Evening Post (Bristol, UK)

Marshman Sees Off the Challenge of Crease ; Motocross

WESSEX Centre trial champion Gary Marshman got off to a good start in the new title series by winning the opening round staged by the Kingswood club at Bury Hill, Yate, on Sunday. In three laps of a dozen sections at the Yate Rocks group, he lost just four marks - one in the second section on a complicated climb over mud, cambers and rock steps and three more in the seventh on similar going.

Panthers Lack Real Bite Against Oasis ; Netball

Oasis 47 Panthers 38 THIS top-of-the-table clash saw both teams demonstrate only flashes of the skill that took them to the summit. Oasis took an early lead which they did not relinquish, and eventually ran out easy winners against Panthers. The contest at the top of Division VI is fierce as each of the top-three teams has conceded just one defeat. Panthers defeat was at the hands of Brislington, whereas Oasis were beaten by Panthers at their last encounter.

Whitehall's Escape Bid On Course ; Western Counties North

JACK Pearcy claimed the deciding try as Whitehall edged to a 24- 19 victory at bottom side Gordon League which could prove to be crucial in their battle to avoid dropping straight out of Western Counties North after last season's promotion. Steve Louden and Ryan England also touched down for the Bristol outfit, who secured a penalty try with Chris Channon, pictured, adding two conversions. Whitehall are now five points clear of third- bottom Yatton, who slipped 38-5 at Matson, with a game in ...

Clevedon's Bonus-Point Win Gives Them Real Hope ; Round-Up

CLEVEDON completed the double over Sidmouth with a 32-12 success on the road to remain well in contention to push for promotion from South West One West. The North Somerset side surged 13 points clear at the turnaround and led 27-0 at one stage before the Devon side restored some respectability to the scoreline.

Victory Gives Ravens Cause for Celebration ; Somerset Leagues

NAILSEA & Backwell boosted their hopes of avoiding the drop from Somerset Premier with a vital 30-26 home defeat of Midsomer Norton. The Ravens, who were comfortably beaten at Norton earlier in the campaign, have now won two of their last four matches to pull four points clear of third-bottom Taunton. There were two tries from Scott Farrer, plus one apiece by Jack Quick and Jamie Sullivan, with Rob Baker booting two conversions and two penalties.

Slow-Starting Southmead Show Some Character to Bounce Back ; Gloucestershire Round-Up

PROMOTION-chasing Southmead battled back from trailing 16-3 at home to Old Richians for a 23-16 success to make it ten wins from their last 11 outings in Gloucester Premier. Tries from flankers Dean Skyes and Rhys Davies, plus one by winger Dan Duffety, along with two conversions and two penalties by Rob Haddow saw their side, notoriously slow starters, finish well on top. Home prop Gary Sposito was concussed shortly before half-time, needing eight stitches after clashing heads with a team-mate.

The Art of Telling a Good Story ; Gabblers Club

BRISTOL TV presenter Sherrie Eugene-Hart delighted diners with an amusing yet informative account of her rise to fame at 2012's fourth Gabblers Club dinner. Last night's event saw the club's second round of this season's after dinner speaking competition at the Bristol Hotel. Sixth-formers from state and private schools and colleges gave four-minute speeches as part of the city-wide competition.

Birthday Memories

BLACKMORE Sidney Sending Birthday wishes to a wonderful Husband, Father and Grandad on his special day. Loved and remembered always, Wife Thelma, Daughters Janet, Ann, Jackie and families BRYAN Geoff Belated birthday. If tears could wash away our pain, we would not feel such hurt again, the heartbreak felt since you''ve been gone we wouldn''t wish on anyone, but today is your 49th Birthday so we''ll have to be brave. Love Mum and Dad xx COLLINS Hilary Dawn 66 today, it was first Christmas wit...

In Memoriam

BAUMBACH Dorothy Dear mum, twenty years today. Remembered with love, today and always by Son Peter and all the family COGGINS Bill 2 Years today. Beloved Husband and Father, still so sorely missed by Wife Joan and family COGGINS Walter William (Bill) Dad two years have passed and not a day has gone by that we have not missed you. Love you Dad. Steve Margaret Children Grandchildren and Great-grandaughters COGGINS Walter William (Bill) It''s two years now since you passed away, but we still thi...

