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September 2013 - Autumn is certainly starting to
make an appearance and the nights are creeping in,
Change is necessary for progress, even though we might not
agree with it every time, good things come from it.
This month... David Price is back with an insightful yet shocking
report on the countries dept - page 8, Our regular Art Showcase,
Gets better every month - page 30, Natalie returns with a
Mediterranean delight - page 17, Josie with 'Your Healing Space' page 13. Plus loads more from our regulars and not so regulars...
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A Bit of Local History...
The Police Station
The present newspaper reports about the future of
the police station in Thornbury and where it could be
bring to mind news items from an earlier time.
On March 19th 1859 The Bristol Times and Mercury
deplored 'the miserable state which the Thornbury
Magistrates were in with respect to the police
station and petty session court and which they had
no room in which to hold their meetings in except at
a public house'.
By 1841 the police station was in St Mary Street,
near where the Mumtaz (formerly The Plough) now
stands. The 1840 Tithe Survey shows this part of
the town was the location of several 'public' buildings
such as the Workhouse and a Schoolhouse, all owned by the Board of Guardians of the Thornbury
Union. The exact location of the police station is unknown as most of these buildings were
demolished before any detailed maps were made of the area.
The 1851 Census shows that Thornbury's police officers were housed at what later became 11
Pullins Green (now the Hing Tai Chinese Takeaway). It is not clear whether the house was also
used as police station or had cells for prisoners.
It seems that by 1859 the situation regarding the lack of a suitable police station and court
was becoming desperate. Several options were considered some of these were reminiscent of
today's deliberations.
A site in Castle Street was proposed and rejected because of the expense. The Lord of the
Manor, Henry Howard, offered the old Town Hall in the High Street. This is the building now used
by Wildings as a men's outfitters and toy department, which had once been the market hall. This
had the advantage of location, a room upstairs that had once been used as a court and a gaol
cell downstairs. This cell was at one time the only place of confinement in the district. It was a
single lock-up room, called the Blind House because there was little or no natural light. By the
mid 1850s it was said to be "both insecure and inconvenient, admitting no separation of persons
confined, and altogether inadequate for the purpose."
The final choice for a police station and court house was almost opposite in the High Street.
These premises had previously been owned by the late William Rolph and consisted of a building
with a yard and outbuildings, including a coachhouse and stables. The property extended from
the High Street back to St Mary Street and from Soapers Lane to Silver Street.
William Rolph's property was too large and presumably too expensive for the Gloucestershire
County Council (then the Police Authority for Thornbury) to buy as a police station. However
a publican Richard Cowle solved the problem when he bought the whole property in May 1859.
In September 1859 he sold the part of it that fronted the High Street to the County Council
and the local builder, Daniel Burchell, began work to create a new police station with living
accommodation, cells and a court room. Richard Cowle sold the other part, consisting of the
coachhouse and stables, to Thomas Arnold of Wickwar who developed the property as the Ale
and Porter Stores, later known as the Barrel.
The police station was eventually moved from its High Street location to Rock Street in 1972,
although the court continued to be used for several more years. The Town Council bought the
vacant property in 1992 for use as the Town Hall.
These articles are produced by members of Thornbury & District Museum's Research Group. To
read similar stories of Thornbury's history see our website www.thornburyroots.co.uk. Thornbury
Museum is open from Tuesday to Friday from 1pm to 4pm and on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm.
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September 2013
The Perfect Wedding
Last month I wrote about planning your Wedding Breakfast. This month’s tips for planning your
perfect wedding follow:
1. Try lots of wedding dresses before you make your choice. Your wedding dress is the most
important (and probably the most expensive) dress you’ll ever own so getting it right is essential.
You may have an idea of your perfect dress but try on a range of styles - you might find your
opinion changes when you look in the mirror.
2. Make sure you can move comfortably in your wedding dress. Before you make a final decision
about your wedding dress, practise walking, turning and sitting down so you know it’ll be
comfortable on the day.
3. Pick a dress to suit the weather. When choosing your wedding dress, take the time of the
year into consideration: for example, a long train may not be best suited to a winter wedding
when the ground is likely to be wet. If you’re planning a summer wedding, materials such as
chiffon and organza are lighter and will help keep you cool.
4. If the back of your dress is ornate, don’t cover it with a veil. Since brides spend a lot of the
wedding ceremony with their backs to their guests, designers now make the backs of their
dresses as detailed as the fronts. If this is the case with your dress, rather than covering it up
with a long veil: consider wearing a shoulder or elbow-length veil or a tiara or fascinator.
5. Only buy accessories after you’ve bought your wedding dress. Save choosing your accessories
until you’ve decided on your dress as they need to complement each other. If you’ve chosen
a dress with a lot of detail, such as embroidery or diamantes, keep your jewellery simple and
understated; for a particularly ornate dress, you may prefer to forgo jewellery altogether.
