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Academic Year Membership Please follow @bishmatters on Twitter, until June 30th,STUDENT 2016 DEAL SPECIAL Dear Readers... 'Like' Bishopston Matters on Facebook A very happy New Year, I hope 2016 is a the community resource. I am pleased to great one for you all! invite you to view the new, improved – It is at this time we think about making www.bishopstonmatters.co.uk, I hope you will all find it informative and user Only £125 changes to improve the quality of our lives. Whether that be getting fitter or healthier, friendly, read more on page 9. joining a local group or perhaps volunteering Like many, I am very much looking forward on a community project. Whatever your to the 2016 Window Wanderland display, a thoughts, there is a huge selection of fabulous, creative event that takes place GREAT NEW YEAR wonderful local services and organisations on the evening of 20–21 February (see page that would welcome you getting in touch. It 41). This colourful event is sure to brighten is a special place that we live in – make sure the darkest of winter evenings. OFFERS AVAILABLE you are getting the most out of it! You can also join in the merriment of 2016 is set to be one full of new surprises the Community Orchard Wassail, as they Let BS7 Gym help you get your and delights for James and I, as we wait for toast the trees for a fruitful harvest, on the impending arrival of our first child – who Saturday 16 January, 2–4 pm. New Year off to a great start may, or may not have made an appearance Thank you for another great year, I feel by the time you read this! blessed to live and work in this community. I My passion in the production of Bishopston look forward to visiting old friends and new Matters grows year on year and I am throughout 2016. consistently looking to improve and evolve Kerry x Email: [email protected] Visit: www.bishopstonmatters.co.uk Bishopston Matters, PO Box 337, Bristol, BS9 4WT Tel: 07881 924 059 / 0117 349 4483 @bishmatters

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2 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 3 News from the Friends of Horfield Common The Ashley Down Infant Eco Club

The final 2,500 whips to be planted on 9th Jan ALL GARDENS include Hazel, Crab Apple, Elder, Blackthorn and Dog Rose varieties, which will provide food for a wide range of birds and other wildlife on the common into the future. After this event, we are really proud that more than 3,000 new trees will have been planted through the Horfield Common Tree Plan project. We invite everyone to come along and join us for the final planting event – all ages and abilities can take part in planting and no previous experience is necessary. For more information, please see the website www. 9 January 2016 – Horfield Common 10-3 pm friendsofhorfieldcommon.com and come along and join in! Happy New Year from the Friends of Junior Wildlife Explorers Club TO ALL Horfield Common! We are planning to develop a 'Junior Wildlife Explorers Club' (and one for grown-ups!) – run by We are delighted to invite everyone to PEOPLE Steve on Horfield Common as a weekly or monthly come and join us on Saturday 9 January, activity, and would be really interested to hear from 10 am – 3 pm, at the Ardagh for the final any local parents whose children would like to be planting event of the Horfield Common involved in this. We will be running a programme of Tree Plan. wildlife-focused events throughout 2016 as 'My Wild This has been a 4-year project and will see the Park' – part of Avon Wildlife Trust's citywide 'My final 2,000 trees planted as a new fruit and nut Wild City' project. Do get in touch if you would like hedgerow around the Ardagh, which will support a further information about what we are planning or wide range of wildlife into the future! of there are any specific wildlife activities you would like to come along to. The project began with a lengthy planning stage and began in earnest in Summer 2014 with an Community Asset Transfer ambitious fundraising campaign, led by FOHC's As reported in BM, we have submitted our formal fantastic community sports and leisure facilities, we Anna-May Richards. The generosity and support application to create a Community Interest are feeling positive and hopeful that we will be able from local businesses, individuals, Neighbourhood Company in order to proceed with the Community to report back in BM soon, that all systems are go – Partnerships and families was incredible – nearly Asset Transfer process for the Ardagh site. After 5 we are keeping our fingers crossed! £18,000 was raised to plant 57 new standard trees years of concentrated work focussed on developing across the common – thank you to everyone who a sustainable future for the Ardagh site and these www.friendsofhorfieldcommon.com contributed to this – every penny was important. The first large 'standard' trees were planted in December 2014 during national tree week and Owners of Joe’s Bakery - The Bishopston Matters Owner Sarah Thorp, tree being planted. daughter Isis and Artist over three of the coldest days of the year! Thank Jane & Martin Hunt with SMALL GARDEN SPECIALISTS their tree. Laura Robertson with 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE you very much to Chris Thomson for his work co- the Room 212 tree. ordinating this – working closely with Josie from BASED IN BISHOPSTON BCC's TreePips team to host planting events that involved local residents, businesses and schools – Phone Pete 0117 9421 685 a fantastic team effort! e-mail [email protected] Swiftly on the heels of these planting events, local visit www.allgardens.co.uk school children worked with the TreePips team to All Garden Craft DESIGN plant more than 550 new tree whips as hedgerows ● Garden Clearance and maintenance in Wellington Hill Playing Field in January 2015. It has been wonderful to watch these being cared for ● Garden make-overs ● Patios & Decking and looked after through the year by the schools ● New Lawns ● Ponds involved. ● Fences/stone walls ● Tree pruning

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8 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 9 Bristol’s Number 1 Hurray for the opening of the new Hut 6388! Parenting Community Hub After years of hard work and prolific fundraising, it was wonderful to be part of KudaClub is expanding! – KudaClub continues KudaTan is the celebrations marking the opening of the to grow from strength to strength; this September the latest edition fabulous new Hut 6388! saw their After-school club open its doors to Brunel to the Therapy Field for the first time. The addition of Brunel Field Room upstairs. The venue was alive with people, brimming comes in response to demand from local parents Pegah has been with happiness and delight at this fantastic new and the school itself, which owner Pegah has been overwhelmed with resource. Children danced to the lively Pan Sonic pleased to work closely with. the popularity of this professional Steel Band, whilst celebratory cake was devoured! There is still time to register with the excellent, spray tan service with local High Sheriff for the City of Bristol Scouts, Ros Ofsted approved KudaClub. The local venue mums. Book your New Year Kennedy, arrived in fine dress for the opening. provides a friendly, safe, fun environment for Spray Tan now for just £15! Group Chair, Paul Tinkler, gave thanks to children, run by qualified childcare professionals. TITCH – the whole community that had attended New Activity – Mike Evans, Ros Kennedy and Paul Tinkler The Breakfast and After-school club is available to Travelling Interactive Theatre for fundraisers and individuals that had gone with happy scouting members. children in Reception to Year 6. KudaClub runs a Children. Classes have got off to above and beyond to make the new hut build pickup service from Ashley Down (Downend Road a great start for this new exciting happen. Nobody could have done more than site), Bishop Road and Brunel Field. Get in touch if class. On Wednesdays there’s the inspirational Scout Leader Mike Evans, you would like to receive a family information pack. a class for toddlers at 10am and to whom we were all pleased to give a well one for babies at 11am. deserved round of applause. More Fantastical Birthday parties – January 2016 The new building is stunning, as Mike Evans KudaCan is proud to partner with the best kids’ confirmed,"When I walked into the new hut entertainers in Bristol, to offer a unique birthday READER OFFER! it was amazing. The only word that came party experience. A further five new packages are Bring your copy of Bishopston into my head was WOW! We now have a now on offer! 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Vibrant cut-outs by Katie Wallis The fabulous refreshment Lloyd Lewis The always impressive team at St Bart’s St Bart’s My North Bristol Art Trail 2015! Despite my umbrella blowing inside out as I fought my way in the elements, it could not dampen the spirits or community glow of the 2015 Art Trail. It made reaching each venue even more special; warm cosy homes, many with the smell of mulled wine or home-made cakes was the perfect remedy – along with the fabulous art of course! I started my trail at the talented Lee-Spencer Fleet’s home in Ashley Down, viewing her impressive, latest digital designs. I then enjoyed the delightful ceramics of Hannah Turner. Making my way down Gloucester Road, it was good to see new exhibitor Lloyd Lewis within Horfield Baptist Church, who had made the successful transition from champion Kick boxer to professional artist. Over the road, St Michael’s was filled with a diverse Poppy Patchwork Quilt Shop range of work, then onto Yoga West, a wonderfully calm venue to immerse 71 Westbury Hill, Westbury on Trym, Bristol, BS9 3AD yourself in creativity. BOOK ONTO A SATURDAY WORKSHOP A few Christmas presents were picked up with thanks to the jewellery of Katie Johnston, displayed with the fabulous Bristol scenes from Jenny Urquhart. Sewing Machine Basics ‐ 16th Jan 3 Layered Applique ‐ 13th February A well earned coffee and cake stop at St Bart’s, where you could enjoy a Got a new machine for Using multiple fabrics which fantastic selection of art along with live musical and dance performances. Christmas? Learn how are cut and folded to make Coming in out of the dark evening, to be welcomed by the vibrant textile to use it on this work‐ a slight 3D effect. displays of Katie Wallis and print maker Simon Tozer was perfect. My final stop was to take in the enchanting mosaics of Toni Burrows that never disappoint. Mixed Media ‐ 30th January Hexagons & Octagons ‐ 5th March This is just a handful of the fabulous creative people that put on stunning Using everyday items, you Machine sew hexagons displays across the weekend. Congratulations NBA for another great year! will create your own or octagons easily with extraordinary designs. no “y” seams. Shameena Dance Troop at What to chose at St Bart’s Pick n Stitch ‐ 6th February Full class list on website ‐ Hannah Turner’s? Design your own class! www.poppypatchwork.co.uk Select from hats to tea Book in the shop or telephone ‐ cosies and boxes to bags. 0117 962 2656 or 07900 927279

