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The 4 things to do in Bristol this bank holiday weekend
In need of some sightseeing inspiration after being locked down for months? These are the best things to do in Bristol for first-timers and old hands alike as the city begins to return to normal.
1. Get lost on the Downs Get your green fix in the lungs of the city. Why go? Stretching from the top of Whiteladies Road all the way to the Suspension Bridge, is the huge open green space known as the Downs. This massive area has been helping Bristolians feel a million miles away from the hustle and hassle of the city centre for generations. There’s more than enough room for whole teams of sporty types and Sunday leaguers to kick a ball around without bothering each other. Don’t miss: The area known as the Sea Wall in the south-west corner of the Downs is the perfect spot to admire the jaw-dropping views of the Avon Gorge and Suspension Bridge.
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2. Marvel at the Clifton Suspension Bridge Why go? Clifton Suspension Bridge first opened in 1864, the grade I-listed structure is widely considered to be Brunel’s greatest work and is an internationally recognised icon of the city. No matter how many times you’ve climbed up to Clifton Village to take a look, the giant wrought iron structure never fails to inspire sheer vertiginous awe, whatever the weather or time of year. Starchitecture, indeed. Don’t miss: The bridge is a convenient way of getting from Clifton Village to Leigh Woods. Perched up on the hill on the Bristol side of the woods you’ll find the Clifton Observatory. Within this former snuff mill is one of only two working cameras obscura left in the UK and a subterranean passageway leading to Ghyston’s Cave, which looks out from the cliff-face on to unrivalled views of the bridge and gorge.
3. Track down some gorgeous graffiti
4. Tour the harbour by ferry
Why go? Bristol was built on the slave trade Why go? We couldn’t publish a list of the best that its docks and floating harbour enabled. things to do in Bristol without mentioning one The waterways around which Bristol is built of its most famous cultural exports – street still remain, and mean that nowadays you can art. tour the city while bobbing around in a boat. From fiercely protected murals on shop shutters and public walls to chrome-and-black ‘throwies’ and tags on vans and windows, Bristol is covered in graffiti. While everyone knows about Stokes Croft and Nelson Street, if you’re looking for even more top-quality street art, you can head to Dean Lane skatepark in Bedminster.
Bristol Ferry Boats operates waterbus services 364 days a year, letting you jump on and off as you choose from Bristol Temple Meads train station to the SS Great Britain. Don’t miss: For those not afflicted by seasickness, Bristol Packet Boats give you the option to sail and dine.
Don’t miss: Take a look beneath the M32 flyover at the ‘halls of fame’. Here you’ll find huge pieces by local and visiting artists that are far more impressive than any pseudo-political stencil with a £50k price tag.
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Councillor Steve Smith elected Bristol’s new Lord Mayor Councillor Steve Smith and Councillor Andrew Varney were elected as the next Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor of Bristol at the annual general meeting of Full Council today (Tuesday, 25 May, 2021). Councillor Smith (Conservative, Westburyon-Trym and Henleaze) and Brislington West representative Councillor Varney (Liberal Democrat) were sworn in during short ceremonies at the meeting, replacing Councillors Jos Clark (Liberal Democrat) and Carole Johnson (Labour) respectively. Their positions in office will last for one year and start with immediate effect. The Lord Mayoralty traditionally rotates between the party groups on the city council but in a change to the usual practice due to the Covid-19 pandemic last year, Councillor Clark was nominated to stand for another year. The Labour Group had been due to hold the position last year but instead agreed to nominate a Deputy Lord Mayor, with Councillor Johnson replacing Councillor Cleo Lake, and defer its next Lord Mayor until 2023-24. Bristol has had a Lord Mayor since 1899, when Queen Victoria granted the honour during her visit to the city in that year, knighting Herbert Ashman, who was Mayor of Bristol at the time. 6
Following confirmation of his appointment, Councillor Smith said: “I feel incredibly lucky to have been asked to become Bristol’s Lord Mayor and First Citizen. It’s a huge honour to join a line which stretches back through over 800 years of Mayors and Lord Mayors of our city. “One of the joys of being a Councillor is that I’ve learned a huge amount about the ward that I represent, it’s history, people and organisations. I hope during my year as Lord Mayor that I can extend that learning across the whole city by meeting as many people and groups as I possibly can in every part of Bristol. “I want to use my time as Lord Mayor to shine a light on volunteers across Bristol and thank them for the incredible work that they do to make our city a better place. From vaccine marshals to custody visitors, scout leaders to litter pickers, thousands of people give their time freely to serve others with no expectation of reward, simply the knowledge that they are doing a good thing.
“This has never been more true than during the pandemic and I look forward to thanking as many volunteers as possible on behalf of the whole city for the amazing service that they give." Today’s meeting also confirmed the makeup of a number of council committees, most of which will have three Labour and three Green representatives on each, as well as two Conservative members and one from the Liberal Democrats. Green members will chair the Overview and Scrutiny Management Board (Councillor Carla Denyer), Communities Scrutiny Commission (Councillor Martin Fodor), Growth & Regeneration Scrutiny Commission (Councillor David Willcox), Development Control Committee B (Councillor Ani Stafford-Townsend), Public Rights of Way and Greens Committee (Councillor Tessa Fitzjohn), Public Safety & Protection Committee Cllr (Guy Poultney) and Human Resources (Councillor Tim Wye)
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JUNE Horoscopes Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18 With things beginning to ease a little, your need for socialising can begin to be addressed. Don’t be surprised if you put your own obstacles in the way of some situations, Communication is very important right now, both with others, and in regards to listening to your own intuition. Keywords. communication and intuition.
