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Find Bishopston Matters on Facebook Follow @bishmatters on Twitter Please follow @bishmatters on Twitter, Dear Readers... 'Like' Bishopston Matters on Facebook A very Happy New Year to you all! As we It was also a treat to attend the North embark on 2015, Bishopston Matters is Bristol Art Trail; share in some of my pleased to be in its eighth year of production. memories on page 9. A huge thank you to all of you who support The pupils of St Bon's have recently worked this community publication, I am blessed to together as a school to learn more about live and work in such a special place. the History of Bristol; share some of their If you are looking to make some changes impressive learning on page 21. in your life this January then there is no If you are feeling a bit flat after Christmas, better place to start than with your health. the Winter Wanderland team are working Throughout the magazine, you will find local hard to ensure everybody's spirits will be gyms, holistic therapists and health/fitness lifted this winter with their creative trail. instructors ready to assist you. See how you can get involved on page 13. Bishopston Matters, along with other Plans for my annual MS fundraiser are also fellow local traders, is delighted to have, underway, and to celebrate our 5th year, we sponsored a tree on Horfield Common. At are trying something a little different! It the end of December, we had a lovely time will be a lot of fun and you are all invited – planting them. Local schools were also read more on page 4. involved with planting native hedging on I hope your 2015 gets off to a fabulous 2015 NEW Wellington Hill Playing Field; share in the start! BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW! excitement of the event on the centre PART TIME pages. Kerry x www.sgscol.ac.uk | [email protected] | 0800 0567 253 Email: [email protected] Visit: www.bishopstonmatters.co.uk COURSES Bishopston Matters, PO Box 337, Bristol, BS9 4WT Tel: 07881 924 059 / 0117 349 4483 @bishmatters AT SGS passionate about COLLEGE! design and print COURSES AVAILABLE IN... Need fresh, colourful, yet • Art, Design & Craft • Community Learning • Computing & IT • Construction affordable graphic design? • Counselling • Employability • Equality & Diversity Why not give us a call? With over 20 years experience, • Every Learner Counts we relish working with clients and enjoy building • Functional Skills • Hair & Beauty strong relationships with eye catching results. • Public Services • Preparation • GRAPHICS • CLOTHING • EXHIBITION • SIGNAGE • PRINTING • for Work & Life • Sport 10% OFF WITH THIS 176 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8NU ADVERT Website: www.xpress-company.co.uk Email: [email protected] Xpress Company is a division of Futurlife Limited. Copyright. All rights reserved 2013. © Futurlife Limited

2 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 3 Question: What are you doing on Saturday 14 March 2015? Everybody is invited to join in the Answer: Taking part in a fabulous MS Charity quiz! Edible Landscapes Project on Horfield Common The Friend’s of Horfield Common are excited Many of you know that my dear, late father Gloucester to have been awarded funding of £250 from suffered with multiple sclerosis (MS). To Road the Naturesave Trust to support their Edible celebrate his life and love of people, we restaurants, Landscapes Project, which was recently launched Cricket organise a community fundraiser for the by Edible Bristol’s co-founder Sara Venn. tickets, Bristol MS Society each year. Many of Haircuts There was a good crowd at the Ardagh Pavillion on you wonderful people have previously and colours, Horfield Common to listen to the informative, exciting supported the Cake Break, kindly hosted Champagne presentation from Sara. Over the last couple of years, by the Horfield Baptist Church. This year, and much, Sara has led a programme of community-based to mix things up a little, we are trying much more. I edible growing projects across the city – transforming Myself and Dad - he always enjoyed people gardens, disused roadside areas and parts of parks am confident coming together to have fun, so we think he our hand at something new – a fabulous and green spaces into food growing areas; the work community quiz! the wonderful would approve of the Community Quiz night. local traders that she and others have achieved is inspiring. The The event will take place at St Bart’s Church Hall in will once again dig deep and come up with some FOHC are hoping to learn from this and will be Growing together - the first Incredible Edible St Andrews, on the evening of Saturday 14 March fabulous goodies for you lucky people to win. working in partnership with this city-wide project as working session on Horfield Common. 2015. You are all invited to take part in this fun, they embark on their own ‘incredible edible’ space! This is a wonderful opportunity for the whole friendly quiz. Tickets will be £5 per person with a The next working group will take place on community to come together, have some fun, eat, A good number of local people have already shown maximum of six people per team. Groups should be their enthusiasm and taken part in the first working Sunday 18 January from 11 am. booked in before the day please. The ticket price drink and be merry, while raising funds for a charity party, in mid-December. This session involved clearing Everybody is invited to get involved – from individuals includes some delicious interval snacks and the close to many people’s hearts. a decent sized bed, situated around the Ardagh to school classes. FOHC volunteer Anna-May is opportunity to win some great prizes. There will be a If you would like to reserve a ticket, donate Bowling Green, digging it over and replenishing the leading the project and will be very happy to hear cash bar to help the evening go with a swing. a raffle prize or get involved in any way, ground with some well-rotted manure, in preparation from you if you would like further information. Raffle tickets will be on sale; we have been blessed I would love to hear from you. Please for the planting of vegetables in the Spring. Contact: [email protected] with some amazing prizes over recent years from contact Kerry on 07881 924 059 or e-mail: This project is open to the whole community to Visit: www.ediblebristol.org.uk local businesses that have included Meals in [email protected] get involved with, to spend as much or as little time as they wish. It is a fantastic opportunity for people to learn how to grow vegetables or share

their gardening experience with others. The food Rebecca Ramsden grown will be for members of the public to share; Editorial Services Colston’s School, Stapleton, some of the vegetables may be used to create food Refining your written message Bristol BS16 1BJ for people to enjoy at events on the common or • websites • leaflets/posters • letters/reports Enquiries: 0117 965 5207 donated to Bristol causes decided on by the team. • theses/dissertations Don’t let a typo cost you business [email protected] Can you donate some tools, topsoil or manure? Contact me to find out more about the proofreading This new community project would love to hear from and editing services I can offer your business. you if you have any un-wanted tools you are able Colston’s School, Stapleton, Bristol BS1 1BJ to donate. They are also looking to source cheap or *Based in Horfield, Bristol* Enquiries: 0117 965 5207 free topsoil and manure; please do get in touch if 07967 273595 [email protected] [email protected] you can help this rewarding scheme. Educating for life BRISTOL LANDSCAPING SERVICES A Exams for Year 7 Entry Saturday January 10th 2015 (9.30am - 12.30pm) Garden Design and Construction DSC PIN N G A PATIOS DECKING FENCING DRIVEWAYS TURFING S L Junior Entry Assesments Saturday January 24th 2015 (9am - 12.15pm) E L

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Registered Charity No 1079552 Scholarships and bursaries available www.maggsandallen.co.uk New Headmistress Announced www.maggsandallen.co.uk Commercial AgencyAgency 0117 973 4940 Commercial 22011722 RichmondRichmond Hill,973 Clifton, Bristol, 4940 BS8 1BA Agency at Redland High School 22 Richmond Hill, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1BA The Governors of Redland High School for Girls a firm believer in “cultivating academic growth and are pleased to announce the appointment of Miss furthering the ambitions of pupils of varying abilities, SOLDSOLD NEWNEW Stephanie Ferro as Headmistress, with effect from ensuring that students thrive in an encouraging, yet LET LET LET INSTRUCTIONINSTRUCTIONNEW SIMILAR SIMILARSOLD REQUIRED REQUIRED SIMILAR REQUIRED SIMILAR SIMILAR REQUIRED REQUIRED 1 September 2015. Miss Ferro, who has over 20 suitably challenging, school environment.” It seems LET LET INSTRUCTION SIMILAR REQUIRED SIMILAR REQUIRED SIMILAR REQUIRED years of experience in some of the most prestigious clear that there is already a very close affinity girls’ schools in the country, will be joining Redland between Miss Ferro’s approach and the ethos for High from one of London’s top independent girls’ which Redland High School has become well known schools, Wimbledon High School, where she is in Bristol. presently Deputy Head. Dr Timothy Chambers OBE, Chair of Council of

FleetFleet Street,Street, SwindonSwindon Guide Guide PricePrice £725,000+£725,000+ Canford Lane, Westbury on TrymTrym FairfaxFairfax Street,Street, Broadmead Broadmead £30,000PA £30,000PA PembrokePembroke Road, Road, Clifton Clifton £20,000PA£20,000PA Miss Ferro was educated at St Anne’s College, Redland High School, says that he is delighted

19 Modern self-contained one bedroom flats situated in this block Rare opportunity to lease this well presented shop approx. 530sqft in New Instruction. Attractive ground floor former doctors surgery of approximately 19Fleet Modern Street, self-contained Swindon one bedroom Guide flats Price situated £725,000+ in this block RareCanford opportunity Lane, to lease Westbury this well presented on Trym shop approx. 530sqft in NewFairfax Instruction. Street, Broadmead RareRare opportunityopportunity to to lease lease this this £30,000PA large large shop shop unit unit PembrokeAttractive ground Road, floor Clifton former doctors surgery£20,000PA of approximately Oxford, where she read Ancient and Modern History. with the new appointment. “The School received ofof 21.41721. SituatedSituated Gloucester inin SwindonSwindon TownTown CentreCentre andand letlet producingRoadproducing approx. the 126heart of Westbury Gloucester Village.Village. BenefitingBenefiting fromfrom A1 A1Road andand A2A2 planningplanning (approx.(approx. 4 2,800sqft)2,800sqft) - 6 within withinZetland very very close close proximity proximity Road to to Broadmead, Broadmead, The The 1,000sqft1,000sqft135 (gross) (gross) Gloucesterbenefiting benefiting from from private private entrance entrance to Roadtothe the front front and and rear rear £114,600p.a19£114,600p.a Modern self-contained (£89,204p.a(£89,204p.a one net).net). bedroom TheThe propertyproperty flats isissituated anan ideal in buythis toblock let Rareconsent opportunity with the toaddition lease thisof aawell rearrear presented courtyardcourtyard shop andand approx. sideside access.access. 530sqft OtherOther in NewGalleriesGalleries Instruction. ShoppingShopping Mall MallRare and andopportunity the the City City Centre. toCentre. lease The Thethis property largeproperty shop benefits benefits unit Attractivewithwith additional additional ground front frontfloor and and formerrear rear courtyards. courtyards. doctors Thesurgery The property property of approximatelyis issituated situated in in investmentofinvestment 21. Situated oror break-upbreak-up in Swindon opportunity.opportunity. Town Centre and let producing approx. thenotable heart businessesof Westbury nearby Village. includeinclude Benefiting Cooperative,Cooperative, from A1 GroupoGroupoand A2 Lounge,planningLounge, (approx.fromfrom retailretail 2,800sqft) consentconsent butwithinbut wouldwould very suitclosesuit otherother proximity usesuses subjecttosubject Broadmead, to to obtaining obtaining The 1,000sqfta aprime prime location location(gross) benefitingon on Pembroke Pembroke from Road Roadprivate in in Clifton,entrance Clifton, within to within the easyfront easy walkingand walking rear After completing her PGCE, she went on to gain an many high calibre applications following the £114,600p.a– LET (£89,204p.a AGREED net). The property is an ideal – buy to let consentParsons– withBakery UNDER the and addition Lloyds of Pharmacy. a rear courtyardOFFER and side access. – Other Galleriesthethe necessarynecessary Shopping– consents. consents.SOLD Mall Offered andOffered the for Cityfor &let letCentre. on on LETa a new newThe full propertyfull repairing repairing– benefits and and withdistancedistance additional of of Whiteladies Whiteladies front and– Road rearRoadSOLD andcourtyards. and Clifton Clifton Village.The Village. property– is situated in investment or break-up opportunity. notable businesses nearby include Cooperative, Groupo Lounge, frominsuringinsuring retail lease lease consent with with terms termsbut wouldto to be be negotiated. suitnegotiated. other uses subject to obtaining a prime location on Pembroke Road in Clifton, within easy walking MA in Classics at University College, London. She announcement of Mrs Caroline Bateson’s £10,000 p.a Parsons Bakery and Lloyds£199,950 Pharmacy. the necessary consents.£595,000 Offered for let on a new full repairing and distance of Whiteladies£175,000 Road and Clifton Village. insuring lease with terms to be negotiated. was Head of Classics at Francis Holland School and retirement. In Miss Ferro we believe we have the SOLDSOLD at Lady Eleanor Holles School in London. perfect combination of energy and experience to