So much creative choice at 12 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Always peacfulDon’t -Yoga forget West to mention Bishopston MattersSt Michaels when & All Angels replying to ads! 13 Clifton High School – Nursery School and Reception Clifton High School is based in the heart of Clifton Village teaching boys and girls from 3-18. The Nursery and Reception classes are happy, vibrant and caring with a warm welcoming feel that is friendly and reassuring for both parents and children. Class sizes are small and children are taught by specialist teachers and experienced, well qualified teaching assistants. The School is set Cli on High School in the most beautiful grounds, with a south facing aspect it is leafy co-educaonal nursery school to sixth form and sunny, and it puts a real emphasis on its environment. As well as dedicated outdoor playspace, Nursery and Reception children enjoy the wildflower meadow, the School has developed a mature wildlife garden, has its own pond for supervised wildlife encounters and also keeps its own bees. Indoors the facilities are just as good, Entrance examinations: with both Reception and Nursery classes having recently had a full Saturday 16th January and Saturday 23rd January 2016 refurbishment. For many parents, the beauty of Clifton High is that it is mid-sized. With a total of 500 pupils, the school is well known for its outstanding pastoral care and the emphasis it puts on getting to know each individual child. Clifton High School will be holding an Open Morning on Thursday 21 April, 2016 and individual tours and taster days are also available at any time during the school term . If you would like to find out more about the Nursery School and Reception please contact Mrs Melanie Johnson, Admissions Registrar on 0117 933 9087 or email [email protected]. You can also find further information on the school website www.cliftonhigh.bristol.sch.uk and Facebook page. The Sound of Music Express Keys & Shoe repairs ... Express Keys are now able to cut Yale Superior, Millenco Magnum and Mul-T-Lock Keys, plus many more keys cut to code while you wait! Clifton High School All types of Key cutting ● Shoe Repairs Watch Strap & Batteries ● Engraving & Trophies ● Zippo lighters ... Pet Tags ● Locks & Padlocks realising individual brilliance

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14 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 15 Community Garden Awarded to FHS FAIRFIELD High School in Bristol has been awarded nearly £9,500 to set up a community garden. The plot will enable students and their parents – many of whom live in homes without gardens – to grow their own fruit and vegetables for the first time. As well as enabling families to work together in the open air, thus providing health and wellbeing benefits, the garden will unite people of diverse backgrounds and develop community cohesion. Science teacher Scott Mears said: “Many of our families have come from troubled backgrounds such and have come up with many ideas for the organic as war torn countries; we will provide them with a vegetables, fruit and herbs they would like to grow. feeling of place in their new community and offer Families will also be invited to use the school's them the opportunity to meet other families who cookery room to explore different ways to cook the Looking for a ‘good’ local school? have gone through similar experiences as well as produce. bring different cultures and ages together.” The garden, on a little-used grassed area, will Look no further as we celebrate a significant Last term the school hosted regular parents' teas include braille signage, wheelchair friendly paths on a Friday to bring the community in to its site in and installations for the hearing impaired such as rise of 6% in overall results from last year! Horfield and many of the parents and carers who particular plants to heighten the senses. attend those events are keen to get involved with Mr Mears said: “We are delighted to have won this the Fairfield Family Garden through a weekly after- Awards for All grant from the Big Lottery Fund and Every day is an open day. Please contact us school club. can't wait to start work in earnest on our Fairfield Students who already attend a well-supported Family Garden. We look forward to tasting the fruits to book a tour: www.fairfield.bristol.sch.uk extra-curricular Nature Club are also enthusiastic of our labours later this year.”

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Fairfield School Advert Dec.'15 185x135mm.indd 1 03/12/2015 11:59 16 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 17 Clifton College Sports Centre Clifton College Sports Centre offers a wide range of sporting facilities for use by members Pilates Instructor of the public, and the New Year is the perfect Vicky Woodington time for you to join up and get active! Qualified Level 3 Mat Pilates Instructor Classes Tuesday Beginners 18.15 - 19.10 Improvers 19.15 - 20.10 Wednesday (term time only) St Michaels and All Angels, Beginners Front Church Hall, 10.00 - 10.55 160a Gloucester Road Thursday Refer to webiste for Beginners 18.00 - 18.55 more information Advanced 07340 774 703 19.00 - 19.55 Here’s what membership of Clifton College pilatesctive.com Sports Centre has to offer you: facebook.com/pilatesactive • Fitness Room – housing the latest range of cardiovascular and weight-training equipment, ALIGNMENT • STRENGTH • AWARENESS along with a fully kitted-out free weights room, in a spacious, airy and welcoming atmosphere, including Sky Television on all cardiovascular machines. • 25m swimming pool – this is kept at 29 degrees centigrade and is accompanied by well-equipped changing rooms. We run a programme of ‘Adults Only’ and ‘Open’ Homeowner, aged 55-95? swim sessions. Also included in the weekly You could release tax-free cash now from your programme is a Sunday morning ‘Family Fun’ home to spend however you like. swim session for children and their families, For example – Do you have an interest only with our once-a-month pool inflatable fun mortgage you need to repay? session which is a must for the kids! Do you want to buy a new car or go on a • Squash & Badminton Courts available all-year holiday of a lifetime? round, and outdoor tennis courts (spring/ summer only), bookable up to 2 weeks in Do you want to be able to financially help your advance. children/grandchildren now? We run a range of flexible memberships, including Do you want to spend money on home annual and monthly options for individuals, joint improvements or be able to adapt your home members and families. Our welcoming Sports so you can stay in it instead of going into care? Centre reception team would be happy to answer To know more about releasing tax free cash from any queries you may have. your house for any reason without any obligation Alternatively, you can call us on 0117 315 Please call Your Right Equity Release Loan 7678 or visit www.ccsl-cliftoncollege.com on 07955746733 or visit our website Don’t forget, no joining fee on all monthly www.yourrightequityreleaseloan.com memberships in January!

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2016. Two Thousand and Sixteen. ST 2.0.1.6. I keep saying it in the CARE 1 HOMECARE hope that it will sound more familiar, but in truth I am not sure I am ready for it; 2015 care is where our heart is whizzed by so fast, so much has Care 1st Homecare is a local Bristol company. We have been providing services in happened, and I don’t feel quite Far left: Dee Ryding on the launch day of Divine Ceremony Bristol for over ten Years. We are CQC and Bristol City Council Accredited. prepared to let it go yet! We help and support a variety of people who due to age, illness or disability require Alongside the launch of Divine Ceremony, I ideal time to focus on a funeral. We meet up support to remain independent in living their own homes or extra care housing. found time in 2015 to focus on giving a number and go through their thoughts, and then I drop of talks, and the writing of my articles. I off a document with the plan we have arrived also met with the Department of Health to at, and this folder is placed with their will. We can provide assistance with the following: discuss future funeral needs, and I presided Planning your funeral can be an emotional experience, but many people tell me they feel Personal Care Respite Care to give a family member a break as Celebrant over 120 funerals. Each one so different, as are we all. a huge sense of relief, knowing they have made 24 hour “live in care” Complementary Care needs Assessments I have taken many traditional burials and preparations for their families and loved ones. Washing and dressing Shopping cremations alongside Natural burials, It is often many years before those wishes ceremonies atop hill forts, and a truly need to be enacted, but it is then a huge help Night Sitters Day Sitters memorable ceremony for a 94-year-old lady to have a plan in place. Domestic duties who was buried in her garden. She had asked The funeral industry is having to make changes to be buried in the exact same spot she had – and welcome ones at that; we are asking buried her own mother some 40 years before; for greener options, and more time for our beneath the roses they had loving planted ceremonies at Crematoria. I ordered many together. 40 years ago it was quite something more cardboard coffins in 2015, and over to be buried in your own garden, and even today the last year, I have seen our wonderful city it requires some planning, yet it is all possible. of Bristol dare to dance with Death, with a We know that each of us will most likely plan number of highly successful exhibitions on this, Whatever the type of care, three funerals in our lifetimes, and yet in my the most taboo of subjects. “ experience we come to each moment largely It’s an irony that the one inevitable in life, degree of care, or support unprepared – emotionally, spiritually and often is the one thing we are not able to control, required, we can help” financially. and find hardest to discuss. The When and Through my talks and writing, I want to The How. Understandably, none of us want to encourage us all to think about the unthinkable. dwell too much on either, but if we can steal I can’t stress how much easier it is when the ourselves – be brave enough to just peek behind deceased has made plans for his/her own the curtain – and make some choices now, we funeral beforehand. A huge pressure is taken lay the foundations for a much easier time for from the family when they are able to say – those of us left behind. “this is what She wanted”. It doesn’t lessen the Have I planned my own funeral? Yes, I have, grief, but it does allow us to also focus on the well mostly – I just need to tweak the music… myriad of things that come up after someone has died. For further information on how Divine I work with an increasing number of people who Ceremony can help, call Dee on – have decided to plan their own funeral; mostly 0117 9445223/ 07989 402 476, – but not always – ladies of a certain age, who find us on Facebook or visit the 0117 968 4809 care1sthomecare.co.uk may have been recently bereaved, and usually website: www.divineceremony.org. they have just re-written their will, which is an

