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Find out more with our open events, tours and taster days. Available throughout the year, please contact us for more information. Once upon a time at Ashley Down Primary School... A vibrant new wall has been created on their Creating detailed stencils to spray, was similar to playground for all the children to enjoy and the way he worked when designing puppets. It was be inspired by. This was thanks to, the school interesting to learn that Alex chose to bring to life deciding to re-generate the play space, the Effective Lifelong Learning Inventory characters, fundraising by the PTFA, a Site Manager with a which include – Curious Cat, Busy Bee, Creative good idea and talented parent Alex Hykel. Unicorn, Stickability Tarantula, Planning Owl, I recently had the chance to visit the school and Connectivity Spider and Flexible Cameleon. witness the fabulous piece of art for myself. I met The story begins with Busy Bees planting a with Site Manager Jason Holloway and artist Alex sunflower seed and over the course of the walls (pictured bottom right) to find out more! it will transform into a beautiful bold sunflower Jason explained that the school (across both illustrating the story of life. sites) is currently working hard to raise funds for The wall is designed to be interactive with the improvements to their play spaces. As well as the pupils, who will be encouraged to create their own installation of new equipment, they were keen to tales from the visual prompts in front of them. It was brighten up some of the boring, plain walls. Jason good to hear that their imaginations are already happened to spot the wonderful illustrations in Alex’s inspired – Alex fields hundreds of sketch book one day and he knew he had found the questions each play time as they right person for the job! Alex had taken to drawing at enjoy watching him work. the school whilst assisting his lovely daughter Tula Many of the pupils have who suffers from chronic fatigue syndrome . been pleased to offer input A puppeteer by trade, Alex has brilliantly extended on what will feature on his creative skill set to produce the fabulous the walls; I look forward illustrated wall. He told me it was great that the to bringing you an update Clifton High School school requested it to be in street art style, in order when all three are completed. to appeal to all ages. realising individual brilliance

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Alex Hykel Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters whenArtist-Illustrator-Craftsman replying to ads! 4 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] 07983361150 / alexhykel.com 5 Lynne Fernandes Optometrist – Summer Events Bristol Grammar School’s new Performing Arts Centre nearing completion Open Day Saturday 4 June feel in your glasses is important It is just over a year since the building work on Bristol Grammar School’s You’re invited to help us celebrate our ‘Optometrist too. A personal frame styling new Performing Arts Centre (PAC) began. The project, which will open in of the Year’ Award win and browse the new Walter & consultation is a great place to start. September 2016, is transforming the corner of the site on the junction of Herbert Spring/Summer 2016 eyewear collection at Our style consultants are trained Elton and Elmdale Road into a state-of-the-art series of performance and a special Open Day event on Saturday 4 June 2016. to help you find glasses that fit your personality and rehearsal spaces for music, drama and dance at BGS. Come along, bring a friend and enjoy a glass lifestyle. They have in-depth product knowledge As the glazing goes in and the exterior cladding is fitted, the final building of bubbly on us! Take a closer look at the and know all about the latest trends. A consultation is starting to emerge from behind the scaffolding. The interior spaces are quintessentially English Walter & Herbert range is free, a lot of fun and you can’t beat coming in to also taking shape and a tour of the building reveals just how impressive – only available in Bristol at Lynne Fernandes the practice to get a real feel for what you like and the facilities will be. Optometrists – and receive exclusive offers* and what suits you. And, don’t forget, if you buy a pair of The Elton Road teaching block has been transformed, to include a giveaways when you purchase a Walter & Herbert glasses with Crizal anti-reflection lenses, you’ll get dedicated music ‘live space’ in the School’s former theatre space, frame at the Open Day. Plus more! 25% off a second pair.* complete with professional standard recording facilities. There are also Effortlessly stylish Kids Day – Tuesday 31 May sound-proofed music teaching and practice rooms to allow students to Walter & Herbert eyewear is completely designed Get the kids eyes checked in the holidays at our play without disturbing other users. and manufactured in England. Frame designs dedicated Kids Day on 31 May. NHS sight tests are Dance students will be able to use the spacious and light-filled dance pay homage to the very best of British heritage, free for children and we’ll keep them happy with fun studio, both for GCSE and ‘A’ level dance and as part of the co-curricular named after iconic figures such as Bronte, Churchill activities while you’re in practice! programme. There is also a drama studio, designed to accommodate a full range of staging arrangements and to allow for the teaching of basic and Kipling. The range boasts striking colour To book on a complimentary Frame Styling combinations and smooth contours reminiscent technical skills such as lighting, sound and directing of performance. Consultation or our Kids Day call us, book of shapes from the 1940s making these frames The main space, the new theatre, is capable of seating up to 350. In addition to providing state-of-the-art irresistibly tactile. They’re handcrafted, effortlessly online at www.lynnefernandes.co.uk or facilities for those putting on performances, the new venue also boasts a large, bright foyer where the stylish and affordable. pop in to see us. audience can enjoy interval refreshments. Inspiring style consultations We look forward to seeing you – especially at our Progress on the build is going well and is on schedule for the PAC to be in School use at the start of the Open Day on Saturday 4 June! It’s tricky finding the right glasses especially when next academic year. With such impressive new facilities about to become available, this is an incredibly there are so many styles available. You know they Gerard Fernandes exciting time for the students and staff at Bristol Grammar School who are looking forward to seeing, and need to give you great vision, but how you look and taking part, in the first performances in these fantastic new spaces. *Terms & conditions apply. Ask in-store for details.

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6 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 7 The Bowen Technique in Pregnancy NEW Summer Classes at Monkeynastix – Do you have an energetic little Jane Hird BA (Hons) ECBS, BTPA, CNHC. monkey at home that likes to climb, swing and jump? Then bring them along to Monkeynastix. A combination of yoga and gymnastics, as well as inspired The Bristol Natural Health Service. by other sports to shape a diverse and well-rounded programme, ensuring something for each little monkey. A 45 minute Monkeynastix lesson will take them Back and pelvic discomfort can make the last few months of on a journey of discovery. Designed for kids aged 2-4 years, the session offers a pregnancy a difficult time. The hormone relaxin is secreted fun and challenging movement education programme. Wednesdays 10 am with throughout pregnancy and softens the pelvic joints in preparation a Free taster – 1 June 2016, 10 am. for labour. An ever-expanding bump can upset balance; the added weight in pelvic Sizzling summer fun: Performing Arts Camp – If you’re looking for something amazing for your kids to so this Summer, then this is it! 5 full days of bowl combined with increased flexibility in the hips and sacrum can result in a great creative workshops for children aged 5-10 years old. This course is designed deal of pain as the body struggles to maintain stability through the core. Even sitting to not only give the children a great week during their summer holidays but to can be uncomfortable. also provide them with a creative outlet where their confidence, social and soft skills are really boosted! Our Performance Kings and Queens will take part in Bowen is extremely successful in treating pain during pregnancy by relieving tension Drama, Dance, Singing and Arts & Crafts workshops, all culminating in a final in muscles and ligaments generated by the ever-changing body. performance for parents. 5 days starting 1 August 2016. The gentle rolling moves over soft tissue are deeply relaxing and Dance Mums Bristol – a newly developed fun and active class for mums to bring their babies. This class although focus may be on the pelvis, Bowen is all about treating the is suitable for all abilities, shapes and sizes. No previous dance experience needed! You can do as much whole body – so neck and shoulders will also be addressed. or as little as suits you. There will be lots of toning up movements, stretches, and some new dance routines including Contemporary Dance, Vernacular Jazz, Russian Folk, social Salsa, African dance… Mondays, 10 If you would like to try the Bowen Technique for any form am. Contemporary dance for all abilities – for those wanting to try something different! Wednesdays, 8 pm. of musculo-skeletal pain, please call me on 07999 711 846. KudaTan – With summer upon us, don't forget to book in for your professional Spring spray tan in the Therapy Room upstairs, now for just £15! Email: [email protected] Tel: 0117 9422877 visit www.kudacan.co.uk or pop into KudaCan, 7 Dongola Ave, BS7 9HG. Web: www.bishopstonbowen.com Open 7 days: Mon–Sat 9.30–5 pm & Sun 10–4 pm.

