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In your free local monthly newspaper: Defib stolen Unfortunately, someone has stolen the defibrillator recently installed in Crews Hole. TURN TO PAGE 5
Breathing Better The St George Breathing Better group are working on improving local air quality. TURN TO PAGE 6
Galleries Post Office The consultation exercise asked for the Crown Post Office to remain open, but the Post Office closed it anyway. ST George Community Network conducted a survey between 17 February and 17 March, and received over 300 responses. They presented the outcome of the survey at a meeting at St George Community Centre on 6 April. 80% of the respondents reported that they visited St
George Park at least once a week, with over a third responding that they visited the park daily. The most popular activity in the park was social activities and picnics (20%) and part of a route to other places (20%). The survey asked about potential improvements in the park, the most popular
suggestion was to reinstate the drinking fountains. Using the ‘bandstand’ for music, plays, art and other performances was also popular along with a call for more bins. Asked what it was most important for the park to provide, providing toilets Continued on page 3
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Temple Quarter The University hopes changes at Temple Quarter (including the former 'Arena Island') will improve links to East Bristol. TURN TO PAGE 10
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IT has been another busy period in the St George and Redfield areas of the city. As usual, we're reporting on as much as we can in this edition. The newspaper is published monthly, so for local news between editions you can follow us on Facebook and Twitter using @SGRVoice. In this edition we report (page 5) on the news that someone has stolen the defibrillator that was in Crews Hole. Many local business and individuals contributed to the cost of this life saving equipment. But some [insert your own
expletive] has decided to steal this equipment and prevent its use to save someone's life. It is difficult to comprehend the mindset of someone that would do that. Temporary toilets are now back in St George Park. Let's hope that their use is respected and they're not vandalised. The local community has been crying out for these facilities - let's hope they remain in use until a more permanent facility is available. Unfortunately there were reports of youths climbing on top of the temporary facilities between them
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being delivered and made available for use. On more positive news we report on a recent survey on use of St George Park which provides a host of information to help formulate plans for this great local facility. If you have any news items to share, or you would like to promote your local community group, please send details to news@ stgeorgeandredfieldvoice.co.uk Don't forget that you can read this edition, and all our previous editions on our website.
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From page 1 was the outright winner. This comes as no surprise to many. Temporary toilets were installed in St George Park just before Easter, with plans for permanent facilities later in the year (more information in our April edition). Second most popular was making the park safe after dark, and third keeping the park litter free. The survey also asked about use of St George Library. 40% reported using the library infrequently and 26% never using the library. Over a third of respondents use the library at least monthly. St George Community Centre can be accessed from Church Road and St George Park. 18% of respondents use the Community Centre at least monthly. The survey asked for the preferred location for a combined community space and library.
42% suggested this should be at the current library location, with 26% saying it should be at the existing Community Centre location. 23% preferred for any combined community space and library to be located in the bowling pavilion area. Concern was expressed that wherever any combined unit was located, it would need to be safe after dark, and comments that a clear link would be needed to Church Road to link with access and public transport. The survey provided an opportunity to provide comments on a wealth of issues. Comments included suggestions that: - the bandstand be reinstated as it was part of the original design of the park - the shelter near the bowling pavilion should be removed as it is a place for anti-social behaviour - the library has great views
over the whole park, lake and city from the back windows and there should be a fully open café terrace there to attract people to that corner of the park; could even be a pop up restaurant on summer evenings - the space near the wheels park (where markets were held) would be a good space for local businesses to have a temporary space akin to Whapping Wharf - lake would be better if you could get all the way around for walking - the suggestion of a café similar to the facilities in Page Park was mentioned - there be flower / vegetable plots for local schools There were also many comments about the need for toilets in the park – this has now been addressed. Many comments related to improving the lighting in the park. One respondent
commented “Safety is paramount. I’m scared to go into the park unless there are other people close by”. One respondent said they’d like barriers to stop vehicles driving into the park. The statistical analysis of the respondents showed that over 40% were aged 35 to 44. Over 95% of the respondents described themselves as their ethnic group or background being white. Over 46% of respondents were in full time employment, with another 28% being in part time employment. 67% of respondents were female. You can read more information on the survey on the St George Community Network website – www. stgeorgecommunity.org.uk/ network
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n NEWS PLANS to turn the Royal British Legion building in Staple Hill into homes have been rejected for a second time. Developer Charlotte Alsopp has been told her proposals to demolish part of the building in Kendall Road and convert the rest into seven homes are “unacceptable”. Ms Alsopp wanted to build two one-bed flats, four two-bed flats and a two-bed house on the site in Kendall Road. But the plans were rejected by South Gloucestershire Council on April 9 with the authority saying the proposals would be harmful to the character of the area. Balconies and windows planned for the north of the building would impact on the privacy of neighbours, and future occupiers would suffer from a lack of light, the council said. The authority added that the parking and bin storage areas were too near bedrooms and would be “detrimental” for people living there. A report said: “Overall the scheme would have an
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unacceptable impact on the residential amenity of both future occupants and existing neighbours.” Plans to convert the building had originally been submitted last year but were refused in December. They were amended and resubmitted in February but the council said the new application did not address the design concerns of the first.
The club closed suddenly at the end of 2016 under mysterious circumstances, with the British Legion's head office refusing to explain why it had shut. The 0.2 acre site includes a ground floor main hall, meeting room and kitchen and a first floor function room and reception room. The building had been marketed by property agent
Alder King which announced the building had been sold for “in excess of £315,000” just days before the plans were turned down by the council last month. Neighbours had told the authority they weren't happy with the scheme because it would invade their privacy. One objector said: “Built at a right angle to the road, the proposed houses would overlook the back gardens of most houses at the top of Kendall Road, Upper Station Road and some of Acacia Road, which means most would lose either all or part of the privacy and security of their gardens.” Another resident said: “Owners of the proposed new property will be able to stand on their balcony and look directly into my garden and rear windows.” They also said there were already parking problems in the area and the development would only add to them.
