South Bristol Voice October 2020

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October 2020 No. 58

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FREE MONTHLY IN Bedminster, Southville, Knowle, Totterdown, Ashton, Ashton Vale and Windmill Hill ONE-WAY: Several years after a petition was submitted from the residents of Woodbridge Road, off Wells Road, for a one way direction of traffic, the work has finally been agreed and will be carried out this month. The narrow nature of the road meant there was a problem of reversing cars and no pull-ins opportuntities. Following a residents consultation this was agreed along with a traffic calming ramp at Redcatch Road.

Residents affected will be notified before the work begins.

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A spokesman said: "We left the decision as late as possible in case the situation changed, but it is crystal clear that even if we were permitted to hold the event it would be irresponsible to do so."

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COVID SCHOOLS: Covid has affected two secondary schools in South Bristol. Oasis Academy John Williams in Hengrove has seen one student has tested positive and Year 7 students are self-isolating. At Bedminster Down School, one Year 9 student has tested positive for Covid-19, and Debbie Gibbs, headteacher, has closed the year group of 219 students in line with advice from public health officials.

The closure takes into account the date of first symptoms so students have been learning online at home for one week, and are due to return on September 28.

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New school and community centre get green light Approval has been given for a new secondary school and community building in Knowle.

The site is the former Merrywood School, which closed in 2000. Since then the building have been used by The Park Community Centre for a range of activities and charity/social enterprises.

The current Park Community Centre facilities are in a poor state of repair, they are costly to maintain and run, and are inefficiently spread across a cluster of existing classroom and former school facilities.

The initial work will be to transform the community area and sports hall before Oasis Commnity Learning, which runs several schools in Bristol and nationwide, will submit planning applications for the new school building.

A statement by architects AWW said: " The development of new flexible and purpose-built accommodation for the Park Community Centre to house the range of organisations currently located on the site and meet changing community needs. The new buildings will collectively provide approximately 4200sqm floorspace and will be used by a range of organisations including charities, social enterprises, and small local businesses.

"The existing sports hall is proposed to be retained and enhanced as part of proposals, including an extension providing new floorspace. This element of the project is subject to securing the necessary funding.

"The School Site Proposals include the development of a new secondary school. The reprovision of The Park Community Centre’s accommodation enables demolition of the old school buildings and the development of the new school. The Sports Playing Fields "The new school building will not affect the existing playing fields area within the site. The playing fields will be retained and enhanced, including intended dual community use."

Local councillor Chris Davies said: "Both Cllr Gary Hopkins and I are very pleased this has been approved and will give this Development our full support."

A spokeswoman for Oasis Commnity learning said: " Oasis Community Learning is delighted that the outline planning permission for a new academy on Daventry Road has

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October 2020

Save the Jubilee Pool

Protesters win Jubilee consultation extension

by Charley Rogers, additional reporting by BBC LDRS staff for South Bristol Voice Consultations concerning the fate of the much-loved Jubilee Pool have been extended, following protests to its closure from the local community.

Bristol City Council launched the initial eight-week public consultation in August, proposing the permanent closure of the Knowle pool. However, councillors from the area have disagreed about what should happen to the pool, and local residents have formed a group

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An update from the Friends of Jubilee Pool, provided to the South Bristol Voice, states: "The Friends are continuing to lobby for the pool to re-open immediately and run until its

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Covid-safe plans have been drawn up, which would ensure the safety of visitors, and the group believe that the facility could be re-opened very quickly, with the help of volunteers and the 13 staff currently on furlough.

There is currently a very real need for additional leisure facilities in South Bristol as many pools remain closed and Hengrove is over-subscribed for both public swimming and children’s lessons.

"Once the pool is open, the Friends then hope to work with Bristol City Council on alternatives - both private and community-based - that will ensure the long-term future of this much-loved facility.’

A majority Labour group of councillors pushed through an amendment at full council on September 8, calling on mayor Marvin Rees to extend the public consultation by a month to enable “further exploration of

options” and keep the pool open until at least 2022.

The amendment also calls on Mr Rees to set up a cross-party group to look at “potential solutions” to keep the pool open, including options previously ruled out by officers, such as the community buying the pool to run themselves.

Labour councillor Tim Rippington, who tabled the amendment, said Labour did not want to close the swimming pool but Covid-19 and insufficient government funding had left the leisure centre in a “perilous state”.

He said: “We recognise the benefits of a local pool that people in the area can walk to … so we will be doing everything we can over the next few weeks to investigate all possible alternatives to closure.”

Lib Dem councillor for Knowle, Gary Hopkins, told the South Bristol Voice: “The extension must be a genuine attempt to find a solution and listen to the community, and not just an attempt to push matters into the long grass and appease members of [the mayor’s] own party who oppose the closure.

“Talks were offered before the attempted hatchet job and the delay is only offered because [the mayor] had lost the argument.

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Save the Jubilee Pool while we encourage people to respond to the consultation.”

Cllr Hopkins would like to see the pool reopen as soon as possible, and says that it is a “cornerstone of the community”: “Jubilee is vital for both physical and mental health in our area.

"The majority of users have tried and rejected Hengrove, which although good for elite swimmers is not nearly so suitable for beginners, the elderly and those who are challenged physically or mentally.

"Most people walk or cycle there and it is environmentally sustainable. The classic Art Deco style is welcoming and relaxing where the massive Hengrove is not. It is a cornerstone of our community that is one of the best

and most connected in the city.”

