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Nothing says birthday better than balloons! Henry is in awe! The Ardagh – the perfect place to party! Our gorgeous boy, Henry turned one recently and This year the venue already has two wedding we were delighted to celebrate this joyous occasion receptions booked in over the summer, a christening with friends and family. We love our Ashley Down and retirement party. Friend of Horfield Common home but we are not equipped to accommodate (and our excellent bar tender) Chris Thomson, was large numbers, so what better place recently treated to a surprise to chose than the Ardagh Bowling 70th birthday afternoon tea at and Sports Club. The venue, set the club. So the venue is suited next to the cafe on Horfield Common to all kinds of events, please was perfect, local to us and plenty just get in touch via the contact of parking for those from outside of details below to find out more. Bristol. Thank you very much to the There are different options available team, we had a wonderful few but we opted for the main room, hours creating memories that bar and use of the kitchen. Hosting events such as will be treasured forever. these are made possible thanks to a most helpful team of dedicated volunteers from the bowling club. E-mail: [email protected] Who are keen to accommodate your needs. Tel: 0117 924 9880 The weekly Ardagh Toddlers (Mondays 10 – ardaghbowlingandsportsclub.weebly.com 11.15am, term-time, £2.50 including hot drink and Ardagh Bowling and Sports Club, Ardagh Pavilion, biccies – can recommend) is one of the local groups Horfield Common, Bristol BS6 7YL that takes place at this community venue. Henry A team of local volunteers are currently working enjoys attending these sessions and it was brilliant hard on a sustainable plan for the future of the we were able to use a good selection of the toys for Ardagh site, and are in a strong position to be his party. With plenty to keep the kids entertained, a successful in their application for a community asset buffet and bar – everyone was happy! transfer, please read more on pages 55 and 58.

A happy James, Henry & me.

4 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 5 Were you a Brownie? An update from your local Did you always wish you could have been? Fairy Liaison Officer Are you 18 or over? The fairies reported that their advent Volunteer and make a difference! kindness calendar seems to have Work with young people, gain voluntary experience and develop skills increased general levels of kindness in from first aid to fundraising. It’s time to get involved with Girlguiding. the immediate area. Plans are afoot to There are several units in the Horfield area maintain and increase this trend. Exact that need more adult volunteers to be able details of this plan currently remain under to continue to offer their exciting programme. wraps. There are rumours of a launch later Rainbows – For girls aged 5 to 7 – Rainbows is this month! exciting, messy, friendly and a lot of fun! They enjoy crafts games and similar activities. There is a well- Fairy dwellings have now been seen as far designed programme which the girls can choose as Redland Station and Whiteladies Road. from. They also join with other groups for larger- Please keep us up to date with any new scale events. activity in the neighbourhood. Brownies – For girls aged 7 to 10 – Being a Brownie is an adventurous My aim is to provoke pleasure, possibility journey that girls take with their friends. They take activities enjoyed and belonging. I want people to delight in at rainbows to higher level. They also go away on pack holiday, work daily life, to look at the world in a different on interest badges and have visited Tesco and Pets at Home as part way as they go about their everyday of these badges. This term they will be learning to knit, sew and do paper crafts. lives. It’s an act of community building. I am interested in signalling the presence Guides – For girls aged 10 to 14 – Guides challenge themselves and make a difference in their community. of playfulness so that children and play Roles available include: Unit Leader, Assistant Leader, Unit Helper. remain in the wider consciousness. These roles are perfect for you if you: BRISTOL SCHOOL OF • want to join or start a unit GYMNASTICS 0117 9429620 • can support girls on a weekly basis – giving you the opportunity to see them grow and develop If you would like to know more • are happy to get stuck in – you’ll be helping girls ring and speak to Proactive Steps to Transform Your Child’s One to one or with a range of exciting, adventurous and often small group sessions Would you like Building Blocks for E ective Learning OneOne messy toto oneone oror activities. 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Phone:Phone: 0778607786 628820628820 [email protected]@outoftheboxteaching.co.uk www.outoftheboxteaching.co.ukwww.outoftheboxteaching.co.uk Colour Photography Competition produces Fantastic Fairfield Results! Smiles all round at Clyde House Nursery The results are in of the Fairfield High School (FHS) Science Photography Competition and, as it is clear to Local Bishopston day nursery Clyde House is celebrating after a see, the standard was very high. The theme this year was ‘colour’, with the requirement simply to gaining a glowing report from Ofsted following their recent visit. “use any device to take a photo of something that represents colour to you”. The nursery maintained its ‘Good’ rating and went on to achieve Over 50 entries were received; with the panel finally narrowing them down to three (see below), who each ‘Outstanding’ in the area of child development, welfare and behaviour. received LOVE vouchers. There were also many students who were Highly Commended. Ofsted say, “Staff provide excellent support for children's physical and emotional well-being. They successfully help children to understand their feelings and value each other's differences. They are exemplary role models, so children behave extremely well. Staff...know the children well and meet their individual care and learning needs effectively.” Clyde House is one of two local nurseries owned by the Mann family for more than 20 years. The sister site, Ashgrove Park, is located five minutes away just off Ashley Down Road. Ashgrove Park was also inspected in 2016, and was also rated GOOD.

2nd place 3rd place Lisa Mann, owner of Clyde House and Ashgrove Park Day Nurseries, 1st place Leon Prentice Y9 Lily Davies Y8 Suraya Hernandez Y9 said: “I'm delighted with the result of the recent inspection. I am particularly pleased to achieve Outstanding in the children's Images thanks to bishopstonmum.com Ben Goodwin Y9 Gabriella Tickner Y8 development and welfare category. We pride ourselves on our staff longevity and close relationships with the children's parents and carers. We look forward to building on this great result in the future, both at Clyde House and Ashgrove Park.” “Thanks must go to our general manager – Sue Bennett, Clyde House manager – Claire Matthews, and the whole team for all their hard work, both on the day itself and over the past year. 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DOESYOURCHILD.indd 1 06/04/2014 13:47 SENDaWelcome took its first step towards making Bishopston, Cotham and Redland an inclusive community at the end of last year. The voluntary initiative, set up by four BS7 mums during 2016, held its inaugural social event at St Michael’s Church on Gloucester Road, inviting local children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families and friends to enjoy activities, music and lots of cake. SENDaWelcome, which was set up by Katarina Luce, Julie Matthews, Viviana Neves and Daniella Radice, called on local organisations and companies to volunteer their services at the event. Olly from local kids’ entertainers The Want to share a Cultural Experience? Adventure Team gave up his Sunday afternoon to get all the children involved in an amazing space “Often children Want to share a Cultural Experience? voyage, while Playing Out – the project which helps with special Do you have a spare bedroom available? Then join so many other families people organise street play where they live – gave needs are partygoers a box of chalks and the chance to let taken out of the acrossDo you the have world a spare in hosting bedroom an international available? Then student, join soa fantastic many other opportunity families their imaginations run wild on the forecourt outside community they St Michael’s. live in to access toacross take thepart world in an in enriching hosting an and international rewarding experience. student, a fantastic opportunity schools,” said Amy, who runs Baby Bites cookery workshops Katarina Luce, to take part in an enriching and rewarding experience. for parents of young children, also offered her cofounder of time and supervised some imaginative cupcake Our standard rate is £135 per week for a single room at half board basis. SENDaWelcome. decorating. The guys from Musii brought along “This has wide- one of their amazing soft inflatable objects that Our standard rate is £135 per week for a single room at half board basis. reaching effects emits sound and coloured light when it is touched. on these children, If you’re interested please call Sara on +44 1179 388 600 or send an email to This complemented the sensory tent and other their siblings and toys borrowed from BAND (Bristol Association for [email protected] with your post code and telephone families, and the wider community. SENDaWelcome If you’re interested please call Sara on +44 1179 388 600 or send an email to Neighbourhood Daycare). Poppy the dog also came wants to find ways of working locally, with local along and enjoyed plenty of strokes and cuddles all number and we will contact you. people, to ensure our children have equal access [email protected] with your post code and telephone afternoon. to, and visibility in, their own community.” number and we will contact you. SENDaWelcome was keen to give partygoers SENDaWelcome is already working hard on its next the chance to play on the Sensory Truck, a social gathering planned for June 2017. The team lorry that provides a mobile multisensory play has secured funding for the event and is now busy environment. Thanks to very generous donations building a network of local volunteers to support via crowdfunding, the Sensory Truck parked up on access for children with SEND to mainstream Gloucester Road and kids were able to play with the leisure activities. The hope is that, alongside their ball pit, UV lights, air bubble tube, and many other social events, their initiatives will help to foster an sensory resources on-board. inclusive community in BS7 for local children with A: EC Bristol, 63 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4JZ, UK. T: +44 1179 388 600 Parents, meanwhile, had the opportunity to SEND. For further information or to volunteer your meet other families over a coffee and lots of support, please do get in touch. delicious cake. This was precisely the atmosphere A: EC Bristol, 63 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4JZ, UK. T: +44 1179 388 600 SENDaWelcome hoped to create. [email protected] 10 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention BishopstonTwitter: Matters @SENDaWelcome when replying to ads! 11 My 2017 Promise to Gloucester Road Bored of the same ol’ resolutions… why not make a promise to your community to shop local this year – even if you can’t do this 100% (who can with the crazy lives we lead?) adding local to all or some of your shopping habits will make a difference. Support Gloucester Road and keep this local treasure thriving.

My Health □ Get my eye sight checked: Lynne Fernandes. Join an exercise class: Bubalu. The Gloucester Road Business Improvement District (GRBID) □ supports our local heroes (the traders!) all the way from Cheltenham Road, part Charity Eat healthy: Scoopaway, The Fish of Zetland Road and up to Pigsty Hill on the Glozzer. Their newly formed committee has □ Shop, Harvest, Gardners Patch, □ Donate: Childrens Hospice South West, big plans and looks forward to bringing you great reasons to visit Gloucester Road. With this in Murrays Butchers. Clic Sargent, Tenovus, Salvation Army, mind they invite you to get in touch if you have any feedback or ideas for our local High Street. Shelter, Marie Cure, Cancer Research UK. Please contact: Shelley Swift – Chair of GRBID on [email protected] □ Sort out my aches and pains: Enso Healing Rooms, The Parker Things I Keep Putting Off Tick off your New Years Resolutions with the help of the GRBID... Clinic, The Family Practice. But Need Doing Myself My Family My Home □ Get our affairs in order like wills: □ Meet up more with my friends for coffee □ Knickerbocker Glory: The Parlour □ Crack on with some home Sharples & Co. or a pint and live music: Ronaks, Spicer improvements: Bishopston Hardware, Sunday Roast: The Urban Standard, □ Dry clean suits and posh dresses: & Cole, Coffee #1, The Prince of Wales, □ Ablectrics, Paul Roberts Hifi, Natural The Grace. Direct Dry Cleaners The Flyer, The Library, The Gallimaufry, Born Flooring. Give computers a health check: The Cat & Wheel. □ Treasure the moment with a family □ Make my home beautiful and stylish: □ portrait: Zzzone Photography. I Love My PC. □ Get a new wardrobe: MAKE, Fox & Reason Interiors, 7th Sea, Stil. Feather, Pink Lemons. □ Date night: Green’s Diner, Zazus, □ Get the house valued with a mind to La Campagnuola. □ Take up a new skill and try a workshop: sell: Andrews, Ocean, Besley Hill, Flo Jo, Brewers Droop, Bamba Beads, □ Go global with the tastebuds: Eze, CJ Hole, Elephant. Head Wind. Krishna’s Kitchen, Casa Mexicana, Amici, Simply Thai, Dain Korea, Eat a Pitta. □ New hair-do: AKA, The Green Room, Moda, Illusions, Adriano’s, Franco’s. □ Get a new winter coat for ‘Rover’: Roxfords Pet Shop.