SIMILARSOLD REQUIRED SIMILAR REQUIRED In addition to her academic, pastoral and leadership deliver excellence in every part of school life. We SIMILAR REQUIRED responsibilities she has been heavily involved in the are confident she will drive forward the next exciting UCAS application process and tutoring Oxbridge stages in the School’s development.” candidates as part of a previous role as Head of Outside of school life, Stephanie is an enthusiastic Sixth Form. musician and a keen runner, regularly raising money Stephanie Ferro is a strong advocate of single- for charity through participating in sponsored runs. QueenQueen Square,Square, CityCity CentreCentre £33,000PA WhiteladiesWhiteladies Road, Road, Clifton Clifton £115,000£115,000 Arguably one of Bristol’s most sought after addresses. These prominent Attractive freehold former dentist surgery (Approx. 544Sqft Gross) sex education, and is clear in her aspirations to Miss Ferro will be meeting parents and girls at ArguablyQueen one Square, of Bristol’s City most soughtCentre after addresses. £33,000PA These prominent WhiteladiesAttractive freehold Road, former Clifton dentist surgery (Approx.£115,000 544Sqft Gross) offices215A overlook GloucesterQueen Square and the City centre Road and have been situated just off Blackboy Hill, Clifton. Benefits from own entrance offices overlook Queen Square and the City centre and have been Commercial situated just off BlackboyBroad Hill, Clifton. Quay Benefits from own entrance recently refurbished to a high specification. Although open plan, the Commercial and courtyard. Potential for alternative D1 uses such as Beauty Salon, ensure girls learn to take considered risks, gain events over the next two terms prior to her taking up recentlyArguably refurbished one of Bristol’s to a mosthigh soughtspecification. after addresses. Although These open prominent plan, the Attractiveand courtyard. freehold Potential former fordentist alternative surgery D1 (Approx. uses such 544Sqft as Beauty Gross) Salon, property has been partitioned to create separate private offices/ Physiotherapy, Medical/Heath services etc or possibly residential propertyoffices overlookhas been Queen partitioned– Square LET to and create the –separateCity centre private and have offices/ been Commercial situatedPhysiotherapy, –just offUNDER BlackboyMedical/Heath Hill, Clifton. services OFFER Benefits etc or from possibly own residential–entrance classrooms which could be removed if necessary. Approximately (subject to consents). classroomsrecently refurbished which could to a highbe removedspecification. if necessary. Although Approximatelyopen plan, the and(subject courtyard. to consents). Potential for alternative D1 uses such as Beauty Salon, confidence and have strong pastoral support. She is the post in September. 2,636sqft gross square foot. 2,636sqftproperty hasgross been square partitioned foot. to create separate private offices/ Sales & Lettings Physiotherapy, Medical/Heath services etc or possibly residential classrooms which£17,500 could be removed if p.anecessary. Approximately Sales & Lettings (subject to consents). £600,000 2,636sqft gross square foot. Sales & Lettings

SOLDSOLD LET FREEHOLDFREEHOLD INVESTMENTS INVESTMENTS URGENTLY REQUIRED SIMILAR LET REQUIRED FREEHOLD INVESTMENTS URGENTLY REQUIRED SIMILARSOLD REQUIRED SIMILAR REQUIRED SIMILAR LET REQUIRED FREEHOLD INVESTMENTS URGENTLY REQUIRED SIMILAR REQUIRED We areURGENTLY experiencing REQUIRED high demanddemand for:for: SIMILAR REQUIRED WeWe are are experiencingexperiencing high high demand demand for: for: Mixed UseUse InvestmentInvestment PropertiesProperties ■ Vacant Mixed retail Use units Investment on Gloucester Properties Road Vacant/Tenanted RetailRetail PremisesPremises ■ Mixed Vacant/Tenanted use investment Retail properties Premises Blocks ofof ApartmentsApartments North Street, Bedminster £25,000PA ■ Blocks of flats St Stephens St, City Centre £550,000 North Street, Bedminster £25,000PA Blocks of Apartments St Stephens St, City Centre £550,000 Spacious retail unit/showroom approx. 2,500sqft (gross internal) Attractive Grade II listed 5 storey building situated in a prime City SpaciousNorth291 retailStreet, Gloucester unit/showroom Bedminster approx. 2,500sqft Road£25,000PA (gross internal) Vacant/Tenanted Industrial Units StAttractive Stephens Grade St, II listed City 5 Centre storey building situated£550,000 in a prime City with additional front forecourt providing off street parking. The ■ Offices Vacant/Tenanted with parking Industrial Units Centre 11-location arranged13 asStokes ground floor bar withCroft basement and 3 with additional front forecourt providing off street parking. The Centre location arranged as ground floor bar with basement and 3 Spaciousaccommodation retail unit/showroomis mostly open planapprox. with 2,500sqft retail frontage (gross situated internal) in Attractiveadditional Grade storeys IIabove. listed There5 storey is potential building for situated conversion in a ofprime the upper City accommodation is mostly open plan with retail frontage situated in Vacant/Tenanted Industrial Units additional storeys above. There is potential for conversion of the upper witha popular additional location front on –Northforecourt LET Street, providing Bedminster, – off streetpreviously parking. occupied The Centrefloors tolocation office arrangedspace– or residentialasSOLD ground subjectfloor barto – consents.with basement and 3 a popular location on North Street, Bedminster, previously occupied floors to office space or residential subject to consents. accommodationby Zero G Cycles. is mostly open plan with retail frontage situated in additional storeys above. There is potential for conversion of the upper by Zero G Cycles. Commercial Team: 0117 973 4940 a popular location£18,000 on North Street, Bedminster, p.a previously occupied Commercial Team: 0117 973 4940 floors to office space £225,000or residential subject to consents. by Zero G Cycles. Commercial Team: 0117 973 4940

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Whiteladies Road, Clifton £695,000 High Street, Shirehampton £450,000 Fairfax St, Broadmead £20,000PA Bedminster Down Rd Guide Price £175,000+ Whiteladies Road, Clifton £695,000 High Street, Shirehampton £450,000 Fairfax St, Broadmead £20,000PA Bedminster Down Rd Guide Price £175,000+ A rare opportunity22 toStokes acquire this attractive Croft period four storey end of Very well45 presented Jamaica and deceptively spacious Street freehold investment Secure warehouse/garageHorfield (approximately 2,500sqft)House with additional Commercial 37investment Cotham comprising an industrial Hill estate of 4 units Whiteladies Road, Clifton £695,000 High Street, Shirehampton £450,000 Fairfax St, Broadmead £20,000PA Bedminster Down Rd Guide Price £175,000+ Aterrace rare opportunity property arranged to acquire as this (approx attractive 2,900 period sqft four net storeyinternal end floor of Veryarranged well aspresented a large tenantedand deceptively ground floor spacious retail freeholdunit with storeinvestment room frontSecure office warehouse/garage (280sqft) and further (approximately yard (1,100sqft 2,500sqft) approx.) with additionalproviding plusCommercial yard. Producing investment approx. comprising £38,000pa. an industrial The property estate isof to4 beunits terraceAarea) rare office– opportunityproperty UNDER space arranged tobenefiting acquire as thisfrom(approx attractive OFFERroof 2,900terrace, period sqft many fournet original storeyinternal – endfeatures, floor of Veryarrangedand rearwell asaccess,presented a large with– tenantedand aSOLD 2deceptively bedroom ground floorspaciousfirst –retailfloor freehold unitflat with andinvestment store further room self Secureparkingfront office warehouse/garage and access.(280sqft) The and –unit (approximately furtherisLET situated yard in (1,100sqfta 2,500sqft)popular– location approx.) with additionalbelow providing the Commercialsoldplus on yard. the residueProducinginvestment of– a approx. 75comprisingSOLD year £38,000pa.lease an withindustrial approximately– The estate property of 26 4 is years unitsto be area)terraceindependent office property space accessible arranged benefiting basement as from (approx levelroof terrace,2,900 and off sqft manystreet net original parkinginternal features, forfloor 6 arrangedandcontained rear as access,maisonette a large with tenanted occupying a 2 bedroom ground the entirefloor first retail secondfloor unit flatand with thirdand store further floors. room self frontFairfaxparking office Street and (280sqft) access.NCP within Theand unitclose further is proximitysituated yard (1,100sqftin to a thepopular Galleries, approx.) location Broadmead belowproviding the plusremaining,sold yard. on the Producing residue ofapprox. a 75 year£38,000pa. lease with Theapproximately property is 26to yearsbe independentarea)vehicles. office spaceaccessible benefiting£200,000 basement from levelroof terrace,and off streetmany originalparking features, for 6 andcontainedThe propertyrear access,maisonette is fully with £275,000let occupying aproducing 2 bedroom the £36,840pa. entirefirst floorsecond Early flat and enquiries andthird further floors. are self parkingandFairfax the andCityStreet access.Centre. NCP£15,000 withinThePreviously unit close is situatedoccupied proximity in aby topopular p.aa the car Galleries, rental location company, Broadmeadbelow the soldremaining,Guide on the residue of Pricea 75 year lease £350,000+with approximately 26 years vehicles.independent accessible basement level and off street parking for 6 containedTherecommended. property maisonette is fully letoccupying producing the £36,840pa. entire second Early and enquiries third floors. are Fairfaxunitand would the Street City suit NCPCentre. a similar within Previously occupier close proximity occupied or alternative to by the a use Galleries,car subject rental company,Broadmeadto consents. the remaining, vehicles. Therecommended. property is fully let producing £36,840pa. Early enquiries are andunit thewould City suit Centre. a similar Previously occupier occupied or alternative by a car use rental subject company, to consents. the recommended. unit would suit a similar occupier or alternative use subject to consents. Estate Agents Lettings & Auctioneers Commercial/ Chartered Land/New Homes Energy Estate Agents LettingsManagement & Auctioneers InvestmentCommercial/ Surveyors Chartered Land/New Homes Assessors Energy Estate Agents Management Lettings & Auctioneers Commercial/Investment CharteredSurveyors Land/New Homes EnergyAssessors Management Investment Surveyors Assessors

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Images courtesy of Paul Bullivant The enthusiastic Gas Works Singers Fully equipped photographic studio Hireable space for pro/am Making the photographers saw sing! One to one training workshops Training days Photographer Paul Bullivant Model studio days launched his stunning Photobook on Japan Fully equipped studio for hire starting from £15/hr. Ideal for product model and family photography. Scenes from the Resident pro on site to assist if required. North Bristol Art RING 07973 349 970 ask for Paul. Trail 2014! Yoga West was a fab new venue on the 2014 trail. Left to Right Simon Farrell, Amanda Bennett, Diana Penny (Yoga West), Jonty Cutting Unit 6 Minto Road Trad. Est Ashley Avenue St Werburghs Bristol BS2 9YW Bike Back charity (based in Horfield Prison) volunteers Tel: 07973 349 970 and workers. This year some of the prisoners that work on Mask making with refurbishing the bikes were also able to create and display their [email protected] the 63rd Scouts own artwork for the first time. The standard was impressive.

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Artist Cath Read in Email me on [email protected] her wonderfulDon’t new forgetShameena to mentionDance Troup: Middle Bishopston MattersImage courtesy when of replyingGreat to see to families ads! out 8 Bishopston Matters exhibition space Eastern influenced fusion dance. Paul Bullivant and about on the trail. 9 A busy New Year at KudaCan Support Independent Traders in 2015! More KudaClub! – If you’re planning ahead, here Make your New Years resolution to shop local! are some 2015 Holiday Club dates for your diary: February half term 16 – 20 February and Easter 30 YourStreet Ltd is an award winning, innovative gift card March – 2 April, 8 am – 5.45 pm. Reception to Year Tales, Mondays, 10 am. We scheme for independent retailers developed by Anne- 6, £27 per child per day. Each day is fun-packed with think this is just brilliant for Louise Perez and Imogen McIntosh – The 1st multi shop lots to keep the kids busy indoors and outdoors. Play tapping into little ones’ natural gift card for independent shops and services. dough modelling, arts & crafts, mask-making, collage sense of creativity. Pop Up Tales brings stories to life! Find out more by checking out our fabulous new look website! making, junk modelling, role plays, parachute play, daily trips to the park, dance competitions, quizzes, These unique sensory www.yourstreetgiftcards.com enjoy all the wonderful nature trail, open-air games, story-telling and so stories are explored through quirky and unique indie shops on the directory of where you much more! Get in touch with kudaclub@kudacan. sight, smell and touch to can spend your gift card! co.uk for a registration form. stimulate children’s creativity, imagination and play. And for companies who are passionate about community - get in touch Family First Aid has never been so good! Handmade set and props are and learn how with YSGCS you can support them! This is a great 90 minute session led by Frenchay designed to create the reality If your an independent trader and want the card to work in your shop - First Aid offering parents and carers an affordable of each tale to help transport introduction to First Aid that focuses on the topics Join the UKS No1 gift card for independent shops, restaurants, children into the magical that would be most useful to families with young hairdressers, and more! world of story-telling. These families. As always children are welcome to 40 minute sessions are for A huge congratulations to Mrs Vickers of Bishopston for winning our attend too. You will come away with a certificate of children aged 0-5 years. For more information please Bakery Competition, we hope you enjoyed spending your YSGC prize. attendance and a factsheet so that you can refresh email [email protected] or visit Pop Up your memory when needed. Cost: £15 per adult Tales on Facebook. Cost: £3.50 per child, £2 siblings. Love your high street, attendee and this includes use of the play café before and after the session. As spaces are limited For more information please call 0117 Love your friends with a YourStreet gift card! and this is a popular event, we take a non-refundable 9422877 visit www.kudacan.co.uk or pop Email: [email protected] payment in advance to secure your place. into KudaCan, 7 Dongola Avenue, New - Pop Up Tales - KudaCan is host to another BS7 9HG. Open 7 days a week: Tel: 07877994290 / 07870645605 brand new drop in class launching in Bristol, Pop Up Mon–Sat 9.30–5 pm and Sun 10–4 pm.