Deaths/Bereavements

WILLIAMS Charlie. Will miss you so much, love to Hazel. Paul, Debbie, WILLIAMS Charles James. Fond remembrances of a great friend who will never be forgotten. My sympathy to Hazel, Roy, Paul, Debs and families. - John C WILLIAMS Pamela Greta (Crook) Mum, beyond the door, there''s peace I''m sure, and I know there will be no more tears in Heaven. Funeral at Canford Crematorium on the 8th Feb at 11.00 am. Mark, Tracey Kieron and Kayleigh WILLIAMS Pamela Greta (Crook) Passed away 24th Jan aged 8...

Deaths/Bereavements

ADAMS Clarice Amelia. Passed peacefully away at Frenchay Hospital on 24th January aged 86 years. A dearly loved mum to Jean, John, Paul and Neil. Now reunited with beloved husband Trevor. We cannot bring the old days back when we were all together, but memories keep you close to us and memories last forever. Service of cremation to take place at 3.30pm on Monday 6th February at Canford Crematorium, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to The British Heart Fou...

Yvie Rose Price ; the Birth Of

BORN: St Michael's Hospital WEIGHT: 6lb 15oz PARENTS: Jackie Walker, 34, a hairdresser and Michael Price, 40, a bricklayer. They live in St Anne's Park. SISTER: Amber, two MUM'S STORY: I am happy to see the safe arrival of a beautiful baby girl.

Brian Naish ; the Life Of

BORN: September 11, 1935 DIED: January 23 MARRIED: Margaret on December 22, 1956 CHILDREN: Gary, 55, Dale, 50, Lee, 49 GRANDCHILDREN: nine GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: five BRIAN Naish was born and brought up in Ventnor Road, Speedwell, the youngest of 14 children. He met his wife, Margaret, in Kingswood High Street and the couple married at Holy Trinity Church, Kingswood, before setting up their family home in Cadbury Heath where they brought up their three boys. For the majority of his working life...

Fewer Applying for Uni Places ; Tuition Fees Due to Increase This Year

APPLICATIONS to Bristol's two universities have dropped ahead of the introduction of much higher tuition fees. Both Bristol University and the University of the West of England say the fall was in line with their expectations. The number of prospective students who applied to Bristol by the January 15 deadline was down by 6.3 per cent to 35,059, compared with 37,404 at the same stage a year ago.

Highlights

'Rudeland' That Grew Into an Affluent Suburb ; Gerry Brooke Looks at the History of Redland, Now Home to 11,000 People but Once Mostly Open Countryfootsteps Into History | Redland

BOUNDED by Whiteladies, Coldharbour and Cranbrook roads and the Severn Beach line, Redland has grown into an affluent suburb containing nearly 11,000 people. Once owned by the Lords of the Manor of Westbury and Henbury, Redland Green offers wonderful views across the city towards Dundry and east towards Bath.

Imposing Houses Serve As Reminders of a Wealthy Past ; Postcard of the Week | Frenchay

JUST beyond the hustle and bustle of the city, old Frenchay clings to the steep, wooded sides of the Frome valley. The village's large open common, with its fine trees and imposing church, creates a restful scene. It was here, of course, that famous cricketer, WG Grace, once played, along with other members of his sporting family.

Classics Brought to Life with Great Harmonies ; Boyz Ii Men | O2 Academy

A WINTRY, wet night and my friends and I were all excited and looking forward to seeing the infamous Boyz II Men. After arriving and finding somewhere to stand in the frosty O2 Academy, we were disappointed to see there was only a DJ offering something akin to background lift music. We were all surprised at the vast range of people in attendance - from 18 to 50-year-olds. The Boyz seem to have a new and younger fan base from the new album Twenty to celebrate their 20 years together. After a l...

Politics, Race and Tv Adverts Bring On the Laughs ; Omid Djalili | Colston Hall

THOUGH Omid Djalili has dismissed his success as just being able to play a generic Middle Eastern character with the ability to speak English, he nevertheless has achieved great fortune in the past decade, both on the screen and stage. Djalili has appeared in Hollywood blockbuster films such as The Mummy and Pirates of the Caribbean, starred in his own BBC television show, and even trod the boards in the West End production of Oliver!

Gerry Parker On Am Dram

NO ONE, they say, is irreplaceable, but certain stalwarts within a group, people who have always put the theatre club they belong to at the forefront of their lives, are extremely difficult to replace. This current season has already seen too many of these people disappear from the scene.