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Sustainable Swimsuit Options To Dive Into In 2021 Synthetic, moisture-friendly fabrics can either be made from virgin (new) petroleum-based materials or ones that already exist and have been broken down and spun into yarn. Recycled yard cuts down on the need for raw That's because our swimmers need to repel materials to be extracted from the earth and, water, so they can't be made from cotton, hemp, or any other plant-based fabric that will depending on where their plastic material is absorb moisture (though a few small design- retrieved from, they keep plastic waste out of ers are now experimenting with crochet suits the landfill or ocean. made from natural yarns). These two recycled fabrics are the most comInstead, swimsuits are often made from nylon mon in swimwear: (also known as polyamide) or polyester—two of the worst fabrics for the environment due to ECONYL: Made from nylon recovered from old fishing nets, fabric scraps, or other the amount of water, chemicals, and energy forms of industrial waste that goes into them and their lack of biodegradability. Repreve: Made from recycled plastic materials, including plastic bottles These synthetic fibers also leech tiny pieces of microplastics when they are agitated or If sustainability is important to you, you'll also come in contact with water (so, any time we want to buy from a company that is transpargo for a swim or do laundry). ent about its supply chain. Using recycled materials isn't enough: A truly environmentally Microplastics can now be found throughout friendly company will treat its garment workers our oceans, and while their long-term effects fairly, pay them a living wage, and provide on aquatic life are unknown, "the plastic them safe working conditions. becomes a platform for concentrated pollutants, which would otherwise be diluted in the water" marine microplastics researcher Dimitri Takings steps to reduce and offset carbon emissions, running operations on renewable Deheyn, Ph.D., previously told mbg of their energy, and shipping in recyclable or biodepotential risks. gradable packaging are added bonuses for swimwear brands. Barring some major innovations, our swimsuits are going to shed plastic for the foreseeable future. In the meantime, we can at least Based on these criteria, the following companies are leading the way in earthopt for ones made from recycled materials. friendly suits this year: 4 First of all, you should know that it's a lot easier to find a sustainable T-shirt or hoodie than it is a sustainable suit.
Summersalt Summersalt is a direct-to-consumer swimwear company that was founded in 2017 and has since started selling sleepwear and activewear too. Their suits are made from 78% recycled material; 22% is virgin (new) elastane. The company has found that this combo makes for a more durable and long-lasting suit; a sustainability perk in its own right.
Otherwild Otherwild's Hirsuits are androgynous onepiece swimsuits designed for a range of bodies and gender identities. Inspired by early 20th-century swim costumes, these unlined suits are made from an 82% recycled polyester, 18% spandex blend and come in sizes ranging from XS to 4XL.
Fair Harbor Siblings Jake and Caroline Danehy started Fair Harbor as an ode to the beach that they grew up on. Disheartened to see plastic waste watch up on its shores, the duo designed a mesh-free boardshort made from recycled plastic material, with 12 plastic bottles to a pair. They come in a variety of colors and styles depending on activity level, and the company offers a recycling program for old suits.
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Restoration of historic Bristol Gaol Gate complete, marking new public entrance to Wapping Wharf
The finishing touches have been made as part of work to carefully restore Bristol's early 19th century, Grade II listed Gaol Gate, which now marks a new public entrance to Wapping Wharf. This comes as construction works on phase two of Wapping Wharf, a much-loved new neighbourhood on Bristol's harbourside, near completion, with the first residents having already started to move into the new apartments being created. Over 85% of the 163 private sale homes, known as Wapping Wharf Living, have now been snapped up (some are subject to contract). Wapping Wharf is nestled in a part of the city with a fascinating history, which includes long association with ship building as well as the site being home to the last remaining elements of Bristol's New Gaol, which was built in 1816. New images show the historic Gaol Gate now that its restoration is complete, with the striking structure lit internally at night - an important milestone in the continued regeneration of this significant city centre site. The Gaol Gate will also be the home of a new piece of artwork by artist Juliet Haysom, commissioned by Ginkgo, to be installed at a later date. 6
Stuart Hatton, managing director at Umberslade, the developer of Wapping Wharf, said: "We are very pleased to have reached this important milestone in the creation of Wapping Wharf phase two, where striking architecture both new and old come together. Extensive work has gone into the careful restoration of the historic Gaol Gate and we are thrilled that it can now welcome people through from Cumberland Road into the neighbourhood. It's been wonderful to see Wapping Wharf receive such a warm welcome from the city these past years and we are excited its next chapter is now coming to fruition." Patterns illustrating the footprint of the original gaol, which had a central building with radiating wings, can be seen in the ground as you walk through gaol gate down The Gateway, the name given to the new pedestrian street running between Hope Quay and Abel Yard, the two new buildings that form phase 2 of Wapping Wharf Living. The Gateway joins Rope Walk which runs in front of the buildings and connects to Gaol Ferry Steps, the existing tree-lined thoroughfare through phase one of the Wapping Wharf neighbourhood.
Known for its eclectic array of independent shops, restaurants and cafes, Wapping Wharf has become an integral part of the city's food and drink scene over the last few years. Wapping Wharf, which was recently named best address on Bristol's harbourside in the Sunday Times' Best Places to Live guide, is also home to CARGO, a popular retail hub made of converted shipping containers. A new Wapping Wharf Living 3-bedroom show home, one of the completed apartments within the development, has just launched. Visits are strictly by appointment only. Many of the homes at Wapping Wharf Living are ready to move into. The aim at Wapping Wharf is to create a mixed community of people from different walks and stages of life, so across the whole development, homes are being offered on a range of tenures, including open market sale and rent, shared ownership, as well as affordable and social rent. In the current phase of construction, there are 256 homes in total: 163 for open market sale, 49 shared ownership and 44 for private rent. A further 81 affordable homes will also be created as part of a future phase of construction.
