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FindFind BishopstonBishopston MattersMatters onon FacebookFacebook FollowFollow @bishmatters@bishmatters onon TwitterTwitter Please follow @bishmatters on Twitter, Dear Readers... 'Like' Bishopston Matters on Facebook Welcome to the summer edition of your with warmth and enthusiasm by its young community magazine; there are plenty of members. Find out more about this great fabulous local events to keep you and the youth organisation on page 5. family entertained over the coming weeks. It was wonderful to get out and immerse It was great to catch up with local resident myself in our local green spaces as part of Chrissie Decker and learn more about her the Get Growing Garden Trail this June. Treasure Map, which is set to take us on a Share in the day on page 40. wonderful arty, journey of discovery in our I am delighted to be featuring articles on neighbourhood; see more on page 41. the 40th Bristol Brownies, and the 3rd, 62nd Among other great activities on Horfield and 63rd Bristol Scouting Groups! As usual BREAKFAST Common (see page 15), they are gearing up they have lots to report on the exciting to welcome a Shaun the Sheep as part of activities taking place in their groups. Served every Saturday morning from 10 am the Bristol-wide charity trail. It is not every day you receive news of a Our beautiful St Andrew’s Park is looking Cosmic Shed broadcasting in Bishopston! Full English - Sausage, bacon, egg, tomato, hash brown, beans, toast £7.00 gorgeous in the sunshine. Find out more Intrigued? Find out more on page 12. Breakfast Bap - Bacon & egg £5.00 about the latest wildlife projects and I look forward to attending many local Eggs Florentine - Poached eggs, spinach & hollandaise £6.00 stunning musical event that recently took fetes, fayres and community picnics this place on pages 18 and 19. Eggs Benedict - Poached eggs, ham & hollandaise £6.50 season; I hope to see many of you on my I enjoyed revisiting the Manor Farm Boys travels. Summer love to you all, Eggs Royale - Poached eggs, smoked salmon & hollandaise £6.50 Club this month; I was once again met Smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, toast £6.50 Kerry x Email: [email protected] Visit: www.bishopstonmatters.co.uk Bishopston Matters, PO Box 337, Bristol, BS9 4WT Tel: 07881 924 059 / 0117 349 4483 @bishmatters
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This month it was great to be invited Manor Farm Boys’ Club Welcoming New Members back to Manor Farm Boys’ Club, situated on the junction of Wellington Hill and Kellaway Avenue. It was good to catch up with club leader Rob Webber, who attended the club when he was 12 and has since had an association with it for 38 years! Rob had asked me back as the last feature we ran in BM led to several new members joining – it is always lovely to hear that the community magazine is serving local people as it should. As Rob and I chatted, it was wonderful to see so many young people enjoying each other’s company As well as the numerous and taking part in activities. There were games of A big Thank You for local donations! activities that take place within table tennis, pool, snooker and football all going on. The club had recently all come together for a the building, several outdoor trips take place. Rob’s The activity lined up later in the evening was Sumo huge fundraising drive and were delighted to have years of experience as an outdoor pursuits instructor Tuesday, Colts over 8s & Under 10s, 6.30–8.30 pm. Wrestling – an absolute favourite with the boys! raised £7,300! Everybody would like to thank the is a massive benefit to the club. These trips are Wednesday, Juniors, Inters & Seniors Over 10s, When they were all called in for a group meeting, I generosity of local people whose donations will easily made possible by the club having its own 6.30–9 pm (Ages are as 1 September). had the opportunity to get a photo; the happy bunch ensure this fantastic facility will run for another year. minibus that they fundraised to buy. It was fantastic Nightly subscriptions, £1.20. Annual fee £8. gathered with their beaming, rosy faces after all their The large hall and impressive equipment cupboard to learn that the club also owns a residential Cottage Please get in touch with Rob to arrange an induction running around! enables the group to play Football, Dodgeball, ‘Tal-y-Sarn’ on the edge of the Brecon Beacons evening for the club or details on hiring any of its The Club was founded in 1958 and is a registered Hockey, Basketball, Badminton, Tennis and Archery! where members can enjoy a broad range of team facilities when they are not in use by the club. charity. It is a self-help organisation run purely building challenges, night walks, climbing and caving. There was also a room with an up-to-date game Tel: 0117 924 0560 by volunteers. It is financed entirely through console and a well-equipped gym with impressive It is an extremely positive environment to be in at the fundraising. The group works with young people, and well used machines. Club. The young people are well mannered, happy E-mail: [email protected] principally boys and young men, aged 8 to 16 years. and focused on their activities. www.manorfarmboysclub.org.uk The varied programme of activities during the year Holidayis complemented by both formalForest and informally THE UNBEATABLE FSS PACKAGE INCLUDES LESSONS, KIT, School organised sessions, discussions and debates on SKILLS BOOKS, TRAINING VIDEOS, MEDALS, AND STICKERS issues relevant to young people including violence and bullying, drugs awareness, health and safety, Deaf awareness, disabilities and additional needs, race and culture. All this is in addition to the regular 27thongoing focus on -respect, 31st attitudes and behaviour, July , 3rd - 7th August team work and participation, which all build towards the development of young people’s characters. The Club’s aim is to give its members further HolidayHoliday ForestForest SchoolSchool opportunities to develop their potential through the BRISTOL'S PREMIER effective use of their recreation and leisure time. 27th27th - - 31st31st July,July, 3rd -- 7th7th August August They seek to develop the social skills and confidenceSKILLS ACADEMY 10am to 3pm, Ashton Court, Bristol 10amof young people throughto a range3pm of extracurricular, AshtonBRISTOL'S PREMIER Court, Bristol 10am to 3pm, Ashton Court, Bristol FOR 2 to 9 YEAR OLDS activities and youth-led projects. They successfully FORSKILLS 2 to ACADEMY 9 YEAR OLDS £30£30 per per child child perper day (8(8-12-12 yr yr olds) olds) use sport as the principal medium of engaging young FOR 2 to 9 YEAR OLDS people. The club reaches young people that are It's that time of year again! We can't wait to explore the woodlands of Ashton Court again and It's that time of year again! We can't wait to explore the woodlands of Ashton Court again and run wild through potentially at risk of becoming involved in antisocial FUN STYLE SUCCESS run thewild meadows through and the gras meadowsslands, climbing and trees grasslands, and making climbingdens during trees the last and week making of July and dens first duringweek of the behaviour. Manor Farm Boys’ Club is there to help FUN STYLE SUCCESS lastAugust. week You of child July is welcomeand first to joinweek us onof anyAugust. of these You days, child or even is thewelcome whole week. to join All they us needon any is a packedof these them make informed choices and mature decisions days, or even the whole week. Alllunch they and need sense isof adventure.a packed lunch and sense of adventure. £30and to understand per how their child actions affect their per day (8-12 yr olds) community. 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An update from Fairfield High School GCSE exams took place throughout June. Year 11 were focused and worked extremely hard, as did the FHS community who supported students to help them obtain the best Fairfield Parents results they possibly can. This can be a very Network has been stressful time for all involved and we have been working extremely really proud of our students across all the years hard and recently held who are respecting the exam season and all that a ‘World Banquet’ it means. where members of We have just completed consultation on a sixth the community could form for FHS and we would like to thank the 200 come and share food from around the world. It was Autumn Open Events staff, parents, students, education providers, local a fantastic opportunity for attendees to explore the businesses and community members who have school building and to meet parents and carers, provided feedback and support. Should we be given staff, students and fellow community members. Open Evening: Thursday 24th September 2015 the go ahead, we hope to open the sixth form in Well done to all those involved. We look forward to September 2016; more information can be found on starting back in September and welcoming many 6:00-9:00pm the school website. more new students. We have been awarded the Employability We hope to see many of you at our Chartermark in recognition of our commitment to forthcoming Open Days – Thursday 24 Open Mornings: Thursday 1st, Friday 2nd, ensuring our students are work-ready, and attended September 2015, 6–9 pm. Thursday 1, Friday an awards ceremony to receive it; we are one of a 2, Tuesday 6 & Wednesday 7 October 2015, few schools in Bristol to attempt the Chartermark 9.15–10.30 am. www.fairfield.bristol.sch.uk. Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th October 2015 and the scheme isArtwork already getting forthe attention Matters of Magazines © lots of other educational leaders across the country. 9:15-10:30am Our visitors were really impressed and commented that “employability is absolutely embedded in everything the schools does” and described our students as “bright, polite and ambassadorial”. They said that in the light of all the other developments WANTED happening at FHS such as the academy conversion, sixth form consultation and focus on Year 11 exams, it would have been easy to limit ourselves, but Large House To Rent instead said “what’s the limit?… in this school I don’t think there is a limit to what can be done”. For 3-5 Years FHS is now an ‘International Academy’ within the We seek a good condition house, Excalibur Academies Trust. We ensure students recognise and contribute to FHS as a community modern or modernised, and reinforce their understanding of their roles in 4 beds or larger, local and international communities. We have been guaranteed 3-5 year contract, Bristol’s best kept secret. working on projectsWANTED with Bangalore International for Company Let. Public School in India and have recently received - Prospective parent, March 2015 thisLarge from their House ISA Coordinator: To Rent “ForWe are 3-5 proud Years to Excellent References. informWe you seek that a goodour school condition has house,been bestowed modern or with the prestigiousmodernised, British 4 bedsCouncil or larger,International call School Awardguaranteed for 2015–18. 3-5 yearWe extend contract, our heartfelt Freeman Residential In the top 15% nationally for Value Added thanks forto youCompany and your Let, esteemed excellent institutionreferences. for all the support thatcall youFreeman gave us.Residential It would not have 0117 974 1459 been possible without0117 your 974 help 1459 and cooperation. [email protected] www.fairfield.bristol.sch.uk ...good with outstanding features We would like to continue our relationship in your [email protected] / www.freemanresidential.com future.” www.freemanresidential.com
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Shaun but you can view a sneak peek left! greater number of habitats for wildlife, as well as avonwildlifetrust.org.uk and click on the ‘My Wild Cafe on the Common! opportunities for local people to learn more about Events to look out for this summer! City’ tab to find out more. Get involved! #MyWildCity. There was a genuine excitement on the launch nature. Over the summer there will be plenty more activities day of this long-awaited facility for the common. taking place for local people to get involved with. The FOHC have worked tirelessly to deliver a fab We look forward to bringing you pictures from the pop-up cafe, set within a courtyard filled with picnic FOHC annual picnic on 27 June, that may have tables. Proper coffee is available along with tea, soft Happy 10th Birthday to Matters Magazines! taken place as you read this. drinks, cakes, hot butties and of course – perfect for “We have been This month marks the tenth year the the summer season – ice creams! Incredible Edible on Horfield Common –This advertising with fantastic edible garden project is going from first Matters Magazine dropped through FOHC Chair, Sam Thomson, shared a few words Bradley Stoke & Little strength to strength at the Ardagh. New volunteers letter boxes of homes in Bradley Stoke. with the crowds. She told us the opening of the new Stoke Gifford Matters are always welcome; if you would like to join in, It is thanks to the success of the original café also marks the start of the first formal stage for almost all of their visit the Horfield Common Edible Garden Facebook magazine, that sister publications have been of Project Ardagh, through which they are aiming 10 years and have page or go along to one of the working parties on born. Bishopston Matters looks forward to to take over responsibility for the running of the always been proud the following dates: Sunday 28 June, Sunday 19 celebrating its 8th Birthday this Autumn. wider Ardagh site from Bristol City Council through to be part of such July or Sunday 16 August. Read more on page 40. Our community magazines were created to a great community the ‘community asset transfer scheme’ over the share the good news and enormous amount magazine. Jaci and next 12–18 months. This has been a long-standing Festival of Nature Event on Horfield Common – Following on from the success of last year, a of good work that goes on in our local area. the team have always ambition for the FOHC in partnership with the Family Fun Day on the Common will take place on We are also pleased to connect and inform been so helpful and Ardagh Bowling and Sports Club, Ardagh Toddlers Saturday 12 September 2015. people with the numerous groups and accommodating to our and other groups who use the building. societies that take place. As well of course as ever changing needs. The café will be run by the lovely Sara and initially Pond improvements – Thanks to funding from the sharing the contact details of our fantastic As they celebrate open for business on Friday, Saturday and Sunday BCR NP, work to create a pond dipping platform is local traders, without which there would be their 10th anniversary, 10 am to 4 pm (later if the weather is good). If there due to start soon. This will enable the common’s no Matters Magazines. we wish them is demand for it, opening will increase to 7 days a pond to be more easily accessed and used for A great deal has changed over the last continued success for week through the school holidays. wildlife education activities by local young groups. decade, we now reach you via our websites, many years to come!” The café is a social enterprise (with all profits Ardagh Bowling and Sports Club – welcomes twitter and Facebook accounts but the heart Liz, Ambourne House going back to support the work to improve Horfield new members. Friday nights are club nights; people Pictured above: Jaci of Bradley of our magazines still lies with getting out Day Nursery Common and the Ardagh), which is great news! of all ages are encouraged to have a try at playing and about amongst you fabulous local people Stoke Matters, with the Bradley bowls. All free with a fully qualified coach to help and reporting on the hugely varied activities Bull from Bradley Stoke Youth Shaun the Sheep grazing on the common! 