The original consultation was due to close on October 7, and found that £260,000 would be needed to allow Jubilee Pool ‘to function and prevent further deterioration’. Bristol City Council has agreed to provide the operator of the pool, Parkwood, with financial assistance while it remains closed, and is contractually obliged to compensate the operators of Hengrove – Bristol Active Limited and subcontractor Parkwood – at least £900,000 for lost revenue due to Covid-19.

To get involved in the campaign, please contact the Friends of Jubilee Pool via the Facebook group or email savejubileepool@hotmail.com.

A letter from a resident on Jubilee Pool Susan Pratt talks about what Jubilee Pool means to her and her family To me, Jubilee is the grand old lady at the top of Talbot hill, along with the water tower, an historical landmark, a very lovely example of an Art Deco building from 1937. She has served the community so well since then.

I just feel it could be a jewel in the city’s crown, if it was maintained and restored back to its former glory. Once the council have pulled down all these lovely buildings, they are gone forever.

Look at the Saltdean lido and indeed the Clifton lido .

The first generation of my family to benefit from the pool was my dad, He and his Family lived in Totterdown and dad used the baths as a young lad when they were first opened.

It was a matter of great civic pride, because in the 1930s, the council had a pledge to let every Bristolian have access to a pool within a mile from their home.

It's a pity we can’t still hold them to that!

It is hypocritical of the council to be asking citizens to be aware of their carbon footprints and cut down emissions from cars, while now expecting us all to do exactly that if they succeed in shutting Jubilee and we have to travel to Hengrove or Keynsham!

It’s not a huge, state of the art pool like Hengrove, it is small, welcoming and with a big heart. I say that because I found the staff so helpful and kind when I had a

replacement knee last year.

Over the years, I attended my school swimming galas and swimming lessons in the 1960’s, as did my children when they went to Holymead Junior school in the 1990s.

The noise from all the spectators seated on the benches that used to line each side of the pool, made the galas so exciting!

I still have my certificates somewhere, from the 1960s detailing all the little milestones reached in that swimming pool signed by the then Lord Mayor Helen Bloom, and I also remember as a teenager, all the boys using the diving board to try and impress the girls with as clean a dive into the water - or not! I think the instructor's name was Mrs Ridges.

As an adult, my daughter and I used to attend the moonlight swims, such a clever idea!

I tried Hengrove when it first opened, the cold water temperature and awkward steps cut into side of the pool to access the water, made me realise that Jubilee may not be all singing and dancing, but it was still the best option for me.

I am led to believe it is running at a profit and well supported, and the Covid virus should not be the excuse the council use to shut the pool, The Jubilee pool could be the remedy to bring the community back together and recover from the effects of the Covid pandemic. Worth every penny!

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by Charley Rogers After 15 years of running The George Pub in Knowle, Val Matthews, her husband Kevin and daughter Jodi are bidding farewell, with a decade and a half of fond memories.

“Although it’s been very exciting, and we feel so privileged to have had the opportunity and the challenge to create a social space that so many people have wanted to be a part of, I’ve finally decided to retire,” says Val. The decision was not an easy one, though, as the pub has been such a huge part of the family’s life, and they have made some lifelong friendships.

“Some of the customers have become really close friends,” Val explains, “and some of the staff are like family. But the time felt right to pass it on.

“There are so many happy memories made over the last 15 years, that it’s hard to pick a standout. We’ve had some amazing events, like weddings – including my daughter’s – and some really successful Ascot ladies’ days.”

‘So many happy memories here’ – family bids farewell to George Pub

One of the achievements that the Matthews family and The George staff are particularly proud of, though, is the money they have raised for charity over the years, through weekly quizzes, raffles, and other events.

“We have done a lot of fundraising for local charities,”

says Val. “We sat down and figured out that in 15 years we’ve raised a total of £46,763.55 for charity. We’re proud of that.”

“If there was one thing we could say to customers, friends, staff… everyone from the last 15 years, it would be thank you,” Val adds. “Thank you for all the

support you’ve given us, and the happy memories you’ve helped us create. And very best wishes to Diane and Mervin, who will be taking over The George.”

The Matthews family wanted to have a huge leaving party, but due to COVID restrictions, it was not possible to have everyone in one place at the same time.

Instead, the send-off over a weekend at the beginning of September was more sedate, though no less meaningful. Val says: “Hopefully when it’s safe to do so, we can have a big bash.”

The George’s Facebook page (@thegeorgepubknowle) is full of wonderful messages from previous customers and friends, wishing Val and her family well, and reminiscing.

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The buzz returns to Bedminster Down School

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uring lockdown I desperately missed having all the students in school being taught in the classroom and although we continued to teach each lesson remotely this, of course, was not the same as the buzz you get from a school full of young people.

As I write, students have been back in school for a full week and I am so proud of our young people here in South Bristol.

Things in school look and feel a little different to help keep everyone safe.

Year groups are organised into ‘bubbles’ to minimise mixing with different entrances and timetables.

We’ve introduced the wearing of face coverings inside the building during lesson change-over.

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I would like to celebrate our young people for the responsible, resilient and caring way they have adapted to all to the new routines and systems that are in place in school to keep us all safe and ultimately keep schools open.

