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Bridge repairs finally agreed A long awaited £1m repair scheme for the Kingsweston iron bridge looks set to go ahead after Labour and the Tories agreed the funding as part of the council budget settlement for 2022-23. PAGE 5

£85m final plans are unveiled A planning application for re-development of the former St Christopher's School site in Westbury Park as a 'later living' scheme has been submitted. PAGES 8 & 9 Harry Clayton, 85, with students of Bristol Free School, who are using the cricket field at Westbury Fields for PE EVERYONE'S a winner thanks to a new deal in which Westbury Fields Retirement Village has opened part of its grounds to pupils from Bristol Free School for PE lessons. The St Monica Trust has offered use of its cricket field, home ground of Bishopston Cricket Club, for

students for football, rounders, American Football, ultimate frisbee and fitness sessions. St Monica Trust’s Rob Whetton said the arrangement benefited the community and thans the cricket club for their co-operation. Full story: Page 35

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50 years of Westbury Society ON March 5th members and guests of the Westbury Society gathered for a special 50th Birthday luncheon at Westbury village Hall. Guest of Honour was the Deputy Lord Mayor of Bristol, Councillor Andrew Varney. He came as a greatly valued guest instead of Councillor Steve Smith, the present Lord Mayor, and his wife the Lady Mayoress, who were sad to have to miss the occasion because of Covid positive tests. The luncheon had been arranged months before to fit in with his busy programme. However, the Deputy Lord Mayor was a most friendly and delightful guest, putting everyone at their ease when he visited each table and we hope to be able to entertain our own Councillor Smith as Lord Mayor with the Lady Mayoress, in a different way, before his year of office has finished. Founded by a small group of local residents under its first

Chairman John Lodge in 1971 and inaugurated in 1972, the Society was dedicated to looking after the amenities and historical features of this ancient village, shortly after Westbury became one of the very first conservation areas in Bristol,. Sadly, the last of the founding members, Brian, now Professor, Pickering, who succeeded John as next Chairman, also had to miss the lunch because of a last-minute health emergency. During this half century, a large

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part of Society business has been investigating and commenting on major re-development applications. Potentially intrusive changes to the village led WOTSOC to spearheading and funding public campaigns: first to prevent a huge block of flats and then a Supermarket being built right next to the historic Parish Church, later to halt the closure of our library, then to oppose all year floodlighting of Canford Park for late night tennis, followed by a mammoth

and successful movement to stop Westbury’s historic heart being subsumed into Henleaze under ward boundary changes! Most recently we joined in objections to an absurd scheme of road closures across Westbury, aimed at speeding up traffic along the A4018 and with the help of Bristol City Council officers revised and enlarged the conservation area of Westbury. Of course, our first great effort was helping to prevent the sale and demolition of the historic Village

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Something to say? Email us news@henleazeand westburyvocie.co.uk Hilary Long welcomes Deputy Lord Mayor Andrew Varney to Westbury for the celebrations of 50 years of WOTSOC Hall, soon after our own beginning in 1971. For the following three decades, WOTSOC members formed the Hall’s management including Chairmen: Frank Richards, Stuart Browning, Mike Potter, Henry Deval and latterly Graham Plummer; members raised funds for its restoration with community events and provided a social programme of talks until very recently. Our activity has not consisted only of ‘preventions': we have a creative side too! In the 1980s the little ‘Packhorse Garden’ was established in the heart of the older village, together with foundation of Westbury’s floral displays by previous Chairman Roger Smith, the late Arthur Brice - horticulturalist and gardener- and Sue Boyd. These are famed citywide and now planted and watered for us by Blaise nurseries, together with sponsored baskets from the business community. They are sustained by annual donations from residents, which we collect each spring, our flower team now being led by Rosemary Evitts and Jane Plummer. The late Audrey Smith, together with Rosemary

Walker, recorded the early 20th century memories of Westbury by Agnes Skirm which were published in two volumes. Lastly, for the Millennium, with the help of Alexia Gardener as a leading embroidery expert and others, I initiated and organised the makingof the textile landscape of Westbury that now hangs in the Library and assisted Keith Sheather in the making of a film on the history of Westbury that can be viewed on YouTube. As a registered charity and with careful husbanding of funds by four very good treasurers - namely the late John Pimm and Marten Wilkinson, then David Mayer and now Malcolm Neave, we have also paid for swings and daffodil plantings in the Park, Christmas lights in the village, tree planting on several sites and helped to design the new gateway to the park with the five trees for the Queen’s 90th birthday. I hope our conservation activities and sponsorship of improvements will continue for another fifty years, with the help of the people of Westbury! Hilary Long, Chairman

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Tributes to gran who Council writes off £1.5m rent arrears died after collision TRIBUTES have been paid to a ‘loving’ grandmotherof-four from Southmead after she died last week. Nora Pomery, who was in her 80s, was walking in Southmead Road, in Bristol, at about 5pm on Tuesday 22 February when she was critically injured in a collision involving a car. She was taken to hospital, but died on Thursday 3 March. Her son David, daughter-in-law Mandy and four grandchildren Gabriela, Luke, Kieran and Georgia said they are ‘deeply saddened by this tragic loss’. They added: “Nora was a loving, caring and wonderful person that will be truly missed. “If someone has any information whatsoever that could help with the investigation, please contact the police.” A police investigation into the collision is ongoing.

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enforcement and recovery methods are effective at helping tenants who have fallen behind in rent payments, there are inevitable instances where debts accrue and they are not recoverable.” The cabinet member said a recent internal audit had resulted in better management of bad debts to prevent them building up. Labour Cllr Marley Bennett told the meeting on March 3, it was important that the local authority struck the right balance between recovering money owed and protecting vulnerable people who genuinely could not pay. He said: “We have a policy in place to differentiate between those who can’t play and those who won’t play, so I’m pleased we are willing to write off debts where it’s appropriate.” By Adam Postans, Local Democracy Reporter

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£1m bridge repairs secured in political 'stitch-up' KINGSWESTON’S Iron Bridge is finally set to be repaired seven years after it was hit by a lorry. Funding for the work was confirmed during final negotiations between Labour Mayor Marvin Rees’s administration and opposition Conservative councillors over Bristol City Council’s budget for 2022-23. It followed a last-minute intervention by Bristol North West’s Labour MP Darren Jones. He backed the Tories’ call for £1million for restoration of the bridge, which links Kingsweston House and Blaise Castle. The Conservative demand for funding was originally defeated at a full council meeting on February 15. It was opposed by the Labour group of councillors and Mr Rees, along with some Greens, and fell by 27-22 votes. But six days later the MP published a letter on Facebook urging Mr Rees to fund the bridge and on March 2 it was voted through as part of the council’s revised budget. Since the bridge closed in November 2015, families, ramblers, dog walkers and school pupils have been forced to cross the busy Kings Weston Road. In his letter, Mr Jones said his constituents were understandably at a loss as Voice had ad.qxp_Layout 1 fixed. 14/10/2021 toAbb whyShow the bridge still not been

He said as an MP he could not tell the council or mayor what to do but that Mr Rees understood the strong feelings about the bridgey. “Now is the time to draw a line under it, get the planning permission approved and get the work funded and delivered,” the MP added. Council tax will rise by 2.99 per cent in Bristol after the city council passed its revised budget on March 2. It means the local authority’s portion of council tax will rise by £55.20 to £1,901.22 for an average Band D property and by £42.93 to £1,478.72 for Band B households, which are the most numerous in the city. Adding on the much smaller increases for Avon & Somerset Police and Avon Fire Authority, total bills landing on Band D doormats from April 1 will be £2,230.37 and for Band B £1,734.74. The amendments to the budget were agreed between the Mayor and the Conservatives in a pact before the March 2 meeting aimed at ensuring the budget received enough votes to go through. Some proposals from the wish list of the Greens - who are the main opposition party - such as residents’ parking schemes and 13:03 Pagefree 1 parking were also included protecting

in the revised budget, which was passed 34-8 with 18 abstentions. Some Greens, along with both Knowle Community Party councillors, opposed it, while other Greens and the Lib Dems abstained. Cllr Heather Mack, leader of the Greens, said the revised budget had some positives but it excluded several of her group’s suggestions which full council had approved last time, including reopening public toilets. Lib Dem group leader Cllr Jos Clark accused the mayor of putting his interests above the city’s by cutting a deal that was “stitched up behind the scenes, not in the public gaze”. She said: “The mayor chose to speak to the Tory party rather than seek consensus.” Conservative group leader Cllr Mark Weston said: “The budget isn’t perfect but this is a time for pragmatism and responsible, grown-up politics.” Mr Rees said afterwards: “I’m pleased that councillors recognised that we incorporated cross-party proposals and voted across party lines to support this budget. “There were, in total, 17 revisions to the budget initially put forward – these were sensible, well-reasoned spending proposals and I was happy to incorporate them.” Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Stepping out for hospice LORD Mayor Councillor Steve Smith completed The Rugby March on March 13 to raise vital funds for local charity St Peter’s Hospice. The councillor for Westburyon-Trym and Henleaze took part in the sponsored walk with his wife and children, joining more than 500 supporters from all areas of Bristol on the scenic route. A gripping rugby game between Bristol Bears and Harlequins topped off the day. Sarah Allen-Gunn, director of fundraising and communications at St Peter's Hospice, said: “We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came to The Rugby March on Sunday to raise money for the hospice. The event is set to raise £40,000 which makes a huge difference to services for

Lord Mayor Steve Smith walking The Rugby March route with Lady Mayoress Kath and their son Daniel local people. The support from Bristol Bears was phenomenal and every walker came back with a smile on their face.” A number of supporters took part from headline sponsors for the event, the Bristol Port

