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What are the full character names for the two male leads in the following police dramas – a) The Sweeney, b) Starsky & Hutch, c) Life on Mars? 2. Emilia Fox plays Nikki Alexander in which current crime drama? 3. Name the detectives shown below.
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Who won Best Actor and Best Actress awards at the 2020 Oscars? 2020 Best Film “Parasite” is set in which city? Steven Spielberg has won Oscars for Best Director for which two films? Which of these actresses haven’t won a Best Actress Oscar – Jennifer Lawrence, Sissy Spacek, Glenn Close? What appears at every Oscar ceremony – and measures 500 feet?
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Who had a hit with “Bright Eyes” in 1979 and what film was it the soundtrack to? 2. Name these classic album covers.
4. These police shows are set where – a) Inspector Morse, b) Death in Paradise, c) Rebus? 5. Sharon Gless and Tyne Daley starred in which classic 1980’s police drama? Sport 1. Who won the 2019 US Masters at Augusta? 2. GB’s Hannah Cockroft has won Paralympic gold medals in wheelchair racing at what four distances? 3. Sweden’s Armand “Mondo” Duplantis recently set a new world record twice in a week - in which athletics field event? 4. Who won most international titles (World, Olympic or Commonwealth) as a javelin thrower – Tessa Sanderson, Steve Backley or Fatima Whitbread? 5. Who have been the Premier League’s leading goalscorers in the last three seasons (2016-17, 2017-18 & 2018-19)?
3. Who was the first rapper inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007? 4. Damon Albarn has had UK top 40 hits with which three bands? 5. Name the biggest UK hit for each of these bands – OutKast (2003), House of Pain (1992) and Vanilla Ice (1990). Geography 1.
The Gobi Desert occupies parts of which two countries? 2. Name the capital cities of a) Turkey, b) Argentina, and c) Montenegro. 3. Germany has land borders with which 8
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nine other countries? 4. Its capital is Antananaviro, its population is 26 million, it is 3 hours ahead of the UK and it is the world’s 4th largest island. Name the country. 5. Which BBC Shipping Forecast sector with a coastal border lies between Tyne and Thames? Politics
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Name the disgraced former Liberal politician who was MP for Rochdale in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Who was the leader of the Conservative party immediately before David Cameron? At a General Election how many MP’s are elected to sit in the House of Commons? Name the current Speaker for the House of Commons? The Speakers chair is more than three hundred years old - true or false?
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In which quiz show do Shaun Wallace, Jenny Ryan and Mark Labett feature? What are Ant and Dec’s surnames? Which BBC programme has been running the longest - The Sky at Night, Panorama or Songs of Praise? The cross-European quiz show “Going For Gold” was hosted by Henry Kelly, Lorraine Kelly or Matthew Kelly? Which much loved TV character played by Cathy Shipton recently left our screens after appearing in the pilot episode in 1986.
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Senior Snippets Coronavirus: What should I do Welcome to the latest edition of Senior Snippets: the monthly advisory column with the older members of our community in mind, brought to you by John Moore, Director of Home Instead Senior Care in North Bristol. The situation with Coronavirus is changing daily but following the advice below, set out by public health experts, will help stop the spread of the virus. How can I try to stay well? ●
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Within our communities there may be older people living alone, who could be anxious, as they may not have access to shops/services. Think about contacting them by phone or by dropping a note through their door with your number. If you would like to speak to someone at Home Instead, please do get in touch. Similarly if you have any ideas for a future topic, please call 0117 989 8210 or email john.moore@homeinstead.co.uk - we’d love to hear from you! 12
Keeping you safe at home Our mission is to help older people continue to live life to the full, in their own home, and to have fun as much as possible. Soon the government may recommend self-isolation for the over 70s, and so here are some ways we thought of, to help clients remain connected. ●
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Parking the Minibus A Canadian relative recently sent me a link to a story about a lady called Christine Sinclair who has become the all-time leading goalscorer, male or female, in international football (or soccer if you are from a nation that gets confused by what football really is). 185 international goals - a terrific achievement indeed, and way ahead of the leading mens goalscorer who, of course, is Ali Daei - who has 109 goals for Iran, a team currently ranked 33rd in the world.
make Sir Bobby Moore turn in his grave. And, by the sound of it, goalkeeping of a standard high enough to earn the Scotland number 1 shirt in the 1970’s. However statistics never tell the whole story - do they? - and I have huge new respect for goalkeepers in the womens game for a reason I had never thought of. In the UK the average height of a man is 5ft 9in, the average for a woman is 5ft 3in. Six inches difference - and yet the size of the goals is identical in mens and womens professional football. A back of a fag packet calculation tells me that because of their diminutive stature female goalkeepers have over 15% more goal to cover. How can that be right? It certainly goes some way to explaining the high incidence of big scoring matches in the ladies game, and in no small way helped Ms Sincliar in her goalscoring exploits.
Now I confess that in the past I have, at times, been less than complementary about the standard of womens football - a judgement, for which I apologise, lacking in validity as it was hardly evidence based. Having witnessed (and enjoyed) much more of late, as it has become more widely covered on terrestial television, I am happy to reassess positively the female contribution to the beautiful game. But with caveats. When you played football at school everybody wanted to be a goalscorer, no-one wanted to be a defender and goalkeeper was the position always occupied by the slowest and most rubbish player in the team. I was asthmatic - so I was a goalkeeper. Consequently with everyone piling forward scores were usually high, often in double figures - as no-one was capable of, or enjoyed grinding out, a tactically brilliant one-nil victory. Now I sense that in some ways the women’s game is similar to those schoolday games - exciting, high-scoring affairs where attack is king and defence seems, at times, like an afterthought.
All of which of course brings me to Brexit. You remember Brexit? 3 years of cross-European wrangling before Boris “got it done” - and now nothing has changed. Or has it? I heard an interesting story recently on the very same subject of goal sizes. While a member of the European Union, our domestic football was governed by UEFA who set the rules by which our teams abided every Saturday afternoon. Offside rules, VAR usage, goalline technology - and goal sizes.
Which brings me back to Christine Sinclair. She is clearly an impressive footballer, at the top of a competitive professional sport for more than a decade. Looking at her record though shows that she scored in a 9-1 defeat against Australia, a 12-0 victory against Guatemala, 7-1 win against Portugal, an 11-1 victory over Haiti, a 9-0 win against Jamaica, a 6-2 defeat to the USA, an 11-1 win against Jamaica, an 8-0 win versus Guyana, a 12-0 win against Cuba and, when breaking the record, in the 11-0 win against St Kitts & Nevis. Evidence of opposition defending that would
Evidence shows (and you can check this on Wikipedia) that the average height of an English man is 5ft 9in - which is lower than men born in Switzerland, Germany, France, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Greece, Russia, Sweden, Belgium, Poland, Austria, Norway, Czech Republic, Denmark, Croatia and Holland. So it’s not a huge jump in logic to suggest that as far as English football is concerned, under UEFA rules the playing field has never been level - our European opponents have bigger strikers playing against our smaller defenders and smaller goalkeepers. Our tiny strikers are up against men-mountains in the goals and defences of our European opposition. England football results since 1966 tell their own story. (continued on page 93) 14
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Good Reads - Bruce Fellows book recommendations John Le Carre is at it again. In Agent Running in the Field, Nat, a Secret Service veteran, is back in London on what he imagines is a gentle run down to a well-earned retirement. But Moscow is a growing threat again and Nat is suddenly tasked with licking a bunch of deadbeat spies into shape to take on the Russkis. It’s the run up to Brexit and the American President (yes, him) is on his way to visit. There are shocks and surprises, family tensions, young lovers, treachery and badminton matches. It’s a gripping novel, often funny, sometimes heartbreaking, and impossible to put down. From a photograph taken in Berlin in 1928, Amanda Lee Koe has devised a brilliant novel. Delayed Rays of a Star tells the stories of the three actresses in the picture: Marlene Dietrich, Anna May Wong and Leni Reifenstahl as they progress through the twentieth century. A scene stealer in her films, Wong must always die so that the hero can end up with a white woman. Dietrich burns bright when directed by von Stroheim but then oh, dear, when she leaves him, and Reifenstahl’s films made for the Nazis do her no favours later. Women and ambition, triumphs and failures, it’s an enthralling read. We all know the story. At God’s command, Noah saved two of every living creature from the Great Flood that was sent to punish Mankind. Now, local author Claire F Griffiths in On Noah’s Ark - Shem’s Story gives us her retelling in the guise of Noah’s son, Shem. But it’s not just the story that Shem tells us; how they built the Ark, cared for the animals, lived through the rain and the long days that followed; we’re also given fascinating background information to the tale, which positions it clearly in world folk history. This is a very readable, thought-provoking, richly imaginative and original account. Did anybody inside Germany resist Hitler? Well, in September1938 there was a coup ready to be launched against Hitler if Chamberlain decided to stand up to him. Of course, he didn’t, the coup was abandoned and history took the course we now know. In his excellent study, Nein, the late Paddy Ashdown tells the story of the planning of that coup and several other attempts to overthrow Hitler from within, culminating in the July 20th plot. It’s an enthralling tale of resistance, of spy rings, traitors, and horrified German officers, who amazingly would never snitch on each other, thus allowing plots to grow and hatch. In Steven Rowley’s moving and intriguing novel, The Editor, first time author James Smale turns up at his new publisher’s offices and is shocked and delighted to be greeted by a twentieth century icon - Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who is to be his editor. They hit it off immediately and a friendship develops. She sets him to work again on his largely autobiographical novel but before he can arrive at the better ending she demands, there is much soul-searching and family tribulation, particularly with his father and mother, but then his novel is all about unanswered questions between a mother and son. It’s a great read. 16
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This BS9 Life - Duncan Haskell A triumphant cry signifies that a goal has been scored over on the hockey pitches. The noise startles a large tree’s worth of roosting bird; they circle in the air, take in the celebrations and then return to their perch, ready to resume their afternoon nap. An angry exchange suggests that the losing team are finding it a little harder to reset.
One quiet March afternoon I took myself off to Canford Cemetery for some peace, quiet and wildlife… Bluebell, crocus and daffodil signal the start of spring. The nearby cries of hockey players and clashing of sticks are the only noises to interrupt the constant chatter of birdsong. Gull, magpie and pigeons pass overhead. It’s a wonder that their aerial ballet doesn’t capture the imagination or hearts in the same way as other birds.
On instantly recognisable sound is the fizzing of a tangle of long-tailed tits, the upside-down spoons of the bird world (as wonderfully described by Bill Bailey). These busy delights always have the feeling of being on a permanent stag-do. Flittering from tree to tree they never stay in the same place for long, in perpetual motion as they search for their next source of excitement. Another familiar cry is the braying laugh of the yaffle (Professor Yaffle to people of a certain age with a penchant for saggy old cloth cats). Wise in appearance, and perhaps outlook, it briefly settles before continuing on its way.
A recently abandoned wheelbarrow, brimming with twigs and collected litter, briefly interests a passing robin. With no sign of a gardener in the vicinity it offers little hope of worms and the familiar red breast swiftly loses interest, departing for more fertile opportunities.
A visiting naturalist, staying in the area while his wife attended Glastonbury, once told me that was relatively common to see stoats in this cemetery. I am yet to see one. Rats though, large in size and spirit, are easily spotted as they confidently prowl the paths closest to the neighbouring allotments. When disturbed by man or beast it’s a quick scuttle into the taller grass before returning to their business. Their energy stirs me to pack up and head home, invigorated and ready to face the future.
The greying sky makes it hard to identify many of the tiny birds that flitter in and out of sight. Tits – whether blue, coal or great – can at least still be categorised by their Paridae family, others are harder to tell. There’s no such problem recognising a large jay as it wrestles to stay perched on a thin branch which is doing everything it can to throw off its unwelcome visitor. That the bird refuses to admit defeat says all you need to know about this stubborn loner.
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Letting out holiday homes in breach of covenant
there has been a breach of the lease, with a view to then issuing court proceedings to lead to the forfeiture of the lease. This is usually a much cheaper remedy.