Wapping Wharf Living is being developed by family-owned developer Umberslade and national urban regenerator, Muse Developments, in a joint venture. Housed in two buildings called Abel Yard and Hope Quay, with five and six floors respectively, the second phase of Wapping Wharf Living includes one, two and three-bed apartments and penthouses. The exterior has an industrial wharf-like character, in keeping with the historic dockside location and the phase one design. Many have balconies or terraces overlooking the street scenes or internal garden courtyards. The award-winning homes are designed by architects, Alec French, who also designed the first phase of homes at Wapping Wharf. 7
Murder mystery in Bristol’s haunted hotel is coming this autumn! Are you ready?
Have you ever tackled a online murder mysteries during the lockdown, but we’ll bet you’ve never tackled a mystery quite like this before. A terrible murder has been committed…but who is the perpetrator of the crime? Taking place in one of Bristol’s most a haunted hotels this autumn, the tension is at its height and it’s up to you to solve the mystery. Bring out your inner Sherlock, Miss Marple or Poirot in this exciting interactive game, you can join the waiting list for tickets here. Taking place in Bristol’s historical Arnos Manor Hotel, this immersive murder mystery game challenges you to uncover the killer’s identity. Built in 1760, the stately mansion was owned by the wealthy William Reeve and it’s reaped in history, plus it has its fair share of haunting tales. As part of the investigation, you’ll explore the many rooms of this haunted Georgian Gothic mansion, question suspects and decipher clues that you discover along the way. Once inside the haunted hotel, you’ll have two hours to complete your investigation and unmask the killer before they dare to strike .again 8
The clock is ticking, there’s no time to order your room service here, but there’s always the hotel lounge for a delicious meal to fuel your clue-solving. This immersive murder mystery event will arrive in Bristol this coming September, and tickets are going on sale in May – register your interest here, and you’ll be the first to hear about it when they go on sale. In the meantime, best hone your detective skills ready foe the event of the year.
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Glastonbury has licence for festival in September Glastonbury Festival have had a very special license approved to hold a two-day music event held at Worthy Farm this summer, and 49,999 music lovers could be in attendance. However, that figure does include performers, crew and staff. At the start of the year, Glastonbury was the first festival to announce that it would not occur amid the pandemic. While many similar events have opted to postpone or re-schedule their dates, the Eavis’ decided to scrap the bash altogether. However, all hope isn’t lost, and in March, they applied for planning permission for a smaller event taking place later on in 2021, which could still host up to 50,000 fans. We first noticed earlier this year that the festival had submitted an application to Mendip District Council asking for permission to hold a two-day event. The application seeks permission to stage live music and sell alcohol between 2pm and 11pm at a “single event” across a Friday and Saturday. Mendip Council has since met to discuss whether they will give the Eavis family the go-ahead to run with their plans to bring live music and fans back to the Pyramid Stage and have decided to give them the green light. 10
However, they have said in a statement online that it can only go ahead if 50 conditions are met. Their requests include the live event in question cannot be held in the years when the traditional Glastonbury Festival is run, and the annual Pilton Party cannot take place within 30 days of the event. No camping will be allowed for the two-day event. Councillor Sam Phripp, who is chair of licensing at the council, said: “Whenever a licence application is considered, Mendip rightly assesses the impact of an event on local people and seeks to find a decent balance. “With regard to Glastonbury Festival Events Limited holding a concert in September, we’ve heard concerns from residents, and those concerns are reflected in more than 50 conditions that have been added to this licence. We believe they’re sensible measures, and match the perceived risk of the event. “With a view to Covid-19, of course, any event would have to be Covid-safe, and Mendip will work with other organisations and the organisers to make sure that’s the case.” Phripp added they “hope that, Covid-depending, this event will be a success, and we look forward to welcoming music lovers back to our corner of Somerset this autumn.”