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Now the winter is in full swing, the days are short and trees bare, it is time to make sure your garden is tidy and put to bed for the season. Make sure all the leaves have been raked from your lawn; if you leave them, they will not only become slippery as they rot away, but will also leave your stand out in the garden. With lawn with bare patches that will less daylight, leaves turn to need to be repaired. beautiful fiery colours, giving a garden a colourful background. All your summer beds should be Many hedge plants produce cleared away and plants cut back fruits and nuts. These are so that their foliage doesn’t rot over good in the kitchen, as well as winter. providing a feast for wildlife. It’s If you haven't already, move great to see the different types any less hardy plants to a more of birds attracted to the nuts Sash Window Specialists sheltered spot out of harm’s way until spring. Why and berries. Native hedge plants, such as hazel and not look at adding some winter colour to your empty hawthorn, are good, as more local wildlife use these Creating, Renovating & Repairing Sash beds by planting a Hellebore; there are lots of plants. Now until late winter is the right time to plant different varieties available, or a winter jasmine to Deciduous hedges. Windows For over 30 years brighten up a trellis or wall. This time of year is definitely a good time to start • Conservation approved. Once the garden is cleared and tidied, it’s a good planning any changes, however large or small, so time to look at your hard landscaping. Make sure all that everything is ready and done in time for the • Renovating/draught proofing box sash windows. your patios and decks are in good repair. You can start of spring, when we will all be out enjoying our • New purpose made double glazed sashes then consider if you need any new additions, like outdoor space again. a path to the washing line, any raised beds for the fitted into existing box frames. If you need any advice or would like a free coming year to grow some vegetables in or a new quotation, please get in touch with us and we • Timbers used from sustainable sources. seating area with a pergola to add a bit of shade on a really hot day. will be happy to help. • Complete custom build double glazed box sash bay windows, created in our local workshop. At Secret Garden Landscaping, we try and design gardens so you can get the most out of it for each Ali • All period joinery undertaken. email: [email protected] season. One way we have done this is to create • Bespoke doors, panelling and shutters. and plant hedges. In the Autumn, hedges can really tel: 0117 9092 088 • Clean, reliable service.

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24 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 25 GLOS RD CENTRAL News from Glos Rd Central Glos Rd Central had a busy popular needlefelting workshops. and exciting end to 2015. To top off the excitement of the evening, Made In Andy Day – To the delight of small Bristol TV sent along a crew of lovely young guys children and parents alike, CBeebies celebrity to film and present a live half hour long programme Andy Day performed outside Room 212 on a busy all about Glos Rd Central and the Christmas Party. Saturday in November. Andy sang songs from They interviewed lots of people in the crowd for his CD, which he recorded with local dads Rob The Source, which went out that evening. Catch and Dan. After wowing the crowds with his live up here www.madeinbristol.tv/player/?video_ performance, Andy signed copies of the CD, called uuid=az0v3rch&categoryld=70417. 'Who Invited This Lot?', and smiled for lots of selfies Welcoming new traders – A couple of new with excited kids and blushing mums! businesses started up at the end of Christmas Party! – Despite howling the year. Roll Quick and the Bike Glos Rd Central traders have been working on winds and pouring rain the Glos Rd Doctor sell bikes and offer bike greening up their pavements for some time. Plants Central Christmas Street Party was a servicing so, along with established first began appearing outside shops and businesses roaring success. The event launched business Millards and Lifecycle, for the Big Green Week 2014 and then as part of the shops late night shopping hours. cyclists are spoilt for choice. the Big Green Treasure Hunt, which was organised Traders made their shops look Pizzarova opened their doors just by local resident Chrissie Decker as part of Bristol lovely and festive. Moodles had fairy before Christmas and are set to 2015 Green Capital for Europe. By the autumn lights all round their bike planter and be a big hit with those who like a of 2015 the wide pavements of Glos Rd Central new bike shop Roll Quick hosted takeaway pizza cooked to excellent had bikes spilling over with flowers and there are bike- powered Christmas lights by restaurant standards. fantastic planters which double up as bike racks Easton Energy. Ashley Down choir 2016 Events – As well as planning aton the end of Bishop Road. There is always a risk and Bishop Road Community choir interesting window displays for the with growing flowers and shrubs on a busy high sang lots of lovely carols and festive upcoming Window Wanderland, street but the plants have generally survived and shrubs along Gloucester Road will not only benefit favoritesfavourites and pianist Geoff Glos Rd Central traders are now traders keep an eye out for any unsightly rubbish the wildlife, they will also help counteract pollution played all evening outside Room 212, turning their thoughts to spring. left in the planters. Everyone has remarked on what and create a lovely sight on our local high street. despite the lashing rain. Andy Day with local dads Rob and Dan This year Mayfest will take place a difference it has made to the street scene and It is hoped that this is just the beginning of a Wildlife Giles Butchers and the Italian on Saturday 7 May, to tie in with bees have been seen buzzing from flower to flower Corridor along Gloucester Road. Glos Rd Central Sausage company got mouths watering with the traditional Jack in the Green procession. If you up Gloucester Road will be happy to share ideas with traders and savoury cooking, Cake Bristol brought gorgeous would like to get involved in the event then contact Avon Wildlife Trust plan to build planters for bee community groups further up and down the street cupcakes, mince pies and mulled wine, and Cafe Sarah, who owns Room 212. and other insect- attracting flowers and shrubs and the Avon Wildlife Trust are is keen to spread the growth of insect- loving wildflowers as much as Dream had delicious Persian soup. Those braving Glos Rd Central to become Wildlife Corridor – outside shops at Glos Rd Central. All businesses the weather were rewarded with free tasters of will be invited to join in and the Avon Wildlife Trust possible through our city. Christmas specials from Joe’s Bakery and Boston The BCR Neighbourhood Partnership has confirmed they will help fund a scheme by the Avon Wildlife will consult each trader to determine the most Computer Problems? Pop into Xpress Computers, Tea Party. Meanwhile Mr Gotalot and Mrs Barnet appropriate construction and planting scheme. As 176 Gloucester Road or call 0117 908 0290, they chatted to the crowds, the Baby Bank raised funds Trust to bring a Wildlife Corridor to Gloucester Road. The idea was born last spring when Avon Wildlife well as simple planters, there will be multi- use will be happy to talk with you and assist you with with a raffle of donations from Gloucester Road planters such bike racks and bin tidies. Traders your IT problems. shops and the Golden Hill Community Garden sold Trust had a stand at the Glos Rd Central Mayfest will have to guarantee that they will look after the For more information see www.glosrdcentral wreaths. Those impressed by the wicker stags in to promote the My Wild City Project. This campaign planters outside their own shops but it is hoped that (and follow facebook and twitter) Room 212’s Christmas window had a chance to turn works with communities across Bristol to make more space for wildlife and link our green spaces to the community as a whole will take an interest in the their hand to a bit of wicker weaving with local artist maintenance. After all, beautfulbeautiful flowers and www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk Sarah Edwards, and Uncanny Creations set up their create a network of wildlife corridors.