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10 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 11 Clifton High School – Window Wanderland; Looking beyond the school day Magical Walking Trail to Light Choosing an independent school can be a difficult decision for many parents and for those families where parents are out at work, the up our Winter provision of before and after school care can be a major factor in Bishopston, 5 – 8 pm Saturday 7 Feb 2015 sees choosing a school. At Clifton High School, wrap-around care is free a brand new FREE event coming to the streets. of charge and extends from 8.00am until 6.00pm. For many working The residents of Bishopston are being invited to parents this gives them the flexibility they need at the start and end make a display in their windows and gardens. of what are often very busy days. The School also offers a broad This will create a night walk where everyone can range of after-school clubs which start for children in the Reception wrap up warm and go and see North Bristol in a classes and run right through to the Sixth Form. Over eighty clubs whole new light. run throughout the year covering a range of activities from sport to “We are getting a very positive response for the languages, music to science, robotics to philosophy. Wanderland!” says organiser Lucy Reeves. “We Collect a map from 30 January at: Tart, Halo, Relax Clifton High offers many clubs you would expect but also many you have had many ideas from making a land of sweets Coffee, Boston Tea Party and Tinto Lounge on wouldn’t such as archery, fencing, ski-training, astronomy, animation in Kings Drive to hanging 1,000 origami cranes Gloucester Road or go to windowwanderland.com. and Japanese. in Burghley Road! Who knows what you’ll see on After the walk, you can get 10% off at Boston Tea One parent at the school is quoted as saying “I work full time and for Saturday 7 February. Over 75 venues have signed Party on 7 Feb, the night of the trail, when you show me it’s reassuring to know that my children are taken care of if I need up and there still time to get involved, see the map your map. to drop them off early or end up having to work late. My daughter on windowwanderland.com and help us join the dots Sign up, email windowwanderland@gmail. takes her individual music lesson after school and has also chosen to make a trail!” com or see windowwanderland.com. Find us ballet and sports clubs. If she has been to homework room too this To add to the fun, all Window Wanderers will have on Facebook, twitter or Pinterest. Come and means that when I pick her up a lot of the extra-curricular activity is the chance to vote in four categories: Funniest meet us for a chat, children welcome from taken care of and I am not rushing her from one place to another or Display, Most Beautiful Display, Best Street and The 6 – 8 pm on Tuesday 13 January & Monday 26 worrying about homework. Our evenings are our own to enjoy.” Room You’d Most Like to Be In. Prizes have been January at Boston Tea party, 293, Gloucester To find out more about Clifton High School contact Mrs Melanie kindly donated by Gloucester Road businesses. Road. Johnson, Admissions Registrar on 0117 933 9087 or email Even community groups and schools are getting [email protected] involved: Friends of Horfield Common will be decorating the Ardagh and Ashley Down School are hoping to transform Tortworth Road. Choose Clifton High School. 10 reasons why:

1 Co-educational – because in life, men and 6 Excellent sports facilities including an indoor women work together heated pool on-site

2 Boys and girls taught separately – when it 7 Spacious grounds in a sunny aspect to play, matters most socialise and learn

3 Small enough so everyone is known but big 8 Nursery school with fully-qualified and trained enough to offer a wide variety of opportunities teaching staff

4 Small class sizes with excellent pupil:teacher ratios 9 Outstanding teacher-pupil relationships based on trust and respect ! 5 Outstanding support and guidance for university selection and applications 10 Forward looking, embracing change and providing an education relevant for the 21st Century

Entrance Examinations: Saturday 17th & 24th January

0117 933 9087

www.cliftonhigh.bristol.sch.uk

12 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 13 Behind the scenes at Bristol North Baths Redevelopment A Day to Remember Three local councillors recently got On Remembrance a behind the scenes preview of the Sunday 2014, it gave me progress underway to complete the great pleasure to walk Bristol North Baths redevelopment. Cllrs with the 63rd Scouting Hance, Radice and Fodor were shown parade from their Scout round by Chatsworth Homes' Kevin Batt. Hut to St Bart’s Church Work is building up again, with the weather- in St Andrew’s. It was damaged fabric from the recent shutdown of Chatsworth Homes’ Kevin heart-warming to witness the project now largely replaced, the facade Batt - on the balcony of one this thriving scouting of the new apartments. and cladding work outside being finished Work continues on the group come together with hydrotherapy pool. off, and the feature staircase in the new Construction of the feature a cross section of our Gloucester Rd library installed. stair case in the new community to pay their respects on this special With the roof weatherproof and windows Bishopston Library. Humble scout of the year day. now being installed, the flats above Rowan Burrows After the moving church Always a scout at heart, my dad stood centrally with the library are being completed, with a members of the 13th Fishponds Scout Troop spectacular view over the roofscape of service took place, the annual awards for the 63rd Scout group, which has over 350 young members, got Gloucester Rd for the lucky top floor owners. in itself that she is an excellent all round Venture Scout. underway. This year in remembrance of my dear, late The new Bishopston Medical Centre in the Alongside Emily’s, numerous awards were handed out father, Bishopston Matters was pleased donate a new old baths building, with treatment rooms, in recognition of different achievements to the Beavers, shield in his name – John Macleod. My mother and I minor surgery unit and hydrotherapy pool Brownies, Guides, Cubs, Scouts and Venture Scouts. were keen to have my dad’ s name remembered in the are being finished. Watching the youngsters walk back to their seats with scouting world for many years to come, as that was beaming smiles, bursting with pride and carrying cups Completion is due in March 2015, if all goes where his heart largely was while he was alive. He was often half as big as them, was a treat. to plan. part of the 13th Fishponds Troop and being a Cub, then Pictures by Martin Fodor, Redland Ward First floor open area and Scout, then Scout leader was a huge part of my father’s The 63rd Scout group are currently working hard to raise consulting/treatment rooms Green party councillor. life, until he sadly had to give it up due to his failing funds to build a new scout hut, to ensure the future of health with MS. His scouting spirit, however, lived on in their fantastic troop. If you would like to donate, please the numerous tales of adventure and friendship he would visit www.hut6388.org. re-count to us on a regular basis. I believe the scouting group is a wonderful organisation Kindly, one of my father’s old scouting friends, Jerry that can enrich young people’s lives both today and in Need a hand at home? Williams, said a few words, about my dad epitomising setting them up with life skills for the future. It was dad’s what a scout should be. Engraved on the shield is ‘A scouting friends that stood by him even when things got Homeshare could be for you ... if scout is caring and considerate’ and this was just what tough through his illness; they are instinctively kind and you’re an older person or a disabled home he was. We were delighted that this year the award was for that I thank them. adult with a spare room. SHARE given to caring Venture Scout Emily Sullivan, who shows It felt special to join together with our community in Bristol great acts of kindness to her fellow scouts on a regular remembrance for those who so bravely gave their lives www.homesharebristol.org.uk basis. Emily is also one of the Venture Scouts selected to for our today, the loss of loved ones and to remember take part in the World Jamboree in Japan this year, a sign how lucky we are for all that we have. Gain friendship, security and help around the home by sharing your house with someone who can help you, in exchange for a bedroom in your home. To find out more, contact Elaine Jones, Homeshare Coordinator: 0300 323 0700 [email protected] home SHARE westofengland Bristol is managed by CARE&REP IR and funded by

Jerry presenting dad’s shield to 14 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forgetAll worthy to mention winners! Bishopston Matters whenVenture replying Scout - Emily to ads! Sullivan 1515 Should I stay or should I go? As 2015 begins, many people are dreaming The Good Life: of moving to a bigger, better home. With Many fantasise attractive rates and the recent stamp duty cull, about leaving the big it’s tempting to jump in feet first. However, it’s city for life in a more Win a copy of local author’s - wise to think carefully before making any rash rural setting. Think decisions, here’s some tips to consider: carefully about the reality and how you would adapt. Goram & Ghyston the Bristol Giants Space Race: Wanting more space shouldn’t always However, if the end of parking problems and land for mean a move. A loft conversion could be a great your own private allotment or swimming pool sound way to create that extra bedroom you need. Plus, idyllic make sure you get the right mortgage. A you save on stamp duty and moving fees and flexible mortgage could help with borrowing needs, there’s a number of ways to borrow. Speak to your you may not require the funds for the purchase but Oliver with existing mortgage lender, consider a re-mortgage as you build your dream home you might be glad of This month it was wonderful to catch up with his boys Wilf easily accessible cash at the same rate of interest. Bishopston resident Oliver Rigby, to learn and Gilby with increased borrowing from a new lender or more about his huge book – Goram and possibly a secured loan. Best of Both Worlds: If you’re determined to move Ghyston the Bristol Giants! Family First: Consider how a move would suit family then make sure you consider all the options – you might be able to have your cake and eat it! For How long have you lived in Bishopston? life. What about your commute to work and the kid’s schools? Are they happy where they are or would a example, if you have a large amount of equity in We moved into Bishopston just over 2 years move to a new area with better schools be ideal? your current home and it’s in a good rental area, why ago. I went to university in Bristol and am not let it out? It’s possible to get a really competitive pleased to have returned here. I knew nothing of How did you choose Bolt Hole: Living in Bristol but working in London? rate on a residential mortgage with as little as 15% the local area before moving here. I love it now! the brilliant illustrator? A pied-a-terre in the city centre can avoid lengthy deposit, even going as low as 5% in some cases. Tom Bonson has a studio commutes and allows your family to stay where they Is this your first book? –Yes. First and probably at Hamilton House on Stokes Croft. I found him love best. Re-mortgaging your main residence to For independent, whole of market mortgage last! I think I underestimated the effort that would go through their website. There is no doubt that he has raise a deposit for a city bolt hole could be a way advice, please contact us on 0117 989 7950 into it! Although, Goram and his pet dragon Digby’s an incredible career ahead of him! forward which keeps all the family happy. You could or E: [email protected] story is yet to be fully told, so the adventures are Where can people get hold of a copy of Goram benefit from very competitive interest rates on the city W: foxdavidson.co.uk Twitter: @Fox_Davidson_ likely to continue. Limitedpurchase places as it’s assessed available as a second residence. and Ghyston the Bristol Giants? – The book ‘More than just a transaction’ What gave you the idea to write about the Bristol will be stocked in Romantica, Room 212 and for girls and boys. Giants? – I was visiting the suspension bridge one Playfull Toyshop on Gloucester Road. It will also be Now also accepting registrations day and saw the sign for the Giant’s cave. The available from the Bristol Museum, M Shed, Blaise Limited places available name piqued my interest and later that day a simple Castle, the Suspension Bridge visitor centre, SS for entry in 2015for and girls 2016. and boys. internet search led me to the original myth. This is Great Britain, Foyles and hopefully Waterstones! If a story that every child would have grown up being Now also accepting registrations none of those work you can always order it from the for entry in 2015 and 2016. told at bedtime 200 years ago. Now it has largely website at www.bristolgiants.co.uk Make sure you been forgotten, which seemed a shame. Visits to visit the website in any event to download a mask of Goram’s chair at Blaise Castle quickly followed and your favourite character! not long after, I wrote the first draft of the book. The enthusiasm from my 3 year old son soon made me Reader Competition! realise that this was a great story that could connect people to some beautiful parts of Bristol. Bishopston Matters is delighted to have some copies of this wonderful book up for grabs! To Can you tell us a bit about the story? – This is be in with a chance of winning simply answer the tale of two brothers called Goram and Ghyston. the following question - They were no ordinary brothers - they were Giants! Long ago they ruled the lands around Bristol until What is the name of Goram’s pet dragon? one day they met and fell in love with the beautiful Please e-mail your Princess Avona. Princess Avona set them a task to answers to - kerry@ at Redland High see which of them would win her hand in marriage. It bishopstonmatters. at Redland High was a task that only one of them could win and would co.uk by result in landscape around Bristol being changed 31/01/15. Experience life atExperience life at RedlandRedland High High Infants Infants with with QEH QEH forever. The story is aimed at 2 – 6 year olds. Redland High InfantsRedland High Infants with QEH at one RedlandRedland Court, Court, Bristol Bristol BS6 BS6 7EF 7EF with QEH at one 0117 924 5796 0117 924 5796 of our open events.of our open events. [email protected] [email protected] www.redlandhigh.com

1616 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 17 The Besley Hill team celebrates OOKFIEL 7 years on Gloucester Road! BR D The relationships have been formed. Besley Hill The local office has traditional values and the staff GARAGES Bishopston enjoy talking with people face to face. They offer an team is honest and up-front service, are transparent with delighted their workings and regularly keep clients up to date. to be Besley Hill is always looking to take further houses celebrating to market. Laura told me the work does not stop 7 years on Reader Offer! when an offer has been accepted; they work quickly Gloucester to qualify the proof of deposit, mortgage agreement Road. Over Left to right: Lucy, Darren & Jess in principle and proof of ID of the purchasers to 10% Off the past 12 avoid any unnecessary hold-ups. months, they have significantly expanded and any Service* strengthened their dedicated team. They are At time of writing, the team members were busy inviting local people to join in the celebrations preparing for their Macmillan Fundraiser. Local Simply quote: Bishopston Matters with their fantastic New Year promotion! clients and fellow traders were invited to socialise, * Valid until 28/2/15 Office manager Laura Savage explained, Besley Hill enjoy some food and drink while raising funds for a Bishopston wanted to mark their 7th anniversary in worthy cause – watch this space for photos of the event soon. Independent Ford Specialist but any style and what better way than to offer new clients SERVICES: fees of an amazing 0.8% + VAT! Please see full If you would like further information on buying, make or model are welcome for our details below. selling or letting a property, please feel free to pop expert car servicing and repairs. 140 Ashley Down Road It has been a great year all round with the arrival into the office. Alternatively, you can call or e-mail Besley Hill Bishopston for an informal chat about the Our car mechanics provide a range of services, Horfield, Bristol BS7 9JS of Lucy Copleston and Jessica Thompson. The talented pair has brought great energy and focus to housing market; they are ready to work hard for you. including: Car service & repair ● MOT testing Besley Hill’s thriving lettings market. They are both Besley Hill, 66 Gloucester Road, BS7 8BH ● Brakes checked & replaced ● Clutch repair Tel: 0117 951 2285 dedicated to the local area and doing their best for T: 0117 9244008 • E: [email protected] ● Exhausts ● Tyres checked & fitted Fax: 0117 952 0420 their clients. In just a few months, strong customer ● Engine management repair www.besleyhill.co.uk • Like us on Facebook