Some students were nervous about coming back to school, but the strong communications that were built up during lock down between school and home have meant we have been able to meet their needs quickly and attendance rates are our best ever.

Teachers have told me that students are very engaged and enthusiastic about their lessons. While it is difficult to make predictions for the rest of the year, I very much hope that all our students can progress their education and not lose a minute more of learning time.

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Covid-19 news

Temporary mortuary to remain in South Bristol

by BBC LDRS staff for South Bristol Voice A temporary mortuary in South Bristol - along with another in Yate - is being retained as the region braces for a potential second coronavirus wave and winter deaths.

The city council has decided to maintain the place of rest at Sandy Park, which has so far not been needed, for another six months as the cost of dismantling and reassembling is the same as keeping it.

Bristol director of public health Christina Gray has taken the decision to keep operational the pop-up mortuary at the local authority’s vehicle depot in Sandy Park, Brislington.

Her decision, posted on Bristol City Council’s website, said the money to maintain it until at least next March was from the Government’s ringfenced Local Outbreak Management (Test and Trace Fund).

It said: “This will mean that body storage capacity in the city, both in existing, substantive mortuaries and at funeral director premises, can be maintained during any local outbreak or wider general increase of Covid-19-related deaths.

“Body storage capacity is an identified risk in the management of any excess death.

“Existing winter pressures put the system under strain.

“A breach of body storage capacity would present a serious challenge to the management of a local outbreak.

“The cost of dismantling and

The multi-faith blessing ceremony at Sandy Park temporary mortuary on April 17 reassembling the facility would be £90,000.”

It said an alternative option not to retain it was “discounted as cost to reassemble equals the cost of maintaining the facility”.

An extension to the permanent morgue at Flax Bourton was in the early planning stages and would not be ready within six months, the decision added.

Six temperature-controlled containers covered by a large gazebo that can store 240 bodies were installed in April to cope with a worst-case scenario of a huge rise in deaths which has so far not panned out.

It increased the storage capacity for people who have died in Bristol by almost two-thirds.

South Gloucestershire Council’s overflow morgue at its

Broad Lane depot in Yate stored up to 18 bodies at a time when it was operational during the Covid-19 peak from April to July.

It was required when the number of deaths locally overwhelmed capacity at funeral directors, although none taken there were victims of the pandemic.

The temporary mortuary is effectively mothballed but is also being retained amid the prospect of future local outbreaks as the region experiences what public health chiefs describe as a “rising tide” of cases which are a “cause for concern but not alarm”.

Mental health l A 24-hour mental health helpline is being rolled out to adults across the West of England to help them cope with the impact of Covid-19.

NHS bosses are forecasting a 30 per cent spike in demand for mental health support as people grieve for loved ones, lose their jobs or are exposed to abuse at home.

The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire clinical commissioning group was warned that without action, the system would have been unable to cope.

A report to its governing body in September said: “We may see a 30 per cent increase in mental health need as a result of COVID-19.

“A key factor will be the economic impact – if it is similar to that of the post-2008 recession, we could expect a significant increase in mental health problems.

“If unmitigated, this ‘surge’ poses a significant risk to people experiencing crisis due to delays or reduced treatment, affecting lives and putting pressure on other areas of our system.”

It adds: “Whilst most of the population will emerge without lasting negative effects on their mental health, some communities and people with specific characteristics are at far greater risk of worsening mental health.”

The CCG agreed to a package of support in July and much of it is now in place.

A CCG spokesperson said: “We’re currently working on a range of measures to support people across our area. People can access the helpline by calling 0800 012 6549 or visiting www. vitahealthgroup. co.uk/247supportandconnect”

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You must have guessed where I am going now: Yes, it is time to roll up and get the flu jab but with a sense of urgency and duty. Having your flu vaccination is also now an essential part of our fight against Covid-19.

Having a spike in respiratory illness caused by influenza will bring everything to breaking point. We must never forget Flu kills an average of 8,000 people every year in the UK. While we

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BS3 Community - the south Bristol charity and community development organisation

Social prescribing makes a positive impact

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A recent assessment of the charity’s community based social prescribing service, Community Webs, found a positive correlation on an individual’s health, wellbeing and level of loneliness and a reduction in appointment bookings for non-medical issues.

Pro Bono Economics, an organisation that helps charities to understand their social impact and value, reviewed Community Webs and reported that as well providing support and advice to individuals who would otherwise have requested to see a doctor for social rather than medical issues, social prescribing saves public money by giving a return on investment.

Research into programmes like the Community Webs service indicate an average reduction in the use of GP services of approximately 28% and A&E services of around 24% following referral, plus a Social Return on Investment of between £1.40 -

"We signpost and support them in accessing opportunities to connect with local activities and groups; it reduces their isolation and loneliness and their own perception of wellness improves as a result.”

£2.70 for every £1 spent. Here at BS3 Community we are engaging with local GP surgeries, Malago, Marksbury Road, Southville and Gaywood House, to gather data on the health services patients utilise both before and after they are involved in the Community Webs service to continue tracking the success for individuals and for the wider community’s social and fiscal benefit.

Celia, Community Webs Link Worker, said: “Being able to support people in their community with a holistic and personcentred approach really makes a difference.

Update on Bedminster Youth Club We really can’t wait to be able to welcome back members of the BYC, but for the time being we have been working on sprucing up the courtyard ready for whenever we can.