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Bristol welcomes Step 3 As of (Monday 17 May), people can meet outdoors in a group of up to 30 people, and indoors with six people (or two households). People are also now allowed to stay overnight at someone’s house who is not in their household or support bubble. The most significant change comes as the government has announced that people should make a personal choice on whether to socially distance from their friends or family when meeting up. Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees said: “Taking this third step of the government’s roadmap is a really important milestone for Bristol. I want to thank everyone who has worked so hard and sacrificed so much to help us get to where we are. “Our restaurants and pubs are once again able to welcome visitors indoors, limits on the number of mourners at funerals have been removed and our museums, theatres and cinemas can once again open their doors. I know this will bring huge relief to a lot of people. “It remains extremely important that, throughout this phased unlocking, we are patient and kind to one another. The changes to the rules around social distancing will mean that some people will want to give their friends and family a hug and others will want to continue keeping their space from others. “We must be mindful that for some people the risks of close contact may be greater than others. In some settings and circumstances, such as care homes or indoors in a restaurant, there will be specific COVID secure guidance that you need to follow, even when you are with friends and family. Let’s all be respectful of one another’s wishes and work together to find the right balance as we look forward to recovery.” Director for Communities and Public Health Christina Gray said: “This next step is really positive for helping to reopen society and get back to our “new normal”. 12
“Regular lateral flow (rapid) testing is available to everyone in Bristol, and now we’re opening up our city even more, this is helpful in identifying cases of COVID-19 when people don’t have symptoms and helping people to isolate effectively. Even though our rates are low, the virus is still circulating and people could be spreading it without knowing. "Rapid testing is free, quick and there’s lots of routes to access it – head to our website to find out which route would suit you best. Alongside testing, vaccinations are an absolutely vital tool in helping us get back to the things we love. I encourage everyone to please take up the offer of a COVID-19 vaccine when you are invited to do so. “We have come leaps and bounds since this time last year, but there is still a long way to go. The situation internationally, across Europe and in India, is a stark reminder of the dangers of this virus. By getting back to basics and supporting one another, we can get back to the things and people we love sooner. “Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use hand sanitiser if you’re out and about. Unless you are exempt, cover your face when you’re in the shops, on public transport or where appropriate. If you feel more comfortable doing so, keep your distance from people not in your household or support bubble. If you are meeting with family and friends indoors, make sure there is plenty of opportunity for fresh air to get in by opening a door or window.” For further advice and guidance on COVID-19, visit the local authority website. Support is on offer through the We Are Bristol helpline for anyone who needs emergency assistance getting food, medicines or guidance about financial support to self-isolate. Call 0800 694 0184 for free if you need help.
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WHAT YOU CAN NOW DO UNDER STEP 3 OF THE COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS From 17 May: • • • •
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Indoor entertainment and attractions such as cinemas, theatres, concert halls, bowling alleys, casinos, amusement arcades, museums and children’s indoor play areas can open with COVID-secure measures in place
Indoor and outdoor events, including live performances, sporting events and business events can begin again. Attendance at these events will be capped according to venue type, and attendees should follow the COVID-secure measures set out by those venues Indoor hospitality venues such as restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes can reopen Organised indoor sport will be able to take place for all (this includes gym classes)
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The connection between sleep and overeating The next time you’re tempted to sacrifice getting to bed on time for another (and another... and yet another) episode of your favorite show, consider this: Clocking a measly few hours of sleep can do more than make you feel sluggish and grumpy the next day—it can affect your waistline, too. That's because science shows a link between a lack of sleep and what (and how much) you eat. The sleep goal to strive for is seven to nine hours a night, but one in three adults misses the mark. If you fall into that category, read on to learn more about how your snoozing affects your snacking—and what you can do to get your sleep back on track. The sleep-snacking link If you’re in the mood for sweets after a bad night’s sleep, you’re not alone. A study published by the Journal of the American Heart Association found that poor sleep quality was associated with eating more food and more sugary foods (hello, cookies for breakfast). Another study from The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition saw similar findings: People who slept an average of 5.5 hours ate more carby, calorie-loaded snacks throughout the day than those who snoozed for 8.5 hours each night. A look at the science Wondering why you can’t say no to a doughnut after tossing and turning all night? It all starts with leptin, a hormone that helps suppress appetite by sending signals to your brain that you’re full. Leptin helps combat overeating, but we only produce it with adequate sleep, says Dr. Monique May, MD, MHA, a board-certified physician and Medical Director of Sleep at Aeroflow Healthcare. 16
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This sleep-deprivation combo—too little leptin and too much ghrelin—has been linked to higher BMIs. It doesn't help that when you’re exhausted from too little sleep, you may be less inclined to head out for your morning walk or afternoon yoga class. This can get you caught up in a frustrating and hard-tobreak cycle of eating too much and moving too little. Getting your sleep schedule back on track Now that you know why a lack of sleep can throw wrenches at even the most well-conceived weight-loss efforts, here’s how to get the zzz’s you need. •
Maintain a healthy sleep schedule. Getting under the covers at the same time each night signals to your brain that it’s time to go to sleep and causes your body to release the sleep hormone melatonin, which makes you feel drowsy and eases you off to dreamland. A healthy sleep schedule also requires getting up at the same time every morning, so set that alarm for the same time Monday through Sunday.
Turn off your tech. The blue light emitted by laptops, tablets, cell phones, and TVs suppresses the release of melatonin. Ideally, stop looking at bright screens two hours before heading to bed. Avoid late-night snacks. A small study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that people who eat late at night tend to have poorer, more disrupted sleep than those who have their last bite earlier in the evening. Track those FitPoints®. While it’s trickier to muster the enthusiasm to exercise when you’re dragging, it could be the very thing that helps you drift off to dreamland. A study published by Advances in Preventive Medicine found that those who exercised during the day were more likely to log quality sleep later that night than those who didn’t.