Taurus Apr 20 - May 20 Giving yourself some time to clear your mind maybe of value. Get those cluttered ideas out of the way to make way for the new and inspiring ideas that can come to you. It may be worth remembering you have a great creative and strong character, which you can put to really good use. This may help you to achieve some of your goals. Keywords. Clear the mind and allow new ideas
Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 Relationships of all kinds are highlighted at present. It seems to be a good time to put a few things back in order. Be it physical things, ideas or problems. Communication is also highlighted, try to be clear when speaking with others, and pay attention to what they have to say. Keywords. Relationships, clearing and communication
Gemini May 21 - June 20 If you’ve been feeling stuck, and uninspired this looks likely to be time for change. Gradually you maybe feeling a little more like socialising, and finding new ways to be creative. Make sure you give yourself some new time, and although it is good to be helpful to others, try not to overload yourself. Keywords. You time and creativity
Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 Indecision may very much be something you’re dealing with at present, as part of you wants to get out and socialising again. A slight part of you maybe a bit reluctant to do so. Maybe take a little time to reflect, and work with you own intuition. Then come up with some way that maybe you can find easier to get back into socialising. Keywords. Review, and take it slowly
Cancer June 21 - July 22 If you feel you have obstacles in the way, it maybe worth spending some time to find out whether they are actual obstacles. Or are you causing hold-ups for yourself. Once you have worked this out things will begin to move again. Try to be clear in your communication, and make sure you listen to others also. Keywords. Clarity and communication
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Want to find out more about what’s in store for you this month! Contact Marie on: 07949 800354 Leo July 23 - Aug 22 If you are feeling ready for socialising, but you also may find you are a little hesitant, best thing is to follow your intuition in your relationships be them close or otherwise, It maybe a little awkward or uneasy at first, but once again follow your intuition. Keywords. Follow your intuition
Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 Close relationships are highlighted, and any important matters that need to be sorted. It will pay you to be sensitive towards other peoples comments and ideas, and maybe to compromise and be flexible in some issues. If you are in doubt take a few moments to try and view things from their perspective. Keywords. Sensitivity, flexibility and communication.
Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 Clearing things from both physical and mental areas of your life maybe a good thing to do now. There maybe some ideas, or situations that could do with changing. Give yourself time to step back, and review them, and see what ideas you get to bring more positivity into your life. Keywords. Clearing, review and changes.
Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 It maybe time to look at things that you have been collecting. Maybe without meaning to. If you can bring yourself to sort these things out it will make way for new things. It may bring you new ideas and Possibly new people. Maybe new opportunities too. Keywords. Clearing and new things.
Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 Communication is a key factor for you at this time. With family, friends or work situations, make sure you are clear in what you are trying to convey. Also pay attention to what people are saying to you, as this may be valuable to you for new opportunities. Keywords. Communication and clarity.
Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 Your close relationships are highlighted at this point. A few things may come to light that make things a lot easier. Communication will be a valuable asset at this time too. Any misunderstanding can be sorted quite easily now, and will bring you a new and deeper insight to yourself. Keywords. Realisation, communication and new opportunities.
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Bacon & caramelised onion hot dogs Ingredients Method 6 rashers dry cured smoked streaky bacon 1 tbsp Maple syrup 1 tbsp Unsalted butter 1 tbsp Olive oil 2 large red onions, thinly sliced 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar of Modena 6 Cumberland sausages 6 White or brown finger rolls 2 Chopped flat leaf parsley
Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6 Arrange the bacon on a lined tray and bake for 12-15 mins, until beginning to crisp Brush with the maple syrup and return to the oven for 3-5 mins more, until sticky Meanwhile, heat the butter and oil in a frying pan and cook the onion over a low heat for 20 mins, stirring occasionally Add the balsamic vinegar and cook for anoth er 10 mins Cook the sausages according to the pack instructions Split the rolls and fill with the sausages and sticky onions Finish each roll with a rasher of bacon and a sprinkling of chopped parsley to serve
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Your Garden In June Come June, its pretty safe to say that the risk of frost is behind us – summer is on its way and it’s time to make sure the garden is in good shape for the summer months. The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the garden is bursting into life. This makes June a particularly busy month for the green-fingered among us with lots of planting, pruning, maintenance and weeding to do done. All our hard work is sure to be worth the effort though as we sit back and admire the onset of summer in our garden.
The essential gardening jobs for June Plant baskets and containers Now the risk of morning frost has passed, its time to plant up your containers, hanging baskets and planters. If you already had them growing in the greenhouse, or hardening off outside during the day, then It’s now safe to move them out to their summer position – choosing a sunny spot will ensure you get the best from them. Trim any excess growth to maintain shape and deadhead regularly to encourage flower growth. Water at least once a day or more frequently when it’s hot dry and windy. Regular feeding – once per week in the summer – will also help your plants to thrive.