There has been lots of activity in the garden space at the United Reformed Church on West St, with Mo Mulligan longtime friend of our charity making a new seating area and planters ready for the young people to sit and chat with their friends and growing crops to enjoy as part of our cookery lessons.

It’s been a tough for us all but for these young people, which should be a natural time in their lives to become more independent and try new activities and learn new skills in the company of their peers, it’s been incredibly hard. We so look forward to seeing them all as soon as possible.

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Hand over your unwanted woollies to local glove project Discarded woollen garments are being transformed into unique pairs of mittens by local glove-maker Ruth Coleman (pictured, right).

And she is offering a special discount on her fingerless gloves or wrist-warmers to anyone who donates their unwanted or damaged woollies.

Ruth launched her wool recycling project, GLOVED UP, to breathe life back into garments that would have otherwise ended up on the scrapheap.

Her gloves and wrist-warmers are made from woollens bought mainly from charity shops.

Anyone who donates to Ruth’s project will receive a 10 per cent discount on a made-tomeasure pair of fingerless gloves, which can be bought from the homegrown pop-up shop at Windmill Hill City Farm from October.

Ruth, who hopes to offer a green and ethical shopping alternative, said: “It’s too bad that we have enough clothing in the world for six future generations.

"I adore fingerless gloves, so I decided to create them and address this problem at the same time. Most of my handmade products are 100% wool – cashmere, boiled, merino, angora and lambs. Each pair is unique and of a limited edition.

“I always need more damaged stock to recycle so please contact me if you have an item to donate or would like more information about GLOVED UP mittens or wrist-warmers.” To contact Ruth, email ruthcoleman1@virginmedia.com.

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It's green for go, say schools Schools in the Gatehouse Green Learning Trust have made a strong start to 2020-21.

Children and staff were happy to return in September after most had had to stay away for months last year during the lockdown.

While Covid-19 means more uncertainty ahead, the schools have found that working together as a multi academy trust has been very beneficial during difficult times.

The trust's three primary schools, Luckwell, Ashton Vale and Compass Point, were already collaborating closely to ensure the best possible education for all children in their communities.

This provision has been strengthened this year with the appointment of Stuart McClelland as executive head of Luckwell and Ashton Vale. He is working with the new heads of school, Lilly Byers at Luckwell, and Brad Arthur at Ashton Vale.

Lilly joined Luckwell Primary as a Year 6 teacher two years ago after living and teaching in New Zealand for nine years. She has been in the teaching profession for 15 years and has had a variety of leadership roles.

She takes over from Stuart, who joined Luckwell as head in 2018 and led a hugely successful team effort to improve teaching and test results. He is an experienced leader, having taught and led in several Bristol schools

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Luckwell has a beautiful site, with its own forest school, and offers children the opportunity to sample a range of activities in which to excel including sporting competition and creative arts. The school places strong emphasis on staff and pupil wellbeing.

The primaries will be looking at Covid-safe ways to link with prospective parents this autumn. To apply for a place at any of them, visit https://www.bristol.gov.uk/schools-learning-early-years/primary-apply Another benefit for these schools of being part of GGLT is the partnership with the local trust secondary, Ashton Park School, and its post-16 provision, Ashton Sixth.

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he end of summer, and the changes we see in the nature around us, remind us of how much we enjoy the outdoors.

This is especially true in a year where many of us have been indoors much more than we would have wanted. It has shown the importance of gardens, allotments, green spaces and parks and the wildlife we share them with.

Bristol has 33 conservation areas and over 3,800 allotment plots. We have a wildlife network of 3,000 hectares, protecting a quarter of all the land area in the city. As the home of the BBC Natural History Unit, Bristol is even a leading global centre for wildlife expertise.

But reports have painted a picture of global wildlife under threat. There has been a 60% decline in wild vertebrates worldwide since 1970. 44 million nesting birds, 30 million hedgehogs and 2.8 million brown hare have been lost from the UK since the middle of last century.

In Bristol, the city’s swift and starling populations are much-reduced from what they were, with a 96% reduction birds between 1994 and 2014. Species extinctions are high and accelerating, with 41% of insects worldwide and 15% of UK species at risk.

Because of Bristol’s environmental awareness many organisations across the city have made their own conservation projects to protect and restore wildlife in our city.

But we recognise that more can, and should, be done. This is why last year we declared an ecological emergency which recognises the scale of wildlife decline and the serious breakdown of the natural environment which we now face. Building on the climate emergency declaration before it, it has helped us to bring together city partners to confront the ecological decline we’re facing, building a blueprint for how we can all support nature’s recovery.

We are now launching Bristol’s 10-year

plan to protect our wildlife, ecosystems and habitats together. This plan recognises the essential role nature plays in society and the economy. From clean water and air, food, timber, climate change, flood protection, these clear statements of intent aim to protect our wildlife and environment, and deliver the wider benefits of a green, nature rich city into the everyday lives of the people of Bristol.

Our focus will be how we can protect and support the natural spaces that support us, stop using pesticides that damage nature and stop pollution that damages important ecosystems.

The good news is that there is still time to build back a world that is better for wildlife and for people. This is about how we build and develop the city responsibly so that humans don’t threaten wildlife and instead support them to grow alongside us.

We can’t solve this issue overnight but if we make sure we consider ecology and biodiversity when we build each new development, and take major city decisions, then we can start to make significant progress.