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8 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 9 News from the Friends of Horfield Common what creatures live in the brook. There will be a mini laboratory set up with microscopes and charts to help identify the creatures close up! Booking required. Monday 13 June, 6 – 9 pm Woodcraft: Make a Walking Stick from Locally Sourced Wood. Join Steve England to learn practical skills and the leave the workshop with a unique, hand-made walking pole. Over 18s only as sharp tools will be For when the time comes to used. £45, places are limited. say goodbye..... Saturday 18 June, 9 pm – 10.30 pm Companions Haven is a family Bat Walk run pet crematorium, FOHC 2016 Summer Picnic, Sunday 19 info from the café. Volunteer Rosa is currently Join Steve England for an introduction to Bat specialising in individual cremation working on a series of practical activity sessions June 2016, 12–5pm populations that share the common! Try out bat for over 20 years. Set in beautiful for those interested in supporting increased wildlife We are looking forward to our annual Summer detecting for yourself and learn to identify species. and biodiversity on the common – if you’d like to get grounds between Bristol and Bath Picnic, which will take place this year on Sunday involved in these, please do get in touch. Wonderful fun – a complete sell out last year so in the village of Pucklechurch. 19 June, 12–5pm, on Horfield Common, outside book early! 200 Westerleigh Road the Ardagh. There will be a BBQ in the café, arts Horfield Common Edible Garden, Work Sunday 19 June, 12 – 4 pm Pucklechurch Bristol BS16 9PY and crafts activities – including the opportunity to Parties Sundays, monthly FOHC Summer Picnic Tel: 0117 937 4554 get hands-on and help design some of the new Horfield Common’s very own edible garden is coming www.companionshaven.co.uk fun pitch and putt/mini-golf-themed course at the along in leaps and bounds. Located at the bottom Book at: http://friendsofhorfieldcommon. Ardagh. We’ll be joined by the brilliant Riff-Raff [email protected] end of the bowling green in what were previously weebly.com/eventsworkshops.html. Choir, Reflexology will be on offer for donations, overgrown flower beds, the range of edible plants there will be Tennis Taster sessions for adults are growing by the month! Volunteer Anna-May and for kids, the Edible Garden volunteers will be who was previously leading the project has set off chatting to visitors about the project, the Shed men for pastures new (Wales! Thank you very much for will be on hand, making bird and bat boxes, and your work on the project, Anna-May – it has been we’ll have the usual plant, book and the legendary Herberts Bakery wonderful working with you!), so we are seeking new bric-a-brac stall, which is always a hit with local volunteers who might be interested in taking on an residents looking for a bargain! We are delighted admin role for this group, and we are also always & Gelateria 163 Gloucester Rd that this year’s event will include Horfield Common’s keen to welcome new volunteers who are interested first fun dog show – which will help raise funds in getting involved with planting, weeding and Artisan Breads • Organic Breads • Freshly Made Sandwiches for Project Ardagh, and enable us to celebrate watering! This is a brilliant partnership project with Delicious Cakes • Flapjacks • Muffins • Pastries • Pasties the fabulous dog walking community that use the Edible Bristol whose volunteers support the project Fresh Hot Waffles • Dolcetti Gelato • Ice Cream Sundaes common daily. Categories including ‘Fastest Bonio with advice, guidance and hands-on work parties. Eater,’ and ‘Happiest Dog,’ will give you an idea of Work parties take place monthly on Sundays from Speciality Coffee & Teas • Sparkling Soft Drinks the tone of the show – do come along and join us 11am – 1pm; next dates are 19 June and 24 July. Available for you to enjoy – Eat in or Takeaway for some canine fun on the day! The annual Summer Picnic is a wonderful, community What's On: On The Common event and a great opportunity to get together with Wednesday 1 – Friday 3 June, 10% friends and neighbours, and to make some new 10 am – 3 pm daily friends! We look forward to seeing you there. Woodcraft: Sign Making for Young People off Wildlife on the Common Join Steve England for a 3-day half-term 'hands- when you spend Open 7 Days a week Following the brilliant pond-dipping platform opening on' project, learn a range of practical carving and £5.00 or event earlier in the summer, and the triumph that making skills and design a sign for the Ardagh, or 7 am - 7 pm Monday to Saturday more in a single was the completion of the Horfield Common tree your home to showcase your talents! Suitable for 9 am - 7 pm Sunday transaction. planting plan, we have been running a range of ages 13 - 17. Booking required, lunch included. Tel: 0117 924 7713 wildlife-themed activities, including bat walks, junior Valid until 31/08/16 Herberts Bakery wildlife clubs and consultation sessions about our Saturday 4 June, 10 am - 1 pm developing wildlife plan. Please see the website for Junior Wildlife Club – Wild Detectives! more information about upcoming sessions Join Steve England at the new decking platform 10 andBishopston events, or pick upMatters a printed copy Please of the callat Kerry the pond, on where 0117 you 3494483 will use netsto advertise to find out Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 11 The New, Improved Bristol Fryer New local owner Fred, has been pleased to bring his twenty Paul Roberts Hi-Fi years of experience in the catering business to the Bristol Fryer. He took over the business at 431 Gloucester Road at the end of the Future’s Bright! July 2015, and has been busy making improvements ever since. Paul Robert’s Hifi first opened it’s doors on the Another range The chip shop has had a total refurbishment and is looking Gloucester Road back in 1984! This month I met that the shop extremely clean and smart. up with owners Martin and Paul for a tour of are impressed It is not only the furnishings that have had a re-vamp, you will their newly re-furbished shop. with is Marley. no longer find pizza on the menu but all your traditional chip The pair were clearly proud to be an independent, As well as shop favourites. The cooking process has been reviewed to with a strong passion for both the business they are the quality of ensure there is no soggy batter! The in and it’s setting on Gloucester Road. My kind of sound they business is delighted that all of these people! produce, their improvements have been met with attractive products are made out of ethical materials. great customer feedback. As well as being conveniently on our doorstep the I particularly liked the bamboo fronted speaker. A following sets this Audio equipment business far proportion of profits from these items goes to the There is the option to sit in and eat apart from chains or online stores – your fish supper, which will be served Bob Marley charity foundation. All of the products Paul on proper plates. You can also have a Try before you buy – Competitive on Price – It may be hard to believe tea or coffee with your meal. Robert’s sell are on display in their Gloucester Road but this quality, customer friendly, local shop can store. Paul told me, “From a set of head phones that also compete in price with online stores. Martin and The Bristol Fryer is also pleased to cost only £5 to a full sound system for your home, cater to outside events – perhaps Paul explained, they have made adjustments to their you can try out the equipment in store”. If you are not business to enable them to pass on savings to their you are part of a regular group that meets for lunch – the chip sure where to start they will be happy to advise you. shop would be happy to deliver to your local venue. There are customers. It is the interaction with their customers discounts for OAPs so do ask. You can also ring through your Personal Customer Service / Home installation that makes their job worthwhile. Bristol Fryer If like myself, the prospect of both selecting and orders from home and then come in and collect. – Record Players & Accessories – The hifi shop installing a new sound system feels you with dread, carries a good range of decks. Paul told me they The venue is proud to be a Bristol Rovers supporter; you can their team will be happy to help. What was even enjoy viewing old framed programmes on the walls. Open: 11.30-2 & 4-9.30 Mon to Sat, 4-9.30 Sun have seen a resurgence in the sell of these items, more fantastic to learn was that this doesn’t come at along with replacement cartridges and stylus for This local chippy is open 7 days a week so why not pop in soon and try it! Tel: 0117 9515 415 any additional cost. record players. You can get professional advice about all sorts of New Look – Same great products and Service LIVE MUSIC JUNE 2016 systems: audio, mix and match equipment, home If you haven’t already visited this popular local GOLDEN LION cinema systems, multi-room, environmental and THU 2nd JOE CRIBB & THE SEED DRILLS - Blues, Roots venue I suggest you take a look soon – you can’t multi appliance integration. They have installed miss the fab, bright orange floor. They have created FRI 3rd POPES OF CHILLITOWN - Ska / Dub / Punk £3 equipment into hundreds of Bristol homes, gardens, SAT 4th SOUL INGREDIENTS - Stax records stylee a contemporary layout with urban feel, that lends cinemas, factory units, pubs, hotels and restaurants itself well to the music products on display. The TUE 7th ROSS LEE (Balls of Steel) - New Comedy Night (such as the Blue Lagoon just over the road). uncluttered layout show off the audio items on sale, THU 9th BIMM BANDS SHOWCASE - Introducing Night South West’s only Bose Centre of Excellence set up ready for you to trial. If you need any advice FRI 10th THE RIN TINS / IMPRINTS - Folk Jive Boogie £3 For the past twenty five years the Gloucester Road or recommendations Martin and Paul will be happy SAT 11th TRIP THE SWITCH - Local Pop / Funk / Soul shop have specialised in Bose. Martin told me they to help. TUE 14th MARC HALLS / WE ARE ALL FOSSILS are simply a great product. He went on to say at 31-33 Gloucester Road, BS7 8AA THU 16th HANNAH ALDRIDGE Muscle Shoals, Alabama £6 Paul Roberts they stock a selection of brands that LILLY HIATT - Nashville, Tennessee they believe in and know will perform well for their Tel: 0117 329 2460 / 07710 435 254 THE FLYIN A’s - Austin, Texas customers. www.paulrobertshi-fi.co.uk FRI 17th BUSTY & THE BASS - (Montreal) ElectroSoul £3 GrahamGraham Sothcott Sothcott SAT 18th “BACK YARD BASH” STREET PARTY KIRRIS RIVIERE BLUES BAND / THE BLUES COWBOYS / ITCHY FINGERS Guitar/UkuleleGuitar/Ukulele Tutor Tutor RED RAY / FRANKIE SPAIN & THE INQUISITION POSITION Electric, Acoustic, Bass, Ukulele THE BISHOPSTON BAYOU BAND / BILLY IN THE LOWGROUND Electric, Acoustic, Bass, Ukulele One-to-one tuition from TUE 21st SAM PIPER - Onehis-to- localone tuition Studio from his local Studio THU 23rd TBC - PreparationPreparation for Grades. for Grades. Music theory. Music theory. 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12 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 13 Pizzarova – simple – local – delicious! Pizzarova was launched in 2013 by Alex, initially premium working out of a converted Land Rover Defender, ingredients fitted with a wood fired oven (you may have on their Summer parties, beach getaways, seen this on the recent Window Wanderland in monthly Bishopston, serving up scrummy free pizza to the special. I camping – the Salty Dog cocktail community). Jack joined Alex at the start of 2015 found their and together enjoyed catering for large outside margherita is perfectly simple and refreshing! events and markets. Their delicious pizzas attracted to be a strong following and they soon out grew the heaven, trusted Landrover. The team sought to find premises with fresh tomato sauce, oozing cheese on a light, Ingredients to expand their ever growing passion for the pizza crunchy base – simply delicious. (just 3!) they were producing (although the Defender is You can enjoy your food within the Gloucester Road still put to good use, with Pizzarova embarking on venue or take it away. The shop is licensed, you 40ml of gin another busy wedding season). can even have some tins of craft beer delivered with They felt the Gloucester Road was the perfect your pizza – perfect! (Free local delivery by bike). 100ml Grapefruit juice (pink or yellow) venue for their first shop, keen to harness the To show their appreciation to their local following Salt love of the community and fellow supportive, and celebrate the positive feedback they have independents. enjoyed, at the end of April, Pizzarova launched Making Pizzarova is designed to be a casual environment their new Pink Card! Holders of this VIP card will be with the focus on their stunning pizza. They like to entitled to unlimited free pizza, all day, every day! Take a glass lightly rub a wedge of grapefruit around the rim and place rim keep things simple and let their fresh ingredients To qualify for the draw you simply need to drop in down in your small pile of salt. Twist a little to get even coverage! shine. A huge amount of time and effort when into your contact details when you are next in their local Place gin and grapefruit juice in a shaker (use a jam jar if picnicking/camping!) perfecting their sourdough, which is created with a venue. Keep your eye on social media for further seventy year old starter, consisting simply of wild news on this fantastic offer. some ice, and give a good shake. yeast (starter), flour and water. 289 Gloucester Road, BS7 8NY Pour shaken mixture into your glass (optional over ice). You can build your own pizza from a selection 0117 942 7770 • [email protected] Decorate with a sprig of rosemary, wedge of lemon or grapefruit of fresh toppings that change on a weekly basis, reflecting what is in season, to include a few Sun -Thurs; 12pm - 10pm / Fri & Sat; 12pm - 11pm HANDMADE SOURDOUGH PIZZA Gin o’clock! This cocktail works very well with the following London Gins, all stocked at Grape and Grind, 101 Gloucester Road. Williams Great British Extra Dry Gin £29.99 Broker’s London Dry Gin £23.50 Sacred Organic Gin £34.99 Fifty Pounds London Dry Gin £34.50 t

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14 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 15 World on a Plate Day with Sefton Park Primary Sefton Park Primary School recently celebrated ‘World on a Plate Day’, which sees families across numerous cultures bring in food that they love to share with all the school members. Sefton Park PTA shared with us the following account – We had food from pretty much every Bristol’s best handmade falafel, hummus & pitta outlet continent – that is if you count chocolate penguin biscuits as being from Antarctica! newly opened at 67a Gloucester Rd! Thank you to everyone who donated food, it was a feast! Thanks also to all the willing helpers that enabled this popular event to happen. MENUMENU The FoodCycle team, with their cycle powered liquidiser had children 1. Falafel in a pitta ______£5.00 peddling their way to fruit smoothies and blended soup. The fruit and veg (includes all salad) had been saved from going to waste by FoodCycle. The organisation had 2. Falafel in a box ______£5.00 done an assembly at school earlier in the week to tell the children about their work reclaiming as much edible surplus food as possible, and serving (includes all salad) healthy meals to vulnerable people. + with a pitta on the side + 50p In celebration of the wide range of international food outlets on our doorstep, 3. Falafels on their own several local restaurants and cafes kindly contributed to the feast and the (includes hummus) food-themed raffle. In addition to raffle prizes, we had LebaneseTapas from 6 pieces £2.20, 10 Pieces £2.70 Lona Grill House, Vegan flap jack from The Black Sheep, Indian Samosas from Indies and Korean cookies and noodles from The Oriental Market. 4. Choose your drink ______£1.30 Indian Chai was (freshly pressed juices not included) also on offer from Bristol’s very own 5. Meal Deal ______£5.80 genuine Chai Wallah, Falafel pitta / Salad box + drink Indiana Joe Baba. (freshly pressed juices not included) The following local traders provided raffle donations; Co-op, Shadwell Rd 67A Gloucester Rd, BS7 8AD Boston Tea Party, Bishopston Fish Bar, Pizza Rova, Grenville Rd www.eatapitta.co.uk Tinto Lounge, Indies, L’Artisan. The support from Claremont Rd local businesses is very much appreciated.

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16 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 17 Sleep Therapy LIFE & SOUL EMPOWERMENT Christabel Majendie BSc, MSc, MBSPsS Usui Tradition of Natural Can’t sleep? Healing Energies Workshop I am a psychologist working in the Bristol area, providing therapy REIKI I, II & MASTER COURSES family for sleep problems. This uses Local osteomyologist, Dawn a combination of cognitive and Clode is busy preparing to the practice behavioural techniques together with share her knowledge and skills motivational interviewing. with a series of one-day Reiki Cognitive techniques address the mental factors that courses. Osteopathic and Complementary healthcare contribute to insomnia such as thoughts and beliefs I was interested to learn that about sleep and a racing mind. Behavioural therapy these courses are not just for Osteopathy, Cranial Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, aims to re-establish lost connections between the practitioners. Dawn told me, bedroom and sleep and to help individuals establish “I think we are all healers, and Homeopathy, Family Counselling, Pilates, Massage Therapy, a healthy sleep routine. In this way sleep becomes attuning your hands and knowing Alexander Technique, Reflexology, Acupuncture, a more automatic process and a more reliable sleep how to use the universal energy helps you and those pattern is established. Motivational interviewing around you; so it’s great for mums to soothe their Nutrition, Life Coaching, Shiatsu, Sleep Therapy... focuses on the motivational processes within an kids and great for those lovely empathetic people individual that bring about change. who all their friends turn to for a kind ear and a Evidence shows that these techniques help to shoulder to cry on. Definitely a brilliant extra tool for relaxation overcome insomnia and sleep problems in the long any practitioner, from a counsellor to an osteopath.” from term, whereas the effects of sleeping pills are mostly Which course is for you? Aromatherapy,the Couples massage workshop, centreDeep tissue massage, short-term. Reiki I is suitable to anyone who has an interest Holistic massage, Indian head massage, Pregnancy massage, I run individual and group sessions at the in Reiki or alternative health in general and wants Family Practice, Gloucester Rd. For more to attune their hands so that they can help others; Reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu, Thai massage... information contact me on 07881 651091 or no prequalification requirements. This level would [email protected] or visit prepare you to treat yourself and family or friends. www.christabelmajendie.co.uk. Open seven days a week, Reiki II is for those that have completed Reiki I Osteopathic and and practiced some self-healing and/or healing on early appointments and late friends and family. Reiki II is for those of you who Complementary healthcare would like to progress from the basics of Reiki I and clinic specialising in the appointments available. is necessary if you would like to use the treatment in treatment of expectant your practice. Get yourself into good shape mothers, babies and children. (If you have done some online Reiki courses and to enjoy the summer – don’t wish to progress you may be able to do Reiki I and II We can help mothers with back pain, neck combined, please contact Dawn). let injuries hold you back pain and muscular tension, pelvic pain, Reiki Master is for those who have qualified in headaches, sciatic pain, symphysis pubis from your favourite outdoor Reiki I and II and have done a considerable amount of healing. Discuss your experience with Dawn. dysfunction, heartburn, nausea and more... activity, we can help! For more detailed explanation on all of these course We treat babies and please visit the website below. 116 Gloucester Road, Reiki I & II – single days children with – Sunday 5th June or 26th June birth trauma, Bishopston, BS7 8NL Reiki I – single days sleep problems, Sunday 19th June or 31st July feeding problems, Tel: 0117 944 6968 Reiki II – single days reflux, E-mail: [email protected] Sunday 24th July or 25th September plagiocephaly, www.thefamilypractice.tv Reiki Master – single days glue ear, Sunday 28th August or 18th September colic Visit www.life-and-soul-empowerment. and more... co.uk/reiki-training.htm for full details, or call Dawn on 0795 1099 491. expectantmother’sclinic

Osteopathy in Pregnancy

18 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertiseDuring pregnancy enormous physical, chemical and emotionalDon’t changes forget take place overto a mentionrelatively short period Bishopston of time. The Matters when replying to ads! 19 body has to get used to carrying up to 20lb/10kg of baby, waters and placenta, which can impose great physical strain on the organs, tissues, joints and ligaments of the body. In order for the pregnant body to adapt to all these changes it has to find new ways to walk, sit and sleep resulting with new aches and pains arising.

Benefits of Osteopathy During Pregnancy Osteopathic treatment while pregnant can ease some of the symptoms typically associated with pregnancy including: Aches and pains (back pain, neck and shoulder pain, muscular tension) Groin, lower abdominal pain or pubic symphysis pain Nausea and vomiting Heartburn Sciatica

An Osteopath can also: Provide advice on breathing techniques, stretches and exercise you can do to maintain your health and wellbeing throughout your pregnancy Help prepare ‘the way’ for a more trouble free childbirth, by improving flexibility in the pelvis and abdomen Help the mother to recover after birth

Benefit of Osteopathic Treatment After Birth After birth it is advised that both mother and child return to see an osteopath for a check up and, if necessary, for treatment.