St George Bowling Club The Bristol St George Bowling Club was established in 1909, and is based at the Bowling Pavilion in St George Park. They are recruiting new members to join their club. They generally play friendly games on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. League competition fixtures are played on Thursday evenings. For further information on joining this local club visit www.bristolstgeorgebowlingclub.btck.co.uk
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Archaeology at Ashton Court BRISTOL residents have a rare opportunity this summer to pick up their shovels and try their hand at archaeology on the Ashton Court Estate. Bristol residents are invited to participate in the dig taking place over the summer, providing a rare chance to engage with and uncover elements of the property’s long and varied history. On a series of heritage days between 23rd June and 18th July, a community archaeological investigation will be conducted to investigate the results of a geophysical survey carried out in 2018. During last year’s dry summer parch, marks appeared on the South Lawn at Ashton Court, hinting at a hidden history waiting to be uncovered. A geophysical survey of the lawn identified possible archaeological remains that took the form of potential rooms. Several Bristol schools have been invited to participate in the excavation as part of Historic England’s Heritage Schools programme. Students will learn about the rich heritage of the grand Ashton Court buildings and have the chance to experience hands-on excavation. The excavation is being conducted by Archeoscan with the permission of Bristol City Council and supported by Artspace Lifespace and Historic England. All archaeology experiences must be pre-booked for a fee of £30pp per day. For more information at www. archeoscan.com or from archeoscan@hotmail.co.uk
YOU may recall that in our February edition we reported on a new defibrillator on the River Avon Trail, Crews Hole. The installation of the defib on the Didac / Woodwide Academy building was thanks to funds donated by Didac Woodwise and many others. The life saving device available for anyone that needed it. The defib was located in a locked cabinet, with the combination number available from the 999 ambulance operator. The location of the defib, made it easily accessible for those using the River Avon Trail, visiting Trooper Hill or any of the businesses and properties in Crews Hole. But, on Sunday 14th April the cabinet containing the defib was prised open and the defibrillator was stolen. If you have any information concerning the theft please contact the police (call 101) or Crimestoppers (0800 555111); the crime reference number is 5219081691. We'll publish an update in the Voice and on our social media about any plans to replace the defib.
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Breathing Better BRISTOL'S Quality of Life survey shows that 76% of city residents think air quality and traffic pollution is a problem locally. Locally, residents are more worried than the citywide average.
Percentage of survey respondents who think air quality and traffic pollution is a problem locally (by Council Ward) Citywide average: 76.5% St George Troopers Hill: 75.7% St George Central: 77.3% Lawrence Hill: 84.0% Easton: 90.6% St George West: 92.7%
The community group St George Breathing Better is working to address issues with air quality in St George. They have been running local surveys about air pollution to find out what people know or think about it; this work has been supported by the UWE Community Fund. UWE planning students have helped to carry out the surveys - this included door knocking around Plummers Hill and connecting streets in addition to asking parents/carers on the school run. The survey results are still being analysed Children face life long consequences of air pollution and St George Breathing Better champion their right to breathe air which does not poison them. Air pollution, of course, is affecting us all, young through to old, so clean air is important for all of us. The group are launching an anti-idling
campaign, as they have discovered that the pollution inside and outside a car whilst it is parked but with the engine running is a frightening health hazard. By focussing their energies around local schools they'll be offering anti-idling banners, flyers and a ‘chatterbox’ activity (you may know these as fortune tellers). Clean Air Day is Thursday 20th June. Leading up to this the group plan to become increasingly active. St George Breathing Better have had a
busy time recently. They're keen to recruit more members so that they can achieve even more. If you're interested in learning more about the work of St George Breathing Better, or volunteering to work with them, you can email network@stgeorgecommunity.org.uk or search for them on Facebook. Or, attend the next meeting of St George Breathing Better on Sunday 19th May at St George Community Centre, starting 7.15pm.
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n NEWS The Galleries Post Office closed on 13 March, and a new Post Office opened the following day within WH Smith in the Galleries. Bristol no longer has a 'Crown' Post Office. The Post Office undertook a formal consultation about the proposed closure and relocation of this branch between October and December. The Voice has obtained details of the 150plus responses to the consultation. The vast majority of the responses to the consultation did not welcome the closure and cited an array of reasons why the Post Office should not be relocated. Many of the responses to the consultation make reference to the convenience of the location of the now closed branch. Many references were made to the ease of access from the road and a disabled parking bay (at the top of Union Street), rather than navigating around a shop for the Post Office. Many of the respondents to the consultation also questioned whether WH Smith would be able to accommodate the number of people wanting to use the Post Office within their store. One respondent concuded their response to the consultation with: "Please do not close this branch. A little something in the back of Smiths won't cut it!" Marvyn Rees, Mayor of Bristol, was one of the many people that responded to the consultation: The Mayor told Post Office Limited: "I am responding to express my concern at these proposals, given this will leave Bristol with no flagship Crown Post Office, having a significant impact on both the residents of Bristol and its businesses." He also explained "I'm not convinced that the link up with WH Smith is the right one for a major city centre outlet like the Galleries - the only one centrally located, in a city with a significantly growing resident and business
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The former Post Office within the Galleries population." We asked the Post Office to explain why the branch was closed despite the overwhelming response to the consultation that it should not close. A Post Office spokesperson responded: “When it comes to consultations, it’s not about the quantity of feedback we receive, it’s about the specific issues that are raised and whether these will have a genuine impact on our customers and the community. We listen very carefully to our customer’s feedback during the consultation process and consider each individual branch on a case by case basis." “The Post Office is not immune to the pressures facing all retailers. We must respond to the unprecedented change taking place on high streets and adapt to changing customer needs. Our customers want greater convenience, by making sure that our services are available when and where people want them. This means easily accessible locations, with longer opening hours, including Sunday opening.” The Post Office spokesperson went on to explain; "We are not
making these changes lightly – but we need to make them if we are to ensure that branches remain at the heart of towns and cities. We believe that moving the branch to WHSmith is the right decision in order to sustain Post Office services in Bristol city centre - not just in the short
term, but for the long term too.” So, over 150 people responded to the consltation with reasons as to why Bristol's last remaining Post Office should not close but, the Post Office decided to proceed with the closure anyway.
