Evening Post (Bristol, UK)

Classic Car Run to Help Riding Centre

Avon Riding Centre for the Disabled is preparing for a the inaugural Bristol & Bath Classic Car Run next month. The Henbury-based project is inviting spectators to join the car drivers for breakfast at the centre before the Lord Mayor of Bristol Chris Davies gets the Classic Car Run under way. Organisers are keen to point out that more modern sports cars and any cherished cars are all welcome to take part.

Call to Sign Bristol Petition to Help the Disabled

A charity shop in Bedminster is urging customers to drop in and sign a pledge to support disabled people's equality. Disability charity Scope, in East Street, wants as many people as possible to sign the pledge, which calls on signatories to commit to action if they see a disabled person being treated unfairly.

Popular Cafe Owner Will Be Sadly Missed

By Emily Koch One of Bristol's best-loved chefs, John 'The Caff' Wright, has died.

Work Starts On New Nuclear Site

By Lynne Hutchinson Ground investigation work is about to start on the site of a proposed new nuclear power station near Thornbury.

Bristol Artist to Shed Light On Autism

A Brentry artist added some colour to her life by holding her first exhibition while raising awareness of autism. Harshinder Schoonderwoerd-Sirah, started out as a designer of women's bridal wear but had her life turned around when her son was diagnosed with autism.

New House Speaker has Link to Bristol

John Bercow, the new Speaker of the House of Commons, had a brief connection with Bristol during the early 1990s. He stood against Dawn Primarolo in the fight for the Bristol South constituency in the 1992 General Election.

Language Cuts Protest Held at Uwe Bristol

Four hundred students have joined a protest against cuts in languages courses at Bristol's University of the West of England. UWE announced earlier this month that it was axing degree courses in French, Spanish and Chinese because of declining demand.

Help Needed for Bristol Art Project

Volunteers are needed to help in a major new art project in Bedminster's Victoria Park. A pavilion-like shelter devised by artists Heather & Ivan Morison and commissioned by the Situations art programme at UWE, called The Shape of Things to Come, will be in place from the end of July to December.

Festival-Goers Want to Live in Somerset

One of the biggest hits at Glastonbury Festival turns out to be Somerset itself. According to inward investment organisation Into Somerset many festival goers have such a great time they want to move to Somerset permanently.

Swine Flu Suspects Leave Festival

Nineteen patients were treated for flu-like symptoms by Festival Medical Services at Glastonbury but fewer than half had suspected swine flu. These patients left the site to prevent the potential spread of the virus and were thanked by FMS for taking "public-spirited action".

Hidden Gardens Reveal Their Secrets

Newnham-on-severn's hidden gardens will be open to the public this weekend. The 21 on show range from long town gardens, in cultivation since the 18th Century, to smaller cottage gardens, and surprising gardens with ponds and unexpected ornaments, and many of the gardens have spectacular views over the Severn. There are some unusual plants, and there will also be refreshments and a children's trail to keep youngsters occupied. The organisers say that it is especially worth visiting the more ...

Mitch Gets New Trike Thanks to the Post

Emily Koche.koch The family of a Down's syndrome student who had his trike stolen have been inundated with offers of help.

Bristol Inquest Told Man's Death Was Suicide

A Polish stabbed himself to death in Bristol after his fiancee broke off their engagement. Syzmon Kawczynski, 25, who worked as a painter and decorator, was found by his former fiancee, who he still lived with, in the early hours of January 5 last year, slumped in the kitchen of their flat with stab wounds to his neck and left wrist.

Living with a Dementia Sufferer

Vicki MathiasHealth correspondentv.mathias@bepp.co.uk Jim Knight used to drive miles as part of his job as a coach operator but when he got into the passenger seat of his car for the first time his wife knew that things were not right.

Sentiment Loses Out to Hard Facts

There will be many people shocked and saddened at the news that St Peter's is to close its Knowle hospice. Particularly those who work there or who are volunteers. And those whose loved ones have passed away there.

Bristol Women Challenge Wi Stereotype at New Branches

Shock! Horror! Women Institute members are causing a sensation again. Remember how members of a WI branch famously challenged preconceptions about the organisation being rather old-fashioned by taking their clothes off for a charity calendar?

The Universe Is Bristol Man's Oyster

A personal trainer from Bristol has qualified for the prestigious Mr Universe competition. Jeff Nutt, aged 46, from Knowle, came fifth in the British Bodybuilding Championships, so he instantly qualifies for Mr Universe.

Round-the-Clock Relay to Raise Cancer Cash - and Awareness

Vicki MathiasHealth correspondentv.mathias@bepp.co.uk Cancer survivors and fundraisers will walk, jog, or run laps around an athletics track as part of a 24-hour event to raise funds for research into the disease.

Beat Post Set to Help Students

A beat post for contacting the police has been set up on Filton Avenue. Filton Neighbourhood Policing Team worked with Filton College to set it up.

80-Year-Old Bristol Gran Celebrates Her Degree

Liz Webstere.webster An 80-year-old Saltford woman, who left school with no qualifications, has proved it's never too late to learn after graduating from university.