I’ve got more tips about buying the right wedding dress next month, but if you can’t wait for my
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Debt…A Four Letter Word
September brings the start of the academic year with many young people preparing to go to
University with all the excitement and challenges that this brings. Unlike the NHS, further
Education isn’t free but many accept that a certain amount of deferred debt is an acceptable
price to pay for the chance of a well paid job. That has certainly been the case but as tuition fees
rose dramatically in 2012 many students and their parents are starting to reconsider whether
this amount of debt really is worthwhile compared with its benefits.
In September 2012 Universities were permitted to charge up to £9,000 in tuition fees, a radical
increase from their earlier £3,200 level. This increase has had a profound effect on student debt
levels which in 2011 was around £26,000 on average for UK students. This has been estimated
to rise to £53,000 for all those starting courses in September 2012. Scottish students fare
a bit better as they don’t pay tuition fees and Welsh students have any increases in tuition
fees covered by subsidies. English students are currently projected to leave University with an
average of around £59,000 of debt from their further education experience including the effects
of longer courses such as medicine.
The Government remains keen to encourage young people to pursue further education and point
to the fact that graduates only start paying off their student loans when their salary exceeds
£21,000 pa and any outstanding debt is written off after 30 years.
Not long ago the idea of this amount of debt before even starting one’s working life would have
put off many. Further education, particularly University was only for the wealthy, but the growth
of the credit industry and consumers being prepared to shoulder large amounts of debt made
the concept of student loans acceptable to the masses. What started as HP for household
goods and personal loans for cars is now accepted to obtain a service like education.
Most people now accept that personal debt doesn’t stop with the student loan; continual
indebtedness has become a fact of life. In July 2013 insurance giant AVIVA reported that
average personal debt for UK residents was almost £13,000, the highest figure ever recorded
and a massive 38% more than in the survey of May 2012. These are averages so it is likely that
many will have a debt burden considerably above this average level with the age range 25 to 34
being the most in debt.
Surprisingly this survey revealed that the largest element of borrowing is not on credit cards but
from family and friends. In January the national press reported that over 8 million families admit
personal debt is a problem reflecting the national trend of ever increasing debt. The Office for
National Statistics confirmed this year that 51% of UK households have personal debt excluding
their mortgage and it had reached a level of £94.7 billion; up from £85.9 billion before the
slowdown in 2008. With interest rates at a 300 year low any increase in interest rates could
really upset already strained incomes.
These figures whilst dramatic are puny in comparison with the nation’s debt to the rest of
the world. Alarmingly despite public spending being cut radically it isn’t making a great deal of
difference. At present the Government has a massive public sector deficit, which is the shortfall
between all the money it collects in taxes and revenues and what it spends. The current deficit
for this year is around 121 billion pounds and is increasing at £2.3 billion a week.
This deficit has been continuing for decades but the Government remedies this lack of money by
issuing Government bonds which companies and institutions buy in return for the Government
paying interest on the loan.
By March 2013 the UK’s accumulated national debt was 1,377 billion pounds, or nearly 1.4
Trillion. That averages over £22,000 for every man woman and child in the country. Despite low
interest rates the annual cost of servicing this phenomenal amount is £43 billion, equivalent
to the cost of the Defence budget. Economists compare this to the country’s Gross Domestic
Product which gives a figure of 90.7%.
In a historic context this 90.7% figure is not the highest level ever seen. When records began in
1692 the national debt was less than 5% of GDP but it rose to around 250% after the cost of
the Napoleonic wars in the period 1810 and 1820. The debt gradually reduced during the 19th
century but increased again after the First World War and the slump of the 1920’s/30’s to
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between 160 to 180%. After the second wold war in 1945 debt shot up to around 240% as the
country came to terms with paying the massive cost of a 6 year war.
In the 20 years from 1986 to 2006 national debt averaged 40% of GDP with a low of 29% in
2002 and rising to 37% just before the economic slowdown in 2007. Since then it climbed to
48% in 2009, reached 68% by 2011 before hitting its 90% level this year. Whilst the UK is in
a lot of debt it is 18th in the world. China’s level is significantly lower at 31.7%, France’s is
marginally less at 89.9% but the USA exceeded 100% two years ago, Iceland is 119% and Japan
is at 194% of GDP.
Like many consumers successive Governments have obtained a taste for borrowing money, but
for Government’s this habit has lasted over 300 years. The country’s first borrowing spree
can be traced back to the 1690’s when William the third needed money to pay for a small war.
To pay for it he engaged a syndicate of City traders and merchants to offer for sale an issue of
government debt. In return for lending it money the Government would pay a prescribed rate of
interest. This syndicate soon evolved into the Bank of England.