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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 “It has been a privilege to uncover the role of the ABBEYFIELD HOUSE, REDLAND marriage brokers in the story of the American heiresses, who married Dukes, Lords and other A Wonderful Option for your Retirement titled gentlemen in significant numbers towards the end of the nineteenth century,” says Julie. “Their role was integral to the whole phenomenon but Many of us want to stay because of their covert methods and dedication in our own homes as we to discretion it has been difficult to tease out exact get older, but sometimes it details. Only hitting the archives and tracking can become too stressful; not down every mention of the women has enabled just sorting the admin, insurance and bills, but me to piece together the part they played.” also the physical side – struggling to maintain a Julie Ferry Although Julie spent a great deal of time property or to keep the garden under control. researching at the British Library in London and Local author, Julie Ferry, has recently published the New York Public Library, among others, she Renting an apartment in Abbeyfield House gives her first book.The Transatlantic Marriage Bureau says her local library in Henleaze was crucial to you the perfect blend of independence, support, tells the story of the American heiresses who her efforts. “With two children I have to be around privacy and companionship. It’s a wonderful travelled to England in 1895 and married into the for the school run, so knowing that the friendly alternative when you want to move nearer your British aristocracy, securing themselves a title librarians at Henleaze could call in books from family, or are just struggling to cope on your own and social prestige. other libraries or storage facilities was so helpful in but don’t need a ‘care home’ or ‘residential care’. Julie is a resident of Westbury Park and has two enabling me to stay at home and research. They even called in a title from America for me. It made The all-inclusive fees cover delicious home-cooked meals, utility bills, Council Tax and TV children who attend Henleaze Infants School. Before licence, leaving you free to enjoy the community inside, and out. undertaking the months of research in libraries and me realise just how important local libraries are to archives required for the non-fiction title, Julie was a the community.” Residents have the freedom to come and go, enjoying a thriving local community, great bus routes freelance journalist and has written for national press The Transatlantic Marriage Bureau is published to the city centre and Cribbs Causeway, and the beautiful Clifton downs on the doorstep. What’s including the Guardian and Glamour magazine. on 9 February and available at all good book more, your loved-ones can relax too, knowing there’s an Abbeyfield team member on-hand 7 days a After the birth of her first child, she reduced her shops and online. www.julieferry.co.uk. week, 24 hours a day. workload but harboured ambitions to secure a book deal and got to work on a raft of proposals for potential projects. 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16 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 17 Welcoming Bristol MAN Chorus – Anne-Louise to in fine voice for their 1st Birthday the Bishopston It was good to catch up again with local resident and choir Matters family! leader extraordinaire Sam Burns, who lives in St Andrews Since the birth of young with his wife and five children. I first met with this passionate, Henry, it has been extremely enthusiastic music teacher at St Bart’s Church Hall back helpful to have a fellow in 2009, during one of the early rehearsals of the hugely worker, passionate about successful Gurt Lush Choir. This time, on the year anniversary our community, to call upon of his Bristol MAN Chorus, I asked him more about this male- when needed. Many of you only choir. may recognise the smiley face of Anne-Louise Perez above, from her great work on Your Street Gift Card. What have been the highlights of this new choir over She would like to share the following with you, their first year? Seeing over 70 blokes turn up for the first rehearsal. Our 1st gig (at the Old Vic). Performing at the Old "The time has come to put YourStreet Gift Cards Vic (twice), the Hippodrome, St Albans Church, St Georges DESIGNERS to rest. A huge and sincere thanks to the people of and the Colston Hall (twice) all in our first year! It was also had the neighbourhood for sharing the love of local and a lot of fun busking round the docks and singing carols and BARBER SHOP Gloucester Road traders for taking the leap and shanties on the SS Great Britain! Tel 0117 942 9322 supporting the idea from the start! I couldn’t have done it without you. Is the choir open to all ages? Absolutely, currently ages Extended Opening Times range from 20 to 70+. However, as the famous quote says…‘the end is Mon 9 - 6, Tues 9 - 4, Weds 9 - 5 where we start from’ and so when the opportunity What can people expect from the choir? The mighty Male Thurs 9 - 7, Fri 9 - 6, Sat 8.30 - 5 Voice classics from the valleys of the Land of the Dragon. Insane Georgian/Bulgarian repertoire to make the to work with Kerry presented itself, it seemed the very stones weep. Vintage cheese from the Barbershop tradition (tempered with a small pinch of salt). Also, 311 GLOUCESTER RD, BS7 8PE perfect side step... a chance to continue to be a part anthems concerning the wonders of facial hair, garden sheds, reversing round corners, etc.... of a vibrant community that I love and at the same FREE WiFi available time remain engaged with local businesses. So, with What would you say to somebody thinking about coming along? Stop thinking and just do it! 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A wooden canopy attractively shelters the outside dining Chorus, and vice versa! area and, in the evening, the area is lit with blue LED lighting. How should people get in touch? Please contact [email protected] for further information. The blue glow onto the sea creature window stickers, creates a Are there any performances in the diary for 2017 that people can look out for? great sea theme in which to enjoy your fish and chips. Yes, loads, we hope to see lots of local people at the following, they will be in for a great show. Fair price food – With prices Saturday 25 February – A shared concert with the Stepford Singers. St Michael and All Angels Church, 160 rising on raw materials, owner Fred Gloucester Rd, BS7 8NT. Saturday 1 April – Westbury Baptist Church. Charity Concert. Saturday 8 April told me he always does his best to – Broadmead Baptist Church. Charity Concert. Sunday 23 April – Busking for charity with Riff Raff choir by keep his food at a fair price for his the Arnolfini.Saturday 13 May – St Albans Church. customers and is competitive within Concert with LYRA (Pro quartet from St Petersburg). GrahamGraham Sothcott Sothcott the area. Saturday 8 July – Gurt Summer Spectacular, Guitar/UkuleleGuitar/Ukulele Tutor Tutor Thank you for your custom – Colston Hall on the theme of ‘Sex, Death & Poultry’. The Bristol Fryer thanks all its loyal customers for their continued Saturday 21 October – Charity Concert with People Electric, Acoustic, Bass, Ukulele support and always looks forward to welcoming new people. The of Note, St Pauls Church, Bedminster. Electric, Acoustic, Bass, Ukulele One-to-one tuition from local chippy is a huge supporter of Bristol Rovers. They continue Almost all the above are of course shared with Gurt Onehis-to- localone tuition Studio from his local Studio to be super busy on match days, when they are happy to extend Lush Choir. If people would like to get a taste of what PreparationPreparation for Grades. for Grades. Music theory. Music theory. opening hours to meet demand. we do, please view some of our great YouTube films. ContactTel: 0771 telephone 4949 930 no: 0771 4949 930 The Bristol Fryer, 431 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8TZ www.bristolmanchorus.com [email protected]@dsl.pipex.com Tel: 0117 9515 415 • Open 7 Days Member of the 11.30 – 2 for lunch* & 4 – 10.30 in the evening www.gurtlushchoir.com RegistryMember of of Guitar the Registry Tutors of Guitar Tutors *Closed lunch times Sunday and bank holiday Mondays Bristol Fryer

18 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 19 News from the green room Organic Hair Salon

Treat someone this Valentine's – why not show the special person in your life how much you love them, with Gift Vouchers to the gorgeous Gloucester Road salon this Valentine's Day. New Year – New Style! Why not beat the winter blues with a fabulous new colour, cut or restyle? The talented team at the Green Room will be happy to advise you on what would suit you or discuss a style you have in SALT at Lunar Optical – SALT combines the best materials and mind. Go on – book yourself in today! Japanese Craftsmanship creating the finest in premium eyewear. The brand draws its inspiration from all of nature’s beautiful shapes, details and colours. Kevin Murphy concept salon – The Green Room starts 2017 with the exciting news they have recently become a Kevin Murphy Concept Salon. This means a fantastic education for all of their stylists, who will be delighted to pass on the new techniques they learn to their clients. Team news – Stylist April recently had a great time attending a cutting course in London, she has returned inspired after picking up lots of new ideas. The team congratulate Jess, who has earned her stripes and moved up from junior stylist to a stylist.

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20 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 21 Exciting Arrivals at Hair Mechanics Trainhers – The Gym for Ladies of all Generations Introducing new stylist Sara – Hair Mechanics are delighted to welcome The friendly, ladies only community gym Trainhers experienced stylist Sara to their hard-working team. She has fitted in brilliantly (conveniently located on Kellaway Avenue, just at the bottom and is enjoying working at this fantastic local business. After 19 years at her of Bishop Road), successfully launched in 2015. Owner Nic previous salon in town, Sara told me it was the right time for a change and how Tiley was inspired to have a change of direction after 34 happy and settled she feels at Hair Mechanics. Salon manager Vickie added years of working as a special needs teacher. how pleased they are to have Sara with them, and that she is great asset to the Welcoming environment – As soon as you walk in you know team. With years of experience, Sara is good all-rounder but particularly enjoys this gym is different. It’s homely, with sofas and coffee in the reception “It’s local and colouring. Although Sara will be working with some long-standing clients, area. A colourful celebration board of member’s achievements on the so convenient. she also looks forward to meeting new ones, so do get in touch and make an wall reminds you this is a place of fitness. These soft touches were a far The team are appointment with her today! greater appeal to me than your usual steel and protein powders! very friendly and supportive A special delivery due in 2017 – Huge congratulations to salon manager Get fit in just 30 minutes! Trainhers speciality is the 30 minute circuit of my aims, Vickie, who is expecting her first baby later this month. We look forward to – a work out tailored to be achievable. Personal trainers are pleased to which is very bringing you further news on the exciting arrival in future issues. encourage and talk through goals that are right for you, then set you up New full-time stylist Sara motivating” Vickie will be coming back to work at Hair with a 30 minute work out to enable you to achieve them. So whether Mechanics after some time off with her little one and will be popping in and you’re pregnant, just had a baby or an operation, or simply want to start Jill from Owner Nic Tiley keeping an eye on everything before then. The team wishes Vickie the very exercising, there is the perfect programme to suit you. Nic and her team Bishospton best of luck and looks forward to meeting the precious little bundle soon. are all qualified personal trainers, can accept exercise referrals and are trained in ante and post natal fitness. New Year – New Style! Why not beat the winter blues and get 2017 off to Gym & Beauty treatments under one roof! There is everything under one roof to make you feel and look great start, with a stylish new hair cut and colour! The team will be pleased to fabulous! After your work out, why not treat yourself to one of the many beauty treatments on offer, including; advise you on the seasonal colours that will suit you. nails, tinting, waxing, facials and massage. Jon, Vickie and the whole team would like to wish their clients a very Happy You get the feeling this is a sociable environment – a quick glance at the notice board and I saw that a group New Year! They look forward to working with you throughout 2017. of members are heading to see the Bee Gees! Along with info on regular coffee mornings. Trainhers is there to nurture your mind and body – a gathering place to keep fit and keep smiling. Hair Mechanics, 69 Ashley Down Road, BS7 9JN To find out more or book your free introductory trial, call: 0117 944 6650 or pop in to take a look. Tel: 0117 924 3611 • Gift vouchers available! Trainhers, 22 Kellaway Avenue, BS6 7XR • E: [email protected] • Membership from £25 per month PEAK PERFORMANCE The Bowen Technique A Touch of Lydia Spry PHYSIO & PILATES at Bishopstonbowen Beauty Expert individualised treatment Gentle relief for Your local holistic for all conditions and ages. musculo-skeletal pain Pamper yourself with these fabulous massage therapist READER OFFERS! 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24 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 25 My first experience with Kinesiology

