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9th September 2023

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Foodbank donations

With the price of food continuing to rise, foodbanks are a crucial lifeline for more and more low-income households. Unfortunately, the demand for food is surpassing the number of donations they are receiving. Foodbank reserves are running down and many of them are completely out of some items that make up a foodbank parcel. If you can donate food or other essential items, no matter how much or how little, it really will make a difference. Find out how you can donate and what items they really need. South and East Bristol Foodbank: https://eastbristol.foodbank.org.uk

1. Buy items at supermarkets and place them in the collection areas in the store or at a community collection point. Locally, that includes Sainsburys, Castle Court, or Lidl, Brislington.

2. Donate through their online shop: https://www.givetoday.co.uk/sebfoodbanks/

3. Make a financial donation:

https://eastbristol.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-money/

4. Download the Bank the Food app and follow South and East Bristol Foodbank to get notifications about what they need and where you can donate: https://www.bankthefood.org

5. Follow the foodbank on social media to see what their most needed items are

Donations needed: tinned fruit, tinned fish, tinned meal meals, jam, long life milk, tinned potatoes, toilet roll, instant coffee, shampoo, custard. Thank you.

Use it or Lose it – Our Library

Being stuck at home may not be a lot of fun. It can be hard getting all the essential things done. It leaves no energy for the things that bring you joy, like getting in the library books. How many of us get a real thrill out of looking at all the books on the library shelves, seeking out new titles to enjoy or familiar volumes to read again. But help is at hand and read all about it Here

Great painting at Brislington Hill

Brightening up the community by local artists

Have your say! on proposals to reduce traffic pollution in Brislington

https://b2b.haveyoursaywest.co.uk.

The new proposals being shared now could change travel along the A4 between Bath and Bristol. The aim is to give better options to choose to travel sustainably – whether that’s by bus, bike, walking and if you use a wheelchair or mobility scooter – wheeling.

This six-week consultation is now being held to hear what you think. Your feedback will be essential in helping shape what happens next.

For more information about the West of England proposals for changes to the A4 Bath Road, there will be two public drop-in events in Brislington:

Wednesday 20 September, 2 - 7pm

Hungerford Community Centre

Hungerford Road BS4 5EX

Tuesday 26 September, 2 - 7pm

Spielman Centre

Arnos Vale Cemetery BS4 3EW

And so the atrocities go on….

17 Ukrainian men, women and children were killed by a Russian missile while shopping in a market place yesterday.

The war in Ukraine continues and many Ukrainians cannot return home to places like that. Can we help? Here is a UK government video about one way in which some people may be able to help

Ferment, preserve, and pickle with Jar Squad Bristol

Sunday10September,3pm-5pm, StAnne’sHouse,free Bristol Jar Squad invites you to make pickles, chutneys, krauts, jams, and lots of other deliciousness.

Everyone is welcome, no experience is necessary, free to join, and you can takeyour creations home too. Read more and book here.

Brislington Welcome is a community sponsorship group which has been created in accordance with, and as a part of, a government scheme to give ordinary people the power to directly resettle refugee families to their community. Read more Here

Looking ahead to 7th October

Support Brislington Welcome and have an enjoyable evening at the All at Sea Ceilidh event that we have coming up - it's on October 7th at the URC on Grove Park Road. Tickets can be bought via Eventbrite Here.

If you don’t know what a Ceilidh is, have a look Here

How statistics are misused

The Sunday Times newspaper published an alleged survey of the views of Church of England clergy on various topical matters and many other newspaper and online sources picked it up and requoted without examining it.

The Times ‘survey of CoE clergy’ sent out 5,000 questionnaires, and then used the results of 1,200 whom responded. The responses of clergy over retirement age of 70, were discounted, leaving the total number of responses considered in assessing the ‘views of the clergy’ as 769 of the 1,185 responses, 5000 questionnaires and 12000 total number of clergy.

The article also alleged that the number of churches closing was at the highest level. In response the Church of England's Secretary General, said: “Local parish churches are at the very heart of the Church of England's mission and over the next nine years we are investing £3.6 billion of Church Commissioners funds in front-line ministry up and down the land, focussing particularly on those communities most in need. The number of consecrated churches closed has decreased in each of the last five decades. The figures, provided to the Sunday Telegraph but omitted, are as follows:

• 1969-1979: 760

• 1980-1989: 485

• 1990-1999: 274

• 2000-2009: 243

• 2010-2019: 209

Of course, churches do sometimes close - but the truth is that the number of closures is the lowest it has been for fifty years and we are starting new worshipping communities and churches all the time

Join in the Fundraiser for an AED

But what’s an AED?