Mow lawns once a week The lawn will be growing fast now and will continue to do so throughout the summer, so a good weekly cut is essential to keep it looking neat and tidy. To make sure your lawn looks its best for summer, apply a spring fertiliser onto established lawns now.
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A good feed and a regular close cut will encourage extra growth making your lawn thick and lush. Don’t forget to reduce cutting frequency and raise mower blades if we have a drought.
Care for your roses June is traditionally the month when roses are at their peak. You will need to keep an eye out for black spots and aphid attacks. Both of these will need treating immediately to ensure that too much damage doesn’t occur. Black spot is a serious disease for roses caused by a fungus which infects the leaves and reduces plant vigour, and should be treated at first sign of infection with a fungicide. Green fly are sap-sucking creatures that can alter the growth of roses, also decreasing their vigour. Treat roses that are being attacked by aphids with an insecticide.
Plant of the month: Rose Why should you plant them? Roses suit all kinds of gardens –they come in huge variety of colours, shapes and scents. They can be grown in beds, borders and containers and can be grown up walls, fences and trellis.
How should you plant them? Roses grown in containers can be planted all year round – check the label when buying though as their preferred spot and conditions will vary depending on the type. Dig a hole roughly twice the size of the root ball to a spade’s depth, dig in a good quality compost and fork in a general fertiliser. Plant the rose to the same depth as it was in the container, firm down and water well. Apply a rose fertiliser every spring for amazing displays of colour.
Deadhead any faded rose blooms to encourage fresh buds to grow and apply a rose fertiliser after the first flowering.
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Hugo spritz cocktail Ingredients 5-6 Mint sprigs
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200m Elderflower pressé
400ml Cloudy apple juice
200ml Indian tonic water
100ml water
200ml Prosecco Lemon wedges, to serve
Method Divide 5-6 mint sprigs between 2 glasses Crush or muddle to release the flavour Add some ice Divide 100ml each elderflower pressé, tonic water and Prosecco equally between the glasses Garnish each with a lemon or lime wedge to serve
1 Cinnamon stick 100ml pineapple rum spirit drink ½ Apple 2 tsp fresh lime juice
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In a small pan, heat 400ml cloudy apple juice, along with 100ml water and 1 cinnamon stick Bring gently to the boil, then take off the heat and set aside to infuse When cool, discard the cinnamon Add 100ml Co-op Irresistible pineapple rum spirit drink and shake over ice, then divide between two glasses Cut ½ Co-op apple into slim wedges and toss in 2 tsp fresh lime juice Garnish the glasses with the apple slices to serve
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Running 10k a Day for Jessie May
Luke Baker, husband to Jessie May nurse Charlotte has set himself the challenge of running 10K a day throughout May. Luke is well on the way to raising his £2,000 target for the Bristol based charity Jessie May, a hospice at home charity that provides palliative and respite care to terminally ill children, and their families, across the South West. A Jessie May nurse will provide specialist nursing care to terminally ill children with extremely complex medical needs in their own home. Luke sees the work of the charity day to day and wanted to raise some vital funds and awareness to do his bit to help; “My wife Charlotte is a nurse at Jessie May, caring for children who are not expected to reach adulthood. The work she and her colleagues do to support these children and their families is amazing, and I want to do something to raise money to help them to support more children in our local area. I am inspired by their tireless work and I want to give something back.” Jessie May Chief Executive Chris Roys has been following Luke’s progress daily, “It’s great to witness the huge effort Luke has been putting into his challenge. We rely on inspirational individuals like Luke to raise vital funds and awareness for Jessie May. The fact that his wife Charlotte is one of our nurse's makes this even more special. We can’t thank Luke enough for his efforts, and wish him all the luck for his final week!” You can follow Luke’s challenge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ luketherunningmechanic/ And donate to him by clicking the image attached.
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Plan for mandatory calorie counts on menus
Adding calories to menus will negatively affect people with eating disorders, according to a charity. In the Queen's Speech earlier in May, the government announced plans to have restaurants, cafes, and pubs with more than 250 employees put calorie counts on their menus. The move is aimed at encouraging us to eat healthier food and to drive down rates of obesity. Beat, an eating disorder charity, surveyed 1,118 people with an existing or past eating disorder, or those caring for them, and 93% said the move would have a negative or very negative impact on them.
”Tom Quinn, Beat’s director of external affairs, said online the government should listen to scientists, health workers, and those who live with eating disorders and “immediately scrap” the policy. He added: “The announcement to mandate calorie labelling on menus has been devastating for so many of the people we support, with hundreds reaching out to us voicing their concern. “There’s a distinct lack of evidence that putting calories on menus works to reduce obesity in the general population, but at the same time it is clear that calorie labelling has the potential to cause huge harm to people affected by eating disorders.