What happens if you own and occupy a flat or apartment as your main residence and yet your neighbouring owners let their property out on short term lettings for holidays in breach of a covenant in their lease? In busy holiday periods the enjoyment of your own property could be ruined. With the advent of Airbnb, this question of short lettings for holidays has become a real issue. Often it is difficult to know whether the lease of a flat expressly prohibits short lettings. Most leases say the flat is only to be used for “residential” purposes - the courts have decided that this provision is breached by very short lettings.
Having said that, most leases provide that if one owner of a flat wishes the freeholder to enforce the obligations of another owner, he has to pay all the costs of the action and provide security for them. That can be a disincentive, but it may well be that this is the action which will need to be taken. Indeed, given the seriousness of this problem, if the freehold is not already owned by a company of which all the lessees are members, it might be worthwhile for those flat owners who are most concerned to join together to force a sale of the freehold.
Depending on the wording of the lease, it may be possible for that obligation to be enforced by other flat owners. They could bring an action for an injunction against the people who are granting holiday lets, in order to prohibit them doing so.
The general rule is that, provided at least the owners of half the flats want to do so, they can compel the freeholder to sell the freehold to them. If you acquire the freehold then it is going to be much easier for you to enforce these obligations.
However, a more effective solution would be for the freeholder of the building (which may be a management company) to bring a court action for a decision that
This is a potentially complicated area of the law on which it is wise to take independent legal advice. Edward Lyons
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an urban setting. It is also possible to support the reintroduction of small mammals such as the harvest mouse on a small scale.
The Bristol North West Climate Action Group is made up of local residents, students and businesses in the North West of Bristol. Everyone is welcome to come along to share ideas on what we can do to tackle the climate emergency locally, and to make changes in the way we live our lives and help save the planet.
Other ideas of actions you can take to increase biodiversity and resilience include: • Volunteer at one of the community-lead nature restoration projects locally such as Friends of Badocks Wood, Friends of Blaise, Kingsweston Action Group, Friends of Avon Gorge and the Downs, and Old Sneed Park Nature Reserve
Rewilding Peter Cooper from Wild Place gave a fascinating talk about how we can help to increase biodiversity. Peter works as a Ranger at Wild Place Project, where bears and wolves have been reintroduced into ancient woodland.
• Join the Bristol Rewilding Group to support their work • Encourage more wildlife in your garden, school, community centre by leaving a small area to rewild • Reduce the amount of rain runoff from your front drive by growing more plants, shrubs, or even vegetables and herbs in your front garden • Clear gutters and footpaths of litter and debris so rainwater can run into the drains
The recent heavy rainstorms have brought records levels of flooding to this country. These downpours show how we must reduce the rapid flow of water from the uplands into our river systems. This can be achieved using natural systems to hold the water back. Beavers were once common in Britain but were wiped out 400 years ago. They have recently recolonised a stretch of the River Otter, where their dam building helped slow the flow of the river.
Growing for Health If you would like to get involved in a food and herb growing project, a new student-led project is underway at Churchill Hall. Nick Wray and his team at Bristol Botanic Garden have run a couple of training sessions for this group of students to help them understand more about the soil and what plants to grow. St Marys Church Stoke Bishop has kindly donated wood and compost. Other local residents have donated tools. The group meets on Wednesday afternoons. If you want to donate tools, gloves, or expertise please contact us – email below
Rewilding on this scale may be difficult to replicate in an urban environment, but the general principles of rewilding can be applied in urban areas to restore wildlife and increase resilience. Bristol has just declared an Ecological Emergency, because many species of birds, mammals and insects have almost entirely vanished from the local countryside.
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Increasing biodiversity
Everyone is welcome to come and share ideas about how we can lead the way in Bristol North West. Meetings are held at in the John Allen Room Hiatt Baker Hall Transport Hub Parrys Lane BS9 1AD Email: BNWclimateaction@ outlook.com. Book: via Eventbrite. Search for Bristol North West Climate Action Group – or just turn up!
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River Avon Tide Times Here are your high and low tide times for the coming weekends. Saturday morning on 11th April is the highest weekend tide this month at 14m, but if you were to pop down to the river at 0802am on Thursday 9th April or 0845am on Friday 10th April you can expect to see big 14.5m high tides, the same height as when this photo was taken from the Portway on 12th March. So high the Severn Beach line trains almost got their wheels wet.
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Sat 4th April
03.25
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16.17
22.52
Sun 5th April
04.43
11.32
17.21
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Sat 11st April
09.25
16.10
21.44
Sun 12th April
10.03
16.34
22.20
Sat 18th April
03.49
10.22
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22.53
Sun 19th April
04.45
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Sat 25th April
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Sun 26th April
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Sat 2nd May
01.20
07.48
14.17
20.51
Sun 3rd May
02.57
09.44
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Puzzle Walk with What3Words The old adage is “Never work with children or animals”. Wise words, some may say. I would add ... .”or technology”. Technology you cannot argue or reason with, bribe or threaten - it just does what is supposed to do. Except of course when it doesn’t - and then that’s probably because you are expecting it to do something it’s not meant to do.
yourself an hour and a half to do the walk at a gentle pace - and there are plenty of refreshment stops en-route - or just an hour if you have excitable ones who want to rush from clue to clue. It is necessary to cross a couple of busy roads during the walk but there are zebra crossings in the right places, and the route takes in the open water of the harbourside so please hold little hands where necessary. And finally, because the app is reliant on a good phone / GPS connection you may be directed to an adjacent 3m square but you will still be able to answer the question so this shouldn’t hinder you.
Given these words of caution (also known as ‘getting my apologies in early in case this doesn’t work’) I’m now hoping to offer you a puzzle walk around a part of the city centre, guided by your smartphone and a free app, to locations where, using your old fashioned powers of observation, you have to answer questions. Think of it as a cross between a GPS-based mystery tour and a big game of i-spy. Last month I mentioned the cracking location and communication app called what3words, and it is this app that you will use to navigate yourself around. Developed by a young company based in London, what3words is a simple way of communicating about location. The developers have split the whole world into 3 metre squares, and assigned each square a unique three word reference - Cabot Tower for example has the three word reference tones.face.manual, and the front entrance to the Wills Memorial is identified by fancy.hotel.mugs. The three words are randomly generated but will not change, and allow the user of the system, via a smartphone and the GPS-based app, to pinpoint any location in the world to a 3m square, without the need for lengthy co-ordinates or error-prone descriptions. The system is rapidly growing in popularity and breadth of usage, and is now in use with many of the UK’s emergency service providers, as well as logistics companies, travel operators, taxi and food businesses and of course individuals.
OK, lets go. You need to start yourself anywhere within the confines of Queens Square. Type in the following what3words location into the app and press Navigate. This will show you the exact location you need to go to.
thick.riches.foal Once you get to this location you should be able to answer the following question Q1 - which monarch are you standing next to? Now enter the following w3w location and follow directions on how to get there.-
empty.pack.wrong Q2. What building was erected in 1656?
So to follow this walk you will need to download the what3words app onto your phone - it is free and really easy to use, but maybe familiarise yourself with it before you set off. The walk itself starts in the vicinity of Queens Square near the harbourside. Although cobbled in parts the walk is along flat paths and so is suitable for buggies and the like, with the exception of one location / two adjacent clues where a big building may need to be accessed by just a handful of stairs. Allow
Now enter the next w3w location -
puddles.tester.pies Q3. How did the Llandoger Trow public house get its name?
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Puzzle Walk with What3Words Now enter the next w3w location -
Q10. From Phoenix Wharf which floating nightclub can you see?
frost.calculating.forks
Across the dock bridge to get to your next location -
Q4. This beautiful old granary warehouse was built in what year?
share.trial.soccer
Next location -
Q11. In this archway what can you (hopefully) hear?
guest.stews.crass Q5. And how old is The Hole In The Wall? Next location -
decay.relate.pays Q6. What is the name of the structure you are now standing on? Next location (accessible via a few stone steps at the front) -
Enjoy the walk along Bathhurst Basin until you get to your next location -
hiking.lawn.state
Q12. From the memorial plaque, look across the harbour towards the Cathedral. What country is mentioned on the front of a big restaurant?
areas.author.either
Across the water now to your next location Q7. How many baby birds is mum feeding?
stole.daring.dame
Next (warm and dry) location -
Q13. Following the explorers gaze, how many old cranes can you see?
eaten.organ.ended
Nearly there now. Your final location is -
Q8. Who died in 1658 and has an amusing / scary engraving on his tombstone?
frame.windy.defend
Now head to the next location -
Q14. In front of you is a striking modern bridge. What is the name of the bridge and who is it named after?
ants.method.glass Q9. Which King is thought to have sheltered in the caves under Redcliffe Parade?
Now just a short walk up Farrs Lane behind you and into Queens Square and the end of the walk. I hope you have enjoyed the fresh air and stroll, and some fun. If you want to know the answer to the questions please tun to page 45.
And your next location -
grace.gone.nuns
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Finance Matters - Phil James, Grosvenor Consultancy Ltd “Don’t Panic”
Review your existing assets – where and how are they invested? Are they susceptable to the above?
In January I wrote an article entitled, “20:20 Vision” providing some thoughts on the state of global markets. 2019 ended the year very well and the tone of my article was about not expecting the same again, to expect greater volatility and the probability of a downturn in economic growth around the world….at some point. I am the first to admit, that this was on the back of stretched valuations of many asset classes and basic investing principles that the stock market doesn’t just go up. I felt caution was required not because of a premonition about COVID 19 or Oil prices, but the fact some of the catalysts for a slowdown in the global economy were unresolved. Stock markets are driven by economics but also ‘sentiment’. If the economic conditions are supportive, then surprisingly good news can often lead to good returns, but if there are concerns about the economy, bad news can result in losses. It is true that ‘uncertainty’ is the worst scenario for asset values.
Maybe evaluate your risk profile. The reality is on the back of positive returns many people are more relaxed about this and yet after short term losses, they suddenly become risk averse. Maybe do it now. How diverse is your existing Pension, Investment ISA, Drawdown Pension, Unit Trusts in relation to asset mix? Shares are only one part of a balanced and diverse portfolio. Maybe taking a different approach with accumulated money to what you are doing with future savings.”
I suggested a few points in January and while it would have been better to have attended to them a couple of months ago, I would suggest it is still worth thinking about them now. BRISTOL NINE – January 2020 “So, yes there are potential issues to be aware of and realistically it could be quite a volatile year. Therefore the following are worth thinking about and possibly seeing advice from an independent financial adviser: Consider now what your income and capital requirements are over the next few years and perhaps start to make plans to safeguard that money now
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Yes, global stock markets have fallen, however other asset classes have been less affected. Yes, your pensions and investments will be worth less currently, but perhaps not as affected as you may think? The headlines will use words such as “Collapse”, “Catastrophic losses”, “Plummets”, however a portfolio that is diverse and well managed may have lower losses. I have had conversations with clients over the past few weeks, where the reality of falls in value were less painful than they expected. Some clients had lost site of the healthy returns from 2019, some forgotten that the previous risk assessment indicating they were ‘Cautious’ or ‘Balanced’ resulted in exposure to lower risk assets therefore offering some protection and finally (continued overleaf)
Finance Matters - Phil James, Grosvenor Consultancy Ltd for income which is often in excess of interest from deposits.
because ACTIVE management, rather than PASSIVE can limit some of the downturns as they are happening.
Finally to say that while the volatility may or may not continue for the next month or so, at some point Equities will look like good value, and markets will recover.
So, at this very volatile time, I would suggest that you: • • • • • •
Do not panic; Consider the diversification of assets within your pensions and investments; Consider where it may be ‘less costly’ to access money from, if you really need to; Ask yourself if you can defer the reason why you may need capital beyond the next few months; Think about bringing forward any existing intentions you had to invest spare capital on deposit; Remember that a benefit of holding equities is that they often produce dividends, so while the asset price may have reduced, there is still the potential
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The Wordsmith Pretentious, moi?
of which is curiously shaped like a croissant!’
A title like ‘Pretentious, moi?’ clearly lends itself to an article full of French terms that sound, well, highly pretentious. If that’s what you thought then you’re not wrong, though that comes a little later.
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I see it as my raison d’être as an English teacher to provide learners in my charge with a regular soupçon of gallic phrases. Such expression may not be en vogue, but I find they reduce ennui and should be de rigeur. Indeed, I feel a frisson of excitement as I notice the bonhomie and camaraderie growing between those who are users par excellence. Yes, I confess to having a certain penchant for French terms. Oh, darling readers, others may see them as pretentious, but don’t you think they add a certain je ne sais quoi to our language? Au revoir et à la prochaine!
