Hot wel l s &

Cl i f t onwood
News aut umn 2014
published by Hotwells & Cliftonwood Community Association
in this edition:
Help us to Grow Wild
Cycle plans alarm waterfront residents
Residents parking -time to act
Stan Snook -the oldest Hotwellian?
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3
editorial
HCCAs mission is to improve the
quality life for all people living and
working in Hotwells and Clifton-
wood. Much of this work, carried out
by a handful of people, in conjunction
with Councillors, police and Council
officers, goes unnoticed. Here are
some of the larger projects we have
undertaken in recent years:
We fought against a massage parlour
on Hotwell Road (now an art gallery).
We developed a comprehensive Traf-
fic Strategy for our area; now
adopted by the Council and still be-
ing referenced.
We launched the West Bristol Arts
Trail, with the help of Anna Wilson,
then our Administrator.
Our Community Links group se-
cured a new, local site for the Samuel
Plimsoll bust when it was threatened
with removal from Hotwells.
We organised hustings meetings, for
the Mayoral and Council elections,
giving more than 250 people the
opportunity to question candidates.
We led the campaign for the refur-
bishment of the Charles Place play
park.
We led consultation and produced a
masterplan for Cumberland Piazza
and have begun to make progress
with much-needed improvements to
Hotwells largest open space.
The Community Associations AGM
approaches and we are looking for peo-
ple who can spare some time to help
our local community, please get in
touch by phone, email or letter (for con-
tact details, see panel below) and we will
be pleased to talk about what you might
like to do.
In this edition of the magazine you will
find examples of projects we need help
with; but some of the best ideas come
from people bringing a new per-
spective. Could that be you? ....
dennis gornall
Who cares about
our neighbourhood?
How to Contact us:
Hotwells & Cliftonwood
Community Association
c/o Southernhay House,
Southernhay, Bristol BS8 4TL
tel: 0117 9291883
admin@hotwellscliftonwood.org.uk
www.hotwellscliftonwood.org.uk
Management Committee
Dennis Gornall (Chair)
Brenda McLennan (Treasurer)
Ray Smith Communications
Mike Timmins Open spaces
Helena Kowalski
Anna Wilson
Gill Loats (Hotwells News advertising)
Can you help with:
producing this magazine?
Writing, production, photogra-
phy, advertising. All done by
volunteers. Help us unearth all
the local news and keep our
community informed.
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As you may remember, earlier this year
the residents of Avon Crescent had a
bit of a scare with extreme high tides.
We are pleased to report that we are
feeling increasingly empowered
against this force of nature!
We had a very high tide again in August
but without the storm surges, so a few
sand bags were enough to protect our
street. For the highest tides on Septem-
ber 10
th
& 12
th
, again no storm surges
were expected.
Patrick Goodey, Bristol City Council Flood
Risk Manager, organized 2 meetings with
the residents of Avon Crescent on 27
th

August & 4
th
September discuss with us
flood alerts, community concerns and
ideas, the high tide cycle and the work
that he and his team are doing to try and
protect those at risk from flooding in Bris-
tol. Those of us attending felt he was
really genuine in wanting to involve us in
solutions and it was nice to see the peo-
ple from the flood barrier team again,
who supported us so much last winter.
For more information and to sign up for
text and e-mail flood warnings and tide
information, contact:
Patrick Goodey, Flood Risk Manager
Tel: 0117 922 3206 / Mob: 07557 203 443
flooding@bristol.gov.uk
anna wilson
A long-term ambition of residents of Ambra Vale was completed over a June
weekend, when we got together to assemble a mosaic on the stretch of bare
wall near Holy Trinity church.
The project was made possible by a grant from the Cabot, Clifton and Clifton East
Neighbourhood Partnership which allowed us to get the help of Bristol mosaic artist
David Bowers. David helped us to realise our design, and then led us in the making
of the mosaic.
Some 30 residents of all ages took
part over the weekend, adding their
own little pieces to build a view of
the houses of Cliftonwood in the
style of a retro railway poster.
The project was extremely successful
in bringing our neighbourhood to-
gether, and in making something
which will give us all pleasure for
many years.
david bowers
community news
Ambra Vale mosaic unveiled
High tides in Hotwells
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Working in partnership with the Bris-
tol Wood Recycling Project (BWRP) we
have arrived at a design for a number
of wooden containers to replace the
temporary sacks on Cumberland
Piazza
BWRP have located a source of second-
hand scaffold planks, 1.2m in length and
will assemble these into 7 large, sturdy
containers of various shapes and sizes.
These will enable us to plant larger
shrubs as well as annuals, to reduce
maintenance and increase the impact of
the planting in this large concrete space.
Three of the planters will incorporate
benches to meet the need for more seats
on the Piazza
We have submitted our ideas to the
Council and are currently digesting the
responses from the several agencies
which need consulting. So far, there
seems to be no major obstacle and,
hopefully, the new planters will be as-
sembled on site before the end of the
year, in time for planting up next Spring.
This work has been made possible
through funds allocated by Clifton &
Cabot Neighbourhood Partnership.
ray smith