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WINDOW WANDERLAND, 20–21 February 2016 Bishopston inspires Bristol, Bedford and beyond as over 100 homes sign up for Bishopston’s Window Wanderland 2016 Window Wanderland, which started in Bishopston and Bedminster on 27–29 February and Windmill in January 2015, will take place again on 20 and Hill and Victoria Park on 28 and 29 February will Fantastic crowds turned 21 February. The community initiative, created by both follow Bishopston’s event. In addition, Bedford out for the first Bishopston local Lucy Reeves to bring some hope and joy to held an event in December 2015 and Harrogate 2015 Window Wanderland the darkest of winter months, encourages residents will host a Window Wanderland in early March to make window displays to amuse, entertain and 2016. Information about all of the events can be pleased that an idea I had years ago has inspired so many more to enthral their neighbours for one weekend of fun. found on the Window Wanderland website at www. establish Window Wanderlands this winter. My aim for this accessible Together the windows form a wonderful winter windowwanderland.com. event is to showcase the diversity of communities through their own walking trail, which in its inaugural year saw Lucy Reeves, who dreamt up Window Wanderland Wanderlands.” more than 2,500 people come out to enjoy and following her own time of being ‘stuck in the house’, The Bishopston Window Wanderland is being supported by a range participate. is delighted that other areas are joining in; she says, of local businesses, including Ocean and Boston Tea Party. Several But Window Wanderland is no longer confined “I can’t wait to see how the residents of Bishopston Gloucester Road shops and cafes have also pledged to take part in to the streets of Bishopston. The success of our will choose to decorate their windows this year – the the trail, including Room 212, Moodles, Grounded, Totally Toys, A community event has inspired others to take up thrill of discovering the ingenuity and creativity that Touch of Beauty, Horders and The Lazy Dog. The pupils of Ashley the mantle and organise their own winter light we have on our doorsteps is fabulous. And I am so Down Primary School are all looking forward to getting involved this trails. Bristol communities in Southville, Ashton year and will be creating ideas for their own windows in school next term as well as decorating the window of Totally Toys. Miss Harrison, a teacher at the school, said, Get involved with “At Ashley Down Primary School we are really excited about being 'North Bristol's involved in 'Window Wanderland' this year after the fantastic success of last year. We have opened the project up to every class in the Got Talent' on whole primary school and will be having a whole day of designing Thornleigh Road! and creating our window displays, which will be linked to our project Dale the local Dalek is not topics. The children are really excited about seeing their creative having a winter display in designs and artwork displayed in all the classroom windows, as well his garden this year. Instead as some shops on Gloucester Road. We will be having assemblies to he will be building a stage, launch the project and are hoping to get parents and PGCE students L to R: Lucy Reeves, Tamara Downes. Keith & Dale so it is up to all you local involved. All the staff and children are looking forward to transforming performers to come and the school into an illuminated wanderland!” have a go at 'North Bristol’s There is still plenty of time to sign up and get involved. If you Got Talent', whether you be would like to create a display and need inspiration, visit www. good, bad, funny or mad! windowwanderland.com or e-mail [email protected]. He would like to have donations so that he can still support Children’s Hospice South West. Last year local people taking the 'Deck Chair Challenge' raised over £1,000 for the worthy charity. The picture above shows the bare garden; when the stage is in place you are invited to come along and make it happen! 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Joe St John, Adrian Kowalczyk, Lucy Nurser, Priya Koria, Ryan Alavi and Welcoming new Minister Patrick Stonehewer Tom Smith and Owen Risby from The Wild Goslings Jamaad Dirie from Community Bristol Brains It was great to meet with new Methodist Minister I asked about the kind of

Work in for Bishopston, Horfield and Shirehampton – work he had experienced in Patrick Stonehewer (pictured right), recently. the area since arriving. He Action at We enjoyed soup and a toasty at Fresh Ground told me that Horfield church Redland Cafe, within Horfield Baptist Church (who are had felt compelled to get delighted to be welcoming their own new minister, involved in supporting the Green refugee crisis. As well as Revd Sarah Phillpot, in February 2016 – watch this School writing to our local MP and space for more information). parliament, a fundraising Post 16 students Patrick moved from Reading to Bishopston this concert raised enough at the Redland Autumn and is very much enjoying discovering the money for three shelter Green learning delights of our neighbourhood. It was interesting to boxes, packed with essential living items for 10 community, part of Ellie Drake, Siena & Jackson-Wolfe learn that this is his first appointment as minister, people, to be placed where the need is greatest. the North Bristol Post previously working in the John Lewis Partnership The local Methodist church in Bishopston runs some 16 Centre, have been taking part in the Community for 27 years! He has been a lay preacher for many initiatives that all members of the community are Apprentice Programme, led by the youth years and now seemed the right time in his life to welcome to join. 2nd and 4th empowerment charity Envision. The post 16 return to university and qualify – which he did over New Friends Group: Wednesday each month, 2.30 – 3.45 pm. students divided into two teams, with one team 3 years, part-time whilst working – and has never Coffee every Saturday 10.30 – 12 noon and focusing on the mental health of young people and looked back. Morning: the other wanting to help the homeless in Bristol. Sunday worship: every Sunday at 10.30 am. Patrick moved with his wife Sandy and youngest Alongside teams from nine other schools and daughter, who is attending Bristol Free school. Patrick would be interested to hear from the local colleges across Bristol, the teams were recently Their eldest daughter is her 2nd year of a fine art community if there are any projects or initiatives given the opportunity to pitch their project ideas at degree in Oxford-Brookes and their middle daughter people would like to see the church respond to in The Grand Hotel in Bristol in the hope of winning is studying for A levels at college in Reading. The order to fulfil a need in the area. He is keen for his 5 up to £100 to help them along with their projects. family are also foster carers so there is a good deal year appointment in the area to make a difference to Students created presentations and pitched to keep them all busy. Patrick told me they had the ongoing life of local people. their ideas in front of their peers and a panel of RGS Wins Local Rotary ‘Youth been made to feel extremely welcome. He finds e-mail: [email protected] / call: judges from UWE, Noma Architects, Santander, Speaks’ Competition Gloucester Road a diverse, enjoyable place to be. 0117 924 8407 / bristolbmc.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk Freemasons, HSBC and law firm Burges Salmon. In November 2015, the Redland Green School Bristol Brains (Jamaad Dirie, Ryan Alavi, Will Intermediate Public Speaking Team took part in the Keep warm and cosy Newbold-Harrop and Jaysla Brandao), the mental Rotary ‘Youth Speaks’ competition at Clifton High this Winter with a real re health team, impressed the judges with their plan School. The team (Ellie Drake, Siena Jackson- to run workshops for young people in the hope to Wolfe and Kai Damani) chose the topic ‘Should 16 eradicate the stigma around mental health issues. year olds be given the vote?’; their detailed and Through impressing the judges with their ability to thought provoking ideas made a clear impression think quickly and answer any questions that were on the judges. The students secured victory asked of them, the team was awarded £70 to help over stiff competition and will now go on to the www.kindlestoves.co.uk them print leaflets and buy resources for their district final in Gloucestershire in February 2016. [email protected] workshops. Congratulations to the whole team! The Wild Goslings (Lucy Nurser, Tom Smith, natural energy at the Priya Koria, Owen Risby, Joe St John and Adrian Kowalczyk), the team hoping to help the homeless, heart of your home wowed the judges with their organisational skills, having already visited The Wild Goose, the local OUNTANCY S Approved for Smoke Control Areas O ACC ERVI charity that provides free food for the homeless and ER CE Full Supply and Installation Service A We specialise in S hungry, along with encouragement, support and small businesses High E ciency, Cleanburn Stoves advice. The team decided to help by volunteering Family Run & Fully HETAS Approved for the charity and by holding events to fundraise for • Tax Returns • Accounts and collect specific items that the charity mentioned, • VAT Returns • Book Keeping such as belts, socks, instant coffee and sugar. The judges awarded them £75 to help them set up their • Payroll • Company Formations event. 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TELEPHONE 0117 956 3030 TELEPHONE 0117 956 3030 EMAIL: [email protected] 48 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 49 The Memorial Wassail Horfield Organic News from Golden Hill Community Garden Stadium has been declared an Asset Community Orchard of Community Value (ACV) All local residents are invited by Bristol City to celebrate local fruit growing Council. and Wassail Horfield Organic Community Orchard on Saturday ACV status means that 16 January 2016, 2 – 4 pm. if the Memorial Stadium comes up for sale, a Everybody is invited to – Toast the trees group of residents, or a for a fruitful harvest, bring ribbons, clouties group of Bristol Rovers and shining things to dress the trees, enjoy FC fans, or another homemade cakes and mulled orchard juice group with a sympathetic plan, would have a brief for sale as well as making merry with Pigsty opportunity to purchase the site, and to ensure that Morris sport can carry on being played there. Membership of the orchard is open to anyone, The ACV application was submitted by The and new members are welcome to join from Bishopston Society, thanks to the Localism Act January 2016. Harvest-share members enjoy a dividend of the harvest, learn specialist (2011) – see www.bishopstonsociety.org.uk. Hi everyone! fruit-growing skills, and have the pleasure of Furthermore, it has been announced that the working and socialising in a green oasis in this Happy new year! We had a great 2015 in the Ceremony of Remembrance in 2016 will be held at densely populated part of Bristol. The orchard garden with lots of lovely vegetables, fabulous the Memorial Stadium and not at the Cenotaph in is also financially supported by members who folks, and even a gert big trophy. And we've got the centre, which is being remodelled for Metrobus. join us as Friends. high hopes for 2016! Bristol Rovers FC have kindly offered to host the parade and service. Visit www.community-orchard.org.uk for At the moment we're busy doing all the jobs more information or contact Shannon Smith: we don't have time to get done in the summer, Sainsbury’s is believed to no longer wish to buy [email protected], 0117 373 1587. the Memorial Ground, but the directors of Rovers building, painting and planning. We're open all may still be seeking to sell off the land, perhaps for To find the Orchard (nearest postcode BS7 year round every Wednesday (Jan 10 am – 3 housing. 8JP) walk down the lane beside 22 Kings pm, Feb onwards 10 am – 4 pm) and so come Bristol Landscaping Drive (between Bishop Road and Kellaway and get involved, we've got a lovely cosy Bale Many local people and sport fans hope that the Avenue), turn left and it’s the first gate on the Services Memorial Ground carries on being a major and House to stay warm in on the cold days and right. OR take the lane beside 134 Longmead bright winter sunshine to bask in. And we've still historic team sport venue for Bristol. However, any Avenue until you come to the last gate on the Garden Design proposed re-development of the site should: got lots of vegetables to harvest and take home and Construction left. (Dogs on leads, please). – lovely leeks, perfect parsnips and wonderful 1. respect the war memorial status of the site winter salads. Patios • Decking • Fencing 2. be appropriate to its residential setting and We also run our wonderful Golden Buds toddler Driveways • Turfing • Edging 3. conform to the Covenant on the land which group all year round. And we have spaces in Planting • Ponds • Hedge Trimming states that it must be used for sport or both our morning 10–11:30 am and afternoon recreation in perpetuity. 1:30–3 pm groups. Get in touch to arrange a Councillors, Daniella Radice and Tim Malnick, free taster session. Our group is a lovely mix welcome imaginative ideas about possible of digging, gardening, pond dipping, singing, alternative future uses, which keep (at the very bubbles, exploring, stories, making and painting least) the playing pitch area for sport, games, or and we'd love to have you and your little ones recreation, such as a school, or retirement homes, along. It's loved by parents and toddler s and sport rehabilitation, or even a velodrome. great way to get outside and active! The President of Bristol Rugby Former Players See you in the garden! stated that “The memorial is not only for those who wore the famous blue and white jersey, but Lucy Mitchell for all rugby players who died for their country.” T: 0773 447 6145 Community Project Worker Lest we forget. E: [email protected] Article by TRASHorfield Group For more info - 07506 905 394 www.bristollandscapingservices.co.uk www.thegoldenhillcommunitygarden.com