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Call for residents to host Ukrainian refugees RESIDENTS in Henleaze and Westbury are being urged to come forward to host Ukrainian refugees in their homes. Mayor Marvin Rees announced a call for people across the city to become sponsors of those fleeing the conflict under a new government-backed scheme, Homes for Ukraine. He told a Bristol City Council meeting on March 15 it would cover Ukrainians and immediate relatives, including those with no family ties in Britain. Mr Rees said sponsors must provide accommodation for at least six months and were eligible for an optional £350 monthly “thank-you payment” for up to a year. “We are inviting Bristol residents who have friends and family in Ukraine who they would like to sponsor to come to Bristol to get in touch with our resettlement team,” he said. “Those who come under the scheme will be able to live and work in the UK for up to three years and access benefits, healthcare, employment and other support. In the first phase, people will need to have a named person who they wish to sponsor. There is no cap on places. “In terms of local authority resourcing we will be receiving £10,500 per person with

an additional top-up for child education. There will be security checks of hosts and safeguarding which local authorities are responsible for. We also welcome any individuals or organisations who can offer practical support in neighbourhoods to get in touch, particularly those with Ukrainian, Russian or Polish language skills to help us coordinate, support and welcome new residents arriving in the city.” The mayor said Bristol was a proud City of Sanctuary with a long track record. “As a city council we have resettled 380 people from the Middle East and North Africa before Covid,” he said. “Since April 2021 we have resettled 30 people through the UK Resettlement Scheme and we will resettle another six families before the end of April. The families include people with high medical needs and people who were persecuted because they are from a minority ethnic or religious group in their home country. Since the Afghan crisis in summer 2021 we have supported 303 Afghans in temporary accommodation in Bristol and have provided move-on settled accommodation and private rented sector housing to 105 Afghans. We know Bristolians have stepped up to these appeals in the past

and will respond to this one too. “Our whole ethos and our values in the city mean that we will be a city of hope and a home to those needing hope and a home.” Mr Rees said more than 100,000 people nationally had offered to become a sponsor under the Homes for Ukraine scheme in the first 24 hours. He also asked residents who want to become sponsors and people or organisations that can help in other ways to email the council at bristolrefugeeteam@bristol.gov.uk • Bristol City Youth Council has issued an open letter to the young people of Ukraine. It says: "We are facing the largest European conflict since the Second World War, and millions of Ukrainian young people, who just a few weeks ago were living normal lives, are now seeing their homes become warzones. "As an elected body, representing young people of Bristol, we understand the importance of democracy and freedom something that Ukrainians are demonstrating in their determination to protect in their homeland. We also understand that we as a council, city and country, should do what we can to welcome those fleeing this conflict." By Adam Postans, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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THE final plans for an £85 million development at the former St Christopher’s School in Westbury Park have been unveiled – but they have failed to win over local opponents. St Christopher’s Property Company submitted its full planning application to Bristol City Council in March for what it calls a ‘net zero carbon later living community.’ Featuring two-storey cottages and four three- to six-storey buildings, the plans outline 122 retirement homes on the five-acre site. The developers say the extracare homes include benefits to the residents such as ‘lifestyle amenities, care, and community activities, enabling older people to live independently for as long as possible.’ Along with these attractions the company says it will lay out new gardens, plant trees and provide ‘community food-growing spaces to boost sustainable living, biodiversity, and resident wellbeing.’ It also says the St Christopher’s Square development will be opened up to local people, who will be able to use a café, urban village hall, hydroptherapy pool and gym. Basil Demeroutis, of the developers, said: “As the first net zero carbon later living development for Bristol and one of the first in the UK, St Christopher's Square will pave the way for a new generation of ultra-sustainable, later living communities for older people across the country.” However, two residents’

groups are not entirely convinced. The Westbury Park Community Association (WPCA) said the plans are ‘still unacceptable, particularly on the grounds of overdevelopment and the scale, mass and height of the proposed new villas.’ Claims by the developers that they had responded to feedback following a community consultation including meetings with neighbours and dropin events were rejected by St Christopher’s Action Network (SCAN). SCAN said in a statement: “Concerns have been ignored by developers wanting to build a vast luxury retirement complex on the former St Christopher's special school. “Despite the enormous volume of feedback given by residents across Westbury Park, developers are pushing ahead with insensitive and inappropriate plans that are totally out of keeping and out of scale with the Downs conservation area - including a six-storey block of flats.” St Christopher’s Property Company said it had made significant changes to the plans, including reducing heights of some of the buildings, moving the tallest element of the proposals to the centre of the site, and pulling other buildings away from the site boundary to minimise the impact of the development on existing neighbouring properties. Francesca Kay of SCAN said: “We are deeply disappointed. Our community made it clear

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final plans for 'later living' site unveiled we didn’t want such a huge and overwhelming scheme. Developers told us at Christmas they would consider reducing the number of units - in fact, they’ve now actually increased them. In addition, they have completely failed to address all the valid concerns about road safety and parking.” Another member of SCAN Mary Carroll said: “They started with 120 parking spaces, we raised concerns this may not be enough - they then reduced it to 65.” There have been concerns over a potential increase in traffic and possibility of more parking in the surrounding streets with the WPCA criticising the lack of a travel plan. The public can comment on the plans on the city council planning portal. Search for the application number 22/01221/F or follow this link: https://tinyurl. com/2p8k5c85

n IN response to concerns expressed by local community group SCAN, Lucinda Mitchel, project director at Socius, on behalf of the team behind the proposals for St Christopher’s Square in Westbury Park, said: “Addressing local community concerns, we have reduced the height of one of the larger buildings and moved buildings away from neighbouring houses on the perimeter of the site. The scale and density of development are designed to balance the acute need for homes for older people with creating an environmentallyfriendly sustainable design and meeting Bristol City Council’s policies on density. “The integrated retirement community proposed is predicated on opening access to and developing ties with the local community. We plan to make facilities on site accessible to groups and residents in Westbury Park to enhance the area as well

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retirement community is much lower than for the general population so the 65 spaces proposed has been set to meet the needs of the development. “The vast majority of vehicles will access the site from Westbury Park, with a maximum of six parking spaces accessed from Bayswater Road, and there will be no vehicle access through the site from one side to the other.”

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Shedding light in dark times STREETS were lit up by Bishopston Window Wanderland for the eighth year in a row. Households and local traders once again made displays in their windows for families and friends of all ages to enjoy over the weekend of March 5-7. Local organiser Sue Powell said: " It was lovely to see so many people participating in this much loved local event again this year. There were beautiful designs supporting the Ukraine and Willoughby Road collaborated on a theme of Doves for Peace. Other street collaborations included Julia Donaldson characters in Dugar Walk, ‘Opposites’ in Bedford Crescent, villainous penguins in Brent Road and Loch Ness coming to St Andrews. We also saw the return of some schools joining up with Gloucester Road traders to make and share their displays. “While we didn't have as many display makers as last years record numbers there's clearly still a lot of enthusiasm for Window Wanderland and it will be back next year.

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Mental health wards to be moved from Southmead PROBLEMS with the water supply are driving a £10.5 million project to move mental health services away from the Southmead Hospital site. Facing a £2 million bill after legionella was detected at older buildings in 2016, staff have fit costly micro-filters on every tap, frequently flushed them and rigorously monitored water temperatures, but it is not sustainable, according to a business case approved by the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group in March. The CCG's governning body was told that the issue affects all of Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP)’s wards at Southmead. The buildings also suffer from a £3.3 million maintenance backlog and present risks to patients from potential ligature points and poor sight lines, which mean issues escalate before they can be addressed.

The proposed AWP move to smaller wards seven miles awau at Callington Road Hospital in Brislington – maintaining the same number of beds – “will be considerably more effective in treating patients, with a more relaxed management style, few ‘pressure points’ in the communal spaces, less opportunity or temptation to engage in negative behaviours such as climbing, self-harm or aggression”. The business case said: “This revised configuration will support a reduced length of stay for patients through an improved therapeutic environment and thus support increased patient throughput. “This reduced length of stay will enable more patients to be treated within AWP hosted beds and contribute towards an overall reduction in the use of out of area inpatient beds. These beds can often be out of region, displacing patients from

their local area at a time of acute crisis.” The move, funded by £7.5 million from NHS England and £3 million in local money, is expected to result in annual savings of £1 million. Peter Tilley, AWP’s deputy finance director, told the CCG’s governing body: “The wards need significant money spending on them to bring them up to modern standards. We would effectively have to rebuild them but would not get the benefits of a campus layout, which wouldn’t represent value for money. “This will hopefully support a reduction in our out of area needs. It will have significant, quantifiable benefits to patients. “Oakwood at 23 beds is a ward we’ve really struggled to recruit consultants to. It’s not attractive. Hopefully we will be able to compete and recruit.” The CCG’s chief executive Julia Ross said she was surprised the project would not increase

the number of beds, given the level of demand. Mr Tilley said in a “perfect world” AWP would build an extra ward at Callington Road but it was bound by the terms of the 2018 funding application. The CCG governing body voted to approve the business case. No decisions have yet been made about the wards that are being vacated by AWP. A spokesperson for North Bristol NHS Trust, which manages Southmead, said: “We are considering multiple options, all of which will take into account the current condition of the buildings and costs necessary to bring them up to standard. “The water issues reported by AWP regarding their estate relate only to the AWP buildings which are separate from the NBT buildings." By Adam Postans, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Volunteers needed A CHARITY that supports families through tough times is looking for volunteers, after a rise in demand in the pandemic.HomeStart Bristol needs people who can spare just three hours a week. Manager Terri Fletcher said: “Home-Start has seen referrals continuing to rise, making it more important than ever for us to support parents with issues including isolation, loneliness, mental health, multiple birth, financial worries, and disabilities." Home-Start Bristol (HSB) needs to recruit an extra 50 people as online or telephone befrienders and home visitors .The next training course for home-visiting volunteers starts on 28th April and runs every Thursday for five weeks at Greenway Business Centre, Southmead from 9.30 – 2.30, finishing on 26th May. Travel expenses will be paid.To find out more visit: www. homestartbristol.org.uk or phone Terri on 0117 950 1170

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Hedge sparrows inspire author Leslie, 94 A CREATIVE resident has published a book of short stories for children after taking inspiration from events in his Redland care home garden. When a group of birds caught the eye of Leslie Rocker, 94, at Abbeyfield in Redland Road, a little research revealed the birds were dunnocks: also known as hedge – or tree – sparrows, which, unlike the more common, solitary house sparrow, live in families. Leslie said: “When I was a very young boy, I enjoyed reading about a family of rooks in a book called The Rookery and, after watching the dunnocks for some time, wondered if today’s children would enjoy similar stories.” Leslie has been a writer for most of his life, completing his first ‘novel’ at the age of nine. During his three years’ national service in the Merchant Navy,

theatres, where he worked with many distinguished actors. Whilst working at the Oxford Playhouse, Leslie acted alongside a little-known actor at the time, called Sean Connery. Now retired Leslie still enjoys writing as a hobby, but has previously self-published several books. His literary skills have even extended to sci-fi, nature and a murder mystery. While Leslie will continue to watch out for more adventures from his window, he hopes local children will be entertained by the short stories in The Dunnock Family. The book is available on Amazon and Kindle. he studied literature with the Seafarers Education Service and, on release, was able to find work as a journalist.