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New leader for the Bristol Lib Dems Cllr Jos Clark, councillor for Brislington West, has been elected to lead the local Liberal Democrat Group with Councillor Andrew Brown as Deputy Leader. Councillor Tim Kent will continue as group whip, and former Councillor Anthony Negus will retain his involvement, taking on the role of Chair. After seven years of leading the Bristol Liberal Democrats in the council, Councillor Gary Hopkins has decided to step down from the role. At the same meeting, we agreed to call for the establishment of a Climate Change and Wellbeing Scrutiny Commission to reflect the need for cross parting working on the issues we all face. Councillor Kent has now formally proposed this to the other parties in Council. Commenting, leader-elect, who will take up her post at next week’s Council AGM when she ceases to be Lord Mayor, Jos Clark said, “I am delighted to have been elected to lead the Liberal Democrat Group and our team of talented councillors. We will work to ensure that the administration - whatever form it takes - is held to account, and to promote liberal values and policies”. Councillor Andrew Brown said, “It is an honour and a privilege to be elected by my Council colleagues. 18
Bristol’s politics needs a liberal voice and I look forward to working to ensure that the Liberal Democrat voice is heard across the city”. Concerning the proposal to establish a Climate Change and Wellbeing Scrutiny Commission, Cllr Alex Hartley, councillor for Hotwells & Harbourside, said, “Climate change is the biggest issue facing the world and Bristol and it is essential that Bristol Council plays its part. Meanwhile, the past year has shown the importance of health and social care. A new commission would allow councillors to monitor the progress made by the administration. This will allow us to track the progress of two of the biggest issues affecting the residents of Bristol, and I hope other parties will back this proposal”. We believe in keeping residents up to date on important local issues and publish a quarterly newsletters, ‘Focus on Brislington West’. We also have a digital version and if you would like to receive it, please register using this link: http://www.bristollibdems.org/efocus. By Jos Clark, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.jos.clark@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 370429 & Andrew Varney, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.andrew.varney@ bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 183381
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Funderworld moves to Hengrove this half term Guess what’s coming back to Bristol next month? But will be held in a different spot this year. The fun fair is usually held on Durdham Down, but was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Funderworld’s website has described this year’s fun fair as “bigger than ever” with twenty five rides and attractions that are all included in a single entrance fee.
It will now be held in Hengrove Park instead and is set to open on Tuesday, June 1st, and run until Sunday, July 4th.
It says it will open between midday and 9pm every single day during the school half-term holiday, from Tuesday, June 1st to Sunday, June 6th. After that, it will open between 5pm and 9pm on week days and between midday and 9pm on weekends.
The local councillors did alert the residents to the development in a letter drop to about 500 households last Sunday, May 16th.
Funderworld is very popular with teenagers and families and will have measures in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
The Park representatives Andrew Brown, Sarah Classick and Tim Kent warned people in the area that Funderworld would start setting up in Hengrove Park on Monday, May 17th.
Cllrs Brown, said: “The council have given a lease to Funderworld to operate from Tuesday 1st June until Sunday 4th July.
They said online: “they understood from Bristol City Council officers that the fun fair would likely set up on the old Whitchurch Airport landing strip and that the entrance would be near the play area. “Normally Funderworld is at the Downs but due to Covid and a change of time for venues and bookings, there is no room this year,” the Liberal Democrat councillors said. “It is anticipated they will return to the Downs for future events.” 20
“They expect the site to be clear and closed by 9.30pm each night.” The councillors said they have contacted the local police about providing extra policing while Funderworld is on “due to anti-social behaviour”. “At the moment they don’t believe that to be necessary,” they said. “If you do experience any issues, do please log this with the police.” The councillors also have urged residents to contact Funderworld directly with any noise or disturbance issues.
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Easy to order drinks and food from your table. There’s a fab new dance floor which the kids absolutely loved and the disco and fairy lights were great!! We will definitely be back! Well done to all!’ As the country entered another lockdown, and after an amazing response, Little Giggles began to think what further developments they could make, what else they have to offer. They decided to focus on adults, and adult only functions (not in the soft play area), applying for a license to serve alcohol for birthday and anniversary celebrations. Despite the delay in their plans until June 21st, Little Giggles did not give up. They brainstormed with Party Peeps, another children’s party company, and came up with further ideas to help Little Giggles stay alive, putting them on the map as a top quality party venue. Now, they are hosting comedy nights, interactive game shows (with Party Peeps), and karaoke nights! Little Giggles reopened on the 17th May and are ready for their Big Come Back!
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Arrange on a griddle pan over a high heat Cook for 3-4 mins, until lightly charred Put half the slices in a blender, along with 200ml of the Rosé and blend until smooth Strain through a sieve, pressing down with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible Pour the remaining 550ml rosé into a tall jug before adding the peach mixture, along with 100ml white rum, 50ml orange liqueur, the remaining peach wedges, 1 lime, cut into wedges, 3 mint sprigs and plenty of ice Stir well before serving *2.1 alcohol units per glass
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South West housebuilder and RSPB show how to bring wildlife to your doorstep Leading South West housebuilders Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes and the RSPB today launch Nature on Your Doorstep, a project designed to inspire and advise everyone on how to turn their outdoor spaces into havens for wildlife - whether it be a garden, balcony, yard, or community green space. This project comes after a year in lockdown caused many to rediscover and rejoice in their local nature. In 2020 alone over 1.7 million people sought advice from the RSPB website on how to make their garden more wildlife-friendly, and in January the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch saw a record-breaking one million people take part in counting the birds in their garden. In a recent YouGov poll two thirds of people in the UK said nature was a source of solace during the pandemic, with more than half of those surveyed (51%) believing the pandemic has made them more aware of the nature around them. A recent study from Princeton University, USA, also found that gardening is one of the top five activities for increasing emotional wellbeing. The importance of the outdoors to our own health is reflected by the Mental Health Foundation choosing ‘Nature' for the theme of this year's Mental Health Awareness Week (running from 10-16 May) in recognition of how nature helped people through the pandemic. From today, visitors to Nature on Your Doorstep will be able to access: • • • •
How-to gardening guides, Easy step-by-step videos, Seasonal gardening advice, and An online community dedicated to bringing aeople together to ask questions, seek advice, and share their successes (and learning experiences)
Already available are four of the ten ‘Wildlife Action' articles and how-to videos from Adrian Thomas, the RSPB's wildlife gardening expert.