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18 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 19 Adriano’s Barbering Lounge - celebrating 2 years in business! Adriano would like to thank all of his customers for their support and making his job Father and son Matteo & Adriano such a pleasure. The past 2 years have been a busy time for Adriano, with the launch of ABL and the birth of his beautiful daughter Carmela – there is a lot to celebrate! Charting the History of Bristol with St Bon’s Whilst recently visiting ABL, it was wonderful to meet This term, the whole of St of the school in the 1930s, When you were in year 4, Sister Theresa who was Matteo, Adriano’s father, who has himself been in the Bon’s have been learning ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. teacher and a nun would bang you on the knuckles industry for 50 years(!), running his successful barber shop in Westbury-on-Trym for the past 25! Adriano about the history of Bristol, They were particularly taken with a ruler if you were fiddling with something. told me he largely owes the success of ABL to the with the youngest pupils by the memories of John If you made a big splodge of ink on your work, you mentoring of his father. After training in London, concentrating on their local Hickey, who had been a would be sent to the head teacher and be caned. area and the older years Adriano undertook an extended apprenticeship with pupil in the ‘60s. He amused There was a little trick to stop your hand hurting covering Tudor and Victorian his father that prepared him in all aspects of running the children by sharing too much – you would put your hand on the steel times, and Bristol during the his own business that went beyond stylish haircuts. accounts of what happened benches that would cool your hands down. war. This wonderful topic to naughty children when he Adriano has enjoyed the first 2 years of running ABL, culminated in the pupils This is a picture of Barbara Scaife at St Bon’s in 1915; When World War 2 broke out, Mrs Wilma stopped she was year 3 pupil - Cameron’s Great Grandmother was at school. telling me he hopes to be barbering on Gloucester creating their own living coming to school, she was issued with a note from Road forever! He offers a mixture of modern and Current pupils Alice, Ivo and museum that visitors were the doctor to confirm it was too dangerous for her traditional hairstyling. Visit ABL’s Facebook page Playtime in the 1960s Ted wrote the following after invited to visit. to travel there as she lived a long way away. for more information. Students, ‘like’ the page and Mr Hickey’s talk, Teachers told me they have In the 1960s, boys played football and girls Cameron, a pupil in year 3 was able to bring in a receive a 10% discount! played on climbing frames, swings and skipping Naughty children got told been overwhelmed with the photograph of his Great Grandmother, Barbara For more information call 07501 919 020, visit ropes. Mr Marney used to climb on the table on off by the teacher; they enthusiasm the children have Scaife, taken at St Bon’s in 1915! His Grandmother adrianosbarberinglounge.co.uk or pop in and the desk in the staff room and watch the boys play normally stayed in at brought to this project. They also attended the school in the 1950s. have a chat with the man himself. football to see who was good at football for the playtime. Really naughty created text and models for Mrs McGrath, a current teacher at St Bon's was their museum (see the Tudor school team. children got sent to the head teacher Mr Carey. He also a pupil in the 1970s. She can remember when houses below) and acted as One playtime Ted Krarchek found the key to the the new school building was completed in 1973 - proficient tour guides, escorting girl’s toilet and ran home with the keys. The next would say “Why have you been sent to me?” If you this building is now demolished and St Bon’s are visitors through the ages of day Ted got pulled by the ears and had the cane. pleased to be in their new school, completed in 2014. Upholstery Bristol. Many of the pupils didn’t say what you did to I congratulate St Bon’s on their hard work this term dressed up in historical costumes and acted out Mr Carey, he would pick that they have kindly shared with our community. We specialise in the reupholstery role-plays to the guests – there was even a Victorian you up by the ear and bring you to the teacher. The I look forward to reporting what they get up to of Contemporary, Edwardian, classroom set up. Feedback from the event was teacher would then tell Mr Carey what you did. They next term when the school starts its new project Victorian and Georgian amazing, with comments such as, would put the cane in the fire then hit you really hard – either on the hand or the bottom. ‘Movers and Shakers’, which will see the young furniture. We also “Fantastic piece of historical research, very pupils exploring the work of Cabot and Brunel. impressive.” The class were also delighted to have a visit from undertake frame Mrs Wilmer who started school at St Bon’s in 1931! restoration and “Lovely welcome, very informative. Great display of She is now 87 years old and is still a member of the work.” parish. Livia and Mille wrote the following account of polishing. “Wonderful work and lovely costumes! Many thanks.” her visit - I met with Mrs Woolley’s class and enjoyed their When Mrs Wilmer started coming to St Bon’s, she Please contact fabulous display charting the life and history of St was always late because she lived far away, so she Sean Keohane on Bonaventure’s school. The children had enjoyed always had to stand on the line in the hall for 15 visits from ex-pupils who shared their experiences minutes at the end of the day. 0117 927 3800 www.seankeohane.co.uk Centrespace, 6 Leonard Lane Bristol BS1 1EA Established 1983

20 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 21 Local family launch new furniture business in Bishopston!

Bishopston Matters is pleased to welcome Arbre Living into our community. It is a new stylish furniture and homeware shop on Kellaway Avenue. They hope to increase the popularity of British designed and manufactured products, stocking their own range of innovative made-to- measure furniture along with carefully selected lighting and accessories. The brand has been launched by local residents Tom Walker and Heather Sands, a couple who started their company shortly after the birth of their first child. The business has been steadily growing since 2009, and they now feel that the time is right to venture their project onto the high street. “We began as a solely online retailer, selling our products through third-party websites, so it’s really exciting to be launching our own website, and opening up our own shop,” says Tom. “We really hope that people will love seeing the quality of our range first hand, and that we can change the way The couple are hoping that, with the economy people shop for furniture. recovering, small businesses will once again be We want to show that traditionally made furniture able to compete with larger brands. “When the doesn’t have to be boring, and a bespoke piece of recession was at its height, it was too much of a furniture doesn’t have to cost thousands of pounds. risk to try and launch by ourselves, and showcase People shouldn’t feel that they need to settle for what we had to offer. Even much larger companies a mass-produced product made overseas just to were going under, so we felt it was more prudent meet their budget – all of our furniture is made to keep selling our products on other people’s locally, from sustainably sourced materials, and websites, where we had fewer overheads. But we offer every customer the opportunity to choose hopefully people will appreciate the advantages of their own Farrow and Ball colours, the sizes, even shopping locally, and see that some smaller retailers what type of wood we use to make it. Every piece is can actually offer a much better service in terms of individually handcrafted with the customer in mind, quality and value. and all for a sensible price, comparable to most “Our style ranges from Scandinavian to country large retailers.” farmhouse to vintage industrial, so we like to think we can cater to most tastes – we’ve created a nice mixture of modern, retro and classic styles in our shop, which we hope will give people some inspiration for their homes. We’ve done the same thing in choosing our range of accessories – everything we stock is design-led but versatile, and most importantly, really high quality.” The shop is open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 am to 5.30 pm, and their website can be found at - www.arbreliving.com Arbre Living Ltd, 8 Kellaway Avenue, BS6 7XR Tel: 0117 989 2640 Email: [email protected]

22 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 23 News from the Golden Hill Community Garden Happy bed, dipping for tadpoles and fish in the pond, new year doing nature crafting, singing, listening to stories everyone! and munching tasty things from the garden. We are Here's to also looking for volunteers who'd like to help with 2015 being these lovely sessions. the year that So, here's to another year in the garden. Come join you come and us for digging, weeding, drinking tea and sharing the get involved harvest. Also, it'll be our 3rd birthday on 7th Feb so in your local we'll be having a little party. Send me an email and community join the mailing list to find out more. garden! And there's plenty of ways to do that. We're here every Wednesday 10–4 (10–3 in Jan) and check the website for info about our social Lucy Mitchell Saturdays. We'reArtwork a diverse bunch forof lovely Matters folks Magazines07506 905 394 ©Community Project Worker and it's a great way to get outdoors, learn new skills, www.thegoldenhillcommunitygarden.com meet new people and get your hands on loads of lovely organic homegrown vegetables! We welcome anyone to volunteer and you don't need to stay all day or come every week. Our site is accessible, including the loo - get in touch or check the website for more info. WANTED We are also planning to start another session of out very popular parent and toddler group – The Large House To Rent Golden Buds – on Tuesday afternoons 1:45–3:15. only Get in touch to get on the list. These are wonderful For 3-5 Years informal sessions in the garden; your kids will be £7.99 playing with diggers and dinosaurs in the digging We seek a good condition house, modern or modernised, 4 beds or larger, guaranteed 3-5 year contract, WANTED for Company Let. Large House To Rent For 3-5 Years Excellent References. We seek a good condition house, modern or modernised, 4 beds or larger, call guaranteed 3-5 year contract, Freeman Residential for Company Let, excellent references.

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26 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 27 Focus On: St Andrew’s resident Nick Hounsefield Help your loved one start the New Year painLic MET, Licfree CR, MAO This month I am pleased to introduce (to those Low points: The death of Treat them to some Osteomyology vouchers with expert - Dawn Clode who have not already met him) Nick Hounsfield. my Father, which I guess Many of us live with pain of some sort – aching I had the pleasure of being neighbours with was the start of this new “I am privileged to meet and lower back, stiff shoulders, sore joints, repetitive Nick, his wife Juliana and their three gorgeous path and venture. treat an array of fantastic stress injuries from hours at the computer! But boys for several years in St Andrews. As well people everyday. How have you stayed few of us find the time or resources to rectify these as being active members of the community, motivated throughout The thrill of having somebody problems, which would enable us to live a happier, they run the popular Gloucester Road Family this long process? walk in to my Holistic Health healthier life! Now is the time to take action and Practice. When we met recently however, it was Hundreds of emails a Practice with pain and leave Osteomyologist Dawn Clode is here to help! to discuss the amazing project The Wave Bristol week from people telling with significantly less or none is From her Holistic Health Practice on Gloucester Dawn with her that Nick is a founder of. me how awesome this is Osteomyologist of something I will never tire of.” Road, Dawn treats people of all ages, suffering with the Year award Can you give us a brief outline of what The Wave going to be! And Coffee! numerous different types of physical or emotional Bristol is? What do your kids think pain. Help somebody you love The Wave: Bristol will be a place that will bring of the project? Dawn practices a wide range of treatment modalities Why not treat somebody you love that you know is surfing and its many benefits to people of all ages, They cannot wait, to effectively address each individual’s pain. These suffering in silence – or has been complaining for backgrounds and abilities. At the heart of our plans although for kids it can include; Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Confidence months but not doing anything about it! What better is a surfing lake powered by the latest wave-making never happen quick Nick Hounsefield and Self Esteem Coaching, Cranial Sacral Therapy, gift - than starting the New Year pain free. technology. This will sit in beautiful gardens – enough. It will be the Manipulation (HVT), Massage, Muscle Energy spaces where people can relax and recoup, get Vouchers are available and if you mention ultimate dream location for kids though. Water, Technique (MET), NeuroLinguistic Programming back in touch with nature, play, learn and explore. this article you get £10 off the first waves, outdoors, activities, good food and learning (NLP), Reflexology and Reki. about cool things. appointment. The project has surfing at its heart but is about a For some people one session is enough to rectify lot more than just that. We want this space to help When can we expect to be able to take to the Dawn is happy for you to get in touch for further their pain completely; for others a few sessions are educate people on a whole range of areas, from lake? information. Please call: 0795 1099 491 required. Dawn told me, “The ideal is to balance the marine conservation to science and technology. We By the end of 2015, we should have the lake up and Visit: www.life-and-soul-empowerment.co.uk patient, get them moving in tune with themselves, want it to inspire healthier lifestyles and to make a running with a grand launch in March 2016. and then see them every few months for a check up or pop in to talk with her at Head to Toe, 133 positive difference on the lives of those in Bristol to ensure that you are on track!”. Gloucester Road, BS7 8AX where she is based. and further afield. What do the next few months bring with the project?