It’s an Automated external defibrillator

But what does it do?

It saves lives after heart attacks Read

Support our planning application for St

Anne’s House – 2023

In 2021 we were granted a temporary planning permission from Bristol City Council to use St Anne’s House as a creative and community hub for 18 months. We now need your support to extend this for another 5 years!

To support the planning application CLICK HERE

In 2019 Bricks was invited by members of the local community to help develop St Anne’s House in Brislington as a creative and community hub. We mapped community events and activities, and asked local residents how they would like to see the building used to serve their wants and needs.

Responses included:

• Space for community activities and meetings

• Space for creative projects

• Workspace for ‘work near home’ (office and desk rental)

• Creative studios

• Youth activities

• A community cafe

In January 2021, we were granted temporary planning permission to try these ideas out. We continue to be guided by local people about the future of the building and St Anne’s House is now fully occupied with studios, meeting rooms, desk space and even a gym! The building is used to test out ideas, work, and engage in community and creative activities.

Around our Brislington churches

What’s Christianity all about?

Anyone can find out more at the Christian Enquiry Agency.

Ask your questions without anyone following up or pressurising you

Or, of course, pop into one of the Brislington churches on a Sunday and see what we are all about

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September Church services across Brislington

There's a great choice of churches, times and types of service across the Brislington churches through September. If you've never been to one, why not give it a try

This Sundaywiththe bible

Every Sunday we have three short passages from the bible to reflect on. There's usually one from the Old Testament - the Jewish bible as well as Christian; one from the life of the early church after Jesus; and one from the gospel stories of Jesus' life.

Have a read Here

Here, Paul is quoting Jesus, who is quoting the book of Deuteronomy which is part of the Hebrew (Jewish) bible which Christians know as ‘the Old Testament’. In English we have only one word for love, but in Paul’s Greek, there are four words for love and this one means the kind of love that puts other people’s needs before our own. Of course this is only half of the whole sentence which begins:

‘love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your mind and with all your strength and …..

St Anne’s Church

St Cuthbert’s church

Wednesday 13th September 7.00pm in the St Cuthbert’s Crypt

Greater Brislington Together is meeting to hear presentations of project applications under the CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) funding. Read more about CIL Here St Cuthbert’s has submitted a couple of applications, so please try to be present to support

Climate and Nature Action in Brislington

Wednesday 20 Sept, 6.15pm - 8pm, St Cuthbert’s Church Hall

Join us for our next community workshop on climate and nature action in Brislington. The session will help us to create a climate action plan for Brislington - which is all about making a happy, healthy place to live for everyone and taking positive action for our planet at the same time.

In collaboration with Bristol Green Capital's CommunityClimateAction Project,which places community leadership at the forefront of efforts to address climate challenges and inequality. Read more and book here.

St Luke’s church

The Wild Goose is run by inHope (previously known as Crisis Centre). Again, St Luke’s has been supporting them for well over 12 years. They are based in Stapleton Road and supply hot food, showers etc to those in need, currently around 160 meals a day.

Food donations we give them from harvest will be used to make meals, so can take large size packs, cans etc. They are requesting Tinned Veg (peas, carrots, green beans, sweetcorn, mixed veg), Tinned Tomatoes, Tea bags, Coffee, Sugar, UHT milk, Powdered milk, Dried Herbs: rosemary, thyme, oregano, mixed herbs, Spices (all spices). Ground Black Pepper, Tomato Ketchup, Vinegar, Cereals (weetabix, cornflakes, rice krispies) and Porridge Oats, Bulk bag of Rice, Pasta, and Couscous please.

Donations can be taken any day between 8.30am and 4.00pm – but whoever is taking it needs to phone or text Andy (Deputy Manager for Provisions) in advance to arrange a collectiondate and time please –

07815 701611

This year we are looking for volunteers to help deliver the donations to the right place…

Loaves and Fishes is run by the Community of the Sisters of the Church and we have supported them for many years. They are open throughout the year and supply bags of food to anyone in need. They are also a listening ear and provide prayer and advice as necessary. Many of the clients are also struggling to pay gas and electric bills so the Sisters provide £20 top ups to those who really need it –some days that can amount to up to £300! For harvest it is a continued need of what we send regularly - anything in tins or ambient packaging, basic toiletry items and - a more recent need –nappies.