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Harbour railway marks 150th anniversary THE Bristol Harbour Railway at M Shed marks its 150th anniversary this spring. The railway was formally opened on 11 March 1872 by Lady Mayoress, Mrs Elizabeth Hare and was used to transport goods arriving by ship including coal, esparto grass, wood and meat, as well as alcoholic beverages such as sherry and Guinness. A great deal of goods traffic was moved on the railway throughout its working life including vital war supplies during both world wars. The railway began at Temple Meads before proceeding through a tunnel under St Mary Redcliffe churchyard, over a steam-powered lifting bridge outside the Ostrich pub on Bathurst Basin and onto Princes Wharf. Later it was extended onto Wapping Wharf to where the SS Great Britain is

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CG2 (Cricket ground Community Group) THE annual pre-season residents meeting will be held at the cricket club on Thursday 7 April. Refreshments will be available from 6.15, the meeting will start at 6.30 and end by 7.30 or soon after. Gates on both sides of the ground will be open. Members of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club will be there to provide information about the coming season, update you on a few developments which should be of interest and to answer your questions. One of our local councillors will also be there to pick up any council related issues. If you cannot attend or still feel uncertain about being in a large group of people, please send your question to cg2bishopston@gmail. com and we will ask it on your behalf. There will be some chairs placed at the edges of the room if you prefer to keep some social distance. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Peer support group opens BRISTOL based community mental health charity, Changes Bristol will be opening a free weekly peer support group, every Tuesday evening at Gloucestershire Cricket Club (recently renamed as the Seat Unique Stadium). The support group will be running from Tuesday April 5 from 7 - 9pm and is available for anyone over 18. Run by trained facilitators with lived experience of poor mental health, the group is open to anyone - there is no need for diagnosis or GP referral. Although run on a weekly basis, members are not obliged to attend each week and can just turn up, no need to let Changes Bristol know in advance. Louisa, service manager for Changes Bristol said: “Changes Bristol hold 18 weekly peer support groups where people can talk about their mental health in a safe, inclusive, non-judgemental space. Some people may not have the opportunity to talk about their wellbeing and our groups can be a powerful outlet.” Average group numbers are expected to be from eight to ten people per group and in joining on a regular basis can give members a safe community to speak about anything going on in their lives. Through ongoing attendance to support groups, members report improved confidence, resilience and self esteem. Changes Bristol will continue to run their other services, including virtual groups, telephone befriending and walk and talk for those who don’t feel ready to be in a room with others yet. If you have any questions or concerns, get in touch with our team - service@changesbristol.org.uk Full address for this peer support group is: Every Tuesday evening from 7pm - 9pm Seat Unique Stadium (Gloucestershire County Cricket Club) Nevil Road Bristol BS7 9EJ

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WORKERS at Bristol Waste tips are being given body cameras and CCTV has been fitted to all recycling vehicles after incidents of "violence and aggression" against them more than tripled in a year. There were 68 reported incidents against employees of the city council-owned firm in the 12 months up to October 2021, compared with just 20 the previous year. It mirrors a nationwide rise in aggression during the pandemic, partially fuelled by frustrations over restrictions at recycling centres and the cancellation of some kerbside collections because of driver shortages. The issue came to light as scrutiny councillors questioned managing director Tony Lawless about Bristol’s Waste annual business plan. The document said health and safety had been a central focus in the last year and that the company’s priorities for the next 12 months focused on preventing harm to people and the environment. But it said: “Despite the positive effort around

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Wilcox said he was "appalled" by the increase and asked what steps Bristol Waste was taking. Mr Lawless said: “We’ve put video on all our vehicles now. Any of the incidents that are captured on camera we report to the police. “We’ve put body cams on some of our staff who work in the household reuse and recycling centres as well, so there is a lot of video evidence that will be recorded, reported and hopefully prosecuted.” A Bristol Waste spokesperson

said: “We take the safety of our staff seriously and have a zerotolerance approach to abuse. “We have support systems in place to look after any staff who experience abuse, including access to mental health first aiders and employee assistance programmes to support wellbeing. “We believe that our work to encourage reporting, and the business expanding with cleaning and security services, has contributed to the increase in reports, however, nationally the Environmental Services Association has reported a nationwide increase in violence and aggression in the waste industry during the pandemic. “We are monitoring this closely and will take any actions needed to ensure the safety of our staff.” By Adam Postans, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Booking system planned for tips RESIDENTS could soon have to book to visit Bristol’s tips as council bosses try to stop a “drastic” fall in the city’s recycling rates. The new system would replace the current regime, introduced during the pandemic to help social distancing and manage queues, where residents can only enter the recycling centres on certain days depending on whether their registration plate ends in an odd or even number. The plan to allocate specific slots for trips was revealed at a Bristol City Council meeting, where members grilled officers about a decline in the proportion of rubbish sent for reuse, recycling and composting. Councillors heard the authority’s target is for 50 per cent of household waste to avoid landfill but the figure has fallen steadily from 45 per cent in 2020/21 and is now well short of the goal at 42 per cent. Communities scrutiny commission members were told this was down to a combination of factors all caused by the pandemic – the suspension of kerbside garden waste collections last summer, closing and then restricting access to tips, and high volumes of black bin rubbish from home-working. Council officer Ken Lawson told the meeting they would review access to recycling centres and were considering replacing the car-plate entry requirement with a booking system, which other neighbouring authorities had introduced successfully. “That would enable us to offer a potentially improved service to residents,” he said, referring to current long queues. Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Library reading room set for revamp BRISTOL Central Library has been awarded £117,650 to transform its reading room. Residents, learners, students, and other library users in Bristol are set to benefit from significant improvements, including almost 100 modernised study spaces. Following a successful bid to create an event and exhibition space, and to modernise study spaces, Bristol Libraries service will receive £117,650 of Arts Council England funding to update the facilities of the reading room in the historic Grade I listed library on Deanery Road. The two floors of the reading room will be transformed to meet the needs of twenty-first century library users and to welcome more community groups, city partners and external event organisers to use the space. Among the work to be carried out is the refurbishment of the listed study tables, adding energy efficient lighting and sockets for

charging laptops and devices. The adjacent marble exhibition corridor will also be upgraded

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Visitors to the library will be able to easily access items from the extensive local history collections on new interactive display screens, bringing Bristol’s story to life in a more accessible way than ever before. Councillor Ellie King, cabinet member with responsibility for libraries, said: “It is fantastic news that Bristol Libraries service has been successful in its bid for this improvement fund from the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), administered by Arts Council England. “Bristol Central Library is an iconic building built in 1906 and its architecture is of national significance, but it does now need modernisation and sensitive transformation. Works are set to begin this spring and the entire project will take two years. The library will remain open throughout.

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Mayor warns on Voi scooters Russia link METRO Mayor Dan Norris has warned he will pull the plug on the company behind the region's e-scooter trial unless it severs any ties to Russia. The West of England mayor is due to meet the chief executive of Sweden-based Voi Technology after it was reported that one of the company's major shareholders has close links with an oligarch sanctioned by the European Union over links to the Putin regime. Voi has since said it was reevaluating all its partners in light of the Ukraine conflict. Mr Norris recently announced that the e-scooter trial was being extended to the end of November in the region, following a request from the Department for Transport. But he said Voi's actions will “strongly affect my thinking regarding the future use” of the firm’s electric two-wheelers, which are a common sight in the Henleaze and Westbury area. In response, Voi says it has ceased all business activities in Russia and its ally Belarus, and is reevaluating all its partners in light of the war to take “all actions deemed necessary to comply with sanctions”, including removing shareholders who “no longer align with our core values”. Mr Norris held a Zoom meeting with Fredrik Hjelm, CEO of Voi Technology, on March 15. After what the mayor described as a "frank and candid" discussion, they agreed to meet

later face to face in the UK. The mayor spoke out after media reports that Russian businessman Alexander Eliseev owned shares in Voi worth about £10.8 million. Mr Eliseev is chairman of shipping firm Globaltruck, which is reported to be partly owned by the Russian state, and a Swedish newspaper said he also has business links with Alexei Mordashov, an oligarch who has been sanctioned by the EU. A Voi spokesperson said: “Following the Russian invasion, Voi publicly communicated its decision to cease all business activities in Russia and Belarus, including the reselling of refurbished vehicles. “In regards to investors, in order to ensure consistency with our aims and values as a company, Voi conducts background checks on all our investors before agreeing on terms with them. “None of our investors were under any sanctions when we accepted their investment, and, at the time of writing, none are currently under any sanctions. “We are reevaluating all our partners in light of the recent developments in Ukraine. “Alongside many international businesses, we believe Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a severe violation of international law and we stand on the side of democracy and the Ukrainian people at this time.” By Adam Postans, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Police commissioner names deputy Holiday THE Avon & Somerset safeguarding lead police and crime for Bristol Old Vic. commissioner has She said: “I’m appointed a deputy. motivated to Claire Hiscott, a tackle inequality former Bristol City and increase Council cabinet opportunities for all; member who is the area I see policing and chairman for Bristol criminal justice as and Gloucestershire an area where there Conservatives, is is disproportionality tasked with assisting and inequality PCC Mark Shelford, in outcomes for increasing engagement different groups in with residents and the society. policing family, and “I’m really ensuring "continuity focussed on in unforeseen protecting the most circumstances". Her vulnerable groups in Mark Shelford welcomes Claire Hiscott appointment to the our society including three-day-a-week role, with an annual salary of the elderly, people with mental health issues and £39,051 – 45% of the PCC's £86,700 salary – was women and girls, particularly when it comes to confirmed by the Police and Crime Panel on March violence against women and girls. From working 17. in my pharmacy, I’ve interacted with people from Claire, a former Horfield ward city councillor all walks of life and understand how health, mental who trained as a pharmacist and has just health and the circumstances they find themselves finished a long stint supporting the NHS in can be influenced by their education, affluence COVID-19 vaccination programme, is a former and family life." school governor and is currently a trustee and PCC's update: Page47

