre’s spin studio for

three-hour sessions to outdoor cycling in Bristol, Bath and Castle Combe.

Once Louise completes the four-day challenge, she will immediately start training for a host of events over the next few months. Her training and journey will end however with

the ultimate test of endurance at the Ironman event in Boulder, Colorado.

She’s set to tackle this challenge – known as one of the greatest across the planet – in June 2020 to fundraise for Cancer Research.

Centre manager Martyn Hinam, said: "We’re always looking for ways to support the local community and think Louise and her team have done incredibly well to raise funds for PROPS.A lot of hard work and dedication has gone into Louise’s training and we hope that people continue to support her as she takes on this challenge. We wish her every success for the bike ride and can’t wait to welcome her back to the Centre once she’s finished!"

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VALUATION EVENT

Monday 30th July 10am - 2pm Hosted by TV experts Tim Weeks and Izzie Balmer

Bring along your items for free valuation.

Jewellery, toys, watches, medals & militaria, silver, coins, ceramics, clocks vinyl records, sporting memorabilia or any other items you wish to have appraised The Valuation Event will be held at: Bristol Dance Company SITUATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE VAN DYCK PUB ON FISHPONDS ROAD 4a Brook Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3SQ

www.wessexauctionrooms.co.uk enquiries@wessexauctionrooms.co.uk

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n ADVERTISING FEATURE

Free valuation day with Wessex Auctions FOLLOWING the success of their Fishponds valuation day earlier this year, Wessex Auction Rooms will be returning to the area to host another free valuation event.

From 10am-2pm on the 30th July Tim Weeks (of BBC Bargain Hunt fame) Izzie Balmer FGA DGA (of BBC Street Auction fame) and the Wessex team will be on hand at the Bristol Dance Company to value your items with the opportunity to enter your items into auction.

“We’re delighted to be returning to Fishponds” comments Tim Weeks (Director of Wessex Auction Rooms) “We had people queuing out of the door to see us with their items, I was constantly filling and refilling the kettle to keep everyone supplied with tea and biscuits. This time, we’re going even bigger!”

Highlights from the day include an autograph book containing the Beatles’ signatures. On the 27th May 1963 the vendor saw the Beatles play alongside Roy Orbison and Gerry and The Pacemakers at the Capitol Cinema in Cardiff and collected the signatures of the fab four: John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. Little did the vendor know when she collected these autographs as a teenager that they’d one day sell at auction for £3000. “I’ve always said being an auctioneer is the new rock ‘n’ roll and selling these autographs was just that” enthuses Tim. “Music is one of my passions so to sell the autographs of such an iconic British band was a great moment for me.

What a memorable night that will always be for our vendor!”

An unusual collection of framed WWII medals to include Polish Infantry and Polish RAF medals, with the 1920 Cross of Valor four times awarded was another Fishponds find. “The 1920 Cross of Valor is similar to being mentioned in despatches” notes Izzie (Auctioneer and Head Valuer at Wessex Auction Rooms).

“It is awarded to those who have demonstrated deeds of valour and courage on the battlefield and can be awarded up to four times to the same individual. To have the honour of selling this decoration that was awarded to someone

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who went above and beyond, risking his own life not just once, but four times is just incredible and very humbling.” There was some fierce competition for this lot, with the rarity of the Polish medals (awarded to Polish men fighting in the British Army and RAF during WWII) pushing the bids ever higher. The gavel finally fell at £2,200 to an online buyer.

Two noteworthy art works were discovered at the valuation day, the first being a Laurence Stephen Lowry, ‘The Beach, Deal’ signed limited edition print together with a print of the preparatory sketch which sold for £2,100. “Lowry prices remain strong at auction, with the best prices seen for those that are signed in pen or pencil (and even better if there are few of them signed), are limited edition and in excellent condition” explains Izzie. Lowry is renowned for his portrayals of the industrial districts of North West England; his most popular pictures depicting urban landscapes and everyday life, with Lowry’s distinctive ‘matchstick men’ going about their day-to-day tasks.

The second was a Victorian oil on canvas depicting boats on a Venetian canal by British artist James Salt (1850-1903). There’s something infinitely romantic about Venice and capturing this in paint ensures Venetian scenes remain a popular choice in the art world, particularly those dating to the 19th century. This gilt framed example sold for £550, much to the

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vendor’s delight.

It’s every auctioneer’s dream when a client comes along with an item they don’t think has any huge value and this was exactly the case with a bronze sculpture brought in at Fishponds. The bronze depicted an abstract man leaning forward and was numbered 1/9. Raised on an oak base it was 34cm in height.

