Changes Start with... THE SPARK "at the heart of the alternative west country"

Isabel James Lic.Ac, MBAcC, MRCHM

• Traditional Chinese Acupuncture • Chinese Herbal Medicine • Experienced children’s practitioner • Gentle effective treatment. Fully qualified practitioner with 10 years’ experience in successfully treating a wide range of conditions, both physical and mental/emotional.

Bishopston, Bristol. Tel: 0117 924 1188

Safe, effective & drug free treatments. • Nausea • PIH • Breech & Posterior Turning • Post Natal Care • Miscarriage Care • Miscarriage Reduction • Menstrual & Menopausal Complaints • Fertility, Natural, Assisted & IVF (male/female) • and more. Birth preparation treatments studied & seen to reduce labour time, reduce intervention needed & encourage spontaneous delivery around your due date. • Active Birth Sessions. Make informed & empowered choices for the birth of your baby. Groups, Couples & Individuals. • Doula-Birth Companionship; Encouraging a satisfying experience, Pre & Post Natal. • Savings & Concessions Available. Please see website or ring for details.

0117 924 9774 / 07966 249 201 barefootdoula@hotmail.co.uk Bristol www.tothepointacupuncture.co.uk

Knowing someone you care about is using drugs and alcohol to cope can be devastating to loved ones. Concerned others often display psychological and physical stress symptoms such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, poor concentration, anger, teeth clenching, back pain, stomach cramps and many more. These symptoms often impact other family members and give rise to a general feeling of powerlessness for all concerned. If you or someone you know is in crisis and affected by someone’s drug and alcohol misuse, whether it’s your partner, good friend, sibling, parent or child you are worried about, we can provide a range of support for you.

KWADS 0117 953 3870 info@kwads.org.uk www.kwads.org.uk

Alcohol, Substance, Internet Counselling

Concerned about yours or another's behaviour? Confidential, qualified addiction counsellor with over 10 years experience offering practical support/advice.

Sarah 0785 475 2749 bristoladdictionconsultancy@gmail.co m

Bristol Alexander School www.battsa.co.uk

STAT registered

We offer a 3-year teacher training to learn about yourself and the principles which enhance your co-ordination of body and mind. 3rd year trainees give supervised lessons for £8.

Caroline Chalk 01761 439904 caroline@battsa.co.uk www.battsa.co.uk

Stiff neck? Rounded Shoulders? Backache? Are you stressed out, fed up with over-reacting or just feeling stuck? Would you like to learn how to get rid of muscular aches and pains and be calmer and more reasonable? How about sitting more comfortably at your desk or improving your performance in sport or leisure activities? If so the Alexander Technique may be just what you are looking for. Come and find out at a free introductory lesson. I offer individual/group classes in Southville and at Neal’s Yard Therapy Rooms in Clifton. I can also come to workplaces to run introductory workshops/classes.

0117 966 4797 / 07791 785 850 veronica@right-thing.co.uk www.veronicapollard.co.uk

Alexander Technique on Greek Island of Alonnisos

Freedom and awareness mid crystal-clear seas, olives, pines, wild herbs, boat trips, snorkelling.

0207 253 2022 alexpen@onetel.com www.alexanderingreece.com

Licensed to Drill - WBSR

Garden landscaping & maintenance, fencing, decking, patios, ponds. Floor sanding, internal and external decoration, loft insulation, bathrooms & kitchens. Hen houses and chicken runs, log stores and sheds etc. Competitive rates, free quotes and good work - generally wonderful.

Steve Rose 0117 964 6670 or 0776 324 0158 www.licensedtodrill.net

Transforming spaces… ISS is a building company specialising in affordable alterations and extensions including some new build. Together with our recommended builders, ISS oversees your design, construction and paperwork… while the builders get on with the job. ISS provides you with an experienced designer and personal manager as well as guaranteeing the job. Advice and Design: ISS will talk through any project with you – determining costs or feasibility and identifying the best solution; from re-designing plans to solving problems and offering technical advice on an hourly basis.

ISS: 0117 914 3311 or 07785 933 993 E: henry@iss-bristol.co.uk www.iss-bristol.co.uk

Chimney Sweep - Avon Area

Friendly, professional, NACS trained.

Paul: 0777 256 1009 www.chimneymate.co.uk

The practice, formed in 1984, has specialised in community buildings, doctors’ surgeries, private houses, and many small-scale extensions and alterations. No job is considered too small and all designs are unique and specific to their client and situation. Special consideration is given to sunlight, view, ecological materials, context, inclusive access, to produce quality solutions that the users will cherish. Vic Love Architects Ltd operates a sliding-fee scale and offers a service to suit, from initial ideas to the full service including designs, drawings for regulations, building contract management and site inspections. Nearly all the commissions have come from referrals from satisfied clients, reflecting the close working relationship and service provided as well as the character, design and quality of the completed buildings. Vic Love Architects Ltd has completed over 1000 projects throughout Bristol and the immediate area. If you have any architectural projects in mind of whatever size, we welcome you to ring us or pop in to the shop for an informal chat.

“Vic Love Architects Ltd” 188 Bedminster Down Road, Bristol BS13 7AF Tel: 0117 963 3007 Fax: 0117 963 3007 e-mail: viclove@viclove.co.uk

ABH

Eco-Decorators, Organic Gardeners "Inside Out"

• Quality decorating with attention to detail. Non-toxic paint specialists. • Garden maintenance / design. Pruning, weeding, strimming, hedge laying, fencing. Free estimates. Established 2000.