Where will the project be based? We are currently in a crowdfunding campaign, PEAK PERFORMANCE Jo Gray Hypnotherapy We have planning approval for a 40 acre site in this is raising funds for our charity :The Making North Bristol on a site called Washing Pool Farm. Waves Foundation” and to implement some of our PHYSIO & PILATES WhatÊ doÊ youÊ wantÊ The best way to describe it is 3 minutes North from sustainability objectives early than hoped. We have Cribbs Causeway near Bristol Zoo Wild Places. toÊ changeÊ Ê inÊ yourÊ life?Ê raised £100,000 to date and will keep it running until Expert individualised treatment What was your inspiration? 22 December. We should begin construction on site A combination of The Eden Project and the Beach! by the end of January! for all conditions and ages. I am a qualified and experienced hypnotherapist Both are places that are cross-generationally practising just a few minutes from St Andrews Park. How can people get involved? Including - engaging, fun, educational and visually stunning. People can follow our progress online. If people I draw on 40 years experience as a social worker • Sports injury What have been the highs and lows on this would like to work with us, they should drop us a and senior manager to understand what you journey? line via our website. • Osteoarthritis management want to change, and help you change it. • Spinal conditions High points have been: getting planning approval in Where can people find out more? • Sports massage I can help you with problems such as: July this year and being awarded a £840,000 grant www.thewavebristol.com or follow: Twitter: from Regional Growth funding. TheWaveUK & Facebook TheWaveBristol • Work related pain and ergonomic advice • Confidence • Stress • Pilates - classes, small/group and individuals • Anxiety • Addiction • Phobias • Eating disorders • Poor Sleep • Depression 0117 910 8041 Helping you to achieve To book a freeÊ initial consultation ring or regain your potential 07503 152 014 Located at Gloucestershire County or visit Cricket Club, The County Ground, Nevil Road, Bristol BS7 9EJ www.jograyhypnotherapy.co.uk www.facebook.com/jograyhypnotherapy www.peak-performance-physio.co.uk

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January is traditionally the month for New There is so much research and development Year resolutions! If it has been too long into contact lenses that we know we can fit since your last eye test, please use this many people who have been told they can’t month to make a fresh start with your wear contact lenses. We also know we get eyecare and set an appointment with us glasses right. The right lens for your lifestyle soon. matters…we promise to get this spot on for January also brings our fabulous ‘Designer you. Clearance Sale’. This is a very different sale, Our local practice promises you will be - as our aim is to make room for new stock due 1. Delighted with how well you See in February. We don’t buyOVER or move frames in 65? 2. Delighted with you Look for this sale (not saying others do….) so once the bargains have gone they are gone! 3. Delighted with how your spectacles Feel Highlights include our 40 Oakley and Ray- 4. Delighted with your Easy vision ban sunglasses and frames for up to 50% off, 5. Delighted with the Price plus other brands such as CK, Hackett, Nike, I know we have lived up to this promise in Converse, Booth and Bruce and Anna Sui. 2014 and would like to use my sign off to We will restock these brands in February as thank our team in Gloucester Road: Becky, they are so popular but with 2015 designs. Corrina, Sara, Emma and of course Lorraine, So get in early to catch a bargain - Ray-Ban they are a wonderful team and deserve every Wayfarer, or Oakley Plutonium for your ski accolade for their continued development. holiday! Thank you also for the great feedback we One particular stand out is icBerlin! This is one have had throughout 2014 year and for the of the spectacle brands that great optician’s privilege of providing your local eye care. practices aspire to hold. It’s selling well on the We are an independent, family business Gloucester Road, but we want to introduce who live and work in Bishopston, we are more people to great frame design, so we passionate about the Gloucester Road and have chosen to use the sale to promote this take pride in getting to know and serve our wonderful eye wear. Again only in January local customers. and only with the styles we have in. As always, we are striving to bring our customers theLOOK best service in eyecare. 2015 AFTERGerard Fernandes will see us launch our new specialist clinics, watch this space for further information next Lynne Fernandes Optometrists month! 75 Gloucester Road, BS7 8AS YOUR MACULA0117 942 6843

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DOESYOURCHILD.indd 1 06/04/2014 13:47 Simple Pain Relief - Sleep Therapy The Bowen Technique! Christabel Majendie Jane Hird BA (Hons) ECBS, BTPA, CNHC. BSc, MSc, MBPsS The Bristol Natural Health Service With its gentle rolling moves over Can’t get to sleep? soft tissue, punctuated by short Can’t stay asleep? breaks, The Bowen Technique by Ghislaine Swinburn offers a simple yet effective The latest buzz word in the field of nutrition and resolve within 10 days and the whole process takes Waking too early? method of reducing chronic and acute pain. dietetics is the Low FODMAP Diet. It is causing approximately 3 months. The diet itself is complex Sleep therapy may help. The therapy works on layers of fascia throughout great excitement for those in the know, as for and should only be undertaken with the guidance But what does it involve? the body. Recent advances in the research and the first time it offers a really effective dietary of a suitably qualified dietitian. I have over 20 years understanding of fascia means there is increasing treatment for the 15–20% of us who suffer with experience as a gastroenterology dietitian and for I am a psychologist working in the Bristol area, science behind the way Bowen Therapy affects the Irritable Bowel Syndrome. the last 2 years I worked for the NHS in Bristol. providing therapy for sleep problems. These can body in the way it does. Fascia can become fixed and cause daytime fatigue, irritability and problems congested under stress – both physical and emotional, Symptoms – IBS is a very common condition About me – In my experience, the Low FODMAP with attention and memory, which can affect your which denies the body the flexibility it needs for which will affect approximately 30% of us at some diet has been so effective, in many cases life performance at work, your quality of life and your effective function and which can ultimately cause pain. time in our lives. Symptoms vary from person to changing, I decided to leave the NHS and set up my relationships. Associations have been found person in type and severity and include: Diarrhoea own company The Healthy Gut Clinic. Many of the Through gentle touch and short pauses in treatment, between sleep quality and diabetes, obesity, heart and/or constipation, abdominal pain and discomfort, patients I have treated had suffered for years from Bowen has a profound impact on the fascia and also disease, cancer, dementia and several mental bloating, belching and flatulence, urgency to open the debilitating symptoms of IBS. As most GP’s are on the autonomic nervous system inducing a deep health problems. bowels, feeling that bowels have not completely unaware of the low FODMAP diet many of these sense of calm. The result – tissue tension is released emptied, stomach gurgling, mucus, reflux, nausea patients are only referred to the Dietitian after being Sleep therapy uses a combination of cognitive and at a deep level encouraging the body to address and fatigue. seen by the consultant gastroenterologist. This may behavioural techniques together with motivational imbalance, reduce pain and return to function. interviewing. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Symptoms may come and go over time and are mean that a year has passed since the first GP visit If you would like to try the Bowen Technique and has been shown in numerous clinical trials to help often related to stress. It is very important not to until the dietetic appointment. would like to know more about how Bowen can help overcome insomnia and sleep problems in the long self-diagnose, as these symptoms can be caused you – please call 07999 711 846, email: jane.hird@ The Healthy Gut Clinic – At The Healthy Gut term, whereas evidence indicates the effects of by more serious conditions that should be ruled out blueyonder.co.uk • www.bishopstonbowen.com Clinic patients can be seen within a week, an sleeping pills are mostly short-term. Because of this, by your GP. initial phone consult ensures that any diagnostic advisory bodies such as the National Institute of tests can be arranged before the diet commences. What is FODMAP? – FODMAP is an acronym Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommend CBT as the CATHERINE DIXON for Fermentable, Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, During the initial hour long consultation the patient preferred treatment for persistent sleep problems. Committed to gardening organically Monosaccharides and Polyols. Research carried is advised on all aspects of the low FODMAP diet, Studies show that on average 70% of people with Based in Bishopston out in 2009 by a research team at the Monash taught how to modify food at home to ensure it is even long-term sleep problems obtain lasting benefit University, Australia, identified carbohydrates suitable and consider the practical aspect of how from the treatment. they will manage over the trial period. During the 15% discount • Garden Maintenance (starches and sugars), which are fermented Cognitive techniques address the mental factors • Planting Plans by our gut bacteria and can cause symptoms FODMAP exclusion, phone and email support are Jan/Feb with offered as required. A second hour long consult that contribute to insomnia such as unhelpful this advert • Design in those patients suffering from Irritable Bowel thoughts and inaccurate beliefs about sleep and a Syndrome (IBS). 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IBS it is increasingly also being used for patients pattern is established. with Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Coeliac Exercise Movement and Dance How do you implement the FODMAP Diet? Motivational interviewing focuses on the Disease. St Bart’s Church Hall, St Andrews, BS6 5BZ The low FODMAP diet process involves a 2-8 motivational processes within an individual that week exclusion diet which avoids foods known to Get in touch –The Healthy Gut Clinic operates bring about change. This technique aims to explore Mondays, 10 - 11am be high in FODMAP’s followed by a reintroduction from 2 clinics, The Berkeley Centre Clifton and the and resolve ambivalence to change in order to & 6.15 - 7.15pm programme. For many people symptoms can Harbourside Practice in central Bristol. strengthen motivation for change. 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36 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 37 ds with Roxford ed the bir ’s Pet Sh Fe ys a week • Free local op Open 7 da delivery Who vets your vet?? professional development. It also provides a great Roxford’s has everything you need to help keep our little opportunity to meet our neighbouring colleagues feathered friends well-fed and happy this winter. and compare notes. We have weekly journals You can choose from an extensive range of feeders – aplenty to keep us informed of what is happening in decorative houses, traditional cylinder cages (in all sizes), as the wider veterinary world. well as squirrel-proof feeders! Look out for the new suet logs, There are also further qualifications that vets and sunflower heart feeders and an impressive bird feeding station. nurses can acquire to follow up specialist interests When it comes to the food itself, there is a huge variety for or develop skills for teaching students within the you to select from – suet pellets, fatballs (£1.75 for a pack practice. of 6), high energy suet blocks, wild bird high energy nut cake, packets and tubs of It is easy to check if your practice is a member of mealworm, suet Balls (sold singularly up to boxes of 50 for £9.99) as well as various the PSS by looking for the logo within the practice sized bags of peanuts, wild bird seed, Robin and Songbird mix and sunflower or visiting the RCVS website, that will give you hearts. Roxford’s would like to remind their customers that free local delivery can be confidence that you are using a practice that has arranged for sacks of bird feed, please just ask. minimum standards and is up to date. You can also check if the staff within a practice are qualified and registered with the RCVS by looking at the practice website. So rest assured, vets are themselves vetted as Have you ever wondered how your vet stays thoroughly as we vet your pets! up to date and who oversees the profession to ensure that standards are upheld? The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Nicky Bromhall 155 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8BA • Tel: 0117 924 8397 • roxfordsthepetshop.co.uk is the professional body that keeps an eye on all vets. We all need to be registered with RCVS before Animal Health Centre we are allowed to practice and that requires a recognisable veterinary degree. 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New Tree Planting on Horfield Common During National Tree Week in December 2014, an You will find the Bishopston Matters and Joe’s “I am going to come and visit this tree when I am a amazing 457 new trees were planted on Horfield Bakery Field Maples just outside the new play Grandad”. Common! Bishopston Matters was delighted to area. Room 212 and Glos Rd Central’s trees are The children took great pride in their work. At the be a part of this wonderful event that saw local Alders along the bottom pathway. Other species end, they named three of the trees Bluey, Greeny people, businesses and primary school children planted on the Common include Sycamore, Silver and Pinky and recorded where they were planted so come together and get digging! Birch, Walnut, Wild Crab Apple, they could visit them over the coming TO ALL Thanks to an outstanding fundraising campaign led Will Cherry, Chanticleer Pear and years. by the dedicated Friends of Horfield Common, funds Common Oak. PEOPLE for 57 new standard trees was raised. Each tree is Four hundred of the new trees Practical Work Parties - 3–4 m tall and was sponsored by local residents were planted as ‘whips’ to form new Volunteers needed! and businesses, funded through the Neighbourhood hedging in Wellington Hill Playing In order to complete the hedge planting, Partnerships, or dedicated as memorial trees for local Field. I had the pleasure of joining a series of practical work parties people’s loved ones. the Ashley Down Infant Eco Group, have been organised for this month. I was pleased to plant the Bishopston Matters tree who planted over 50 young trees in Sessions will take place on Wellington with the help of fellow local traders and tree sponsors just 45 minutes! They were one of Hill field on Saturdays 10, 17, 24 and Joe’s Bakery, Room 212 and Glos Rd Central. Other many local schools that took part in 31 January 2015 from 10 am – 1 pm. local businesses that kindly supported the campaign the planting event. This is a fantastic opportunity to get were Animal Health Centre, Gloucestershire County The children listened to instructions involved in a project that will make a Cricket Club, Horders Electrical, Rob Needs Roofing and then set about planting the native hedging long-term positive impact on wildlife and biodiversity and The Way Design. with some gusto. It was lovely to witness their in the area – there is a lot of litter-picking as well It was a wonderful bright winter's morning, with enthusiasm. As they dug, planted, staked, rabbit as lifting and carrying to do so new volunteers are everybody in fine spirits enjoying the fresh air. guarded and mulched. encouraged and will be made very welcome! Planting a tree for future generations to enjoy on the I heard comments such as, “I am excited to be able www.friendsofhorfieldcommon.com common was a good feeling indeed. to watch this tree grow from my house”.