Interestingly there are a few small countries with actually no debt whatsoever. The nearest is
Liechtenstein. With just 35,000 residents on an area of 62 square miles this tiny European
country’s Government actually collects more in taxes than it spends so it had a surplus of 123
million Swiss Francs in 2008 to put in the bank. To achieve this it has no army, no monetary
system and is a tax haven but it does have a strong industrial base including being the largest
producer of false teeth.
It seems a pattern over time that with war comes massive debt as it wasn’t until 2006 that the
UK’s Second World War debts to America and Canada were finally repaid. It is also clear that as
the country’s public sector has grown and with it the services it provides our ability to fully pay
for this has not kept up. As was shown by recent economic crises in Iceland, Ireland, Portugal
Spain and Greece even countries have a finite ability to keep borrowing money and when the
credit runs out it can have catastrophic consequences.
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Larder Beauty
By Marie-Louise Coster - www.allaboutmi.co.uk
There are so many items in your larder or store cupboard, staple items that you use in lots of
different recipes for food to eat but have you ever considered using them for natural beauty?
Here are some ideas for you to try that are cost effective and result driven!
Orange
Did you know that oranges are great for removing the dry skin off your heels? Well it does and it
works by the fruit acids loosening the dead skin cells. So what do you need to do? Cut a fresh
orange in half and squeeze the juice of one half into a bowl, add ¼ cup of granulated sugar and a
¼ cup of olive oil and mix into a scrub/paste. Once you have done this take the other half of the
orange and rub the exposed side over your heels, knees, elbows and any other area of dryness,
follow this by rubbing the sugar paste into the areas you have used the orange over. Rinse with
warm water and pat the skin dry.
Apple-Cider Vinegar
Suffer with blemishes? Not anymore! Apple Cider Vinegar has a high acid content which inhibits
the bacteria that causes blemishes.
Place some parsley in a cup of boiling water, leave to cool. Transfer this mixture into a spray
bottle and add a splash of vinegar and 4 drops of tea tree, shake well and spritz on a freshly
cleansed face. Store this mixture in the fridge and it will last for a few weeks.
Alternatively mix 3 teaspoons of baking soda with a few drops of lemon juice and apply to the
area, either leave over night or leave to dry and rinse after 10 minutes.
Milk
Besides pouring into your tea and coffee, or over your cereal milk can be used to soothe and
soften dry and sensitive skin. The lactic acid within the milk serves as a gentle exfoliant and its
natural fat content acts as a body moisturiser.
Add 4 pints of milk to a bath tub full of water and soak, this is a great way of exfoliating gently
– especially for those who suffer with sensitivity, eczema or psoriasis. If you want to add a
few drops of essential oils to this to create a nice aroma and induce relaxation a few drops of
lavender would be perfect.
Walnuts
For a thorough and natural exfoliation walnuts are ideal. Blend a ¼ cup of walnut pieces with
½ cup of olive oil and a tablespoon of honey. The walnuts will act as the exfoliant and slough
off dead skin, while the olive oil and honey will soften and moisturise the fresh skin. Place the
ingredients in a blender and blitz for a couple of minutes to create a fine mixture.
This mixture is better suited to the body and should be applied all over the body with particular
attention being paid to drier areas such as feet, knees, elbows. Work the mixture in thoroughly
and then rinse off in the shower, this should be repeated once or twice a week. If you want to do
it more often apply this mixture to a damp skin rather than dry.
Avocado Oil
Avocado Oil is great for repairing dry skin; this is because avocado’s – and the oil they contain –
are full of essential fatty acids that help to balance the skin’s moisture levels. They also contain
essential vitamins of A, C and E that protect the skin from damage.
To use it, for best results, combine equal amounts of avocado oil and evening primrose oil, once
mixed apply to a perfectly cleansed skin of the body. When using on the face apply a small
amount before bed for optimum results, to aid absorption you could place a hot flannel over the
top of the oil for a few minutes.
Eggs
With all of the straightening and colouring we do to our hair it becomes very weak and damaged,
a great way to strengthen it is to use eggs!
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Eggs are high in protein which improves the hair’s resilience, in order to achieve this whisk 1
egg, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and 2 tablespoons of olive or sesame oil. Apply the mixture
to dry hair and wrap in a hot, moist towel around your head. Relax for 5 – 10 minutes (perhaps
exfoliate and mask your face and give yourself a real pamper) and then apply the shampoo
straight into the hair without rinsing the egg mixture. Rinse and then follow with conditioner, for
best results repeat this weekly.
If this is a bit too much fuss and effort Mayonnaise works at softening, smoothing and creating
shine to the hair. Apply the mayonnaise to dry hair from root to tip and comb through, pile
your hair on top of your head and wrap your hair in cling film, leave for 15 minutes and rub your
shampoo in before rinsing (you may need to shampoo twice as – if overdone – mayonnaise can
leave the hair a little greasy) and follow with a conditioner.