6–8 pm, then the bar is open. Please wear flat you take part in! Rugby which they sponsor. The community magazine It has been some years since sheep roamed the shoes. For more information, contact Chris on 0117 has given £20,000 to local individuals, groups, clubs We look forward to the next decade common but this summer one special sheep will 942 6580. friendsofhorfieldcommon.com. and organisations over the past 10 years. 14 Bishopstontogether!Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise be making Don’tthe green forget space toits home.mention A Shaun Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 15 Lights, Camera, Action! At St Bon’s The summer term topic at St Bon’s was Science wait to see them premiered at the end of term. It will Focus. It was launched to the whole school be a grand affair with plenty of dressing up! when they all took a trip to Bristol Zoo. The teachers told me how impressed they had Whilst there they all had a brilliant time taking part in been with all of the year groups throughout this workshops, learning about animals and their habitats. project. They have been extremely enthusiastic and To record their learning, every year group has made involved with their learning. Their work – culminating a film in response to their science enquiry. For in a public display of their films – has been example, Year 2 worked to the subject title ‘What extremely motivating for them. The quality of their is a Lifecycle?’. The year observed the lifecycles work and the way they have engaged in scientific of tadpoles to frogs and caterpillars to butterflies in vocabulary is to a high level. The topic has captured their classrooms. Outside in the school garden they their interests and they have been able to lead planted seeds and have grown plants to watch their their learning in the direction that interests them the lifecycles. most. Everybody is excited to see the results! The pictures show Year 6 creating their film about Science leader Ralph told me, "Science at St the Diversity of life in the Pond, which looks fantastic. Bonaventure's is about capturing a child's natural curiosity and allowing them to flourish in their To prepare for their films the children created exploration of the 'natural' world. We challenge storyboards and scripts. The films have been children to think about the 'big questions' such as possible thanks to the generosity of local parent 'How do we know the earth is a sphere?' Which in Stephen Dunleavy of Humble Bee Films, who came turns allows them to keep a broad perspective in into the school with cameramen to film the children’s their scientific approach. Allowing the children to creations. The process took a few weeks and a have a multi-platformed approach (filming being one good deal of patience, especially Year 1’s subject of those approaches) to science investigation allows of ‘How to look after pets’ that involved working with us to open up possibilities beyond the classroom children and live animals! A big thank you to Simon and view the world as a place for exploration and and his team. opportunity." All the films are very different and everybody can’t In the Autumn St Bon’s new topic will be Celebration of Community. The learning will start with the children investigating the journeys of their parents and grandparents. There will be a big celebration of food and dance for everybody to come together and enjoy. Bishopston Matters looks forwards to bringing you more information on this in a couple of months.
1616 BishopstonBishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 17 News from the FoSAP Wildlife Group Music for a Spring Evening including more familiar classics of the repertoire by J.S. Bach and Vivaldi as well as lesser known The wildlife group now has a core of five regular Additionally, we works from the 20th century by Piazzolla and active volunteers. After successfully tackling the have planted Villa Lobos. For the first time, Quorum included clearing of excessive vegetation in the pond a few a range of wild Gavin Wells on trumpet, the sound of which, in months back, we have now been busy on two new and garden Brandendurg Concerto number 2, soared in St park projects designed to improve the biodiversity flowers and Bart’s high vaulted roof. More intimately, in the solo of the park and in particular to attract and support shrubs on the flute work by Debussy – Syrinx, Stephanie Gilbert a range of insect species that are vital in bringing previously bare captured the mysterious beauty for a rapt audience. about pollination of many plants, both wild and bank above the Speaking after the concert for The Friends organising cultivated. pond, which team, Paul Bullivant reflected on another successful Intensive agriculture has seriously depleted many was formed event: “It is great to have Quorum back and to hear when the recent populations of pollinating insects, which play a vital The Friends of St Andrew’s Park have gained a well- such wonderful music played to a very appreciative improvements part in fruit and seed production. But to survive earned reputation as organisers of lively cultural audience in the welcoming atmosphere and warm were made to and reproduce, honey bees, bumblebee species, events as well as for the valuable work they do to acoustics of St Bart’s Church. These concerts really the path around many species of solitary bee and hoverflies all need protect and enhance the amenities of our much have become a highlight of the ‘spring season’ in the far side of pollen and nectar. loved local park. Their annual autumn ceilidhs, held our neighbourhood and, judging by the feedback we the pond. These in St Bart’s hall, are now sell-out events and their received from many of our supporters, we really do We have therefore begun the creation of a plants were all series of concerts in May under the title ‘Music for hope to welcome Quorum back next year.” perennial wildflower selected based on their attractiveness to bees. meadow opposite a Spring Evening’ have offered us sublime chamber The concert was promoted by The Friends of St the pond, which In conjunction with the reseeding of the annual music performed by the Bristol-based orchestra, Andrew’s Park and supported by St Bart’s Church should, when it has flower beds on the other side of the park, which last Quorum, under their Director, Oboist Imogen Triner. and the Bishopston and St Andrew’s PCC with year provided both a magnificent display of colour begun to mature in Following a two-year break, The Friends brought whom the surplus from the concert will be shared. as well as a valuable source of food for bees and a couple of years, us another spectacular concert on Friday 15 May, For further information about the activities of hoverflies, these three projects together will provide offer a foraging played to an enthusiastic audience of nearly 250, The Friends of St Andrew’s Park or to become an excellent boost for our local pollinating insects. area rich in food packing the aisles of St Bart’s Church. Quorum involved, visit – www.friendsofstandrewspark. resources for local Simon Randolph & Jo Corke, joint wildlife convenors performed with their customary verve and passion, com or contact the Secretary, Paul Bullivant, at pollinators. FoSAP. www.friendsofstandrewspark.com presenting a wide programme of chamber music [email protected]. THE BEST Are you looking to improve Kelvin Players Theatre Company your fitness, get motivated Kelvin Playerspresents Theatre Company WAY TO GET and have fun? presents Do you love being outdoors Ray survived Iraq. He survived Afghanistan. and exercising in a friendly, FIT IN Ray survivedNow he’s Iraq. fighting He survived for his Afghanistan. life……..back Now home sociable group? he’s fightingin Doncaster. for his life…back Mysteriously home in bloodDoncaster.-strained, BRISTOL Try something new! 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Local support needed for Divine Ceremony with Dee Ryding Bishopston’s Window Wanderland 2016 Bishopston mum of two young girls, Dee in the UK, this Many North Bristol residents will Ryding (pictured right), talks to us about continued largely remember the wonderful Window her new business venture, Divine Ceremony. until the beginning of the 20th century. Wanderland that brightened up a “I first became interested in changing the way we dark and chilly February evening in deal with death 8 years ago following the loss of Our current funeral remaining open late on Bishopston earlier this year. Over 200 both my grandparents and the death of my baby practices have a Saturday 30 January to residents decorated their front windows and son William. I decided to leave my job as a BBC lot to do with one take advantage of the invited neighbours and friends to stroll the trail Director, and trained as a Celebrant with the woman’s inability to evening’s wanderers. and enjoy some legitimate nosing. British Humanist Association. Now, 7 years later, cope with her own Gloucester Road’s Boston Organiser Lucy Reeves, a local mum of two, came I have taken over 1,000 funeral ceremonies, grief; Queen Victoria. Tea Party enjoyed one of up with the idea to raise spirits in the darkest part across Bristol and the Southwest. Victoria encouraged its busiest evenings last of the winter, now needs support to make the the ritualisation of year and people were As I gained confidence, people started to contact event happen again in 2016. She says, “Local grief and mourning; queuing down the road me asking for help to prepare for their funerals. feedback for the event was so positive that we’ve persuading her public outside the popular Bishopston Fish Bar! Most were not suffering from a terminal illness – to hire professionals, “Divine Ceremony earmarked 30–31 January 2016 for another indeed many were and are fit and well – but whilst Lucy continues, “I would love this to become a rather than care for will be on hand to Window Wanderland but we need help to make it preparing wills they had also started to think regular fixture in the North Bristol calendar, it the deceased at home. happen. There are loads of ways local people and about their funeral; often with the thought that offer a bespoke, is a joyful event, full of fun and wonder that all businesses can get involved, from covering costs, they wanted to leave their families with some On average, each of us more affordable generations can participate in and enjoy. I am lending expertise or offering to spare some time to guidance in the event of their death. will organise and pay for help administer the event.” looking forward to speaking to people over the three funerals in our funeral that is coming weeks to secure support and to make next These experiences have enabled me to realise Lucy and her team will be contacting Bristol lifetime. Yet we often respectful to the year’s event happen!” how few opportunities there are for people to arrive at each event environment.” businesses over the coming weeks encouraging really talk about death and their own personal If you would like to contribute to Window totally unprepared; them to support next year’s event but if you have wishes. As a result, I set up Bristol’s first death Wanderland 2016, please contact Lucy Reeves practically, emotionally and financially. Funeral an idea or could offer your support, do get in café with my colleague – Paula Rainey Crofts from touch. Local Bishopston traders may also consider at [email protected]. poverty is a growing problem with the average Heaven on Earth. Paula and I have gone on to run ceremony costing in excess of £4,000. However, further workshops and other Death Cafés – and I wholeheartedly believe there is another way. we have another workshop on 13 June 13 at the American Museum in Bath. My website will have a funeral calculator so you will come to me knowing how much money you Each ceremony I take is as unique as the person are going to need. Shopping around is hard for we have lost, but I’ve come to view the ceremony someone already dealing with grief and so many as a threefold process. The first element is an things to organise. I want to help people simplify acknowledgement of their loss. Secondly, we the process so my coffins will cost what they cost are then able to celebrate the life lived, with me – I am not going to add any money on top. our grief set to one side. The third element is a formal step towards saying goodbye. I am Whether families choose a home funeral or fascinated by the importance of this process. wish to use my services as an undertaker, Divine Honouring life, at death, is very important. Ceremony will be on hand to offer a bespoke, more affordable funeral that is respectful to the More recently, I discovered that I would like to environment. work more closely with families – helping them to make decisions about all aspects of the funeral. I believe a meaningful funeral needn’t cost the In the UK, we are culturally geared up to have earth, but I understand the benefits; a truly our loved ones taken away as soon as possible, meaningful funeral can offer immense support undergoing embalming, and then taking part in a to families, often in shock, but also to the wider short ceremony. However, it doesn’t have to be community, giving continuity and hope for those this way. left behind.” Home funerals are a family centred response Please do get in touch with Dee to discuss to death, offering families the opportunity to anything mentioned in this article. continue the care of their loved ones in their Visit: www.divineceremony.org own homes, without recourse to mortuaries or unnecessary invasive procedures. People have E-mail: [email protected] been caring for their dead for millennia, and Tel: 07989 402 476