Osteopathy after a pregnancy can: Ensure your body returns back to shape quickly Help you regain your strength and flexibility Check and correct any remaining strains in the back and pelvis

thefamilypractice 116 Gloucester Road 0117 944 6968 www.thefamilypractice.tv We have a very comprehensive group of complementary practitioners that specialise in the treatment of expectant mother’s. Please visit our website for a full listing and information. Double Celebration at Hair Mechanics Summer News from Icon Beauty Happy Birthday Jon! The summer has finally arrived and the therapists at Icon Beauty are busy getting Not only does Hair Mechanics celebrate its 25th everyone ready for their holidays in the sun! anniversary in business this year but its much loved owner FOR SUMMER 2016 AT ICON THE FOCUS IS ON OUR SKIN HEALTH Jon (pictured left) celebrated his 65th birthday recently! He enjoyed a star-studded evening of glam and glitz at the FROM SUN UP TO SUN DOWN. Gloucester County Cricket Club. He told me had a fabulous St Tropez Tans: A healthier way to achieve a natural looking tan. time and wants to do it all again! 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Rheanna Whether its a small celebration or a grand event, for has an amazing opportunity to work as cabin crew for British Airways, to any style from Vintage Chic, Garden Party or Timeless help fulfill her love of travel. She is an exceptional therapist and will be Elegance our team will be on hand at every stage of greatly missed. We wish her well in this fantastic new chapter of her life. Good luck Rheanna! the planning for your perfect day! Rheanna Jordan Guitar and Cello Duo Summer 2016 will be an eventful one. As Icon will also be losing the Visit our website to find out more! lovely Jordan Monk but thankfully only for a short while. Jordan is expecting a beautiful little baby in June and is now on maternity leave. All the team are extremely excited about the new arrival and wish her well and lots of happiness in this new www.theflowershopbristol.com ---With many years experience of providing Background chapter of her life! 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Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 1 Help our local Hedgehogs Pre-purchase advice from your vet

It was a pleasure to take tea, and chat with The recent PDSA At Animal Health Mrs Tiggywinkle (the sudaname adopted by Paw report 2015 has Centre we are Bishopston resident Claudia Bonney, pictured highlighted some passionate about right), whose move to Egerton Road sparked a shocking findings the bond that exists passion for our humble hedgehog. relating to how owners between a pet and Claudia told me, the first evening they let their chose their new pets. its owner. We offer pet dog out in the garden of their new home, he The great news is, Over 4.5 million owners our expert advice emphatically brought her attention to a mother did no research at all free of charge people responded Nicky & Lulu hedgehog crossing their lawn with three babies in well, and are before taking on their to prospective tow! She was instantly enchanted and set about working together pet. A tiny 4% of pet owners to help you discovering how she could encourage these to help ensure owners took advice with your decision. quintessentially British creatures to visit again. a bright future from a vet before We love to share It turned out, one of the best things she could do for hedgehogs, taking on their new pet. our combined was nothing at all! To leave the border hedge and who are currently Everyone is familiar with the concept of their knowledge and not erect a new boundary fence as previously doing far better in an urban environment than the neighbourhood vet being there for accident and it gives us great planned. This enabled the hedgehogs to roam countryside. Claudia even enlisted the help of St illness and even for the annual vaccination health pleasure to see between gardens, I was amazed to discover a male Bon’s School, who enjoyed a workshop building check, but it seems that the idea of consulting a vet new pets and their hedgehog can travel up to 13 kilometres per night! hedgehog hotels and a feeding station. It was good before even getting a pet, is a novel one. owners as they start to hear that Gloucester Road businesses – Animal out on a life time Claudia’s research also led her to discover that their Choosing the right pet is crucial to ensure the together. numbers have drastically declined from 30 million Health Centre and Roxford’s Pet Shop are also human–animal bond; there are so many factors to in the 1950s, to less than a million today. Rather supportive. consider when deciding which pet will fit best in the Please do call the surgery to book a free than get depressed about this sad fact, she decided Claudia’s passion for these prickly creatures has led family and suit the lifestyle. appointment with one of us to chat about your new family member. to take positive action, and then encourage all her to meet fellow enthusiasts and nature lovers. It A vet is in the perfect position to offer pre-purchase those around her to do the same. And so began the was wonderful to hear that a notice in Bishopston advice and share their expertise with would-be For further information on the PAW report please newsletters from Mrs Tiggywinkle, to appeal to local Matters linked her with anthropology PhD student owners. We can offer advice on the species – be visit www.pdsa.org.uk residents to do their bit too. The advice that featured Laura McLauchlan who was running a study on the it cat, dog, rabbit or other small furry creatures, as Nicky Bromhall MRCVS was similar to the below - human aspects of hedgehog conservation. Ben well as practical advice on the merits of particular Animal Fogle filmed part of a BBC wildlife programme from breeds within a species. With years of experience her garden and now the Avon Wildlife Trust (AWT) Health CentreAnimal 1. Make a couple of small holes in or under your of working with animals, we are uniquely placed to garden fence to allow them to roam in and out of have created a short film from the Egerton Road give an expert opinion. Gloucester Road’s IndependentHealth Veterinary PracticeCentre your garden freely, the biggest barrier they face residence! The local wildlife group is also delighted All breeds have different health issues; some are is literally barriers. Fences and walls stop them to have signed Claudia up as a Wildlife Champion. Gloucester Road’s healthier generally that others and vets being onA small the expert team providing SPECIAL OFFER meeting, mating and gathering enough food to Her role led her to sign up to My Wild individual care for yourIndependent pet Veterinary Practice survive and it only needs to be a small gap the front line have first-hand knowledge that they will be Take away the worry and have Neighbourhood, part of AWT’s wider My Wild City your pet micro-chipped for that size of a CD or end of a house brick for them to pleased to pass on. Free preventativeA small expertextra pea teamce of mind. providing friendly, and project that aims to create hedgehog-friendly streets healthcare clinics with squeeze through. A vet can talk about the care needed, the welfare experienced care for your pet. in Bishopston. qualified veterinary nurses 2. Create or buy a hedgehog feeding station and concerns, as well as feeding, exercise and Our facilitiesMicrochipping include: • Appointment system place dried cat food and a bowl of water in it (never It was lovely to spend an afternoon with Claudia, grooming requirements. Costs of ownership canModern be surgical and• Free Nurse’s clinicsonly •£10 Modern surgical facilities bread or milk which makes them ill); there are lots I even had the privilege of meeting Richard x-ray facilities, in-house (normal price £19.95) discussed; a staggering 12% surveyed by the PDSA • In-house laboratory • Full dental facilities of designs or ready-made ones to buy online. Hammond the 2nd (so named because when he thought that their pet would only cost them up tolaboratory and dentistry• Annual healthduring checks February • & Weight-watchers March! clinics equipment 3. Put a ramp in your pond if it has steep sides; they was rescued, he was small and fast!) the cute £500 in its entire lifetime. New owners need to be • Advice on buying new pets • 24 Hr emergency service can swim but need a gentle slope to get out, also hedgehog pictured above, who had previously been fully informed to ensure that they make a sensible Nicky Bromhall BVSc MRCVS Nicky Bromhall BVSc MRCVS 358 Gloucester Road ponds are good for biodiversity and provide water nursed back to health. Congratulations to Claudia choice that is affordable and have pet insurance Principal Veterinary Surgeon since 2002 for hedgehogs to drink on a hot summer night. for making a difference and encouraging others to Principal Veterinary Surgeon since 2002 Horfield explained to them at this early stage. 358 Gloucester Bristol Bristol BS7 8TP 4. Create a hedgehog hotel/hibernation station, again do the same. I hope many of you may be inspired to Vets can also help with advice on where to find your BS7 8TP there are lots of designs to make or buy online. join in too! www.animalhealthcentre.org new pet. We fully support the Kennel Club Assured 5. Always check before you strim or light bonfires, www.animalhealthcentre.org0117 9247832 etc; hedgehogs often make rather clumsy day If you would like any further advice Breeder scheme for well-bred pedigree dogs. We Puppy and Kitten nests so do check. on hedgehogs, please e-mail can also steer you away from puppy farms and help Packages Available 6. Use nature-friendly slug pellets or nematoads [email protected] or you to find a home-bred pup or a rescue cat or dog. but once you have happy hedgehogs they will visit www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/ Matching the correct pet to an owner or family is so keep the pests down for you, they truly are the mywildneighbourhood. important; dogs and cats now live up to twenty years gardener’s friend. in our homes so we need to make the right choice.

22 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertiseBaby Bank Network Don’t forget to mention BishopstonMr Gotalot Matters and co when replying to ads! 23 Join us on our walk of Community news from your Co-operative Local Forum Fundraising for the Bristolth RSPCA an event alongside FoodCycle. They used all our Gloucester Road on May 7 This month we were surplus waste bananas and got the local children contacted by local making banana cake. resident Debbie We are now donating our surplus food to FoodCycle Join us for our Hunt (pictured right), – who run volunteer-powered community events who is pleased to across the UK – all working to reduce food poverty ‘Dog and Cat Day’ be fundraising for and social isolation by serving tasty, nutritious meals the Bristol RSPCA. to vulnerable people. It's the first partnership in the Like many people, country between these two organisations (as far as Saturday 11 June Debbie was not we know!), and is going beyond the normal charity- aware that all supplier relationship with collaborative awareness. 10.00am Start from of the branches Alongside this we have organised a cake sale, 10 am - 2 pm of the RSPCA are registered with all the money raised going to another local In the Bishopston/Horfield area a Co-operative charity 'Baby Bank Network', a volunteer run separately and Local Forum has been set up. Our food and charity organisation which tackles child poverty 117/119 Gloucester Road need to fundraise funeral stores will be working alongside this and promotes re-use, collecting pre-loved baby individually. allowing us to be at the heart of the community. essentials and giving them to families in need. To support the RSPCA Bristol, Debbie was We have done a few events, most Refreshments from all of our branches along the way to Please join us for our delighted to take part in the London Marathon which, recently we held a community walk Filton endingthis with co-op a lovely is pleased warm soup to act from as a forthcoming Dog and Cat with hard work, enabled her to raise a fantastic along Gloucester Road on Saturday Day on Saturday 11 June, 10 collection point for dog and cat £2511.52 for RSPCA UK. She would like to thank 7 May. A group of us enjoyed walking am to 2 pm at our 117/119 Join us on our walk of family, friends and the following Gloucester Road from our lower Gloucester Road store food, as well as donations of towels, Gloucester Road store. th businesses for helping her achieve this amount – up onto Horfield Common. As we Gloucesterblankets and Road toys etc, on on May this 7 Co-op, Grape & Grind, Rosebud Florist, Icon Beauty, went, we spoke with members of the To support the RSPCA Bristol, Raising awareness Moodles, Moda, Carly Wong from The Pet Collective this co-op is pleased to act as special Dog and Cat Day! community on the subject of food waste and funds to help and BS7 Gym. and how to prevent it. a collection point for dog and cat food, as well as donations tackle loneliness After her marathon success, Debbie was inspired It was great to give out free goody bags of towels, blankets and toys to build a relationship with our local RSPCA and as of fruit and veg that would have been etc, on this special Dog and a result of this, has been in regular contact with the otherwise wasted. RSPCA Bristol fundraising team. She was keen to Cat Day! The feedback from the day was organise a further event to assist the animal charity. We have more future events Drawing on her experience of fundraising for Sefton extremely positive, with comments and and meetings planned, it would 10.00am Start from discussion about how nice it was to see Pop into the store for further details ParkPlease School support PTA, local as animals well as in organising need with donations events for of food be great to see new people Please support local animals in need with donations of food the Co-op at the heart of the community. her London Marathon, she looked towards linking come along. During the event we made another few or catchWe would us gratefullyon accept @horfield_h any the wonderfulWe charity would with gratefully the community accept work any being Please follow us on Twitter for updates @ 117/119 Gloucester Road created by the Co-op Community Forum! links with local groups and are currently planning branded ‘complete’ dry dog food such as, branded ‘complete’ dry dog food such as, events with them, Horfield Lodge being one such horfield_h or check out the website www. Refreshments from all of our branches along the way to ThePedigree, Gloucester Butchers, Road Co-op Chappie, were pleased Winalot, to get& Cesar. group. Pedigree, Butchers, Chappie, Winalot, & Cesar. involved and the date of Saturday 11 June (10 am co-operative.coop/mycommunity/about/co- GoodFilton endingthings with happening a lovely warm insoup your from Community Previous to the community walk, we took part in operative-local-forums/. 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Bishopston Matters Proof © 2014 ews from Roxford’ ummer N s Pet Sho News from the Friends of Ashley Down Green S ys a week • Free local p Open 7 da delivery who have provided contact details directly to the New Cotswold Raw – dog sausages and mince these easy Project officers and/or FoADG. Committee members to handle sausage and mince meals are made in the Cotswolds using met this week with Dan Judges, lead officer for the fresh, seasonal ingredients with an aim to deliver the convenience of design and development of the play area, to discuss a processed food with all the health benefits of a fresh and varied raw the next stage. Whilst the feedback showed a range diet. Naturally high in protein, natural enzymes, vitamins, minerals and of views a strong consensus had emerged for a play essential amino acids required for a happy and healthy life. area with more natural features, including timber construction, and which encouraged more open- Funky new feed bowls and mats New for summer are a selection ended, imaginative play and good physical activity. of funky feed bowls with cute dog prints and lime green, fuchsia pink or A Dan and his team are now re-working the design black bases. These stylish feeders from Ancol not only look good but into the next stage which will be shared shortly. the coloured rubber stops the items being chased around the kitchen Local stakeholders (families, residents, users of floor by enthusiastic pets! In the same range are some bright feeding B the Green) will have an opportunity to view the final mats, with great non-slip properties. These soft, tear resistant products design and whilst the play equipment will have been are machine washable for hygiene. decided and ordered so that work can start in the Eco Gum Gum Dog Toys These news toys are created in 100% summer, some minor adjustments may be possible non-toxic raw rubber with eco-friendly cotton e.g. with regard to position, siting of benches, etc. strap. The fun shaped toys are durable and A very big thank you to all who provided feedback, perfect for comfortable and flexible play. especially those who provided detailed comments, Inspired by nature, they don’t harm your ideas and examples to support the development pet’s teeth and gums and provide a healthy of a good quality play area which sits comfortably alternative for your best friend. within our small green space. Jumball! Your dog will love these fun, jumbo, Works to open up the access to Stoney Lane should durable balls with handles, in a range of styles. begin around the same time and we have asked that as much notice as possible is given to local 155 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8BA • Tel: 0117 924 8397 • roxfordsthepetshop.co.uk residents of start dates for both projects. A planting plan has been drafted and we have been Ashley Down Green is living up to its name, involved in discussions with relevant council officers having burst into many shades of green in re autumn tree and bulb planting. With works the past few weeks, evidence that spring has planned for either end of the Green, our wildflower arrived. The reward for the efforts of bramble strips may have to wait until next spring but Puppy or pruning during the last couple of winters has hopefully clover will appear in those areas where For only meant clearer sights of the blossom appearing grass is left uncut, and daisies and buttercups are * first on the blackthorn, then hawthorn and now already appearing. wild fruit trees such as cherry and apple. Next Kitten Package Discussions have begun about community events £55 will be wild roses which begin to appear in June. which could be held on the Green, perhaps Can you identify the two trees in the pictures Give your pet the best start in life commencing with something easy to arrange, (A) and (B) below from their blossom? In the such as a tea party. A task group has been formed autumn we will be planting more spring bulbs to to explore a range of options, including open air provide a colourful spring backdrop for Ashley plays and drama events which could take place on Down Green, and early sources of nectar for our Your Puppy or kitten package includes: a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. If you would like all-important pollinators. • Primary vaccination course (2 injections) • Bag of Royal Canin food to suggest ideas, become involved or just receive It has been a busy few weeks for Friends of Ashley • Initial flea & worm treatment • 10% discount on neutering information, please contact us at – • Microchip Down Green. The Council consultation on the play • Discount voucher book for Royal Canin food area design and access to Stoney Lane closed on [email protected] 26 February and 106 responses were logged in @FriendsADG Vets4Pets Bishopston 275-277 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8NY total – quite a record for a play area, apparently. Facebook Friends of Ashley Down Green Those responses have been analysed and will Call: 0117 942 4243 or visit: vets4pets.com/bishopston Best Wishes, inform a report due out in the next few days. The Opening times: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 7pm, Sat 9am - 12 noon