“The needs of people with eating disorders Some 89% said they did not support the plan. have not been properly considered by the government.” “It’s going to affect so many people and, instead of helping, will only make the mental Tom said the charity’s helpline has seen a health crisis worse.” 195% increase in contact over the past year, with more people becoming unwell for the first A local parent said: “Going out to eat during time or relapsing. my daughter’s recovery was a big step. Without doubt, having calories printed on the menu would have made this virtually impossible. The two together would not have worked. 18
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THE REAL GREEK CABOT CIRCUS On Sunday I had my second proper meal out. My first came on Saturday evening but that was in a restaurant near Bath so is not relevant to this article. Anyway getting back to Sunday, I had lunch at ‘The Real Greek’ in Cabot Circus next to the Showcase Cinema. The place was buzzing and it was such a joy to see a restaurant full with hungry diners enjoying a meal out.
The dishes arrived in the style of a Georgian high tea, on plates inserted into a cake stand. Good idea really as it saves on table space. Each plate of food was a delight to tuck into. The Moussaka was particularly good. In fact it’s one of the best I’ve ever tasted.
The lamb was cooked to perfection, perfectly juicy and flavoursome. The only thing I wasn’t keen on was the meat pie. But by that time I was feeling quite stuffed so wasn’t really The Real Greek, is a Meze restaurant which is a bit like tapas. However the portions aren’t in the mood for it. As ever I tucked into the other dishes on the table also. They where all as small as tapas portions. They must have fantastic. Not a fan of peas though so I gave bigger appetites in Greece than they do in the falafel a swerve. Spain? So you certainly get your full. The menu is full of typical Greek fare including I’d definitely go again, and I’d highly recHummus, Moussaka, Olives, and Tzatiki to ommend it to family and friends. The cost I name but a few. thought was very reasonable and the staff are very polite and friendly. A world of advice Three to four dishes per person are recommended for two people sharing. For me that’s though. If you are planning to eat here do more of a challenge than a recommendation. I not eat before hand otherwise you’ll need an chose the Greek meat pie, grilled lamb cutlets ambulance to get back home! and belly pork. My partner in crime chose the Moussaka, cod bites, falafel and hummus with Article by Peter Abraham, professional food critic flatbread. Email: peter10abraham@icloud.com 20
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Meyers Estate Agents Expands into Somerset The UK’s first 24/7 home-based agency, Meyers Estate Agents, is expanding into Somerset. The award-winning agency set up ten years ago, from founder Mark Meyer and his wife Claire’s Dorset garage, now has nine successful franchisees across the region and is recruiting nationally. Mark Meyer, principal, Meyers Estate Agents explains: “Taking advantage of the latest technology combined with the low overheads achieved by moving away from the high street, offers a robust and resilient business model. We help property owners sell fast through local knowledge, great marketing and digital channels. Over the past decade, we have carefully developed and piloted the agile Meyers concept, moving it beyond all expectations. “I’m pleased to confirm that Sara Benham will now manage Meyers’ mid-Somerset territory. Sara’s previous experience as an estate agent and the strength of her local connections will ensure she is well placed to take advantage of some of the most buoyant property market conditions we have ever seen to offer houses for sale in Street, Glastonbury, Wells and Shepton Mallet.” Sara Benham confirms: “I ran my own online agency for four years and previously worked as an agent for Purplebricks and before that as a manager for a Countrywide high street branch. I’ve now chosen to make the move to Meyers because the franchise includes all the best elements from the traditional model without the unnecessary trappings of a high-street location. It’s also a family business with strong ethics and values centred around a personal approach, which looks after both sellers and buyers equally and this really appealed to me.
“The tools and training provided, including the 21-step selling system is second to none and the same methodical approach is applied to building business in each territory. After a tough year, I’m now really excited to be joining Meyers working back in an area of Somerset I know and love Mark Meyer, principal, Meyers Estate Agents continues: “Having personally been a leading agent in the Somerset area for a few years at a previous firm, I’m now looking forward to having our own Meyers agent cover the region. We are delighted to welcome Sara and look forward to supporting her on her journey with Meyers. “We are currently recruiting for franchisees across the UK who are looking for a new and better way to build a sustainable business and hoping to achieve a more sensible work-life balance at the same time. We are looking for people-people with strong local links within their communities and those that want to put customers and their local relationships at the heart of everything they do.”
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Building projects stumped by lack of supplies and price rises Building materials are running short in the UK, leaving DIY projects in doubt and building companies under pressure. The Construction Leadership Council has warned that cement, some electrical components, timber, steel and paints are all in short supply. It blamed "unprecedented levels of demand" that are set to continue. The Federation of Master Builders said in a online statement that some building firms may have to delay projects and others could be forced to close as a result. "Small, local builders are being hit hardest by material shortages and price rises," said chief executive Brian Berry in a online statement. "We can't build our way to recovery from the pandemic if we don't have the materials." Allen Harpley, one of the partners of A and L Builders advised people to delay home improvement projects until autumn 2021. "The last thing you want is to knock through a wall and then struggle to get hold of a bag of plaster to complete your vision leaving you living in a building site, just when we should be enjoying our new freedoms," he said. Prices rising The supply problems stem from a number of factors. Construction industry projects have surged since lockdown began easing which has led to skyrocketing demand for already scarce materials. There are also issues hitting specific products, such as the warmer winter affecting timber production in Scandinavia while the cold winter weather in Texas affected the production of chemicals, plastics and polymer. 26
In an online statement Noble Francis, economics director of the Construction Products Association. said: "Shipping costs have risen sharply due a shortage of empty containers from Covid-19-related issues and the sharp recovery in global demand," he told the BBC. For instance the cost of shipping a 40ft container from Asia to Northern Europe soared from $1,500 (£1,061) in summer 2020 to more than $8,300 (£5,873) by May 2021, he said. With demand globally increasing and the UK importing many of its raw materials, lead times for orders are lengthening while prices are shooting up. ‘I got quoted £10,000 for a £5,000 bathroom job’ Jamie Weeks of Worle has been waiting eight months to have his bathroom renovated after a leak. But with problems getting parts and tradespeople he told us. Jamie now simply can’t afford the rising costs he is being quoted. “It’s a simple job for a small bathroom just 2.5 metres by 2.5 meters. But we have been quoted £10,000 for what used to be less than £5,000. “To expect to pay between £8,000 and £10,000 for a small bathroom seems too much,” Jamie said. He’s been struggling since September to get the repairs done. “We’ve tried B&Q, a couple of other stores, as well as installers and half a dozen fitters. “Either the cost of the materials has been too high, the cost of labour too high or materials are simply unavailable.”