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Freewheeler Andy spreading the word YOU could be forgiven for thinking that blood bikes are a part of the service provided by the NHS, but you couldn't be further from the truth. Blood bikes, or Freewheelers as they are known in the South West, are a recognised emergency service but run entirely by unpaid volunteers and reliant on donations to keep running. Often working during the evenings and throughout the night, motorbike-riding volunteers ensure that blood, blood products, medical equipment, X-rays, medical notes and even breast milk is delivered to hospitals, patients and air ambulance services. They use a fleet of specialist bikes ridden by highly trained advanced motorcyclists who are controlled by coordinators who take calls, designate riders, plan routes and manage jobs across an area of around 1,700 square miles. One of these volunteers
is Andy Davies, who lives in Soundwell. He said it is estimated that the blood bike service saves the NHS more than £1.5million a year. Andy started volunteering about a year ago after taking an advanced motorcycle training course and test, a requirement of the role. He said: “A rider may travel as many as four hundred miles in one shift, picking up from and delivering to various hospitals including both the Great Western and Wiltshire Air Ambulance Services. There are normally a minimum of four bikes and riders on duty at any one time, plus coordinators. “It can cost over £10k per year to keep each bike on the road. All members are regarded as fundraisers and regularly attend fetes, functions and other events to try to raise money for the charity.” Andy said he often gets mistaken for a police officer – and it's often not a pleasant
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fundraising element of his role seriously and has been visiting local organisations to spread the word about Freewheelers. “The feedback from my presentations has been very good and I am now getting lots of requests from different groups to give talks but taking a blood bike along is always subject to operational demands.” To find out more about volunteering or if your organisation would like a representative to come along to a fete, function or give a talk, please contact Andy via email at daviesa98@yahoo.co.uk
Recognise this woman? DO you recognise this woman? Police are investigating a racially aggravated assault at B&Q in Longwell Green and believe she may have important information that could help with their investigation. The incident happened at around 3.50pm on Saturday January 26 when a security guard was racially abused. If you have any information, call 101 and quote reference number 5219018736.
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Stronger communities are safer communities STRONGER communities are safer communities. However, strong communities can only thrive if we continue to develop our relationships, working together as residents, local people and the police. So I was pleased to see the police and the local community coming together to celebrate the opening of a new memorial garden in Castle Park in Bristol. The memorial honours 83,000 Sikh soldiers who lost their lives in the first and second World Wars. It is of the utmost importance that we remember that in both wars Sikh soldiers, as well as people of other faiths, stood shoulder to shoulder to form part of the British Army. The memorial is a wonderful place that the old and young alike can visit and remember the bravery of the Sikh soldiers. Supporting and reflecting
our diverse communities is an important part of my role and a specific priority within my Police and Crime plan. I was therefore delighted to attend the new Bristol Muslim Strategic Leaders Group; this important group is looking at ways our Muslim communities can be more involved within our public services. Making sure our public services not only reflect the communities they serve with the people they employ but also that the service reflects their needs and those of their community is absolutely essential. I really welcomed the national ‘Make Yourself Heard’ campaign that aims to raise awareness of a silent 999 system. The Silent Solution system enables 999 mobile callers who are too scared to make a noise or to speak
St George man sentenced for sexual assault A MAN who admitted sexually assaulting a woman he did not know in Bristol city centre has been jailed for 12 months. Yousef Al-Alawi (21) of Roseberry Park, St George, admitted to one count of sexual assault by touching and another of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent. The incident happened at Trinity Street, a path and steps which run between Bristol Cathedral and the Marriot Hotel, during the early hours of Sunday 15 July last year. The court was told that his DNA was found on his victim. He was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on 10 April to be jailed for 12 months. Investigating officer Detective Constable Joscella Thomason said: “This was an extremely distressing ordeal for the victim and I’d like to praise the bravery she showed following the incident and thank her for supporting our subsequent investigation. Al-Alawi had no choice but to admit he was responsible for the attack due to the weight of evidence against him." “I welcome the custodial sentence given to him and I hope it shows the public how seriously we treat sexual assaults of all kinds.”