First up, what does pretentious actually mean when it comes to writing? I found an interesting comment on it: ‘Pretentious writing is often inadvertent and usually stems from a misconception that the use of large and complex words or phrases makes the writer sound knowledgeable’. Far from sounding knowledgeable, the writer alienates him or herself from the reader and can sound pompous, highfalutin’ and grandiloquent. Not to mention la-di-da and ostentatious!
(there are 11 French words in the two sentences)
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Newton Faulkner, Jose Gonzalez and the Simple Minds.
2 Apr 1739 At the suggestion of the cleric George Whitefield who was about to embark on a mission to America, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism who had arrived in Bristol on 31 March, conducted his first open air sermon at the brickyard at St. Philip’s Marsh. Wesley lived in Bristol from April – December 1939 and subsequently returned every year until shortly before his death in 1791.
Births 13 April 1769 Sir Thomas Lawrence – A child prodigy, Lawrence began drawing in Devizes at the Bear Hotel where his father was an innkeeper. Having established himself in London at the age of 18, he received his first royal commission, a portrait of Queen Charlotte, in 1790. Famous for his portraits, his subjects included Princess Charlotte, Tsar Alexander, Napolean II and Pope Pius VII. Lawrence died suddenly on 7 January 1830
7 April 1879 Clifton Bazaar and Winter Garden, now Clifton Arcade, was opened by self-taught architect, builder and entrepreneur Joseph King. The elaborate design for his Boyce’s Avenue arcade included two buildings - the arcade itself and a separate reception, with space between the two for carriages to drive down. The project was an instant flop and the Clifton Bazaar was put up for sale just two months later. Unsurprisingly, Joseph King went bankrupt.
15 April 1997 Maisie Williams – One of Bristol’s brightest acting talents, Williams studied at Clutton Primary School and Norton Hill School in Midsomer Norton before quitting in order to devote time to her role as Arya Stark in the television series Game Of Thrones. Other credits include voice roles in the feature film Early Man and television show Gen:Lock and the part of Wolfsbane in the upcoming Marvel movie The New Mutants.
17 April 1956 Queen Elizabeth II inaugurated Chew Valley Lake, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, with the unveiling of a commemorative stone and plaque. Plans for the reservoir had been granted to the Bristol Waterworks Company in 1939 but construction was delayed due to WWII. Judith Blair Brown, the daughter of an employee of the water company, presented Elizabeth with a bunch of flowers during the opening. The lake was not full until 25 February 1958.
Deaths 8 April 1794 Benjamin “Big Ben” Brain – A Bristol-born bareknuckle fighter, Brain became the champion of all England in 1791 when he defeated Tom Johnson. Though he retired shortly after the fight, he kept the title until his death in April 1794 from a scirrhous liver aged 51 due to a lack of challengers. Most of his fighting success came after he moved to London in 1774, where he also worked as a coal porter, but he had already beaten Jack Clayton, the champion of Kingswood.
27 April 1998
Trip hop pioneers Massive A t t a c k released their single Te a r d r o p , the second to be taken from their third studio album Mezzanine. Featuring a haunting lead vocal from the Cocteau Twins’ Elizabeth Fraser, it became the group’s first (and only) Top 10 hit. Famous for the accompanying video, complete with a singing foetus, the tracks has subsequently been covered by the likes of
15 April 1997 Sir Herbert “Harry” Nicholas – The son of an Avonmouth docker, Nicholas was a trade unionist and political organiser who was born in Bristol and worked for the Port of Bristol Authority before joining the Transport and General Workers Union. Having moved to London, Nicholas was elected to the National Executive Committee of the Labour Party in 1956 before eventually becoming the party’s General Secretary in 1968. Nicholas was knighted in 1970. 38
Mother awarded £400,000 as compensation for “relationship-generated disadvantage” in divorce case.
• Financial needs, obligations and responsibilities • The standard of living enjoyed within the marriage • The ages of the parties and duration of the marriage • Any physical or mental disability of either party • The contribution each party has made or is likely to make in the foreseeable future to the welfare of the family • The conduct of each party (where such conduct is so serious it would be inequitable to disregard it) •Any benefit that either party may lose as a result of the divorce (such as loss of pension benefit)
A recent family court decision, RC v JC generated heightened press attention because a mother who had sacrificed a potentially lucrative career for her family and to care for her children, was awarded compensation of £400,000 in divorce proceedings, in addition to an equal split of the assets totalling nearly £10 million. Mr Justice Moor found that there had been sufficient “relationship-generated disadvantage” to justify the award of compensation to the wife. However, he stressed that the judgment should not be taken as a ‘green-light’ for such claims, but restated the case that compensation still exists in truly exceptional circumstances.
Since 2000, a body of authoritative decisions in the family courts has established three guiding principles: needs, compensation and sharing and the courts will have regard to these principles when considering the s.25 factors, where their ultimate objective is to reach a fair outcome.
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That starting point is laid down in s.25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. The court has a duty to consider “all the circumstances of the case”, whilst giving the first consideration to the welfare of any children who have not reached the age of 18. Thereafter, the court is directed to take into account a range of factors: • Financial resources of the parties (including incomes, earning capacity, property and other financial resources such as pension provision)
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First Time Seller? Ensure You’re Ready to Sell
Margrielle Blake
Have you lived in your house for years and are currently thinking of moving, downsizing to your new home? Forgo�en what the process entails?
Experts o�en say it’s like when you made the original purchase, but if you have not moved for many years you are likely to find the conveyancing process more demanding and complex. The legisla�on has changed and much more informa�on is now required to sell your home. Buyers are reques�ng more informa�on at the beginning of the transac�on to ascertain if your property is right for them.
have been subject to local planning and building regula�ons? Have a look for correspondence you received at the �me from planning and building control, such as comple�on cer�ficates and planning documents. Legal Title
So what should you do to ensure your property is ready when you secure that buyer and start the moving process? Considering the following issues could greatly reduce the amount of pressure when selling your home.
The legal �tle to the property o�en causes issues. Look for the �tle deeds and ensure to give them to your solicitor in case they are unregistered. Have you paid off your mortgage? Did the bank provide you with all the necessary deeds to the property? Consider where the �tle deeds are to gain easy access.
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Rent Charge
Changes to the Structure of the Property
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Paperwork Any changes to windows, doors, electrics, boilers or log burners that have been made in recent years will also have required building control. Look for your FENSA, ELECSA, GASSAFE or HETAS cer�ficates and provide these to your solicitor in the first instance.
for that first viewing. Try to prepare the paperwork in advance to avoid unnecessary difficul�es and delays with the conveyancing process.
There is much to think about when selling your house, not just �dying
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In The Garden with Cathy Lewis Primroses and cowslips
occasionally see white or pink primroses growing amongst the yellow ones. This is probably a genetic variant although some may be garden escapees. Hardly surprising when you consider primroses have been cultivated since medieval times.
Despite this spring’s dreadful weather the common primrose (Primula vulgaris) has brightened country walks with its butter-yellow blooms. Its sister, the cowslip (Primula veris), takes over in April, carpeting undisturbed ground such as the wildflower area of the Downs in swathes of yellow.
Primroses were Benjamin Disraeli’s favourite flower, and to this day are laid at his statue in Westminster Abbey on April 19th, the date of his death. As well as being beloved for their beauty, the plants are edible. The leaves were added to soups and salads and the flowers made into wine and tea. Primrose Pottage is an intriguing medieval recipe which used ground flowers together with rice, almonds, honey and saffron.
Both are members of the Primulaceae family and grow wild in the UK. The name primrose comes from prima rosa, meaning ‘the first rose of the year’, despite not being in the rose family. It was also known as butter rose and lent rose. The name cowslip has the less charming origin of ‘cowpat’ as it tended to flower where a cow had ‘slupped’. Happily its other vernacular names of freckled face, golden drops and milk maidens are far more attractive.
Over recent decades both plants have been in sharp decline in the wild, but are slowly making a comeback on undisturbed areas such as roadside banks and verges. Thankfully they are as popular as ever in our gardens, where they sit beautifully in naturalistic planting schemes, under trees and on shady banks. Both plants are easy to grow providing they are in moist, free draining soil.
The primrose has flowers borne singly on stems while the cowslip has clusters of little flowers raised up on a tall stalk. Both have rosettes of crinkled leaves that are sometimes evergreen. The primrose has a few oddities. Take a closer look at the centre of the flowers and you will see that they are not all the same. The plant bears blooms that are pin-eyed (top), where the (female) style is most prominent, and thrum-eyed (bottom) , where the (male) stamens are most prominent. You will also
If you want to grow something more frivolous opt for polyanthus, which originates from the false oxlip, a hybridisation of the primrose and cowslip. This colourful offspring fills the bedding sections of garden centres in spring.
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National Garden Scheme Fancy a stroll around a terrific local garden this Spring? Why not try one or both of these havens of plants, trees and wildlife - both very different, both very lovely. Lucombe House, 12 Druid Stoke Avenue, Stoke Bishop (below). By kind permission of Malcolm Ravenscroft, the garden is open on Sunday 26th April, from 2pm to 5pm, Admission £3.50. Children free. Homemade teas. Plants. A tree lover’s garden, with the 250 year old Lucombe oak and over thirty native trees under planted with ferns and bluebells. Also an Arts and Crafts front garden. (Some rough paths in woodland and two steps to patio).
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Talking Pets with Viking Vets clinical environment we are well versed in infection control, but airborne pathogens from asymptomatic patients are a difficult challenge. We are introducing measures not only in line with recommendations, but trying new ways of communicating with our clients and pets. We have started to do video consultations for pets we already know, we are asking clients to wait in their cars so we reduce possible spread in the reception during waiting, and we are also spending a lot of our time giving advice on the phone.
I was thinking of writing about the Coronavirus, but realised the information will be outdated by the time I finish writing this article. Overall I think the pandemic highlights how fragile our complex interwoven world has become. One microscopic novel virus can take us out faster than any war. At present people are remaining calm, with the exception of the loo roll buying. I could understand this if the virus caused diarrhoea, but I keep forgetting that people no longer read paper newspapers which could be recycled for other uses! It seem to be a world wide issue - friends of ours in Hong Kong tells us it is the only object they have difficulty in sourcing. There is no doubt that we will have a prolonged period of disturbance and many people will die.
I know many other small businesses are a lot harder hit than a veterinary practice, and my heart goes out to all who are trying to make a living in these unprecedented times. Calm and kindness will hopefully prevail, so we can get through this crisis but sadly with many lives lost and changed.
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Prize Wordsearch An upbeat and humorous theme to the prize wordsearch this month, with British comedians being the order of the day. Listed below are twenty six of our funniest comedians, past and present. Twenty five of the names are also hidden in the wordsearch grid - running forwards, backwards, up, down or on a diagonal. All you have to do is discover which comedian is missing from the grid and let me know. If your answer is correct it goes into the hat, from which one winning name is randomly selected. If that is you then you win yourself a ÂŁ20 book or music giftcard.
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Entries please by email to andy@ bcmagazines.co.uk, post to 8 Sandyleaze, WoT, BS9 3PY, call 0117 359 1964 or text 07845 986650. Best of luck.
Right - here are the names you are hunting: Frank Skinner Sarah Millican Omid Djalili Spike Milligan Hugh Dennis Jo Brand Ronnie Corbett Michael Palin Bill Bailey Dawn French Peter Kay Rowan Atkinson Billy Connelly
Kenny Everett Jasper Carrott Paul Merton Jack Dee Ernie Wise Eric Morecambe Ronnie Barker Peter Cook Frankie Boyle Jack Whitehall Victoria Wood Eddie Izzard Date: _______________ Lenny Henry
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Children’s Puzzles - answers on page 91 Odd One Out Can you spot the odd one out in these lists? 1. puma, cougar, leopard, impala, jaguar 2. bourbon, garibaldi, lincoln, rich tea, battenburg 3. cos, little gem, bichon frisee, butterhead, romaine 4. bantam, mini lop, flemish giant, jersey wooly, cottontail 5. minestrone, cock-a-leekie, macaw, mulligatawney, scotch broth
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History Notes - Julian Lea-Jones No. 147 Extinction threat - a natural history appeal
to publicise their plight. Sadly to date I am the only member, but I hope this will change if I can persuade BBC to publicise the armadillos sad situation in their weekly Charity Appeal. Please join us in our, (sorry, still only ‘my’), fight to save more of these lovely creatures from becoming ornaments.