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BRISTOL City Council’s Cabinet has approved £1.8 million to fund Your Holiday Hub activities and food programmes for schoolaged children entitled to free school meals. The funding, provided to the council by the Department for Education, will enable Bristol’s successful Your Holiday Hub (YHH) programme to continue for children and young people across the city. It will support activities being run during the spring, summer and winter holidays only, for the 2022/2023 financial year. The YHH programme provides a healthy and nutritious meal for children at every activity, alongside food education. The funding will also be used to increase access to holiday clubs for vulnerable children who don’t currently qualify for free school meals and children with Education Health and Care Plans.

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EIGHT-THOUSAND hot cross buns are expected to be sold at a Gloucester Road bakery over the Easter weekend. Joe’s Bakery, which has gained quite a reputation for its award-winning breads and pastries, is already experiencing a high demand for its delicious buns. Martin, owner of the bakery, says that Maundy Thursday is always the shop’s busiest day over the whole Easter period, where over 3,000 buns are shifted. Visitors can also expect Easter biscuits and Easter bread - a rounded, fruited loaf, which is lightly spiced with hazelnuts on top. Joe’s Bakery will be open Good Friday (April 15th) but closed on Easter Monday. After a 2-year hiatus Mayfest is coming back to Gloucester Road on Saturday 7th May. Come and visit us for some delicious goodies and support your local traders. Pre order your cakes and rolls ready for your BBQs and Street Parties to celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee 2-5th June. For more information about Joe’s Bakery, visit:www.joesbakery.co.uk. Telephone: 0117 975 5551. Follow us on Instagram - joesbakery_glosrd Joe's Bakery, 240-242 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8NZ. The Bread Store, 45 Gloucester Road, Bristol BS7 8AD.

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Fantastic! Light show proves a glass act WINDOW Wanderland returned to the Chandos neighbourhood for its seventh year. Organisers said that although it was a quieter event than some previous years - especially compared with the bumper crop in 2021, when it seemed everyone was keen to do something different in lockdown - there were many lovely displays in gardens and windows during the weekend of February 26-27. Many styles and inspiration were on show and several strings of lights helped to create a festive atmosphere in the streets. Displays included Harry Potter, Minecraft, trees, birds and animals and other nature themes, landmarks - it just wouldn’t be Bristol without balloons, Banksy and Clifton Suspension Bridge! Video images of winter scenes, and a unique silhouette of a conductor with light display and music specially created for the event added to the variety on show. Even Boris & Carrie popped down in their campervan with associates Raab and Gove to party (again) & join in the fun. Did you spot them on Fairview Road? The end of Lansdown Road was overtaken by cats galore – there was a Cat-erpillar, Cat-a-list, Cata-comb, Cat-o’nine tails, the tortoiseshell Cat and many more. Movingly, there were also tributes to Ukraine, expressing solidarity in these desperate times. It is hoped that Chandos Window Wanderland will return next year.

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'Residents sidelined over Ban for bike thief Romney House scheme' BRISTOL City Council’s housing company was accused of “ignoring and mocking” residents as its plans for 268 homes at Romney House overcame the final hurdle. Councillors over the border in South Gloucestershire, where roughly six of the properties will be built, said Goram Homes and developer partner Vistry Partnerships – formerly Bovis Homes – had given neighbours a “rough ride” by not providing them with adequate information or enough consultation time. The development management committee voted by a majority to approve the detailed scheme in Lockleaze, following Bristol council’s lead in February and outline permission previously granted by both local authorities. But 21 South Gloucestershire residents and members representing wards in both unitary authorities objected amid concerns that the new buildings, which will be up on a ridge and almost two metres higher than standard two-storey houses, would “tower” over homes.

Stoke Park and Cheswick ward Lib Dem Cllr James Arrowsmith told the South Gloucestershire Council committee: “Although developers have stated they have listened to residents’ concerns, and some positive changes have been made, residents have felt ignored and even mocked by this submission. “Developers have pressed ahead with two-storey homes that would tower over the existing structures at 9.5m high, compared to the current 7.75m housing that currently exists – 9.5m is much more typical of a three-storey build and would not adhere to the promises the developers made to residents.” He said neighbours were given less than one month to comment. A report to the meeting on March 4 said that while officers recommended approval, the council’s landscape officer was “still concerned about the visual dominance of the new roofs on the skyline” and the conservation officer had concerns about the “lack of assessment on the visual impact on Stoke Park”.

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A BIKE thief has been jailed for 52 weeks and banned from entering parts of Bristol city centre for 30 months. Ryan Hack, 21, was sentenced at Bristol Magistrates Court after being convicted of 10 offences committed over a three-month period. He admitted to stealing six bikes in the city between 8 June and 2 September last year. He also pleaded guilty to two counts each of handling stolen goods and going equipped for theft. He received a 52-week sentence at a court hearing on February 23. Magistrates also agreed to impose a criminal behaviour order (CBO), as requested by Avon and Somerset Police, which will prevent Hack from visiting parts of the city once he has been released, including Broadmead, the Harbourside and Hotwells. Hack, of Shirehampton Road in Sea Mills, will also be legally prohibited from being in possession of any bike that he cannot prove he owns. Inspector Adam Dolling said: “We hope the police investigation and court sentencing provides the people of Bristol with reassurance that we continue to tackle the issue of bike thefts and will seek justice through the courts against offenders.”

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AVON and Somerset Police have teamed up with other police services across the South West to tackle cross border drugs supply. Operation Scorpion took place from March 7-14. In Avon and Somerset this resulted in: • 64 arrests relating to drugs offences, warrants and stop checks 17 warrants carried out in relation to properties and people linked to drugs supply • Five known county lines disrupted, and approximately 350 pieces of disruption work relating to organised criminal gangs 178 visits and or / safeguarding checks to vulnerable people’s addresses. The addresses were identified through Avon and Somerset Police’s intelligence work and information shared by our partners. Several of the people visited have been subjected to cuckooing in the past • At least 44 educational visits to schools, youth clubs, colleges and scouting groups, to engage with young people, parents, teachers and other professional practitioners about exploitation and grooming. • Partnership work across the board with Avon and Somerset Police working closely with other police forces, housing agencies, taxi licensing, Border Force, outreach workers, local community leaders, The One25 Project, drug and alcohol support services, health workers and HM Prison Services, amongst others • At least 41 weapons sweeps and 69 additional patrols in areas of high demand for drug dealing / misuse and serious violence. Across the South West region (Avon and Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire) this contributed to a total of 194 arrests, 55 warrants being carried out, 320 vulnerability visits and safeguarding referrals being made, and 400 drug line disruptions, as well as hundreds of thousands of pounds in cash and suspected drugs seized.

HARRY Mottram's article in the March Voice on the history of Henleaze contained errors, muddled facts and omissions. 166 Henleaze Road was a lodge for Henleaze Park. The other lodge was 12 The Drive. Henleaze Park house become St Margaret’s School before being demolished in the 1960s and mainly bungalows being built there. Henleaze Park house was not demolished and replaced by St Margaret’s, as described. The property was last rethatched much later than the 1900s, in either the late 2000s or early 2010s; but as the book was published before this, Mr Mottram merely uses the information in it. Henley Grove 12 The Drive was never a Lodge for Henley Grove because it was a second lodge for Henleaze Park. Henley Grove had two lodges: 132 Henleaze Road and 84 Henleaze Road. Instead of the article making sense by describing 132 Henleaze Road in the same paragraph as 84 Henleaze Road, it includes 132 Henleaze Road in the paragraph mentioning 18 Henleaze Road. 132and 18 Henleaze Road belonged to separate places. The description of Robert Henley giving his name to Henleaze is mentioned as part of Henley Grove. He had nothing personally to do with Henley Grove because he bought and lived at Henleaze Park, which he named Henley’s House during his time there. Geoffrey Gibbs Harry Mottram replies: Thank you for the corrections and apologies for the errors. We are always happy to publish any letters drawing attention to mistakes. The editor reserves the right to edit readers' letters.