Over the years I have been producing Bishopston were aspects of Jo Gray Hypnotherapy Matters I have had the pleasure of experiencing the session that many holistic therapies, all with merit, Kinesiology, reminded me of WhatÊ doÊ youÊ wantÊ however was something quite new – and wonderful. both Acupuncture toÊ changeÊ Ê inÊ yourÊ life?Ê Kinesiology was originally developed by an American and Bowen. For chiropractor called George Goodheart and can me what was completely new I am a qualified and experienced hypnotherapist be seen as a blend of the principles of Traditional was when Kat practising just a few minutes from St Andrews Park. Chinese Medicine and western techniques. looked up some I draw on 40 years experience as a social worker I had my first session with local resident Kat Allen natural tonics and senior manager to understand what you (pictured right), from her calming Bishopston and supplements want to change, and help you change it. treatment room. As with many therapies, you start that may assist by answering some questions on your health, the healing of my I can help you with problems such as: diet, sleep patterns... Kat explained Kinesiology specific problems. is a holistic treatment addressing both mental and • Confidence • Stress They were gently physical pain and imbalances. It works on the • Anxiety • Addiction laid at the base basis of testing muscle response, this enables the of my throat, “Kinesiology is a non-invasive • Phobias • Eating disorders practitioner to get a picture of what is happening in there were complementary therapy. I muscle • Poor Sleep • Depression your meridian system. supplements test to find imbalances in the body Next, I was asked to lie down on the treatment that made my To book a freeÊ initial consultation ring and correct these imbalances couch (fully dressed) and Kat embarked on a series resistance, that using structural, emotional, 07503 152 014 of muscle tests. The process was not painful, I was had once been energetical and nutritional or visit simply asked to resist when Kat applied pressure weak – resolute, techniques and offering advice.” www.jograyhypnotherapy.co.uk to move parts of my body, some of the areas I I was amazed! www.facebook.com/jograyhypnotherapy Katherine Allen could put up good resistance and others my body Kat was calm, was powerless when equal pressure was applied. reassuring and thoughtful throughout the session. Each muscle test is connected to different internal She herself came to Kinesiology some years back organs or muscles elsewhere in the body. Kat when she endured a period of ill health. Not satisfied Christabel Majendie worked systematically noting down my responses with simply popping pills as a fix, she turned to the and priorities to be addressed. At the start of the holistic Kinesiology and has never looked back. BSc, MSc, MBSPsP Mindfulness consultation I had mentioned my neck and shoulders often get sore with hours at the lap top and lower I must say I found the whole process fascinating Can’t Sleep? for Health back – with carrying Henry. What however she and was lifted by the experience. I look forward to discovered went far deeper than this and Kat pin returning in a few weeks time. Cognitive A Breathworks Mindfulness Course giving you pointed both physical and emotional concerns that I If you would like to improve your health and well behavioural the tools to help manage pain, reduce stress had not verbally shared with her. being (Kinesiology works as a great preventative therapy and restore well being. 3 x fortnightly Sunday Specific manipulation was applied to different areas therapy as well as dealing with existing problems) then please do get in touch with Kat for sleep afternoons, Feb 26, Mar 12 and 26 from of the body where needed and then the muscles problems and 1.30pm to 5.30pm and 1 day Apr 9 10.30am re-tested to see if this had re-balanced things. There Tel: 07855 193 297 • FB. katkinesiology insomnia. to 5.30pm - Pay what you can afford between £100 and £150. 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Theare staff very professional and creative director Tina Lombardi (pictured to support her while she signed up to hairdressing are very professionaland give me wonderful above). You always receive a warm welcome courses on completing school. and give me wonderful ideas to help me make when you enter this salon and this time I was Growing with the salon – We reminisced to when ideas to help me make my choice. They make impressed by the stunning new refit. she first launched Moda – her children Alessia and my choice. They make shopping, for me, a Salon makeover – Tina told me that to celebrate 11 Gianluca were just 12 and 9 at the time – and now shopping, for me, a pleasure not a task.” years in business, she wanted to mark it with a new they are 23 and 20! Gianluca caught the cutting Treat the one you love to thepleasure not a task.” S Wilkinson look for her clients to enjoy. The bespoke refit work bug and works with his father at Franco’s barbering, perfect Valentine’s Gift S Wilkinson was carried out by local craftsman and regular client also on Gloucester Road. Establishing a successful to moda, Richard Neads (www.ferroandgrain.co.uk). business while bringing up two children is no mean The finish certainly has the wow-factor! feat. Mindful of this, Tina is pleased to enable some Visit Our Sparkling Website WWW.KEMPSJEWELLERS.COM Visit Our Sparkling Website WWW.KEMPSJEWELLERS.COM So much more than a haircut – Tina has the members of her team of 10, to work part-time. same passionate approach to every aspect of her Reader Offer – Free blowdry worth £16! business. From the drinks menu of fine coffees and Moda have a strong clientele of men, women and herbal teas, free Wi-Fi, online booking, loyalty cards children but are always pleased to welcome new for both teenagers and adults, and the luxurious people. 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The heartbeat of Moda is from the front, Tina immerses herself in all the latest established 1881 undoubtedly Tina, she is continually assessing the KempsKemps Jewellers Jewellersestablished 1881 developments in hair products and styles, frequently salon floor – casting a watchful eye over colour and attending the L’Oreal academy in Hammersmith. Not your normalNot sleepyyour normal village sleepyjeweller village ... jeweller ... cuts, checking all is clean and tidy, and extending a She takes immense pleasure in working as a part- warm welcome to all. Congratulations Moda, here’s established 1881 Professional friendly advice • Beautiful gift ideas time Craft Educator with the Matrix team, delivering to the next 11 years! 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Window Wanderland – Gloucester Road has February is shaping up to played host to Moodles be an exciting month here at fabrics, wallpapers, poles, tracks, – the fabulous children’s Glos Rd Central and we have lots to look forward to. clothes shop specialising First step to shaking off the winter gloom is Window in original British vintage Wanderland. This fantastic community affair is a unworn clothing. time for everyone to release their creative spirit and Mockingbird Press PUTTING THE ART INTO PRINTING we’re looking forward to seeing everyone’s window accessories and gifts Sarah told us it now time for over the weekend of 4–5 February. Lunar Optical Moodles to move on to the has offered their window space to local resident and Fine Art Giclée Printing world of pop-ups, markets cat lover Debbie Hunt in aid of the Cats Protection Photographic Printing and online, where there is League and we’re sure that other shops will put high demand for this style. something special in their windows. Greetings Cards Bishopston Matters would Free measuringStretched service Canvases and like to thank Sarah for all Valentine’s Celebration – Next in the calendar is of her hard work within the Valentine’s Day. Glos Rd Central is the perfect place Scanning & Photography Glos Rd community. Henry to go with your loved one in mind. Room 212, Paper Digital Reproduction has some gorgeous outfits Plane, Fig and Artemis all offer unique, individual Bristol then now’s your chance. Igers Bristol, thanks to this lovely shop. cards by local artists along with a huge range of Bristol’s official Instagrammers network, are adviceUnit 6,and Studio styles 3, 74 Oak Road, BS7 8RZ We wish her every success handmade gifts, artwork, prints, handmade soaps, promoting Gloucester Road throughout February. t: 0117 924 8836 m: 0798 245 8847 with the future of Moodles. ornaments, jewellery, and more. You could spend After realising that the BS7 area isn’t covered an entire afternoon looking for the perfect present to inspired for Christmaswww.mockingbirdpressbristol.co.uk and the Sarah would like to say to enough by their 13.5k strong community of show your love and appreciation! Alternatively, why readers, “Big thanks to all amateur photographers/phone-snappers, they’ll Your Images, Expertly and Lovingly not treat them to a massage with Osna Therapy or my customers and although I’ll miss being on the be encouraging them all to get out and about Reproduced, to Look their Absolute Best a hair and beauty treatment with Nuala Morey, Icon Gloucester Road, I’m excited about taking Moodles around Gloucester Road, with daily features of in a new direction.” or Fizz. the best shots from the #igersbristol hashtag! The Bristol Pound are planning a big push to Contributors may also have a chance for their Carrying her brand forward, the hip Retrove line of promote the use of Bristol Pounds in our area. images to be featured further within local Moodles clothing will be available to buy from the They’ll be putting on a series of events, one of publications such as Bishopston Matters. Room MARIALINA following: Fabrics and Soft Furnishings which will be outside Room 212 on 25 Feb. Happily, 212 customers love images of Gloucester Road Fabrics and Soft Furnishings Etsy Shop – moodlesbristol Quality made to measure soft Moodles owner Sarah Ubhi will be returning for the and their printing company 212 Productions offers Come to the shopLit andtle be TinTheke Fromers Independent Market day with a selection from her fantastic children’s a high quality giclee printing service so perhaps furnishings - curtains, blinds, loose (1st Sunday of every month). vintage clothing range. Moodles closed down at the you could get your best ones printed and sold! covers, cushions and more end of January but will still be active online. Window Wanderland would also love you to take We have a fantastic range of To keep posted on the latest pop-up shops, and fabrics, wallpapers,Silv poles,er tracks, Cowhat’s. new, you can follow Moodles on: Lona expands – We’ve all been wondering what will photos during the trail so remember to include accessories and gifts happen to the big space that used to be Lashings #windowwanderland when you upload onto social inspired for FreeChristmas measuring service and and the Instagram – moodlesbristol and now we know – the incredibly popular Lona media. advice and styles Twitter – @moodlesbristol Grillhouse will be opening up a dessert and ice cream The Igers team will also be featuring various cafe. They’ve got big plans and are sure to create a Gloucester Road traders throughout the month and Come to the shop and be FB – www.facebook.com/Moodles.biz fantastic palace of treats! Opening very soon. will be looking for specific businesses to provide Comeinspired to thefor shopthe New and beYear Little Tinkers inspired for Christmas and the Support your community – While on the subject prizes/giveaways to the community in return for lots inspired for Christmas and the New Year New210 Gloucester Year Road, of empty buildings, we urge you to attend the next of promotion on Instagram. Little Tinkers S Silvilevre Cr oC. o . Bishopston, BS7 8NU Little Tinkers Silver Co. Neighbourhood Partnership Forum (16 March) To get involved, all you need is an Instagram I’m a local Bishopston mum and I hand make Fingerprint, Handprint, Footprint and Paw Contact: Fingerprint, as the future of the North Bristol Baths and new account! 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web: www.marialina.co.uk Pupils of Sefton Park School with tree Sculptor Andy O'Neil and sponsors Darren Willis of Grape & Gloucester Road Art Banners. Bristol artists and creatives are still signing Grind & Alec Jupp of Elephant Estate Agents up to submit artwork for this exciting project. Council spending cuts have meant that the whole road cannot be covered at this time. We have therefore decided to start with the Glos Rd Central area with the hope of expanding up and down the road in the future. The deadline for submitting artwork is 20 February. We would love images with themes such as 'Bike' 'Love' 'Art' 'Colourful' 'Welcome' 'Eat' 'Drink' 'Relax' 'Fresh Food' 'Shop', etc. See images below for ideas. Not only will artists have the chance to see their artwork up on banners but they could be printed in different ways – on Glos Rd Central bags, postcards and even giant wheelie bin stickers! Bishop Road school children are being set projects by their teachers to create artwork for Gloucester Road community themes. Room 212 owner Sarah Thorp is always looking for Gloucester Road inspired images to sell in her gallery, so if you want to take part but feel your images don't work in the banner format then send them in via the Room 212 website www.room212.co.uk. We look forward to seeing your creations! More details: www.glosrdcentral.co.uk.