to press 55 when prompted, informing police that they are in a genuine emergency. There could be occasions where speaking out loud is not possible or would put you in more danger, and that is why knowing about the 55 service is important. We need to ensure everyone knows about the system, as in extreme situations, it could potentially save lives. The campaign was launched during National Stalking Awareness Week. On average, around 100 incidents take place before a stalking crime is reported and we need to encourage victims to come forward and seek help from either the police or other agencies. We need to bust the myth that stalking involves someone sitting in the bushes outside your house; stalking can include persistent
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University plans for Temple Quarter THE University of Bristol has unveiled their plans for a new state-of-the-art campus at Temple Quarter - they include improved links with East Bristol. The Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus development, which is part of the wider regeneration of the Temple Quarter area, aims to unlock new routes into and through Bristol Temple Meads station, as well as creating new walking and cycling routes to better connect East Bristol with the city centre. Student accommodation is to be arranged in three buildings up to 21 storeys high and designed to wrap around a central courtyard. A total of 953 bedrooms are provided with student wellbeing and future flexibility being key themes in driving the design. The campus is expected to welcome their first students in 2022. The Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus will provide teaching, research and innovation space for some 800 staff, external partners and 3,000 students. A public consultation will take place in the summer, which will include the detailed design of the academic buildings and public spaces on the site of the former cattle market and sorting office, which is currently being demolished. All student accommodation on the site is now expected to be located on Temple Island (formerly Arena Island). There
will be two buildings on the Cattle Market site, instead of the previously expected three buildings; allowing for more public spaces as well as better pedestrian and cycle paths through the site. The ground floor of the buildings, which will be metal clad to reflect the industrial heritage of the site, will feature a 24-hour student hub along with associated commercial outlets, such as shops, bars and cafes. The University’s plans are intended to illustrate their vision to create a campus which is open to everyone and embedded in the life of the city. They hope
Development Timeline January 2019: Demolition started on the former Royal Mail sorting office April 2019: Public consultation on the detailed designs of the student residential accommodation July/August 2019: Public consultation on the master plan and detailed design of the academic buildings on the Cattle Market Road site 2020: Start of work in site 2022: Campus due to open this will be achieved through the opening of new food and drink outlets, and a programme of social and cultural events to help create a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
Professor Guy Orpen, Deputy-Vice-Chancellor for New Campus Development, said: “The development will be one of the city's most significant regeneration projects in recent history and we welcome people’s feedback as our plans take shape. Our goal is to create highquality spaces for everyone to enjoy, whether living, studying, working, socialising, visiting or passing through the campus. We’ve revised our plans to add more focus on the public spaces and to allow better routes for pedestrians and cyclists to move through the site." In addition to the construction work and the wider economic impacts, it is estimated that the new campus will generate over 1,300 new jobs, directly and indirectly. Further information on the development, and the consultation process, is available at: www.bristol.ac.uk/templequarter-campus
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Tenancy fraud LATEST figures show that there are around 500 households living in temporary accommodation in Bristol. There are also 11,800 families who are seeking long term accommodation on the housing register. n Are you renting a council property, but not living there? n Are you letting someone else live there instead? n Have you provided false information to get a council tenancy? Anybody found guilty of tenancy fraud could face a criminal record, a fine of up to ÂŁ50,000 or a prison sentence. Bristol City Council is giving tenants the chance to own up to tenancy fraud. They will not start legal proceedings against anyone who ends their tenancy this month. United Communities and Solon South West Housing Association are also taking part in this project. Their tenants can end their tenancy directly by contacting the relevant association or by contacting the council. If you want to end your tenancy, or if you think someone you know is committing tenancy fraud, you can contact Bristol City Council via tenancy.fraud@ bristol.gov.uk or telephone 0117 922 2470. Further information is available at www.bristol.gov.uk/ tenancyfraud
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A message for EU citizens from outside the UK WE are writing to you as one of the 21,000 non-UK EU citizens living in Bristol. You are our friends, our neighbours and our colleagues. We are proud to stand alongside you and believe the diversity of our citizens is what makes our city such a wonderful place to live. Everyone who chooses Bristol as their home is welcome, valued and respected. We write to thank you for deciding to live here, and hope that regardless of the UK’s future arrangements with the EU, you will still feel at home here. The Government has opened applications for the EU Settlement Scheme. EU nationals and family members who have lived continuously in the UK for five years can obtain settled status, meaning they are free to go on living and working in the UK indefinitely. People with less than five years' residence can apply for presettled status, which can later be converted to settled status. The deadline for applying will be June 30, 2021, or December 31, 2020 in a no-deal Brexit. We are working hard to make sure we have support available in Bristol for those who need help with applications. In the meantime we encourage you to find out more online www.gov.uk/settledstatus-eu-citizens-families or by calling 0300 123 7379. We thank you again for helping make Bristol the city it is. - Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol - Cllr Tim Bowles, West of England Mayor - Supt Andy Bennett, Bristol Police Commander - Alex Raikes MBE, Strategic Director of Stand Against Racism & Inequality - Professor Steven West, Vice Chancellor of University of the West of England - Professor Judith Squires, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of University of Bristol - Penny Gane, Chair of the Bristol Women’s Commission - Cllr Tom Aditya, Chair of Bristol Multi-Faith Forum - James Durie, Chief Executive of Bristol Chamber of Commerce & Initiative at Business West
Introducing The ReUsery THE St George and Redfield areas have a wide range of community groups and not-for-profit organisations providing a diverse range of services. The ReUsery is a new not for profit organisation based in Redfield. They promote sustainable development through reduce, reuse, repair, upcycle, and recycle initiatives. They run and host sustainable lifestyle workshops, reuse craft classes and free skills swap sessions from a studio on Church Road. Activities scheduled for May and June include: n Each Wednesday 2.00pm to 5.00pm free ReUse - Meet and Craft session for adults and children to experiment, discover and swap skills. n First and third Thursday of each month - 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Adults ReUse Club. First session free, then drop-in £4.00 n Saturday 4th May - Reviving your old jean with natural dye n Saturday 11th May - Repair and embellish your old clothes with the Boro technique n Tuesday 14th and Tuesday 21st May - Upcycle your wardrobe n Saturday 25th May - ReUsed paper flower making n Saturday 1st June - Upcycle your shirt n Tuesday 18th June - Eco mum! Reusable breast pads and baby wipes making n Friday 21st June - Drink can jewellery workshop These events will all take place in The ReUsery Studio, upstairs at Bethesda Methodist Church, Church Road. The ReUsery invites individuals and groups who are running sustainability activities to contact them to see if there is an opportunity to work together. The team at The ReUsery are also able to host a crafty birthday party, hen party, team building day or other private event. Looking for volunteering opportunities? The ReUsery is hoping to recruit some volunteers to help with social media and marketing, graphic design, photography and film making as well as Project coordination, Business Development and helping to source funding. For more information visit www.thereusery.org.uk or www. facebook.com/TheReusery