community news
Planters planned for 2015
New Governor needed
for Hotwells School
Hotwells Primary School is looking for a
new Community Governor and is ask-
ing you to consider volunteering.
There's no requirement for educational
expertise, but you must have an inter-
est in education and some time, energy
and enthusiasm. Hotwells is an
outstanding school and has just be-
come an Academy. You will be instru-
mental in helping the school to con-
tinue to develop and improve. Train-
ing is available and you could get the
opportunity to learn new skills. The
governing body normally meets once a
term (6 times per year) usually in the
late afternoon or evening.
The school is very keen to ensure its
governing body is representative of
the local community and includes peo-
ple from a range of backgrounds with a
broad range of skills. For more infor-
mation please email the Chair of Gov-
ernors, Eddie Harding
on: eddieharding7@gmail.com or if
you would like to have an informal chat
about what is involved then call Eddie
on 07775 997 409.
Can you help with:
Assembling boxes on site
this Autumn.
We also need a team to plant
up and maintain the boxes
from next Spring.
e-mail: ray.smith@gmx.com
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This is a project with Big Lottery
Fund support and led by Royal Botanic
Gardens, Kew to sow UK native wild
flowers throughout the country over a
4 year period.
The aim is to create four inspirational
flagship sites, one each in England, Wales,
Scotland and Northern Ireland - and com-
munity projects across the UK that will
benefit local people and wildlife now and
for years to come. In Bristol the project is
being driven by Bristol Zoo and through
their efforts, Cumberland Piazza has
been selected as a possible flagship site.
The final selection will be by public vote,
starting on October 7
th
, with a potential
grant of up to 120,000 to create a site
which will inspire Grow Wild participants
and leave a lasting footprint of the pro-
gramme.
Wild flowers are in danger: we have lost
97% of wild flower meadows since the
1930s. This not only means less colour in
our lives but it's impacting on popula-
tions of butterflies, bees, pollinating bugs
and birds. Sowing UK native wild flowers
can make a difference - bring neighbour-
hoods together, connect people to na-
ture and boost our wellbeing. The project
will be encouraging thousands of indi-
viduals and community groups, particu-
larly young people aged 12 to 25, to get
involved and grow wild. Look out for
more information when the voting
opens. Your support will be crucial to
success in Hotwells. ray smith
We reported on determined campaign-
ing by the Harbourheads group to ban
through traffic from Avon Crescent in
our last edition. On the 30
th
of July
Members of the Planning Committee,
Chaired by Cabot Ward Cllr. Alex
Woodman, received a partial feasibility
report from BCC officers.
In response they offered their unanimous
support and voted in favour of recom-
mending implementation of re-routing to
the Councils Transport Executive.
As we go to press, we understand that
consideration by Cllr. Mark Bradshaw,
Executive member for Transport, is immi-
nent. Unfortunately we have not been
allowed to see, contribute too, or com-
ment on the report by BCC Transport offi-
cers. Again we have had to lobby un-
sighted on a feasibility report about our
own ideas. Fingers crossed!
richard walker
A dramatic way to illustrate neighbour-
hoods at flood risk in the city is
through HighWaterLIne, a public art-
work that brings the consequences of
global warning close to home.
First New York, then Miami and on the 9
th