The Office for National Statistics has projected a rise of 7-8% in material prices, with increases for certain materials, such as timber, expected to more than double during the course of the current year. ‘Unprecedented demand’ “It is really challenging in terms of supplies. It’s nothing that we’ve ever experienced before,” said Leon, co-partner of a local building company. He said there are two issues: “The first is a shortage of materials in the first place” The second is rising prices: “Commodity prices are going up because there’s such a huge demand for products.” Booming activity domestically hasn’t helped too, he said. “Lots of people are doing home improvements such as new kitchens and that’s all draining the materials that are available.”
Brexit effect Brexit has also affected the UK’s timber supply as 80% of softwood comes from Europe. Steel is also in short supply, as global demand exceeds supply. Many steel manufacturers have stopped taking orders, as they are worried that panic buying will result in extremely low stock. The shipping costs issue is likely to subside in the next three to six months but global demand is likely to remain high for the next six to nine months. Small builders can’t stockpile or plan jobs far in advance, unlike larger firms, so they need to be assured that the materials will be at the merchants when they need them. “Consumers must be aware that shortages are causing delays to projects, and that costs may change in the months ahead because of this pressure” But with higher material prices for the moment, many homeowners and builders are choosing to delay work until the necessary resources become more affordable.
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North Street art project completed A row of shops in North Street has been transformed into a kaleidoscopic showcase by a group of female street artists.
While Lucas Antics’ graphic novel-style work, a familiar sight in other parts of the city, was also added to complete the set.
The Project, inspired by San Francisco's famous painted ladies, took five years to complete.
The project was a partnership between street art festival Upfest, and Bedminster’s local Business Improvement District (BID).
Six local artists were each given space above a storefront in the Bedminster area of the city to create intricate murals in their signature style.
BID chairman Simon Dicken said in a statement the artwork would be a “huge draw” for visitors to the area.
The final pieces, by Lucas Antics and Ejits, were unveiled this week. The San Francisco Sisters started at Upfest 2016 when the first mural was created by Bristol-based artist Gemma Compton. Festival founder Stephen Hayles decided to continue the series with works by Zoe Power, Bex Glover and Sophie Long. Ejits, real name Emily J Taylor, has since added her design, inspired by American animation and Japanese character design. 28
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Top tips for sperm health for would-be dads With infertility affecting about one in six couples across the UK, a leading fertility expert at the Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM) is urging men hoping to become fathers to protect their sperm with a lifestyle overhaul. Sperm counts have fallen by 50% to 60% in the last four decades, so it should come as no surprise, according to BCRM’s Dr Valentine Akande, that about a third of the couples who come to the clinic because they’re not conceiving naturally find the main problem lies with the would-be dad. In fact, over half the couples have some issues with sperm, alongside those of the would-be mum. The good news is that by taking better care of their health, some men can improve their sperm quality in as little as three months. Dr Akande said: “Even when a man has already fathered children, problems may develop in the intervening period, so we always start by carrying out semen analysis, that is a sperm test, if a couple are having difficulty. 30
“And if the man’s sperm count is found to be borderline or slightly low there are steps he can take which may, in some cases, improve matters.” Dr Akande’s top five tips for nurturing a man’s sperm count are: 1. Stop smoking 2. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption and binge drinking 3. Seek medical advice on whether prescription drugs which may be interfering with sperm quality 4. Avoid recreational drugs and anabolic steroids 5. Aim to keep your testes slightly cooler than the rest of your body - wear loose fitting underpants and trousers and avoid very hot baths, saunas and long distance cycling.
Diet is also under the spotlight with researchers from Harvard University reporting that young men who ate mainly junk food, had a 25 per cent lower sperm count than those who ate plenty of fruit, vegetables and fish. In cases where the quality of a man’s sperm does not improve with lifestyle changes, the way forward is often for a couple to embark on IVF treatment, a procedure for which BCRM’s success rate is the best in the region, with 34% of embryos transferred through IVF resulting in births. “Among other options, we offer a form of IVF treatment called ICSI. This is where a man’s sperm is injected directly into an egg – a procedure which can be carried out even when there are very few sperm present, and with ICSI we’d expect 60-70% of eggs injected with sperm to fertilise,” said Valentine Akande.