New Art in the Park

Just when you think our park can't get any more beautiful, furher gems appear – this time in the form of fantastic tree sculptures, created by Andy O'Neil, with the help of pupils from Sefton Park school. The idea was thanks to the Friends of St Andrews Park and largely organised by Friend, photographer and all-round good guy Paul Bullivant. Funds were secured thanks to the support of local businesses – Elephant Estate Agents, Grape & Grind and Spicer and Cole, along with personal donations from some of the DINNER members of FoSAP. by Moira Buffini The creative process began back in November 2016, when I was invited to observe a workshop in the park, On the menu: Primordial Soup, Apocalyptic Lobster and On the menu: Primordial Soup, Apocalyptic Lobster and Frozen Waste. where 12 Sefton Park pupils met with Andy O’Neil to Frozen Waste. create wildlife sketches to inspire his final carvings. The food is just a small ingredient in creating the dinner party from hell, in MoiraThe food Buffini’s is just adisturbingly small ingredient and insinisterly creating funny the dinner play. To celebrate her In December, it was lovely to meet with all the pupils again, along with sponsors and members of FoSAP, husbandparty from Lars’hell, latest in Moira book Buffini's publication, disturbingly Paige andhas sinisterlyinvited her most elitist funny play. To celebrate her husband Lars' latest book in the park, to marvel at the wonderful sculptures that friends including a post-feminist erotic artist, a microbiologist and a publication, Paige has invited her most elitist friends have been produced. As well as viewing the enchanted television journalist to eat, drink and play some disturbingly revealing party including a post-feminist erotic artist, a microbiologist and carvings, it was a joy to see the pupils so enthused games.a television A broken journalist down ‘vanto eat, man’ drink joining and play the someunsettling festivities provides about being involved with this process; when I asked a mixdisturbingly of intrigue revealing and disdain. party games. A waiter A brokensilently down goes 'van about his duties, as how it felt to see some of their designs carved into the Paige’sman' truejoining and the darkly unsettling devastating festivities intentions provides for a mix the ofevening unfold. trunks, they all responded with, "Amazing!". Several of Note:intrigue Includes and language disdain. A that waiter some silently may findgoes offensive.about his the youngsters collected offcuts from the trunks, which duties, as Paige's true and darkly devastating intentions they had great plans for – a carved dagger, a feather, a Tuesday 14for to the Saturday evening unfold. 18 February 2017 at 7.30 pm name place... Kelvin Studio,Note: Includes 253b Gloucesterlanguage that Road, some Bristolmay find BS7 offensive. 8NY Do have fun seeking out these two carved trunks when you next visit St Andrews park (a felled sycamore Tickets £12 (£10 concessions) opposite Maurice Road and a heavily pruned western [email protected] 14 to Saturday 18 Februaryor 0117 924 2017 0899at 7.30• www.kelvinplayers.co.uk pm red cedar alongside the bottom path near the old sundial base). The form of the elephant and stark contrast Kelvin Studio, 253b Gloucester Road, Bristol BS7 8NY Left to Right: Friends of St Andrews Park – Secretary Paul of texture of elephant skin and tusk is quite special. Bullivant, Chair John Mayne & Treasurer Steve Perry. Tickets £12 (£10 concessions) Congratulations to all involved, breathing new life into 36 [email protected] Matters Email me oron0117 [email protected] 0899 these trunksDon’t has been forget a triumph! to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 37 www.kelvinplayers.co.uk

Simple, small, mild sourdough tin loaf images by louisewender.com

Mayor Marvin Rees meets DO YOU NEED ADVICE Joe’s – Always striving to give more with Gloucester Road traders ON YOUR SETTLEMENT Sour Dough - Classic style AGREEMENT? On one of my regular trips to the delightful shop we It is an authentic bread that’s key is a long In January Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees held all know and love as Joe’s Bakery, I had a quick fermentation process (36 hours at Joe’s). The a meeting with traders from along Gloucester DISCOVER MORE chat with owners Jane and Martin. The hard- extended fermentation means that sour dough is Road. The well-attended meeting saw the working couple celebrated 25 years of running their much easier to digest and for natural nutrients to Mayor, traders, councillors, members of the Gloucester Road business in 2015 and decided that be absorbed into the body. Jane told me that they Neighbourhood Partnership and the council’s 0117 985 1026 now was the time to give their shop front a make- get many people that come into their bakery stating economic development team discuss matters www.scraselaw.com over. I particularly like the addition of the text on the they can’t eat bread; some have a genuine wheat important to our famous high street. The Coach House, wall ‘Baking is a labour of love’. intolerance and for others it is simply that their body 52a Egerton Road, has trouble digesting some breads. They always Among other things, the meeting discussed the Always moving forward, they opted for one of the Bishopston, BS7 8DT more modern designs that fellow Glos Rd Central recommend sour dough to these customers. Jane parking and transport situation, including how to trader, Liam – of Xpress Printing, created for them. likened it to the fact that if a dough is only left to best manage traffic on the road while facilitating ferment for an hour or so before baking, when it customers being able to access the shops. Expansion at Joe’s Express gets into the body the process could well continue, and lead to you feeling uncomfortable and bloated; The meeting also discussed the punitive levels With the news that Mad About Sarnies has decided this does not happen with sourdough. of business rates that traders are having to pay, to close, Joe’s are keen to carry on their great work how to better promote Gloucester Road as a in providing bespoke, quality sandwiches to local A classic sourdough is strong in flavour and aroma customers. Express has always sold tasty pre-made destination for tourists and visitors to the city, and although delicious, can take some getting used sandwiches (that are often enjoyed as part of their to. So, if you are sampling this bread for the first and the maintenance of the street environment. meal deal), along with pasties, croque Monsieur, time, you might want to opt for one of the lighter Tom Brook, councillor for Bishopston & Ashley pizza and classic bacon rolls but now they are tasting sourdoughs that Martin has developed. offering even more! You can delight in made-from- Down, said: “Gloucester Road is such an Joe’s Bakery, 240–242 Gloucester Rd, important asset, not only to our local area but scratch wraps, panini, sandwiches or have a salad to the whole of Bristol. It was great to have this box made up if you are looking for something BS7 8NZ • Tel: 0117 975 5551 meeting with Marvin, and going forward we lighter. Joe’s are pleased to respond to customer needs and hope you will enjoy the greater range of www.joesbakery.co.uk agreed to bring together multiple stakeholders to delicious products available. improve the road. Do you know, the “We want to increase the resilience of Gloucester Road, maintaining its success now and into the benefits of Sourdough? future. To do this we will need to ensure that If you are looking to make the council, traders groups, Destination Bristol, some changes to your diet this business groups and other interested parties buy year, why not start by trying into what Gloucester Road does, and can, have sourdough? to offer. The Mayor has committed to making this Martin explained to me that in happen, and I look forward to the results going essence sour dough contains forward.” just three ingredients – flour, water and salt, no additives or yeast.

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Waking up tree and dousing it with cider Window Wanderland 2017 is here! In just a few days, on Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 never felt that we could participate in the event Home Orchard Plot takes shape at a well-Wassailed February, Bishopston and the surrounding ourselves. This year we are pleased to offer spcae Horfield Organic Community Orchard area will once again be a feast for the eyes to local artist Sarah Jayne Gardens who has agreed to fill the space with something beautiful made of when the dazzling Window Wanderland Three years of planning and fundraising will soon Pigsty Morris brought their special magic to the day. willow. We can’t wait to see the end result.” come to fruit at Horfield Organic Community Home-baked cakes (some made with HOCO apples returns to illuminate local streets and shops for the third year running. The window at Horders will be playing host to local Orchard (HOCO). The Home Orchard Plot (HOP) – such as ‘Gloucestershire Underleaf’ and ‘Golden artist Bev Cavender (aka The Knitted Pea) who project is a 4 × 10 metre mini-orchard showing Hill Pippin’) and mulled orchard juice also helped As usual the event looks set to be a community affair, draws on her long-standing love of flora and fauna, different ways to grown fruit in small spaces. the merry making. with local business, schools and community groups to produce striking, colourful designs. She is really Members have been busy weeding, digging, and Membership of HOCO is open to anyone, and collaborating in a very special way to deliver a unique excited to be taking part in the Bishopston WW, earth moving to make up new planting beds. Trees new members are welcome to join from January and inspiring event for all the neighbourhood to enjoy. as she believes it brings much needed light and and soft fruit bushes were delivered and planted just 2017. Harvest-share members enjoy a ‘dividend’ The event is open to anyone and everyone and calls creativity to the long winter nights, and is a positive before the winter solstice. of fresh fruits, learn specialist fruit-growing skills, for people to throw open their curtains and light up community event that everyone can enjoy. their home or garden for two nights of the year. “The plot is taking shape”, said Shannon Smith, and have the pleasure of working and socialising in Further treats are in store from Carly Etherington the orchard co-ordinator, “and so are we! Such a pioneering community orchard. Getting involved Many local businesses on Gloucester Rd have who is a painter of cats in Bristol, she also volunteers active and muddy work is an excellent tonic to in 2017 is an opportunity to make the most of kindly loaned their large shop windows to artists and at The Moggery cat shelter. Carly will be bringing winter blues. We’re adding this new project to the hands-on learning while caring for fruit trees in the makers. Zzzone Photography on Zetland Rd are her cat-themed window to Lunar Optical, Window orchard because we want to inspire more people crucial early years. People can also join HOCO as a working with local artist Laura Robertson, who has Wanderland sponsors, for the duration of the event. to grow more fruit in gardens, allotments and small supporting Friend. already created a fantastic display for their window. community spaces.” Jonny Green from Zzzone says: “We love getting Other things to look out for include North Bristol Look out for our 2017 events: Summer Orchard drop-in’s Bristol themed display at Gloucestershire The HOP plot was planted up in time for the Wassail Open Day (in June) and Apple Day (Sunday 22 involved with the artistic community in and around Gloucester Road.” Cricket club, a display created in partnership with community celebration on 14 January. HOCO October). the SendaWelcome group at Boston Tea Party and members welcomed more than 200 people into the Tax Assist Accountants have offered their windows the usual Wanderland shenanigans on Thornleigh orchard. All gathered around the Old Apple Tree to See website for more information: for a 3D installation and Yvonne Smith had the www.community-orchard.org.uk Rd including Keith's Crazy Golf! Of course, this is all praise last year’s crop and make a huge noise to following to say about the project: “We have visited in addition to hundreds of windows in local homes. wake up the orchard for the new year. A second tree the Window Wanderland event every year and Contact Shannon Smith: Printed maps are available to pick up from various was honoured with ribbons and clouties. Bristol Folk [email protected], 0117 373 1587 thought it was a fantastic community experience. Singers joined in the celebrations for the first time. Unfortunately, the end of January is a hugely busy venues on Gloucester Road including Room 212, time for us as we work to meet the deadline of Boston Tea Party, Café Grounded and Totally Toys. All photos thanks to Jamie Carstairs. submitting all our clients tax returns; so, we have Happy Wandering!

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40 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 41 Smile with Horfield Dental Care There was great, positive energy when I met with the Chan on the way Bristol Pound Relaunch vibrant team at Horfield Dental Care recently, this is in March 2017! largely thanks to owner Phillip Chan (pictured right). He told me he For 6 weeks in February and March, the Bristol The team will also be recruiting local residents The local practice has run as a dentist surgery for selected this area Pound team will be up and down Gloucester and business owners who are keen to promote over 30 years. Phillip was pleased to take over the as it is simply a Road absorbing and sharing best practice with the Bristol Pound in their area by becoming surgery in 2014 and embarked on an extensive great place to live Bristol Pound businesses and users. Community Currency Champions and keeping refurbishment in Spring 2015 – the results were well and work and gets worth the effort. better all the time. From 6 February to 17 March the team will host up the good work once the campaign is over. The a series of community events aimed at helping Community Currency Champions will be the face I was interested to know a bit more about this There are two other dentists that work alongside people in the area make the most of the Bristol of the Bristol Pound for their local area, offering ambitious dentist and why he chose Gloucester Phillip, with the assistance of 2 hygienists, 5 nurses Road as a location? Phillip told me he grew up and a practice manager. money. The team will be focusing on different business support, advice to other members, and in Cornwall and attended Cardiff University, from areas throughout Bristol in 2017 and Gloucester creative ways to get the local currency noticed. The surgery offers all the general dentistry services where he qualified in 2007. He spent his vocational Road is their first stop. The first event will be a alongside the additional, complementary treatments Get Involved in events in your area: training year in of – dental implants, sedation, cosmetic braces, meetup with businesses at La Ruca Café on 7 Long Ashton and Tuesday 7 February, 6–8pm: general cosmetic treatments and teeth whitening. February, open to businesses from the Arches to hasn’t left Bristol the Rovers’ ground. There’ll be a workshop at the Business Meetup, La Ruca Café, FREE The team works hard to deliver the most up-to-date since. treatments available to their patients. Amitabha Buddhist Centre on how to use Bristol Tuesday 21 February, 7–8pm: When taking over Pound more, pop-up stalls at local businesses to To assist with the pressures of modern day living, Our City, Our Money: Why and how to use the practice he sign up and learn more, including Room 212 on Horfield Dental Care now offers online registration Bristol Pounds, Amitabha Buddhist Centre, relocated to St 25 February, and it will all end in a party in the and appointment bookings via their new website. FREE Andrews, where Gallimaufry on 9 March. This is a service that has already been met with he lives happily great positivity from their clients. Bristol Pound’s Community Liaison Manager, Saturday 25 February, 11–3pm: with his wife Laurie King explains the importance of using the Stall at Room 212, FREE and 2-year-old If you would like to make an appointment, do local currency: “This month the Bristol Pound will Monday 27 February, 10–12am: son Oscar, with get in touch by calling 0117 951 3026 or via be celebrating the best thing about Gloucester Gloucester Road Members Meetup, Café another young their website www.horfielddentalcare.co.uk Road – the vast number of independent Grounded, FREE local shops and businesses. We will also be Thursday 9 March, 8–10pm: celebrating the fact that, by spending Bristol Bristol Pound Party, The Gallimaufry, FREE Pounds on Gloucester Road, you are making www.horfielddentalcare.co.uk 0117 951 3026 it thrive. That’s because, each Bristol Pound is Keep an eye out for more events announced in a commitment for you to spend locally, support soon! the vibrant local business community and keep Bristol residents and businesses become a Come and join us! money in the area. But, what’s more, unlike when member of the local currency by opening a Bristol you spend sterling in a local business, when you Pound account and making payments from their New patient pass on that Bristol Pound at the till, you are regular bank into their Bristol Pound account. passing on that commitment to re-spend locally Individual members then use the currency to examinations again and again.” pay council tax, energy bills, buy online and to ‘pay by text’ in local including x-rays businesses. Business members £37.50* pay other businesses members for supplies and services as well (Normally £50) as pay the council business rates. *Offer valid until 31/03/17 Anyone can switch their sterling notes for the beautiful Bristol Pound notes at cash points such as Harvest Natural Foods, Kudacan. Advanced Cosmetic | Implant Book General & Restorative Dentistry bristolpound.org Online