50 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 51 Bishopston Forum Matters Existing highest eaves line The recent Bishopston Forum ran with Images on this page are of the theme of ‘Planning and Community the proposed Brunel House development that are Involvement’, touching on many local included in the design and developments in their different stages. access statement to BCC. Brunel House – The proposed development of Brunel House would see it change from the City of Bristol College into a housing development. A presentation was made by Nicola Sully (Alder King) Brunel House Proposed NW (Side Elevation) Proposed new Flats and Wolfgang Küchler (AWW architects). We learnt that a planning application had gone into Bristol City Bristol Rovers will have their appeal against Facebook: BCR Neighbourhood Partnership Council that very afternoon (7 December 2015) and Sainsbury’s to try and obtain compensation. We www.facebook.com/bcrnp once this was registered with the council and the have no news on their further plans at this time. www.bcrnp.org.uk application posted online, people would have three Gloucester County Cricket Club – This Next Meetings weeks to comment on the proposal. Do keep an January will see the construction of their new eye out on the BCC’s website – www.bristol.gov.uk/ floodlights over a six-week period; these will then Bishopston Neighbourhood Forum. planning-and-building-regulations or the Bishopston reassured that interviews for contractors would be be phased in. After the Madness concert, they have Wednesday 10 February 2016, 7 pm, Memorial Society’s website – www.bishopstonsociety.org.uk/ thorough and coupled with intensive checks into the reviewed how things can be done better for future Stadium, Filton Avenue, Bishopston, BS7 0BF. developer’s financial background. planning if you are interested. events – to include addressing the litter issue, Cotham Neighbourhood Forum. With regard to timescales, work could start from potential discounts for people that travel to the It is the intention to sympathetically redevelop the Monday 15 February 2016, 7 pm. Charnwood October 2016, with an anticipated completion date event on the bus and improved publicity as to the existing Brunel House building into individual 1, 2, 3 House (Bristol North Post 16 Centre), Cotham Park of Spring 2018. correct access to the event entrance. and 4 bedroom homes, as well as the construction BS6 6BU. of a new block of flats alongside the old building; Horfield Prison – The future of this location is Neighbourhood Officer Ashley Down Green – Redland Neighbourhood Forum. the combined result will be 103 residential units. uncertain; it may remain as a prison, or it may be Matt Jones informed us that the council was Brunel House is a listed building within a sold. Cllr Daniella Radice is interested to know what poised to deliver paperwork to local homes inviting Tuesday 16 February 2016, 7 pm. Redland Bowls conservation area, which Wolfgang assured was people’s thoughts are on what they would like to consultation on featured Play area designs, as well Club, Redland Green Road, Redland BS6 7HE. taken into careful consideration when re-designing see this space used for it the premises are sold. as the opening of the Stoney Green access point. the building. It is proposed that a small number of She is conscious deals can go through quickly, Police Update – PCSO David Said (9312) told us new buildings that have been added for storage with the public not being aware of them until the that, on the whole, crime figures were good. House etc. over the years are demolished to create room last minute. Our local councillors are keen to be burglaries are significantly down from last year. for two new gardens, one with provision for young prepared with a response that represents local The main problem in the area at the moment is car children to play (for use of residents only).There people’s feelings if this does happen. If you are theft; David advised us to be mindful of what we are currently no plans for any of the premises to be interested in being involved with this feedback, leave in our cars and make sure nothing valuable is social housing. please e-mail: [email protected]. on display. With 59 parking places being made available for Ashley Hill Station – We were told the station Please contact David at the e-mail address below if 103 dwellings, local people were concerned about is still part of the Metro Phase 3 plans but no you are interested in joining Speedwatch – to help the impact this would have on neighbouring streets. timescales were available. Daniella urged local monitor and educate the speed of local drivers. While as many spaces as possible were planned people to keep the pressure on the West of England for, there is currently no minimum requirement on Partnership. The Neighbourhood Forum has a David told us Beat manager PC Derek Black DO YOU NEED ADVICE parking in the planning process. There will be space working group that covers Sustainable Travel; if (2932) is retiring in the first week of February; after for at least 160 bikes. you are interested in joining them, please e-mail: many years in service he will be much missed. His ON YOUR SETTLEMENT replacement is yet to be announced. Other concerns raised include the strain on local [email protected]. AGREEMENT? schools and doctor’s surgeries, and, after the If you would like to contact your local PCSO, e-mail: Memorial Stadium – is now listed as asset of DISCOVER MORE fiasco of the Bristol North Bath development, Community value, see page 50. This January, [email protected]. which developers will carry out the work. We were Get involved with local projects/issues For information on topics featured within this article 0117 985 1026 or to raise a local issue that is important to you, www.scraselaw.com please get in touch via one of the below – The Coach House, Contact Neighbourhood Officer Matt Jones – 52a Egerton Road, E-mail: [email protected] / 0117 357 Bishopston, BS7 8DT 4477 / 07469029486 or e-mail neighbourhood. [email protected].

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Downend Park Farm stands at the end of October Lane, off Downend Road, and after the west tower of Horfield parish church, is the oldest standing building in the Bishopston, Horfield and Ashley Down area, but few people know of it. It is built in a style that was common in Gloucestershire in the late 16th and early to mid-17th centuries. Downend Park Farm – photo thanks to Andy Buchan On stylistic grounds the house is considered to have been built in the early part of the 17th century and it was run as a working dairy until after the 2nd World War. The site has had a chequered history and it is thanks first to successive members of the Sherrell family, who lived in the house from the end of the 19th century until the early 1980s, that it still stands and to owners since then who have maintained the building. All the original outbuildings are now gone. The farm was one of three that formed a small hamlet within the parish of Horfield; Downend House Farm was the second, and between the two and slightly to the north was the third farm, which was demolished Floor plan of house, as surveyed by Linda Hall in the late 1970s when Dovercourt Road was built. The windows were fitted with ornate metal catches. Downend Park Farm is built of the local white Lias The stair goes all the way up to the attic and it has limestone and is two and a half storeys high with a been suggested that this fact and other evidence pantile roof; the front door opens onto a small lobby, within the house suggests that originally the attic behind which is a narrow dairy. To the left is the hall area was divided into three rooms, probably lit by or kitchen and to the right is the parlour, each with a dormer windows. The extension on the eastern-end fireplace in the end wall. When it was built it would of the house was added in the mid-19th century. have been considered a good quality house. This is based on various architectural details including the The parlour ceiling originally bore plaster Tudor quality of the stone work and the style and design of roses of which a few remain, and in the bedroom the window frames and internal ceiling beams. above the parlour, there used to be a fine mid- 18th century fireplace decorated with Delft tiles, which may have been made in Bristol. There was a smaller fireplace in the bedroom over the kitchen GrahamGraham Sothcott Sothcottthat was also tiled. Guitar/Ukulele Tutor Guitar/Ukulele TutorAt the end of the 17th or at the beginning of the 18th century, the wall in the parlour surrounding the LEE’S CARPETS Electric,Electric, Acoustic, Acoustic, Bass, Ukulele Bass, Ukulele EST. 1957 One-to-one tuition from fireplace was painted very realistically to resemble Onehis-to- localone tuition Studio from his localwooden Studio panels, with a scene of a ruined castle over Preparation for Grades. Music theory.the fireplace. The scene was largely lost when the A family run business serving Bristol for 50 years. Preparation for Grades. Music theory. Tel: 0117 951 4262 room was remodelled in the mid-18th century, when Extensive range of carpets, laminate & vinyl flooring. ContactTel: 0771 telephone 4949 930 no: 0771 4949a new930 larger fireplace was installed and the walls 5 Muller Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0AB Our own team of carpet fitters are on hand to [email protected]@dsl.pipex.comwere panelled with wood. Part of the wall painting professionally supply and fit your new flooring. Open Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun Closed Member of the survives behind modern wall panelling. RegistryMember of of Guitar the Registry Tutors of Guitar Tutors