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Walking Festival BRISTOL'S hugely popular, annual walking festival – Bristol Walk Fest, a celebration of walking and walks throughout the city will take place throughout May. Bristol’s month-long walking festival, now in its seventh successful year, regularly attracts over 3,000 walkers from across the city and beyond. Each year there is a variety of walking events on offer. Whether you like historical tours, nature walks, exploring street art, walking sports, or you just want to get fit and enjoy some fresh air, there is something for everyone. The mostly free events are for all ages from young to old and all levels of fitness are welcome – walk distances range from less than a mile to more than ten. Bristol Walk Fest 2019 is co-ordinated by Active Ageing Bristol in collaboration with Bristol Sport Foundation, The
Anchor Society and St Monica Trust, working in partnership with Age UK Bristol. Principal funders are Active Ageing Bristol and the Travelwest Fund. There are a host of events in and around Bristol during May. A full schedule of the events, and how to register, is available on the event website at www. bristolwalkfest.com Local events include: * Walking Tennis - Tuesday 7th May, 11.00am to 12noon, St George Park * An Evening on Troopers Hill - Tuesday 7th May, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, meeting at the Maypole
Tavern * Early Years Storywalk Thursday 9th May, 10.15am to 11.00am, starting at St George Library * Avon Valley Walk - Sunday 19th May, 10.30 am to 3.30 pm, starting at Troopers Hill * Walkability Easton Monday 20th May, 10.00am to 11.00am, starting at Easton Community Centre * St George Outstanding Allotments - Monday 20th May, 10.00am to 12.30pm, starting at Nags Head Hill junction with Parslow Barton
New Retirement Club Meadow Vale Community Association CIO has launched a new weekly Retirement Club. The club meets at Meadow Vale Community Centre, Speedwell on Wednesdays from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Transport and befrienders can be arranged. For further information call 0117 903 0329 or email firussell@blueyonder.co.uk
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n NEWS BUILDING work has commenced to complete the toilet facilities in the new Crofts End Church and Community Hub in St George following the approval of a £20,000 grant from the Ibstock Enovert Trust (IET), an Environmental Body funded through the Landfill Communities Fund (LCF). The money will be used to furnish and complete the toilet suite and two disabled access toilets at the new facility in Crofts End Road. Andrew Yelland, Pastor at Crofts End Church, believes that the grant will assist in enabling the entire facility to be completed later this year and that it will make a huge difference to the lives of people living in the area. He said: "This project will
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Crofts End Church building project progresses provide a real boost to the people of St George and Whitehall. It's fantastic that Ibstock Enovert has awarded us a grant towards this important project and we're really looking forward to seeing the new Church and Community Hub being completed in the coming months. " Angela Haymonds, Trust Secretary of Ibstock Enovert said: "The Trustees of IET are keen to support projects which bring maximum benefit to those most in need. The new facilities at Crofts End Church will enable to church to provide a range of services for people of all ages and from all backgrounds and we are pleased to be able to support such a worthwhile project." Crofts End Church was established in 1895 as a mission to the then mining community in St George. The new Church and Community Hub project commenced in 2016 when the 1960’s building became unfit and structurally unsound. The new building will open in later this year and as well as housing the church, it will also include a
community café and community cinema & training room. It will also enable the current chapel to be used as a full-time community centre. Andrew Yelland, told the Voice; "The project is now in the final stages with internal works and fit-out being undertaken. At present the 200 seat auditorium
is being plastered and the air conditioning system is being installed with smaller rooms nearing completion. Finance permitting, it is anticipated that the building will be open this Summer with the community café opening in September. This grant enables us to move closer to achieving this."
Local comedian takes on new challenge RICHARD James from St George is a comedian taking on the challenge of a lifetime. As he attempts to raise money for charity with a one-of-a-kind comedy tour. Between 1st June and 14th July Richard will walk the South West Coast Path to perform at a range of comedy shows dotted along the coast. Starting on Saturday 1st June, Richard James will start ‘The South West Coast Laugh Tour’. This trek will see him walk 620 miles along South West Coast Path, raising money for the RNLI. During the day he will be walking, but in the evenings he will be making people laugh. Richard will be performing at numerous comedy nights all along the South West Coast as part of the tour. His journey starts at Minehead Comedy Club at the
Beach Hotel on Saturday 1st June, and culminates with a night of comedy at Chaplin's Cellar Bar in Bournemouth on 14th July. Between these dates Richard will wind his way along the coast of Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and Dorset, performing in many towns and villages en route. Asked about the upcoming walking comedy tour Richard told the Voice; "Most people say they find the thought of talking to people on stage daunting but it’s the walking I’m worried about. I’ve never done anything like this before and I know it’s going to be a real struggle, but I’m really determined to raise some money to help support the heroic volunteers of the RNLI. If you are free, please come along and support me at the gigs. All money from the shows and donations
received will go towards helping the RNLI's life saving work allowing people to enjoy this epic landscape in relative safety. Plus you can have a laugh at the same time!”
The full list of all gigs in the tour can on the Richard James' South West Coast Laugh Facebook page: www.facebook. com/RichardJamesComedian
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Tackling Litter and Graffiti LITTER and graffiti are issues that people care deeply about in their local area, and are part of the way we feel about our own communities and homes. Making Bristol’s streets measurably cleaner is a priority for many people in the city, and one shared by me and my administration. That is why at our most recent Cabinet Meeting, we approved the allocation of an additional £1m for our Clean Streets action plan. As part of the investment the city centre areas and parks, which see high levels of use, will get new high tech bins that can compact litter and hold up to six times more than a standard bin. The bins will also email Bristol Waste Company automatically when they need emptying. We are also purchasing a cherry picker to help our graffiti removal crews access graffiti
in hard to reach places. The fantastic volunteering groups who help to try and improve Bristol’s streets will also benefit from the investment. One hundred litter picking kits will be made available for schools, and new equipment, including graffiti removal kits, are set to be purchased for community clean ups. But we know in many cases this is dealing with the actions of a minority of people who continue to think it is acceptable to treat the city as their personal bin. I am determined to challenge the behaviour of these people, through enforcement. This means fixed penalty notices to those caught littering and prosecuting those fly tipping in our city. My May cabinet meeting will consider proposals to increase the fixed penalty charges for certain environmental offences such as
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littering, fly-posting and graffiti. I am grateful to the hard working staff at Bristol Waste Company, and the many volunteers across the city, who are already working hard to make the streets cleaner and more welcoming. We want to support them all in their work to make Bristol’s streets something we can all be proud of.
