South Bristol Voice Totterdown - July 2019

southbristolvoice

July 2019 July 2019

southbristolvoice

No. 50

www.southbristolvoice.co.uk

1

We Sell and Let Property Like Yours

WIDEST CIRCULATION IN SOUTH BRISTOL – 10,000 copies of this edition

FREE EVERY MONTH in Totterdown, Knowle and Windmill Hill Controversial tower block plans approved

A CGI of what The Park’s new community centre could look like

Revealed: The Park plans Proposals to redevelop The Park in Knowle have now been revealed and members of the public are being encouraged to give their feedback before final plans are submitted to the council.

The 15-acre site in Daventry Road will see a new, purposebuilt community centre, costing £6.5m, with the Department for Education acquiring the current building for £4.5m for a new secondary school to be built.

HOW CAN TOTTERDOWN’S ‘ICONIC CORNER’ SERVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY? Read more, page 10

The new school will be run by multi-academy trust, Oasis Community Learning (OCL), and will offer 900 places for 11- to 16-year-olds to meet the

Read more, P2-3

FAMILY DAYS OUT FEATURE - keep the kids entertained throughout the summer Pages 15-18

by Adam Postans, BBC LDRS reporter A controversial 15-storey tower block has been granted permission despite claims it breached Bristol City Council’s own planning policies.

Development control committee members approved the 152-home development at the derelict former Esso garage in Bath Road, Totterdown Bridge, by eight votes to two.

More than 100 objections were received, while residents and Bristol Civic Society voiced concerns that the high-rise had only one stairwell escape route, two years after the Grenfell disaster.

But committee member Cllr Richard Eddy, who voted in favour, called that a “red herring”.

The developers, Hadley Property Group subsidiary Bath Road Developments, insisted the buildings conformed to stringent fire safety standards and that the housing scheme was the result of two years’ negotiations with council officers, who

Read more, P8

the place for you…

Summer sales, lettings, mortgages & conveyancing. oceanhome.co.uk

Got a story for South Bristol Voice? Call Becky on 07912 484405 or email news@southbristolvoice.co.uk

IN

2

southbristolvoice

Contacts

Independent Community News Network member

Becky Day Editorial director 07912 484405 news@southbristolvoice.co.uk

Next month’s deadline for editorial and advertising is July 17.

Ruth Drury Sales director 07590 527664 sales@southbristolvoice.co.uk

July 2019

southbristolvoice

Rich Coulter Production director 07775 550607 info@southbristolvoice.co.uk Deliveries: Greg Champion

Follow us on social media:

on Facebook facebook.com/southbristolvoice on Twitter @sbristolvoice and on Instagram @southbristolvoice

n NEWS

Have your say on plans Continued from page 1 demand for school places in Bristol.

The school will be headed by executive principal for Oasis Academy John Williams, Victoria Boomer-Clark, who will oversee both provisions.

Students will join on a phased entry, starting in Year 7.

It will be built on the site currently occupied by The Park – previously Merrywood School, which closed at the turn of the century.

The cost of building the academy will be published “once projects are complete and costs are no longer commercially sensitive”.

Through striking a deal with the DfE, The Park – a registered charity – can part fund a new and improved building and is currently fundraising to cover the remaining £2m.

It is anticipated that work will start on the new community

building in 2020 and will be ready by May 2021. There is no current timeline for when the school will be developed.

The current cost of maintaining the building, which is home to around 40 organisations and sees 6,000 visitors each month, is around £100k per year, due to the age and ‘decaying’ condition of the building.

But a spokesperson for The Park says that through a sustainable building design these costs will be significantly reduced at the new centre.

South Bristol Voice understands that the organisations currently using The Park will be accommodated in the new facility. The initial phase of the development will see the construction of the new community centre. Once built, The Park users can move in and the old building will be demolished.

Compass Point Primary School South Street Bedminster, Bristol BS3 3AU

HOW DO I GET IN TOUCH WITH ...

My MP? Karin Smyth MP By email: karin.smyth.mp@ parliament.uk By post: Karin Smyth MP, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA By phone: 0117 953 3575 In person: Call 0117 953 3575 for an appointment.

My councillor?

Post: You can write to all councillors at City Hall, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TR.

Christopher Davies Lib Dem, Knowle Email: Cllr.Christopher.

Davies@bristol.gov.uk Gary Hopkins Lib Dem, Knowle (Lib Dem deputy leader) Email: Cllr.Gary.Hopkins@bristol.gov.uk Phone: 07977 512159 Lucy Whittle Labour, Windmill Hill On maternity leave Jon Wellington Labour, Windmill Hill Phone: 07392 108804 Email: Cllr.Jon.Wellington@bristol.gov.uk

USEFUL NUMBERS Bristol City Council www.bristol.gov.uk 0117 922 2000 Waste, roads 0117 922 2100 Pests, dog wardens 0117 922 2500 Council tax 0117 922 2900

Housing benefit 0117 922 2300 Social services 0117 922 2900 Police Inquiries 101 Emergency 999

COMPLAINTS Despite our best efforts, we sometimes get things wrong. We always try to resolve issues informally at first but we also have a formal complaints procedure. If you have a complaint about anything in the South Bristol Voice, contact the Editor using the details below. We aspire to follow the the Code of Conduct of the NUJ (National Union of Journalists), nuj.org.uk/about/nuj-code.

Further details of the complaints process can be found on our website (below) or can be obtained by contacting the Editor by email: news@southbristolvoice.co.uk or by post: 111 Broadfield Rd, Knowle, Bristol BS4 2UX or by phone: 0777 555 0607. southbristolvoice.co.uk/complaints-procedure All stories and pictures are ©South Bristol Voice (unless otherwise stated) and may not be reproduced without permission in this or any other plane of the multiverse.

South Bristol Media Ltd | Co. no. 11948223 | VAT no. 322 3640 38

Are you looking for a teacher ledNursery place with immediate or September start?

Funded 15 hours places available for 3 and 4 year olds within our welcoming and diverse school Nursery

For more information or to arrange a look around please contact the school office on 0117 377 2340 or compass.point@bristol-schools.uk

To advertise, contact sales@southbristolvoice.co.uk or Ruth on 07590 527664

July 2019

southbristolvoice

for new community hub Following consultation with the public, The Park and OCL will submit a joint proposal to the council – the application will provide detailed plans for The Park and an outline proposal for the new school, showing a suggested layout.

A spokesperson from The Park said: “This is a unique opportunity for us to build a sustainable community centre and secure The Park’s future.

“We are very excited about the development and the opportunities it presents for us as a charity. We are delighted that the site will also be home to a new secondary school.”

Ms Boomer-Clark said: “We are really excited about the proposed new Oasis Academy for South Bristol.

“Oasis Community Learning is committed to serving the communities in South Bristol.

“The Park’s Consultation event was well attended and we enjoyed speaking with people and listening to their views about the redevelopment of the site.

“We look forward to

consulting further with schools, charities and community groups to ensure we build a secondary academy everyone wants and so richly deserves.”

The consultation period, which started on June 12, will last until mid-August with a series of drop-in sessions taking place over the summer to view the plans. The next drop-in session is July 11.

If residents are unable to make the sessions, there is a temporary display of the plans at The Park and further information and a survey is available online at www. theparkredevelopment.co.uk.

For a hard copy version of the survey, contact Avril Baker Consultancy on 0117 977 2002 or email info@abc-pr.co.uk.

A bird’s eye view of The Park site, showing the locations of the new community building (front, right) and new secondary school (front, left)

3

n NEWS

Support for planning group

Knowle residents have agreed they would like to see a neighbourhood planning group established in the area following an initial meeting last month.

Almost 20 people attended the meeting on June 11 at Knowle Community Centre, organised by local residents Michele Tedder and Aileen McLoughlin in response to various proposed developments in the area.

They felt it was important that a group was established to act as a “strong voice” for the community in responding

to planning applications and achieving better community involvement in planning decisions.

There are 45 neighbourhood planning groups operating across the city.

A date for the next meeting is to be confirmed, but if you would like further information about the group, contact Michele on tedder.michele@yahoo.co.uk or 07799 866131, Aileen on aileenpmcl@gmail.com or 07906 568994.

See and Be Seen Sunglasses you’ll love to wear

Not sure which style suits you?

Come and experience personal styling.

Feel great; look amazing.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING FENCING • PATIOS • LANDSCAPING LOG STORES • GUTTERING PROPERTY MAINTENANCE• FASCIAS INTERIOR•&DOORS EXTERIOR•PAINTING PLUMBING Book yourELECTRICS appointment today at www.lynnefernandes.co.uk FENCING • PATIOS •Tel: LANDSCAPING 182a Wells Road, Knowle, Bristol BS4 2AL | 0117 977 6330 • SKIRTING BOARDS LOG STORES • GUTTERING • FASCIAS ELECTRICS • DOORS • PLUMBING • SKIRTING BOARDS

Free Quotations

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING FENCING • PATIOS • LANDSCAPING LOG STORES • GUTTERING • FASCIAS ELECTRICS • DOORS • PLUMBING • SKIRTING BOARDS

Free Quotations

RELIABLE, FAST, FRIENDLY SERVICE RELIABLE, FRIENDLY SERVICE ContactFAST, Jeremy Abbott on Contact Jeremy Abbott on

0117 0117 909909 5989 07584 428056 5989 / / 07584 428056 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING

abbottpropertymaintenance@hotmail.com abbottpropertymaintenance@hotmail.com

Got a story for South Bristol Voice? CallFENCING Becky•on 07912 484405 or email news@southbristolvoice.co.uk PATIOS • LANDSCAPING

Free Quotations

RELIABLE, FAST, FRIENDLY SERVICE

LOG STORES • GUTTERING • FASCIAS ELECTRICS • DOORS • PLUMBING

July 2019

southbristolvoice

4

n NEWS

Proposals unveiled for city’s largest recycling centre Draft plans to develop the city’s largest household reuse and recycling centre in South Bristol were revealed last month.

The centre is earmarked as an extension of the existing Hartcliffe Way street cleansing depot and will cost £4million to build.

It is being built as part of the ADVERTISEMENT

NEW IN! Burning Barn Honey Rum for those tropical evening vibes!

mayor’s commitment to develop a third recycling centre in Bristol and will be funded by the council.

Bristol Waste’s reserves will afford improvements to the current office facilities for the street cleansing team.

A pre-planning event was held on June 11 at the facility where locals were able to view the draft

plans and provide feedback.

The centre is proposed to open seven days a week, with pedestrian access to a reuse facility where members of the public can acquire unwanted, reusable items. A third lane is proposed to improve flow through the site and new bridges will be built to improve access.

CLEVE HOUSE SCHOOL & LITTLE CLEVE NURSERY

For boys and girls aged 2-11 years

Fresh produce for a healthy glow!

Summer is here! Gather your friends and fire up the BBQ, grab some sausagenius, veggie or vegan bangers and enjoy the fine weather. Get that healthy glow by filling up on colourful fresh and flavoursome salad and vegetables as more beautiful UK produce is coming into season.

Need to cool off ? We have Brickell’s small batch ice cream made in Shepton Mallet and of course the delectable vegan ice cream Booja Booja.

Lucy and Hannah

DISCOVERING THE MAGIC OF BOOKS

www.clevehouseschool.co.uk

Come and see us at 254 Wells Road, Bristol BS4 2PN

foxandwest172 Fox & West www.foxandwest.co.uk

FREE inspections NO call-out fees

0117 9777 218 FUNDED PLACES AVAILABLE

South Bristol Voice was unable to obtain the visual plans, but these will be available to view when the final proposals are submitted to the council at the end of July. Details can be found at: bristolwastecompany.co.uk/ whats-happening/pre-planningevent-hartcliffe-way-reuse-andrecycling-centre/

Check out our sustainable eyewear range Local opticians, Lynne Fernandes, is hosting an open day to showcase its range of ecofriendly eyewear.

The open day is being held at the store in Wells Road on July 6, and residents are invited along to check out the ECO brand, which is committed to planting a tree for every frame purchased.

Katie Longman, practice manager said: “We can’t wait for our ECO open day. ECO is an exciting eyewear brand with the environment at its heart.

Everyone is invited, and we’ll have a special offer for this one day only plus a FREE prize draw with some fantastic prizes. We recommend booking an eye appointment for Saturday 6 July now to avoid disappointment on the day.”

For more details visit www. lynnefernandes.co.uk and follow ‘Lynne Fernandes’ on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.

WATCH US GROW AT CLEVE HOUSE!

We are specialists in: l Domestic re-roofs and repairs l Grp fibreglass flat roofing l Installation of fascia, soffits and guttering Call: 0117 9113864 Mobile: 07570 579238 Email: staydryroofing2000@yahoo.co.uk To advertise, contact sales@southbristolvoice.co.uk or Ruth on 07590 527664

July 2019

southbristolvoice

n NEWS

Disappointment as maze is vandalised for tenth time A community project has been heartened by the generosity of local people after its treasured berry maze was vandalised – for the tenth time.