This month is a diversion from our normal history topic – instead of writing about history, the article is an appeal to prevent something becoming history. I am referring to the only armour-plated mammal, the one which looks like a large woodlouse, Some, but not all, of the species can curl into a ball as a protection from predators and some are in decline due to habitat loss, and over-hunting for their meat, but ironically this appeal is on behalf of the creatures which are endangered precisely because of their armouring.
One possible solution I am proposing would be to use the recently developed technology of Additive Layer Manufacturing, (ALM), more commonly known as 3D printing. This would, if the creatures were to be individually scanned, allow tailored ceramic or highperformance plastic coats to be ‘grown’ - which would neither attract lightning strikes or souvenir hunters. However, I appreciate there could be possible logistical problems with implementation, as protecting these lovely creatures would necessitate either getting a complete ALM fabrication setup into their Amazonian jungle habitat, or alternatively airlift them in batches to newly established ALM centres. The nearest large urban centre would probably be in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state in north western Brazil with a population of about 2 million. Perhaps Airbus or Rolls Royce would be interested in setting up an ALM facility there? If any reader has a contact please let me or Andy know. I am also contemplating a Facebook campaign something like “Armadillos R Us” or “Don’t Harma Arma” could attract significant publicity.
By now you may have guessed that I am referring to an armadillo, and not a giant woodlouse! In their natural habitat in South America armadillos are plagued by white egrets who peck them unmercifully whilst searching for ticks. In order to protect them, Indians - well meaning (?) but lacking in an essential knowledge of electromagnetic theory, (probably because neither Michael Faraday nor Benjamin Franklin ever visited the Amazon) - fitted them with protective brass carapaces. However, the law of unintended consequences kicked in, causing another more serious problem. Although protected from egregious egrets (it is not uncommon to see one with a bent bill) the armadillos are then frequently struck by lightning, causing instant vitrification.
Meanwhile I thought of having a small image of an armadillo on my business card, so that I could explain that FRAeS actually stood not for “Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society” but for “Friend of Repressed Armadillos everywhere Society”. To see examples of these endangered creatures one can visit Burlington Road in Redland, or Bristol Zoo. where they have more information about the sixbanded armadillo and even see one in action at their series of ‘Amazing Animal’ talks, that run throughout the spring and summer.
For this reason I have proposed a society for the protection of repressed armadillos, because of the terrible plight that they find themselves in; which most likely explains the bemused expression on this poor chap’s face. I bought this one in a Brazilian souvenir shop without realising the sad truth behind my purchase. I discovered that after tropical storms the native Indians hunt out and gather up these poor vitrified creatures and sell them as ornaments, making me question their supposedly altruistic motives in fitting them with brass egret shields in the first place. I hope that this explains why I have decided to set up this society
Lastly, I hope you appreciate that this has been is an appropriate diversion for the beginning of the fourth month! Eur-Ing. Julian Lea-Jones - C.Eng., FRAeS © March 2020
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Music, present, past and future - Duncan Haskell Album of the Month
The two-thumbs-up, national-event-closing Knight of the Realm isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but one misconception that needs readdressing is the assumption that Sir Paul was always the safe pair of hands, demanding his fellow Beatles stay in their pop lane when they’d rather be off pushing the boundaries of music.
Suddenly by Caribou (Merge) Over the last decade Dan Snaith has undertaken something of a sonic decluttering and on his latest album he has reached a point where every note, melody and lyric has a precise purpose. That’s not to say it’s lacking in colour or substance, more that the kaleidoscopic expressionism of his earlier work has been replaced by something more studied. Stylistically, Snaith’s electronic foundations still underpin the album – a track like Never Come Back is classic house music and Ravi has the essence of early Daft Punk. But what’s surprising is that with his extravagant skin removed, there’s something of a pop heart pumping away.
From his work as The Fireman to collaborations with the surviving members of Nirvana, there’s always been something of a renegade spirit about McCartney which is often lost in translation. Even on this album, his second official solo recording, you could glimpse some of his more experimental tendencies. That the wonky bleepiness of Temporary Secretary and robot pop of Front Parlour were sandwiched between standards like Coming Up, Waterfall and One Of These Days only highlighted just how out-there these songs sounded.
Twinkling opening track Sister could be a sibling to the music made by British folktronica act Tunng and You And I might just be the most radio friendly track ever recorded by Caribou. Propelled by its driving drumbeat, even the intermittent break outs are restrained and to the point. Elsewhere, Home, all kick and snare, is a soulful interruption and Magpie has a similar vibe to the demo-style recording that Paul McCartney put out on McCartney II way back in 1980, right down to the thin vocals.
That some didn’t quite stand the test of time is to be expected – we’re looking at you Bogey Music – but that’s not to downplay McCartney’s ambition or ability. It shouldn’t have come as a surprise that the man behind Sgt Pepper… was still creatively fertile just a decade into his post-Fab career. Even now, McCartney II remains a prominent piece of evidence for those of us who believe that Macca is much more than just “granny music”. Podcast of the Month
For some, Caribou’s 2005 debut, The Milk of Human Kindness, will always remain the pinnacle of Snaith’s career; an explosion of ideas and sounds which somehow managed to hang together. The closing moments of Cloud Song, Suddenly’s finale and the longest track on the album, prove that he still has those tricks up his sleeve, but his reluctance to use them until the very end is a clear sign of his evolution as an artist. Rather than throwing everything he has at his canvas, he’s prepared to let each brush stroke stand alone, and the finished piece is all the more striking as a result.
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With the live music scene on hiatus and many people restricted to their homes for the next few months we thought we’d do something a little bit different and recommend one of our favourite podcasts. Hosted by Liverpudlians Simon Barber and Brian O’Connor, each episode finds the pair delving deep into the songwriting career of a notable guest. With a back catalogue featuring chats with Paul McCartney, Jeff Lynne, Alicia Keys and many more. The perfect way to while away the hours, days, months…
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The Camera Eye In the second article of this series, I wrote that camera manuals are not easy to use, but manuals for image manipulation apps are even more difficult. It’s not that they are badly written, it’s just that there is so much that it is possible to do, and in so many different ways.
Photographers used to spend hours in semi-darkness with a stopwatch developing their photos – but that’s no longer the case. Computer apps have replaced the chemicals and most of us use programmes such as Adobe Photoshop® or Photoshop Elements® (there are many alternatives available) to get our images the way we want them to look. Simple manipulation of the image is not difficult.
If you are a complete beginner, it’s worth finding a course, for example at a further education centre. But after that, while an internet tutorial may help, the best source of advice is someone who knows more than you do. Eventually it will be you doing the teaching.
“Clevedon Pier” © Jonathan Bolgar There are some standard questions we usually ask ourselves. If there is a horizon in the image, is it straight? If there is a lamppost, is it vertical? The “aspect ratio” of an image is the ratio between the width and height of an image. For a compact camera or mobile phone that is likely to be 4:3 (1.33), and for an SLR 3:2 (1.5), but that fixed ratio may leave wasted space or distracting objects: is it worth cropping them out? Are some areas rather too dark and others rather too light: is it worth doing some selective work to improve the exposure?
“This is my mum” © Marian Hilton Come along to North West Bristol Camera Club (NWBCC). We meet on Wednesday evenings (except in July and August) at Westbury Fields. Details can be found in our notification on p86. North
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posture, stress and pain management and improved balance. New career? Teaching the Alexander Technique could be it! Now recruiting students for the professional programme. Further details: www. bristolalexanderschool.co.uk or email Caroline at cchalk19@gmail.com All Together Now Bristol Choir. We have a fantastic reputation as a community choir that have made new friends through the joy of singing. Performing regular concerts, a varied repertoire. New members are always welcome. Victoria Bourne the musical director says “what a life changing experience it can be for so many people!” Holy Trinity Church, Hotwells, BS8 4ST on Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm Contact. info@alltogethernowchoir. com and www.alltogethernowchoir.com
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Alliance Française de Bristol. Can’t speak French? Or would you like to brush up on it? Talk to us about our courses and cultural events. Learn French with the French! www. afbristol.org.uk Alpine Garden Society meets on the 3rd Friday of every month at Westbury Methodist Church, Westbury Hill, at 7.30pm. We have speakers on various topics, plant sales and social events. Visitors very welcome at £2 a visit. For more details contact 0117 967 3160.
Aikido for Kids: Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art which draws on fencing (kenjutsu) and wrestling (jujutsu) techniques. Regular practice develops confidence, flexibility, strength and focus. Westbury Aikido Club offers lessons for children, Sundays from 10am to 10.45am, during term-time, at the Scout Hall (Northcote), Great Brockeridge BS9 3TY. See www.westburyaikido.club for more detail, or email reenee@westburyaikido. club. The first lesson is free, so come along and give it a try!
The Arts Society Bristol is Bristol’s society for those who enjoy the arts and we welcome new members. Lectures are given monthly on a wide range of subjects by specialists in their field. The lecture on 14 April is “Four walls that changed everything: Giotto’s Scrovegni chapel” and on 12 May is “Jewellery and Fashion from 1890 to 1929”. Lectures are held at 8pm at Redmaids’ High School, Westburyon-Trym, BS9 3AW. For more information visit www.theartssociety-bristol.org.uk
Alexander Technique. Low cost lessons by 3rd year Alexander students at Southmead Community Centre, BS10 6BQ. The Alexander Technique is a well-established, self-care life skill of mind and body. Through movementbased mindfulness skills, build emotional resilience and physical flexibility; improving
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Bridge Tuition. Would you like to learn to play bridge absolutely free?. Why not join our small friendly group meeting in Coombe Dingle / WoT on Thursday afternoons 2pm to 4pm. Beginners very welcome. Phone 07837300073 for details or email tc.stygall@ gmail.com.
Badminton. St Peter’s Badminton & Social Club are a small friendly Badminton Club and meet every Monday and Wednesday from 7.30pm until about 9.30pm in St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. Membersip Fees are £135.00 from September to May. Visitor Fees are £4.50 per night £2.00 for Accompanied Juniors who are very welcome. Contact Ann: tel: 0117 694882 email: contactann999q@ gmail.com
Bristol & Clifton Dickens Society. Meets monthly, Monday evenings at Leonard Hall, Trinity RUH, Waterford Rd, Henleaze,BS9 4BT. Dickens works, Guest Speakers, Costumed Readings, Book Club, Victorian Life etc. Contact us for membership & programme. romahussey@hotmail.com. 0117 9279875. www.dickens-society.org.uk
Badminton. Beaufort Junior Badminton Club. Want to play Badminton aged between 10 & 18? Want to join a club with other social, friendly and enthusiastic young people? Then join us on Monday evenings 6pm - 7pm, from September to Easter, term time only at Cotham School Sports Hall, Cotham Lawn Road, Bristol, BS6 6DT. All coaches DBS checked and Badminton England qualified. All abilities welcome with progression through to senior clubs. Cost £4 per session with free introductory session. Suitable for D of E awards. If you are interested please contact Penny Shears for more information email : pennyshears@googlemail.com or mobile 07941013514
Bristol Astronomical Society hosts a series of astronomical talks, events and activities. We provide free Saturday observing at our observatory in Failand and often stage Star Parties in and around Bristol. Friday evening talks are held at 7pm at Bristol Photographic Society, Montpelier, BS6 5EE. Details of all events are on our website: www. bristolastrosoc.org.uk - All welcome. Fancy playing Bridge? Free social Bridge session every Wednesday 6.30pm to 10.30pm, drop in any time - all welcome! A relaxed and informal evening, experienced players on hand with advice if needed. No partner or membership necessary, feel free to come along with friends. Licensed bar, teas & coffees available. At Bristol Bridge Club, 99 Oldfield Rd, Hotwells, Bristol BS8 4QQ. Come along and give it a try!