BCRM offers discreet £120 appointments for men to have their sperm tested by their internationally recognised expert scientists. This helps identify whether the sperm is normal or may be causing a couple’s problem in conceiving. If the sperm test shows no problem with the man, then it makes sense to focus on the woman, but a sperm test will mean the couple have ruled out 50% of the issues that cause infertility. To find out more about sperm tests email lab@bcrm.clinic, phone 0117 301 8605 or find advice on the BCRM click the image on the left. BCRM treats both private and NHS patients with fertility issues.
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In March the energy watchdog announced proposals to ensure suppliers are “not holding “Ofgem’s report said it feared the overpayment funds were being used to fund "unon to more of customers’ money than absosustainable business practices”, which is lutely necessary”. unacceptable and shouldn’t be allowed to “I’m delighted Ofgem are looking into the mat- continue.” ter, but with evidence of credit balances up to £1,000 to be returned, swift action required,” The UK’s Energy Ombudsman Ed Dodman has the problem of unrefunded credit balancsaid Barry Hayward, managing director of es accounted for more than 1,000 complaints Flipper. to the body in 2020 alone. “Hoarding on to cash is real bugbear to Consumer champions Which? Say if you are bill-payers, especially now with consumers credit to your energy firm, you can request a facing financial hardship due to covid,” said refund at any time and your energy supplier Flipper’s managing director Barry Hayward. must do so promptly, unless there are reasonable grounds not to. “The retail energy market in Great Britain needs to be fair rather than money just being It will likely check whether your payments and allowed to languish in suppliers’ coffers credit will cover your predicted use over the through overpayment. next year, and require an up-to-date meter “If the regulator’s proposals are confirmed the reading. rules would require suppliers to refund credit balances each year from 2022 but that will be Flipper has hundreds of thousands of members who pay an annual fee of £30 to be autoo late for many people.” tomatically switched to the best deal, with the fee only kicking in when savings are made. Households who pay their energy bills through a fixed direct debit can overpay Auto-switching was introduced by Flipper with during the summer – when less energy is used – and build up sizeable credit balances other websites introducing similar schemes. Unlike comparison websites auto-switchers which reduce again in the winter. are not paid by the energy providers so trawl the whole of the market and carry out the switch for you. 32
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CITY AND PORT OF BRISTOL BOWLS CLUB When Bradley Stoke Bowling Club arrived at the green on Sunday May 2nd they were the first visiting team to do so since season 2019. In season 2020 it was not possible to welcome other clubs or to visit other clubs because of Covid 19 restrictions. Bowls England, the Sport’s governing body issued a succession of Return to play steps beginning on March 29th with step one and by April 12th step two which allowed bowling between clubs but limited the total number taking part to twenty four and no spectators. Step three which came into force on May 17 increased the number taking part significantly and allowed spectators to b e present. Each step was approved by the UK Government before it was issued. Currently the fourth and final step will be on June 21 when virtually all restrictions will be lifted but care will still be the byword when taking part. Returning to the green and meeting bowlers from other clubs once again has brought joy to many who waited so long for the opportunity to do so. Bowling really is back and there for all to enjoy.
The tie was played in Redland and thankfully the weather stayed dry throughout. It was a well contested game with both players producing some good shots but it was Kevin who took advantage of chances to maximise his score and he reached the magic 21 shots first to move on to round three --- well done to him. There was mention in the previous edition of this magazine about repairs to a portacabin at the green and it is now looking very good. But not so good is the wooden building known as The Ladies Hut. It arrived at the green in 1983 from The Granary at The Port and Bomber Daley remembers it being dry but full of grain dust. He also remembers going to Yate to hire a JCB with which to prepare the site. The hut has given good service since its arrival but is now in need of ongoing repair and eventual replacement. Plans are being made for a purpose designed structure that will last for many years to come and provide a facility that the club can be proud of. The club is constantly seeking new members of all ages and abilities. There is some emphasis this year on young players and it is hoped that there will be a try bowling session for children some time after June 21st. Clubs in other parts of the county have successful young bowlers ---- so why not City and Port?
County competitions are underway and David Hinksman found himself in round two of the Gloucestershire Four Wood Singles after his round one opponent John Smallwood of Olveston withdrew. His opponent in round two was Kevin French of Redland Green. For further information about the club and how to take advantage of the free try bowling scheme call David Hinksman on 0117 36 9082713.
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Everything Is Music: telling the story of Bristol & Bath’s Music Scene What is involved? Music lovers are invited to explore the stories of Bristol and Bath’s iconic music scenes through the new location-based digital ‘ museum project’ Everything is Music. Everything is Music is a celebration of the people and places that form these west country cities’ musical heritage. The project invites artists, prominent characters, labels, clubs, venues, record stores and festivals that form the fabric of Bristol and Bath’s musical landscape – past and present – to explain why particular locations are important to them. These stories are then told through photographs, video, audio, podcasts, music and experiences, at location-based pins in the two cities. Music through the ages is celebrated across 250+ locations. The platform offers everything from stories about iconic St Pauls' sound systems, to The Wurzels’ connection to an iconic Nailsea pub. Music lovers will hear Portishead talking from a Bristol studio about recording their debut album, the story of Bath’s lost iconic rock venue The Pavilion, and an exploration through Bristol’s thriving electronic scene dominated by up-and-coming women. Though this is just a taster of the huge number of stories on offer. 40
The project aims to visualise the sights and sounds of these two cities, through a collaboration between international music publication Crack Magazine and cutting-edge technology from geo-location specialist Landmrk. The project harnesses the latest mobile technology to create experiences for music lovers including 4D a udio reactive visualisers, 3D photogrammetry scans, archive posters in augmented reality and exclusively recorded mixes.