20 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 21 Centre for Better Grooves – on our doorstep! Gordon Montgomery has a lifetime love affair share his extensive with music. His first Saturday job as a kid was musical knowledge. at his local HMV, from there he moved to Virgin, There is a deck for before launching Fopp in 1981. After selling people to listen to his shares in his next venture Rise, he is now albums on before pleased to be concentrating on his Centre for purchasing. Better Groves, based on Cranbrook Road. If there is Gordon is a local resident and felt this was the something in right area for people to appreciate the huge range particular you are of quality used vinyl he has to offer. This new local looking to source, venue is jam-packed with albums crossing all Gordon has genres – soul, blues, jazz, rock, classical, pop... excellent contacts Gordon doubts you will find the diversity of this in the industry, so collection outside of London. please ask. At the time of writing, a further 1,000 albums were As well as on their way – making the trip from New York to selling, Gordon is News from the 63rd Bristol Scouts Liverpool – and will be appearing in the shop from interested in buying quality used vinyl. Everything 63rd Bristol Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts who are going to the World Scout Jamboree in the end of May. Gordon’s face lit up when talking sold comes with a guarantee and nothing has The pack and colony numbers remain good with 70 Japan. They have spent the last year getting ready about receiving the new vinyl – opening up boxes of been returned yet! Decks, record boxes and a vinyl Beaver Scouts and over 70 Cub Scouts, both with for this, working with their jamboree unit to get to music is like Christmas! cleaning service are also available at the venue. a good mix of boys and girls in the Thursday pack. know each other. They have also had to raise the The Centre for Better Groves is designed to be This is a small shop with big personality and a huge We are now into a very active summer term with lots money for the trip. They are now making the final inclusive not exclusive. Rock band Can sit happily selection of vinyl, which will delight a diverse range of outside activity – including fires and cooking, den preparations – leaving the UK at the end of July for next to Isaac Hayes’s collection. The idea is of musical tastes. building, and the ever-popular water games and use the trip of a lifetime. They will meet up with nearly simple – if you love music, you will find albums to Centre for Better Grooves, 1c Cranbrook Road, of the bouncy castle. 40,000 other young people from around the world. enjoy at this venue. If you would like any direction More on this when they return. BS6 7BJ. Tel: 0773 663 8568 63rd Bristol Scout Troop or recommendations, Gordon will be pleased to E-mail: [email protected] Both troops are over 30 in number, both boys and Hut 6388 – A dream becoming a reality! girls. The Year 8 Scouts completed their expedition We are delighted to have now signed the contact for challenge. This involved plenty of training and the new build to start on Monday 6 July! – with the GrahamGraham Sothcott SothcottTRUMPET LESSONS preparation for a two day hike and camp at Glenny completion date of the end of October 2015. Most of Guitar/UkuleleGuitar/Ukulele Tutor Tutor With Joe Longridge the funds are now in place. We are very grateful to Wood, a Scout campsite near Portishead. Electric, Acoustic, Bass, Ukulele all those people and businesses that have already Electric, Acoustic, Bass, Ukulele (BA Hons Music) The whole group attended BJAM, this is a large supported us in this venture. The local publicity One-to-one tuition from camp organised by the Brunel Scout district over “Trumpet Player for Baila that we have received, particularly from Bishopston Onehis-to- localone tuition Studio from his local Studio the spring bank holiday weekend. We had 80 young Preparation for Grades. Music theory. La Cumbia, Descarga Matters has been invaluable. We received many Preparation for Grades. Music theory. people in camp. They enjoyed a very full and active Bristol and more...” offers of help as a result, plus a lot of positive programme in excellent weather. Some of the ContactTel: 0771 telephone 4949 930 no: 0771 4949 930 comments. I offer a fun and highlights were a fantastic firework display, a huge [email protected]@dsl.pipex.com camp fire and a disco. This was in addition to all the It is not too late to buy a brick to build the new hut Member of the enjoyable approach to Member of the Registry of Guitar Tutors usual activities of abseiling, climbing, archery, high and help secure the future of Scouting and Guiding Registry of Guitar Tutors both the classical and ropes, pioneering, a vast range of crafts and much in St Andrews and Ashley Down. We need to raise jazz trumpet. more. about £20,000 to avoid using loans that have been Grade exams tutored pledged. CCOUNTANCY SER The entire group was also involved in painting a RO A VIC and arranged. mural at Wapping Wharf, just behind the M Shed. It Please consider making a donation. Visit E We specialise in ES A Please have a look was based on a Bristol theme and will be there until www.hut6388.org. small businesses at my website, for September. It was painted on some building site There are no more fundraising events planned. more details or to hoardings. The contractor J Sisk have entered it into By the time you read this we will have had a final • Tax Returns • Accounts a national competition. social evening at the hut, combined with our annual • VAT Returns • Book Keeping arrange a free Phoenix Explorer Scouts general meeting. During the build we are grateful to • Payroll • Company Formations trial lesson. They continue to be very active. We are grateful St Bartholomew’s church. They are allowing us to www.joelongridge.com to all those people who have helped to provide a use the Church hall to cover most of our meetings. Call us on 07900 553 792 varied programme. We have seven young people We look forward to inviting you to a grand opening For a FREE No Obligation Meeting 07817 756 470 in the not too distant future.
22 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 23 Pleased to welcome News from Gloucester BIBLOS on the Hill ALL GARDENS Happiness on a Sunday evening is a place called Road BID Biblos! James and I enjoyed a delicious meal in Floral Displays a relaxed atmosphere at the local venue recently. In the coming The good news is that you can enjoy this great new weeks look out restaurant to Gloucester Road seven days a week – for some beautiful 11.30 am to 11 pm. floral displays We received a friendly welcome as we were seated on our favourite in one of the funky new booths created in re-claimed high street. The scaffolding with an attractive burnt effect finish. I was equally as delighted GRBID have Starting with the drinks menu, there is something for with my halloumi wrap – the ordered 25 hanging everybody’s taste, with a wide range of soft drinks combination of fresh herbs baskets that will including fresh juices, Fentimans Cherry Cola and in the dressing was divine. be displayed from Elderflower, Expresso, Babyccino to Builders’ tea! We both agreed that the Morrison's local, down to Cheltenham Road. There is a good wine menu, with Biblos selecting flat bread (home-made on Supporting the RPZ Judicial Review TO ALL wines of the week, to some amazing rum based the premises) made the The group have pledged £5,000 to support the cocktails – from Mojito to ‘Jamakin Me Crazy’ meal special, it perfectly judicial review into residents parking zones Bristol PEOPLE featuring dark, white, golden and coconut rum enveloped the tasty wide. The traders are keen to back this action, with orange and pineapple. I selected one of their fillings, which were mouth as they strongly fear parking restrictions on the delicious rums with ginger beer whilst James opted wateringly good. Gloucester Road would have detrimental effects to for a glass of Brahams. The food was fresh, full of flavour and carried a their businesses. If you are interested in Whilst browsing the menu, we enjoyed listening to warm heat (hotter dishes are available). The Wrap Christmas Lights! joining this local team. some chilled out tunes and appreciating the graffiti Platters were good value, none of them above £10. The GRBID have been in negotiations with Bristol Two positions are influenced art, which appropriately gives a nod to Dishes are served on cool, informal trays. People City Council, along with a lighting supplier, in currently available - their Stokes Croft Venue. There was a good deal to be around us were happily enjoying the sharing platters that are also available. Along with children delighting preparation for lighting up the high street this festive A full-time Landscaper tempted by – Bajan Jerk Chicken, Falafel, Lamb Kofte... season. GRBID are promising a great Christmas in their Little Biblers menu. There is something to and Labourer/driver. Whether you are a meat eater, vegetarian or vegan this year! there are some well thought out, delicious options. bring a big smile to everybody’s face. #LoveGloucesterRoad James selected the glazed Pulled Pork, and I went Especially the triple layered carrot cake that made for the perfect end to our meal. Please join your local high street on social media. for the Halloumi platter, both with triple cooked spicy Find out about the latest news and offers from local fries and Caribbean coleslaw. We couldn’t resist We eagerly polished off fabulous food in a lovely traders and share your positive experiences of our a side of onion rings, which were a triumph, and relaxed atmosphere. It was great to see that Biblos vibrant high street with. disappeared shortly after they were set down. It was on the Hill is already popular with the locals; it is a all I could do to refrain James from tucking in before welcome addition to our special High Street. Twitter: @GloucesterRoad I could get a photo of our meals! E: [email protected] Facebook: Gloucester Road Bristol The first words out of James’s mouth as he sunk T: 0117 9232 737 • www.biblos.co.uk www.instagram.com/LoveGloucesterRoad into his wrap were, “Wow! This pork is so juicy”. SMALL GARDEN SPECIALISTS 225 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8NR 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE BASED IN BISHOPSTON Rebecca Ramsden Editorial Services Phone Pete 0117 9421 685 Refining your written message • websites • leaflets/posters • letters/reports e-mail [email protected] • theses/dissertations visit www.allgardens.co.uk Don’t let a typo cost you business All Garden Craft DESIGN Contact me to find out more about the proofreading ● Garden Clearance and maintenance and editing services I can offer your business. ● Garden make-overs ● Patios & Decking *Based in Horfield, Bristol* ● New Lawns ● Ponds 07967 273595 [email protected] ● Fences/stone walls ● Tree pruning Owners William Clarke & Ariel Czaczkes
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With the team won finalist places during the Western carefully selected range of gorgeous fashion items, Her recommendation was – Metallic Body Art. These Regional Final Heat of the L’Oreal Colour this comes as no surprise to me. Marj told me their nontoxic, waterproof designs make for the perfect Trophy Awards 2015 which took place recently. summer accessories and are available now. ethical brands had proven to be particularly popular. Founder and owner Joe Hemmings fought off Her hard work in sourcing products that are not sold Whilst I was in the shop I was pleased to hear all of strong competition and wowed a panel of industry- on other high streets in Bristol has really paid off. the following comments; the first from a lady who had Left to Right: Bloggs Style Director and Wedding Hair Specialist Lukas high-profile award-winning judges by creating an Sheyka with his model Iggy, Bloggs founder and owner Joe Hemmings I asked Marj for a hot style tip for the coming months? chosenMARIALINA a stunning summer dress, “It is beautifully with his model Johannes, Toma who acted as model to Bloggs Salon Autumn/Winter 2015/16 fashion inspired look, made in good quality fabric – I just have to have it”. Manager and Stylist Esther Crouchman and Bloggs Stylist Theo Davies. 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It was also Come to theaccessories shop and and gifts be anniversary of the event, making it the longest- a finalist in the Bristol Post’s 2013 business awards Free measuring service and running live hairdressing competition in the world. in the Start Up Business category which recognises inspired foradvice Christmas and styles and the Over 900 entries were submitted and 500 regional the success of businesses established in the last finalists have participated to date, but only 47 three years, with Joe also being a finalist in the nationwide salons have secured a place in the Young Entrepreneur category. New Year Come to the shop and be Come to the shop and be Grand Final. inspired for Christmas and the The Gloucester Road salon employs 9 members Newinspired Year for the Summer! 