Biodanza Classes. Enjoy life more moving to world music. Fun, uplifting and relaxing. Restore your sense of harmony and wellbeing. Biodanza promotes self-confidence, selfexpression, compassion and friendship. Tuesdays 7.45-9.45pm Westbury Park School Hall, Bayswater Avenue BS6 7NU. Parking in playground at rear. Visit BiodanzaNow on Facebook for more information or call Sheila on 07731 697 938.
Bristol Brunel Lions Club - We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 7 for 7.30. On the 3rd Tuesday of each month we have a social gathering normally with food. We raise money for charity both locally and beyond through a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Lots
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of fun and fellowship raising and spending money for very good causes. For more details of how to apply for assistance with charitable activities in Bristol or to become involved in our activities see Bristol Brunel Lions Club on line or on Facebook or contact Club Secretary Bill O’Neill at lion.bill@virginmedia.com.
Bristol Humanists is a local group for those who make sense of the world using reason & shared human values, who seek to live ethical lives on the basis of reason, humanity and respect for others, and who find meaning, beauty, and joy in the one life we have. We meet on the first Monday of every month (except BH’s) at central Quaker Meeting House, Champion Square. For more details visit www.bristol.humanist.org.uk or www. meetup.com/Bristol-Humanists.
Bristol Cabot Choir is delighted to welcome new members for all voice parts. Why not come and sing with us for a ‘taster’ rehearsal before a simple audition? We meet at Redland URC on Mondays at 7.30 pm. FFI email admin@bristolcabotchoir.org, visit www. bristolcabotchoir.org or find us on Facebook. Bristol Chamber Choir. Come and join Bristol’s oldest choir (founded in 1837). Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings at Redland Park United Reformed Church at 7.30pm. Further details can be found at www. bristolchamberchoir.org.uk. Please contact our Secretary, Rae Ford, on 0117 939 1685 or Rod Coomber on 01275 843 900 or email rodcoomber@aol.co.uk for more details.
Bristol Libraries are looking for people who’d love reading aloud and sharing literature with others. We run 11 very successful shared reading groups in Bristol Libraries and some of them need an extra reader leader to support them. If you are this person or you think of anyone else who’d love to help, please contact us at libraries.volunteering@bristol.gov.uk or josephineharwood@thereader.org.uk, 07807 106869.
Bristol Community Gamelan play the music of Java and are looking for new members for the 2019 season. We meet every Monday evening in the World Music Studio at Cotham School from 6.30 to 8.30 to play traditional & modern pieces. If interested email keithripley27@ gmail.com or phone 9444241. They can be seen on YouTube.
Bristol Male Voice Choir invites new singers. The choir has a broad repertoire, performing not just male voice standards, but songs from musicals, pop classics, spirituals, and classical favourites. You don’t have to read music to join the choir as a tenor, baritone or bass, but you will enjoy learning our repertoire, (re-)discovering the voice you may have forgotten about, and being welcomed into the choir’s friendly social atmosphere. We perform for charity, for weddings and a wide range of events during the year. We rehearse every Thursday from 7.00pm till 9.15pm at St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Gloucester Road, BS34 7PS. You will be made very welcome when you comalong to a rehearsal. Also visit our website – bristolmvc.org.uk - to find out
Bristol Good Afternoon Choir meets every Monday afternoon from 1-3, at Westbury on Trym Methodist Church. There are no auditions and everyone is welcome. We enjoy all sorts of music – from folk songs to choral favourites. For more details about the choir please contact Nikki on 01761 472 468 or email gac@grenvillemusic.co.uk – or just come along to a rehearsal. Bristol Grandparents Support Group gives support to grandparents who are estranged 68
Speech & Language Therapy Volunteering Do you want to provide conversation and companionship to a person with a communication difficulty? Then this opportunity may be for you!
The volunteering opportuni�es involve mee�ng an adult who has a communica�on difficulty, e.g. a�er a stroke or with a progressive condi�on. Current volunteering posi�ons are in a group se�ng or as a conversa�on partner. No previous experience is required. We are looking for reliable, friendly and approachable individuals who are commi�ed to making a difference. You will be supported by a Speech and Language Therapist during your volunteering and will receive training. Who can apply? You must be aged 18 or over You should be able to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per week for 6 months You must have good communica�on skills yourself and enjoy cha�ng with people Access to a car would be benecial but not essen�al If this is something you would be interested in, or you have any further ques�ons, please contact: SLTcontact@nbt.nhs.uk or telephone the Speech and Language Therapy department on 0117 414 4011 69
What’s On & Community Event Listings Bristol Shambhala Meditation Group offer an Open House every Wednesday evening from 7 until 9 pm at 17 Lower Redland Road, BS6 6TB with qualified meditation instructors available. Please see our website for further details at bristol.shambhala.info. We also have a rentable large room downstairs suitable for yoga or pilates and a smaller room upstairs ideal for one to one therapies. Please contact Roel at shambhalabristolrooms@gmail.com for further rental information.
more, or phone 0117 968 2223. Bristol Morris Men welcome anyone who wants to try morris dancing. We practise on Thursday evenings in the Sports Hall at QEH School at Berkeley Place, Clifton from 8 to 10. For more information please visit www. bristolmorrismen.co.uk or call Grant on 0117 944 2165. Bristol Philatelic Society meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month in the meeting room of the United Reform Church at the bottom of Blackboy Hill (Whiteladies Road) starting at 7.30 p.m. Contact 0117 956 7853.
Bristol Shiplovers Society. Are you interested in the sea and ships? Meetings with talks are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings late September to December and late February to May, at the Royal British Legion Club, Staunton Lane, Whitchurch, Bristol BS14 0QF with occasional outdoor meetings and visits in the summer. For details and programme, see our website www.bristolshiplovers.co.uk
Bristol Playgoers Club is the oldest amateur drama group in Bristol. Members have many opportunities to take part and a chance to see a variety of plays and enjoy a programme of social events. Find us on Facebook and Twitter. A warm welcome is guaranteed to all, newcomers and existing members alike, at Newman Hall, Grange Court Road, BS9 4DR.
Bristol University of the Third Age (U3A) scrabble group would welcome new members. We play very friendly and informal games every Friday at the Beehive, Wellington Hill West, BS9 4QY from 2 to 4. For further info please contact Heddy Sara on 0117 924 1318 and indicate when asked to give your name that you are phoning about scrabble in order not to be blocked. Or email nigel.d.sara@ btinternet.com.
Bristol Quilters will be holding their triennial exhibition, Quiltfest 2020, on Friday 29th to Sunday 31st May at the Redland Hall, Redmaids’ High School, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3AW. Admission is £2.00 and opening times are 1000 to 1700 Friday and Saturday and 1000 to 1600 Sunday. We will be displaying work made since the 2017 exhibition featuring traditional, contemporary, modern and art quilts, textiles art and other items made by our talented members. The tombola is supporting local family charity, Home-Start Bristol. There will also be refreshments featuring homemade cakes, an extensive sales table and commercial traders.
Bus Pass Poets. Come along and share your poetry with us. We meet once a month at libraries on local bus routes. For more details or dates for our forthcoming meetings please contact Julie on 01179 428637 or text Edith 07500 143357. Carers Support Centre. If you are outgoing and could offer two mornings a month to meet, greet and give information to carers when they visit their GP surgery, I would love to hear from you. Full training and support provided. Please contact Marilyn Crump, Volunteer and Training Coordinator at MarilynC@
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What’s On & Community Event Listings Clifton Rotary Club welcomes new members willing to give their time, interested in making new friends, building business contacts and using their skills to help others. We meet Weds lunchtimes at The Redland Green Club (Redland Lawn Tennis & Squash Club). www.cliftonrotary.org or email secretary@ cliftonrotary.org
carerssupportcentre.org.uk. If you look after someone who couldn’t manage without you, and would like some information about our services for carers or would like someone to talk to about caring for the person you look after, please call our Carersline on 0117 965 2200 or www.carerssupportcentre.org.uk. Chair Aerobics classes, first class free! Mondays at Newman Hall, Westbury-onTrym. 11.15am-12.15pm, and Wednesday at St Peter’s Henleaze 11.15 -12.15. Join us for these falls prevention, balance, strengthening and stability exercise classes. Seated and gentle standing strength, balance and stability exercises, to music from the 60s to today’s pop! Add years to your life and life to your years! Class price £6. For more information call Louisa on 0772 509 1429.
The Clifton Singers are recruiting for all voices. We are a small choir of 20-25 voices, where your voice will make a difference. We sing and rehearse mostly unaccompanied, and we try not to spend too much time learning notes, so good reading is desirable. The music ranges from Renaissance to contemporary. We rehearse in Clifton on Sunday evenings. Contact@cliftonsingers.co.uk or www. cliftonsingers.co.uk for more details. Coffee Morning at St Mary’s Church is held every Tuesday morning from 10 to 12. All welcome (especially those with young children – toddler toys and books available). Our Bright Sparks Carer and Toddler group meets each Monday in term time at 1.30 at St Marys, Stoke Bishop. 0117 968 7449 for more details.
City Voices Bristol is a non auditioning community choir that welcomes new members. Whether you have been in other choirs or haven’t sung since school days, why not come and join us? We are a friendly bunch of people of all ages and love singing both for relaxation and for enjoyment. We perform two concerts each year at St Georges Hall, with a wide repertoire from Mozart to the Beach Boys and Lady Gaga. If you are interested, we rehearse on a Monday evening from 7.30-9.30 in the Performing Arts Centre at Red Maids’ High School, Westbury on Trym. Meanwhile if you want to find out more before then, please have a look at our website www. cityvoicesbristol.org for more information.
Join the Minions in Westbury village at this years Community Fair on Saturday 9th May 11- 3:30, Small prizes for Fancy dress entries, : Tower tours at the Parish Church, plants at the Methodist Church, lots of stalls and community activities in the GP Car Park area & The Well. Country Market. Every Friday from 10.30 to 11.30 in Westbury on Trym Methodist Church Hall. Homemade cakes, arts, crafts, plants, vegetables, jams and chutneys. Refreshmnents are also available in a relaxed and friendly environment. For more details contact Sue Sills on 0117 962 8306.
Civil Service Retirement Fellowship. The Westbury-on-Trym group welcomes all retired Civil Servants and their spouses to their meetings held on the first Thursday of the month at Studland Court, Henleaze Road at 2.00pm, Those people without a civil service background are welcome to join our group as Friends of the Fellowship. For more info phone Tony McKenna on 0117 950 2059.
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What’s On & Community Event Listings delivery of quarterly programmes of events such as lunches, theatre, visits, talks and walks. Weekly/monthly sub-clubs of badminton, book group, bridge, discussions, Scrabble, skittles and whist. Thursday mornings 10.30 at The White Lion in Westbury on Trym and twice-monthly pub lunches. For more details, please contact Gloria by email at gloriasimmonds@hotmail.co.uk.
between 15 & 17, Kewstoke Rd, Stoke Bishop, BS9 1HA. Refreshments, secondhand books, vinyl, Scouting uniform, jigsaws and more. Everyone very welcome, come along for coffee, cake, a friendly chat and to see what we are doing on fundraising to rebuild our Scout hut. Saturday May 2nd is our Plant Sale and Afternoon Tea Party, join us 2-4pm. Dancercise is a fun, gentle dance and exercise class, suitable for adults of all ages, abilities and mobility. Classes take place at the Community Centre, Avonmouth on Wednesday at 10am and St Edyth’s Church Hall, Sea Mills on Thursday at 1.30pm. Classes include a seated warm up, strengthening exercises and some simple fun dance routines finishing with a few stretches, a cuppa and a chat. There is a suggested donation of £3 per class but the class is completely free to those on low incomes. Come and join us, everyone is welcome. For more details contact Anna on 07852 988 895 or check out our FB page @ dancercise.bristol.
Filtones Choir meet on Wednesday afternoons at Eden Grove Methodist Church between 1.45 and 3.45 for rehearsals and enjoy singing four part harmony. We are actively looking to recruit new members and will welcome with open arms anyone who would like to give us a try. We are a non auditioning choir and a very friendly group so if you want to come along, please just call in, or if you would like further information ring 07870 984760 or look at our website www.thefiltones.weebly.com. We’d really love to see you. Come and have a cup of tea with us! Friendly Bridge SW meets in Stoke Bishop Village Hall every Monday evening at 7:15 and St Edyth’s Church Hall Sea Mills every Friday morning at 9:45. New players are welcome and you can come without a partner. Also available are bridge lessons for complete beginners or more experienced players. Contact Gareth on 07921-788605, email friendlybridgesw@ gmail.com or visit friendlybridgesw.org.uk
Discussion Group: we are a small, convivial group, who meet locally in Westbury Baptist Church, Reedley Road. We meet between 10am and 12 noon every Monday, to discuss a wide range of topics of mutual interest. We are currently looking for new members - if you are interested, please call Bob Broomfield on 0117 962 1061.
