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You may have noticed a bright new mural September's ever popular Party in the Park has appeared at the end of Bishop Road. marked the end of summer fairs for me This piece of art has been created to (see page 51) but do not despair, there are celebrate the life of a much loved local man. plenty of events to look forward to this Hear from his family and friends on page 5. autumn and winter. As thoughts start to turn to Christmas There is news on the fabulous North Bristol (sorry!), there are some festive dates to Art Trail on page 31 (thanks to Cath Read mark in your diary in the community notices STUDENT OFFER for the front cover) and how you can get (pages 74–77). We also introduce local involved with the next Window Wanderland author Olly Rigby's latest book The Bristol Join BS7 Gym in October on our: on page 24. Giants save Christmas and we have some I write this after spending a wonderful day copies to give away! See page 27. Academic Year Autumn Term in our community first taking part in the It was great to have a tour of the new 63rd Membership Membership Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Festival Bristol Scout Hut that is set for completion for just for just (see page 37) and then onto the Golden Hill at the end of this month! See page 41. £185 £75 Community Garden 'Harvest Fair' (see all There are many more features and reports Membership runs until Membership runs until their latest news on 36). Don't forget to on local groups and activities for you to 30th June, 2016 31 December, 2015 join in Apple Day at the Horfield Organic enjoy throughout the magazine. Community Orchard later this month – All the very best, there is quite a buzz about the event this year, read more on page 75. 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However, this one on Bishop Road was I was able to talk created with a view to celebrating Matt's life. with its creators Felix Felix ran through some of the components that people and Jack of The will be able to spot in the artwork that Matt loved – Paintsmiths, while 70s Legoman, a leprechaun and Irish Harp (he had a they were busy great love of West Ireland where Ann's parents lived Matt Hibbert meeting his ambition to be creating their piece of in Australia for the millennium. – his ashes are now there, just a few yards from his art. Felix told me that grandparents), Tin Tin, Sonic the hedgehog, Mario, the wall was a tribute to a very special, very loved Nike air, Bart Simpson and the much loved family cat. friend of theirs – Matt Hibbert (Mibzy) who grew up in Felix told me they have Matt standing in the clouds, Bishopston. He went on to say it was rare to have the as his young niece described to them that was where opportunity to paint something that means so much. Uncle Matt was living now. Matt is pictured dressed Having later made contact with Matt's family, I in his trademark T-shirt, jeans and trainers. His family learned that in June 2013 Matt was diagnosed with told me this was what he was always wearing: he a brain tumour. A specialist surgeon removed most never worried about possessions or money, he would of the tumour and, with subsequent radiotherapy, have given his last penny away. Matt was declared free of the tumour after 6 months. The Hibberts would like to say a huge thank you to Sadly the operation left Matt unable to eat, drink, walk the Bristol art and graffiti community who have been or talk, many of his favourite things in life. His father incredibly kind and supportive, not just to Matt but told me what an incredibly difficult time this was. Matt to the whole family. They told me they knew their was still able to communicate and the interaction with son had a lot of friends but they had no idea just numerous friends via an iPad kept him going at that quite how many, describing the response from this time. Matt spent twelve months in hospital before community as remarkable. sadly passing away in July 2014 at the age of 39. Matt clearly touched the lives of many, "He had love The family would like to take this opportunity to in his heart for people", explained Felix. Save money with pay-as-you-go Bristol car clubs. thank Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, Find out how easy it is at Travelwest.info/car-clubs who gave their son six months of dignity; they could I thank both the family and friends of Matt who took not praise the staff highly enough. Since Matt's the time to talk to me to create this article, I can death over £5,000 has been raised for the unit. only imagine how difficult this experience has and continues to be. I hope everybody reading this takes Mike and Ann Hibbert still live locally in Bishopston, heart from what a special person Matt was and has with their daughter Carey and her family just up the a smile when they view his celebratory wall. road, while James, Matt's brother is now married and living in America. They all came together with Felix to The mural has been possible thanks to Metro Cafe share their dear memories of Matt and discuss what offering the space for free, Matt's King of Paint p3104_travelwest_car_club_bishopton_magazine_185x135mm_aw.indd 1 04/09/2015 10:49 they would like featured in the local mural. business partner Paul donating all of the materials, the input of Matt's family and friends, and the time 4 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Matt was wellDon’t known forget in the Bristol to mention art and graffiti Bishopston and creativityMatters given when by www.paintsmiths.org.replying to ads! 5 New Beginnings at Redland High School: where girls come to learn for life. Newly appointed Headmistress, Miss Stephanie have again won places at their Ferro, has just begun her first term at Redland High chosen universities to study for a School for Girls, where she is already helping the wide range of competitive degree staff at the school to continue in their mission to courses. Miss Ferro's extensive purposefully prioritize giving young people roots experience of the UCAS and wings. She believes that children and young application process ensures that, adults can flourish, in spite of facing a rapidly amidst fierce competition for good changing future, when nurtured in an environment university places, Redland High which is secure and suitably challenging. Promoting School continues to have the clear thinking, encouraging effort without fear of expertise to guide students wisely.