54 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 55 Friends of St And rew's Park – Review 2015 Ladies Toilets – The committee has also been The concert was supported by St Bart’s Church and concerned with the lack of provision of female the Bishopston and St Andrew’s PCC with whom toilets in the toilet block. Sarah Tyler has proposed the surplus from the concert was shared. If you the refurbishment of the existing toilets with the would like to get involved in the concert next year conversion of the underused baby-changing cubicle please contact the FoSAP secretary, Paul Bullivant into two new female toilets. She has submitted – [email protected]. the proposal, costing around £6,000, to her management and we are awaiting the outcome. Wildlife report winter 2015/6 – Simon Randolph Another superb concert from Quorum During 2015 there were several major wildlife- In July this year, an eye-catching carpet of red poppies – Paul Bullivant related projects undertaken: were the first flowers to bloom in the meadows. As well as our focus on maintaining and improving • The completion of the decking walkway the amenities in the park, we have gained a around the back of the pond. Highlights from the Committee reputation as organisers of lively cultural events. – John Mayne, Chair of FoSAP ‘Music for a Spring Evening’ offers sublime chamber • The weeding out of large amounts of reed music performed by the Bristol-based orchestra, growth from the pond, which was seriously Planting new bee-friendly plants by the wildlife pond. Gates to dog-free area – The committee has been threatening to change the pond into a swamp. concerned for some time now about the gates to the Quorum, under their Director, Oboist Imogen Triner. dog-free zone, which encompasses the children’s Following a two-year break, we were excited about • The planting of bee-friendly flowering plants play area. Some of the gates aren’t in very good the prospect of holding another concert on 15 May, along the newly created bank at the rear of condition and all require the user to ensure they which was played to an enthusiastic audience of the pond. are closed after use. Our Bristol City Council Parks nearly 250, packing the aisles of St Bart’s Church. • The recreation of the perennial wild flower dept co-ordinator, Sarah Tyler, suggested that they Quorum performed with their customary verve and meadow below the pond area. This required could be replaced with self-closing gates as used in passion presenting a wide programme of chamber removal of large amounts of very fertile other Bristol parks. We are delighted to report that music including more familiar classics of the topsoil to prevent the dominant growth of this proposal has now been approved and we look repertoire by J.S. Bach and Vivaldi as well as lesser grasses and allow wild flowers to successfully forward to their installation. known works from the 20th century by Piazzolla and compete with them. A mix of perennial native Villa Lobos. wild flower seeds was then sown, both in the spring and again this autumn in those areas where germination from the spring sowing had not been so successful. It will take at least another year before the meadow becomes An earthmover digs out fertile topsoil from the perennial ❈ WILD ABOUT GARDENS ❈ meadow to encourage wild flower growth. fully established. Design & Build • Bird watching walks have again been operating through autumn to late spring. Again the general impression of park users has Fencing, Turfing, Decking These are always held on the third Sunday of been highly positive this year with a feeling that the month, from 10 to 11 am, meeting by the they really do work to reduce antisocial behaviour Tree Surgery & Pruning main Effingham Road entrance. and bring about a calmer atmosphere in the park. They also seem to have delighted many little • For a visual record of some of the park’s children who love running between the parallel lines Hedge Cutting wildlife – flowers, insects, fungi, birds etc. of flowers and round and round the spirals. Maintenance visit www.friendsofstandrewspark, which has hundreds of photos documenting the Courtesy of Bristol’s Police Commissioner, Sue Licensed Chemical Sprayer surprisingly varied biodiversity of the park. Mountstevens, we still have enough funding for two more years of annual seeding, as long as Fully insured & Licensed Waste Carrier The Flower Meadow we don’t have to buy too much new fencing to – Martin Weitz protect the young seedlings. Horticultural Officer Over 20 years experience ❈ Based in Bishopston It’s been a great second year, with all the now for the council, Teija Ahjokoski, is experimenting familiar giant petal shapes – bursting with colour for with various perennial flower mixes to see if they over four glorious months. It started with a stunning can also produce a good show – without the need DOES YOUR GARDEN NEED A ONE OFF CLEAR UP? carpet of red poppies in July 2015 and ended with for annual re-seeding. This may reduce costs THEN CALL SARAH WILDMAN a rainbow mix of pink cosmos and yellow and substantially, but the question remains whether orange calendula – to name just a few of the types or not they will result in the kind of spectacular of seed that were sown. There was a slight dip in displays we have all become used to enjoying. 0117 9244550 0777 923 7750 the intensity of the flowers during the wetter parts of August, but they really came back to life by mid Continued on next page ► 56 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] SeptemberDon’t and have forget dazzled to allmention through October. Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 57 FOSAP’s “outstanding” award proposals, although ideas have been discussed to The Drapers Arms – from the Britain in extend the playground area a little towards Maurice Bloom judges. Road, and to install equipment that is specifically Bristol’s First Micropub accessible for disabled children. opens on Gloucester Road! New surface on paddling pool – The paddling pool was successfully resurfaced at the second attempt The Drapers Arms, Bristol’s first ‘micropub’, in early summer 2015, and has since lasted well, opened its doors in December 2015. This new though there was slight damage when the netball outlet at 447 Gloucester Road, joins one of hoop was thrown in. Bristol City Council kept it open Britain’s fastest growing movements in the through September 2015 to take advantage of the beer business. good weather. The new venture is the brainchild of two local residents, Garvan Hickey and Vince Crocker. New Grant Applications – Martin Weitz The new micropub aims to buck the trend for The FoSAP annual Ceilidh is always a fun night! “An outstanding, well-loved park” says FoSAP made new grant applications at the end of big, nationally owned chain pubs, for something November 2015 to Neighbourhood Partnership for very much focused on the local community, Britain in Bloom – Wildlife Group much about making mistakes! And that’s just what two new finger posts to be placed at the Leopold we have done on the past five occasions when we aiming to create a relaxed, intimate and sociable St Andrew’s Park has been recognised with an Road and Maurice Road end of the park. These will have organised local ceilidhs. atmosphere, free from electronic distractions, outstanding level of achievement award by Britain in be used to indicate to park users the location of the amplified music, fruit machines and mobile Bloom. The judges said, “this is clearly a well-loved public toilets – in an attempt to prevent people using The many friends and neighbours who have joined phones, concentrating on local ales and friendly park and well-used urban park, overseen by an the hedges and front gardens as urinals. in these very popular events in previous years will conversation. enthusiastic group of Friends, who organise a wide be excited to know the next event will take place A second grant application is being made for signs Local residents and real ale fans from across range of activities for all ages, such as treasure on Saturday 27 February 2016, 7.30 – 11 pm at to remind dog owners of their responsibilities the city are invited to enjoy a pint of real ale, hunts, art events and bird walks”. St Bart's Church Hall, Sommerville Road, St regarding dog waste, in an effort to reduce the . We will be dancing to the very wonderful including beers from the Ashley Down Brewery, They added that the wildflower beds are particularly Andrew’s amount of dog poo found on the grass around the ‘Molecathcers’ again and as usual there will be a produced by Vince Crocker, co-founder of the impressive, both for their ecological and visual value park. cash bar and free interval snacks. And while raising new venture. and for solving an issue of antisocial behaviour. the roof with friends and neighbours we will also be Garvan told us, “We’re delighted to have opened Co-operation with Bristol City Council and the Time for a Knees Up! – Paul Bullivant raising funds for an international charity. our doors to welcome people who enjoy a good Neighbourhood Partnership are excellent, and the Whether you call it a ceilidh or a barn dance, the old fashioned, traditional ale house, a quality pint group has been able to draw on various income Numbers are limited to 100, including the band, so steps are the same and the objective is identical and hopefully some good company, without the sources to enhance the park with, for example, very tell your friends and neighbours and get your tickets – to have fun with friends, while not worrying too distractions of modern life intruding”. comprehensive information boards and new tree soon! £10 Adults and £5 for under 19s. Enquiries to planting. [email protected]. We hope to see you there! The plans for this one room ale house, which won't serve lager, fizzy cider or spirits, The entry for Britain in Bloom was made by FoSAP The Friends of St Andrew’s Park have a has received widespread support from the committee member Jo Corke. new Facebook Page! community, with many local residents welcoming The Children’s play area and paddling pool – Alexandra Mills the new venture, reflecting the values and – Sarah and David Cemlyn Join the friends on Facebook at ‘Friends of St independent atmosphere of businesses found on Gloucester Road. Netball Hoop – The netball hoop has finally been Andrews Park, Bristol’. Visit the page for regular updates on events, pictures, news and park issues. Pete Bridle on behalf of the Bristol Pubs Group replaced in the top part of the playground, but we Established Family Firm with 25 years experience are still waiting for the replacement of the sand We hope the page will increase awareness of the and CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) said, “It’s group and provide a new way for people to stay great to see a place like this opening up on shoveller. This has been considerably delayed v because of staffing problems. Senior Citizens Special Rates in touch with each other and keep up to date with the Gloucester Road. There have been many v Garden Clearance - Regular or One Off news about our wonderful park. micropubs opening around the UK so it is good Drainage issues – Following the resurfacing work to see Bristol get one at last. It’s going to bring undertaken last year under the swings in the v Patios v Fencing v Tree Work v Turfing The site can link you through to our website which contains more detailed information about the a unique experience and something different, playground, we have been discussing outstanding v Hedgecutting Planting (Shrubs etc) which I know that many local people – especially surfacing issues with Bristol City Council. This group. You can also send us your own pictures or v Organic Manure Delivered - Also applied CAMRA members – will appreciate and resulted in a landscape survey of the area comments to share with the group. v embrace”. around the middle gate and the lower part of the Professional and Guaranteed Work The pub is planning to open between 5 pm and playground, which have drainage problems. v Brick & Blocklaying Join the Friends of St Andrew’s Park! For more information please come along to the 9:30 pm from Monday to Friday and all day, Currently we are waiting to find out if a proposal Call Joe for a Free Quote next meeting at the Derby Road Bowling Club until 10 pm, on Saturday. Initially on Sundays, it to trial a drainage treatment method on the area on Tuesday 12 January 2015, 7.30 pm – all are will open lunchtimes and evenings – if it proves by the middle gate will be funded. This would 0117 959 2143 25% Off welcome! popular, it will open all day. be a precursor to any possible rolling out of the with this advert! approach to the lower part of the playground. Any 07891 253 122 e-mail [email protected] www.thedrapersarms.co.uk further development of equipment is therefore on www.alpine-landscaping.co.uk Facebook page: The Drapers Arms, Bristol. hold while awaiting the outcome of the drainage 79 Falcondale Road, Westbury-on-Trym www.friendsofstandrewspark.com 58 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 59