Friendly Club meets every Thursday from 2 to 4 (except August and major holidays) in the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. We are a lively group of older people who meet to chat, play Scrabble and card games. Regular trips out and entertainments are arranged plus we have delicious tea and biscuits for only £1! Do come and make some new friends. Transport can sometimes be arranged if needed. Contact 0117 950 8644 for more details.
Drop-in Healing Sessions at The Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 6JE. Healing is holistic, gentle and relaxing and helps restore balance and wellbeing. Enhances vitality and resilience and promotes a sense of peace. Recommended for stress. Run by Bristol Healing Group with trained volunteers and links with the Healing Trust. Please contact Barbara on 0117 9082061 for up to date information. Fielder Club is an association for local women - though friends and family are welcome at all events. Membership is £5 p.a. to cover
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Celebrate 75 years since VE Day with a Victory Tea at Penny Brohn UK
This year the charity is excited to introduce something new. Penny Brohn UK is passionate about the power of food to nourish body and soul and will be offering two menu options. As well as a traditional afternoon tea, the Penny Brohn chefs will also be creating a ‘Deliciously Nutritious’ option including mouth-watering savouries and tasty treats, all made from nourishing ingredients, low in sugar and refined carbohydrates.
Leading cancer charity, Penny Brohn UK, has opened ticket sales for its popular Afternoon Tea. This year the event will celebrate 75 years since VE day and will take place over the Early May Bank Holiday which has been moved this year to mark the anniversary.
Emma Gilmore, Head of Community and Challenge Events at Penny Brohn UK said: “Our annual Afternoon Tea is always a popular event and we are delighted to be celebrating the 75th VE Day anniversary with a Victory Tea. Join Penny Brohn UK on the bank holiday weekend and help raise money to support more people living with cancer to live as well as possible for as long as possible.”
The event will take place on Sunday 10 May in a beautiful marquee in the stunning gardens at Penny Brohn UK’s National Centre in Pill, near Bristol. Guests will enjoy a delicious afternoon tea and take a trip back in time with tea dresses, Victory Rolls and colourful bunting. There will also be guest speakers, an auction and entertainment to raise money for the charity.
Tickets cost £35 each. The event sells out quickly so book your tickets today by visiting pennybrohn.org.uk/event/victorytea/ or calling 01275 370073.
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What’s On & Community Event Listings regular updates on projects and how to join in, a quarterly newsletter, and a programme of walks, talks and events. We welcome both active and non-active members as increasing our membership gives us a greater voice to represent all those who care about the Downs and its future. Visit the website www. friendsofthedowns.org for joining details.
Happy Days Memory Café meets 1st Friday of the month from 2.00 – 4.00 at Westbury Baptist Church, Reedley Road, BS9 3TD. The café is aimed at carers and people living with dementia and the plan is that we have fun. Why not check us out? For more information please contact Tony on 0117 968 1002 or check our Facebook page.
Friends of Old Sneed Park Nature Reserve (entrance Glenavon Park). A quiet corner of Stoke Bishop, with flower meadows, lake and woods. Join us on our monthly working parties and enjoy the great outdoors. Suitable for everyone. Free refreshments. Next meeting - April 18. Save the date - Sunday 12th July for a Picnic in the Reserve. For more details and membershipsee the website www. spnaturereserve.com or contact fospnr@ gmail.com
Henbury ‘Blaise’ Womens’ Institute meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm in Henbury Village Hall next to the church. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Contact 0117 962 9400 for more details or just come along! Henbury Singers welcome new members. We meet at Stoke Bishop Primary School in Cedar Park on Thursday evenings - 7:45 to 9:15. Fees are currently £130 per year. There is no audition. We sing mainly choral music from a classical tradition, but we also sing carols, songs from musicals, gospel and folk songs. For membership or concert tickets contact Maggie Cavanna 0117 973 4794 or secretary@ henburysingers.org.
Friends of Welsh National Opera expect their monthly meeting in April to be cancelled by Redmaids School, following the cancellation of their March meeting, at short notice, because of the Coronavirus situation. On Wednesday 15 April 2020 the programme advertised an evening entitled Only Opera Can Do This presented by Dr. Dave Martin, long-time opera-goer and WNO friend, illustrated by his always fascinating examples of both familiar and unfamiliar recordings. Hopefully he will be able to return to make this presentation at some future date. If further information is needed, please contact Melanie David at melaniejdavid@btinternet.com or on 01934 842014. Apologies to those who turned up for the cancelled March meeting. The deadline for any announcement in the magazine had already passed.
Henleaze (Evening) Townswomen’s Guild meets at 7.15 on the first Wednesday of the month in St Peter’s Church Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. Interesting speakers present a variety of topics. Visitors are very welcome. Groups that meet between our monthly meetings include: arts and crafts group, music club, book club, discussion group, gardening club, bridge club and a lunch club. We have twice yearly outings and a holiday group. Contact Shirley on 0117 962 2243 for further information. Henleaze Bowling Club. Come along on at 6pm on Friday evenings (from mid-April, excluding Bank Holidays) to see if bowling could be the sport for you. Coaching available for those who want to take it further. The Club is situated in Grange Court Road, by Newman Hall. This is a friendly Club with good bowling
Frisbee Club. Beginner-friendly ultimate open to all ages and abilities. Come try the best sport you’ve never played. Find us on Facebook - search ‘North Bristol Ultimate’ - or email jake.f.waller@gmail.com.
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To all our wonderful customers During these uncertain and difficult times, we want you to know that we are still open. With that in mind we are thinking of the wellbeing of everyone. We are taking all the necessary precautions to make sure our shop is clean and regularly sanitised. If you are well and able please come in. To help our customers who, for whatever reason, are unable to come into the shop we are now offering takeaway food to enjoy in your own home. You can order our main courses, hot or cold, to be picked up by you from the shop. Alternatively we can deliver meals cold, ready for you to heat up. We can also deliver any deli products to those customers who cannot get out. This may incur a delivery charge. You can choose from the following favourites from our regular menu • Pesto Marinated Sea bass served with Tomato & Basil Sauce (GF) • Chicken Breast Served with White Wine, Mushroom & Tarragon Sauce (GF) • Pork Casserole Apricot & Cranberry (DF, GF) • Swedish Meat Balls Creamy Redcurrant Sauce, Served with Mash (GF) • Lamb Mango (served with Rice if taken as hot takeaway only) (DF, GF) • Braised Ox Cheek in Prune & Mustard Sauce (DF, GF) • Duck Leg Confit With Citrus Sauce (DF, GF) • Veggie Chilli Con Carne (served with Rice if taken as hot takeaway only) (DF & GF) • Beef Chilli Con Carne (served with Rice if taken as hot takeaway only) (DF, GF) • Chickpea, Sweet Potato & Red Lentil Casserole (DF, GF, VG, V) • Sweet Pepper - Stuffed with Quinoa, Mushroom & Cranberries Served with Tomato & Basil Sauce (DF, GF, VG, V) All main courses comes with new potatoes and mixed vegetables if not otherwise stated. Thank you for your support, and we hope you stay safe and healthy during these uncertain times - Sam, Camilla, Oliver and the team
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facilities and social events throughout the year. The Clubhouse is also available for hire. Phone the Secretary, Tom Logan, on 01179621669 or email hbcsec@henleazebowlingclub.org.uk for further details.
Henleaze Schools Campus May Fair is being held at Henleaze Juniors, Infants and Claremont Schools, Park Grove, Bristol BS9 4LG on Saturday 16 May 2020, 2pm – 5pm. This community school fair is open to all. Hook-a-duck, splat-a-rat, maypole dancing from the children. Circus skills, zoo, magic show, rides, slide, bouncy castle. Pizza, ice cream, prosecco. Entry £1 at gate, proceeds to school for play equipment, enrichment activities. For more details please contact eric. livingston@yahoo.co.uk or call Eric Livingston on 07974 815194.
Henleaze Garden Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the main hall at St Monica’s, Cote Lane, with a summer break when the club arranges coach trips. We have expert speakers, a quarterly newsletter, and a great Christmas event. Annual membership is £20 plus £1 per visit, visitors are most welcome at £5 per visit. Contact Brian Dury 0117 9621227 or visit www.henleazegardenclub. co.uk. Henleaze Flower Club meet at the Bradbury Hall, Trinity Henleaze URC, Waterford Road at 2pm on alternate Thursdays. Come and enjoy afternoons at our flower club and our yearly calendar of events which include flower demonstrations, speakers, coffee mornings, summer outings and a Christmas lunch. Future dates 9th April, speaker Matthew Stenner; 14th May, demonstration with Marie Munday. £6 for visitors on the door. Alternate Thursdays members create their own arrangements. Please ring for more information – Kath on 01454 412087 or Marg on 0117 9075724.
Henleaze Singing for the Brain® brings People Living with Dementia and their carers together in a fun, friendly and social environment. First, third and fifth Thursday of every month, 2–3.45pm. £2.50 charge. Please contact Sophia Simlat at Alzheimer’s Society to book a place - 0117 961 0693 or bristol@alzheimers. org.uk. Henleaze St Peters Keep Fit Class, Weds 1011am at St Peters Henleaze, £5 per session. A gentle exercise class for everybody improve your health and wellbeing with a class designed for people who enjoy low impact, low intensity exercise. Strengthening muscles, improving suppleness, balance, mobility and stability whilst enjoying the benefits of general wellness and positivity. Call Louisa for more info on 0772 509 1429.
Henleaze Ladies’ Choir, conducted by Jane English, sing a wide range of music from Brahms to songs from shows like ‘Caberet’. We meet on Thursday afternoons from 1.45pm -3.45pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze. Come along and see what you’re missing – singing in a choir has big health benefits and is a lot more fun than working out! Contact Jean on 0117 9624466 or Jane on 07752 332278 for further details.
Open Days at Henleaze Tennis Club for Daytime Players. Free taster sessions on Monday 18th, Tuesday 19th, Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd May from 9.30am. These are relaxed, social mornings open to men and women players of all standards whether you have played recently or not. Just turn up or check out our website www.henleazetennisclub.co.uk to find out more.
Henleaze Ladies’ Choir free afternoon concert on Thursday 14 May 2pm – 3pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze. Come and enjoy a wide variety of music. A collection will be taken for Freewheelers Emergency Voluntary Service - a registered charity which offers an out of 78
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What’s On & Community Event Listings Hydrotherapy Exercise Sessions – A group exercise in Southmead Hospital’s purpose built pool. Benefits include relaxation, relief of pain & swelling, improved movement, balance & fitness. All ages & abilities are welcome. We are a friendly local team of Chartered Physiotherapists with expertise in a variety of disabilities & medical conditions. For more details please contact Chris & Ali Cowley on 07971 086 628, or email healthyhydrotherapy@gmail.com or visit www.healthyhydrotherapy.co.uk.
per session. Wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear. For further information contact Eileen Scott on 07969 929 733, or visit www.keepfit.org.uk for more info. Keep Fit for Living - Extend Exercise for older adults and disabled people. Join our friendly and fun class - standing and seated. Maintain your mobility, strength, balance and coordination. Mondays at Brentry Scout Hut, Tranmere Avenue at 9.45. or New Brunswick URC, Wigton Crescent, Southmead at 11.30 £4. Just come along or contact Gill Porter on 01275 877131.
Instep Club for Widows and Widowers. Weds evenings 8 -10 at Stoke Bishop Village Hall. Dancing - Ballroom and Sequence (If you haven’t danced for a long time we will help you learn). Social activities Annual membership £8. Members: £3 per session. Visitors welcome: £4 per session. Come in to see us or telephone Donna on 01275 832 676 or Wilma on 0117 962 8895 for information.