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The first two articles, for example, are titled ‘The best plants for wildlife' and ‘Just add water', and will talk people through how to find their green fingers ("Even great gardeners have plant failures!") and the importance of water for wildlife ("It's the magical ingredient that brings your outside space to life"). Visitors to the page will also be able to sign up to receive a monthly newsletter full of useful tips and tricks. Over the next three years the project will continue to grow into a go-to place for gardening for wildlife. The project will host everything from customisable content to seasonal advice across the four nations, as well as conducting research into what drives or prevents people from welcoming wildlife to their outside spaces and investigating how to empower local communities to make shared spaces a home for wildlife. Adrian Thomas, the RSPB's wildlife gardening expert, said: "Our local wildlife has been an incredible source of comfort over the past year of isolation and uncertainty, and we're so thrilled to see people wanting to help nature in return. With Nature on Your Doorstep we want to provide a place for everyone to learn from each other, ask questions, and be inspired to do more. "Gardens can provide a crucial lifeline for struggling species - familiar birds such as the house sparrow have seen their numbers halve in the last 40 years, while 28 species of urban butterflies are down 69% in three decades. But seven out of eight households in Britain have a garden, and that is a huge patchwork of potential homes for nature. To that hungry butterfly, or that weather-beaten bird looking for a place to roost, just one garden can make all the difference. If we all work together to transform our gardens, we can truly revive our world." David Thomas, Barratt Developments’ chief executive said: “We want to empower people to give nature a home, by creating an online community for them to learn and to share their experiences, giving them digital tools which they can then take into the garden to get their hands dirty. This is all about helping home owners to turn their garden into havens for wildlife.”
The RSPB and Barratt Developments have been working together since 2014 to show how new homes can help nature and support wildlife. Their support has allowed the RSPB to breathe new life into its wildlife-friendly gardening work through the creation of Nature on Your Doorstep. To turn your patch into paradise for you and your wildlife, please go to: rspb.org.uk/yourdoorstep Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes are currently building new communities and homes in locations across the South West. Please click an image above to view website 27
IMPORTANT NEW LAWS FOR HOUSE BUYERS, RENTERS AND HOMEOWNERS COMING THIS YEAR
New rules will see ground rent banned and a potential ‘lifetime deposit’ come into force this year, giving tenants more rights against law-breaking landlords and excessively high charges in flats.
The laws - proposed to protect house buyers, tenants and homeowners - have been in the motions for several years, with the Queen’s speech referring to several changes under plans to crack down on people getting an unfair deal. It’s in addition to 95% mortgages in which the government backs loans taken out with Lloyds, Barclays and Santander and several more lenders. It comes alongside the extended stamp duty holiday which will now run until the end of June.
Currently, millions of householders in England own their homes on a leasehold basis and pay an annual ground rent to the freeholder of the property However some new-builds contain clauses in their leases which allow rents to rise at regular intervals by huge amounts.
Worse, freeholders can increase ground rents whilst failing to offer any benefit to leaseholders. These loopholes mean millions of people are being forced to pay eye-watering ground rents and costs for extending their lease, sometimes leaving them unable to sell their homes. However the new law will ban ground rent from rising above the peppercorn amount.
2. Covid bailiff ban to end All purchases up to £500,000 will continue to be tax-free, with a further extension on homes bought up to a value of £250,000 until From June, a ban on bailiffs being able to use enforcement action to evict tenants will be the end of September - benefiting second lifted. movers. Rightmove estimates that the average stamp The ban was introduced as an emergency measure during the coronavirus pandemic. duty saving in England is £5,802. So let’s take a look at all the new laws in the pipeline below.
1. Ground rent ban Ground rent charges are to be banned on new-builds in a bid to protect millions of leaseholders from eye-watering increases every single year. Under proposed laws confirmed in the Queen’s Speech earlier this month, people in residential long leases will pay no ground rent, other than a fixed peppercorn amount which would protect them from escalating fees.
Under it, bailiffs were asked not to carry out an eviction if anyone living in the property had Covid-19 symptoms or was self-isolating. It ends on May 31, meaning landlords will be able to use enforcement tactics to remove tenants.
3. More rights for pet owners New rules introduced earlier this year mean landlords can no longer automatically ban tenants from having pets in their property. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government announced new guidelines around common household pets in February.
However it will only apply to new buyers of new-builds - meaning 4.5million leaseholders Under the new Model Tenancy Agreement, in England and Wales will not be protected by landlords will no longer be able to issue blanket bans on pets. the law change.
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Instead, consent for pets will be the default position and landlords will have to object in writing within 28 days of a written pet request from a tenant and provide a good reason.
The inspection, known as an EICR or electrical installation condition report will highlight any urgent work needed to ensure the property is safe.
It hopes to put a stop landlords who issue blanket bans on pets without good reason.
Landlords that fail to comply or have necessary repairs undertaken could face fines of up to £30,000.
They'll also have to provide a valid reason, such as the property size or surrounding issues, such as a block of flats where owning a pet could be impractical. Landlords will, however, still be able to charge higher deposits for tenants with pets as long as it is within the cap of five weeks' rent. Research by Generation Rent in 2019 found tenants are being charged up to £600 a year more in rent if they have pets.