Council's findings and recommendation will be FoADG Committee *Terms and Conditions: Promoted by Pets at Home Vet Group Limited, registered at Stanley Green Trading Estate, Epsom Avenue, Handforth SK9 3RN. For named puppy or kitten only, not transferable.

available via the consultation hub at https://bristol. Valid only at Vets4Pets Bishopston only. Customers must register or be registered at Vets4Pets Bishopston. Vaccinations exclude rabies, Chlamydia and Bordetella (Kennel Cough). Package valid for 12 A: Blackthorn (which produces sloes) B: Hawthorn which flowers in May in flowers which Hawthorn B: sloes) produces (which Blackthorn A: months. 10% discount is valid against the standard cost of neutering. The recommended flea and worm treatment and food provided will depend on the pet’s weight and lifestyle. citizenspace.com/ and also sent via email to those

26 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 27 All are welcome to celebrate Get Growing! Horfield Organic Community News from Golden Hill Community Garden Orchard’s Summer Orchard Hi everyone Bristol’s sixth Get Thank you everyone who came to our fifth Spring Fair! Growing Garden Open Day Nearly 800 people had a great time rocking out with Trail, co-ordinated the punk badger, folding origami, sculpting creatures, by the Bristol Food weaving willow crowns, eating cake, munching pizza Network, is set to Saturday 4 June, 2016, 1–5pm Enjoy an afternoon exploring Bristol’s and generally having a very lovely time. We raised take place on 4–5 over £2000 and are all as pleased as punch. June. pioneering community orchard. Set up in 1998, and cared for by members, who are volunteers. And if you missed it, come and see us on 4 June Following on from the HOCO aims to inspire fruit growing as a way 11–3 as we open as part of the city wide Get Growing success of previous to grow community, wellbeing, and local, Trail. Marvel at the Tower of Power and have a sit years, community sustainable food. down in the Bishopston Bale House! We'll have loads gardens, city farms, of lovely plants for sale and they'll be pond dipping for allotment sites and Come and see plans and progress on the exciting the kids. local food growing businesses will be open over Home Orchard Plot project – a mini orchard with this weekend to showcase their successes and a 10×4 metre footprint. See our Orchard Roots We've also been busy with our new afterschool talk to people from across the city about how they Bristol exhibition for stories of local and heritage Golden Club which is GREAT. Lots of fires, epic dens, can become involved in Bristol’s exciting urban apples. Find out how a small community group slug hunts, clay mess and all sorts. We run every food growing scene/movement. From the smallest transformed a piece of marginal and neglected Tuesday and pick up from Bishop Rd Primary. Get community garden to the community supported land into a beautiful, fruitful urban oasis. in touch to get your small folk on the waiting list for agriculture schemes, the gardens that are open will • The relaxed nature of this event gives us time September and if you don't want to wait that long, then be answering questions about how to get involved, to answer your fruit growing questions. send them along to our next... as well as highlighting all the benefits of committed • Homemade cakes, refreshments, produce Golden Adventure days running Tuesdays in involvement, from taking crops home to the health and plants for sale. the summer holidays; these fun-packed days for and well being benefits of community growing. • Join the orchard in June and share in this 5–12-year-olds are a workout for the imagination This year will see new activities around the Get year’s harvest! as we live a story through the day with hilarious Growing Garden Trail in the form of walks around homemade costumes, excellent activities, treasure To find the orchard (nearest postcode BS7 8JP) hunts, general silliness and have a big adventure with some of the gardens of a specific area. We are - Walk down the lane beside 22 Kings Drive lucky to have Steve England leading a walk across pizza in the middle. £26 per child, 10–4, including (between Bishop Road & Kellaway Avenue), turn pizza from the frog oven. Booking essential. Purdown from Eastville Library firstly to Elm Tree left and it’s the first gate on the right. OR Take the Bespoke playhouses and Farm and then on to Feed Bristol. Incredible Edible lane beside 134 Longmead Avenue (BS7 8QQ) And of course we're still open every Wednesday 10–4 Bristol’s Sara Venn will also be leading a walk of until you come to the last gate on the left. so come and get involved – no experience necessary, climbing frames the Urban Food Trail, that will lead from Millennium or just come and say hello and bask in the sun by our More information: www.community-orchard.org.uk Designed with you to suit Square through to Temple Meads and ending up at E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 0117 373 1587. beautiful pond. Grow Bristol’s aquaponics site on Feeder Road. See you in the garden! your space and your family, With more people moving into the city, and with and built to last. people struggling to access both outside space and Lucy Mitchell locally grown food, joining a community gardening Community Project Worker project in your area, can help to solve both those issues whilst giving the opportunity to become For more info - 07506 905 394 involved with local community. The Get Growing thegoldenhillcommunitygarden.com Garden Trail aim is to give every food growing project across the city the opportunity to open and talk to people about how they can be involved. All the gardens need gardeners, but there are a whole range of other ways to get involved, from helping with social media to baking cakes for work parties and many, many more. For more information please visit the Call Alex for a free Bristol Food Network site http://www. consultation on 07779 606 934 bristolfoodnetwork.org/blog/annual-bristol- www.littlehousebristol.co.uk get-growing-garden-trail/. facebook.com/littlehousebristol

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At Secret Garden we now enjoy creating garden rooms as part of our complete garden design and landscaping service. With more people working from home or not wanting to move but needing to create more Bishopston Open Gardens space, these outdoor rooms are proving to be extremely Bishopston Gardening Group will be hosting an Open Gardens Day this popular. year on Sunday 19 June, 2 to 5 pm. There are a range of materials The last Open Gardens was held in 2014 and proved to be a very popular event. This year up to 10 the rooms can be created gardens, including a 'guerilla garden' will be open, including some not previously seen. The charge for in; we would draft up some adults is £4 and children 12 and under go free. The profits all go to charity and this year we are supporting designs for you after meeting the Golden Hill Community Garden and a refugee charity. Teas will be on sale and a plant stall will be at 3 to see what you would like to Logan Rd. Several of the gardens are located in Egerton Rd, with others in Berkeley Rd, Dulverton and get out of this new space. We Wentworth Rd. will create a structure that will A full list will be displayed on posters in the area two weeks before the event and tickets can be purchased compliment both your garden at any of the gardens. I can thoroughly recommend this as a lovely Sunday afternoon event, hope to see and lifestyle. lots of you on the green trail. Some of our clients have taken the opportunity to give their whole outdoor space a makeover. PEAK PERFORMANCE There are many possibilities! We have found this new line an exciting extension of the services we offer and the client feedback on projects PHYSIO & PILATES we have delivered has been brilliant. If you would like to find out more about garden rooms or any other Expert individualised treatment garden project, please do get in touch with us. for all conditions and ages.

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Two Sefton Park pupils lay a wreath Assistant Minister Jenny Morris Veronica Lee laying a wreath addressing the crowd

On Saturday 30 April 1941 Wellington Bomber they could with compassion and kindness. Veronica T2905 crashed in St Andrew’s Park, in a blazing recalled the skills of Dr Heron from Leopold Rd inferno on a dark moonless night. On a sunny and First Aider Margaret Davis tended the burns morning – 30 April 2016 – a crowd gathered of the survivors taken to 61 Effingham Road First around the Memorial in the Park, erected in Aid Post. Red Cross nurse, Daisy Voice, and her 2009, to mark the spot where the plane came husband Reverend Voice, rushed to the scene from down included the Family of Front Gunner Muller Rd. Without the local people running out – Charles Clarke, local residents, FoSAP, RAFA several entering into the burning wreckage to help City Club members and Ft/Flt Natalie Wong with rescue the crew – many more lives could have been Cadets of 2442 Air Training Squadron. lost. Veronica ended the reflection with the poem To remember and mark 75 years since that written by Ruby Bowell for another fateful crash Sash Window Specialists fateful night when three of the crew were killed, that occurred in the village of Paulton, Double Hills Creating, Renovating & Repairing Sash three survived and the ordinary local St Andrew’s Memorial. residents responded to the unimaginable scene that ‘They did not die in Battle’s din Windows For over 30 years unfolded before them. Of world renown, or medal win, Local historian David Cemlyn recalled the final fateful But they died for you and me, • Conservation approved. moments and the bravery of the local people, many And so that the whole world might be free’ • Renovating/draught proofing box sash windows. of whom were no more than 19 or 20 years old. John Clarke, grandson of Charles Clarke, has a • New purpose made double glazed sashes Martin Weitz set the mood for the short service of web site www.wellingtont2905.co.uk that provides fitted into existing box frames. Remembrance and Reflection with a recording of an account of the crash and recollections of the the RAF March and the Last Post. Martin filmed the residents and the survivors. • Timbers used from sustainable sources. event for the FoSAP web site that includes David To book a digital slide presentation and talk on ‘The • Complete custom build double glazed box sash Cemlyn’s account on the bombing of No. 7 Melita Last Flight of Wellington Bomber T2905 and what Road, a week following the crash on 8 May 1941, in bay windows, created in our local workshop. Happened next’ or a presentation on ‘The Roles of which the family lost their lives. the Royal Observer Corps’ – Contact Jenny Morris • All period joinery undertaken. Wreaths were laid on behalf of FoSAP by two pupils local photo/historian (FoSAP member) morrisjc@ • Bespoke doors, panelling and shutters. from Sefton Park School and Jenny Morris for the blueyonder.co.uk / 0117 9424756. local residents and the family killed at 7 Melita • Clean, reliable service. Rd. Flowers were laid by Jon Rogers on behalf of Maisy Jenkins, a local girl who attended the event, Doug Reid. For the Family of Sgt Charles Clarke, wrote this poem. Front Gunner, Arthur Clarke his son planted a The Sacrifice Remembrance Cross. Those who gave their lives. 0117 941 3210 The Royal Observer Corps Association local Those who faced their crooked fate. Standard stood alongside the memorial to Those who made a sacrifice Mobile: 07799 063 167 remember the local St Andrew’s residents who They who risked their welfare to save innocent lives. served in the ROC at the time who were the eyes They who faced the smouldering flames. and ears of the RAF pilots. They who made a sacrifice. www.mpjoinery.co.uk Assistant Minister Veronica Lee, a member of Lives which were lost. Shaftesbury Avenue, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5LT St Bart’s Church team, spoke for all when she Hearts which were broken. observed that we are unable to imagine what it must Bright eyes hazed with sorrow have been like 75 years ago and just what those for the ones which ended by sacrificing for love in the heart people must have felt. What we do know which is where they will stay respected and mourned but 32 Bishopstonis that they fearlessly Matters ran out to do Email what me onnever [email protected] forgotten. Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 33 News from the green room Organic Hair Salon Celebrating 8 Years! The Green Room enjoyed celebrating their eighth anniversary on the Gloucester Road this April; they would like to thank all their customers for their ongoing support and are always pleased to welcome new people to their organic salon. Newly Qualified Amelia – Owners Karen and Jo are delighted to introduce their latest junior stylist Amelia (pictured right), who joined the team in October 2015 and has recently qualified. Look out for some introductory deals with this talented stylist next month. Pleased to support local youth – Whilst I was having my hair cut at the Green Room recently, Karen told me how pleased they were with their young Saturday girl Alanna, who lives in Horfield and attends Cotham School. It is great Lunar Optical is a leading independent to hear the young lady is making the most of an opportunity given by a Gloucester Road business. optical practice on Gloucester Road New Kevin Murphy Products – Feedback on the Kevin Murphy colour range has been extremely positive both with clients and stylists, ask in salon for more details. The Green Room is now pleased to be stocking Kevin Murphy’s latest ‘Repair Me’ shampoo and conditioner repair system for dry, damaged, chemically coloured hair. The products are infused with extracts of mandarin, sweet florals and currant noir. Tel: 0117 942 75 75 15 The Promenade, Gloucester Rd, BS7 8AL