The vendor thought it might be worth £100 but Wessex Auction Rooms knew it to be worth a whole lot more than that because they recognised it to be a Michael Ayrton sculpture. Michael Ayrton (1921-1975) was a British artist and writer, turning his hand to painting, printing, design, sculpture, novels, illustrations, poems, costume design, broadcasting and more. His works are influenced by mythology and collections can be seen in the Tate Gallery London, National Portrait Gallery London and the Museum of Modern Art New York.

The £100 hoped for by the vendor was turned into £3,400 – it just goes to show you really might be sitting on a fortune!

If you’ve got items you’d like to get valued come along to the Bristol Dance Company, 4A Brook Road, Fishponds BS16 3SQ on Monday the 30th July to meet the Wessex team who will be on hand to offer advice from 10am-2pm. For more information please call the office on 01249 720888 or email enquiries@wessexauctionrooms. co.uk

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n PETER'S VISION

Colour Fun Run's back Why specs are like cake ...

A POPULAR charity 5k event at Oldbury Court Estate will return again this year.

The Colour Fun Run attractions hundreds of entrants of all ages who get covered in bursts of coloured powder paint at each kilometre of the route.

Proceeds from the event, which will take place on Sunday October 7, go to support homeless charity See Change, the local name for Julian House in Bristol.

Gemma Allsop, senior events fundraiser at See Change, said: "The fabulous thing about The Colour Fun Run is that anyone can take part, you don't have to be a runner, you can jog, walk, hop or skip round the course if you like.

"Lots of families take part each year and have tons of fun, so we've also introduced a family

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ticket meaning you'll save a bit of money too. There will be face painting, music and food and drink on offer so you're guaranteed a fun day out.

"It's a great fun event which also raises money for those facing homelessness who need our support. We want to make the event even bigger and better this year and are expecting a sell out so are encouraging everyone to book early." www.thecolourfunrun.co.uk

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HE well known saying ‘you can’t have your cake and eat it’ is perhaps not something we like to hear.

Particularly as I’m a self confessed cake lover - well why not! My dear wife does cook such exquisite delights it would be rude not to eat a slice or two, or three… Now I know that this saying is not actually talking about eating cake (although again that’s a tempting thought) but the fact that we can’t have things both ways, or perhaps that we cannot have the best of both worlds.

Well, in the spectacle sense this could be a bit like saying you cannot have a pair of specs that look amazing and fit beautifully.

Well can’t you? Often yes, but not always. I’ve had a pair of specs for over a year now - yes, believe it or not I actually don’t change mine every few months! They still fit beautifully and are super comfortable.

The style aspect we all take for granted, specs just have to look good on you and make you feel amazing. But how about the fit and therefore the comfort? Well as our British designed TD collection have such a spectrum of styles, colours and designs there’s surely a spectacle frame here for each of you. Well why compromise?

Perhaps to re-phrase the saying ‘you can have your cake and eat it!’

You can choose specs that you’ll love, you’ll feel amazing wearing, look great and they’ll fit you beautifully.

While I’m still thinking about cake, a question that comes up quite often is what can I eat to help my eyes & vision? Well,

cake is probably not top of this list, unless of course you have a cake containing vitamin C rich ingredients (kiwi, citrus fruits, strawberries), lutein rich foods (kale, leafy vegetables), zinc (chickpeas), and omega-3 (salmon).

A better option would be a Jamie Oliver recipe for salmon & roast vegetable couscous (chickpea, leafy greens & squashes) followed by a layered citrus & soft fruit cocktail. I can just see this on our table at the weekend!

Mmm, tasty. Of course, now I’ve mentioned this I will no doubt get the pleasure of cooking as well.

No complaints from me though, giving our chief cake baker a break also allows time for creative thoughts to develop which means more cakes to try!

So now you have the eye health healthy eating tips you’ll be able to see clearly just how amazing you look in a new pair of TD specs!

To arrange a TD style consultation or to book an extended eye exam for yourself or those you love, please call 0117 962 2474 or 0117 965 4434.

Appointment’s can also be booked via our website, or just pop in to our practices in Henleaze or Fishponds and say Hi!

Peter

Peter Turner is a Senior Optometrist at Turners Opticians in Bristol and also works part time as a Senior Optometrist at the Bristol Eye Hospital.

50 CASSELL ROAD BS16 5DE Tel 0117 9565618 Find us on

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The old swimming pool in Eastville Park is being used as an open air theatre this summer. The Insane Root company are presenting their version of Romeo and Juliet five nights a week until the end of July.

For details visit www.insaneroot.co.uk Photo: Jack Offord

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n VET BLOG

Beware troublesome ticks DUE to the warmer weather we have seen a sharp increase in the number of ticks. They are commonly picked up while on walks in long grass or woodland and will be quite small to begin with (about 1-2mm) but after a blood meal, they will swell to around 10 times the size!!