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46 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 47 Glos Rd Central Traders were thrilled with GLOS RD CENTRAL the success of their Christmas Street Party, Pottery Classes and Tuition which launched the Learn to make bowls on a potters wheel festive season. They'd like to thank all the musicians Flexible lessons - and singers who 2 students for 2 hours only £25 performed with such gusto. Bristol Pound, Friends of Horfield 1 student for 2 hours £15 Common and the Golden Hill Community Garden were some No need for block bookings. of the community groups who joined in the fun. Uncanny Creations' needle-felting for the children was a big hit and the Excellent local location - fantastic burgers by Giles Butchers, turkey sandwiches by Cromwell Road, St Andrews, BS6 5HD Metro Cafe, roasted chestnuts by Joe’s Bakery and soup by Fun, Friendly and Helpful. Gopal’s Curry at Pawson’s all went down a storm. MARIALINA Earlier in the week, Martin and Jane from Joe’s Bakery and FabricsFor more and information Soft Furnishings or to book a place Sarah from Room 212 joined Bishopston Matters at Horfield please call Andrew on Common to plant the trees they had sponsored. The hope is Quality01179 made 425 396 to measure/ 07817 509 soft 452 that these trees will be appreciated all year round and can be decorated for different events at the Common. furnishingswww.bristolpotteryclasses.com - curtains, blinds, loose Traders are now turning their thoughts to fun window displays for Window covers, cushions and more Wanderland on Saturday 7 February 2015. Plans are also forming for We have a fantastic range of Mayfest, to be held on Saturday 2 May 2015. Last year's event was fabrics, wallpapers, poles, tracks, spectacular and culminated in the arrival of Jack in the Green and his accessories and gifts merry band of dancers. If anyone would like to get involved, please send Free measuringMARIALINA service and a message to the Glos Rd Central Fabrics and Soft Furnishings Facebook page. Remember to like the advice and Qualitystyles made to measure soft Facebook page or follow GlosRdCentral furnishings - curtains, blinds, loose on Twitter for the latest events The Flower Shop covers, cushions and more and news in the area. We have a fantastic range of Gloucester Road fabrics, wallpapers, poles, tracks, Our friendly creative team are ready to help Come to theaccessories shop and and gifts be you make a perfect gift for any occasion. Free measuring service and Planting of the Glos Rd Central advice and styles Tree on Horfield Common We always work with the highest quality inspired for Christmas and the flowers available and use local flower growers New Year Come to the shop and be as much as possible. We offer a same day local Come to the shop and be The Bishop Road Choir delivery service in Bristol and a fast delivery inspired for Christmas and the inspired for the New Year! in fine voice. service to almost anywhere in the world! New Year

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But as to undertake a survey of the paddling pool in the park. This work current opportunities councillors we feel that there are many public health has now kindly been undertaken without charge. Special thanks go to Sally Hatton who was instrumental for outdoor activity and and community issues that can be addressed in organising the survey. Their report was detailed with a number of photographs and is now with Council play in Bishopston. by encouraging more outdoor play and activity Image courtesy officials and it is hoped that the necessary work can be completed in time for the ‘paddling season’. This Many were amazed at for all generations: Many health issues including of Playing Out/ information will enable the FoSAP to plan how to ensure we can keep this very popular amenity going. obesity which costs the NHS millions – result from how much is already Kamina Walton http://playingout.net Join the FoSAP – It was wonderful to see so many people at the December meeting. If you would like more our increasingly sedentary and inactive lifestyles. happening and information on the FoSAP, visit: friendsofstandrewspark.com or join them for their next meeting on Tuesday Finding ways to be active together can also tackle there were requests 13 January, 7.30 pm at the St Andrew’s Bowling Club, Derby Road – you will be made to feel very welcome. issues like social isolation, building greater trust and to reproduce and a sense of community. And with 25,000 more cars circulate the map on the roads in Bristol than 10 years ago, reclaiming widely – which we will try to do. streets as places for play and activity is also an The mapping emphasised that play and outdoor important part of rethinking urban design. activity is not just for children. The Bishopston walking map project and the Horfield common Local Forum: walking / running routes aim to encourage adults We spent an hour exploring the topic at our local to get more active. And the Golden Hill project Neighbourhood Forum. Forums are events where hosts an open session on Wednesdays for anyone the community can raise issues that matter to them, wanting to work outdoors in the gardens. The value Ceilidh in full swing! The Friendly, FoSAP! and hear news from council officers, local police and of some activities in bringing different generations other residents. These work very well for information together was another theme. exchange – and now we want to develop them as A key discussion theme was the role of adults in BUYING & COMMERCIAL places where people can connect, exchange skills SELLING HOUSES encouraging and enabling more outdoor activity - and ideas, and perhaps develop shared projects whether that is parents supporting risky, unstructured Expert legal advice, (read more on page 56). play, police showing goodwill to groups of teenagers We were really pleased that on a rainy December in parks, or teachers taking the curriculum out into right on your doorstep night, about 35 people came. As well as regular the wild. People mentioned the need for a culture attendees, there were local play specialists, forest change in our collective attitudes to risk, learning and With offices in Bedminster, the city centre, Gloucester Road and school teachers, scout leaders, crowd funders, play. 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Member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen. Telecom and a housing estate. the north side of what is now Wellington Crescent. Member of the British Society of Master Glass Painters Together they formed a large procession and, led Bristol had no real traditions as a garrison town. The highly successful City of Bristol There had been efforts by the government in 1801 by the band of the 75th Regiment (the Gordon GrahamGraham Sothcott Sothcott Brass Band is on the lookout for a new to build barracks in Clifton, but these had been Highlanders), walked the half mile to the barracks. Guitar/UkuleleGuitar/Ukulele Tutor Tutor resisted on the grounds that they would be ‘ruinous The event was a major day out for all classes of rehearsal venue. Electric, Acoustic, Bass, Ukulele to the fame of Clifton as a watering place’. However, Bristol and South Gloucestershire society. Messrs. 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The new ContactTel: 0771 telephone 4949 930 no: 0771 4949 930 barracks needed to be in or close to Bristol, Parish Club, but are seeking a more ideal venue [email protected]@dsl.pipex.com but ‘not within musket shot of higher ground’ for their rehearsals. Part of the organisation is a Member of the and large enough to accommodate troops, thriving Learner band with some 20 youngsters who RegistryMember of of Guitar the Registry Tutors of Guitar Tutors weapons and horses, with open space nearby perform at various events in the Bishopston area and for the exercise of men and animals. Various beyond throughout the year. The senior band has sites were considered, including a building been running since 1936 and is successful at both in Stapleton that once housed a squadron of concerts and competitions, and recently took part in Local Brass Tuition Dragoons, a yard near College Green and a major celebration of the bicentenary of instrument Trumpet & Trombone stables at Gloucester Mews in Dirty Lane, maker Adolphe Sax at St George’s Bristol. Clifton. Other options explored were an old Both groups rehearse on Friday nights and would be 1-1 tuition guard house in Wine Street, a ‘Gothic Building’ delighted to receive enquiries about finding a new Beginner/intermediate level, from on St. Michael’s Hill and the ‘old Redmaids home. Band Chairman, Ben Kane said, “We have two local grade 8 music students School’ near the Downs. Finally, in 1843 a had an excellent relationship with St Bon’s school ‘plan shewing the plot of land . . . situated in and club over many years and are very grateful for Email: [email protected] the Parish of Horfield near Bristol the property all their support. The difficulty is that we are having of A.M.Storey esq.’ was submitted by Major to store all our percussion equipment and extensive Tel: 07801 228 345 C. Selwyn, Commanding Royal Engineer, library of music wherever we can, in people’s and accepted by the Army in 1844. Plans garages and lofts. We really need to find somewhere following type-designs produced by the War that can accommodate some or all of this equipment Piano lessons Office were drawn up, and a tender for £60,000 so that we are not having to transport all the drums bishopston was accepted from Messrs. Read & Baker of to every rehearsal.” Bristol. Work started in September 1844. warm hearted and very The band can provide high-class music for various By the following year, the outside walls had been experienced piano teacher events and is always interested in new performance available again for lessons completed and several buildings were finished opportunities having appeared in BBC dramas and piano lessons bishopston warm hearted & very experienced piano teacher now available again for lessons.. allall ages and abilities..ages and abilities • play for fun • apart from their roofs; and a foundation stone work up through the grades Sky TV Comedy in recent years. write your own songs emphasis on bringing out the natural, creative, inner, musician ! work through the grades laying ceremony took place on Tuesday 3 June for a chat about lessons.. please call annette shaw Bahons atcl 07905103905 1845, which was reported in detail by the Bristol City of Bristol Brass Band is a registered emphasis on bringing out the natural Mirror. ‘Thousands of spectators’ including charity and can be contacted at www. creative inner musician ‘adventurous youths... in tall trees’ lined the cobbb.co.uk or by calling Pete Boyles on For a chat about lessons please call route to the barracks to watch the Mayor and 07803 147603. annette shaw on o7905 103 905 the military, who had gathered at the rectory house opposite the parish church. 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and will be introduced into the classroom at Fairfield Theo is a Star! (there are some great lesson plans that span from Year 9 student Theo Collins of Fairfield High School Art and Design to Engineering and Maths, plus is starring in BSL Zone's brand-new superhero others). Shaun can then retire to Reception in drama Supersonic from director Samuel Dore. between his duties! The Royal Oak Theo was 'spotted' at the Bristol Centre for the Deaf This is a fantastic opportunity for students who and was asked to go to London to do the filming, are interested in Art and Design and for those who which took around two months. He would absolutely would like to learn more about what it’s like to work love to do more acting and said “I have just returned at a design agency. from London where I watched the screening of the series and I'm really pleased with it. I hope other Lord Speaker’s Peers In Schools opportunities come up so I can take part in some more acting.” Outreach Programme The drama is about a deaf boy who discovers he At the end of 2014, Fairfield High was pleased to has special powers. What are they? You'll have to host a talk from a member of the House of Lords, watch it to find out! The film was directed by Samuel to encourage students to engage more with the Dore, and stars Jamal Ajala, Rezene Woldeyesus political and parliamentary process. Lord Rosser and Vilma Jackson, plus FHS’s very own Theo. You met with students for an hour to talk about the work can watch the film on the BSL Zone website – and role of the House of Lords. This was followed www.bslzone.co.uk/watch. Don’t miss it! by a question and answer session on various aspects of the parliamentary process and life at Family friendly pub with a great beer garden, top notch Fairfield’s Shaun the Sheep Westminster generally. real ales, free wi-fi and a Sunday roast to die for! In partnership with PACE, a local design agency, Lee Mead – teacher of Citizenship at FHS said, FHS has purchased a blank 70cm high Shaun the “This was a fantastic opportunity for our students to 385 Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol BS7 8TN Sheep sculpture to coincide with Shaun the Sheep interact with someone who knows the parliamentary Movie in February 2015 and Aardman’s ‘Shaun in system inside out, as it can sometimes seem far Tel: 0117989 2522 the City’ trail, which is set to be even bigger than removed from their daily lives.” Email: [email protected] last year’s Gromit trail. The large Shaun sculptures The visit was arranged through the Lord Speaker’s will appear in a Trail of Two Cities this year, across Peers in Schools programme, which has been www.theroyaloakbristol.co.uk London from May, and Bristol from July, to raise running across the UK since 2007 and has so money for children in hospitals across the UK. far involved around 50,000 young people. This OPENING HOURS - BAR OPENING HOURS - KITCHEN The aim is to inspire students to use their design continuing outreach programme sends members Mon - Thurs 12 noon – midnight Mon - Fri 12 noon – 3pm/6pm - 10pm of the House of Lords into schools and colleges talents and leave a lasting legacy for the school, Fri - Sat 12 noon - 12.30 am Sat 12 noon - 9.30pm plus provide the winners with fantastic experiences; across the country to give talks in support of the Sun 12 noon - 11pm Sun 12 noon - 4pm Shaun will be used in transition and outreach citizenship curriculum. For further information, see activities with our local primaries, provide fantastic the Lord Speaker’s web page at www.parliament.uk/ PR opportunities in the local community and press, lordspeaker.