September line marking commenced in
Hotwells under the Clifton Suspension
Bridge and travelled round the Cumber-
land Basin!
By the time you read this, you may have
noticed part of the 32 mile long pale blue
line somewhere near home or work. Did
you meet Lionel or Tracey, our pitch
markers? If you didnt get the chance to
community news
Help us to Grow Wild Harbourheads verdict
expected soon
High Water Line outlines risk
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Hotwells Gateway
stop and chat to a liner, HighWaterLine
welcomes you to a meeting in mid Octo-
ber, (date to be confirmed), where you
can talk to people from Hotwells, Ashton,
Spike Island, St Pauls, St Judes, St Wer-
burgs, Brislington and other watery
worlds around the city.
HighWaterLine will continue engaging
with communities and authorities in Bris-
tol to explore creative solutions, help
build resilience and allow Bristolians to
continue to work with water and tides as
we have for many centuries.
http://bristol.highwaterline.org
anna wilson


Imaginative plans by architectural
students to create a number of land-
scaped gateways in Bristol , includ-
ing Hotwells, were presented recently
at the CREATE centre.
Promoted by the Green Capital Partner-
ship, the Royal Institute of British Archi-
tects and Bristol in Bloom, students from
UWE decided one of these gateways
could be the green spaces opposite Holy
Trinity Church.
The scheme, drawing on the industrial
past of Hotwells are ambitious and may
well be controversial. We have given
some initial reactions and will look for-
ward to the opportunity of a public meet-
ing to allow a more detailed discussion.
dennis gornall
Weve been working hard all year to
progress our skate spot and are con-
sulting with the Highways department
at BCC.
Once people begin to use the space we
can assess what additions it needs to im-
prove it. This incremental approach has
been a great success under the M32, and
has been used by skaters working with
communities all over the world. On the
Cumberland Piazza we are committed to
prioritizing the ideas and needs of 9-15yr
olds in developing play facilities.
We hope to submit a planning applica-
tion for resurfacing in late September.
This will aim to create a safe, attractive
and unique space that young people can
feel welcome to use. We also plan to
paint the pillars under the guidance of
artist Dave Bain in mid October. If you
would like to help with this then let us
know.
The BCC Community Arts team are ex-
cited by all the ideas generated by locals
over the years and are keen to help.
Weve also had interest from BLINK Giant
Media based in Spike Island. They are
offering resources, rigging assistance and
ideas development to support projects
under the Cumberland Piazza.
anna wilson
community news
Skatespot plans progressing
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Residents of Rownham Mead and
Pooles Wharf are concerned about
changes proposed by the City Council
to the harbourside path in front of
their houses, designed to make it eas-
ier for cyclists to use.
They fear this tranquil area will be trans-
formed into a cycle freeway and
become more of a danger to the many
pedestrians who share the space.
Rownham Mead resident John Bradfield
who has been co-ordinating the opposi-
tion said This is very much a valued
shared space with the vast majority of
people on foot, not on bikes.
These concerns have been raised against
a background of increased planning ac-
tivity around cycling and walking provi-
sion in the City. The Citys draft Cycle
Strategy report was launched in July with
a wish-list of cycling improvements
costed at 35m over 5 years. The City
also needs to spend soon a Cycling Ambi-
tion Grant from Central Government for
implementing a range of improvements.
Many of the local changes have been
inspired by ideas in John Grimshaws Bris-
tol Promenades Project, yet another re-
port which suggested practical changes
which would make the Harbourside path
more cycle-friendly. It is likely that the
planned Metrobus will pay for some cy-
cle route improvement, especially along
the chocolate path beside Cumberland
Road. This would be especially welcome
in view of the recent collapse of part of
that path requiring emergency repairs.
Confusion has arisen because some of
these schemes are plans, some policies
and some just unfunded aspirations and
Mysteries of the Open
Register
If you opened a brown envelope from
Bristol City Council Electoral Services
recently describing changes in the
voter registration procedures you may
now be completely confused. The
letter contradicted itself and left a lot
of us baffled.
It was all about the so-called open
register and how you could opt in or
opt out of it. So here is your HCCA
Guide to the City Council Registers:
When you register to vote you
may have been put on TWO regis-
ters. The ELECTORAL Register
and the OPEN Register.
The ELECTORAL Register is the
one that entitles you to vote and
your data is only used for legal
purposes.
The OPEN register data can be
sold to companies, charities and
businesses.
You can choose not to be on the
OPEN Register without affecting
your right to vote.
So with no clue as to whether youre
on it or not, go online:
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/form/
council-and-democracy/electoral-
register-opt-out-or-open-register
Where it says Use this form to ask us
to remove you from the open register,
or put you back on. you can pick a
button. Or, you could write to:
Electoral services, B Bond, c/o
Willway Street, Bristol, BS3 4SP
gill loats
Cycle plans alarm waterfront
residents
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it is often not clear which is which. A
recent meeting between John Bradfield,
John Ritchfield who is project manager
for the Cycle Ambition funding and
John Usher cycle consultant on sec-
ondment from Sustrans, has gone some
way to clarify the situation in Hotwells:
There are detailed drawn plans for:
A new segregated pedestrian/cycle
path on approach to Junction Lock
Bridge (by Nova Scotia).
A new cantilevered widened pathway
on the city side of the Junction Lock
swing bridge.
Decisions have already been made (no
drawings yet) for:
Redesigning The Pump House corner
and car park.
Moving railing between Pump House
and ferry stop nearer the water edge.
Building a new bridge across the ferry
stop inlet to widen the walkway
Reconfiguring the slope/ramp up to
the blue bridge at Poole's Wharf.