If you notice a tick on your pet it is very important to remove it correctly. You should ideally use a tick removal tool. Methods such as covering them in Vaseline, using surgical spirit, popping them, burning them etc will stress the tick leading them to regurgitate their blood meal back into the host (human, dog or cat). This greatly increases the chance of infection or disease transmission. Once the tick is out, it is also important to check all mouth pieces are out as again, this can lead to infection. Our team are trained to remove these if you require help or guidance.

Ticks are of concern to dogs and humans as they can carry and transmit Lymes disease and Babesia. Lymes disease is caused by a bacteria of the Borrelia family. In humans it can cause a wide range of symptoms. In dogs, signs are swollen, painful joints, sometimes this may shift around the different limbs. Sometimes complications with kidneys and the nervous system can develop.

Babesia is relatively new to UK shores. Signs of this tends to be lethargy and being off colour which is linked to the destruction of red blood cells caused by Babesia.

Both Lymes disease and Babesia are uncommon, however should you notice the above signs after removing a tick, it is worth making your vet aware.

Our complete care plan offers flea, tick, roundworm, tapeworm and lungworm cover at discount.

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And with the reminders (sent to an elected mobile number) you know that you won’t forget to apply the treatment. Please feel free to speak to our friendly team at Kingswood Vets4Pets on 0117 961 6417 if you would like more information.

Catherine Spence at Kingswood Vets4Pets

Willowdean Court, 247a Charlton Road, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 1LT Telephone: 0117 961 6417

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Vets4Pets Kingswood Willowdean Court, 247A Charlton Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 1LT Just off Lodge Causeway Call: 0117 961 6417 or visit: vets4pets.com/kingswood

Available at

Together, we care. *Promoted by Pets at Home Vet Group Limited, Epsom Avenue, Handforth SK9 3RN. Terms and conditions and exclusions apply. Package valid for 12 months from the date of purchase and only available at participating surgeries. Please see www.vets4pets.com/beststartinlife or ask in practice for further details. Terms may be amended at any time. Best Start in Life may only be redeemed at the practice it is purchased from and cannot be transferred to another Vets4Pets or Companion Care practice. Offer will expire on Sunday 29th July 2018. Best Start In Life previously priced at £85 between 26/11/17 and 6/05/18.

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA Wednesday July 4 n Coach outing to Royal Worcester Porcelain Museum and City, from Downend Folk House, Lincombe Barn depart 9am. Return at Barn about 6pm. Tickets for coach and Museum £24, or coach only £19 (members prices, plus £4 for non-Barn members). Coach tickets available in advance at Barn Office, 0117 956 2367.

Saturday July 7 n The Cleeve Singers

Summer Concert:

An evening of joyful seasonable music . 7.30pm at Lincome Barn, Rockland Road, Downend.

Tickets (£3.50 include interval refreshments) available from the Barn Office (tel: 0117 956 2367), Melanie's Kitchen, Downend, or at the door

Sunday July 8 n Let’s Ride event comes to Bristol.

The free afternoon family ride is an opportunity for cyclists of all ages, families and friends to come along to the City Centre for a traffic-free ride around a 5-6K route - at your own pace. Register for the ride (plus freebies and information) at www.letsride.co.uk/events/Bristol .For city information, race/route details and road closures: www. bristol.gov.uk/letsride2018 Monday July 9 n 6.30pm, talk on the history of Mangotsfield Railway Station, old station, Mangotsfield. Parking available on Rodway Common.

Small charge to cover speaker's expenses. For details contact Cllr Michael Bell michael.bell@ southglos.gov.uk/07875 631817 n Lymphoedema Awareness and Information Day at the Spire Conference Centre in Aztec West, 11 am to 3pm, drop - in event.

300 Park Avenue Aztec West Almondsbury BS32 4SY

Pilates

Posture me right with Pilates Tuesdays 7 to 8pm Fishponds Steiner School College Road BS16 2JP Book 6 x classes £42 FIRST CLASS FREE

Rachel Russell Tel: 07952941531 Facebook: Silverfox den pilates

Saturday July 15 n 12-5pm, Family fun day in aid of Headway Bristol, Frenchay Cricket Club, BS16 1QN. Bar, live music, stalls, demonstrations, bbq, raffle, dog show, kids' game zone and much more. To book stall or request raffle tickets, email fundraising@headwaybristol.org.uk Friday, July 13 2018 Friday July 13 ActivateDrop-in Lunchtime Concert will be held at Fishponds Methodist Church, Guinea Lane, Fishponds featuring the Chester Park Junior School Choir, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tea/Coffee available.

Free entry. Retiring Collection.

Saturday July 14 n Frenchay Village Hall Vintage Vehicle Day and Frenchay Flower Show. Further details call 0117 956 7020 or 0117 956 6378.

