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Ellen found her confidence improved and she began to go out thanks to the Neighbours project
“I wasn’t coping with life and didn’t want to be here.” Ellen, a much loved mother and grandmother, was going through a difficult time and had become withdrawn. “I was in a bad place. I didn’t want to go out. I felt isolated and afraid to leave the house.” Having previously experienced agoraphobia Ellen felt it was coming back but didn’t want it to take hold again. Ellen’s daughter took her to see her GP who then referred her to the ACE (Age Concern England) Neighbours project. .. Read More
Now's the time to create a new habitat in South Bristol gardens
THAT old saying, if you build it they will come, works with ecosystems too: if you add water, they will rush in, stay and multiply. Water is the greatest bringer of life in any garden. There are few better ways to rocket up your street’s wildlife value than to add a thoughtfully-designed garden water feature. .. Read More
Popular poetry book on offer to Bristol schools for free
A UNIQUE book of poems celebrating – no, boasting – about women’s achievements was conceived in Totterdown by Alyson Hallett and Dr Rachel Bentham, a senior lecturer in creative writing at Bath Spa University. .. Read More
What South Bristol families are doing about climate change
TWO FAMILIES from Knowle are doing their bit to tackle climate change as part of One Home – a new project which encourages Bristolians to make simple lifestyle choices to reduce carbon emissions. .. Read More
Robots aren't people, so we should not grant them legal 'personhood', says South Bristol expert
A PROFESSIONAL working in the field of robotics is backing calls to halt European Union plans to grant robots ‘electronic personhood’ – fearing it would be a threat to humanity. European lawmakers and manufacturers are in debate about the legal status of robots - and whether it is machines or human beings who should bear responsibility for their actions. .. Read More
Vegfest moves to South Bristol as we talk to founder Tim Barford
VegFest is now a national event, but it started in Bristol. It used to be held on the Harbourside, but now it's moved to South Bristol, at Ashton Gate stadium from May 26-27. The Voice's Beccy Golding talks to Tim Barford, founder of Vegfest [more in the June Voice, delivered from May 24].. Read More
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My dream job as a zoo vet by Totterdown's Rowena Killick
Rowena has saved a mother gorilla and her baby, and caught lemurs falling out of trees – no wonder this Totterdown vet doesn't want another job.. Read More
Wonderful windows that inspired South Bristol
Wonderful windows that inspired South Bristol.. Read More
Rebecca's rescuing the fantasy novel
Rebecca Lloyd wrote her book Oothangbart in 2000, but didn’t submit it to a publisher – “I couldn’t imagine anyone would grasp it, or want to publish it, because publishers want books they are sure will sell.” .. Read More
Small employers warned they may need to provide pensions
Voice backs event to help small businesses with new pensions law.. Read More