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34 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 35 Horfield Common Community Interest Company Dipper Malkin Volunteers are working hard behind the scenes on the community asset transfer (CAT) application, which will enable the local community to take over the day-to-day management of the Ardagh site, and to improve the sports and community facilities for the benefit of local residents, and wider users of the site and the common. By the time you read this, we will have presented our vision for the site to the Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Neighbourhood Partnership on 24 May, and will be asking for input and feedback from visitors to the Friends of Horfield Common’s 2016 Summer Picnic on Sunday 19 June, 12–5pm, where we will have a stall and a display showcasing the developing plans. for an evening of acoustic folk music. The evening The proposals have been drawn up using feedback was very well supported by a lovely crowd – some from local residents, and users of the Ardagh site of whom were visiting the Ardagh for the first time. and wider common through formal and informal We are keen to respond to the enthusiasm there is consultations undertaken since 2010 when BCC locally for regular music events at the site. We have carried out a public consultation about the future been approached by a number of local musicians as uses of all of Bristol’s parks and green spaces, as well as those from farther afield, who are interested part of the parks and green spaces strategy. Thank in playing at the Ardagh, and will keep BM readers you to all who have contributed their ideas and updated as planning for this progresses through feedback to date – thousands of local residents the Summer. Do keep an eye on the FoHC website have engaged with the project; please do come and Facebook pages for updates. We are currently along on the 19th to talk to volunteers and find out developing HC-CIC’s social media, website and more about how the project is developing. e-mail bulletins and until then are very grateful to the On 10 May, one of our Directors, and Co-ordinator, Friends for their continued support to keep everyone Rob was invited to talk about Project Ardagh at a informed about what is happening! Big Local event at MShed, at which we were asked New Shed Men Project to share information about our project with residents We are also very excited to have launched the from areas across the South of England who are Bristol Ageing Better-funded Ardagh ‘Shed Men’ working ‘to make their communities and their areas project on 17 May. This is a wonderful new group even better places in which to live’ through the Big aimed at older residents who are interested in Local programme. Project Ardagh was showcased carpentry, making and who’d like to get involved as an inspirational example of a community- in supporting Project Ardagh. As well as making led, grassroots improvement project, which was bat boxes, bird boxes and other wooden items to lovely recognition of the work done to date. The help improve the common for wildlife, members presentation was very well received, and we made are welcome to come along and work on their own links with a range of community organisations projects, in a supportive, social and skills-sharing working on projects in London, Bournemouth and group. Please do spread the word, and encourage Cornwall who we will be keeping in touch with, to any local residents you think would be interested to share our experiences as our projects progress. come along and get involved. Musical Fundraisers For more information, please call Chris on 0117 Alongside the formal work currently taking place 9426580 – all sessions take place on Tuesdays, in support of the CAT, we are delighted to have 9am – 12pm, at the Ardagh, and all are welcome recently launched a new series of music events – whether complete beginners or accomplished at the Ardagh. In response to a number of craftsmen – do come along and get involved. Dates conversations and suggestions from local residents for sessions through Summer 2016 are: 31 May, 14 who enjoy playing, and/or listening to live music – and 28 June, 12 and 26 July, 9 and 23 August, and and through the networks of FoHC volunteer, and 6 and 20 September. Volunteers from the group will local resident Nick, we welcomed acclaimed folk also be at FoHC’s Summer Picnic on Sunday 19 musicians, Dipper Malkin, with support from Radio June chatting to visitors about the group – do come 2 Folk Award winner and Bristol student, Archie along to meet them and find out more! Chamberlain Moss, to the Ardagh on Sunday 7 May

36 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 37 garden. Red Kite Design and Build, who also built News from Glos Rd Central the straw bale house at the Golden Hill Community GLOS RD CENTRAL Garden, were on hand to explain the building Mayfest Success! Once Central planters. The day culminated in the arrival methods they used. A life size wicker fox stood on again, the Glos Rd Central of Jack in the Green and his band of merry dancers top of the green roof of the bike shed to advertise Mayfest on May 7th, was a huge and musicians who, luckily, were able to stop and an upcoming Weave a Wicker Fox workshop at the success. The sun shone and the do a dance on Bishop Road before the heavens Eco House on 11 June, led by local artist Sarah streets were alive, especially Bishop Road, which opened and everyone had to crowd into the shops Edwards. If you missed this opportunity to look was closed to traffic all day. All the shops took and gazebos to keep dry! around the 212 Eco House, there will be another part, offering something for everyone – from food New Eco House The launch of the 212 Eco Open Day to tie in with the Big Green Week on 16 and drink, May crown making and art activities House coincided with the Glos Rd Central Mayfest. June 16, 3–7pm. There is also a competition to win to massage therapy, vintage clothing and special Intrigued visitors were able to pop down Bishop a free night’s stay at the 212 Eco House. See the sales. The Golden Lion supplied a sound system Lane and discover this wonderful little house, Eco House page on www.room212.co.uk for more for the Bristol Folk and Ashley Down community built from sustainable and recycled materials, with details. choirs and various acoustic musicians. Playing a living roof and surrounded by a lovely sunny Competition Winner! Xpress Computers is Out organised street games, there was lovely face pleased to announce the winner of their FREE PC painting and Mr Gotalot and the popular tea cup health check competition is local resident, Rebecca ride amused children all day long. Various charities Ramsden. See page 3 for the services this Glos Rd and organisations such as Window Wanderland, Joe’s Bakery Central business offers. Greenpeace, Fairtrade and the Babybank Network 240-242 Gloucester Road, BS7 8NZ raised funds and awareness including the New Loyalty Card Moodles is delighted to have Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Neighbourhood Classic Bread, Artisan Bread, Craft Bread, launched their new loyalty card. Receive a stamp Partnership who help fund Glos Rd Central Craft Confectionery, Artisan Confectionery every time you spend £10 with Moodles, collect 10 projects. The Gloucester Road WI was delighted to Also stocking Batch#5 stamps and get 20% off any full price item! Pick up raise £784.70 for Carers Support Centre, by selling Gluten Free bread and a FREE stamp with this Bishopston Matters. their delicious homemade cakes. Matt Collis from cake products Listen out for local business Osna Therapy Avon Wildlife Trust and Thangam Debbonaire, MP Centre owner, Bridget Tyrrell, who will be talking com) and all the wonderful therapies they offer on for Bristol West, said a few words to welcome the 0117 975 5551 about the recent success of Mayfest, the launch of Ujima 98 radio show on June 22. Listen in from crowds to tell everyone about the new Glos Rd www.joesbakery.co.uk Osna’s fab new website (www.osna-therapy-centre. 12.00 till 2.00 pm. Continued on following page ►

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Exciting happenings at Osna! We enjoyed a fantastic Mayfest, where people enjoyed our taster sessions, demonstrations, talks on New interactive birthday Mindfulness, Homeopathy and Bach flower remedies. Following on from this success Osna will be cards with music & games, running courses soon on Bach flower remedies, see our new website for full details. created by Bath designer Osna owner Bridget Tyrrell will be giving a talk about the popular Therapy Centre on Ujima 98 radio show on 22nd June along with other therapists. Listen in from 12.00 till 2.00 pm. New Loyalty Card! – Receive a stamp every time you spend £10 with Moodles, collect 10 stamps and get 20% off any full price item! FREE stamp with this Bishopton Matters! Contact ‘Bridget’ Tel 0117 9075884 • Email [email protected] 208 Gloucester Road, BS7 8NU • T: 0117 944 5353 • www.moodles.biz

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Lucy works and lives Rewards included a jute shopping bag and locallyGreat presents with her for husband Mother’s andDay, twoFather’ boyss Day, Zach Birthday, and Ollie Christmas (pictured or just top to right). treat Ityourself! was the birth of her children that inspired Lucy to make the transition from wildflower seed cards designed by pupils from the Great presents for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Birthday, Christmas or just to treat yourself! creating silver jewellery as a hobby into her own business. school and other gifts donated by parents, teachers and Bishopston businesses. She told me, “I thought if not now, then when?!” and she has never looked back. She explained it was the desire to have a finger print of her own young The appeal received a further fantastic boost "The amount pledged is fantastic – we are delighted boys to keep, which led her to research how their individual designs could thanks to Almondsbury Garden Centre. The largest with the support and generosity of parents, teachers be set in silver. After learning this specialist skill and successfully creating independent garden centre in Bristol is donating and the local community." jewellery pieces for herself, the seed was sown for her new business. £500 to Bishop Road’s ‘Gardens and Green Spaces’ Parents and teachers have already helped to start project. “I was delighted to have discovered a way of creating such personal and create the allotment classroom, which has seven raised beds, one for every year in the school. Also sentimental gifts in silver, that would be treasured by those receiving them. 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DOESYOURCHILD.indd 1 06/04/2014 13:47 Local History Matters Horfield Lodge BHA local history research - text by Andy Buchan © F The first known record in which Horfield is named is Seyers Map c1813 the Domesday book, written in 1086; but from other E earlier records, it is known that the parish, which was larger than the current parish, has existed since at C least the late 9th century. However, because Horfield was not a typical nucleated or linear medieval D settlement associated with a church or castle or G centred around a market, exactly where the people B lived at that time or until the later medieval period is not known for sure. Until 2009 only very limited A archaeological investigations or excavations had been carried out in the parish and this had only shown evidence of occupation or use of the land during the Roman period c 2nd–4th centuries, but no decline in the population or number of farmsteads/ remains of any buildings. It is likely that any church houses at this time in the parish as a whole. in the parish has always stood on the site of the In the 16th–17th century a new structure was built current church and it is probable that a stone church and this may have been associated with a farm has been on that site since the mid-12th century. known as ‘Attwood’s’, after the name of its tenants, Excavations carried out in 2009–2010, on the which is known to have been on the site at this site of Horfield Lodge, which was latterly known time. The site appears to have been occupied others have gone, has a most beautiful situation, as Concorde Lodge, and is now the site of the continuously since this time, and in the mid-19th flanked by Horfield Common and tennis courts; it is Methodist Housing Association’s Horfield Lodge, century, parts of this building were subsequently a quiet haven. used as the foundation courses for Horfield Lodge. were to change this situation. On this site, On the evening of 10 June at 6.30pm, this quiet will In the later 19th and early part of the 20th century archaeologists found for the first time evidence of be somewhat broken when the BBQ and the bar this building underwent a series of changes and where some people in Horfield were actually living open with Abbey ale on tap and Captain Allan of enlargements. in the medieval period. At least three and possibly Ardagh welcomes Bristol Rovers Supporters and four distinct buildings with stone footings were announces play to begin, playing 18 ends of bowls. found, along with other evidence of occupation. There should be big support for Rovers and we will The buildings are thought to represent one or have the Friends of Horfield common to cheer us two rural medieval farmsteads and associated on. We don’t expect a quiet game! out-buildings. Based on pottery these are run of I must thank my brother John Bradshaw for his help, the mill rural farms, not high status farms. There a supporter and sponsor of Bristol Rovers for over was not a great depth of archaeological deposits 50 years and always had his place in Box 5 at the on the site and this meant that many of the earlier Kay Thomson Chairperson of Ardagh shakes hands with a Director on the Rovers’ Board and Executive member of the Supporters Club Memorial Ground, now unfortunately housebound, layers had been damaged by buildings and other Brian Seymour-Smith to endorse this special forthcoming event. On he will supply the Abbey Ale and has booked activity, ditches, etc. built on the site in the later the right Chris Thomson Match Secretary and Bob Bradshaw Hon. the Jazz Band led by Jeremy Huggett, ‘The Dart medieval and post-medieval periods. Pottery Secretary of the Bowls Club. Valley Stompers’ who will round off the evening. associated with the buildings suggests that the Unique probably in the history of bowls, a bowls John known for his Jazz at the Bell and Ye Old houses were occupied by the 12th century, and club challenges a football club! However, this Farmhouse in Bath reminisces about the old players may possibly have been occupied by the 11th is made easier because the challenge goes out who visited his pub. Geoff Twentyman, Brian Parkin, century. to the Supporters Club and those who support Andy Tillson, Frankie Prince, Gary Penrice, Keith Three of the buildings, B, C and D were close Rovers. I expect some of the Rovers players can Curl, Alan Warboys and Ian Holloway, who is known together and on the Horfield Lodge site; building A play bowls but they will be taking a well-earned to get behind the microphone with a jazz band. Who stood near the rectory, closer to the church. rest after their success under their new owner knows some of them might be there on 10 June? Wael Al Quadi and their promotion to League 1 The excavations showed that the buildings Everybody is invited and we hope to welcome many with a breath-taking last match. were modified/changed over time and probably local residents to enjoy this celebratory game. stood until the 15th–16th century. At about this The bowling Club’s Committee has been hard Bob Bradshaw Hon, Sec. Ardagh B&SC time archaeological evidence for occupation on pushed to decide what to do to celebrate the this site is sparse – there is no evidence of new club’s 90th year. The club, formed in 1926 and still Web: ardaghbowlingandsportsclub.weebly.com buildings and very limited pottery – which may OS date © Crown copyright & database rights retaining its original attractive pavilion, when most 2015 Ordance Survey 100023406; modern aerial suggest that the site had been abandoned or the imagery © Blom Pictometry; 1946 aerial imagery use of the site had changed. Documentary © English Heritage 1880s-1910s maps from the evidence does not show any evidence of a collections of the British Library. Use of OS data 44 Bishopston Matters Email meis subject on [email protected] an end user licence. Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 45 News from Fairfield High Duke of Edinburgh's Award 60th OOKFIEL Anniversary Celebrations BR D Teacher Ted Talbot (pictured top right), travelled to London recently to take part in one of the 60th Anniversary celebrations of the Duke of Edinburgh's CAR SALES & GARAGE Awards. Mr Talbot gave us the following account, "My invitation to Buckingham Palace was an honour; it was such as spectacular event and I thank FHS so Independent Ford Specialist but any make or model much for allowing me to represent our school at the 60th Anniversary Celebration at Buckingham Palace. are welcome for our expert car servicing and repairs. Alongside the other UK and International DOE Our car mechanics provide a range of services, including: Car service & repair managers, Fairfield High made a special tribute presentation to a selection of Gold Award holders ● MOT testing ● Brakes checked & replaced ● Clutch repair ● Exhausts before the Duke of Edinburgh came to mingle with ● Tyres checked & fitted ● Engine management repair our team to show his respect and appreciation. Unfortunately, no photography was allowed inside the grounds but the Royal Visit will always be in Quality used cars can "We recently used Brookfield Sales to my memory and is a great example of what can be source a car appropriate for our family achieved if you work hard to reach your goals." be purchased from our needs. It was great to be able to discuss showroom on Filton Road. Permanent playing fields our specifications and trust Brookfield Students at Fairfield High School will have the You will receive the same to research the car history and find friendly, knowledgeable opportunity to try out and excel at a wide variety the best possible vehicle for us. With of sports following a long-awaited agreement on service across both sites. a warranty and tax included, we were permanent playing fields. Teacher Adam Hickey said: “I have never in my career met any student, let alone a couple of Year delighted with the service we received. Much to everyone at the school’s delight, Bristol City " 7s, who had the desire to learn the periodic table. Council has agreed to enhancing the facilities at the Kerry & James, Ashley Down residents. While there are some YouTube clips of celebrities Muller Road Recreation Ground for joint use. FHS will reciting the table in a haphazard way, doing it in the hold games lessons and matches on the improved correct order enables the students to know about pitches during the day, and the facilities, which will the number of subatomic particles in the nucleus, include new changing rooms, will continue to be which is critical in knowing everything else about the available for hire in the evenings and at weekends. element.” Neighbouring primary schools will be offered the Principal Cat Mangham said: “This is a brilliant chance to use the site free of charge in a deal achievement. I'm sure these students will go on described as a ‘win-win’ for the community. to have great success in science and other STEM Having permanent pitches will enable the school to subjects. I hope their initiative will inspire other increase outdoor games, host fixtures against other students to challenge themselves too.” schools, and improve provision for football, athletics, rounders, cricket and cross country, as well as rugby for both girls and boys. HenleazeHenleaze Tutoring Tutoring Is your child struggling in Amazing skills Does your child need someEnglish one‐to‐one and/or support? Maths?