4. Help to Buy Anyone on the 2013 to 2021 Help-to-Buy scheme had their applications extended until May 31 due to the Covid outbreak and delays on new builds and conveyancing paperwork. However that extension ends on May 31 and Homes England has confirmed to The Mirror that it will not be extended further. That means if you’re still going through the motions of a sale, you’ll need to be released from the transaction by the developer or will need to reapply through the new scheme. Under the new scheme only first-time buyers can get involved, while the loans are capped at 1.5 times the average first-time buyer home in that area - rather than a national limit. There are also changes to mortgage rules and how much of a loan you can be given.
5. Mandatory electrical checks for tenants Tenants now get tougher rights against law-breaking landlords thanks to new rules on hazardous homes. New laws introduced a month ago mean all existing rented properties in England will need an electrical safety inspection every five years by law.
6. Lifetime deposit The government is consulting on a new lifetime deposit that would allow tenants to automatically transfer deposits between landlords when they move to a new property. The measures would allow renters to ‘passport’ deposits electronically instead of having to pay a deposit for their next property while waiting for a refund from their former landlord. The measures are in addition to a new five week cap on tenancy deposits which became law in 2019. Ministers are considering the scheme, known as deposit passporting, to make the system simpler for renters. During the Queen’s Speech, Her Majesty confirmed a Renter Reform White Paper has been drawn up to review reforms for renters – namely a lifelong deposit that they can move from flat to flat. The planned scheme is designed to ease the pressure on millions of renters who typically need up to five weeks rent to fund a deposit for a new rental home while having money tied up with an existing landlord. According to the Deposit Protection Service, the average rental deposit is £1,040 in England and Wales, while tenants in London face paying around £1,750 when moving property. Passporting would allow a direct transfer of funds from the previous landlord to the new one on the day of the move. The previous landlord would still be able to claim part of the deposit for any damages, and the tenant could top up the deposit if necessary. Continues on the next page..
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7. Eviction notice periods reduced to 4 months Notice periods - which were previously extended to six months as an emergency measure during the pandemic - will be set at four months from June 1. Subject to the public health advice and progress with the road map, notice periods will return to pre-pandemic levels from October 1. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said online the new measures will allow landlords to access justice, as 45% of private landlords own just one property and are highly vulnerable to rent arrears. Courts will continue to prioritise the most serious cases, such as those involving anti-social behaviour. A Local Government Association housing spokesman, said: “We recognise that the ban on eviction enforcement, which provided vital reassurance to renters during the pandemic, cannot continue indefinitely. “However, councils remain concerned over the potential rise in homelessness households may face, and the pressure this will add to already over-stretched homelessness services.”
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“It is vital there is a plan in place to support and protect households to stay in their homes, in as many cases as possible.”
8. New cladding fund – but not for everyone A new £3.5billion fund is on its way to replace flammable cladding in England - more than three years after Grenfell. Private flat owners in blocks over 18 metres (six storeys) will no longer have to pay for replacement of the dangerous material after building firms hit them with five-figure bills. But it won’t benefit everyone as the small print shows the support will exclude those in smaller blocks who will be asked to pay up to £50 a month for “many years” instead. Flat owners in blocks of four to six storeys or 11 to 18 metres – will not be covered, the government said. Instead, these groups will have to take out a £50-a-month loan which will be attached to the property, potentially making it more difficult to sell.
PORTISHEAD STROLLERS
Portishead Strollers is part of the Walking for Health scheme managed locally on behalf of The Ramblers by North Somerset Council. The group has been organising walks in and around Portishead throughout the recent lockdowns. This has involved walking in several small groups but now, with the lockdown easing, the group is able to revert to larger groups which offers a much more sociable experience. From Monday 24th May the group will meet alongside the new electric car charging point at Parish Wharf at 10.30am. Depending on numbers the walkers will split into suitably sized groups before setting off on a one hour walk (which regularly finishes in a coffee shop!). For less able walkers there is a small group which offers a gentler pace.
Walking for Health is part of The Ramblers, Britain’s leading walking charity helping everyone across the country enjoy walking, for health, pleasure and happiness, whether they are just starting out or already an enthusiast. We do this by promoting walking and working to protect and improve the places where people walk. You will be very welcome to join us – no fuss, no formalities – just turn up! Email Mike Watts at michaelwatts3139@ btinternet.com for further information.
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Monk’s Park Way entrance disruption 21st – 24th May Between Friday 21 May and Monday 24 May, work will be undertaken to install brand new modular operating theatres in the Women & Children’s quarter of the Southmead Hospital site. While the crane and the modules are arriving on site over this weekend, the Monks Park Avenue entrance to site will be intermittently out of use. To avoid disruption to your journey to our hospital site during this period, please use either the Southmead Road entrance or the Dorian Way entrance, both shown in the map images below. Gynaecology outpatients and early pregnancy The image above is a 3D example of how the clinic based in Cotswold Clinic will remain modules will look, generated by Module Co open on Friday 21 and Monday 24 and there who have engineered the modules and will be is no change to these services. installing them. Brecon car park will also be closed for the duration of the works, as this is where the crane will be set-up. If you need to drive to our site, please make use of one of the other public car parks.
Cotswold Ward will be moving into the Brunel building from Thursday evening until Monday evening while the new theatres are crane lifted in over the ward. If you are attending the ward for a pre-arranged appointment please go to the Brunel Building Gate 32B.