Sunday July 15 n 3.30pm, ‘Page Park Praise’ with Staple Hill Salvation Army musicians and children. Lots of music, singing and a free craft tent for the children. Page Park, Staple Hill.

Wednesday July 18 n 1.30-4.30pm, wellbeing event for disabled people, their friends and carers. Find out about a variety of wellbeing services such as massage, yoga and mindfulness.

The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue, Fishponds, BS16 2QQ. For further information email peersupport@ wecil.co.uk or call 0117 947 9942.

Saturday July 21 n 10-11am, coffee morning and table top sale, Bethesda I.M Church, Soundwell Road, Staple Hill. Tables are available from Sue for £5 on 956 5498. n 2-4pm cream teas to raise money for Christmas on the Hill, at Methodist Church, High Street, Staple Hill. £3.80 (£3 for a small serving) but if you take this article or a voucher from a local business you will get a discount of 30p on the cost of a single tea.

Saturday July 28 n Breakfast at Speedwell Methodist Church BS15 1ES 10am to noon. A full breakfast (veggie available), a bacon roll or tea/coffee and homemade cake. No need to hurry. An opportunity to ask for prayer. All welcome.

Thursday August 2 n Coach outing to National Trust Dyffryn House and Gardens, near Cardiff. From Downend Folk House, Lincombe Barn depart 9am. Return at Barn about 5pm. Tickets for NT members £19.40, Non-NT members £28. (Barn members prices, plus

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£4 for non-Barn members). Coach tickets available in advance at Barn Office, 0117 956 2367.

REGULAR EVENTS IN THE FISHPONDS AREA Mondays n Gentle/beginners drop-in yoga class, Kingfisher Cafe, Straits Parade, 6.45pm - 8pm. £8.

Contact Debbie: 0796 8223670 or visit www.omkariyoga.com n Holistic Massage, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 9am n Tiny Tots, All Saints Community Hall 10:30am n Bereavement and Well-being support, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 11am n Computer Group, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 2pm n Table Tennis for over 55’s, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 2pm n Welcome Club for Retireds+, St Aidan’s Church Hall 2pm n Zumba keep fit, Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road, Fishponds 9.30-10.30am For details call 0734 1813 559. n Pilates class.

The Cross Hands Pub. 7.30 8.30 p.m. Booking essential. £42 for six sessions. All levels welcome. Contact Emily on 07974 252486; email: info@ teachmepilates.co.uk or find me on facebook: Emily Osborne Pilates. n Alzheimer’s choir, Beechwood Club, 11am to 1pm, Paula Shears 0117 9610693 n Sequence dancing with Teresa, Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road 2pm. Tel 0117 965 0203 for details. n Ballroom tuition, Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16 3TR. 3pm.

Gentle Hatha Flow & Well Woman Yoga

Find more freedom, flexibility and strength in body, mind and spirit Restore balance and energy

Fishponds Vassal Centre

5:45-6:45pm (Gentle Hatha Flow) 7-8pm (Women’s Hatha Yoga)

Frenchay Quaker House

Thursdays 10-11am & 11.15-12.15pm (Gentle Hatha Flow)

Block price £6/Drop in £7/6.50 concession Beginners welcome

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WHAT IT IS WHERE IT IS WHEN IT IS in no more than 40 words: email us at: news@fishpondsvoice.co.uk or call us on 07770 700579 / 07880 731148 Contact Teresa 0117 9650203 n Slimming World, Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16 3TR. 6.309pm. Contact Ami 0746 2727 229 n Social badminton, Kingswood Leisure Centre 2-4 pm, intermediate level. n 4-8pm Ages 3 -15yrs Hip Hop classes, RedX Dance, Staple Hill, 07722 128159 n 7-8pm, Zumba Dance for fitness with Lisa at Bristol Dance Company, Brook Road, Fishponds, BS16 3SQ. Tel 0117 965 6699. n 252 Beaver Scouts 6 - 7 Scout HQ, Stonechat Gardens call Sarah 0789 2852226 n Hatha Flow Yoga, gentle and nurturing. St Matthias (Former UWE Campus). Steiner Academy Bristol.

7.15 - 8.15 pm. All levels, ideal for beginners. Contact Yolanda 07982418847 or email at hola@ yogawithyolanda.me

Tuesdays n Bristol Blues Club. Live blues/ rock music at 9pm in the Downend Tavern. Local, national and international musicians. https://bristolbluesclub.wixsite. com/mysite n Nordic Walking Classes, Oldbury Court 9.30-10.30am. Email: bristolnordicwalking.co.uk to book your place n Fishponds Friendship and Exercise Club.Fishponds Baptist Church (scout hall) 10-11.30am each Tuesday.