Tell people you saw them in Bradley Stoke & Little Stoke Gifford Matters 1 News from our Bishopston & Redl and Councillors Bristol North Baths Georges Muller to house orphans in the city. Gloucester Road, including one that doesn’t serve alcohol like Lona. However, there has been a The on-going saga of the development of Bristol We are putting the case for at least 30% of long-running problem since it opened with smells of North Baths took a twist late last year when the affordable housing in the development, or housing cooking meat causing a severe nuisance to nearby council took back the keys to the building and available for social rent. There is a crisis of lack residents. We have worked closely with some resumed control of the project. This is not a step of social housing in the city and we want all residents and the council pollution team. Lona has the council took lightly, but after years of delays, developments to contribute. now finally completed installation of equipment that confidence in the developer had evaporated. We also have concerns about how this will affect we hope will resolve the issue. If it doesn’t we will Officers are confident that no extra costs will be parking in the area, which is already under high press for legal enforcement steps to be taken. incurred as a result of this decision so public funds pressure; if you come home after about 6 pm, will be protected. Building work should start shortly, parking is incredibly tricky to find in the area. On-street cycle storage with the flats and library to be completed first. While Finally, the sustainability of the building is important, Windmill Hill residents have been celebrating the no one comes out of this smelling of roses, we A happy day - the launch of the new Scout Hut some of the Muller House developments were built opening of their on-street communal bike hangar. should at least have our new library by the summer. with insufficient insulation, there should be outside We would be keen to hear from a street that would Redland Residents Parking Scheme space for clothes drying and we think some form of like one in Bishopston or Redland. Review sustainable energy generation or solar thermal hot Scout hut water should be included. The outcome of Redland residents parking Many congratulations to Mike Evans and all review has at last been published. Some minor See page 53 for a write up on this development. those who worked so hard on the new scout hut adjustments are being proposed along with a small Ashley Hill Station on Williamson Road. It has just opened officially extension to the zone to the north of Redland and is beautiful. It does represent how strong and We continue to press to ensure that Ashley Hill Green. It is likely that after the May elections resourceful our local community can be. station remains in the Metro West development highways officers will be considering new residents’ See page 10 for a write up the open day. parking zones, so do please get in touch with Martin plans. We know that the cricket club and the college or Fi if you have any views on the subject. are equally eager to get the station in. Grants to the Voluntary and Community Introduction of Parks By-Laws Delayed LiDL Sector: A new approach The council currently invests £18m in the voluntary By-laws due to come into force across Bristol’s LiDL was given planning permission recently to and community sector (VCS) each year through parks have unfortunately been delayed as it open a new store on Muller Road. The application renewable energy and community energy projects grants, rate relief and reduced rents on council- transpires that some areas belonging to the council had taken a long time to go through because of the the last thing we wanted was polluting fossil-fuel owned buildings. People from the council and and the Harbour had been omitted from the original difficult highways issues around Muller Road. plants on our doorsteps. the VCS have agreed that we need to focus the plans. While we are pleased that these new In the end we didn’t object to the application. council’s grant investment on tackling disadvantage Women Making a Difference regulations will make it easier to control some of We felt that there is a case that this store will in the city, and have designed a new approach to the problems that have been experienced by park benefit residents on the east side of Muller Road Do you know a woman running a brilliant business grant funding that will align up to £5m of revenue users, we will be working to try and ensure they are particularly (Lockleaze) who have less access to from home? The Bristol Post is sponsoring ‘Women grant funding to make it work better for the properly communicated and that resources will be affordable food. And we felt that it posed a relatively in business’ awards and have a new category for people who need it most. Please take part in the available to enforce them. low risk to Gloucester Road traders. We are pleased women running their own businesses. Look on their consultation if you are part of a VCS group since it that there will be a new pelican crossing on Muller website to find out more. Changes to Ward Boundaries will make a difference as to how grants are allocated Road, and we highlighted concerns about increases in future. Consultation runs until the 23rd Feb with Get in touch While the forthcoming mayoral and council elections in parking and rat-runs through Bishopston to the details on the council website. in May could seem a long way away, we thought we committee. Bishopston Ward should alert you to changes in the ward boundaries The Car Wash on Gloucester Road Diesel and gas power stations rejected in Cllr Daniella Radice - Green Party and polling stations that will take effect. Redland, the Inner City Bishopston and Ashley wards have all been altered We are pleased to report that after a long time car Tel: 07769131097 / Tel: 0117 353 2034 significantly, and for many people your polling wash has finally built a structure to minimise noise, Successive UK governments have produced [email protected] station will also have changed. Take a look at the including windows. The noise has been a real disarray in national energy policy. One of the fall- Cllr Tim Malnick - Green Party outs of this is that the UK has not got sufficient council’s website to see if you are affected. nuisance for nearby residents so we hope this will Tel: 07884 736103 / [email protected] make a big difference. The council team will monitor leeway in its electricity capacity at the moment Planning and Development new noise levels to ensure that they have reduced and the government are worried about black-outs. Redland Ward Brunel House sufficiently. We will also be taking up the issue of Hence applications were recently made for two Cllr Fi Hance - Green Party diesels and one gas-fired standby power plants in An application has been made to turn Brunel their blocked drain that leads to footpath flooding. Tel: 0117 3534720 / [email protected] the city. The diesel ones were withdrawn before the House (part of City of Bristol College) into flats. The Lona Bar and Grill committee stage and the gas plant was turned down Cllr Martin Fodor - Green Party developers also propose to build a new block on It is great to have a variety of restaurants on before Christmas. With Bristol leading the way in Tel: 07884736101 / [email protected] the cricket ground side. Brunel House was built by