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Back into the wild
Monday 17th May 2021, the day when we all got our freedom back. The freedom to leave our homes, hug our mums and enjoy dinner and a pint inside a pub or restaurant. The excitement and anticipation of this event is quite a strange thing to comprehend. It is an activity we’ve all enjoyed at great leisure for many many years. But at the beginning of the year it was taken away from us. Snatched away like a thief in the night, our liberty to go down the local for a swift half was gone! But now happier times are upon us. Once again we can do those things that we enjoyed. I’m looking forward to getting back into St Nicks Market on Corn Street to taste some of the amazing dishes from around the world they have there. Or walking around the docks and enjoying a glass of West Country Cider and a slice of pizza at The Bristol Stable. Perhaps taking a walk up Gloucester Road and diving into the Caribbean Croft for a cheeky basket of their excellent jerk chicken wings? 36
The possibilities are now endless. I think we now really have to take stock and treasure what we have in Bristol. As we have seen they can be taken away from us so quickly that we have to try and keep them going for as long as we can? The saying is true. “You never know what you’ve got until it has gone?” Chain restaurants are fine, but on the whole they will survive. They have the capital behind them to whether out the storm. But for the smaller places they haven’t got that luxury. That’s why I think it’s important to support our local pubs, restaurants and other dining venues so that they do not become ghosts in our high streets. We all need to eat, and we should eat well. So if ohh haven’t already, check out your local restaurant, cafe or pub. Pay them a visit and support their efforts to keep us all going. If dining out isn’t your thing seek out your local food producer and get creative in the kitchen. Article by Peter Abraham professional food critic. email peter10abraham@icloud. com
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Miles of smiles as Bakers Dolphin holidays return There were miles of smiles today (Mon 17 May) as leading West-based coach company Bakers Dolphin took the road for its first fiveday holidays since lockdown began. The sun was shining as passengers boarded to coaches, one bound for St Mawes in Cornwall and the other, one of the company’s luxurious Gold Service coaches, headed north to the Lake District. Continuing Covid-19 restrictions mean the coaches are not able to fill every seat yet, but those who had been able to book a place were delighted, as were the two drivers. Simon Honey, who was taking 26 passengers to Cornwall, said: “I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time and I’m over the moon to be going back out there.” Fellow driver Paul Mansfield, who was taking 24 passengers north, said: “It’s great to be back doing what we know.” Among the passengers on his Gold coach were John and Katie Trowbridge, from Ashton in Bristol, who have travelled with Bakers Dolphin many times before. Mr Trowbridge said: “We could not wait to go back on holiday again. We’ve been in lockdown the whole time.” 40
He said he had no concerns about getting on board a coach with lots of other people. “Bakers Dolphin has been excellent and have taken all necessary precautions to make sure we’re safe. We couldn’t wait to get out of our house.” Fellow travellers Anne and Maurice Brain, from Pill, are also no strangers to Bakers Dolphin. Anne said: “I am looking forward to doing something normal, and I expect Maurice is looking forward to having a break from doing all the cooking.” Maurice added: “We know the hotel we are going to, which is lovely. There are lots of red squirrels there which come right up to you.” Lynne Brown, from Sea Mills, is a first-time traveller with Bakers Dolphin and had originally booked to go to Cornwall at Christmas with friends, but this was cancelled due to lockdown restrictions. She said: “I’m just looking forward to going away, enjoying the Cornish sea air, and just being away from work.” Patrician Davies, who is travelling to St Mawes, lives on her own and has been living in lockdown conditions for a year.
Lynne Brown, from Sea Mills, is a first-time traveller with Bakers Dolphin and had originally booked to go to Cornwall at Christmas with friends, but this was cancelled due to lockdown restrictions. She said: “I’m just looking forward to going away, enjoying the Cornish sea air, and just being away from work.”
“I’m not sure who is happier to be back on the road, our passengers or our drivers! “It’s been a very challenging time for everyone, and we do, of course, still need to take sensible precautions and ensure we adhere to all the proper health and safety procedures.
Patrician Davies, who is travelling to St Mawes, lives on her own and has been living in lockdown conditions for a year.
“But we are delighted to be able to do what we’ve been doing for well over a century, and that’s helping people to have make some memories and have happy holidays.”
She said: “It’s just lovely being with people again and going to a part of the world that I know well, as I used to live in Falmouth. I’m looking forward to this holiday tremendously.”
For more information about forthcoming Bakers Dolphin holidays and tours, visit www. bakersdolphin.com or call 01934 415 000.
Bakers Dolphin are running 17 holidays between now and the end of the month. Sales and Marketing Director Amanda Harrington said: “We’ve been waiting a long time for this day to come, and it was fitting that the sun as shining as our first two coaches set off for their holidays.
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Google announces health tool to identify skin conditions
Google unveiled a new tool that uses artificial intelligence to help spot skin, hair and nail conditions, based on images uploaded by patients. A trial of the "dermatology assist tool" unveiled at the tech giant's annual developer conference, Google HQ, should launch later this year, it said. The app has been awarded a CE mark for use as a medical tool in Europe. A cancer expert said online that AI advances could enable doctors to provide more tailored treatment to patients. The AI can recognise 288 skin conditions but is not designed to be a substitute for medical diagnosis and treatment, the firm said. It has taken three years to develop, and has been trained on a dataset of 65,000 images of diagnosed conditions, as well as millions of images showing marks people were concerned about, and thousands of pictures of healthy skin, in all shades and tones. As well as using images, the app also requires patients to answer a series of questions online. It is based on previous tools developed by Google for learning to spot the symptoms of certain cancers and tuberculosis.