Any fresh fruit or veg collected at harvest can also go to them for handing out to people, and any cash donations can be handed to the Sisters.

Loaves & Fishes need to be taken on the Monday or Tuesday morning (after 10.00am).

St Peter’s Methodist church

Craft and Hobbies Club

Monday 19.30 – 21.00

Carol Payne0117 9710747

We are a friendly group of Crafters who love to chat while making items for charity and family. Join us and knit, crochet, sew, cross stitch, etc.

Brislington Carers Group

We are a friendly supportive group of people who care for someone who has dementia. The meetings allow us time to discuss our caring roles and to feel genuinely listened to.

First Wednesday of each month 10.30-12.30

Louise Brown 07752 340370

Brislington School of Dance

Tuesday 16.45 – 19.30

Thursday 19.00-21.20

Friday 17.30 – 18.30 18.45-20.45

Saturday 09.00 – 17.30

term time only

Debbie Bassett 01761 472 109

Stagehandsdance@gmail.co

The Brislington School of Dance was established over 30 years ago by principal dance teacher Debbie Bassett who still runs the school today. Many of the students that grew up taking dance classes now send their own children here. Dancing can impart many skills that can be used throughout life.

Zum Zumba

Thursday 17.00-19.00

Gill Tippetts 0782 7441 109

Gilltip@gmail.com

Jacqui Price 0776 6467 093

Zumba is a combination of salsa and aerobics involving your entire body, from your arms to your shoulders and your feet, so you’ll get a full-body workout whilst having fun and enjoyment.

Tai Chi

Monday 14.15 – 15.15

John Bruce0771 8745 815

Tai Chi is a set of exercises which seek to establish a balanced and relaxed body. Based on Chinese wisdom it is well known for reducing stress and producing excellent health benefits, both mental and physical.

Broomhill Food Club

Tuesday 12.30 – 14.30

FOOD CLUB | Ebcc (eastbristolchildrenscentre.co.uk)

Runs in partnership with Family Action. For £3.50 each week we offer a food parcel worth approx. £15 for anyone who lives in the local community who wants to reduce waste and save money. You are welcome to contact us.

Keep Fit

Wednesday 10.00 – 11.00

Eileen Scott 0796 9929 733

Scottyartois@hotmail.com

Improve mobility, flexibility, strength, balance and general wellbeing, whilst having fun and making new friends. All are welcome. Try the first session for free.

Bristol Concert Wind Band

Wednesday 19.30 – 21.30

Ian Maitland-Round

Info@bcwb.co.uk 0117 4057369

Bristol Concert Wind Band (BCWB) has rehearsed at St Peter’s since 2001 and enjoys an excellent relationship with the Church providing concerts and playing at our Carol Services. BCWB is among the premier wind band in the Bristol area.

Nightingale Valley Community Choir

Monday 19.30-21.00

Anya Szreter 07720 390275

Nightingale Valley Community Choir is a fun and friendly group for all levels of ability (or lack of!). No auditions and no need to read music. Performances include Saint Mary Redcliffe Treefest, Beese's Brizday and twice yearly concerts in collaboration with our two sister choirs, Arnos Vocale and The Redcliffe Singers. More information can be found on our website, https://www.keepitvocal.com/ Come and have a free trial session.

The Young Blood Theatre CIC

The Young Blood children's Theatre Monday 16.3017.30

The Young Blood Youth Theatre Monday 18.00 - 19.30

Deb Miles 07917412314

The Young Blood Theatre CIC has receivedfunding from Bristol City Council Originators fund to run an inclusive community theatre project for local children and young people who wouldn't usually have access to theatre and Drama.

The Gemini Players

Thursday 19.30 – 21.30

Richard Wadsworth 07792124336

We aim to put on at least two shows every year, normally a play in the spring and a Christmas pantomime or a variety show. We are always looking for new members, for roles both on and off stage.. For more information, please contact Richard Wadsworth at wadsworthrichard@hotmail.com or on 07792 124336.

Brislington Ward Councillors

West Brislington

Jos Clark

Andrew Varney

Quarterly newsletter, ‘Focus on Brislington

West’ delivered to every household across the ward. You can also sign up for a monthly eFocus at: BristolLibDems.org/localefocus.

Facebook:Here

Twitter:

@BrisLibDems@AndrewJVarney @josclark6

Instagram: andrewjvarne

07584 370429

cllr.andrew.varney@bristol.gov.uk

Jos Clark 07584 183381

East Brislington

Katja Hornchen

Tim Rippington