Beer
This may seem like a waste to use it rather than drink it but it is very effective to volumise and
revitalise dull hair. The yeast and hops help to swell the hair shaft and plump the cuticle of the
hair creating volume and height, the acidity in the beer also helps to remove product residue.
After shampooing pour a bottle of beer over your hair and rinse briefly with fresh water.
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Your Healing Space...
September 2013
With Josie Sucu, ClassK, DipFTST, BEng - Kinesiology and Reiki Practitioner
This Healing Space is intended to share understanding about how you communicate within
yourself through the interaction between your Mind, Body and Spirit and how this follows on
through to how you interact with your outer world... This issue...
Something for you Soul-Seekers...
I usually write this page to share something about how healing works and the mechanisms
involved when it takes place but have felt inspired by other articles in recent issues to write
something more personal and maybe help validate some of your own Soul-Seeking journeys in
search of that missing something, wholeness, health solution, whatever has driven you to date.
My journey started in my teens with a fascination of how the world worked and how it was
modelled by science and maths; just seemed incredible to me how an equation told you how
fast a car would be going after a certain distance accelerating at a certain rate. This lead me
to training as an Aerodynamics Engineer, which brought me to Airbus at Filton in Bristol. But
after 10 years I was still missing something and I ended up travelling a bit and
retraining in Sports Therapy, my attention being drawn to human mechanics
rather than planes. Then, in Bristol, I discovered Kinesiology, which felt much
like that equation in my teens – an explanation and a means to understanding
what was going on in the subtle world – the missing part of my personal puzzle.
Others see my life path and wonder why I did not stay an engineer but to me,
looking back, at each stage I needed to step outside the box in which I found
myself and now it all fits together perfectly – having taught me about the Mind,
the Body and about the Subtle and how all this works together to connect us
within ourselves, to each other and to the World. After over a decade working
with Kinesiology, I continue to be challenged in how complex we as humans are
and it satisfies my continued fascination and intrigue with nature, physics and
health to still be able to have questions that need answers! And also to keep
getting answers which lead me forward, raising my understanding to another
level leading to more questions...
I hear in science all the time about aspects of understanding that are missing, holes in the
maths that need assumptions, outcomes of experiments that elude explanation then someone
makes a new discovery... science steps outside its box and moves into a greater understanding...
humanity evolves.. and the cycle perpetuates... bigger box... more new to be discovered...
Where I used to question my obsession with seeking understanding about the World around me
and within, I have not been able to heal myself out of it :) I now realise that it is just who I am
and it keeps me interested in life and fascinated by all there is yet to learn... my advice now to
anyone is to keep asking questions, seek understanding, it is there :) Keep climbing out of the
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Book Review by Rebecca Furness - “A 1980s childhood” by Michael A. Johnson
Do you remember the words and actions to “Agadoo”? Did you ever sport a mullet hairdo? Did
you own a “Simon” electronic game? Perhaps you danced your cares away, wearing a puff ball
skirt and Deely Boppers? If you are brave enough to admit to any of the above, you are sure to
love this month’s book review.
Michael Johnson, born in Dorset in 1977, has a bizarre memory for nostalgia which served him
well in launching his retro website www.doyouremember.co.uk - an intriguing archive of “Stuff
you’d forgotten…. remembered by others”. The website allows people from all over the world to
share their favourite memories of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.
Johnson’s humorous style and head for trivia will amuse and entertain all readers who remember
the decade, regardless of age. He succeeds in cataloguing the nuances of a decade of British
culture, history and “cutting-edge” technology which, with hindsight, are frequently laughable.
Let Michael Johnson guide you on a journey back from the future. Hoverboards not required.
If you would like to borrow “A 1980s childhood” you may place a free reservation by enquiring at
Thornbury Library. It is currently only available in paperback, standard print. Offer available until
31st October 2013.
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The Discover festival is back for its second year and runs until 1 November. Pick up your
free Discover brochure for full details of events, available from libraries, leisure centres and
community venues across South Gloucestershire and online. Visit www.southglos.gov.uk/discover
for more information.
October Discover Festival highlights taking place at Thornbury Library
*An evening with Beatrice Hitchman, author of “Petite Mort”. Wednesday October 2nd
7.30pm start (doors from 7pm). Tickets £2. We hope to have copies of “Petite Mort” on sale on
the night - why not have yours signed by the author?
*Evening performance by The Longest Johns. Wednesday
October 9th 7.30pm start (doors from 7pm). Tickets £2. For a
taste of this musical treat search for “The Longest Johns” on
www.youtube.com
*ADVANCE BOOKING IS REQUIRED for both these events.
Reserve your seat online at: www.southglosevents.eventbrite.
co.uk and then pay for your reserved seat on the door.
Alternatively, enquire at Thornbury Library.