Around 20 of the posts used to support the maze’s raspberry plants were broken, leaving the Malago Greenway Project, the initiative behind ‘Berry Maze’, feeling “frustrated and disappointed”.

However, when a post was shared on social media about the damage, the local community were quick to respond and at the time South Bristol Voice went to print, more than £330 had been donated in just five days towards repairing Berry Maze.

It was due to be restored in time for the Get Growing Trail on June 22, where the project hoped to give tours of the maze and allow the public to pick its berries.

It is the tenth time that the maze, made from 250 berry plants, has been vandalised since it was planted in November 2017.

Much time and effort has gone into transforming the 850sqm piece of land, and it has since become a natural hub for local school children. Jackie Smith, the chair of the Malago Greenway project said: “The vandalism at the Berry Maze is so frustrating and disappointing, not only for the volunteers but also for the local schools who have been supporting this project.”

Let's get you summer ready LOWEST COST

with our lowest cost travel MENINGITIS B jabs and Meningitis B

5

Help is at hand for people in debt

by Keri Beckingham A local church has set up a debt centre in South Bristol to support people in crisis.

The CAP (Christians Against Poverty) Debt Centre has been set up by Severn Vineyard Church and covers four postcodes in South Bristol: BS3, BS4, BS13, BS14.

CAP is a charity that was set up in 1996 by John Kirby, who had also struggled with homelessness and debt, and helps tens of thousands of people in hardship across the UK each year.

Rachel Goodchild has been employed by Severn Vineyard Church to set up the service.

She said: “I have been trained

by CAP as a Debt Manager and Debt Coach and to help support people in crisis.

“The CAP debt service is completely free, a plan is worked out to suit each client and a contract is signed to allow CAP to communicate with creditors etc. We find a

bread

sandwiches

bake at home pizzas

VACCINATION TODAY

vaccinations today

Was borntheir Has your your child child had before the year Meningitis B vaccine?

2015?

lot of people have no feeling of hope in their situation and often contemplate taking their own life. Thirty-five per cent of people who contact CAP, seeking help, are suicidal and have completely withdrawn from society.

“We are at the moment operating out of Severn Vineyard Church offices, the Powerhouse, on Feeder Road.

We are hopefully going to move the debt centre to Bishopsworth above the Job Centre in the near future.”

In order to use the service, clients needs to self refer, and CAP are keen to reinforce that although they are a Christian organisation, they are open to anyone from any faith background or people who have no faith at all.

For more information or would like help out of debt, please call the friendly CAP new client enquiries team: 0800 328 0006 or visit: www. christianactionbristol.org.uk

occasion cakes

salads

Has Wasyour yourchild childhad their bornMeningitis before the B Vaccine? year 2015?

espresso-based coffees

cakes pasties and pies

buffets

We also offer lowest cost Chickenpox and Travel Vaccination in the city!

Appointment and enquiry:

Appointment & Enquiry: Bedminster Pharmacy, 0800 772 3575 4-6 Cannon Street, BS3 1BN E: info@bristoltravelclinic.co.uk BristolTravelClinic W: bristoltravelclinic.co.uk BrisTravClinic T: 0800 7723575 (24hr line) PROVIDED BY NHS PROFESSIONALS IN YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY

10% off anything at The Park Bakery with this voucher 1

Supporting:

Voucher can only be used for one transaction and must be physically handed in to redeem. Voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or promotions.

1

94-96 St Johns Lane Bristol BS3 5AQ

Got a story for South Bristol Voice? Call Becky on 07912 484405 or email news@southbristolvoice.co.uk

July 2019

southbristolvoice

6

n NEWS

Postcards could hold the key Two postcards could have a “significant bearing” on a police investigation into the murder of Shelley Morgan, who disappeared 35 years ago.

Shelley (pictured, below), who was born in America but lived in Dunkerry Road, Windmill Hill, was reported missing on June 11, 1984.

A passionate artist, Shelley, 33, had planned to spend the day sketching and taking photographs in Leigh Woods after dropping her children off at school. But she was reported missing when she failed to pick

her children up or return home.

Several months later, on October 14, her body was discovered at Backwell Hill.

The Major Crime Review Team (MCRT) has now released new information relating to Shelley’s death, including images of two postcards (pictured, right) and the camera used by Shelley that has never been found.

Shelley’s large, patchwork shoulder bag, carrying her camera and equipment, has never been found. Neither has her clothing and red-framed glasses she was wearing that day.

The tear-off postcards are from a calendar sold by the local Bristol Hospice charity in the 80s or 90s and are linked to the areas where Shelley was heading on the day she disappeared and where her body was later discovered.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have bought the calendar or kept the tear-off postcards with these specific images.

DS Sarah Barnston, of the

MCRT, said: “We remain of the belief that Shelley’s killer must have had access to a vehicle and may have had links through work or other associations to Backwell and possibly the Leigh Woods or Clifton areas of Bristol.

“Our latest re-investigation has identified new material of interest which may have forensic potential, utilising the latest scientific techniques.

We’re keeping Shelley’s family updated on any progress. Her sister recently flew over from the USA to meet some of our team and we’re as committed as ever to solving Shelley’s murder and bringing the person or people responsible to justice.

“It’s impossible to imagine the pain and anguish Shelley’s family have felt over the years and understand the impact her murder has had on her two children, who’ve been left without a mother for the majority of their lives.”

If you have information relevant to this investigation, call 101 or visit: www. avonandsomerset.police.uk/ contact-us

Have you seen this camera?

Do you own an Olympus OM20 with serial no. 1032853?

Trustpilot

YOUR FIRST CHOICE Emma Vincent and Lisa Pearson MEET THE LETTINGS TEAM!

Vincent Lettings – Emma and Lisa Pearson

FOR SALES & LETTINGS

LANDLORDS WANTED! Special offer: THREE MONTHS FREE MANAGEMENT* * Conditions apply

Please drop in and discuss our latest offers over a coffee!

OUR HEAD OFFICE IS ON YOUR Temple Meads DOORSTEP at 148 Wells Road, Totterdown BS4 2AG

Three Lamps junction

Bath Road

GREENWOODS Wells Road

To advertise, contact sales@southbristolvoice.co.uk or Ruth on 07590 527664

July 2019

southbristolvoice

7

We We WeBuy Buy Buy Houses Houses Housesthat that that need need needrenovation renovation renovation •• •No No No Fuss Fuss Fuss •• •No No No Delays Delays Delays •• •Quick Quick Quick Sale Sale Sale •• •Cash Cash Cash paid paid paid •• •All All All property property property types types types considered considered considered •• •No No No Estate Estate Estate Agency Agency Agency fees fees fees •• •We We We cover cover cover your your your Solicitors Solicitors Solicitors costs* costs* costs*

Please Please Please call call call us usus today today today for for for aaa no no no obligation obligation obligation converstaion converstaion converstaion to toto see see see ifif we ifwe we can can can help? help? help? * *Subject Subject * Subject totoaato maximum maximum a maximum £2000 £2000 £2000 ++VAT VAT + VAT

TTT0117 0117 0117 4288841 4288841 4288841 MMM07444 07444 07444 249103 249103 249103 Got a story for South Bristol Voice? Call Becky on 07912 484405 or email news@southbristolvoice.co.uk

July 2019

southbristolvoice

8

n NEWS

Tower blocks approved - despite criticisms Continued from page 1

recommended approval.

The complex, which one person branded a “monstrosity”, will also include seven, six and three-storey blocks, plus office space and two basement floors for parking beneath the tallest tower.

Windmill Hill ward councillor Jon Wellington told the committee that the application breached the latest council planning policies, which members voted on just seven months ago following public consultation, because it exceeded the number of acceptable homes per hectare.

He said: “This proposal is for twice the recommended level, the central tower is 12 storeys higher than any of the local buildings and comes with significant opposition from the community because of the poor design and impact on the local environment.

“This is the first time this policy has been tested and it has been overruled.”

Cllr Mark Wright said the proposal “violated” the planning policy and would ruin views of the area.

But Jason Cornish, of architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, said: “The scheme was developed working closely with planning officers and statutory consultees.

“In terms of fire safety, all the main fire consultants have formed a key part of the design team.”

Members heard the buildings would be made from noncombustible materials and include sprinklers, and that the development would have to comply with building regulations on fire safety.

Planning officers told councillors the additional vehicles from the new residents

could be “absorbed into the existing traffic” on the A4 Bath Road.

Cllr Eddy said: “It is difficult to think of a much more sustainable site in transport terms.”

Referring to fears of a repeat of Grenfell, he added: “The fact Avon Fire and Rescue Service has given this a clean bill of health should give us reassurance.”

Cllr Paul Goggin said he was “extremely concerned over the seeming disregard” for the recently agreed planning policy.

He said: “It is difficult to get democratic engagement, and when we do get it, we ignore it.”

But Cllr Goggin added: “I cannot find a planning reason to object to this.”

Cllr Mike Davies said more children’s play areas should have been provided and the high-rise was more prominent than others nearby. “But we all know there

is a housing crisis in the city and if we want to change that, we need to get homes built and start approving high-density builds like this,” he said.

The development will include 20 per cent affordable housing, 40 car parking space and 288 cycle racks.

Bath Road Developments will be required to invest almost £140,000 on local infrastructure.

Artist impression of Bath Road tower blocks

We look after adults and children at Home, and at school and provide residential and nursing care..

We are NHS and Local Authority funded with our hundreds of our staff working across South Gloucestershire, parts of Bristol and Bath and North East Somerset.

We are always on the lookout for great people and this is an opportunity for you to find out what is available, clinical and nonclinical.

Flexible working patterns will always be considered (so long as our services can support your requests). Equally, we have a proactive Bank Team.

We offer a wide range of benefits and Agenda for Change terms & conditions for some of our roles.

Please submit a short supporting statement or CV as your application via recruitment@sirona-cic.org.uk, call us on 0300 124 5444 or take a look at our current vacancies here https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/work-with-us/ You can also find us on Facebook @ SironaCIC or on Twitter @SironaJobs We look forward to hearing from you

To advertise, contact sales@southbristolvoice.co.uk or Ruth on 07590 527664

July 2019

southbristolvoice

n CREATIVE COLUMN

9

with VERA FALLACY Floriography

The power of flowers Flowers are our medium of communication and healing.

They are all of the light and the dark, and everything in between.

They help us hold and capture the immeasurable, the untouchable, the things we feel but can’t see, the things we know but can’t express.

They create a home, and we hope you find a bit of home at Floriography by Vera Fallacy.

We do everything flowers, and connection.

We are open 6 days a week you are always welcome. We do all the usual flowery stuff and more.

You’d have to explore to find out a bit more .

Contact Floriography by Vera Fallacy on Facebook, Instagram, phone 01173292720 or email vera@ floriographybyvera.co.uk

You are infinite possibilities.

The warmest silence, and the sweetest song.

Shallow waters, that touch my sandy toes, under a sky of forget me not blue.

The deep stormy ocean, that pulls and pushes.

Intoxicating me, with glow in the dark rainbows of corals.

You are life with a question mark.

You are the exclamation mark too.

Real, like people with no homes.

Yet, every dreamlike state and place is made of you.

You are my hand painted caravan, horse and cart.

You are also my pay the bills, keep it real.

Truth speakers. Truth seekers. Truth tellers.

Truth holders. Truth detectors. Truth reflectors.

Heart doctors.

A universal language.

Patterns we see.

Patterns we feel .

Structure and chaos.

You are infinite impossibilities.

A new approach to estate agency for Bristol • We provide you with a local industry professional to act as your personal account manager who will get to know you and your specific requirements • Our staff are generously rewarded by results, which means we can attract the best people and create a better experience for you

NEXA BRISTOL Unit 28 Cargo 2 Museum Street, Bristol BS1 6ZA E: hello@nexabristol.com

BUYING SELLING RENTING LETTING DEVELOPING MANAGING n

n

n

n

n

DISCOVER THE NEXA DIFFERENCE 3762 NEXA_VioceAdvert_1/2PageHoriz.indd 1

T: 0117 3634411 NEXABRISTOL.COM

18/04/2019 Got a story for South Bristol Voice? Call Becky on 07912 484405 or email news@southbristolvoice.co.uk

14:14

July 2019

southbristolvoice

10

n NEWS

Tenants wanted for Totterdown’s ‘iconic corner’ The owner of an historic Totterdown building, formerly home to Thali Café, is calling on local people and businesses to offer suggestions on how the building can best meet the needs of the local community.

Peter Croft acquired 1 William Street in 2015 after it came under threat from developers and was almost converted in residential flats.

Mr Croft has since invested time and energy into bringing the building back to life, by restoring its Bath stone exterior to look like it did when originally built as the King William pub in the 1860s.

There are big plans afoot for the building, which has been vacant since the Thali Café moved from Totterdown in April, including installing solar electric panels on the roof and renewable technology to heat the building’s hot water.