Knit & Crochet Café at Trinity Henleaze. Do you feel that there is not much on for older people? Would you like to try something new and meet local people? A warm welcome and free tea and cake guaranteed! Materials are provided and volunteers are on hand to help you if you are learning, or you can bring your current project. Taking place at Trinity Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Road, BS9 4B. Hosted by Bristol Knitting and Crochet Group (07561 523 919 / brisknitcro@ gmail.com) and supported by Friends Ageing Better (Age UK Bristol). Please get in touch for our next event.
Karate Classes on Thursday evenings at David Lloyd Westbury on Trym (no membership required). The evening starts with beginners and advanced classes for children aged 5 and up, followed by a new class for adult beginners. Please contact Trevor on 07921 917 758 for more information.
Knit and Natter. We invite you to join us every Thursday between 10 and 12 at the Methodist Church in Westbury on Trym. It is a sociable and informal time when you can chat while pursuing your choice of crafts. If you prefer we can provide patterns for knitting for charity. Tea and coffee will be available!
Keep Fit, first class free. Mondays at Newman Hall, Westbury-on-Trym. 10-11am. £6. Come along for a low impact supple strength exercise class, with music from the 60s to today’s pop! Call Louisa on 0772 509 1429. Keep Fit classes - Dance Moves at Filton Community Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS, Tuesday afternoon, from 2 – 3. Improve your mobility and general wellbeing, have fun, challenge yourself and feel more confident. The class also includes some body conditioning. Working at your own pace, the class is suitable for all ages. Come along, have a laugh and make new friends at this very social and friendly class. Pay as you go at £4
Ladies Badminton at Stoke Bishop Village Hall. We meet every Tuesday afternoon, 2pm to 4pm.We are looking for players to join our friendly group. Interested? Please call Pat on 0117 914 9511 for more details. Ladies Badminton at Westbury Village Hall, held on Friday mornings, 10 – 12. Come and see our friendly group in action. All we ask is 80
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that you can play and would like to meet new people. For further details, phone Elizabeth on 0117 968 1759.
The NT Bristol Centre is a voluntary group in support of the National Trust. Visits to NT and similar properties, and gardens, and talks of local interest are arranged by the Bristol Centre for the membership of the Centre. For more details please contact the Membership Secretary, Mrs Janet Stanton on 0117 4563497 or visit our website on www.ntbristolcentre. btck.co.uk
Legs, Bums & Tums and Boxersize is open to all ages and abilities. The class is designed to develop core and general strength. Boxercise is a fun, energetic, stress busting way to get fit. Tuesday evening boxersize 8.15 - 9.15. Wednesday morning legs, bums and tums 10 11 and Wednesday evening boxersize 7 - 8. All classes held at St Edyth’s Church Hall, Sea Mills. Book your place today - telephone 07748 198 694 or visit www.bs9fitness.uk.
North West Bristol Camera Club is an enthusiastic group of amateur photographers who meet each Wednesday at 7:45pm at Westbury Fields. New members of any level of ability are most welcome. For details contact Neville at nevwgoodman@mac.com.
Lunch Club at Westbury on Trym Methodist Church. We meet up on the first Friday of every month from 12.30 to 1.30. You are warmly invited to join us for our regular lunch and to meet old and new friends. For further information call Rachel (0117 330 8503) or Alison (0117 962 9715).
NotaBene Vocal Ensemble has vacancies in all voice-parts to expand our dynamic a cappella group. Our repertoire includes a range of styles but mostly comprises modern/popular songs. We perform from memory, often incorporating a theatrical performance style (nothing too scary). We rehearse on Monday evenings in Horfield, Bristol. Music-reading ability useful but not essential and entry is via a friendly audition. Please contact Lisa Smith on 07966 459872 to discuss or email notabenebristol@yahoo.com.
Marie Curie fundraising. If you’d like to get more active or involved in your community why not give an hour a week or a day a month and help Marie Curie as we continue to provide care to patients and their families? If you enjoy meeting new people and raising money for a great cause, we would love to hear from you. FFI please contact Helen Isbell on 0117 924 7275 or email Helen.Isbell@mariecurie.org.uk.
Parish Lunch. A three course buffet is held at St Mary’s Church, Stoke Bishop, every Thursday from 12.15. Do come along & join us.
Menopause Matters - Getting to know yourself better. Supportive group and course for women going through the menopause and who want help in managing their symptoms. Monday evenings at the Redland Club Burlington Road. For more information contact Tricia Worthington on 07962 892060 or tricia_worthington@msn.com
Parkinson’s UK - Bristol and District Branch - meets every first Saturday of the month at St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN from 10am till 12 noon. Carers, relatives, spouses and people with Parkinson’s are all welcome for a social and informative get-together, with speakers from a variety of backgrounds with many diverse interests. We also meet at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze, BS9 4NQ once a month for an informal coffee morning. For details of this and other activities in the area,
Mosaic Singers is a small group but would like to grow our line-up with an additional soprano, alto, tenor and bass. We rehearse in Stoke Bishop on Tuesday evenings, where a warm and friendly welcome is assured. This need not be as heavy a commitment as with 82
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Local air ambulance to open first charity shop in Westbury-on-Trym
As a charity, GWAAC receives no dayto-day funding from the Government or National Lottery, yet needs to raise over £4 million a year to remain operational, with each mission costing around £2,000 to attend. In 2019, the Critical Care Team were called to 2,001 incidents across the region, with 637 of these in Bristol alone. The team which consists of Critical Care Doctors and Specialist Paramedics bring the skills and expertise of a hospital emergency department to the scene of the patient, providing lifesaving medical interventions where they are needed the most.
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) are planning to open their first charity shop this Spring. The shop, which is due to open in Westbury-onTrym, will be a huge milestone, helping to raise awareness and funds for the lifesaving service.
The opening of a charity shop will make a huge difference to the charity, which relies on the support and donations of the communities it serves to keep running. If you are interested in volunteering, then you can find out more online at www. gwaac.com/careers or get in touch on 0303 4444 999 or at retail@gwaac.com.
The charity will be looking for local volunteers to help launch and run the shop, playing a vital role in generating charity income and raising the profile of the charity’s lifesaving work locally. GWAAC provides the critical care and air ambulance service across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire, averaging over 5 callouts to critically ill patients every single day.
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visit our website. www.parkinsonsbristol.com Pat-a-Cake Toddlers Group meet at Westbury on Trym Methodist Church every Tuesday during term time 1.15 - 2.45. We are a small friendly group who play, do craft and sing. Mums / Dads / Grandparents / Carers have a chance to meet over a cup of tea and biscuits. For further information please contact Alison on 0117 962 9715.
Redland Green Bowls Club welcomes new members, free taster sessions. We have a full programmes of men’s ladies and mixed friendly and competitive matches. Reduced membership offer for the first year (£50). More information and contact details https:// redlandgreenbowls.webs.com
People of Note Community Choir is looking for new members, especially altos. We are friendly and it’s fun, the songs we sing are very varied, pop, folk, world music, original pieces, but not traditional choral. We meet in Southville on Tuesday and Clifton on Wednesday evenings. Visit www.peopleofnote.co.uk or email peopleofnote@btinternet.com for more details. Come along for a free taster!
REMAP - a registered charity that designs and makes custom aids for the disabled. We are on the lookout for volunteers (engineers, craftsmen, DIY enthusiasts etc) who are willing give up a little of their time to enable a disabled person to enjoy a better quality of life. If you can help please contact the Chairman at bristol.chair@remap groups.org.uk or 0117 3295183 or visit www.bristol.remap.org.uk.
Pilates classes at the Northcote Scout Hall; Mondays 9:30am (Improvers), 10:30am (New Beginners); Tuesdays 9:30am (Improvers), 10:30am (Beginners-Gentle). £8 per class booked as a course, or £10 single sessions. Classes are kept small, so must be booked in advance. Contact; Leanne 07817189474 / leanne@mindbodypilates.org / www. mindbodypilates.org
Retired & Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP). Do you like reading? Do you like helping children? If yes to both, you are just the sort of person we are looking for! If you can spare a minimum of an hour a week to hear children read in a local school you could make a huge difference. Volunteering is a great way to stay active and to feel useful, so if you are interested in joining us please get in touch. Contact Mina on 07860 669 953, or visit RSVP-west.org.uk.
Pilates classes - come for a whole body workout that looks at improving coordination, flexibility, stretching and core strengthening. Classes for all abilities (even a specific one for postnatal), so perfect whatever your starting point. Mondays: 11am mixed ability / 12.15pm postnatal (Flamingo Centre, Southmead Road) and 7pm / 8pm beginners (Penny Porter Physiotherapy). Visit www.sarahwasser.com for more information.
Rotary Club of Bristol meets at the Bristol Hotel, Prince Street, BS1 4QF at 7.00pm for 7.30 pm on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays and at 12.30 for 1.00 on the 2nd and 4th Mondays. Meetings start with a meal and are followed by a speaker. New members are very welcome – for more details see www.bristolrotary. org or contact Martina Peattie at mpeattie@ btopenworld.com
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Soroptimist International Bristol is part of a global organisation founded in Bristol for women.We meet on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Long Ashton Golf Club. During the year we support various charities and have an interesting speaker programme. Do look at our website or for more details email: sibristol@hotmail.co.uk (www.sigbi.org/Bristol).
Sea Mills Garden Club have regular monthly meetings, every 3rd Wednesday, held at Sea Mills Methodist Rooms, Sea Mills Square BS9 2DY at 7.30 pm. Forthcoming event - 15th April, Gail Hazell, Sweet Peas – All You Need to Know. Visitors always welcome at £3 per meeting. FFI contact Pat Prior 07779 203626 or Gail Mitchell 0117 9685350.
St Peter’s Ladies Guild meets at 2pm on the third Wednesday of the month at St Peter’s Church Hall, The Drive, Henleaze. Varied programme. All welcome. Further details from Wilma on 0117 962 8895.
Shared Reading - this friendly group meets at Westbury Library every Thursday 11am to read a short story and poem together. You can comment, join in discussions, help with the reading or just sit back and listen while enjoying a cuppa. The readings are always different - classics, science fiction, romance, comedy, suspense. And it’s all free. For further information contact Christine Betts crbetts17@hotmail.com or 07967 332821.
Stoke Bishop Ladies Choir have returned to the Village Hall and welcome new members - auditions are not required. It is a great way to meet new friends and singing is the best medicine! We sing modern toe-tapping songs and music is provided. For further information, please contact Carolyn on 2791409 or Maureen on 9567894. Stoke Bishop Local History Group arranges regular talks in the Stoke Bishop Village Hall, 42 Stoke Hill, BS9 1EX. Anyone who is interested in local history is welcome. Membership £6pa Visitors £3.
Shouri Shotoryu Karate Club holds sessions 6 days a week at Henbury, Horfield and Easton Leisure Centres under principal instructor Nick Moller, 6th Dan. Over 30 years Nick has trained many students to 1st and 2nd Dan black belt and beyond, with all welcome from 5yrs and upwards. For more details visit Shouri Shotoryu karate on Facebook, or call 0117 969 5697.
Stoke Bishop Townswomen’s Guild meet in the Hulbert Room of St Mary’s Church hall, Mariners Drive, on the first Thursday of each month. Meetings commence at 2.15pm so please do not arrive before 2pm. This will help with access and parking. All welcome. Contact: Gay Huggins 9685813 for further information.
Simply Social Activity and Social Club. Whether you are single or in a relationship, enhance your social life by joining our friendly social club. We are run by members for the members and enjoy a packed programme of activities including walking, live music, dancing, dining out, badminton, a reading group, weekends away and foreign holidays. There are no age limits although most of our members are 40+. Check out www.simplysocial.org.uk or phone us on 07971 427 766, and come along to one
Stoke Lodge Ramblers. How about joining us for enjoyable 8-10 mile walks on two Sundays per month? Our usual group size is 12-15 walkers. If you are interested please come and give a try. For more details please visit www. stokelodgeramblers.wordpress.com or call 86
A & P Plastering Specialists All aspects of plastering ... • Skimming over artex • Coving • Artexing • Plaster boarding • Painting • Small jobs welcome Over 30 years experience each Locally based - Radnor Road Clean & professional service Contact Phil Rogers on 0117 942 5762 / 0775 925 5438 or Phil Winter on 0117 969 4874 / 07722 160 270
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What’s On & Community Event Listings Clifton, BS8 2YD. The Subud Hall is an ex Wesleyan Chapel next to the Downs with 2 beautiful, peaceful spaces 7/8 metres for hire. Suitable for rehearsals, choirs, classes etc. Reasonable rates. Please call 07790519683 for more info.
our Secretary on 0117 950 0934. Tai Chi - an ancient Chinese system of exercise which develops a sense of harmony of body and mind. The classes are fun and inclusive and provide an encouraging environment in which to practice the flowing movements which bring a sense of calm. Classes for beginners in Westbury, Southmead and Clifton. See www.taichiworksbristol.co.uk or phone 0117 9424167 for more information.