Let's call time on e-scooter menace THERE must be many people in this city who are wondering what contribution these electric scooters are making to reduce air pollution and reduce traffic congestion in Bristol. How many of these folk using these things are leaving their cars and motorbikes at home to use these scooters instead. I hope that when the review of this experiment comes along shortly this information will be made public. It seems to me that the majority of users are young folk with little road sense as they

weave in and out traffic, ride on pavements putting pedestrians at risk (augmenting the cyclists doing the same thing) sometimes with two on one scooter and then dumping them anywhere on pavements. They have caused accidents and injuries to pedestrians throughout the land and some local authorities have called time on them and banned them. Time for Bristol to do the same? Mike Stephenson

Listen to locals on road changes I WOULD like to give my support to the letter in the March Voice about public transport, which was a well written and balanced criticism of proposed changes to road systems. Add in the cyclists and their new rights … With the mayoral system we have, the mayor can override the views of councillors, who are the elected spokespeople for their wards. But how much debate has been given on such a major topic which affects so many people? Paula Dangerfield

Co-op shoppers help local causes AS part of the Co-op’s Local Community Fund scheme, charities in the Westbury and Henleaze areas have been selected to receive funding across the next year, but they can only make the most of this financial support with local help. The process is simple - for every £1 a Co-op Member spends in store, 2p goes to the local charity of their choice, which can be chosen on the Co-op app. This means that you can help these causes out, simply by going to do your weekly shop and remembering to scan your membership card! But who are the charities you’re able to support? Well, there are three causes associated with the Henleaze store, and another three associated with the Stoke Lane and Westburyon-Trym stores. Partnered with Henleaze through the Local Community Fund are Age UK Bristol, who aim to offer support and services to older people, Sight Support West of England, an organisation who provide services for blind and partially sighted people in the local area, and The Rock Centre, a community hub which provides various activities

April, 2022 for local people. For the Westbury stores, the Causes are Bristol Dementia Action Alliance, who increase dementia awareness and aim to make Bristol the UK’s ‘Dementia Friendly City’, Home-Start Bristol, who provide support and guidance to parents going through challenging times, and Bristol North West Foodbank, an organisation who aims to reduce food poverty and help people in need. More information regarding all the local causes can be found on their websites, or on the Co-op’s community website ‘Co-operate’. These causes are doing such important work and it’s so easy to support them - sign up to become a member today and you’ll be performing an act of charity every time you go to the shops. Kai Benjamin Co-op Member Pioneer

Nominate your everyday heroes EVERYDAY heroes who make a difference where they live will be recognised in a new community award scheme run by every local BBC radio station in England and they need your help finding people who should be honoured. It’s part of the BBC’s ‘Make A Difference’ awards to recognise remarkable people; marking their achievements and contributions to lives in their communities. ‘Make A Difference’ was first set up at the start of the first pandemic lockdown and is a virtual notice board for those offering help and those needing support. To date over 8 million people have interacted across all 39 local BBC radio stations. Categories cover the unsung heroes of every community from great neighbours, inspirational teachers, awesome volunteers or even outstanding key workers. There are eight award categories, nominations are now open. The winners will be announced at our Make a Difference awards hosted by your local BBC radio station at a ceremony in September. For a full list of categories and details of how to nominate someone - go to bbc.co.uk/ makeadifference. Nominations will close on the April 29 at 11pm. Harjinder Mann

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Struggling with fuel bills? Seek help Your champion in Bristol THIS April will be a difficult month for many families living in Bristol as we see energy bills increase in line with the new energy price cap and take-home pay decrease because of the National Insurance tax hike. It is estimated this will cost the average household nearly a thousand pounds more in tax and energy bills this year, with similar inflationary pressure for many local businesses. The North Bristol Advice Centre, Bristol North West Foodbank and the Bristol Energy Network can all offer advice and support with energy bills. You can also get emergency financial help from Bristol City Council if you need it, and you can contact my office for signposting to the right places if you are unsure of where to get help. Thank you to the fantastic teachers, staff and students at Elmfield School for Deaf Children, who invited me to visit last month. It was great to visit the school again for the first time since my Parliamentary debate on funding for deaf children's services. Elmfield school have been campaigning in support of the British Sign Language Bill. Among other things, the Bill ensures public news broadcasts and Parliament TV is accessible in British Sign Language. We celebrated the progress of the Bill through Parliament, and I heard from primary and secondary school students about their experiences of the

pandemic and their aspirations for further learning and employment. I will be following up by asking Ministers about recognising British Sign Language as a GCSE, something that is long overdue. It is fantastic to be holding physical events across Bristol North West once again. Last month, I kicked off our first pop up surgeries in Henleaze and then Westbury-on-Trym. Fortunately, I avoided the rain and had great conversations about everything from on-street parking to global energy prices. Pop up surgeries are a great way to have a quick chat about the things you’re concerned about. Please do come and say hello if you see me on your high street! Thank you also to everyone that attended our busy cafe politics at the Henbury and Brentry Community Centre. I was glad to hold our first physical cafe politics since before the pandemic, and it was great to see a mixture of new and familiar faces. We discussed the ongoing situation in Ukraine and how we can help locally, as well as the energy crisis and tackling climate change. The event was hybrid and you can watch it back on my Facebook page at www.fb.com/darrenjonesmp (you don’t need an account to do so). Your Voice in Parliament IThas been a lively March in Westminster, as my Business Committee has held several evidence sessions on issues ranging from

As I write this before the Spring Budget update, the Treasury has ruled out further help for households with their energy bills. The Chancellor has said that we cannot afford to financially support people after record Government expenditure in reaction to the Covid pandemic. That in mind, it is very troubling to receive evidence from the Government’s former Anti-Fraud Minister that the Treasury and British Business Bank have missed opportunities to claw back fraudulently lent Covid business loans. Up to 25% of Covid business loans have been claimed fraudulently, potentially costing billions of taxpayers money. This doesn’t include the amount of public money wasted on inadequate procurement and expensive outsourcing during the pandemic. When households are suffering a cost-of-living crisis, I expect more urgency from the Treasury in recouping this money and further measures to help bill payers, especially those on low incomes. A windfall tax on unexpected excessive profits at the oil and gas and energy distribution companies would be a good start. Lastly, the Government has now come forward with information about the Ukrainian resettlement scheme, dubbed Homes for Ukraine. I am inspired by the large numbers of constituents that have contacted my office with

Darren Jones writes for the Voice offers of support and shelter for people fleeing Russian aggression in Ukraine. In Parliament, I have pushed for the Home Office to streamline the visa application system and coordinate assistance across borders with our European neighbours. Schools and local authorities must get proper funding to help the families that seek refuge in the UK. The Government must learn the lessons from Afghanistan when it comes to helping refugees, and I will continue to push for properly funded support as your MP in Parliament. As usual, if you need my help or have a question, I am running telephone surgeries and regular fortnightly catchups on Tuesdays on Facebook. Please get in touch on darren.jones.mp@parliament. uk or call the office on 0117 959 6545.

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From quarry to fishery: the strange and unusual history of Henleaze Lake

Henleaze Lake members in the 1920s. Pic: from Henleaze Swimming Club IT may seem strange today as you walk down Henleaze Road towards Southmead that instead of the comfortable houses and wellkept front gardens you see now, in another era this was a scene of industrial quarrying. Limestone was being extracted from quarries to feed into five kilns in the area to produce lime for use in construction, agriculture and for chemical and industrial uses in Victorian Britain. However, as the limestone began to run out and newer sources were found, and industrial processes changed the two quarries at Southmead and Eastfield closed leaving large scars in the landscape. Today there is little sign of Eastfield Quarry which was filled in and features a playground as part of Old Quarry Park at the bottom of Henleaze Road. The last remaining buildings associated with the quarry have been replaced by Amelia Lodge on the junction of Southmead and Eastfield Roads. Southmead Quarry was much larger and deeper than Eastfield and is very much still a feature although no longer a quarry and no longer called Southmead. That changed in 1912 when quarrying

ended and natural springs began to fill it with water forming a lake. Major Stanley Badock leased the lake and stocked it with trout so it could be used for fishing and it was even used for swimming although this ceased after a young man drowned as reported in The Henleaze Book by Veronica Bowerman. Following the end of World War 1 a swimming club was established in the summer of 1919 which abided by the rules of the Amateur Swimming Association. The club initially leased the lake but later bought it from Badock in 1933 heralding a flourishing period for the club with new diving boards, changing rooms and projecting rocks were removed along with the remains of the kiln. During the freezing winter of 1947 the lake froze over allowing for skating on the surface. The 1940s and 1950s saw the lake’s popularity reach a peak – sadly it was not to last as in the 1960s membership fell away with diving competitions and water polo phased out as numbers dropped. By 1986 membership was at an alltime low of just 307 compared to today with the numbers over 2,000. In 1988 the lake was drained

1947 Skating on the lake. Pic: from Henleaze Swimming Club

Henleaze Lake in 2022 completely to remove any rubbish, to check on fish stocks and to clear away pond weed heralding a new era as the lake refilled naturally and membership increased. Today the club has a waiting list for new members such is its popularity, and many residents not only go swimming but to relax, picnic on the lawns and sun-bathe. Since its inception the lake has become surrounded by development with Lake Road eventually

linking up with Doncaster Road on one side and the development of Lakewood Road on the other side. It is a long way from more than a century ago when the lake was a quarry and rang to the sounds of machinery and Edwardian workmen working the cliff faces that still overlook one side of the lake. For details of the lake and how to join the club visit www.henleazeswimmingclub.org Harry Mottram

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Caring students put their plans into action A GROUP of Year 10 students from Fairfield High School have collected a minibus-load of essential items for Ukraine refugees. This latest initiative follows a string of matters close to the students’ hearts as they seek to make change, plus educate the school and wider community. Donations of food, toiletries, sanitary products, blankets, sleeping bags, toys, gloves and hats were gathered and a non-uniform day raised £650 in funds for the crisis. It was the latest initiative from the pro-active group, who call themselves AIM (All In Mind). Members identify issues they feel strongly about, before putting in place an action plan,often involving meeting members from the school’s leadership team. These have included International Women’s Day celebrations, implementing staff training to understand students’ experiences regarding gender, action related to the Palestine conflict, plus changes to the schoolwide uniform and behaviour policy. Amanda Bridgewater, Vice Principal at FHS, said: “The AIM group are a passionate, dynamic group of students driven by issues on a global, national and local level. They never cease to amaze me. In just under a week, they’ve generated a huge number of essential items identified on the British Red Cross website and suggesting a non-uniform day to raise money for Ukraine refugees. This, speaks volumes for their bright futures ahead.”