This work is due to be published for con-
sultation in January 2015 and the City
hope to begin work on the scheme in
March. This timescale seems to imply
either, there will be no substantial
objections or objections will be ignored,
otherwise the grant spend will be threat-
ened.
for further details see:
www.bristol.gov.uk/cyclestrategy
www.travelwest.info/cycleambitiongrant
www.johngrimshawassociates.co.uk/
downloads/BristolPromenades.pdf
ray smith
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Yes it is your scheme. So what do you think? The six month review time
approaches. We understand that the Council will send out postcards to every
household in the scheme around end October/beginning of November with a
view to collecting your comments and suggestions for improvements to the
Scheme by the end of November.
Major issues have already been raised by some in the Community. However it is
unlikely that changes will be made unless enough people voice the same opinion. It
is up to you to make your voice heard.
Days of the week. Should the scheme remain Monday to Saturday, as now, or only
Monday to Friday?
Hours. Should the scheme operate 9-7, as now, or different hours? If different what
hours should apply?
Permit and Pay and Display Spaces. Are there enough of these spaces? If not
where should additional spaces be provided and do we need more machines?
There will be other issues, such as, yellow line restrictions, number of visitor permits,
scheme maintenance etc. which might need to be considered.
The Community Association is in discussion with City Council Officers about facili-
tating an open meeting to help you have the opportunity to air any concerns face
to face. We will post notices and put details on our website as soon as we know of
the date. We are not fixing that date yet as we do not yet know exactly when the
postcards will be distributed and we want to arrange for the meeting to follow that
distribution.
Our scheme has been operational now for nearly four months so if you already
know the changes you would like to see you dont need to wait. You can at any time
email; respark@bristol.gov.uk or write to; Parking Services PO Box 3025 BS1 9FE
Your Scheme - Your chance to comment - Dont miss it! dennis gornall
residents parking scheme
You may have noticed that our im-
proved playground in Charles Place is
used continually by local children.
It is now time to form a 'friends group so
we can keep the park well maintained. We
would also like to get the faded mural re-
painted next Spring if possible.
If you would like to help this group in any
way, please let us know. In particular, If
you are able to donate any leftover tins of
exterior paint then contact us and we will arrange collection.
Hotwellsplayground@gmail.com
facebook page: Charles Place Playpark luise holder
Will you be a friend of Hotwells Playground?
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Stan Snook, who was born and grew up in Hotwells, celebrated his 100
th
birth-
day recently by partying at Ashton Court Mansion. Sue Stops and Pauline
Barnes represented the community as he had shared his memories with the
Local History Society a year ago and had kept in touch.
Stan was born in 1914 just before the First World War too young to remember
much about it, but we are grateful that he has recalled so much about life in Hot-
wells for us to enjoy.
He was brought up on Dowry Parade and had a happy childhood attending
Hotwells Primary School and the Boy Scouts at Holy Trinity Church (until the Vicar
put up the rent). He performed in plays at the Albert Hall in North Green Street,
camped at Brean and generally messed around the shop area and Cumberland
Basin. He loved the freedom that children enjoyed then and remained friends with
three other lads who all lived until they were in their eighties. Stan has a very good
memory and has recalled
events which have been re-
counted in a booklet Early
Memories of Stan Snook. Born
in Hotwells 21
st
April 1914. A
copy was given to the History
Society which anyone can bor-
row.
Bristol may be proud to be the
cycling city nowadays but noth-
ing much has changed. He
writes:
In those days we cycled every-
where. We were young and fit,
cycling to Brean and back regu-
larly (to stay in a hut they had
built down there) unless the
weather made it really too dan-
gerous to go. One of my friends, Ray, moved to Lyme Regis for two years. While he
was there, Bert, Ginger and I cycled there and back from Bristol to visit him. That was
a round trip of 140 miles. Given the bikes that we used then, pretty heavy frames