Digital Camera surgery: drop-in, Saturday 19th October
10am-midday. Ever wondered what all those camera settings
and symbols are for? Bring your digital camera for free advice
from Thornbury U3A Photographic Group, to make the most of
your camera and take the best pictures.
courtesy of Lloyds Pharmacy.
Free health checks: drop in on Wednesday 23rd October or
Saturday 26th October between 10am – midday for blood
pressure checks, asthma advice and general health advice
Discover Bats with Avon Bat Group. HALF-TERM HOLIDAY free family drop-in. Monday 28th
October 2.30pm-4.30pm. Find out about British bats, make your own bat mask and try our batty
puzzles and word searches.
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Italian Inspired Beef with Cherry Tomatoes
By Natalie Chisnell
Welcome back to this months recipe. I wanted to
try something with a few more ingredients this
month to really bring out the flavours of the meat,
but still share something that's quick and easy for
everyone to enjoy making.
This recipe is an Italian inspired recipe and the
flavours really compliment each other, it's such a
tasty dish that I haven't cooked anything with it
as the tomatoes and anchovies really make it like
your having meat and veg, you can of course opt to
have potatoes with this dish, maybe dauphinois would be quite nice, entirely up to you.
Anyway I hope you enjoy :)
Serves 2 - 4
Ingredients
1 x Tbsp Olive Oil
4 x thin strip sirloin steaks (Perry & Son)
4 x anchovy fillets
1 x tsp dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp hot chilli flakes
1 x pint cherry tomatoes halved
1/4 cup pitted black olives
2 x Tbsp drained capers
2 x Tbsp water
1 x Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 x Tbsp dry red vermouth
1 garlic clove
Method:
Ok so first things first half all of the tomatoes, get your garlic chopped up and pop oil in the pan
to heat on high.
Heat oil with chopped garlic then put onto a medium heat for 2 minutes.
Then remove and discard garlic and increase the heat to high, add the steaks and cook for 30
seconds on each side.
Then take out the steaks and pop into foil and wrap to keep warm, feel free to add salt and
pepper and this stage, but to be honest the olives and capers pretty much do the job for you.
Once that's done reduce the heat to medium, pop in the anchovies and slowly stir letting them
mash down until they nearly dissolve.
Add the oregano, chilli flakes, tomatoes, olives and capers.
Then stir in the vermouth and add the water.
Once all ingredients are in the pan together stir around the
pan for 5 mins.
Open the foil up and pour on to the meat, wrap foil again for
5 mins to allow the juices to soak into the meat.
Once done pop onto plates and garnish with parsley.
There you have it, a fine Italian dish, tasty and quick, again
feel free to add whatever type of potato if you wish, but I
think you will agree you won't want to mess with the flavours
of this dish. - Until next time :)
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The Pirates of Penzance
September 2013
“Well shiver me timbers and blow me barnacles HMS Matthew has been captured by a band
of ruthless pirates!” – no, not really, it’s just members of Thornbury Musical Theatre Group
on location for a publicity shoot to advertise their forthcoming performance of THE PIRATES
OF PENZANCE. This fun show, suitable for all the family, will be performed at the Armstrong
Hall, Thornbury 23rd to 26th October at 7.30pm with a matinee on
Saturday 26th. The ridiculous plot, the wonderful melodies, the fighting,
the flirting, the quaking in the boots and of course the happy ending
ensures great entertainment and there is also a best dressed pirate
competition for the children on the Saturday matinee which will be
judged by the Pirate King himself, Mark Collins. Tickets are available
online at www.tmtg.org.uk, by ringing Julia on 01454 632170 or
in person from R.A.Bennett & Partners (estate agents), the Plain,
Thornbury. If you have never seen a Gilbert and Sullivan show before then
this is the ideal one to start with - a treat not to be missed!
Mozart & Hadyn in a Classical Music Concert
with Roger Huckle and Members of the Bristol Ensemble
Saturday 19th October is a date for your diary when members of the Bristol Ensemble, Bristol's
professional Chamber Orchestra led by violinist Roger Huckle, will once again visit Thornbury with
a concert of popular classical music: Mozart's much loved Eine Kleine Nachtmusik; Mozart's Flute
Quartet in D Major and Hadyn's Symphony 101 in D Major arranged for his friend and colleague
Johann Salomon popularly entitled The Clock Symphony.
What a treat to experience great music in the intimate surroundings of the Cossham Hall in
Thornbury played to perfection by the Bristol Ensemble, the musician's collective inspired and led
by Roger Huckle which brings together the best of the region's performers and is noted for its
accessible, passionate, warm and virtuosic performances.
This eagerly awaited concert which is part of the fund raising for the Armstrong Hall Backstage
Improvement Appeal will be held in the Cossham Hall on Saturday 19th October at 7.30pm.