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2828 BishopstonBishopston MattersMatters EmailEmail meme onon [email protected]@bishopstonmatters.co.uk Don’tDon’t forgetforget toto mentionmention BishopstonBishopston MattersMatters whenwhen replyingreplying toto ads!ads! 2929 Massage Therapists Form Sick of diets? Join the Bristol Storm Netball Team New Hub as Bristol’s Understanding Your Eating; Relaxation Centre Closes A programme for people who Bristol Storm Practitioners open Relax comfort eat. netball club is affiliated to the Want to play netball? at The Family Practice in Out of control with food? Bristol Storm group Players wanted, all abilities welcome! Bishopston This is for people who are aware of sports teams. that their over eating is driven by We’re a friendly and Massage practitioners from The Relaxation emotions, rather than by hunger. Bristol Storm has teams in the following divisions: Centre have come together to form a new centre inclusive club that It is based on the assumption that those who are • First team – Premier division of expertise, following the recent closure of are currently recruiting for additional players overweight, or suffer from disordered eating, know • Second team – Division 2 this Bristol Institution. The new massage hub and a coach to support our 4 existing teams. what it is that they should be doing. The problem lies • Third team – Division 3 is called Relax and is located at The Family Training takes place on Monday evenings at our in doing it consistently. • Fourth team – Division 7 Practice on Gloucester Road. new venue, Fairfield School. We like to keep It offers a wide range of therapeutic treatments, Want to feel better about yourself? our training sessions varied, so each week has We’re currently looking for new players The 'Understanding Your Eating' programme aims to help including Holistic, Thai, Aromatherapy, Indian a different focus from netball skills to general for the 2015/16 season. you think about how you use food, so that you can be Head massage, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Reiki, fitness. Why not come and give it a go! better placed to choose how you use food in the future. We are also seeking a Level 1 coach Deep Tissue, Sports Massage and Pregnancy In addition to netball training and competitive You will: to support our existing coaching team. Massage. matches, we also have an active social calendar. • Learn how to better manage your feelings. The Bristol Relaxation Centre, which had run for Events over the past year have included the • Be less tempted to use food to comfort yourself. 22 years, was forced to close due to the sale of annual Christmas party, charity pub quizzes, trips • Become more confident, with better self esteem Training: Monday 7pm – 9pm its premises. Although a search was on for a new to see Team Bath play in the netball Superleague, and a better body image. @ Fairfield School, Horfield, BS7 9NL location, nothing was found, which has led to the and a weekend away at a netball tournament in creation of Relax at The Family Practice. 5 week introductory course coming soon on Tuesday Minehead. Selection dates - 6th and 20th July evenings in Bristol. Register your interest or find out Osteopath and owner of The Family Practice, Team trials are taking place in July, so if you’re more, here: www.bristolcounselling.co.uk Contact us for further information: Juliana Hounsfield, explained: interested in trying us then we’d love to see you! Please contact Shelley Treacher for more info – [email protected] “When we heard that The Relaxation Centre was Please email our club account or visit our website www.storm-netball-bristol.com going to have to close, we knew that there would Tel: 0117 909 8559 or 07702 188 676. and Facebook page for more information. be a large number of highly skilled therapists left Email: [email protected] without a base to work from. We approached some of them to suggest forming a centre of massage The Bowen Technique Acupuncture Counselling expertise at our clinic on Gloucester Road – and as Holistic Massage Hypnotherapy a result, Relax was born! We are so pleased to be Shiatsu at Bishopstonbowen Sports Therapy able to support them and enable people in Bristol HEALING ROOMS Thai Massage to continue to benefit from their knowledge and Gentle relief for experience.” 190 CheltenhamEnso Healing Rooms, Road, 190 Cheltenham Rd,Bristol, Bristol, BS6 5RB BS6 5RB musculo-skeletal pain Steve Mallinson, a massage therapist, adds: Tel: 0117 942 5832 Open 8am – 10 pm, 7 days per week “The Relaxation Centre was a very well respected Shoulder and Neck pain [email protected] hub for therapeutic massage. Its closure, with no Back Ache new premises identified, meant an uncertain future www.ensohealingrooms.com for all of us who worked from there, as well as our Knee Pain “What a lovely space, the practitioners are so clients. We are delighted to be able to offer this new Hip Issues welcoming and professional. I instantly felt relaxed. I’ll definitely recommend to my friends and family.” massage hub at The Family Practice, which will Free initial house around 10 massage practitioners, offering a Kate – Client at Enso consultations range of massage therapies.” Acupuncture Sarah May 07929 252756 Relax will take over the entire Family Practice clinic Jane Hird, Cert ECBS, BTPA, CNHC C.B.T. Lucy Walker 07534 218877 at weekends, but some appointments will also Homeopathy Kelley Boulton 07736 174564 be available in the week and during the evening, The Bristol Natural Health Service and Life Coaching Jennifer Burke 07462 608719 subject to availability. Treatments are affordable Carpe Diem, Staple Hill Oestopathy Alison Garner 07736320912 priced at: £45 for 1 hour, £65 for 1.5 hours. Psychotherapy Daria Hernet 0744 0411801 To book a treatment, call 0117 944 6968. Mob 07999 711846 Thai Massage Natasha Nawasawat 07548 564705 Find out more at www.thefamilypractice.tv www.bishopstonbowen.com If you would like to address a specific health issue or Or follow the Facebook page - Email [email protected] simply want a relaxing experience, come to Enso Healing www.facebook.com/relaxinbristol Rooms to enjoy the range of therapies available.
30 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 31 Bigger and more Beautiful than ever! ICON Beauty The new space will not only enable ICON to New chill out area is delighted to accommodate larger numbers but offer new Lucy is pleased to now be able to offer have doubled treatments that customers have requested. a cosy space for clients to sit and relax in between or after treatments. The IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Hair removal the size of their space is private, quiet and overlooking Gloucester IPL is a form of light therapy, used for various the garden. Lucy explained the thinking Road beauty dermatological procedures including hair removal. behind the space, “I wanted to create a salon. Owner The new space at ICON will have a room dedicated calm place to relax and unwind, a bit of Lucy Bamber told me it has been a huge to this treatment by the end of the summer. As well an urban retreat; we all love the busy project but it is fantastic to now have the as hair removal, IPL works effectively to assist with Gloucester Road that our reception anti-ageing, pigmentation, acne and rejuvenating additional space that will enable ICON to looks out on to, understandably though skin. grow to its full potential and offer an even this is not a place you wish to sit in Dermalogica Treatment Room & Skin Bar a bath robe between treatments or higher level of treatments and service to directly after a relaxing massage! If a couple The salon is already a stockist of the sought after their customers. of friends come in, they can also sit and relax Dermalogica skin range and provides treatments ICON now resides at both 267 and 269 Gloucester together after their treatments and enjoy a drink with these products. One of the new rooms at ICON Road. The entrance and reception area will remain at and a catch up – the new calm room is perfect will be devoted to Dermalogica. Therapist Jordon 269, with a neatly fitted door linking the two venues. for all of this.” Monk has enjoyed receiving specialist training The new extension to the salon provides 4 brand at the UK Dermalogica centre and is now a fully A gorgeous new space new spacious treatment rooms, providing the salon qualified Dermalogica skin specialist. Clients will be The new rooms bring a spa feel to ICON. The with a new total of 6 treatment rooms, a relaxation able to visit the new treatment room and skin bar at large treatment rooms, with high ceilings, have room, shower room, garden and a lot more space to ICON and receive a free skin consultation, involving been decorated to an excellent standard. The accommodate new treatments and clients! face mapping and skin analysis. venue has been fitted with solid oak doors and Additional spaces have also been created for Body Treatment Wraps flooring. Bespoke stands for each sink have Jordon Monk customer parking, taking the total to four. been created in re-claimed railway sleepers that Due to customer requests, ICON will hopefully soon are extremely effective. There is even a new more will now be able This brave expansion is testament to the be able to offering full body wraps. These are ideal Tanya Inocco shower room. The colour theme and lights running to join the talented overwhelming success of the local salon. Lucy if you need to lose a couple of inches for a special down the centre of the hallways perfectly link the group over coming months. explained, “We found that we were frequently having occasion. to turn customers away – especially at peak times, two sites together as one. A beautiful chandelier in Lucy is buzzing with new ideas for the salon in the we often have a lengthy cancellation waiting list!”. the hallway of the new area tops off the feeling of future “With this new space, the possibilities are luxury. endless; I have some more big ideas including Treatments for two making use of the outside space in the form of a spa garden for the clients and lots more – so watch The largest new beauty room can easily this space as there are many exciting things ahead accommodate two treatment tables. So friends or for Icon.” family members that would like to have a pedicure together can soon do so. As ICON comes into its busiest time of year, with everybody preparing their bodies for summer, Keeping it local the expansion could not have come at a better Lucy believes in keeping it local, and was pleased time for this thriving local salon. I recommend you to work with Bespoke Builders, based on Kellaway book in soon and see for yourself the impressive Avenue. transformation. Exciting Times! 267-269 Gloucester Road, There was a fantastic buzz at the local salon when Bishopston BS7 8NY I visited, the staff can’t wait to make good use of their beautiful new space and offer an even greater level of service to their customers. Tel: 0117 924 5566 Lucy told me she has an excellent team of very www.iconbeauty.net experienced therapists, recently joined by therapist Tanya Inocco, who has settled in extremely well Open late Tuesday - Friday and has been a huge asset to the team and one Saturday 9 am – 4.30 pm
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When I visited Rupert himself has one of his prints being featured beautiful things the local at the station. printers and Another interesting project the Stokes Croft business framers - Niche has just completed, is work for Microslide Art. recently, Richard Courtiour came to Niche with a wide range they were in the final stages of realising a of images he had taken of antique microscope collaborative project with Bristol Temple Meads. slides. ‘Beyond the reach of the human eye, The new station manager Jonathan Curnow, got in Microslide Art brings a new fascinating glimpse touch with Bristol artist Abigail McDougall, with the of nature’. They were pleased to assist Richard idea of rejuvenating old metal boards that have stood by printing and framing the stunning images for empty on some of the platforms for years. He was exhibition on textured fine art paper. Niche carefully keen to use the space to showcase some of Bristol’s cello wrapped each individual print for their print finest established and up and coming artists, setting racks at the show. On the recommendation of the scene for Bristol’s creative culture as visitors Niche, all the pieces have a stylish embossed stamp arrive in our city. Abigail thought this was a great idea (created specifically for Microslide Art); this detail and soon enlisted the knowledge and experience of further illustrates the quality of the work. her printers, Niche, to enable the project to happen. If you would like assistance with having your artwork Creative director at Niche, Rupert Morley told me it scanned, printed or framed, without a doubt – Niche had taken six months to collate all the local artists’ is the place to go. work. The team were set to install the layouts in a few days’ time. The artwork has been produced on All images displayed will their specialist HP latex Printer, which feature at Temple Meads can create excellent quality prints on a material that will be durable outside for three years. Watch this space for images of the work in situ, or look out Great frames at Lunar Optical including L A EYEWORKS. for the fabulous artwork when you Buy one pair of glasses and get a second pair of selected frames next visit Temple Meads. and lenses at half price! Including prescription sunglasses. Of the 14 artists that feature, most of which are happy clients of Niche, Offer end July 31st 2015. it was great to hear that some were local to North Bristol. Keep your eye 291 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NY out for work from Nick Gerolemou, Jenny Urqhart and Cath Read. Even Tel: 0117 942 0011