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News from Golden Hill Community Garden Horfield Baptist Church’s Fresh Ground Café celebrates its fifth birthday this spring. The church February is the month we Five years during which the café’s manager and is delighted welcome all our frogs back to volunteers have been providing top quality food and with the café’s the pond! Any time after the 14th drinks to its customers and building a reputation as success and HUNDREDS of happy croaking, a welcoming, friendly place connecting church with progress over piggybacking frogs come to do community on Gloucester Road. the last five their thing and make frogspawn, A birthday highlight happened in January when a years and so if you're missing Planet Earth special cake was cut and visitors and customers is extremely 2, come and see this! It's got to be were offered a free slice to celebrate. grateful seen to be believed! to their Hi everyone Alongside its affordable and fresh menu, with cakes It's also time to look to forward and start planning managers, baked in-house and most items cooked to order, the Feb is often the for the year. This year we'll be running our usual volunteers café has also been developing a wider role over the coldest and grimmest fab and very popular Tuesday toddler group and and loyal last five years. month but even in the afterschool club, and Tuesday holiday adventure customers for making it happen. Fresh Ground heart of winter comes days and more! If your children like having fun It’s an ideal refreshments venue for people is intended as an open door to the church and it the start of spring. outdoors then they'll love the garden. More info on attending daytime groups and activities at the aims to provide a Christian welcome for all users. New green shoots the website! church and also hosts bi-monthly Messy Church The challenge is to maintain the high standards of are creeping up all mornings on Saturdays. The café is a collection This year we're really excited to build on our work catering and hospitality, while continuing to seek over the garden. This point for the Matthew Tree Food Bank and accepts with families with a child/ren with SEND and start a how best to use the cafe to meet wider community month the wonderful donations of used postage stamps that are sold monthly family club, running one Sunday a month; needs in the Gloucester Road area. Wednesday folk will for charity. A range of local and city artists have there'll be cooking snacks on fires, singing, stories, be busy getting our displayed their works for sale on the café’s walls The Fresh Ground Café is open term-time pond dipping, exploring nature and lots of fun! We're site ready for the and it has provided a venue for the North Bristol Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm. Do come planning to start in March and booking is essential new growing season, treating our beds to a lovely Arts Trail. and visit us. More at www.horfieldbaptist. so PLEASE get in touch if you think that you or manure topdressing and starting to sow seeds. net. anyone you know might like to come along! Everyone is always welcome along any Wednesday, 10–4, to get involved or just to come and have a look around and say hello! We cook a delicious hot soup every week and there always lots to do! We're Package only a friendly bunch and you don't need any experience Puppy & Kitten * or gardening knowledge and we've got gloves, tools and biscuits. Package £55 See you in the garden! Established Family Firm with 25 years experience Lucy Mitchell Give your pet the best v Senior Citizens Special Rates For more info - 07506 905 394 thegoldenhillcommunitygarden.com start in life v Garden Clearance - Regular or One Off v Patios v Fencing v Tree Work v Turfing v Hedgecutting Planting (Shrubs etc) Your Puppy or Kitten package includes: v Organic Manure Delivered - Also applied • Primary vaccination course • Initial flea and worm treatment • 10% discount on neutering v Professional and Guaranteed Work (2 injections) • Microchip • Bag of Vet recommended food v Brick & Blocklaying Call Joe for a Free Quote Vets4Pets Bishopston 275-277 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, BS7 8NY 0117 959 2143 25% Off Call us: 0117 942 4243 07891 253 122 with this advert! or visit: vets4pets.com/bishopston *Terms and conditions apply. www.alpine-landscaping.co.uk 79 Falcondale Road, Westbury-on-Trym

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Tell people you saw them in Bradley Stoke & Little Stoke Gifford Matters 1 Artwork scanning at Niche If 2017 is the year you want to make the transition from producing your artwork at home, to having it professionally reproduced to sell and exhibit, Niche will be pleased to help you out. Alternatively, if you have a much-loved piece of art, family tree or old photograph you would like lovingly re-produced for fellow family members, Niche is pleased to take on projects such as these too. Director Rupert Morley told us, IN-BETWEEN LANDS “We are pleased to offer a very professional service on our artwork Photographs by Paul Bullivant scanning. It is extremely difficult to take good images of your own work, unless you own a very high spec camera and good lighting. Long term resident of St. Andrews, photographer Paul We have one step up from that, which is called a Digital Back. It’s Bullivant has recently self-published his seventh photo-book. actually a fairly classic bit of kit, and it is used in part with a bellows camera on a tripod, but it works wonders on getting very high detail Entitled ‘In-between Lands’, this latest work documents Paul’s levels from people's paintings and illustrations. impressions of central and southern Mexico as well as Guatemala Our customers are quite often amazed by how much the camera during a trip made in August 2015. picks up, and the subtlety in colour variances that it retains. It The book contains over 200 pages of full colour images covering works more like a flatbed scanner, in that it slowly reads down the a diverse range of subjects including exotic landscapes, local image, recording ever millimetre of information as it goes. The Spanish colonial architecture, still life scenes, found objects and beauty of our studio set up is that unlike a flatbed, we can scan many engaging portraits always taken with the permission of the pretty much any size up to about 2 metres square! many people Paul meets on this travels. Paul Bullivant exhibiting in the We then take the high resolution 2016 North Bristol Arts Trail Talking of his eclectic and often quirky approach Paul says: “For tiff file, and use photoshop to get me there is visual interest and significance in almost any scene - it is how the observer interprets the colour matched to the original. this and records it that is crucial to the success of an image. I am interested in the best and the This process is called proofing and worst of the human condition and photography for me is about telling stories that bring meaning and it involves running out small colour tests on the customer's desired paper enjoyment to the observer. The camera can also be a social tool that enable me to engage with the choice and tweaking the file until the print is a good match. people I encounter helping to create, however briefly, a relationship of trust and mutual interest which The reproductions are often mistaken for the originals when customers is always the basis of a successful portrait. This can happen as easily on the Gloucester Road as it come to collect. It’s great because you are supplying an end product that does in exotic locations like Guatemala!” you know is up to the highest standard, and from customer feedback, it is great hear that they feel the same too.” The cover of ‘In-between Lands’ (illustrated below) shows a now retired example of Guatemala’s national musical instrument, The Marimba. The top-right image is one of Paul’s favourites Artist Lucy Routh trusts Niche to scan and from the book, he shared, “the photograph is reproduce her artwork for sale, Rebecca Ramsden of a fisherman on Lake Atitlan – formed from “I have used Niche for scanning Editorial Services the caldera of an extinct volcano in Guatemala, and printing for years and the Refining your written message surrounded by other volcanoes, mostly extinct. colours and reproductions are • websites • leaflets/posters • letters/reports Guatemala has 37 volcanoes of which 3 were always spot on and great quality’’. • theses/dissertations recently active and one of which, Pacaya, we Artwork by Lucy Routh Don’t let a typo cost you business climbed, not right to the top but close enough to Contact me to find out more about the proofreading feel its power!” and editing services I can offer your business. To see more examples of Paul’s photographs 26 stokes croft, BS1 3QD *Based in Horfield, Bristol* and to order a copy of his latest photo-book open: Mon to Thurs 9 - 5.30 t: 0117 942 2213 07967 273595 [email protected] visit www.paulbullivant.co.uk Fri 9 - 6.30pm, Sat 9 - 5.30 nicheframes.co.uk

46 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 47 U3A – Life Long Learning Local U3A Groups It is always great to meet with a new local group Bristol U3A Band Bishopston Room One, and this month I had the pleasure of attending a Horfield Baptist Church, 279 Gloucester Road, BS7 U3A meeting at Horfield Lodge, where the friendly 8NY. Tuesday 10am – 12pm, approx. fortnightly. members were pleased to tell me more about the Current Affairs Horfield on Gloucester Road, organisation. U3A – University of the Third Age – is BS7. Fortnightly on Tuesday, 10am for 10:15am. a charity introduced to the UK in early 1980s by Peter Laslett. He was inspired by a similar French French Discussion Bishopston just off group, and so developed an organisation that would Gloucester Road Central. Second and fourth invite men and women who were either retired or Thursday each month. semi-retired, to share what interested them. A group “It is never too late to start learning! We enjoy Politics Horfield Gloucester Road, BS7. that enabled people to come together and learn meeting in a safe, friendly environment.” Wednesday am, starting Spring 2017. Why not join The Friends of together – not for qualifications but for the reward of Reading Group Bishopston/Horfield in various discovery. Members would share their skills and life there is talk of a 97-year-old hosting film nights in members’ homes. Second Tuesday of each month St. Andrews Park for their 7th and experiences while building new friendships. Today in her flat, proving that, at an age where mobility might from 1:30 – 2:45pm. now legendary – the UK there are over 1,000 U3As with a combined be an issue, anything is possible. New groups can Singing for Fun Bishopston Gloucester Road membership of over 300,000 men and women! start too, and these tend to grow out of people’s Central area. Third Friday monthly, 10:15am. COMMUNITY CEILIDH Bristol U3A, which started in 1983, is run entirely willingness “I moved from London Snooker Horfield Greenway Centre, 119 with dancing to the wonderful ‘Molecatchers’ by its members. Currently, Bristol has 130 groups to share their Doncaster Road, BS10 5PY. Fortnightly, and over 1,000 members. The opportunities offered two years ago and only expertise and Wednesday, 2 – 4pm. - SATURDAY MARCH 11TH 2017 - by groups are rich and diverse – from current knew my daughter – U3A knowledge. 7.30 – 11.00 pm AT ST. BART’S CHURCH affairs, science, yoga, ukulele, French, Italian, was a life saver for me.” At a time in life Social Group Henleaze The Conservatory, Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road, BS9. First Monday HALL – DOORS OPEN 7.00 pm snooker, reading groups, genealogy, calligraphy and Maureen Bishopston U3A where retirement gardening, to name but a few – there is something could be a lonely each month at 10:30am, third Monday of each month and second Thursday of each month. The church hall is located behind St. Bart’s Church for all. Everyone is welcome, no qualifications are place, U3A presents a way to nurture your mind and at the junction of Sommerville and Maurice Roads. required and none are given. The total emphasis is body, along with being a great way to meet people Social Group Redland & Cotham Browns There is good on street parking in Maurice Road. on a desire to learn and a willingness to share your in the same place of life and build a new social Restaurant. Third Wednesday and fourth Thursday skills and abilities. All that is needed is enthusiasm, network. Maureen told me, “I moved from London 2 of each month, from 10:15am – 12:00pm. There will be a cash bar and free interval snacks are participation and mutual respect. years ago, and only knew my daughter – U3A was a included in the ticket price. Biography Bishopston Kings Drive. Monthly on lifesaver for me.” Tickets are limited and must be reserved in advance Bishopston U3A At the recent meeting I the last Friday in the month at 10:30am. – there will be no tickets available on the door. attended, it was lovely to meet with Maureen Ashley, Why not join? – Men and women who are Calligraphy Bishopston at convener’s house in the leader – or rather convener as she is known, either retired or semi-retired are welcome to join. Bishopston. Fortnightly on Tuesdays, 2 – 4pm. Tickets are very reasonable priced at £10 ADULTS of the U3A Bishopston Social Group. It’s clear that Before becoming a full member why not sample AND £5 FOR UNDER 19s. at a member’s this is a group that offers not only friendship and (by arrangement) one of these local Social Groups Reading Group Bishopston house in Bishopston. First Tuesday of each month Most of the proceeds from the event will be donated support towards each other but relishes keeping detailed opposite. If it’s right for you then annual from 2:30 – 4:30pm. to an international aid charity. the ‘grey cells’ nourished! In recent months, there membership is only £15 per year, or £25 per year Ticket reservations from Des – have been guided walks in Clevedon and Clifton, for two.) Social Group Horfield The cafe in Horfield [email protected] visits to museums and galleries, supper clubs and Lodge, Kellaway Avenue. Third Monday in the For more information about all groups month at about 10:15am. Information from Paul – and meetings visit: www.u3asites.org.uk/ [email protected] bristol/home For general enquiries, please phone 0117 963 1032 or email: [email protected] New Passage Cat Kennels For membership enquiries, phone 0117 950 Quiet location, Nr Pilning 6807 or email: membership@bristolu3a. 10 mins drive from cribbs org.uk causeway. And finally, U3A are always eager to invite guest speakers to deliver talks to their members. If you Viewing welcomed have an area of interest that you would like to impart with U3A members, please contact 0117 963 Tel 01454 632456 1032 or click here on “I have a talk for you” on their Exec Principal Catriona Mangham (right) website. shares in the delightwww.catkennels.co.uk of results day!