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46 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 47 Let’s Spring Clean our Let’sstreets Spring Clean our streetsOver the winter there have been ALL GARDENS Overseveral the winter highways / utility projects therebut haveunfortunately been some highways several highways / utilitysigns projects and sandbags but have been left unfortunatelybehind. These some are not only unsightly highwaysbut can signscause and a hazard for walkers sandbags have been left behind. These are not only unsightly but can Friends of the Memorial Ground cause a hazard for walkers. The Friends of The Memorial Ground is being set up If youIf you see see abandoned abandoned road road signs, signs, barriers, barriers cones , cones or sand bags to secure a fitting future for the Memorial Ground. or sand bags, please email: highways.traffic@ DO YOU NEED ADVICE Bristol is honoured to have this rare war memorial, a pleasebristol.gov.uk email [email protected] and ask for them to be removed. You andON ask YOUR for them SETTLEMENT sports ground. The Memorial Ground was intended to becan removed. attach a photo You if you can wish, attach but an exacta photo location if you wish, but an to inspire Bristolians and to last forever. It is still is still needed as it's a bit difficult to drive a lorry and AGREEMENT? protected by a Covenant on the land, restricting its exactlook locations out at the same is still time, needed particularly as in it'straffic. a bit difficult to drive a use to sport or recreation. The Memorial Ground is a TO ALL DISCOVER MORE lorryIn andsome look cases, out the sandbagsat the same – used timeto stabilise particularly the in traffic. major sport heritage site, and a site of remembrance signs – have been left and gradually disintegrated for the sacrifices made in both world wars. PEOPLE on the pavements and in the gutters, causing a 0117 985 1026 Local residents and traders are delighted that the In somemess andcases a hazard the tosandbags, walkers. Please used report to this stabilise for the signs,have threat of a giant Sainsbury's supermarket is no more. sweeping by using the web forms – www.scraselaw.com Bristol Rovers FC, and the club’s fans, are celebrating been left and gradually disintegrated on the pavementsThe Coach House, and in www.bristol.gov.uk → report street issues → a change in fortune and promotion to League One. 52a Egerton Road, the Streetgutters, cleaning causing a mess and a hazard to walkers. Please Bishopston, BS7 8DT The new owner of Rovers is also the custodian report this for sweeping by using the web forms of Bristol’s war memorial sports ground. A new BCR NP Street Scene Group • www.bcrnp.org.uk stadium at UWE is to be built and Rovers FC plan www.bristol.gov.uk → report street issues → Street cleaning to leave the Memorial Stadium. There is uncertainty about the Memorial Ground’s future. An unsuitable BCR NP Street Scene Group development may yet threaten the Memorial. The www.bcrnp.org.uk Friends group is being set up to promote a positive, community use for the site, in keeping with its history and looking forward to the future. The Bristol Rugby Memorial Ground is a unique, 'living', dynamic, war memorial, created to remember the 300 rugby players who lost their lives in the First World War. It is not brown field development land. Last year, the Memorial Stadium was listed as an 'Asset of Community Value' by Bristol City Council, after an application was submitted to the council by SMALL GARDEN SPECIALISTS the Bishopston Society. The Bishopston Society is 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE setting up a survey on their web site, asking how BASED IN BISHOPSTON might the community benefit from the Memorial Ground. You are very welcome to contribute your Phone Pete 0117 9421 685 ideas. The land was donated to the rugby club in to e-mail [email protected] be a war memorial. In the early 1920s, Bristolians visit www.allgardens.co.uk LEE’S CARPETS paid for the leveling of the pitch and for the equipping EST. 1957 of the original stadium. It was (and could be again) All Garden Craft DESIGN the pride of our community. A family run business serving Bristol for 50 years. ● Garden Clearance and maintenance Extensive range of carpets, laminate & vinyl flooring. Tel: 0117 951 4262 If you would like any further information, or ● Garden make-overs ● Patios & Decking 5 Muller Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0AB Open Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun Closed to get involved in any way, please contact ● New Lawns ● Ponds Our own team of carpet fitters are on hand to the Friends of the Memorial Ground on ● Fences/stone walls ● Tree pruning professionally supply and fit your new flooring. [email protected].

48 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 49 All the Right Noises! Every new parent needs a Over May Day Bank Holiday weekend The Postnatal Angel Noise 2016 happened across north, east Having a baby is the most wonderful experience of most people’s lives and central Bristol. Over 860 volunteers but it doesn’t come without its challenges. I am currently experiencing worked on 100 community-based projects, first-hand the task of balancing work, household jobs, sleep (or lack of) ran 9 local fun afternoons, hosted events and most importantly caring for and enjoying baby Henry. for senior citizens, took family photo No matter how many people tell you how much your life is going to change, sessions, and much more! Everything that nothing can fully prepare you. I am lucky that producing Bishopston Matters happened was open to everyone, and it was allows me to work from home, it is however a time-intensive job and I all FREE!! certainly need some help to enable me to produce the monthly production ‘The Noise’ hosted another Family Fun now our gorgeous boy has arrived. Afternoon on Horfield Common on the Thank heaven for Postnatal Angels! – the creation of Mitch and Alison, who Saturday. These events have become have both spent over ten years working as NCT childbirth and parenting Mitch & Henry increasingly popular over the years and it’s educators. Alison also works as a birth doula and Mitch as a pregnancy/ great to see people of all ages come and postnatal yoga teacher. Both hugely experienced and passionate about “Mitch brought a lovely be a part of the event. There were lots of improving services for pregnant women and new families, making them inflatable games, a craft zone, cafe area, as extremely well qualified to run Postnatal Angel. calm to our home, her well as the ongoing roadshow which included kind, caring nature, ‘Horfield’s Got Talent’! It was great to see kids The pair understand there are enormous highs and lows for new parents, and that most of us could benefit from some extra emotional or practical help to obvious experience with get involved with some football coaching and babies and willingness games run by players from Bristol City WFC – smooth the way in the early weeks and months with a new babe (or babes). maybe some players for the future?! These ladies will come to your home and take on any job that will make your to carry out household life easier, this can be caring for the baby whilst you take some time for yourself A big thanks to all Noise volunteers who made chores, meant she was or they are very happy to run the hoover round, prepare a meal, get the a true angel to have everything that happened over the weekend shopping or take the dog out! Alison covers the South of Bristol and Mitch the possible, and for everyone who came and North, where she lives, in Bishopston. around.” enjoyed it all! Welcoming somebody into your home and allowing them to care for the most precious thing in your world, at a time when you are often feeling tired and emotional, can be quite a big thing for new mums. I would like to re-assure you the worth of making that call. When I opened the door to Mitch she entered our home radiating warmth and calm, I immediately felt reassured by her presence. She also came laden with gifts Interested in becoming a Local School Governor? of nutritious, delicious broccoli, butter bean and spinach soup and some scrummy angel balls, made with dates, nuts, cacao and vanilla – yum! Mitch explained they had been working with a nutritionist to develop The Ashley Down Schools Federation is looking for enthusiastic individuals interested some healthy meals and snacks that re-energise new mums, especially helpful if you are nursing. in local education provision to apply for the role of school governor. The Postnatal Angels spend a minimum of two hours with you, and as Mitch reminded me when she The Federation covers two schools on separate sites in the Ashley Down/Bishopston area - Ashley Down Primary arrived, “Treat me as your servant for the afternoon, I am happy to be put to any jobs that you wish”. I did School and Brunel Field Primary School - and has one governing body covering both schools. The schools are initially feel bad about setting Mitch to housework but her willingness to run the hoover around was greatly staffed by people who are passionate about providing a great education for all the children attending the schools, welcomed by me, it had been bothering me for a few days and she reassured me she enjoyed getting jobs and both schools are currently rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. done and feeling like she has helped. Whilst Henry was still asleep she also had time to chop a mountain The governing body works with the senior leadership team to set the Federation’s strategic direction and ensure of veg for our tea that evening, another great help; it felt good that husband James (who has cooked all the the budget is properly managed. It is responsible for holding the Executive Headteacher to account for the meals since Henry’s arrival) would have a bit of a break too. When the little chap woke, I was confident to school’s performance, and has a crucial role in making sure every child gets the best possible education. leave him in Mitch’s more than capable hands to be looked after whilst I set about making work calls and returning e-mails. I found myself saying, “you are an angel!”. As this is what it really felt like to have this We are currently looking to fill two vacancies. Potential applicants do not need to come from any particular support. Whilst Mitch rocked dear Henry, I found a few minutes to ask her advice on a few baby related professional background or "walk of life". However, they should be prepared to devote at least 4-5 four hours each school term to the role and should be dedicated to ensuring excellent education provision for local children. topics that were on my mind and felt thoroughly reassured at the end of our conversation. Whilst the Federation particularly welcome applications from people who may have specialist skills that Henry and I look forward to Mitch’s next visit. If you are looking for an additional pair of hands to help you they can bring to the role, for example, Early Years education, finance, IT, and human resources, this is not find some extra hours in a day, do not struggle on; I can thoroughly recommend contacting the Postnatal essential. There are many training courses available both to introduce new governors to the role and to develop Angels. If any anybody is looking for a gift for a young family, why not show somebody you really care with specialisms. some Postnatal Angel gift vouchers? If you are interested in finding out more please contact our Clerk, Jo Gray, [email protected] Tel 0117 07980 254891 • [email protected] • www.postnatalangel.co.uk 377 2637. Jo will send you further information and an application form and can arrange a discussion with one of our governors if you would like more information on the role before you apply. Precious time for yourself • Emotional support Care for your baby • Household chores • Care for pets • Gift vouchers To find out more about the Federation go to www.ashleydownschool.org.uk Babymoon services • Help with transitions to work