and not that many gears, this may have been some kind of record because Ginger
was only fifteen years old at the time.
Several years ago Stan visited Hotwells Primary School and was amazed to discover
that the cloakrooms had changed very little since he was a pupil. Memories flooded
back and he was interested in everything that children get up to these days whilst
understanding that children had a lot more freedom when he was a youngster. That
was the bit about growing up in Hotwells that he had enjoyed most.
sue stops
meet your neighbour
Stan Snook revisits Hotwells School after 90 years
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Bristol Boys Make More Noise
celebrating Bristols music scene 1974-1981
Bristols leading counter-culture publishers Tangent Books and Bristol Archive
Records have joined forces to produce a photographic book, download and CD
celebrating the Bristol music scene 1974-1981.
Bristol Boys Make More Noise is based on the work of John Spink one of the few pho-
tographers to capture the Bristol music scene from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s.
Johns pictures are put in context by author Gill Loats who was working as a DJ at
the infamous Dug Out Club and watching live music most nights of the week.
The release of the book is accompanied by the launch of a CD and download. The
CD features 22 tracks including contributions from Magic Muscle, The Cortinas, Shoes
for Industry, The Various Artists, The Ratbites From Hell, The Spics and The X-Certs.
The CD features a 44-page
booklet with sleeve notes
by Thomas Brooman CBE
who played drums with The
Media, The Spics and The
Sidneys before going on to
co-found WOMAD and Real
World Records with Peter
Gabriel.
Richard Jones of Tangent
Books said: Ive known
Mike Darby from Bristol
Archive Records for many
years but this is the first
time weve worked to-
gether. Its a really exciting
project bringing together
John Spinks photography
and Gill Loats written
memories with a CD and download. Its a fantastic package that begins to make
sense of the early years of the Bristol Sound.
review
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Q. What inspired you to write 'Bristol Boys- Make More
Noise'?
A. I was asked by Mike Darby at Bristol Archive Records to put
the words to photos taken by John Spink from 74 to 81. Id pre-
viously written CD sleeve notes for the re-releases of bands I had
known. Ive argued with the title (not my own) in the text.
Q. What were your highlights of that era?
A. The Dug Out
Q. The Dug Out was a 10 minute walk from Hotwells, were
there connections between the club and this area?
A. Southville hadnt been invented, so there was a big under 25
demographic in Clifton and Hotwells. The flats/houses werent exactly business class and
neither were their inhabitants. The Lion was the pub of choice for the whos who of
Bristol bands and after closing time we went down the Dug Out.
Q. How long have you lived/worked in Hotwells & Cliftonwood?
A. In 1982/3 I worked in the Mardyke; 1984 I stage-managed possibly Bristols first
theatre in a pub; upstairs at the Crown and Anchor. In 1990 I became Youth Club Leader
at Hope Centre and set my sights on Hope Centre Manager, which I secured in 1995. My
children went to Hotwells Primary. I joined the Hotwells Panto crew in 97 and a few years
ago Sue Stops passed the baton of Director on to me.
Q. What are your treasured memories from your associations with this community?
A. Obviously every pantomime, trying to save Granby Green from being developed,
Kitsch Balls at Hope Centre and all the great theatre and music we put on there like Tom
Robinson, even the first stage performance of A Clockwork Orange.
Q. What's the background to your shop, Recession?
A. I had a houseful of clothes, I knew we were returning to vintage, it was the obvious
neighbourhood given my connections and six years later the name still isnt done.
Q. Fancy dress costume of choice?
A. Too late, Id need a new body of choice first, I tend to look like a man in drag whatever
now, so best to just go with the flow.
Q. Your dream panto including cast?
A. Doesnt really matter which one it is as its all in the writing and ad libs and quite
frankly our local luvvies are far better than the celebrities the big boys wheel out.
Q. What are your community values.
A. There should be fun, facilities and support in every community regardless of its socio-
economic status. Organised by people that like doing that sort of thing, for and with peo-
ple that want/need it. It should be non-political/non-religious and well publicised.