Now its owner, alongside

property agents Maggs and Allen, are looking for the next business to breath life back into the “iconic corner” of Totterdown.

The rental cost per annum is £22k.

MATTHEW KING STONEMASON CALL 07979 895569

BEFORE

AFTER

The building has had many uses since it was built – it has been a radio station, upholsters, a business making clogs for operating theatres, and before Thali, it was home to the famous Glasnost bistro.

Mr Croft said: “These original Victorian buildings, which were once public houses or shops, still have a relevant role to play in our communities.

“Social media platforms have become the social norm, however people still have that intrinsic human drive to meet others face to face to socialise, just like our Victorian ancestors.

“Losing them now could be even more detrimental to our communities than we will ever imagine in years to come.

“We want this building to continue its long history of serving the community and are open to suggestions as to what would best meet the needs of the local community and willing to work with anyone who shares our vision.”

If you are a business or organisation interested in leasing the building, telephone 0117 973 4940 or email admin@ maggsandallen.co.uk.

Cemetery’s good work recognised Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust is one of thirteen charities from across the region to receive £1,000 for its contribution to the local community.

Members of the public were invited to nominate causes close to their heart as part of the Movement for Good awards, set up by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical.

Ellie Collier, Arnos Vale CEO,

said: “We are delighted that the good work at Arnos Vale has been recognised, this is a hugely special place for the people of Bristol.”

Nigel Dyke, chair of the board of directors, said: “Donations are very important to our work and we’d like to thank Ecclesiastical and all the kind members of the community that support us.”

Providing unwavering standards and traditional values for 36 years • Newly worked stone • Carving • Restoration • Rebuilding • Pennant walling • Repointing • Paint removal • Buyer’s survey

www.mkingstone.com

www.doorexpresssouthwest.co.uk

To advertise, contact sales@southbristolvoice.co.uk or Ruth on 07590 527664

July 2019

southbristolvoice

n THE MAYOR

So important we make housing a future priority

11

MARVIN REES Mayor of Bristol

T

his year is the 100th anniversary of the Act of Parliament which made housing by local authorities a national responsibility. Bristol is proud to be the only major city commemorating this landmark by celebrating our oldest estates built following the Act and the people who live in them. This is also an opportunity to look at the future of council housing across the city.

The 1919 Housing & Town Planning Act, known as the “Addison Act” after the Minister for Housing and Health Dr Christopher Addison, resulted in the first significant period of council house building in the UK. This was in a response to the housing crisis experienced in the country after the First World War and an aspiration to build a country fit for returning heroes.

Sea Mills saw the launch of the Homes for Heroes 100 project, a unique collaborative programme of events and activities taking place across the city. The suburb hosted a birthday party for the Addison oak tree that

was planted on 4 June 1919 by Dr Addison and the Lady Mayoress. The following weekend saw a community-led festival and the unveiling of a heritage trail around the estate.

The very first houses constructed under the Act are in Hillfields. The events here have a uniquely architectural focus on the types

and styles of home built. The local community, including pupils at Minerva Primary School, will be part of a varied programme of events showcasing the variety of houses and to raise awareness of the significance of the suburb in the creation of modern housing for all citizens in Bristol.

Knowle West Media Centre and the Architecture Centre are also participating in the programme.

But we are not just looking to the past; we have made house building in the city a key commitment, aiming to build 2000 new homes a year – 800 affordable – by 2020.

In a ceremony to mirror that which took place in 1919, an oak sapling was planted in Ashton, south Bristol at a new housing development.

This will provide 133 new homes, 40% affordable, for a new generation through social rented council houses. The sapling was kindly donated by a family in Knowle and marked the centenary of the Addison Act and to celebrate the future communities which will soon be living on the new site.

For more information on all the groups involved and their projects go to the Festival of Ideas website www.ideasfestival.co.uk

Knowing you can make great savings this Summer. finance available over 12 months on new Worcester Bosch boilers*

With a 10 year guarantee

Arrange your free boiler survey today 0117 935 2400 | www.gregorheating.co.uk

Gregor Heating are a credit broker. Credit provided by Hitachi Personal Finance, a division of Hitachi Capital (UK) PLC, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Gregor Heating, Unit 1, Willcock House, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 5LW. FRN 732800. Credit subject to status and credit check. *On selected Worcester Bosch boilers. Terms and conditions apply.

Got a story for South Bristol Voice? Call Becky on 07912 484405 or email news@southbristolvoice.co.uk

n YOUR COUNCILLORS

I

July 2019

southbristolvoice

12

t is difficult to imagine our city not that long ago, when many hundreds died because of diseases spread Gary because of dirty Hopkins water and poor Lib Dem sanitation.

Knowle Can you imagine the public outcry now if we failed to deal with the problem? Well amazingly, pollution is killing hundreds of people in Bristol (disproportionally the very young and old) every year now and nothing has been done about it.

The fact that it is air pollution that is not easily visible has reduced the public pressure, but the deaths are real and there are solutions available.

The primary cause is vehicle emissions and in particular diesel, old, and larger vehicles.

This of course includes cars, and until we tackle the pollution, people will continue to die. One of the unfortunate aspects of the problem is that older, higher

Knowle

polluting cars tend to be owned by those with less money.

Whilst that cannot stop us charging a levy for polluting vehicles to enter central areas, we must use the levy money to provide for cheap upgrade loans for those who need them. Often quoted is the complaint that motorists were encouraged years ago to buy diesel vehicles as they were better for the environment.

Of course it is still true that CO2 emissions are less for diesel than the petrol equivalent, and it will be many years before remoter parts have the infrastructure for electric or hydrogen vehicles, so we should not do mass scrapping but resell the vehicles taken in part exchange.

It is shameful that the Bristol mayor has failed to bring forward a clean air plan.

There is a rumour now of a half-hearted effort to be published later this year and of course NOTHING will be actually done until after next year’s mayoral election.

How to contact your councillor: p2

T

here was recently a public meeting to discuss forming a Neighbourhood Planning Chris Group, which Davies unfortunately I was Lib Dem unable to attend at Knowle short notice.

Following the meeting we welcome any feedback which we can include in our consultation programme on the possibility of creating a Knowle Parish Council. This consultation is currently under way with a survey to every house in Knowle.

A Parish Council will represent all residents, with elected members from the community, and would hold responsibility for Area Planning Decisions and would have access to planning levy funds, and in addition could boost protection to local facilities like our park, swimming pool, library etc.

Creation of a Parish Council was first proposed last year at

one of our informal public forum meetings, and people felt this would be the most democratic way to represent and make decisions for local residents, and be a strong voice for concerns and issues.

It should be noted that the development of The Park Community Centre and new secondary school falls outside the remit of any Knowle Neighbourhood Planning Group, as it is within the area covered by the existing Knowle West Regeneration Planning Group.

Forming any official local body, planning group, or Parish Council does unfortunately take some time.

Full community consultation is required plus a number of regulatory procedures have to be undertaken.

We hope to have the results of the consultation as soon as we can visit every house and your responses have been received.

A website service designed to bring you more customers.

Our Website Design service offers engaging websites that attract new customers.

Our sites are built around great, functional design and easy-to-access information about your business. They are fully optimised for SEO which gets them to the top of the Google listings, adapt to mobiles and other screens, and are built to drive your business.

Visit www.westcountrydigitalmarketing.com or call 0117 287 2597 to find out how our digital marketing services can help you get customers and grow your business.

Pop Up Food Events 5th July, 18th July 6-9pm Happymess Preschool Messy Play - Weds 10.30 - 11.30am Summer Holiday Activity Programme Available to hire for Birthdays, Corporate Events Visit our shop for local produce grown under organic principles.

Pick up potatoes, beetroot, spinach, chard turnips mixed leaf salad, eggs, honey, chutneys and more.

We are not using any packaging, please support this by bringing your own bags & tupperware.

To advertise, contact sales@southbristolvoice.co.uk or Ruth on 07590 527664

July 2019

southbristolvoice

n YOUR COUNCILLORS

S

ummer is upon us and most of us start heading to the brilliant parks and green spaces we have Jon in our local Wellington neighbourhood.

Labour In particular Windmill Hill Victoria Park and Perrett’s Park are becoming ever more popular with people from across the city and they get very busy when there is good weather.

They attract people of all ages ... families with children, older people and younger people having a few drinks or a barbecue with friends. All this is to be encouraged and the mix of people make them brilliant places to be on a summer day.

This brings with it challenges for the council in keeping the place clean and tidy. Every year I receive complaints about bins overflowing or rubbish left around the bins. The council have been working hard to try to ensure that bins are collected

13

Windmill Hill

regularly enough to cope with demand and the council’s parks team have promised to have more weekend collections to meet this.

Both parks receive lots of visits from people further afield, which is great: our parks belong to everyone in the city. However, as local people we can do our bit to help by taking rubbish home rather than adding to an overflowing bin.

If you are considering taking a barbecue, this is allowed in all parks in our area (but not across the whole city) but please ensure that you raise it from the grass to avoid burning it and take it home with you. I also receive a lot of correspondence about grass cutting. The council’s current policy is to allow certain areas of the parks to grow long to encourage biodiversity. I know that some people think this looks untidy, so it is about finding a balance. But as ever if you have any suggestions for the parks or green spaces in the ward, please get in touch.

I

How to contact your councillor: p2

am pleased to be back from maternity leave and look forward to meeting residents at Lucy Whittle up-coming events, Labour community Windmill Hill meetings and action groups. I would like to thank my cocouncillor Jon Wellington for his solid support, and for taking on more than his fair share of case work and working so hard for the residents of Windmill Hill.

I was very pleased to see that two options for air quality improvement were presented to Cabinet in June. It is disappointing that it has taken so long given the high priority of the issue but understand that this was to ensure proposals do not disproportionately impact those on lower incomes.

Please give the council your views on the two options for the Traffic Clean Air Zone plan: • Option 1, Clean Air Zone

(private cars not charged) – this includes a local scrappage scheme, improvements to buses and taxis to compliant standards, bus and local traffic interventions in the most polluting areas, incorporating a bus lane on the M32, a targeted diesel ban on the highway past the Bristol Royal Infirmary and a charging scheme for polluting buses, taxis, light goods and heavy goods vehicles • Option 2, Diesel car ban – all diesel cars are banned from entering a specific central area for an eight-hour period (from 7am-3pm).

Both options would be accompanied by a package of non-charging measures, such as bans on highly polluted routes for heavy goods vehicles and bus priority measures, alongside a city-wide scrappage scheme and improvements to buses and taxis to ensure they are all within compliant emission standards.

The public will be able to give their views on the two options as part of a six-week public consultation launching on 1 July.

We don’t just do Windows...

We don’t just do Doors...

We do Doors

We do Windows

Energy efficient and maintenance-free

The most popular and widely used style of window SHOWROOM Unit 6, Bridge Rd Ind Est, Bridge Rd, Kingswood, BS15 4TA Tel: 0117 9061180 01275 759189

Our doors are designed to be aesthetically pleasing with a beautiful grained finish, which means that your door will make a statement about your home.

A great range of styles to suit and all our doors are installed with a ten year manufacturing guarantee that the door slab will not fade, warp twist or crack.

Your local manufacturer and installer being the only company in the whole of the South West to hold four BRITISH KITEMARKS AND SECURED BY DESIGN

TEL: 0800 0133122 OPENING HOURS Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm.

Sat 9am - 1pm

Our casement windows are attached to the frame by two hinges.

They can be manufactured with either top hung or side hung vents to suit your home and its requirements. They provide excellent ventilation and security.

Our accreditations are your guarantee of the quality and the standards we achieve from concept to completion.

Got a story for South Bristol Voice? Call Becky on 07912 484405 or email news@southbristolvoice.co.uk

July 2019

southbristolvoice

14

INVITATION

CJ Hole Southville invite you to accept our offer of a free sales or lettings valuation.

To arrange an appointment, please telephone the office or call in personally.

If you have instructed another agent on a sole agency and/or sole selling rights basis, the terms of those instructions must be considered to avoid a possible liability to pay two commissions.

MEDIUM SOUTH WEST

268 North Street, Southville, Bristol BS3 1JA

t: 0117 963 4373 southville@cjhole.co.uk With 17 offices covering Bristol, Gloucester and Somerset

OPENING HOURS Monday - Friday 9am - 7pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

SOUTH WEST

MEDIUM AGENCY ESTATE AGENCY YEAR 2011

The Multi Award Winning Agent

To advertise, contact sales@southbristolvoice.co.uk or Ruth on 07590 527664

July 2019

southbristolvoice

15

n FAMILY DAYS OUT SPECIAL FEATURE

Climate action at We The Curious It’s all about action to limit climate change at Bristol’s science centre this summer, with a packed programme of workshops, storytelling, poetry and art activities exploring how we can protect our precious home.