Tickets at £15 each, to include interval finger food, can be obtained from Thornbury Town Hall or
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Thornbury Volunteer Centre Autumn Volunteer Events
Throughout the month of July we were lucky enough to be chosen as Charity of the Month by The
Swan in Thornbury, a great scheme run by landlady Sandra Davies, whereby every month a local
charity benefits from the entry fees and raffle profit collected on the regular Wednesday quiz
nights. Over the five nights an amazing £305 was collected by Sandra for the Centre.
Our volunteers entered a team or teams every week and came third on four occasions and got a
fourth and fifth place with our two teams on the fifth week. Hardly an amazing performance but
we’re well aware that we were the winners in the end! Many thanks to Sandra for her stalwart
support for the charitable organisations of Thornbury.
On 11 July we spent the day at Tesco’s in Thornbury raising awareness of our Centre with an in
store display. Throughout the day we spoke to many people about volunteering and our work with
the local community and we would like to thank Tesco’s for allowing us to visit.
September saw the start of our third year in partnership with Castle School Sixth Form, with
our “Castle in the Community” student volunteering scheme. This year 36 Year 13 students
will spend each Wednesday afternoon volunteering for 12 local voluntary and community groups.
They will be helping these organisations with fundraising, gardening, IT support and befriending,
supporting children at local schools and helping out in several charity shops. The scheme enables
the students to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens and
develops student capacities such as resourcefulness, confidence, enthusiasm and participation.
On Saturday 7 September we hosted two Community Information events at Severn Beach and
Pilning. The events were well supported by local community groups who wanted to showcase
their organisations to local residents. Demonstrations from The Way Gym and the local Zumba
and Line Dancing group took place throughout the day. This event was funded by the National
Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund.
On 12 September we ran a Social Media Workshop in Thornbury Town Hall which was very well
attended and we all left feeling more confident about the numerous social media sites that are
out there. Watch out for more Tweets, blogs and Facebook pages springing up around Thornbury
and don’t forget to enter our social media competition to win a £25 shopping voucher – see our
website www.volunteer-thornbury for more information. This event was funded by Magnox SocioEconomic Scheme.
Finally don’t forget to visit Thornbury Museum throughout November as the Volunteer Centre
has a historical display featuring archive material that illustrates the history of the Volunteer
Centre. If you are interested in volunteering and would like to find out more please contact the Volunteer
Centre on [email protected] or telephone 01454 413392 or visit us weekday
mornings between 10.30am-12 noon at Thornbury Town Hall.
Thornbury Picture House Screens 'No'
When Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet calls for a referendum on his presidency in
1988, opposition leaders persuade a brash young advertising executive to spearhead their 'No'
campaign. With scant resources and constant scrutiny by the despot’s watchmen, they devise a
bold plan to win the election and free their country from oppression.
A fascinating study of Chile in the last days of the Pinochet regime, this film puts a witty twist
on traditional political dramas. Cossham Hall at 7.30pm on Friday 11th October. £5 on the
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Too Many Rabbits
Too many rabbits! How shall we deal with that? Answer... By creating a disgusting disease and
injecting the rabbit population with it, Myxamotosis, created in France, and created with an
antidote, is this a kind of germ warfare, or not because its on animals not humans.
The antidote wasn't used because of the cost to Government, so let the creatures get over it
naturally, SUFFER is the correct word, and suffer abysmally.
Napalm, now that’s a good one, oops where did all those people go all of a sudden? Now which
country used that CHEMICAL?
Too many Deer! Answer... Take 'em out, we got the guns, we got the bullets lads, FIRE, BANG,
gone, decimated, taken out, wiped out...WHO THE HELL DO WE THINK WE ARE!!!
Reduce the Deer population drastically, WHY? Because THEY, not us are a nuisance, An excuse
(we will murder them efficiently and sympathetically) so that’s the words used... And the
ACTION? Bloody bullets....
What is it about humans and there toys... Is it a man thing, you know Freud could be very
correct, is the gun an extension of the penis, as an objective symbol, some women are gonna say
so, especially the ones getting raped and shot around planet earth AT THE MOMENT.
When I used to skin animals at Avonmouth docks as a job, I saw and heard workers being told to
scrape out carcasses of beef cattle, the removal of white lumps on the inside of the meat... I
wonder what that was then... No! Surely meat never went out for sale in that condition.
Now why did we not exterminate humans with TB 'eh?
ultimate CONTROLLING force...
Answer... .Because humans are the
TB is very high in Nepal.... May I suggest we wipe out the Nepalese, I mean do they bring it
through customs and immigration, how many countries are suffering from TB, is it controlled? Is
it moveable, catchable, how many humans in the world have TB right NOW!!!!
How much of, and what, is used to whiten your mushrooms? Oh no its a chemical, I used to use
a lot of chemical when I FOGGED the mushroom hangers in Sussex, lovely use of formaldehyde
too, not saying its dangerous of course, BUT the farm was told to pay huge sums of money out
for not using a cleaning plant to dispose of CHEMICALS... It occurred because the river was so
highly polluted.