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50 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 51 Growing strong community Why not learn new skills, get outside links – an update from the MURKY WINDOW CONCRETE WALL EDIBLE GARDEN and enjoy the Woodland in 2017? Living Room Project Eight years ago, residents from St The Living Room Project is getting excited Andrews – Kate Oliver and Keith about plans for our planting project due to

Cowling, saw a card on the small start in Spring of 2017... We went down to SALLOW GRIZZLED SLAB PEA SHOOT GREEN notices board in the Better Food the lovely people at Bristol Wood Recycling Company with a picture of a pretty, and have ordered some planters from old 12-acre woodland near Chepstow. It scaffolding planks, and come the Spring we was for sale. They visited it and fell will be encouraging you all to roll up your for the quiet beauty and the sparkling sleeves and get stuck in! CAR PARK GREY DRIVEWAY PAVE ROLL AROUND LAWN view of the Severn estuary. So, they Brunel Field gardening club is due to talk to emailed all their friends whom they Gloucestershire County Cricket Club about the thought would like to help them buy award-winning school gardening club taking and manage sustainably a small responsibility for some new planting and growing TARMAC HAZE BLUSHED STONE SPRING LEAF woodland. Almost everyone said yes. space. Will Brown of the cricket club has Eighteen people, who shared the view that pledged £1500 towards the planting project and stewarding a wood is part of the future, set we are in the process of designing planters for up a not-for-profit, social enterprise. All the their car park area. This next phase of development will see big founding members provided loans with which Creating opportunities for wildlife and nature is our improvements to safety on College Road, and to buy the wood, others have gifted money. focus and in doing so we hope to bring the community also some creative input as well, ensuring that our Some members provide volunteer labour in together in some weekend activities. Keep your eyes spaces are not simply tarmac and brick. the wood and help to run the company. peeled for bird box making, seed sowing, and even One member went on a woodland some guerrilla gardening. We'd love to hear from Get involved and be part of the dialogue… management course, others trained to use a people about skills or ideas they can share too. Have sign up at our website – chainsaw, and they all coppice and thin, clear ditches and mend fences, beat you, for example, got some experience in building www.livingroomproject.org.uk bracken and clear brambles, erect a shed, share work days and picnics, meet green-roofed cycle sheds, or in creating wildlife [email protected] to make plans, draw down grants and steer the management of the woodland. bug houses? Do you love growing vegetables and While the wood matures to the point where they can sell timber, they bag and herbs or have some brilliant recipes to share with sell firewood from the trees they have coppiced and thinned. your neighbours? If you are interested in joining our Bristol Landscaping Services Kate told me, “I prioritise my visits to the wood because it’s an oasis for my network and hearing more, please send your email mind and a workout for my body, a space to think and stretch. And I’ve address so we can keep you up to date and make “As soon as I walk into the some plans! learned so much along the way about how to manage a wood sustainably.” wood, I feel myself calming As part of our funding we proposed building and The group would now like to welcome new people to Wernbrake. down, with the scents of stationing a community notice board somewhere in Members are asked to attend three management meetings each year, damp foliage, ferns and the area as a means to share knowledge, activities and to volunteer on monthly work days when they coppice, thin, carry moss. Working with others and cut firewood, clear ditches and paths, manage a small orchard and a and enable community events. We are aware that the on woodland maintenance future of our neighbourhood is malleable, and that tree nursery, build and maintain community structures such as shelters, gives a great sense of compost loos, fences and stiles. future development and planning can be affected by community and builds what we do now. So, for future generations of this Before deciding whether to become a member friendships” area we need to get creative about what we'd like Garden Design & Construction of Wernbrake, people are asked to attend two Rachel, one of the founding members to see here. Voicing a need for community spaces Patios • Decking • Fencing management meetings and two work days. is key at this stage as further development happens Driveways • Turfing • Edging This gives you the chance to see the wood, to understand what you would be across the area. We discussed these ideas and more committing to and to get to know some of the other friendly members. You can Planting • Ponds • Hedge Trimming with the lovely team of architects at AWW who have learn more about Wernbrake at www.wernbrake.co.uk taken on the development of Brunel House. We are If you have some spare time and energy which you would like to spend confident of a positive dialogue and ongoing spirit volunteering, learning and having fun in a small woodland, please of shared vision with them – and any construction contact Kate, 0784 1979 489, [email protected]. This is a wonderful company they choose to work with – in order to best opportunity that brings so much joy to the current members and is great serve the local community. They have listened to news for the woodland too. concerns about access via the Plaza area to Brunel T: 0773 447 6145 If you would like to buy sustainably sourced firewood delivered to your door in Field School and have ensured that there will be safe [email protected] North or East Bristol, please ring Keith, 07813 817 797. For prices go to www. pavement space for families and local residents to www.bristollandscapingservices.co.uk wernbrake.co.uk/firewood.html walk through the area.