Families can be transported to some of our planet’s most breath-taking but at-risk habitats in augmented reality experience REWILD Our Planet, create fantastical machines to harness renewable energy in the Tinkering Space and take their taste buds on a journey to discover the stories behind some of our favourite foods in the Kitchen.

Artists Ella Good and Nicki Kent continue their quest to build a Martian house in The Box gallery, prompting conversations about how we can live more sustainably in the here and now, and throughout August, poetry trailblazers Apples and Snakes will be inspiring visitors of all ages with some adventures in spoken word.

The full summer programme begins 24 July. Visit wethecurious.org for more information, details of Planetarium shows and to book tickets. Open daily, from 10am to 6pm during Bristol school holidays.

Photo: Lee Pullin

Photo: Dan Watkiss

we the curious Climate action

What if we could rewild our planet?

Experiment, play, get involved.

wethecurious.org

Got a story for South Bristol Voice? Call Becky on 07912 484405 or email news@southbristolvoice.co.uk

Saturday 20 July – Sunday 1 September Catch Bristol’s greatest show as The Invisible Circus take over Brunel’s famous ship, with amazing acrobatics and jaw-dropping feats.

Plan your day and save on tickets at ssgreatbritain.org/summer Supported by:

To advertise, contact sales@southbristolvoice.co.uk or Ruth on 07590 527664

July 2019

southbristolvoice

n FAMILY DAYS OUT SPECIAL FEATURE

Summer in the Stone Age

Experience the Stone Age for yourself from July 20 to September 1 in the prehistoric landscape of Cheddar Gorge & Caves.

Walk in the footsteps of your ancestors and learn about Cheddar Man, Britain’s oldest, most complete skeleton was discovered in Gough’s Cave.

Watch the story of early man unfold with the caves walls as a canvas for the multimedia experience Dreamhunters at Cox’s Cave. Get into the cave man spirit with Stone Age dress-up, make your own thumb clay pot and brass rubbings of prehistoric creatures such as the woolly mammoth.

Visit the Museum of Prehistory to view artefacts discovered in the Cheddar area, meet a hunter-gatherer in the Museum's Garden and see demonstrations and much more. All of this is included with your Day Ticket. Book online at www.cheddargorge.co.uk and save up to 15%.

17

Spectacular shows on board Set sail with Brunel’s SS Great Britain this summer to catch breath-taking performances from The Invisible Circus, every day from Saturday 20th July to Sunday 1st September.

Witness exhilarating stunts and aerial displays as performers fling themselves from the rigging and passengers juggle luggage, telling the story of life-changing voyages on board the world’s first great ocean liner. For the entire holiday, The Invisible Circus will commandeer Brunel's SS Great Britain, taking over the historic dockyard. With five shows a day (11am - 3pm), the Summer Spectacular will bring the ship to life like never before.

Spanning a breath-taking spectrum of performers, spectacles, stagecraft, storytelling and dreamscapes, The Invisible Circus have produced shows everywhere from regency theatres, festivals and circus big tops to old fire stations and industrial facilities.

During summer, while exploring one of the most important ships

in the world, families can meet Mr. Brunel, get up close to objects from the archive and for those who are brave enough, climb the rigging 15 metres above the deck with Go Aloft!

Tickets to Brunel’s SS Great Britain cost £17 per adult, £10 per child (5-16 years old) and under 4s go free - buy online at ssgreatbritain.org for a 5% discount. Tickets are valid for unlimited return visits for 12 months.

A Stone Age Summer 20th July to 1st September Experience the Stone Age for yourself and meet a hunter-gatherer to learn how your ancestors lived thousands of years ago with live demonstrations. Get into the spirit of things with prehistoric dress-up and create thumb clay pots.

Included with your Day Ticket Book online and save up to 15% Got a story for South Bristol Voice? Call Becky on 07912 484405 or email news@southbristolvoice.co.uk

July 2019

southbristolvoice

18

n FAMILY DAYS OUT SPECIAL FEATURE

East St summer fayre returns On Saturday, July 13, 10am – 5pm, East Street will host to a wide array of food and entertainment for all the family, as the East Street Summer Fayre returns for a fun day celebrating everything that Bedminster has to offer.

The East Street Summer Fayre will feature a selection of local food and drink traders serving up some of the tastiest snacks and refreshing drinks to keep you going throughout the day.

Expect to see food stalls from Stan Butt Butchers, Bubble Play Café, Viva La Mexicana and many more, while local pub, The Assembly will be setting up a mini bar.

Lots of local businesses are set to get involved, including St Peter’s Hospice who will be out in force celebrating their birthday, giving visitors the chance to grab a slice of cake from their stall.

Other additions

include Pets Palace, who will be selling all their wonderful handmade products, and local favourite, Trylla will be setting up for a day of community fun with a lucky dip and all your in store favourites.

There will be plenty to keep the children busy, with a bouncy castle, didi car racetrack and face painting, while visitors can sit back, relax and enjoy the perfect family day-out atmosphere.

With food stalls and entertainment announcements still to be made, the line-up is ever-growing and shaping up to be the perfect family day out.

If you are interested in getting involved then get in touch with Olivia from Bubble Play Café on 079834568663.

More than just a local pub The Rising Sun has now been open for a few months offering a refreshing, alternative watering hole on Windmill Hill.

Serving hot drinks and delicious homemade cakes during the day, with a wide range of childrens toys and high chairs available, as well as an array of child orientated snacks.

But as important is the eclectic guest beer program and acclaimed live music in the evenings. A true modern day pub.

As part of the ‘community programme’ run during the week, the Rising Sun offers a growing range of parent and toddler events, with morning and afternoon slot and an after school art club on Fridays. There is also an adult choir

on Tuesday mornings, who are now practicing for an appearance at the weekly Open Mic on Thursday evening. There is also a monthly over 55s computer café and social morning. There are also slots from 11am till 1pm on weekends for children’s party bookings.

Music wise, there is a monthly Jazz and Funk Jam, a very popular weekly Open Mic as well as live music every weekend, occasionally on Friday and Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

The Rising Sun is still looking for more daytime events, so get in touch! To keep up to date with what is going on follow them on Facebook or pop in. Facebook: @TheRisingSunWindmillHill

RISEN AGAIN Windmill Hill community pub reopened under new management l Extensive refit, including brand new cellar and rear terrace. l Now serving Angelo Poretti and San Miguel, plus three ciders, Mortimers, Stans Big Apple and Thatchers Gold on draught l A great line-up of guest beer l A wide range of events for parents and pre schoolers during the day, as well as an afterschool club l A line up of live bands at the weekend, and a monthly Jazz/Blues jam and a very popular Open Mic l Open all day from 9.30am during the week, offering a range of coffees and teas etc to have in or takeaway with a range of homemade cakes and savouries. l Keep an eye on our Facebook page

The Rising Sun, Alfred Road, Windmill Hill, Bristol BS3 4LE 0117 239 3528 To advertise, contact sales@southbristolvoice.co.uk or Ruth on 07590 527664

July 2019

southbristolvoice

19

CELEBRATING 210 YEARS OF THE NEW CUT, PART 2 Success - but not always plain sailing n HISTORY

Last month we told how for almost 100 years, Bristol had been losing out to other ports because its huge tides made using the city harbour too difficult.

Almost exactly 210 years ago, work was finished on the New Cut and the creation of the Floating Harbour. But the story was far from over, writes Paul Breeden

T

HE FIRST spade was dug in at 5am on May 1, 1804 to begin the construction of the New Cut. This vast channel, stretching 1.8 miles from Totterdown to the Cumberland Basin, was necessary to divert the enormous tides of the River Avon, which were proving such a problem to ships using the city’s harbour.

Bristol had been England’s busiest port after London for much of the 18th century, but now it was losing out to Liverpool. Bristol’s quays were just too crowded, and ships had to wait too long to unload, which was only possible at high tide.

The New Cut would not solve all those problems. But it would make Bristol harbour into the largest area of safe, enclosed water for shipping in the world.

The plan by famous engineer William Jessop was accepted by the city corporation and the Merchant Venturers, the city’s influential traders’ association, in 1803. An Act of Parliament authorised a new company, the Bristol Docks Company, to raise £300,000 (about £2 billion today). Then the hard work began.

The bulk of the labour was done with pick, shovel and barrow, by upwards of 1,000 men, many Irish and Scots.

A RIOT? WHAT FUN! THE WORKERS on the New Cut often entertained themselves at the Bull pub in North Street, Bedminster (now the Steam Crane). There were frequent fights here between locals and the Irish.

Nevertheless a huge, booze-fuelled party was prepared to celebrate the completion of the work. In a field between the Floating Dock and the New Cut, “about 1,000 workmen sat down to dinner, amidst a vast concourse of spectators,” reported the Bristol Mirror on May 13, 1809.

The paper listed the menu as “two whole oxen, six hundredweight of plumb pudding, one thousand gallons of stingo, and other things in proportion. The beef and pudding were dug out in the New Cut style, and the ale flowed in canals.”

“Stingo” was a heavy beer, twice as strong as the average ale today, at nine per cent alcohol or more.

And the 1,000 workers were provided with a gallon each – that’s eight pints – just for starters.

When a cart laden with more beer arrived, the

Loxton drawing of lock gates: Totterdown lock provided a shortcut for smaller vessels to access the Feeder canal from the tidal River Avon, and onwards to Bath, the Kennet and Avon Canal and London.

It was closed and filled in during WW2 to avoid the possibility of bomb damage which might cause water loss from the Floating Harbour system. This view looks up the Feeder towards Netham the tall chimney is the Netham monster, a 300 foot chimney, part of the Netham Chemical Works. A 90 degree turn to the left takes the waterway towards the city, where a narrow stop lock was once used to drain water for maintenance. © Bristol Reference Library It wasn’t much different from when Bristol’s first New Cut (the channel between the Watershed and Arnolfini) was dug in the 1340s.

In 1804, however, there was gunpowder available for when the workmen struck rock. And steam engines were used to lift carts full of rubble out of the trench.

Irish commandeered it. But this upset the English workmen, and a major fight ensued.

“At four o’clock the sons of Erin repaired to Marsh Street, and each providing himself with a sprig of shillela, sallied forth,” said the Mirror, treating what was turning into a full-blown riot with some levity.

A shillela, or shillelagh, is an Irish cudgel, and Marsh Street in Bristol city centre was where many poor Irish lived.

“At the bottom of Prince’s Street, the parties came in contact, and a furious encounter ensued,” the Mirror reported. “John Bull with his fists, and Paddy with his shillela, dealt and parried many a dreadful blow. What Paddy wanted in number, he made up in ferocity.

“The conflict became serious, and even dreadful.

It was, however, at last terminated by the interference of the police and the press gang.”

“One man was taken to the Infirmary severely wounded, but we learn that he is likely to recover.”

The press gang was usually found rounding up recruits for the Royal Navy. On this occasion, they were used as a riot squad.

The work was expected to take up to six years, but by the end of the first year more than a third of the budget had been spent – £120,000.

A new Act of Parliament doubled the budget to £600,000.

The investors of Bristol were approached again. Reluctantly, they stumped up the cash.

The work continued, despite sniping from critics. On January 2, 1808, a defender of the project wrote to the Bristol Mirror, denying that the Docks Company was composed of councillors and other worthies seeking easy money. In fact, he said, some subscribers had thought the investment so risky they had pulled out, losing their deposit.

Neither had the directors of the company laid off workers in order to invest in valuable land around the harbour for their own benefit.

Perhaps it is not surprising that some believed that such a massive project provided ample opportunity for the great and good of the city to line their own pockets. Suspicion of the sometimes secretive Merchant Venturers, whose hand was always behind the city’s largest Continued overleaf

Got a story for South Bristol Voice? Call Becky on 07912 484405 or email news@southbristolvoice.co.uk

July 2019

southbristolvoice

20

n HISTORY

CELEBRATING 210 YEARS OF THE NEW CUT, PART 2

A BRIDGE TOO FAR

I

n 1805, before the New Cut was finished, two innovative cast iron bridges were built by the Coalbrookdale Company at Bath Road (Hill’s Bridge) and Bedminster (Harford’s Bridge). Hill’s Bridge collapsed before it was finished, in 1806, killing two men. It was rebuilt in the same pattern, even though a fault was suspected.

All was well, though, until in 1855 a runaway coal barge, the John, collided with Bath Road bridge. It crumpled immediately, throwing pedestrians, carriages and horses into the river. At least two people were killed – but it may have been more, as the tide was running fast.

Police Inspector Alexander saw the barge sweeping “wildly” down the river, broadside on, threatening to demolish Bedminster bridge too. The crew did not appear to have much control over the barge, and didn’t have a rope out until he called out to them.

A woman had been seen in the river but she sank before a rope could be thrown to her. But a “gentleman”, and a horse which had fallen in, escaped.

Continued from page 19 trading enterprises, has been a frequent occurrence.

Critics of the Floating Harbour feared it would never be built, and it would have been better to build a smaller harbour at Canon’s Marsh. Their criticism was undermined, though, in 1809, when, on time if over budget, the harbour was declared complete.