Is milk for infants..... The whole animal kingdom weans its young at a certain age and the
creatures then do not require milk... Are we or are we not part of the animal kingdom, and do
we require all of the milk that is being produced? NO, but it sells millions of pounds worth of
breakfast cereal...
There is none of the really beneficial ingredients left in shop bought milk, it's all taken out, and
CALCIUM is added.... Check it out for yourself...
Wild Boar are a problem... Answer...Shoot them... Exterminate them... Reduce them drastically...
So if we don't require all that space for milking cows, then what about allowing wild boar and
Deer to browse the land and farm them in a more open old fashioned way, they do not require
intensive feeding methods, or chemicals.
More Forest, more wild land = more natural fuel... More goats instead of EXPENSIVE lamb,
goats enjoy wild land...
Now on the subject of eradicating problems, we come to HIGHLY PAID COUNCIL BOSSES, are we
really going to be stupid enough to pay for GREEN bin collection, or are we going to remove the
cancer, do we take these people out? Or fall to our knees and (HONOUR) WHAT A WORD! These
mighty infections that demand our energy, our effort and our pathetic acceptance of a slimy
dictatorship, that seems to be able to hide behind the skirts of other more pathetic individuals
who have absolutely no interest in the bettering of any bodies lives other than there own, it
may not be a chemical, and it, or they, may not essentially be a germ or disease, BUT!! They are
causing DIS-EASE.
So we appear to be happy enough to contain and control the animal kingdom, yet when it comes
to dealing with the human side of things we back off and cower and pretend its not occurring.
Nature is the planet, nature is our life, deal with the mind and the conditions therein and we may
learn to bring about some degree of balance.
The castle may no longer have its overseeing lords of the manor, but it's still the same old game,
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September 2013
the same old system of control, the same class system, it's been happening for over two
thousand years, pay and fill the coffers or suffer the consequences, if we continue down this
avenue somethings gonna flip, and the dogs may be hunting a different quarry, in fact the
hunted may well become the Hunter...
If you pursue the wolf to its end, then expect to get bitten.....
One more thing, the supposed people of power and dictatorship, do not have the inclination nor
wherewithal to maintain there mighty kingdoms, they do not without the help of the common
man have the ability to surround themselves with the pleasures that they feel befits them,
without the aid of the common man.
Common man = energy
Power requires input of energy.
Misplaced power requires a redirection of the present system, so that the chosen target
does not continue to feed the negative and selfish demands presently made upon it, instead
it recognises and focuses upon the old picture of sustainability, which is a simple circle of
completeness, in that those who so the seeds also celebrate the harvest in full.
You have been lulled into an unsafe and unrewarding place, and it will not stop until the energy
is depleted, and when you the human can no longer give, well then the machines will take your
place...
You are dispensable, rather like the creatures of the wild.
Dare to ask the question. Who governs your very life? HEH!
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Perfection
By Andy Workman
Do you get frustrated when things don’t go as well as you expected? Are you annoyed with
yourself when you fail to meet the high standards that you alone set yourself? Maybe you are a
perfectionist. That in itself can be annoying because perfectionism is a flaw and you want to be
perfect. Uh Oh!
The Navaho Tribe of the Native American culture are famous for, amongst other things, the
beautiful rugs that they weave. Their works of art, with their wonderfully symmetric patterns are
instantly recognisable and highly valued. Whenever a new rug is made, its creator intentionally
leaves knots in the weave. These are tiny imperfections, purposefully created to appease the
gods. It is believed that by doing this the gods will not be offended by the creator trying to be
as perfect as the gods themselves. It is the presence of these imperfections that give the rugs
their inherent appeal as they are proof that the item is handmade and not mass produced by
some impersonal, spiritless, talentless machine.
If we were all the same – faultless, unflawed and perfect – we would soon lose the need for
each other. We need our flaws, because they rather than anything else are what create our
personality. If we could all do everything in the same way and as effectively as each other, we
would only need one of us to do everything. The rest of us would be surplus to requirements and
very bored or even worse, disposable.
Our individual strengths are only strengths because others possess the same skills as
weaknesses. The fact that some people can create fine works of art whilst others don’t know
which end of the pencil to hold, creates work for one and pleasure to the eye of the other. Equally
the artist might drive a lovely motor car, not because he or she can maintain it but because the
previous art lover who bought their statue is a fantastic mechanic.
The fact that you are emotional to the point of losing it when you see the puppy on the TV advert
may be a flaw to you, but the fact that your emotions make you empathetic to the needs of your
friends is a real strength.
Maybe it’s time to see yourself for the perfection you are as an individual, no matter what flaws
add up to make you that perfect.