Pavement Parking MAY is National Walking Month, and the charity Living Streets (The Pedestrians Association) is taking the opportunity to build momentum for their campaign that everyone should be able to rely on pavements that are safe and clear. They're putting pressure on MPs to change the law around vehicles being parked on the pavement. Living Streets want to build a picture of a nationwide need for real action on pavement parking. They are seeking help by answering three simple questions at: www.e-activist.com/page/41686 Further information on Living Street's campaign for clearer legislation on pavement parking is available at www.livingstreets.org. uk/pavementparking Responsibilities for enforcement of pavement parking in Bristol is split between the Police and Bristol City Council: - Where a vehicle is causing an obstruction of the pavement causing pedestrians to enter the road, you should report the issue to the police, either online via www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/contactus/report-a-crime-or-incident or by calling 101. - Where a vehicle is parked in contravention of a 'yellow line' restriction, this can be reported to Bristol City Council. (Remember that 'yellow line' restrictions apply to both the road and the pavement.) You can report online via www.bristol.gov.uk/parking/ parking-services-contact-us - An abandoned or nuisance vehicle can be reported to Bristol City Council via www.bristol.gov.uk/streets-travel/abandonedvehicles
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Call for Local support for extra protection for Troopers Hill FRIENDS of Troopers Hill are hoping that local people will show their support for a new planning designation to protect Troopers Hill Local Nature Reserve, Troopers Hill Field and Troopers Hill woodland. Bristol City Council is reviewing their Local Plan which is the framework on which planning decisions are made. They have now invited public comment on their review on www.bristol.gov.uk/localplanreview The importance for Troopers Hill, the Field and the Woodland is that a new designation of “Local Green Space” is being proposed for them. It offers an excellent level of protection for the sites. Susan Acton-Campbell, Chair of Friends of Troopers Hill said, “It is important that the public write to blp@bristol. gov.uk stating that they support this designation and why. This will then give supporting evidence of the value of the spaces when government inspectors review the designation. At a national level there is a drive for more housing development and without good evidence these designations might not be granted”. The wording that Bristol City Council proposes to describe the protection of “Local Green Space” is “Land identified as Local Green Space will be retained as open
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Dog Show fun MEADOW Vale Community Association CIO is holding a Fun Dog Show at their community centre in Speedwell on Sunday 18th May. The event takes part in the yard at Meadow Vale Community Centre, Meadow Vale, Speedwell, starting at 2.00pm. The Fun Dog Show is described as strictly for ordinary pet dogs and just for fun. In addition to 'Best in Show' there are also classes for most appealing eyes, prettiest bitch, most handsome dog, best six legs, most obedient, waggiest tail, best trick, able to cuddle, best condition and like to take home. There will be rosettes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in each class, with certificates for 1st to 6th places in each class.
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WHEN Brunei recently announced that they would implement violent punishments for women and lesbian, gay, bi and trans people, residents from across Bristol were outraged. I agree. That’s why I spoke up in Parliament in April to demand that the UK government hold the Sultan of Brunei to account for the abhorrent persecution of his own people. In April, the Brunei government implemented the third phase of their new penal code, despite regional and international condemnation. Those convicted of anal sex or adultery can be stoned to death, public flogging is authorised as a ‘punishment’ for lesbian sex, and trans people can be criminalised through charges of ‘indecent’ dressing. This oppression of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people sits alongside a broader programme of attacks on women’s rights – women can be punished for pregnancy outside of marriage or for seeking an abortion. In the Parliamentary debate I secured on this issue, Foreign Office
minister Mark Field MP described the "close friendship" between the UK and Brunei. Brunei is a member of the Commonwealth, and Britain has had a military presence in the country since 1962 (this agreement is due to be renegotiated next year). I argued that the UK has a moral duty to act when a strategic ally persecutes its own population. Some may ask why this matters to a Bristol MP? Well, I have the fortune to represent people who care very deeply about human rights across the world. And I am also concerned that this change of law will directly affect some of the people in Bristol West that I represent. Brunei’s actions have a direct impact on the UK. The Institute for Public Policy Research estimates that there are around 6,400 British citizens in Brunei. Many British people are employed in the military in Brunei, and many more work in the oil and gas industry. It is entirely possible for these British citizens to be prosecuted under these draconian laws. I am therefore very concerned
that there will be Bruneians in Bristol who may well be afraid for their safety as a result of these new measures. I also want assurances that people who live in Bristol can travel safely to Brunei for work or even just for holidays. I want everyone, regardless of their sexuality or gender identity, to be able to travel without having to check on the Foreign Office website that they’ll be in danger just for being who they are. Brunei’s crackdown on lesbian, gay, bi and trans people takes place in a context where LGBT rights feel fragile across the globe. Major world powers like China, Russia, Brazil and even the United States have seen legislators undercut rights for and tacitly ignore abuse of their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens. The UK cannot allow the misogyny and homophobia of the Brunei government give succour to other wouldbe leaders across the globe who would persecute their own people. You can watch my speech on my website www.debbonaire.co.uk.