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Band on From 8pm till Late Road at 7.30 pm on the 2nd Monday of Down Local History Society each month between JasonOctober Sparkes and April. of All meetings are on Tuesday and start at 7.30pm £5 Charity Entry Tickets On Sale From: at the Friends Meeting House, Gloucester Road. Bristol Ticket Shop, 41 High Street, Bristol, BS1 2AT Past speakers have included ex-Test Check out the NEW www.bristolticketshop.co.uk 0117 9299008 / 0870 4444 400 on the Accordion January – No meeting Cricketers, togetherSpiro with authors, umpires and commentators of the sport. The cost th www.bishopstonmatters.co.uk 16th February is £15 for seven meetingsSATURDAY and a one-off 19 Horfield Rebel - Walter Ayles and Keep up with local events via – joining feeDecember, of £2. 7.30pm For your online – the First World War - Colin Thomas. For further details, contactDerby DavidRd, Bishopston, Oates What's On Directory 15th March Twitter @bishmatters on 0117 950 5472 or [email protected] 9AQ The Poor in Victorian Bristol - Peter Malpass. bishopstonhistorysociety.wordpress.com Facebook Bishopston Matters Meetings take place at YHA conference room, 14 Narrow Quay. The tragic lack of men willing to sing in choirs is a national crises! BS1 4QA Text by Sam Burns of Gurt Lush Choir The theory is that there are thousands of men up and down the country that would like to try singing in a choir but for whatever reasons are resistant to singing in mixed choirs, and equally wish to avoid the bow ties and JANUARY MEETING Mon 25, 7.30pm YHA blazers associated with traditional Male Voice and Barbershop outfits. I am starting a new Man Chorus to be The history & development of allotments: Steve part of a growing new movement that hopes to address all that! Please see information below. Clampin, Bristol City Council Allotments Officer. Seed order distribution (members only). Calling all Gents, Blokes, Geezers, Chaps, Wideboys, Rakes, Dudes, Scoundrels, Lads.... Calling all MEN! FEBRUARY MEETING Mon 22, 7.30pm YHA AGM. Butterflies, moths & the organic gardener: No Bow Ties. No Blazers. No Auditions. Just men and song. Pete Dawson, local naturalist, TV presenter & keeper The mighty Male Voice classics from the valleys of the Land of the Dragon. Insane Georgian/Bulgarian of the North Somerset Butterfly House. repertoire to make the very stones weep. Vintage cheese from the Barbershop tradition (tempered with a small Seed swap - bring along any seeds you have saved or pinch of salt) and anthems concerning the wonders of facial hair, garden sheds, reversing round corners, etc.... surplus from your seed order. Not so much a new idea as a distillation of every great 'man-singing' concept' that has ever graced this earth. MARCH MEETING Mon 14, 7.30pm YHA To get your local groups or Rolled into one. In Bristol. By the people who created 'Gurt Lush Choir'. A worm’s eye view of creating space for nature on an community events listed for It will be BIG & fun. Virile and beautiful. Devilishly charming... You know you want to! allotment: Richard Fishbourne, bugs & beasties expert. free simply e-mail – Weekly (term-time) rehearsals: £3 Visitors, £1 AOG members, Teas etc included. Monday Nights: 7.30 - 9.30 at St Michael and All Angels Church Hall, Gloucester Road, BS7 8NT. email:[email protected] [email protected] Tuesday Lunchtimes: 12.30 - 2.30 at The Southville Centre (SCDA), Beauley Road, BS3 1QG. www.groworganicbristol.org Adrian Brown, from the church, told us, “Any stamps shop, a bake sale, a music event or come up with received will make a big difference and we’ll be an idea of your own! All you need to do is sign up to Community Matters cont... grateful to anyone who brings them in. It’s an easy, be a Time to Change Champion and then fill out the but important way to get extra value from all those fund’s application form at the Wellspring website. Tuesday 29 March – Coombe Dingle to Blaise Christmas stamps.” Events must act as conversation-starters for mental Castle Meet at Horfield Leisure Centre10:00, Bus 18. You can find more details on the church’s website at health and take place in Bristol before the end of A lovely woodland walk beside Hazel Brook. Leaders www.horfieldbaptist.net. February 2016. Time to Change is working with local 'C', Jane, Stuart. partners in Bristol including Bristol City Council, Tea Garden's 2015 Charity Halloween Party! Bristol Civic Society has approved the erection of a Bristol CCG, Bristol Community Access Support blue plaque on Walter Ayles' house in Station Road, The fantastic Halloween event, kindly organised by Service (CASS), Bristol Mental Health and Avon and Ashley Down. Ayles was Bristol's most prominent the much loved Tea Garden Cafe in St Andrew's Somerset Police to support anti-stigma work in the opponent of World War 1. The wording on the plaque Park, raised a brilliant £283.76 city. For more information visit will be – Walter Ayles, 1879–1953. Labour councillor for CLIC Sargent – Cancer www.wellspringhlc.org/cass or call and Bristol MP, imprisoned for opposition to the First support for the young. 0117 9119832. Congratulations to Faye and World War. Lived here 1911–1928. Happy New Year! – Well, it’s a her team; local children had a The plaque will be unveiled in spring 2016. Although happy new Mr Gotalot’s Gotalot fabulous time while raising funds it will have Walter Ayles' name on it, the intention is Shop episode! Once again, for the charity. that it should honour all those who bravely opposed Monkey Trousers Theatre is Lockleaze & Horfield Strollers. This local group the war. Local Bristol North NASS excited to bring a brand new show walks fortnightly on a Tuesday morning with numbers (National Ankylosing Over £600 has to be raised to pay for the plaque. If of the hugely popular theatrical of around fifteen. If you would like more information Spondylitis Society) Events. you would like to make a donation or to find out more sitcom to local families. on this or any of the Bristol Walking for Health groups about Walter Ayles and the plaque, please e-mail Bristol North NASS Social Want something? Need anything? or to complete the short health questionnaire please [email protected]. Morning, Saturday 23 January, It seems that a grumpy dwarf contact – [email protected] or Saliha 10 am at Coffee#1, 784 didn’t get everything on his Change of venue for services at St Bart's. Ahmed, Engagement Worker, call: 0117 914 1129 Fishponds Road, BS16 3TT. Christmas list, and is visiting the Gotalot Shop to find (Tuesday - Friday). Many of us know St Bart’s Church at the top of St This will allow AS sufferers (and a family member/ something very special indeed… Andrew's Park. Perhaps you have been there for a Tuesday 5 January – Walled City Walk Meet in the friend) to get a chance to social with other AS service over Christmas or another time of the year. Christmas isn’t quite over yet – so join Monkey City Centre by Neptune's statue 10:00. Historical sufferers. This is in an informal setting and hopefully Recently the church family there had some sad Trousers Theatre for some festive frolicsome fun on walk around our old city walls. It will be a 'stop and a good time will be had by all. Sundays 10, 17 and 24 January 2016! Performances start' walk to share in the history of area. Leaders news, their heating system broke down and has are at 10.30 am, 1 pm and 3.30 pm at the Kelvin Joan, Jane. been declared unfit to be repaired. With winter fast Bristol North NASS AS Awareness Evening, approaching the two congregations have taken the Tuesday 26 January, 6.45 pm at Physiotherapy, Players Studio Theatre, 253b Gloucester Road, Tuesday 19 January – Clifton Gardens Walk Meet decision to join in with their other congregation at Gate 24, Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital BS10 Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NY. Doors open 30 minutes at Horfield Leisure Centre 9:45, Bus 505. The group St Michael’s on Gloucester Road. This is a great 5NB. Agenda – Bristol North NASS are holding before show time. will be finding the hidden garden in Hotwells and opportunity for everyone to come together in one a free, AS Awareness Event for people who are Tickets are £7 each for aged 3 and above (babies on visiting the Polygon Garden. Some steep slopes. gathering while plans are developed for how Bart’s living with Ankylosing Spondylitis, their families laps are free) or £25 for a family of four. Tickets are Leaders Sheila, Joan, John. can be used in the years ahead. The new gathering and healthcare professionals, who would like to available online at www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com Tuesday 2 February – Thornbury Riverside at St Michael’s will be at 10.30 am and will be a time know more. This event, will enlighten you on what or call 0117 902 0344. For more information, please Walk Meet at Horfield Leisure Centre 9:55, Bus 78. of celebration all together as well as continuing with AS is, current treatments, the roles of the different visit www.monkeytrouserstheatre.com. The show Following the Streamside walk in Thornbury with its the very popular Kingdom Kids' groups. They’d love health professionals and to meet other people lasts approximately 45 minutes, and is suitable for medieval fishpond. Leaders Stuart, 'C', Sheila. to welcome anyone to join them. There will coffee, diagnosed with AS. For more information contact – children aged 3 to 9 years old and their families. [email protected] / 07821269351. Tuesday 16 February – St Michael's Hill Meet in tea and cakes form 10.00 am on Sundays. The Bristol and District branch of Parkinson's the City Centre by Neptune's statue 10:00. The walk New Time to Change Bristol fund helps local meet every first Saturday of the month at St Postage stamps – not just for Christmas! UK will climb up St Michael's Hill to High Kingsdown people plan mental health anti-stigma events. Volunteers at Horfield Baptist Church’s community Monica Trust, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN from 10 am – via Christmas steps, and continue through Cotham café on Gloucester Road are keen to receive the Would you or your local group like the chance to 12 noon. Carers, relatives, spouses, and people and Redland to Gloucester Road. Leaders Stuart used postage stamps from your cards and other mail. receive up to £500 to help you set up a mental health with Parkinson's are all welcome for a social and assisted by Ruth, Joan. Any donated stamps will help raise money for BMS – activity or event? informative get-together, with speakers from a variety of backgrounds with many diverse interests. Please Tuesday 1 March – Frenchay Common Meet at working on four continents to support development, The Community Access Support Service (managed join them. You are also welcome to join the group at Horfield Leisure Centre 9:55, Bus 18. Enjoy a grand disaster relief, education, health services and church by Wellspring Healthy Living Centre) is just one of The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze, BS9 4NQ, every second tour of this lovely Common area. Can be muddy. communities. Used postage stamps, with at least 5 the organisations that has joined forces with Time Friday in the month for an informal coffee morning, Leaders Stuart, Joan, 'C'. mm or quarter of an inch of paper around them, can to Change, the mental health anti-stigma campaign from 11 am. They are a friendly and supportive Tuesday 15 March – Narroways to St Werburghs be dropped into the church’s Fresh Ground Cafe run by the charities Mind and Rethink Mental lllness, bunch, exchanging tactics, information and social City Farm Meet at Horfield Leisure Centre 10:00, from 10 am to 2 pm Mondays to Fridays. Volunteers to offer a new Time to Change Champions Fund. banter! Bus 24. Walking down Boiling Wells Lane, visiting working at the community café will be happy to The fund is to help community groups to organise Narroways Nature Reserve before continuing to the accept them. Please note the café is closed after local events tackling mental health stigma. They are Get in touch! If you would like to have your City Farm. Leaders Sheila, Joan, John. Friday 18 December through to Monday 11 January. looking for activities that encourage conversations community event or local group promoted for free! about mental health. 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