Gill Loats interrogated by Anna Wilson
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There has been some great stuff in
Bristol this summer. Included a brilliant
talk from the Centre for Alternative
technology on a strategy for a "Zero
Carbon Britain" i.e. a Britain that is not
dependent on fossil fuels. Use less en-
ergy, generate it from wind (mainly)
with some from biomass/ willow cop-
picing, and eat less meat was the gist
of it.
We'd be living better, healthier lives. It
had all been carefully worked out and the
report is available for download.
(www.zerocarbonbritain.org it has a
very interesting appendix about a project
they are trying to get going in Egypt!).
Low Carbon Gordano have raised
enough funds to go ahead with a large
local solar farm, working with Bath and
West Community Energy who have al-
ready opened one.
Nationally there have also been encour-
aging developments. The "global cam-
paign against fossil fuels is entering the
financial mainstream" according to the
Financial Times. The worlds biggest fund
manager has produced a set of indices
that avoid coal, oil and gas companies
without putting money at risk, so that
pension funds can shift money out of
fossil fuel projects The British Medical
Association has voted to end its invest-
ments in fossil fuel companies, and in-
tends to transfer investments to energy
companies providing renewable energy.
It is part of a broader move towards the
creation of an alliance of health profes-
sionals focusing on the health effects of
climate change and health benefits of
sustainability.
The less good news is that the current
government is still pressing on with their
plans for extraction of fossil fuels from UK
shale deposits (fracking). The latest re-
port on this from the Department of
Food and Rural Affairs,
(https://www.gov.uk/government/
uploads/system/uploads/
attachment_data/file/337654/
RFI6751_Draft_Shale-
Gas_Rural_economy_impact_report.pdf)
This has been censored/redacted before
publication (how's that for encouraging
informed democratic debate!) and the
government is also engaging with an EU-
US free trade deal, the Transatlantic
Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP),
that could give big businesses vast new
powers over energy provision, transport
and the NHS, unregulated by the UK.
Now could be a good time to write to
your MP.
rjt_hancock@yahoo.co.uk.
Transition Hotwells & Cliftonwood
external insulation being installed on a house
in Cliftonwood
green light
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events
10
th
birthday for Cliftonwood Open Air Cinema
In 2004, Cliftonwoods Argyle Place Playground badly needed new play equip-
ment and local residents thought an open air cinema would be a fun way to raise
funds. The evening was a success, the play park was refurbished and this has
now become an annual September event.
This years film, Groundhog Day, entertained the 200 strong audience on Septem-
ber 5th., But perhaps too much Rom-Com for some as audible groans were
heard from younger film-
goers at certain moments.
Particularly happy were
winners of this years raffle
prizes (thanks to Red Pizza
Company and The Lion
Pub). Other sponsors in-
cluded Marcruss Stores,
Spar and Fit Firm. The film
is projected by Bath Film
Festivals Chris Baker and
lighting from 180 Rental.
Audience donations raised
250 for maintenance of the Secret Garden, a community managed open space
below Cliftonwood Terrace. This is one of many green spaces in Cliftonwood that
are very special to local residents.
Emma Peddie, Open Air Cinema organizer
Bristols Lost City
The wonderful view from Clifton across to Bedminster Down takes in a 30 acre
site beyond the river. The cycle path and the Portishead Railway line cross it and
Bedminster Cricket Club plays on it.
This place has an extraordinary story to tell. The only surviving clue is in the name of
the allotments that occupy much of the siteWhite City. Clive Burlton has re-
searched and written a fascinating book about the Bristol International Exhibition
half trade fair and half fun fair which was held here during the Summer of 1914. It
was curtailed because of the outbreak of war, lack of money and ultimately, insuffi-
cient local interest to sustain it. Then what happened? Volunteer soldiers preparing
for war used the buildings as a barracks... but you will have to come and hear the
rest of the story. It is one not to be missed!
Hotwells, Clifton & Cliftonwood Local History Society meeting at Create Centre
Oct. 8th, 7.00 for 7.30pm. Entry 4 includes a glass of wine or fruit juice.
Everyone is welcome ffi: call 0117 9397999 sue stops
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Panto looking for new writers
There will be a panto scriptwriters
meeting on 29th October at 7.30pm at
22 Cornwallis Crescent.
We are looking for fresh inspiration and
would welcome anyone who would like
to have a go. You will be paired with
someone who has been a panto writer.
For further information, email:
amanda@viclove.co.uk
or
sueotty@hotmail.co.uk
Go on, "oh yes you can.
West Bristol Arts Trail
This is the seventh annual Trail since
2008. It was founded by Anna Wilson
when she was working for the HCCA.
Over the weekend of Saturday October
11
th
and Sunday October 12
th
(11am
5pm), well over 100 artists spread over 50
venues will be showing their work, mostly
in private homes and studios. Work is of
every kind: watercolours, oils, sculpture,
prints, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, pho-
tography and mixed media.
It has become probably the main public
event in Clifton, CliftonWood and Hot-
wells each year. For full details about
each artist, please visit
www.westbristolarts.com