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Snapping up young photography talent PRIMARY school pupils in Bristol are taking part in bespoke photography workshops influenced by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. For the first time, the team at Bristol Museums Learning are working with a group of third year photography students at the University of West England (UWE) to develop and deliver an innovative new workshop for primary school children in Bristol. The sessions will work in tandem with the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition produced by the Natural History Museum, which is currently on display at M Shed. During March pupils from Two Mile Hill Primary and Ashton Vale Primary took part in the workshops, which start with a guided tour of the exhibition and learning how to use professional level camera equipment. Inspired by the exhibition and conversations around the photos they have seen, children will then take part in treasure hunt-style photography activities along the harbourside. Councillor Craig Cheney, Deputy Mayor of Bristol with responsibility for culture, said: “Working in partnership with university students to develop our museums learning programme for school children not only

A UWE student with some school pupils at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition means we can offer a wider range of topics but also means we can potentially inspire children to consider creative careers.” “This intergenerational sharing of skills and experience has been enabled by our partnership with UWE Bristol as our engagement sponsor for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, and will benefit both university and primary school

students.” John House, senior lecturer in photography at the University of West of England, said: “The sessions create positive opportunities for all those involved, from introducing the school children to Bristol’s museums and gallery spaces to encouraging them to consider ideas around science, ecology and environmental concerns in a fun and creative way.” “This helps them to use photography and art to re-examine their surroundings, stimulate new ideas and make connections between different concepts. The workshops also provide UWE Bristol students with a supportive environment to get real world experience in delivering community-based activities as they look to their future careers.” Caroline Booth-Morris, development manager, Bristol culture & creative industries, said: “Bristol Museums is delighted that our partnership with UWE Bristol could develop into such an amazing, bespoke project that reflects the missions of both organisations. By working closely with supporters, Bristol Museums hopes to create meaningful partnerships that have a real impact on our communities, and benefit everyone involved”.

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A UNIQUE partnership has seen Westbury Fields Retirement Village open its grounds to pupils from Bristol Free School for PE lessons. The St Monica Trust has offered use of its cricket field, home ground of Bishopston Cricket Club, for students aged 11 to 18 for football, rounders, American Football, ultimate frisbee and fitness sessions. With the cricket field only used for five months a year, St Monica Trust’s director of residential property and development, Rob Whetton saw an opportunity to provide the school with an outdoor space. Rob Whetton said: “It’s important for us to make the facilities within the Trust’s retirement villages available to as many people as possible and be good neighbours to organisations within the local community. “As well as providing an outdoor space where students can develop their sporting skills and improve their fitness, it’s an opportunity for our residents to interact with different age groups and share their own talents and enthusiasm.” Part of the Russell Education Trust, Bristol Free School in Westbury-on-Trym was opened in 2011 and also uses Greenway playing fields for PE lessons, which are a short walk from the school site. Headteacher, Susan King said “We are delighted for our students to have direct access to such fantastic sporting facilities. It is a real privilege and will be a game-changer for our school sports. This shows real community spirit and we are so proud to be partners in this.” One resident who is looking forward to seeing the pupils in action is Harry

Clayton, 85. Harry was an accomplished amateur athlete, winning national cross country championships, running marathons and representing Great Britain at the World and European Veterans Athletics Championships. He has lived at Westbury Fields for just over a year and it was the cricket pitch and gym that caught his eye when he first visited the site. Harry said: “It’s a great location for me – I’ve got the cricket pitch to run around, plus all the local woods. When residents saw me running around the cricket pitch they thought I was Superman. I’m also in the gym nearly every day on the cycling machine and doing weights for my quads, hamstrings and chest, plus doing sit ups and press ups at home.” “Age is no barrier when it comes to sport, but it’s so important to keep fit and active in whatever way you can. There’s a 96- year-old lady who’s out every day in the wind and rain walking around the cricket field. “I still love running as much as I did when I was a young boy and it’s great to see the children getting so much enjoyment out of sport. The cricket field plays a central part in daily life at Westbury Fields and I hope the pupils from Bristol Free School enjoy it as much as we do.” It is hoped that the relationship between Westbury Fields and Bristol Free School will lead to further opportunities for residents and pupils, including volunteering, work experience and apprenticeships. Rob said: “We’d also like to thank Bishopston Cricket Club for their cooperation in making this happen and for kindly offering the use of their clubhouse to Bristol Free

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IT was a red-letter day for staff, students and governors at Trinity Academy Bristol when the Duke of Kent officially opened their new school building in Lockleaze. His Royal Highness was accompanied on the visit by the Lord Lieutenant of Bristol Peaches Golding. The guests toured the school and met headteacher Eiron Bailey, staff, governors, student representatives and Stephen Parsons, chair of Cathedral Schools Trust, which runs the school. A formal ceremony was held to mark the opening on March 14 and to celebrate the school's journey so far. This included performances by pupils and a speech from headteacher Eiron Bailey. The Duke of Kent handed over an opening plaque to Year 9 student Anika Mistry, who had just been elected by students across the city as Bristol's Youth Mayor. Before leaving, the Duke planted a tree in commemoration of the opening. The rest of the day included a celebratory lunch, special

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Royal visitor opens £25m new school assembly and time for reflection. The school's mission is to provide a world class place of learning by developing the "Head", "Heart" and "Soul" and challenging students and staff to become the best versions of themselves. Celebrations were helped with a beautiful spring day, bunting and crown themed cupcakes! Trinity Academy opened with its first Year 7 students in temporary accommodation in 2019 and moved into the new building in September 2021. It is oversubscribed having taken 120 children in its first two years, 180 this year and 210 next September. The school is set to grow to a maximum of 1225 students, with a sixth form due to open in 2024. It is a music and performing arts school, with state-of-the-art facilities including a magnificent 570-seater concert hall, fully equipped with professional

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Breaking down barriers to exercise A PROJECT that aims to break down barriers around exercise and encourage mothers to have fun getting active is celebrating some success stories. Bristol Girls Can has created a digital exhibition for its Small Steps campaign. It is on show on the Big Screen in Millennium Square and showcases the photos and stories of women featured in the campaign. The exhibition was launched on International Women's Day by cabinet Councillor Ellie King and some of the mothers who've been involved. Councillor King said “This exhibition and the Small Steps campaign challenge negative views about what women being active look like, and help to break down the barriers women face when it comes to exercise. “We hope it motivates other women and mums to make small steps to getting active.” The Small Steps campaign launched following research from Sport England which

found motherhood has a mostly negative impact on women’s activity levels. Small Steps aims to reach out to mums of young children in all areas of the city, inspiring, encouraging and supporting them to take small steps towards being more active. Carly, a mum of two, featured in the campaign, said: “I feel

really proud to be involved in this campaign. I hope my story inspires others to give jogging a go. I grew up in Hartcliffe and the fact my photo appears on the bus stop where I once took the bus to college, really made me smile. “Knowing my photo is in Millennium Square feels crazy! I never imagined it would be

shown in such a busy central location. It’s exciting and feels special. I am looking forward to visiting with my children. “The fact we are celebrating International Women's Day at the same time is amazing and inspiring for so many women and girls in Bristol, including my own daughters. All the ladies involved in this campaign should be so proud of themselves and what they have achieved. Small steps are all it takes!” The digital exhibition will remain on the Big Screen in Millennium Square until the end of March and will be shown daily between 7am and 11pm. The photos are also currently on display in the main atrium at Southmead Hospital and will be moving to permanent homes at Cossham Birth Centre and the Women’s and Children’s ward in Southmead Hospital in the coming months. For more information about the Bristol Girls Can project visit: www.bristolgirlscan.co.uk

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A fair deal for Bristol’s renters PROVIDING a safe and affordable home is the single biggest intervention we can make to improve people’s health, wellbeing and life chances. That is why we have committed to accelerating the delivery of more affordable homes and in improving the energy efficiency of our council homes. One in three Bristolians, almost 134,000 people rent their home privately, so our influence over conditions and prices in this sector reduced. Nonetheless, I am determined to improve the affordability and quality of homes for rent in Bristol. We have introduced licencing schemes which cover different types of rented property across the city. This puts responsibilities on landlords to make sure that properties they manage are wellmaintained, and reassures tenants that their rights are protected. These schemes sit alongside the work of our Private Renting team, who support tenants wherever

they live in Bristol. From supporting tenants threatened with harassment or unlawful eviction, to prosecuting rogue landlords who fail to provide safe properties for our tenants – we are committed to being on tenants’ side. However, government can help us take further action, for example by bringing in a mandatory database of landlords so we can prevent those who treat tenants and their homes badly from slipping through the net. Guaranteeing safety and standards in the private rented sector is important. So too is ensuring that homes on offer for private rent are affordable for our residents. Over the last decade, rents have risen far faster than wages. Private rents in Bristol have increased by 52% on average whereas wages have only risen by 24%. We want to correct this imbalance.