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3434 BishopstonBishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 35 SMARTFIXTECHNOLOGY We are pleased to welcome Smartfix Technology to Gloucester Road. After much hard work preparing the venue, owners Mido and Victoria (pictured right) were delighted to open their doors for business in the Spring. THE TEAM The couple spent a good deal of time selecting the right location to launch their new business and are pleased to have found a happy home on our buzzing high street. Victoria told me, “We both found the Gloucester Road to be really nice and friendly and we already feel part of the community. Local residents and fellow traders have shown a genuine interest in our business.” Mido went on to say, “We want to provide a unique, useful service for the community and surrounding areas”. Smartfix Technology is jointly owned by the couple, but Victoria also practices Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Hypnotherapy from her business in Clifton. Mido has vast experience in laptop and mobile engineering and enjoys the challenge of running a business. Two businesses and a lively 18 month old little boy make for a busy life, but the You can also pick up a large variety of accessories couple are thriving on it. for mobile phones and laptops - cases, cables, speakers, selfie sticks etc. MOBILE PHONE, TABLET AND LAPTOP REPAIRS GOLD PLATING You can visit Smartfix Technology with all your Smartfix Technology is the only place in Bristol to laptop and mobile phone problems, from a offer the gold plating of tablets and mobiles, from The New, Improved cracked screen or water damage to data loss. 9–24 carat. Ask in store for further details. Smart phones, tablets and laptops have become IT SERVICES ON SITE Come and visit our new, improved showroom! With an extensive collection of fantastic integral to our day to day life, both for business and The business is pleased to offer IT services, such lights to suit all styles and tastes, both domestic and commercial. pleasure. Mido understands how important getting as photocopying, scanning and laminating. This is We have new designer lighting from Denmark, Italy and the UK (Nordlux, Interiors 1900, Elstead) as well these problems rectified as quickly as possible is already proving popular with people needing copies as interactive displays with iPads and smart phone controlled LED lighting. to their customers. “Accidents happen all the time of documents they are about to take into the nearby and we stock a large range of screens, so if yours Come and check out some amazing new, recently launched products. We are not only selling LEDs but Post Office. designing them! Top of the range LEDs are fitted throughout the showroom, in all the chandeliers, get cracked, bring it in and we will have your phone garden and bathroom lights, so our refurbished shop is not only eco but gives people the opportunity to looking like new in no time.” GET IN TOUCH view how the fittings look when featuring LEDs. Mido enjoys putting customers at their ease when Dealing with faulty smart phones or laptops can be We also have brand new technology from Megaman, an LED that gets more orange as you dim it, just they are panicking about lost data, “Frequently extremely stressful, along with purchasing a new like a normal halogen. people accidentally delete their favourite photos phone. Mido and Victoria look forward to welcoming or lose an important document they have spent many of you to their shop soon to offer solutions Visit your trusted Ablectrics for all your electrical and lighthing needs. hours working on. We endeavour to retrieve these and advice for these problems. treasured items as quickly as possible for them.” TECHNOLOGY MOBILE PHONES & ACCESSORIES SMARTFIX As well as fixing mobile phones, the local business 93 Gloucester Road, BS7 8AT also sells them. They will be pleased to talk you through which product will suit you and your lifestyle 0117 239 3369 ABLECTRICS_goodbye-flyer.indd 2 best. 31/03/2015 18:16 smartfix-technology.co.uk
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A Taste of Persia BBBB Partners Farhad and Rosa are immensely proud of their Persian heritage and are keen to share both the delicious food and the rich culture of their country with the people of Bishopston, through the launch of their restaurant –- Persia. New Beginnings – a labour of love Farhad owns the Gloucester Road business (where Kookoo was previously situated) that has undergone BBBBBBB a full refurbishment, sympathetic to traditional Persian platters have Could you support this Persian interiors. He is also enjoying his role as the already proved hugely head chef, he told me that preparing Persian food is popular with customers. a labour of love, – thereir are many ingredients and Farhad explained, local Scouting Group? processes in the creation of this delightful cuisine. due to the diverse Each meat, fish or vegetable dish has itsve their ingredients and lengthy The 3rd Bristol Scout Group was set up in 2014 from you! The role is flexible and the post-holder own special method of preparation but the delicious processes involved, the in response to the large number of local children can manage their own time in order to fit it around end results are well worth the effort. menu is not vast but who wanted to join the movement. the rest of their activities. Rosa explained to me that the cuisine is full of the eight to ten meals Currently one Beavers pack meets at Cairns Road 3rd Bristol Scouts have made a great start but are nutrition, and the cooking processes are healthy, on offer will be created Baptist Church on Wednesday evenings and a Cub keen to develop even further and give our young with the majority of the food steamed or slow with love to the highest pack on Friday evenings, at the Church of the Good people more wonderful opportunities. A new Group cooked in the oven. In recent years, Rosa has been standard and will change seasonally. The dishes Shepherd in Bishopston. Scout Leader would provide the guidance and the chair of the Iranian Society in Bristol. As part of are not only cooked with traditional methods but are The group has been met with great enthusiasm by direction needed to achieve this. this role, she was responsible for organising events served authentically in clay, metal or china dishes the young people who attend the weekly sessions. If this person could be you, please contact that catered for up to 400 people! that are appropriate to the food being delivered. They enjoy a fantastic range of activities both inside the Group Secretary, Sally Pheasant, e-mail: Like Farhad, Rosa can’t wait to introduce local Events at Persia – On the last Sunday of the and out – the picture above was taken on a recent [email protected], for further people to the delights of Persian cuisine;, their month, if you have an interest in Iranian Heritage trip to Longleat Safari, for St George’s Day. The 30 information.BookOnline65x44_Landscape:Layout 1 04/09/2013 12:4 combined knowledge, passion and experience of and would like to contribute something, Persia will cubs that attended had an amazing time! their food and culture make for a formidable team. be hosting Poem nights with traditional verses, music, film clips of Iran and dance. Harry (age 8), told me the best thing about cubs is, Delicious Persian Dishes “Making new friends and having lots of fun, trying It was interesting to learn that Iranians closely different activities such as clay modelling, learning Whilst I was visiting the local eatery, I had the follow the zodiac calendar. Their culture is heavily BookBBBB pleasure of sampling some delectable dishes. We road safety and even yoga!” connected to the stars and planets. To celebrate started with a smoked aubergine, tomato, garlic Cubs and Beavers are run by a dedicated team of each star sign, every month they will produce onlineBBBBBBB! and egg dip, that was the perfect accompaniment volunteers. The group have a Cub and Beavers a special set menu that will be created out of for Iranian Flat bread. I also enjoyed Haddock in Leader, who also have Assistant Leaders to help ingredients that are harvested in Iran at that time. a meffe sauce with dill rice, all mouth wateringly them with the running of the weekly meetings. If you would like to celebrate your star sign in the good. With our food we took some Saffron tea;, Behind the scenes is the Executive Committee, We Poppin so you can pop out! month of your birthday, do book in. this is a spice widely used at the restaurant. Rosa which is largely made up of parents who meet six told me that Saffron causes a happy hormone to be Persia can accommodate large (pre-booked) parties times a year: they control the group finances and Weekly, fortnightly, monthly released in the body so they are pleased to create a and offers professional outside catering. You can manage the fundraising among other tasks. or just a one-off cheerful environment for all their customers. bring your own drink to enjoy with your evening The leadership team told me they love volunteering home cleaning service meal. Take-away meals are also available by ringing Their tagine because as well as gaining externally recognised your order through or popping in to the venue. Covering Bristol and surrounding areas dishes and skills and having a brilliant time, Scouting also It was a joy to learn more about the offers the chance to build on personal skills, like Persian culture whilst enjoying some of teamwork, confidence and leadership. 10% off your first booking their delicious dishes. Rosa and Farhad Could you be a volunteer leader? if you mention this advert will give you a warm welcome when you visit Persia soon. 3rd Bristol are currently without a Group Scout Leader: this is a volunteer manager who provides Persia, 429 Gloucester Rd leadership and support to the adults and young 0117 9000 408 BS7 8TZ. T: 0117 909 4433 people involved in the group. If you have experience of working with people, achieving results and www.dailypoppins.com Farhad : 07789 997199 enabling change, then the group would love to hear All areas independently owned and operated www.tasteofpersia.kitchen Facebook - persiacafeandrestaurant
3838 BishopstonBishopston MattersMatters PleasePlease callcall KerryKerry onon 01170117 34944833494483 toto advertiseadvertise Don’tDon’t forgetforget toto mentionmention BishopstonBishopston MattersMatters whenwhen replyingreplying toto ads!ads! 3939 Chrissie Decker Three of our local green spaces opened The Bishopston, Cotham and their doors to join in the 5th annual Redland ‘Green Treasure Hunt’ Get Growing Garden Trail this June 1 August – 13 September 2015 This summer sees the launch of the ‘Green Treasure Hunt’ around Bishopston, Cotham and Redland as part of the Bristol 2015 Neighbourhood Arts Programme. Starting on Saturday 1 August and running for six weeks, the treasure hunt will take you on a journey of discovery, woven around the green spaces and independent shopping streets on our Horfield Common doorstep. Golden Hill Community Gardens Edible Garden was visited by The Lord Mayor Five pop-up ‘Street Pockets’ and ten hidden art whenever and at whatever pace you like. Some was pleased to during the Get Growing Trail on works will form the framework of the route, that people may do it all in one day but I imagine that take part in the Get 6th June. It was beautifully sunny guides you around the quietest streets and traffic- most will take a number of days or may complete Growing Trail for and a perfect day to open the garden free paths in our neighbourhood. only some of the sections. It is flexible. the first time this to visitors on the trail. Pete Clee It was great to catch up with Bishopston resident year, after forming Where do I get a treasure map from? The map showed the Mayor around the site Chrissie Decker who thought up this fantastic idea. in January 2015. will be on-line at www.greentreasure.net where you and talked about the history and aims It is to encourage will be able to sign up to log your finds, post pictures With help and guidance from Incredible Edible What is the aim of the project? of the project including the recently residents to explore their local ‘green treasures’. To and uncover clues for the hidden art works. The Bristol and the Friends of Horfield Common, opened Bishopston Bale House and inspire people to try active travel and discover the website will also list the local shops and cafes that a small group of volunteers have developed a the solar powered pump. The Mayor, most pleasant routes to get around. I am hoping will stock the printed fold-out map. growing space on the border of the bowling green who enjoyed pizza from the Frog that people discover something that can become The cycling routes are on road and many people of the Ardagh Sports Club. They started digging Clay oven with salad from the garden, part of their future daily life. aren’t confident cycling with children on the early in the new year, preparing the soil, with the first said that it was a "Wonderful resource for community groups road, is this a family friendly activity? Absolutely, planting in the spring, with surplus plants and seeds in Bristol". Catch up on further GHCG news on page 47. Who is delivering the project? The venture is a from volunteers and others. result of ideas and input from lots of inspiring local yes. We have designed the route very carefully to people and the end result will reflect the work of avoid busy roads and difficult junctions. It is important They have now established a range of soft fruit bushes, local groups who are vital in making it all happen. however to be aware of how to keep your family potatoes, leeks, sweet corn, courgettes, broad beans, I am the facilitator, whose job it is to engage the safe when you ride with them. For anyone lacking carrots, spinach and onions. To do their bit to help the various community groups to express what they experience or confidence, we strongly recommend local bee population they have some lavender along would like to see happen and help them to realise it. that you take advantage of the free adult and family the border of each bed, which should also provide a cycling training on offer from Bristol City Council. What type of art will we see? There is a real mix rich purple display when they flower shortly. Go to www.bristol.cycletms.com to book your free that is more ‘outsider art’ than ‘fine art’. It will be Having initially focused on the sunlit bed, they have session at a convenient location near you. playful, some of it created by communities and been making plans for shade-loving planting on the some by individuals but most of all it is designed What has been the response so far to creating other corner. Garden herbs are intended for that, with to inspire, to make people think – how would it the Street Pockets? I was cautious about strawberries, beetroot and rhubarb already in their be if things were different? The street pockets approaching people with the idea at first but I have early stages. will explore each of the themes of Green capital: been very pleasantly surprised. Overton Road, Aside from the planting they have a tool shed about to energy, food, nature, resources and transport. for example, seemed the perfect spot to host a go up, with rainwater capture to follow soon. In time ‘transport’ themed pocket. I wanted to highlight How will the Treasure Hunt work? It is a there are other beds the group can turn into growing the ten in one ratio of space needed for bicycle clockwise, circular route, 14 km in total, which can spaces, so there is much more to come from this project. parking compared to car parking. I approached the be picked up and dropped off at any point along local traders, at first asking if we could use a small The team get together for a weeding, tidying and Horfield Organic the way. It is designed space but was met with a unanimous request to planting session once a month. When the weather is Community Orchard to be a summer holiday ‘makeover’ the whole street! It has really fired their dry they take turns popping in to do some watering once again looked stunning activity that can be done too. The Friends of Horfield Common and the Ardagh on the Summer Orchard imaginations and we are now planning Cafe help out with that too, but any interested passer- Open Day, as part of the seating, planting displays and a games by is welcome to do a bit as part of their daily stroll. Get Growing Trail. area, as well as looking into what events we can hold in the reclaimed You can see upcoming dates, get in touch or follow People were able to learn area during the six week run. the group’s progress on their Facebook page –Horfield how a community group Common Edible Garden. New volunteers and transformed this small So there will be events too? Yes, donations of plants or equipment are always welcome, plot of hard to cultivate there will be a series of ‘happenings’ so please get in touch. With more hands they can land, into a fruitful and throughout the six weeks. We will keep expand the garden and further develop the Common beautiful green space. 