This plan will help us kick-start the action we need to rapidly accelerate for the sake of natural life in Bristol.

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Artspace Lifespace has invited the Friends of Ashton Court Mansion (FAM) to take over the mansion on Friday October 16th and Saturday October 17th when they will be giving ‘rule of 6’ tours of the ground floor, with a new look at some of the history and archaeology of the building and parkland and a few stories of the young and old who lived there.

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Local History

My recollections of the war outbreak

We continue our serialisation of Memories of a Bristol Boyhood

by Knowle resident John Fletcher and this month, we hear about his experiences of early wartime and the strict rules and regulations that came into play in the wake of World War II ...

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eptember 3, 1939 was my seventh birthday and the declaration of war on that day was not an ideal present.

Prior to that date it was fairly obvious to most people that at some stage we would be forced into an armed conflict with Adolf Hitler’s Germany.

The Prime Minister made the announcement in a radio broadcast to the nation at 11.15am that morning. I remember there being no panic in our street but most of the adults gathered in quiet groups by the garden gates talking in sorrowful acceptance of the situation. Our country had been planning for some time, since the beginning of 1939, in order

to build up our planes, ships and armaments etc. A civil defence force had been informed on what to do in the event of war, particularly in response to possible air raids. The Broad Walk area of Knowle was the first in Bristol to have Anderson shelters delivered, beginning in March 1939. We had been supplied with an Anderson shelter built at the bottom of our garden. These shelters proved very successful to anything but a direct hit by a high explosive bomb. Their main fault was that they became very damp and on occasions, flooded.

Shelters were widely used early in the war but became less used as people got fed up with

the discomfort and took ‘pot luck’ staying in their own homes, quite often clearing out and using the space under the staircase, this being thought to be the strongest part of the house.

Everyone was issued with a gas mask which had to be taken wherever you went. At school we had regular practises to ensure they could be used quickly and efficiently. They were tested by holding a piece of card over the snout (nose piece) and then breathing in. If the card remained in place without being held it was passed as fit for purpose. It did not take long for small children to realise that by blowing out hard instead of breathing in they could make

some very rude noises, accompanied by shrieks of laughter.

One of the restrictions was the ‘black out’. Strict regulations were enforced by air raid wardens and it was a very serious offence to show a light of any kind outside a building during the hours of darkness. This of course meant there was no street lighting of any kind. In London and other big cities the result of this was disastrous as many more

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Local History people were killed or injured in road accidents as were killed by enemy action.

Food rationing was quickly introduced and was probably the most difficult problem that families, (particularly mothers), had to adjust to (see table, below - for other food stuff, points were issued).

A family had a limited choice on the rare occasions that certain other items became available, such as biscuits, jam, canned goods, dried fruit etc. and a decision could be made as to which items your points would be used on. Clothing and material were also rationed on a ‘coupon’ basis.

Besides ration books, each person was issued with an identity card which had to be carried at all times although children were not expected to comply with this instruction.

Another innovation was the introduction of the air raid warning. This warning was emitted by loud sirens positioned on high buildings so that the sound would carry a great distance.

All of these regulations and restrictions affected the adult population whilst we children carried on very much as before.

Probably one of the main differences was that whereas before most of our imaginary games had involved Cowboys and Indians, we now introduced Allied Forces versus the Nazis.

We went to school just the same, played with our friends in the gardens or streets and for our entertainment we had the excitement of the cinema.

We attended a special childrens’ cinema on Saturday mornings. These were the ‘Two Penny Rush’ at the Gaiety Cinema in Upper Knowle or the ‘One Penny Crush’ at the Knowle Cinema lower down the hill at Totterdown. The alternative cinema, The Knowle, was very different and nick-named the ‘flea pit’. It had been a cinema for a very long time and the general feeling was of being run down and needing a refit. However, once you had decided to sit in luxury for two pence or rough it for one penny, the selection of entertainment was very similar.

At the end of all concerts or cinema programmes the National Anthem was played and about 90% of the audience would remain standing to attention.

This was not just a patriotic war-time gesture, but took place before and after the war.

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Right, Anderson shelter - effective to all but a direct hit by high explosive bombs.

They were prone to dampness/flooding

Sundays were always treated as a very different day regardless of whether a family was religious or not. Sunday was a day of quiet and rest. Parents did not allow their children to play in the streets, shops were all closed, (although maybe newsagents were allowed a limited time to sell the Sunday newspapers) and the BBC broadcast only news, religious services and serious discussions. Public houses were shut and the desperate had to travel to South Wales for a drink.

My family’s Sundays followed a very predictable pattern. After Sunday School and Sunday roast lunch, Sunday afternoons alternated. One Sunday would be taken with a walk to Arnos Vale Cemetery to put flowers on, or tidy up, the grave of my father.

The alternate Sunday would consist of a visit to my paternal grandmother. To reach my grandmother’s house we would walk through the older part of the city, finishing up via Old Market Street and Castle Street.

Revisit these pages next month to read how Bristol became an enemy target and how the flooding of John's family's air raid shelter was in fact a blessing in disguise!

AN ENJOYABLE READ I just wanted let you know how much I have enjoyed reading the serialisation of Memories of a Bristol Boyhood by John Fletcher.

It’s been so interesting to read of his experiences in Bristol in the 1930s, particularly during these strange times, and I would like to thank both South Bristol Voice and John Fletcher for sharing.