50 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 51 Looking after someone? Could you be a carer? Local Resident Offers Counselling Help Do you look after Well-being courses for older carers Bishopston Matters was pleased to chat to local resident, Christine Brown who somebody who For carers over the age of 50 living in Bristol. This is a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist. Originally from London, she has also couldn’t manage course will help you create a healthy balance lived in Brighton and places further afield. During her childhood she lived in the without you? between your own life and your caring role, look at Bahamas, and as an adult - Australia and Dubai. A carer is someone who reducing the risk of loneliness and isolation, show 6 – 12 June 2016 how relaxation techniques can help in times of Christine made Bradley Stoke her home 10 years ago and followed her ambition provides support to family to become a counsellor; by achieving a BA Hons Degree in Social Psychology, or friends who could not stress and how to focus on yourself. then a further Degree in Counselling. She has completed additional courses manage without this help. This could be caring for a Barton Hill Settlement, 32 Ducie Road, BS4 0AX. 5 and continues to study in order to enhance her therapeutic practice. In addition relative, partner or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or weeks on Fridays, 10.30 am to 12.30 pm, starting has mental health or substance misuse problems. Friday 3 June. to this, Christine works voluntarily as a counsellor for a charity in the community, helping adults with their individual needs. All the care they give is unpaid. Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, BS10 5PY. Anyone can become a carer. Many feel they are 5 weeks on Mondays, 1 pm and 3 pm, starting If you need clarity in your thinking, strength to adjust to new situations or help with a specific doing what anyone else would in the same situation; Monday 11 July. emotional or psychological issue that has become unmanageable, then Christine may be able to looking after their mother, son, or best friend and Postural care Workshop: Monday 23 May, 10 am assist you. During times of stress and emotional upheaval it is easy for a person’s confidence and just getting on with it. and 1 pm, Carers Support Centre, Fishponds. self-determination to become diminished or blocked. This is where counselling could help to release Carers don’t choose to become carers: it just For carers who look after a child who finds it difficult the tension, which in turn facilitates a personal change, giving meaning and purpose to your life. happens and they have to get on with it. If they did to move or to change position without help. It is Christine offers a welcoming environment where confidentiality, empathy and genuine care in a non- not do it, who would? And what would happen to the really important to protect children as they grow— judgemental setting, is guaranteed. Each therapeutic session is 50 minutes and most clients contract person they care for? because this is when they are most vulnerable to for 6 sessions initially. If you would like to learn more of what a therapeutic relationship could possibly Caring can have a big impact on your life, and this is their body’s changing shape. offer you, take the first step and give Christine a telephone call, or alternatively send an email for only likely to increase as time goes by. Even if you To find out more, call Pauline Edwards- further information. are managing now, don’t put off asking for help. Find Samuels on 0117 958 9988, or email out what support is available now — don’t wait until your situation reaches a crisis point. [email protected] Enso Healing Rooms, 190 Cheltenham Road, Bristol BS6 5RB There is help out there. Carers Support Centre is Or see: www.carerssupportcentre.org.uk • 07856 260267 • [email protected] a local charity. They can help with benefits and financial advice, give support in gaining access to arrived at the services and can link you to information, breaks, Growing Support gardening club – care staff training and Carers Emergency Card. Growing Support helps people living with commented dementia to enjoy the garden and stay See local charity Carers Support Centre website that she was Go on, throw a connected with their local community. We www.carerssupportcentre.org.uk or ring ‘inconsolable’. run gardening clubs with activities specially CarersLine: 0117 965 2200. A volunteer designed to increase opportunities for people walked around Blooming Great with dementia to go outdoors, have more light the garden Free training for carers exercise and be socially active. Tea Party! with her and Carers Support Centre, is offering a variety of Studies show that regular gardening as part of a they chatted FREE tailored training courses and workshops sociable group can help people with dementia feel until she became calmer. The group leader then for 2016. Get together with friends and a renewed sense of purpose and belonging, reduce supported her to plant flowers. After an hour Doreen agitation, and improve sleep and appetite. Yet as Caring and understanding dementia family between 20 and 29 June was much calmer and interacting with the rest people grow older, particularly if they have dementia, of the group, laughing when they laughed, and Very popular course to give carers a better and raise money to help us support they are less likely to be active or meet new people. contributing to group activity. We were amazed at understanding of the nature and effects of dementia. people living with a terminal illness Growing Support runs thriving and sociable the change in her! Next course starts Thursday 9 June, 6.30 pm to across the UK. gardening groups in care homes and community 8.30 pm, for 5 weeks, at Carers Support Centre in It is this kind of positive impact on mood and gardens across Bristol, supported by local Fishponds. behaviour that Growing Support wants to share with volunteers. Volunteers provide support for the more more people living with dementia in Bristol. Caring for those in the later stages of life For your free fundraising pack, visit difficult tasks so that everyone can take part, they New volunteers are always very welcome. Full mariecurie.org.uk/teaparty create a cheerful social atmosphere, chatting with For those caring for someone with a life-limiting training is provided along with regular social or call 0800 716 146 the gardeners and encouraging reminiscence. illness. It gives carers a safe space to discuss events. If you would like to find out more, please complex issues. Next course starts Tuesday 21 Perhaps the best way to describe what Growing visit our website http://growingsupport.co.uk June, 1 pm to 3 pm, at Carers Support Centre in Charity reg no. 207994 (England & Wales), SC038731 (Scotland) A759c Support does is through the experience of one of or contact Sam at volunteers@growingsupport. Fishponds. our gardeners. Doreen was very upset when she co.uk. A759c BGTP 2016 A6 Ad_V2.indd 1 31/03/2016 11:06 Tell people you saw them in Bradley Stoke & Little Stoke Gifford Matters 1 52 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 53 News from Horfield Baptist Church Scout’s Honour! Horfield Baptist Church has been a familiar part of the landscape on It is wonderful to report that, our very own, Gloucester Road since 1901 (although the original church building on the Mike Evans has been recognised with an site fronting Brynland Avenue at the rear was built some 6 years earlier). The award from the Lord Mayor, for his outstanding building to the right of the church itself, looking from Gloucester Road, was hard- work and dedication to scouting. He has erected in 1921 in memory of those who died in the First World War. Sadly, volunteered as a leader for the past 42 years it’s inevitable that buildings that old will show signs of their age and that’s and has recently been pivotal in the rebuilding certainly true of all three constructions, all now needing some fairly urgent of the 63rd Scout Hut, working to raise £400,000, external T.L.C. which stands as a testament to what can be So when the government set up a fund to assist churches with roofing repairs, achieved with dedication, perseverance and we put in an application and were extremely fortunate to succeed. After lots hard work. and lots of paperwork and a great deal of planning, things began to come When I spoke with Mike to congratulate him on his together and now, at long last, as the photo shows, work has actually begun. well- deserved award, he was naturally modest, “It is nice to think local people have taken the time to The church sanctuary is of course open to all for Christian worship Sunday nominate me, but I accept the award on behalf of by Sunday, but the remainder of the premises are used extensively by the what this means to them. The scouting movement community in many different ways with hundreds of people passing through the whole, hard-working team that raised funds and enables them to build their skill set, challenge project managed the re-building of our hut.”. the doors each week for all sorts of group activities. Well used too is our Fresh Ground café, open Monday themselves, all whilst making friends for life. People to Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. during term times, which would be glad to welcome you. Our aim is to be a I asked Mike if he had enjoyed attending the Lord need only volunteer for a couple of hours a month valuable community resource and we very much hope that the works being carried out over the next weeks Mayor’s Mansion House to collect the award? and I guarantee they will get such a lot of it.” will enable us to go on providing that for many years to come. “Yes, it was good day out, it was interesting to talk Mike turned sixty this April and looks great, staying the other friendly winners and I always appreciate a so active and volunteering with the young people New minister for Horfield Baptist Church nice cup of tea and cake!”. certainly seems to keep him young! The Reverend Sarah Phillpot has joined Horfield Baptist Church as its new pastor. The hut re-build has been an aspiration of the If you would like to find more out about Her arrival marks the end of a nearly three-year period during which the church has been without a minister. scouts since the 1970s, so you can understand why the 63rd Scouting group, please phone Sarah was unanimously selected by the church members and moves from a position as Associate Pastor at they are so delighted to have this dream realised. Mike Evans on 07722 632468 or e-mail at New Life Baptist Church in Woking, Surrey. She brings to the church gifts as a pastor, preacher, teacher and Mike explained what it meant to finally have a [email protected] belief in the renewing power of the Christian message for individuals and communities. building fit for purpose, “Our amazing new building means we have a sustainable future in the local Sarah said: “Our life is a journey which is often undertaken in isolation and can lead to brokenness, area. A few hundred youngsters visit the venue loneliness and sorrow. I believe that God loves us and forgives us and a life lived with him and in community on a weekly basis, which is fantastic! We are also with others gives us hope, purpose, friendship and loving company on the journey and leads to healing for delighted that the improved facilities enables the the brokenness and isolation that blights many lives.” wider community to make use of the venue, with Horfield Baptist Church with its twin towers has been a Gloucester Road landmark for over 100 years. a breakfast Club, school classes, birthday parties, The church continues to be a focus for its neighbourhood’s Christian and community life including: dance and Pilates sessions all taking place there.” If you would like to hire the venue during the day, • Sunday Worship at 10.30am please e-mail Lesley Spring at lspring453@gmail. • Messy Church meetings com. • Fresh Ground church community café open weekdays 10am to 2pm Now that this major project is complete I was • Hosting or running groups and services – including the popular Chatterbox parent and toddler interested to know what was next for the group? group. Bishopston Matters Oct 2014.qxp_Layout 1 31/10/2014 18:26 Page 1 “We hope to work on the outside landscaping over For more information about Sarah and the church visit www.horfieldbaptist.net the summer and then are efforts are to concentrate on recruiting new volunteers. We now have a brilliant building to serve us but the group needs more people to ensure all the scouting sessions can continue.” There are numerous reasons why volunteering is beneficial, from building your CV, giving something back to meeting a whole world of new friendly property design and project management people, I was interested to know why Mike had served the scouting organisation for so many years? “I have a lot of fun, it is very satisfying to observe t: 0117 9735900 | m: 07974 083476 | e: [email protected] | w: www.oasysps.com youngsters really achieving things and seeing

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Una Stubbs (Sherlock), Phil Davies (Vera Drake, How long have you Notes on a Scandal), Ellen Thomas (Teachers) and worked in the film Mark Williams (Harry Potter, Father Brown). industry? I had the privilege of interviewing the film’s producer I first started work in TV/ Mark Foligno of Molifilms Entertainment (pictured Film in 1996, so twenty below). We discussed the making of Golden Years years now! and his successful career in the British film industry. You have worked How did you get involved with Golden Years, on some extremely what drew you to produce the film? interesting and successful projects; I met the film writers John Miller and Nick Knowles can you share some of through a mutual friend. I really enjoyed the premise the highlights of your of the script, and knew with some tweaking it would career? make a great film. That was six years ago now. Each film I work on brings Members of the Ardagh Bowling Club that It is extremely exciting to have a film featuring played extras in Golden Years its own highlights. I have our local bowling club on Horfield Common, the pleasure of working how did you select this venue? The Ardagh Bowling Club is excited to be one on great films with new of the settings at the heart of the newly released It was John Miller’s decision, who lives locally to the teams each time. I have always enjoyed the Ealing comedies that I feature film Golden Years. The film is directed by venue. We were looking for a bowling club to be a The King’s Speech was a fantastic project to work feel we give a nod to in Golden Years. Bristol-based John Miller, who wrote the script centre point for the film and the Ardagh is exactly on with the likes of Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush. with TV presenter Nick Knowles, and Jeremy the sort of club we were looking for. In fact, the What is the next project we can look out for? Ironclad was an epic production filmed in Wales Sheldon. Ardagh very much has the same positive spirit of We are currently working on Gloves Off that will be with talented actor James Purefoy. Really enjoyed the one featured in the film. When I visited, I thought released at the end of the summer and Angel in the Some members of the Horfield Common-based working with director Rowan Athale. Working with bowling club even featured as extras within the film, it was a great location and was sold! Autumn, which has the very talented Paul Andrew actors Sam Rockwell and Kevin Spacey on Moon Williams directing it. which they told me was a wonderful experience How did the local extras perform? and Timothy Spall on The Rise was also great. when I met with them recently. They did a wonderful job! And are named in the The cast of Golden Years with older statesmen of The lead character, 69-year-old Arthur, played by credits. We had a great time filming at the Ardagh British acting – Bernard Hill, Alun Armstrong, Simon Why not join the Ardagh Bowlers? Bernard Hill (Wolf Hall, Lord of the Rings) finds and the club looks brilliant on screen. It is a very Callow, Una Stubbs, Virginia McKenna and Sue The Ardagh Bowling Club welcomes you Friday facing poverty after five decades of law-abiding, warm, fun, family film. Johnston were all fantastic. I really enjoyed shooting evenings 6 to 8 pm. Come and chat to our friendly tax-paying citizenship awakens something in him in Bristol, it is a great city. Are there any other local venues we can look and he makes a bold decision: the financial industry members and try bowling. out for? As a champion of British Films, do you think the All equipment will be provided along with qualified has stolen the hard-earned pensions of him and his industry is currently in good shape? friends... so he’s going to steal the money back with Yes, the Old Bank of England in town. Tyntesfield coaches, just wear flat shoes. National Trust and Henleaze Road. I am sure Yes, it is in good shape. We have blockbusters such his wife Martha, played by Virginia McKenna (Born If you can’t make one of these Friday sessions, people that know Bristol will spot more venues they as the Marvel films being shot here as well as fine Free, Sliding Doors) as they set about a series of please contact Chris on 0117 942 6580 to organise recognise. I would like to thank Bailey Caravans of British drama. bank heists! another time. Bristol for providing us with the getaway vehicle! What is your favourite British film? Other cast members include best-loved British Please keep in touch to see other activities for the When was the film released? actors: Sue Johnston (Downtown Abbey, Royle That is an extremely difficult one! A film that I still year – County Matches • A match with players from Family), Alun Armstrong (Braveheart, New Tricks), It opened on Friday 29 April at all Odeon cinemas love to watch is Slum Dog Millionaire. But I also Bristol Rovers • BBQ and music evenings • Table Simon Callow (Four Weddings and a Funeral, across the UK. have a special place for the Bond films and early Top Sales • Treasure Trail and more! Amadeus), Brad Moore (The Rise, North V South) Star Wars movies that were all shot in the UK.