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Ian Bell, Bristol Council’s placement planning strategy – since councils no longer control where Bristol Scouting Group thanks manager, attended a recent Bishopston Forum, new schools are created. Increasingly councils to local businesses! which focused on an important topic for local are coordinators rather than providers of schools. parents – provision of secondary school places. A group of parents could potentially set up a new Here is a summary: school in the area and the council would work with them on that. What are the current pressures on school places? How can I find out what catchment area my child will be in? About 7 years ago there was a big rise in the birth rate in Bristol leading to growth in school place You can access information on this year’s requirement. The council initially tackled the gap placement and catchment distances on the council in primary places, adding 12,000 places across website. This is no guarantee of course for what the city. Those children are now moving towards happens the following year, but catchments don’t secondary school, which is the new focus for the typically move hugely. council. How can I stay up to date with the council’s secondary school strategy? As well as the increased birth rate, Bristol schools The 62nd Bristol Scout Group has recently been able are improving – 84% of secondary schools are Your local councillors will publicise the new to improve their hut facilities with a brand new kitchen now rated ‘Good’ or ‘Excellent’. This means more strategy when it goes out for consultation – and and a hot water supply to the toilets. This has all been children stay in Bristol for secondary schools – we encourage local parents to respond to the courtesy of local businesses who have supplied entirely which is good news, but adds more pressure on consultation and express your views. You can also the new kitchen and labour. places. visit the council website – www.bristol.gov.uk/ Cook and Harris Ltd, Premiere Kitchens, Jeff Way Electrical When will pressures start to affect secondary page/children-and-young-people/secondary- Services Ltd and Nat West have all been brilliant in supplying places? school-admissions. their time, skills and products. It has taken a few weeks to complete, and with the On current estimates, there would be a shortage of Tim Malnick professionalism of the companies involved, regular sectional meetings were able Year 7 places across Bristol by September 2017. Councillor for Bishopston to continue as normal while the work took place. The council is creating a new strategy to cover this. A number of Scouts were also able to help out and do their bit by clearing the Details will be published in the autumn and go to original kitchen of all its the cabinet for approval. contents, a longer job Why wasn’t something done sooner? than planned! Sorting and cleaning equipment, Although the timing seems tight, councils can’t Upholstery restocking the new secure funds to create new places until shortly kitchen and for a few: before a gap is due to have an effect. They cannot We specialise in the reupholstery some DIY jobs. build new classrooms and leave them empty waiting for pupils to fill them. of Contemporary, Edwardian, 62nd Group Chairman Established Family Firm with 25 years experience Victorian and Georgian Don Pritchard said: The key aim of the schools strategy is to ensure a sufficient supply of school places in each area. furniture. We also “The final result is looking v The strategy will try to ensure that the most popular Senior Citizens Special Rates undertake frame fantastic, a superb schools can cover demand – though this cannot be v Garden Clearance - Regular or One Off restoration and replacement for our old and tired facilities. The nature of the work would have been difficult for us guaranteed. The school team also works to raise v Patios v Fencing v Tree Work v Turfing polishing. standards of less popular local schools – to make as a Group to undertake ourselves, so to have the v Hedgecutting Planting (Shrubs etc) them a more attractive option. backing of the companies involved it has allowed it v Organic Manure Delivered - Also applied to be completed quickly and professionally”. How will this affect Bishopston? Please contact v Professional and Guaranteed Work 62nd Scout Group is a large Group based on In this area the officers anticipate covering the Sean Keohane on Horfield Common with over 100 young people increased need through expanding the capacities of v Brick & Blocklaying across Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. To say thank existing secondary schools. They do not currently you the 62nd hosted a summer BBQ, where the anticipate building new schools. This may be Call Joe for a Free Quote 0117 927 3800 companies involved were invited along. 62nd different in other areas of the city where existing 0117 959 2143 Off would very much like to thank Cook and Harris Ltd, provision cannot be expanded. 25% www.seankeohane.co.uk 07891 253 122 with this advert! Premiere Kitchens, Jeff Way Electrical Services A complication and potential opportunity is the Centrespace, 6 Leonard Lane Ltd and Nat West for all their hard work, time and growth of Free Schools. These make it harder for www.alpine-landscaping.co.uk Bristol BS1 1EA Established 1983 support in improving their facilities for the young the council to plan a city- or area-wide placement 79 Falcondale Road, Westbury-on-Trym people of Horfield.
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Tell people you saw them in Bradley Stoke & Little Stoke Gifford Matters 1 Many of the Glos Rd Central 'Food For traders have prepared for Thought' GLOS RD CENTRAL summer with their lovely Street Pocket floral planters brightening installation up the street. During August, The 'Let's Walk Bishopston' Trail Room 212 will Maps successfully launched outside Room 212 be creating an recently. Walking – both for pleasure and a purpose, exciting Street is a fundamental part of a healthy life, but are our Pocket, as part streets really that walkable? The aim of the Let's of the Green Walk Bishopston project was to tackle both these Capital funded News from Golden Hill Community Garden issues in the Redland/Bishopston neighbourhood. Green Treasure Hunt! The event will take Hi everyone, you’re involved with a community group that would The map includes symbols and guides to useful place around Redland, We love summer in the garden. Dragonflies flitting like a little patch to garden in – then get in touch. aspects such as gradients, location of benches, Cotham and Bishopston Also this month we’ll be starting a partnership with public toilets and bus stops. The main aim of the across the pond, gorgeous flowers everywhere, Neighbourhood. The juicy tomatoes and even if the sun isn’t shining it’s Growing Support to work with more socially isolated map is to encourage people to get out and about Street Pocket will be older people and older people with dementia from on foot by suggesting useful walks around the area, always cosy in our polytunnels. Our Wednesday in parking areas by volunteer days are buzzing with folks and a great the local area. linking up local services and green spaces. As well the allotment path on as the main map, there are seven individual walk way to get out in the sun, met new people, learn We’re the garden at the heart of your community; Bishop Road. Expect about growing and take home tasty vegetables. not yet been down to say hello? We’re open every cards. These can been picked up from Room 212 or an interesting, growing I’m happy to announce we’ll be running our popular Wednesday 10–4 and Saturdays 12–2. See the downloaded from www.bcrnp.org.uk. installation with an arty kids’ adventure days again on Tuesdays in the website for more details or give me a ring! A key aim of the project involved surveying the twist. routes, so that any obstacles summer (28th July – 25th Aug). Described as “The See you in the garden! A buzz encountered, can be tackled best holiday cub EVER!” the days are jam-packed with Lucy Mitchell on the in the future, using their limited all sorts of den building, mask making, fire building, Gloucester Community Project Worker council budgets. The group pizza eating, story telling and running around playing Road! welcomes any feedback; if games. We weave the days around a story so they For more info - 07506 905 394 are a wonderful workout for the imagination as well you would like to share your Visitors to www.thegoldenhillcommunitygarden.com thoughts and photos from the Glos Rd as a super fun way to make new friends and enjoy walks, please visit the Let's Walk Central the outdoors! 10 am – 4 pm, £25 per day – including Bishopston Facebook page and recently a pizza from our frog shaped oven for lunch. Places Bristol Landscaping twitter account. enjoyed are limited and booking is essential. Services seeing live bees outside Room 212. Nigel Hurst And while we are talking about fun with children, Green Capital funded project One Day: Day One brought along a section of one of his bee hives and we’ve also started doing kids’ parties! For third to Garden Design One day: Day One – Resilience is a participatory chatted to passersby all day about interesting bee eleventh birthdays, the garden is a wonderful place artwork connecting resilient-thinking, globally. facts and tips on keeping bees. for digging, playing, pond dipping, making bows and Construction Because we better bounce back together. and arrows, and toasting snacks round a fire. Then They were such a hit with local people that they Patios • Decking • Fencing From June to September 2015, a pop-up geodesic have been invited back on Saturday 1 August, as enjoying cake and games in our beautiful Bale dome will tour neighbourhoods in Bristol. The part of the launch for the Green Treasure Hunt. House. Available after school or Saturday mornings Driveways • Turfing • Edging exterior of the dome is illustrated with a panorama They will also be back on Saturday 12 September – get in touch to find out more. Planting • Ponds • Hedge Trimming of ‘future-Bristol’. This panorama draws on for Room 212's Harvest theme and to coincide with We’re happy to welcome Bishop Road After School research undertaken with people, communities and the Golden Hill Community Garden Harvest Festival Club as the latest community group to hire one of organisations in the city. and the Festival of Nature at Horfield Common. our raised beds. We’ve still got one spare bed so if Entering the dome, people can film a short video Xpress Computers Winner! of their thoughts and feelings about future-Bristol. Bishopston resident, Ruth These videos will be tagged and shared online Corben was pleased to every week, and also presented monthly in four be the winner of a free PC PC Health Check Is your computer prominent public gallery exhibitions around Bristol, health check after entering running slow? We can help! including the Big Screen in Millennium Square and the Xpress Computers the Bristol 2015 Lab. These videos will create a competition at Mayfest. If your feedback loop of hopes, reflections and strategies PC is running slowly or you so that other cities around the world can learn from have any other computers T: 0773 447 6145 Bristol’s resilient thinking. problems, please visit Xpress E: [email protected] The Dome will be set outside Sainsbury's Local Computers at 176 Gloucester Road, Tel: 0117 908 www.bristollandscapingservices.co.uk on Gloucester Road on Saturday 1 August. 0290 (see advert on page 3). They will also be at the Golden Hill Community Find out more by visiting – Garden Harvest Fair on Saturday 12 www.glosrdcentral.co.uk 46 September.Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 47 mmer to Roxford’ w this Su s Pet Sh Ne ys a week • Free local d op Open 7 da elivery Sloping Gardens Hand-made bandanas! Your much-loved pooch will Canagan Cat Food look fabulous in one of the five patterns available You can purchase offer! A sloping garden can often be seen as a in small, medium and large sizes. These beautifully 375g bags at just £3.99, made bandanas are created with a curved neckline in Chicken, Salmon problem; at Secret garden we see this as a and can be cool washed. Perfect for the summer! and Game great opportunity to be creative using our New flea treatments – Roxford’s is pleased to flavours. skills and imagination to create a usable bring you some new effective, flea control products. Roxford’s and interesting outdoor space. The first is Johnsons 4 fleas spot-on action; this is now on Terracing is a really good way of carving out treatment, available for both cats and dogs, is dual- Facebook! usable spaces – bricks, rendered block or action – killing both fleas and their larvae nestled into Keep up to sleeper walls are some of the methods we can the pet’s bedding. 