Sophie Turner

These wonderful recollections are sure to jog the memories of many of our readers. We would love to hear similar tales and see photos from the period.

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KARIN SMYTH MP for Bristol South

We must help people move around safely

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he coronavirus pandemic has changed so much for so many people - including the way we live, work and socialise. One fundamental shift has been the way we travel.

For some, homeworking means no need for a daily commute. Reduced or changing bus and train timetables at the start of lockdown meant that more people were moving to active travel – on foot or by bike.

This isn't possibly for everyone, people with mobility issues or young children, but it's notable how more people who can are moving away from a reliance on cars.

I’ve been cycling from the train station to Parliament and plan to try out an e-bike.

There are new local schemes which let you try out e-bikes for free - see betterbybike.info and travelwest.info for details.

With social distancing in mind, local transport planners have revisited plans for the city and are asking for your thoughts.

Much of this centres around reducing car travel to help the city meet its clean air target, which is hugely important; but we need to also make sure that these do not cut off Bristol South from the rest of the city. I have asked to see an impact assessment before any permanent decisions are made.

Initial changes are already in place with

the closure of Bristol Bridge to vehicles and more of the city centre is now pedestrianised.

If these changes become permanent, it could mean that people needing to get to the centre or cross the city have to go via the Temple Meads one-way system, adding a significant amount of time (and extra fuel costs) to their trip.

Plans are also afoot to close Greville Road/ Upton Road and Dean Lane in Southville to through traffic, and remove roadside parking on Bedminster Parade and on North Street near Tesco.

Now, more than ever, we need a reliable

and affordable bus network serving the whole of the city.

We’re already hearing reports of overcrowding on buses in Bristol South, especially on school routes. People need to be able to get to school or work on time and deserve bus services which will ensure this.

We do not currently have this, with many constituents reporting issues with key services.

When Metrobus launched in 2018, we were promised a Hengrove to Long Ashton service and are still waiting for this. I helped get the service reinstated to the route-map, after it was removed, but we’re yet to see buses on the road.

I’ve continued to press regional Mayor Tim Bowles on this and have spoken about it in Parliament. I’d be very interested to hear your thoughts on local transport too. You can reach me via the contact details below. You can view and comment on the transport plans at www.bristol.gov.uk or write to: Transport Engagement Team, PO Box 3399, Bristol, BS1 9NE to find out more.

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THE WICKED WITCH OF KNOWLE

In witch I witness Scrappy chase off squirrels and sniff out a rat

feed the birds who swoop into my garden with tasty nuts and fat-balls but this also encourages other creatures including squirrels and rats. But that’s OK, I have a dog that was bred to dispose of all things small and scurrying, an efficient killing machine.

Turns out Scrappy is rubbish at hunting. We have a family of pesky squirrels that frequent our bird dinner table, uninvited guests. The other morning Scrappy managed to stalk her way to within pouncing distance of a young squirrel who was sitting on the grass. We watched with interest as Scrappy realised she could actually catch this tantalising fluffball. She paused, gave a polite cough, which alerted the squirrel who took flight. Now it was at a safe distance, she chased it off woofing loud ‘don’t come back’ woofs and was incredibly pleased with herself.

One of my wagging her tail, THE WICKED doggy friends was nose pressed into WITCH OF telling me about his the rotting timber.

KNOWLE lurcher. Lurchers I stood watching are quick and her for a while supreme squirrel before deciding catchers. One day to investigate. the lurcher had Gingerly I lifted launched himself the damp planks, off after a squirrel, shuddering as caught up with it creepy crawlies and grabbed his tail. The squirrel darted away, eventually exposing turned and bit the lurcher’s the cause of Scrappy’s excitement nose. My friend arrived on the and gave a little scream. There, scene to find his dog unable to nestled in a hole were two rat free himself from the squirrel. babies, their hairless little pink “I was forced to break the bodies wiggling defencelessly. squirrel’s neck,” he told me. Oh I stared, fascinated. Scrappy my goodness. In that situation, hesitated, one paw raised, head I would have taken the dog with cocked. Then she pounced the attached squirrel to the vets. and with two gulps, a couple of Now that would have been an hideous crunches, those babies odd sight in the waiting room. were gone. Scrappy had eaten But wait, there was hope for them. I spent a frantic half hour my champion ratter. I found her googling whether rat babies were in the garden the other day, she harmful to dogs and if I should was extremely interested in an bother giving her dinner. She old pile of wood, yapping and survived and I believed that

moment was a game changer, we now owned a phenomenal rat catching dog.

Then came the test. Big Mama Rat. Me and Himself were standing by the kitchen door looking out into the garden when we saw her, huge and fat, blatantly sitting under the bird feeder nibbling on a nut.

Scrappy was called into action, she jumped over the step and immediately dropped into stalking mode. Mama Rat gave her a cursory glance, finished the nut and scampered off into a bush. Scrappy tore after her but it was too late, that rat had gone. We leaned out of the door trying to spot it when suddenly Mama Rat was flying up the path towards us. Himself screamed and jumped into my arms as she darted down the drain. And where was our champion rat catcher? Her bottom was sticking out of the vacated bush, tail wagging, oblivious.

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Sports and music for new £8.4m 'Youth Zone'

by BBC LDRS reporters for South Bristol Voice An £8.4million Youth Zone is to be created in south Bristol to give 4,000 youngsters access to sports, a music recording studio and vital support.