How it works Participants can unlock content on their phones at specific locations to uncover a treasure trove of artefacts and discoveries from 70 years of musical history. The platform is completely free, requires no download and can be accessed by heading to everythingismusic.io on a smartphone’s web browser. Once on the platform, you are guided to the interactive map showcasing all available pins across the two cities as well as your current location. By walking around Bristol and Bath, content can be unlocked by being close to a pin on the map. Unlocking these pins allows you to read, listen and view stories, music and visual experiences.
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Bristol’s Best Home Cooks Host Virtual Cake Sale for India Covid Fund Six cooks from the platform which allows local people to discover talented cooks selling their food locally, will roll up their sleeves to bake in excess of 500 cakes across the upcoming May bank holiday weekend. These cakes will be available to order from Monday 24th May and will be sold via the All About The Cooks website, providing an easy way for locals to donate to the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO) India Covid Fund. Cooks Samina, Joanna, Mona, Catherine, Anne and Sarah will be baking the cakes, along with guest cooks from Bristol social enterprise, 91 Ways. Everything from classic cupcakes with buttercream icing, decadent chocolate cake, afternoon tea for two, lemon and elderflower loaf, brownies, carrot cake and cream cheese frosting and even a flourless dark chocolate and coconut loaf will be available to buy. All About The Cooks Founder, Claire Ladkin says: “When a few of the cooks came to us and asked whether they could use the platform to host an online cake sale in aid of the India Covid Fund, we immediately said yes. With so few of us in offices or gathering together, running successful fundraisers like people would have before is challenging. By doing the sale on the platform, we can host all the cakes on one page, giving the people of Bristol a chance to browse through an array of seriously tempting items which they can collect from the cooks’ homes all over Bristol. 42
What’s great is that 100% of the money taken will go to the fund, as it’ll be run via our platform for 0% commission. We’re hopeful those who’ve enjoyed food via our platform before – and new users to All About The Cooks - will support our talented cooks as they try to make a difference to a very troubling situation in India.” Cook Sarah from Bishopston says: “Over the years, when world crises have arisen, I have always tried to do something to help. I’ve held coffee mornings and cake sales both at home and at work and have always been delighted with how generous and supportive people have been towards the various causes I’ve supported. The last time I baked on the scale I will be for this fundraiser was for the NHS workers at the height of the Covid crisis. On that occasion I, like so many others, made a huge amount of baked goods to give the workers a bit of moral support and appreciation. I’m hopeful that by doing the sale online via All About The Cooks, that we can make a substantial donation to the BAPIO India Covid Fund.” To browse the cakes and make your order, please ckick the image above. If cake is not your thing, but you still want to make a donation via the cake sale, then visit: www.allaboutthecooks.co.uk/product/virtual-cake/
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Bristol Beacon premieres this week’s ‘A New Song For Bristol’ - Kayla Painter’s new track ‘Only For Now’ Bristol Beacon released on 26th May a new track as part of its ‘A New Song For Bristol’ project – a new track by electronic artist and producer Kayla Painter entitled ‘Only For Now’
Kayla worked with the FLOW group online via Zoom during lockdown, recording sounds the participants found and created from their surroundings.
Listen to the new track via Bristol Beacon’s Let me know if you’d be interested in a chat YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/kdkWqRwith Kayla about the project or if you can give SOl0Y the release a mention? Over the coming weeks, the rest of the ‘A What is A New Song For Bristol? New Song For Bristol’ tracks will be released, sharing the work of the New Song For Bristol In Nov 2020 Bristol Beacon launched ‘A New collective and artists and the groups they Song For Bristol’, a city-wide project calling have been working with. out to the Bristol public to submit their experiences of life in Bristol over the course of the To listen to these new tracks, the public can last year, through words and music. visit the Bristol Beacon website at bristolbeacon.org/anewsongforbristol As part of the project Bristol Beacon commissioned six Bristol-based artists to write original tracks, directly inspired or co-created with groups of Bristolians of all ages, developed through a number of special online workshops. This week’s track ‘Only For Now’ is a collaboration between Kayla Painter and FLOW Creative, Bristol Beacon's music making club for young musicians with additional needs. 44
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Great Bristol Spring Clean: The annual Great Bristol Spring Clean is almost upon us. This year the event runs from 28 May to 27 June. Last time, 1,219 volunteers litter-picked their way along pathways, pavements, gardens, and parks all over the city. 85 litter picks took place and a total of 1,132 bags of rubbish and recycling were collected from every corner of Bristol! As usual we’d like to organise a litter picking event for Brislington West so let’s meet at 10am this Saturday, 29 May at the junction of Water Lane and Hulse Road. We plan to clean up the streets and lanes around Brislington Brook. We’ll provide litter pickers and bags but please bring your own gloves and hand sanitiser. Totterdown Bridge Closure: This is an advanced warning that Totterdown Bridge from the A4 Bath Road to Albert Road will be temporarily closed to all vehicles and pedestrians between 14 and 25 June. This is because of gas works in the area. Recommended alternative routes are as follows: 46
Vehicles - North eastbound: A4 Bath Road, St. Philips Causeway, Albert Road South westbound: Albert Road, St. Philips Causeway, A4 Bath Road, Bath Bridge Roundabout, A4 Bath Road Pedestrians - A4 Bath Road, Edward Road, Public Right of Way 409, Albert Road and vice versa Scrambling on Stockwood Open Space: Last year we wrote about the problem of motorbike scrambling on Stockwood Open Space, which is a danger to other users and a noise nuisance to local residents. Last week we meet up with the councillors for neighbouring Stockwood ward and two local police officers to discuss the problem and suggest solutions.