Volunteer Drivers wanted for transport, once or twice a week, of local elderly patients to the Westbury doctors’ surgery or to a hospital. We operate within the Charity RSVP-West, who provide us with liability insurance for these drives and with practical help and advice. And of course we work closely with the Westbury-on-Trym practice. For information please contact Wendy Clark (0117 962 0733) or Zina Wilson (0117 431 3671) or by e-mail on Bernzina@blueyonder.co.uk or ask at Westbury Practice Reception or your local GP on tel. 0117 962 3406.
Tai Chi for over 55’s. For health, for fitness, for life. Shibashi form, can be done standing or sitting down. Slow and easy movements adapted for older people. Relaxing and enjoyable. Reduces stress and lifts mood. Improves balance, flexibility, muscle strength, fitness. Beneficial for heart, lungs, chronic pain. Drop-in class at The Redland Club, Burlington Road, BS6 6TN on Wednesdays 11:00 to 12:00. Cost £4. Please arrive 5 mins early and bring flat, soft shoes/slippers to wear. FFI contact Selina on 0117 9466434.
Walking Tennis Open Morning, Henleaze Tennis Club, Wednesday 20 May from 9.15 to 12 noon. A free session to find out all about the rapidly growing sport that is Walking Tennis. The first hour is coached, followed by a play session. More information? Contact Peter on 07411 263207
Taoist Tai Chi class every Monday 7pm at Badock’s Wood School, Doncaster Road. You will experience benefits to your body, mind, and spirit, make friends and listen to remarkable stories of health improvement. Our hope is that each person leaves with a renewed conviction that they can make a real positive difference in their own health and with a clear sense of how to go about it. We are a registered charity and all our instructors are volunteers. Young and old alike enjoy the friendly and welcoming nature of the Society. See taoist.org.uk for more information.
Walking Touch Rugby for males and female over 50s. Every Friday 10am to 11.30, Westbury Fields, Cricket Lane, Westbury-on-Trym BS10 6TW. A great inclusive sport for all levels of mobility. Come along and be welcomed. Contact Kris Tavender, email ktavender@ bristolbearsrugby.com.
Trinity Henleaze Ladies Guild meets fortnightly on Monday evenings at 7.30 in the Leonard Hall, Waterford Road. We offer a good varied programme of speakers followed by tea and coffee. All are welcome. For further information contact Jenny on 0117 962 0108.
Wedding Volunteers needed. Westburyon-Trym Village hall is a very popular wedding venue and has a busy ongoing wedding schedule. We’re looking for more wedding volunteers to help these events run smoothly. If you’re interested please email us at enquiries@wotvillagehall.org or leave a message on 0117 962 3399.
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What’s On & Community Event Listings and extra activities. Refreshments available, guests are welcome. (Jan 2020 will be on 8th) Email Westburyparkwi@gmail.com or check out www.westburyparkwi.org.uk Find us on Facebook – Westbury Park WI.
1.15 - 3.15pm at The College, College Road, WoT. This is a sociable group meeting to have fun, get some exercise and, of course, stop for a cup of tea. No experience is necessary as all dances are called first. For further information, call Christine on 0117 962 2223. It’s £3 per person for each session.
Westbury Scottish Club country dancing classes are held every Tues 7.30-9.30pm from Sept-April; a fun and friendly way to exercise body and mind. Dress is informal, and no dancing partner needed. Beginners class is at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Rd., Henleaze BS9 4BT; contact Maggie on 01934 838175. More advanced dancers: at St.Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze BS9 4LD; contact Cheryl on 0117 401 2416. See www.wscbristol.co.uk for details.
Westbury Harriers Running Club is for all ages and abilities, with a variety of different groups and sessions to suit all. Based at Coombe Dingle Sports Complex and Blaise Castle. Training nights Mondays and Thursdays 7pm with additional sessions at Yate track on Tuesday evenings and an informal social run on Saturday mornings. See www. westburyharriers.com for more information on our events or joining us.
Zumba Classes. Keep mind and body healthy and active with Zumba Gold. Easy to follow, low impact dance moves to great music. Tuesdays 11.10 Westbury on Trym Methodist Church Hall, BS9 3AA. Please contact Jools for more info.; jooljdh@gmail.com / julie737. zumba.com or call 07780 385 830.
Westbury on Trym Women’s Institute meets on the 3rd Monday of the month in the WoT Methodist Church Hall, next to the car park, at 2.00. We have a programme of varied speakers, outings, discussions etc. New members and visitors always welcome. For more info contact: Sue Murphy – Tel: 0117 950 2826.
Zumba Classes. Zumba Gold - Wednesdays 5.30 - 6.25pm / Zumba Fitness 6.35 - 7.30pm held in the Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall. £5 on door. Just drop in with water and a sense of humour! Phone Marie on 0117 963 4104 or visit www.bristoldancezumba.co.uk for more info.
Westbury Park Orchestra is a friendly nonauditioned orchestra with a repertoire of classical and modern pieces and with an emphasis of having fun. We meet Redmaids’ High Junior School, Grange Court Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 4DP on Monday evenings between 8.00 and 9.30 p.m. (term time only). If you are a string or brass player ideally of a good standard, come along for your free taster session and give us a try. For further information, please visit www.westburyparkorchestra.com or email contact@westburyparkorchestra.com
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Quiz and Puzzle Answers Quiz Answers from page 10 TV Crime 1. DI Jack Regan and DS George Carter; 2. Silent Witness; 3. PC George Dixon, PI Eddie Shoestring, DCI Jane Tennison; 4a) Oxford, b) Saint Marie, c) Edinburgh; 5. Cagney & Lacey. Sport 1. Tiger Woods; 2. 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m; 3. pole vault; 4. Tessa Sanderson (1 Olympic gold, 3 Commonwealth golds), Steve Backley (3 Commonwealth golds), Fatima Whitbread (1 World championship); 5. Harry Kane (2016-2017), Mo Salah (2017-2018), and Mo Salah, Sadio Mane & PierreEmerick Aubameyang (2018-2019 joint winners). The Oscars 1. Joachin Phoenix and Renee Zellweger; 2. Seoul, South Korea, c) Schindler’s List and saving Private Ryan; 4. Glenn Close; 5. the red carpet. Music 1. Art Garfunkel, Watership Down; 2. “Hello, I Must Be Going” by Phil Collins, “The Stone Roses” by The Stone Roses, “Help” by The Beatles; 3. Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five; 4. Blur, Gorillaz and The Good, the Bad and the Queen; 5. Hey Ya!, Jump Around, and Ice Ice Baby. Geography 1. China and Mongolia; 2a) Ankara, b) Buenos Aires, c) Podgorica; 3. Denmark, Poland, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Austria, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands; 4. Madagascar; 5. Humber. Politics 1. Cyril Smith; 2. Michael Howard; 3. 650; 4. Sir Lindsay Hoyle; 5. false - the original was destroyed in the Blitz, the current chair is a post-WW2 gift from Australia. History 1. 1990; 2. Nagasaki; 3. swim the English Channel; 4. Anne Boleyn; 5. Red Square, Moscow. Entertainment 1. The Chase; 2. McPartlin and Donnelly; 3.Panorama (1953), The Sky at Night (1957), Songs of Praise (1961); 4. Henry Kelly; 5. Famous Faces James May. Sue Marker, Jeff Bezos Children’s Puzzles from page 56 Odd One Out 1. impala is a member of the antelope family, the others are all members of the cat family; 2. batttenburg is a cake, the others are all biscuits; 3. a bichon frisee is a breed of dog, the others are all types of lettuce; 4. a bantam is a small breed of chicken, the others are all breeds of rabbit; 5. all are soups except the macaw which is a type of parrot. Names Please Mussel, Croissant, Flag of Spain, Herring Gull Mystery Personalities Holly Willoughby, Ed Sheeran, Mo Farah Disclaimer The Bristol Nine is published by Bristol Community Magazines Ltd (Co. No. 08448649, registered at 8 Sandyleaze, Westbury on Trym, Bristol, BS9 3PY). The views expressed by contributors or advertisers in The Bristol Nine are not necessarily those held by Bristol Community Magazines Ltd. The inclusion of any business or organisation in this magazine does not imply a recommendation of it, its aims or its methods. Bristol Community Magazines Ltd cannot be held responsible for information disclosed by advertisers, all of which are accepted in good faith. Reasonable efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this magazine but no liability can be accepted for any loss or inconvenience caused as a result of inclusion, error or omission. All content is the copyright of Bristol Community Magazines Ltd and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of Bristol Community Magazines. 91
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Parking the Minibus (from p14) And the link to Brexit? Well, the great news is that as we are no longer part of the European Union then for domestic games we are at liberty to alter the size of the goals we use to match the smaller size of the average English club player. As with any radical change to the game, trials must take part, and I am led to believe by a secret source that the Downs League might possibly be taking part in such trials. The casual spectator might not see the difference, but look closely and you may see the introduction of new telescopic goal posts and cross bars - with little buttons at set intervals that click into place, a bit like putting up gazebo legs. So the height and width of the goals can be set on a match by match basis - short and narrow for a Downs League domestic game, normal UEFA height and width for any visits by the likes of Real Madrid or Bayen Munich on pre-season tours. To link in with the centenary of our World Cup win, trials are now expected to start on 1st April 2066.
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AASP Domestics
Auctions & Sales
Clevedon Salerooms Ltd
Bathrooms & Wetrooms
Paul Whittaker Bathrooms & Wetrooms
Blinds & Shutters
Just Shutters
Building Services
A & S Property Services Ace Property Refurbishment Garcia Building Services Janson & Sons L & P Brailsford
Carpets & Floorings
Conran Carpets Ltd
Chimney Sweeps
Shaun Doughton
Cleaning Services
Bonne Fresh Clean Home Gleamers Oven Gleamers
Computer Services
FAB ‐ IT Rescue IT HomeHelp
Counselling
Jonathan's Voice
Cycle Services
Boing Bicycles
Dental Care
Stoke Bishop Dental Centre
Drama Classes
Helen O'Grady Drama School
Driveways
Mark Hook
Electrical Services
Daley Electrical Services Ltd Lek‐Trix MB Electrical Services
Estate & Letting Agents
Howard Estate Agents
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Fencing
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Financial Advice
Cardens Grosvenor Consultancy Harold Stephens
Fitness Training
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BS9 Fitness
Footcare
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Bristol Foot Clinic Christina Cook Kathleen Nicholas
Funeral Services
Brunel Funeral Directors R Davies & Son Funeral Directors
Garage Doors
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Garden Design
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Cathy Lewis
Garden Machinery
Sullivans Garden Machinery
Garden Maintenance
Barlows Blossom Garden Services Declan McManus Graham Cook Grass Roots Gardening
Hairdressing
Evans Hair Design Tony Anderson
Heating & Gas
Peter Harris S & P Plumbing Services
Home Care Services
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Home Instead Premier Homecare St Monica Trust
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Kemps Jewellers
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Up & Over Doors
Handyman Services
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Jewellery & Gifts Locksmiths
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Massage
Fraser Sports Massage Heather Drewe
Painting & Decorating
Darren the Decorator G R Knott Sarah's Decorating Services Top Notch 94
Schools
Badminton School Bristol Steiner School Redmaids High School Redmaids High School Sidcot School
Solicitors
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Thornbury Lift Services Ltd
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Stairlifts Styling
The Style Therapist
Tiling
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Paul Lindo
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Crest Tree Services Ltd Neville Tree Services Sutcliffe Tree Care
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H and P Aerials
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Greenway Osteopaths
Pre‐School & Nurseries
Noah's Ark Pre‐School
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Plumbing
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Plastering
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CAP Nice Things for Nice Homes
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