The new centre, which was one of mayor Marvin Rees’s 2020 campaign pledges before May’s local elections were postponed because of Covid-19, is the centrepiece of a five-year programme of city council investment in services for young people approved by cabinet.

It will be open 40 hours a week and run in conjunction with charity OnSide, which operates 14 Youth Zones across the country, and local partners who already work with children and teenagers in Bristol.

A shortlist of three “iconic” locations are being considered to house the state-of-the-art facilities, although they have not yet been named.

At least 20 activities will be

available each session for all kids aged eight to 19 (up to 25 for those with a disability), including a climbing wall, teaching kitchen, four-court sports hall, drama studios and a recording booth.

It will also provide leaving care and youth support as well as additional education for SEND pupils.

A report to cabinet said: “Youth Zones are particularly valuable to those at risk of or victim to extra-familial harm and who may be on the edge of care or custody.

“The Youth Zone will include

delivery of targeted services, working in strong partnership with local youth organisations to deliver outreach and in-reach services that protect.

“Initially focused in the south of the city, the vision is to build upon success in this area to consider a further development in the north of the city.”

Cabinet member for women, children and young people Cllr Helen Godwin told the meeting: “The intention is to have a new Youth Zone at the heart of our focus on and regeneration of south Bristol. We know Covid has impacted adversely on young people in lots of different ways, around mental health, not having been in school for six months, and with the oncoming recession there are going to be a lot fewer opportunities for young people in the workplace.

“So we have to make sure that Bristol’s recovery is about Bristol’s young people because that is the next generation."

Cabinet member and Hartcliffe & Withywood ward councillor Helen Holland said: “Going for an iconic building in a very visible place will be such an important statement about our belief in the future of young people.”

The report said the £8.4million capital costs would be split equally between the council and money raised by OnSide, although this could come from government grants and philanthropists.

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South Bristol's most controversial plans

By Adam Postans, Stephen Sumner and Amanda Cameron, reporting for South Bristol Voice Planning applications can be a thorny issue for councillors.

Their decisions shape their city, district and wards for generations to come and there are rarely occasions when the issues are black and white.

We’ve delved back into the last 12 months of planning committees in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to find the most controversial developments you won’t be seeing built, having been rejected by councillors.

Here are two developments which would have affected South Bristol: St Catherine’s Place A £50million rejuvenation of St Catherine’s Place in Bedminster was rejected by Bristol City Council planners in January.

The controversial development, which drew 319 objections and 142 comments in support, would have included 205 homes, shops and a cinema.

Cllr Richard Eddy joined several others in urging the committee to approve the application, calling it a “oncein-a-lifetime chance to halt and reverse the economic decline of Bedminster”.

But members of the public applauded loudly when councillors voted to reject developer Firmstone’s proposed

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“Trump’s wall” tower blocks Developers were accused of showing “contempt” for the community in south Bristol as councillors rejected contentious plans for seven tower blocks at the former Pring and St Hill site in Malago Road last September.

Councillors and residents criticised A2Dominion for responding to about 500 neighbours’ comments opposing the height of the proposed buildings – including one who likened them to “Trump’s wall” – by making them even taller.

The company worked with the University of Bristol on the scheme to build 550 student flats in three pairs of blocks from eight to 10 storeys, along with 40 affordable homes in a 12-storey high-rise. It would have been the first of five key sites in a huge regeneration of Bedminster Green.

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Views from your local councillors Stephen Clarke Green Southville Parking As you know, this excellent magazine is called ‘South Bristol Voice’ but I do sometimes wonder whether the voice of those who live in the south of the city is ever actually heard by those governing Bristol. The latest example of this is the parking problem being caused just south of North St (the terraced roads including Friezewood, Carrington and Truro). The residents here have been tearing their hair out since the Southville parking zone was put in place as they have struggled with the overflow problems being pushed into their areas. In survey after survey (they have begged that the parking zone be made slightly bigger to take in their roads. The council have recently carried out yet another survey which showed overwhelmingly what the locals

wanted; an RPZ to cover their area. But again they seem set to be ignored. Why? Perhaps it’s because we are approaching an election in May and the administration doesn’t want to upset car drivers.

Mark Bradshaw Labour Bedminster

Bristol Airport Regular readers will know that I am very much against the expansion of Bristol Airport. I don’t want to close it or stop working people taking their holidays but I just think in this time of climate crisis it is big enough already. In February, the local planning committee listened to the overwhelming number of local people who were against the expansion. Now, ignoring this clear local message and the increasingly visible signs of the climate changing in front of our eyes, the airport has appealed against the rejection of their plans to the planning inspectorate. Campaigners are pulling together expert teams to resist. Have a look at Bristol Airport Action Network (BAAN) Facebook page and website for information on how you can help.

We’ve had a useful update with the Cabinet Member for Transport about the continued traffic and parking pressures in our area. Obstructive parking causes difficulties for the emergency services and resident access, while new, wider pedestrian refuges were promised on Duckmoor Road at least a year ago. Most of the junctions along Duckmoor/ Luckwell Roads would get double yellow lining to help with visibility and turning. As local councillors we supported this package of measures last year, but the delay to get them installed has been deeply frustrating, although it’s partly due to the Covid emergency.