Chair based gentle exercise for older people.Tea, coffee, friendly chat. Instructor: Spencer Davies. Telephone 07825 155954. n Morning Prayer, St John’s Church 9:15am n Foot Care Sessions, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 9:30am n Coffee and Craft Morning, St

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July, 2018 John’s Church 10am n Sing and Sign for babies / toddlers, All Saints Community Hall 10am n Level 1 Walking Group, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 10am n Music for Toddlers, St Mary’s Parish Rooms 10:30am n Lunch Club, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 12:30pm n Film Club for over 55’s, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 2pm n Pre-school Storytime/ Rhymetime, Fishponds Library 2.15-2.45pm n Eucharist with signing for the Deaf, Hillside Court, Batten Road, St George, Bristol, BS5 8NL 3pm n Messy Church, Fishponds CofE Academy 3:15pm n Woodcraft , All Saints Church Hall/Link 6pm n Evening Prayer, St Aidan’s Church 7pm n Evening Prayer, St Ambrose Church 7pm n Frenchay Parent and Toddler group, upstairs in the Frenchay Village Hall, 9.45-11.45am n Scouts (10-14 years), Fishponds Baptist Church Youth Hall. 7.309pm (Term Time only) Email: 151bristolscouts@gmail.com n Slimming World, Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16 3TR. 9.30am to midday, Call Ami 0746 2727 229 n Diabetes UK, Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16 3TR. 6.15-8.15pm.

Meeting in small room. n Zumba, Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16 3TR. 7-8pm.

Contact Anna 0779 9180 437 n Badminton, Downend Sports Centre 8 -10pm. Call 0117 9400706.

Email: ridgewaydownend@yahoo.

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Low impact classes offer dance, exercise and core strengthening. Strengthen muscles, raise energy levels, improve balance and mobilise joints.

6.25-7.30pm at Fairlawn Primary School, Fairlawn Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5JL. Tel: Rachael at FL Exercise on 07966 418 714 / rachaelwilliams@talktalk.net .

Classes run on 5-7 week basis - charged as a block booking (£8 per class -1st Class Free)

co.uk n ‘Friends and Neighbours’, Fishponds Methodist Church Hall, Guinea Lane, 2 - 4pm alternate Tuesdays. A friendly, sociable group, usually with a speaker and followed by a cup of tea. n Staple Hill Probus Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month at Downend Cricket Club.

10.30am-12.45pm. Tea and coffee from 10am n 8.15pm Fitness Yoga (beginners & improvers) at Beechwood Club.

Your first class is free! To book call/text Nikki 07525 735500 or email nikki@urban-yoga.net n Staple Hill Probus Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month at Downend Cricket Club.

10.30am-12.45pm. Tea and coffee from 10am n Pilates classes, Steiner Academy, Oldbury Court Road, 7-8pm, £6.50 Bring an exercise/yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. 07952 941 531 n 4-8pm Ages 8 -25 yrs Hip Hop & Contemporary dance classes, RedX Dance, Staple Hill, 07722 128159. n Willow Ladies Club Downend, meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 10am-11.30am at the Assembly Rooms, Salisbury Road, Downend. Guest speakers, outings, new members welcome for ladies of any age. n Under 5s Make a Mess session Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10.15am £5 / £4 extra siblings. www.childrensscrapstore.co.uk / 0117 9143002 n New session for Under 5s has space for structured making, free play and exploration - 1.45-2.45pm every week £5 / £4 extra siblings www.childrensscrapstore.co.uk / 0117 9143002 n Under 5s Make a Mess session Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10.15am £5 / £4 extra siblings. www.childrensscrapstore.co.uk / 0117 9143002 n Monthly social meet up for disabled people at the Old Post Office pub, Fishponds Road. Open and friendly group, meets second Tuesday of month 6-7.30pm. Part of WECIL's peer support community - www.wecil.co.uk. n 10.15am, Under 5s Make A Mess session, Children's Scrapstore, Sevier Street, St Werburghs. £5 / £4 extra siblings, www. childrensscrapstore.co.uk / 0117 914 3002. n Shared reading group, 3.30-5pm, Hillfields Library, Summerleaze, Bristol, BS16 4HL n Shared reading group, 3.30-5pm, Hillfields Library, Summerleaze, Speedwell, BS16 4HL. Ask at the library for more details: 0117 9038576

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Wednesdays n 252 Cubs 6.45 - 8 Scout HQ, Stonechat Gardens call Graham 956 6996 n 7.30-8.30pm, Zumba Dance for fitness with Lisa at Bristol Dance Company, Brook Road, Fishponds, BS16 3SQ. Tel 0117 965 6699. n Weekly Salsa class for complete beginners with Cressida. Starting Sep 6. Cross Hands Pub, 1 Staple Hill Road. 7.30-9pm includes social and dancing. No partner needed.