0779 272 8012 / 01761 452495

We are passionate about altering buildings – creating better spaces with existing resources. We are widely experienced in the refurbishment and structural alteration of a variety of buildings. Also, more topically, eco-upgrades – this involves measuring and improving the thermal performance of a building. A full energy survey can be carried out, with impartial design advice to help the building evolve in such times of change, when we must manage our resources more respectfully. We have worked with architects & surveyors, creating lovely projects; references available. We are a close team of 10 PAYE multi-skilled staff focussing on good quality whilst being competitive.

Find us on The Green Register. Contact Simon Reid (CIOB): Bristol 9246024 info@beam.uk.com

Debbie Latchem. Aromatherapy & Pregnancy Massage/Facials

ITEC, MTI, APNT, IPTI

My practice is in Kingswood, Bristol for female clients. I offer relaxing treatments in ambient surroundings with flexible appointment times. Gift vouchers are available and I sell my own range of natural aromatherapy products. Please contact me for further details.

07710 442814 dlatchem@o2.co.uk www.debs-aromatherapy.co.uk

Susan Lawrence Dramatherapy

Dramatherapy for individuals & groups

Using play, movement, voice and storytelling dramatherapy can help you to • develop your creativity • discover other aspects of yourself • develop your confidence and self expression • heal hurts. Please phone / email for more information or to discuss your individual needs.

Phone 0117 933 2607 Email susan_lawrence_evaluation@yahoo.co.u k www.susanlawrencetrainng.co.uk

Transformative Therapy with Art & Music

Correspondence Diploma. Facilitate healing through creative artwork using visualisations and sound from a psycho-spiritual viewpoint.

Holistic Design Institute www.holisticdesign.co.uk

Spiritual Astrology Readings and Workshops

Do you feel that you are here for a higher purpose? Based on 30 years experience providing uplifting and inspiring astrology readings, my workshops explore planetary influences on our life patterns (e.g. relationships, career, health and past life influences), getting closer to understanding that purpose.

Christine 07962 013 914, christine@astrology.vpweb.co.uk www.astrology.vpweb.co.uk

Patricia Lapins

Astrology and Tarot Readings

I offer individual sessions in which I analyse your horoscope, and with the aid of Tarot cards and studying the movements of the planets, I am able to shed light on the problems and challenges you are meeting in life, and see into the future.

Please ring Patricia tel: 0117 924 0129

Amanda Jarrold Horoscope Analysis

Understand your world through Astrology.

amanda@circlesandcycles.co.uk 0117 953 9231 / 0779 155 4647

Vedic/Western Astrologer

Skype/Telephone Readings, £10/£30.

Visit www.dominicmitchell.co.uk

Christian Dunham ECBS

Australian Bowen Therapist based in Bath

Telephone: 07910 332393 www.christiandunham.net

Abigail Pearce Cert ECBS

Bowen Therapist @ Carpe Diem Therapy Centre, Staple Hill, Bristol.

0117 965 2966

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Rebirthing breathwork is an amazing tool for cleaning and re-energising our body. Physical, emotional, and psychological healing is enhanced by infusing the body with breath/prana/chi/life-force. A deep inner purification takes place to restore balance to mind, body and spirit. It allows you to be more fully present in your body, creating higher levels of conscious awareness, increased health and vitality and an overall sense of well-being. Suzanna Viney offers individual breathwork sessions at the Healing Waters Sanctuary in Glastonbury. 2 hour session costs £70. ‘Words cannot express how profound and deeply healing my sessions with Suzanna have been.” Anya, Somerset

www.thebreathknows.com 07968 017740

Helen Bardle, Chartered Accountant

I know from personal experience how many demands are placed on any business owner. I aim to make life easier by offering a professional service including management and year-end accounts, budgets and forecasts, tax returns, payroll and VAT.

Contact me on 01934 744333 or helen@helenbardle.co.uk to arrange a free initial discussion.

Public Speaking Fears?

My passion is about helping people find their voice and find their ease in front of groups. It can be done! Take a look at my page ad in Courses, Groups & Workshops, or go straight to

www.speaking-infront.co.uk John Dawson 01225 425300

A versatile venue for Frome. The Cheese & Grain is available for hire for local residents and clubs, and for all registered charities at reduced rates. Corporate, educational and charity meetings can be booked by negotiation, with access to all venue facilities including screen projection and catering.

Contact Martin Dimery at martin@cheeseandgrain.co.uk Cheese & Grain, Market Yard, Frome Tel: 01373 455 768

Gaunts House, home of the Richard Glyn Charitable Foundation Ltd, is a country mansion set in beautiful Dorset countryside, with an amazing intention. We are here to learn, grow and develop our consciousness, and to provide the environment for you to do the same. Our Community of Profound Learning is a spiritually-based, holistically-minded group of free thinkers committed to exploring and supporting the evolution of consciousness and the awakening of their inner selves. As well as hosting private retreatants, Wwoofers and other volunteers, we are a leading venue for courses and workshops. We offer delicious home-cooked vegetarian food, all in a peaceful, friendly atmosphere. We are presently looking for a Handyman and Admin Assistant.

Tel: 01202 841522 www.gauntshouse.com

Learn, Relax and Play in a magical setting near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast Monkton Wyld Court offers popular residential courses like beekeeping and eco-building, specially tailored holidays for family celebrations, B&B and venue bookings. Meals are lovingly prepared using fresh ingredients from our Victorian walled garden and other local organic producers. Monkton Wyld Court is run by an intentional community committed to the promotion of sustainability through cooperative living and learning.

www.monktonwyldcourt.org 01297 560342

Weddings, Baby Blessings and Funerals

Creative, individual, meaningful, beautiful ceremonies.

Andrea Harris, Interfaith Minister: 01749 870795

Charles Kemp, Interfaith Minister

Authentic, heartwarming ceremonies for all occasions.

www.universalceremony.co.uk 01373 462606