SUCCESS – THE NEW CUT IN ACTION

T

HE completion of the New Cut allowed Bristol to acquire the country’s largest tide-free harbour. But the next 210 years were not all plain sailing.

The harbour fulfilled its purpose – it allowed hugely increased quantities of goods to flow in and out of Bristol, boosting the city’s existing industries and creating new ones.

Sugar, tobacco and wine were among the most profitable imports, while coal, chocolate, paper, soap and leather were among the valuable exports.

Bedminster’s coalfields were one of the fastest-growing industries. Bedminster was still a town in its own right, part of Somerset, and mining helped it grow from 3,278 inhabitants

Photograph of the remains of the bridge in the river, subtitle ‘Destroyed March 20th 1855’. Photograph by Victorian photographer Fred Little

in 1801 to more than 70,000 by 1901.

Soon one of the harbour’s big failings became apparent. Sewage which had previously been carried out to sea now caused a mighty stink. When George III’s wife Queen Charlotte visited Bristol in 1817, she was trapped in her coach by the smell.

The problem was worst in Bedminster, and when cholera struck in 1831 and 1832, this was the worst affected area of the city with hundreds of deaths.

It took the genius of Isambard Kingdom Brunel to solve the problem, in the 1830s designing the Underfall – a system of both deep and shallow sluices, still in use today, which flushed the silt out on the tide.

Still, Brunel could do nothing

about the stench and dirt that South Bristol folk suffered from the new industries which now lined the New Cut – all of them, from mines to tanneries to potteries and glassworks, causing fumes, stinks and piles of animal waste.

One tannery, Thomas Ware, is still there on Coronation Road, producing high quality leather in much the same way as 200 years ago (though without causing a public health hazard).

But there was prosperity for some. In the 1820s Southville was christened, as grand houses were built on the banks of the Cut. The imposing St Paul’s Church was supported by the Merchant Venturers and Bristol’s wealthy.

In 1873 Alderman Proctor Loxton drawing of lock keepr’s cottage © Bristol Reference Library

created Proctor’s Walk along Coronation Road, a grand promenade with ornamental trees and stone outlook points – which can still be seen through the undergrowth but are too dangerous to use.

Where the river bent at Ashton was Clift House, part of the Smyth family’s Ashton Court estate (Riverside garden centre is there now).

A railway line to serve the wharves was built along Cumberland Road in 1896, and in 1906 was extended to Ashton across the unique, double-deck Ashton swing bridge – which now carries the Metrobus.

The harbour was flourishing, its entrances enlarged several times by Brunel and others to accept larger ships. But vessels also used the New Cut, braving the tides. Steamers such as the Marchioness took trippers from the river next to Bathurst Basin to Cardiff and Devon (The Bathurst basin itself was on the spot of Treen Mills, which had been Bedminster’s mill ponds, fed by the River Malago).

Bollards and landing stages are still visible up and down the New Cut, evidence of how busy it was.

The lock entrance at Totterdown allowed craft to enter the far end of the harbour, and also connect to the canal towards Bath.

To advertise, contact sales@southbristolvoice.co.uk or Ruth on 07590 527664

July 2019

southbristolvoice

21

n HISTORY The docks and the New Cut were to remain active until after World War II – but change began long before. Bristol was hampered by the difficult approach up the Avon. Larger ships often went aground and in 1877 a new dock at Avonmouth was opened to cater for the biggest vessels.

NOW – AND THE FUTURE

B

ristol harbour didn’t stop bustling with shipping until the 1970s, although navigation of the New Cut had by then almost petered out. The Payne’s shipyard next to Ware’s tannery at Ashton closed in 1924, though the Brown family kept their boatyard at Totterdown bridge open until the 1960s.

By the 1930s there was so little traffic on the New Cut that the Ashton and Vauxhall swing bridges were fixed shut. At the outbreak of war in 1939 it was decided that a direct hit on the locks at Totterdown or Bathurst could drain the harbour, so the gates were sealed shut.

Now, the New Cut is scarcely used as a waterway, except for the odd brave canoer. But it’s not forgotten. The Friends of the Avon New Cut, or Franc, regularly muster volunteers to clear its banks of rubbish and look out for its wildlife.

The lack of use has seen plants, birds and animals flourish. Herons and cormorants hunt for fish, and the mud isn’t as dead as it looks – in fact, it is a fertile home to marine plants and micro-organisms which support the bird and fish life.

Higher up the banks are 90 species of flowering plants, including the rare ivy broomrape, which is found hardly anywhere else. Its creamy flowers, visible only in June – go and look! – are the symbol of Franc.

The 30 kinds of tree include two fig trees, probably grown from fruit tossed aside by sailors, as well as planes, lime and wild apple. And at Butterfly Junction, a cut-off triangle at the Ashton end, more than 19 species of butterfly have been seen.

So what of the future? Well, just like the Victorians, we like living near water. Plans are already afloat for homes on the former Payne’s shipyard. Expect more at some point at Thomas

HC2681 Vaughan Postcards: The Marchioness was the last Bristol to Cardiff packet steamer and was a steel built paddler plying the Cardiff to Bristol all year round service. Originally sporting just one funnel, not long after she was built a second funnel and boiler were added. The Marchioness was a reliable boat but was sold in 1913 to Dutch owners when her Cardiff & Bristol Channel Steamships owners went into liquidation. She carried on in service on the River Maas for some years. A regular service of packet boats to Cardiff & Swansea was operated from Bathurst Basin until the 1930s.

Credit: Bristol Archives 43207/34/1/86 Ware’s tannery (though the firm has shown no sign of moving).

Across the water, mayor Marvin Rees is trying to find investors for Western Harbour – a £2 billion scheme for thousands of homes and a new bridge or road tunnel to replace the swing bridge at the mouth of the harbour.

The former General Hospital next to Bathurst basin has become exclusive waterside homes. Expect many more homes at St Philip’s, and the revival of Totterdown lock – set to become an active waterfront once again as part of the new university campus.

Arena Island – sorry, we should call it Temple Island now – is earmarked for offices and homes. But the developers won’t be able to forget two other inhabitants of the New Cut. Rare lesser horseshoe bats use the dark, deserted New Cut as a route from their roosts in Arnos Vale to feeding grounds elsewhere.

And otters too are little-seen denizens of the Cut’s mud banks.

Both bats and otters are heavily protected. Any development of the river must take them and other wildlife into account. Might they just restrict the headlong development of the tidal River Avon?

Will Writing & Estate Planning

A Will lets you protect your family’s inheritance and decide how your assets are shared out –

if you don’t make a Will, the law says who gets what.

We have a Bristol-based team of trained will writing consultants who provide a home visiting service and can take your instructions in the comfort of your own home.

Please feel free to call us during office hours on 0800 019 4557 or email us at info@elm-online. co.uk

Standard single or pair of mirrored Wills £99

Got a story for South Bristol Voice? Call Becky on 07912 484405 or email news@southbristolvoice.co.uk

July 2019

southbristolvoice

22

BRISTOL A.R.C. UPDATE

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre

Are you a dog groomer? We need you!

B.A.R.C. Clifton – Bristol Animal Rescue Centre’s brand new, luxury grooming salon and pet store - is seeking several Grooming Stylists to join its small and friendly team in the heart of Clifton Village, Bristol.

You’ll be working in one of Bristol’s most exclusive areas, with picturesque views, iconic attractions - including the Clifton Suspension Bridge - and a whole host of cosy cafes and stylish

boutiques to boot. B.A.R.C. Clifton is Bristol Animal Rescue Centre’s new pet and lifestyle store – run by and for the charity.

You will be responsible for delivering a high standard of service to every customer, the dayto-day running and presentation of the grooming salon area and maintaining a high level of salon cleanliness.

There are numerous roles available (including a Senior Grooming Stylist role), with options for full and part-time working, with a competitive salary, dependent on experience.

Our Manager and Assistant manager are happy to discuss the roles on: 0117 9735389.

Further info including job descriptions: www.bristolarc.org.uk/ about/work-for-us/ Or why not drop us a line with your CV? We would love to hear from you.

Email cliftonshop@bristolarc. org.uk

LETTERS Pricey kiosks I was interested to read in the mayor’s column of the proposal to provide “35 new portable kiosks and other supporting hardware” for Bristol libraries. I support all initiatives to promote the use of communal facilities.

With my engineering background, I undertook some complicated mathematics and worked out after extensive effort that the kiosks are just over £20,000 a pop. Are they goldplated?

The mayor, at the end of his column, suggests contacting “your local councillor” and The Voice provides details of how to do so. If you were to provide details of how to contact the mayor directly on his views, I would have a much higher regard for him rather than his hiding behind councillors.

Dr Peter G Hale, address supplied Got something to say? Write to news@southbristolvoice.co.uk or to 111 Broadfield Rd, Knowle, Bristol BS4 2UX

MAKE LIFE EWARDING R Support workers Bristol, Keynsham and Portishead Full-time & part-time roles: £16,402 - £17,774 pa pro rata + benefits + full training Casual roles: £8.21 - £8.60 p/h Develop a rewarding career with learning disability charity Brandon Trust. Use your ability to bring out the best in people, your creativity and resilience to support individuals with learning disabilities and autism to live the lives they wish. You’ll support individuals in all aspects of daily living.

If you’re compassionate, respectful and have a ‘can-do’ approach, you could make a great support worker here.

If you’re new to social care we provide full training and if you’re experienced you’ll find plenty of development opportunities.

Find out more and apply online or meet us at one of our regular recruitment events. www.brandontrust.org/jobs Successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS check.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

To advertise, contact sales@southbristolvoice.co.uk or Ruth on 07590 527664

southbristolvoice

Puzzles sponsored by SLIMMING WORLD

S H

ST

O

S W D E

B

1

O N

L 2

2

A

A

I N B 5

R

M K

A

3

T

3

C

TXT PERT

LLLL BBBBBBBB SSSSS WWWW N e e d m o r e s t o r a g e s p a ce ?

Make use of your loft and create more space in your home Loft Ladders

Raised Loft Storage

Loft Lighting

Insulation

Loft storage solutions for period and new build homes that don’t void your warranty

01373 813 438 www.loftboardingsouthwest.co.uk

Call Virginia: 07938 567886 Broomhill Junior School, Allison Road.

9:30am, 11.30am, Dean Lane 9:30am, 11.30am, Call Virginia 07938 567886 Bedminster Call Virginia 5.30pm & 7.30pm slimmingworld.co.uk 5.30pm & 7.30pm 07938 567886 07938 567886 0344 897 8000 Call Virginia Salvation Army, Salvation Army, 07938 567886 slimmingworld.co.uk Got a story for South Voice?

Call Becky on 07912 484405 or email news@southbristolvoice.co.uk Dean Lane DeanBristol Lane 0344 897 8000slimmingworld.co.uk 0344 897 8000 Bedminster Bedminster slimmingworld.co.uk 0344 897 8000

1

4

K

9:30am,Tuesday 11.30am, Every with Bedminster Every Tuesday with NEW VENUE: North Art Gallery (byRoad. the Salvation Army, St Christopher’s Church, Hampstead 5.30pm &St7.30pm Salvation Army, Dean Lane 07938 567886 Dean Lane Spotted Cow pub) Virginia Thursday 5.30pm & 7.30pm Virginia Salvation Army, Bedminster Call Virginia Bedminster

O

World World

Every Tuesday with Virginia Tuesday 5.30pm & 7.30pm Bedminster Virginia Salvation Army, Every Tuesday with Every Tuesday with Virginia 9:30am, 11.30am, Wicklea Academy, Wick Road. 11.30am, 9:30am, Virginia Dean5.30pm Lane 9:30am, 11.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm & 7.30pm 5.30pm Call& Virginia Wednesday 5.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm

N

5.30pm & 7.30pm withVirginia Slimming World 9:30am, Salvation11.30am, Army, Slimming Slimming World With Emma, 07867 783911 5.30pm & 7.30pm DeanEvery Lane Tuesday with

with

SC

e m with be sliVirginia e 9:30am, 11.30am, lTuesday rr l ewith Every o sli f e im rm lfo slo Slimming ebe f im slb with

7

World Slimming EveryWorld Tuesday with for l

A E N

9

6

8

L V

be

8

6 is M, N or O 7 is P, Q, R or S 8 is T, U or V 9 is W, X, Y or Z

A

2 is A, B or C 3 is D, E or F 4 is G, H or I 5 is J, K, or L

5

7

6

7

M H

6

31 1 23 1

R

rl e be slim fo with Slimming rl e fo be slim with 5

2

S CA

6

3

E

4

2

E N B

3

H O A

5

G

4

3

U S

2

Cricket teams

C I N

2

SOLUTIONS

A A

1

1

EASY for children

I

Down Down 1.1 2667454 7866224 (7) 2.2 3642 26553 (5) 3.3 2272227 5633 (4) 5.5 6222263 4867 (4) 6673 (4) 6.6 42664 7 7227 (4)

SUDOKU

Each horizontal row, each 2x2 square and each column must contain all the numbers 1-4.