52 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 53 Groups for Carers Why not join us in 2017? A carer is anyone who helps look after someone in their family or a friend. They could be ill, disabled, have mental As a new year gets underway, health problems or be misusing drugs or alcohol. it is a good opportunity for the Isolation and loneliness is something that many people face as a Friends of Horfield Common result of their caring responsibilities. By putting the person they (FoHC) to review our progress look after first, carers often no longer have the time to see other to date as well as thinking friends and family. about priorities for 2017. Following years of work, it has They may also feel unable to talk to colleagues about their caring been wonderful to see so much responsibilities or have to leave work altogether. The extra costs activity transforming the common of caring and fall in income many carers face may mean they and bringing the quality of this Image © G. Holden cannot afford social activities anymore. Or it can just seem like wonderful green space up to the no-one understands their situation. same levels as other parks in the Peer support from other people who understand can help many carers feel less alone. Carers Support Centre area. The issues caused by the provides opportunities for carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire to get together. position of the common across Wildlife day 2016 Support groups – Carers Support Centre runs a number of support groups for carers. These are facilitated multiple electoral, planning and Pond dipping platform by staff and are a safe place for carers to off load their worries, share experiences and gain useful knowledge, administrative boundaries and the opening 2016 design and deliver practical work with a lot of laughter along the way. The groups have relaxing activities and interesting speakers – covering lack of holistic planning for the parties on the common, which topics such as power of attorney, choosing a care agency and stress management. One carer said, “I have area had led to a series of poor can help to support wildlife in the found the variety of speakers and interaction with other carers very useful.” decisions for the park, which is a wonderful asset for area. Planting the new Fruit & Nut Hedgerow in early 2016 was the beginning of this wonderful new These support groups are drop-ins, so there is no need to book: just turn up. local residents. project; the newly installed wildlife garden area That aside, we have made excellent progress. There is a support group for parents who care for children and young people with disabilities and will continue to be developed and there are plenty Following 4 years’ work, Wellington Hill Playing special needs. This group meets one Wednesday a month 10.30am-12.30pm, at Phoenix Social Enterprise, of other improvement plans –see the website for Field was registered as a Village Green – giving 5 Russell Town Avenue, Lawrence Hill. The next two meetings are February 1 and March 8. further information and how you can get involved to it the highest level of protection possible currently support it. Carers Support Centre also runs support groups for carers who look after someone with mental health issues: to prevent further proposals to build on it. We owe For carers of people with dementia on the first Wednesday of every month 10.30-12.30, in The Coppice at our success in this to a wonderful local man, and Please join us! Callington Road Hospital in Brislington. Carers wishing to attend should contact Carers Line 0117 965 2200. barrister; without his support – pro bono – we could A number of FoHC’s key volunteers are sadly For carers of people with mental health problems on the second Tuesday of every month 7-9pm, at Carers not have won this, and the informal 5k route is moving on and we are seeking new volunteers who Support Centre in Fishponds. Carers wishing to called the ‘Daniel Bennet 5k’ in some kind of small would like to come along and get involved in this attend should contact Marilyn 0117 937 5622. recognition and thanks to him for this. Lockleaze & Horfield Strollers – This local group work focused on wildlife across the common. Please In the last 2 years, the café on the common has For carers of people with Borderline walks fortnightly on a Tuesday morning with numbers of around do get in touch to find out more about joining our opened in a previously disused and derelict yard Personality Disorder on alternate Tuesdays fifteen. If you would like more information on this or any of friendly, inclusive group. at the Ardagh and has transformed the use of the 7-9pm, at Rethink Mental Illness on City Road the Bristol Walking for Health groups or to complete the short The commons select committee, currently hearing area. Within the plan for the site to become a hub in St Pauls. In February the group meets on the health questionnaire, please contact – [email protected]. evidence about the future for public parks in the for the community, it will also enable a sustainable 14th and 28th. Carers wishing to attend should uk or Saliha Ahmed, Engagement Worker, call: 0117 914 1129 UK, has heard how friends’ groups are crucial future for Ardagh Bowling Club, which, despite being contact Tracey 07922 746287. (Tuesday – Friday). in influencing how local parks should be funded, resident at the site for 90 years, is not able – on its Activity groups aim to bring together carers managed and used. Given the continuing reduction Tuesday 14th February, Bristol and the Romantic Poets, own – to meet the council’s requirements for the with a common interest. Each group meets in funding available to local authorities, parks and meeting at Neptune Statue on City Centre 10:30. Exploring community asset transfer process. Horfield Common monthly and is supported by volunteers who green spaces are increasingly vulnerable. If you Bristol’s poetic connections on Valentine’s Day, finishing in Community Interest Company was established are passionate about creating opportunities for value your local park, we encourage you to get Redcliffe for coffee. Leaders: Joan, Sheila, ‘C’. late in 2015 to take forward this project and the carers to take some time out. involved in and join the Friends group – in this area, Tuesday 28th February, A walk around ancient Wells, establishment of this is a considerable achievement FoHC, FoSAP (friendsofstandrewspark.ning.com), Crafty Carers meets at Badminton Gardens on meeting at Bristol bus station 9:50 (bus 376 at 10:05). A day out for all involved. Congratulations to all who have FoADG (ashleydowngreen.co.uk) will all welcome Beaufort Road in Downend, second Monday of to enjoy wandering through Wells. Journey time 1hr 10mins. contributed to this; FoHC wish Project Ardagh the new members. The groups are only as effective as every month 2-4pm. Likely return time 4:00pm but half hourly bus service if you very best for the next stages of this project. You the local residents who join them, participate in and Carers Book Club meets at Christchurch wish to come back earlier. Leaders: Joan,Sheila,’C’. can read more about this – and how you can get support their work. Youth HUB building in Downend, third Tuesday involved to on page 58. Tuesday 14th March, Thornbury Stream side, meeting at We look forward to seeing you – and welcoming of every month 11-12am. Horfield Leisure Centre 9:55 (bus 78 at 10:08). Following the For FoHC, Project Ardagh has dominated much of some more of you as new volunteers in 2017! To join an activity group contact Streamside walk in Thornbury with its medieval fishpond. our work over the last 5 years and now that HC-CIC #parksmatter. Holly Thomas 0117 958 9984, hollyt@ Leaders: Stuart, ‘C’. is established, we are looking forward to refocusing carerssupportcentre.org.uk. To find Tuesday 28th March, Clifton Squares, meeting at Horfield our attention on the common itself, specifically on Friends of Horfield Common out more about groups for carers Leisure Centre 9:50 (bus 505 at 10:00). 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56 Bishopston Matters Email me on [email protected] Don’t forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 57 2017 is set to be busy for Project Ardagh! Local History Matters Can you help deliver this community Great Mill Furlong project – please? BHA local history research – text by Denis Wright © We are working hard on a sustainable plan A recent article in Bishopston Matters gave some examples for the future of the Ardagh site and are in of field-names found in the Horfield tithe survey (1841) and a strong position to be successful in our application their connection with ways of living, dating back to the Middle for a community asset transfer. We are now seeking Ages; fields such as ‘Conygre’ and the breeding of rabbits, local people who are willing to contribute to the and ‘Allhays’ and the hunting of deer. Charles Martin’s Record project (specifically people with Legal, Finance, Interpreter (1892) and similar compilations are helpful in One of our long-term Business Development, Planning, Administration, tracing words connected with land use which were not simply priorities is to bring Community Engagement, HR, Construction & many obsolete but very nearly lost – words or word elements, for the wonderful Ardagh site, situated in the centre other skills) and who are able to commit to volunteer example, such as ‘tron’. In October 1661, Horfield manor of Horfield Common - back into full use as a high for 12–24 months to take responsibility for leading/ court ordered one of its tenants, George Attwood, to repair the quality, sustainable community and sports facility for delivering specific pieces of work – investing time in hedge, ditch, and a stile (clymarem) between his field called the benefit of local people. your community is extremely rewarding, please do ‘Tronlease’ and Nicholas Bennett’s ‘Tronlease’. According We have all been working extremely hard help if you can. to Charles Martin, ‘tron’ was the word for a beam used for trying to secure funding and we have a number If you are interested and able to commit to meeting weighing standard 28 lb wool-sacks. In Horfield, the sheep of applications to The People’s Health Trust, fortnightly/monthly for a couple of hours with some were probably gathered on the common and herded down Architectural Heritage fund as well as BCC’s Impact work in between to help us make the vision for a Gastons Lane for sorting, shearing and marking, for which Fund, all with a view to work on improving the sustainable future for the Ardagh site a reality – the Tronlease boundaries (35a-b & 36) may well have been Ardagh site and the activities it can bring to the please get in touch with [email protected] and specially designed. A repeat presentment in 1674 saw the community. FOHC Chair, Sam, has been doing come and help us make it happen! name of both fields changed to ‘Golden Hill’ but the court an amazing job working on the business plan for *The featured illustration is an architect impression reverted to ‘Tronlease’ in the following year. Above: Tithe Map showing the locations of three old the Community Asset Transfer and we are now Horfield industries based on field-names: sheep- of what a possible refurbishment might look like, not In 1890, the rector of Horfield, Fanshawe Bingham, claimed to just working on the finishing touches before final shearing on Tronlease (35a,b-36), deer-hunting on a final design. have found the remains of a tumulus in a field lying between submission to the council. Allhays (61-2-3-4-5-6), and milling on Mill Furlong (71-2). the Rectory and ‘Golden Hills’, numbered 72 on the tithe map Below: Modern map showing locations. and 52 on the Ordnance Survey map of 1881. Details can be found in Chapter VI Make volunteering for Marie of Horfield Miscellanea. Other finds, dating from 1896, after the laying of gas pipes to Curie Gloucester Road your Mill Furlong Golden Hill, were the bones of ‘a man of 2017 New Year’s resolution. great stature’ which Bingham reburied ‘in If your new year’s resolution is to get more old graves in the Church-yard’. He also seemed to find a sacred significance in active or involved in your community. Why the ‘many flat stones’ at the tumulus and not give an hour a week or a day a month especially ‘a large trunk of a tree black and help Marie Curie. with age lying East and West which we did Volunteers are so important to us. We not disturb’. O’Neil and Grinsell’s work on depend on contributions of time and skills Gloucestershire long barrows found the so that we can continue to provide care for whole of Bingham’s account ‘unsatisfactory’ Allhays patients and their Bingham quoted both the tithe number families. and the OS number of the relevant field in the process of locating his tumulus but There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer for us. From helping did not think it worthwhile to supply the Tronlease Gastons Lane Map from Know Your Place Bristol in our shop, signing up to help at a collection or by supporting the field-name: Great Mill Furlong. The name fundraising office with seasonal campaigns. was long-established, appearing 200 years earlier in the sale of Episcopal land by Parliament in 1649 and If you enjoy meeting new people and raising money for a great appearing also in a list of customary rents in Horfield in 1541–42. The word ‘Great’ signifies only that this cause, we would love to hear from you. field was bigger than its neighbour ‘Little Mill Furlong’. The word ‘Furlong’ does not here signify a measure of distance but ‘plough-land’ in general. The word ‘Mill’ seems to mean what it says. Arthur Sabin in his Manorial For More information, please contact Community Accounts claimed that there was ‘no reference at all to a mill of any sort’ in medieval Horfield, but of course Fundraiser Helen Isbell on 0117 9247275 or email ‘no reference’ does not necessarily mean ‘no mill’. There was certainly no water-mill on Great Mill Furlong [email protected] because there was no watercourse big enough to power it. If there truly was a mill, it must have been a windmill. It certainly occupied a good location on the ridge leading to Durdham Down, from which Bingham says you could see St Mary-Redcliffe to the south and Pen-Pole and the Welsh Hills in the other direction. In view of Bingham’s description of ‘a tree black with age’ the remains may well have been those of a 58 Bishopston Matters Please call Kerry on 0117 3494483 to advertise ruined postDon’t mill. forget to mention Bishopston Matters when replying to ads! 59 News from our Bishopston & Redland Councillors that will support local facilities, services and groups. Looking after our Streetscene – Our unsung Without a new body to coordinate many issues streetscene volunteers do a brilliant job reporting Bishopston ward news of course the Club itself. The aim was to discuss and a mechanism to channel work to the council, flytipping and dealing with tagging and flyposting. and coordinate various match day-related issues in we are not clear how priorities will be managed, Without them the area would rapidly decline. They At the moment, we are very Council Budget Cuts – advance of the coming season. We covered traffic, nor collaboration with agencies like the police and have been kept busy recently by an epidemic of occupied with thought of the council budget, and the parking, litter, noise, stewarding and anti-social community groups. flytipping and tagging along Gloucester Rd and cuts it contains. As you can imagine, between the behaviour, ensuring all stakeholders are on the same nearby. A lot of incidents have been recorded and people who are facing redundancy, the people who Of course, the proposed NP decisions, e.g. to ask page. A public residents’ meeting is being organised we understand enforcement action is underway are having to sit down with valued colleagues and for three highway projects and allocate small grants, for mid-late March and we’ll let residents know when where the culprits have been identified. This tell them they are being made redundant, and the are currently in limbo. We’ll work hard to retain local a date and time is set. sadly includes some local traders who, despite people who know they will be left to do the work with input into road safety projects like the one requested Wetherspoon’s – The planning application to turn educational visits from enforcement officers who fewer resources, the mood in City Hall can at times at Cranbrook Road, and to ensure some funds or 349–353 Gloucester Road into a Wetherspoon's has explain their legal duties to secure their waste and be grim. We would urge anyone who has dealings support for local priorities and initiatives that create been withdrawn. We don’t know at this time whether use reputable contractors, continue to carry out with council officers over the next few weeks to be as so much benefit. a renewed application will be made, but we will flytipping. Such persistent behaviour needs to be patient and as understanding as they can. This monitor the situation and let residents know if a new Bristol North Baths redevelopment – followed by legal action and we do think this step redevelopment project has progressed, with Amazingly though, there is still a real spirit of application is submitted. is necessary to follow through where prevention determination to provide the best service possible scaffolding and hoardings due to come down in Let us know your thoughts: and education have not worked. One trader carried despite the cuts. And sometimes, it is possible to February. Flat buyers were due to see their new out flytipping while a radio news item was being both save money and improve the service you offer Tom Brook, Labour Party properties at the time of writing. The sale of the recorded by journalism students nearby and there by working in a different way. One example of this [email protected] old existing local library site at Cheltenham Rd is photographic evidence of their business waste. is the changes that are taking place in adult social Eleanor Combley, Green Party is progressing, and redevelopment of this site is Every day except Christmas day there were care, under the heading of ‘The Three Tier Model’. [email protected] essential for the funding that is completing the volunteers out looking after our area. You can This involves giving more professional trust to social redevelopment. We’re working hard to establish the help, which can take as little as ten minutes to do workers and asking that instead of starting from Redland ward news steps being taken to fit out the long awaited new some litter picking in your street. To get involved do a list of what the council offers, and working out library now the structure is ready, even during all the contact the Street Scene group via: info@bcrnp. Proposed demise of Neighbourhood Partnerships eligibility, they start from the individual, and what they uncertainties. org.uk. need and want, with the clear aim to keep them as The council faces further massive budgets cuts Work is progressing towards Parking issues – Southmead Quietway – We’ve long been pressing independent as possible for as long as possible, or to imposed by central government. Budget proposals the long delayed RPZ extension schemes in north for safety work to be done where Zetland Rd meets help them regain independence wherever possible. have been published on the council website and Redland. We’re aware this has caused some issues Elton Road and Gloucester Rd, as this is a known This approach has been trialled in parts of the city, will be discussed at the council’s February budget for some residents within the new scheme areas dangerous junction. The promised remodelling and no user receiving the new service gave the meeting. Greens are challenging these cuts – both (as many asked for a different approach) and also work a couple of years ago, to reduce hazards, experience a negative rating. It is now being rolled politically and by seeking ways to protect the for those outside who will be affected. We’ve been never took place, but we’re pleased to say that, out across the city, and is expected to save over a most vulnerable but the proposals to cut £100m liaising with officers to address concerns and clarify thanks to a new, externally funded cycle link to million pounds from the adult social care budget. would affect every discretionary service and facility options and decisions. Southmead Hospital under development, named provided by the council and also put severe strains The cuts are going to affect us locally too, with Meanwhile we’re liaising with councillors in Ashley the ‘Southmead Quietway', there are funds to make on the statutory duties safeguarding older people, cuts to library spending meaning that it is uncertain so that our support for residents on both sides of some safety changes. This is welcome and we hope families and others as well. Cuts clearly affect staff whether the planned Bishopston library at Bristol Gloucester Road is coordinated. This includes plans suitable plans can be drawn up and delivered. It's a working for the council too, who are already under North Baths will open as a council-run library. The to trial questions that can be used for surveys by complex junction with many pedestrian, cycle, and pressure due to previous budget reductions and plans for libraries are not yet finalised and there's residents which will establish views for or against a motor vehicle flows in various directions and not all restructuring in the system. Among the proposals a strong case to be made (and that we will make) scheme and issues that any scheme would need to have been catered for safely up to now. A new cycle affecting our area are threats to libraries, parks, and for the Bishopston library to open as planned. But resolve. We’re working on the basis that any proposal and pedestrian ‘tiger’ design of dual crossing is also the Neighbourhood Partnership that contributes we should start to prepare for all likelihoods and needs to have clear support from residents and local planned at Coldharbour Road with a cycle contra to the management of the Bishopston, Cotham consider what we as a community want to do about it councillors, in line with the Mayor’s statement. flow from Cairns Rd to reach the hospital. for ourselves. and Redland wards, including the small grants, streetscene work, tree planting and highway projects. Traders meeting – The Mayor recently visited Free Cycle Stands – The Take A Stand free cycle At the same time council support will no longer There would be no more officer or budget support Gloucester Rd to meet local traders. This was a parking scheme funded by Bristol City Council be provided for the Neighbourhood Partnership. (apart from some statutory funding coming from successful meeting covering many issues that affect is coming to an end in Bristol. This means small Since becoming councillors we have both been so development in the area, although that is being traders, including the need to recognise the many businesses, charities and not-for-profits in the impressed by the achievements of the partnership, reviewed for the level of the funds available locally) different uses of the road, which serves as both a area have only a few months to take advantage of and proud to take an active role in it. We are and we are not sure what links at all there would shopping destination and a travel route through our up to four free Sheffield bike stands. They will be determined to support our communities across be for issues referred by councillors. We’re very neighbourhood. He emphasised the need for the delivered and have to be sited off the highway by Bishopston, Ashley Down, Cotham and Redland to concerned about all of this, and one response is to businesses to identify all the different organisations the organisation requesting them. Contact Lifecycle develop a new network and a new relationship with support the proposed new Community Partnership that they need to have links with to help manage all for details on 0117 3534580. the council so that the amazing work across our area the issues affecting them, including the role of local for the area, which now has a steering group and Please do get in touch can continue. will be discussed at the forthcoming meeting on 16 councillors from all three wards covering the street. Fi Hance, Green Party - Cabinet member In January, One request from traders was to make sure that Cricket Club Stakeholders’ Meeting – March, 7 – 9 pm at Claremont Hall, Redland Green [email protected] / Tel: 07833484346 we attended a very productive meeting at the Cricket school. Look out for details of this on the www.bcrnp. Gloucester Road is included in marketing alongside Club that included the Police, the security org.uk website and please take part to discuss what the other destinations in the city. Martin Fodor, Green Party - Cllr.martin. 60 provider,Bishopston Howzat? 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Bishopston, Horfield & Ashley Down Saturday Morning 10-12 am HBC Local History Society 2017 Dates All meetings are on Tuesday and start at 7.30pm at Horfield Quaker Meeting, Gloucester Rd, BS7 8PD 4th March Tuesday, 21st February 17th June 9th September Disaster Waiting - the Severn Railway Bridge 11th November Disaster on 25th October 1960 Paul Barnett. Tuesday 21st March A walk along Gloucester Road (Part 2) Ladies Breakfast The history of Gloucester Road continued. John Penny. Filton Avenue Nursery School and Children’s Centre Filton Working Avenue together with Nursery parents School and children and to ensureChildren’s a brighter Centre today Tuesday 18th April Working together with parents and children to ensure a brighter today A holiday diary of 1836 in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare. Pat Hase. Family Support Services bishopstonhistorysociety.wordpress.com Family Support Services Other Services Available: Monday Early Birds For babies that have born prematurely or time spent Other Services Available: Monday Early Birds For babies that have born prematurely or time spent 1:1 Advice & Support Events at Bishopston Methodist Church, 1:30pm - 3:00pm Term Time Only in special care after birth. 1:1 Advice & Support 1:30pm - 3:00pm Term Time Only in special care after birth. Breast Feeding Support 245 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8NU Dates 2017 Tuesday DomesticBreast Feeding Abuse Support Support Tuesday1:15pm - 2:45pm Baby Clinic Health Visitors baby weighing clinic. Also friendly Domestic Abuse Support Health Visitors baby weighing clinic. Also friendly Home Visits (on request) 1:15pmONLY held - 2:45pmon 1st Tuesday BabyAll year Clinic round advice and support on breastfeeding. Home Visits (on request) February 23rd – Light Lunches February 4th ONLYof every held month on 1st Tuesday All year round advice and support on breastfeeding. Benefits & Housing Advice are being of every month ParentingBenefits & Support/Courses Housing Advice served at the church from 12 noon to 1.30 pm. Wednesday Stay & Play A stay and play session for families living in the ParentingStop Smoking Support/Courses Support A stay and play session for families living in the Soup and a roll 60p, Jacket Potato £1.50. Other April 1st Wednesday9:15am - 11:15am StayAll year & roundPlay local community. AdultStop SmokingLearning SupportCourses 9:15am - 11:15am All year round local community. main course items such as salad or beans on BabyAdult Massage Learning (referral Courses basis) Baby Massage (referral basis) toast 60p – £1. Dessert 60p. No Need to book. June 10th Come and share Wednesday Play & Stay A stay and play session for families living in the Wednesday1:00pm - 2:45pm PlayTerm &Time Stay Only Alocal stay community. and play session for families living in the the fun with us! 1:00pm - 2:45pm Term Time Only local community. Saturday 25th February August 5th A group run in partnership with Midwives from – Call my Bluff Thursday Ante-Natal A group run in partnership with Midwives from An evening of entertainment commencing at More details from the Horfield Health Centre for parents to be! Please talk Thursday1:00pm - 4:00pm AnteAll year-Natal round Horfield Health Centre for parents to be! Please talk church ofÞce 1:00pm - 4:00pm All year round to your Midwife if you would like to attend. 7.30pm. To take part will be £2.00 included in this October 7th to your Midwife if you would like to attend. ofÞce@horÞeldbaptist.net For Parents/Carers and babies 0-12 months old. Friday Baby Club Cheese and Biscuits for supper. 0117 924 3608 ForSensory Parents/Carers play experiences and babies and practical 0 -12 months advice old. Friday10:00am - 11:15am BabyTerm Time Club Only Sensory play experiences and practical advice December 2nd 10:00am - 11:15am Term Time Only available. Contact Pauline on 0117 9698342 available.