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Your local pet shop has a great their website. Pussy cat posts – advantage of creating a good level space that Why not incorporate a garden room, office range of scratch posts for kittens upwards. Owner Customer loyalty cards – is great for socialising, and with the addition of Sarah’s cat, Sid, has enjoyed his chunky ‘fat boy’ Make sure you start collecting paw prints on your or Studio built into your slope – if put in the post for the last ten years and it is still going strong! loyalty cards, which are kept on the shop counter. wire, ropes, wood or glass as a balustrade it right place and built with the right material, The different posts come with featured toys and When your card is full, you receive £10 off your next can add extra interest to the area. Whilst your the roof space can be used to extend a level sitting platforms. shop! 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His daily walks will vary from 8 to 22 miles and he will follow several national trails including the South Ali As I write this, Stuart Harris West Coast Path, Offa’s Dyke, the Pennine Way email: [email protected] and the West Highland Way. He hopes to reach his (pictured left) is currently tel: 0117 9092 088 tackling the huge task of journey’s end during the first week of July, by which walking from Land’s End time the total distance he will have walked will be a to John O’Groats. He is staggering 1,200 miles! undertaking the walk to Stuart will be wearing his Moggery T-shirt all the Creative Design raise funds for our local way and hoping many people will sponsor him. 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Tell people you saw them in Bradley Stoke & Little Stoke Gifford Matters 1 Members of the friendly Sporting Memories group Local History Matters - Ashley Cottages Sporting Memories at their County Ground home. BHA local history research - text by John Hyde © On a glorious day for cricket, I had the pleasure On the north-west side of It is rumoured that the cottages of attending a local Sporting Memories session Bromley Road in Ashley were intended as married within the Bristol County Ground. Down is a row of small, quarters for officers at nearby semi-detached, stone- Horfield Barracks, but there I met with coordinator Garvan Hickey, who explained built dwellings which were is little evidence to support that the purpose of the informal gatherings was to formerly known as Ashley this. The four censuses taken bring together local people to discuss their passion Cottages. between 1861 and 1891 show for sport over the years. The sessions are directed at older members of our society who may be isolated Built in the 1850s using lias a mix of occupations, but no either through living with conditions like dementia or limestone which was possibly army officers. At the time of depression or through being bereaved or having lost quarried locally, each cottage the 1861 census, a total of their old social networks. boasted a long front garden 129 people were recorded and a small yard to the rear occupying the twenty cottages Although dementia can severely affect short-term making an average of over six which included outbuildings. memory, long-term memories can often remain told me he found organising the sessions good fun, residents per cottage which Inside were two small rooms intact and are unlocked through reminiscing. Using “They are a bit like the lads meeting down the pub usually consisted of families downstairs and two up. 1880s Epoch 1 Map. The Cottages some 30 years a wide range of photos and memorabilia, sporting to chat about sport - without the beer!”. Originally, there were twenty after their construction. The long front gardens run with several children, although conversations are started in the group, which then down to the boundary between Horfield and Stapleton. Pete Stock runs the sessions at the Memorial cottages but this reduced to some were shared by more trigger people’s sporting memories to share. Ground; he explained they take place within the Extra eighteen by the early 1900s, than one family. Only one As well as those living with dementia, the sessions Time Club that meets each week. I have previously the first two having been cottage was occupied by just are open for carers or family members, as well as enjoyed visiting this active over 60s group, who meet replaced by a public house, two people, whereas number people with a passion for sport that would like to socially to play skittles, bowls and trips out etc. Both the Foresters Arms. The 18 was the most crowded, join in the conversations. groups are mutually complementary to the other. front gardens had also gone containing eight members of It was great to learn that local residents Garvan and There are those in the existing Extra Time Club by this time and a terrace the Wade family and two other James Magness both got involved with volunteering who have some problems with dementia and there of houses had been built in married couples, making twelve at the meetings, after seeing a notice in BM. are those who have great sporting interests. The their place, perhaps causing in all. Occupations varied, meetings are necessarily more varied, so specific some resentment among the but most were agricultural Garvan told me, “Sitting around talking about Sporting Memories sessions are therefore less often. cottagers at the loss of their labourers as Horfield was still sport is what I love to on a day to day basis, so gardens. Today, apart from mainly farm land at the time. volunteering for these sessions is perfect for me”. The group had high praise for the cricket club who some modernisation and the Others included servants, James was previously the Chair of Brunel Care and always looked after them with enthusiasm and care, disappearance of the gardens, workers in a Sugar House, after retirement has spent many years volunteering. providing a beautiful room with views of the pitch this unusual rank of cottages, several laundresses, a hatter, With his love of all sport and interest in the and refreshments. perhaps unique within the local a book seller and various well-being of older members of our society, he is It was a privilege to join one of these friendly 1900s Epoch 2 Map. The gardens have now been area, must look much as they tradesmen. Several men pleased to be associated with Sporting Memories, reminiscence sessions and I would encourage replaced by houses, the Foresters Arms is in place (and in one case, an eleven did in the 19th century. and the street is named Bromley Road. However, the “It is great to see people that are feeling low at the further members of our community to make use of description ‘Ashley Cottages’ is still prominent. year old boy) are recorded as The cottages were built on a start of the session visibly lifted by being given the this free resource. ‘excavators’ probably here on opportunity to speak and share their memories”. section of a seven acre field a temporary basis working on All sports fans are welcome to join the Sporting called ‘Burlands’, which was the new Bristol to South Wales Attending the group when I visited was Bristol Memories weekly sessions at the Bristol County part of a copyhold estate railway line which was being City legend Alan Williams, with his son Lee. It was Ground on Nevil Road, Thursdays from 11 am called ‘Farmers’ belonging constructed nearby. wonderful to see Alan’s face light up as he re- to 12.30 pm. To find out more, please contact to the manor of Horfield and counted some classic memories of his time on the Garvan on 07802 641315 or e-mail admin@ granted to Sir John Smyth By the 1900s, the events noted pitch, engaging all those around him. sportingmemoriesnetwork.com. Visit - www. in the opening paragraphs had as copyhold tenant. At some I loved hearing the story of when Alan was playing sportingmemoriesnetwork.com/bristol. time after 1841, the estate taken place and the Boundaries Committee had brought for Oldham Athletic in a match with his former club passed from Sir John Smyth Bristol City, at a time when City were threatened Extra Time Programme of Activities to William Henry Bromley Way Horfield into the city of Bristol Ashley Cottages today with relegation. Alan was marking his old friend John Tuesdays, 10 am - 12 noon and In 1852, the partitioning between 1897 and 1904. Maps Atyeo and when they came up against each other 30 June Meeting at the Memorial Stadium. of copyhold land (enfranchisement) enabled the of the time referred to the Alan told John to ‘hit it’, resulting in City scoring! This 7 July Shaun the Sheep Trail. new tenant to share the now freehold estate with street between the cottages and the new houses as made everybody smile – his passion for his home 14 July Seaside trip to Minehead on the West Somerset the former Lord of the Manor, the Bishop of Bristol. Bromley Road, a probable reference to Way’s third forename, but still described the original dwellings team winning out. Alan may not have clearly recalled Railway from Bishops Lydeard. Burlands was duly partitioned; four acres going to what he did yesterday but the love for his game 15 Sept Meeting at the Memorial Stadium. the Bishop and three to Way. As a young man still as Ashley Cottages. William Way himself had shone when he shared his time as a player. For more information on this friendly over 60s in his early teens, it’s likely he was advised that become a clergyman and was at one time the rector group please contact John Moody on his portion of the field would be more profitable as of the neighbouring parish of Stapleton. Listening intently were volunteers from fellow housing rather than agriculture and either Maps from bristol.gov.uk/knowyourplace. Modern aerial imagery © groups held at Bristol Rovers, Yate and 0117 9522 581 or 07590 895 780. sold the land or commissioned the building of Blom Pictometry; 1946 aerial imagery © English Heritage OS data Knowle West – which is co-ordinated by former Email me on© Crown [email protected] copyright and database rights 2014 Ordance Survey GloucestershireDon’t Cricket forget player to Philmention Bainbridge. Bishopston He Matters when replying to ads! 5656 theBishopstonBishopston cottages as quickly Matters as possible. 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Bristol North Baths development - update If you are a student or young person, or a parent priority locations for local highway safety schemes. realise cycle boxes (the extra advance white line at Fi, Martin and Tim asked for an update on the of a child who might like to have more of a say in Some of the issues have already been dealt with the front of many junctions with a cycle painted in it) Bristol North Bath development from council local decisions, please get in touch. Dani.glazzard@ by gates within the park, but the road works have are only for cyclists to stop in. Motorists, including officers. The project continues to be considerably bristol.gov.uk now been drawn up. Councillors have ensured the motorcyclists, who stop in a cycle box could receive behind schedule, and we are aware that we have Community Involvement in Planning – The design is consulted with Friends of St Andrews Park a £100 fine and three penalty points on their licence. put a number of completion dates in previous council is seeking your input on how it involves to ensure any comments can be fed back before the Cyclists who do not stop at red lights or don’t stop editions of Bishopston Matters only to see the the public on planning applications. The previous works are signed off. Some kerb build-outs are part within cycle boxes could receive a £50 fine. months roll on with slow progress. ‘statement of community inovlvement’ has been of the scheme to pinch the road at the entrance thus Advice was issued and further events are being We are told that Chatsworth Homes is in the in place since 2008 and is being revised. You slowing down traffic and enabling safe crossing to planned by the Neighbourhood Partnership’s process of securing additional funding to complete can comment on the draft new version at: http:// the park. Sustainable Travel working group, in conjunction the works. The six month stop and review period www.bristol.gov.uk/node/1595. Paper copies have Planning – Former New Church, Cranbrook Rd with the police where traffic offenses are the focus. created a number of additional and unexpected also been placed in public libraries. Information is The sale of the former New Church, at the corner To get involved in the work of the partnership see costs which they have to fund. The Council is provided in the document regarding how comments of Kersterman Rd, has taken place. This site was www.bcrnp.org.uk. https://www.avonandsomerset. seeking to balance a need to enable the earliest can be submitted. If you would like to speak to under designation as an Asset of Community Value police.uk/newsroom/road-safety-operation-sees- possible completion time while not putting in someone about the draft Statement of Community for a while, which gave the community a legal right 100-motorists-and-cyclists-stopped. further funds or passing over ownership of council Involvement please ring 0117 903 6725. The closing to bid to buy it for a six month period. This request assets until the development is finished. There date for responses is 31st July 2015. New Waste Company to collect from homes for designation held up the sale. However following are some encouraging scenarios whereby if By mutual agreement the city council and the waste Love where you live: Helping students move an appeal by the owners, there was an inquiry Chatsworth secure the funds they need soon work contractor Kier (formerly May Gurney) have agreed out & move in positively – The Bristol Big Give is which confirmed that the designation could not be could progress