Ffi call 07808 581739 n Shared reading group is taking place at Hillfields and Little Hayes Family Hub and Library 12,30-2pm.

Contact Emma Crago for details, 07970 247410, emmacrago@ thereader.org.uk n Songs for Little People, The Kingfisher Café 9.45pm £4 per little person, siblings £2. n Eucharist, St Ambrose Church 10am n Arts and Crafts, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 10:30am n Coffee Morning, St Ambrose Church 10:30am n Tai Chi, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 11am n Level 3 Walking Group, starting from St Ambrose Beehive Centre 1pm

n Arts and Crafts, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 1:30pm n Punjabi Dance and Song, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 2pm n Support and Activity Group, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 2pm n Chair based exercise class, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 2pm n Ladies Circle, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 2:30pm n Wives Group, St John’s Church 2:30pm n Messy Church, Air Balloon Primary School, Hillside Rd, St George 3:30pm n Home Group, Location varies 6:30pm n Phoenix Art Club, Fishponds Methodist Church Hall, Guinea Lane, Fishponds 10am-noon. All mediums, all abilities. n Dancing Tots, Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road 10-11am n Hannah More Club for senior citizens, Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road 2-4pm (fortnightly) n Women’s Reading Group, Beechwood Club, 1.30-3 pm, fourth Wednesday of every month.

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n WHAT’S ON & improvers) at Beechwood Club.

Your first class is free! To book call/text Nikki 07525 735500 or email nikki@urban-yoga.net n Dance Tots, Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16 3TR 7-8pm.

Contact Eric 0791 4006 589 n Keep fit class, Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16 3TR. 7- 8pm.

Contact Beryl 0117 9774534. n Cycle UK (CTC). For all cyclists from beginners to professionals, commuters to sports. Beechwood Club, Fishponds, BS16 3TR. 8-10PM winter months only (other months are rides, see http://www. cyclebristolctc.org.uk/) n Lodge Causeway Townswomen’s Guild, Briarwood School, Briar Way, Fishponds. Second Wednesday of the month (except August) 7.15pm.

Different speaker each month plus handicrafts and walking group. Call 0779 9108 890 n Yoga, Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road, Fishponds 5.456.45pm. Call Nikki 0752 5735 500 n Flower Arranging practice classes, Downend Folk House, Lincombe Barn, Overndale Road 7.30 p.m, every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, September – May. All levels welcome. Call Isabel Cooke on 0117 9568504

n Frenchay Probus Club meets on the first and third Wednesday every month in Frenchay Village Hall.

10 am to noon. Visitors welcome. www.frenchayprobusclub.com n Frenchay Folk Dance Club meets in Frenchay Village Hall on alternate Wednesdays at 7.45pm.

Calling from Alan Davies and music by Mike Elsom. Dancers of all abilities and experience are welcome. Information at www. frenchayfdc.co.uk or by emailing FFDCSecretary@outlook.com. n Walks for single people. Solo Rendezvous meet at Downend Cricket Club, every Wednesday, 8.30pm, entrance £3, and walk every Sunday. Please phone for walk details: 01454 775508 / 01454 774984 / 0117 9850210. n Frenchay Folk Dance Club meets in Frenchay Village Hall on alternate Wednesdays at 7.45pm.

More information is available at www.frenchayfdc.co.uk or by emailing FFDCSecretary@outlook. com. n Frenchay Probus Club meets on the first and third Wednesday every month in Frenchay Village Hall. 10 am to noon. Visitors welcome. n 6-6.50pm All Boys Ages 7 -15 yrs Hip Hop classes, RedX Dance,

12TH FISHPONDS

HORTICULTURAL & CRAFT SHOW Saturday 18th August Opens 2pm

Fishponds Methodist Church Hall, Guinea Lane, Fishponds.

Flowers, Vegetables, Floral Art Domestic Produce, Children’s Classes Photography, Handicrafts/Hobbies, Art Light Refreshments - Raffle - Sale of Produce Sale of Plants Admission £1 - Children Free Schedule of classes & entry forms available from various outlets in Fishponds including The Pet Shop (opposite Fishponds Park), The Local Library and Elmwood Nurseries, Westerleigh Road, Bristol, Fishponds Methodist Church on Friday mornings 10.30 - 11.30am.

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Staple Hill, 07722 128159 n Diamond fellowship at Fishponds Baptist Church hall, Downend Road, 10.30am. Open to everyone, first and third Wednesdays every month. Variety of speakers, coffee mornings and annual day out and Christmas meal. Contact 0117 9653421. n Pilates classes.

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Call Ruth 0796 6032 414 n East Park Residents meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at May Park School from 6-7pm. . Further information from Hazel Durn on 0117 9513868 or Tony Locke on 07919 173450 n 4.15-7pm Competition Crew Ages 7-18 yrs Hip Hop classes, RedX Dance, Staple Hill, 07722 128159 n 7-9pm Kingswood Choir at United Church Kingswood, Regent Street, all abilities welcome.