7

The numbers point you to the letters on a phone keypad

Across Across 6756 (5) 14.79328 428262 46.7546 (4) 54674272 57.43637 (5) 642639(6) 88.849687 9 327 (3)

© www.123rf.com/profile_KsenyaSavva

H O Y M U N S AS 9 S M E I A E AY R

Thismonth: month: The HumanCities Body This Capital

TXT PERT

Can you count how many ice creams there are of each shape?

N

9 1 8 8 4 7

HOW MANY ICE CREAMS?

8

23

87 25 19 1 4 3 8 2 5 7 7 9 4 5 2 4 75 6 3 6 2 4 36 5 6 24 8 6 5 9 2 58 9

0344 897 8000

K 8 IT

For serious sudoku fans

Each 3x3 box, every row and every column must contain the numbers 1-9, with each used only once. Can you crack it?

Slimming classes in Brislingtonslimmingworld.co.uk with Emma

1 Sri Lanka 6 New Zealand 2 England 7 Pakistan 3HOW West Indies 8 Australia MANY ICE CREAMS? 4 Bangladesh 9 India Cones: Six 5 South Africa 10 Afghanistan Lollies: Five

THE FIEND

PUZZLES

Scoops: Three

n TAKE A BREAK

23

4

July 2019

24

n WHAT’S ON The Rising Sun live music listings - July Windmill Hill, BS3 4LU Tues, 2: Jive Bristol, 7pm • Thurs, 4: Open Mic, 8.30-11pm Fri, 5: Bandeoke, 8-10pm • Sat, 6: Contraband Breaks Ensemble, 9pm-11pm • Sun, 7: Sam Whitlock, 4-6pm • Thurs, 11: Open Mic, 8.30-11pm • Fri, 12: Ruby Jazz Band, 9-11pm • Tues, 16: Jive Bristol, 7pm • Thurs, 18: Open Mic, 8.30-11pm • Fri, 19: Bleuenn Shaw & The Acoustic Road Show, 9-11pm • Thurs, 25: Open Mic Night, 8.30-11pm • Fri, 26: Los Gusanos, 9-11pm Sat, 27: Will Killeen, 9-11pm Tues, 30: Jam On The Hill, 9-11pm For daytime events, follow The Rising Sun on Facebook Monday July 1 n Memories of Bedminster every Monday, 1.30pm at South Bristol Christian Centre, Churchlands Rd (off West Street). 1st July – Bob Giles returns with a new programme of photos to jog the memory with musical accompaniment.

8th July – Don the Whistler entertains with a mixture of sounds and humour. 15thJuly – Frauds and Scams: Information and advice from the Coventry

Jazz duo hit all the right notes at Den launch Review James Morton & Pee Wee Ellis at The Den Dockside May 31

I

’ve been a big fan of Bristol saxophonist James Morton since I watched him play at the Golden Lion in Gloucester Road some years ago.

I saw him with my mum, who loves jazz and reminisces fondly on the days of the funk and soul “all-dayers” – and Morton was right up her street. She even follows him now on Instagram!

We’ve since seen him play several times, including once at the PizzaExpress Jazz Club in London – and every time, he just gets better and better, like a maturing wine.

So, we were rather excited when we heard he was playing at

July 2019

southbristolvoice

GOT A LISTING YOU WANT INCLUDED? Email sales@southbristolvoice.co.uk

Building Society. 22nd July – Quiz Afternoon with Chairlady Chris Hurn testing member’s knowledge. 29th July – Members End of Term Party. Note: Memories of Bedminster closes for the summer period after July 29 and reopens in September.

Tuesday July 2 n Volunteering opportunities in BS3 at the Tobacco Factory Cafe/Bar, every Tuesday, 10.30am-12pm.

Our new, updated Volunteer Directory will be available. On July 9, ss Great Britain will be coming along to talk about their volunteering needs, especially their ‘costume’ volunteering requirements. Facebook: BS3 Helping Others Thursday July 4 n Dame Emily Park Project’s annual free family event at Dame Emily Park, 2-4pm - lots of fun and nature related activities are taking place in the picnic area. Come along and celebrate with us why parks and green spaces are so special to our communities. n Qui Gong for 50+ on the first Thursday of every month at the Southville Centre, 10.1511.15am. Contact Ruth, BS3 Community, on 0117 9231039.

Friday July 5 - Saturday 6 n Bristol Book Fair at The Passenger Shed, Station

Approach, 1-7pm (Sat) & 10am4.30pm (Sun). Over 90 dealers from around the country gather in the city for two days to sell rare, antiquarian, and secondhand books, prints, maps and ephemera. Tickets: £2 on the door with FREE tickets available at www.bristolbookfair.org.

Saturday July 6 n Victoria Park Summer Fayre at Victoria Park Primary, 2pm-4.30pm. Refreshments, licensed bar, live music, fun & games and bouncy castle. All proceeds go straight back into funding school projects.

www.happymess.info Wednesdays, 10.30-11.30am The Pavilion, Redcatch Park Outdoor art, craft & messy play, 1-4 years (or 1-8 years in holidays) with an adult. £4 per child, £2 siblings.

Fridays, 10-11am The Rising Sun, Windmill Hill Art, craft & playdoh, 2-4 years and a parent/carer. £4 per child, £2 siblings (term time only) Fridays, 3.30-4.20pm The Rising Sun, Windmill Hill After-school art club, 5-10 years with an adult. £2 per child. Drop in (term time only) To book, email hello@ happymess.info

n ECO Open Day at Lynne Fernandes opticians, 9am-5pm at 182a Wells Road, Knowle.

Come along and see the full ECO sustainable eyewear collection, including sunglasses. Plus, there’s a special offer on the day and a chance to win in our FREE prize draw. For further details visit www.lynnefernandes.co.uk Sunday July 7 - Wednesday 10 n Bristol Shakespeare Festival at the ss Great Britain, daily at 6.30pm, 7.30pm and 8.30pm. Ticket price: £15 (£12 concessions) ssgreatbritain.org/ whats-on Tuesday July 9 n The Royal Opera’s The Marriage of Figaro broadcast live at Millennium Square, 6.30pm. Mozart’s greatest comedy, features a stunning score that includes ingenious ensembles, ravishing duets and emotionally potent arias. Free to attend.

Wednesday July 17 n Greater Bedminster Older People’s Forum (GBOPF) at Monica Wills House, Cromwell Street, 10am-12pm. It is held in the Conference Room, on the ground floor. If you are walking come in behind Tesco by the side of Mezzaluna. If you are driving come in at Cromwell Street. Learn something new

the launch night of Bristol’s newest and hippest hangout, The Den Dockside, in Princes Street.

And he was set to perform alongside legendary American saxophonist, Pee Wee Ellis, who we later found out played in James Brown’s band in the 60s. Cool, huh?

Morton kick-started the gig, consistently hitting every note on his sax and pleasing the audience with his improvisation and charm.

The crowd grooved on down, while Morton’s band accompanied his funky melodies with equal brilliance.

An hour or so later, Ellis entered the building. He sat unassumingly at the side-lines, watching, before it was his cue to join Morton on stage.

And it was an impressive collaboration to say the least. Ellis, 78, proved that age is no barrier to performing as he jammed effortlessly away on the sax and occasionally sang in his gruff voice.

At one point, through the power of song, he ordered the crowd to get off their phones. “Put

the phones down, put the phones down”, he chimed to the tune of James Brown’s ‘Make it Funky’.

Any mobiles or cameras he did see, he’d confiscate. The audience sheepishly hid their phones away.

It was a successful launch night for The Den Dockside, which culminated in Morton and Ellis exiting the stage and the crowd continuing to groove along to the DJ’s funk and soul beats until the early hours.

When the venue is not playing host to top-class performers, it is home to Beets ‘N’ Roots organic café, Level Cuts hair salon and filmmaking studio Walkman Studios.

The Den is open seven days a week, throughout the day and into the evening. For more information, visit: www.thedendockside.com or search ‘The Den Dockside’ on Facebook and Instagram.

Becky Day

Happymess

To advertise, contact sales@southbristolvoice.co.uk or Ruth on 07590 527664

July 2019

n WHAT’S ON A spectacle not to be missed Review The Rocky Horror Show Bristol Hippodrome

T

here was a sea of enthusiasm with well-practised audience participation from the outset.

This cult musical clearly had repeating fans in the audience ... one lady I met was on her 100th live show!

As a RHPS virgin I expected The Time Warp, the suspenders and the phenomenal songs but the enjoyment from the public blew me away. Constant innuendos, heckles and dancing were perfectly timed by well-practised fans who even brought along their own fairy lights! The enjoyment all around me was infectious and it made the night fly by. I was sad when the evening ended.

All heckles from the audience were well-received and met their from our two speakers who are Natalie Campbell, Community Access Support Service (CASS) Networker and community activist Ben Barker.

Thursday July 18 n Ashton Vale Together walkabout/litter pick meet at Langley Crescent at 10am to do Risdale Road, Atyeo Close, Trevenna & Tregarth Roads, finishing about 12pm. Anyone who wishes to join is most welcome.

Saturday July 20 n Summer Garden Fete from 2 pm. Strawberries and cream, teas and cakes, games, bric-a-brac, toys and plants. St

Children’s drama workshops

actingoutdrama.com Thurs, July 25, 9.30-15.30 at Southville Centre, BS3 1QG Discover the exciting story of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, with improvisation, imaginative play, storytelling and craft, all in the fun Acting Out way. For ages 5-11. Cost: £20/£15 Children’s University.

Bring your own packed lunch.

To book, visit bristolshakespeare festival.org.uk or actingoutdrama.com.

southbristolvoice

25

GOT A LISTING YOU WANT INCLUDED? Email sales@southbristolvoice.co.uk

match in the narrator played by Dom Joly. His dry wit was met with great humour and a marvellous set of legs in those heels as well.

Riff Raff was played by the enigmatic Kristian Lavercombe, whose creepy portrayal of this unfortunately shaped character was simply brilliant. So rousing was his rendition of The Time Warp that it has been playing on repeat in my car ever since.

James Darch and Joanne Clifton made a sugary sweet pair in their roles as Brad and Janet with good vocals and exuberant dancing shown off to the max in the final numbers.

Magenta and Columbia played

by Laura Harrison and Miracle Chance were fun with great voices and tremendous stage presence perfect companions to Riff Raff and Frank-N-Furter.

Rocky, the godlike creation of Frank-N-Furter, played by Callum Evans certainly impressed with his acrobatic skills and flexing muscles,

which were only outdone by his strong voice.

A strong chorus and a brilliant orchestra all contributed to the musicality with a punch.

But truly the star of the night was Duncan James with his mind blowing performance as Frank-NFurter. He exceeded all my prejudiced boy band quality expectations and blew the roof off.

Amazing sound, fabulous moves and phenomenal stage presence.

He looked incredible in his costume and performed manoeuvres and high kicks with ease, despite the heels he wore!

The plot line was unexpected and although I am not entirely sure I like the ending, I would return again to thoroughly enjoy the spectacle that is The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Ruth Drury

Martin’s Church and gardens, Wells Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 2ND n Coffee morning at Bedminster Methodist Church, British Rd, 10.30am-12pm.

There are cake, books and bric-abrac stalls plus teas and coffees.

Monday July 22 n Volunteering opportunities in BS3 meetup at the Tobacco Factory Cafe/Bar, 6.30-8pm. Our new, updated Volunteer Directory will be available. Facebook: BS3 Helping Others Tuesday July 30 n Ashton Vale Together committee meeting meet at Silbury Road youth club, 6.308pm. Anyone who wishes to join is most welcome.

Pilates, 6.30-7.30pm every Mon (Rose 07748735200). Learn French, 7.30-9.30pm on Tues (Audrey 07903821655). Choir, 7.30-9.30pm on Tues (Nickomo 01749850474). n Time to Move every Wednesday, seated and standing gentle exercises for older people with instructor Michelle Kusniere, 2-3.30pm at Knowle Methodist Church hall. Just £4.

Contact: 07981 756965 or email timetmove5@gmail.com n Lunchtime Live every Friday at St Francis’ Church, Ashton Gate, nr. Tobacco Factory, 1.10-1.50pm.

Performances in a variety of genres. 5th July - classic musicals of 50s-60s. 12th July - lullabies, chants, folk songs. 19th July jazz duo. 26th July - acoustic guitar classics of 60s-70s. Tea and coffee available before each performance. Free entry, retiring collection. lunchtimelive.co.uk n Baby Sensory is a learning development programme for babies 0-13 months. Classes at the Victoria Park Baptist Church Hall, Sylvia Avenue BS3 5DA on Tuesdays. For details email Sian at bristolsouth@babysensory. co.uk or visit babysensory.com/bristol-south n Folks & Bairns parent and baby choir at The Milk Shed, Southville. Tuesday, 2.15-3.15pm & Wednesday, 1-2.