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Gardening talk raises money for hospice OVER 150 visitors packed "The Space" in Market Walk, Keynsham on 26th March to hear gardening expert Charles Dowding's "No Dig vegetable gardening" talk. The event was sold out many weeks beforehand and proceeds of £1,322.76 was donated to St. Peter's Hospice. No Dig gardening has been practised by Charles Dowding for over 35 years and he says that with no soil disturbance the micro-organisms, fungi and worm channels are allowed to develop. Simply by adding an annual layer of composted matter to the soil surface healthy plants are encouraged to develop their root systems into the underlying soil. Charles regularly runs comparisons of vegetable beds that have been dug and not dug with the latter consistently proving more productive with much less effort.
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Children found at property where suspected drug dealing taking place AVON and Somerset Police has an on-going commitment to reduce the harm caused by drugs in the communities of east Bristol. They've recently taken action to prevent three young children coming to significant harm. On Wednesday 17th April Police Officers based at Trinity Road visited Twinnell House on Stapleton Road. They were acting on information that drug dealing was taking place at the block. After observing suspicious behaviour, officers detained and arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, seizing a large amount of suspected class A drugs in the process. Llyas Osman, from Horfield, was subsequently charged and appeared before Bristol Magistrates Court
On Wednesday 10th April 10 Police Officers conducted a warrant at a property on Strawbridge Road in Barton Hill. They were investigating a report that young children could be at risk. On entering the property, officers discovered a six-year-old child who lived at the property along with a seven and four year old who were visiting with their mother. Officers saw people apparently cutting and wrapping suspected class A drugs, along with evidence that class A drugs had recently been used there, with needles and other drugs paraphernalia lying around within easy reach. The six year old child was placed in police protective custody and the other two children have been safeguarded by social services. A 25-year-old man from Monks Park Avenue, Bristol, a
45-year-old man from Barton Hill, Bristol, and a 42-year-old man from Fishponds, Bristol were all arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs and have since been released under investigation. Acting Sergeant Richard Jones said: “The local police team at Trinity Road have an ongoing commitment to reduce the harm caused by drugs to the local community, who tell us time and again that they do not want to live alongside drug dealing and taking. There is never any excuse for young children to be exposed to such harmful and disgusting environments and I am relieved to see that these three children have been moved to places of safety as a result of our actions." “We need local people to tell us what they know. Any
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA Month of May n Bristol Walk Fest - information on page 13 and at www. bristolwalkfest.com Friday 10th May St George Strollers walk Blaise Castle to Sea Mills. www.troopers-hill.org.uk/strollers Saturday 11th May n Spring Fayre, United Reform Church, Argyle Hall, Whitefield Road, 11.00am to 2.30pm 12th to 18th May n Christian Aid Week Monday 13th May n Royal Osteoporosis Society Bristol Support Group meeting, Westbury Methodist Church Hall, 1.45pm. The talk by Karen Wood from Nat West Bank will be on Scams and how to avoid them. Everyone is welcome. For more information ring 07710 743613. Saturday 18th May n Fun Dog Show, Meadow Vale Community Centre, starts 2.00pm Sunday 19th May n St George Breathing Better meeting, St George Community Centre, 7.15pm Monday 20th May to Friday 24th May n Walk to School Week information at: www.livingstreets. org.uk/wtsw Thursday 23rd May n Avon Organic Group Plant Sale & Talk: “Designing a Multi-purpose Garden Garden” 7.00pm, The Station, Silver Street, BS1 2AG. www.groworganicbristol.org
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n 55+ Wellbeing Group, 11.00am to 1.00pm, Beehive Centre n Ping Pong Club, 1.00pm to 4.00pm, Beehive Centre n IT Support and Advice, 10.30am to 12.30pm, St George Library n ESOL – Learning Direct 9:30am– 11.30am, Speedwell Nursery and Children’s Centre. Please call to find out when the next course starts, tel: 0117 903 0329 n Baby Clinic, 1.00pm–2.30pm, Cossham Hospital seminar room n Messy play, 1.30pm–3.00pm, Speedwell Nursery and Children’s Centre, tel: 0117 903 0329 n Capoeira: Easton Community Centre, 6.30pm–7.30pm, call Rad on 07734 469251 or Lise on 07590 408705
n Bristol Community Friendship Club, lunchtime cuppa and roll: every first Monday of the month 12 noon–2.00pm at St Annes Boardmills Club on Avonvale Road. Everyone welcome, make new friends. Visit the Bristol Community Friendship Club Facebook page and ask to join or telephone Gill on 0117 902 5779 n Speedwell Community Café 11.00am -2.00pm, Barton Hill Rugby Club, Duncombe Lane pop along for a cuppa, bite to eat and make new friends, everyone welcome. Tel Gill for more details 0117 902 5779
Tuesday n Walking Group, 10.30am to 11.30am, Beehive Centre n Lunch Club, 12.30pm to 2.00pm, Beehive Centre n Film Club, 1.45pm, Beehive Centre n Arts & Crafts, 10.30am to 1.00pm, Saffron Gardens, Prospect Place, 0117 935 4471 n Messy play, 1:30pm–3:00pm, Speedwell Nursery and Children’s Centre, tel: 0117 903 0329 n Stay and play, 9.30am–11.00am, St Aidan’s Church Hall n Baby Clinic, 10.00am–12noon, St George Health Centre n ESOL Conversation Club, 1.30pm–2.30pm, Speedwell Nursery and Children’s Centre, tel: 0117 903 0329 n Capoeira: Gracie Barra School BS5 9JU 6.30pm–8.00pm, call Rad on 07734 469251 or Lise on 07590 408705 n WECIL monthly social meet up: second Tuesday of the month, social meet up for disabled people at the Old Post Office pub, Fishponds Road. Open and friendly group meets 6.00–7.30pm. Part of WECIL's peer support community – www. wecil.co.uk contact: 0117 947 9942 or email peersupport@wecil.co.uk n Orchard Choir: 7.00pm–8.30pm at the Orchard Coffee and Co., Cherry Orchard Lane n IT Support and advice 10.30am12.30pm St George library Receive help with some of your IT queries. Just turn up at n Baby Bounce and Rhyme, 11.00am to 11.30am, St George Library. (Term time). n Monthly lunch club for senior citizens at Crofts End Church, third Tuesday of the month. To book a place call 0117 9513520.