That’s why I promised in my manifesto last year to campaign for the powers to make Bristol an affordable Living Rent city. That includes lobbying government for the power to control rents in the city. We believe that rent controls, alongside developing new affordable homes for rent, will help us tackle the crisis of affordability in our private rental sector. We want renters at the heart of that conversation. As I write, we are preparing for our Bristol Renter’s Summit, which will give an opportunity for renters in Bristol to share their experiences, to tell us what enforcement powers they would like us to lobby for, and to hear about different models for what a Living Rent in Bristol could look like if we had the power to introduce rent controls. We need a reset in the relationship both between tenants and landlords, and

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News and views from our city councillors et and changes, we would support the budg its help ensure that the council had met legal responsibilities. Number 1 on our list was the repairiconic ing of Kingsweston Ironbridge. This city landmark has been neglected by the t from council for more than 5 years. Apar of some being a road safety issue, it is also part I THOUGHT it might be helpful to give age. herit cil our Coun the of ng setti background to the t We have always been concerned abou engBudget, which proved to be more chall in residents parking zones, but we ges char ing this year. way of d saw the half hour free parking as a The first Council Budget meeting ende trade for local businesses. ing pass ing pt allow acce to ed refus r abruptly when the Mayo this free The council had planned to remove cillors. the amendments proposed by Coun agreed to now has ly nate fortu but , hour h. half in Marc So, Council had to reconvene early our plea to retain it. -we disaWe were given a very clear message Even worse, was the plan to charge been had et budg a could not go home until parking bled residents for having a disabled has set! bay marked outside their home. This some That ultimatum gave all councillors e. tenc insis our at ped drop also been r oppose t the interesting choices. We could eithe We have long been concerned abou h in the on principle because there was muc tain parks and green main to re failu cil’s coun to offer ey to budget we did not like, or we could spaces, so we also asked for more mon nded it well as support the budget if the Mayor ame es, spac ious prec e thos on be spent to us. ation to reflect issues of particular concern as on local high streets and traffic mitig cts We identified a number of key aspe arising from the eys journ new the all for t fican that we believed could make a signi new homes on Filton Airfield. We difference to residents within Bristol. These changes helped to make the e thos pted acce r indicated that if the Mayo

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News and views from our city councillors Steve Smith (Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze) Funds for Tree Planting EACH year Councillors get to decide on how a small amount of money known as CIL is spent. CIL is the “Comm unity Infrastructure Levy”, money that is pai d to the Council by developers when they bui ld new projects. 85% of it is retained by the Mayor and his cabinet to be spent cen trally, but 15% is given to committees of Councillors to spend on local priorities. In our case that is “Area Committee 1” which con sists representing 6 wards from of 13 councillors the city centre out to Avonmouth. Togeth er we decide on local priorities to use our sha re of the money on – in previous years that has included a new road crossing on Canford Lane. We have supported bid s this year by the Bristol Tree Forum and the Henleaze Society to use some money for planting of new trees

across the area. This wo uld include a total of 6 new street trees acr oss Westbury and Henleaze. The final dec ision will come later this year, but in the pas t bids for tree planting have been supported by all councillors on the committee. We are very grateful to Bristol Tree Forum and the Henleaze Society for all of the work that they do to coordin ate with council officers and propose suit able tree planting opportunities for fundin g. Casework It doesn’t often get a me ntion but I thought I would just put in a wo rd for the routine “casework” that forms a big part of our role as Councillors. Amongst the bigger planning issues and development s, we receive emails and phone calls every day from residents looking for help with issu es like broken streetlights, overgrown hedges , potholes, road markings, parks, bins, soc ial services, housing and many others. If we can help you with anything that the Counci l deals with, please do get in touch with any of myself, Sharon or

Geoff. Our contact details are at the end of each of our columns here. Stay in Touch We hold regular zoom meetings for people to stay in touch with us, ask questions or raise concerns. The next one s will be on the 5th April (you can register to atte WandHApr22) and the 10t nd at tiny.cc/ h May (tiny.cc/ WandHMay22). The me etings start at 7pm and they usually last aro und 45 minutes to an hour.

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St Christopher's A PLANNING application has now been submitted to the counci l for the old St Christopher’s school site on the Downs in Westbury Park. The pro posal is for 122 accommodation units. Loc al residents very much welcome developm ent of the site but have raised significant con cerns regarding these proposals. The pla nning reference number is 22/01221/F and you can view this on the planning portal on the Bristol City Council website. You can also find out much more information from St Christophers Action network - https:// www.scanbristol.org Platinum Jubilee or Westbury Park Commu nity Association As many of us already kno https://westburyparkcom w we get an extra munityassociation. bank holiday this year to weebly.com celebrate the phe Or the applicant’s websi nomenal achievement of te https://www. Her Majesty’s 70th Anniversary of her stchristophersbristol.com coronation. Some / residents are already pla This is a major application nning street parties. , please take If you are looking to req time to look at the plans uest a road is and register your closed then time is runnin g out. The council

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Warm words won’t fix the cost-of-living crisis EVERY month it seems to be getting worse. Gas and electric bills are up and for everyone who uses heating oil, that’s off the scale too. It’s rocketed 116 per cent. I expect you, like me, are looking at your smart meter thinking it didn’t used to be like that a few months ago – and as for petrol… Every month we also hear the Chancellor commenting. He is normally saying how he understands that life is tough for working families and pensioners. Really? Because as March turns to April and the cost of living crisis bites, and everything from the price of a stamp goes up, the Government has chosen this moment to deliberately introduce a series of measures that will make this crisis much, much worse. They say April is the cruellest month, and this spring the Chancellor will again force up taxes, painfully whacking up National Insurance contributions. He’s chosen a tax on workers’ income, not any of the other options

like buying and selling property portfolios or stocks and shares. Yet it’s not all doom and gloom on the economic front. There are plenty of great job vacancies in the region – many with good pay and prospects. One project I was excited to launch recently was aimed at West of England jobseekers in our burgeoning hospitality sector. Jobs Connect was commissioned by the West of England Combined Authority that I lead, and built by Bath-based software company Cognisess. It will connect local people to jobs with top hospitality and tourism employers in the region. Jobs Connect is a bit like a dating agency for jobs. Job seekers and businesses upload their profiles and the website plays matchmaker. Individuals can do personality tests to figure out their compatibility, and there are top tips to make sure you put your best side forward

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A new approach to tackling drug dealing I AM delighted to tell you about a significant new approach that sees Avon and Somerset Police team up with partners across the South West to combine their operational powers in tackling cross-border drugs supply activities, known as Operation Scorpion. Coinciding with National County Lines Intensification Week, the aim of this activity was to send a strong message to criminals that the South West is #NoPlaceForDrugs. The five regional police services – Avon and Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire – alongside their respective PCCs, the British Transport Police, South West Regional Organised Crime Unit and Crimestoppers, set aside regional boundaries just as criminals engaging in drugs activity do, to harness

their collective power and disrupt the South West drugs market, dismantling drugs supply networks and arresting those who profit from them. The forces used a range of tactics, including enhanced surveillance of the road and transport networks, increased high-visibility patrols in areas of high demand, carrying out warrants at addresses used for drug dealing and welfare checks on vulnerable people. As a result, a number of successful results were achieved in our force area, including 64 arrests and 17 warrants executed. Five known county lines were disrupted and at least 41 weapon sweeps took place, along with 178 visits to vulnerable people’s addresses. The results from this collective action speak for themselves and highlights what can be achieved

when a borderless approach to drugs enforcement is taken. By coming together collectively in this way, we can send a strong message to criminals and those who exploit young and vulnerable people in Avon and Somerset that the South West is no place for drugs. In other news, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Claire Hiscott as my Deputy PCC to support me and my office in ensuring Avon and Somerset Police is an effective, efficient and legitimate police service. Claire was a councillor for eight years in the Horfield Ward area, a cabinet member for education and skills, and an area chairman for Bristol and Gloucestershire Conservatives. With the recent publication of my Police and Crime Plan, work is well underway in delivering against my priorities and

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n WHAT'S ON April 3 n Bristol Chamber Choir concert 2pm, Christ Church, Broad Street, Bristol, BS1 2EJ. Drop, Drop Slow Tear Music for Lent and Holy Week. Programme will include Tallis's Lamentations of Jeremiah, Allegri's Miserere and music by Purcell, Vaughan Williams, Walton and others. Tickets are £10 (children and students free) available from the choir's website), from Eventbrite or at the door or from Opus 13, 20-21 Lower Park Row, Bristol, BS1 BN www.bristolchamberchoir.org.uk or ring 07342 954249 April 12 n THE ARTS SOCIETY BRISTOL lecture on "The Art of the Cartoonist" is at 8pm at Redmaids' High BS9 3AW and by internet. We welcome new members and guests. For more information on our lectures, given by specialists in their own field, and our other activities visit our website www. theartssociety-bristol.org.uk April 25 n HENLEAZE SENIOR FILM CLUB at 2pm The Lady in the Van (12A) Starring Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings & Jim Broadbent A man forms an unexpected bond with a transient woman living in her van that’s parked on his driveway. Tickets: £4.00 including tea & cake. Carers welcome, easy access For more information and to book, please call 0117 435 0063. St. Peter’s Hall, The Drive, Henleaze BS9 4LD