We will keep pressing for this work to be done. You may also recall various surveys about parking and whether residents

parking or other measures would make things better. One of these surveys was commissioned by us councillors to try and get things moving along. Again, we’ll keep asking for a commitment from officers to take action, as many people have asked in their responses, particularly for matchday parking controls.

It’s good to see new ticket machines and passenger information screens being put up on Parson Street Station.

This popular local station is an important asset in connecting South Bristol and encouraging fewer car journeys, particularly for commuting. Thank you to all the volunteers who keep the flower displays looking great.

Volunteers have been out and about delivering cards for the BS3 Community Covid-19 Response Group.

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Views from your local councillors Chris Davies Lib Dem Knowle The mayor’s closure of Jubilee is clearly the biggest issue, but as we have good coverage in The Voice, we are squeezing in other items.

We are proud of the community response over Jubilee. The campaigners with whom we are working have displayed great skill and determination and so many people have put in statements to council and signed the petition.

Many people from neighbouring areas are working with us. A formal complaint of the council meeting that debated the issue has gone to the council legal officer from Conservative, Lib Dem and Green councillors.

Campaigning is now stepping up and spreading.

Our 20 year campaign to replace Merrywood School (closed by Labour) has taken 2 giant steps forward. The brand

new community facilities on half the old site are now fully funded, and have planning permission.

No more attempted delays please.

Council officers have done very well with this, but because it started too late, we have a shortage of secondary school places. This has led ever more parents to send their children to St Katherine’s school in Pill. We have corresponded with school leaders, the North Somerset Council leader and WECA metro Mayor and we now have an improved, dedicated coach service (but this is expensive for some). The only organisation not helping is Bristol City Council but we are pressing, as we believe shortage of places puts a legal liability on them.

Finally after years of delay the one-way in Woodbridge Rd, and safety improvements at Redcatch end, will happen this month.

Staff reorganizations, removal of promised funds, and lack of council coordination have contributed to delays. Now we are pressing for the promised and funded Wells Rd crossing.

Lucy Whittle Labour Windmill Hill I have had many messages from residents furious that the future of Jubilee pool is under threat. It is a lovely pool within easy walking distance for many residents in the Knowle area, and I have often used it myself.

While it is important for cities to have large, flexible modern leisure facilities for competitions and to offer a wide range of other health and fitness activities, it is essential to also have local pools for communities. If we've learnt anything from lockdown, it's that local, walkable cities are the key to a to thriving, healthy, low carbon future.

Unfortunately the council is in a difficult position when it comes to the Jubilee Pool as it is managed by an external provider, through a PFI that was signed in 2010. They have decided they cannot afford to continue to run it, but because

they are a private company some of the details are deemed commercially sensitive. The Labour party amendment to the motion to save the pool has bought us more time for the consultation.

Although council officers had originally not recommended a community asset transfer (CAT) the Mayor has indicated a willingness to consider other options, including a CAT. These also include: reopening with additional funding; finding a new contractor; taking the service in-house; awarding the service to a community trust; as well as a CAT. So this is an opportunity for us to think creatively about how we can secure the future of the pool.

Importantly we wanted to stop this local community asset being used as a political football, and so will establish a cross party group to look into the future of the pool. There is huge energy and passion from the community working to save the pool, and Jon and I will do everything we can to support them.

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n THOUGHT OF THE MONTH by Rev Sally Spencer, South Bristol Methodist Church “Can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?”

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here are lots of things to worry about these days – jobs, covid-19, family relationships, what do the new regulations mean, children, elderly parents, world politics, the environment…..you name it, someone somewhere is worrying about it! And usually with good reason.

There are lots of things to worry about these days – jobs, covid-19, family relationships, what do the new regulations mean, children, elderly parents, world politics, the environment…..you name it, someone somewhere is worrying about it! And usually with good reason.

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If you do this you will, over time, build up the strength and strategies and the relationship with God which will help with all the problems of daily life. They may not be solved, but they will look different.

Jesus, being a poet among other things, put it much better than me: ‘Look at the birds of the air; They do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.

Are you not much more valuable than they?

Can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?

And why do you worry about clothes?

See how the flowers of the field grow.

They do not labour or spin.

Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendour was dressed like one of these. …….Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness; and all the things you need will be given to you as well.’

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BS3 Wildlife News and My Wild South Bristol Winter Bird Survey It’s nearly time for our Winter Bird Survey. This runs from October to March inclusive. People are invited to record the birds that they see.

Mostly this is in gardens, but by all means include your local park, allotment or nature reserve. Until now, we have concentrated on BS3, but as our membership grows and we involve folk from other parts of the city, we can expand our area of interest.

2020 will be our 10th year.

Actually, it’s our 20th because some people were involved in a city-wide project run by Avon Wildlife Trust recording winter garden birds.

We just carried on when that project ended. Only by long term recording can we know if particular species are stable, increasing or decreasing. Also, it’s fun.

The map shows where our observers were located in 2019/20.

When we come to write up the 2020-2021 bird report, it would be good also to have some pictures, so please snap away, but hang on to the pictures until next April.

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received this newsletter and/or visited our Facebook and Instagram sites. Most of them probably live in BS3, but we are beginning to link up with people in all parts of Bristol (and a few beyond!). We know that numbers are going up and we hope to publish new figures at the end of September. More importantly, we know that many people are actively gardening and improving public spaces for wildlife. Keep it up!

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