Bristol School of Art (in the RWA building,
near the Victoria Rooms) will be the
venue for a Public Preview on Friday Oc-
tober 10
th
from 5.30pm, when the Trail
will be officially opened by the Lord
Mayor of Bristol.
This is a free public event open to all.
No need to apply or to receive an invita-
tion; just come along.
Hotwells and CliftonWood will again be a
thriving area with a large exhibition at
Holy Trinity Church (at the foot of Clifton
Vale), with the Studio Upstairs and many
others not far away.
douglas henderson

Holy Trinity Church appoints
new vicar
Holy Trinity Church is very pleased to an-
nounce that we have appointed a new
Vicar, the Revd Lee Barnes. Lee will be the
Vicar for both Holy Trinity, Hotwells, and
St Stephen's church in the city centre. His
first service at Holy Trinity Church will be
on Sunday 21st September at 10.30 am.
All welcome."
sarah mitchell
events
Liz Vibert
Did you know the Hotwells Panto raises
money for small projects that benefit
our community? Currently there is about
2,000 available in the fund. If you have
an idea for a project which needs finan-
cial support please e-mail
sueotty@hotmail.co.uk to find out more.
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BA (Hons) DO MRO

REGISTERED OSTEOPATH

39 Oldfield Road
Hotwells
BRISTOL
BS8 4QQ

Tel: (0117) 927 2100
calendar

when what where
Wed Oct.
8th
19:30 Hotwells, Clifton
& Cliftonwood
Local History
Society
Entry 4 includes
a glass of wine
or fruit juice.
Create
Centre
Sat Oct
11th-Sun
Oct 12th
11:00
-
17:00
West Bristol Arts
Trail
See:
www.westbristol
arts.com
various
Tue Oct
14th
19:00 Clifton & Cabot
Neighbourhood
Partnership
meeting
City
Hall,
College
Green
Sun Nov
16th
11:00
-
13:00
The Toy Sale
see facebook:
The Toy Sale,
hosted by Hot-
wells Primary
School
Hot-
wells
School,
Albe-
marle
Row
Tue Nov
18th
19:00 Hotwells &
Cliftonwood C.A.
AGM
for details see:
www.hotwellsclift
onwood.org.uk

Sun Dec
7th
17:00 Christingle Ser-
vice -
Holy
Trinity
church
Sun Dec
14th
17:00 Carol Service
with the Bristol
Brass Consort
Holy
Trinity
church
Wed Dec
24th
17:00 Christmas Eve
Nativity Service
Holy
Trinity
church
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Yoga Yoga Yoga Yoga
provides time for stillness in
a busy world
Gentle Class
Thursdays from Sep 25th
10.15-11.45 Clifton Library,
Princess Victoria Street
Call Em Sawday to book
0117-9738213 or
07833751235
emsawday@phonecoop.coop

Open 7 days a week serving breakfast and lunch
Christmas menus now available
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Day Centre for older people
Thursdays 10:30 to 15:30
Transport to and from the Centre
A warm and friendly atmosphere
Home cooked meal
Exercises and entertainment
Tel 0117 983 8878
or just call in
Holy Trinity Church Hall, Clifton Vale