Regular events n CALL THE BRITISH RED CROSS'S FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL CORONAVIRUS support line on 0808 196 3651 to speak to a friendly volunteer for a chat if you are lonely, worried or need practical support, 7 days a week from 10am to 6pm, or email supportline@redcross.org.uk Various days n WEST OF ENGLAND BRIDGE CLUB has restarted real, face-toface bridge at its new home in the RAFA Club, 38 Eastfield, Henleaze. There are five sessions every week, catering for different standards. Thursday afternoon is for Improvers, where experienced Club members help players with bidding and card play. A brief lesson is often included. Monday afternoon is for more capable players; relaxed but competitive, this is an EBU-

recognised session. You may come alone to any afternoon session; a partner will be found. The three evening sessions are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and are open to pairs. For more information at www.woebridgeclub.co.uk or contact our Secretary, Chris Frew, on 0117 962 5281. Monday n PLAY BOWLS at Canford Park in a friendly, social atmosphere. Qualified coaches and equipment provided. Contact: Les on 07305695579 n WESTBURY SINGERS: if you enjoy singing, we invite you to join our friendly, non-auditioned, 4 part choir, in term-time on Monday evenings 7.30p.m. - 9.30p.m.at Reedley Road Baptist Church. Please email the Secretary: gwenalwakeel@ yahoo.co.uk. Tuesday n SCOTTISH DANCING to GET FIT and HAVE FUN with Westbury Scottish Country Dancing Club. Classes for beginners (Tel: Maggie 01934 838175) and more advanced dancers (Tel: Cheryl 0117 4012416) at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze, Tuesdays 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Details at www.westburyscottish.org.uk n WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP meet on Tuesday mornings at Westburyon-Trym Methodist Church, 10.30am-noon. An interesting programme of speakers; come along to make friends. For more details, ring Kate 07905 064720. Wednesday n BCCS (BRISTOL CATHEDRAL CHOIR SCHOOL) CHORAL SOCIETY is NOW meeting at the Henleaze Bowling Club in Grange Court Road, on Wednesdays from 7.30 to 9pm. We are a small, friendly, unauditioned choir singing varied music , from choral works to more modern pieces and we would welcome new members of all standards. For information, contact Kathy, tel 0117 949362 /email www.bccschoralsociety.org.uk/ n BRISTOL SCRABBLE CLUB meets every Wednesday at 7.15pm at Upper Horfield Community Trust (next to Eden Grove Church). New members welcome - first visit free so come and give it a try. For further information contact Sheila on 0117 957 0792, 07435 316458 or shinett@blueyonder.co.uk n KNITNATTERSTITCH meet on Wednesdays (term time only)

10-12 @ Henleaze United Reform Church’s coffee bar. For more information contact Paula at knitnatterstitch @gmail.com Thursday n HENLEAZE FLOWER CLUB has a full program for the coming year, Covid permitting. All flower demonstrations are held at Bradbury Hall,Waterford Road, Henleaze and begin at 2pm. Demonstrators include, Cathryn Brown on Feb 10 and Margaret Heal on March 10. We have alternate Thursdays demo or practise classes. Call Jenny for more information 07880 700270. All welcome. n BRISTOL MALE VOICE CHOIR are rehearsing for our 2022 concerts and warmly invite you to join us; the ability to read music is helpful but not essential as we regularly rehearse our wide-ranging repertoire, from classical to pop, traditional male voice favourites to musicals and gospel songs in various languages. We meet every Thursday at 7.00pm in St Andrew's Methodist Church, Elm Park, Filton, BS34 7PS. For further information see our website, www.bristolmvc.org. uk, or Facebook, or phone 07587 143 220. Our next concert is on March 19, 2022, in Christ the King Church, Bradley Stoke, BS32 8EE For details phone the above number. n LADIES KEEP FIT, Thursdays 10-11am, at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze. This friendly session, which has a dance element to it, is suitable for all. New members are always welcome. £6. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@tiscali.co.uk FFor more see: www.exercisewithlailibrooks.com n BISHOP ROAD COMMUNITY CHOIR ARE MEETING in person on Thursdays 7.30 - 9pm at B&A Church Gloucester Road. Anyone wishing to come along, please contact us by email at bishoproadchoir@gmail.com n HIGHBURY BADMINTON CLUB: Pete Stables 0117 950 1524 or www.pete4458.wixsite.com/ highburybadminton Thurs 7:30pm mid September to End April, Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall

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County cricket ground gets a new name GLOUCESTERSHIRE Cricket's home ground has been renamed the Seat Unique Stadium in a four-year deal. The new name for the Bristol County Ground comes at the start of the 2022 domestic cricket season. Seat Unique is a tech ticketing marketplace where fans can buy official hospitality packages and tickets to live sports, music and culture events. It first partnered with The Shire in early 2021 when it became the club’s official hospitality and premium ticketing partner. Seat Unique, which launched in 2019, has developed innovative software to support the digital transformation of online hospitality sales. Welsh Rugby and British & Irish Lions captain, Sam Warburton OBE, is its brand ambassador. GCCC says the deal with Seat Unique marks a significant moment for the club,; building on the appointments of Dale Benkenstein as head coach, Steve Snell as performance director

Will Brown , GCCC CEO, and Philipa Hicks of Seat Unique and the signing of quality overseas players such as Marcus Harris, Naseem Shah and Zafar Gohar during the off-season. Joe Kaniecki, head of partnerships at Gloucestershire Cricket, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be strengthening our relationship with Seat Unique for the next four years. “We’re passionate about not only ensuring the Seat Unique Stadium continues to grow as a domestic and international

cricket arena, but also as a live entertainment venue to the benefit of our local communities. As a premium ticketing marketplace, Seat Unique will allow us to take the home of Gloucestershire Cricket to the next level in terms of spectator experience and offering.” The new name, the Seat Unique Stadium, now adorns the front of the Bristol Pavilion and can be seen at various other locations and at entrances.

The Seat Unique Stadium will play host to seven home Vitality Blast T20 matches for Gloucestershire in 2022, and will welcome the best teams and players the English game has to offer during the County Championships Division One campaign. The Shire’s home stadium will also host five international matches during the summer, including England men’s and women’s teams, further consolidating the stadium as a familiar venue for international cricket. CEO and founder of Seat Unique, Robin Sherry, said: “It is a huge honour to have elevated our partnership with Gloucestershire Cricket with this four-year commitment to stadium naming rights. This will ensure that we continue to strengthen our relationship between the club and the local community. "It is a privilege to have this exciting opportunity to build a valuable affinity with The Shire’s loyal fans. "

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n SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF

Bristol Rovers aim for the play-offs Bristol Rovers FC: The Gas play their football in League Two at the Memorial Stadium off Gloucester Road and as we went to print their good run was continuing. Rovers have fixtures this month at home: Bradford City on April 2nd, Salford City on the 15th, and Forest Green Rovers on the 23rd, with their final match of the season also at home against Scunthorpe United on May 7th. Away days are Tranmere Rovers on the 9th, Port Vale on the18th and Rochdale on the 30th. Bristol City FC: The Robins are lying well down the Sky Bet Championship table. They have three home games this month with Peterborough on the 9th, Sheffield United on the 18th and Hull City on the 30th. Away fixtures are AFC Bournemouth on April the 2nd, Stoke City on the 15th April and Derby County on April 23rd. City’s last game of the season is also away with a game at Huddersfield Town on Saturday May 7th at 12.30pm. That brings the curtain down on a 'survival' season in the Championship with hopes once again turning to next season's campaign and how the squad may be strengthened in the summer. Bristol City Women Footballers: The club play at the Robins High Performance Centre at Failand. The first team play in the FA Women's Championship and currently lie in mid table with a chance of a late run at the leaders with home fixtures in April on the 3rd against Liverpool at 3pm, and London City

Lionessess on the 24th. No away games in April but their last match is away with a long drive to Sunderland on Saturday, May 1st. Bristol Rugby men: The Bristol Bears play in the Gallagher Premiership and have had mixed results but despite their position there is no relegation this year. This month away days are Northampton Saints on April 2nd and then Sale on the 9th in the Heineken Champions Cup with another away game in the premiership on April 30th against Leicester. They are at Ashton Gate for home games against Sale in the cup on the 14th and Gloucester on April 22nd in the premiership. Bristol Rugby women: The team play at The Bears High Performance Centre, Beggar Bush Lane, Bristol, BS8 3TF. For details visit https:// www.bristolbearsrugby.com/teams/ bristol-bears-women/ Fixtures this month are on the 2nd when they are at home against DMP Durham sharks in the Allianz Cup with a home game on May 7th against Harlequins and their final match is away to Exeter on May 14th. Hockey: Firebrands Hockey Club is the home of hockey in Bristol. Since 1947 the club has not only been hugely successful on a national and local level with a number of teams including the indoor women's team The Vixens. The Vixens also have an outdoor team who play on a Sunday. The First Team male Firebrands L1 face off against Cardiff and Met A on April 10th at home with a

home game against Truro on the 24th and an away game against Bath on the 17th. Broad Plain Rugby Club: The first team play in the Gloucester Second Division South. The second XV play in the Wadworth 6X Bristol & District Second Division. The teams train on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm. New players always welcome - and remember: Up The Plain! The 1st XV play Old Bristolians at home on the 2nd and are away to Old Colstonians on the 9th of April. Follow them on Facebook - pride of Bedminster. Rugby in Bristol: there are several long established clubs in the city including Dings Crusaders, Old Redcliffians and North Bristol. To find a club to play for visit https:// www.englandrugby.com/findrugby. American Football: The Bristol Aztecs American Football team are based in Filton. The Aztecs welcome new players for their senior and junior teams. For details see their Facebook page or visit www. sgscol.ac.uk/american-football Gloucestershire Cricket men: The team's pre-season run ends on April 2nd with a home game against Exeter University. The season proper begins with four-day games in the County Championship on April 7th away at Northampton. Their first home game is on April 14th with a game against Yorkshire.

Gloucestershire Cricket women: the team play in the ECB Women's 50 over County Cup and T20 competitions. For more on the team visit https://www.facebook.com/ Gloswomenscrick Cricket in Bristol: Other teams in the city include Bishopston CC, Stoke Bishop CC, Knowle CC and Brislington CC. To find a club to play for locally see https://www.ecb. co.uk/play/find-a-club/ Tennis: With the success of Emma Raducanu in the USA Open there is an expectation the sport will get a boost.. Bristol born Katie Swan is currently the most high profile tennis professional the city has produced while those with long memories will recall Jo Durie who in 1983 reached the semifinals of the French Open. Ice Hockey: The Bristol Pitbulls take on Oxford at the Planet Ice Rink at Cribbs Causeway on April 2 in the NIHL South Division 1 on April 2. They are at home again on April 9 when they play Milton Keynes. Away days include Invicta on April 3, and Streatham on April 10. Bristol Honda Pitbulls netminder, Tyler Perre, is bringing his season to a premature end so that he can begin treatment after receiving the news that his cancerous tumours have returned. The game against the Solent Devils, where he won Man of the Match, will be his last of 2021-22. Harry Mottram

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