Professor Tim Underwood, head of cancer sciences at the University of Southampton, said such tools had the potential to provide more tailored treatments to patients. “The application of AI, both in cancer and in other areas of medicine, informs the conversation around what the diagnosis might be and what treatment to offer to an individual,” he said. This is not the first AI in healthcare, but it is significant for putting the tool in the hands of the public rather than doctors. Google views this AI as better than searching for the information yourself, rather than a substitute for medical advice. Whether people use it like that is another matter - we already know the internet is a source of both medical panic and false reassurance. How people might use the AI has fed into a design that aims to prioritise safety.
Medical tools like this, yes even those with an AI at the helm, have to strike a balance. Do you focus on catching everyone who has a disease or on ruling out those who are healthy Google says there are some 10 billion search- to avoid unnecessary worry or treatments? es for skin, hair and nail issues on its search engine every year. One always comes at the cost of the other. Currently none of these tools is approved as an alternative to human diagnosis.
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With reports of mobile speed cameras increasing never get caught speeding again with this list of sites to expect a mobile speed camera at anytime. However, if you want a know where the camera is situated within the hour visit this Facebook group. Bristol mobile speed camera watch Hazelbury Road, Whitchurch A3029 Winterstoke Road (30mph) (20mph)
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Ladies Mile, Durdham Down (20mph)
B3119 West Town Lane (20mph)
A4174 Ring Road, nr Hicks Gate roundabout (70mph)
Ladman Road, Stockwood (20mph)
B3122 Redcatch Road, Knowle (20mph)
A432 Downend Road, Fishponds (20mph)
Highridge Green, Bristol (30mph) Hollister’s Drive, Hartcliffe (20mph) Hollway Road, Stockwood (20mph)
Marksbury Road, Bedminster B4466 Jacobs Wells Road, Bristol (20mph) (20mph)
A4 Portway Nr Portview Road (30mph)
A432 Fishponds Road, Easton (20mph)
Bamfield, Hengrove (30mph) Ashley Hill, Montpelier (20mph) Barnstaple Road, Knowle (20mph) Novers Hill, Bristol (20mph) Avonmouth Way, Avonmouth (30mph) Novers Lane, Bristol (20mph) Bishport Avenue, Hartcliffe (30mph) Highbury Road, Horfield Petherton Road, Hengrove (20mph) Broadwalk, Knowle West (20mph) (20mph) Hill View, Henleaze (20mph) Queen’s Road, Bishopsworth Broomhill Road (30mph) (30mph) Kings Weston Lane, Lawrence Weston (30mph) Calcott Road, Knowle Ridgeway Lane, Bristol (20mph) (30mph) Newbridge Road, Bristol (20mph)
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Stockwood Lane, nr the sports ground, Stockwood (20mph) Stockwood Lane, nr Whitchurch Village sign, Stockwood (30mph)
B4052 Ashley Down Road, Bristol (20mph) B4054 Avonmouth Road, Shirehampton (30mph)
Bonnington Walk, nr Wordsworth Road, Lockleaze (20mph) Concorde Drive, Southmead (20mph)
B4054 Cranbrook Road, Redland (20mph) Constable Road, nr Crome Stockwood Lane, Stockwood Road, Lockleaze (20mph) (30mph) B4054 Shirehampton Road, Sea Mills (30mph) Coombe Lane, Stoke Bishop Sturminster Road, Stockwood (20mph) (30mph) B4054 Shirehampton Road, Shirehampton Park (30mph) Eastfield Road, Westbury on Talbot Road, Bristol (20mph) Trym (20mph) B4055 Station Road, Henbury Whitchurch Lane, nr Halfacre (20mph) Furber Road, Bristol (20mph) Lane (20mph) B4057 Knole Lane, Brentry Glenfrome Road, Eastville Whitchurch Lane, nr (30mph) (20mph) Hawkfield Road (20mph) B4469 Muller Road, Horfield Gordon Avenue, Bristol Whitland Road, Bristol (30mph) (20mph) (30mph) Bell Barn Road, Stoke Bishop Highbury Road, Horfield Wick Road (20mph) (20mph) (20mph) Wingfield Road, Bristol (20mph) Furber Road, Bristol (20mph)
Bonnington Walk, nr Branwhite Close, Lockleaze (20mph)
Glyn Vale, Knowle (20mph)
Julian Road, Sneyd Park (20mph)
Hareclive Road, Hartcliffe (30mph)
Keys Avenue, Horfield (20mph)
Ladies Mile, Durdham Down (20mph) Long Cross, Lawrence Weston (30mph) Merebank Road, Avonmouth (30mph)
Smyth Road, Ashton (20mph) Hill View, Henleaze (20mph)
Portview Road, Shirehampton (20mph)
Somerdale Avenue, Knowle (20mph)
Roman Way, Bristol (20mph)
South Liberty Lane, Ashton Vale (20mph) Duckmoor Road, Ashton Gate, Bristol (20mph)
Romney Avenue, nr Stoke Park Primary School, Lockleaze (20mph) Stoke Hill, Sneyd Park (30mph) Wellington Hill West, Horfield (30mph)
Station Road, Shirehampton (20mph) Wellington Hill West, Horfield (30mph) Wessex Ave, Horfield (20mph)
Please visit www.avonandsomerset. police.uk for placement of mobile camera sites and remember to give yourself plenty of time to plan your journey to avoid rushing to get to a destination thus (Speeding)
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