Wednesday n Holistic Massage, 10.00am to 12noon, Beehive Centre n Tai Chi, Beginners 10.30– 11.30am, advanced 11.30am– 12.30pm Beehive Centre n Art & Craft Class, 1.30pm to
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Thursday n Community Café, 9.00am to 1.30pm, Beehive Centre n Over 55 Ballroom Dance, 12.30pm to 1.30pm, Beehive Centre n Canoeing, Kayaking, Rowing and Sailing for the over 55s. 10.00am to 12noon. Baltic Wharf. Info 0117 935 4471 n Coffee Morning, 10.00am to 12noon, St Aidan’s Church, Fir Tree Lane. Info 0117 960 6592 n Pre-School Children’s Story Time, 10.15am to 10.45am, St George Library n Childminders’ group, 9.15am– 10.45am, Speedwell Nursery and Children’s Centre, tel: 0117 903 0329 n Growing together, 9.30am– 11.30am, Speedwell Allotments n Rock-a-bye, 9.30am – 10.30am, please call 07952 064702 to book, Community Hub, Hillfields. n Stories Songs and Rhymes, 1.00pm–2.00pm, Speedwell Children’s Centre, tel: 0117 903 0329 n Post natal group. Speedwell Nursery and Children’s Centre, Call to book, tel: 0117 903 0329 n Baby Massage, 1.30pm – 2.30pm, please call to book, Speedwell Nursery and Children’s Centre, tel: 0117 903 0329
n ParkWork: Between 10.00am and 12.30pm. 1st Thursday: Other spaces (Meadow Vale), 2nd: St George Park, 3rd: Troopers hill, 4th: Dundridge, 5th: Other spaces (Meadow Vale). Contact Joe Mckenna on: 07469 400689 or joe. mckenna@bristol.gov.uk n Capoeira: kids class 5.15pm– 6.15pm, adults class from 6.30pm– 8.00pm at Gracie Barra school BS5 9JU, call Rad on 07734 469251 or Lise on 07590 408705 n The Green Mingle is an informal monthly networking event for people interested in an environmentally sustainable Bristol. The Mingle runs from 5.30pm– 7.30pm on the first Thursday of the month at The Station Kitchen in Broadmead n Friends of Troopers Hill work party, 10.00am–12 noon, every third Thursday of the month. Volunteers meet by the red slide on Troopers Hill field. n WECIL informal and social creative challenge arts session for disabled people at Trinity Arts Centre, Trinity Rd, Old Market. Open and friendly group, meets last Thursday of month 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Part of WECIL's peer support community – www.wecil.co.uk. n Orchard Community Choir: 7.00pm–8.30pm at the Orchard Coffee & Co, Clouds Hill Road. For more information contact Renee on: orchardchoir@gmail.com n FAB Cafe - an opportunity to share a cup of tea (and a slice of cake!) and chat about what is going on in the local area in an informal and relaxed setting. Last Thursday of every month 10.00am to 12noon, Beehive Centre
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n Line Dancing, 10.30am to 11.30am, Beehive Centre n Ping Pong Club, 1.00pm to 4.00pm, Beehive Centre n Bingo, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, Beehive Centre n Stay and play, 9:00am – 11:00am, St Aidan's Church hall tel: 0117 903 0329 n Reading group 6pm third Friday of the month. St George Library. Meet with other readers to discuss and debate. (You will need to be signed up for Extended Access to the library)
Saturday n Capoeira: 10.30am–12.00 noon, Gracie Barra school BS5 9BH, call
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n WHAT'S ON Rad on 07734 469251 or Lise on 07590 408705 n St George wards councillor surgeries, first Saturday of every month, 11.30am–12.30pm at St George library n Chess club, 3.00pm–5.00pm at St George Library; all welcome n Plant Sale: St. Aidan's Allotments, Nicholas Lane, St. George, BS5 8TY. Locally grown veg plants every Saturday and Sunday 9.00am to 12.30pm. Further details tel: 0117932-5852. n Golden Oldies. A light hearted sing-a-long session. Second Friday of the month 10.30am - 11.30am at the Beehive Centre. Contact adele@ golden-oldies.org.uk
Sunday n Plant Sale: St. Aidan's Allotments, Nicholas Lane, St. George, BS5 8TY. Locally grown veg plants every Saturday and Sunday 9.00am to 12.30pm. Further details tel: 0117932-5852. n Singing for the Soul, at St George Community Centre, every 2nd Sunday of the month 10:00am–12.30pm. Unwind with harmony singing. Email: werelostinmusic@gmail.com or check out the Facebook page – www.facebook. com/Soulsing n Beehive Centre is at 19a Stretford Road (next to St Ambrose Church) information on activities at the Beehive Centre is available at www. thebeehivebristol.co.uk or tel 0117 935 4471.
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It promises to be an exciting discovery trail around the attraction as visitors will be able to tick off the bears as they find them and take part in activities associated with the trail. It will be a wonderful prelude to the arrival of real bears later this year.” The sculpture trail comes ahead of the arrival of real European brown bears at the attraction, as a new exhibit called Bear Wood opens at Wild Place Project July. All 20 bear sculptures have been sponsored by local organisations as part of a fundraising campaign for Bear Wood. Work is now underway creating the impressive new exhibit, which will also be home
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