The police informed us that in just one month they had received 36 calls specifically related to off road motor bikes in Stockwood Open Space so they were well aware of the problem. Ideas put forward included fencing, boulders and A-frames to make access more difficult for bikes although costing was a clear barrier to this. The police officers told us their intention to run a traditional beat surgery on a monthly basis, which would be a great way to engage with the local community. They will also try to increase their visibility with patrols in the open space to both deter and aid identification of offenders. South Bristol Wellbeing Survey: The South Bristol Locality Wellbeing Group have developed a survey to collect the views of South Bristol residents. The aim of the survey is to gather information on the wellbeing, support and communities in South Bristol in order to celebrate the positives in the area. Unfortunately, they currently have very few respondents from Brislington, so if you have a few minutes to spare and can help, that would be greatly appreciated. The link to the survey is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/ 1FAIpQLSf3YQgTMLo0Hr1fnpYCvautr1ls_ a94U5NeLsqD4AMFOwa4JQ/viewform New community notice board coming soon: We have now taken delivery of the notice board the Environment Agency were using
Damaged Tesco bus stop: We’ve been in touch with Tesco about the damaged bus stop at their site on Callington Road. Most of the glazing has gone leaving bus users exposed to the elements, which is especially unpleasant in the winter time. Hopefully, we can get this repaired soon. We also spoke to the Tesco duty manager about the overhanging undergrowth blocking the pavement on Water Lane and the installation of EV charging points in their car park.
By Jos Clark, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.jos.clark@ while working on Nightingale Valley, which they are kindly donating to the local communi- bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 370429 ty. Andrew at Briscycle has agreed to position & Andrew Varney, Liberal Democrat Counthe notice board on his forecourt. cillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.andrew. varney@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 183381
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25 Years of Sunshine from Gloden Since opening its first Studio in Bristol in 1996, local tanning brand Gloden has gone on to open a further seven Studios in the city and this week celebrates its 25th anniversary of trading, having become Bristol’s premier tanning operator. Since its humble beginnings with just one Studio on Whiteladies Road and a small office in Chipping Sodbury, Gloden has continued to grow and has recently moved to a brand-new office and warehouse facility in Warmley in order continue its expansion plans. Gloden’s tanning Studios are now located across Bristol and the South West with ambitious plans for further growth, as Gloden CEO, Sophie Kingscott-Hook explains. “We now have 21 Gloden Studios spread from Swansea to Slough with the heart of the business firmly in Bristol with premises at Imperial Park, Kingswood, Fishponds, Keynsham, Bedminster, Clifton with our flagship property in Filton, which is the largest Studio of its kind in Bristol.
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Our success is built on our people. We offer our customers professional tanning expertise and access to the latest, state of the art equipment. As we come out of lockdown our customers have been eager to get back into the Gloden community and since we reopened in April, business has been booming. Plans are afoot to expand our operations further – with new sites both in Bristol and across the South of England and Wales.” To mark its birthday celebrations, Gloden is offering customers a range of special offers and money-saving promotions including 25% off all sessions and products on its anniversary weekend 28-31 May (T&Cs apply). Visit gloden.co.uk for further details
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Mobile Speed Camera Sites Bristol
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)
A4 Portway Nr Barrow Hill Road (30mph)
Hengrove Avenue, Hengrove, A37 Wells Road, Hengrove (30mph) Bristol (20mph)
A4 Portway Nr Hung Road (40mph)
Hengrove Lane, Hengrove, Bristol (20mph)
A370 Coronation Road, Southville (30mph)
Highbury Road, Bedminster (20mph)
Hungerford Road, Bristol (20mph)
A38 Rupert Street/Bridewell A4 Portway Nr Roman Way Street/The Haymarket, Bristol (40mph) (20mph) A4 Portway Nr Sylvan Way/ A4 Totterdown Bridge Riverleaze (40mph) (30mph) A4018 Falcondale Road, A4174 Callington Road, Westbury on Trym (30mph) Brislington, Bristol (30mph) A403 St Andrews Road, A4174 King Georges Road, Avonmouth (40mph) Bristol (30mph) A4162 Sylvan Way/Dingle Allison Road, Bristol (30mph) Road/Canford Lane (30mph)
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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