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n Coffee Morning from 10.30am11.30am at Fishponds Methodist Church, Guinea Lane. Entrance through main church door.

Greeting cards and preserves on sale in aid of St Peter's Hospice. n Nordic Walking Classes, Oldbury Court 9.30-10.30am. Contact bristolnordicwalking.co.uk to book. n The Friday Playgroup, All Saints Community Hal 10-11.30 am in termtime. £2.50 + 50p per sibling; includes kids' snacks and drinks and tea and coffee.

See the Facebook page or email fishpondsfridayplaygroup@gmail. com n Line Dancing, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 10:30am n Rhymetime for babies and toddlers, Hillfields Library 11.30amnoon n Senior Citizens Bingo Club with optional fish and chip lunch, St Ambrose Beehive Centre 12pm n The First Friday Film Club - All Saints Church Hall, 2pm n Taekwondo, St John’s Church Hall 5:30pm n Grove Road Youth Club, All Saints Community Hall 7pm n Sensible keep fit to music for older ladies. Hillfields Park Baptist Church, Thicket Avenue, Fishponds 9am. Good company and a chat over coffee. Call 0117 9561231. n High density Zumba, Beechwood Club, Fishponds 6.157.15pm. Call Anna 0779 9180 437 n Zumba, Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road 9.30-10.30pm n Alzheimer’s group, Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road 2-4pm 2nd Friday in month, n Zumba keep fit, Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16 3TR. 9.3010.30am. Call Sally 0771 2776 753 n Baby Bebop (Mums / Babies up to 1 year old) Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16 3TR. 11am-1pm.

Contact Ruth 0796 6032 414 n Alzheimer’s meetings Beechwood Club, Fishponds BS16

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Lunch once a month. n Community art club at Castle Suite, Badminton Gardens, Beaufort Road BS16 6UE. 10amnoon on alternate Fridays.

Alternate Fridays. £5 per session and materials are supplied. Contact Paul Foss on pobble57@yahoo. co.uk or 0117 957 0045 n Kingswood Photographic Society, St Barnabas Church Hall, Church Avenue, Warmley, BS30 5JJ, 7-9.30pm. We welcome and support all levels of experience including beginners. n 4.10-8pm Ages 6-18 yrs Hip Hop & Contemporary dance classes, RedX Dance, Staple Hill, 07722 128159 n Living After Loss, St Mary's Parish Rooms, back entrance of church, every other Friday, 11am-noon.

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Queen hails a hero of local cricket LOCAL cricket stalwart Jim Donaldson has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Jim, 69, of Frenchay Cricket Club, said: “It was an utter surprise. It’s a huge honour but I could not have done anything without my wife Sally who has been a massive support as well as lots of people at the club, the youth league and the Gloucestershire Cricket Board.

“You’re always a part of a team and that’s the secret of making whatever you do sustainable.I still wonder though ‘why me?’ when there are so many people out there who do so much for so many other sports?”

Jim has been chairman of the Bristol Youth League since 2000 and is a long-time supporter of girls and women’s cricket. He’s in his 24th year on the committee of the Bristol & District League club, and has been child welfare officer since 2005 and first team scorer for 22 summers and counting.

For ten years, Jim was also a youth committee member on the Gloucestershire Cricket Association, the forerunner of today’s Gloucestershire Cricket Board which he has served as the chairman of its Youth League and Performance Development Group for the last ten seasons.

He also set up the Frenchay Falcons, the county’s only disability club side, and has been instrumental in driving the development of the club’s facilities in recent years.

He has been involved since 2011 with Chance to Shine – a national initiative to take cricket back to state schools.

Jim and Sally Donaldson

The success of the scheme can be clearly seen in Frenchay’s thriving junior set-up, in particular its burgeoning girls’ section which was started by Jim and Sally.

Jim takes most satisfaction from playing a part in helping youngsters realise their potential.

He added: “Cricket should be a social sport and if you’re lucky enough to have, as we do, decent facilities that are safe and secure for families then you should be making the most of them.

“That means giving children an opportunity because otherwise you will never know how far they might go.”

Jim will receive his BEM from the Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire, the Queen’s representative in the county, later this year while he and Sally will be invited to a garden party at Buckingham Palace next summer.

Jim also won the 2018 Gloucestershire ECB Coaching Award for Outstanding Achievement for his work at Frenchay and the Bristol Youth League.

Gloucestershire Cricket Board (GCB) chief executive Steve Silk said Jim thoroughly deserved his recognition.

He said: “His dedication is incredible and he willingly gives up his time to help boys and girls of all ages to play cricket.