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54 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 55 Drawn to the Gloucester Road? The Bishopston Neighbourhood Forum 11/12/14 Find out how you can take a part of it home and raise money for charity. It was a good turn out for a cold, wet December work best for us in the future, to represent the evening. Our local councillors, police, various modern ages is now taking place. Each library will Drawn as a celebration of the independent groups representing local play, and interested be hosting a workshop to gather information from shops on the Gloucester Road, local resident members of the community gathered at Brunel local people. Consultation on the Bishopston Library Tim Foster (pictured right) has produced a Field Primary School. that will be open later this year will be included. To limited edition print of the road to raise money Play in Bishopston was the main topic for the be informed when these events are taking place in for charity. evening; a full report on the interesting, inspiring our community please e-mail - neighbourhood. Tim explained the idea, “I used the format of conversations that took place can be found on page [email protected]. drawing a whole street from one done in Hackney, 50. Below is a review of the important community Neighbourhood Arts Programme London. I thought that Gloucester Rd needed championing as much as anywhere. updates that the meeting opened with. As part of Bristol 2015 European Green Capital, “The whole process has been quite entertaining. Neighbourhood Festival 2015! unique neighbourhood arts projects will spring up Somerville Rd). However, most are unable to stock The drawings were made from photographs and For the past two years, a Neighbourhood Festival across the city. They’ll be driven by communities it for a range of reasons, not least being wall space. sketches, but to get a clear look at buildings it has run across the Bishopston, Cotham and and created with professional Bristol artists and Having said that, Shelter – the housing charity – is needed to be early enough to avoid too much traffic Redland Wards, for one week, starting on May makers to inspire us to become a healthier, happy selling it. Other shops that are very enthusiastic and late enough to have few parked cars – 7 am Day. Over thirty activities open to the public span city. To find out more visit -www.bristol2015.co.uk/ include Harvest, to raise money for Greenpeace, was a good start time. One or two people were the week. Highlights last year included May Fest nap or call 0117 379 0115. Room 212 and upstairs at La Ruca, to continue to (naturally) suspicious of having their frontages on Gloucester Road, Spring open day at the Ward Boundary help rebuilding in Chile after tsunami/earthquake photographed, but a simple explanation sufficed. Golden Hill Community Garden and the Redland The Local Government Boundary Commission is damage. “If you look closely, there are small figures included May Fair. As the popularity of the week grows, the currently carrying out an electoral review of Bristol “The cost is £40 of which £22 goes to the charity, in the picture: a few are real people and some are to Neighbourhood Forum would like to invite more City Council. The aim of the review is to recommend the remainder covering production costs – it is on illustrate a joke; all show the wide variety of folk who volunteers to join in the organisation. If you would ward boundaries that mean each city councillor high quality art paper. like to get involved, or have an idea for an event, shop here. represents approximately the same number of “There have been requests to draw further sections then please get in touch with - neighbourhood. “The initial plan was to sell it through charity shops – voters. They also aim to ensure that the pattern of of Gloucester Road but I have, at least temporarily, [email protected]. there are ten in this lower section (Zetland Rd up to wards reflects the interests and identities of local had enough of sketching windows and doors.” Police Update communities as well as promoting effective local PCSO David Said (9312) delivered some heartening government. In order to achieve these aims, they figures on crime in Bishopston. Reviewing the year, need to re-draw ward boundaries across Bristol City Visit our sparkling website WWW.KEMPSJEWELLERS.COM he told us burglaries of homes are down 28%. Council. There has been a steady fall over the past few They are currently inviting local people and years; there was a time that 10–15 per month were organisations to tell them where they think new taking place, and now if there are five in a month ward boundaries should be drawn across Bristol. that is quite high. If you visit https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/ Burglaries on non-dwelling structures such as node/3535 you can enter your postcode and be garages and sheds are down by 30%. Shoplifting taken to your ward on the map, you can then view from local businesses is down 60% with 84 fewer the proposed boundary changes and click on the thefts than last year. David explained a good deal of ‘Have your Say’ button to leave your feedback. work went into tackling this problem as there were Consultation on the draft recommendations showing some consistent offenders. Working closely with the on the interactive map run until February 16 2015. businesses and targeting the area has been effective. The next Bishopston Neighbourhood Forum Overall, there is a 14% drop in crime in the area. meeting will take place on Thursday 12 February Find the perfect Christmas Gift with us David reminded us that with it getting darker earlier, at the Main Pavilion in Gloucestershire County it is more obvious to thieves when premises are Cricket Club, 7 to 9 pm. Everybody is welcome. empty. Timers that can be set for lights and radios www.bcrnp.org.uk to come on can assist with this problem. Local police have some of these timers available to Professional friendly advice • Beautiful gift ideas • Registered Pawnbrokers give to residents, please contact - david.said@ • Scrap gold purchased • Jewellery & Watch repairs avonandsomersetpolice.uk, for more information. Libraries Consultation You can find out more about this on page 58 but to summarise, a major review in how libraries can

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Consultation on Libraries evaluation of the effect of the proposed store on the Ashley Down Green The Council is running a consultation on the future Gloucester Road Local High St. Friends of Ashley Down Green of its library service. Given that there are proposed Gloucestershire County Cricket Club recently hosted a Community to be approximately £1.2 m cuts to the service, Floodlight Application Payback team who cut out lots of it is a crucial consultation. It is really important to brambles from between the saplings A planning application has been submitted for the consider that our new and as-yet unused library at the edge of the green. erection of 6 × 45 m high floodlights at the County at the Baths site is included in this consultation. Cricket Ground. The Club says that it needs to The open space behind Muller There are all sorts of ways we could strengthen have floodlights so it can bid for the forthcoming House has been named Ashley our service. Please also get involved if you are one allotment holders living outside the zone where they Cricket World Cup, held in the UK. Their application Down Green. A consultation was carried out on the of the 85% of residents who don’t currently use have their plots, and proposals are being drawn states that lights will be switched off from 11 principles for the new play area, and the council will libraries – the Council would like to know why! soon be drawing up plans and consulting on them up for them; Jon Toy of the Council is working on pm with dimming from 10.15 pm. The club have this issue as the current system is not helpful for Please give your views at: https://bristol. widely with local children and adults! communicated that they think they will not use allotment holders. citizenspace.com/neighbourhoods/libraries/ the lights more than 15 times a year, but this is You are welcome to get in touch with the consult_view not specified in the application, and we would be Friends of Ashley Down Green by e-mailing School crossings and speeding cars E-mail: [email protected] by keen to hear your views on this. They have also [email protected]. An extensive summer surface dressing programme communicated to me that the lights will not be 31 January 2015. St Andrew’s Park in the city (to resurface roads) included a couple used for concerts of other events. One of the main of RPS streets just launched, plus a vital crossing European Green Capital Update concerns is that light levels in some neighbouring New safety matting should by now have been installed of Redland Road near the school. The missing The 2015 company has made several large and properties will be fairly high while the lights are in in time for the muddy winter months, although the markings caused a good deal of concern at the start small grant-funding streams available, including a use. Please comment on the application, particularly basket swing has yet to make a reappearance. Fi of term as drivers were ignoring the crossing and dedicated fund for our neighbourhood, which closed if you feel that restrictions should be placed on and Martin are chasing this. Congratulations are also this had to be chased, until they were reinstated. for local applications on 13 November. The decision the club to protect your amenity. The application due to the Friends of St Andrew’s Park for another Martin has been assured that Redland Road should on our local bids will be made at the Partnership’s number is: 14/05030/F. splendid Ceilidh in November, raising over £900 (see also get some speed warning signs later this year meeting on 26 January. page 51 for more details). The application is, at this point, due to go to the as it was always understood to be a road where the It has announced its outline programme of events for committee on 4 February, and comments will be Parking 20mph zone would need extra measures to reduce speeds effectively. The new crossing to Bishop 2015. To register your own event or project as part of accepted until the middle of January. Pavement Parking the Bristol 2015 programme, visit www.bristol2015. Road School in now in place on Berkeley Road. co.uk and click on the 'Get involved' page. Wetherspoon Application (old News and There have been many complaints about blocked Booze Site) pavements and parking on verges. This can also Bristol North Baths redevelopment update “New” 520 Bus There has been no further progress on the include trade waste and household bins. Council Cllrs Hance, Fodor and Radice have had a tour of The 520 bus replacing the 20 bus is now an hourly Wetherspoon application. The planning officer officers have been asked to advise on what options the Bristol North Baths site. They were pleased to service paid for by the Council. There have been is making an assessment of licensed premises there are to deal with this. If you are experiencing see work progressing well, and that the new surgery numerous problems reported about it, so we are on Gloucester Road, including looking at all the problems on your street then please let us know. is taking shape. The library’s central staircase has been installed and we looked at the proposed closely monitoring its performance. Please let any of opening and licensing hours before coming to any RPZ the Councillors know about your experiences. conclusions about the application. light-pipe that will help illuminate the rear of the The new Redland and Cotham North Residents' New Link: 72 Gloucester Road to Whiteladies Road: library. The project is planned to be complete by 27 Application to extend delivery hours – schemes have been in place since early August February (see page 14 for full report). First is also putting on a new service, the 72, linking Memorial Ground Site and a few teething issues around late permits and Gloucester Road to Whilteladies Road. The service The Application to extend delivery hours at the incorrect markings have had to be chased. We are Get in touch will be operating a 20 minute Monday to Friday Memorial ground site was granted despite much now compiling issues that can be deal with in the 6 Bishopston Ward frequency and 30 minute Saturday frequency. public comment and statements from both Tim and monthly review so please do feed in suggestions in writing via the councillors or direct to the RPZ team Cllr Daniella Radice - Green Party Planning Daniella. We are waiting to see what the future of Tel: 07769131097 / Tel: 0117 353 2034 ([email protected]). There is a possibility of Lidl Muller Road the site will be, it seems to depend on negotiations [email protected] between Rovers and Sainsbury’s. scheme extensions for some streets included in the Your councillors have only just been informed that a original Redland scheme now affected by commuter Cllr Tim Malnick - Green Party planning application for a LiDL supermarket at the Funding for Nature or Gardening Projects parking around the edge of the zone if residents Tel: 07884 736103 / [email protected] old Brunel Ford garage on Muller Road has been Avon Garden Trust recently funded fruit tree request this. Redland Ward submitted. Although the date of the consultation growing in the peace garden in the community There are no current plans to set up new RPZ Cllr Fi Hance - Liberal Democrats reads the 30 December, you can make valid mosque in Barton Hill, and they would like to fund schemes in our area, although officers are logging Tel: 0117 3534720 / [email protected] comments until about it until 15 Jan, as the period further community food growing or nature projects in feedback from residents to inform any future plans

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PLASTERING & ROOFING SERVICES est 1976 High Quality Construction • ALL ASPECTS OF PLASTERING & ROOFING UNDERTAKEN Expand Building is a Bristol based building company with an excellent reputation. • OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Delivering high quality construction. • INTERIOR & EXTERIOR WORK • quality work Find out more www.expandbuilding.co.uk 0117 959 1777

• COMPETITIVE RATES We specialise in: Home Improvements Commercial Maintenance Extensions Sub Contracting Commercial Interior Refurbishments Call: 0117 949 0147 New Builds Insurance Work Renovations/Alterations 07909 937 229 or 07970 596 260 07813 328 387 | 07972 577 827 | email: [email protected] [email protected] Expand Building, 124 Falcondale Road, Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS9 3JD | Company Registration No. 7933161

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66 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 67 Useful Trades & Services for the Home & Garden Tidy up Traditional Fitted Furniture Richard’s Plumbing Services ● Bedroom wardrobes ● Bookcases ● Glazed Cupboards ● Home-Office & put to bed A solution to all of your plumbing needs, whether you have a leaky tap or require a bathroom installation… I can help! Now the nights have drawn in and the leaves fallen from the trees, it’s time to tidy ♦ Bathroom Design, Installation & Repair up your garden and put it to bed for the ♦ Kitchen and WC Plumbing winter. ♦ Wall & Floor Tiling Make sure you rake up all the leaves from ♦ Radiators your lawn; if you leave them, they will not only line, any raised beds for the coming year to become slippery as they rot away, but will also ♦ Power Showers and Pumps grow some vegetables in or a new seating leave your lawn with bare patches that will area with a pergola to add a bit of shade on a ♦ Water Tanks and Immersion Heaters By Gareth Jones need to be repaired. Why not keep all your really hot day. leaves in a pile in the corner of your garden 20 years experience. Hand built and made-to-measure and as they compost down, they will make This time of year is defiantly a good time to Please call Richard for your furniture for an exact fit; practical, but designed with plumbing services on period details in the style of your home. perfect leaf mulch for next year. start planning any changes, however large or small, so that everything is ready and done in 07834 470 723 or 0800 030 5725 Gareth Jones: 0117 9669446 Now is the time to clear away the beds, time for the start of spring, when we will all be cut back all your plants so that their foliage www.richardsplumbingservices.co.uk [email protected] out enjoying our outdoor space again. doesn’t rot over winter and take up any corms www.bristol-plumbers.co.uk www.gljonesfurniture.co.uk like Dahlia’s to overwinter in the shed. It’s also If you need any advice or would time to move any less hardy plants to a more like a free quotation, please get in sheltered spot out of harm’s way until spring. touch with us and we will be happy Bristol Building Company Why not look at adding some winter colour Quality building and garden solutions to your empty beds by planting a Hellebore; to help. there are lots of different varieties available, or • Refurbishment a winter jasmine to brighten up a trellis or wall. • Extensions • Kitchens Once the garden is cleared and tided, it’s a Ali • Re-wiring good time to look at your hard landscaping, email: [email protected] Roofing • make sure all your patios and decks are in tel: 0117 9092 088 • Plumbing good repair. You can then consider if you need • Windows any new additions, like a path to the washing • Gardening Projects References available. Local, family run company for 30 years. Creative Design “ The Bristol Building Company has completed Hard & Soft Landscaping numerous jobs on my property, including a large kitchen extension, installing an en-suite, and Maintenance & Clearance generally turning a tired old house into a fantastic home for my family. Hedges & Trees I would recommend them over and over again ” Joanne, Brynland Avenue 0117 9092 088 or 0777 9180 855 [email protected] Tel: 0117 952 1944 or 07977 116842 39 Horley Road, Sr Werburghs, Bristol www.secretgardenweb.co.uk 92 Bromley Road, Ashley Down

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Brickwork MD PaperAerials Hanging Jon Drake by Denise Howard Ê CallÊ MichaelÊ DaggerÊ CMT T:Ê 01454Ê 41ÊFully 83Ê 41Ê Insured Ê Ê M:Ê -07817Ê References 304Ê 236Ê Plastering Service Available carpentry services Decorative Brickwork Digitally approved aerial installer +20 years experience locally different colours, patterns, Sky - DAB aerials signal problems -additional room feeds A quality and reliable local Chris Taylor Local Qualified Tradesman wall mPaintingounting television & Decorating - setting up Association & tuning with over 20 years experience features and structures Accredited (with PDA guarantee) plasterer for internal and Carpentry and Period Property external work. Maintenance Specialist Bespoke Designs For a free competitive quotation: in both reclaimed and new bricks RegÊ No.Ê 18266776Ê ▪ Skimming Sash & Wooden Window Repairs & Draft proofing. Walls Restored and Rebuilt Free Quotations - . 1 Year07786 parts & labour 513788 guarantee as standard • Full Public Liability Insurance Registered with Age UK ▪ Dry Lining including minor repairs and missing bricks or • Period Joinery Features Replacement, including 0117 907 6997 ▪ Artex plastered Shutters, Picture & Dado rails, Architrave, Skirtings. Repointing over • Stair Repairs, Spindles, Handrails, Treads. complete walls or small areas, including patios 1 StephenCranside Avenue, Carter Redland,Painter & Decorator ▪ Rendering • Custom Built Furniture, including Wardrobes, Locally based in Bishopston/Horfield Bristol BS6 7RA Bookcases, Alcove Cupboards & Shelf Units. Professional ▪ Fully Insured Liabilities Insurance held Interior renovations, Kitchen & Bathroom Decorating Services • References available Interior & Exterior Please ring Jon for a free quote installations. City & Guilds Advanced Construction Painting & Decorating Association with no obligation Accredited (with PDA guarantee) Award - Brickwork - Distinction Contact: Chris Taylor ForFamily a free competitive Business quotation: – Est 1979 Tel 0117 979 0575 Phone: 0117 9190009 Mobile: 07798 683748 t: 0117 9249166 or 07710 827467 07786 513788 or 0117 907 6997 or 07800 939 148 Cranside Avenue, Redland BS6 7RA E-mail: [email protected] e: [email protected] www.carterdecorating.co.ukPaper Hanging www.jondrakeplastering.co.uk References available from local clients.