speedily – but no one is able to to termination of the refuse contract for the city. a city-wide collection and recycling scheme which upheld. This is new legislation and the council had offer guarantees at this point, given how many From 1st August a new council-owned company, encourages students to donate their unwanted to accept it, but the appeal has established that completion dates have been missed thus far. Bristol Waste Company, will take over the whole items to charity and correctly sort their refuse as the site should not have been listed as an Asset of contract. There will no doubt be some teething Bishopstongreencouncillors.info – our new they start moving out of halls or their privately Community Value. The new owners’ development problems as the workforce and equipment transfer website – Tim and Daniella now have a new rented housing for the summer. plans for the site raised some concerns as it has to the new council company, but every effort will be website covering all our activities as councillors for Last year, a record breaking 88 tonnes of goods, a number of trees and borders the Cranbrook. made to ensure a smooth transition. All bins and Bishopston Ward. You can: including clothes, shoes, food, kitchenware and The initial indications are that the development will services will remain exactly as before, and the aim • Read news and updates about local issues, bedding were donated at the designated collection protect the trees and be a sensitive conversion of is that there will be improvements over the next year events and council services. points. The overall estimated value could reach up the building to residential and the proposal now has as the recycling rate increases and quality of the • Get more of a sense about what we are doing to £200,000 which benefited 14 different charities, to go through the planning process. service gets increased. as your councillors – both locally and within our including St Peter’s Hospice, Foodcycle, 16-25 Road Safety joint operation – A rush hour initiative There are no plans to change any waste collection city council roles too. Independent People, Lifecycle and British Heart with the police and the council’s parking services arrangements. There may be short-term teething • Contact us – online, by phone or arrange a Foundation. was held at the junction of Gloucester Rd/Zetland problems, so we are asking residents to keep their face to face meeting. The project is a collaboration between Bristol City Rd and Cranbrook Rd one morning in June. boxes and bins out all day on their collection day in • Comment on local news stories. Council, University of Bristol, Bristol SU, University This was designed to reinforce messages about case the crews are running later than usual. of the West of England and UWESU and is part • Give us your views through surveys on specific safe use of roads and pavements. More than one Bristol Waste Company will be wholly owned by of the Love Where You Live campaign (www. local topics. hundred motorists and cyclists were spoken to by the council, but will run as a separate company. lovewhereyoulivebristol.co.uk) which helps to build the police as part of the road safety operation there. We are aiming for the site to go live on July 1st and Residents won’t notice any visible change in relationships between the student body and the Police officers worked with the council’s Parking will be continually updating and developing it further the service, but in time the uniforms and vehicle local community, as well as improve sustainability Services to remind road users about the rules they from there. signage may change to reflect the new company in the city. Further details can be found on at need to follow in order to keep everyone safe. name and logo. Young People’s Group to shape local decisions: facebook.com/BristolBigGive and you can join in the In total, 51 motorists were stopped and spoken to, Get in touch We are doing more Neighbourhood Partnership conversation on Twitter using #BristolBigGive. most (46) in relation to stopping in cycle boxes. Bishopston Ward projects through smaller, more informal working Additional waste collections have also been Forty-nine cyclists were warned about offences groups. There are currently groups looking at scheduled to ensure that students not participating including not stopping at red lights, riding on the Cllr Daniella Radice - Green Party sustainable transport, engaging the community, in the campaign still have sufficient collections. This pavements and not stopping within cycle boxes. Tel: 07769131097 / Tel: 0117 353 2034 wildlife and biodiversity – among others. [email protected] means that the service being provided is the same The council’s Parking Services staff moved on Dani Glazzard – the new councillor for Cotham is now as in previous years however messaging around the between ten and 15 motorists for parking in Cllr Tim Malnick - Green Party leading a Young People’s local working group. We campaign will be focused on reuse, recycling, and restricted areas, including in bus lanes during their Tel: 07884 736103 / [email protected] recognise that a lot of our local forum and partnership donating. times of operation. Redland Ward meetings seem to attract the slightly older end of the Traffic Calming at Effingham Rd park entrance City Centre Sergeant Stephen Bell, said: “We ran Cllr Fi Hance - Tel: 0117 3534720 local age spectrum (including most of us councillors). The long awaited traffic calming at the main entrance the operation between 7.30 am and 9.30 am, a very [email protected] We are excited that Dani who works with student to St Andrews Park on Effingham Rd, where it meets busy period, which is when accidents are most likely Cllr Martin Fodor - Green Party groups at Bristol Uni will be bringing more youthful Grenville Rd, is finally within sight. This was an area to happen." Tel: 07884736101 / [email protected] perspectives into local decision making. 58 Bishopston Matters Please call highlightedKerry on by 0117 residents 3494483 long ago to when advertise consulted on A significantDon’t number forget of drivers to mention said they didBishopston not Matters when replying to ads! 59 Useful Trades & Services for the Home & Garden Bespoke Rooms Local resident Steve Miller has enjoyed a busy few months creating some specialist interior projects with Clifton-based interior designer David Hutton. 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Tickets are £10 (£8 cons, under in recovery from alcohol and/or drug misuse, but and is supported by groups like Bristol Friends of the are welcome, 16s free) and can be obtained from membership@ who want to change. Earth, and the local amenity societies who are aware in order to join redlandgreenchoir.org.uk or at the door. that upgrading our traditional houses needs to be Many of our residents have lost everything because a walk all that Horfield Lodge Summer event –On Saturday 4 done sensitively. of their addictions and we exist to empower them is required is July, Horfield Lodge will be holding their 'Grand ole Retrofitting our large, draughty houses to reduce to create independent, sustainable lives free from for strollers USA – Fun day' from 2 - 4.30 pm. There will be lots energy loss will improve comfort and save money, as addiction. It is a three-stage project with our first to complete of fun and games, edible treats, and bargains galore. well as help the planet. It sounds like a “no brainer”, stage house on Gloucester Road and a further three a short health questionnaire. Once this is done you So please join them! but many people are daunted by the complexity and homes in and around the Horfield/Henleaze area of can join any of the walking groups across Bristol. Arts the Werburghs Way. The 2015 St Werburghs range of possibilities as well as the initial cost, so the city. We work closely with the local community The groups are extremely flexible, you can join in Arts Trail is now open for registration to all local artists, an important aim of the group is to get local people and are keen to build new links and relationships all whenever it suits you. Most walks are free but you crafts people, performers, musicians, knitters, bakers together to meet, learn and share information. of the time to, not only raise awareness of addiction may have to pay a bus fare and for refreshments. and the devastating impact it can have, but to also The walks are designed to cater for everybody, the and anyone else with artistic skills to show off or If you were at the Redland May Fair you may have share. This is the tenth year of this popular community spread the word about the good work St Vincent’s emphasis is on short walks on a regular basis. met the group at the Bristol Energy Network stall, does for its residents. arts trail, which will take place on September 26–27 in when they were demonstrating the HEATVIEW If you would like more information on this or any homes and community venues across St Werburghs. project (www.heatview.co.uk). This is a local For more info on St Vincent’s, please visit www. of the Bristol Walking for Health groups or to Participation is open to all artists, not just those initiative set up by Redland resident Jeremy stvincents.uk.com. We would love to have good local complete the short health questionnaire please living in St Werburghs. Those wishing to participate Birch with Bristol Friends of the Earth. It uses support for our following forthcoming fundraiser – contact - Nic Ferris (BCC Health Improvement) should fill in the online form on the website www. new technology that photographs heat loss using a Colour Fun Run – to be held at Oldbury Court 0117 352 1283 / 07810 506 738 stwerburghsarts.org.uk. Registration costs £20. smart phone, and thanks to a grant from the Bristol Estate on Sunday 27 September. This 5 km run is [email protected] or Alex Wood Performers, people organising public workshops and 2015 Green Capital funds, houses across our area open to all ages and is not timed, so the emphasis (BCC Health Improvement) 07876 814573. artists creating work in public spaces can participate are gradually being thermally imaged to show people is on having fun with family and friends. At every 1 Tuesday 7 July – Dower House to Snuff Mills for free. Materials costs of public workshops will be where heat is being lost. Jeremy showed residents km, participants are splashed with coloured powder Meet at 9.50, Horfield Leisure Centre Foyer, Bus 18 reimbursed up to £30. at a recent Redland Forum how linking the heat loss paint (completely safe!) and so by the end of the (Southmead Hosp) 10.09. Woodland walk; views Collectors images to google Streetview means people can see run everyone is covered in vibrant colour! This fun, Thanks from Horfield Baptist Church. across the city; to see Shaun the Sheep at Snuff from Horfield Baptist Church (HBC) send their thanks where they are losing heat through walls and round different and exciting event will be the first Colour Mills. Option bus or walk to Eastgate for coffee. to all who contributed to their Christian Aid collection. doors and windows. Fun Run for both St Vincent’s and Julian House, Leaders Stuart and Jane. The house-to-house charity collection in local streets For more information, for suggestions for future and aims to raise awareness and build St Vincent’s took place in May and raised £859,37. events, or to be added to their contact list, please profile across a broad and diverse audience, by Tuesday 21 – July Brandon Hill Tree Trail City Christian Aid will be using the money to help people email [email protected]. gaining involvement from the local community as Centre Meet at 10.00 by Neptune Statue. A walk to both participants and supporters. Find out more at and around the Hill stopping at 20 of the 500 Trees in the Third World, of any faith or none, escape Join in the family fun day and Badock’s Beach! www.thecolourfunrun.co.uk. The fab picture above (nearly 100 species) following a trail launched this poverty by providing sustainable ways for them carboot sale at Badock’s Wood Primary School, to improve their economic, health or educational comes from Zzzone Photography, 23 Zetland Road May. Leaders Nic, C and John. Southmead on Saturday 4 July, 11 am to 3 pm. There who are kindly supporting the charity. situations. The charity also responds to emergencies will lots going on throughout the day with Mr W’s Tuesday 4 August – Thornbury Walk Meet at 9.55, and has most recently been working in this way in Barbeque, 5 a side football, bouncy castle, Punch & Party in the Park 2015 takes place on Saturday 12 Horfield Leisure Centre Bus 78. A walk around the the aftermath of the Nepal earthquakes. Members of Judy, hook a duck, tombola, wet sponges and lots, September at Golden Hill Sports, Wimbledon Road, Castle grounds then along Millenium Way to High HBC are also grateful to all those who have donated lots more! The school will also be welcoming 'Happy BS6 7YA from 12 pm. This annual community event Street for coffee. Leaders Joan and Sheila. used postage stamps following a previous appeal in Circus' on Wednesday 23 September, gates open at 5 raises money to pay for the upkeep of the community Bishopston Matters. pm and the show starts at 6 pm. It is a full size circus owned YMCA field at Golden Hill. It’s a fun day with Tuesday 18 August – Shirehampton Riverside The stamps are used to raise money for charity and with a Big Top which will be set up on the school field. a variety of stalls, food and entertainment on offer walk Meet at 9.50, Horfield Leisure Centre Foyer are still needed by the church. They can be dropped Tickets cost £8 for an individual ticket and £30 for a for all the family. Bishopston Matters is pleased to Bus 501 (Southmead Hosp) 10.11. Walk down to off at the church's Fresh Ground Cafe on Gloucester family ticket for 4 people. Much cheaper than most be sponsoring the popular (and often hilarious to River Avon, along to Lamplighters for coffee. Option Road between 10 am and 2 pm every weekday. Just circus tickets! You can find out more about 'Happy watch 'Horsey Hoppers' activity again this year. I look to catch bus or train back. (please bring train fare a reminder - if you do save stamps, please make Circus' at www.happyscircus.co.uk. forward to seeing lots of you there! approx £3). 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