“You can’t mention Jim without also mentioning Sally. What they have achieved and continue to do for youth cricket at Frenchay and across Bristol is truly amazing – they have even turned their front room into what is effectively a cricket office in order to run the Bristol Youth League!

“Without people like them both junior and senior cricket would not be in as strong a position as it finds itself in today.”

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Mangos retain Woodcock Shield

Ollie's success in Box Cup THE BRISTOL Box Cup took place at the City Academy over the weekend of June 16-17.

The event, now in its fifth year, was organised

by Downend Boxing Club and saw 11 to 13-year-old male and female boxers from all over the UK and Ireland flock to the east Bristol venue.

The youngsters came from as far as County Limerick and Cornwall to compete for the stunning Bristol Blue Glass boxing glove trophy.

The two boxing rings held 87 contests across the two days between the 152 entrants, who gave everything to lift the title of Bristol Box Cup Champion.

On hand to present the prizes were former British professional champion Darren Hamilton and Commonwealth Super Bantamweight Champion Ash Lane.

Flying the flag for Downend was 13-year-old Ollie Clancy of Emersons Green.

Only in his second contest, Ollie showed great skill in avoiding the attacks of a strong and taller opponent, the classy Ronnie Marrow of Minster Golden Gloves, Kent.

The busier of the two, the decision went to the Kent boxer, with both lads showing great

MANGOTSFIELD School will go down in history after becoming the first team to retain Bristol’s Woodcock Shield.

The Year 10 side emulated the achievement of their predecessors by winning the final of the competition at Ashton Gate.

The lads beat Abbeywood School 5-1 in the annual youth football competition, which dates back to 1907.

"We are so proud of them," said headteacher David Spence.

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n ON THE TREATMENT TABLE

Camping and Danny Dyer

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o May/June has been fantastic so far. The Button family has had our annual summer holiday down to the south of France with Nanny and Grandad Button early to take advantage of the last holiday out of high season for years, as Molly starts school in September. My parents may be well into their 60s and 70s but they are full of life and love a good holiday! We stayed in a villa on a campsite in Ramatuelle. Mum and Dad still do enjoy a good camping trip which is great as I have just bought a wonderful trailer tent, second hand, from wonderful patients for next summer. I love camping and I’m trying to slowly convince Jenny and the kids that they do too, so I thought a trailer tent was a good start…and if they like it after a few years then maybe I can invest into my dream campervan.

Don’t get me wrong I love a nice hotel like the next person but I grew up camping with my Mum, Dad and brother and it taught me untold lessons growing up and I would like to pass that on to Molly and Harry…and Jenny.

Speaking of how well Mum and Dad are getting on, over the last year my seventy something Dad broke down with low back pain on a cruise. Low back pain is not something he has suffered with before and I haven’t treated him for it. However when he came in, he could barely walk with the pain and I recognised it as a pretty serious case of biomechanical back pain and I took an X-ray in the clinic

straight away. We have a great digital X-ray machine that gives me results instantly (the benefits of having a chiropractor as a son!).

Sure enough his lumbar spine was starting to twist. The X-rays are so useful when treating a condition like this. On the surface the twist is barely visible but on the X-ray it is really clear. This helps me when treating the spine to make sure that all of the gentle manipulation is in exactly the right direction. To be clear, without putting metal rods into the spine (something most people would prefer to avoid) we cannot make the spine perfectly straight again but we can restore function to a point where the patient is mainly out of pain and their quality of life is restored.

Indeed after a few months work with Dad, working alongside the sports therapist, I managed to not just get him out of pain but back playing competitive squash again for Colston’s Squash Club. So there is life in the old dog yet and he can still come on holiday with us to help chase the toddlers in and out of the sea, so you can ascertain that my motivations were not entirely selfless. Without wishing to tempt fate, Mum will be jealous that I have a talked about Dad so much this month so no doubt she will pop in with something for me to treat soon. So touch wood, hey mum?!

Before I went away on holiday I managed to sneak in some voluntary sports work in aid of ‘Run Ronnie Run’. Ronnie is a three year old boy with Cerebral Palsy (CP). I

have a lot of time to help people with CP and a lot of experience working with disabled athletes with CP from working with the GB Paralympic athletes to working at the CP world games for England.

Ronnie however is my cousin’s son so I jumped at the opportunity to help raise money for him to have an operation to help him walk more easily. My cousin’s side of the family are all from Herts and Essex and are mad West Ham fans so they put on a charity football match at Bishops Stortford Football Club who played a celebrity side that included Danny Dyer, half of the EastEnders cast and a load of people from a programme called Towie…I had no idea! Before the game and at half time I had to help Danny Dyer a bit and each time after I treated him I also had the honour of lighting his cigarette before he had to ‘get out there and play’. Life doesn’t get any more A-list that that for me!

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