Fully Insured - References Advanced AvailableDecorations Peter Mcgahan PaintingPainter & Decorating& Decorator Association Accredited (with PDA guarantee) Interior & Exterior all the trades under one roof For a free competitive quotation: a local, family business specialising in: Gas Boiler Service Maintenance 07786 513788 Loft Conversions Extensions or Breakdowns Phone: 0117 9556198 Basement Conversions Boiler Changes Mob:0117 07805704901 907 6997 Full Systems Installed • The majority of our work comes from [email protected] personal recommendation Power Flushing Service 93459 1 Cransidewww.advanceddecorations.co.uk Avenue, Redland, • Very competitive pricing "Peter has done our decorating both inside and 214 Cranbrook Road Bristolout, for the BS6past 10 7RA years to an unquestionably high • Ring or e-mail today for a FREE, no obligation, quote Redland, Bristol, Bristol BS6 7QX standard" Mr and Mrs S. (Clifton) Tel 0117 983 7442 T 0800 955 3123 or 0117 369 0060 "High quality work carried out efficiently without fuss Mobile 07973 530959 E [email protected] or hassle" F.R. (Stoke Bishop) Email [email protected] A Prime Properties (Bristol) Ltd, 7 Cambridge Park, Bristol, BS6 6XN Web www.johnpresland.co.uk No VAT added as sole trader W www.primepropertiesbristol.co.uk

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Gas appliance Domestic Heating Engineer Gloucestershire County Cricket Club Sporting Memories Group Do you have Memory Problems but Love Sport? Community Our FREE weekly group at Gloucestershire County Events at Cricket Club is a friendly place where members can talk Cheltenham Road Library, Noticeboard about their favourite sporting memories and hear stories ’ ‘working for Bishopston’s heritage and its future’ Bristol, BS6 5QX For free listings contact from others who also love their sport. is looking for new committee members. [email protected] The groupGloucestershire is specifically designedCounty forCricket older people Club with Pre-school Storytime - dementia or other memory issues but we also welcome While our core areas of concern are monitoring and 11 - 11.30 Mondays For the new online Sporting Memories Group the company of individual friends or relatives who share responding to local planning and licensing applications, and (term time only) 'What's on' diary of events visit theirDo sporting you passion. have Memory Problems working with the Neighbourhood Partnership, committee www.bishopstonmatters.co.uk Sporting Memories Network is setting up the group in members are encouraged to pursue their own particular    the New Pavilion,but at GloucestershireLove Sport? interests. These might include: Baby bounce and rhyme Call 07881 924059 CCC’sOur FREE County weekly Ground. group at GloucestershireIt will take County Cricket Club is a friendly place where • Celebrating TBS successes and disseminating our work 11-11.30 Wednesdays place every Thursday morning members can talk about their favourite more widely through local networks and the public (term time only) 11.00amsporting memories to 12.30pm and hear and stories is FREE from to others who also love their sport. • Using social media to extend our influence and support people taking part. base    The group is specifically designed for older If you would like more information Tel: 0117 9038562 aboutpeople joining with dementia a group or otheror know memory issues • Leading on local initiatives on development and but we also welcome the company of enhancement of the Gloucester Road and Bishopston Email: cheltenhamrd. someoneindividual friendswho may or relatives benefit who from share their [email protected] attendingsporting passion. such a group, please • Helping to build our partnership work with local groups

contactSporting Memorieseither phoneNetwork is Martin setting up on the group in like Sustainable Bishopston, Friends of Horfield www.bristol.gov.uk/libraries 07553the New Pavilion,530 307 at Gloucestershire or email CCCat admin@ s County Common and the Golden Hill Community Garden Ground. It will take place every Thursday morning Opening Hours sportingmemoriesnetwork.com11.00am to 12.30pm and is FREE to people taking part. • Developing strategies for increasing our membership ReferralsIf you would likefrom more organisations information about joiningworking a group Monday, Wednesday, withor know older someone people who may are benefit also from welcome. attending such More details about the Society can be found on our website Friday, Saturday - a group, please contact either phone Martin on 07553 530 307 If you are interested in volunteering at: www.bishopstonsociety.org.uk/about/committee 10am till 1pm & 2pm till 5pm. or email at to help [email protected] or support this group or Please get in touch through email at Closed Tuesday, Thursday Referrals from organisations working with older people ImagesÊ ©Ê MirropixÊMirropix someare also of welcome the others. that are being [email protected] & Sunday. Forest Child Forest School set-upIf you are around interested Bristol in volunteering and toSouth help run Glos, or Come along with your children and have pleasesupport thiscontact group or Elena some of theD’Orso others thaton are 0117 being ago at lighting fires, making bread, set-up around Bristol and South Glos, please contact toasting marshmallows, sawing, drilling, 9897734Elena D Orso or on 0117email 9897734 sportingmemories@ or email willow work, mini beast hunts and much, Love Singing? much more. [email protected] More Reading Buddies Full training and support is provided. Each session lasts an hour, costs £5 and Live locally? Come And Try The Full training and support is provided. includes a drink and a snack. For ages 1 Wanted! Forestto 4 years. Child Forest School

Ashley Down Community Choir ComeTerm time at along The Scout Hut,with Williamson your children and have Would you enjoy offering reading and Road, Off Ashley Down Road, Bristol agoBS7 9BJ at lighting fires, making bread, toasting We are a friendly choir which meets every language support to children for whom marshmallows,Morning Group from 11am -12pm sawing, drilling, willow work, mini Wednesday at Ashley Down Primary School, English is a second language? Can you Afternoon Group from 12.45pm – 1.45pm Bishopston, Horfield and Ashley Down beast hunts and much, much more. Downend Road. 6.45 pm – 8.15 pm. Local History Society help them improve their reading ability, Each session We always welcome new members of any benefiting both them as individuals and All meetings are on Tuesday and start at lasts an hour, age or experience. £4 per session. the wider class? Can you commit to costs £5 and 7.30pm at the Friends Meeting House, giving one hour of reading time a week in includes a drink We cover a wide range of material including Gloucester Road. folk, world, classical and contemporary. term-time? We are working with eleven and a snack. The choir is open to anyone who wishes to No meeting in January schools in the Southmead, Brentry and For ages 1 sing. We learn all of our songs by ear, so you ♦ ♦ ♦ Horfield areas. Training is offered, and to 4 years. don't need to be able to read music your enhanced DBS check is paid for by 17th February 2015 Mini beast pebble painting Bristol City Council. You would read with Term time at The Scout Hut, Williamson Road, Off For more information and to book a place please email Next Meeting: or call 07948450597 The defence of Bristol in the the same children each week and be part Ashley [email protected] Road, Bristol BS7 9BJ Wednesday 7 January 2015 Revolutionary and Napoleonic. of a growing group of over 100 volunteers. Thursdays (during term time) Wars of 1793 to 1815. For more information please Morning Group from 11am -12pm For further details, please e-mail contact Paul Harrod, at paul. Afternoon Group from 12.45pm – 1.45pm [email protected] John Penny [email protected]. or come along! For more information and to book a place please bishopstonhistorysociety.wordpress.com email: [email protected] or call 07948450597 Walking is the closest thing Lockleaze & Horfield Strollers to perfect exercise Community Matters... New Year programme 17 (10.17) to some similarities to Basketball and Netball and is the This local group walk fortnightly on a Tuesday Kingswood. only truly mixed sport, with 4 boys and 4 girls playing morning with numbers of around fifteen. New members are welcome, in order to join a walk all Walk through side by side. Horfield Korfball club trains twice a Kingswood Park to that is required is for strollers to complete a short week at The City Academy, Redfield on Mondays, explore Grimsbury 8.30 – 9:30 pm and Horfield Leisure Centre on health questionnaire. Once this is done you can join Farm. Coffee at Wednesdays, 9 – 10.30 pm. They also play games any of the walking groups across Bristol. The groups the Barn café. on weekends in a South West league and participate are extremely flexible, you can join in whenever it Option bus 40 back to Kingswood in outdoor tournaments in the summer. They are suits you. Most walks are free but you may have to or walk to catch looking for new players to join their growing club and pay a bus fare and for refreshments. The walks are designed to cater for everybody, the emphasis is on bus 17 back to Horfield. Leaders Stuart, Joan. 1-2 mile and Local, affordable Art group. The Art group meet the first month's training sessions are free if you wish 2-3 mile walks, with some slopes. to try it out! They are also a very sociable club and short walks on a regular basis. for 6-week sessions at the Quaker Meeting House, Tues 3 Feb - Eastville Park 300 Gloucester Road, from 1 - 3 pm, on a Tuesday arrange regular events during the year. For more If you would like more information on this or any Meet at 10.15 am, Tesco foyer at Eastgate Centre. Walk afternoon. It costs £25 for 6 weeks and that includes information visit www.horfieldkorfball.org of the Bristol Walking for Health groups or to up to old swimming pool, down to the lake and back to refreshments and personal tuition. The dates for complete the short health questionnaire please Eastgate, or option to walk up to Colston Weir and return 2015 are February 3 and 24, March 3 and 24, All welcome to contact - Nic Ferris (BCC Health Improvement) behind playing fields to Eastgate. Leaders John, Jane. 1-2 mile and 2-3 mile walks, with some slopes. Refreshments April 14 and 21. All enquiries to Pauline Duce at 0117 352 1283 / 07810 506 738 available. [email protected] or Tel: 01454 613 828. Wassail Horfield Organic [email protected] or Alex Wood (BCC Health Improvement) 07876 814573. Tues 10 Feb planning meeting Out There Music Bristol – Winter Concert. Enjoy Community Orchard Horfield Lodge café 10.15 am. Everyone welcome. uplifting performances from OTMB Community Choirs, Tues 6 Jan - Lodge Hill Open Space Meet at 10 am, Horfield Leisure Centre, Dorian Rd Bus Orchestra, Chamber Choir and Children’s Choir. Saturday 17 January 2015, 2 - 4pm Tues 17 Feb - Clifton Wood Walk 17 (10.17) to Cossham Hospital. The walk starts with Meet at 9.50 am, Horfield Leisure Centre, Dorian Rd Bus Programme to include music from Swan Lake, William Toast the trees for a fruitful harvest panoramic views, visit the first ever council houses and end 505 (10.00) to Pump House. Visit Brunel’s other bridge Tell Overture, Eric Whitacre and songs including - Bring ribbons, clouties & shining things to with coffee in Fishponds. Leaders Joan, Stuart. 1-2 mile and walk through Ambra Vale to Worlds End. Coffee on Sing, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Something Inside dress the trees walk with some slopes. the Harbour side before returning to Centre for bus back. So Strong, Happy Ending, Pompeii and Singin' In The Tues 20 Jan - Kingswood Community Farm Leaders Stuart,Sheila, Joan. 1-2 mile walk with some Rain'. The event takes place at St George’s Bristol on Homemade cakes and Meet at 10 am, Horfield Leisure Centre, Dorian Rd Bus slopes and steps. Sunday 8 February, 7.30 pm. Tickets £10 (£6 under mulled Orchard juice 18s) available from St George’s box office 0845 40 Make merry with Pigsty Morris 24 001 www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk. Concert in aid of Changing Tunes. Laugh, Live and Learn with Bristol U3A – They have lots on offer for those who would like to make new friends with similar interests, and the chance to use old skills in new ways. If you are no longer in full-time work, there are all sorts of groups for enjoyable learning with friendship and fun. There are is wide range of over 100 activities! Find out more at your local social group meetings, phone Joy 0117 9354880 for the next meeting at Daisy’s Café, Upper Horfield Community Centre, Eden Grove, on Monday 19 January, 10.15 am. Or phone Jenny 0117 9043697 for meetings at Browns Restaurant by the To find the Orchard (nearest postcode BS7 Museum, the next one takes place on Wednesday 21 8JP) walk down the lane beside 22 Kings or Thursday 22 January. www.bristolu3a.org.uk. Drive (between Bishop Road and Kellaway Fancy joining a mixed sport? KKorfball is a non- Avenue), turn left and it’s the first gate on the contact sport from the same family as handball, with right. OR take the lane beside 134 Longmead Avenue until you come to the last gate on the left. (Dogs on leads.) Contact: [email protected] Tel: 0117 373 1587 www.community-orchard.org.uk

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