Free taster/pay termly. Email

Regular events n Acting Out drama classes for everyone aged 4-11, every Monday, 4-5pm at Southville Centre. £5 per class. Contact us Jacqui, 07956 962 422 or Angela, 07823 773 179 for a free trial. actingoutdrama.com n BS3 Community runs and hosts regular activities for those aged 50+ at the Southville Centre. Zumba Gold (chairbased), every fortnight on Weds 1.30-2.30 (Ruth 0117 9231039).

Yoga, 5.45-7.15pm every Mon (Caroline 07570507494).

Duncan James as Frank

Photo: Richard Davenport

folksandbairns@gmail.com or visit folksandbairns.com n Arnos Vocale every Tuesday, 7.30-9pm at Paintworks, Bath Rd, BS4 3AS. For singers who love classical vocal music, great jazz standards and beautiful international folk songs and more all in 4-part arrangements and above.

Experience of choral singing and reasonable sight-reading ability preferable but come for a free trial session where we can all see if it’s a fit! £5 each thereafter.

For more details Contact Anya Szreter szreter.afm@icloud.com / 07720390275 n Nightingale Valley Community Choir every Monday (except 4th Monday of the month), 7.30-9pm at St Anne’s Church, Salisbury Road, BS4 4EL. No experience necessary, no need to read music.

Come and join our friendly choir and learn to sing better than you ever knew you could.

Taster session free then £5 each.

Contact Anya Szreter szreter. afm@icloud.com / 07720390275 n BS3 Repair Cafe Repairs for a donation plus cream teas and homemade cakes. 1.304.30pm, last Saturday of every month at the United Reformed Church Hall, West Street, Bedminster. Facebook: BS3 Repair Cafe

Got a story for South Bristol Voice? Call Becky on 07912 484405 or email news@southbristolvoice.co.uk

n THE WICKED WITCH OF KNOWLE In witch I fly away

I

July 2019

southbristolvoice

26

flung open the door of Tui up at Broadwalk, plonked myself down opposite a boy child employee and demanded that he find me a holiday as I was in a very, very bad mood.

I’m not sure why I was so furious, but everything was irritating me, from the effort of opening my eyes that morning to waiting for the kettle to boil. Even a cute little puppy stopping to sniff my shoe made me growl. I was raging.

Boy Child rubbed his hands gleefully, stating that he would make me happy again.

I was celebrating a big birthday and wanted to treat myself and my girls to a sunny trip abroad, something we had not experienced before.

Himself was going away on a boys’ fishing holiday to Norway so I called my ‘always up for a holiday’ girlfriend to join us.

Boy Child turned his monitor around. This looks perfect he stated proudly. A villa in Corfu with a pool, a hire car and stunning

THE WICKED Who is the Wicked Witch? WITCH OF She’s the one KNOWLE with a first aid kit on WITCH her broomstick ...

THIS WITCH TWEETS: @witchyofknowle

views. I handed over the credit card and felt my mood lift.

I passed my driving test in Bristol, therefore I can drive anywhere with confidence, or so I thought.

Driving in Corfu is terrifying.

Not only is everything around the wrong way but the roads are tiny and the Greeks are nutters.

On arrival, the rep showed us a video on how to find the villa, “just keep an eye out for the abandoned car and turn a sharp left”.

Abandoned car? What had I booked?

We jumped into the large, wrong-way-round, car and with me at the wheel drove from the airport to our villa pretty much screaming in terror the whole way – we fell out of the car and kissed the ground.

The villa was stunning. The view was vast. From the mountains of Albania across a sun-soaked sea peppered with cruise ships, the distant buildings of Corfu town shone against lush green rolling hills.

Swallows swooped in crazy acrobatic twists over the crystal clear pool and two feral cats meowed and hissed respectively.

We felt like the Queens of Corfu.

We grew to love our two feral cats naming them Tiddles, an adorable girl who was very pregnant and Beast, obviously the daddy and a nasty wife beater. He was toothless apart for one sharp fang, he had a squinty eye, was covered in scabs and meowed like he smoked 40 a day.

If you were going to have a baddy in a Disney film, Beast would tick all the boxes.

I was removed as designated driver and my friend, now named ‘Stig’, stepped in.

She was as crazy as the Greeks but managed to keep us on the right side of the road and avoided killing anyone.

We shopped at Lidl for wine and

cat food, swam with the swooping swallows, sunbathed, laughed and totally relaxed.

Then, as quick as a swipe from Beast’s vicious claws, the holiday was over.

We were back in Bristol, fighting to retrieve our cases.

Three planes had landed, and the airport thought it would be fun to chuck the luggage of all these flights onto one carousel – it was getting ugly.

There was a man in front of me with two small girls.

These girls were having a fine time playing with the moving suitcases and getting in my way.

The man was oblivious.

I was starting to feel the rage seep back into my soul.

I took a deep breath and was about to lift one of the tiny tots onto the speeding carousel, wondering if Daddy Oblivious would notice, when Stig shouted that she had all the cases and we could escape.

I patted the youngster on the head and whispered ‘you were lucky’ before I disappeared into the masses.

• COMMERCIAL • DOMESTIC

• MAINTAINANCE & REPAIRS

LET US HELP YOU SAVE ENERGY

Allow us to explain the benefits of

• SOLAR PANELS • ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING

Trimby Electrical provides a full range of domestic and commercial electrical services across Bristol and the South West: • Electrical installations • Electrical maintenance and repair • No job is too big or too small.

Call us today on 0117 972 1745 to arrange a FREE initial consultation.

www.trimbyelectrical.co.uk Email: info@trimbyelectrical.co.uk 247 Redcatch Road, Bristol BS4 2HQ Tel: 0117 972 1745

To advertise, contact sales@southbristolvoice.co.uk or Ruth on 07590 527664

July 2019

southbristolvoice

27

n LIFELONG LEARNING FEATURE Tea, biscuits and Spanish!

Rosana Jacks Teira set up Bristol Spanish in Brislington in September 2009.

Now in its tenth year, Rosana teaches Spanish to people all over Bristol, of all ages and abilities in her big, bright kitchen.

Her dream was always to have a little language school in ‘posh’ premises, but students rave about how lovely it is to have class in somebody’s home, where you get a cup of tea and as many biscuits as you like!

Rosana believes in building a solid grammar foundation so in her classes you will get the necessary grammar and essential conversation practice, in a friendly, fun and supportive environment – she has a knack for making grammar fun! Rosana has taught people from ages 15 – 70 and can say from experience that age has nothing to do with a person’s ability to learn!

A celebration of Bristol Spanish’s ten years will be taking place on Saturday, 21 September 2019 at St Cuthbert’s Church, Brislington. Details will be posted on the Bristol Spanish website!

Bristol Spanish | 07746387674 | www.bristolspanish.co.uk

Autumn term starts 9 September 2019 Day-time and evening classes, all levels See website for class timetables www.bristolspanish.co.uk Drop me a line if you don’t see a class that suits and we can set one up for you!

Take this course and one day you might save a life Have you ever wanted to learn First Aid but don’t know where to begin?

Then maybe we can help! With over 50 different First Aid courses varying from just 4 hours all the way up to the full 3 days, we will certainly have something to suit your needs and all of our courses are CPD certified.

Learning how to save someone’s life can seem quite a scary thought, but learning the basics can be very simple and feel very rewarding.

We have state of the art equipment that have sensors in that tell our instructor how you are performing in real time to enable us to give you more time to practice if required. You won’t leave one of our courses feeling that you haven’t learnt a new skill.

It’s not just about saving lives, but also dealing with day to day accidents and incidents like putting on bandages and recognising someone in diabetic distress. Good skills to have not just at home, but also whilst out and about and someone needs help.

Email rosana@bristolspanish.co.uk

Learn French with the French, with Alliance Française

We teach French to the world and more locally, in BS3! Start as a beginner or pick up where you left off with our friendly and experienced native teachers. Find the confidence to speak in our small groups, and practise your French in many ways with our cultural events and workshops (cooking, singing, drama, French cinema and more). Please come and meet us in person in Bedminster Library on Monday 9th September at 5pm or by appointment in BS3 at your convenience to talk about options for getting your French back on track.

Call Audrey on 07903 821655 | www.afbristol.org.uk

Learn French ... with the French Alliance Française, the French specialist, offers French tuition for: l Small classes (8 to 10 students for the majority of lessons) in North, Central and South Bristol. l Individuals l Businesses

Call Audrey on 07903 821655 www.afbristol.org.uk

Offering approved courses in First Aid, Fire Safety, and Health & Safety to suit individuals, groups, or businesses.

Courses include: • Paediatric First Aid • First Aid At Work • Emergency First Aid At Work • Refresher Courses • Basic First Aid

• Fire Marshal/Warden Training • Fire Safety Awareness • COSHH • Risk Assessment

Plus many more - visit our website for more details

First Aid | Fire Safety | Health & Safety

Tel: 0117 369 8336 Web: www.bs3training.co.uk Email: info@bs3training.co.uk

Got a story for South Bristol Voice? Call Becky on 07912 484405 or email news@southbristolvoice.co.uk

July 2019

southbristolvoice

28

n SCHOOL NEWS

Schoolchildren help prepare baby eels for the wild Eel tanks have been set up in a local primary school as part of a conservation project called Spawn to be Wild, led by Bristol and Avon Rivers Trust (BART).

Although these squirming slithers of steely muscle are still encountered by local anglers, the European eel is now a globally very rare, declining and critically endangered species - and legally protected. That means they are classed as only one step away from extinction in the wild.

A population clings on here in south Bristol, and their incredible life cycles have been intriguing local school children involved in a unique project to learn about them and help raise their young, known as elvers.

Children from Cleve House primary school and nursery on Wells Road cared for 50 elvers and later released them into a local river. Here, hopefully, some of them will survive and grow into adults, and in the years ahead weave their extraordinary

5,000km journey back to the Sargasso Sea in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Headmaster Craig Wardle, told the Voice: “The children thoroughly enjoyed caring for elvers in preparation for their release into a local stream. We learned about why they need help to survive. Bristol and Avon River Trust (BART) organised this wonderful project to increase awareness of the difficulties our wildlife faces.”

He said the children were intrigued to learn that female eels can each lay one million eggs and live to be at around 70 years old. “We hope all the elvers survive and produce millions of eggs!” he added.

The project has run with schools across the River Avon region since 2016. The young eels are captured locally and reared for four weeks before release.

A spokesperson for BART said: “Hopefully this project will inspire the children to take

Chloe Memmel, Lola Wiltshire, Bridie RaddonGreenaway and Aurelia Harvey-Godfrey with a nursery tank of tiny elvers

action for rivers in the future, not just for the survival of eels, but for the health of all wildlife which depends on the river and marine environment.”

The species has declined by around 95 per cent in the last 50 years through human causes such as hydropower turbines,

weirs, tidal gates, pollution, damns, overfishing and habitat loss. It is now illegal to export eels, and if caught at sea they must be released. There are regional bans on catching eels in some areas, and a licence is required to do so. Find out more: britishseafishing.co.uk

Children and police working together ‘Mini Police’ at Oasis Connaught and Greenfield E-ACT enjoyed a celebration day at police headquarters, in recognition of their involvement in the project.

The Mini Police initiative – jointly funded by Avon and Somerset Police, Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, and National Volunteer Police Cadets – is delivered by members of the local neighbourhood policing team in partnership with schools.

It offers children aged between 9 and 11 the chance to build positive relationships with their local police team, whilst helping out in their school and the wider community.

At the event the Mini Police members enjoyed a day of dog displays, had the opportunity to sit in police cars and fire engines, observed a police horse display, and received certificates and awards from police chief constable Andy Marsh.

Do you need more storage space?

CALL JEFF 07856 065 463 NOW DO YOU NEED MORE STORAGE SPACE ?

FOR YOUR FREE SURVEY &

CALL

QUOTE OR BOOK ONLINE 0800 107 49 93 NOW

YOUR LOFT BOARDING AND ATTIC ACCESS SPECIALISTS

www.atticalertservices.co.uk

FOR YOUR FREE SURVEY & QUOTE OR BOOK ONLINE

YOUR LOFT BOARDING AND ATTIC ACCESS SPECIALISTS

ATTIC BOARDING

LOFT LADDERS

HATCHES & ACCESS

INSULATION UPGRADES

To advertise, contact sales@southbristolvoice.co.uk or Ruth on 07590 527664

July 2019

southbristolvoice

n THOUGHT OF THE MONTH

A

with Revd Nick Hay, vicar of St Paul’s and St Aldhelm’s

s I write this the world seems a slightly scary place.

Donald Trump is doing his thing, Brexit is rumbling on, Theresa May has resigned and we don’t seem to have a functioning government.