Film scenes within our local Ardagh Bowling Club 58 Bishopston Matters L to PleaseR: Mark Foligno, call Mark Kerry Williams on and 0117 John Miller3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 59 News from our Bishopston & Redland Councillors to see what planning proposals come forward for The main message was that people are mostly the site and what development gets proposed. happy with our area, and many generously raised Our Thanks Chasing Bristol North Bath progress as we Following the May BCR Forum the next meeting concerns that affected not them but others more Thanks to everyone who voted in the recent were promised! of the Neighbourhood Partnership itself is on 20 vulnerable. That said, there will be issues that affect elections, including those voters who supported Martin had a promise from the previous Mayor that June. There are lots of ways to get involved e.g. some of us over the next four years and if that is the us, of course. We’re delighted to have been re- we’d be kept informed about progress completing via the working groups and projects supported by case I hope you will feel free to contact me so that I elected by local residents, in a very high turnout, this project. As a result, we have had a recent the partnership. Please visit www.bcrnp.org.uk for can help and support you. and both with good majorities – we’re back at briefing which says ‘Bishopston Medical Practice information about groups like streetscene, trees, as Finally, I would like to thank Tim Malnick and work for everyone in the ward and look forward several times … have confirmed their willingness well as the local grants and other events. Daniella Radice, our out-going Green councillors. to representing the area again. We’re also sad to enter into negotiations for a new lease within the New ward boundaries They have been such great advocates for our area, to lose our old colleague Daniella but looking building.’, which sounds hopeful. Fingers crossed. and it is clear from other councillors and council forward to working with the new councillors and the Just a gentle reminder to residents east of officers that they are highly regarded across the local partnership groups again in supporting the RPS in Redland – TRO delays Gloucester Rd: you are now in Ashley ward so need city. I will be working closely with them to ensure as neighbourhood. We were also glad to see the total At the time of writing we’re still waiting for the to contact councillors for that ward to deal with any much continuity as possible. much delayed advertising of the Traffic Regulation issues. Residents west of Gloucester Road, north Green vote across Bristol West was the highest of [email protected] Orders, the legal stage that precedes the decision of the railway line and Redland Rd, and south of any party – thanks to everyone for your continued 07584370427 to implement revisions and an extension to the prison are in Redland ward. and clear support! www.bishopstongreencouncillors.info residents parking schemes in Cotham North and Unapproved development of a café Redland, to extend it to streets in the north of Get in touch We were contacted by a number of local residents Redland. Redland Ward Tom Brook about the construction of a new café at the Cllr Fi Hance - Green Party Hello! For those who don’t Applegreen petrol filling station at Berkeley Rd. The Collision in Cranbrook Road Tel: 0117 3534720 / [email protected] know me yet, my name is café application was still open for public consultation We have been alerted by a number of residents to Cllr Martin Fodor - Green Party Tom Brook and I am one when they started clearing vegetation and building speeding traffic affecting school crossings and poor Tel: 07884736101 / [email protected] of your new councillors a café in the retail unit. This is especially sensitive visibility on the Cranbrook Road and Cairns Road (Labour) for Bishopston as the garden was planted by school friends of a junction. Sadly, we heard of a collision affecting a and Ashley Down. I’ve pupil killed by a hit and run driver some years ago, child recently, thankfully not serious. An introduction from our new lived in or around the and the company began leafleting the opening To tackle the speeding traffic, we’re helping area ever since I moved date before planning permission was even given. Bishopston Councillors residents get the issue monitored and are working to Bristol, and I’m thrilled While the trees are protected there may not be to help identify solutions that could resolve this. A to be able to represent grounds to object to the development, however, Eleanor petition is being prepared by residents with a call for it now. there are concerns about traffic, noise and cooking a safe way to cross the road. Do get in touch if you Combley My background is in smells, plus road safety at this busy junction used want to be involved. As the new by drivers for U-turns around the crossroad. At the mechanical engineering, specifically within low Cycling and Walking Green councillor carbon energy. Therefore, I am very interested in all time of writing we are considering ‘calling in’ the for Bishopston Bristol City Council has some money to make small things infrastructure and environment; things which, development so it can be heard in open planning and Ashley improvements to walking and cycling routes. Fixing from speaking to many of you on the doorstep, I committee. If refused it would have to be restored Down, thank you small things can make a big difference – bugbears know are also of key interest to people in the area. to the previous state. We’ve also contacted all for giving me are the small irritating things that hinder your cycling Applegreens head office who have expressed their the opportunity I would like to take this opportunity to offer my and walking through Bristol. It could be roads that willingness to work with the local community to erect to represent sincerest thanks to all those who cast their votes could be made safer, missing signage, overgrown a suitable memorial. you on Bristol for me. I am deeply honoured that the people of paths, uneven surfaces, obstacles or potholes. City Council for the next four years. With a Labour Bishopston and Ashley Down have put their faith in Library ideas See the Bugbears website: https://bristolbugbears. mayor and majority council, it will be important to me to represent this great area of the city, and I will What do residents want from the new local library on commonplace.is/ Use the slider to indicate how have independent Green voices: able to cooperate work tirelessly to fight for you and to represent your Gloucester Rd? In preparation for the completion of critical the issues are for you. The current funding constructively, scrutinise decisions, ensure views. the new library, there’s been a consultation on what does not include bigger projects like new pathways, accountability, and promote solutions that are With a new administration in City Hall we will begin people would like to see taking place in the new but if you mention these they will gather them for greener, bolder and more imaginative. to see real positive change on the big issues in the space. Ideas for activities, clubs, facilities, and so future bids. on are welcome. If anyone did not have a chance to Thank you to everyone who spoke to me over the city. We want to be a Council that listens and takes visit the Cheltenham Rd site or send in their ideas, Redland Green School expansion past few weeks. I know this area well but still I loved into account the views and needs of everyone, so please feel free to email proposals to us and we’ll of New rooms are being built on the popular Redland the experience of campaigning, exploring every over the next few months I’d like to meet with as course pass them on. We’re hoping there will be an Green school site. We’re also pleased the education corner and meeting so many lovely people. I hope, many local groups, organisations and individuals as active friends of the library group and creative ways director has agreed to investigate if there’s a viable as your councillor, to have many more chances to possible to see how I, as your councillor, can help to extend opening hours and services to the area. way some of the site of Redland High School, which meet you, so do let me know if there is something you. is soon to be vacated, could be used to help provide happening in your neighbourhood. Please do get in touch; my email address is cllr. any extra places or facilities. The alternative will be [email protected].

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72 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 73 Life Cycle celebrate National Bike Week with a Bike Raffle This year’s National Community Bike Week runs from Noticeboard Saturday 11 For free listings contact June and [email protected] will involve a variety For the new online of events 'What's on' diary of events visit across the www.bishopstonmatters.co.uk country. To mark the Call 07881 924059 occasion, Life Cycle is offering local people the chance to win a bike Bishopston, Horfield and Ashley Down from their Local History Society workshop in Horfield Prison. All meetings are on Tuesday and start at 7.30pm at On Thursday 16th June, alongside their the Friends Meeting House, Gloucester Road. regular weekly bike sale, the Life Cycle team will be out selling raffle tickets. If 21st June you would like a chance to win, you can My Life Behind Bars - Jill Sims, MBE. find them on the corner of Cambridge Beaufort and Cleeve Hill Road and Gloucester Road between Tuesday, 19th July - 10am-3pm. Military Hospitals 1914-1919 - Roger Anderson. It is a great opportunity to learn more about bishopstonhistorysociety.wordpress.com the many projects that Life Cycle run, which enable more people in Bristol to get cycling BCCS CHORAL SOCIETY and a chance to support them simply by New Library opening hours (BRISTOL CATHEDRAL CHOIR SCHOOL buying a ticket. Please go to www.bristol.gov.uk/libraries CHORAL SOCIETY) Life Cycle mechanic John Russell told us for more information “We have a cracking bike allocated for the SUMMER CONCERT AND PUDDING prize but we can change it to accommodate Henleaze Library – 0117 9038541 the specific needs of the winner if it isn’t Spring 2016 Concert TASTING suitable.” Mon & Tues 11am – 5pm 2 July 2016 – at 7.30 pm AT ST ALBANS CHURCH Wed 1pm – 7pm finishing at 9.30 pm ( Bayswater Avenue – WESTBURY PARK) Thurs 11am – 5pm WEDNESDAY 22nd JUNE 2016, AT 7.30 PM (Story Time session Bristol Cabot Choir – Summer Concert - The choir at Horfield Parish Church, 11.15am and Rhyme Time 2pm) High Days and Holidays! ENJOY A PROGRAMME OF LIGHT MUSIC consisting of adults and children, sings at Fri 1pm – 7pm & Sat 10am – 5pm AND SOME DELICIOUS PUDDINGS @ Christchurch Clifton 10.00 am. Mass on Sundays, and once a Westbury Library – 0117 9038552 Sparkling modern arrangements of favourite WITH Guest soloist month, also presents an evening service Conductor: GEOFFREY WICKHAM with more elaborate music - either a fully vintage songs, sea shanties, surprising musical Mon 2pm – 7pm Pianist: HAZEL WICKHAM choral evensong or a service of readings Tues 11am – 4pm takes on the Samba and the Fugue AND more! and music. New singers are always Rebecca Holdeman, Conductor, Wedy 11am – 4pm (Rhyme time 11.15am) Tickets : £10 including Puddings welcome, and at present, more sopranos Joachim Schwander, Accompanist. Thurs 11am – 4pm Available from: Tel: 0117 9623108/ 0117 and altos are particularly required. 9241318 or from choir members or at the door Fri 11am – 4pm (Story Time 11.15am) Tickets: 0117 9230164 or via https//:www. For further information, please contact Sat 11am – 4pm wegottickets.com/events/361172- the Director of Music on 0117 3300792. Charity 1162680 – Supporting Samaritans. singers. The concert will build as different parts of the choir join together to sing a selection of memorable Community Matters cont... tunes before coming together as the full, magnificent 200-strong Riff Raff Choir. The concert will be sure to Lockleaze & Horfield Strollers. This local group leave you smiling, uplifted, and wanting more. walks fortnightly on a Tuesday morning with numbers of around fifteen. If you would like more information This concert will raise money for Wallace & Gromit’s on this or any of the Bristol Walking for Health groups Grand Appeal – £2 from the sale of each ticket goes or to complete the short health questionnaire please to the charity – to benefit Bristol Children’s Hospital contact – [email protected] or Saliha and provide life-saving equipment for babies and Ahmed, Engagement Worker, call: 0117 914 1129 young children. (Tuesday – Friday). The Lazy Dog on Ashley Down Road is hosting Tuesday 7th June – Bennett’s Patch and White’s a glorious ladies fashion and accessories event, Paddock Meet at Horfield Leisure Centre 9:50, brought to you by Gabriella & Pilar! From 2.30 -16.30 Bristol Bach Choir hold their next concert on Bus 505. A chance to visit Avon Wildlife Trust’s new on Saturday 11 June. Get your sexy Spanish outfits Saturday 25 June 2016, 7.30 pm at St Mary Nature Reserve. Walking from The Downs to Sea here for your hols this summer! Redcliffe. The performance will be conducted by Mills it will be a longer walk. Leaders Stuart, Jane. Rag Rugs for Christopher Finch with Nigel Nash on the organ. Tuesday 21st June – Oldbury Court to Eastville a great cause The city of Bristol has a long tradition of trade with via Snuff Mills Meet at Horfield Leisure Centre once again, countries bordering the Baltic Sea. Bristol Bach Choir takes place at the 10:00, Bus 17A. Walking down the Frome valley, Riff Raff’s Grand Night Out Bishopston continues that spirit of exchange in a programme that Colston Hall on Sunday 24 July at 7 pm. The coffee break at Snuff Mills, with option to take bus or resident showcases choral music by the finest contemporary resplendent Riff Raff Choir will rock Colston Hall with walk to Eastgate. Leaders: Stuart, ‘C’. Kath Mayall composers from Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Poland a riot of pop songs from across the decades. The returned to and Latvia alongside pieces by the 16th century Volunteer to bring joy to the lives of older people. majority of the songs are original arrangements and The Gambia English masters, William Byrd and Robert Parsons Volunteers (aged 50+) are sought by respected performed a cappella with a huge amount of energy last November and Germany’s Dietrich Buxtehude. charities, Alive! and RSVP, to lead activity sessions and enthusiasm. to spend the In the year we celebrate the 400th anniversary of for older people in care homes involving music, Riff Raff’s Grand Night Out will start with an winter months. Men the death of another great 16th genius - William poetry, reminiscence and armchair exercise. Make a exhilarating performance by Reduced Riff Raff, a and women are Shakespeare – the concert includes settings of real difference to the lives of older people and have multi-talented, a cappella quintet of professional still making these his immortal words to music by Vaughan Williams a great time doing it. Comprehensive training and beautiful rugs from and two current Scandinavian composers, Jaakko ongoing support will prepare you for one of the best recycled fabrics for Mäntyjärvi and Nils Lindberg. voluntary roles in town. Feel good, meet new people, Kath to bring home Tickets are: 20, £15, £10: students and under 25s,

develop your skills and use your outgoing personality 2016-04-06 14:04:58 and help sell. Kath £5. Visit bristolbach.org.uk / 0117 214 0721. to light up lives in Bristol care homes. For further told me, "I had two Bristol MP, Walter information: contact [email protected] or students from Ghana [email protected] or 0117 942 3085. Ayles – Word last winter, who were working in The Gambia for four War 1 Pacifist – The 2016 St Werburghs Arts Trail will take place months, they were pleased to take their new rug Remembered on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September in making skill back home with them. I hope that they homes, artists' studios, parks and community venues will keep in contact with me and I will be able to see On Sunday 17 April, 12 throughout St Werburghs. Registration is open to all some of their beautiful creations. Station Road, Ashley Down, unveiled a local artists and crafts people alongside musicians The income from the sale of the rugs is vital to the and performers, and anyone else with artistic skills new English Heritage men and women who make them. Every winter I am Blue Plaque, to to show off or share. Participation is not restricted able to teach new people and help them to generate to those who live or work in St Werburghs. People commemorate Walter some much needed money. The tourist season there Ayles. Walter, a well- who do not have their own venue to exhibit in will be is very short and people fortunate enough to work matched to a number of community venues in the known local pacifist and part of the No-Conscription in the tourist industry have to survive during the off- Fellowship founded in November 1914 was area. Anyone wishing to participate should fill in the season with the money they have earned during the online form at website www.stwerburghsarts.org.uk. eventually imprisoned for leafleting! Leaving prison, winter months. Others are not so fortunate so making he continued with politics and became a Minister of Bishopston Friends lunch group, open to all. these beautiful rugs has become a very important Parliament for Bristol. He remained in politics until Methodist Church invites you to come and share way to generate an income. I am looking forward to his death in 1953. Ironically and sadly his own son, lunch. They charge a nominal amount i.e. soup and craft fairs and the fantastic Bristol Art Trails during Ronald, lost his life in 1944 in WW2. a roll 60p, Jacket Potatoes £1.00. There is always a the summer, where I hope to sell them all and take choice of salad and desserts with ice cream or custard. the profits back to The Gambia with me next winter". Bishop Road School Summer Fair takes place Tea and Coffee also available. They are open from on Saturday 25 June, 2-4.30pm at the local primary In the meantime if you would like to purchase one of school, all are welcome. 12 noon to 1.30 pm on Thursday, June 23 and July these wonderful bespoke rugs please call Kath on 21. Please go along and join the welcoming group for 0117 9246714. some stimulating conversation or just to sit quietly. 0066495_1_A5.indd 1

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