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Community Matters... Breaking It's Panto time – Oh yes it is! the Roof! The Bartholomites are back for panto season Members of Horfield 2017 with the bang of an egg falling off the print of the work created during the project, a Can you help Methodist Church magic wall. Come and find out if Fairy Souffle collection of recorded interviews from printers, their locate old recently appointed a can help the citizens of Eggstonia defeat wicked memories and stories from the industry. Upstairs, school photos ‘Roofbreaker,’ not to Salmonella before she destroys their town. an exhibition of Letterpress, then and now. Those please? raise the roof but to who worked in the trade are invited to participate We have an enthusiastic group of youngsters in I was recently advocate for people by contributing their memories from the industry. the cast again this year who always relish the contacted by with disabilities who Their photos, printed pieces and memorabilia will challenge of learning new songs and dances. Patricia Paul want to engage with be displayed alongside a historical addition from the One of the group’s strengths is confidence who grew up on the Christian faith. Bristol Central Lending Library. Falmouth Road Colston Grady (pictured building and it’s great seeing some of the and attended Bishop Road school in 1960. The Opening night takes place on Thursday 2 centrally), who attends children who have been with us for a while grow into confident and competent performers. She has fond memories of this time and would love February, from 5 - 8pm. A film screening of the Bristol the church, volunteered for this role and was to find some school photographs. Patricia told me, Set in Print film, drinks and a chance to bid on your commissioned during a service in November 2016. Several of our adults have even been on learning own print at our silent auction. Sunday 11 February, curves this year, taking on new roles within the "I became a ballerina and now am a ballet teacher Colston is a member of Bristol Disabled Christian 1- 5pm, Print workshop, brought to you by Tandem and some of my childhood friends may remember Fellowship, which meets regularly in different places group. We rehearse hard but this doesn’t stop Print and Unit 10. Suitable for adults and children, me doing ballet at school and making up dances for across the city. He hopes that his new role will help us having fun along the way and our adults and come print your own linocut and letter print. our class plays. There was a boy called Peter that to build relationships with disabled people in the children build positive relationships, learning joined in with the dances, we had lots of fun, my Skittles Anyone? Entries are now open for the local community looking for friendship with others from each other. first recollection at the school was a fantastic male Bristol St Andrews Skittles Tournament to be on held and also to explore and deepen their experience of As a group, we would not exist without the teacher who read us amazing stories everyday and I on Saturday 11 March from 6.30pm, Derby Road, the Christian faith. Thecontinued Bartholomites support of the local community present and didn’t want the lesson to finish". Above is a picture of Bishopston, BS7 9AQ. Mike Lavis and Anita Lewis The fellowship is part of a nationwide charity, Thewe Bartholomites would love to see our fans, both new present and old, Patricia (far right) with her friend Yvonne next to her (co-op sponsor) won the event last time around out Through the Roof – www.throughtheroof.org, over the footlights again. and Andrula and her little sister, they are Cypriot and of 21 pairs (42 people) entered. It’s only £4 per pair which works to transform lives in the UK and lived on the corner of Falmouth and Bishop Road. with a large prize pot for 1st/2nd/3rd. If you would like Come and cheer, sing along and be transported overseas, and has groups all over the country. The If you are able to help Patricia locate some photos, to enter please e-mail: bristolstandrewsbowlingclub@ to a fairytale land by our brilliantly talented cast. name comes from the Bible account where some please e-mail her at – [email protected] or hotmail.co.uk It’s ever so EGGciting! men break through a roof to help their disabled The Bartholomites present Facebook – Patricia Paul Christchurch NZ. The Insight Ensemble is taking ‘classical’ music friend meet Jesus. As well as supporting groups The Printed Word is an making to a new level this year on Sunday 26 in the UK, the charity also runs projects to provide The Bartholomites present exhibition celebrating February, by performing in a recently opened wheelchairs in third world countries. the Bristol print industry, venue, Loco Klub. Not only is this the first time Patrick Stonehewer, minister of Horfield Methodist letterpress printing in that this genre of music has ever been performed Church (www.horfieldmethodist.org.uk), hopes that industry and art. Bristol, in this space, this show is a very rare opportunity this new initiative will become an established part a city built on transport for members of the public to come and explore the of the church’s service to the local community and and trade, boasted a tunnels underneath Temple Meads station. We are further afield. booming and integrated extremely excited about the show and hope that print industry, which as many people as possible can come! They have If you would more information, then please employed the hands of specifically kept ticket prices as low as possible contact Colston or Patrick via – hundreds of compositors, (£10 full and £5 16 and under) so that this should [email protected]. A pantomime by Limelight Scripts setters, hot metal workers and machinists. These encourage all areas of the community to be able to BRISTOL BRIDGE CLUB A pantomimewww.limelightscripts.co.uk. by Limelight Scripts were highly trained and skilled individuals, working attend the shows. www.headfirstbristol.co.uk. long, laborious hours. This is the story of the industry Would you like to learn to play bridge? Thursday 9th, Friday 10www.limelightscripts.co.uk.th and Saturday 11th February at 7:30pm. AA pantomime thpantomimeth by by Limelight Limelightth Scripts Scripts through the eyes and hands of those who formed it. We offer a full programme of lessons for all levelsThursday 9 , Friday 10 andth Saturday 11 February at 7:30pm. Saturday 11www.limelightscripts.co.uk.www.limelightscripts.co.uk.February at 2:00pm. The Bristol Set in Print Project spent 2016 working If you can already play… Try a free taster session th Saturdaythth 11th th Februaryth at 2:00pm.th with retirees from the print industry, researching their at one of our 7 weekly sessions. ThursdayStThursday Bartholomew’s 9 9 ,, Friday 10 10 Churchandand Saturday Saturday Hall, 11 Sommerville February11 February at 7:30pm. Road.at 7:30pm. Saturday 11th Februaryth at 2:00pm. stories and connecting them with current practitioners Less experienced players – Mon at 7.15pm St Bartholomew’sSaturday Church 11 February Hall, Sommervilleat 2:00pm. Road. in a series of unique intergenerational skill sharing St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, Sommerville Road. & Fri at 10.00am and 7.15pm. St Bartholomew’s Church Hall,th Sommerville Road. activities. These have culminated in the printing of a Tickets on sale from 8 January. More experienced players – Mon & Wed at th large map, documenting and celebrating a few of the TicketsTicketsonon salesale from from 8th January8 January. . 1.15pm. Tues & Thurs at 7.15pm. Adult (16 and over)th £8.50 key print houses from our City. AdultTickets (16 onand sale over) from 8 £8.50January. No partner? No problem! On Mondays Just turn up Adult (16 and over) £8.50 ChildChildAdult (16 and over)£5.50 £8.50£5.50 From Monday 30 January to Thursday 28 February, and Terry, the Director, will find you one. He also gives Child £5.50 The Central Library foyer will come alive with the advice on bidding! On other days phone Stephen, the Club Child £5.50 printed word. Displaying a limited edition Triptych Manager, who will help. 0117 9291846, 99 Oldfield Road, For bookings please ring 0117 9513141 Hotwells, BS8 4QQ For bookings please ring 0117 9513141 www.bristolbridgeclub.co.uk For bookingsFor bookingspleaseplease ring ring 0117 9 9513141513141

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