Climate change carries on, despite the best efforts of Extinction Rebellion, rough sleeping and homelessness seems to be getting more of an issue

Regular Services

n Church of the Nazarene

n Bedminster Church of Christ

298 St John’s Lane BS3 5AY Minister: Jason Snethen 07795 560990 churchofchristbristol.org Sunday 10am Bible Hour for all ages; 11am Worship; 5pm Worship; Tuesday 7.30pm Bible study; Thursday 10am Coffee morning; Friday 3.45-5pm After-school; 7-9.30pm Youth group.

n Bedminster Quaker Meeting House Wedmore Vale BS3 5HX Clerk: Chrissie Williams 0117 923 0020 bristolquakers.org.uk Sunday Worship 10.45am; 2nd & 4th Sunday Children’s meeting; 2nd Sunday Shared lunch.

29

Broad Walk, Knowle BS4 2RD Pastor: Matthew Norris 07967 199995 bristolnazarene.com Sunday 10.30am Sunday Service; Wednesday 6pm Kids Klub; Thursday 7pm Youth club.

n Holy Nativity Church Wells Road, Knowle BS4 2AG Fr Steve Hawkins 07834 462054 Facebook: Holy Nativity Knowle Sunday 10am Parish Mass; Friday 10.30am Weekday Mass.

n Knowle Methodist Church

Redcatch Road, Knowle BS4 2EP Rev Andrew Orton Facebook: SBMCT Sunday 10.30am Worship and Junior Church (Minnows for pre-school children).

and by the time you read this there will probably be loads more to add to the list.

I don’t know about you, but sometimes, if I’m honest, I feel pretty depressed by all this stuff.

Being a follower of Jesus really connects with this though.

For me it means at least two things.

1) As a follower of Jesus I don’t need to panic. I can place

my future in his hands, no matter how crazy the world is, he is my security, my hope and my rock.

2) As a follower of Jesus, I am called to do my best to make this messed up world more like heaven. Whether it’s prayer or action, I believe we are all called to engage and to be peacemakers, healers and hope givers.

So... God bless you.... and stay positive!

Lotsa love, Nick

n St Martin’s Wells Road, Knowle S4

Sunday 10.30am Morning Service; 2nd Sunday All-age Service; 6.30pm Evening Service (entrance Sydenham Road).

2NG Rev Becky Waring 0117 977 6275 Facebook: stmartinschurchknowle Sunday 8.30am Holy Communion; 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays 10.30am Holy Communion; 2nd Sunday 9.30am Rise and Shine: informal service, breakfast; 6pm Holy Communion; 4th Sunday 10.30am Family Communion.

Bushy Park, Totterdown BS4 2AD Rev Andrew Orton Facebook: SBMCT Sunday Family Worship 10.30am; 1st Sunday Sunday School.

n St Michael & All Angels Vivian

n Victoria Park Baptist Church

Street, Windmill Hill BS3 4LW Rev Andrew Doarks 0117 977 6132 stmikechurch.co.uk Sunday 10am Family Service; Wednesday 10am Family Communion

n Totterdown Baptist Church

n Totterdown Methodist Church

Sylvia Avenue BS3 5DA 0117 977 2484

victoriapark.org.uk

Sunday 10.30am Service with groups for all ages; coffee 11.30am. 2nd Sunday Parade Service; 3rd Sunday Communion.

Wells Road BS4 2AD tbc.org.uk

BRUSHSTROKES DECORATING All types of painting work undertaken.

No job too small.

FREE quotations.

THE WISE CHOICE FOR PROPERTY CARE IN BRISTOL

Contact Simon on 07905 364 353

We’re your local property care specialists DRY ROT

WET ROT

DAMP PROOFING

WOODWORM

STRUCTURAL REPAIRS

BASEMENT WATERPROOFING

DAMP & TIMBER REPORTS

RADON GAS

For FREE advice or to arrange a survey 0117 905 7710

www.timberwise.co.uk

Timberwise (UK) Ltd - Bristol Office: Suite 38, 179 Whiteladies Road, Clifton Bristol BS8 2AG MAKE THE WISE CHOICE. CALL 0117 905 7710 OR EMAIL US AT bristol@timberwise.co.uk

BRISTOL PILATES FITNESS

FIRST SESSION FREE to new clients

REDCATCH COMMUNITY CENTRE Wed 6.30-7.25pm Beginners Pilates VICTORIA PARK BAPTIST CHURCH Wed 10.00-10.50am Beginners Pilates Sat 9.00-9.55am Beginners Pilates HOLY NATIVITY CHURCH Tues 7.30-8.25pm Beginners Pilates Thurs 7.45-8.40pm Beginners Pilates Fri 10.00-10.55am Beginners Pilates

All Pilates classes focus on releasing tension, lengthening muscles and developing core strength.

Also offering •Pregnancy & Postnatal Pilates •Pelvic floor workshops •Buggy workout

www.bristolpilatesfitness.co.uk | 07951 933 698

Got a story for South Bristol Voice? Call Becky on 07912 484405 or email news@southbristolvoice.co.uk

July 2019

southbristolvoice

30

n YOUR MP

KARIN SMYTH

We need to heal the Euro divide

P

eople regularly stop me to say what an interesting time it is to be in politics.

As a Labour activist for over 30 years, I agree; but sometimes I wish it was a little less ‘interesting’!

The years of uncertainty since the referendum have been made much worse by the resignation of Theresa May and the next few months will undoubtedly be difficult. It is making people very anxious.

The country is divided and people are worried about the future. We must find a way through this impasse.

The conversations I had with people ahead of May’s European election revealed a significant desire from many to remain in the European Union.

But I’ve also been contacted by people in Bristol South who want Brexit delivered immediately – deal or no deal.

I’ve heard a lot of inaccurate figures shared. People have told me that 80+ per cent of Bristol South voted leave and I’m misrepresenting my constituency by not delivering Brexit; others have told me that over 70 per cent of Bristol South wants to remain and I should be representing those views and voting to revoke Article 50.

Neither of these figures is correct.

Like the country, Bristol South was divided in how it voted in the 2016 referendum - 53 per cent voted to stay and 47 per cent voted to leave the European Union.

People continue to be divided on the best route forward.

Like many of you, this increasingly polarised nature of politics at the moment concerns me, in particular the threat from the far right. Nigel Farage and the Brexit Party believe that the answer is simple: we leave the EU with no deal.

Some of the smaller parties believe it’s also simple: we revoke Article 50 and remain

in the EU. It is not simple.

The last few years have damaged the UK’s reputation both politically and as a destination for investment. We need the debate to be much more honest.

Back in 2017, the Labour Party said it could not accept a ‘no deal’ Brexit as an option as part of our commitment to protect jobs, rights and living standards and our position remains the same today. The government has presented a deal which does not protect this, which is why I voted against it.

As it stands, there is no ‘good’ Brexit for people in Bristol South.

I believe that, in order to get through this and heal the division, any deal needs a confirmatory vote; and that any confirmatory vote must have the option to remain in the European Union..

Twitter: @karinsmyth Facebook: KarinSmythMP Website: www.karinsmyth.com

Share your news and views with us ... email news@southbristolvoice.co.uk or call 07912484405

n LOCAL SERVICES

AERIALS

Labour MP for Bristol South

Advertising on this page is very cost-effective. Call Ruth on 07590 527664

BUILDING SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

www.theaerialman.co.uk

• Digital Aerials • Fully Guaranteed • Repairs • Satellites • Free Quotes • OAP Discount • Additional TV Points • Humax Recorders Affordable Prices - Reliable Service

0117 967 9028

CYCLE SHOP

DOG GROOMING

Sully CYCLES

IS YOUR BIKE READY FORSUMMER? SPRING? FOR

Canine Culture

Professional Dog Grooming

Secure, relaxed home-from-home environment providing experienced, friendly and personal care for your pets.

All breeds welcome.

• Let us check it over for free 306 Wells Road, Knowle BS4 2QG 0117 980 3337

Over 10 years’ experience City & Guilds qualified Fully insured Enclosed garden for breaks

Joy 07813 362593

&

Jo 07882 308266

Canine Culture, Greylands Road, Bristol BS13 8BE

To advertise, contact sales@southbristolvoice.co.uk or Ruth on 07590 527664

July 2019

southbristolvoice

n LOCAL SERVICES

Advertising on this page is very cost-effective. Call Ruth on 07590 527664

FLOORING

ELECTRICIAN

31

GARAGE SERVICES

WILLIAM MORGAN

Griffin Electrical Established 1984

• Servicing

YOUR TRUSTED LOCAL ELECTRICIAN

• Parts

• Rewiring • Minor alterations • Security Lighting & Alarms

• Repairs Bristol’s longest-established independent Saab specialist

SPECIAL RATES FOR OAPS I work even cheaper if you supply the tea!

• MOTs £45, no retest fee • Other makes also covered

www.griffin-electrical.co.uk | john@griffin-electrical.co.uk

01275 832830 07831 534766

• FREE pick-up in Bristol

NICEIC Approved Contractor Member of Checkatrade.com

07967 404071 | william-morgan-saab.co.uk GARDENING

GARDENING

D. ATTWELL LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES All Garden Works Undertaken All Foliage Removed – Roots Destroyed Patios Laid – Slabbing – Decking Block Paving – Graveling – Wood Chippings Fencing – All Clearance Jobs Undertaken General Building – Garden Walls etc Drives & Patios Jetwashed & Resealed

• FULLY INSURED • LICENSED WASTE CARRIER

For a FREE quote call 07960 681 921 d.attwellgardenservices@hotmail.co.uk

PET PORTRAITS

PEST CONTROL

Good Grounds & Gardens

Advance Pest Control

Good Grounds & Gardens Specialists in wildlife ponds

HAVE YOU GOT RATS OR MICE? WE’LL SORT THEM OUT

and gardens

Regular maintenance or one-off garden One-off maintenance or bigger re-designs Specialistspruning in wildlife&gardening Seasonal tidying & wildlife Call to discussponds your garden’s needs work Private & commercial

ALSO•Pigeons •Moles •Squirrels •Gulls •Bed-bugs •Ants •Fleas •Flies •Moths •Wasps

07771 503107

07923 447362

07923 447362 info@goodgroundsandgardens.co.uk

www.advancepestcontrolbristol.com BEST IN BRISTOL says threebestrated.co.uk

info@goodgroundsandgardens.co.uk www.goodgroundsandgardens.co.uk

www.goodgroundsandgardens.co.uk PLUMBING

PLUMBING

Off the Page Pet Portraits Prices from £20 – a perfect gift

Immortalise your furry friend with one of my drawings or colourful Rachel Heaton 07776 206002 paintings www.offthepageportraits.co.uk SASH WINDOWS

0117

Sash window specialist • Renovation • Draughtproofing • Double glazing • Repairs • Painting We can fit double glazing to your sash windows! www.snugsash.co.uk 07736 229727 SnugSash

••REPAIRS/BURSTS REPAIRS/BURSTS • STOPTAPS STOPTAPS • DRIPS • LEAKS • REPAIRS •• TANKS, TOILETS TANKS, • TOILETS • BALL VALVES TAPS, WASHERS VALVES ••TAPS, WASHERS • BALL VALVES • LEAD PIPES ETC LEAD-PIPES •• LEAD-PIPES

0117 9564912 0117 **NO VAT**

956 4475

WASTE DISPOSAL

SnugSash.co.uk

LOCAL PLUMBER • TAPS • WASHERS

Taps, Washers Toilets, Cisterns Leaks, Blockages Tanks, Overflows Lead Pipes, Stopcocks….etc…

OAP DISCOUNTS and NO VAT

**NO VAT** **O.A.P. DISCOUNTS** DISCOUNTS** **O.A.P.

WIFI

Garden, Clearance House, Garden, Office Clearance House,House, Garden, OfficeOffice Clearance

House, Garden, Office Clearance - all Plus all other Plus All Your Other Waste Removal Needs too!

House, Garden, Office Clearance -- Plus other House, Garden, Office Clearance Plus all other Plus Your Other Waste Removal Needs too!

Plus All All Your Other Waste Removal Needs too!

On-average Average cheaper than a skip.

On cheaper than aa skip.

On Average cheaper than skip. removal On average cheaper waste wastewaste removal removal --Average On On average cheaper cheaper than than than aa skip skipa skip

Tel: 07592 003 Tel: 07592 506 003003 Tel: 07592 506 Tel: 07592 506506 003 1/4 Load 1/4 1/4 Load Load £89 £89 £89 Half Half Half Load Load Load £139 £139£139 3/4 Load 3/4 3/4 Load Load £179 £179£179 Full Load Full Full Load Load £199 £199£199

www.junkmonsters.co.uk www.junkmonsters.co.uk www.junkmonsters.co.uk

Poor WiFi Signals Solved Fixed Price Solutions Full Home Coverage OAP Discounts

0117 967 9028 www.thewifiman.co.uk

Got a story for South Bristol Voice? Call Becky on 07912 484405 or email news@southbristolvoice.co.uk

Previously

Instruct us by July 31st 2019 and we’ll give you

HERE TO GET

31st May, 2019.

you

THERE