Enjoy my articles? If so, maybe you would like to find out how to maintain your own mental
health. I regularly deliver seminars of my “Cavemen & Polar Bears” presentation, the next being
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found on my website, www.workman-hypnotherapy.co.uk
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Learn Something New This Autumn!
The WEA, the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education, has a branch in
Thornbury run by local volunteers. On Saturday, 12th October at The Chantry, 52, Castle Street,
the branch will be running a day’s introduction to Egyptology entitled “Pyramids, Pharaohs and
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Energy-Smart Homes Trail
From 12 noon until 6pm on Saturday 19th October and
Sunday 20th October, you will be able to take the EnergySmart Homes Trail in Thornbury and Alveston. This open
weekend will let you see energy and money-saving measures
and useful technology in practice in a house like yours. You will be able to talk to householders
and find out the benefits of the energy saving and energy generating changes they have made
and any practical tips they might have. There will be around 12 houses and one community
building open – feel free to visit as many as you like.
Not all houses are open both days. Full details of each property, including what energy-saving
measures you can see, when it is open etc can be found on the trail leaflet, available from
1st October at Thornbury Library, Thornbury Town Hall. Details also on the website www.
energysavinghomestrail.org.uk .
On both Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October, you can also visit the Hub at The Swan
Pub, Thornbury High St between 12 noon and 6pm where copies of the leaflet will be available
together with energy saving advice leaflets. Additionally on Saturday 19th only, there will be an
energy advice stall provided by Severn Wye Energy Advice Centre where you will be able to get
your questions answered by experts. Also on that day, South Gloucestershire Council will be
providing help with regards to grants available and the Green Deal. Volunteers will be there to
give directions to the houses on the Trail.
This event is organized by Sustainable Thornbury, in partnership with South Gloucestershire
Council, as part of Sustainable Thornbury’s aim of making Thornbury and the surrounding area
as energy efficient as possible. We want to make our area resilient to climate change and everreducing resources. The Energy-Smart Trail is supported by the Energy Saving Trust.
For more information visit the website www.energysmarthomestrail.org.uk or contact
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Crossroads
Well amber is off to university to study her passion which is, as you all know, fashion. That’s got
me thinking about what I am passionate about, and the bottom line is that I am passionate now
about the same thing that I was passionate about when I was Amber’s age, and that’s people
and their happiness, or at least their wellbeing.
Actually that’s not the whole story. I really wanted to do something creative, but I didn’t think
I was good enough to ever make a living out of that so I gave up on that idea and instead of that
I studied something that I thought would lead to a worthwhile career but sometimes life isn’t
as straight forward as we like to think it’s going to be. I managed to finish my degree in social
policy and admin. but I didn’t feel able to cope with applying for a job. So I went travelling. I
came home when I felt cold, tired, frightened and ill. Luckily for me I had two very supportive
parents who took me in and gradually I got my life together. Eventually I did several jobs that I
felt were worthwhile, I got married and I had two lovely children. For a variety of reasons the
marriage broke down. Again I was lucky in that I had supportive parents who let me stay with
them while I sorted myself out. That was 14 years ago, since then I’ve done a variety of jobs,
some more interesting than others, but I’ve learnt something from all of them.
Now I find myself at something of a crossroads. My daughter is leaving home to follow her
dreams. I’m working in a shop but although it’s a lovely shop working there is not quite enough
anymore. I’ve always been interested in healing, especially complementary therapies, and also
different belief systems from around the world and from throughout history. Several years ago
when I was working as a basic skills tutor in the local women’s prison I studied spiritual healing,
then reiki healing, I also taught myself how to read tarot cards, and I did a short course on
psychometry which is the art of picking up impressions and information from jewellery. I enjoyed
my work in the prison, I enjoyed teaching but I didn’t enjoy the politics of working there and I
never felt completely comfortable with my role within the prison. I left the prison, planning to try
and make a living doing reiki, tarot and psychometry. I took on some cleaning jobs just to keep
me going while I set up the business but the cleaning just seemed to take over. That wasn’t
enough for me so I packed it all in and ended up working in shops for several years. Then a few
years ago I started thinking about doing a counselling course, instead of which I did an alchemical
hypnotherapy course which was truly
amazing. These then are the things that I
am passionate about, reiki which is a kind of
energy healing which works on an emotional,
spiritual and physical level, alchemical
hypnotherapy which uses the power of
our subconscious to tackle things in our
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lives that we are not happy with, tarot
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and psychometry two interesting tools
covering all aspects of domestic
for looking at what is going on in our lives,
space clearing which literally involves making
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space in our lives for something better,
and walking and talking which I believe in
because I think nature is a great healer.
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Local Art Showcase
Readers Pictures
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them in our on-line gallery and also print them in our Art Showcase pages.
Check out some new submissions below or go to www.bs35local.co.uk to view further images from
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